After repeated consideration, Yu Jian finally agreed to lend money to Zhu Gaoxu for the war.
"..., Xiao Zhuo brokered it, and Liuhe Bank opened by Liurong Temple finally agreed to lend me the money." Zhu Gaoxu said. He didn't fully know what happened during the loan process, but at least he knew it was
Xiao Zhuo arranged it.
"I also borrowed money from Guangdong, and it seems that Xiao Zhuo was the one who brokered it." Zhu Xianyao also said.
"Why did Xiao Zhuo broker this matter?" But everyone couldn't understand what Xiao Zhuo was thinking.
The three of them thought for a while, and Zhu Gaoxu was about to say, "This has nothing to do with the attack on Majapayi, and it is useless to think about it." Zhu Mo suddenly seemed to think of something and said, "Could it be that the officials are planning to send Yun Yun to Nanyang as the general secretary?"
The soldiers are guarding one side, thinking that if something happens in the future, they will ask you for help, so why are you so flattering?"
"It's possible!" Zhu Xianyao, who didn't know that his guess was completely different, said: "It's very possible. Didn't the officials send Yunying to Taiwan Town at the beginning? Nanyang is not far from the Central Plains, and they sent general troops to guard the chokepoint.
It is normal not to enfeoff."
"It seems that this is a good relationship." Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile: "In this case, even if you win, you don't have to worry about paying back the money."
The three of them discussed it for a while and put the matter aside. After all, even if their guess was correct, that would be a matter for the future, so there was no rush now.
"In short, Xian Yao and I now have money on hand to use for military expenses, so we don't need to borrow money from you, Uncle Twenty-one." Zhu Gaoxu said again.
Zhu Mo's face turned red, but he quickly returned to normal and said again: "Second nephew, I raised three doubts. Your words only answered the third point. How should you deal with the first two points?"
"The second point that Uncle Twenty-one is confused about is that the food collected from the local people will naturally be divided according to the number of troops sent by everyone; of course, whoever gets it on the battlefield will get it; the money and other items confiscated will be shared by all five of our families.
Points. Uncle Twenty-one and Xian Yao, do you have any objections?"
"Let us go back and think about it. How do you deal with the first point?" Zhu Mo said. The distribution of food is very fair according to the number of troops sent. It is also normal for whoever gets it to get it. They want more of the requisitioned money.
After all, after they succeed in this battle, the entire Java Island will be Gaoxu's land.
Zhu Gaoxu then continued: "As for the first point, if Veerabhmi and Wigrama Vardhana really shake hands and make peace with us, shouldn't we just retreat? The place where they are fighting is east of Java Island
, if we land, we must be in the west, and then use the navy to block the sea. When Vigrama Vardana learned that it had been at least seven or eight days since we sent out troops, he made up his mind to negotiate a peace, bargained with Veerabhmi, and then brought
If the soldiers come back to attack us, it will take at least a month."
"One month is not long, nor is it short. It is enough for us to cover the occupied land several times, and the property that can be requisitioned has already been requisitioned. Even if Weerabumi comes menacingly, we can just go back.
After all, the soldiers of Wigrama Vardana are fighting with Veerabhmi in the east. The troops left in the west are not only small in number, but also not strong in combat power. There will not be too much loss in capturing the west of Java Island.
The money and food we expropriated will definitely be able to make up for it. Moreover, Majapahit has no navy, so there is no need to worry about chasing him." Zhu Gaoxu attached great importance to Majapayi's redevelopment of water power. Whenever he heard that Majapayi had a navy, he would let the surrendered
Chen Zuyi led his navy to eliminate it. Of course, he would not use the banner of Ming Dynasty or Su Fan, but in the name of pirates. In addition, the conflict between Vigrama Vardana and Veerabhmi was expanding day by day, and both sides
At Lima, the army was preparing to start a war, but the navy was unable to go ashore to fight, and they had no interest in developing the navy, so Majapahit's maritime military strength was now approximately zero.
"Here, Gao Xu, are you willing to withdraw from Java Island?" Zhu Mo asked in surprise.
"You all think I want to occupy Java Island?" Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile.
"No matter what others think, I do think you want to occupy Java Island." Zhu Xianyao said. Zhu Mo also nodded and admitted.
"How could I occupy Java Island? There are two foreign countries on Sumatra that have not yet been occupied. How could I have the idea of Java Island?" After saying this, Zhu Gaoxu saw that neither of them believed it, so he could only tell the truth.
: "Do you think the officials will allow me to occupy Java Island?"
"Um?"
"Although Java Island is small in area, it is nothing among the Southeast Asian islands. Whether it is Borneo, Sumatra or Luzon, it is larger than Java Island. However, Java Island has the most fertile land and the largest population.
The richest and most important island in the South Ocean."
"At the same time, the Sumatra Island that I entrusted is the largest island in the entire Southeast Asia. If the power of the entire island is unified, it is already very powerful. If we occupy Java Island, I am afraid that it will be the largest power in the South Ocean. The officials will not be relieved. I predict
, even if we destroy Majapahit and occupy the entire island of Java, the officials will entrust one person to come here as the king instead of giving it to me. So I will not expect to occupy this island."
