Old Zhu was actually quite happy, even though he felt that his descendants would definitely build an imperial mausoleum near Beiping. But if his children and grandchildren were around, he would certainly be gratified.
He couldn't see things too far in the future, but if it was his eldest grandson or great-grandson whom he had raised himself, Old Zhu would definitely be happy.
The old man and the young man were truly enjoying themselves back in their hometown of Fengyang and didn't want to leave. They felt that since they didn't need to worry about the affairs of the court, they didn't seem to have any plans to return to Yingtian Prefecture anytime soon and could wait a little longer.
However, even if Old Zhu and Little Zhu plan to recuperate in their hometown of Fengyang for a while, there is no problem with that, which is something that Zhu Yunying thinks is perfectly reasonable.
Old Zhu is getting old, and even if he wanted to return to his hometown of Fengyang in the future, Zhu Yunying would feel uneasy and would basically not allow it. Little Zhu, on the other hand, could return, for example, for ancestral rites or something.
However, barring any unforeseen circumstances, unless it's something truly extraordinary, it will definitely be other members of the imperial clan returning, and there will be no need for the Crown Prince, Zhu Xiao, to come back.
Then there's Xiao Zhu, who is still just a child. But in this era, ordinary farm children of this age are considered half a laborer. Xiao Zhu, even if he doesn't go to observe politics, will start to learn and be exposed to many things.
Outside Yingtian Prefecture, the imperial family's affection unfolds. Meanwhile, in Fengyang, the imperial capital, it's naturally a time of family bliss.
However, all of this clearly does not represent everything; at this time, many people were still busy with important military and national affairs.
For example, the imperial army has basically completed its assembly in the four guards of Dingliao in Liaodong. The main force of Duke Ying, Fu Youde, and the elite troops of the capital garrison led by Duke Zhongshan, Xu Huizu, are all ready.
As the commander-in-chief of this campaign, Fu Youde asked with a serious expression, "Marquis Shenyang, are the cavalry of the Jianzhou Three Guards assembled?"
Chahan immediately replied, “General, in the Nurgan Commandery, apart from the designated personnel guarding the territory, the remaining soldiers have already assembled. Food and weapons have been allocated, and the reinforcements from other garrisons have also finished their rest and recuperation. The army is ready to set off at any time.”
Fu Youde nodded. He was quite looking forward to this campaign against Goryeo. He wanted to reclaim the four commanderies of Han, and even conquer the entire Goryeo kingdom in one fell swoop.
When Emperor Wu of Han established the Four Commanderies of Han, and when Emperor Taizong of Tang conquered Goguryeo, these were the steps that Fu Youde hoped to follow.
Looking at the generals in the tent, Fu Youde was full of confidence. "The court has been preparing for this attack on the rebellious minister for a long time. We have all the necessary supplies, weapons, and warhorses. In addition to the troops from the capital garrison, most of the soldiers we have mobilized are elite troops from various garrisons in the north."
It's no exaggeration to say these are arrogant and fierce soldiers. Although the Ming Dynasty has been established for over thirty years, wars have never completely ceased. In particular, most of the soldiers in this campaign served in the northern garrisons, making them relatively more adapted to the local climate.
Moreover, although the Ming Dynasty only decided to launch a military campaign at the beginning of the year, Fu Youde had been training troops here for two years. Supplies and other provisions had long been prepared, and there were also considerable reserves of weapons, firearms, and other equipment. In addition, a lot of supplies were brought along this time.
To say he lacked confidence would be a lie; Fu Youde was confident in his own abilities and even more confident in the strength of the Ming Dynasty.
It could even be said that the Ming Dynasty had been preparing for this war for over a decade. Having dealt with the formidable threats from the Northern Yuan and the Tatars, the Ming Dynasty was now free to launch a full-scale attack on Goryeo.
However, Fu Youde was not careless. Although Goryeo may seem like a small country, it has always had a certain vitality and dynamism.
Even though the Four Commanderies of Han originally occupied most of the Goryeo Peninsula, the Three Han states were merely huddled in a corner. But gradually, the Four Commanderies of Han disappeared, and Goryeo unified the Goryeo Peninsula. Everyone remembers Li Shimin's conquest of Goguryeo, but who can forget the heavy losses suffered by the Sui Dynasty in its numerous campaigns against it?
Moreover, in previous years, Goryeo and the Mongol Yuan dynasty had been exchanging pleasantries, and they often took advantage of the chaos in the Central Plains to attract refugees or gradually expand towards Liaodong.
Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit; the Ming Dynasty, despite its overwhelming advantage, cannot afford to underestimate its enemy. After all, the Ming Dynasty is now engaged in a war of annihilation, which is never an easy task.
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