Chapter 957 The Northern Affairs

The once cold and silent Rouyi Hall on the west side of the Wu Tower finally regained its popularity.

Zhu Gaoxu began to court in Fengtianmen, and came here to work and deal with the affairs of the court that was delayed during the Northern Tribunal.

However, the problem in the north is obviously not over.

A few days later, Qi Tai came to the Rouyi Hall and talked about the news about the Tatars.

Qi Tai sat on the stool opposite the table and said: The emperor sent envoy Chen Xiang to the Tatars. The Tatars's magistrate Alutai then wrote a letter, leaving Tainingwei and sent to the Liaodong Dusi.Cao Yi, the commander of the Liaodong capital, then reported to the Ministry of War, so the matter was reported from the Ministry of War.I have already written the question book. When I went to Wuying Hall today, I heard that the emperor was in Rouyi Hall, so I simply came to see him and reported to the emperor in person.

Zhu Gaoxu was reading a letter printed by Alutai, which was written in two words, and the Chinese text should be written by his translation.

The content in the letter is relatively simple.

The general idea was that according to the agreement between the Tatars to send envoys to Beijing last time and the two sides, the Ming Emperor promised to let the remnants of the Tatars go back; then Alutai surrendered and accepted the title of the Ming Emperor.

The remnants of the Tatars in the past have arrived in Peiping, but they were detained by the Ming Dynasty government. Alutai asked the Emperor of Ming Dynasty to issue an order to release the remnants back, and then discuss the matter of reprimanding the title.

At this moment, the eunuch Wang Gui walked to the door.Zhu Gaoxu looked up and waved his hand.

Wang Gui bent down and said: Emperor, Hou Zuo Envoy asked for a visit.

Zhu Gaoxu said: Call him in.

Wang Guidao: I obey the order.

After a while, Hou Hai kowtowed at the door and came in to give a big gift.Zhu Gaoxu asked him to sit on the stool, and then pushed Alutai's letter to the opposite side of the table.

Hou Hai received the letter and handed a report to the eunuch Wang Gui, saying: Master, Guo Ang received the news from the people of Urianha, Huang Yan.Huang Yan secretly reported that the Tatars had detained our envoy.

Qi Tai's voice immediately said: What does Alutai mean to use the envoy of the Ming Dynasty to threaten us to release people?

Hou Hai said: These grandsons... I think the Tatars are not trustworthy, and the court really doesn't need to talk to them.

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said: Why did Alutai pass through the Urianha people from Tainingwei when sending a letter?

Hou Hai had just spoken, looking concealed, and hurriedly said: Go back to the emperor, some Tatars in the Korchin tribe were stationed in the north of Tainingwei, close to the Liaodong Dusi.

Zhu Gaoxu hummed quietly, and an inexplicable anger rose in his heart.

Qi Tai's voice said: The original emperor decided to make a strategy in the north, and wanted to use the Oirats to restrain the Tatars, and tried to restore peace and open up mutual markets on the eastern border.If the exchange staff makes any mistakes this time, the early strategy will be abandoned.

Zhu Gaoxu said: Qibutang’s words are reasonable, and I didn’t expect Alutai to do so.The Oirats in the west have increased their pressure on the Tatar tribes, but Arutai does not intend to stabilize the east and avoid tension in the two lines?In addition, Alutai used Tainingwei to deliver letters, which was too blatant and obviously could easily anger the Ming court.

Qi Tai said: What the Tatars believe most is force.

Zhu Gaoxu said coldly: At first glance, it does seem like this, and there are many twists and turns.He paused and said, if he could quickly decide the winner.

The hall suddenly became quiet and suddenly the situation was in a mess.It seems that what I can say is over. The key is how the court and the middle school respond, but the decision cannot be settled for a while.

Zhu Gaoxu remembered the meeting before Chen Xiang left. Chen Xiang said that he was ready to be loyal to the country; and Zhu Gaoxu also told him that if things go back and forth, he would first try to save his life and not be obsessed with the enthronement of Alutai.

The order was issued to Beiping to release all the remnants of the Tatars.Zhu Gaoxu took a deep breath and said decisively, sending a letter to Alutai again, saying that the Ming Dynasty was determined, but the matter of enfeoffing Alutai was consensual and there was no need to force it.Ask Alutai to put Chen Xiang back and talk about the matter of priesthood.

Both of them were stunned for a moment and said, "I will receive the order."

Hou Hai finally couldn't help but say: If we let go of others first, will Alutai let them go?I look at these people and it is not trustworthy at all.

Zhu Gaoxu pointed to the letter signed by Alutai on the table. He didn't agree, but he wrote in black and white. I want to see how shameless he is.Besides, if the Ming Dynasty wants to take revenge, there is no need to kill hostages. It is useless to keep the remnants of Tatars now, so it is better to let others go openly.We will know the difference in the battle formation, but the one who died was not the remnants of the Tatars.

Hou Hai bowed: The wisest emperor.

Qi Tai asked cautiously: Is the Lord going to re-emerge the Tatars?

Zhu Gaoxu said: Are the people of Korqin on Tainingwei?They are the most powerful ally of Arutai, and they have been jumping up and down recently and can attack them.I don’t care whether Alutai releases people or not, and first eliminate this force.

Qi Tai advised with kind words: War is a major event for the country, and the emperor should use it with caution.The places where the Urianha tribes are active are really close to Liaodong, making it easier to attack.However, the Taining Guard and Duoyan Guard cavalry were brave and good at fighting, and with the help of Korqin people behind the scenes, I am afraid this battle will not be easy.

With the flintlock rifle, the battle formation is different from before.Zhu Gaoxu said.

