After the artillery drill, a team of soldiers climbed over obstacles, engineers built barbed wire, built floating bridges, and musketeers fired.

Compared with the Ming soldiers in other places, the soldiers here are more ‘professional’, disciplined and well-trained, and each step is strictly correct and there is no mistake at all.

A group of generals were so stunning that there were a lot of things here.

Zhu Xu pressed his hands on the stone railing, his eyes bright, and the most exciting one was below.

Not long after, with the flag waving, infantry and artillery fighting in concert, infantry, artillery and cavalry fighting in concert, and with the telescope, the large basket in the air, everything was conspicuously high, and everything was visible. The rhythm of the war changed surprisingly fast.

Due to the size of the base, there were only a thousand soldiers participating in the exercise, but a group of generals still made them secretly amazed.

Lu Xiangsheng and Yang Sichang stood together, and Lu Xiangsheng said with a shocked expression: "Mr. Yang, if the bandits also cause trouble, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to deal with it, right?"

Yang Sichang had just performed his duties in the Military Intelligence Department and had not fully adapted to the new changes. He shook his head and said, "This is just a trend of war changes. In the future, our Ming army will have to fight at such a high intensity to be invincible. Bandits are just a group of chaotic people, and they cannot do this..."

Lu Xiangsheng thought silently, then nodded and said, "What Mr. Yang said is, but you have to be careful. After the officials return, they need to train more strictly."

Yang Sichang didn't say anything, turned to look at the highest watchtower in the middle. Perhaps this is the emperor's intention?

The exercise took more than two hours until it was over, and everyone was still unsatisfied.

Zhu Xu led a group of people down, and while walking, he talked, then had a meal in the cafeteria at the base, chatted briefly, and then arranged for their rest.

These generals were shocked and gathered together in groups of three or three, whispering. They could all feel that in the future war, these artillery will occupy a very important position!

In the main lounge, Xiong Wencan sat next to Zhu Xu, with a respectful look and his little eyes flashed slightly.

He is different from Xiong Tingbi's tall and mightyness. He is relatively short and fatter. He is full of scholarly spirit and has a little shrewdness in his eyes, as if he is calculating something every moment.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, took a breath, looked at Xiong Wencan, and smiled and said, "Tell me about the navy."

Xiong Wencan knew that this was the purpose of the emperor calling him. He pursed his lips and said carefully: "Emperor, the navy has been integrated almost the same, and it retains a regular organization of 50,000 people. Three large warships, sixteen medium-sized searches, hundreds of small ships, equipped with 150 artillery. I have conducted many login exercises, naval battles, defending the port, and even the ocean-going tests, and have begun to gain combat power..."

Zhu Xu listened quietly without interrupting.

At present, the navy of the Ming Dynasty can only be said to be the transition from the navy to the navy. Whether it was the Yangtze River Navy or the Dengzhou Navy in the past, they were essentially inland water navy and could not be considered a navy. They may have combat power near the sea, but if they go out of the sea, they are afraid they will not be able to bear the wind and waves.

Nearly two hundred years have passed since Zheng He voyage to the West.

"More than a month ago, I personally observed the battle between the Red Haired Man and the Franchise Man, and the combat power is far weaker than that of our water... Navy, the emperor must not worry..." Xiong Wencan's words continued.

Zhu Xu's expression moved slightly and said, "The Red-haired Man and the Folang Ji Ren started a war?"

Zhu Xu vaguely remembered that for a while, the coachman on the sea was invincible at sea. If the Dutch and the Spanish went to war, they would be afraid that the sea control power in the Far East would fall into the hands of the Dutch and the Chinese. Without the Spanish, the Spanish would soon target the fat piece of Ming Dynasty.

Xiong Wencan said, "Yes, but the Military Intelligence Department and the Jinyiwei sent people to spy on it and arranged spies everywhere. Although they had several confrontations at sea, there was no change on the land, and they all had tacit understanding and non-aggression..."

Zhu Xu didn't even take action, but they were afraid of each other and were not sure. However, this would not take too long.

"What else?" Zhu Xu looked at Xiong Wencan and said. Xiong Wencan was in charge of the Southern Navy for several years. Apart from the memorial, Zhu Xu had never asked in person.

Xiong Wencan knew what this conversation with the emperor meant to him and the navy, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, the current priority of the navy is to be familiar with naval warfare and understand the background of the Franji and Red-haired man. I have two strategies: one, to help the weak, and the other, to confuse the minds of the sea trade, to build a plank road openly, and to secretly travel to Chencang."

Zhu Xu's expression was still. Xiong Wencan's two strategies were very simple. One was to have a good relationship with the strong on the surface and secretly support the weak on the surface. The other was to use the sea trade as the cutting point, and to make money on the surface, but in fact, develop in secret. When it is strong enough, it will give a fatal blow!

These are methods inherent in Xiong Wencan, or the Ming Dynasty officials' class and are used to it, but there are actually only two ways before Zhu Xu.

