The court meeting is over, some are happy and some are worried.
For nobles, this is obviously another opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Fighting means bloodshed, and it also means illustrious military exploits.
The civil servants were unwilling to do so. They couldn't understand why the emperor became so decisive after returning from the desert.
Some people even began to wonder if there was another traitor in the DPRK?
However, the emperor's series of arrangements in the main hall seemed impeccable, but they were too aggressive. He even announced in public that King Tan would be the successor.
This is different from the Taizong period, when Zhu Gaochi was still the prince. If the emperor died, it would be logical for the prince to succeed.
However, King Yi is a vassal king, and there is also a three-year-old prince Zhu Jianshen in the palace!
This matter is getting a little complicated...
Everyone is considering their own interests and the situations they may face in the future.
In the imperial study room, a map of Mobei was unfolded, and Zhu Qizhen summoned the few people from yesterday and Zhang Fu to discuss the battle plan.
"You are all veterans who have been on the battlefield for a long time. Don't be restrained and feel free to speak your mind."
Zhang Fu took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is more reasonable for the camp to be located in Yumuchuan. This location is not far from the border, and the food and grass supplies are easily accessible. The terrain there is also well known to our army, and it is more conducive.
Protection of the camp."
Everyone nodded, and Yumuchuan was indeed, as Zhang Fu said, the best stop for this Northern Expedition.
At this time, Yu Qian said: "The soldiers and horses have not yet moved the food and grass. The food road is the top priority. The three thousand battalions can go ahead and clear the food road. However, Ningyang Hou's soldiers and horses need to slow down and cannot let the Wala people
It can be seen that our army has plans to raid Hami."
"What the Minister Yu said is absolutely true!"
Chen Mao moved his finger across the capital, slowly pointing to Suzhou and then to Hami.
"The old minister's suggestion is to use the momentum of the Emperor's Northern Expedition to mix the troops from the West Route into it, and then withdraw them in batches, and finally gather in Suzhou. When the enemy realizes that the situation is not right, our army has already reached them, giving the Oara people a surprise.
!"
"Wonderful!"
Zhang Fu clapped his hands in praise and said: "If the Silk Road is opened up in this way, there will be countless profits in the future."
Yu Qian also nodded and said: "I agree with Marquis Ningyang's method. There are three thousand battalions in front to attract attention, and there will be a large army to press the border later. Even if I want to return to defense, I am afraid that I will not be able to do it."
Everyone was talking to each other, and the discussion was in full swing. Jin Ying quietly came to the imperial study room and whispered a few words in Zhu Qizhen's ear.
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "My dear friends, continue the discussion. I will come as soon as I go!"
After finishing speaking, he turned around and came with Jin Ying to a side hall, where Yang Zhicong had been waiting for a long time.
He was born deaf and mute and could not speak. When he saw the emperor, he immediately crossed his hands on his chest and knelt down to salute.
Zhu Qizhen patted him on the shoulder, and then winked at Jin Ying. Jin Ying understood and immediately turned around and went out, guarding the door.
"I want to personally conquer Oara. Today I announced two things in the palace in front of the ministers. One is the general march route, and the other is to appoint King Yin as the successor of the Ming Dynasty. If there are spies from the Oara people in the court at this time,
They must find ways to pass this news on."
Yang Zhicong stared at Zhu Qizhen's lips quietly and nodded.
"The first thing Juesheng Guards want to investigate is to keep an eye on these officials to see who they associate with. If they find someone who is secretly collaborating with the enemy, report it to me immediately. If there is no time, you can also directly notify Jin Yiwei Yuan Bin.
Go get someone."
"As for the second thing, after I set off, I'll see if anyone is secretly planning something evil. King Tan is not bad at heart, but his character is a bit weak. Especially when dealing with civil servants, he always has a good face and gives them
They're all used to getting into trouble!"
"There is also Miss Gu Xi from Tingyuge. This person is the White Lotus Saint. Although she appears to be surrendering to me, the White Lotus Sect is always a hidden danger. You have arranged an informant in Tingyuge to keep an eye on me!" Yang Zhicong crossed his hands on his chest, bowed and saluted, then turned and left.
Zhu Qizhen took Jin Ying back to the imperial study and asked, "How is the discussion going with your family?"
"Back to the emperor!" Zhang Fu said excitedly, "Just now Yu Qian asked whether we should send another group of troops to Liaodong. Xuanduoyan and the three guards will attack the Oara tribe and the Tatar tribe together. In this way, we can form a pincer attack on the forces in Mobei."
Power!"
"Well, that's a good idea!"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "Who is the right person to send?"
"What do you think the Emperor thinks of Prince Consort Jingyuan?"
Zhu Qizhen thought for a while and said: "Jin Ying, go and call the consort of the well!"
"Yes!"
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After the combat meeting ended and everyone dispersed, Zhu Qizhen specifically asked Yuan Bin to stay.
"We were just discussing, why didn't the Qing family say a word?"
Yuan Bin replied: "I know my responsibilities well. I go with you on expeditions to gather information and protect the emperor's safety!"
"Don't you have anything to say?"
"Chen..."
Yuan Bin hesitated for a moment, then seemed to make up his mind and said: "I just feel that the emperor revealed a little too much information to the ministers in the hall today."
"Are you worried that someone in the DPRK is collaborating with the enemy?"
"Have to guard against it!"
"You're right!" Zhu Qizhen said with a faint smile, "How could I not know?"
Yuan Bin suddenly realized it and said: "It seems that the emperor has made arrangements, but I am worrying too much!"
"I only trust you and Ha Ming. Now Ha Ming has gone to Beihai first, and you are going to join me on the expedition. I am here to ask you, is there anyone in the Jinyi Guard who deserves absolute trust?"
Yuan Bin frowned and thought for a long time, then said: "I recommend someone."
"Who?"
"Commander Zhu Ji, this person is the son-in-law of Yu Shilang. He is loyal and upright and worthy of trust!"
"Yu Qian's son-in-law?"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "I revealed the march route today just to draw out the spies hidden in the court. If these people are not discovered before the army sets off, the battle will not be fought! The Jinyi Guards are not required during this period.
Keep an eye on it too closely, otherwise the big fish won’t take the bait easily.”
"But...if the Jin Yiwei doesn't take strict precautions, wouldn't it give the spies a chance to pass on information?"
"I have sent the Juesheng Guards to monitor secretly. You are in the open and they are in the dark. If you want to find these big fish, you must cooperate fully. Do you understand?"
Yuan Bin looked nervous. The Juesheng Guards were the top secret of the Ming Dynasty. They were a bit more mysterious than the Jinyi Guards. Moreover, they were only loyal to the emperor and no one else had the right to interfere.
Even the Jinyi Guards are under surveillance by the Juesheng Guards.
Now that the emperor has revealed this news to himself, it shows that this is absolute trust.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I am determined to fully cooperate with the Juesheng Guards to find these black sheep!"