The battle in the Monan area was devastated, which was not only a lingering influence from the Lin Dan Khan period, but also a result of the Manchu Qing's policy of divide and rule.
Of course, the most critical thing is that the Ming army replaced their guns with cannons. The firearms were extremely sharp and the fierce intensity of the war made it difficult for the Mongols to adapt.
This situation also occurred near Xuanfu.
As the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, Chen Dong stayed behind in Beijing. He was the second-in-command in the entire Beijing area and was responsible for all military activities.
As for the Chahar headquarters north of Xuanfu, that is, the Chifeng area in later generations, and the Chahar headquarters near Zhangjiakou, that is, the Monan region of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, there was a rare hereditary Zasak-Chahar headquarters banner.
Its leader is the son of Lindan Khan, Bo'erzhi. Abu Nai can also be called the Borjijit family, the golden family on the grassland.
His title is Prince's title for appeasement.
After learning that the Chahar tribe's left and right wings had gathered six thousand troops, and that they were Lin Dan Khan's own tribe and his descendants, Chen Dong felt itchy and couldn't help but want to send troops.
The excuses are all ready: improve the Xuanfu defense line.
Jiang Yueguang disagreed with this, and did the opposite, demanding that the matter be co-opted and handled peacefully.
So the lawsuit went to the court.
One is a military general who wants to perform meritorious service, create a good security environment for Beijing, and obtain a title at the same time; the other is a civil servant who wants to run Beijing and prepare for the capital move in the second half of the year.
It was rare for the cabinet to reach an agreement: first appease Chahar's headquarters and then look at Abu Nai's opinion.
If they don't recognize them, then go out and destroy them with a large army, so that Xuanda's defense line will be complete.
When talking about this, we have to mention Beijing’s military role.
Whether it is deploying troops in Liaodong or on the grasslands, it is most convenient to serve as the rear area here.
If the imperial court uses troops in the north for a long time, it will inevitably accumulate a large number of troops near Beijing, resulting in a top-heavy situation, such as the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the border generals had excessive military power.
"Aside from military power, the most important thing is to build the city of Beijing."
Yan Chongxin said sincerely: "In just half a year, the imperial court has spent three million silver coins. The summer grain has just arrived and Taicang has not yet warmed up, so it was given to Beijing."
"In the past few months, it has been like ants moving. The amount of food stored in Beijing has reached millions of dan, but if there is a war, it will be used up in less than two months."
The chief assistant Zhao Shu on the side also nodded slightly and expressed his agreement.
During last year's Winter Solstice Dynasty, all cabinet ministers were promoted to one rank. Zhao Shu was promoted to Duke of Fu, Yan Chongxin was promoted to Marquis of Baoqing, and Zhang Shenyan was promoted to Marquis of De'an.
The same is true for the six divisions. A viscount is a count, and if there is no title, he is a baron.
It can be said that the entire court is basically covered by the Zhongxing Auxiliary Kingdom (the title of hero), and all of them have titles.
"The world has been in war for a long time, and it is a good time to recuperate. After a year or two, the situation between the enemy and ourselves will change, and the slaves will be destroyed without fighting."
Zhang Shenyan also said cautiously.
Finally, Zhao Shu also helped: "During the eighteenth and nineteenth years of Chongzhen, comparing the Three Kingdoms, our army is like the Shu Kingdom. If we don't fight, we will perish. We must be dedicated to fighting."
Hongguang's status was not recognized, so the Hongguang year became the eighteenth and nineteenth years of Chongzhen, just like Jianwen.
In terms of historical status, it is called the King of Fu who supervises the country.
"But now, the world is peaceful, the offensive and defensive aliens, and the warlike ones are the slaves."
"So at this time, there is no need for big wars, but small battles frequently occur, such as in Monan, Gansu and other places. Beijing can influence the whole country."
