Sun Tzu once said: The enemy must be surrounded by enemies, but the enemy must not be pressed when they are poor.
Although the Japanese state has been experiencing constant civil strife for many years, its total population is still over seven million.
In comparison, Donghae County has a population of just over two million.
Even though Donghai County had the right time and place this time, it also had the advantage of firearms.
In one fell swoop, he annihilated the opponent's two hundred thousand young men.
But there is still a big gap in the war potential between the two sides.
If we say that Feng Yibo still insists on launching a war to destroy the country.
The "poor bandit" of Japan is likely to make many daimyo truly unite under the pressure of war.
At that time, Donghai County will definitely be pulled into the swamp of war.
It is difficult to destroy the opponent in a short period of time.
Moreover, in the Battle of Falklands, Donghai County had a great victory.
But it is impossible to say that there is no loss.
The biggest losses this time were shells, gunpowder and grenades.
The accumulation of these more than half a year was in the battle to capture Chikushi Island and the Battle of Majima Island.
It has basically been exhausted.
Although Donghai County is still working overtime for production, there is a steady stream of shipments.
But it is only enough to support some small-scale battles.
If it encounters a massed charge by legions, it may not be of much use.
What's more, Donghai County's military training is mainly based on the Yuanyang Formation.
This formation is good, but is more suitable for small-scale skirmishing.
If you encounter a cavalry charge, you will basically be delivering food.
The Japanese country happened to have no shortage of established cavalry.
If we continue to fight, even if we can destroy the Japanese country, the price paid will definitely not be small.
The best result is a miserable victory.
Not to mention it was a tragic victory, even if it hurt Donghai County's vitality.
Feng Yibo felt that this was not worth the gain.
Therefore, he had already planned before going on the expedition.
That is, from the beginning.
He never thought about destroying the Japanese country through war.
Just like he often said to Gouzi.
War is not a necessary means, nor is it the only means.
What's more, by quickly seizing the purple island.
He also experienced the Battle of the Falklands and wiped out the Japanese expeditionary force of 200,000 in one fell swoop.
Donghai County has shown enough force.
Now that the first phase of the show of force is over, the second phase can then be entered.
That is to carry the power of victory and use powerful force to deter.
Begin to cut the flesh with a soft knife, slowly consuming the potential of Japan.
And there is more than one soft knife.
Feng Yibo first sent his men to wander among the famous Japanese people.
Let them obtain tickets to participate in the "Mashima Peace Conference" by "voting a letter of name".
If you don't come, then after this peace negotiation.
You are likely to be thrown out to take the blame and be used to show your favor to Wei.
And if you can participate in this peace negotiation, you can gain some initiative.
It may even get the support of Wei Dynasty and Donghai County.
Of course, this is what Feng Yibo said.
What can really be gained depends on the outcome of this peace negotiation.
The reason why Feng Yibo did this actually had a hidden purpose.
That is the Japanese who participated in the peace negotiations, and they will provide certain support later.
In order to ensure that the Japanese country can maintain a balance and continue to maintain a state of separatism.
All parties have arrived here after a round of competition, and the first step has been initially achieved.
In the second step, Feng Yibo came up with the terms of negotiation.
While he sent people to the Japanese country to disrupt the situation, he also personally visited Goryeo.
Meet Qiu Luan and King Li Song of Goryeo.
After the two parties greeted each other, they exchanged pleasantries for a while.
He showed the two people the terms of the peace agreement he had drawn up.
The reaction of the two people after reading it was to gasp.
Then they couldn't help but look at each other, not knowing how to evaluate them for a while.
King Li Song of Goryeo was the first to lose his temper and asked:
"Feng Angel, can the other party really accept such terms?"
To him, the terms above were simply a fantasy.
The benefit to Gao Li was still the smallest, but he didn't even dare to think about it.
Qiu Luan represents the newly promoted nobles, and the divided interests are not small.
Naturally, I dare not believe it easily.
Seeing Li Song speak at this time, he also followed:
"Master Feng, does the King of Donghai County want to raise the price and let the Japanese country settle down to pay back the money?"
His son Qiu Peng had some friendship with Feng Yibo.
So when he first met Feng Yibo, he even said a few common things.
He took on the posture of an elder.
But of course Feng Yibo would not lower his status and assume the status of a junior.
From beginning to end, he never called him uncle, instead he was called Qiu Shuai in a business-like manner.
Qiu Luan was still a little dissatisfied about this.
But now when he saw the terms, he was a little excited and a little unbelievable.
But I also understand why Feng Yibo is in such a posture.
The terms above are really a bit too much.
Even if the Japanese country agrees temporarily, they will definitely violate it in both positive and negative ways.
It's impossible to actually follow the rules.
After hearing what he said, Feng Yibo smiled slightly and said domineeringly:
"Wang Jia and Qiu Shuai don't have to worry too much about this. They have no choice. If we ask them to sign, they have to sign."
Of course, he is sure of the terms he dares to list.
It's just that there are some things that are hard to explain in detail.
