"Prepare an army of 150,000 people to invade the Western Regions, the Yi Jurchens, and another 200,000 naval troops to destroy Japan. I gave you three years, how have you done now?"
Gu Cheng looked at Yu Qian, the Minister of War, and asked.
"Your Majesty, the three armies are on standby!"
Yu Qian replied: "It's just that Japan sent an envoy. Will your Majesty see him?"
Gu Chengdao: "What's the benefit of seeing it?"
Yu Qian admonished: "War is not a drama. It is a battle to compare the national strength, money, food and people, and consume hundreds of millions. Therefore, Sun Tzu said: attack the country first and then make the enemy, attack the army and seize the city, and go down again. The Fusang of Japan is lost in the East China Sea. , Don’t think it’s a danger. Your Majesty pities the hardships of the common people and the devastation of their lives, so why do you launch this war?”
Yu Qian's intention was very clear. To annex the Western Regions and destroy the Jurchens would further unify the world. Although these two places were useless and not rich, they were at least much better than the islands in Japan.
At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the threat of Japanese pirates had already appeared. At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang had the intention to attack Japan, but after all, he was not a Han Dynasty warrior who liked great achievements. After weighing the pros and cons, he still gave up.
First of all, Japan's resources are poor and earthquakes are constant, so there is no profit in occupying it.
Secondly, although the national strength of the two countries is vastly different, in a cross-sea battle, the outcome is unpredictable.
When the Yuan Dynasty was at its peak, Kublai Khan attacked Japan twice.
It stands to reason that the Mongolian cavalry marched all the way west, spanning half of the world, and was invincible in every battle. Japan was simply not worth mentioning.
This turned out not to be the case.
In a head-to-head confrontation, even if the Mongols dismount, they are far from being matched by the Japanese soldiers. However, the Japanese are a nation that understands the ocean, relies on the ocean, and strives to control the ocean.
Facing the invasion of the Mongolian army, they spent more than five years building defensive stone walls in the coastal areas. With this wall, they could attack and defend freely. They could either expose the enemy troops to the beach and prevent them from approaching the land, or divide the enemy forces and prevent them from approaching the land. Attack more and attack less.
Once the enemy retreated to the sea, typhoons and storms often swept across the country. The first Mongolian defeat was due to a sudden storm. The myth of Mongolia's invincibility was completely shattered in the naval battle.
The second defeat was due to internal instability, Goryeo's hindrance and another typhoon. How could it be resisted by human power under the power of God?
When Kublai Khan realized that the right time, place, and people were not in the Yuan Dynasty, he finally regained his sense and chose to give up, unlike Yang Guang's three conquests in Goryeo.
Those two disastrous defeats were only two hundred years ago. When the Ming Dynasty wanted to attack Japan, they still faced similar problems. The right time and the right place!
Under common sense, Yu Qian is a capable minister in governing the world, so it is natural. Unfortunately, he cannot understand the general trend of the world: "Do you think the Japanese envoy came to Beijing to seek peace?"
Yu Qian was stunned: "What does your Majesty mean?"
Gu Cheng smiled and waved his hand: "Xuan!"
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"Long live my emperor!"
The Japanese envoys entered the main hall and paid homage.
Gu Cheng did not let them get up, and said coldly: "I will raise up a righteous army to conquer the stubborn country to serve as a warning to others. Do you know?"
When the Japanese envoy heard this, he trembled all over and subconsciously showed a look of fear. Only one person in front of him spoke eloquently: "The universe is vast, and it is not the sole authority of one master. The universe is vast, and the states are separated and defended. I live in the far and weak areas." Japan is a small country with less than 60 cities and less than 3,000 territories. It still has a sense of contentment. Your Majesty is the Lord of China and the king of ten thousand chariots. It has more than thousands of cities and a territory of millions of miles. How can it be inadequate? , meaning to exterminate?”
"presumptuous!"
As soon as these words came out, Yu Qian's expression changed, and some people even jumped out and scolded him.
If Japan is contented, although this is not a good idea, it still makes some sense. But three years ago, Japan took advantage of the Tumubao Incident and led its troops to invade Shanhaiguan, hoping to swallow the elephant with a snake. How could it be said that there is still contentment?
Gu Cheng waved his hand: "Let him continue!"
The envoy was happy and not afraid: "The Ming Dynasty has strategies to start wars, and small countries also have plans to defend themselves against enemies. Lands with swamps and islands with mountains and seas have their own preparations. How can they be willing to kneel down and serve them? Following them will not necessarily lead to survival, and going against them will not necessarily lead to survival.
He may not die, so I send a special envoy to pay homage to Your Majesty, and be sure to think twice!"
After the conversation, all the ministers were furious.
