Liaodong and Nurgan are too cold and have been bitterly cold places since ancient times.

Even in this season, there is heavy snow and ice covering thousands of miles.

People can only hide in the room with kang for heating. If the snow is a little heavier, even the door will be blocked.

For example, the water tank at home, when you wake up the next day, it will be a big block of ice. Even an axe cannot break it. It is as hard as a rock.

The so-called northern scenery, with snow falling for thousands of miles, is just like this.

This is the consensus of the people, so even if the government steps in, there will be certain resistance in relocating such a large number of people.

For example, Jiangnan has experienced two large-scale migrations and is now severely damaged.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying set their sights on the lowest class of people who did not have their own fields or houses.

Among them, refugees and beggars are the most numerous.

The next morning, in Fengtian Hall.

"We have a message to announce, a message that will affect the future of our Ming Dynasty and our descendants for generations to come."

"According to the investigation of the Jinyiwei, there is a large amount of black soil in the Liaodong and Nurgan areas. This black soil, which is not valued, is the most fertile soil in the world today."

"The fertility of the black soil does not require any irrigation. The yield of crops planted on it will be multiplied several times, especially the sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other crops that have recently begun to be planted in the capital."

"The lowest yield from planting on this black soil is 1,000 kilograms per mu, or even tens of thousands of kilograms. How can we leave such fertile land uncultivated?"

"If you don't take what God gives you, you will suffer the consequences."

"Ministers, please discuss what should be done about this matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon throne, did not sit down, but stood up and spoke loudly.

After the words fell, there was a wave of joy in the hall.

"It's incredible that there is such a fertile land in the world."

"The world is so vast that there are all kinds of things. For crops that can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu to appear, there must be fertile land. In my opinion, the black soil of Liaodong is prepared for the sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn of our Ming Dynasty."

"Otherwise, how could it suddenly appear when grain is plentiful? As Your Majesty said, it is truly a gift from heaven."

"But Liaodong, where Nurgan is located, is on the border of our Ming Dynasty. To the west, there are dangers from the grassland tribes. To the southeast coast, there are even more dangers from Japanese pirates. It is close to Goryeo, so there are many changes."

"How many soldiers and civilians are needed to defend and open up the land? It's so huge, maybe it will take millions of people."

After being shocked, the ministers immediately began to discuss the matter with great interest, whispering to each other.

Apart from other things, no one would suspect that there was something fishy about what Your Majesty said about the black soil.

Although the Jinyiwei were notorious, they were impeccable in doing their jobs, especially when it came to matters concerning the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I have a report to submit." Liu Sanwu from the Hanlin Academy stepped forward and spoke loudly.

Suddenly the noisy atmosphere began to quiet down.

"Approved." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in response.

Liu Sanwu said, "Your Majesty, such a serious matter concerns the fate of the Ming Dynasty. How can it be announced to the public in the court? If there are other villains who spread this matter, it will have a serious impact."

"There are many ethnic groups in Nurgan, Liaodong, but there are few Han people in the Ming Dynasty. It is also a cold and bitter place, and the people are extremely cruel. If someone gets the news and occupies this good black soil, it will be a huge loss for the Ming Dynasty!"

Liu Sanwu's tone was full of regret.

After hearing this, many ministers nodded in agreement.

And among the many princes and civil and military officials, Zhu Di, who had his eyes half-closed, suddenly opened them.

Liaodong is close to Peking, and he knows the situation there best.

Zhu Di had also seen the black soil that his father mentioned, but he had never imagined that the black soil was so fertile.

For a time, Zhu Di began to lose interest in going to Japan.

"What if we can stay in Peking and guard Liaodong?"

Thinking of this, Zhu Di felt a little regretful.

In the court, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "My dear minister, you worry too much. This black soil is not just a few hundred acres or a few thousand acres. According to investigation, the black soil covers an area of ​​more than one million miles, and it is all top-grade fertile land."

"It's so big that it would take hundreds of thousands of people. How can such a commotion be concealed from the world?"

