Chapter 2589: In This Case, Ming Dynasty Accepts the Challenge

In winter, the capital of the Ming Dynasty was covered with heavy snow, as was the Forbidden City, so the eunuchs suffered.

"The latest news is that the Taixi fleet is testing the waters."

In the morning, Meng Ying went out to introduce the latest situation.

"Where did they go?"

Someone placed the map in front so that the emperor and the important ministers could see it clearly.

Meng Ying walked to the map, pointed to a place and said, "They left the Dragon Bay, but my navy had a small fleet cruising nearby, and they were spotted immediately."

"Then what?"

Yang Rong asked with a serious face.

He was worried that the Taixi people would harass the Ming Dynasty from the waterway, or even launch an attack, and then the coalition forces of Hallie and Roumi would take the opportunity to attack the Ming Dynasty.

"Water 6 moves forward at the same time!"

Yang Pu felt that Ming Dynasty was in trouble this time. &1t;i>&1t;/i>

Fang Xing said: "Don't look down on the Taixi people, they are just wild beasts in the jungle. Wild beasts have no emotions, they make decisions more based on their own interests. And the Ming Dynasty..."

He looked at the civil and military officials, then pointed outside and said: "The Ming Dynasty can deal with the two major enemies on the water route and the 6th route at the same time, and can defeat the opponent!"

His firm tone made people feel excited.

Meng Ying nodded and said: "That's it. Our Ming Navy only has a small fleet nearby.

Facing powerful opponents, they still dare to attack, and..."

He said proudly: "They repelled the temptation of the Taixi people, and beyond the Dragon Bay is still the Ming Dynasty's maritime territory!"

"good!"

Yang Rong couldn't help but pump his fist and cheer.

Meng Ying nodded slightly, indicating that the warriors accepted the compliment. &1t;i>&1t;/i>

"After receiving the news, we determined that the Taixi people were just showing off. They came out to cheer up the coalition forces, but they did not dare to go in again."

A civil servant asked: "Marquis Baoding, what if they really dare? What if the Ming Dynasty's maritime territory is attacked... and most of the army is on its way to the west at that time, causing chaos?"

Fang Xing left the shift and said: "The main force of the navy is stationed in Malacca in rotation. If we hold it there, the Ming Dynasty will have peace of mind!"

Meng Ying outlined the island chain on the map with her finger, and Fang Xing said, "This is also the reason why the Navy insisted on holding the strait back then."

Some people turned away uncomfortably, not wanting to look at Fang Xing's calm face.

At that time, Fang Xing vigorously advocated that the Ming Dynasty needed to control the strait and make plans for long-term immigration and garrison. Many people criticized it as crazy. &1t;i>&1t;/i>

At that time, many people used the example of the former Tang Dynasty to expand desperately and finally resort to militarism to subjugate the country to refute Fang Xing, but he refuted them one by one.

The current situation proved that Fang Xing was far-sighted back then, and they were naturally short-sighted.

Yang Pu had another idea. He felt that Fang Xing had been pushing Ming Dynasty to go global in some aspects over the years.

For example, foreign immigration, and the vassal king's enfeoffment overseas...

When these measures are now linked together, a common fear emerges.

Yes, Yang Pu looked at Fang Xing with fear in his eyes.

Did this person actually predict this situation more than ten years ago?

After Zhu Zhanyong went to sea, three more vassal kings left.

It is said that the end of the chariots and horses cannot be seen at a glance, which shows how much wealth those feudal kings have gathered. &1t;i>&1t;/i>

And the crying continued all the way.

No one wants to go overseas, this is their road to exile.

Countless people were cursing the emperor and Fang Xing, but they were still fine.

"...The actions of the Taixi people are actually good news."

Fang Xing was analyzing the situation, while Yang Pu, who was distracted, gradually came back to his senses and listened carefully.

