The defensive fortifications of Jinzhou and Dalinghhe were completed, but the Jiannu remained inactive?
Zhu Youxiao was still quite surprised when he received Xiong Tingbi's urgent secret report.
With so many artillery pieces prepared, we originally wanted to have a battle at Dalinghhe that was different from history, to deal another heavy blow to the Jiannu and lay a better foundation for this year's counterattack.
But the Jiannu seemed not to see it, which made Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but complain: When did they go blind?
Although his expectations were not met, Zhu Youxiao was not too disappointed. After suffering losses in the offensive battles, how could the Jiannu army foolishly charge forward again?
In fact, from this perspective, Lao Nu was still wise, while Huang Taiji was a bit hasty. However, we cannot say who is superior or inferior based on this. We can only find the reasons from their experiences and mentality.
With Jinzhou and Dalinghe recovered, the next step was Youtunwei and Guangning. The further eastward they advanced, the longer the Ming army's supply lines became, requiring more elaborate plans and greater investment.
Zhu Youxiao looked at the sand table and roughly estimated that it would take three or four months to complete the preparations.
But when the emperor's attention turned to southern Liaoning, he shook his head again and decided to continue to put pressure on the Jiannu in western Liaoning. Even if it was not a solid occupation, he would send cavalry to Youtunwei and even Guangning.
Next, weapons, equipment, personnel and supplies will be tilted towards Dongjiang Town, especially the Ming army in Luda, with the goal of capturing at least two guards in southern Liaoning this year.
The Dongjiang headquarters also had plans. The smaller one was to harass the Jiannu and try to get more Liao people to escape; the bigger one was to consolidate the occupation of the Zhenjiang area and form a strategic position with Yizhou and Tieshan.
Although it is deployed in all directions, North Korea's military strength is too weak. It can only carry out siege and blockade, but not attack.
In other words, the Ming army now has a favorable situation of siege on three sides. Whether launching attacks simultaneously or in turns, the Jiannu will be forced into a passive position, or even exhausted.
If you are well, what's wrong?
Zhu Youxiao gently patted the wooden frame of the sand table and smiled proudly.
The three southern Liaoweis plus the Zhenjiang region have almost driven the Jiannu into the interior of Liaoning. By then, not only will they not have food, but even salt will be hard to come by.
Thinking of salt, Zhu Youxiao lowered his eyes again.
In the middle of the summer, he was already serving as the Imperial Censor of Salt, and was inspecting salt fields in various places in order to formulate more rigorous and scientific management methods and lay a solid foundation for the introduction of the ticket salt system.
If it can be implemented smoothly, salt profits will be another major source of income, and this year's finances will continue to improve.
The Imperial Bank is issuing silver dollars. Judging from the current quantity, merchants and the people have a high degree of acceptance. The process of abolishing the two-yuan system and changing to another currency should be much earlier than originally planned.
Actions to crack down on officials and businessmen were also launched. Zhu Youxiao was ruthless to those who were taking chances. Confiscating property and exiling them were standard punishments.
As for the income from glassware and mirrors, it flowed into the inner treasury. Although it was the inner treasury, Zhu Youxiao was never stingy when it came to spending money.
In addition to the successful clearing of arrears and clearing out the garrisons and paying salaries, the food and salaries of the border troops were guaranteed, and there was even a considerable surplus.
Over the past year or so, the reforms launched by the emperor, under the threat of severe punishment and even beheading, have finally been implemented. Although there are still shortcomings and blind spots, great results have been achieved.
Zhu Youxiao also knew that the harmed interest groups were resentful and even secretly preparing for resistance.
But fighting against an emperor who spoke with righteousness, held a sharp knife in his hand, and most importantly, didn't even care about his dignity. The idiom "a mantis trying to stop a chariot" is a very appropriate description.
While Zhu Youxiao was suppressing the old interest groups, he also fostered a new interest group, which was mainly composed of the three major chambers of commerce, as well as officials and clerks who benefited from the reforms.
This is a group that supports the emperor and advocates reform. Its size will continue to expand and become a powerful assistant in fighting against the old interest groups.
And with the emperor's support, the emerging forces will eventually crush the old group and completely destroy it.
I am not fighting alone!
Zhu Youxiao thought of Shen Tingyang, Xia Zhongshi, Li Dan, Yan Siqi, Wu Dazhang, and also of capable officials in the court and local areas.
These were only the civil officials. Many military generals were conquered by him and served him. They were closely united around the emperor, making great achievements and aspiring to be granted titles.
"Your Majesty..." Wang Tigan walked into the palace with his customary charming smile and reported, "Empress Yufei has been summoned and is waiting outside the palace."
After a pause, Wang Tigan added, "I didn't let the Empress get off the sedan chair. Please don't punish me, Your Majesty."
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "Wang Ban has done a good job." Then he walked towards the palace gate. Old Wang followed diligently behind him and considerately put a fur coat on the emperor at the palace gate.
After walking out of the hall, Zhu Youxiao came to the sedan chair and signaled the palace servants to lift the curtain. Then he saw Zhang Yuer with a foot warmer under her feet and a sleeve warmer in her arms.
Zhang Yuer smiled sweetly and walked out, supported by a palace maid. She was already six months pregnant, and the thick fur coat made her look even more bloated.
"Be careful." Wang Tigan reminded the palace maid.
Zhu Youxiao pointed and said with a smile: "Let's go and see Xiaobai and her litter of pups."
Zhang Yu'er's body became heavier and heavier, and she moved less and less in the palace. When she heard the emperor say that Xiaobai was born, she didn't say anything, but she wanted to come and see very much.
Zhu Youxiao could see that it was not a good idea to bring all the cats, so he summoned Zhang Yuer to come and watch.
Xiaobai's first poop scooper was also about to become a mother, and Zhu Youxiao basically obeyed her in everything.
But Zhang Yuer knew the importance of things and never made excessive demands. Sometimes she would think about it but would not say it out loud.
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