Liu Sanwu heard this and said, "This minister is reckless and is worrying about nothing."

After saying that, he stepped back with an excited look on his face.

No matter which minister in this Fengtian Hall, he will definitely have no problem with patriotism.

Every man has his share of responsibility for the rise and fall of his country.

Who doesn't want their country to become stronger?

Even corrupt officials hope so, as it makes it easier to be corrupt.

At this time, the Minister of War Ru Huang stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Approved."

Ru Hong said loudly: "Your Majesty, now our Great Ming army has nearly 500,000 troops transferred to the southeast coast, and there are also hundreds of thousands of naval forces going there together."

"Shipyards in various places are also working hard to build seagoing ships. We are just waiting for the beginning of spring after the new year to invade Japan and suppress its rebellion."

"Now, the fertile land of Nurgan in Liaodong covers millions of miles, and the army under it is certainly not a small number. If we dispatch more troops and act bilaterally, the interior of our Ming Dynasty will be empty."

"There are also rebels in Shaanxi who have occupied an area and need a large army to suppress the rebellion."

"When there are two evils, choose the lesser one. Therefore, I think it is possible to temporarily attack Japan and first garrison Nurgan in Liaodong."

As soon as Ru Hong said this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

In fact, there was nothing wrong with Ru Hong's words. From his perspective as the Minister of War, he could divide the Ming army into three routes.

Fight against the Japanese, redress the rebellion, and suppress the Liao.

Mobilize troops numbering in the millions.

If everything goes well, then there is no need to say more. A general should think about defeat before worrying about victory, so he can fight a hundred battles without danger of defeat.

Among these three parties, the focus is on attacking Japan and suppressing Liao.

The rebels in Shaanxi are still in the inland, so there is still room for improvement. But if any problem arises on either side of these two sides, it will no longer be a small problem.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "According to Minister Ru's opinion, what should we do?"

As Ru Hong was the first person to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, she naturally knew it clearly.

The expedition to Japan was for silver and money.

Guarding Liaodong is for fertile land and food.

Food can be converted into money, but silver cannot be converted into food.

"I think that we should guard Nurgan in Liaodong as the primary goal, and attack the Japanese as the secondary goal."

"Although the threat of Japanese pirates is also very important, it is slightly weaker than the millions of fertile lands."

"If we can plant most of the grain seeds on fertile soil before the beginning of spring this year, we can harvest a huge amount of grain in the summer, which can save many lives."

"Even if there is another natural disaster, there is no need to worry about insufficient food reserves. The north is barren and poor, and the people are suffering. This will surely enrich the people of the north."

Ru Huang said in a heavy tone.

At this time, the one with the brightest eyes was Zhu Di.

It's like giving me a pillow when I feel sleepy.

Just now he was thinking in his mind that it would be better if he didn't attack Japan.

Nurgan in Liaodong is a vast area with a sparse population. The people of various ethnic groups are tough and mostly engage in fishing and hunting.

Moreover, the tribes on the grassland are eyeing us covetously.

If a large army were to go, it would have to be led by a familiar general.

He was the Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, whose fiefdom was in Beiping. He dealt with various ethnic groups on the grassland all year round, and was particularly familiar with Nurgan in Liaodong.

After many years of fighting, he rarely suffered defeat.

In addition, Lan Yu, the Duke of Liang, has been promoted to the Grand Commander of the Security Bureau in name only, but in reality he has been demoted. In today's court, who else is more qualified and experienced than him?

Even though it is unlikely that he will be the sole commander, as long as he can go there and take control of such a place, wouldn't it be much better than some barbaric country like Japan?

Moreover, such places are important parts of the country, and there will inevitably be wars for a long time.

This gave him the opportunity to make a contribution.

Thinking of this, a hint of excitement appeared in Zhu Di's eyes.

"Don't think too much. Do you think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a vegetarian and will let you, my fourth brother, go?"

"Oh, even if the Duke of Liang is transferred there, he may not let you go. Who wouldn't know what you're thinking?"

