MTL - Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty-v2 Chapter 1806 overwhelming

  Chapter 1806 is overwhelming

   Half a month later... when the Ottoman border city was still in peace.

   Immediately afterwards... they noticed that countless army horses began to cross the bridge and attacked the outpost, and then... began to launch an offensive.

  The more than 100-kilometer border is full of beacon fires, the roar of artillery, and the smoke of gunfire.

  Once the giant cannon arrived at the city, after the roar, the defenders had thrown away their helmets and armor and fled.

  …

   Istanbul.

  This huge capital spanning two continents is the center of the entire world island.

  At this time... I just received the gauntlet about Daming.

  The Ottoman army has just gone through the war with Spain. In North Africa, the war is still going on, and at this time, the Ottoman navy has also been destroyed.

  Although they are still exhausted, the offensive has begun to stall.

  But at this time, Suleiman... was furious after learning that Daming had fallen into trouble.

  He immediately summoned his officials and ascended to the throne in the newly built Golden Throne Hall in the palace.

  Hundreds of officials stood upright, and Suleiman, who was in a high position, just looked at the ministers and remained silent.

  He is a man with high ambitions, even if he encounters such a big event, he still behaves calmly.

   Now that Confucianism has been popularized for a long time, the civil and military officials have some appearances. Everyone bowed down and shouted long live, Suleiman only nodded.

   Immediately...

  The hall fell silent.

   But at this time, Li Zheng, the Minister of Rites, stood up.

  Li Zheng was hit in Daming, and after returning to China, he finally regained Suleiman's trust slowly.

  In fact, Suleiman is very clear... Li Zheng's ability may be mediocre, and he also likes to talk empty words, but...such a person...is exactly what he needs.

  Sometimes... People always need to raise some waste by their side.

   for nothing else...

  Because there is no shortage of capable people in this world.

   But capable people are often arrogant and arrogant, even to the emperor, they are often disrespectful.

  Therefore... With a trash like Li Zheng around, and beating him every now and then, I can sit back and relax.

   Therefore, after Daming's strategy failed, Li Zheng not only was not punished, but also regained his trust, and he became the official minister of the Ministry of Rites.

  At this time, Li Zheng walked into the hall, and immediately... bowed down, knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, prostrated himself on the ground, but did not get up.

  The Ming Dynasty in this era is not like a certain dynasty in the later generations, who bowed down at every turn.

   Kneeling is particular.

  For example... In ordinary times, when you meet the emperor, you just bow and salute.

  If it is an important occasion, it is necessary to kneel down and salute.

  Of course... this prostration is not about kneeling all the time, but about getting up immediately after the salute.

  The so-called etiquette actually pays attention to the point and stop.

  Therefore, in many court paintings, when the emperor of the Ming Dynasty traveled, very few ministers kept kneeling and worshiping, but most of them just stood and served.

  But when Confucian scholars like Li Zheng arrived in Ottoman, they thought it was out of date.

  The Ottoman emperor, so holy, can be compared with the most holy king in ancient times.

  Since this is the case, then it is reasonable to bow down to the ground to show the obedience of the courtiers.

After Li Zheng saluted, he did not get up and continued to kneel down. Then he said: "Your Majesty, I heard that Daming declared war on Ottoman. It is ridiculous that the Emperor of Ming acted so fiercely. He is like a clown. Now the army of thieves is approaching. I implore Your Majesty, give me your blessing." The minister is a partial division, and the minister guards and teaches the bandit army to go and never return."

  Suleiman was very satisfied with Li Zheng's attitude.

  Not only is he obedient, but also...at such a critical moment, he can still say such beautiful words.

  In fact, Suleiman is not unaware of the flattery in these words.

  But Suleiman also needs to use Li Zheng's words to calm people's hearts.

  Suleiman said: "How long will it take for them to declare war and mobilize troops?"

   Li Zheng and others said one after another: "Your Majesty, if you don't have a year or a half, it may be difficult to succeed."

   "Do you want to cross the desert and Gobi between the two countries?"

   "Your Majesty, this... is hard to say."

  Hanlin people said to each other one after another: "This is a natural barrier, and it is extremely difficult. I am afraid that it may not be possible to mobilize a large army and approach the city without a year or two."

  Suleiman smiled, he is a man who is good at using soldiers.

