Domineering Daming

Cao Huachun had gotten used to Zhu Xu's leaping thinking, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Not long ago, the coach of the Wa country in Jiuguo Island launched a campaign to suppress bandits, but it was a big defeat, and he has been replaced. It seems that people are going to fight for a long time, want to besiege the rebellious people, and consume them alive..."

Zhu Xu frowned, and said with a smile: "Wa Kingdom is no better than me, it's such a big place, if the rebels are really besieged in a certain city, maybe they will collapse without a fight in half a year, this new general is brilliant. "

Upon hearing this, Cao Huachun asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to intervene?"

Zhu Xu had already walked to Nuan Pavilion, stopped and said, "How many people are there in Satsuma?"

Cao Huachun said: "Huashan Jiushou has 6000 elite warriors in his hands, and Zuo Liangyu has [-] that the emperor gave him, plus the recent recruits, as well as miscellaneous soldiers from Ryukyu, North Korea, etc., it should be There were around [-] people, maybe more."

Zhu Xu walked into the Nuan Pavilion and sat down, still thinking about it. The situation in the Wa Kingdom is also very complicated, and he will not be able to figure it out for a while.

Chapter 1110

Zhu Xu can only use the word "complex" to describe the recent events, whether it is inside or outside the palace.

Xiao Shuxian, who is already two years old, can already run on the ground. Little Ciye is fine, but Xiao Shuxian can't stay idle. As long as she doesn't pay attention, she doesn't know where she will be in the next moment.

In the evening, when Zhu Xu walked into Fengzao Palace, the little girl was chasing a little snow-white rabbit with her two little hands outstretched.

When Zhu Xu came in, the little girl's eyes lit up immediately, she trotted over, and said, "Father...riding a horse..."

The little girl ran so fast that the maids on both sides jumped, she quickly saluted and went to protect Xiao Shuxian, for fear that she would fall.

Zhu Xu took a step forward, picked up the little girl, and put it on her shoulders in a circle: "My dear daughter, do you miss your father..."

The little girl giggled immediately, clutching Zhu Xu's face with her two little hands, dangling her calf, she was extremely happy.

At this time, Li Jieyu came out hurriedly with a group of court ladies, just about to salute, Zhu Xu smiled and said, "No, let's all go in."

Li Jieyu followed Zhu Xu, and said softly, "Your Majesty, you must be very tired today, so hand over Shuxian to my concubine."

Zhu Xu picked up the little girl from his shoulders, twirled a few times in the air, and then put it down and said: "Well, I'm going to order something to eat, I'm hungry."

The little girl held on to Zhu Xu's clothes, and the maid persuaded her to leave for a long time.

Li Jieyu asked someone to prepare food, and then he came over and said softly: "Your Majesty, Shuxian is a bit willful, she can't be used to it like this."

Li Jieyu didn't speak clearly. After all, there is already a princess Yongning, the devil king in the palace. If Shuxian is like this, the harem will definitely be turned upside down.

Zhu Xu laughed, did not answer, and changed the subject: "How is the old concubine?"

Li Jieyu took the coat that Zhu Xu took off, and said softly: "The concubine wakes up for a while, eats some porridge, and then falls asleep again. The empress dowager and the empress are all over there."

Zhu Xu walked into the pavilion, sat down, poured a cup of tea, and said, "Well, let's watch more. By the way, where is Ye'er?"

Li Jieyu stood still behind Zhu Xu, squeezed his shoulder, and said, "Ye'er was taken to the Imperial Academy by Elder Sun Ge, and he will be back later."

The harem and the cabinet are all looking for a teacher for Xiao Ciye, and Sun Chuanting has personally participated in the battle, obviously he has some heart for the eldest son of the emperor.

Zhu Xu said "hmm", leaned on the chair, patted her hand, and said, "Recently, I have a lot of troubles, and you should take care of things in the harem."

Li Jieyu smiled pretty, and with a bit more strength in his hand, he said: "Yes, I understand."

Zhu Xu took the teacup again, and said in silence for a while, "I heard that many eunuchs have come to your place recently?"

Li Jieyu paused his hands, pursed his lips, looked at Zhu Xu's side face with some anxiety, and said in a low voice: "Yes, they are all noble ladies in the capital, and it is not easy for ministers and concubines to refuse. See you."

Xiao Ciye is the eldest son of the emperor, this identity is very sensitive, it is normal for some people to want to bet in advance.

Zhu Xu clicked and said: "Well, you can do it properly. Next year, I plan to let a few little guys from outside the palace come to the palace to study with Ye'er. If there are good ones from the Li family, I can also send one in." .”

Li Jieyu blinked, and quickly said happily: "Yes, my concubine thanks the emperor for his kindness."