Just when Zhu Di was secretly delighted, a familiar voice came from the side in a low voice.

It turned out to be Prince of Jin Zhu Gang, who had long discovered Zhu Di's clues and was observing carefully.

The person who knows you best is your enemy.

Zhu Gang was intelligent, and he guessed Zhu Di's thoughts at once.

He took two steps forward and spoke directly into Zhu Di's ear.

After hearing this, Zhu Di looked shocked and angry, but after Zhu Gang finished speaking, he simply stepped away without giving him a chance to answer.

The veins on his forehead were throbbing, but he could do nothing about it.

This is the Fengtian Temple, we cannot argue here.

After taking two deep breaths, Zhu Di finally calmed down.

At this time, there was a lot of discussion in the court, and everyone agreed with what Ru Rong said.

But Zhu Ying frowned.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Grandpa, what Minister Ru said makes sense. The matter of conquering Japan does not only involve the Ming Dynasty."

"Now, Goryeo's new national teacher Daoyan has transferred 200,000 Goryeo troops to the coast of Busan to cooperate with our Ming Dynasty in conquering Japan in the spring. A few days ago, 80,000 vanguards went out to sea and occupied Tsushima Island."

"We will march together with the Ming Dynasty to conquer Japan in the spring of next year."

"Goryeo and Liaodong are only separated by a river. If we rashly give up the plan to attack Japan, Goryeo will be alone and deep in the enemy's territory, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to continue."

"In this way, the enmity with Goryeo is a minor matter, but the damage to the prestige of the Ming Dynasty is a major matter. Such a morally corrupt act, how can the Ming Dynasty lead the world in the future?"

If Ru Hong really does what she says, Dao Yan will be in big trouble.

Not to mention the dilemma, the reputation of this national master would definitely be ruined.