This is not asking for peace; it is simply a declaration of war.
Do you really think that after the Mongol Tatars were retreated, they would not take the higher country in their eyes, invade the mountains and seas first, and then issue a declaration of war?
Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty is the orthodox and prosperous era, which is tolerable and intolerable!
"Thieves are deceptive!"
After Yu Qian was frightened and angry, he became vigilant.
There is no doubt that Japan is seeking war now, and it seems that it can't wait for the Ming army to march eastward.
This was originally impossible. No matter how arrogant a small country is, it would not dare to do such a thing. However, from the previous invasion of Shanhaiguan to the current provocation of the emperor, there seems to be a giant hand behind the scenes that is stirring up the situation.
Now it is finally revealed.
As expected, the Ming Dynasty could not endure such insults. The emperor said coldly: "You barbarian countries have invaded our mountains and seas and harmed our people. You dare to speak nonsense and bring about your own destruction! The two countries are at war. If you don't kill the envoys, they will be killed."
Throw them all out to me!"
The wolf-like guards rushed out, pulled down the Japanese envoys one after another, and dragged them out of the Forbidden City.
After being thrown out of the palace like dogs, the Japanese envoys breathed a sigh of relief, including the one who had been talking so eloquently, all of a sudden collapsed to the ground, too frightened to move.
"You look so good at pretending!"
Only one person flashed to the street, took off his disguise mask, and quickly changed his appearance, it was Juexin.
He recalled what he had just seen in the Forbidden City, especially the Emperor of Heaven, who had a majestic demeanor and was capable of taking life and death. Every word he uttered had a shocking magic power, as if what he said was the truth of heaven and earth and could not be doubted.
Holding the king's title in hand, holding the Heavenly Constitution in mouth, moving back to the mountains and seas, breathing turns to frost and dew!
Supreme power!
The key is that this person is fake and the real emperor is still in trouble.
Juexin was greatly encouraged by the thought that someone could plot to usurp the throne without anyone noticing.
"One day, I will also sit in that position!"
Juexin soon came to a mansion and transformed into a wealthy man.
He settled down to collect intelligence from the Central Plains, and gathered it continuously towards the East China Sea.
For example, when rain falls in various places, the ground moves, and when the tide rises along the coast, the sea breeze blows.
The dragon veins of the Central Plains have been broken. At this moment, if the Ming Dynasty were to march eastward, they would inevitably encounter a storm and tornado at sea, and the end would be extremely miserable!
However, in comparison, Juexin hopes to see a huge disaster tomorrow and the people will be in dire straits, so he stays in the capital, collects information from all parties, and looks forward to it silently.
Boom!
While checking the intelligence, Juexin heard loud thunder and dark clouds in the sky.
"Okay! Could it be that a natural disaster is about to begin? It will break out directly in the capital, great!"
I was overjoyed when I arrived at the courtyard. The falling raindrops felt refreshing and cool on my face.
He waved, and naturally a servant held up an umbrella, left the house, and walked in Yingtian Mansion.
It was thundering and raining when I returned home, and there were fewer and fewer people on the street. However, he was the only one hanging out with a group of servants. The passers-by looked at him sideways, as if they were looking at fools.
Jue Xin paid no attention to him. Everyone was drunk and he was alone in his sobriety.
Suddenly, there was a sound of playing in front, and several children were seen chasing and playing in the rain.
"Why am I not so happy?"
Juexin looked at it, thinking of his childhood, the darkness without a trace of light under the abuse of Jue Wushen, raised a cold smile on his lips, and ordered: "Go, give these children candies, let them pray, the rain will get better
The harder it goes, the harder it goes and never stop!”
Once the dragon vein is lost and there is no protection from the dragon energy, these prayers may really come true.
The introduction starts with these children, praying in person, and eventually being displaced and dying in the war. Isn't it the most beautiful thing?
"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sister!"
A maid in green clothes came forward to hand out sweets. How could the children have thought of Juexin's evil intentions? They happily received the candies and cakes and began to pray in a sweet voice: "It will rain heavily! It will rain heavily! Don't stop! Don't stop."
stop!"
A few months later.
Waiting desperately for the news of continuous heavy rains and flash floods in the distance, breaking down river banks and destroying fertile farmland.
Before opening each letter, there was a look of anticipation on my face.
After taking it apart, he looked gloomy and even got angry.
Whenever it rained, he would go out for a walk. At this time, hundreds of children would surround his maid, begging for candies and cakes. After receiving them, they would gather around them to pray for rain, and finally leave cheering: "It will rain again! It will rain again."
The rain will come again!”
There is a record in Miscellaneous History: There was someone in Beijing who liked the rain and would not leave. Everyone called him stupid, but only children liked it.