Zhu Qiyu smiled when he heard this and said: "Not only that, I can also tell your envoy the specific strategic arrangements.
I am the emperor of tomorrow, no need for conspiracy. I will tell you the strategic plan clearly, and you can go back and prepare.
You feel that my military ability is not comparable to that of Xuan Temple. It is your freedom. You will know for yourself after fighting. "
Cheng Zhen's temper also increased. He raised his hands and said, "I would like to hear the details."
Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "First, you must hand over the former Champa King Maha Bengai to the Ming Dynasty, who was captured five years ago.
After I obtained Maha Bengai, in the name of Maha Bengai, I called on the current king of Champa, Maha Guiyou, and the Ming Dynasty to send troops at the same time to launch a north-south pincer attack on Jiaozhi.
Of course, you can also choose not to hand over Maha Bengai, or kill Maha Bengai directly.
But in this way, I have a legitimate reason to attack Jiaozhi, and I no longer have to worry about the legal issues that Xuanmiao planted for me.
Moreover, Mahaben died. The people of Champa would only share the same hatred with me, the Ming Dynasty. I could still unite with the Champa country to launch a north-south pincer attack on Jiaozhi.
Second, your former king, Li Yuanlong, had four sons, and now his third son, Li Jun, is in office. However, Li Jun is only eleven years old, and he is now the regent of the Empress Dowager Xuanci.
My dear Master, your domestic political situation is full of hidden dangers.
Li Nguyen Long's eldest son Li Yimin was established as the crown prince at birth, but was eventually deposed and demoted to the king of Lang Son.
Even if I don't send people to provoke, within a few years, Li Yimin will launch a mutiny and kill Li Jun and the Queen Mother Xuanci.
There are also Li Yuanlong's second and fourth sons, who are also hidden dangers of instability.
I tell you clearly that I am going to win over them and divide the Li family. You can also kill the three of them in advance. That way, Jiaozhi will fall into civil strife without me sending troops to attack.
Third, I will divide the army into three armies and conduct a crusade step by step from Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong. At the same time, the Champa Kingdom to the south of Jiaozhi and the Lancang Kingdom to the west will send troops.
I tell you the strategic layout in the hope that you will mobilize the whole country from now on, rectify armaments, and build castles and fortifications.
With the population of Annan, if we keep struggling like this for two or three years, I don’t think Ming Dynasty will need to send troops, and you will be overwhelmed. "
After hearing this, Cheng Zhen's expression changed. If the emperor can really mobilize Champa and Lancang, then why fight?
Even a powerful country may not be able to withstand a three-front war. You want the mere Annan Kingdom to resist the three-sided siege of Ming Dynasty, Lancang and Champa?
Moreover, although the Ming Dynasty only counted one side, it was divided into three armies. If each army was fifty to sixty thousand, how could anyone face it?
Furthermore, if the Ming army was not as impatient as it was during the Xuande period, but instead fought step by step and fought steadily, just staying on the defensive line and consuming the country's power, Annan would not be able to bear it, and the result would be nothing but nothing, until it collapsed.
Although Cheng Zhen is from Annan, he also knows about the Battle of Changping.
Zhao Guolianpo was stunned and kept his defense line motionless. As a result, the most tragic thing happened: the army was still there, but the food was gone.
Looking at the attitude of the Ming emperor in front of him, it was obvious that he wanted to replicate the strategy of the Qin State: three armies from the north pressed on the border, causing huge military pressure on Annan and containing Annan's main force.
A total of more than 200,000 troops from both sides were blocked on the defense line, consuming national strength.
The Lancang Kingdom to the west and the Champa Kingdom to the south took advantage of Annan's military strength to really launch an attack.
Moreover, there are three brothers of the king in Annan who want to replace him.
As long as the emperor in front of him can really implement this strategy, the result will be obvious. The autumn wind will definitely knock off the leaves, and the country will be destroyed in just an instant.
The key is that the emperor's move was a conspiracy. Just act openly and openly.
Want to crack the emperor's conspiracy? Anyway, Cheng Zhen didn't think about it anymore. He should go back and report everything to the king and the queen mother, so that they and the important civil and military officials would have a headache.
