When the Ming people in Batavia were looking forward to returning home, Emperor Chongzhen, who was far away in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, received a secret message from Zheng Zhilong, the commander-in-chief of the Denglai Navy.
In response to the new situation, he immediately held an imperial meeting in the Wenhua Palace.
One of the attendees was naturally Sun Chuanting, the Second Assistant to the Cabinet, who understood the entire situation.
After watching Emperor Chongzhen asked him to read Zheng Zhilong's secret memorial, he thought for a moment and immediately said: "Your Majesty, I think it's time to mobilize the Luzon Expeditionary Force to come back. Maybe within this year, we should severely inflict heavy damage on Japan."
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Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded. The previous report of the victory of the Luzon Expeditionary Force had not yet been given instructions. When he heard that Sun Chuanting had similar views to his, he said: "In this case, I will leave Zheng Zhibao to continue to guard Luzon."
In the Song Dynasty, King Zhou completed the vassal affairs, transferred Zeng Ying, and Yang Zhan's troops came back to take command of the newly formed navy."
After a pause, he thought for a moment and then continued: "It can be seen from Zheng Zhilong's memorial that his family should have been rescued by the Ryukyu people. In this case, the expeditionary force to conquer the Japanese country can first expel the Japanese Japanese pirates in Ryukyu, and then
With Ryukyu as the foundation, and then conquering Japan, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Sun Chuanting heard this and immediately agreed, "First expel the Japanese pirates from Ryukyu, and do so with great fanfare and momentum. This will just scare the enemy and force the Japanese to deploy troops from Korea to defend the Japanese mainland."
Emperor Chongzhen was very pleased after hearing this. Because he knew that Sun Chuanting was an honest man and was not as good at talking as Wang Chengen. He said that he was wise, so he must be really wise!
But who would have expected that Sun Chuanting immediately changed the subject, and then told him: "However, there is another problem in this matter, that is, we must first know that the Japanese have indeed sent a large-scale Japanese army to Korea, and then, we must know that the Japanese have indeed sent a large-scale Japanese army to Korea.
When can the army return to aid the Japanese mainland?"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he didn't say anything. Sun Chuanting added: "Relatively speaking, the first problem is the most critical. After the Japanese army entered Korea on a large scale, the news had to be sent back and then to the expeditionary force waiting in the south of the Yangtze River.
The shorter the time, the better. As for the second question, as long as the fleet intercepts the Japanese fleet on the Japanese mainland, the goal of annihilating the Japanese army at sea can be achieved!"
After hearing this, seeing that Sun Chuanting no longer added anything, Emperor Chongzhen immediately said: "The first problem is not difficult to solve. If it is not a complicated message, it can be transmitted through a signal tower. As long as the weather is good, it will take a day or two.
It can be spread from Pi Island to Jiangnan within a short period of time."
Regarding the situation mentioned by Sun Chuanting, after the enemy situation is detected on Pi Island, it can be transmitted to Dengzhou through the signal tower, and then transmitted from Dengzhou to Jiangnan. There is no need for further transit on the capital side.
This long-distance communication method is greatly affected by the weather. If the line of sight is not good, especially in stormy weather, the transmission will not be possible.
If it's just a little worse, then you can make do with it. As long as you give a specific symbol, it means that the Japanese army has massively reinforced Korea, which is the simplest thing.
In addition to this, Emperor Chongzhen also knew that there were two types of long-distance communication methods in later generations: wireless telegraphy and wired telegraphy.
However, Liu Weichao told him that although wireless telegraphy is most suitable for the current situation, it is not yet feasible with Ming's technology. There are problems with signal amplifiers and receivers.
For wired telegraphy, there is technically no problem and it is the simplest. However, there is still a lack of rubber to make the outer insulation layer of the wires. It is still not possible for long distances. We need to wait until the rubber trees brought from South America can be harvested.
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But rubber trees were only planted in Daming last year, and it will take several years to harvest.
After much deliberation, the signal tower method is the fastest.
At this time, Sun Chuanting heard the way Emperor Chongzhen mentioned the signal tower, and immediately thought of it, and immediately reminded: "It seems that the signal tower is still being built in the south of the Yangtze River, so this matter must be done as soon as possible!"
The construction of the signal tower actually only took one year, mainly from the capital to Shanhaiguan, and from the capital to Dengzhou, and then to Pi Island.
