Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

"I ask your Majesty to send troops to suppress the bandits and send new officials to fill the vacancies as soon as possible."

Zhu Youxiao rubbed his forehead and said, "The rebels were defeated by the government troops in Taiyuan last time, and only a small group of them are fleeing to Henan."

"Ministry of War, order all the garrisons in Henan to keep an eye on the movements of the bandit army and seek opportunities to join forces to suppress them."

Sun Chengzong cupped his hands and said, "I obey your order!"

Zhu Youxiao continued, "As for the vacant officials, the cabinet will select them from among the Jinshi who have not yet been appointed in this year's exam and report them for approval to take up the posts."

Prince Xin and Wen Tiren said in unison: "We obey your order."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Yongguang bowed and returned to his class.

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Chapter 456: Moving Troops

In the Huangji Palace, the court meeting was coming to an end.

Sun Chengzong hesitated for a long time, but finally stood up.

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report."

He had not attended court for two months, and many things required Zhu Youxiao's approval.

After being busy for a whole morning and dealing with a lot of government affairs, he thought he could adjourn the court and take a rest. However, he didn't expect that this important official would come out and talk about something. He couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Oh! What important matter does the Ministry of War have to report?"

Sun Chengzong stepped forward and saluted: "Recently, they have occupied Japan and Ryukyu, and want to cut off their vassalage from the Ming Dynasty. Their wolfish ambitions are fully revealed, and their intention to offend the Ming Dynasty again is undoubtedly exposed."

"I suggest that all the inland garrisons along the coast move their troops to the coastal defense line to prevent a large-scale invasion by Japan."

When in Taiyuan, although Zhu Youxiao ordered Governor Zheng Zhilong to destroy the Japanese, he did not announce it publicly at the court meeting.

The art of war is treacherous, and the key lies in secrecy.

At this time, only a few people from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue knew about it, and they sent a Censor from the Ministry of Revenue to Ryukyu as Governor.

No one else knew about the Ming Dynasty's plan to destroy Japan.

Moreover, Zheng Zhilong's battle strategy had not yet been reported, so Sun Chengzong did not know his battle plan.

But based on his many years of experience, he knew that the deadline Zhu Youxiao mentioned in Taiyuan was too hasty.

It was also difficult for him to point out to Zhu Youxiao's face that the time limit he set was inappropriate.

This question would most appropriately be raised by Zheng Zhilong, the chief person in charge of the anti-Japanese war.

What he could do now was to help Zheng Zhilong mobilize troops as quickly as possible in this obscure and roundabout way.

When the ministers heard that the Japanese were going to launch a large-scale invasion, some were filled with indignation while others were worried.

When Zhu Youxiao heard what Sun Chengzong said, he didn't think about the time limit, but he also understood that he wanted to help Zheng Zhilong mobilize troops quickly.

I couldn't help but secretly praise him.

"What Lord Sun said is of great importance!"

"I will immediately order all the inland garrisons along the coast to move troops to the coast and increase defenses!"

"Yes, sir!" Sun Chengzong then returned to work with peace of mind.

The matter was settled and the court was finally adjourned.

That night Zhu Youxiao dared not go anywhere and rested in the Qianqing Palace.

He also drank a few more bowls of the warming and nourishing medicinal soup that Zhang Jingyue had specially prescribed for him.

Sleep well all night until dawn the next day.

He had a quick breakfast and was about to go out for a walk when he heard Wei Zhongxian come in with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Rong has specially prepared donkey-hide gelatin, wolfberry, sea cucumber and pigeon egg soup for Your Majesty. She is waiting outside the palace."

Zhu Youxiao's face turned bitter when he heard this.

Hiss——Are these girls' pussy so tight......

It's not like I was about to lead the army in person before, so couldn't you give me a couple of days' rest?

"Go ask her if she wants to drink soup seriously. If so, let her in."

After a while, Concubine Rong came in personally with a bowl of soup, twisting her slender waist.

When she saw Zhu Youxiao, she smiled like a flower.

"Hahaha, Your Majesty, how can you ask me such a question? Is there anything improper about drinking soup? How could I not know this? Your Majesty, why don't you explain it to me in detail?"

"Uh... No, I won't drink this soup yet. I have to hurry to discuss government affairs with Prince Xin and the others."

"Your Majesty, just drink a bowl of soup. It won't delay anything. I heard from the Queen that your Majesty has been feeling a little weak lately, so it's time to nourish yourself."

"Um... this tonic soup, I drank a lot yesterday, if I drink more I will have a nosebleed."

"What's there to be afraid of with a nosebleed? It will be fine after you vent your sexual desire."

Zhu Youxiao:......

I am speechless.

At this time, Yutong's voice suddenly came.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Observatory has a memorial to report!"

Zhu Youxiao stood up quickly as if he heard the sound of heaven.

