Emperor Zhengde of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 62
Seeing Zhu Houzhao's angry face, Cao Zhengchun knew that this Frangji had caused a catastrophe, let alone Frangji with ten times more manpower, they would not be my match against Daming.

The emperor got angry and laid down millions of corpses.This northern Xinjiang Tatar is a lesson, haven't they even heard of this news?
Besides, these Franji people can only bully a small dependent country like Malacca, and now they come to offend Tianwei, I really don't know how powerful they are!

To challenge the majesty of the Ming Dynasty is, to put it bluntly, courting death.

In Qianqing Palace, Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said to Cao Zhengchun, "Go, pass the decree to Qi Jingtong immediately."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Cao Zhengchun left Qianqing Palace and went straight to Dongchang.

In the East Factory, the third head of the East Factory knelt down on one knee. Cao Zhengchun held the imperial decree in his hand and said to him: "Our family will give you five days to send this imperial decree to Mr. Qi Jingtong of the customs, and say yes." Your Majesty's order. You have to change your horses constantly for four thousand kilometers, if you can't reach it in five days, the military situation will be delayed, and then our family will ask you."

"Please rest assured, Lord Governor, within five days, the humble official will definitely deliver this imperial decree to the customs."

"Okay, as long as you can complete the task, our family will let you be the second master."

The third master respectfully kowtowed to Cao Zhengchun, received the imperial decree and put it in his arms.

The second head of the East Factory had been beheaded by Cao Zhengchun a few months ago because he had lost the rebels of the White Lotus Sect.The position of the second boss has always been vacant, and the fans in the East Factory are all eager to see the second boss.

The third master received the imperial edict, pulled out a fast horse from behind, and went straight to the Guangdong Navy General Administration.

There are many post stations in the Ming Empire, and there is a post station every three hundred miles. The three masters ride horses, travel one thousand a day, and travel eight hundred nights, without rest or sleep, covering more than four thousand miles. Within three days, there should be no problem. Da.

To transmit information at such a speed, I am afraid that only the fans of Dongxi Factory can do it. If it is an ordinary messenger, it can run up to eight times a day and night, which is already considered the highest.

In the East Factory, Cao Zhengchun is gearing up. Since His Majesty has decided to go to war against Franji, why can't I, Cao Zhengchun, follow the example of Zheng He, the eunuch of the Three Treasures?

Cao Zhengchun has always dreamed of becoming the same person as Zheng He, the eunuch of the Three Treasures, commanding the Ming Navy on seven voyages to the West, declaring national prestige.

Forbidden City.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The construction of the Academy of Sciences is in full swing.

So far, the list of all craftsmen in the Academy of Sciences has been determined, and now Li Suide came to Zhu Houzhao excitedly and reported the matter to him.

Zhu Houzhao looked carefully at the names of the craftsmen on it, nodded and asked from time to time, "Well, you did a good job in this matter, but how is your development of the new artillery now?"

Li Suide said respectfully: "Reporting to Your Majesty, according to the current situation, the craftsmen of the Academy of Sciences can produce three cannons every day. Now, I have arranged for the craftsmen to modify the firecrackers."

Zhu Houzhao had a smile on his face when he heard the words, but he soon regained his composure, and continued to ask: "With so many craftsmen, you can produce three cannons every day. The speed of raising them is really too slow!"

Li Suide paused when he heard the words, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, most of the craftsmen have been transferred to the improvement of new ships. Now my side is indeed a little short of people."

"However, please let it go, Your Majesty, I will solve this problem as soon as possible."

Hearing what he said, Zhu Houzhao's expression softened slightly, and he said, "Just now you said that the craftsmen of the Academy of Sciences have started the research on the Great Fire Gun?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is true!"

"The order given to them by the minister must give the minister a satisfactory answer within fifteen days."

Zhu Houzhao nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's right, just give me fifteen days."

"Fifteen days later, I'm going to test the power of these new fire qi in the hunting grounds in the western suburbs. You must prepare in advance!"

"I obey the order!" Li Suide arched his hands and said.

Zhu Houzhao walked up to Li Suide slowly, patted him on the shoulder meaningfully and said, "Li Aiqing, I support you at all costs, you should know my intentions, all the civil and military officials in the court are watching you!"

"Don't let me down!"

Li Suide looked solemn, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. If I can't do it, I ask your Majesty to blame me, and I am willing to be punished."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao nodded in satisfaction and said, "You go back now!"

"Resign!" Li Suide cupped his hands and withdrew.

Night falls.

Li Suide walked alone on Baiyu Square in the Forbidden City, feeling alone. He didn't know how to complete this task?
Just as the emperor Zhu Houzhao said, all the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were all watching him helplessly!

The newly built Academy of Sciences is so valued by His Majesty.

If he can't even handle this matter well, not to mention whether his position as Minister of the Ministry of Industry is secure, but if he spends so much money, if he is discussed by the courtiers, it is estimated that every one of them will be drowned by spit. kill him.

Li Suide thought as he walked, and his heart became more and more nervous.
In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, after Li Suide left, Zhu Houzhao sat there alone. He took out the posthumous photos of the late emperor, and looked deeply at the names of every soldier who died in the posthumous photos.

The important town of Jiubian was first built in the second year of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty, and it was specially responsible for guarding the frontiers of the Ming Dynasty.

From the Yalu River in the east to Jiayuguan in the west, the northern defense line stretching thousands of miles has successively established nine important frontier defense towns, including Liaodong Town, Jizhou Town, Datong Town, Ningxia Town, and Guyuan Town.

And among these nine important towns, there are ten generals in total, and each of them has a high position and weight, and they are chess pieces left to him by the late emperor.

If you use troops against Oala this time, the role of the Nine Frontiers will be very important.

Not long after, the eunuch who was close to him came over slowly, bowed and said to Zhu Houzhao, "Your Majesty Qi Zuo, there is a letter from outside the Great Wall."

Zhu Houzhao looked at the nearby eunuch with a dignified expression, and asked, "Who presented this?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this is the head of the top ten generals, the Terrifying General!"

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, a thoughtful look appeared between his brows.

The head of the top ten generals, the terrifying general Ling Luoshi!
This person is talented and intelligent, and it took only 30 years to practice the profound martial arts that it took others a year to practice.

Moreover, this person is vicious. From an unknown soldier, he has gone through many battles and became a famous general of his generation!
However, what Zhu Houzhao did not expect was how could he send letters from the frontier?

"Your Majesty, the Fearful General sent a letter saying that he needs to request an order to return to Beijing, saying that he has important matters to report to His Majesty in person!"

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, a look of deep thought appeared in his eyes.

These important towns on the nine borders have a lot to do with it, and the generals stationed there are not allowed to leave the guarded area.

However, now, Ling Luoshi said that he has something important to go back to Jingmiansheng, is it really something or something else?
Although Emperor Hongzhi said in his posthumous photos that these ten people were all left for him, but after so many years, and the top ten generals stationed at the border all the year round, who can guarantee that they really have no second thoughts?
It is said that they are stationed at the border, but in fact they are the local emperors on the border. The salaries given to them by the imperial court every year are actually supporting them for nothing.

As the head of the top ten generals, Ling Luoshi is also the most prestigious among the generals.
Zhu Houzhao thought about it carefully, and suddenly felt a chill on his back.
(End of this chapter)