Before You hour, Zhu Gaoxu returned to the palace. He first arrived at the Ganqing Palace, turned his head and took a few deep breaths on his shoulders, but he didn't smell any fragrance.

But it is said that the woman is very sensitive to the smell. Zhu Gaoxu was going to Kunning Palace tonight. He was afraid that Guo Wei would smell it and would cause trouble for her for nothing. Besides, the dirty lining must be replaced, so Zhu Gaoxu asked the palace maid on duty to prepare for hot water to take a shower and change clothes first.

At night, he went to Kunning Palace as if nothing had happened, as if he had never looked for anyone else at all today.

Guo Wei didn't seem to notice it, and she was talking about trivial matters with Zhu Gaoxu, roughly talking about how she took care of Yao Ji and Du Qianrui. It was because the two concubines had just given birth and were in confinement.

Zhu Gaoxu sat on the chair, waiting for dinner, and he had to praise Guo Wei from time to time, saying something like she knew the general and managed the harem well.

Last year, after Zhu Gaoxu officially enthroned Zhanhe as the crown prince, Zhanhe lived in Chunhe Palace and studied in Wenhua Palace during the day. Zhanhe was assisted by Xiao Shizhong, the top scholar in the Wude period, and was often sued. Zhanhe, who was actually eight and a half years old, was still a child and often came to Guo Wei, but he was not here tonight.

Guo Wei's slim figure swayed in front of Zhu Gaoxu. She had a long time ago and her figure recovered very well. Zhu Gaoxu later realized that it was better for a woman to have a baby in her teens, because of her soft bones.

However, Guo Wei is slim and thin, and she doesn't look like the granddaughter of the powerful general Guo Ying at all. Zhanhe should be a bit like his great-grandfather, and Zhu Gaoxu. She was a little troublesome when she was a child and looked very strong.

At this moment, Guo Wei said, "The princess Baoqing, the young aunt, fell in love with He Kuisi. At the New Year banquet last year, I asked her to see He Kuisi and He Kuiliu, and I finally understood what she meant recently."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "It's great, I'm satisfied now. The one she likes is exactly the person we hope to marry, which is perfect."

Guo Wei was a little surprised and looked at Zhu Gaoxu and said softly: "I heard that He Kui Si's reputation is not very good and he is not doing his job properly."

"What's the matter? He only needs to be good at character, but not bullying men and women. The He family is already a marquis and has no worries about food and clothing. When He Kuisi becomes the son-in-law, the royal family will reward him." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Guo Wei thought about it and was speechless. She was silent for a while and said, "Princess Baoqing is very beautiful. Her father and mother were both spoiled by her, and she was respectful of her status, but she was cheaper to He Kuisi and others."

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "I have said that each person has his own love. Beauties do not necessarily love heroes. Some like simple and easy-to-control men, while others like humble and elegant literati. Who can tell them clearly? If we really want to treat her well, we will listen to her own ideas. Besides, it doesn't matter whether He Kui Si has the ability. The person I want to use is his father."

After hearing this, Guo Wei looked at Zhu Gaoxu with relief and nodded.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "Weier is the leader first, and choose the dowry for Princess Baoqing. Ask Wang Gui and Huang Dog what precious items are there in the palace. Princess Baoqing's dowry should be done according to my two sisters. It is not less, but not more. Otherwise, the princesses will say we are partial."

Guo Wei said: "Don't worry, Master, let me do this."

At this moment, a female official spoke and the dinner was ready. Guo Wei walked to Zhu Gaoxu and went to the dining room with him.

Guo Wei suddenly asked, "Has the emperor just taken a shower?"

Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment and said, "I sweated a lot in the afternoon." He really didn't lie.

Fortunately, Guo Wei didn't say much, and she stopped asking questions after hearing this. She rarely cared about Zhu Gaoxu's private affairs and did not pay much attention to him. He had many women, mostly because of etiquette. However, women rejected sharing their partners, which seemed to be their nature. Guo Wei turned a blind eye, probably just too lazy to think about it.

...After confirming the marriage between Princess Baoqing and the Ningyuan Hou family, Zhu Gaoxu revealed the news that He Fu was appointed as the general officer of Ningxia (Yinchuan).

The Inwasat tribe appeared in the Hetao area. This time, He Fu guarded the northwest, mainly to rectify defense and expelled the Western Mongolian tribes to the north of the desert.

According to the experience of all dynasties, as long as the nomadic peoples on the Mongolian Plateau cannot gain a foothold in the southern part of the desert, especially the Hetao area, it is almost impossible for them to tamper with the Central Plains dynasty. Even the nomadic cavalry with uncertain whereabouts require logistics; the ranch and agricultural areas in the southern part of the desert are the key to the defense of the nine borders.

After the Tatar tribes in the east were weakened, the pressure on the thorns suddenly decreased, and there were signs of advancing south. However, at this time, Zhu Gaoxu was no longer interested in the northern expedition to Mongolia.

Because one place was fought in the grassland desert, which was bounded east and west, another would emerge again; and Zhu Gaoxu felt that the military expenditure in the northern expedition was very poor, so he felt that he was really losing money.

The strategic thinking of the northern national defense of the Ming Dynasty has been changing from the Taizu to the Taizong period. Now, after Zhu Gaoxu came to power, there was a personal expedition in the early days, which showed strategic signs of continuing the Yongle period; but now he has gradually formed another set of strategies.

