Su Chengyu was stunned when he heard this, it was also a trouble to behave too demonically, his brain was spinning, and he found that it was really difficult to have a scientific explanation for this matter.

He suddenly had an idea, and if there is no scientific explanation, it will be unscientific.

He adjusted his mood and said solemnly: "Uncle Huihuang, during the more than a month that my nephew was in a coma, a fairy with white hair and a long beard came into my dream every day to teach firearms and the method of military training. He also repeatedly admonished his nephew to use what he had learned to support the society in the future, assist the virtuous monarch, and said that my Ming national fortune is not over, and there will be this Zhongxing in the number of days. ”

Zhu Yujian was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "What you said is true?!" ”

Su Chengyu smiled bitterly in his heart, but he could only continue stubbornly, "Don't dare to bully the king." ”

Zhu Yujian was stunned for a moment, his eyes were full of excitement, and after a while, he suddenly called out loudly: "Pang Tianshou, go and inform the Ministry of Rites, I want to worship the sky in the southern suburbs!" ”

Su Chengyu didn't expect to make up a few sentences casually, and make such a big move, and said in his heart that he really underestimated the degree of superstition of the ancients.

After Zhu Yujian calmed down, he repeatedly asked about the "fairy with white hair and long beard", Su Chengyu could only prevaricate with "the fairy is not allowed to leak the secret of heaven".

After talking for a while, Zhu Yujian finally remembered the matter again, and asked, "After the recruits are trained, what will you do next?" ”

Su Chengyu immediately said: "With the combat power of the new army, the imperial uncle announced that he would lead the battalion to drive the expedition in person. With the respect of the Ninety-Five, coupled with the righteousness of resisting the Qing Dynasty, Zheng Zhilong will never dare to turn his face with you. Even if he jumped over the wall in a hurry, when the strength was undecided, most of the Fujian soldiers would wait and see. At that time, whether it is a battle with the Zheng family, or a battle with the Qing army in Huizhou or Ganzhou, as long as they win, the wait-and-see forces will definitely follow the wind. The emperor's uncle sits in the rich south of the Yangtze River, and with the power of the new army, he will be captured with Zhengshuo, and the society can be restored. ”

Zhu Yujian immediately grasped the crux of the question, "Can these thousands of new troops really fight and win?" ”

"My nephew is 90% sure." Su Chengyu was well aware of the gap between the combat effectiveness of the new-style army and the feudal army.

Zhu Yujian nodded slightly, although he didn't fully believe in what Su Chengyu said about the combat effectiveness of the new army, but at the moment this was the most likely way to succeed. Moreover, he was bent on going west to Huguang, and in the worst case, this new army could also be used as a forbidden army to escort him west. The most important thing is that this training new army doesn't want him Zhu Yu to give a tael of silver and a little strength, why not?

"When the society is in crisis, it is not a matter of law, and even the royal family should also contribute to the country." He quickly made up his mind and said to Su Chengyu, "According to your policy, after I sacrifice to the sky, I will order the formation and training of a new battalion on the grounds of reinforcing Ganzhou." You will lead the camp and practice it on the same day. ”

"Minister, obey the order."

The two returned to the imperial study and chatted for a while, Zhu Yujian found that his nephew, who was inconspicuous before, actually had a lot of insights into current affairs, and many things were very inspiring to him, and he couldn't help but like it greatly, and even believed in the preaching of the immortals.

How did he know that Su Chengyu was just reading from the book according to the historical materials he had read in his previous life.

It wasn't until Pang Tianshou came in and said that Huang Daozhou, the first assistant of the cabinet, asked to see him, that they had to suspend the conversation.

After Huang Daozhou saw the ceremony, Zhu Yujian asked, "What is the matter with Huang Ge Lao looking for me?" ”

Huang Daozhou glanced at Su Chengyu and stopped talking.

Zhu Yujian smiled and waved his hand, "But it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"As for the matter of the old minister's request for the Northern Expedition, I hope Your Majesty will approve it."

