Bright Spring

Zhu Gaoxu also stood up from the chair, then walked to the door and watched the scenery outside with Enhui.Standing at the door, he seemed to be able to hear some noisy voices around Yanque Lake.He asked: "How are you doing here? If there is anything missing, just tell me."

Enhui shook her head, then turned her head and said in a low voice, "I'm missing you."

Zhu Gaoxu was speechless.Enhui said again: "No matter how beautiful the scenery is, if there are no people who expect it, it will be the same after a long time. But Gao Xu don't have to worry, I think life is good, eating and living are very comfortable, there is nothing uncomfortable, it is better than It was much better in Fengyang back then."

"I can understand." Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, he had such a feeling occasionally.He went on to say, "I'll think of a way to make you more satisfied."

"Forget it." Enhui turned her head and said, "Gao Xu's heart is accepted, but there is no need to be embarrassed. You have to understand that there is no end to what women want, otherwise why would the palace always let the big guy to cultivate nun virtue?" How can I not understand this truth?"

Zhu Gaoxu listened, thought for a while, and then had another interpretation of Enhui's words: Zhu Gaoxu understands what she wants, but she will not force it, so as not to be annoying, it only depends on your intention and performance.

After standing for a while, he couldn't help but step forward and hug her gently from behind.Instead of breaking free, she took the initiative to approach Zhu Gaoxu and let out a long breath.With such closeness, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly felt that some hidden fear deep in his heart was immediately soothed.

The willow trees beside the courtyard wall have sprouted new leaves, just like before.

Enhui seemed to be in love with the scene, and sang a poem in a low voice: "The jasper makeup is as tall as a tree, and ten thousand green silk ribbons hang down. I don't know who will cut the thin leaves. The spring breeze in February is like scissors."

The breath of spring is really obvious, you can feel a little warmth in the breeze, and the scenery is completely different from last winter.Suddenly, Zhu Gaoxu felt that the snow of last winter seemed to have disappeared only yesterday, and time is indeed something that changes unconsciously.

Chapter 853 I'm so jealous

Before You Hour, Zhu Gaoxu returned to the palace.He arrived at the Qianqing Palace first, turned his head and took a few deep breaths "huhu" on his shoulder, but he didn't smell any fragrance.

But it is said that women are very sensitive to smells, and Zhu Gaoxu is going to Kunning Palace tonight, afraid that Guo Wei will smell it and cause trouble for her.Besides, the dirty inner lining must be changed, so Zhu Gaoxu asked the maid on duty to prepare hot water to take a bath and change clothes first.

In the evening, he went to Kunning Palace as if nothing had happened, as if he had never seen anyone else today.

Guo Wei didn't seem to notice it, she still talked to Zhu Gaoxu about trivial matters, roughly how she took care of Yao Ji and Du Qianrui.It was because the two concubines had just given birth and were in confinement.

Zhu Gaoxu was sitting on a chair, just waiting for dinner, and he had to praise Guo Wei from time to time, saying that she knew the general situation and managed the harem very well.

After Zhu Gaoxu officially registered Zhan He as the crown prince last year, Zhan He lived in the Chunhe Palace and studied in the Wenhua Palace during the day.Zhanhe was assisted by Xiao Shizhong, the number one scholar in the Wude period, and was often sued.Zhan He, whose actual age is eight and a half years old, is still a child, and he often comes to Guo Wei's place, but he is not here tonight.

Guo Wei's slim figure dangled in front of Zhu Gaoxu.She was born earlier and has recovered well.Zhu Gaoxu later realized that it turned out that it is better for women to have children in their teens, which seems to be because of soft bones.

However, Guo Wei's figure is slender and thin, and she doesn't look like the granddaughter of the fierce general Guo Ying at all.And Zhan He should be a bit like his great-grandfather, and also like Zhu Gaoxu. He was a bit mischievous when he was a child, and he was also very strong.

