Everything requires qualifications, and this is true in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad.

Zhu Neng is a very experienced person. He ranked second in Jingnan. Zhang Yu, the first, was already dead, so of course, he was the representative of the heroes of Jingnan. Therefore, in the Yongle Dynasty, when it comes to the word qualification, no one can match him except Hao Fenglou's mentor Yao Guangxiao.

However, the qualifications of Jingnan are often manifestations of ability. If you can get to the level of Zhuneng, you will be highly trusted by Your Majesty. You have always had prestige in the army, so your methods are naturally extraordinary.

Therefore, Zhu Di's appointment to take charge of the Southern Expedition also proves that Zhu Di is bound to win this Southern Expedition.

Yang Shiqi had already left, but Zhu Neng went straight to the point and directly discussed the matter of the Southern Expedition. He was the commander and he didn't have much interest in talking nonsense with Zhu Di. Whether it was Zhu Di or Zhu Neng, they actually understood that the battlefield was changing rapidly, and any so-called tactical issues must be adapted to the times and local conditions. What everyone can discuss at the moment is nothing more than strategic goals and supplies.

The strategic goal is very clear and it is also in line with the character of Zhu Di and Zhu Neng. It is nothing more than pressing it on the ground and fighting until death, killing the entire Hu clan, and controlling the entire Annan. There is no need to say more about this. Everyone knows it, and there is no need to discuss it.

So to put it bluntly, Zhu Neng came only one main purpose, asking the emperor for money, grain and supplies, and before the troops were moved, the food and grass were ready-made, and the food and grass had already been allocated to Guangxi and Yunnan, Mu Sheng had already taken action. The Mu family in Yunnan obviously had stockpiled a lot of food, so they must have enough.

But the problem now is - materials.

Zhu Neng visited some military depots in the capital these days, and also had a construction plan, looking very unhappy.

Zhu Neng said to Zhu Di very directly: "Annan is full of mountains, light-mounted crossbows, etc. are all necessary. I have been to many places in the past few days. I found that the number reported by the Ministry of Revenue and the warehouses were extremely different. Especially arrows, this southern expedition, there were countless arrows. The Ministry of Revenue's book said that there were 1.3 million arrow clusters and 900,000 arrow shafts. However, after verification, I found that the arrow clusters and arrow shafts were all poorly preserved, either rotten or rusty, which were not enough to be used. Moreover, there were also great differences in the number. Some warehouses were not as much as 30% recorded in the book, and the rest were gone. As for swords, most of them were like this, because of poor maintenance and inferior products as good ones, they were simply useless."

Zhu Neng took a breath and continued: "The swords and swords cast in the Craft Bureau are also inferior. Greedy has become a trend, from admirals to ordinary minor officials, and it can be said that they are constantly banned. This is fine, the coal and minerals stored in the Craft Bureau are not real. Even if you want to cram the Buddha's feet for a while, it is probably not easy. There is also food and grass, many food and grass are shaped like pig bran, and the soldiers are outside. Do you let them eat this desperately? Your Majesty, the southern expedition is too hasty, and I am afraid that it will be inappropriate. I ask Your Majesty to issue an order immediately to supervise the creation of swords, guns, swords, halberds, and bows and arrows. Otherwise, once the army advances, there is no sharp weapon available, and once the failure is made, it will be beyond the reach of regret."

Zhu Di narrowed his eyes. Logically speaking, he was furious at this moment, but Zhu Di was surprisingly calm at this moment. Zhu Di was walking back and forth, and raised his eyes and said, "The arrow must be fired on the string. The troops must not be moved, otherwise it will be a joke. As for the required weapons, I will urge the Bureau to urgently supervise the work and order people to supervise the work in person to eliminate corners. If swords and other objects are not successful, I will embezzle some from the personal army. It is difficult to do so.

Yes, I know this very well, but no matter how difficult it is, would it be difficult in Peking back then? In my opinion, it is actually not difficult, it is just that it is willing to do it, and it is not enough to use it. Speaking of weapons, I mentioned last time that I had more muskets and cannons, but it was really impossible. If the arrows were insufficient, I could use muskets and cannons to replace them. I know that there are a lot of gunpowder in the warehouse, and it is not impossible to make up for the shortage of the shortage for the time being."

Zhu Neng shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, Annan is rainy, and it may not be appropriate to use firearms. With muskets and cannons, they are not easy to carry. Taking them over mountains and rivers has become an obstacle. In Peking, firearms protecting Guancheng was a powerful weapon, but it was even more inappropriate to take him to attack. The officers and soldiers were not used to this thing, and everyone was afraid of blowing them up. Do Your Majesty remember how Liu Xi died? When he was in Peking, he tinkered with the firearms and personally tested the firearms. As a result, the gunpowder exploded and the gun barrel was smashed. The man was finished. Your Majesty should take it back and become life."

Zhu Di couldn't help but smile and said, "This is what I want to talk about today. I plan to let Hao Fenglou give it a try. It's always good to try it out. Look, Yunnan is equipped with a lot of muskets, specifically used to deal with the Tuman. King Muying of Qianning also made a three-stage shooting method. Emperor Taizu also issued a special order to praise it. It can be seen that the matter is done by humans. Hao Fenglou, just say it."

