There were dozens of generals in the Ming Dynasty, and there was no problem with the candidates. They were all experienced generals in the naval fleet. Now there is still a lack of a general who will command the overall situation to assist Wang Jinghong in making tactical decisions. Such people are even more needed when landing in battle.

Often, the appointment of generals is recommended by ministers from high-profile court, and then the emperor decides.

But sometimes Zhu Gaoxu doesn't allow others to recommend him, but directly chooses someone himself, and this time the same is true.

When the Imperial Gate was about to end in the morning, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly called the name "Chen Xuan". For a moment, most people immediately guessed what was going on. Because the most important thing in the court recently was to deploy the navy to go south; and Chen Xuan had the experience of becoming a navy general many times.

Chen Xuan was also a veteran of the five dynasties, but walked out from behind the ministers' queue.

There was an uproar inside the Imperial Gate, and many veteran ministers were talking and turned to Chen Xuan's eyes, which was also very unfriendly.

Chen Xuan first became the commander of the Chaohu Navy in Jianwen Dynasty, surrendered without fighting on the river surface, and surrendered to the Jingnan Army; then became the commander of the Navy in Hongxi Dynasty, and surrendered to the Crime Army again. The difference in reputation of this person can be imagined, and even Hu Guang, among the civil servants, dared not compete with him.

Those officials who were officials under the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, no matter who they were from, were now ministers of the Wude Dynasty. However, at some point, they were provoked and could not forget the past.

Zhu Gaoxu sat on the throne, called Chen Xuan flatter, and asked in public: "General Chen has experienced water battles many times. What do you think is the trick of water battles?"

Chen Xuan was suddenly asked, and he should be a little too prepared. He was stunned for a while, and then clasped his fists and said, "I think it is to attack the weak by many attacks, and rely on the strong to bully the weak. Whether on the water or at sea, more ships beat fewer ships, big ships bully boats, big guns hit small guns."

There was a chaotic riot around again, and everyone was very disappointed with Chen Xuan's remarks, and some were even very angry.

Jian Yi, the Minister of Personnel, could no longer take into account his status and stood up in person to ask Chen Xuan: "If the enemy is strong, do you mean to surrender?"

Suddenly, the scene inside the Imperial Gate was a little out of control, and the noise was even louder, and some people had a sneering expression on their faces.

Chen Xuan looked embarrassed and said, "The lower officials are officials of the Ming Dynasty and it is impossible for them to surrender to the enemy country."

Jian Yi asked again: "What should I do if the enemy is strong and I am weak?"

Chen Xuan frowned and looked at Jian Yi, asking back: "Why do you want to fight even though you know you will lose?"

Unexpectedly, when Zhu Gaoxu, who was in power, heard this, he looked at Chen Xuan and cast an encouraging look, and nodded his head twice.

Jian Yi obviously guessed that Zhu Gaoxu wanted Chen Xuan to be the commander of the navy. Before Zhu Gaoxu could make his decision come out, he hurriedly bowed to the superiors.

Jian Yidao, Minister of Personnel, said: "I ask the emperor to think twice. General Chen may not have any amazing talents. This southern expedition is of great importance, and although it cannot be called a national war; if there is any mistake in the navy, the court will spend a lot of money to build sea ships, which will cost a lot of money to damage experienced civil and military personnel and capable people who are proficient in navigation. If the court does not have a navy, the silver mines of Japan may not be able to ensure safety."

Zhu Gaoxu responded: "Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements. When I was in Guangxi, I suffered from Chen Xuan's losses on the water. Chen Xuan still has talent and experience."

"The Lord..." Jian Yi said again.

But Zhu Gaoxu interrupted him directly and asked Chen Xuan: "If I asked you to be the chief general of the navy, would you like?"

Chen Xuan, who was buried in his head, seemed to be thinking just now. At this moment, he was stunned for a moment, clasped his fists and said, "I am willing to serve the work of a dog or a horse."

"Very good." Zhu Gaoxu said two words, then patted his palm on the table, making a simple "pop" sound. He himself sounded like a hammer sound at auction, with a very rhythmic feeling.

The ministers were a little confused because Zhu Gaoxu did act too quickly when he decided on things. Sometimes he was so fast that he didn't pay attention to it, as if he was a child's play.

Chen Xuan held his fists and said, "The emperor has entrusted important tasks, and I should do my best. I ask for an order and use Zhu Zhen as the deputy general."

It was Zhu Gaoxu's turn to be a little confused. He was also a person who led troops himself all year round, but he couldn't remember who Zhu Zhen was. He looked back and said in his ear: "A native of Shandong, I have never heard of any extraordinary things about this person."

"Oh!" Zhu Gaoxu suddenly realized his mind, and he immediately understood what was going on.

Fortunately, after Zhu Gaoxu ascended the throne, he did his homework very seriously and read many old files since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the north-south transportation policy continued the national policy of the Yuan Dynasty, which was shipping.

However, from Jianwen, Hongxi to Yongle, the water transportation of canals gradually began to emerge. While shipping, the Grand Canal and other rivers were developed. As a result, many people related to canals were expanded in an disorderly manner. In order to voyage to the West and select naval personnel, they directly transferred people from various canals. Perhaps the imperial court rulers and ministers believed that the sea transportation of canals were related to water, but it was almost the same anyway.

