Li Wanjiang was quite satisfied with Xiao Chen's reaction. In fact, when he first raised this matter with his close ministers, the horror they showed was no less than that of Xiao Chen at the moment.
"Hmph, if I ask you about your rudeness before me, even if you grow ten heads, I won't be able to chop it off!" Li Wanjiang asked him to get up and talk to you about military and state affairs. It's useless for you to do this with me. .
"I thought it was absolutely impossible!" Xiao Chen's first words when he got up were exactly the same as those of his ministers.
Everyone thinks it is absolutely impossible, but I insist on doing this. Firstly, it seems that I am an unpredictable dragon. Secondly, since none of you, my dear friends, have thought of it, then Xiao Xinghan has never thought of it.
So my dear, please calm down, think clearly, and think about whether my strategy is feasible or not?
You think it’s not feasible, so why is it not feasible? Is it that I shouldn’t have wiped out Tianxuanhui and regained Yizhou Island so that tigers are a problem? Or that I shouldn’t have cooperated with the Japanese people, thinking that I am seeking skin from tigers?
"Your Majesty, the people of Japan are despicable and cunning, bullying the weak and afraid of the strong, bullying the weak, and most capricious, often treacherous and treacherous. They are only frightened by the power of force, but do not know the grace. Although it is a small country, it has the ambition of a tiger or a wolf, and always offends our Chinese heart. Immortal!" Xiao Chen said loudly.
"I am also well aware of their temperament, but this time I am just using them. When the cunning rabbit of the Tianxuan Society is dead, it will not be too late for us monarchs and ministers to turn around and slowly cook this lackey." Li Wanjiang said with a smile.
"I'm afraid it will be too late by then..." Xiao Chen sighed, "The Japanese are not running dogs, but jackals. The running dogs can only bite us once at most, and they can scare us away with a stick, but a jackal bites us People, they won’t let go even to death!”
"If that's the case, why do you insist on asking them to be your helpers when we take back Shunfeng Port?" Li Wanjiang said this in a bad tone, and he meant every word carefully.
"Your Majesty, one moment is different, the other is different, the situation is different!" Xiao Chen said, "We cooperated at the beginning to attack the Russians. Japanese people are wolves and Russian people are tigers. They are afraid that they will be killed by tigers. He will bite him to death, so he can only cooperate with us obediently. Naturally, he dare not bite anyone, but now..." It's different now.
After the last fierce battle, although the Japanese did not dare to underestimate the Russian fleet, their senior military leaders unanimously believed that the Russians were by no means invincible. Their armored warships were actually only mediocre, otherwise they could be defeated by us in one fell swoop. Rout?
The Japanese have always believed that the last joint battle was actually a head-on confrontation between their Japanese navy and the Ross fleet. As for Xiao Chen's Yanyun Navy, the pirate army, and the dozens of warships from Yizhou, they were all just here to make soy sauce. .
This shows that the strength of our Japanese navy is not inferior to the Russian fleet, and is even better than them. Otherwise, why did the Russians never take any revenge after the last war?
If they were really strong, they would have sent a fleet south to attack us long ago!
In addition, the Japanese also know that Ross has to face strong pressure from the West, so they are definitely not willing to put themselves in a situation where they are attacked from both the east and the west. In this case, we Japanese should be able to completely control the waters in the east and even the North Sea. La.
This very optimistic estimate was opposed by many Japanese generals, but it was recognized by Emperor Shenzhao.
So their strategy towards Da Zhou began to change quietly. Because they were becoming bolder and bolder, they had more and more ideas, and even took bigger and bigger steps...
The last time they brazenly sent troops to invade Northern Xinjiang was a tentative step. Originally they just wanted to wade into the muddy water and test the depth of the water, but unexpectedly they dug a huge trap.
Being kicked up by Wanyan Pingqiu and trampled into a pulp, not only tens of thousands of soldiers were crushed to pieces, but also the top military officials were crushed to pieces. It was really a heartbreaking feeling...
To say that in the east, the Japanese navy is definitely invincible, but when it comes to fighting on land, it is hard to say. Facts have proven their incompetence!
To say that Xiang Wu was a very good general, he was beaten to a pulp by Wanyan Pingqiu with the force of a strong wind sweeping away the autumn leaves, and was completely defeated... I'm sorry, the whole army was annihilated.
And Wanyan Pingqiu, a young man who really has no martial ethics, not only annihilated Xiang Wu Shenxue and our soldiers, but also directly entered the territory of Gaojuli. This is really too much!
