After the sprint lecture series, there is still one week left before I start the practice of doing exercises. I will encourage myself and ask for your understanding.
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The factors on the battlefield are changing dynamically, and advantages and disadvantages are also transforming into each other.
The Haicheng River is an obvious example. It hindered the Jiannu and was beneficial to the advance of the Ming army; but after crossing the Haicheng River, it became disadvantageous for the Ming army.
But this disadvantage is often magnified for Zhu Youxiao. After all, he has never experienced a real battlefield and does not have as much experience as a frontline commander.
From Xiong Tingbi's point of view, the Haicheng River is neither wide nor steep, and with the capabilities of the Ming army, it is not difficult to build a pontoon bridge.
Of course, with tens of thousands of troops advancing, the transportation and supply of food and fodder would undoubtedly increase the pressure, so he also needed some time to make full preparations.
Similarly, Mao Wenlong was also mobilizing troops and making preparations.
Calculating this way, Zhu Youxiao felt that the time for launching the two attacks would not be too far from the beginning of autumn. If they could achieve victory and create a more favorable situation, it would not affect the two men's report to the capital.
The grudge between the two was also something Zhu Youxiao was worried about. As the Liaodong Campaign reached a critical stage, Zhu Youxiao wanted to take the opportunity to resolve the grudge by reporting to the capital, so that the generals could work together to achieve the final victory.
If a major disaster had not been approaching, Zhu Youxiao would not have been in a hurry to achieve a decisive victory in Liaodong.
Based on the current military situation, the four Liaonan guards have already occupied three of the territory. In the long run, the Jiannu retreating to Liaoning is just another way to wait for death.
The land in the four guards of southern Liaoning is fertile and produces a lot of grain. Before the Later Jin rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, "the slave camps were covered with dense forests and mountains, with little arable land, and all the rice and millet were taken from the Jin and Haigai."
Moreover, "after the Liaozuo Eastern Expedition, most of the remaining soldiers gathered in Jinfuhai and made a living by burning minerals. They are all good at archery and riding, and they braved arrows and stones, which makes them different from the people in the market. Moreover, they feel more inspired after being frustrated for a long time, so it is appropriate to order the general to recruit them to use them in the charge."
This shows that the area of the Four Guards is an economically prosperous and strategically important region for the entire Liaodong region.
Now that the three guards are in hand, Haizhou has become a place where the two armies confront and compete, and the Jiannu can no longer obtain replenishment of food, rice and millet from this place.
If things go as expected, the Jiannu, who have not received any loot for two years, will be in a food shortage this winter. The situation will become more serious with each day of delay.
In fact, this is also an important reason why Zhu Youxiao insisted on launching an offensive in the winter and spring of next year. As long as the offensive is sustained, the Jiannu will almost run out of supplies in a few months.
The saying "lack of food and self-destruction" is, of course, a bit of an exaggeration, but the fragmentation and hardship faced by the Jiannu were foreseeable.
"Your Majesty..." Zhang Yan picked up some food for the absent-minded emperor and said with a smile, "This is a pickled dish that I ordered the palace maids to prepare. It's refreshing and appetizing. I like it very much."
Zhu Youxiao came back to his senses and nodded. The food tasted really good. He smiled and said, "I heard from the palace maids that Baozhu had severe morning sickness a month ago, but it has been less severe recently. Could it be the credit of this side dish?"
Zhang Yan was delighted to hear the emperor paying attention and calling her by her nickname. She said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I think this dish is indeed a great help. And Doctor Yang has also done his best."
"You deserve a reward!" Zhu Youxiao nodded with a smile, and then looked at the queen again, and said jokingly: "Baozhu is pregnant, and she looks even more plump and beautiful."
As he spoke, the emperor lowered his dirty hands, hid them under the table, and pinched and touched the queen's thighs.
Zhang Yan's face turned red. She unconsciously protected her lower abdomen with one hand and pressed the emperor's big pig's hoof with the other hand, showing a shy and happy look.
Joking, taking advantage of others, and taking advantage of others are also a form of relaxation.
At least, after lunch, when Zhu Youxiao took a nap with the queen in his arms and returned to the Qianqing Palace, his mood was very different.
The imperial palace was magnificent and covered a vast area, but for the emperor, living in it for a long time did not bring him much pleasure.
To put it bluntly, the palace was like a cage, depriving the emperor and the people inside of their freedom.
The emperor felt this even more strongly. Seeing that others didn't care and even enjoyed it, he understood it but also didn't understand it.
This is life. Everyone is shackled by his own life. Where is there absolute freedom?
No matter your position or life, you will have troubles and dissatisfactions. But if you try to completely break away from them, you will feel worse than before.
Besieged City, marriage is like this, life is like this, I'm afraid there is no exception.
The emperor sat back on the dragon throne. Li Chengcheng came forward attentively to wipe the sweat off his face with a warm towel, and Fan Xiaohui brought him some tea.
Be content. If you become an emperor and still complain, how can others live?
Zhu Youxiao consoled himself and ordered his men to draft an imperial edict to commend the female physician Yang Hanyi. After a long deliberation, Zhu Youxiao issued another imperial edict, increasing the rank of civilian nobility to Li Dan, Yan Siqi, Tang Mo, Shao Hanliang, and others, and granting them clothing and jade scepters.
Although there were legal reasons for beheading and confiscating the property of the Eight Great Families, Zhu Youxiao was still worried that it would have an adverse impact on the development of industry and commerce.
Would someone spread rumors and create trouble, thinking that the emperor and the court were out to make money, taking advantage of the situation and targeting the wealthy and businessmen one by one? If they ran out of money, they would fabricate a crime and confiscate their property.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao would punish and reward. Not only did he confer titles on the heads of the major chambers of commerce, he was also preparing to confer titles on a number of civilians, demonstrating the court's attention and praise for the brave businessmen who worked hard and were righteous.
The court was not stingy with the loyal and patriotic merchants and hardworking warriors, and the emperor was not stingy. Those who made contributions to the country and the people were remembered by the court and the emperor did not forget them.
As for the Yangtze River Chamber of Commerce, they had only recently been recognized by the imperial court and had yet to achieve much. This conferment of nobility was also an incentive for them. After all, Yangtze River shipping would be crucial for disaster relief efforts in the north.
"Chengcheng—" Zhu Youxiao suddenly remembered something and called Li Chengcheng over to him, asking, "Is your father currently the manager of the inner treasury?"
"Your Majesty, that's right." Li Chengcheng bowed and answered truthfully.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "I understand."
Li Chengcheng was confused and guessed that the emperor might have some other errands to do, but he couldn't ask, so he bowed and retreated.
The emperor picked up the petition from the table and began to read it.
The petition was submitted in mid-summer. Officials had been trained and the Changlu Salt Field had been properly arranged, and the request was made to determine the time for the implementation of the "Salt Ticket Law".
Zhu Youxiao did not think about it for too long and decided to issue an edict to implement it.
This has already been determined, and has been carefully weighed and calculated. Starting from the north, it does not directly affect the Lianghuai Salt Administration. As a pilot project, there is no need to worry too much.
This was another change for Ming Dynasty policy and its people! At least, the price of salt could be reduced, which was a good thing for the common people.
The emperor sighed and wrote a reply.
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