Chapter 122 Japanese Visitors
The moment King Yan blurted out his words, he already regretted it.
I thought to myself: "I'm talking about showing my mouth."
Deep down in his heart, King Yan was not a very peaceful person. Naturally, he didn't go to Mobei just to become the king of Mobei. King Yan didn't tell anyone about this idea. After all, King Yan knew very well that for the Ming Dynasty, a vassal king could suppress the Mongols. It is also a large empire that spans Mobei, the Western Regions, and even Central Asia. Which one is more in line with the needs of the Ming Dynasty? This is understood without thinking about it.
Regardless of whether King Yan is a descendant of the royal family or not, when two great empires get close, each other will feel threatened by the other.
Therefore, King Yan was actually very worried that what he did would be restricted by the central government.
This is also the reason why King Yan pleases the prince. He likes to let his prince brother let him go in the future.
However, what King Yan said was true, and it could not be more true. Because King Yan knew very well that he wanted to achieve such an ambitious goal. What he needs is not a strong general who is good at fighting. King Yan was actually very conceited in his heart. He feels that there is a place for him among the heroes in the world.
What he needs is Xiao He.
This is also why King Yan values Lian Zining so much. But he felt that Lian Zining's teacher was much more powerful than Lian Zining himself. If He Xi could help him. That would be perfect.
He Xi pretended not to hear what King Yan said, coughed and said, "Your Highness, it's useless for you to tell me about this matter."
He Xi had such thoughts about King Yan and had some speculations from the beginning. At this moment, I don't think it's strange. It's really strange that Emperor Yongle can really be a vassal king peacefully. Even for this matter, He Xi was happy to see it come to fruition.
Because, at this moment, He Xi finally understood what the nature of capital expansion is. In order to maintain the immature industrial system, He Xi needs the market. The internal market of Ming Dynasty is the largest. However, it was impossible to expand the market without destroying the stable small-scale peasant economy within the Ming Dynasty.
Because the largest base of people will not buy many goods at all.
But if the small-scale peasant economy is destroyed, the turmoil it will cause is something He Xi doesn't want to face. The only way is to expand the market externally. The market in Nanyang is certainly one aspect. But the market in the Western Regions is also one aspect. In He Xi's view, Ming's market in Nanyang has reached a stage.
It is actually very difficult to expand.
The four towns in Nanyang seem to be very powerful, but in fact their foundation is unstable. Just like the four towns in the Western Regions in the early Tang Dynasty, they were repeatedly lost and occupied several times, and He Xi didn't find it strange at all. At this time, stability should be the priority.
The Indian Ocean can only be explored by private individuals, and it is better for the military to stop there.
I have to admit that there are still some differences between the national character of Chinese people and Westerners. It seems that the Chinese have been in the unified dynasty for too long. They regard political power and government as sacred and will not touch them lightly. Therefore, even if the private merchant fleet actually has some strength, even if there are dignitaries behind these fleets, they are only doing business and will not invade foreign lands and establish ruling institutions. Such a thing.
Even fleets with more background are less likely to do this.
Quite simply, in the eyes of these dignitaries, sea trade is just a way to make money. Land property is the foundation that can be passed down to future generations. The status of the imperial court is the source of everything. It is impossible for him to do taboo things for a little money, if they build some territory overseas. Known from above.
Arousing the emperor's suspicion would be more costly than gain.
Therefore, without the support of the army, in many places in Tianzhu, business will not be able to do much.
This is also the era when the business environment of the entire world, even in some places in later generations, will not be able to do much business without the support of the state. Not to mention this era.
Therefore, He Xi supports expansion in other aspects, or even expansion in any aspect.
He Xi even felt that she had become an imperialist.
Ming imperialism.
Neither King Yan nor He Xi discussed this topic in depth, as they were probably embarrassed by each other. The ship slowly entered the harbor. King Yan seemed to want to change the subject, but suddenly many soldiers came down from the ship. Asked: "Where did these people come from?"
He Xi looked over, felt something in his heart, and said, "It should be Ye Chen who has returned from Japan."