军心涣散是必然的，要知道现在的高丽军，都是憋着一口气，征伐倭国，以复世仇。

可谓是箭在弦上，不得不发。

而在这次征伐倭国中，本来就是以大明为主力，高丽为辅助，主战场还是在大明这边。

现在一下子放弃行事，以高丽之军，肯定是没办法把倭国打下来的。

哪怕现在的倭国，刚刚结束内乱，在战力上有所缺失，但比起高丽来，还是要强上太多。

真要高丽有这实力，早就打到倭国去了。

也不会说等到现在。

朱英的话说完，最先得意的，自然是晋王朱棡。

只见他眼神发亮的看向朱棣，仿若在说：瞧吧，我就知道没这般简单。

朱棣牙根紧咬。

倒不是因为朱英的话，而是在这朝会上，站在朱棡旁边。

谁总是能经得起这般挑逗。

他真想远离朱棡，换个位置，哪怕是站在大臣的后面也行。

可这位置，并不是他想换就能换的。

在这朝堂上，尤其作为藩王，于父皇面前，不管有多大的仇怨，都必须忍下来。

兄恭弟谦，哪怕是做样子也得做。

这朝堂上，看似讨论甚多，可从来就不缺少停留在藩王们身上的目光，尤其是那些御史言官，一个个没吃饱都撑着，整天就搞事。

稍有什么违反礼仪举措，就到父皇那边去告状。

一番训斥难免，最为担忧的，还是影响到父皇心中的印象。

朱棡不在乎，可朱棣在乎。

若是影响到父皇心中的印象，太多的事情，就不好操办了。

想到这里，朱棣微微闭上眼睛。

我忍，我再忍，我……继续忍！

朱棡嘴角翘起，只要看到朱棣吃瘪，他就贼高兴。

龙椅上，朱元璋微微颔首。

大孙这话，算是说到他心头上去了。

朱元璋很在乎面子，尤其是大明的面子，若真是闹出了这等事情，让高丽给吃瘪了，要这朝贡诸国如何看待，岂不是有失大国风范？

这一点，朱元璋最是接受不了的。

再者说了，征伐倭国，本来就已经定下数月，也筹备了数月，突然就不打了，这岂不是让那些倭寇，更为嚣张，助长气焰。

对于倭国，朱元璋打心里头，就恨得牙痒痒。

太不给大明面子了，当初要是老老实实臣服，也没啥事。

当年明朝使臣，七人去倭国传旨。

五人被杀，两人被扣。

怒不可遏的朱元璋，当即就再度遣使，递交宣战国书。

当时把持南朝国政的是怀良亲王，也是嚣张至极，回朱元璋国书道：

“臣闻三皇立极，五帝禅宗，惟中华之有主，岂夷狄而无君。……

陛下作中华之主，为万乘之君，城池数千余，封疆百万里，犹有不足之心，常起灭绝之意。……

臣闻天朝有兴战之策，小邦亦有御敌之图，……相逢贺兰山前，聊以博戏，臣何惧哉！……特遣使臣，敬叩丹陛，惟上国图之！”

怀良亲王意思，就是你朱元璋不配当华夏之主，甚至有公开辱骂的意味。

同时严明你若是征伐我国，我也跟你奉陪到底。

这要朱元璋，如何忍受得了？

自称帝以来，追亡逐北，驱逐鞑虏，恢复中华，再造华夏之江山。

打得曾经不可一世的蒙古骑兵，逃亡漠北。

其文治武功可以说是震惊寰宇，国书所到之处，周围蛮邦莫不人人跪服。

就这倭国刺头，这般公然对抗。

然最终，朱元璋硬生生将这口气，给咽了回去。

可这也成了朱元璋心中，极度不爽之事。

如今眼看要打了，又有人跳出来说不打。

还伤大明之风范，怎能使得。

“这倭国要伐，那辽东要守，陕西反贼，更是要剿灭干净。”

沉默半晌后，朱元璋再度从龙椅上站起身来，高声说道。

“咱曾经征伐天下，手中兵将稀缺，且有张士诚，陈友谅，比咱的钱财多，兵将多。”

“便观古今，他们已化作尘土，而咱建立了这煌煌大明！”

“如今大明，坐拥疆域千万里，将士上百万。然却连这区区反贼，侵犯倭寇，都不敢打了吗？”

“那辽东，奴儿干，亦是大明之所属，那些子民，亦是大明之子民。”

“如何，是咱的将士老了，提不动刀了，还是这荣华富贵迷了心，再无当年凌云壮志！！！”

“告诉咱，是这般的嘛！！！”

对于倭国压抑多年的愤怒，终于在这个点上，朱元璋彻底的爆发了出来。

面对陛下的咆哮，文武百官，众多藩王，尽皆伏地磕首。

其武官行列，一人前行，单膝跪地，以武将之礼抱拳道：“臣傅友德，愿为陛下将那倭国不臣之头颅，尽皆取来，以正我大明之威严！”

而后宋国公冯胜亦出列抱拳行礼道：“臣冯胜，愿为大明先锋，征讨不臣！”

宋国公冯胜，颍国公傅友德。

这是比凉国公蓝玉，还要更为有资历的军方大佬。

曾经蓝玉，都不过是他们麾下副将。

洪武二十年，冯胜担任大将军，带领傅友德、蓝玉等远征辽东，降伏纳哈出，肃清元朝在辽东地区的残余势力，受封宋国公。

洪武十四年秋，朱元璋命傅友德为征南将军，蓝玉、沐英为副将军，率步骑三十万远征云贵。

仅用百余日就平定了贵州、云南。

两位大佬的出面，让五军都督府，再也忍不住，纷纷起身前行，以军之礼道：

“臣曹震。”

“臣张翼。”

“臣朱寿。”

“臣王弼。”

“臣叶升。”

“臣何荣。”……

“愿为大明先锋，征讨不臣！！！”

