Zhu Cihong summoned Lu Zhenfei to discuss the specific matters of the Northern Expedition.
Lu Zhenfei is a staunch advocate and has been committed to promoting the Northern Expedition.
However, he and Zhu Cixiang had differences in the choice of time for the Northern Expedition.
Zhu Cixiang felt that it would be better to launch the Northern Expedition suddenly than to wait until the next spring.
Lu Zhenfei, on the other hand, firmly believed that it would be much safer to launch the Northern Expedition after spring.
Both sides had their own reasons for holding on to their own opinions, and they were frozen for a while.
"Your Majesty, we have not raised troops in winter since ancient times.
The expedition to Goguryeo during the Sui and Tang Dynasties is an example."
Zhu Cixiang smiled and said: "My words are serious.
Goguryeo is equivalent to Liaodong in the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, the climate is very cold.
But today's Northern Expedition is to recover Henan, Shaanxi, and North Zhili.
How can the coldness of this winter be the same as that of Liaodong?"
Lu Zhenfei was stunned when he heard this.
But he hesitated for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, you should naturally be more cautious about this kind of thing.
Your Majesty should be considerate of the people."
"It is because of my concern for the people that I want to launch the Northern Expedition at this time.
Do you know that the Donglu sent a lot of details to Qingzhou?"
"I have heard a little bit about it."
Lu Zhenfei nodded.
"The purpose of these elaborate operations is to steal potatoes and sweet potatoes and bring them back to the north for planting."
Zhu Cixiang said unhurriedly: "Taking a step back, even if the Donglu have food, they won't be able to support it for long.
I'm worried that someone will slip through the net and bring the potatoes and sweet potatoes back to the Tatars for planting.
When the spring comes, their first batch of potatoes will be ready."
It can be harvested.”
Lu Zhenfei felt very touched that the emperor explained the reasons to him so heart-to-heart.
But despite being moved, he still disagreed.
"Your Majesty, I believe in the ability of the people in Dongchang to do things.
I also ask your Majesty not to change the basic plan of the Northern Expedition because of worries."
Seeing that Lu Zhenfei was unable to make progress, Zhu Cixiang was helpless.
He, the emperor, knows best what kind of temper this Minister of War has.
"I know what my soldier is worried about.
It is simply that the supply line should not be stretched too long in winter."
Zhu Cixi paused and then said: "What if I solve this problem?"
Lu Zhenfei couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "How will your Majesty solve this problem?"
The supply problem has always been a major problem restricting military operations.
If this problem is solved, it will indeed be of great benefit to the Northern Expedition.
"Hot air balloon."
Zhu Cixi said calmly.
"Hot air balloon"
Of course, Lu Zhenfei is no stranger to hot air balloons.
This is His Majesty's invention.
Of course Lu Zhenfei had heard of it.
But what does this thing have to do with combat?
"Perhaps I think that hot air balloons can only be used for reconnaissance at most.
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But I can tell you that if you use hot air balloons for aerial throwing, you may have unexpected effects." air throw Lu Zhenfei only felt that his head was a little dizzy.
His Majesty the Emperor's ideas are really wild and unconstrained, and if you don't pay attention, you won't be able to keep up with his rhythm.
"Your Majesty means" "What I mean is that firearms like Thunderbolt can be mounted on a hot air balloon and thrown directly.
The effect will definitely be very good."
Zhu Cixi said calmly. hiss Hearing this, Lu Zhenfei couldn't help but take a breath.
I have to say that this idea is really unique.
Lu Zhenfei couldn't think of such a way.
"Your Majesty has let people try the effect."
"Of course I tried."
“How effective is it?”
"It works great."
"I want to see it."
"sure."
A brief dialogue allowed the monarch and his ministers to reach a consensus.
But he said that after leaving the palace, the emperor and his ministers went straight to the primary school.
This small school ground dedicated to the Shence Army is now used by Zhu Cixiang as a testing ground for black technology.
After entering the small school grounds, Lu Zhenfei was immediately attracted by the sight in front of him.
I saw a group of soldiers doing something enthusiastically around the hot air balloon mentioned by the emperor.
"Your Majesty, this is a hot air balloon."
Lu Zhenfei gasped.
"Exactly."
Zhu Cixiang nodded and said: "If you are willing, I can sit on it with me."
Lu Zhenfei quickly saluted and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
For the ministers, it is a great gift to be given a chariot by the emperor to ride in the ban.
Being able to ride in a hot air balloon with the emperor is similar to riding in the royal chariot with the emperor.
This is simply a great honor.
"Come, my soldiers will follow me."
Zhu Cixi walked to the hot air balloon and stepped inside.
"Come here, my soldiers."
Lu Zhenfei swallowed and imitated Zhu Cixiang's example and stepped into the basket of the hot air balloon.
This was his first time seeing a hot air balloon, and he had only heard of it before.
It’s truly amazing to see with your own eyes.
"What do I think?"
Zhu Cixiang smiled slightly.
"Your Majesty, can this thing really fly?"
Even now, Lu Zhenfei still feels a little unbelievable.
A basket filled with pig urine can actually fly into the sky.
"rise" Zhu Cixiang did not answer Lu Zhenfei directly, but ordered in a deep voice.
The hot air balloon slowly rose with a command from the Holy Emperor.
Of course, Lu Zhenfei didn't notice the movements of those people surrounding the hot air balloon.
All his attention was attracted by the flight of the hot air balloon itself.
I saw the hot air balloon rising slowly, and the objects on the ground getting smaller and smaller.
The tiles on the eaves can no longer be seen clearly, and even the drums on the martial arts field have become blurred.
It took off, it really took off.
Lu Zhenfei's breathing became rapid, and his face even turned a little red.
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Your Majesty did not lie to him, everything your Majesty said was true.
Hot air balloons can really fly When he thought about it carefully, he felt that he was stupid.
Your Majesty is the True Dragon Emperor.
How can a dragon not be able to fly?
Not to mention this little height, it wouldn't be a problem even if it soared up to ninety thousand miles in the clouds and mist.
"Your Majesty, can it be any higher?"
Lu Zhenfei's voice was already trembling, and his eyes looking at Zhu Cixiang were full of reverence.
"Of course."
Zhu Cixiang said lightly.
He made a gesture, and the soldiers in the hot air balloon threw down the sandbags in the hot air balloon.
Then the hot air balloon did indeed rise a little higher.
"It's amazing, really amazing."
Lu Zhenfei's beard trembled with excitement and he kept waving his fists.
"With such a magical weapon, breaking the enemy is just around the corner."
According to the existing understanding of the world, it is impossible to go to heaven and earth.
But now, the Holy Emperor has turned heaven and earth into reality.
Needless to say, the coffin bombing tactic has been tried and tested time and time again.
As for God, it is even more powerful.
With this hot air balloon, it is easy to gather information, and it is also easy to kill Donglu.
All you need to do is throw thunder from above.
Today, Lu Zhenfei saw with his own eyes that the impact was too great, which also changed his view that Dongri could not attack.
However, he still felt that it was not advisable to attack in a large scale.
Instead, he could use the hot air balloon to complete precise strikes.
For example, the Tatar granaries are the key targets.
As the saying goes, it will kill you while you are sick.
If you are short of food, I will tell you to simply stop eating
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