Northern expedition? Zodiac Week? When Su Chengyu combined these two words, he immediately thought of the famous Northern Expedition of the Zodiac Zhou "Biandan Army" in the history of the Southern Ming Dynasty.

It should be not long after, Huang Daozhou was dissatisfied with Zheng Zhilong's obstruction of Longwu's personal expedition, and angrily went on the Northern Expedition on behalf of the Son of Heaven. With no soldiers, no money, no guns, and empty-handed, he cobbled together thousands of civilians and started with the Qing army. The result was obvious, the Biandan army was crushed at the first touch, and Huang Daozhou was also captured by the Qing army, and finally rebelled in Nanjing.

This Northern Expedition not only failed to achieve any military results, but also severely damaged the morale of the Longwu Dynasty. Although the spirit of Zodiac Zhou's loyalty to the country is worthy of recognition, this thing is indeed not on the way.

Long Wu immediately said: "Aiqing can be ready to go on the expedition?" ”

"Ministers can go into battle at any time to kill prisoners!"

Su Chengyu knew that he would definitely die this time, and his death was worthless, so he continued: "Dare to ask how many soldiers does Huang Ge have now?" ”

Huang Dao was stunned on Monday, and then said: "I have sent my disciples to recruit troops in various states and counties, and the army will be available today." ”

"Weapons and armor ready?"

“……”

"Where do you practice after recruitment?"

“……”

"Who is responsible for raising military salaries, food and grass?"

"What does the prince mean by asking?"

Su Chengyu was not polite to him, save your life, what is polite, "Huang Ge Lao has no one, no money and no weapons, how can this Northern Expedition win?" ”

Zodiac Zhou said awe-inspiringly: "The old minister respects the way of heaven, Feng Zhengshuo, everywhere he goes, he will gather to respond, win the grain and follow, and the Qing Yu will look forward to the wind and fall!" ”

"Heaven and earth are unkind and use all things as dogs, do you expect to rely on the way of heaven to fight?" Su Chengyu was almost amused by him, "Even if the people respond, you have to provide military salaries, food and grass." Win the food and follow? When the army gathers, the food and grass will be exhausted immediately. Not to mention that there are no weapons, how can you deal with the Qing army's guns and cannons with empty hands? ”

"......"

Su Chengyu didn't give him a chance to interject, and continued: "This Northern Expedition is the first battle of my Longwu Dynasty, if you don't prepare for it well, you will be defeated. The consumption of heavy and heavy people's power is small, and the impact on the morale of our dynasty will be a hundred times more serious than the defeat in this battle!

"The Azig division of the Qing army had returned to Beijing in June. I got the news that the Ministry of Dordors is in the process of reorganizing its baggage, and it will probably return to Beijing for repairs in the near future. ”

His tone was serious, "The main force of the Qing army this time has given us a rare opportunity. However, when it gathers up strength to attack Jiangnan again, if we do not have a strong enough army, I am afraid that it will be very dangerous. ”

He's definitely not alarmist. In the first year of Longwu in history, after the Qing army defeated the Hongguang regime, it believed that Jiangnan would look down on the wind and surrender, so as to transfer the main force of the Manchu Eight Banners back to Beijing for repair. It was not until around June of the following year that they discovered that Jiangnan was everywhere against the Qing Dynasty, so they once again used their main forces, and the powerful military force quickly defeated the Longwu Dynasty.

"Do you think it is time to rashly go on a northern expedition for the sake of a momentary mood, or should you try your courage, accumulate strength, and stand up for power?"

Zhu Yujian frowned when he heard this, originally he only thought about letting Huang Daozhou toss, it was best to win, and it was nothing if he couldn't win. Now when I heard Su Chengyu say this, I realized that if he was defeated, it would have a very serious impact.

Huang Daozhou's face changed a few times, and he looked at Zhu Yujian, seeing that he also had a thoughtful expression, and wanted to say something, but he was so frightened by this ruthless Chen Wang Shizi that he couldn't open his mouth. He is loyal, but he really doesn't know anything about the army, so I'm afraid that he will really lose more than win.

After a while, he flicked his sleeves, reluctantly bowed, said "the minister retires", and left the imperial study in a few steps.