"My beloved concubine, seeing how busy the affairs of state are, I will continue to handle them."

"My beloved concubine, I appreciate your kindness. Some other day, some other day, I will definitely drink the soup cooked by my beloved concubine herself."

After saying that, he hurriedly walked away while shouting to Youtong, "Go to Yangxin Palace quickly."

He ran very fast in small steps, and Concubine Rong left with a disappointed look on her face.

Only when he arrived at the Palace of Tranquil Longevity did Zhu Youxiao finally relax.

"Read the memorial from the Imperial Observatory to me."

"The slaves obey the order."

Yutong immediately opened the memorial and read it.

"Yang Ruchang, the chief minister of Qintian Supervisor, would like to report:

In compliance with Your Majesty's decree, the Imperial Observatory has completed its calculations.

The treasure ship of Tianjin Shipyard was launched at 3:30 pm on the 9th day of the 9th month.

The opening ceremony of Shanhe students will be held at 5:55 on September 20th.

I respectfully report this to you.

The eighth year of Tianqi, the sixth day of the ninth month.

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he wondered, wasn't the treasure ship going to be launched in three days?

It’s a good opportunity for me to go to Tianjin and let my old waist have a good rest.

"Quickly summon Prince Xin and Wen Tiren, and immediately arrange for a bullock carriage to go to Tianjin!"

"The slaves obey the order."

"Wait, let's also call Xu Guangqi. He should also be interested in the treasure ship launching."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Half an hour later, everyone was present and the carriage was arranged.

The emperor also rode on a dragon chariot, but this time there were no concubines accompanying him. Prince Xin, Wen Tihen, and Xu Guangqi accompanied him.

There was also Sun Kangwang, who brought twenty Jinyi guards and eunuchs, and also sat in a fire ox cart, and three hundred Jinyi guards followed to escort them.

After the train had been running non-stop for a day and a night, it finally arrived in Tianjin the next morning.

A few people ate something in the car to fill their stomachs.

Soon we arrived at Dagu Wharf.

The new shipyard is located here.

"Brother, look!"

"We've arrived at the shipyard!"

Zhu Youxiao looked up.

I saw a wide door standing not far away, with several round iron plates hanging in an arc shape on the door.

The big words "Dagu Baochuan Factory" were welded on the round plate.

The gate was large enough for five bullock carts, four meters wide and ten meters long, to pass through side by side.

The sun shines through the blue sky, illuminating the busy shipyard.

"Stop! The shipyard ahead is a restricted area, no trespassing allowed!"

The twenty guards in front of the gate raised their flintlock rifles and shouted at the ox cart.

The bullock cart was forced to stop.

Upon seeing this, Wei Zhongxian shouted angrily: "How dare you! The emperor is here, and you dare to offend him!"

Sun Kangwang waved his hand, and the twenty Jinyiwei on the carriage instantly protected Zhu Youxiao and others in the middle.

He jumped out of the car and kicked a guard.

"I am Sun Kangwang, the commander of the Royal Guards. Put your gun down!"

"You dare to point a gun at His Majesty, do you want to die?"

Before he could finish his words, three hundred Jinyiwei cavalrymen had surrounded him.

The guards were all dumbfounded when they saw this.

Suddenly, someone ran out from the factory.

"What's going on? What's going on? Who is so blind as to dare to cause trouble in the shipyard?"

The person who came was Zhang Tiegu, who was promoted by Zhu Youxiao to be the Langzhong of the Ministry of Works.

He was on his way to the dock to arrange for another inspection of the treasure ship.

When he passed the gate, he heard the noise here and ran over.

A guard saw him coming and quickly reported: "Director Zhang, these people are trying to break into the shipyard!"

When Zhang Tiegu saw that they were all Jinyiwei and then saw the people in the car, his legs suddenly went weak.

He hurriedly pressed down the guard's gun: "Put down your gun quickly, this... this is His Majesty!"

When the guards heard that it was really the emperor, they immediately dropped their guns, knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.

"Your Majesty, please spare me! Your Majesty, please spare me!"

Chapter 457: Treasure Ship Appears

Zhu Youxiao saw that the guards were very frightened and thought there was no need to argue with them, so he waved his hand.

"Forget it, it's their job. Ignorance is not a crime."

"Sun Kangwang, let them go."

Sun Kangwang immediately pushed the guard away: "Get out of the way!"

Zhang Tiegu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhu Youxiao did not get angry.

He hurried forward and bowed, saying, "I will go and ask everyone to come out and welcome Your Majesty!"

Zhu Youxiao said as he got out of the car, "Don't do anything nonsense, it will affect everyone's work. Just take me to have a good tour of our treasure ship factory."

Zhang Tiegu said respectfully, "I obey your order."

"Your Majesty, please!"