Zhu Ying never stopped attacking Shanxi merchants, even if it would be more troublesome.
But you can't just stop doing it just because it's troublesome, right?
To this end, Zhu Ying set up a special inspection team, which was mainly composed of Jin Yiwei, members of the Public Security Department, and some people with excellent administrative abilities.
The number of people is about a thousand, and they work in teams of two and are scattered around to investigate.
The core of the joint is about the main families behind Shanxi merchants.
Among the eight Shanxi merchants, Zhu Ying actually knew these eight surnames.
But at this time in the early Ming Dynasty, there was a big difference from the Eight Families at the end of the Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, surnames are not unique. In my impression, some of the eight great families in the late Ming Dynasty seem to have only emerged in the middle period.
The clans with these surnames are not from the same place.
For example, someone with the surname Cao, how to arrest him?
Arrest all the people with the surname Cao in the entire Shanxi area?
Naturally it is impossible.
The internal affairs of Ming Dynasty are constantly brewing under the management of Zhu Ying.
Perhaps it won't be long before there will be a spurt of rapid development.
And in the Japanese country,
Whether it is Goryeo or the garrison on Jeju Island, they have begun to wait for the opportunity.
Busan,
All the ships were launched into the sea at this moment, carrying 120,000 troops.
The largest pavilion ship.
Yao Guangxiao is standing on it.
The view from the pavilion was very good. Seeing that all the troops had boarded the ship, Yao Guangxiao waved his hand, and the sergeant behind him immediately waved the flag.
Winter winter winter!
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The drum beat also started to sound.
The army sets off.
Hundreds of large ships surged towards Tsushima Island.
The Korean officials on the shore looked at the departing ships and became increasingly worried.
This time, Goryeo fought with all its strength.
All the sea-going ships are all here, accumulated over decades.
If this battle were to collapse, the coast of Goryeo would be useless and would be allowed to be invaded by the Japanese without the ability to resist.
They knelt on the ground and prayed to God and Buddha, hoping that the fleet could return victoriously.
Yao Guangxiao watched this scene from the top of the boat, with only indifference in his eyes.
Of course he understood what these Goryeo officials were thinking.
But he knew even more that even if they won, the Koryo army would only be defeated miserably, and more than half of the ships that went away with them would be damaged.
Tsushima Island.
The vanguard's 80,000-strong army now numbered less than 70,000.
More than 10,000 people were either buried in the belly of a fish or died in a bloody battle with Japanese warriors.
"If the Imperial Master still doesn't come, we will have no choice but to return. If we stay any longer, all the brothers will rebel."
A Goryeo general said angrily.
For several months, the food coming from Busan was very limited. Even if they kept sending messages to urge them every day, it was still very little.
The reply from the national division revealed that the Pusan army was also in an extreme state of food shortage.
Although food was constantly being shipped to Kyoto in Goryeo, it could only be said to be on the verge of starvation.
Especially on Tsushima Island, training has been canceled a long time ago.
Most soldiers can only have one meal a day.
In the military camp, armors and weapons were scattered everywhere, because these weapons were too heavy and wearing them on the body made it easier to consume physical strength.
Although a large number of sea fish come here every day, there are nearly 70,000 people there, so how can we fill out the report?
In the military tent, another Goryeo general said in a deep voice: "How to go back? In our current situation, getting back is a problem. You all know the temperament of the national counselor."
"If we go back without authorization, all of you here may have your heads on your neck, but you won't be able to protect them."
The previous general stood up and shouted: "I think he dares!"
"We have nearly 70,000 people here, how dare he kill us all!"
The thinner general sneered: "Don't forget, the Imperial Preceptor is not from Korea, but from the Ming Dynasty."
"How could he care about our life and death? He might just want us to die."
"It doesn't mean that we will kill them all. If we just disobey the military order, we will all be killed. The brothers below are so hungry that they can resist."
"I'm afraid that just one full meal can destroy morale."
The burly man was a little impatient.
"This won't work, and that won't work either. Then you can tell us what we should do."
"You all know the situation of our brothers now. If we go to attack the Japanese country, we can no longer defeat them."
"Those little bastards in the Japanese country are very smart. Every time they capture a village, they can't even find a few grains of food, which wastes our energy in vain."