The speed of the cavalry of the Northern Xinjiang tribe can be described as lightning. In the morning they were still in Fuyu County, and in the evening they appeared on the bank of the Datong River. It was really the work of heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals...
Caught off guard, in less than two months, half of Gao Juli was trampled to pieces by his cavalry, and even Li Renzong was rescued by him.
The pressure now is on Emperor Shenzhao to see what choice he will make.
Should we assemble heavy troops and drive Wanyan Pingqiu back to northern Xinjiang, or give up on Gao Juli?
It is impossible to give up. Gao Juli is very important to Japan, especially those ports. The fleet stationed there can form a suppressive encirclement of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and this is also the first line of defense against the Russian attack!
But if there was a decisive battle with Wanyan Pingqiu, to be honest, there was really no chance of winning.
Because now Wanyan Pingqiu is fighting at home, with the Northern Xinjiang tribe behind him, the damn Yanyun County on the flanks, and the Gaoju beauties who support them, but the Japanese army has to travel long distances to fight them.
Leaving aside the military victory or defeat for the moment, the pressure on logistics alone is huge, because logistics is all about fighting a war. Without enough food and grass material support, this war cannot be fought.
Senior Japanese military officials estimate that if they want to defeat Wanyan Pingqiu, they will need at least 200,000 troops!
Two hundred thousand people, how many warships are needed to transport them? How much military pay and food needs to be consumed in a day?
It has to be said that it can be defeated. If it is defeated, the loss will be incalculable. The consequences will be that a large number of people will commit suicide by caesarean section.
Even if we win, we will have to station at least 200,000 or even 300,000 troops in Gaojuli from now on. Who knows when the damn Northern Xinjiang tribe will come back again?
Are you talking about cutting the grass and eradicating the roots? That won't be easy. He can't sweep down the entire Northern Xinjiang, right?
The Han Dynasty was so powerful at the beginning, and the generals who led the troops were so awesome, didn't they all fall into disgrace in the northern Xinjiang in the end? The most annoying thing is that these nomadic tribes have no fixed settlement. They will run away when your soldiers arrive, and they will come back as soon as your soldiers withdraw.
Is it okay to station troops in northern Xinjiang? Okay, it depends on how many people you can send. If you are optimistic, one or two million people will be about the same...
So if this could be done, the northern Xinjiang tribes would have become several counties of the Han Dynasty!
Chapter 1017 Killing someone with a borrowed knife
At the beginning, the strategic thinking of the Japanese high-level officials was to occupy the Helan tribe first, and with the favorable situation of Gao Juli, slowly decompose and encroach on the entire northern Xinjiang, and finally complete the strategic encirclement of Yanyun County. Even if Yanyun could not be encircled, It can also tightly clamp down on the eastern part of Yanyun County like fire pliers.
It's a pity that God didn't go as planned. This battle plan that seemed to be easy to complete not only failed completely, but also got burned.
It seems that they still underestimated the Northern Xinjiang tribe and the ability and courage of Wanyan Pingqiu.
Wanyan Pingqiu is certainly scary, but the most terrifying thing is the silent and silent man who stands behind him and silently supports him...
Xiao Chen, this damn bastard!
The top executives in Japan agreed that Wanyan was aggressive and Xiao Chen was difficult to deal with.
If we want to solve the problem of Gao Juli well, we must solve him first, otherwise, it will be a dead end.
They don't have a good way to deal with Xiao Chen yet, but they think there is one person who can, and that is the Emperor Li Wanjiang of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It seems that it is time to use the Thirty-six Strategies...
The first plan was to make something out of nothing. He first sent an envoy to meet with Li Wanjiang. When talking about trade with Yanyun County, he praised Yanyun County for being really rich and powerful. Not only did they have a lot of business and factories, but also There are a lot of advanced ordnance...
The tiger-headed ballistae and hot air balloon are examples.
Of course, their military is also very powerful. The last time we cooperated with their Yanyun Navy, we really fell into submission.
I heard that their army is the most powerful. They are victorious in every battle. Even the powerful Northern Xinjiang cavalry are no match for them. The Emperor of Zhou was so lucky to have such a wealthy land and such capable ministers.
Our Emperor Shenzhao was very envious and often said that it would be great if we also had someone as talented as Mr. Xiao Chen.
But there are rumors, just rumors. It is said that Xiao Chenjun seems to want to become the king of Yanyun County?
Otherwise, why would he alone be in charge of all matters in Yanyun County?
Just like the large-scale trade we did with him, it was all decided by him. We originally wanted to ask the Emperor of Zhou for instructions, but he said there was no need at all...
