"This is?"

Old Zhu Di frowned, his expression slightly condensed.

Zhu Laosi's expression instantly became solemn, he stopped holding the chopsticks and looked at the reflected scene in his eyes.

Soaring high in the sky, through the lingering clouds and mist, you can overlook the land below.

The entire territory of East Asia is clearly visible to the eye.

Ji Boying used projection mode to show the war that took place on the Korean Peninsula, starting from the Qin and Han Dynasties, in front of the eyes of Lao Zhu and the others at an extremely fast time flow.

During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the four counties of the peninsula were established in the conquest of the peninsula. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, nine conquests were made against Goguryeo, and nine Mongolian conquests were made against Goguryeo...

"What my brother wants to show is the importance of the peninsula."

Lao Zhu took a deep breath.

Almost counting, from the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties, except for the Song Dynasty, which lost the sixteen states of Yanyun and had no chance to border the peninsula, the other dynasties have launched more or less conquests on the peninsula.

Among them, the Han, Tang, and Yuan dynasties with powerful military forces all conquered the peninsula, directly annexed the territory, and established corresponding institutions for management, including the four counties of the Han Dynasty, the Andong Protectorate of the Tang Dynasty, and the Eastern Province of the Yuan Dynasty.<

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"Yeah."

Ji Boying just nodded slightly and glanced at Old Zhu Di and Zhu Laosi from the corner of his eyes.

"You are all the best strategists in the world. You should know that no matter what era it is, the Korean Peninsula is the east gate of China. With North Korea as the center, it can radiate to the entire East Asia."

"If North Korea is stable, China will be safe; if North Korea is in danger, China will be in danger."

Even in the modernization of later generations, this is still the case.

"This is the importance of strategic location."

"Furthermore, North Korea has several ports that are ice-free all year round. In the Age of Discovery, these ports that are ice-free all year round are excellent choices whether they are used for trade or military ports."

"In addition, I can tell you one more thing."

"In the ninth year of Chongzhen, Huang Taiji's troops conquered Pyongyang, and North Korea became a vassal state of the Qing Dynasty. The east gate of the Ming Dynasty was completely opened. The core reason why Huang Taiji was able to take over North Korea so easily was that the North Korean military was too weak to wait.

Not as good as the Ming Dynasty’s rush to help.”

"Even in the war between Japan and Korea, the entire territory of Korea was taken over in a short period of time."

Deng.

Old Zhu Di and Zhu Laosi both looked tense.

"If the Ming Dynasty Iron Army was stationed on the peninsula, it would be a different situation."

"Now, let me settle a score for you two."

"Is it more difficult and more expensive to strengthen the defense of the Korean Peninsula, or is it more difficult and more expensive to wait until the Korean Peninsula is conquered and then send troops to regain it?"

The words fell.

Old Zhu Di and Zhu Laosi frowned even more tightly.

Anyone with a brain will know which one to choose.

The core reason why Wanli's Three Major Expeditions were able to defeat Xiaotian and regain the Korean Peninsula was that Xiaotian was too useless, but Huang Taiji and the tsarist empire that may appear in the future are not short-legged Xiaotian.

"However, as Zhu Laosi said before, occupying a cold land, whether it is development or expenditure, will be detrimental to the country."

In fact, there are still many mines in North Korea, but these things are of little significance to Ming Dynasty, whose technology has not yet started, so Ji Boying is too lazy to introduce them.

"So, you have another choice."

Ji Bo smiled at the corner of his eagle mouth.

Swish.

The surrounding scenery disappeared, and everything returned to the elegant room on the top of the pavilion, and the aroma of the food and wine on the table filled your nose.

"Another option?"

Old Zhu Di looked stunned and asked subconsciously.

"I wonder which option the immortal master is talking about?"

During Lao Zhu Di's Yongle Dynasty, especially in Southeast Asia, Lao Zhu Di had already played the game of cupping in the dynasties of all nations.

As the eldest brother of his younger brothers, Lao Zhu Di certainly couldn't save his dignity and killed his number one younger brother, North Korea, for no reason.

After all, once the point is extinguished.

When the rest of the younger brothers see this, they will all be in danger, and it will be difficult for this boss to become the boss.

"Military base."

Ji Boying spoke calmly.

‘Military base?’

Lao Zhu, Lao Zhu Di and Zhu Laosi were all stunned. It was the first time for the three of them to hear this word, and doubts appeared on their faces.

"Yes."

"In the name of the overlord's protection of the vassal state, troops are stationed in North Korea. All military expenses and food are provided jointly by North Korea and the Ming Dynasty. As for the proportion of military expenditures between the two countries, they can be negotiated."

"Twenty-eight, or nineteen, either way is fine."

As soon as the words came out.

Old Zhu Di’s eyes lit up instantly!

"It's really a good idea!"

"In this way, our Ming Dynasty can not only preserve the reputation of the suzerain state and completely bring North Korea under control, but also gain the moral integrity to help defend the vassal state. It is simply killing two birds with one stone."

Lao Zhu also laughed.

"Brother is still thoughtful."

Zhu Laosi frowned.

"Master Immortal, I have a question. If North Korea is allowed to spend military expenditures, will it cause disputes?"

Hearing this, Lao Zhu's eyes turned cold and he snorted.

"The hawkers in the market still have to pay protection fees, but our Ming Dynasty defends the territory and borders of a vassal state, so why don't we care about the food?!"

Ji Boying glanced at Lao Zhu.

He seemed to see the shadow of Yingjiang in Lao Zhu.

"If there is nothing else, please go back."

Ji Boying waved his hand.

Zhu Laosi nodded, stood up first, saluted to Ji Boying and Lao Zhu, then looked into Lao Zhu Di's eyes, and then the wind chime on his waist swayed, and his figure disappeared from the spot.

As for Old Zhu Di, the person here had just stood up and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute."

With one sentence, Lao Zhu Di was stopped.

From the corner of his eye, Ji Boying saw Emperor Xuande squatting at the door. This kid's legs were probably numb from squatting.

Suddenly I remembered that there was one thing that I and Xuande Zhu Zhanji had not done yet.

Now that everyone is here, let’s solve it all at once.

"Wuyi, come in."

One word.

Emperor Xuande, who was squatting outside the door to watch some of his fathers repair the door, quickly dusted himself off, got up, and quickly entered the private room.

"Master Immortal, Grandpa Emperor, Grandpa Taizu."

After entering the door, Emperor Xuande bowed several times respectfully.

"Zhanji, what's the matter with you?"

Old Zhu Di looked at Zhu Zhanji with a smile. He liked the great saint grandson from the bottom of his heart.

"Are you all ready?"

Ji Boying raised his eyes to look at Emperor Xuande and asked lightly.

Emperor Xuande was startled and spoke repeatedly.

"Back to the Immortal Master, I have already started preparations since I went back last time. Everything is ready now, just waiting for the Immortal Master to arrive!"

Emperor Xuande took a deep breath, feeling panicked inside.

Even the emperor can't bear to be poked in the spine and scolded every day.

These days, he sees officials walking around in circles.

"Yeah."
To be continued...