"Is there any choice?"
"where?"
Not only Hota Masamori was asking, but the eyes of the other two elders were also full of questions.
Matsudaira Nobutsuna gently uttered two words: "Taiwan!"
PS: During the Wanli period, Taiwan was called Taiwan because its terrain was like a curved bow and the floating sea was like a platform.
"Taiwan's Zhuluo County (Yilan) and Naguo Island are more than two hundred miles apart, and there is a series of islands between Taiwan and Kyushu Island. The distance is between two hundred and three to five hundred miles.
The Ming army could completely conquer one island after another, establish a supply base, and then attack again.
Don't forget that the Netherlands and Spain have occupied Taiwan. The Ming army can destroy our two ports, and maybe they can also destroy them. Everything is possible!
Don’t forget, Zheng Zhilong fought a battle with the Dutch army stationed in Taiwan in the seventh year of Tianqi. The Dutch army was defeated. A businessman could do this, let alone the Ming Dynasty Navy?
A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. When the Ming Dynasty reorganized its army, there is no reason not to reorganize its navy! After confiscating the homes of so many corrupt officials and wealthy businessmen, and the money in the national treasury piling up like mountains, is it difficult to build some warships? "
Everyone's expressions became solemn. If Matsudaira Nobutsuna's analysis was true, then Fuso was really in danger.
Listening to Matsudaira Nobutsuna's analysis, the half-lying Tokugawa Iemitsu's eyes were full of approval. He was worthy of having his own nickname (similar to a family general) since he was born, and he had a unique vision.
In the past, my father controlled the power behind the scenes and couldn't put him in any position. Now the opportunity finally came.
When we find the opportunity, we must make him the number one among the old.
After pretending to think for a while, Tokugawa Iemitsu said in a deep voice: "Nobutsuna-kun, you must have a purpose in saying this!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Matsudaira Nobutsuna complimented and chuckled: "There is a saying in the Ming Dynasty that the enemy of the enemy is a friend. Since Spain and the Netherlands are both enemies of the Ming Dynasty, they are our friends.
Now that we have business dealings with them, we can send someone to contact them so that we can join forces! "
"No!"
As soon as Matsudaira Nobutsuna finished speaking, Hota Masamori immediately objected: "The idea is very good, but what if Spain proposes to let us open the entire territory and then preach in our territory?
In recent years, the number of Christians has increased, and their behavior has become more extreme. If there are more and more Christians, we will not be able to rule at all, and they will subvert our regime!
Moreover, they have been defeated several times, and whether they dare to take action against Ming now is unknown. "
"Zhengsheng is right to be worried, but you seem to have gone into a misunderstanding!"
Matsudaira Nobutsuna's face was full of confidence: "Our alliance with the Netherlands and Spain is not just targeting the Ming Dynasty Navy, but after defeating the Ming Dynasty Navy, we will march into the Ming Dynasty.
What is the purpose of their mission? It must be to strengthen Christianity and use Christians to rule the area. The Ming Dynasty is vast, has a large population, and is rich in resources. It is simply not comparable to our Fusang.
Why should they choose us when there are better options?
To take a step back, after the Ming Dynasty is divided, it is not up to us to decide whether the agreement counts or not? "
Everyone's face darkened. Did anyone say that they were barren?
But if you think about it, this is really the truth. Fusang and Daming are simply incomparable.
"Tell me the plan in detail!"
"If the Ming army leaves Taiwan, let the Netherlands and Spain pretend to retreat, and then take advantage of the Ming army to attack us, sneak attack the supply areas on the island, and then attack from three parties to destroy the Ming Navy.
Without the navy, we can enter the Ming Dynasty from multiple places. The main force of the Ming Dynasty is pinned down by us on the Liaodong battlefield, and we can quickly seize territory. "
"The strategy is good, but I'm afraid it's just wishful thinking on our part. After all, they have been defeated several times!"
"Mr. Zhengsheng, it's not our wishful thinking, but they must unite with us."
Matsudaira Nobutsuna had a smile on his face: "First of all, they have failed many times because the two sides are not united. Whenever they work together, it will be difficult for the Ming navy to stop them.
Secondly, if the port of Nagasaki is really destroyed, then the Dutch and Spanish merchant ships must also be affected, and this revenge must be avenged.
Thirdly, the Ming Navy is powerful. Sooner or later, Taiwan will be recovered, and it will inevitably face the Ming Navy. Once they drive out of Taiwan, they will have no place to dock, and their business contacts will be cut off.
If they want to continue to maintain and obtain resources, they must have a place to transfer.
Now that we have contained the main force of the Ming army, we are now uniting the three naval forces to attack from the water. We will definitely succeed. As long as they are not stupid, they will definitely agree to the alliance. "
"Can……"
"Everyone, please listen to what I have to say!"
Tokugawa Iemitsu interrupted everyone's discussion and said seriously and meaningfully: "Everyone, uniting the Netherlands and Spain is not a sudden idea that comes to my mind."
Seeing everyone's silence, Tokugawa Iemitsu spoke: "If the tripartite alliance between us and Daikin defeats the Ming Dynasty, and Daikin takes over the Central Plains, will they take action against us in the future?
The answer is yes, it's just a matter of sooner or later.
Although the size of North Korea is okay, it is still not enough for us to divide. After many years, we will not only face the oppression of Dajin, but also the persecution of the big names in the territory.
In this case, we might as well unite with the Netherlands and Spain to march into the Ming Dynasty, which can not only carve up some territory and resources, but also find something for Daikin to do. With the restraint of Spain and the Netherlands, we will be under much less pressure.
And I have read the notes left by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, which vaguely records that when he conquered Korea twice, King Philip II of Spain also wanted to march into the Ming Dynasty.
But a naval battle happened with Great Britain, and the plan was terminated.
If it had been implemented back then, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Philip II attacked from the south and north, maybe we would have taken control of the Central Plains by now, and there would be nothing to do with Daikin! "
"Your Majesty, there is something wrong with your words. If Toyotomi Hideyoshi had taken over the Central Plains, we would not be able to sit here!"
Huh……
Everyone laughed bitterly and then fell into deep thought.
After a while, everyone expressed their opinions one after another.
Tokugawa Iemitsu said solemnly: "Since everyone agrees, this matter will be handed over to Nobutsuna-kun. Masamori-kun will be responsible for handling the reconstruction, compensation and appeasement of the burned-down imitation houses. Inaba-kun will be responsible for summoning all the famous people to come to Edo." discuss political matters in the city,
Everyone, when life and death are at stake, you must never leave your heart, otherwise Fusang will be completely buried in history. I beg you! "
After everyone bowed and exited the room, Tokugawa Iemitsu looked at Sawaki Kooka who was still in the room: "Sawaki-kun, first of all, immediately send an order to Yagyu Munenomi, asking him to immediately return to Fuso and take charge of military affairs and intelligence;
Second, immediately send people to Nagasaki and Tsushima to verify the situation of the navy and find out the strength of the Ming army's navy.
Third, arrest all the wealthy businessmen who sold their houses to the Ming people, put them in dungeons, and ransack their homes!
After the alliance with the Netherlands and others is confirmed, I will find a way to promote you to Laozhong. If there is another problem during this period, I will not be able to protect you. Do you understand? "
