Zhu Youlang is a thoughtful person. In recent years, he has accumulated rich experience in military governance and political management. He also studied the Northern Expedition with Tian Xiong and Zhao Ting and others from time to time. He has a rough plan in his mind. "Emperor, Weichen and the two generals happened to have a presumption of how to fight the Northern Expedition some time ago. The drafted Northern Expedition plan has been sent to the Military Affairs Office. Now that the Emperor is here, Weichen will take this opportunity to talk to the Emperor."

After listening to Zhu Youlang's plan for the Northern Expedition, it was similar to the previous overall idea. First, it was to seize Jingxiang, second, it was to advance along the river in Henan and Shandong, and third, it was to use the navy to force Beijing to force the Qing Dynasty to withdraw from the outside of the pass.

Although Zhu Youlang was in Henan, he kept letters from Chen Tingyang, Shi Lang, Song Zhiyong and others, and relied heavily on the navy. It was full of flowers in three aspects. The focus was the navy. The Qing Dynasty had only occupied Beijing for a few years. Once it encountered threats from the Ming army from the sea, coupled with the chaos in Jingxiang, Henan and Shandong, it would definitely make the Qing Dynasty fall.

"Yu's plan for the Northern Expedition is very good, but the time cannot be arranged one by one. In this way, I have already let Gao Di and Jin Shenghuan, Gao Yuanzhao and Guo Huaiyi lead 50,000 troops here, Li Dingguo and Li Guo, Liu Wenxiu and Gao Yi lead 50,000 troops to Shandong. In this way, with Huang Degong seizing Jingxiang, the Tatars will definitely lose sight of each other. Shi Lang's navy is not sure whether it is in North Korea or at sea. For the sake of safety, I will order Chen Tingyang's navy to go north to approach Beijing. If everything goes well in North Korea, Shi Lang's navy can not only help Chen Tingyang to boost his momentum, but even Li from North Korea will send troops across the Yalu River to knock on the back door of the Tartars. Such a big encirclement will probably not last long." This is my idea. Once the Qing Dynasty's troops are concentrated, the combat effectiveness will be extraordinary. But if I launch a full-scale offensive like this, the Qing Dynasty will definitely stick to a certain place, and the other one can only give up. The Qing Dynasty will definitely not fight a full-scale war with me.

Tian Xiong frowned, "Emperor, this puts too much pressure on logistics and supplies. Although some combat reserves have been stored in various places over the past few years, the quantity is still unable to cope with such a large-scale battle. In addition, time hastily, there may be problems in dispatching."

"I also know that there are difficulties, but they can be overcome. I have seen Dorgon's physical condition with my own eyes. Even if I can save a life, it is enough. If I miss this opportunity and let the power of the Tartars be smoothly transferred, it will be very unfavorable to us, but it is not worth it to seize one place and one city. Therefore, I decided to make a full-scale northern expedition. After Jin Shenghuan and Li Dingguo's troops arrived at the predetermined place, I will personally return to Nanjing to supervise military supplies. As long as I survived for the first month, I will rest assured about the future. "The reason why I have to wait for the army to come back to Nanjing is mainly to talk to Gao Di and others. I should talk to him about Gao Di's behavior of supporting the second son Zhu Cijiong and see what he thought.

After Tian Xiong and Zhao Ting went out to prepare for the war, I called Zhu Youlang, "Brother Yu, I have something I want to hear about Yu's opinions, so there is no need to cover up the relationship between brothers. If I want to enthrone the crown prince, which of my princes is suitable?"

Zhu Youlang did not expect Emperor Hongguang to ask him so bluntly. He pondered for a moment, "Emperor, if you ask me to say that since ancient times, the eldest son will be in order. Of course, the eldest son will be the world. But the actual situation is that the emperor has not enthroned the queen, and I don't know much about it from Nanjing. Of course, the princes are still young and are not realistic in establishing their talents and virtues. Therefore, I prefer to enthrone the eldest prince as the crown prince."

