Guangjuxuanzhong.
Li Jin casually put some wine on the wine table and simply drew a map of the Japanese island.
I saw the rough outlines of the four islands slowly emerging on the wine table, and Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da were amazed when they saw it.
It seems that Li Jin has indeed made great efforts to destroy the Japanese, otherwise he would not have remembered the map of the Japanese island so clearly.
Li Jin paid attention to the looks of a few people. After finishing the map of Japan Island, Li Jin started to draw a map of North Korea.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang could no longer be as calm as before.
Li Jin can easily draw the map around the Japanese island. Based on this, it can be seen that Li Jin does have scales on his abdomen.
After all, even Zhu Yuanzhang may not know what the map of North Korea looks like.
"Please take a look, this is the map near Japan Island."
After Li Jin finished drawing the map, he began to draw on the map.
"When Kublai Khan destroyed the Japanese, he followed the Korean route."
"When attacking Wado from North Korea, there is only a Japanese sea in between, so the distance is very convenient."
"But now North Korea is just a vassal state of our Ming Dynasty. We have no right to use North Korea's resources, so we can only take another path."
"That's from the Jiangnan map, directly to the Japanese island."
"That is, starting from Shanghu County and going straight to the port area of Wadao."
"Everyone, please take a look, the closest port area to the south of the Ming Dynasty is the Satsuma Domain."
"If we send troops to Japan, the first port to occupy must be Satsuma."
"If we capture Satsuma, our army of the Ming Dynasty can continuously enter the Japanese islands, and supplies can be stationed in Satsuma."
Zhu Biao next to him was a little confused and asked:
"But Mr. Li, didn't we go to the Japanese island to counter the rebellion?"
"If we boldly occupy the Satsuma Kingdom on the Japanese island, will it arouse their vigilance and attack me, the Ming Dynasty?"
Li Jin shook his head and said:
"Counterinsurgency is naturally counterinsurgency, but no matter what, the Satsuma Domain must be in the hands of our Ming Dynasty."
"Only in this way can we seize the initiative on the battlefield. When the time comes, whether we really want to suppress the rebellion on the Japanese island, or continue to invade the land of the Japanese island, it will be our Ming's final decision."
"The most important thing is that the northern and southern dynasties of Japan are now in conflict, which has led to all the daimyo of Japan fighting against each other."
"There is a piece of loose sand on the Japanese island, and it is impossible for the Ming Dynasty to attack us."
"As long as our Ming Dynasty shows strong strength, no matter whether it is the Northern or Southern Dynasties, they will only win over our Ming Dynasty."
"Otherwise these famous names on the island will fail."
"After we have established a firm foothold in Satsuma Domain, we will begin to move north, using the king's reason to fight against the invaders, to quietly capture Iwami Ginzan on Washima."
"At that point, we will have achieved our first phase goal."
"We only need to guard these two places, sit quietly on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. When the northern and southern sides of the Japanese island are completely in decline, it will be the time when our Ming Dynasty swallows the Japanese island."
What Li Jin said was reasonable and convincing.
Zhu Biao next to him nodded in agreement, but Xu Da frowned, had a different opinion, and said:
"I always feel that your idea is too simplistic. If we occupy Satsuma, it will alert Japan Island."
"Then our next plan to occupy Iwami may be affected."
"Our main goal in occupying Japan is Iwami Ginzan. If we fail to occupy Iwami Ginzan in the end, it will be unacceptable to us."
"In my opinion, we might as well lead the army to capture Iwami first, and use Iwami Yinshan as the center to radiate the surrounding area."
"As for logistical supplies, I think North Korea can definitely provide help."
"No matter what, North Korea is a vassal state of our Ming Dynasty, and the king of North Korea will definitely provide assistance to our army."
Xu Da's suggestion caught Zhu Yuanzhang's attention. He thought what Xu Da said was very reasonable.
After all, the Ming Dynasty entered the Japanese island under the banner of suppressing rebellion. If it unscrupulously occupied the land of the Japanese island, it would probably cause a backlash from the Japanese island.
