Chapter 1,291: The promise to protect the Ming Dynasty is fulfilled today!
Gubeikou Great Wall.
Hu Zongxian looked far into the distance, looking at a few small black spots faintly passing by in the distance, his eyes heavy.
That was a Mongolian spy.
Dare to go deep into the hinterland and come under the Great Wall, which shows how courageous he is. He made it clear that he came and went like the wind and did not pay attention to the Ming army.
The key is that the other party has already been prepared...
Jiajing's intention to attack the Anda Khan tribe was already known to everyone in the Ming Dynasty, and naturally, it also spread beyond the Great Wall.
At first Anda Khan was naturally frightened and angry, but after more than two years, the Ming army was still unable to get out of the fortress, so he gradually turned to ridicule and became more and more disdainful.
Hu Zongxian was very helpless about this.
During the Gengxu Incident, the Ming Dynasty was forced by war to open up mutual markets, allowing Anda Khan to obtain Ming products, especially iron pot tea and medicine, which were extremely important to the people outside the Great Wall, thereby bribing various Mongolian ministries.
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This is something that has already happened. Rather than suppressing anger and going into war without certainty, it is better to find another way.
For example, Anda Khan was not the Great Khan of Mongolia, but just the leader of a tribe. Today's Mongol Khan is a Tuman Khan, a direct descendant of the Golden Family. This orthodox Khan and Anda Khan have many conflicts, and they can definitely use barbarians to control barbarians and provoke conflicts between the two sides.
Fight and reap the benefits.
"Unfortunately……"
Thinking of this, Hu Zongxian shook his head slightly.
It is a pity that His Majesty never forgets the shame of that day and does not want to take advantage of it. He thinks that by destroying the power of the Japanese, he can go north and sweep away the barbarians. However, the reality is huge.
Not to mention the difficulty in raising food and wages, just look at the current border soldiers and generals. There are also thieves from the White Lotus Sect in the Nine-Border Fortress. They spread the news and arrested batch after batch. He is also feared by His Majesty. If he falls in one day,
, I am afraid that Yu Dayou, Qi Jiguang and other trusted generals will be implicated.
"Discouraged?"
Just as Hu Zongxian sighed, a familiar voice sounded from beside him.
Hu Zongxian suddenly turned his head and his eyes widened in disbelief: "Sir!"
Li Yan smiled and nodded: "Ruzhen, long time no see."
Hu Zongxian's heart was agitated, his true feelings were revealed, and his eyes were slightly red: "I thought your husband was hiding from the world and would never be seen again..."
Li Yan was still on Zhenwu Xuanyue. This trip was a magic photo, no different from the real person. He smiled and said: "I am not the hermit of Xianyun Yehe. If one day, everything in the world comes to an end, that will be the real difference. Now
It's obviously not that time yet."
Hu Zongxian was overjoyed, but also a little ashamed: "I failed to live up to your expectations..."
Li Yan shook his head gently: "Since the Tumubao Incident, the Ming Dynasty has been in decline and full of shortcomings. It is difficult for anyone to wipe out the decline in just a few years. You have done well enough."
Hu Zongxian was just saving up his thoughts and could not express them. Now that he had grown into the backbone of the army, he naturally could not show even the slightest bit of dejection in front of his close subordinates. Now that he had spoken out, he felt much better.
The two stood side by side, as if they had returned to the old days of getting along with each other in Zhejiang. While reminiscing about the past, they both looked towards the outside of the Great Wall.
Hu Zongxian looked to the northwest, where Ada Khan's tribe lived, while Li Yan looked to the northeast, where Liaodong is still controlled by the Ming Dynasty.
No one knew that just before the end of the year, disasters hit various parts of the Ming Dynasty and hundreds of officials were unable to pay their salaries. When Hai Rui decided to go to work, Nurhachi was born in a small tribe in Liaodong.
There was no vision from heaven, nor was there any post-jinlong energy. It was just that a son was born in the family of a small chief of Jianzhou Zuowei.
