Chapter 325 Proposition

On the sunny day of Annan Guo, the sun is warm and sunny.It is not cold to wear single clothes, so it is difficult to have the winter atmosphere.

Opposite the rippling moat, the palace of the Eastern Capital of Annan Kingdom stands quietly.This palace, which finally survived the war, seemed a little lonely at this time.

Zhu Gaoxu's headquarters is outside the palace, and even Queen Chen has not moved into the palace for the time being.

In the hall in the pedestal, Zhu Gaoxu was looking at the map and pondering.This afternoon, Zhang Fu returned from the Xunjiang Front and reported on the recent military situation...

The Annan Army dispatched troops from Monhaikou (Nanding Province) to march into the Xunjiang River. Zhang Fu set up an ambush on both sides of the straits and attacked them with firearms, bows and crossbows, defeating the Annan Army's attack.

Then the Hu family immediately gave up Pingjintan, north of the Dajiang River (Red River), so the Ming Navy transferred from Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi, Fujian, can already go to the lower reaches of the Dajiang River.

Since then, the official army has occupied the entire river basin and a large area of ​​territory from all over the country.

The situation is very good.

Hu seemed to have some troops in his hands, but at this time, the fertile land of Annan Kingdom was lost. Many Annan people saw the situation clearly, and many surrendered people, and Annan soldiers were panic and depressed.

Next, the Ming army went south to capture Xidu and completely eliminate the Hu regime, which was just around the corner.

But what gave Zhu Gaoxu a little headache was that Zhang Fu and a group of military generals advocated directly occupying Annan Kingdom and wanted to write a letter to establish the General Secretary in Annan Kingdom.

Just as he weighed the gains and losses, Queen Chen came into the hall.Zhu Gaoxu came to his senses and remembered that he invited Chen.

Your Highness the King of Han has something to tell me?Chen asked softly.

Zhu Gaoxu made a voice but did not answer immediately.

Seeing this, Chen waited for a while and said: When I arrived outside the door, a general said that King of Han and General Zhang were discussing major issues, so I waited in Langwu for a while. I couldn't hear the people in the room clearly talking, and I didn't know what General Zhang said, but His Highness the King of Han was so worried?

Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to say: Zhang Fu, the Marquis of Xincheng, dissuaded me to support the Chen clan.There are also many generals who seem to have the same mind as Zhang Fu, advocating the occupation of Annan Kingdom.Zhang Fu said that many people died and gave them to the Chen family, for fear that the soldiers would not accept it.

After hearing this, Chen's expression changed slightly and asked carefully: Will the King of Han follow the generals' wishes?

The emperor finally decided on this matter.Zhu Gaoxu said.

Chen asked again: Will your proposal change, then King of Han?

Zhu Gaoxu quickly shook his head and said: The generals advocated occupying Annan Kingdom in order to expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty and achieve great achievements in opening up the territory; the generals were not worried about war, and only if they had a war, they would have military achievements.But I still think that returning the Chen clan is more beneficial to the overall situation...

But he hasn't considered his own selfish interests in his heart?

If you think about yourself and advocate the same as the generals, you will be more recognized by the generals, which seems to be the most beneficial... However, this is not the case. The lower-level soldiers probably don't want to continue fighting; what is even more unfavorable is that Zhu Gaoxu and the generals vent their anger, which will make his father Zhu Di more wary.

So no matter which proposition you choose, you won’t necessarily get any benefits.

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu saw Chen looking worried and didn't seem to believe that Zhu Gaoxu was so selfless.Sure enough, she is a woman with a strong sense of defense.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu didn't want to express his own weight and losses. In that case, Chen might be even more insecure.

He pondered: I am not a marquis or a uncle, I want to make achievements in the battle to conquer Annan. But people will know what I did and why I did this. I hope I have some value to this world. So I won't change my opinion easily!

Chen raised his head and his bright eyes flashed across Zhu Gaoxu's face.

Zhu Gaoxu turned around and walked behind the desk, and said: I invited the queen to come today to discuss the matter of Prince Chen Zhengyuan.I had already sent someone back to Kunming City, brought the letter back, and ordered the escorts of the royal palace to send troops to escort Chen Zhengyuan to Shenglong.

Chen asked in surprise: Didn’t you see General Zhao Ping recently? Has he been sent back to Yunnan Prefecture?

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and said: Zhao Ping went to Chen Tianping's manor, which was the place where the queen had been hiding for several years.Zhao Ping would bring everyone on the manor back to Shenglong City and find the midwife who delivered the queen back then.What we need to do now is to find evidence and prove the prince's identity first.

Chen's expression was very complicated, but he was already filled with joy.No matter what, Zhu Gaoxu was already working on this matter, and she couldn't help guessing.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at Chen and said: The queen gathered all the old ministers of the past. The more people, the better, so as to prove your identity as queen and the fact that she was pregnant when she left the palace.Can this be done?

Chen nodded without hesitation: There are many old ministers from Shenglong, and many people know me.She showed a worried expression again. Will the Emperor of Ming Dynasty agree to Chen Zhengyuan as king?Will Zhengyuan be in danger when he returns to Shenglong City?