After signing it, he would naturally have a way to execute it.
Qiu Luan frowned when he heard this and hesitated:
"Even if you sign it reluctantly, they can't afford that much, right?"
When Feng Yibo heard this, he smiled and said:
"As long as they sign, we won't let them have the chance to default on their debts, right?"
The meaning of these words is obviously to take advantage of the situation.
If it can really be as written in the terms, Qiu Luan will naturally not mind supporting the other party.
It can even be said that as long as the terms can be implemented.
Their newly promoted noble lineage can all follow them to eat meat.
When the time comes, let alone supporting the scene.
Even if someone in the court disagrees, they will unite with the King of Donghai County.
Swallow this piece of fat together.
At this time, Feng Yibo changed the topic and said again:
"It's just that you two also need to help me with some help."
After hearing this, King Li Song of Goryeo immediately expressed his stance and said:
"This king has no problem. I don't have any objections to the above terms. It all depends on the two of you. I, Gao Li, am willing to attach Jiwei!"
Of course he had no objection.
Goryeo was almost destroyed by the Japanese, but Wei sent troops to save it.
Now that Japan was defeated, Wei ate meat and left some soup for him.
If it goes through, not only will he not lose anything, but he will also get a big advantage.
How could Li Song be unwilling?
Feng Yibo nodded slightly to him, then looked at Qiu Luan and said:
"Shuai Qiu, apart from this peace agreement, there is one more thing I want to talk to you about."
"oh?"
Qiu Luan's expression moved slightly but he didn't say much.
"If Commander Qiu agrees, Prince Donghai will naturally find a way to implement the above interests."
Feng Yibo looked at him, leaned forward slightly, and said with a smile:
"Moreover, this is also an opportunity for Donghai County to advance and retreat together with the upstarts."
As long as the above terms are signed, Donghai County and the newly promoted nobles will be grasshoppers on the same rope.
This is also the reason why Feng Yibo attracted Qiu Luan.
The benefits are too great for Donghai County to bear.
There must be an ally with sufficient power, and the border army in Liaodong is the best choice.
This can not only unite the upstarts and form a community of interests.
They can also use the power of the border army to coerce the Japanese country.
"this……"
Naturally, Qiu Luan would not agree easily, but he only pondered for a moment before asking:
"Master Feng, let's talk about it first."
Feng Yibo glanced at Li Song, who immediately stood up and tried to avoid him.
Unexpectedly, Feng Yibo did not avoid him and said directly:
"It's actually very simple. Donghai County wants Commander Qiu to help get some war horses, as well as horse breeders and cavalry instructors."
Qiu Luan was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes became a little dangerous.
He seemed to feel a little out of place, so he quickly narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a deep voice:
"What does this mean? Could it be..."
The navy of Donghai County was so powerful that it destroyed 200,000 Japanese troops in one go.
This has put Qiu Luan under tremendous pressure.
Fortunately, the opponents are all infantry, and they are definitely no match for the frontier troops when they get to the shore.
But now the opponent actually covets the cavalry again...
What is this for?
"Don't get me wrong, Commander Qiu. Commander Qiu must be aware of the grievances between Donghai County and the Japanese country. It can be said that Donghai County started its career by fighting Japanese pirates."
Feng Yibo naturally guessed what the other party was thinking, waved his hand quickly, and continued with a smile:
"Prince Donghai is a person who has a beginning and an end, so..."
At this point, he stopped talking.
But the meaning behind the words is also self-evident.
When Qiu Luan heard this, he said:
"You mean, he wants to train cavalry and continue to fight in Japan in the future?"
The Japanese country has all kinds of troops, otherwise it would not be possible to fight back and forth with the border troops.
It's just that the terrain of Goryeo is complicated and the cavalry cannot be used as the main force.
Most of them are light armored cavalry, serving as mobile troops and scouts for exploration.
So there aren't many places where it can be used.
However, this does not mean that cavalry cannot be used.
On the contrary, he became an organized cavalry, the king of war in the cold weapon era.
Whether it is light armored cavalry, use mobility to harass and pursue.
Or the heavily armored cavalry gathered into formation and attacked the enemy's formation.
These are all conventional ways of fighting wars in this era.
If Donghai County wants to fight deep into the Japanese mainland, cavalry is indeed indispensable.
"Yes, that's right."
Feng Yibo nodded naturally and sighed:
"The soldiers of Donghai County are only good at naval battles. If they are engaged in landing operations, they may not be able to compete with Japan."
This is half true and half false.
It is certain that Donghai County is good at naval warfare, but it is wrong to say that it is not good at land warfare.
However, the soldiers of Donghai County are better at skirmishing combat based on the Yuanyang Formation.
Facing a large army battle, the normal crushing effect will definitely not be achieved.
"So, he put his idea on my head?"
Qiu Luan frowned slightly, then suddenly said:
"No wonder he is willing to give up such huge benefits!"
He thought that the King of Donghai County wanted to unite with the upstarts because he could not defeat the Japanese country.