Hao Fenglou has always stood aside. Such military and national affairs were not qualified to speak. Now Zhu Di called him, and then Zhu Neng realized that there was a Jinyiwei Qianhu beside him.

I can only say that Zhu Neng’s impression of Hao Fenglou is neither good nor bad. I have no friendship anyway, so I only know that this person will do something, but with his identity, I will not have any interaction with Hao Fenglou.

Hao Fenglou smiled bitterly and said, "I said, try my best to give it a try, as long as Your Majesty transfers craftsmen..."

When Zhu Neng heard this, his face turned dark and couldn't help but say, "Hao Qianhu, I know that you are good at casting swords, but this sword cannot be produced on a large scale at the moment, which is a waste of money. Now the southern expedition is imminent. In order to supplement the needs of the soldiers, a large number of craftsmen are needed. If it is allocated to you, how can this be done?"

Hao Fenglou said: "That's not the case. The so-called sharpening of a knife does not delay chopping wood. Besides, improving the musket is also necessary for the southern expedition. The southern expedition cannot be ended in three or five months, at most three years, or at least one or two years. Since that's the case, why not give it a try?"

Zhu Neng is anxious and angry now. There is not enough supplies. Now His Majesty still indulges Hao Fenglou to waste manpower and supplies so much. What's wrong? He still said with a dark face: "This move is very inappropriate. Your Majesty, it's better to take it back."

Zhu Di couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Zhu Aiqing, you are too impatient. I also want to try whether this musket can be improved and used to attack cities and villages in Annan..."

Zhu Neng had a very bad temper and couldn't help saying, "If this is the case, I have nothing to say, but a good wife is not a good person. If the military resources are wasted, it will be in vain. I am... I am..." He wanted to say a few harsh words, but suddenly realized that the person in front of him was the emperor, so he had to say, "I am taking my leave."

After saying that, Zhu Neng left.

Zhu Di smiled bitterly again, looked at Hao Fenglou and said, "Look, you have offended Duke Cheng."

Hao Fenglou was stunned and couldn't help but curse. It was you who came up with the idea, it was you who drove the ducks on the shelves, and it was you who insisted on letting me try it. How come the one who provoked Duke Cheng became me now?

It can be seen that there are things in this world that you can't reason, so Hao Fenglou simply pursed his lips and resisted with silence.

Zhu Di raised his face and said, "So, you should be more like this. I am saying ugly things ahead. I will satisfy everything you want, how much I give, and how much I need. But if it is futile as Cheng Guo Duke said, I will cause trouble for you. Of course, this is not forcing you. I also have my own difficulties. If you want to do something, you have to have risks. I have, and you have to have it too. Just do this."

Hao Fenglou had no choice but to say, "Your Majesty is wise."

He then said goodbye and left the palace. When he returned home, his father Hao, who had already dressed up, had received a new imperial edict at this time. He naturally no longer mentioned the matter of his mission. He was appointed as a guerrilla general and went to the governor's office of the Five Army to set up a mausoleum, preparing to follow the army to the south.

Hao Zheng had nothing to say about this. In fact, whether he was on the army or on missions, it was similar to him. Besides, someone had already revealed that this was just a tempering, not to let him be a pioneer. Hao Zheng's mission was mostly to guard food and grass in the back team. Although it was not a bad person, there was no risk. As long as there was no mistake, there would be a lot of achievements and qualifications after a southern battle.

Immediately, two bullfighting clothes were given in the palace, and the father and son were both parted. This was rare. After replacing the Qilin suit, the bullfighting clothes were even more noble, but Hao Fenglou might not be happy.

Hao Zheng was happy for a day and went to Ying Mao, the governor's office of the Five Army the next day, but his face became dark when he came back.

When Hao Fenglou came back from the Jinyiwei, he asked Hao Wu to call him to the study.

Hao Zheng was eating tea and slowly looked at his son and said, "Today I went to the Central Army Governor's Office. I responded to Mao and met some old acquaintances. Everyone was still lively together and the war was about to go to the army. Many people were going to follow the army. They couldn't help but have some discussions. I heard that you insisted on your opinion in front of His Majesty to improve the musket, and sang antagonistic to Duke Cheng, which made Duke Cheng half-dead. Is there any such thing?"

When Hao Fenglou heard this, he was wronged. When did he insist on his own opinion? It was clearly Zhu Di who insisted on his opinion.

Unfortunately, no one believed these words. According to Hao Zheng's nature, if he told the truth, he would not be sure to denounce him nonsense, so Hao Fenglou had to say: "This matter..."

Halfway through his speech, he was interrupted by Hao Zheng: "It doesn't matter how you think about it. What's important now is that this matter has spread. Many of the Dukes and Majesties in the capital have to join the army, and some of their nephews have to follow the army south. Now many people are talking about it, saying that you want bad things, some criticize you for being unrealistic, and they actually expect to use muskets to attack cities and villages, and some say that you are confused, a little heavier, and even say that you have made slander and deceived the emperor."

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Chapter completed!