At this moment, Guo Wei said: "The Holy Majesty's little aunt, Princess Baoqing, has taken a fancy to He Kuixi. At the Chinese New Year banquet last year, I asked her to see He Kuixi and He Kuiliu. Recently, I finally got to know her. the meaning of."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "Very good, I'm satisfied now. The person she has her eyes on is just the person we want to marry. It's perfect."

Guo Wei was a little surprised, looked at Zhu Gaoxu and said softly: "I heard that He Kuisi has a bad reputation and is not doing his job properly."

"What does it matter? As long as he has good character and doesn't like to bully men and women, he will be fine. The He family is already a marquis, and they have no worries about food and clothing; when He Kuisi becomes a son-in-law, the royal family will reward him." Zhu Gaoxu road.

Guo Wei thought for a while, but was speechless.She was silent for a while, and only said: "Princess Baoqing is very good-looking. Back then, her father, queen and empress doted on her very much, and she was of high status, but she was inferior to He Kuisina and others."

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "I've said it long ago, each has its own love. Beautiful women don't necessarily love heroes. Some like simple and easy-to-control men, and some like humble and elegant literati. Who can tell? If you want to treat her well, listen to her own ideas. Besides, it doesn't matter whether He Kuisi is capable or not, the person I want to use is his father."

After hearing this, Guo Wei looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a relieved smile and nodded.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "Wei'er decides first, choose the dowry for Princess Baoqing, ask Wang Gui and Huang Gou, what are some precious objects in the palace. Princess Baoqing's dowry is the same as that of my two younger sisters. Less, but not too much. Otherwise, the royal sisters will say that we are partial."

Guo Wei said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, let me handle this matter."

At this moment, a female official came to speak, and the dinner was ready.Guo Wei went to Zhu Gaoxu

Come and go with him to the dining room.

Guo Wei suddenly asked: "Your Majesty just took a bath?"

Zhu Gaoxu froze for a moment, then said, "I sweated a lot this afternoon." He really didn't lie.

Fortunately, Guo Wei didn't say much, so she didn't ask any further questions.She seldom manages Zhu Gaoxu's personal affairs, and doesn't pay much attention to his having many women, probably because of etiquette.However, women's rejection of sharing a partner seems to be in nature. Guo Wei turned a blind eye, probably just too lazy to think about it.

... After confirming the marriage between Princess Baoqing and Ningyuan Hou's family, Zhu Gaoxu revealed the news that He Fu was appointed as the general officer of Ningxia (Yinchuan).

The Yinwacha tribe appeared in the Hetao area. This time, He Fu guarded the northwest mainly for the purpose of rectifying defense and expelling the tribes of Western Mongolia to Mobei.

According to the experience of the past dynasties, as long as the nomadic peoples of the Mongolian plateau cannot gain a foothold in the Monan area, especially the Hetao area, it is almost impossible for them to harass the Central Plains dynasty.Even for the nomadic cavalry whose whereabouts are uncertain, logistics is required to send troops; the pastures and agricultural areas in Monan are the key to the defense of the Nine Frontiers.

After the Tatar tribes in the east were weakened, the pressure on Wacha dropped sharply, showing signs of moving south.But at this time Zhu Gaoxu had no interest in conquering Mongolia in the north.

Because of the grasslands and deserts stretching for thousands of miles from east to west in the north, if one area is fought, another will emerge; and the military expenditure of the Northern Expedition is huge, Zhu Gaoxu feels that it is really a loss.

The northern defense of the Ming Dynasty, from Taizu to Taizong, the strategic thinking has been changing.Now that Zhu Gaoxu came to power, there was an imperial conquest in the early days, which showed signs of continuing the strategy of the Yongle period; but now he has gradually formed another set of strategies.