"Their actions tell us that they gave a lot of support to the coalition forces and promised to contain the Ming Dynasty through waterways. And the timing is very important...that is to say, the coalition forces must have already moved out."

He looked at the emperor and said, "It's about to begin."

The hearts of the ministers tightened and they all looked at the emperor.

Some of them had imagined that this battle could be avoided, but after listening to Fang Xing's analysis, their illusions were shattered. &1t;i>&1t;/i>

Zhu Zhanji had been looking at the map and meditating. He nodded and said, "Yes! It's about to start."

The emperor expressed his stance, and Meng Ying immediately said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the army."

A large army is very troublesome, so we need forwards to scout and meet the enemy.

"Your Majesty, I would like to be the vanguard."

The warriors here are all empty, and they are all on duty.

The civil officials looked at these warriors with complicated eyes, knowing that the civil-military dispute would be put aside for a while, and the suppression of warriors would also have to stop.

There was a cold wind blowing in from outside. The civil servants shivered, but the military officers were in high spirits.

Zhu Zhanji saw all this in his eyes and said: "I know some people will say that they are resorting to militarism. If I don't say it now, I will say it after I go."

"Long live your Majesty!"&1t;i>&1t;/i>

To deal with such sorrow, long live is the best response.

But Zhu Zhanji was not at all happy. He stood up and said: "This world is big, but it is also small. We say it is big because we are still ignorant in many places. We say it is small... because I still saw the sunset!"

Everyone was a little confused, but Fang Xing understood and nodded slightly in agreement.

Zhu Zhanji pointed outside and said sternly: "I want to see the sun keep turning on the land of Ming Dynasty and never fall! Who can help me?"

Since science began to spread, everyone knew a concept.

——The sun will keep turning. It is daytime here and nighttime over there!

The sun never sets!

"Your Majesty, I am willing to fight for the Ming Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty, I..."&1t;i>&1t;/i>

The warriors were excited, and everyone's face flushed, even Zhang Fu.

Most of the civil officials looked solemn. For them, the world was no longer a vague concept.

Through the continuous exploration of the navy, everyone knew that the so-called Central Kingdom was just wishful thinking.

But if they were asked to agree with the Ming Dynasty's continuous advancement, few would agree.

After the Han and Tang Dynasties, the Confucian enterprising spirit disappeared.

They were more willing to stick to the old ways and only seek stability.

Zhu Zhanji said loudly: "The Central Kingdom has never been determined by geographical location, so how did it come about?"

No one answered, Zhu Zhanji looked stern and shouted: "It was fought for!"

The ministers were solemn. The smoke of Emperor Wen's northern expedition had not yet dissipated, and the blood of chasing the enemy to the north was still burning in the bodies of the warriors.

Fang Xing glanced at the snorting warriors, nodded to Yang Rong, and then said: "Your Majesty, I will lead the vanguard to the expedition."

Yang Rong looked at the emperor.

Zhu Zhanji nodded slightly and said: "Ha Lie and the meat fans have joined forces, plus the temptation of the Westerners, this world is challenging the Ming Dynasty, and the only thing I can respond to is the sword and gun."

The emperor finally decided to go to the expedition!

The atmosphere in the hall was a little hot. Unlike the previous Emperor Wen who dragged the entire Ming Dynasty to the northern expedition, the current Ming Dynasty has fewer narrow-minded officials. Even if they are opposed, they still know the importance of this western expedition.

"The Ming Dynasty never fears anything, not before, not now, and not in the future!"

The emperor's eyes were sharp, sweeping from the civil officials to the military generals.

"The Ming Dynasty will win this battle, but before that, I need all the nobles to work together, okay?"

The warriors took the lead and said in unison: "I am willing to die for your majesty!"

Yang Rong said first: "I will do my best and die!"

"I will do my best and die!"

In the face of the war, what matters is the people's hearts.

Zhu Zhanji stretched out his hands, raised them slightly, and said: "In this case, the Ming Dynasty will fight!"

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