Chapter 30                                                             �

Generally speaking, when the discussion reached this point, Zhu Qizhen was almost done with a final say.

No one is too talkative.

But Zhu Qizhen never expected that Xiang Zhong had any objections.

Xiang Zhong said: "Each time, I think that the Marquis of Navigation Wang Ying can take on this important task."

Zhu Qizhen glanced at Wang Yue, but saw that Wang Yue didn't say anything.

Zhu Qizhen immediately felt something was wrong.

This is why Zhu Qizhen is a little old and his reaction is not very sensitive.

Many times, these people speak outside of their words.

When Zhu Qizhen was young, he naturally knew the elegant meaning by hearing the string sounds. No matter how clever their tongues were, Zhu Qizhen could see the intention behind him at a glance.

But now it's different.

At this moment, he realized that Xiang Zhong had just argued with Wang Yue about his military strategy, and something was wrong. At this moment, it was even more wrong to recommend the candidate for the main general.

First of all, Xiang Zhong is not a person who has never fought a war. He has fought in the southwest and knows what the road between Yunnan and Guizhou is like. How could he not understand the truth that using troops from the north seems close, but actually far, and using troops from the south seems far, but actually near?

Zhu Qizhen will never underestimate any Cabinet Grand Secretary.

Zhu Qizhen is sure that Xiang Zhong must have read some of the files of Luchuan's military use.

In addition, Xiang Zhong surpassed his authority.

Yes, the division of labor in the cabinet has been a long time. Since Zhu Qizhen ascended the throne, this tradition has been. Although the Duke of the State is the second auxiliary to the cabinet, in fact, this Duke of the State generally does not speak in the cabinet. As long as it does not involve military matters, he is the most idle.

But similarly, the cabinet generally does not speak on the military side, and even if there is one, it will not be denied by the cabinet chief.

If the civil servants are not satisfied with the military affairs, they usually start with the Ministry of War and the Privy Council.

After all, after careful study, many things overlap between the Privy Council and the Ministry of War, and they have been in conflict with each other for many years. Over the years, they have long become enemies.

In particular, it is recommended to select generals who use troops. This is the second auxiliary of the cabinet, that is, the most important power of the military. It is related to the rise and fall of the major factions in the military, and it can be said to be one of Wang Yue’s most important powers.

After being violated by Xiang Zhong, Wang Yue actually bowed his head.

This is incredible.

Zhu Qizhen immediately knew that there must be something behind Xiang Zhong's actions that made Wang Yue not dare to stop him after weighing the pros and cons.

"What's the matter?" Zhu Qizhen said in his heart.

Zhu Qizhen thought, feeling that his head was rusted. He clearly felt that the answer was close to him, and there seemed to be a piece of window paper, but he couldn't break it.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Wang Ying is too old."

Zhu Qizhen is telling the truth.

The Battle of the South China Sea was Wang Ying's last battle, and now Wang Ying is already in Nanjing. Although it is safe to use veterans, Zhu Qizhen cannot use such an old general. You should know that Zhu Qizhen is 60 years old this year, and Wang Ying is more than teenagers older than Zhu Qizhen.

Xiang Zhong said: "How about the Duke of England?"

After hearing the words "The Duke of England", Zhu Qizhen suddenly realized his heart and finally figured it out. The Duke of England Zhang Mao has always been the talent of the general left to the crown prince in Zhu Qizhen's heart.

As soon as he talked about the British Duke, Zhu Qizhen immediately thought of the prince.

When I thought of the prince, I understood all the mysteries in front of me.

The reason why Xiang Zhong decided to choose the candidate to conquer Myanmar on the South Road was to put the prince aside from this matter.

If Wang Yue’s plan is followed, the South Road is the main attacker, then where are the most easily mobilized soldiers?

Not from Guangdong, but from Nanyang.

Although as the situation in Nanyang reached its peak and the increase in various vassal kings, the Nanyang Dushi's troops were decreasing, after all, there were many vassal kings and three guards, which saved the number of Ming troops.

But now there are more than 100,000 troops in Nanyang.

These more than 100,000 troops are also the most familiar and adaptable to combat in tropical climates, which far exceeds the Beijing camp in Beijing in this regard.

But once the Nanyang army is used, who is the most suitable person to be responsible for this combat plan?

It's the prince.

Because the prince is most familiar with these generals and army. Moreover, as a rear base to support the Western Expedition, Nanyang also needs to have a familiar position.