One is to unite the Spanish and kill the Dutch and Lantern people. If you succeed, the Spanish are weak and unable to rule the Far East. As long as Zhu Xu is patient, he can erode step by step and drive away the Western countries completely. The Spaniards are only a matter of time. The disadvantage is that if they fail, it will be a fatal blow to the Ming Dynasty's navy and will also break up with the Dutch and Lantern people, and the Ming Dynasty will face the situation of being blocked by the sea.

The second is to cooperate with the Hollanders to help the Hollanders stabilize the Far East, take the opportunity to grow stronger, and at the same time find out the background of the Hollanders. The disadvantage is that this is to be flirted with a tiger, and you may be beaten up if you are not careful and make wedding clothes for others!

No matter which one has its pros and cons, and the Ming Dynasty would not be able to avoid the Hokkien at all if it wanted to develop a navy. At least for now.

Zhu Xu pondered for a while, looked at Xiong Wencan and said, "What do you think of the Red-haired Man and the Franchise Man?"

Xiong Wencan said: "Emperor, judging from the information collected everywhere, the little Folang machine has long been weak and has been robbing the big Folang machine, which is not a problem. The big Folang machine, we generally call it the big Folang machine, seems to be growing, but in fact it is constantly weak, the warships are damaged and old, soldiers enjoy the wind, and have no desire to fight at all. The red-haired people are different. They are enterprising, competitive and ambitious. At the sea, they are almost all their ships, and they have legitimate business and they also want to rob. They regard gold, silver and treasures more than their lives..."

Zhu Xu was not surprised at this point. At the beginning, he was basically keen on wealth, and the Holland people were no exception.

Xiong Wencan suddenly looked slightly and said, "I have another discovery, that is, whether it is the Red Haired Man or the Franchise Man, their naval battles do not have any tactics. They often stop the ships and then bombard each other with cannons. In the end, one side surrenders. Few fish will fight to the death, and fight to the end..."

"You mean, their tactics are very rigid, they just fired each other like this?" Zhu Xu followed with a slightly stunned expression, and said inexplicably with a tone.

Xiong Wencan seemed to be inspired and said, "Yes, I affirm it! The Jinyiwei bribed a deputy captain of the Red Hair, and he also gave several Red Hair people the tactics that they were used to, all of which were similar to this..."

This was an unexpected gain. Zhu Xu looked at Xiong Wencan and said, "After you go back, you must set up a naval combat room to specifically and meticulously deduce naval combat tactics. The surrounding areas of my Ming Dynasty cannot allow others to run rampant..."

Xiong Wencan also knew that the Ming Dynasty suffered a lot from the sea. In the past, there were Japanese pirates, but now there were red-haired people. He stood up and bowed and said, "I obey the order!"

Zhu Xu waved his hand and asked in detail.

Xiong Wencan was very detailed. As long as Zhu Xu asked, he would tell them all in detail. He was worried that the emperor would not understand, so he said it in detail.

After talking with Xiong Wencan, Zhu Xu had a more intuitive impression of the things at sea and had a vague idea in his heart.

Another day later, Zhu Xu had a banquet for the ministers in the Ganqing Palace, drinking happily, without any taboos.

Zhu Xu was also rare to open a golden mouth. From Liaodong at the beginning of the throne to calm down and sunken Yang, it was basically true and straightforward. However, even so, a group of generals still deeply felt the emperor's wisdom and gaze.

On the third day, officials above the second rank in the capital were quite nervous.

It was originally just a meeting of military generals, but it was expanded. The cabinet, the ministers of the six ministries, the ministers, the governors, the clans' offices, etc. all had to participate.

In the palace of King Xin, Zhu Youjian looked at Chen Xinjia, frowned and said with an extremely unhappy expression: "Do you know? In just two days, the ministers and noble relatives of the court and the nobles all impeached you. What do you want to do?"

Chen Xinjia was in trouble. He arrested almost all the playboys in the capital these two days. Obviously, the capital became refreshing and clean, and the consequence was that he offended half of the capital's dignitaries.

Zhu Youjian ignored him and ordered directly: "After you go back, let all the arrested people be released, just tell him not to cause trouble. The emperor is preparing to discuss matters in Wucheng Pavilion and not to cause trouble."

Chen Xinjia could already tell who asked him to be the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture. Zhu Youjian was still kind to support him. He hesitated and said, "Prince, it is the emperor's intention to purify the capital. The subordinates dare not disobey."

Zhu Youjian's brows frowned and felt aching, and his eyes looked at Chen Xinjia coldly.

Chen Xinjia was only a juren. Even though he is now the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture and ranks in the third rank, he is still a little lower in his heart than those from Jinshi.

Zhu Youjian didn't dare to look at each other, but he just lowered his head and said nothing, and he felt extremely helpless.

With a warning from the New Year, Zhu Youjian felt more and more restricted. Although it was not going well before, there were still many things that could go his way, but now he doesn’t even have to read the cabinet’s documents. It’s entirely because of the origin of Zong Dao, Zhang I continue to do it on his behalf!

There was a raging fire in his heart, and his eyes were like swords on Chen Xinjia, and after a while he said, "Get out!"

Chen Xinjia was granted a general amnesty and quickly raised his hand and said, "The official is leaving."