The current wish of this family is to be a good dog for Ming Dynasty.
But when the giant Ming Dynasty was plagued by all kinds of diseases and was on the verge of collapse, and when the border troops frequently oppressed the Jianzhou Jurchens for merit, it is completely conceivable what kind of alienation Nurhachi would have.
Therefore, Li Yan's plan never relied on historical foresight to kill Nurhachi before the Jin Dynasty had recovered. Jurchens in Jianzhou need to be managed, but revitalizing the country is to continue the country and prevent it from being taken advantage of by foreign enemies.
the real way.
Li Yan asked: "How are the border troops doing?"
Hu Zongxian answered truthfully: "The national treasury is empty, the border towns are in disrepair, and the border troops are exhausted and difficult to train. However, the imperial court is the main attack, and the two generals Yu and Qi have been training, but they have not achieved results in a short period of time..."
Li Yan also bluntly said: "Since the Zhengde Dynasty, it has become common for border generals to take advantage of their pay and soldiers to flee. The border preparations are gradually weakening. Although Yu Long and Qi Hu are powerful generals in the world, they cannot reverse decades of chaos in one fell swoop.
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"What's more, the imperial court's general policy was still wrong. Going out to attack the enemy's nest may seem impressive, but it cannot be supported by today's Ming army."
"The success of destroying Japan before was not due to the Ming army, but a by-product of the fighting between gods and gods. Now against the Mongolian Tatars, the Ming army has been beaten back to its original shape, all thanks to its own true talents and learning."
Hu Zongxian suddenly realized that he had long suspected that this man had already become an immortal and attained enlightenment. At this time, he said happily: "As expected, the Ming Dynasty destroyed the Japanese, mostly relying on your blessing!"
Li Yan saw that he was not unfamiliar with awe, so he nodded secretly, and then talked about the specific matters of the Nine Borders: "Although it is not advisable to rush to attack in a hurry, this strategic intention can be used to purge the border troops."
"The Ming Dynasty has finally conquered the country. Soldiers should not be impatient for temporary success in training, but the replacement of military equipment cannot be compared with that of the Tatars."
"Wang Zhi is still in Japan now. Since he can't let go of the maritime merchants, he puts people to their best use. Xiniu Hezhou is very skilled in muskets. We can invite craftsmen to come here to learn the principles of flintlock guns and improve the power of muskets."
Hu Zongxian listened carefully.
The capital of the Ming Dynasty was placed in Beijing, with no natural protection. The protection of the nine borders was a major matter related to the country. However, the long-standing problem of border troops was not solved until the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
The only two highlights in history are that Qi Jiguang guarded Ji Town for sixteen years, built a complete defense system, and trained a field army capable of fighting the people outside the Great Wall. This gradually reversed the Ming army's situation of being passively beaten at the border.
situation.
The second is the rise of Li Chengliang, but this person's moral level is extremely low. The Jianzhou Jurchens went from being loyal and loyal dogs of the Ming Dynasty to finally rising up to resist. Li Chengliang beat and suppressed them, and occasionally raised bandits to respect themselves, which was a big burden.
responsibility.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Of course, if another general were to do that kind of behavior, he would probably still do it. The advantage of Li Chengliang is that although he forced the Jianzhou Jurchens to the extreme, he still
When he was alive, he could control Liaodong, but after his death, Nurhaci immediately rebelled with the seven hatreds.
It should be said that Qi Jiguang was a strong man from heaven, too good to be compared to the Ming generals of this era, while Li Chengliang was a product of the distorted military politics of the Ming Dynasty in this era, and ultimately naturally catalyzed the evil consequences of Hou Jin.
Li Yan would not deliberately suppress Li Chengliang. If the atmosphere of the court changed and the other party could rise, then it would be a different matter. However, he would naturally pay more attention to generals with both ability and political integrity such as Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou, and Tan Lun.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, we need to upgrade our firearms and artillery. Wang Zhi, who once introduced muskets to Japan, is a good bridge.
