The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 37: This prince's military strategy has been perfected

East Palace.

On this day, at Zhu Hui's request, Zhu Youtang came to watch.

In addition, Wang Shouren and others were also there.

"Your Highness, when two armies are at war, we should use the right tactics to make peace and the unexpected to win, and never act rashly."

Baoguogong Zhu Hui said earnestly that he had only been in close contact with the prince for a few days, but he already felt a headache.

As a last resort, he had to invite His Majesty.

"You are right. We should never be reckless in war. This prince has never been reckless." Zhu Houzhao nodded and said with deep agreement.

Zhu Youtang looked slightly surprised. Zhao'er could actually say, "You should never be reckless in war!"

There has been real progress.

As for the last sentence, he habitually ignored it.

He gave Zhu Hui a satisfied look, saying that he had done a good job in teaching the prince the art of war.

Zhu Hui saw it, but did not dare to accept it. He just hoped that the emperor would not blame him later.

Wang Shouren and the others remained calm, as if they had expected this.

Zhu Hui coughed lightly and said solemnly: "Your Highness, the situation on the battlefield is changeable. If there are thousands of people fighting each other, and you are the commander, how will Your Highness respond?"

"Of course, this prince will lead the charge and kill them all." Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up and he said excitedly and expectantly.

Zhu Youtang frowned, not happy to hear the prince leading the charge.

However, this approach is still recognized.

He didn't understand military affairs, but he knew that when thousands of people were fighting, there were not many other means under normal circumstances. The most important things were courage and morale.

It is correct for the commander to lead the charge.

"What about the battle between tens of thousands of people?" Zhu Hui continued to ask.

"With tens of thousands of people fighting, this prince will lead the charge, first kill the enemy's main general, and then kill all the enemy troops." Zhu Houzhao's eyes became brighter, and he said with heroic confidence.

Zhu Youtang frowned again, feeling a sense of foreboding.

"What if there are 100,000 people fighting?" Zhu Hui asked for the third time.

"One hundred thousand people fighting, haha, this prince will charge forward with one hundred thousand troops, first kill the enemy's main general, and then kill all the enemy troops." Zhu Houzhao seemed to have thought of that scene and laughed happily.

Zhu Youtang's eyes twitched, and he suddenly understood the real reason why Zhu Hui asked him to come here and watch.

Your Highness, I really cannot teach you this!

However, Zhu Youtang also felt that it was not difficult to accept.

Yes, it’s my photo, it hasn’t changed.

"Your Highness, what if it's hundreds of thousands or millions?" Zhu Hui looked at Zhu Youtang carefully and continued to ask.

“Hahahaha, this prince holds the Sun and Moon Divine Spear in his hand and rides the White Dragon on his crotch. I lead a million-strong army to charge and kill all the enemy troops without leaving a single one alive.” Zhu Houzhao laughed with his hands on his hips.

Hey!
Zhu Youtang sighed lightly and said, Zhaoer, you only know how to rush forward.

"Your Highness, when two armies are fighting, they cannot just charge forward. Commanding on the battlefield, marching and setting up camps, conquering cities and territories, pre-war planning, etc. are all essential." Zhu Hui looked at Zhu Youtang more carefully and said solemnly.

"I don't need to. No one can stop my charge." Zhu Houzhao said confidently.

"Your Highness, if you only know how to charge forward, you will definitely fall into a trap." Zhu Hui continued to persuade.

"It's okay. No trap can trap this prince." Zhu Houzhao patted his chest and became more confident.

"Your Highness, what about marching and setting up camp?"

"This prince has enough brothers, they can do it." Zhu Houzhao said disapprovingly.

"Your Highness, fighting a war is not just about charging. I hope Your Highness will think twice and study the art of war carefully." Zhu Hui said seriously.

"Duke Baoguo, why are you saying this again? This prince has already said that it is you who are responsible.

This prince doesn’t need to. In his eyes, there is no difference between an army of one hundred thousand or one million. Just charging is enough.

Do you have anything else to teach this prince?" Zhu Houzhao asked carelessly.

Zhu Hui felt only despair.

The prince is really impossible to teach.

You can’t hit or scold me, it’s not just about your status, it’s also about your strength.

If he dared to beat and scold him, he had no doubt that the prince would beat him up and throw him out of the East Palace.

This is the result of giving kind words of advice.

He looked towards His Majesty with an apologetic look, and his meaning was very clear.

I am guilty of failing to teach the prince well. Your Majesty, please punish me.

Zhu Youtang had no intention of blaming him. He was his own son and he knew him best.