In this way, we can not only unite together to safeguard the interests of our mouths.
He can also ask his frontier troops to help him train cavalry.
If that's the case, it would kill two birds with one stone.
"That's not entirely true. After all, if this peace negotiation succeeds, without Qiu Shuai, he won't be able to eat such a large amount of meat alone."
Feng Yibo didn't want the other party to think too much about the cavalry, so he immediately emphasized the interests again with a smile.
Sure enough, Qiu Luan nodded when he said this:
"Indeed, even if the Japanese country comes to the country to pay back the money, even if only one-tenth of the money is obtained in the end, it will inevitably cause heated discussions in the court, and I am afraid it will lead to a life-and-death fight."
No one would be jealous of such a huge benefit.
If no new nobles join, help Donghai County share some firepower.
In the end, the King of Donghai County will definitely be attacked by a group of people.
Even if the terms are signed, it will be a mirror image.
The group of guys who don't like to cause trouble but only like to cause trouble may even cause the peace agreement to be cancelled.
Without their benefits, no one would be good.
"Of course, if you don't go to Commander Qiu, you can also try to go to the Four Kings and Eight Gongs."
Although Qiu Luan understood the interest relationship, he did not express his position for a long time.
Feng Yibo started to deliver the message again and said with a smile:
"After all, I still have some relatives with them."
After Qiu Luan heard this, he still did not respond directly.
But with a half-smile, he looked at Feng Yibo and said:
"It seems that Mr. Feng is also full of money, otherwise he wouldn't be so busy running around."
This is a mockery of Feng Yibo's impatience for profit.
"To be honest, I am doing this purely for the sake of the country. I hope there will be no more troubles from Japanese pirates in the future. As for the huge benefits, it has nothing to do with me."
Feng Yibo waved his hand indifferently and smiled:
"Of course, the credit for the Battle of Falklands alone must be enough for me to eat."
Although the Battle of Falklands was fought by Donghai County.
But he openly obeyed the imperial edict and supervised the army in the East China Sea.
Naturally, he deserves a share of this kind of credit.
Although Qiu Luan didn't believe it, he stopped mocking and nodded:
"That's true. If no one interferes with this, when we go back this time, we will call him Lord Marquis when we meet again, right?"
As he spoke, he chanted:
"'It's not my intention to be a prince, I just want the sea to be peaceful'. It seems that Mr. Feng's words have come true."
What he obviously meant was that Feng Yibo had managed to bring peace to Jinghai and was about to become a marquis.
But it's not a good word to say it's a prophecy.
Feng Yibo was a little unsure for a moment. He didn't know whether the other party did it on purpose or if it was just a rough use without knowing the allusion.
"As the saying goes: Only by never forgetting your original intention can you achieve success."
He could only pretend that he did not hear the ambiguity and said:
"I ask myself whether I am willing to calm Bo Jinghai or not, it doesn't matter."
He first said a few words of humility, then smiled and said:
"This time Commander Qiu expelled the Japanese pirates and regained the capital of Goryeo, so he should be conferred the title of Marquis, right?"
Although the Japanese expeditionary force was destroyed by Donghae County, Goryeo was recovered by the frontier army.
Qiu Luan took charge personally this time and lived up to expectations.
One to regain the land, the other to annihilate the army.
In this war, both of them made their own contributions.
When it comes to credit, it’s hard to say who is bigger and who is smaller.
King Li Song of Goryeo didn't dare to speak out while listening to the conversation between the two. Only then did he smile and compliment him, saying:
"The crisis in Goryeo this time was entirely due to the help of these two assistants. I will write a letter of credence later to thank you for your great kindness to Goryeo. I believe that these two have contributed so much that it is not a problem to be promoted to an official position."
Although he is a prince, he is nothing in front of these two people.
One is the ruler of nine provinces, in charge of the Liaodong frontier army.
It is adjacent to Goryeo on land.
A governor of the East China Sea has a close relationship with the prince of the East China Sea.
One sentence can block the Goryeo sea route.
There were no air routes at this time.
If the two people in front of them join forces, they can easily lock Gao Li to death.
Li Song was naturally extremely polite to the two of them, almost kneeling down and licking them.
"Don't dare to take credit in front of Wang Jia!"
"Wang Jia, you're welcome. This is what we should do."
Although he is a bit flattering, he is still a prince recognized by the Wei Dynasty.
When Li Song said this, the two of them inevitably had to be humble.
Afterwards, Feng Yibo ended the topic of credit.
Continue to discuss the peace talks with Qiu Luan.
"Time is running out. I have to rush back to Maldao to take charge of the overall situation. We might as well speak frankly about Commander Qiu's plans!"
Time is indeed very tight, so Feng Yibo no longer has any sloppy fights with Qiu Luan.
With a hint of coercion, he said directly:
"If Commander Qiu still wants to go back to discuss it, I'm afraid it will be too late. I can only represent the Lord with integrity and lead Donghai County to settle the matter first."