So Cheng Zhen asked again: "May I ask, Your Majesty, if King Annan is willing to surrender, what kind of preferential treatment will he receive?"
Zhu Qiyu replied: "I will create a county in Qiongzhou and canonize Li Jun as a prince. It will be hereditary. I can also allow one of his daughters to marry the prince as his concubine."
We can also discuss other requests. As long as they are within a reasonable range, I can consider them.
My promise is valid until the war begins. "
Hearing this, Cheng Zhen raised his eyebrows and asked, "I dare you to ask, what if the king of the country asks that his daughter be married to the Ming Dynasty's crown prince and become the crown prince's concubine?"
Zhu Qiyu fell into silence after hearing this.
After being stunned for a long time, Zhu Qiyu solemnly replied: "It's okay to marry the prince Zhu Jianshen, but as for the prince's true concubine, it's not completely out of the question.
However, the leader of Annan still needs to send a plenipotentiary envoy to negotiate.
It would be best if Lord Annan could come to the capital in person. Don't worry, my majestic emperor will definitely ensure the safety of Lord Annan, let alone detain or threaten him. "
Cheng Zhen nodded, not doubting the emperor's words. In the past month, Cheng Zhen has been wandering around the capital, inquiring about information. Among other things, the emperor in front of him has a reputation for being very trustworthy.
When it comes to the emperor's credibility, everyone praises him. Even political opponents have never used the emperor's reputation as an issue.
So Cheng Zhen stood up and said: "I want to return to Annan immediately and report to the leader of the country. I also ask for permission from the Holy One."
Zhu Qiyu nodded: "Yes, but the Ming Dynasty will no longer accept tribute from Annan. Your envoy can bring the tribute back as it is.
In addition, I have a gift in return for King Annan, and I will not let your envoy return empty-handed.
Act righteously and send your noble envoy to me. "
Cheng Zhen saluted and left with He Yi.
Walking to Guanxin Pavilion again, Cheng Zhen sat down again.
He Yi smiled and said: "How does your envoy feel?"
Cheng Zhen sighed worriedly: "The turmoil in the Ming Dynasty is finally coming to an end. In a daze, the official felt like he was going to return to the prosperous age of Yongle."
He Yi smiled and said: "It's still early, so your envoy doesn't have to leave in a hurry. Let's have some food before leaving. There are so many famous chefs in Prince Qi's mansion, they will never disappoint your envoy."
Cheng Zhen quickly handed over his hands and thanked him: "Then there is Bachelor Lao."
This time Cheng Zhen lost the confidence he had when he first arrived, and seized the opportunity to seriously ask He Yi for advice.
In Qingyun Pavilion, after sending Cheng Zhen away, Zhu Qiyu collapsed on the soft couch again.
Lin Xiangyu asked curiously: "Husband, is the offensive strategy you just told Cheng Zhen true?"
Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "Of course it is true, but there is one thing I didn't tell him. That is that Ming Dynasty will probably have another ocean-going navy by then.
Therefore, Annan is likely to face attacks from all sides.
Since the Japanese pirates can harass our Daming Sea Territory, then I don’t think there is any reason why the Daming Navy cannot raid the Annan Sea Territory.
Could it be that the Ming Navy couldn't compare to the Japanese pirates? "
Lin Xiangyu smiled and said: "Although I don't understand military affairs, my husband's strategy to deal with Annan is really vicious.
Forcing people to fight on three fronts or even four fronts, at least in the history books, I haven't heard of any dynasty that can resist it. "
Zhu Qiyu replied: "I'm thinking of attacking Yunnan again and completely destroying the Luchuan Kingdom. Then we will expand the jurisdiction of Yunnan and strengthen our rule over Yunnan.
Then several princes, dukes, and marquises were granted the title of guard.
Hey, what a contradiction. You should have more sons. Ten or eight sons are really not enough to enfeoff.
Hey, forget it, we will open Jiucheng Palace tomorrow and hold the first Jingtai Jingtai Sutra Banquet in its main hall.
Summon the King of Zhou for me the day after tomorrow. I want to talk to him about moving the vassal to Liaodong. "
(End of chapter)
