Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 541, The Importance of the Tatar Tribes

"Use force against Wala?"

Emperor Hongzhi looked at these civil servants with a little surprise in his eyes.

Times have really changed. In the past, these civil servants were the most opposed to the use of force, but now they have become the most active.

However, Wala is indeed a thorn in Emperor Hongzhi's heart now, and the vitality of all the Tatar tribes has been seriously injured. In a short period of time, it will not pose any threat to Daming at all.

Even this year, several Tatar tribes have bowed their heads to Daming and are willing to submit to Ming.

Of course, everyone knows that this is also one of their strategies. When they can't beat the Central Plains Dynasty, they will choose to bow their heads wisely, and when they become stronger, they will show their sharp teeth again.

This scene has played out time and time again in history.

In the final analysis, it still depends on the power balance between the two sides. The power of the Central Plains Dynasty is stronger, and the grassland people are naturally honest. Otherwise, they are repeatedly robbed southward.

The Tatar tribes are nothing to worry about, but this Wala is a big worry, especially if Wala's Heshuote tribe and the Junggar tribe unite the Tatar tribes, their strength will inevitably skyrocket.

At that time, if it is within the unified Wala, a strong grassland is definitely not a good thing for Daming, so as Liu Jian and Li Dongyang said, now is a great time to solve the grassland issue.

It's just that using force against the grassland is not as good as using force against the Japanese country.

The northern grasslands are vast and boundless, and the grassland people naturally have advantages. They are a nation on horseback, they come and go like the wind, and their folk customs are sturdy.

In contrast, Ming's army was basically infantry, with very few cavalry. Even if there were cavalry, they would not dare to confront the prairie people head-on on the grassland.

Using infantry to deal with cavalry on the grassland is tantamount to nonsense.

Even if the opponent can't beat you, they can run away at any time. If you can't beat the infantry, you won't even have a place to escape.

This is the reason why the Central Plains dynasty suffered a disadvantage in this regard despite its overall strength in history. In the final analysis, this is the reason.

Thinking of this, Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help frowning.

He also wanted to solve the problem of Wala and the northern grasslands.

But it is definitely not an easy task to solve the northern grassland.

"Zhang Mao, what do you think?"

Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while, looked at the British Duke Zhang Mao, and listened to the opinions of the generals and nobles. This is also very important, and it is also his current way of balancing.

Civil servants and generals balance each other and check and balance each other, so that he, the emperor, will have a better life.

"Your Majesty, I also think that now is a good time to deal with Oirat. Once this opportunity is missed, Oirat will unify the Tatar tribes, which will inevitably pose a huge threat to our Ming Dynasty."

Zhang Mao thought for a while and nodded.

He wished he could recover the Western Regions now and subdue the tribes in the northern grasslands, so that a steady stream of cotton and wool would come in, so that his textile mill would not have to worry about raw materials.

"You all think that now is a good time to use troops against Oara, so I don't know how everyone thinks how to use troops against Oara?"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded slightly, and then asked again.

"This…"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but feel anxious again.

With one mouth open, it is easy to say that it is easy to use troops, but how to use troops and how to defeat Oala is the key.

Not to mention Liu Jian, Xie Qian, Li Dongyang, Liu Daxia, and Zhong Zhong, they are all literati, and it goes without saying that each of them has a brilliant pen, but if they are really asked to plan the use of troops against Wala, each of them will be blacked out.

As for Zhang Mao and Zhu Fu, although the two of them are honorable generals, they have already lost the bravery of their ancestors. In the last expedition to the Wa Kingdom, Zhang Mao actually did nothing.

All relying on Yang Yun, Wang Shouren and Liu Jin, they won easily.

"Your Majesty, I recommend Yang Yun, Liu Jin, and Wang Shouren. The three of them are capable of writing and martial arts, so they will definitely be able to come up with good strategies."

Zhang Mao thought for a while and replied, he knew that he was not capable enough, and he was not suitable for leading troops to fight, but the advantage of Zhang Mao was that he was good at looking at people and was willing to recommend people.

So he immediately recommended Yang Yun, Liu Jin, and Wang Shouren. The last time he expeditioned to the Wa Kingdom, he relied on these three to easily defeat the Wa Kingdom and gained huge benefits for Daming.

"Well, let the three of them come into the palace~"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded slightly after hearing this, and gave orders to Xiao Jing.

Soon, Xiao Jing asked Xiao Huangmen to rush to announce Liu Jin, Yang Yun and Wang Shouren into the palace.

Liu Jin, who was nursing the baby at home, came to Qianqing Palace with a displeased expression on his face. After seeing many big shots present, he thought to himself, and immediately guessed that it might be about using force against Wala.

"Your Majesty~"

Liu Jin, Yang Yun, and Wang Shouren arrived at Qianqing Palace as quickly as possible, and then the three of them also carefully sat down at the corner.