With that said, Zhao Shu pointed to the map and said sincerely to the emperor: "If the Chahar tribe moves, Khalkha Mongolia will inevitably be shaken. Jiannu will definitely not sit idly by and do nothing. As the main force of our army is in Nanjing, we can only take a defensive position."
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"In this way, the slaves will benefit."
"As long as His Majesty enters Beijing at the end of the year, under the command of the Central Committee, there will be a great victory. Why rush?"
A few words of love and reason made the emperor silent on the map reasoning that he was best at.
Zhu Yixi's finger paused on the map several times, and finally dropped it.
He had to admit that this reason was indeed correct.
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Manchu and Qing Dynasty's victories on the battlefield could not actually change the possibility of their own disadvantage.
With a population of one million and 100,000 soldiers, such an aggressive military campaign cannot last very long since the soldiers and civilians are integrated.
Because during the Little Ice Age, everything was fair to everyone. It didn’t mean that there were constant disasters inside the pass, but there was peace outside the pass.
In fact, life in the grasslands and Liaodong was even worse. The White Disaster was not just a myth, but the plague was also transmitted from the grasslands.
If it weren't for the Shanxi merchants' blood transfusion trade, the embargo would be in vain. If it weren't for the Shanxi merchants who entered the border many times to plunder people and materials, the Manchu Qing Dynasty would not have been able to survive for a few years.
With the vast territory of the Ming Dynasty, even a corner of the south of the Yangtze River was enough to suppress Liaodong.
"Let's communicate first!" Zhu Yixi wrinkled her nose and said, "If the Chahar tribe doesn't understand, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Several people in the cabinet breathed a sigh of relief.
They found that since the recapture of Beijing, the emperor's desire to win has become more and more serious, as if he is invincible in the world.
Northwest, southwest, Datong, three armies, plus Liaodong, this is okay. If their fighting spirit is not quenched, I am afraid it will become increasingly fierce.
After a discussion, a few people walked slowly and soon arrived at the cabinet.
Zhang Shenyan glanced at the cabinet secretaries, waved his hand, and the latter exited the room. For a moment, there were only three of them in the lobby.
Doors and windows are open to show openness and not partiality.
"Nowadays, in the imperial court, the use of troops is becoming more and more sparse. You Shiwei and Zhu Meng are also constantly writing letters requesting the use of troops."
Zhang Shenyan looked at the two of them and said calmly: "How do these warriors know the difficulties of the imperial court? They keep criticizing our cabinet for being cowardly and blocking the audience. This is absolutely ridiculous."
"Liu Tingjie sent troops to Monan, and what he submitted was a secret letter. It went directly into the hands of His Majesty without going through the General Affairs Department. In this way, his intention was fulfilled. The secret secrets of the other two people must be even more."
Yan Chongxin said dissatisfied.
"Silence——"
Zhao Shu said with a serious face: "Your Majesty is not allowed to be involved. Secret information can be widely disclosed to the public. Don't talk nonsense."
"It's my fault." Yan Chongxin suddenly realized. He clapped his mouth and made a confession: "It's just that the warriors are rampant and disrupt the imperial court, which is really annoying."
"In the final analysis, there are still no civil servants to control and hold back its tail."
Seeing that the two of them were angry, Zhao Shu couldn't help but said softly: "If Jiang Shangshu hadn't been here about this incident in Beijing, I'm afraid Chen Dong would have sent troops long ago. We can only clean up his mess."
"Are you saying that we should also send a civil servant to Gansu and Guizhou to supervise things?"
Yan Chongxin squinted his eyes and showed a hint of smile.
"No, this is to raise food and fodder for the army."
Zhang Shenyan quickly added, touched his beard and said with a smile:
"The northwest and southwest regions have always been short of food. In order for the army to have no worries, a civil servant must raise food and pay."
"That's right."
Zhao Shu also agreed: "Even if he is not the chief officer, he is still of great use. There must never be another sudden attack like Datong."
"After discussing it with the generals and the emperor, our cabinet only has the matter of drafting an imperial edict."