I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 158: Do you remember what I said?
Zhu Yijun received good news at the Xi'an Gate Supervisory Office.

"Li Chengliang led his troops to bypass the Chahar tribe and rushed to Banbi Mountain, taking advantage of the situation to attack and defeat Xin Ai's troops. Xin Ai was unable to escape and was killed on the spot. His three sons, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and more than 20 confidants were beheaded, and more than 100 wives, concubines, children, etc. were captured.

In this campaign, 11,000 people were beheaded, more than 20,000 tribesmen were captured, more than 100,000 men and women were captured, nearly one million cattle and sheep, and 16,000 good horses were captured.

After Nangong Ye finished reading the victory report, silence fell in the conference room. Zhao Zhenji, Liu Tao, Zheng Jing, Wu Dui, and Li Zhi looked at Zhu Yijun, waiting for his reaction.

"A great victory. Nearly half of the Kharchin tribe joined us. We drove a wedge between the Tumed and Chahar tribes."

Wu Dui narrowed his eyes and said, "Your Highness, Altan Khan will not sit idly by and watch us annex the Kharchin tribe."

"Talk to him slowly. How can you eat fat meat and then spit it out? We will eat half of the people of the Kharachin tribe, and we also want half of the pasture.

We want the area north of Jizhou Town and the middle and upper reaches of the Luan River. We will give the rest of the west and north to Altan Khan. We can also quietly tell him that the Ming Dynasty can also join hands with him to suppress the Chahar tribe in the east.

While talking, we occupied the territory. Banbi Mountain is a bit far from Pingjiu City, right? "

"Your Highness, it's one hundred and fifty miles away."

"Well, Xin Ai set up his tent at Banbi Mountain, which must be an important location, and built a city there, called Xinghua City. Qi Jiguang defeated the main force of the Kharchin tribe at the foot of the Sharhu Mountain, at the source of the Xingzhou River and the Chao River, and built a city there, called Fengning City.

Previously, the Border Investigation Division, together with the Surveying and Mapping Team, surveyed the terrain of the middle and upper reaches of the Luan River and found that there was a place to the north of the Liu River where the six tributaries of the Luan River converged. It was lush with grass and beautiful with water, and it was located at the gathering point of various forces. A large city was built there, called Chengde City. "

Zhu Yijun's words made everyone look at each other in surprise.

Liu Tao twisted his beard, thinking, "Your Highness, you want to build three cities along the Luan River. My Ming Dynasty will use these three cities to guard this pasture land and the Kharchin tribesmen who have surrendered?"

"Yes! The battles of Liuhe and Shaerhu Mountain fully demonstrated that our Ming army relied on fortifications and bunkers and used firearms, and no matter how many people the northern barbarians came, they could not defeat them.

With such a chariot formation, the city is more solid and easier to defend than a chariot formation. Equipped with firearms such as cannons and muskets, and sufficient food and grass, even if Tumen Khan and Altan Khan come in person with their troops, there will be enough for them to gnaw on for a year or so.

But at that time, once they came, they couldn’t leave!”

Zheng Jing was a little worried: "If we build a city, I'm afraid Tumen Khan and Altan Khan will not agree."

"Do we need them to criticize what the Ming Dynasty does? If they don't allow us to build the city, then send troops to attack us! If they defeat us, we will retreat with our tails between our legs. If they lose, the price will not be the same as it is now."

Zhu Yijun is now full of confidence.

This confidence was given by the successive victories won by Qi Jiguang, Ma Fang, Ma Gui and Li Chengliang.

"I don't think Altan Khan would start a war without authorization. His own son Xin Ai rebelled against him, which had already humiliated him. The Ming Dynasty sent troops to help him deal with his rebellious son. If he were to attack the Ming Dynasty without any discrimination, the people on the grassland would say that he was old and confused and unfair, and they would become disloyal.

Altan Khan has spent countless efforts to maintain the current situation of 30,000 Tumed households, and there shouldn’t be any more setbacks.”

Zhu Yijun put his hands in his sleeves and walked back and forth under the gaze of everyone.

"What's more, during the year of opening the border trade, he has made so much money as a middleman, and his subordinates have also become well-off. If they really want to give up these benefits and part ways with the Ming Dynasty, they probably won't be able to bear it.

Several battles also clearly told them that the Ming army today is not the same as before. The nine frontiers today are not places where they can come and go as they please.

Tumen Khan, on the other hand, has no friendship with us, so he might try to steal our chicken. By the way, where did the loyal Dong Fox go?"

"He took his troops and some of the Kharchin tribe to the east and surrendered to Tumen Khan. According to the latest news, Tumen Khan gladly accepted him and gave him the title of Nayan."

"Well, good. We are waiting for Tumen Khan to attack. Tell Mr. Zili that Ji Liao Town should be prepared. If Tumen Khan dares to attack the three cities of Luanhe River, Liaodong Town will go out of Liaohe River and raid the lair of his Chahar tribe.