"Last month, we joined forces with more than 50,000 people to capture a small city. We thought we could grab grain, but it turned out that the grain depot was damn cleaner than my face."
"Once I went there, I even lost money on the food rations I brought back. I also lost the lives of so many brothers, and I didn't gain anything in terms of money."
The strong general was furious.
Since arriving on Tsushima Island, life has been more difficult than he imagined.
The food shortage was like a dark cloud, weighing on the heads of these generals.
But on this island, there is no way to the sky and no way to the earth.
I don't even know where to go when I leave.
As the strong man general became angry, the generals below also complained one after another.
"Yes, if this continues, we will all starve to death here."
"There are only three days of food left. If not, let's go back all."
"No, if we go back, we will definitely die. In my opinion, it is better to let the brothers have a full meal, take a rest, and attack the Japanese country by force."
"This... seems pretty good."
"It really doesn't work, so this is the only way. What do you think?"
"No matter how much food the Japanese country hides, it is impossible to transport all the food away. Let's go up with the whole army, knock down several of their cities and plunder the villages. After all, this is a way to survive."
"If you can survive until the national army comes over, not only can you report your merits, but you can at least ask for some food."
Everyone was talking about it, and they finally came up with an unreasonable solution.
The National Preceptor's heart is too dark, and they have already learned the lesson, but in this situation, there is no way for a mutiny to go to the National Preceptor, so what can be done about it.
"Okay, let's do this, otherwise waiting for death here is useless. I see that the Imperial Guard has delayed setting off for so long. The food shipped every time is enough for us for a few days. Maybe it is just waiting for us to fight.
Where is Japan?"
"Everyone on the left and right is dead. If we die in battle, I want to kill all these Japanese."
With the voice of the strong general, this meeting ended.
All rations were distributed to the sergeants, and they only had two days.
Two days later, food and grass were cut off.
If you can't grab enough food within two days, it can be said that the game is completely over.
Everyone is selfish, let alone these generals.
They have felt the dissatisfaction and restlessness from the lower-level sergeants.
But when they counter-attack the Imperial Army, the ones who die may not be the brothers below, but the generals like themselves.
It's different when you go to fight against the Japanese. It's your brothers below who die, not you.
This choice is too simple.
As the military order was issued, all the Korean soldiers on Tsushima Island, after having a full meal, rushed out to attack the Japanese country.
At this moment, it was also the time for Yao Guangxiao to leave.
"Master Imperial Master, are they really going to set off at this time?" Wei Guang stood beside Yao Guangxiao in the pavilion, looked at the sea in the distance, and couldn't help but ask.
Yao Guangxiao calmly replied: "If they go, they have to go. If they don't go, they have to go."
"The food that the poor monk has sent to them during this period has always lasted for about five days. Even if they save, it can only last for seven days at most."
"If they don't want to starve to death, they have no choice but to fight the Japanese army."
Wei Guang asked with some confusion: "Isn't the Imperial Master worried about their return?"
Yao Guangxiao chuckled and said: "They are afraid of death, so they will not come back."
"The poor monk's method of delivering food is almost clearly telling them that there are still a few smart people who can understand it."
"Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't understand it. The poor monk has arranged for someone to make them understand."
After hearing this, Wei Guang understood that among the Goryeo generals who went to Tsushima Island, some had secretly defected to the Imperial Guard.
While transporting grain back and forth, they had secretly communicated with each other and achieved their goal.
The day after the Goryeo army set off for Tsushima Island, Yao Guangxiao's army had already arrived on the island.
And now Tsushima Island is a desolate scene.
When the Goryeo army left, it seemed that in order to vent their anger, they massacred the Japanese people on the entire island.
Even some houses were severely damaged.
As a Taoist monk, Yao Guangxiao did not feel any pity or touch when he saw this scene.
He ordered to set up camp as if nothing happened.
"Master National Preceptor, when will we conquer Japan?" Wei Guang asked.
Yao Guangxiao looked at the sky and replied: "Tomorrow the rooster crows and the whole army will be dispatched."
"Follow orders."
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Since the war has begun in Goryeo, Ming Dynasty will not stand still.