In the Hall of Rouyi, Zhu Gaoxu expressed his vision to Qi Tai, Minister of the Ministry of War: "The price-performance ratio of attacking north is too low, and the nine sides should focus on active defense. Build bastions, guard towns, and complete the northern defense line." ;Irregularly mobilize mobile troops to attack locally and prevent the tribes from gaining a foothold in Monan; develop Liaodong and fully occupy the land reclamation area of ​​Liaodong. At the same time divide the tribes of Tatar and Wacha and try their best to recruit peace. For tribes willing to live in harmony, open a mutual market , trade tea, salt, iron, etc. to various ministries.”

At this time Qi Tai took out some things from his pocket, and presented them to the table with both hands: "This is the northern strategy that I planned for the Holy Majesty, please have a look at it."

Zhu Gaoxu reached out and took it, and opened it to see.Under the first file, there was a map, so he looked at the map first.

Qi Taidao said: "My sage has learned that for the defense and combat in the north, the imperial court should first consider the sufficient supply of food, fodder and supplies. After discussing with the ministers, I suggested that the imperial court start repairing and managing several water and land post roads.

First, water transportation from Dajiang to Huaihe River, Huaihe River to Yellow River; Yellow River, Weihe River to Xi'an.This waterway can transport Jingshi's fine armor and firearms to Guanzhong.It is also possible to transport grain, fodder and military supplies from the central plains and eastern counties to Guanzhong for hoarding.

Second, continue to dredge the Grand Canal (Beijing-Hangzhou), so that the capital's weapons, money, food, and water can be transported to Peiping.

Third, repair the land post road from Fengxiang Mansion (Baoji) to Zhongwei (Zhongwei City) in Ningxia.The military supplies hoarded in Guanzhong were finally transported to Zhuwei Zhubao in Ningxia (Yinchuan) and Hetao area.

At the same time, the waterway in the upper reaches of the Yellow River can be controlled, and materials from Northwest China, Ningxia and other places can be transported to Hetao by water.In this way, the guards in Hetao can receive continuous reinforcements and supplies

, It can protect the defense of the guards.

Once this supply line is unobstructed, the Holy Majesty will not be short of food and pay if he wants to march from the west to the north.

Fourth, use Beiping as the center to supply military supplies to Datong, Aikouguan (Zhangjiakou), Kaiping Qianwei (Xilinguole), Daning City and other places.At the same time, set up a shipping fleet from Taicang to Jinzhou, Liaodong.Then it can ensure that the northeast line of defense is adequately supplied.

If the court arranges it properly, it will be able to form a complete border defense line in the north in the future, and the enemy troops such as the Mongolian tribes will have no chance to go south.

In this way, if the Nine Frontiers are supplied at the cost of the wealthy eastern regions, the Nine Frontiers will be strong and strong; the Nine Frontiers will be complete, and the eastern provinces of the Ming Dynasty will not be disturbed and will prosper.The country of the Ming Dynasty is eternal, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe. "

Qi Tai then said in a deep voice: "It is better to disperse military power on the nine frontiers. When it comes time to counterattack, the court will appoint trusted generals to temporarily lead the elite of the Beijing camp and mobilize troops from all over the place to fight. The Beijing camp has sufficient military expenses and elite soldiers. , can maintain an absolute military superiority over the Quartet for a long time."

"Sounds good." Zhu Gaoxu said, "I will discuss it with Qi Butang after I take a closer look."

"Huh?" Zhu Gaoxu opened the bottom of the file, "What is this?"

Qi Tai said: "The reform strategy of the Nanshu Iron Works."

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Qi Tai immediately, and browsed silently.

Qi Tai's voice said: "The combat power of the Nine Frontier Army, in addition to ensuring sufficient food and fodder, must also have excellent military equipment. However, these excellent military equipment should be transported from the Gyeonggi area to various places. Word.

If the original supply and production methods are used, the military weapons produced in the Gyeonggi area are no different from those in other places.Therefore, the minister believes that the method of making military weapons in the Iron Works of the Southern Department should be determined by law to avoid mixed good and bad. "

Zhu Gaoxu didn't say a word, he still flipped through the file.