Hu Zongxian was also a person who drew inferences from one example and acted without rigidity. He was deeply inspired by this and frowned secretly.
Now that I am suppressed by Jiajing, it is difficult for me to enter the cabinet. If I want to promote this kind of military and political strategy that affects the whole body, what should I do?
Before he could think of a safe way, Li Yan had already handed over something: "This is the book "Public Security" written by Hai Rui, the head of the Household Department. The situation in the capital is no longer what it was when you left. Take a look."
Hu Zongxian still remembered Hai Rui, but he took it with some confusion. After reading the beginning, his expression immediately changed. After finishing the book, he sincerely praised: "Wherever the Tao is, even though tens of millions of people are against it, I will go there!"
What a Haigangfeng, what a book "Public Security Shu"!"
Hai Rui's courage to criticize Longlin was something Hu Zongxian did not have. His previous proposal for disaster relief in Guanzhong was rejected by Jiajing. After being transferred from the capital, he did not complain at all, but he only wanted to be patient for a while and plan for the long term.
Different individuals have different personalities and different styles of conduct. As a candidate for a country's first minister, today's Hu Zongxian is naturally much more suitable than Hai Rui.
But Hai Rui, who dared to face Jiajing directly, was the thunder that the silent officialdom needed, and he was also a figure that Hu Zongxian deeply admired.
Li Yan did not hide it: "With the incident involving Hai Rui, the recruitment of you back to Beijing is already on the way. It is imperative that you join the cabinet as the chief assistant!"
Hu Zongxian pursed his lips and fell silent.
Li Yan knew that he had misunderstood and said with a smile: "Seeing that Hai Rui is upright and upright, don't you want to forcefully persuade him for the sake of your own future? And don't worry, there are other important things to do this time..."
After listening to the call to save the souls of the dead and the emperor's list of Buddhist scriptures, Hu Zongxian finally understood the hurdles involved. He breathed a sigh of relief and felt great joy again.
Chief Minister of the Cabinet!
The first of all officials in the world!
I have no background, and I was a seventh-grade official a few years ago, but I have actually made it to this point.
Facing Li Yan's attention, Hu Zongxian refused without any hesitation and solemnly saluted: "To be loyal and dedicated, to benefit the country and the people, this is what I wish!"
Li Yan praised: "Good!"
Hu Zongxian is forty-eight years old this year.
Coincidentally, Zhang Juzheng in history was also forty-eight years old. He replaced Gao Gong as the chief minister of the cabinet. He presided over the adjudication of all major military and political affairs. He later ceded power to the government and the opposition for ten years and implemented a series of reform measures.
However, when Zhang Juzheng was ordered by Gu to be in doubt of his young master, he took the position of chief assistant and took over the major affairs. Now, although Jiajing is old, he still controls the power.
Under normal circumstances, becoming the first assistant is just the beginning, and you have to fight with Jiajing overtly and covertly. Fortunately, this time of learning is the connection between Shinto and secularity, and Jiajing will no longer be a constraint...
"The promise to protect the Ming Dynasty from wind and rain has been fulfilled today!"
Today, Li Yan has focused his energy on the truth behind the changes in the world, but he has not forgotten to provide a shade to protect the Ming Dynasty's promising people.
Hu Zongxian, Hai Rui, Yu Dayou, Qi Jiguang, Tan Lun...
What I wanted back then has finally come true!
And the secular arrangements have come to an end, and the journey to learn the scriptures, which is related to the safety of the three realms, will officially start, and the next battle will be more intense and dangerous.
"I look forward to whether the Ming Dynasty will finally be prosperous!"
When the expectant voice reached his ears and the figure in front of him faded away, Hu Zongxian's eyes turned red. He felt inexplicably that the chance of meeting him was running out. He stretched out his sleeves and bowed deeply.
"I will definitely live up to your expectations, sir!"