And why did he form the Northern Alliance? Could it be that you want to compete with the Great Zhou Dynasty?
Probably not, Xiao Chenjun is a very loyal person.
Or do you really want to make him king? If this is the case, we must prepare generous gifts to celebrate him.
But we heard that the Great Zhou Dynasty did not grant kings with different surnames, but we don’t know when this precedent was set?
The envoy sent this time is of a lower level, so he can talk nonsense. Whether you, Li Wanjiang, believe it or not, I will give you a thorn in your heart first.
The second plan was to mobilize the tiger away from the mountain. The envoy sent this time talked more deeply. The general idea is that Xiao Chen is covering the sky in Yanyun County. This is very detrimental to us and the Great Zhou Dynasty. If the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty can send someone to Just replace him.
Of course, you must be a very important person, otherwise you will not be able to control the complex situation in Yanyun. We think your son Jiangdong Wang Lishi is a very good candidate.
The third plan involves Sang Shuhuai. This time, a heavyweight from Japan, the Minister of the Right Court, Kobayashi Moriichi, came. He asked Li Wanjiang to issue an order to intervene in Wanyan Pingqiu's withdrawal.
Although the tribes in Northern Xinjiang are not within the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the title of King Wanyan Pingqiu Mojie was also given by the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty!
So we think he will definitely obey the emperor's will. If he refuses to obey, then we will deeply regret it.
This shows that Wanyan Pingqiu is a very ambitious and rebellious person, but he has a very good relationship with Xiao Chenjun. I heard that the two of them even worship each other, so they are like brothers.
If there are two of them in the north, we in Japan will face too much pressure in the future. Maybe our Emperor Shenzhao will have to reconsider the good relationship that we have finally established with the Great Zhou...
These three strategies combined are counterintuitive strategies, and the final strategy is to kill someone with a borrowed knife!
Speaking of how powerful Xiao Chen and Wanyan Pingqiu are when they join forces, I don’t believe you that the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty is not afraid, even our Emperor Shenzhao is afraid.
Who is Li Wanjiang? You can tell with your nose what tricks the Japanese are trying to play!
You guys have been talking nonsense for a long time. What kind of situation is Yanyun? I don’t know better than you do?
You still want to murder my beloved...you must let me live!
But there is some truth in what you said. Now I am mainly concerned about the Tianxuan Society in Yizhou, otherwise I would have started taking care of Yanyun’s affairs. Speaking of Yizhou Tianxuan Society, I heard that you and them are also in Japan. Is there such a thing as an alliance?
Xiao Linsen categorically denied that there was no such thing!
We have always been friendly with Dazhou, and we hate rebellious officials and traitors like Xiao Xinghan.
Of course, this does not rule out that some generals in our navy are hooking up with him, but our senior officials definitely have no such intention. I can guarantee this to you, the Emperor.
Regardless of whether these words are true or false, Li Wanjiang takes it as true, because this is not important now, what is important is the attitude of the Japanese people.
Haha, these little devils are really stupid. Why are you provoking the Northern Xinjiang tribe?
I am so wise and powerful that I dare not touch them easily. I endured the invasion of Yanyun County by Prince Moro two years ago... Now you know why I chose to endure it!
You have suffered a loss, but you come to me again... Then I will help you.
But before I help you, you have to do something for me, otherwise it will be difficult for me to believe in your sincerity. How about helping me send troops to capture Yizhou Island?
The Yizhou Island Tianxuan Society has always been a close concern of mine. As long as they can be completely wiped out, everything is negotiable. For example, in the north, I will make considerable concessions.
Xiao Linsen expressed his shock at first, and then expressed his understanding. Although Emperor Zhou's request was very excessive, for the sake of our sincere cooperation in the future, it seems that it is not out of the question.
Of course, I can't make the decision on such a big matter. I must ask our Emperor Shenzhao for instructions. The result of the request was not as expected by Li Wanjiang. The Japanese were willing to send a considerable fleet southward, and they must help the Zhou Dynasty regain Yizhou and eliminate the emperor's henchmen!
But of course, we also have a few small conditions... requirements, and we ask the Emperor of Zhou to consider them for a while.
First of all, the emperor is responsible for the military expenses and supplies for this battle. Is that okay? In addition, rewards, pensions and losses also need to be given by the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty. This is the most basic thing.
Gao Juli's words have always been managed by Japan, and it has been officially included in our territory, so Wanyan Pingqiu and the others made us very angry when they invaded.
We were about to send out troops for a crusade, but Emperor Zhou asked us to help you regain Yizhou. As a result, our troops were simply not enough to use and could not be deployed, so...
