Zhu Yijun changed the time of the morning court session, so that the court session was delayed to 7 o'clock. Many officials were no longer tired. Most of the officials in the court were grateful to Zhu Yijun. Otherwise, they would have to wait outside the afternoon gate at 3 o'clock in the morning...
However, there were also some officials who wrote that the morning court time was an old system that had been passed down for thousands of years. How could it be changed?
The memorials of these officials were suppressed by Gao Gong. Changing the morning court time was personally agreed upon by the little emperor and him, so there was no reason to change it back.
Furthermore, the officials were not willing to follow the old rules.
In the morning court, Zhu Yijun sat on the dragon throne. The civil and military officials were discussing the Horqin tribe's cavalry movements. Most of the officials believed that the Horqin tribe was going to attack Datong.
Because other than Datong Prefecture, Liaodong Shanhaiguan and Yanmen Pass were blocked by a dangerous pass. Even if they were given another 200,000 cavalry, they would not be able to cross the dangerous pass.
Only Datong Prefecture was a flat land!
Gao Gong and Zhang Ju were standing at the head of the civil officials. Last night, 300,000 taels of silver had already been sent to Datong Prefecture. Now, Ma Gui had already begun to recruit soldiers and horses, gathering craftsmen to forge bows, arrows, and firearms.
Firearms were the most effective weapons against the Mongolian cavaliers. A Folang Machine was built in the high city and could block five thousand cavaliers. However, it took a lot of time to load gunpowder and was not as convenient as a bow and arrow.
While the other officials were discussing, Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng's expressions remained the same, as if they would not change even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of them.
Hai Rui had already joined the literature class. He had just become the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works and was still familiarizing himself with the affairs of the Ministry of Works.
"Emperor, there is a majestic army on the drill ground in the capital. Are you going to send it to Datong Prefecture?”The Minister of War asked after stepping out.
"That's right, I've mobilized Bing Province's army and wolf cavalry to the capital. After my inspection, I'll head to Da Tong to support Ma Gui.”
Minister of War Dai Cai held an ivory board and recommended,"Your Majesty, the Datong Prefecture is tall, can we defend it for more than a month? In my opinion, why don't we let the wolf cavalry of Bingzhou travel a long distance and attack the rear of Keerqin, setting a fire and burning their grasslands.”
Zhu Yijun listened quietly.
"No!" Gao Yi stepped forward to stop him.
" The Horqin Grassland is extremely vast. If we go deep, we might lose our way and fall into the Mongol trap…"
Dai Cai turned to Gao Yi and said,""The Keerqin Grassland is only five hundred miles away from Liaodong. After burning their grassland, Li Chengliang will be able to lead the army to support them. It has been a long time since our dynasty launched a surprise attack on the Keerqin Grassland, so their defenses will definitely be lax…Moreover, they have 120,000 able-bodied men heading to Datong Prefecture.”
" This plan is not feasible. I suggest that we send General Li to support Datong Prefecture and defeat the Horqin Tribe. Our dynasty has just been established and our vitality has yet to recover…"
Gao Yi still insisted.
Gao Yi knew very well that if Li Rusong attacked the rear of Horqin, it would be a bloody storm. Gao Yi was too kind.
In his opinion, if Li Rusong ventured deep into the grasslands, he would definitely implicate the innocent. The vast grasslands not only had the Horqin Tribe, but there were also many other tribes. Wherever the army passed, they would definitely be wiped out and all lives would be plunged into misery.
It was currently autumn, and if the army set fire to the grasslands that the herdsmen relied on to survive, it would probably cause a natural disaster…
At this moment, Zhang Juzheng stepped forward and said,"I have a memorial."
In the court, the Minister of War and the Minister of Rites, who had fallen into a dispute, shut their mouths. They both hoped that the Second Assistant Minister would support their opinions.
After Zhang Juzheng stepped out, he took out a bamboo tube from his sleeve. He unfolded it and raised it above his head."Your Majesty, last night, Li Chengliang from Liaodong gave me a map…"
"What map?"
" The distribution map of the grassland tribes."
After Zhang Juzheng finished speaking, Zhu Yijun's eyes lit up."Hand it over!"
A eunuch took the map from Zhang Juzheng's hands and presented it to Zhu Yijun. After Zhu Yijun opened the sheepskin map, the system's notification sounded.
Obtained the distribution map of the grassland tribes. The ancient country's borders were filled.
Zhu Yijun's system was confused. The map of the north and south of the ancient country.
The map was marked with mountains, rivers, and Meng. Ancient tribe…
"Your Majesty, General Li Chengliang spent seven years drawing the distribution of the grassland tribes, and nearly a thousand scouts were killed or injured…"
After Zhang Juzheng said this, he pondered for a moment before continuing,"I support the Minister of War's suggestion to send troops from Liaodong to harass the Horqin Division.”
Zhu Yijun looked at the map on the Dragon Case thoughtfully.
Zhu Yijun was thinking about the gains and losses of this plan.
If he succeeded, he would definitely be able to destroy the Horqin Tribe in one fell swoop. The wolf cavalry of Bing Province would definitely wipe out the Horqin Tribe, and no one would be spared.
However, this plan was too risky. If the Horqin Tribe did not reach Datong and attacked Liaodong instead, the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry would not be able to resist the Horqin 120,000 Iron Cavalry, and there was a risk of being completely wiped out.
The safest way was to support Da Tong Prefecture. They wouldn't make any great contributions, but they wouldn't suffer any great losses either.
Zhu Yijun looked at the map. The entire court was waiting.
The huge court was completely silent…
"If Datong Prefecture is lost, our dynasty will have no danger to defend. The ancient iron cavalry had entered the city without anyone around!”Gao Gong stepped forward and said.
"Does Grand Secretary Gao have any good ideas?"
"The defense of Datong Prefecture is indispensable. According to this old man, Your Majesty can spread rumors that Li Chengliang of Liaodong is going to attack the rear of Keerqin. Keerqin will definitely be in chaos. Keerqin has ten divisions, and they are gathered together for benefits. They are like a plate of loose sand. Once this plan is used, 40% of the 120,000 cavalry will be gone…"
"General Li only needs to lead his troops and raise more flags on the grasslands. The scouts of the Horqin tribe will definitely pass the news to Meng. Within the ancient army, the morale of the Horqin tribe had collapsed, and they would definitely retreat. The siege of Datong would be lifted.”
"Even if the Horqin tribe knows that this is a scheme, they will definitely fall for it! Because they can't afford to lose!" Gao Gong said.
Hearing this, Gao Yi and the Minister of War thought to themselves,"As expected, Grand Secretary Gao is a shrewd old man.”
They didn't know that Gao Gong and his advisors didn't sleep last night. They had discussed this plan for an entire night before they came up with it. Naturally, they would attack and save him.
"Alright, then we'll follow Grand Secretary Gao's plan. After I inspect the wolf cavalry of Bing Province, I'll let him go to Liaodong to trick the Horqin Tribe!”
Zhu Yijun finally made his decision. After the court session ended, Zhu Yijun led the civil and military officials to the drill ground of the capital to see the fierce army of Bingzhou!
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