Not too surprising.

This is my photo. But the headache is really a headache.

With this level, even my great grandfather is not as good as him. How can he lead the troops?

He couldn't help but look at Wang Shouren.

'You came up with an idea, what do you say?'

Wang Shouren returned the look calmly.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have a solution."

"It seems that you, Lord Baoguo, have nothing left to teach this prince. Hahahaha, this prince is indeed a natural saint and a divine general. He has already become a disciple in just a few days and has mastered the art of war.

It just so happens that you are here too, Dad. Dad, I want to lead the troops." Seeing Zhu Hui's silence, Zhu Houzhao immediately had an answer and smiled happily and proudly.

The unparalleled self-confidence made everyone present silent.

"Hehe, Zhao'er, don't be anxious. Just study more." Zhu Youtang said tactfully in response to Zhu Houzhao's gaze.

"Dad, you don't understand the art of war. I have already mastered the art of war and am invincible. There is no need to learn more.

Just listen to me." Zhu Houzhao said complacently.

Zhu Youtang was speechless and said, "I still don't understand."

I know more than you. What else do you know besides charging?
But you can't let Zhaoer wake you up by scolding him.

He could only helplessly say: "Wait for Father to think about it first, which army should I let you lead?"

"Well, Dad, you better think about it quickly. I'm waiting." Zhu Houzhao nodded and stared at Zhu Youtang, as if to say, "You better think about it quickly and tell me immediately."

"Father still needs to take a look at the situation of each army. Let's go back to the Qianqing Palace and ask about it. I'll tell you later." Zhu Youtang tried his best to delay time and stood up to leave.

"Then hurry up, Dad. Don't be so slow like a woman." Zhu Houzhao believed it, but urged him with a worried look on his face.

Zhu Youtang took a deep breath, suppressed his depression, waved his hand and walked away quickly.

Before leaving, he glared at Wang Shouren.

At this time, everyone in the hall, except for the father and son, had already lowered their heads, as if they had seen or heard nothing.

"Hurry, get ready. This prince will lead the troops soon." Zhu Houzhao's excited voice rang out in the hall.

More than an hour later, Qianqing Palace.

"Duke Baoguo, can you really not teach anymore?" Zhu Youtang stared at Zhu Hui without giving up.

"Your Majesty, I am incompetent and unable to teach His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Please punish me." Zhu Hui apologized directly.

He knew very well that what His Majesty wanted was not teaching, but results, to change His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's charging tactics.

But he really can't do it.

Zhu Youtang disappointedly asked Zhu Hui to leave, looked at Wang Shouren who was left alone, and said in a deep voice: "Prince, with your knowledge of war and tactics, how will you lead the army in the future?
Wang Shouren, you just keep watching the plan you proposed and ignore everything?"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I think there is nothing wrong with the prince's military strategy." Wang Shouren said calmly.

Zhu Youtang couldn't help but widen his eyes and looked at Wang Shouren in disbelief. Is there anything wrong?

He angrily scolded: "Wang Shouren, do you know what you are talking about?"

"Your Majesty, please allow me to report in detail." Wang Shouren bowed again, and after Zhu Youtang said, "Your Majesty, the military tactics of your Highness the Crown Prince would not work if two countries were at war.

But what if His Highness were to lead just a suitable number of cavalry?

With your divine power, love for the people, and strict rewards and punishments, you will surely be invincible and unstoppable."

“Your Majesty, Your Highness does not need to have the ability to command the three armies. If you have it, it may not be a good thing for our Ming Dynasty, because Your Highness is too warlike.

Now, the most important thing is to get through the difficulty that will come in a few years.

And your highness's military tactics are the best situation."

Wang Shouren's words made people feel more convincing.

Zhu Youtang also calmed down and thought carefully.

After a while, he nodded and said solemnly, "What you said does make some sense. In your opinion, how many cavalrymen are suitable for the prince to lead?"

“That depends on how much His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has grown in the past few years?” A solemn look flashed across Wang Shouren’s eyes.

Zhu Youtang hesitated for a moment, then said, "The time is too short, the Fourth Guard Battalion has not been reorganized yet.

Only the Warrior Battalion has initially organized 3,000 troops and fully equipped them, and they will be handed over to Zhaoer and you.

Don’t let me down.”

"Your Majesty, please rest assured." Wang Shouren bowed and said firmly.

The next day, Zhu Houzhao ran to the Qianqing Palace to ask his father if he had made up his mind.

Then I got some good news.

He can lead the troops now.

Although three thousand people are a little few, it’s okay. Soon there will be more people.

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