In Rouyi Hall, Zhu Gaoxu expressed his idea to Qi Tai, the Minister of War: "The cost-effectiveness of attacking north is too low, and the nine sides should focus on active defense strategies. Build a bastion, guard the army town, and complete the northern defense line; mobilize mobile people from time to time to attack locally to prevent the tribes from gaining a foothold in the desert; develop Liaodong and occupy the Liaodong Agricultural Reclamation Area in full. At the same time, differentiate the Tatars and the Tissue tribes, and try their best to recruit peace. For tribes who are willing to live in harmony, they can open a trade and trade tea, salt, iron and other needs to the tribes."

At this time, Qi Tai took out some things from his arms and presented them to the table with both hands: "This is the northern strategy that I have planned for the emperor. Please check it out."

Zhu Gaoxu reached out and took it over, and opened it. There was a picture below the first file, so he looked at the map first.

Qi Tai said: "The emperor clearly understands that in the defense and combat in the north, the court should first consider sufficient supply of food, forage and supplies. After discussing with the ministers, he suggested that the court start repairing and managing several water and land post roads.

First, from the river to the Huaihe River, the Huaihe River to the Yellow River; from the Yellow River, the Weihe River to Xi'an, the waterway can transport the fine armor and firearms of the capital to Guanzhong. It can also transport the grain, fodder and military supplies from the prefectures and counties in the Central Plains and the eastern part of the city to Guanzhong to stock up.

Second, if you continue to clear the Grand Canal (Beijing and Hangzhou), you can transport the military weapons, money, grain and water from the capital to Peiping.

Third, repair the land post road from Fengxiang Prefecture (Baoji) to Zhongwei (Zhongwei City) in Ningxia. The military supplies stored in Guanzhong were eventually transported to the various guards and forts in Ningxia (Yinchuan) and Hetao areas.

At the same time, the waterways in the upper reaches of the Yellow River can transport materials from the northwest, Ningxia and other places to the Hetao area. In this way, the Hetao garrisons can receive continuous reinforcements and supplies, ensuring that the defenses and defenses are safe.

Once this supply line is unobstructed, the emperor will not be short of food and salary if he wants to march from the west.

Fourth, with Beiping as the center, it supplies military supplies from Datong, Aikou Pass (Zhangjiakou), Kaiping Qianwei (Xilingol), Daningcheng and other places. At the same time, it sets up a sea fleet from Taicang to Jinzhou, Liaodong. It can ensure sufficient supply to the northeast defense line.

If the court makes proper arrangements, it will surely form a complete border defense line in the north in the future, and teach the Mongolian tribes and other enemy troops to have no chance to go south.

In this way, if the cost of the rich eastern region is supplied to the nine sides, the nine sides will be strong and the horse will be strong; the completeness of the nine sides will also ensure that the eastern provinces of the Ming Dynasty will not be disturbed and prosper. The Ming Dynasty will be in a permanent state and will be prosperous and prosperous."

Qi Tai then said in a deep voice: "The nine borders should be dispersed. Whenever the counterattack is reached, the court will appoint a trusted general to temporarily lead the elite troops of the Beijing camp and mobilize various troops to fight. The Beijing camp has sufficient military expenditure and elite soldiers, so it can maintain an absolute advantage in the four sides for a long time."

"Sounds good." Zhu Gaoxu said, "I will discuss with Qibutang after taking a closer look."

"Huh?" Zhu Gaoxu opened the bottom document, "What is this?"

Qi Tai said: "The reform strategy of the South Railway Station Iron Factory."

Zhu Gaoxu immediately glanced at Qi Tai and began to browse silently.

Qi Tai's voice said: "In addition to ensuring sufficient food and fodder, the combat power of the Nine-Border Army also requires excellent military weapons. However, these excellent military weapons are best transported from the Gyeonggi area to various places. The route minister has planned it properly, as mentioned earlier.

If the original supply and production methods are used, the military weapons produced in the Gyeonggi area will be no different from those in various places. Therefore, I believe that the method of making military weapons in the Nanshu Iron Factory should be determined by laws to avoid the uneven quality."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything, but was still looking through the file.

The hall became quiet, and Qi Tai stood by him for a long time without saying anything more.

I don’t know how long it took, but Zhu Gaoxu probably understood what Qi Tai meant. He raised his head and couldn’t help but say, “The Qibutang strategy is a bit radical. I’m afraid that once it is announced, everyone will have to argue. But I support you.”

Qi Tai finally did not disappoint Zhu Gaoxu. This set of methods deeply attracted Zhu Gaoxu's idea in response to the supply chain changes of the Guardian Si Nan Office.

"Sir, why not call the Minister of Works Rubutang, who is temporarily in charge of the Nan Office?" Qi Tai said in a deep voice, "This time, the Marquis of Ningyuan went to the northwest to rectify military affairs, and the court would provide a batch of fine armored firearms, which could be undertaken by the Nan Office Iron Factory. The acceptance of this batch of military supplies will be presided over by the Ministry of War. If there are remnants of the east and west, I will not accept it as the Minister of War."

Zhu Gaoxu immediately laughed, pointing at Qi Tai while laughing, but he didn't say anything. His expression seemed to be saying: You are quite silly.

By then, the iron plant is likely to produce a large number of defective products and waste resources. But for the sake of reform, this loss is worth it.

"I think I can do it, just do it!" Zhu Gaoxu immediately patted the table gently.

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while and said, "Can you give your Nanshang strategy to Qian Xun? Otherwise, Qibutang will go to the sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a sing of a
Chapter completed!