The Li family came back from the "surrender" of Liaodong, and the government and the public looked down on it. The Li family also knew that they had kept a low profile these years, no one came forward, and there was no movement.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea and didn't say any more.

In the evening, he played with the two little guys for a while, and spent the night in Fengzao Palace.

Early the next morning, Zhu Xu was woken up by Cao Huachun. He was still getting dressed while walking outside. On the way back to Qianqing Palace, he said, "Cao Bianjiao has arrived in Beijing so soon?"

Cao Huachun said: "Yes, those who came to Beijing at night did not dare to disturb the emperor, so I came here early this morning to ask for an audience."

Zhu Xu got dressed and said as he walked, "Where is the United Fleet?"

Cao Huachun said: "According to General Cao, we have already passed Nanzhili, and we can arrive at Jeju Port in about half a month."

"How many boats are there?" Zhu Xu asked.

Cao Huachun said: "Thirty ships, all medium ships, with two hundred cannons."

Zhu Xu nodded, and quickly turned to the East Nuan Pavilion. Cao Bianjiao was dressed in armor and knelt on one knee and said, "My minister, Cao Bianjiao, sees the emperor, long live my emperor!"

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said with a smile: "Excuse me, come and give me a seat, by the way, get some side dishes, porridge."

Cao Bianjiao has followed Zhu Xu for a long time. As the commander of the imperial guards, he has always been Zhu Xu's personal guards, but this is the first time he has been treated like this as a "foreign minister".

But he didn't have stage fright either, so he sat down opposite Zhu Xu at the small table in the warm pavilion.

Zhu Xu has long been used to breakfast in the imperial dining room, and it was brought over quickly. Zhu Xu took the steamed buns and ate cold dishes of squash, and said, "In the morning, let's eat something light, and have a good drink in the evening, you Eat too, without restraint, without outsiders, tell me about your plan by the way."

Cao Bianjiao was one of Zhu Xu's nearest people, his face remained still, he became more serious, leaned forward and said: "Yes. I have handed over the matter to Wang Wensheng and Wang Zongbing for the south. I will lead thirty medium ships to the north. Stationed at the base in Jeju, which is very close to the country of Wa. I plan to take every step of the way, first capture the Tsushima domain, and see the reaction of the country, and then deploy mines in the Guanmen Strait to cut off the support of the country to Kyukoku Island. If the country continues to support, I intend to personally lead the fleet across the Guanmen Strait!"

Listening to Cao Bianjiao's words, Zhu Xu slowed down his movements and narrowed his eyes.

Cao Bianjiao's plan is actually very simple. It is to cut off the support of the Wa Kingdom to Jiuguo Island and put the greatest pressure on the Wa Kingdom. However, the Ming Dynasty has no plans to get involved too deeply. The deterrent "military exercise" of the target.

The Guanmen Strait is actually very narrow. It is said that the narrowest part is no more than 1000 meters. If the Ming Dynasty's fleet lies in the middle, with the range of the artillery, it will be difficult for the Japanese to get close to the shore, let alone the sea.

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, and thought about it: "Thirty ships are still a little small. How about this? My life is in Ryukyu, and the North Korean navy is also at your disposal. You should pay attention to the scale. When the time comes, I may send you to Japan." Edo, you must be ready, by the way, be careful, Japanese people are cunning, pay attention to your own safety, be careful in everything..."

Cao Bianjiao is a person who doesn't need Zhu Xu to say anything more, just click on it.

Cao Bianjiao responded and said, "Yes, I understand." Immediately, he hesitated to speak.

Zhu Xu tore the steamed buns, put them in his mouth, ate some cold dishes, looked up at Cao Bianjiao's expression, and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it, there is no need to avoid it."

Cao Bianjiao looked up at Zhu Xu, and said, "Your Majesty, Jiuguo Island can be taken easily with my Ming's military power, and the Wa Kingdom has no navy and can't do anything, why not take Jiuguo Island step by step? "

Zhu Xu laughed, picked up the porridge, took a sip, and said, "Well, you're not the only one asking this question. Let's use an analogy. If an enemy occupies Shaanxi now, do you think I or the entire Ming Dynasty will have a safe future?" Is it? Compared to Wa Kingdom, Jiuguo Island is Shaanxi."

Cao Bianjiao was stunned, and if he realized something, he said: "Yes, I understand."

Zhu Xu handed him a steamed bun and said: "Since you are back, don't rush to leave, stay at home for a few more days, the emperor's sister-in-law has said many times, you and Miss Su are not young, let's get married early , Lao Cao sent me a letter last time, and asked me to urge you..."

Cao Bianjiao's expression was somewhat unnatural. Of course, his uncle is the only one who dares to ask the emperor to help urge the marriage.

Chapter 1111 Gathering in the Capital