Zhu Yunwen believes that Ming Dynasty needs to set rules for the world, and the first of these rules is:
You must not provoke Daming.
King Wu Ning of the Zhongshan Kingdom despised the Ming Dynasty, ignored the Ming Dynasty's warnings and the sentiments of the military and the people, and harbored the Chen Zuyi Pirates, the enemies of the Ming Dynasty, which should be destroyed with absolute force.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the worried Tie Xuan, Xie Jin and others, and said sternly: "If Zhongshan Kingdom is not destroyed, and Chen Zuyi is not destroyed, other vassal states will surely provide shelter and refuge for criminals and pirates in the future! This is! Once it is revealed, there will be endless troubles. I will use the death of the Zhongshan Kingdom as a warning for other vassal states, and warn them that the power of tomorrow will be great. If you go with it, you will prosper, if you go against it, you will die!"
Xu Huizu was refreshed. This lofty ambition made people shocked and proud!
The Ming Dynasty was so powerful, so why did it still need to worry about the vassal states when it dealt with every small enemy? If they want to oppose the Ming Dynasty together, then let them do it together. When has the Ming Dynasty ever been afraid of the Nanman?
Looking through the history books, starting from the emperor, there is no Nanman who can bully the Central Plains Dynasty. If they have wild ideas, Ming will not mind letting the Nanyang countries change their lives!
The map of Liuqiu Island appeared in Yang Rong's mind, and he looked at Zhu Yunwen with awe. Zhu Yunwen's goal may not be as simple as Zhongshan Kingdom.
There are three kingdoms of Zhongshan on Daliuqiu Island. In addition to these three kingdoms, there is a series of islands extending from northeast to southwest. It faces Xiaoliuqiu Kingdom across the sea in the southwest and faces Japan across the sea in the northeast.
The capture of Zhongshan Kingdom meant that the Ming Navy's power would penetrate deep into the East China Sea. To the south, it could block the way out of Xiaoliuqiu Island, and to the north, it could cut off the Japanese country's way south.
Xiaoliuqiu Island no longer needs to be considered. This place has been placed on the map of the Ming Dynasty and must be taken back. When the Ming Dynasty navy takes control of Daliuqiu Island and Xiaoliuqiu Island, where will the next target be?
Among the East China Sea, only Japan was not a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, nor was it an ally of the Ming Dynasty.
Yang Rong took a deep breath. Zhu Yunwen had played such a big game, and his target was probably not the Zhongshan Kingdom or the Ryukyu Islands, but the Japanese Kingdom, no, the entire East China Sea, the entire eastern sea area!
The battle between Tsushima and Iki Island is just a prelude, a test, or an early overture. The real war is behind the scenes, in the near future!
For the first time, Yang Rong felt how huge Zhu Yunwen's situation was, and he also understood why he had been promoting the Northeast strategy, even at the expense of dispatching 30,000 Beijing troops to go to the Northeast to guard the border!
Compared with the construction of Western Xinjiang Province and the problems in Fujian Province, the Northeast issue seems quiet, but it is this quiet move that is advancing the chess game step by step, forming a huge encirclement and blockade.
Regarding Zhu Yunwen's layout and arrangement, we must not just look at one place. Looking at his layout of Fujian, he may be thinking about Xiaoliuqiu Island and saying that he wants to conquer Daliuqiu Island. In fact, he may be blockading the Japanese country, saying that he is laying out the Northeast and controlling the Jurchens. , who can guarantee that he is not looking for another way to control the Whale Sea outside the northeast!
Yang Rong finally obeyed and lowered his head.
Only looking at one region and seeking only one place is not a talent for an emperor. A real emperor should coordinate the overall situation and plan for the long term. This is the case for Lord Hong Wu, and the same is true for Emperor Jianwen!
How lucky are the people of the Ming Dynasty to have had monarchs for two generations!
Yang Shiqi's thinking was different from Yang Rong's. Zhu Yunwen made it clear that he wanted to use Chen Zuyi to solve the Zhongshan Kingdom. But what happened after Zhongshan Kingdom was solved?
If it is okay to support a new king, the impact will be limited. If we directly occupy the Zhongshan Kingdom and incorporate its territory into the Ming Dynasty, what should Shannan and Shanbei do?
You must know that Shannan and Shanbei did not offend the Ming Dynasty. Wang Yingzu, the king of Shannan Kingdom, also sent a message to the Ming Dynasty and asked for reinforcements. You can't kill Wang Yingzu too, and then use the words "accidentally passed by" to excuse him. Past it?
Yang Shiqi supported the killing of Wu Ning. This guy was cruel and cruel to his own people. He was not suitable to be a king. It would be okay if he died. But after all, Ming Dynasty was a country of etiquette and could not further expand the war and directly occupy the country. Ryukyu Three Kingdoms Territory.
Yang Shiqi thought about it again and again, but finally had no comment.
It's better not to say this kind of thing. If it were to happen, Zhu Yunwen would have to find a layer of bullshit and lie to cover it up, which would be of no benefit to either of them.
Although Xie Jin was also worried about the consequences of this action, he clearly understood the consequences of disobeying Zhu Yunwen and supported Zhu Yunwen's decision: "After careful consideration, in order to avoid other vassals???????? ????????The vassal country violated the will of the Ming Dynasty and took in rebellious ministers and traitors. We should use the Zhongshan State to establish its authority to eliminate pirates and protect the waterways."