  Naturally...and he agrees with it.

   Marching and mobilizing the army, where is it so easy.

   It will take more than half a year for Ottoman to assemble the army. This involves the transportation of countless money and food, and the gathering of armies from all walks of life. This is by no means something that can be done all at once.

   What's more, the other party is on an expedition. To a certain extent, Osman has a huge advantage.

   There is still time.

  Seeing that Li Zheng had already called for the battle, the Imperial Academy members became excited at the moment, not to be outdone, and said one after another: "Your Majesty, please go to the border town and fight the bandits to the death."

   "The thieves are very happy with their achievements. It is an old saying that warlike people will die. Today they came, and we will take advantage of the location and teach them that they will die without a place to die."

  Suleiman's complexion improved slightly.

Then he turned his head and looked at the other local old officials. These old officials seemed to want to say something and show some loyalty, but the Confucian officials were clamoring, all excited, all citing scriptures and talking freely, but they didn't know It's time to say something.

  Suleiman smiled and said: "I have always been in harmony with Daming, who would have thought...Da Ming is actually a wolf with ambition, provoking border provocations, it is tolerable..."

  In the middle of his words, at this moment...

  An **** hurried over from outside, and said in a shrill voice, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty... Urgent report, urgent report, Baku for help."

   All of a sudden... everyone was stunned.

What Suleiman hates the most now is being interrupted when he speaks. In the past, he and those Kaxias often encountered such a situation, but since the Confucian officials entered the court, he began to enjoy everyone talking to him The feeling of being all ears.

  Can now...

  He suddenly got up with a sullen face.

  Because he can't care about anything at this time.

  Baku…

  Baku is where the Ottoman border town is located!

   This place is close to the Caspian Sea, between Daming and Ottoman, bypassing the desert and a blank area of ​​grassland.

   There are many nomadic tribes here.

   But once this area is crossed, it will be Baku, the important town of the Ottomans.

  But this...how is it possible?

   When the war book set off from Daming, only four months had passed!

  Four months to...

   "Is it a small group of Ming army harassment?"

"No." The **** said with a sad face: "Baku Kaxia reported that the Ming army was everywhere, covering the sky and the sun. Not only Baku, but the nearby fortresses were attacked within a few days. Baku It is already in jeopardy, and it is even very likely that it is now lost."

  Suleiman's face suddenly became miserable!

  He couldn't understand why the army assembled so quickly?

  How did they get their supplies?

   This is a rush for thousands of miles.

  Suleiman shuddered, and then his eyes fell on the ministers.

   Li Zheng was dumbfounded.

  At this time, he resolutely stopped mentioning anything about taking partial divisions to resist the Ming army.

After a long time, he said: "Ming army...Ming army...Ming army rushing for thousands of miles...This...this...their supplies must be difficult. Your Majesty, as long as you fortify the walls and clear the fields, and avoid war with them, you can teach them...teach them...to take advantage of it, but to lose it And return."

  The Hanlins are all silent, you look at me, I look at you.

  Suleiman's face was livid: "Decree, summon the army..."

  …

  In fact, when Baku's request for help was sent to Istanbul, the Ming army had not only broken through Baku, but had penetrated hundreds of miles into the enemy's territory.

   City after city was destroyed.

  The army and horses entered the city, and immediately... all the local Confucian scholars gathered together. These trembling Confucian scholars knelt down by the side of the road, greeted the king, and said compliments and respectful words.

   Fortunately... the army entered the city, but did not start killing.

   Instead, they immediately posted a notice to comfort the people.

   Immediately... the treasury began to be sealed, and all order was re-established.

  Although the Confucian scholars were unable to resist the Ming army, they played a huge role in reassuring the people for the Ming army.

  They immediately began to preach the policy of the Ming army everywhere in the city, saying that as long as there is no resistance, they will never invade.

  If there are thieves in the city who dare to disrupt the order, they will kill without mercy.

  The household registration in Baku has already begun to be rationalized, and order will soon be restored.

  The nobles and wealthy households in the city were also invited, so that they don't have to worry.

  The soldiers of the new army were stationed inside and outside the city, with strict military discipline, and there was hardly any sign of rebellion.

  So... the people in Baku finally breathed a sigh of relief.

  (end of this chapter)