As soon as he said this, everyone suddenly remembered that there was an emperor above them. Although this emperor usually ignored them, he would not turn a blind eye to such a major event as the destruction of the Majapahit Kingdom.
"So, you sent troops to conquer Majapahit just to plunder property?" Zhu Mo asked.
"Of course they are just plundering property." Zhu Gaoxu said firmly.
"Don't you want to expand your territory?"
"Of course I want to, but I won't expand the territory. Based on what my family has done, it is a great grace for the government to seal this large land to me. How can I have any other extravagant hopes?"
But although he said this, Zhu Gaoxu said in his heart: "Everyone knows this place on Java Island, how can I dare to occupy it privately? Yunxi will not agree. If new unknown ones are discovered in the sea,
Of course I will occupy the island unceremoniously and not give it to others.';
Hearing what Zhu Gaoxu said, Zhu Xianyao and Zhu Mo couldn't ask any more questions. But Zhu Xianyao had other doubts: "Second brother, since you don't want to occupy Java Island, why did you invite us to attack Majapahit together? Just plunder property."
, can’t you do it yourself?”
"Because I want to capture the capital of Majapahit - Bitter Orange City!" Zhu Gaoxu said.
Zhu Gaoxu didn't speak loudly, but he still startled Zhu Xianyao and Zhu Mo. "What did you say, you want to capture Bitter Orange City?"
Seeing Zhu Gaoxu nodding, Zhu Mo said: "Bitter Orange City is the capital of Majapahit. Even now when Wigrama Vardana and Veerabhmi are fighting, this city is heavily guarded and it is very difficult to fight. And if we are exposed,
In order to capture this city, both Vigrama Vardana and Veerabhmi will think that we want to destroy Majapahit. Even if we wish to kill Vigrama Vardana, Veerabhmi may also lead the troops.
Rescue, so the difficulty of capturing Bitter Orange City is almost as difficult as destroying Majapahit. You don’t know how to occupy Java Island, so why do you have to capture this city?"
"Of course it's for wealth. Majapahit's capital has been in Bitter Orange City for more than a hundred years since its rise. Naturally, the treasures accumulated over generations are also in this city. If it can be conquered, it will be better than taking ten cities in other places. Even if it is possible to capture ten cities in other places.
We can only occupy the city for one day before we have to evacuate, and the treasures we get will make our trip worthwhile. However, my Su Fan soldiers are a little bit unwilling to capture this city. To ensure completeness, I invite two uncles, Xian Ye
Brothers and Zanyi sent troops together." Zhu Gaoxu explained.
"As for the difficulty, I have a way to ensure that I can break through this city at a slight cost. You don't have to worry." He immediately explained his method.
"Gao Xu, this is too risky, let's forget it." After hearing his method, Zhu Mo said hesitantly.
"How can we capture Bitter Orange City without taking risks?" Zhu Gaoxu said. Seeing that Zhu Mo was still hesitant, he deliberately said: "Uncle Twenty-one, even if we fail, we will lose my soldiers. I am willing to take risks. What do you have to say?"
Afraid?"
"That's all, I'll just go crazy with you for once. But next time something like this happens, don't invite me again. I can't bear it." Zhu Mo finally agreed.
"There will be no next time. Apart from Majapahit, where else in Southeast Asia can there be such a wealthy country?" Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile.
The three of them then went to Zhu Suo's residence and explained Gao Xu's battle plan to him. Zhu Su also felt that it was a bit risky, but Zhu Gaoxu tried his best to persuade him. After thinking about it, he felt that the danger would be borne by Zhu Gaoxu's soldiers, so in the end he decided to
Agreed to this battle plan.
As for the generals sent by Zhu Zhanyi to lead the army, all four of them reached a consensus, and besides, it would not do any harm to the people of the Yue Dynasty, so there was no objection, and the battle plan was passed smoothly.
Immediately, the final preparations began. After receiving the money, the envoy sent by Zhu Gaoxu ordered many weapons in Guangdong and brought them back due to the limited production capacity of Su Fan. Before they had time to distribute them, they opened the official treasury and distributed all the weapons and armors.
Zhu Gaoxu also personally inspected the soldiers' hands to ensure that everyone used new weapons. Food was also taken out from the warehouse and loaded on ships, and tens of thousands of newly made military uniforms were also dug out and distributed. There was also control over the soldiers leaving the military camp.
Relaxed a little. The soldiers also knew that there was going to be a war, and they might die in battle. Those who had family members went home to discuss funeral arrangements with their families, and took out their savings; those who did not have family members stayed in Fentou's arms.
, all the savings were thrown on the bed. For a time, the middle and lower-class brothels in Qian'an City were extremely busy, and the business was very prosperous.
Half a month later, all preparations were completed. Zhu Gaoxu and others led their soldiers to board the ship heading to Java Island in the east, and officially began the war against Majapahit.
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Thanks to book friend Qi Siqiqi for the reward.
The largest island in Southeast Asia is Borneo (Kalimantan). Zhu Gaoxu said this because ancient people estimated the area incorrectly. (To be continued)