Sun Chengzong, Zhao Rujiao, and Man Gui were stunned when they heard Zhu Xu's words. Unexpectedly, the topic jumped so quickly that they did not react for a while.

Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Xu with a silent expression and pondered for a long time.

Zhao Rujiao and Man Gui looked very excited and their eyes were hot. Just as they were about to speak, they all looked at Sun Chengzong.

In this matter, they do not have much qualifications to speak, and they have to look at Master Sun.

Zhu Xu leaned against the wing and looked at Sun Chengzong quietly.

The test is coming. Conquering the desert is an extremely important psychological challenge for the Ming Dynasty and the opposition.

I wonder how many people could step over. Zhu Xu said in his heart.

After a long time, Sun Chengzong raised his head and looked at Zhu Xu slowly and said, "Your Majesty, my Ming Dynasty is now in a troubled state. The internal affairs have reached a point where the disaster needs rest. It is urgent. The current treasury is not able to support a great war. Especially, if this battle cannot be fully accomplished, it will be a great defeat. From then on, the important towns in the nine borders and Liaodong will fall into a dangerous situation and will never be at peace. The border troubles are reopened, and the cabinet will no longer be able to focus on the "new policy"... The emperor, the gains and losses are related to the country in the two hundred years of the Ming Dynasty. Please think twice."

"What do you think?" Zhu Xu seemed to have not heard it, and looked at Zhao Rujiao and Man Gui.

Man Gui was in charge of the Chijin Guard and had been stationed in Tumu Fort, directly facing Chahar's Great Khan's tent. He has been training troops desperately over the years. It can be said that 30,000 cavalry have begun to take shape and can be used for a battle.

Therefore, he was actually ready to fight.

But Sun Chengzong is not only his immediate superior, but also his head coach in Liaodong. Over the years, Man Gui has almost always been Sun Chengzong's direct and direct line, and has been deeply influenced by him.

Man Gui thought about Sun Chengzong's words, and although he couldn't fully understand, he still clasped his fists and said to Zhu Xu: "Your Majesty, I think Sun Ge Lao's words are reasonable."

Zhu Xu saw Mangui's thoughts clearly and his eyes calmly turned to Zhao Lujiao.

Although Zhao Rujiao was not in harmony with Man Gui, he was also an old general of Sun Chengzong, and was more 'smart' than Man Gui. He could understand Sun Chengzong's words and said in a very tactful tone: "Emperor, although Chahar is not as good as Jiannu, the northern region is too wide. If he cannot be defeated in one battle, the consequences will be unimaginable. Please think twice."

These worries are normal. Zhu Xu looked at the three of them and said, "I know you are concerned about it, but you should understand better that the disaster in the Ming Dynasty will be more serious in the next few years, and more affairs will be more, and the national strength will be weaker. Chahar starts war everywhere and annexes. This is strong and weak. When Chahar strikes the door, I will have to defend it. Do you think this scene is very familiar?"

Sun Chengzong and the other two frowned immediately. They had been in Liaodong for many years, so how could they be unfamiliar with this scene?

Since the defeat of Sarhu, Liaodong has fallen into a passive situation of being beaten by one strong and the weak, and is struggling to defend. If this situation is enlarged, once Yingzong was defeated at Tumu Fort, the entire Ming Dynasty became a defensive, which is exactly the same!

Sun Chengzong knew that Zhu Xu was right, and pondered for a while, and insisted on saying, "Emperor, after last year, the 'New Policy' has a preliminary foundation. If there are two or three years, not only will the 'New Policy' be consolidated, but the treasury can also be alleviated. At that time, everything is ready. If there is a war, there will be a way out and deal with it calmly. Now that the war is on, once it fails, there will be no power to counterattack. Liaodong will inevitably be decayed, and the impact is so great that it is unimaginable..."

Sun Chengzong was not a person who had no view of the overall situation, but he lacked the understanding of this natural disaster. The next few years will be the most intense period of the "little glacier", and the Ming Dynasty will be unprecedentedly weak. Then, it will take a long recovery time, and it may not take ten years before the Ming Dynasty can have the power to fight.

If we cannot eradicate the increasingly powerful Chahar before this, the trouble will be even greater in the future. The Ming Dynasty could not withstand a long ten-year war of border attrition!

The country may be destroyed!

Zhu Xu clapped his knees with his palms, looked at the three of them, and said, "I have made up my mind about this matter. I must completely wipe out Chahar within this year! Korchin's Badali is in the capital. Waiting for the big discussion, the 'military reform' is completed, and I will decide to stay in Tumu Fort and avenge my previous shame!"

Sun Chengzong, Zhao Rujiao, and Man Gui changed their faces drastically and their eyes were horrified.

The three words "Tumu Fort" were a taboo and a pain point in the Ming Dynasty. No matter who mentioned it, it would make people recall that unbearable battle.

At the same time, this is also the reverse scale of the Ming Dynasty. Anyone who touches it will hurt and be heartbroken!

The emperor in front of him mentioned that there was another reason why everyone changed color, that is, "sitting in Tumu Fort" was equivalent to the imperial commander-in-chief, which was almost exactly the same as the old story of Yingzong back then!

The current Ming Dynasty is different from the Yingzong period. At that time, the Ming Dynasty was strong and there were many civil and military officials left behind during the Yongle period. The key is that there was an adult Emperor Jingtai, with the capital city and the world was stable, so he could still win the battle to defend the capital city.

If there is another Tumu Fort Incident today, I am afraid that the fall of the Ming Dynasty will be right in front of you!