So, from the perspective of origin, there was a large group of people in the Navy who were old people from the Cao Transportation side. Chen Xuan chose Zhu Zhen as his deputy general, which was most likely because he was considering his connections in the Navy.

"General Chen is very good at selecting people." Zhu Gaoxu said, then slapped again, nodding in agreement. He then stood up and ended the imperial gate's political power.

The officials had to bow and say in unison: "The saint has lived for thousands of years, and I respectfully send him to the saint."

After leaving Fengtian Gate, Zhu Gaoxu was used to going to Rouyi Hall to work. He soon sent an order to summon Wang Jinghong, Chen Xuan, Liu Ming and others to meet.

After a group of civil and military eunuchs arrived, Zhu Gaoxu asked them to sit around his big table.

A huge chart lay on the table.

When Zheng He, Wang Jinghong and others went to the West, they drew a chart with the military civil servants, leaving many written records. After that, Zhu Gaoxu personally wrote a pen and made some modifications. His modification was unreasonable, and he just wanted to change the diagram to fit the approximate shape in his memory.

All the summoned people arrived one after another, and Zhu Gaoxu began to speak: "Jian Yi's words today are not very nice, but they are not unreasonable. The survival of the navy is of great importance, and reconstruction is very difficult. Therefore, you must be cautious and steadfast, and there must be no mistakes."

Everyone expressed their opinions, saying that they dare not let down the great task of the emperor.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu said again: "But we can't be afraid of our hands and feet. I hope that this full-scale attack will make progress. The situation in the South China Sea is related to the success or failure of the new policy; if you do not advance, you will retreat.

The sea surface in the north is under the control of the court, but the resources and markets of North Korea and Japan are limited. Compared with the size of the Ming Dynasty, we can't support enough benefits even if we grab the two countries.

Therefore, to expand the market, we must advance to the south. We only need to occupy the key points of the south. Not only will there be more states in the south, but we can also trade far to the West, and the prospects are unlimited."

Everyone nodded and agreed. Except for the civil servant Liu Ming, the civil servant of the new party, several military generals and eunuchs, they generally did not care much about the government and government affairs. When Zhu Gaoxu attached importance to the new policy, they thought it was an important matter, and that was it. Only civil officials cared about national policies.

Zhu Gaoxu continued: "Zhen La killed my envoy, and Siam ignored the demands of the Ming Dynasty. Man Tsakaya realized the conflict of interest and there were signs of alliance countries fighting against the Ming Dynasty. If our dynasty did not kill the chicken to warn the monkey at this time, and established majesty there, once we showed weakness, the only awe of those countries for the Ming Dynasty would disappear! This battle would have to be fought."

Liu Ming immediately bowed and said, "The Lord is wise." The others also responded.

Zhu Gaoxu looked back and looked at everyone's expressions, and felt that they probably understood what they meant. These were all upper-level personnel of the Navy. It was necessary for Zhu Gaoxu to explain his ideas.

"I have embarked on the path of leading troops. Nothing is useful when I say anything, but the key is military merit." Zhu Gaoxu's eyes remained on Chen Xuan's face.

Chen Xuan clasped his fists and said, "The Lord has taught me the lesson."

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "Some martial artists have a very bad reputation, and their wealth is different. General Chen doesn't have to care about the attitudes of the ministers or what they say. If I don't make a decision, who can decide the future of the general?"

Chen Xuan looked deeply convinced and kept nodding.

Zhu Gaoxu said quietly: "I just look at the result this time. Whether you are a marquis or a magistrate is all General Chen's own fortune."

Chen Xuan's expression was suddenly a little surprised. He might not have expected that he could still be named a nobleman. Zhu Gaoxu's words greatly aroused his emotions. Chen Xuan's face turned red, and he seemed a little excited.

He even stood up from the bench and knelt down on the ground and said, "I will work hard to complete the great affairs of the emperor, even though I am heartbroken. If I am defeated, please come and see you!"

Zhu Gaoxu left the chair and walked to Chen Xuan and said, "I feel relieved to General Chen with such ambition. But there may be only one chance for this, and you have to understand it in your heart."

After saying that, he helped Chen Xuan up with his own hands and said, "You should discuss with Wang Jinghong more about the major military affairs decisions and listen to Wang Jinghong in the general direction." Then he turned to look at Wang Jinghong, "Discuss with General Chen more about everything, after all, he also has a lot of experience."

The two bent down together and said, "My (slave) received the order."

This determined the relationship between the superiors and subordinates. Zhu Gaoxu knew very well that there should be no disputes in power at some point, and that there must be someone who can make a decision immediately. He still trusts eunuchs more when he is far away from overseas.

Zhu Gaoxu sat back on his upper seat, discussed some specific matters with everyone based on the chart, and then disbanded.

The personnel of the navy were very complicated, including eunuchs, eunuchs, soldiers, a large number of civil servants, sailors, servants, medical officers, novice technicians, etc. In addition, of course, there were people from the Guardians and Jinyiwei, among which there were undercover agents of Jinyiwei who were not identified.
Chapter completed!