Li Shanchang's statement was euphemistic, but Lao Zhu heard the underlying meaning. He stood up and walked around for a few steps, then turned back and said, "You mean, even if there is only one Japanese country, we, the Ming Dynasty, need to be cautious and it is best not to directly send a large army to suppress the country, right?"
Li Shanchang nodded slightly, and then stopped talking.
"Mr. Liu, what do you mean?" Lao Zhu turned to ask Liu Bowen.
"Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Han said is true. The Emperor of Japan sent people to ask for help. First, it was because the rebels in his country were in chaos and could no longer be contained; second, it was also because his king was mediocre in intelligence and temporarily dizzy." Liu Bowen said. "If our Ming Dynasty swallows the Japanese country like a whale, and the army presses on the border, the monarch of the other country will be frightened, wake up, and no longer want to join hands with my Ming Dynasty."
"Then our Ming Dynasty will lose its reputation as a righteous person, and it will be difficult for us to act again."
"According to the wishes of Duke Han, we can send a partial army to the Japanese country to help."
"The main purpose of this partial force is not to help the Japanese emperor suppress rebellion, but to deal with many forces in the other country so that our Ming Dynasty can gain a firm foothold in Japan."
"After the foundation is solid, and then we can raise more troops to quell the Japanese, we can do it in one fell swoop without falling into a dilemma."
Lao Zhu nodded. Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang's suggestions were indeed mature and prudent. But this branch of troops sent to the Japanese country needs to be very particular.
To gain a foothold in an enemy country with a small number of troops, it not only requires that this army must be battle-hardened elite soldiers and generals, but also that its leading generals must be good at making decisions and making changes, not only to protect themselves in the chaos of Japan. , and must also have the ability to take chestnuts from the fire.
"There's more." Prince Zhu Biao also said. "Father, we still have to be careful about Beiyuan and Goryeo. I'm afraid their plans are not trivial."
"If it is known that we are sending troops to the Japanese country, I am afraid that the Northern Yuan Dynasty will think that our Ming Dynasty is empty and invade our Ming Dynasty."
"Therefore, we need to be able to hide the dispatch of troops from Beiyuan and Goryeo."
"Biao'er is right."
Lao Zhu nodded. He turned to look at Zhu Su again. "Lao Wu, do you have any clue about Bei Yuan's sudden change?" His eyes showed expectation.
Zhu Su thought for a moment: "...I'm just guessing."
"Could it be that the reason for Beiyuan's sudden change...is because Wang Baobao in the north is running out of time?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
"Why did the Fifth Highness say this?" Li Shanchang frowned, not understanding why Zhu Su suddenly made such an unfounded conclusion. But he was surprised to find that Liu Bowen, Zhu Di, Zhu Biao, and even the emperor in the palace did not have any doubts. Instead, after the shock, they all thought carefully.
"...If this is really the case, this will be a great blessing for our Ming Dynasty." Lao Zhu touched his chin. "However, if Wang Baobao is really going to die, he will definitely use all his strength in his dying blow. We, the Ming Dynasty, should really survive and survive."
Lao Zhu did not doubt that Zhu Su said that Wang Baobao's time was running out. After all, history records that Wang Baobao died in Hongwu eight years ago. After all, it was almost time.
This man has been loyal to the Yuan Dynasty all his life, reviving the Yuan Dynasty and returning to Dadu as his lifelong wish. He can be regarded as the only famous general of the Northern Yuan Dynasty who can take advantage of it.
He has monopolized power in the north. If he dies, the dignitaries in Yuanting will definitely have to start upholding the excellent traditional virtues of their ancestors for hundreds of years, and fight among themselves to death.
When the time comes, it would be strange to have any hope of reviving Kublai Khan's old career.
If Wang Baobao knew that he was about to die soon, he would definitely try his best to plan and give it a go. So it is also an ordinary method to incite the weak Goryeo to join the army. Otherwise, with the courage of Goryeo, how could he dare to rub the tiger's beard on Daming's head?
But even if Wang Baobao really wanted to take a decisive blow, Lao Zhu was still full of confidence at this time. Today's Ming Dynasty is much more powerful than in history. The land of Liaodong has been completely restored, and all the demons and monsters in the country have disappeared, and there is no possibility of restraining its hands.
In history, after the death of Wang Baobao, Duke Tuhuochi of the Northern Yuan Dynasty carried out his legacy and led an overwhelming army to invade the south. At that time, the Ming Dynasty's national power had not yet recovered, and Lao Zhu was able to order Muying to "generalize the troops of Shaanxi to fight against it". Not only was Tuo Huochi sent back to the Northern Desert, but he was also chased into the desert by the Ming army and "returned them all".
What’s more, it’s today!
Wang Baobao, just go with peace of mind!
"Bei Yuan and Gao Li don't need to worry about him. With Xu Da here, whether he is alive or dead, it won't make a difference!" Lao Zhu said firmly.
"What we are worried about now is who should be sent to Japan? The emperor of Japan is suffering from coma. This is a God-given opportunity."
"Ishimi Yinshan, Sado Jinshan, but the key to our future development must be in our hands! Do you think, who should be allowed to go to ensure that everything is foolproof?"
Several people looked at each other. Zhu Biao thought for a while, then took the lead and said: "Father, my son and I think that the Duke of Song is cautious and like an elder brother. Among the generals in Beijing, only the Duke of Song can take on this important task."
Liu Bowen thought for a while and then said: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei is a simple and prudent man, with both wisdom and courage. He is strict in running the army and good at pacifying those who surrender. How about having Duke Wei lead the troops there?"
"Feng Sheng, Deng Yu..." Lao Zhu hesitated. These two are indeed famous generals, but they are not the best choices to operate in a foreign country. After all, these two people were born as warriors and were not good at intrigues in official circles. Let them attack the city and take out the stronghold. If they want to seize the power of the Japanese country...
At this moment, Zhu Su came out and said, "Father, I would like to go to Japan."
Zhu Su seemed eager to try.
Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao were stunned for a moment, and even Zhu Di looked surprised. He had just opened his mouth, ready to challenge Lao Zhu, but he never expected that his fifth brother, who had always been lazy, would actually be willing to cross the ocean. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Lao Wu, are you willing to go to Japan?"
"Don't you just want to be a peaceful king? Why are you suddenly scrambling to do such a troublesome thing?"
"It's very dangerous to go to barbaric lands. Didn't you say that you will never take the risk again?"
"The Japanese country is different. If you fight against the Japanese country, your bloodline must be awakened." Zhu Su said proudly: "If you can defeat the Japanese country, what's the harm in going to danger? Even if you die in battle, you will be honoring your ancestors!"
"From now on, when our old Zhu family worships their ancestors, all the incense will be mine!"
After saying this, Lao Zhu's face suddenly darkened. The first incense is yours, but what about us, the founding emperor? We are a small Japanese country, and you want to steal our top spot?
"Besides, among the tens of millions of people in the Ming Dynasty, I am the only one who is most suitable to go to the Japanese country." Zhu Su stopped joking, and said to Lao Zhu with a serious face.
(End of chapter)