I sighed and told Zhu Youlang everything I heard from Hu Maozhen, "Brother Yu, it seems that the second brother has received the support of Gao Di and others, and the fourth brother has received the support of many civil officials. My disappearance has exposed a very important problem!"

Zhu Youlang deeply agreed after hearing this, but he smiled slightly, "Emperor, my brother has a saying, one, two, two, two, two, two, and two, although sages have spoken so many wise words of education, but when it comes to the head, it is definitely morality on both sides, and the word "profit" is placed in the middle. The problem of supporting is nothing more than gaining benefits. Gao Di is the sister-in-law of the Concubine Shu, and Gao Yuanzhao's biological mother has that relationship with Gao Di, so it is inevitable that he supports the second prince. Fu Shan is also the grandfather of the second prince, so that is nothing more

So, they are showing off by their relatives. My brothers said it more seriously. They are considered relatives. Concubine Chen’s family has a high status in Shilin, Jiangnan, and the officials in the local area will definitely be affected by this aspect. It is considered to be a party. It is naturally for the benefit of choosing to stand on the side of the fourth prince. However, it is an instinct for them to take into account their own interests when the emperor has not enthroned the prince. Once the emperor enthroned the prince, these people will definitely revolve around the prince at that time."

"I'm very happy about this. I know a few things. First of all, Wang Duo did not make any statement. This is very important. Secondly, except for Gao Di and Gao Yuanzhao, other generals such as Li Dingguo, Li Guo, Gao Yigong, Guo Huaiyi and other generals did not make any statements. It can be seen that on this issue, the dispute is only a small scale and is far from affecting the stability of the country. This is rare!"

"Gao Di is a chaotic person, and has a personal and powerful relationship. Li Dingguo and others are outside the bureau and are loyal to the emperor. They have a deep understanding of what the emperor said to use the army to promote stability. Even when I was studying in the Military Academy, I understood a lot. I believe that if Gao Di was not a relative with Concubine Shu and the second prince, he would never make such a statement." Zhu Youlang was very impressed by the Royal Military Academy of the Ming Dynasty. It can be said that the first thing people who came from the Military Academy were loyal to the emperor, and the second country. To be exaggerated, in addition to the individual problems of Gao Di, the only person in the army was the only person in charge of Emperor Hongguang. In other words, even if Emperor Hongguang is really gone, they would not be in chaos, and would not be involved in supporting any prince. For example, the things that the generals supported by Emperor Hongguang when he ascended the throne have become history and will never appear in the future.

After a conversation with Zhu Youlang, I thought more. It is the most important thing to enthrone the crown prince, but who to enthrone the crown prince is really a headache. Could it be that I could learn from Kangxi and put the name of the heir behind the plaque of the Zhengda Guangming of the Golden Palace? That would probably only be worse!

Gao Di was really surprised and happy to receive the imperial edict from Emperor Hongguang in Nanjing. As Zhu Youlang said, as long as Emperor Hongguang is still there, Gao Di's loyalty to Emperor Hongguang is unparalleled. But once Emperor Hongguang is gone, it is not uncommon to split up the family. After all, the relationship between Gao Di and Zhu Cijiong is there, so that Gao Di can change his loyalty to him. Who else can he give up Zhu Cijiong?

Gao Yuanzhao, who followed Gao Di and led his troops to Henan, felt a little uncomfortable. He was afraid that Emperor Hongguang would use this incident to rectify the people involved. Now he understood why Li Dingguo, Jin Shenghuan and others did not join in, and it felt like they were feeling uncomfortable at all.