诸多积年武将，谁不是曾立下赫赫战功，杀伐无数，从血水尸山中走到今日。

如今陛下震怒，为臣则当感同身受，自当奋勇上前，为陛下浴血征战。

一声声大怒之声，暴喝之声，响彻奉天殿中。

于文武百官，虽只有短短十数人，却如同有千军万马之势。

一些胆弱的文官，心神都在颤抖，肝胆亦是剧裂，脚部瘫软。

还好本来就是跪着，不然就难堪了。

军心可用！！！

朱元璋哈哈大笑一声，道：“传咱谕旨，倭国征伐不变，陕西反贼亦讨，筹备调遣大军三十万，百姓二十万，耕牛五万头，以作开垦辽东奴儿干所用。”

“另将辽东奴儿干，万里沃土之事，昭告天下，但凡愿举家前往者，由官府安置，三年内赋税减半收取。”

话音落下，群臣山呼万岁！

……

早朝结束后，朱英感觉身上沸腾的热血，都还没有冷却下来。

洪武大帝之威严，可见一斑。

遥想当初征战天下时，何其壮哉！

这般想着，行至坤宁宫前，一人在前方等候。

正是宋忠。

“宋忠拜见殿下。”

朱英有些诧异，而后问道：“是有何等要事？”

一般来说，宋忠都是在锦衣卫衙门里负责事宜，这般在早朝后等候，可见必然有事。

宋忠行礼后道：“殿下，此事有关张千户，臣不知该如何行事，只得以请示殿下。”

朱英闻言轻轻点头，道：“随本宫到殿内交谈。”

宋忠连忙道：“臣遵令。”

殿内，宋忠并未多言，只是从怀中掏出跟张三有关的卷宗，交友太孙殿下查探。

朱英接过，开始翻阅。

不久，对于张三之事，朱英也算是了解详细。

“按照锦衣卫内的规矩，张三此事，该当如何处置。本宫不要听虚的，本是如何，便是如何。”

朱英眉头皱起问道。

宋忠心下一颤，道：“回禀殿下，按照锦衣卫内章程，当先以羁押张千户等人，而后另行查探所属关系，并以革职查办。”

朱英听完，没有表示，指尖在桌案轻弹数下后道：“此事昨日发生，你今日才来禀告于我，想来这内中关系，已经是查探清楚了。”

“说说吧，张三跟那陆双，可是有什么关系往来，这陆家，是否牵扯到采生折割，人口贩卖之中。”

宋忠不敢撒谎，连忙回道：“回禀殿下，照臣查探所知，张千户与陆家长孙女陆双，确为第一次见面，往前并未有任何联系。”

“这陆家族长陆宏志，跟丐帮却有往来，不过并未有涉及采生折割，人口贩卖之事。”

朱英闻言后，也有些疑惑。

张三是个老实人，这个朱英是知道的。

而且因为早年的一些遭遇，所以张三在对女性上，并没有太多的渴望。

按照常理来说，不至于如此。

懒得再去多想，朱英直接道：“传令张三，速到宫中。”

宋忠松了口气，这件事反正是交由殿下处置了。

他本身也没那胆子擅自去处置张三。

“臣遵殿下令旨。”宋忠躬身行礼。

看和宋忠离开，朱英心中也在琢磨。

这件事可大可小，但从宋忠过来这般慎重，可见张三的事情，算是坏了锦衣卫衙门的规矩。

这锦衣卫的职位，肯定是干不下去。

虽说锦衣卫都在朱英的掌控之中，真要说张三无罪，便也就无罪。

可往后开了这个先河，后面队伍就不好带了。

"The Lu family, if I remember correctly, is a wealthy family that the old man moved from Jiangnan."

Zhu Ying thought about it for a while and came to a rough decision.

Zhang San will definitely be punished, but let's wait and see what the situation is.

The north is short of manpower now, and Zhang San has nothing to do staying in the capital, so it would be better to send him to the north.

As for Nurgan in Liaodong, Zhu Ying naturally had to send his confidants there. He had not thought of who to send before, but unexpectedly Zhang San came to the door himself.

"Zhang San, Zhang San, if you are really interested in Lu Shuang, then I will help you and let the Lu family go with you."