Tie Xuan glanced at Jie Jin. The reason for protecting the waterway was really substandard. Among the merchant ships traveling from south to north, who would go to the Daliuqiu Island area? They moved more along the coastline of the Ming Dynasty, rather than going hundreds of miles away from the mainland into the East China Sea. But regardless of opposition, Zhu Yunwen had already made up his mind to deal with Zhongshan Guo and Chen Zuyi.
Zhu Yunwen's will has not wavered. The chess game that has been planned for many years is finally coming to an end. No one or any reason can oppose this war.
Those who sacrificed, those who are about to sacrifice, those who deserve to die or those who do not deserve to die, are all just to make the territory of Ming Dynasty more complete and leave a huge springboard for future generations to explore further and better. Defend against possible enemies.
Whether it is from clearing out enemies, eliminating dangers, or developing strategies and island chain defenses, these territories must be brought under the Ming Dynasty. Taking advantage of the strong national power of the Ming Dynasty and the many soldiers who can and dare to fight in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the crowd and said firmly: "Draw an order to Taiping Port, Fujian, and tell Li Jian, Chen Hui and other naval generals to move to Da Liuqiu Island, destroy Zhongshan Kingdom, and kill Chen Zuyi!"
"According to the order."
Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi and others agreed.
After the imperial edict came out, the sergeants from the Security Bureau rushed to Fujian carrying a top-secret imperial edict.
Zhu Yunwen examined the map of the Ming Dynasty and was fascinated by the location of Da Liuqiu Island. How many people became "missing" people because of this island. They could not return home for several years and could not even send letters.
Pang Huan's child is over two years old and doesn't even have a name. Cong Pei'er directly calls him "Dalang", "Dalang". When he got sick a few times, he would even shout that "Dalang has taken medicine" and even came to the harem. Holding the child and shouting in front of Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yunwen gave the name "Pang Changfeng", but was directly ignored by Cong Pei'er. Taking advantage of his familiarity with the Queen Mother and the Empress, he did not change the title. When pressed, he said that the naming was the child's father's business. If his father did not come back, Just call him Dalang.
Cong Pei'er can be willful in front of Zhu Yunwen because she knows very well that Zhu Yunwen will not really get angry and kick her out.
For this purpose, Zhu Yunwen dispatched not only Pang Huan alone, but also as many as 800 people. These people were either hidden, visible, or half-hidden and half-visible, but without exception, they all changed their identities and abandoned their lives. Lost his wife, children and parents.
Cong Pei'er can complain and remind Zhu Yunwen to ask Pang Huan to come back early. What about other people's wives and parents? They have not known where their husbands, fathers, and sons have gone for more than two years, and they don't know whether they are alive or dead. , how heavy the suffering they endured?
Zhu Yunwen clenched his fists. The last piece of the chess game that had lasted for more than two years was finally about to fall.
The chess was lost and it was dark.
Chen Erbao blew the fire sticks and lit the candles, lighting up the room.
After sitting down and pouring a glass of water, there were footsteps outside the door and a knock on the door: "Head, there is news."
"Come in."
Chen Erbao took a breath to cheer up.
Yin Zhiguo walked in and said quickly: "Our people got information from the fishermen. Shang Bazhi, the chief minister of Shannan Kingdom, is planning to raise troops to attack Zhongshan Kingdom. I'm afraid the time is not far away."
Chen Erbao narrowed his eyes: "How authentic is it?"
Yin Zhiguo thought for a while and said seriously: "It should still be credible. Shang Sishao and Shang Bazhi are both ambitious people, and their subordinates are also Although some powers cannot be compared with Zhongshan Kingdom, Zhongshan Kingdom at this time..."
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Chen Erbao knew that Yin Zhiguo wanted to say that the Zhongshan Kingdom was completely rotten. King Wu Ning was really good at playing games and killed some people from time to time. The one after another rebellions in the country were also draining the country's energy.
If Bazhi raises his troops at this time, it is easy to say that he is defeated by Wu Ning, and the situation can still be controlled. If Shangbazhi wins every step of the way, there will definitely be many responders in Zhongshan, and no one will be able to save the situation.
Chen Erbao stood up and said solemnly: "We use the Zhongshan Kingdom as a cover and hide on this Jingu Island. If the Zhongshan Kingdom is destroyed by Shang Bazhi, then we will have no place to hide. No, I need to go find Da Da immediately. The boss."
Chen Zuyi is doing bed exercises, hoping to make some dolls. Now there is only a single seedling of Chen Shiliang left, which is not good and needs to be spread out.
Chen Zuyi was naturally angry at being interrupted, but when he heard that Chen Erbao had urgent information, he had to put on his clothes and go out.
"Master, I'm afraid it's not safe for us here!"
Chen Erbao knew what to say first to avoid Chen Zuyi's anger.
After Chen Zuyi heard this, he was immediately startled and worried. Could it be that the Ming Navy had discovered his trace?
Chen Erbao explained: "Shang Bazhi wants to raise troops to attack the Zhongshan Kingdom. If he succeeds, he will not give us a place to stay. I am afraid he will inform the Ming Dynasty of our location in exchange for a reward from the Ming Dynasty."
Chen Zuyi knew the seriousness of the situation. Although it was not the Ming Dynasty Navy that called, there seemed to be no difference. Shang Bazhi was not Wu Ning. It was impossible for him to collude with a pirate, let alone continue to provide him with shelter.
Chen Erbao's worries are justified. If the situation is allowed to change, it will not be safe here!
Chen Zuyi looked at Chen Erbao and asked, "What suggestions do you have?"
Chen Erbao pondered for a moment, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes: "Our fleet has not yet completed construction. The current ships alone are far from enough to sail across the sea, so we need more time. We must unite with Wu Ning to eliminate Shang Bazhi." !”