The war in Nagasaki has lasted from last winter to now. Fu Youde has already started his shift. Ye Chen's troops have been fighting in Nagasaki for more than a month. In addition, they are cavalry and have little use in the mountainous areas of Japan. So Fu Youde has already discussed it with He Xi. He transferred Ye Chen's troops back, and then asked He Xi to select a few guard posts from the Liaodong guard posts and send them to the front line.
Let Ye Chen rest for a while.
King Yan said: "Just in time, let me ask how the Japanese front line is going? The Battle of Nagasaki was a bit too long."
He Xi was a little strange and said, "Is there any problem?"
King Yan shook his head and said, "I don't know. But I always feel something is wrong."
He Xi's military sensitivity is too low. Far inferior to King Yan. He Xi didn't believe what King Yan said at the moment, but when He Xi asked Ye Chen, he believed in King Yan's foresight.
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Yingkou Yefu.
He Xi brought King Yan to his home and greeted the people at home. King Yan met Ye Yuansi and gave him gifts, just like He Xi also gave gifts to King Yan's three sons.
Soon, He Xi found out that Ye Chen had arrived. Call Ye Chen over immediately. Ask about the situation.
Ye Chen naturally didn't dare to lie in front of He Xi.
He said: "Actually, what Marquis Yingchuan said was not wrong at all. It's just that there are some things he didn't say. The battle of Nagasaki turned out like this, in my estimation, it was beyond Marquis Yingchuan's expectation. I guess According to the original idea of Marquis Yingchuan, it was to ensure a decisive victory, and then let the other daimyo know where Tianwei is and defect to each other one after another, instead of now, he wants to use the Kyushu daimyo's defection as a means to break the situation."
He Xi naturally understood.
These two ideas, seemingly in tandem, are actually the difference between active and passive strategies.
A qualified general like He Xi knows how to control others but not to be controlled by others. Doesn't Fu Youde know that it is too illusory to pin the hope of victory on others? He Xi was suddenly shocked and glanced at King Yan. But I saw King Yan remained calm. Nothing has changed at all. It seems to be expected.
He Xi said: "Tell me in detail. What is the situation on the Japanese battlefield like?"
Ye Chen said: "Because our unit is a cavalry, we did not go to the battlefield immediately. Instead, the islands near Nagasaki are being repaired. But I have heard a few things. Japan is actually not defenseless. There is a line of defense on the Kyushu coastline. It was built in preparation for the Yuan Dynasty's Eastern Expedition and is known as the Great Wall of All Nations. It was assigned to various countries by the Japanese court that year to build. Each daimyo was responsible for a section. It is therefore known as the Great Wall of All Nations. Therefore, it is difficult to land in the direction of Hakata Bay. Yes. However, Marquis Yingchuan chose Nagasaki well. He caught Japan by surprise."
Nagasaki became the center of Sino-Japanese exchanges during the Ming Dynasty. Before that, the most important port in Kyushu was Hakata Bay. It was also the main battlefield of the Mongolian conquest of Japan.
Japan wants to replicate its last experience. The focus of defense was also placed on Hakata Bay.
Marquis Yingchuan's choice has the effect of avoiding the real and attacking the weak.
But Nagasaki also has the disadvantage of Nagasaki, that is, Nagasaki is a protruding peninsula. Attacking Kyushu from Nagasaki does not have a large attack surface. resulting in the current stalemate. It is also related to the topography of Nagasaki.
Ye Chen continued: "Marquis Yingchuan originally wanted to plan the battlefield in Nagasaki. After Nagasaki, we would gather around the place and call for reinforcements. However, I underestimated the Japanese before. The Japanese had crude weapons and were not worthy of a single blow from our army. Theirs The armor was gaudy and vulnerable. As for the war horses, they were even worse. They were as big as donkeys. Even with my stature, these Japanese horses couldn't carry them. Moreover, the height of the Japanese soldiers was not very high, so they were naturally not strong enough. On the battlefield Without strength, there is nothing. However, one thing is enough to praise."
