I am the prince of the Ming Dynasty, I don't give up

Chapter 352 Pressure
Times have changed!

This is Zhu Houzhao’s biggest feeling in recent times.

During the pursuit in the past few days, he also began to think and review the situation.
Why did the Mongols, who were said to be so ferocious, appear so weak under his command?
Why was he, a novice on the battlefield, able to defeat the Mongols in just one battle?

The conclusion Zhu Houzhao came to after thinking about it was that times had changed.

Dayan Khan's failure was due to his failure to adapt to this series of changes.

But the saddest thing is that he can't adapt to this series of changes, because this time he encountered too many changes.
If there were only one or two changes, he could still adapt and withstand them, but facing so many changes, he really was powerless.
From a God's perspective, the new army has undergone significant changes in weapons, equipment, training, personnel quality, organizational methods, logistical supplies, etc. compared to the army of this era. Each of these small changes would take decades or even hundreds of years to evolve in the normal course of history, but now these changes have occurred in the new army within one or two years.
Perhaps each change was not much ahead of its time, but so many changes combined made the new army an army far ahead of its time.
Even though Zhu Houxuan was not satisfied with many things about the new army, and could not directly interfere with these things for various reasons, he had to admit that the new army was much better than the army of that era.
Facing this army that was far ahead of its time, and Zhu Houzhao as a resolute leader, Dayan Khan could only suffer in vain.
Zhu Houzhao certainly did not have a God's perspective, but as he was in the situation, he felt it very deeply, so he gave that answer when facing Dayan Khan's question.

That answer is what he really thinks in his heart. The new army with so many changes is destined to change this era.
Zhu Houzhao also gradually realized who was the one who caused this series of changes in the new army.
Back on the battlefield, Dayan Khan's death plunged the remaining Mongols into a state of great grief, but all their movements were suppressed by the Ming cavalry.

"Long live the general! Long live the general!" The surrounding Ming cavalry began to shout.
Looking at the fanatical Ming cavalry around him, Zhu Houzhao slowly put away his blood-soaked sword and flintlock pistol.

He did not chop off Dayan Khan's head as was customary at that time, but instead left his body intact.

Dayan Khan is now 43 years old. In real history, Dayan Khan fought with Zhu Houzhao in Yingzhou in the 12th year of Zhengde, and then died on the way of withdrawal. The specific reason is no longer known. His sudden death plunged the grassland into civil strife again.
Zhu Houzhao naturally didn't know this. He was extremely excited. His dream had come true, which made him feel unreal.
He also felt all the fatigue in his body coming up.
So he ordered the army to return. Although there were still many Mongols on the grasslands returning to the northern grasslands on foot, the Ming cavalry was no longer able to pursue them. The physical strength of both the people and the horses was insufficient, and these Ming cavalry also needed to be repaired.
"Your Highness, Prince Jing, Your Highness, Prince Jing!"

Zhu Houxuan was awakened by the call
He immediately came back to his senses and realized that he was still in the Qianqing Palace discussing matters with the ministers.
Now all the ministers noticed his abnormality.
"Where were you talking about?" Zhu Houxuan asked calmly.

"I have finished speaking. Your Highness, do you need me to say it again?" said the Minister of Revenue Shi Jie.

"No need. Lord Shi has already made it clear in his memorial." Zhu Houxuan quickly got into work mode.

During this period, the situation in the court in the capital was much more relaxed than in the previous few months. Zhu Houzhao was on the front line preparing to fight the Mongols, so Zhu Houxuan reduced the pressure on the officials in the capital.

After all, unity is the most important thing during this period. We must unite all our forces to support Zhu Houzhao in fighting this war.

Therefore, the relationship between Zhu Houxuan and all officials eased a lot.

In fact, everyone present was aware of Zhu Houxuan's condition.

They are all a little distracted now.
When Zhu Houxuan was about to leave after the evening court session, Liang Chu, the chief minister of the cabinet, stopped him. "Your Highness, is there any military intelligence from Datong?" Liang Chu asked.

Zhu Houxuan stopped and looked at Liang Chu with an eager face. He also saw that the other people in the hall did not leave, but were paying attention to the situation here.

"There is no new military intelligence reported," said Zhu Houxuan.

"Since Your Majesty led the army south to rescue the border troops in Datong, there has been no military report for six days. This old minister is very worried," Liang Chu continued.

"Don't worry too much, Lord Liang. Your Majesty has 40,000 new troops around him, and they will definitely protect Your Majesty," Zhu Houxuan said gently to comfort him.

"Then why hasn't Your Majesty sent back the military report yet? Before, Your Majesty sent out a military report once a day, but now there has been no military report for six days," Mao Ji also spoke up.

"Your Majesty must have already started fighting with the Mongolian army, and is at a disadvantage, otherwise he would not have not sent out a military report for so long." Yang Yiqing said with a worried look on his face.

The speeches of the cabinet elders ignited the desire of the ministers attending the evening court to discuss military affairs.
"Didn't the military reports from Yansui and Datong both speculate that the number of Mongols heading south this time was as many as 100,000?"

"Yes, even with the border troops of Datong Town, there are only 70,000 of them. Facing the 100,000-strong Mongolian army, they are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers."

"Your Majesty, this is your first time to lead an army in person, and the new army around you has never experienced a major war. Now you are at a disadvantage in terms of manpower, and so many reports from the Heavenly Army have been cut off. I am really worried."

"Yes, I have been strongly opposed to your Majesty leading the army in person, and even submitted a memorial to advise you against it."

"I was also opposed at the time and wrote a petition to advise against it."

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The Qianqing Palace instantly turned into a bustling market, and ministers began to discuss military affairs.
Now everyone is not interested in government affairs, but is paying attention to the military situation in Datong Prefecture.

All these discussions were like real things pressing down on Zhu Houxuan.
Because he was the Prince Regent, he was also the only one in the court who clearly supported Zhu Houzhao's personal expedition, and he even had several quarrels with court officials in order to support Zhu Houzhao's personal expedition.
If the emperor failed in his personal expedition, Zhu Houxuan would be the most suitable person to take the blame. Regardless of his status, he could take the blame perfectly.
The unclear military situation on the front line brought tremendous pressure to the court officials, and the court officials passed all the pressure to Zhu Houxuan.
Zhu Houxuan had no choice but to accept this pressure.
(End of this chapter)