Chen Xinjia was relieved when he left the palace of King Xin. He was about to get into the sedan chair and his face was slightly stunned. A black figure flashed through the alley on his right hand, as if he was heading towards the back door of King Xin.

Chen Xinjia paused and got into the sedan chair, urging the sedan chair bearer to leave quickly.

He didn't know who it was, but he felt familiar!

Early the next morning, Jingyang Palace.

Zhu Xu stretched out his hands, and Li Jieyu was busy putting on him in a dragon robe.

This is a new one this year, which is exactly in line with Zhu Xu's figure.

Cao Huachun and Liu Shimin were all dressed neatly and stood outside the door, waiting respectfully.

At this time, everyone understands how important the matter is today...it will determine how to fiddle with the hardest rock of the Ming Dynasty!

From Sun Chengzong, Shen Yongmao and other officials to Qin Liangyu, Cao Wenzhao and other generals holding heavy troops, each of them put a lot of effort into this matter, and everything must be decided on today's "ge party meeting"!

Zhu Xu kept taking a deep breath, and he was a little nervous. This time it was really important, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was to continue the past and open up the future!

After sorting out for a while, Zhu Xu smiled at Li Jieyu, and accompanied by Cao Huachun and Liu Shimin, he strode towards Wucheng Pavilion.

The Wucheng Pavilion was decorated with great grandeur. Zhu Xu stepped in. The officials who had already sat down all stood up, bowed and raised his hand and said, "I will meet the emperor!"

Zhu Xu looked up and saw a long rectangular table in the huge Wucheng Pavilion hall. On the left were Sun Chengzong, Shen Yongmao, Cao Wenzhao, etc., and on the right were Qin Liangyu, Yang Sichang, Lu Xiangsheng, etc. On both sides of the table were a row of chairs. In front of the chairs, Zhu Youjian, Zhu Changrun, Lai Zongdao, Zhang Woxu, Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others were all listening.

Such a scale is tantamount to the Ming Dynasty’s discussion!

Zhu Xu walked to the front of the table, sat down before smiling and said, "Everyone is calm."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The group of people stood up and looked at Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu said: "Let's sit here. Today, the cabinet will be held by Master Sun and the ministers and advised me. I will bring a pair of ears."

Although the emperor said this, no one dared to be careless. He sat on the chair with a cautious butt, as if he looked at Sun Chengzong, but in fact he was observing Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu didn't care either, so he took a cup of tea and took a sip.

Sun Chengzong stood up, leaned slightly at Zhu Xu, and then signaled to the group of people below, holding a document in his hand, and said loudly: "Today there are eight, first, establish the military system. Second, establish the war zone. Third, the candidates for generals of the 18th provinces. Fourth, food and salary. Fifth, organization, military rank, military song, flag, etc. Sixth, military supervisor. Seventh, number. Eighth, command."

Before this meeting, Sun Chengzong, Shen Yongmao and others had acquainted with most of the people here, so no one was surprised.

King Ping, King Jing and others knew that military power could not be touched at all, so they all closed their eyes, as if they were asleep.

The Duke of England, Duke Xu and others also squinted their eyes slightly, as if they were sleeping and listening, which was really cunning.

When we come to the sect, Zhang Woxu is listening carefully. At that time, they need to write a memorial and promulgate the world.

As for Zhu Youjian, his expression was dim and his eyes were calm, and he couldn't tell what he was thinking.

Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others all looked at them, but they did not inform them in advance, and they were not aware of it, and at first glance they could only think about the pros and cons.

Seeing that everyone had no objections, Sun Chengzong continued: "After consultation by the Ministry of War, most generals were given the consent of our Ming Dynasty to change our Ming Dynasty's physical constitution to the military and guard system, and abolish the guard center..."

Zhu Xu was listening, and everyone else was listening, and no one interrupted. Almost all Sun Chengzong was reading the script.

Zhu Xu shook his head secretly. This was not the scene he wanted, but Sun Chengzong and others obviously did not expect any accidents. They lost their face and had already made everyone understand and no one raised any doubts.

"The Ministry of War was divided into eight war zones, first, Korea, and Liuqiu. Currently, they are mainly facing Japan. Second, Liaodong, and the main enemies are Mongolia and the remnants of Jiannu. Third, Shanxi, North Zhili, Fourth, Jiangxi, Shan/East, Fifth, Jiang. Su, Zhejiang, Sixth, Southwest War Zone, including six southwest provinces. Seventh, Hu. Guang, Yun. South, the main enemies are Annan, Myanmar, etc. Eighth, Guangdong and Guangxi. Once a war occurs, the court will send an imperial envoy or a general to command the troops..."

"The imperial edict ordered Qin Liangyu to be the general of Sichuan, Lu Xiang was promoted to the general of Shaanxi, Xiong Tingbi to the general of Liaodong, Cao Wenzhao to be the general of Shandong, Zhao led the academy to be the general of Shandong... Man Gui commanded the Hulang Guard, stationed at Tumu Fort, Dorgon was the general of Chijin Guard, and temporarily stationed at Jingdong Camp..."
To be continued...