In this way, it is very likely that the prince will be dragged to Nanyang.

Myanmar was a small country for the Ming Dynasty, but for other countries, this was not the case.

And even a small country cannot be destroyed just by wanting it.

Not everyone has the ability of British Duke Zhang Fu, and can destroy a country in seven months. Even if everything goes well, it is normal for the war in Myanmar to be postponed for one or two years.

But Xiang Zhong didn't want to wait anymore, nor could he wait.

In Xiang Zhong's view, the biggest problem of the Ming Dynasty was that the country was not solid. The prince did not return to the capital for a day, and he, the chief minister, was worried all day long.

I don’t want the prince to stay in Southeast Asia for one more day, let alone a year or two.

Even if Xiang Zhong knew that attacking Myanmar would start from Nanyang, he would try to disrupt the issue from the beginning. After all, Xiang Zhong did not expect that it would be better to fight Myanmar from Nanyang.

This conclusion is somewhat contrary to common sense for many people.

But since it has been decided and cannot be changed, Xiang Zhong found a way to remedy him, which is to determine the candidates for the Western Expedition and pick the prince out of this matter.

Although Wang Yue was a military general, he was particularly sensitive to politics and naturally did not dare to talk too much about matters related to the prince.

After Zhu Qizhen figured out all this, he suddenly felt anger in his heart and said to himself: "It's the prince again!"

Zhu Qizhen was ready to start the inheritance of power in his heart, but it took time to arrange everything. Of course, this may be the idea of ​​Zhu Qizhen avoiding it in his heart.

But his humeral minister kept facing the crown prince, which really made Zhu Qizhen dissatisfied.

Zhu Qizhen said: "The British Duke is good, but I can't arrange these things. After all, the generals of the South China Sea can do it and who can't, only the prince knows. Let's do this. Duke Wei sent someone to Nanyang to discuss with the prince. The southern army will be left to the prince to arrange it."

Xiang Zhong said: "Your Majesty, this------"

Zhu Qizhen narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I have decided."

Xiang Zhong felt cold sweat behind his back and said, "I obey the order."

Zhu Qizhen said: "Wang Yue."

Wang Yue said: "I am here."

Zhu Qizhen said: "The South Road Army can be released first, and Xiangfan must not be rescued. You can make arrangements tonight and send people to Yunnan with King Xiang early tomorrow morning to order the Duke of Qian to send troops immediately. At least, Luchuan must be protected. The thieves cannot enter the house in the Ming Dynasty."

Wang Yue said, "I understand."

King Xiang immediately said, "I thank Your Majesty for yourselves."

Zhu Qizhen said, "Let's go down."

"Yes." Several people didn't dare to say more, so they could only slowly retreat.

Zhu Qizhen waited for them to leave and suddenly asked, "Hui'en, am I too harsh on the prince?"

In fact, Zhu Qizhen was a little emotional after the decision just now.

Since Zhu Qizhen had a plan to recall the prince, although the time for the prince to return to Beijing was not determined, it was just when Zhu Qizhen felt that the arrangement had been made.

This time is arranged by Zhu Qizhen.

But now that the prince is in charge of the Southern Army, the time to recall the prince will be taken after the war in Myanmar ends.

If the prince was changed halfway, the war that affected the front line was not what Zhu Qizhen wanted to see. And it would be fine if he won, but once he was defeated, it would be even less suitable to recall it.

After all, Zhu Qizhen always regarded the prince as the future Emperor of Ming Dynasty, and did not want him to have any stains.

At this moment, Zhu Qizhen felt a little regretful.

Huaien said: "The sword is sharpened by grinding, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold. Your Majesty is good to the prince. In the future, the Ming Dynasty will always be handed over to the prince. Moreover, Your Majesty is really not bad to the prince. How Emperor Taizong treats Emperor Renzong is harsh."

When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he smiled slightly, as if he was relieved.

Indeed, compared to Emperor Taizong's reign against Emperor Renzong, Zhu Qizhen was not very harsh to the crown prince. At least Zhu Qizhen had never taken action against the assistant ministers around the crown prince, but had many preservation and arrangements.

Zhu Qizhen smiled softly and said, "You old slave, how dare you discuss Taizong and Renzong?"

Huai'en has followed Zhu Qizhen for so many years and knows Zhu Qizhen. Seeing this, he immediately smiled and said, "I have a broken word. I stumble and stutter."

As he said that, he slapped himself twice.
Chapter completed!