Zhu Gaoxu comforted him with kind words: The prince has a good chance of ascending the throne.The prince is still young and the queen is a woman again. My father will not worry that you will rebel against the Ming Dynasty. It is a good choice to enthrone Chen Zhengyuan.

After hearing this, Chen suddenly asked in a slightly joking tone: The King of Han also thinks that we mother and son are easy to mercy?

Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment and shook his head slightly: Not all women are weak, I think the queen is not that kind of person.

Chen said: Does the King of Han remember the day when Chen Xingwang was killed?

Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

Chen smiled bitterly and said: Lili threatened me that day. I knew he didn't dare to kill me, but I almost couldn't help but be afraid to retreat, and my right foot was already lifted.At that time, my heart was empty and I endured it so I didn't surrender.I am not a fearless person.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu thought for a long time before he spoke: People are born to be afraid, otherwise the rules in the world will definitely not be like this now.

His Highness the King of Han is truly both wise and trustworthy.Chen smiled.She glanced at the window sideways and said, "It's getting late, so I can't stay here for more time. Please say goodbye first."

Zhu Gaoxu did not try to keep him and shouted: Come and see off the guests!

He stood beside the chair, watching Chen's graceful figure disappear from the door, and then he withdrew his gaze.Her waist twisted posture is beautiful and her figure is very attractive, but she has never taken the initiative to charm Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaoxu thought that Chen was a very smart woman, and she must have a clear idea that big things cannot be facilitated through color.

If Zhu Gaoxu was like Chen Xingwang, he should have been a little resistant to the little prince, but he never showed this.

...In the twelfth month of the fourth year of Yongle, Zhang Fu led his army to the forefront and arrived at the Monhaikou.But the Annan Army voluntarily gave up this place and retreated south.So the Ming army occupied many prefectures, counties and cities along the way.

After Zhu Gaoxu received the report, he always felt something was wrong.

The war seemed to be coming to an end, and he did not dare to take it too lightly. He remembered what he once said: People walking tightropes usually fall down in the last few steps.

So he also led troops from Sichuan, Yunnan and other places to leave Shenglong City and go to reinforce Zhang Fu.

When Zhu Gaoxu saw Zhang Fu, he said straight to the point: It seems that there is still a big battle.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Fu immediately responded: The general was also thinking about where this last battle would be.

After meeting, the two said a few words, Zhu Gaoxu didn't want to continue to explain... because Zhang Fu seemed to have the same idea as him.

After the Ming army captured Shenglong City, the Hu family had dispatched troops to attack Xunjiang on their own initiative, which shows that he was not willing to give up the entire Dajiang River basin.

Later, the Annan Army failed and immediately withdrew the troops from Pingjintan, an important town on the north bank of the river.

The Hu family was unwilling to give up the Dajiang area, which could no longer be defended, and launched a counterattack. Now that the Ming army is entering Qinghua, how could the Hu family give up their nests?

Zhu Gaoxu also reviewed the characteristics of the Hu family's use of troops in the early stages of this battle: he concentrated his troops on the defense line of the river, especially the important towns in many countries, and intended to fight decisively with defense instead of offense.

So he made a speculation that Hu might be currently dispatching troops and concentrating his troops on some fortifications, waiting for another battle with the Ming army!

At this moment, Zhang Fu said: The general has sent a scout to inquire about the important places in the south. The Hu family should be building fortifications on the necessary road to Qinghua.

Zhu Gaoxu was a little surprised after hearing this. Unexpectedly, he and Zhang Fu felt a sense of harmony.

Zhang Fu is calm in his military use, neither arrogant nor impatient, and he is not careless about the enemy when he wins soon. He also has insight into people's hearts and uses Huang Zhong's desperate situation to drive Huang Zhong to gamble on many countries.

After dealing with him for several months, Zhu Gaoxu felt that this person was indeed a good general!

As for greed for merit, it is not a disadvantage.If military generals are not greedy for merit and merchants do not seek profit, then why do they have to do their own business?

Zhu Gaoxu thought about this and Zhang Fu said: Your Highness, the King of Han, has a noble status. You can be in charge. In the end, you only need the troops of the headquarters to defeat the main force of the Hu family!

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu was very unhappy and said to himself: I came here kindly for reinforcements. Do you mean you are afraid that I will steal the credit?

Last time he fought against Shenglong City, Zhu Gaoxu gave up his great achievements to Zhang Fu very generously.Zhang Fu didn't even say a word of thanks, maybe he felt that the military achievements in capturing Shenglong City were originally his.

It is true that Zhang Fu should be the master of Shenglong City.But Zhu Gaoxu was unhappy that he had already led his troops south this time. Could it be that he would be in vain to ask the generals under his command to be satisfied?

Zhu Gaoxu felt that this person was not easy to win over, but he didn't want to make a grudge with him casually, and he was not angry at the moment.

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while and said: The Marquis of Xincheng came to Guangxi to the east. This time you also took the west road. I took the east road and attacked Qinghua together.

After hearing this, Zhang Fu had to hold his fists and said: Then he followed the orders of the King of Han.

Zhu Gaoxu thought that perhaps this time he wanted to improve his fame again through the battle to conquer Annan Kingdom, and he was competing for merit with generals like Zhang Fu.Occasionally unhappy is inevitable.