The idea of ​​pulling a group of people and fighting a group of people seems to be difficult to realize. Even if it holds the Yarkand Khanate, there are still Yuejibi and Khalkha, neither of these two countries are small countries. The territory is as large as three or four provinces in the Ming Dynasty, and the population is at least millions.

According to the custom of the people of nomadic tribes being soldiers, they can convene at least 200,000 troops. If they unite with Wass and the Kazakh Khanate, a 500,000 troops will definitely not be enough.

You know, the world of cavalry is in the wasteland, and they don’t have to fight against you head-on. With the mobility of the cavalry, they can play the food interceptor and defeat each other. You have no way to do them.

What should I do? Zhu Cijiong frowned and pondered for a long time, but there was still no way. He couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, it would be great if one could mobilize a million troops. As long as one million troops stood there, the countries in the Western Regions would be silent. Who would dare to help Tishu!"

Indeed, if it was a 500,000 army, they would still have ideas, because there was still hope of winning. If it was a 100,000 army, they would be desperate. Just kidding. If there was no hurry to escape when seeing a 100 million army, who would go up to seek death?

The Ming Dynasty had more than one million troops. The problem was that the third line was fighting now, so so many troops could not be mobilized. Everyone was in deep thought when they heard this. Only Sun Yuanhua asked carefully: "Master, do you still mobilize the vassal state legions to repair the railway this time?"

There is still a question to ask? The construction army is watching the 500,000 prisoners farm in South Asia. Moreover, once the Persian Safavi Empire is defeated, the Eurasian Railway will be started. It would be a waste of time to transfer them to the ground.

The legions of the vassal states are different. They have nothing to do anyway, so they are idle when they are idle, so they just think that the railway is to help them practice.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Cijing nodded absent-mindedly and said, "Well, they also learned some experience in Siberia last year. It's just right for them to come here. Anyway, they're idle."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuanhua reminded carefully: "Emperor, they are actually considered army."

Can that be considered an army? In Zhu Cijiong's eyes, only an army equipped with muskets and artillery is considered a regular army. Like them, most people hold big swords and spears, which can be considered an army!

Of course, they will use muskets, because they have this project in their daily practice, and the Ming Dynasty will also provide some muskets for them to practice. Zhu Cijiu thought that Sun Yuanhua wanted to use muskets to equip them for regular military use.

He immediately shook his head and said, "I need so many muskets, and I can be better than them when I directly equipped the reserve army. Problem, there are not so many muskets now."

Sun Yuanhua said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, I don't mean this. What I mean is that the equipment of the armies of the Western Regions is actually similar to theirs. In the eyes of the Western Regions, aren't they just armies? Moreover, there are spears, halberds and bows in the arsenals of the Ming Dynasty. These are relatively restraining cavalry. Sooner or later, it will rot there. It's better to equip them. I think that if the countries in the Western Regions see such armies full of spears, halberds and bows, they will be more troublesome, right?"

When Zhu Cijiu heard this, he slapped his face, "Yes, aren't most countries in the Western Regions cold weapons? After the troops of the vassal states are equipped with cold weapons that the Ming Dynasty does not use, isn't they the same?"

As he thought about it, he couldn't help but praise: "Chuyang, you are right. In their eyes, the six vassal state legions are indeed 600,000 troops. As long as they change to equipment against cavalry, they will have combat effectiveness. In addition, the 500,000 troops under Boya, this is more than one million. The countries in the Western Regions will definitely be so scared that they dare not help. Very good, very good, just do it."

When everyone saw the emperor smiling happily, they all smiled. For a moment, "The emperor is wise", "Mr. Sun is so proud that he can hear the compliments, and the atmosphere in the study was extremely warm.

The problem was finally solved. Zhu Cijiu and everyone were happy for a while, then coughed and said loudly: "Chuyang immediately issued a transfer order, ordering the reserve corps to select 200,000 elite soldiers to gather in Jiayuguan, and ordering the local garrisons to draw Jingzhuangtun Guards to supplement the reserve corps, and ordering the corps of the vassal states to set out immediately to rush outside Jiayuguan to prepare for the construction of railways."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuanhua immediately bowed and said, "I obey the order and dare to ask the emperor, what is the title of the newly formed two legions? Which two generals will be transferred to serve as the chief general?"

When Zhu Cijiu heard this, he slapped his forehead. He was indeed negligent. The newly built legion must have a name, otherwise the Ministry of War could not register and the candidates for the chief general must be decided, otherwise no one would command or practice the new recruits assembled.

He thought for a while and made a decision: "With the expansion of the territory of the Ming Dynasty, there will inevitably be more and more important border defense centers in the future. The two newly formed legions will simply be called the Third Legion of the Frontier Army and the Fourth Legion of the Frontier Army. As for the main general, Zu Dabi and Hou Gongji will be the ones."

Zu Dabi and Hou Gongji are indeed qualified to serve as commanders of the legion. Not only are they behind the generals, they also have outstanding military achievements.

Especially Zu Dabi, who has participated in various wars since Liaodong and made countless contributions. He is a powerful general who cannot be more powerful. However, due to his stupid personality, Zhu Cijiu has always been worried about letting him lead the troops alone. However, after so many years of hardship and age, he has become more mature and steady. At this time, there should be no problem letting him lead the troops alone.

When Sun Yuanhua heard this, he bowed in conscience: "I understand."

Zhu Cijiong continued to say loudly: "Meng Hou, after you go back, immediately transfer the rails and other materials needed to build the railway to Jiayuguan. In addition, we must also speed up the production of weapons. You must pack up the equipment of 200,000 people within half a month."

When Bi Maokang heard this, he hurriedly bowed: "I understand."

Zhu Cijiu then said loudly: "Zhongruo immediately transferred food, grass and other materials to Jiayuguan. Except for the five Siberian legions, the others were transferred to Jiayuguan for storage."

These food and supplies were actually prepared before the New Year, but the ice and snow in Siberia have not melted yet, so they have not been transported over. Now it is just right, just go directly to Jiayuguan to transport them.

When Cheng Guoxiang heard this, he also bowed: "I understand."

Zhu Cijiu thought about it and said to Shi Kefa: "Xianzhi, you should transfer 50,000 people to the capital to defend the core of the Ming Dynasty for me."

It seems that the emperor is going to be in charge of the imperial army again and guard the capital. Shi Kefa is used to it. He bowed respectfully and said: "The last one will follow the order."

Finally, Zhu Cijiu said to Qin Liangyu: "Marquis Zhongzhen, you lead the First Corps of the Imperial Guards to follow me to Jiayuguan to guard the rear for Boya."

He didn't want to go to the imperial guards to fight in person, but mainly because Sun Chuanting had only a total of 500,000 troops under him, and it was impossible for Jiayuguan and Hami Guard to ignore it. He led the First Corps of the Imperial Guards to help him guard, and he could lead the 500,000 troops to the Western Regions to give it a try.
Chapter completed!