Now that Xin Ai, this big nail, has been pulled out, the situation outside the Great Wall will change, and my Ming Dynasty can fight him on equal terms!

By the way, was Xin Ai killed by Li Chengliang's troops? "

Nangong Ye replied, "Your Highness, that's not the case. Li Chengliang led his troops to attack the outskirts of the Kharchin tribe. The tent was in chaos. Xin Ai's followers gathered more than ten people and took advantage of the chaos to kill Xin Ai, his eldest son, second son, fourth son, father-in-law, and brother-in-law. Then they presented their heads to Li Chengliang's horse."

"Haha, great, they are all righteous men of the Ming Dynasty. The leader will be awarded a thousand households, and the rest will be awarded a hundred households. Give them more of the captured Kharchin tribesmen, and select a few pastures with abundant grass and good water for them."

"Yes."

Two quarters of an hour later, Zhu Yijun bowed and said, "We have already discussed the corresponding strategies. I will trouble you gentlemen to take good care of them."

"Don't worry, Your Highness. We will do our best."

"I believe that the Emperor has also received the good news. I will return to the West Garden now." Everyone knew that Zhu Yijun was planning a series of wars to build a good reputation for Emperor Jiajing after his death.

I secretly sighed in my heart, he is indeed the emperor's good grandson!
Zhu Yijun left the row of courtyards that housed the Supervisory Office and the Coordination Bureau, walked out of the gate, and turned toward Xi'an Gate, but was stopped by several people.

They wore gold-embroidered Taoist robes, purple-gold Taoist hats, and held jade tablets or whisks in their hands. When they saw Zhu Yijun, they bowed and sang, "May you be blessed with infinite blessings! I am honored to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Yijun took a look and found that they were three Taoists, Duan Chaoyong, Hu Dashun and Lan Daoxing, who had been very favored by Emperor Jiajing.

In the 45th year of the Jiajing reign, Emperor Jiajing was in bed and had no energy to practice Taoism and worship heaven. The three Taoists were immediately ignored and became as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

"Three gods, do you have any advice for me?" Zhu Yijun asked in a stupid manner.

Lan Daoxing had some friendship with him, so he stepped forward and said with a shameless face, "Your Highness, I want to ask when the emperor is going to take the medicine or hold the spirit writing ceremony. We are all ready."

Zhu Yijun said in distress: "I don't know what's wrong recently. Grandpa Emperor has no intention of practicing Taoism and worshipping Heaven. I have tried to persuade him several times, but it didn't work. I dare not persuade him any more.

Three immortals, why don't you go back to the Taoist temple and wait for the imperial edict?"

Lan Daoxing and the other two looked at each other, but there was nothing they could do, so they could only leave in disappointment.

Looking at the backs of the three people, Zhu Yijun waved his hand and called Feng Bao to his side.

"Call a smart eunuch to bring Duan Chaoyong here quietly, away from anyone's eyes."

"Yes."

After a while, Duan Chaoyong came over with surprise and joy, "Your Highness, may you be blessed with infinite happiness!"

"Master Duan, I heard that you worked as a bell doctor for more than ten years before becoming a Taoist priest?"

Duan Chaoyong's expression changed and he showed a slightly embarrassed smile.

"So that Your Highness knows, I was young and ignorant at that time, trying to make a living. Later, I met the incarnation of Taoist Zi Yang, who taught me the magic talisman."

Zhu Yijun waved his hand to stop his nonsense, "Where do you work as a bell doctor?"

Duan Chaoyong looked at Zhu Yijun, who had his hands in his sleeves and a cold look in his eyes. He felt a pang in his heart and answered honestly, "Your Highness, I was practicing medicine and selling medicine in Suzhou, Kunshan, and Yangzhou at that time."

"Between the rural villages or between the wealthy families?"

"Among the rich and powerful families."

Zhu Yijun's eyes flickered. "Master Duan has been a doctor among the rich and powerful for more than ten years. He is still alive today. It seems that he does have some skills."

"I dare not, but I do have some skills to rely on."

Zhu Yijun suddenly fell silent, and Duan Chaoyong felt uneasy.

After waiting for a third of an incense stick, Zhu Yijun finally spoke again, "If anyone asks again, Taoist Duan must not say that he was a bell doctor. Just say that he was a Taoist priest in Huanghua Temple since he was a child. Anyone who asks, say so. Remember?"

Duan Chaoyong didn't understand what was going on, so he just nodded and said, "I'll remember."

"Master Duan, if you can't remember, you will lose your head!"

Duan Chaoyong was so scared that he looked like a chicken pecking at rice. "I remember. I remember."

"Okay, let's go."

After Duan Chaoyong walked away, Zhu Yijun turned his head and said to Feng Bao, "Go quietly to the East Factory and change Duan Chaoyong's resume according to my instructions."

"Yes!"

"Okay, let's go back to Xiyuan!"

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