Hearing this place again, Dorgon couldn't help but frown.
"According to the information obtained by North Korean spies, the Ming army not only established a military stronghold here again, but also appointed Li Rusong's grandson Li Yingren as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. The profound meaning is self-evident."
Fan Wencheng said at this time: "It is said that the army has five thousand people, and North Korea has sold a large amount of grain, grass and ironware."
"I think given North Korea's disloyalty, if the country were to ask it to go north, I'm afraid it would be happy to do so."
"North Koreans don't have the guts."
Dorgon said decisively that he had gone south to conquer North Korea several times and was deeply aware of the cowardice of its monarchs and ministers.
Perhaps North Korea would sway back and forth, but it would never use troops against the Qing Dynasty.
"Prince Regent, as long as we completely capture North Korea and establish a state capital, Napi Island will become a rootless duckweed and will be at our mercy sooner or later."
"In addition, the regent pretends to have a powerful navy. The huge Bohai Sea is just its inner lake. Today, it can reach Phi Island, and tomorrow it can transport troops and horses anywhere in Fengtian Mansion."
"When the war breaks out in Fengtian Mansion, the imperial court will be in danger."
"Prince Regent, it's only a few hundred miles from Denglai, Shandong, to Fengtian Mansion."
Hong Chengchou can be said to have spoken with great sincerity.
Fan Wencheng on the side also cooperated in explaining that although transporting troops across the sea seems impossible, it is based on history.
Not to mention the Three Kingdoms period, Soochow sent soldiers across the sea to rescue Liaodong Gongsun Yuan. Although it was a step late, it was also a historical precedent for transporting troops across thousands of miles.
At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, in the 29th year of Hongwu, the Ming court ordered the Shence Army, including 40 guards from Henghai, Suzhou, and Taicang, and more than 80,000 soldiers to transport grain to Liaodong by sea to pay the army.
"Eighty thousand people, from Jiangnan to Liaodong?"
Dorgon was startled and his expression suddenly changed.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said: "Since there are no shipbuilders in the Qing Dynasty, then go to North Korea and grab them."
"If we rush to raise troops, we are afraid that the Ming court will cooperate. If we go east from Jinzhou Prefecture, we will be surrounded by enemies on both sides, and the Qing Dynasty will be in danger."
If it was during the Chongzhen period, Guan Ning's army was timid and feared the Qing Dynasty like a tiger. Even if they were given a chance, they would only remain on the defensive.
But now that Emperor Shaowu is in power, he is different from Chongzhen.
"Jinzhou Prefecture is full of forts, and many new bastions have been built. As long as our army remains on the defensive, it will be difficult for the Ming army to take it."
"Besides, now that the Ming Dynasty is internally corrupt and has many wastes waiting to be revitalized, how dare it go to sea and send troops to Korea?"
Hong Chengchou didn't believe this. He knew the current situation in the north very well.
When the Qing government was depleting its land for fishing, the countryside in Shanxi, Shandong, and Beizhili was miserable, with countless households fleeing from their homes.
With four million shi of grain from the south, it would be great to be able to feed the city of Beijing, but how could we support North Korea?
Rest and recuperation are the main theme.
Moreover, he did not believe that for the sake of North Korea, Emperor Shaowu would dare to spare the elite of the capital and save North Korea at all costs.
"If the Ming army comes, the advantage lies with our army."
Fan Wencheng said confidently: "With the drag of North Korea, no matter how powerful the Ming army is, it will just be idle."
"Furthermore, to deal with North Korea, there is no need to use force. Just use some strategies and a light cavalry to subvert North Korea."
"I think it should be fine if we replace it with an obedient King of Joseon."
Hong Chengchou agreed.
Compared with Hong Chengchou's idea of annexing North Korea, Fan Wencheng's idea is easier to accept.
The cost is minimum and the opportunity is maximum.
"Let Luck Dehun go!"
Dorgon thought in his mind, asking him to perform some meritorious deeds, redeem his merits, and be promoted to Baylor again. It must not be far away.
And once the King of Korea is re-established, he will definitely be able to plunder a large amount of money, food, military exploits, and appease the Eight Banners nobles who have lost confidence.
Subsequently, the Manchu Qing Dynasty questioned the North Korean envoys on the grounds that North Korea funded their Pidao.
Just when Seoul was panicking, a few days later, the Manchu Qing Dynasty decided to send a special envoy to investigate the Pidao matter.
And walking with him was Luck Dehun.
He accompanied more than a thousand cavalry to escort the envoy south, and he actually gave the orders.
To control Hanyang, a thousand men are enough.
In the past few decades, the influence of the Manchu Qing Dynasty on North Korea was not just talk. There were many collusive ministers within. As long as the city gates were opened, they could easily control the royal city.
This was also the reason for the Manchus to support the new monarch.
Of course, North Korea didn't know all this, and they just thought that by fooling them and sending some money, it would be enough to deal with the Qing Dynasty.
At this time, in the military camp on Pi Island,
"Governor Wen, what's the point of being so eager? What's supposed to come will come."
Li Yingren looked at Wen Xi, who was getting angry with anxiety, and couldn't help but say.
"General Li, it's easy for you."
Wenxi walked over eagerly, his footsteps clanging, and he said helplessly:
"If North Korea cuts off our money and food, we can still cope with it, but once it completely obeys the Manchu Qing, or takes advantage of it, we, Pidao, will be in danger."
"The North Koreans have ships. Although the quality is not good, it is always feasible to transport troops. Pi Dao is in danger!"
"I know the Korean people. They are fierce and shy, and they like to show off, but they are also timid and stubborn. If they are forced to do things by slaves, I am afraid that they will not do it with all their heart."
"Furthermore, there are many people in the Hanyang court who have their hearts set on us, and it is just a matter of course to inform us."
Li Yingren said optimistically: "Even if the Qing Dynasty sends troops, it will be nothing more than drawing water from a bamboo basket."
However, Wenxi couldn't help it, and sent a memorial to Shandong, asking the Donghai Navy in the Denglai area to send several large ships to support.
Since sea transportation obtained half of the grain supply, it has become increasingly prosperous, and the escort of the East China Sea Navy has become more and more important. Ports have been built in coastal areas such as Ningbo, Hangzhou, Songjiang Prefecture, Haizhou, and Denglai.
After all, although they run along the coastline, sea-going ships must also enter the harbor to rest, so basically the Donghai Navy has fleets at every seaport to provide relay escorts.
Therefore, it is most appropriate to ask for help from Dengzhou Port.
Just when the two of them were panicking on Pi Dao, a legendary messenger came cautiously with a money rat braid.
"Who are you? You actually said there is news about the safety of Pi Dao?"
Wenxi shouted in the hall and asked.
"May I ask if you are Governor Wen or General Li?"
But at this time, the man who was kneeling showed no fear, straightened his back and asked loudly.
"interesting!"
Li Yingren was stunned, then laughed and said: "There is no official in Pi Island who is bigger than us, so let's relax for now."
"That's good."
As he spoke, the man took off his shoes, dug out a piece of paper from the insole, and raised his hands above his head: "This is a letter my master asked me to deliver. It is said to be urgent and concerns the safety of Pi Island."