Zhu Youxiao glanced helplessly at Empress Zhang, but still reached out to look at the thing she handed over, then handed it back to her and asked helplessly, "Is this okay?"

Empress Zhang took it and said with a smile, "That's it."

"Then come eat something with me." Zhu Youxiao took Empress Zhang's hand and said, "I have a good appetite. Let's eat something good today. Let them prepare it."

"Okay." Empress Zhang agreed and asked the palace maids to clean up.

The couple was being affectionate with each other here, and soon the food was served.

Sure enough, they were all good, and there were all the dishes that Zhu Youxiao liked.

The couple ate while talking and laughing.

At this moment, footsteps were suddenly heard outside.

A man ran in.

Zhu Youxiao raised his head and saw that it was Wei Chao with a happy face.

Since Wei Zhongxian and Chen Hong left, Wei Chao has been in charge of most of the affairs in the palace, and now he is the chief eunuch.

After seeing Zhu Youxiao, Wei Chao fell to his knees.

"Your Majesty, good news from Liaodong!" Wei Chao said excitedly.

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao also stood up.

It’s not that he was particularly excited. This victory was already within his expectations, and now that it had come, he just felt relieved.

The reason why he stood up was because this time he had finally settled all the issues in Liaodong.

"Hurry, bring it up!" Zhu Youxiao said excitedly.

Wei Chao did not dare to be negligent in the slightest, and hurriedly ran up, handed the title in his hand to Zhu Youxiao, and then stood aside respectfully.

Empress Zhang did not come over at this time, but subconsciously stepped back.

As the Empress of the Ming Dynasty, Empress Zhang knew what matters she should and should not interfere in, and she was very good at judging the situation. This is why she was very virtuous, both inside and outside the court.

Zhu Youxiao didn't care about Empress Zhang and started reading the question book.

This petition was submitted by Sun Chengzong. Of course, it was mainly to report victory and briefly describe the process of this campaign.

After Zhu Youxiao took a quick look, he found that there was nothing interesting at all.

After uniting with smaller tribes like the Khorchin and Ordos, the Ming Dynasty was able to surge forward. The Liaodong army, stimulated by this, was in high spirits.

After all, they had already destroyed Huang Taiji and had fought the Mongols for so many years, so they had no fear in their hearts. In addition, there were the royal guards behind them. These Liaodong soldiers could be said to have burst out with a very powerful fighting force, directly wiping out the five Inner Khalkha tribes, and the progress was very smooth.

When the decisive battle came, it would be even easier. The Ming army had an overall advantage in both numbers and equipment, and without a foolish commander, the battle went very smoothly.

In fact, this was also within Zhu Youxiao's expectations. When there is a generation gap in weapons, it is difficult to win, and even if there are any tactics, they will not be of much use.

It would be too difficult to defeat the Ming army with cold weapons. Although the Liaodong army was not as well-equipped as the imperial army, it still had many things, such as flintlock rifles, first-generation rocket launchers, and even mortars.

Under such firepower, it would be difficult for the Liaodong army to lose. Not to mention fighting you on the battlefield, your men would be gone before you even reach the front. The royal guards would just play with you.

Zhu Youxiao nodded in satisfaction, handed the memorial to Wei Chao, and said, "Send it to the General Staff Office and the Cabinet, and have them come up with a list of rewards and draw up a memorial for the awards."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Chao agreed quickly.

"Oh, there's one more thing. It's time to put the rewards for the Mongol tribes on the agenda. Have the cabinet work with them to come up with one. This matter needs to be handled quickly. Then send someone over to announce the decree. Don't miss out on any lesser titles."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Chao agreed again.

"Okay, go ahead." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile and waved his hand.

Even after Wei Chao left, the smile on Zhu Youxiao's face did not disappear.

People of the Ming Dynasty might not understand this, but Zhu Youxiao knew very well in his heart that solving the problems in Liaodong and the North was of great significance to the Ming Dynasty.

Now there was only one Lin Dan Khan left on the grasslands, and he was nothing to be feared. Even if he tried to make trouble, he couldn't do anything.

Furthermore, starting this year, life on the grasslands will become increasingly difficult, and by then, they will have very few options left. Either they come to fight the Ming Dynasty, or they can only surrender.

As for fighting, there was no chance of success on the grasslands; surrender was naturally acceptable. However, how to surrender would not be decided by Ligdan Khan.

Although there will be another battle, Zhu Youxiao is no longer in a hurry.

Empress Zhang looked at the happy Zhu Youxiao and said to the maidservant beside her, "Go and get a pot of wine."

Glancing at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "You understand me. Let's drink a little today."

Zhu Youxiao usually doesn't drink, and even if he does, it's very little. But today he's really happy, so drinking a little doesn't matter.

Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Youxiao and said, "I don't know what makes Your Majesty so happy, but since Your Majesty is happy, then I am happy too. I will drink with Your Majesty."

In Empress Zhang's view, the affairs of Liaodong were not a big deal at all.

Since Zhu Youxiao ascended the throne, the situation in Liaodong has been improving and is not as serious as it was in history. In addition, Liaodong is a remote and cold place, and Empress Zhang did not know it very well, so she had such thoughts.

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