Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 387 Myanmar
Li Jing waved his hand: "Don't thank me in a hurry, I still have something to tell you to do. If you do well, not only will you be exonerated, but I will promote you, but if you don't do well, then you will be exonerated. crimes shall be punished together.”

"Yes, what the Duke of the country wants me to do, just tell me, I will do my best to do it well." Qin Kegang said hastily.

Li Jing glanced at the people around him and said, "I'll tell you what's going on in a while, but you should take someone to deal with this rhino first."

Speaking of which, Li Jing suddenly smiled, pointed at the rhinoceros and said, "It's really hard for you to say, this thing likes to live in hot and humid places, and it can't stand the cold at all. I don't want you to transport it to the capital safely. It's really not good enough. Small. I guess most of your 2000 taels of silver were spent on it."

"What Grandpa Guo said is right. It really took a lot of effort to transport this thing to the capital. You see, the inside and outside of the cage are wrapped with quilts. At night, you have to get a warm room for it, and you have to Boil some warm water to wash it, and the fodder it eats is all brought from the south, this journey has made me miserable." Qin Kegang smiled apologetically.

Li Jing looked at Qin Kegang and said, "If you put half your heart into doing things like this, you won't even know how much tax you have collected in your jurisdiction. I just hope you can put your mind on the right way in the future."

"Yes, I would like to follow the teachings of my father-in-law, and I will work hard in the future." Qin Kegang said hurriedly.

Li Jing waved his hand: "It's good if you have this heart."

Speaking of which, Li Jing looked at the rhinoceros, sighed and said, "If it's summer now, this thing might still live for a while, but now I'm afraid it won't last long, so let's kill it if it doesn't work."

"Brother Li, I think the horn on this rhino's head is not small. When you take off its horn, I will have someone carve a rhino horn cup for you." Zhu Youjian said suddenly.

Li Jing shook his head, sighed and said: "It would be great if Mr. Yuan was in good health. He likes to drink alcohol. If you make a rhino horn cup for him to drink, he will definitely be happy. Sigh! Forget it, let the emperor keep it for himself." .”

Seeing Li Jing thinking of Yuan Keli again, Zhu Youjian was speechless for a moment.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Youjian said: "Although Mr. Yuan can't drink alcohol now, but if you give him a rhinoceros horn cup, he will be happy to see him."

Li Jing nodded slightly when he heard the words: "The emperor is right, but it's a pity that there is no time now. It would be great if it could be delivered to the husband a year ago, and it should be a filial gift from us during the Chinese New Year."

Zhu Youjian laughed and said: "It's okay, there is a ready-made rhinoceros horn cup in my palace. Let's rush it for six hundred miles, and it can be sent to Pingyang Mansion a year ago."

Li Jing smiled: "Then take it as the emperor's wish."

As he said that, Li Jingchong waved his hands to everyone present, "Go back and do your own things."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and waved to Qin Kegang: "Follow me."

Back in Dongnuange, Wang Chengen poured tea for Li Jing and Zhu Youjian, and then hurriedly ordered someone to prepare meals.

Li Jing and Zhu Youjian went to Xu's mansion early in the morning to visit Xu Guangqi, and then wandered around the city all morning. They haven't eaten until now, and they are already very hungry.

Hearing that Wang Chengen ordered people to prepare meals, Li Jing smiled and said to Zhu Youjian: "If you say it, the prince is careful, and he feels comfortable doing things."

Zhu Youjian also smiled and said, "That's right, otherwise Brother Li would value him so much? Those people around me, I'm afraid it's Cheng En who can make you fall in love."

Li Jing smiled: "The prince is loyal! Although he has not read as many books as Cao Huachun, but to explain the truth, Cao Huachun is far behind him. As for the heart of the king, there is no need to mention it. What is this man doing for money? He can do it all. The last time he ransacked his house, the cash he confiscated from his house was several 10 taels.

Although the prince is also making money, don't you and I know why the prince is making money?Compare them with princes and princes?Comparable? "

Zhu Youjian said with a smile: "Don't let Cheng En hear your words, if you let him hear it, he will tremble."

Li Jing waved his hands and said with a smile: "He would have started shaking a long time ago, why wait until now?"

Zhu Youjian nodded with a smile.

Li Jing and Zhu Youjian have long been used to chatting like ordinary people, but Qin Kegang couldn't help being dumbfounded when he heard it.

Seeing Qin Kegang's surprised expression, Li Jing picked up the teacup and took a sip, looked at Qin Kegang and said with a smile: "You don't have to be restrained, the emperor and I don't care about those vain courtesy, you sit in your seat, drink tea when you should, and me and The emperor eats first, and then talks about business with you."

"The emperor and the Duke of the country are so approachable, it is unprecedented, and I am inexplicably grateful." Qin Kegang said hastily.

Li Jing waved his hand: "Don't flatter me, the emperor and I are tired of listening to this all day long."

Qin Kegang couldn't help feeling embarrassed when he heard this.

Li Jing smiled and continued: "I don't think you can sit still, so let me ask you a question, and then you can think about it."

"Excuse me, my lord," Qin Kegang said hastily.

"Are you familiar with the geography and people's conditions under the jurisdiction of Xuanwei Division in Cheli?" Li Jing smiled.