The two ministers didn't say anything for a moment, and they both seemed to have just remembered the Xingguang Gun that Ma Xingguang improved.

Hou Hai spoke: I heard that Xingguang gun only changed the mechanism of ignition and firing.

Zhu Gaoxu said: There are also tactics, different weapons, and different tactics.For example, cavalry cannot be arranged as dense as infantry.

He stood up from the chair, walked two steps and said: Let’s do a few things together.He sent a minister to Peiping, changed Peiping to Beijing, established the six ministries and five temples in the Northern Zhili area, and was affiliated with the official office of the capital, and presided over the change of the supply method of military supplies on the nine borders.At the same time, the generals were sent to accompany him, investigate the smuggled generals in Liaodong, and sent Cao Yi to Nuer Gandusi.Then find a reason to attack Tainingwei and the Korqin people.

Hou Hai thought for a while and said: When the Emperor was in Peking, he ordered Fuyu Guards to move south, and in name, the three guards exchanged pastures, and Taining Guards and Duoyan Guards should move northward.However, it was believed that Taining Guards and other departments were unwilling to move the land, so the emperor then set up another territory in the south to the Fuyu Guards to station in the herds.This time, the imperial court forced Tainingwei to transfer tents and land. If it was rejected, it would be famous.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him and did it like this. He could use it quickly.Then, he attacked the Korchin tribe on the name of the Tatars seizing our envoy for no reason.

After hearing this, Qi Tai bowed and said, "I should discuss with the ministers such as Xiabutang to let them understand the fact that the Tatars went against their words and the great ties between the imperial court."

Zhu Gaoxu said: Very good.When you see Qian Xun, you ask him to mass-produce the "Xingguang Gun" by the South Railway Factory and the various bureaus.And let the soldiers of the Beijing camp re-practice tactics.

The two of them worshiped: I will obey the order.

The two ministers thanked each other and gave up, and the candidates for civil and military officials who went north this time were not mentioned.Zhu Gaoxu was also thinking about this.

The first candidate he thought of was Liu Sheng, because it was not a big problem for Liu Sheng to make good use of firearms and marching formations, but Liu Sheng was still in Japan.

Wu Gao, the Marquis of Jiangyin, was best to be the deputy general. Wu Gao was familiar with the customs and climate of Liaodong, and was cautious, but was not good at attacking.

There are many candidates who can be the leader, including Sheng Yong and Qu Neng, who are more than enough to host such local battles.

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a long time, and suddenly thought that once the Peking Administrator was promoted to Beijing, he would naturally directly take charge of the eastern defense line on the nine sides, and a general needed to be in charge of the Northern Zhili; if the Liaodong Battle was replaced, the suspicion of the general would be too obvious.

The characteristic of this person is of course loyalty and reliability.

In the past, Taizu trusted his son the most, so the person in charge of Beiping was King Yàn Zhu Di.

Facts have proved that the vassal kings were not reliable, and they were more likely to dominate the position of officials; on the contrary, the nobles must be controlled by the six ministries and five temples in Beijing.

Of course, Zhu Gaoxu also trusted Sheng Yong and Qu Neng and others, but the most confidant was obviously the commander of the Three Guards of the Han Palace; and among the commanders of the Three Guards, Wang Bin and Wei Da served under his command when Zhu Gaoxu became the prince of Gaoyang.

Among them, Veda and Zhao Wang Gaosui were married, and Wang Bin was the one who was willing to block the gun for Zhu Gaoxu.

Wang Bin... Zhu Gaoxu silently recited his name in his heart, not doubting his loyalty, but a little worried about his ability.

Zhu Gaoxu recalled Wang Bin's past battles and thought of the Battle of Luo Rong in the Battle of Crime.

At that time, Wu Gao used his superior troops to defeat the two groups of criminal attackers entering Guangxi; Wang Bin was deceived by Wu Gao and disobeyed, but suffered a loss. Fortunately, he was able to maintain his structure and escape under the disadvantage of several times his troops.

Wang Bin also has a general who assists him, Chen Zhen, who was born in the Yunnan Guard.

Zhu Gaoxu immediately became calculating. The three old acquaintances, Wang Bin, Duke of Ding, Wu Gao, Marquis of Jiangyin, and Chen Zhen, may be able to barely meet Zhu Gaoxu's various requirements.

It is even more difficult for civil officials to deal with.First of all, we cannot be an old party that violates the new policy. Secondly, we cannot have too low status and qualifications, otherwise it will be difficult to handle things and will be difficult to preside over the officialdom of Beizhili.

Most of the real New Party members have very shallow qualifications and have not been reused for a few years.

Zhu Gaoxu first thought of Qi Tai and Gao Xianning.

However, the people who presided over the innovation in Beizhili hold great power and are far away from the capital, so they will definitely gain connections in the local area.

Qi Tai Gao Xianning, the two men, are already the most talkative people in the capital because of their ability, because of their ability, the chiefs and officials of the old mansion of the King of Han, and are already the ones who can speak the most in the capital. If they have prestige in the north, they are afraid that they will not lose their tails.

Zhu Gaoxu believed them very much, but he found that after he became emperor, his mind had indeed changed a lot.

For a moment, Zhu Gaoxu was alone and remembered another old story.

Was Zhu Di sincere in his promise to let Gao Xu be the crown prince?

After all, Zhu Di really doesn't like Gao Chi.

There is a speculation that in the beginning of Yongle, too many old parties were eliminated, and several counselors in the palace were the only ones, which caused Zhu Di to obey their opinions; and Daoyan, Jin Zhong and others were all those who supported Gao Chi.

Zhu Gaoxu sat behind the table, holding a pen in his hand and gently tapping the file in front of him, but he didn't write a single word for a long time.