Chapter 8, the old gentleman had already made plans long ago

Why? Because of the manner in which we are traveling to Jiaxing Prefecture

In previous military campaigns, King Zhao, Zhu Gaocui, was primarily responsible for overseeing the encirclement troops, which were subordinate to the Five Armies Camp

He is becoming increasingly confident now, and he is also more certain that the old man has pulled him out to take the blame.

However, it remains the same statement: although Jie Jin possesses the ability to adapt to circumstances, it is indeed rather ordinary

Because Xie Jin's adaptability, or rather his ability to navigate circumstances, is indeed quite ordinary

Jie Jin

In comparison, it is completely not worth it

Strangely, there was such a person during the Yongle period, and that person was Xie Jin

The two tens of thousands of men that the old gentleman arranged for him are not the issue, but the problem lies with the generals of these twenty thousand men

In theory, under a prosperous dynasty, it can be said that the vast majority of officials are capable. Among them, there are certainly corrupt officials, but these corrupt officials are either still of some use or their influence is so deeply entrenched that it cannot be eradicated in a short period of time

I wonder if Lord Anyuan is already prepared

From the moment he received this task, Zhu Zhanhe knew that he was being used as a pawn by the old master. When he took the order to transfer personnel at the three major camps, he became even more certain of this thought

This is one of the reasons why he ultimately ended up being thrown into the snow and freezing to death

This gave Liu Sheng a certain degree of fondness for it, but it was limited to that alone

So much that even Zhu Zhanhe might not have anticipated it

It is important to note that the treasure ship was the vessel used by Zheng He during his voyages to the West, and a single ship was capable of accommodating nearly 2,000 people

Moreover, if there is no urgency, it would be acceptable; however, according to history, Zheng He will set sail for the Western seas again in September

To be precise, the relationship between the Wujun Camp and King Zhao is even closer, which means he is the third uncle of Zhu Zhanhe

"No need for formalities." Although Zhu Zhanhe was young, he carried himself with great poise, momentarily causing Liu Sheng to refrain from underestimating him

Although it is not a military expedition, routine inspections are also customary; however, Zhu Zhanhe did not adhere to these cumbersome protocols

Although the treasure ship allocated for Zhu Zhanhe's use this time is a backup, it is not something that can be used casually

This is also the reason why Zhu Zhanhe did not inspect the soldiers

This is quite thought-provoking

Moreover, it is not just this; those with intellect may conceive not merely a little, but a great deal.

However, it is rare to find those who lack ability yet still exist, and exist in positions of high authority.

Zhu Zhanhe privately mobilized the anti-Japanese troops, and shortly thereafter, the elder arranged for him a general with experience in combating Japanese pirates

Anyone with a brain can figure it out

Upon receiving the command, Zhu Zhanhe no longer lingered in these three major camps, as there was nothing of interest for him to see in them

The unauthorized mobilization of the reserve troops by Zhu Zhanhe, the improper use of the treasure ships, along with the presence of Liu Sheng, who has experience in resisting Japanese pirates, what kind of combination can these three conditions create

After all, Liu Sheng previously supervised the Divine Machine Camp, which primarily focused on firearms, while Han Wang was mainly responsible for the Cavalry Camp of three thousand troops in past battles, and the relationship between the two was not close

Liu Sheng was taken aback upon hearing this; he had originally thought that Zhu Zhanhe would be as fastidious as his father, Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu, but unexpectedly, Zhu Zhanhe exhibited a sense of being unconcerned with trivialities

For this reason, Xie Jin was rapidly promoted. Additionally, when he was tasked with reviewing the memorials submitted by the former officials of the Jianwen era, he would preemptively remove and destroy any content that insulted Zhu Di, presenting only the memorials concerning military affairs and the people's livelihood to Zhu Di. As a result, Xie Jin ultimately entered the cabinet and became the Chief Minister.

Daming Anyuan Bo, Liu Sheng

In the span of one month, if there arises a need to utilize these reserve treasure ships for any reason, would that not jeopardize the situation

The situation is urgent, and since this is not an expedition, we will not engage in any unnecessary matters. You are to lead the team directly to the northern dock of Yingtian, where the treasure ship is waiting. The first stop is Xiushui in Jiaxing Prefecture.

Certainly, it is somewhat excessive to say that Xie Jin is lacking, as he indeed possesses genuine talent and knowledge. However, given Xie Jin's capabilities, the position of Chief Minister of the Cabinet is rather inflated.

The construction of each treasure ship incurs significant costs; even for the purpose of harvesting grain, it would not reach the point of deploying treasure ships, and moreover, it involves the use of as many as ten ships at once

Leaving the three major camps, Zhu Zhanhe headed directly towards the dock

Esteemed Young Master! The two armies, comprising twenty thousand soldiers, have completed their roll call! Please, Your Highness, conduct the inspection!

Just as Zhu Zhanhe was preparing to set off for Jiaxing Prefecture, a person arrived at the Wenhua Hall of the Ying Tian Palace.

Secondly, Zheng He returned from his second voyage to the Western seas in June, and then immediately began preparations for his next expedition to the Western seas

Among them, the second point is the most important one

Upon entering the three main camps, Zhu Zhanhe was met by Liu Sheng, who approached on horseback.

After killing a multitude of former officials from the Jianwen era, Zhu Di began to regret his actions, as the excessive killings further tarnished his image among the literati. At this moment, the role of Xie Jin, who understood how to adapt to circumstances but possessed only average capabilities in doing so, became evident.

However, this was of no importance to Zhu Zhanhe; what mattered was that this year, Liu Sheng led the naval forces to patrol the maritime borders of the Ming Dynasty, coincidentally encountering the Japanese pirates, and pursued them all the way to the waters off Qingzhou, achieving a great victory and annihilating over 10,000 enemies

If it were the 3,000 troops, he would still go take a look, as he is influenced by his father. By showing his face, he would be able to better command these soldiers. However, the Five Armies Camp is an infantry camp, which does not fall under the jurisdiction of his father, the Han King.

It should be noted that even for a land march, under the circumstance that the court has notified the lower ranks in advance, three days would be sufficient; thus, deploying the treasure ship is truly not very worthwhile

The rise of Xie Jin can actually be summarized into two reasons: one is that he is adept at pretending to be what he is not, and the other is that although he possesses the ability to adapt to circumstances, it is not quite sufficient.

However, his true rise came in the fourth year of the Yongle reign, when he accompanied Zhang Fu to campaign against Jiaozhi, leading the naval forces to a great victory over the pirates, capturing not only the false minister Ruan Xizhou and others, but later also apprehending Li Jili and his son Li Cheng

When Zhu Di took control of the capital, many scholars and officials were unwilling to accept him, and there were numerous instances of open insults directed at him, the most famous being Fang Xiaoru, who was executed along with his entire clan.

Yingtianfu is adjacent to the Yangtze River, and in this era, water transportation needs to be even more efficient

Liu Sheng's career can be considered illustrious up to the present, as he began by inheriting his father's position. In his early years, while serving as a hundred households guard in Yanshan, he participated in more than twenty battles of varying scales, and due to his military achievements, he was promoted to the position of Deputy Commander of the Left Army.

I have met His Highness the Crown Prince!

Due to this achievement, Liu Sheng was granted the title of Duke of Anyuan and was bestowed with a hereditary edict.

Due to his father's influence, Zhu Zhanhe visited frequently; while these three camps could not be as familiar to him as home, they were not far off either

"That will do, there is no need for an inspection." Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand and called out to Liu Sheng, who was about to go inform the soldiers.

In other words, the title of Anyuan Bo held by Liu Sheng can be inherited by his son