For such a high-level meeting, all the people present are big bosses. This is the first time for the three of them to participate. Liu Jin is better. He is more or less familiar with these people before. Yang Yun and Wang Shouren are a little nervous .

"Liu Jin, Yang Yun, and Wang Shouren, I called you here this year mainly to hear your views on Wala and the northern grasslands."

Seeing that the three of them had arrived, Emperor Hongzhi didn't waste any time and said directly.

Earlier, Emperor Hongzhi and the others also discussed some things, but they never discussed anything.

Everyone knows very little about the things on the grassland, and they all lack military knowledge, so they don't even have a clue about how to use troops against Oala.

Hearing Emperor Hongzhi's words, Wang Shouren and Yang Yun were slightly surprised. They didn't expect to use force against the north so soon, but they were secretly happy after being surprised.

His Majesty summoned himself here, it must be to use him, this is an opportunity, he has been appreciated by the emperor, and he has the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, this promotion will not work.

What's more important is to use troops on the northern grasslands. This is a good opportunity to seal the wolves into Xuxu. For a pure general like Yang Yun, this is the highest ideal and pursuit.

Liu Jin, Wang Shouren, and Yang Yun looked at each other, thinking quickly in their minds, and then Liu Jin was also the first to stand up.

Liu Jin came to a huge world map, thought for a while and said slowly: "Your Majesty, gentlemen, I wonder if you want to solve the problem of the northern grassland once and for all?"

"Or is it just to fight Oala and gain peace in a short time?"

When Emperor Hongzhi, Zhang Mao, Liu Jian and others heard this, their eyes immediately lit up. Liu Jin, a high-ranking son, must have something in his stomach.

"Liu Jin, tell me all about it, I want to hear it~"

Emperor Hongzhi moved his body slightly, and then leaned on the chair, his whole body became interested.

Looking at Liu Jin in front of him, he was the same as the one he met when he first met on the Moon Tower. He was always able to publish something that caught people's eyes.

The same was true for Zhang Mao, Liu Jian, Xie Qian, Li Dongyang, and others. They all looked over in unison, and they all seemed to be listening attentively.

"Your Majesty, gentlemen~"

"If we just want to fight Oala and gain peace in a short period of time, then it's very simple. We can use troops against Oirat now, and use cavalry against cavalry."

Liu Jin thought for a while and said, then pointed to the area in the north of Daming on the map and said.

"Wala has been scattered since Yexian's death. The Heshuo Special Department, which has the blood of the Golden Family, is the leader in name, but has no real power."

"The most powerful is the Junggar tribe, and it is equally ambitious."

"But generally speaking, their strength is far inferior to the Tatar tribes unified by the little prince."

"This is the area of ​​strength of the Tatar tribes. The area they occupy is considered the best area in the northern area. This area is lush with water and grass, which is especially suitable for nomadic herding. Bei Yuan started from the Onan River Basin."

"This large area belongs to the area ruled by the Oirat tribes, mainly including Qinghai, the Western Regions, and a large area north of the Tianshan Mountains."

"Although these areas are suitable for nomadic herding, the aquatic plants are relatively far inferior to the areas of the Tatar tribes, and the area is too vast, which is the main reason why Oara will be divided into four tribes."

Facing the map, Liu Jin introduced in detail the geographical distribution and forms of Tatar and Oala.

After Liu Jin's introduction, everyone immediately understood that although the areas controlled by the Tatar tribes were not as good as those of the Oala tribes, the area where the Tatar tribes were located was the area with the most abundant aquatic plants on the grassland (later Inner Mongolia and Outer Mongolia areas), although Wala occupies a large area, but they are all poor areas.

At the same time, through the explanation on the map, everyone immediately realized one thing, that is, the closer to Daming, the most fertile place on the grassland.

Out of Shanhaiguan, within a few hundred kilometers to the north, these areas are the most fertile areas on the grassland, and the areas with the most abundant aquatic plants.

"This area~"

Liu Jin roughly delineated an area on the map, which is the area where the Tatar tribes are located.

"This area is very close to our Ming Dynasty, and the nearest one is only a few tens of miles away from the capital. This area is the most fertile grassland area, and it is also the area that has always threatened our Central Plains the most."

"To the east of this area is Liaodong. The Liaodong area is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there is a large piece of fertile black land in the middle. If it is developed, it will be enough to house tens of millions of people."

"To the north is the vast Siberian plain, which is very cold and difficult to live in."

"To the west is the area ruled by the Wara Heshuote and Junggar tribes, and to the south is our Daming."

"This is where our Daming capital is located, and this is Tianjin~"

Liu Jin pointed out each area on the map, mainly to highlight the importance of this area. For Daming, it is really very important.

　This area should be able to grow potatoes, right?But grazing should be the best.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)