Qin Kegang hurriedly said: "The next official has served as Cheli Xuanwei Division for four years, and I am familiar with the geography, customs and human relationships under his jurisdiction."

Li Jingjing nodded: "Then let me ask you, if I want to use troops against Burma, can I have a smooth road? Can the logistics and supplies go with the army? Can I recruit civilians smoothly?"

Qin Kegang was taken aback when he heard the words. Seeing that Li Jing was not joking, he pondered for a while and said, "My lord, to tell you the truth, the biggest difficulty in using troops in Burma is the impeded passage. It is difficult for a large army to move, not to mention the heavy logistics? As for the requisition Folk husband, it’s hard to say, it’s not hard to say it’s not difficult.”

Li Jingqi said: "How do you say that?"

Qin Kegang smiled wryly and said: "There are more than a dozen ethnic tribes under the jurisdiction of the car. These tribes are extremely hostile to us Han people and have often clashed with the Han people. If the imperial court enlists them to be civilian husbands, these people will probably think that the imperial court is standing up for the Han people. I'm afraid it will cause conflicts, so I say it's difficult.

It's not difficult because the leaders of these tribes are extremely prestigious. It would be much easier if orders could be passed through the leaders of the tribes.It's just that these tribal leaders are extremely difficult to deal with, no matter what you ask them to do, they will take advantage of you. "

Li Jing nodded lightly upon hearing this, and then began to meditate silently.

After a while, Li Jing suddenly said: "Master Qin, if I want to use troops against Burma, what do you think should be done?"

Qin Kegang glanced at Zhu Youjian, saw that Zhu Youjian was silent, pondered for a while and said: "Now Burma is ruled by King Talong. This man is not as fond of conquest as his ancestors, and knows how to be considerate of the people. He King Long put a lot of The distribution of land to landless peasants has made him very popular among the people. Now Burma is a country rich and powerful, and it may not be easy to fight against Burma. If you have to attack, I think you can send a surprise army to attack the city of Ava. If you can capture him King, Burma can be settled in one battle."

Li Jingwen was indecisive, turned his head to look at Zhu Youjian and said, "Your Majesty, what do you think of Master Qin's idea?"

Zhu Youjian didn't know much about military affairs, so he pondered for a while and said: "I think Master Qin's plan is feasible. Sending a surprise army to make a surprise attack is the best. Even if it fails, it won't waste people's money."

Li Jing nodded slightly when he heard the words, then turned his head to look at Xiao Wu and asked, "Xiao Wu, what do you think?"

Xiao Wu didn't expect Li Jing to ask him suddenly, scratched his head, thought for a while and said, "That depends on the purpose of the commander in using troops against Burma. If it's just to make Burma surrender, it's okay to do so."

Li Jingjing nodded with a smile and asked, "What if I want to recover the territory occupied by Myanmar, or plan to bring Myanmar into Ming's territory?"

Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Then there are two ways, one is to attack Ava City by surprise as Lord Qin said just now, capture the thief first, capture the king first, capture him, King Long, and force him to sign the alliance under the city, the second It is to fight steadily and gradually regain the lost ground or annex Myanmar. The latter method requires the dispatch of a large army, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, not to mention costing people and money."

Li Jing smiled: "Actually, do you still agree with Lord Qin's approach?"

Xiao Wu nodded: "I think Master Qin's approach is still feasible."

Li Jing shook his head, pointed to Xiao Wu and said, "You, I told you to read more books, but you just refused to listen. If this continues, I think you can only be a guard by my side in this life, and at most a leader It is impossible to be a general and marshal.”

Xiao Wu scratched his head and smiled, "I don't want to be a general, I just want to serve you by your side."

"You are just as talented as you are! I will find a few books later, and you should study hard. You have stayed with me the longest time. If you only have this kind of talent, it doesn't matter if you are ashamed. I can't afford to lose this person with you. .” Li Jing laughed.

"Oh." Xiao Wu responded.

"Grandpa, is what I said wrong? Please give me some advice." Qin Kegang said suddenly.

Li Jing smiled, and was about to speak, when Wang Chengen came in with a box, followed by a few eunuchs carrying food boxes, Li Jing waved his hand and said, "We'll talk about it after I have dinner with the emperor."

Upon hearing this, Qin Kegang hurriedly said, "Then the officer will go out and wait."

Li Jing smiled and said: "No, you haven't eaten yet, let's eat together."

Qin Kegang even said he didn't dare.

Li Jing would never really want Qin Kegang to accompany him and Zhu Youjian to eat, not to mention that Qin Kegang was not stable, and he was not qualified to sit and eat with Li Jing and Zhu Youjian.

Seeing Wang Chengen coming in with an exquisite box, Zhu Youjian knew that the box must contain rhino horn cups.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Youjian suddenly said: "Cheng En, you help me to draft two edicts, the first one: to add the former crown prince Taibao, Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing, Yuan Keli, the chief assistant of the cabinet, as Grand Master, and Yuan Keli as Duke of Ningguo , Inherited three generations, Mrs. Song granted a first-rank edict. The second way: to add the former crown prince Taibao, Minister of Rites, and the cabinet's second assistant Xu Guangqi as Taifu, and another Xu Guangqi as Rong Guogong, inheriting the three generations. As for rewards, you ask Grandpa."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Youjian blinked at Li Jing.

(End of this chapter)