Sun Chengzong did not expect Zhu Xu to be so determined. He frowned and looked at Zhu Xu for a while and said, "Master, this matter is too important. There are a lot of things to be dealt with now. I suggest that you let it go for the time being. When these matters are handled in the year, you will convene the court officials to discuss. Be sure to come up with a proper way to completely eliminate the threat of Chahar."

Sun Chengzong's words meant both "comply" and delayed time. Zhu Xu did not care about it and said, "I have ordered Dorgon to order Jiannu 20,000 cavalry to go north, plus Ryukyu, Korea, Annan, and Japan and other miscellaneous soldiers to gather 30,000 people to serve as vanguards, from Shenyang, Mangui's Chijin Guards, carrying 180 cannons, and from Tumu Fort. Zu Dashou's Taining Guards and Korqin and other coalition forces, a total of 40,000 people came from the west and surrounded them on three sides. It is necessary to completely wipe out Chahar in one battle. The date of the confrontation is set for the big discussion. After the military reform is over, the first day of April!"

Sun Chengzong, Man Gui, and Zhao Rujiao were stunned and looked at Zhu Xu with shock.

They didn't expect that Zhu Xu not only had made up his mind, but had set a date so early.

You know, it’s only the tenth day of the February 1st, and it’s only been more than a month until the April 1st. How can you prepare for such a big battle in such a short time? Even the time to reorganize the army is not enough!

Zhu Xu ignored their expressions and looked at the three of them and said, "For this matter, Sun Ge Lao was in the middle to dispatch my troops, waiting for my military edict. Man Gui immediately rushed back to Tumu Fort and wait for the sword. Zhao led the counsel. Your iron-armored cavalry cannot relax and be ready to rush to the Tumu Fort at any time. In addition, I will issue an edict to Zu Dashou, ordering him to command the Tainingwei and Korqin coalition forces, ready to advance east at any time. I will pass the order to Shanhaiguan later, and order Xiong Tingbi to move to Shen Yang to command all military affairs in Liaodong, and be ready to advance west at any time!"

Sun Chengzong was extremely surprised. As a result, the Ming Dynasty mobilized at least nearly 200,000 troops. Not to mention the consumption of food and grass for this move, Chahar's reaction, just talking about the influence of the government and the country is probably like an earthquake!

Sun Chengzong was confused. At this time, he didn't know how big the changes would lead to such a big move. How much impact would it have on the current cabinet's plan?

Zhu Xu didn't give them a chance to speak at all. He looked at the three of them with a cold look and said, "Be careful to keep this matter confidential and not to be spread. Okay, stop, you should prepare for the big martial arts show now."

The carriage stopped quickly, and Sun Chengzong and the other two had a lot of words to say to Zhu Xu, but Zhu Xu didn't want to hear it at all. He waved his hand and said, "Mangui, go back to Tumu Fort immediately, what else should you do, what should you do, get off the car."

Sun Chengzong wanted to speak but stopped, but for a moment he didn't know how to persuade him, so he had to get off the carriage.

The three of them got off the carriage and watched the carriage gallop away, peering at each other in the dust.

Man Gui looked at the horse team of the imperial guards and still did not wake up from the shock. He turned to look at Sun Chengzong and said, "Sir, are you a little... arrogant?"

In fact, according to Man Gui's temper, if someone else was replaced, it would be "whether he was stunned?" But Zhu Xu had the kindness of knowing him and did not dare to be so arrogant.

Sun Chengzong always frowned, and he also had such doubts in his heart.

The emperor today is young and has the unparalleled martial arts to pacify Liaodong. In addition, the two provinces of Ryukyu, Annan, and overseas, the territory has expanded many times, far exceeding Taizu and Taizong. If he is so proud and acts freely, it makes completely sense.

But isn’t this exactly the same as the old story of Emperor Yingzong?

Sun Chengzong felt like there was a big rock in his heart, and he was worried.

With a dark face and pondering for a while, Sun Chengzong said: "Mangui, hurry back to Tumu Fort immediately and wait for the battle, and do not relax. As for us, we should be prepared for the great martial arts show now."

Before Man Gui could speak, Zhao Rujiao was stunned and said, "Sir, don't you need to discuss this matter with all the masters of the cabinet?"

Sun Chengzong shook his head and said, "You didn't understand the emperor's hint. In addition, the cabinet now knows it, and it's only a little more annoying. Let's do all these things right now."

Zhao Ruo taught the church and said, "The emperor obeys the order."

Sun Chengzong raised his head and looked at Zhu Xu's convoy. The carriage could no longer be seen, but he still seemed to be able to see it, and his eyes were even more worried.

In Zhu Xu's carriage, Cao Huachun was also deeply shocked, but his face was always calm. For a while, he looked at Zhu Xu who was closed and pretending to sleep, and whispered: "Master, do you want to write an order to pass it to Zu Dashou of Tainingwei and Xiong Tingbi of Shanhaiguan?"

"What is the purpose of wearing?" Zhu Xu closed his eyes and said lightly.

Cao Huachun was stunned and said, "The Emperor didn't say it just now..."

Zhu Xu took a deep breath, still closed his eyes, and said, "Dorgon's army wants to go from Annan to Shenyang for several months. If he doesn't come, how can I start a war?"

Cao Huachun's shock turned into confusion, and he leaned closer and whispered: "Your Majesty, what did you talk to Master Sun and the others just now?"

Zhu Xu's brows moved and said, "Don't remember, just pretend that I have never seen them today."
Chapter completed!