Gao Di saw Gao Yuanzhao's concern and patted his chest to ensure that Emperor Hongguang would not do anything to them. Gao Di believed that he knew more about Emperor Hongguang, and Emperor Hongguang also knew him, so he would not blame him for this incident. Besides, the second prince Zhu Cijiong is smart enough and is one of the outstanding princes. Therefore, Gao Di had already thought of firmly supporting Zhu Cijiong. After seeing Emperor Hongguang, he must make suggestions to Emperor Hongguang and appoint Zhu Cijiong as the crown prince.

Without saying a word all the way, the army soon arrived at Guide Prefecture, Henan. What Gao Di did not expect was that Emperor Hongguang did not convene a military meeting first, but called him alone first.

Jin Shenghuan and Guo Huaiyi looked at each other. Jin Shenghuan sighed and said to Guo Huaiyi in a low voice, "When Gao Di advised me to support the second prince before, I knew that things were not that simple. It seems that Gao Di made the wrong move."

Guo Huaiyi disagreed, "You can't say that. If I were Gao Di, then I could only do that. Could it be that way to let Gao Di support the fourth prince as the crown prince? However, this time the emperor came back, Gao Di's position in the emperor's mind would probably be less reliable."

Gao Di naturally didn't know what the people behind him said. He came in and saw Emperor Hongguang looking at the map. "My minister Gao Di bowed to the emperor, long live the emperor." Gao Di knelt down and attended the ceremony.

I looked up at Gao Di, "Pretty! Do you know why I want to see you?"

Gao Di nodded and said, "I know that the emperor punished Gao Di. Gao Di, but I have a word, and I must say it." Seeing that Emperor Hongguang had no words, Gao Di continued: "Emperor, I think that the country cannot be without a king for a day. It is a great blessing for the country and the country. The son of Concubine Shu is very smart and can be made the crown prince...!" Gao Di is already over 20 years old this year, and is much more mature than when he was half a young man before. Of course, the reason why Gao Di can "evolve" so quickly was that Mrs. Xing made an indelible contribution. Gao Di would support Zhu Cijiong, and there were some opinions from Xing.

I heard Gao Di say so many good things to Jiong'er, and I knew that Gao Di became Jiong'er's firm supporter after I knew that I was back. The subconscious mind of the ancient family lurked in the hearts of everyone in this era. Gao Di cannot be wrong to fight for the throne for Jiong'er like this. It is natural for human nature! "I know, I will consider my good friend's opinion. King Gui should now discuss military affairs with General Jin and others. Please go and see!" Seeing Gao Di quit, I stood up from the chair, "What do you think?"

After Emperor Hongguang asked, Yin Shixun came out from inside. Yin Shixun also came from Nanjing, but two days earlier than Gao Di and others, he had already told Emperor Hongguang everything, and what he said was much more detailed than Hu Maozhen.

"Emperor, the second prince does have unique advantages. Gao Di represents the military. There should be many supporters in Fu Shan's National Academy. Among all the princes, the second prince has received so much support. It is unique. But I think that the second prince should not become the crown prince. Since ancient times, the dominance of the foreign relatives has been a disaster for the country. In the early Han Dynasty, Zhu Lu and Wang Mang at the end of the Han Dynasty, there are many examples: Once the second prince becomes the crown prince, Gao Di, Gao Yuanzhao Fu Shan and others will become bigger out of thin air, which is not a good thing." Yin Shixun

The consideration is completely from an objective perspective to look at the problem. In his opinion, it is very important to limit the power of the Gao family. Now the Gao family is the largest family force in the Southern Ming Dynasty. There are Shufei Prince Zhu Cijiong, Prince Shufei and Zhu Cijiong, and the confidant of the army and the civil officials of Fu Shan. If such a family has another prince, it will not be a good phenomenon for the court. People are willing to be inclined to the flames and possess the power. Even if the Gao family group doesn't want to do anything, there are many people who are enthusiastic about posting up.

After listening to Yin Shixun's words, I knew that this problem was one person's opinion, and I couldn't say that someone's idea was wrong. It was just that the angle of view was different. Could it be that I could roll the dice to decide?
Chapter completed!