Therefore, occupying Satsuma first and then snatching Iwami will cause a backlash from Wajima.
Xu Da's plan to seize Shi Jian directly satisfied Zhu Yuanzhang's appetite.
After all, what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted was money, otherwise Zhu Yuanzhang would not be interested at all in a remote and remote place like Japan.
Since Iwami has the largest silver mountain, it should naturally be the first target.
By capturing Ishimi Yinshan, Ming Dynasty could support war with war and have the motivation to continue to invade Japanese islands.
Li Jin thought for a while, then continued:
"Since Marshal Xu said so, let's change our strategy."
"There is a small island called Tsushima Island in the north of Wajima at the junction with North Korea."
"We can use this place as our logistics supply base, and then launch a direct attack on Ishima. After occupying Ishima, we claim that we are here to counter the rebellion."
"Then get a firm foothold and start the next step of expansion."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and said to Li Jin:
"Just follow this plan. After tonight, you will return to Shanghu County first."
"Keep an eye on the situation on the island at any time. As for the memo, we will have people enter the island and spread it secretly."
"When the time is right, you will directly send troops to station on Tsushima Island, and then invade Iwami Ginzan on the Japanese island."
"What the Emperor needs is money. As for the land on the Japanese island, the Emperor doesn't care."
"If we send troops to the Japanese island for the first time and don't get huge profits, it may affect the subsequent troops sent out. Do you understand?"
Li Jin was speechless. Isn't it just that if you don't see a rabbit, you won't let go of the eagle?
"Of course I understand. How can I not understand what the emperor is thinking?"
"But in the future, the emperor will understand how important it is to occupy the land on the Japanese island."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand indifferently. No matter how important it was, could he still help him deal with the Mongols in the north?
"Okay, let's wait until you take over the Japanese island to discuss this matter."
"I wish our Ming Dynasty a prosperous future!"
Zhu Yuanzhang slowly raised his wine glass, and then Li Jin and Xu Da and Zhu Biao all raised their wine glasses.
Everyone clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp, and began to mingled with each other at the dinner table.
Li Jin finally returned drunk, and Xu Da finally took him back to Wei Guogong's mansion.
...
In the early morning, the chirping of birds came from far outside the window.
The sparse sunlight shines through the gaps and shines on the table in the house, adding a touch of warmth to the cold winter.
"oops!"
Li Jin slowly opened his eyes and felt a splitting headache.
The most painful part of a hangover is always the next day, because you've already drunk all the alcohol the day before, but the remnants of the alcohol will cause unbearable pain in your brain the next morning.
The maid in the house heard the call and hurried in. When she saw Li Jin waking up, she shouted outside:
"The distinguished guest is awake, the distinguished guest is awake."
Li Jin was stunned, wondering who this maid was? Who is the distinguished guest in his mouth?
But when he regained his consciousness a little, he realized that this was not Honglu Temple, and he didn't know where it was.
Soon, maids carrying basins and towels began to come to help Li Jin wash up, get up and change clothes.
After coming to this era for so long, this was the first time that Li Jin enjoyed being served by a maid.
Although he was rich in Shanghu County before, at that time he was already used to doing this alone and didn't have to wait at all.
But now in an unfamiliar environment, Li Jin did not refuse. After all, the guest did as he pleased.
Li Jin quickly finished cleaning up, and then couldn't help but ask:
"May I ask, where is this place?"
"The Duke of Wei's Mansion."
At this time, a woman wearing a light green dress suddenly walked in from outside the door. She was lightly wearing makeup, but she looked fresh and refined, especially her pair of big and smart eyes, which made Li Jin couldn't help but froze slightly.
Even though Li Jin had seen many beauties in Shanghu County, the beauty of this woman still made Li Jin's heart flutter.
"The young master was drunk yesterday. My father had no choice but to take the young master home. I hope you don't blame him."
My father? !
This woman turned out to be Xu Miaojin!