Compared with those Korean pioneers, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were in high spirits, and their eyes were filled with the desire for war.
Especially in terms of armaments, it almost crushed the overall situation of the Japanese country.
"This battle will completely eliminate the Japanese warships."
Between Goryeo and the Ming Dynasty, for the Japanese country, the Ming Dynasty was naturally more important.
The biggest reason why the Goryeo Pioneer Army was able to land and fight was that the Japanese mobilized all their warships and large ships to the side facing the Ming Dynasty.
The Japanese people are not fools, and they are not unfamiliar with war.
They knew very well that this war would only end if they defeated the Ming Dynasty.
Compared with the Ming Dynasty, although Goryeo's army was large in number, the difference in combat effectiveness was huge.
Only when the Ming Dynasty is defeated can the Japanese country be victorious.
On the sea, thousands of battleships were sailing slowly towards the coast of Kyushu Island.
In just half an hour, hundreds of Japanese warships were seen.
"Haha, these Japanese really look down on us, why would they come to fight with us with just such a small force?"
Zhu Shu looked at the warship in front and laughed.
Judging from the number, the Japanese warships numbered about five hundred. Compared with the thousands of warships of the Ming Dynasty, they seemed to be half the number. They did not lack the strength to fight a battle.
However, in fact, the Japanese warships were far inferior to the Ming warships in terms of specifications, weapon configuration, and hull size.
This time, the Ming Dynasty Navy almost moved in full force.
On the sea, there is no rival.
Today's Daming Navy is not at its most glorious, but it is at its most powerful.
You know, the Ming Dynasty Navy has never been defeated since its establishment.
This defeat does not only refer to the present, but also refers to the three hundred years of the Ming Dynasty.
From the early Ming Dynasty to the middle of the Ming Dynasty, even in the late Ming Dynasty, the Ming Navy still maintained an invincible attitude across the sea.
Why did Europe not invade the Central Plains during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties?
The reason is simple, because they simply cannot break through the obstruction of the Ming Dynasty Navy.
The famous Zheng He fleet was just one of the Ming navy.
Spain's so-called Invincible Fleet at Sea could only obediently pay the toll in front of the Ming Dynasty Navy.
He is the true overlord of the sea.
Dominated all surrounding sea areas.
Although the Ming Dynasty Navy has not yet reached its peak of thousands of warships, it can be said that there is no pressure at all to defeat the Japanese navy.
The warships of the Ming Dynasty were mainly Fu ships.
The lucky boat is as tall as a city and cannot be driven by human power. It depends on the wind. The Japanese boat is as short as a cang boat. Therefore, the lucky boat rides on the wind and presses down, like a chariot crushing a mantis.
A naval battle is imminent.
The Three Hundred Fortune Ship Soldiers were divided into three groups, and with the help of the strong wind, they headed straight towards the Japanese ships and crushed them.
At the same time, the artillery is loaded, and as long as it is within range, it will fire directly.
The navy on the Japanese side was also very ferocious. Following the flag, they rushed towards the Three Hundred Fortune Ship without fear of death.
They want to engage in a boarding battle!
At this moment, the purpose of the Japanese army was very clear.
However, in the eyes of the Ming Dynasty soldiers, this was just a way to die.
Boom boom boom!
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With the roar of cannons, the battle finally began.
Countless cannonballs fell from the sky and flew toward the Japanese ships.
Of course, it is basically impossible to expect much accuracy.
If ten shells can hit one, it can be called a high degree of accuracy.
This thing, especially at sea, is almost entirely based on luck in numbers.
Anyway, with so many ships, there must be a few that are going to win.
After several rounds of shooting, the number concentrated by visual inspection was not even thirty.
This is also because the Japanese ships are relatively small, their targets are not that big, and they are scattered widely.
At this time, the Japanese warships were already approaching the Three Hundred Fortune Ships.
The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty on the lucky ship did not have any worries. This kind of condescending battle was a complete massacre for the Japanese army.
Every blessing boat is like a city.
But here, there are as many as 300 ships, and the Japanese navy only has more than 500 ships in total.
If there are thirty ships, there is still a chance that the ants will kill the elephant.
Three hundred ships, this was a disaster, a disaster for the Japanese navy.