Emperor Chongzhen listened and nodded. This matter is not difficult. He has already had experience before and the manpower is ready.
Later, Sun Chuanting made another suggestion: "In view of the current situation, Wei Chen suggested that the Dongjiang General Soldiers should not be active in northern Korea all the time, but go to the south and use the advantage of cavalry excitement to give the Japanese in southern Korea a hard blow.
If we attack and kill more Japanese people, we can draw real fire from Japan. In this way, the number of troops sent by Japan to Korea must be very large!"
At this point, seeing that Emperor Chongzhen did not agree immediately, he added: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The Dongjiang General Soldier has been active in northern Korea before. The Japanese would never have thought that he would kill in southern Korea as long as he was fast enough."
Come on, the Japanese army doesn’t have much cavalry, so they won’t be able to mobilize heavy troops to stop them in a short period of time. Surprise will have a miraculous effect!”
The Japanese army was mainly concentrated in southern Korea. If Wu Sangui killed them, there would definitely be danger.
However, Sun Chuanting believes from his own experience that the risk is not high.
Hearing his words, Emperor Chongzhen immediately remembered the essence of guerrilla warfare that Liu Weichao had told him, and immediately added: "Fight and leave, not lingering on one place, not attacking the city, just breaking and attacking, using the strength of the cavalry."
Mobility advantage?”
"Your Majesty is wise!" Sun Chuanting couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard that Emperor Chongzhen had understood exactly what he meant, and immediately praised him.
Emperor Chongzhen was very happy after hearing this. He was about to smile, but in the end he showed a calm expression and asked Sun Chuanting: "After the Japanese army massively reinforces Korea, Pidao will inevitably withdraw. What will Wu Sangui's troops do?"
If Wu Sangui insists on going to the Japanese mainland to transfer Korean Japanese troops back, due to the lack of information, the Japanese troops will be delayed, and the Japanese troops may not be transferred back in time, then Wu Sangui will be unlucky.
Although Emperor Chongzhen was very dissatisfied with Wu Sangui in the past, it would be better if he died and brought him down, and it would be good if he did not settle the score with him. But in the past two years, especially Wu Sangui's performance in Dongjiang Town, it is indeed okay.
His impression of Wu Sangui improved a lot.
Therefore, he still had to take care of how Wu Sangui responded?
Sun Chuanting did not know what Wu Sangui had done in the original history, so he discussed the matter and quickly replied: "Wei Chen thought that since this year has already been a decisive battle with the Japanese country, the Dongjiang Commander-in-Chief could lead his troops to withdraw to Pi Island and order Denglai Navy Commander-in-Chief to
Just stick to Pi Dao."
The Japanese and Jianlu originally wanted Zheng Zhilong to return to Shandong, and then act as their internal collaborators to rebel during the war.
But now, under Sun Chuanting's suggestion, the imperial court's strategy has turned to offensive, and will not follow the suggestions of Jianlu and Japanese, so this situation will naturally change.
No, just listen to Sun Chuanting's report: "Wei Chen believes that Denglai Navy Commander no longer needs to continue to be an internal official. The imperial court can rely on strength to speak for itself, and there is no need to worry about the Dongjiang soldiers because of this matter!"
According to the original plan, Emperor Chongzhen would have had a headache. The most normal approach was to abandon Wu Sangui's headquarters, so as to prevent the Japanese pirates from suspecting Wu Sangui's side.
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen listened to Sun Chuanting's words, thought for a moment, nodded and said: "That's true, then you don't have to worry about Zheng Zhilong's identity as an internal agent!"
If the southwest war has not been resolved and the imperial court's strategy for Liaodong is still in the defensive stage, Zheng Zhilong's internal status is very important.
But as time goes by, strength continues to change, and strategies change, which is actually reasonable.
After discussing with Sun Chuanting, Emperor Chongzhen followed the usual practice and contacted Liu Weichao on his mobile phone.
Generally speaking, when making any big decisions, he would also listen to Liu Weichao's opinions and suggestions; similarly, if Liu Weichao gave opinions and suggestions, he would also discuss it with his ministers and decide on a decision that was in line with the actual situation of the Ming Dynasty.
Charter.
After listening to Emperor Chongzhen's introduction, Liu Weichao thought for a moment and said: "The Japanese pirates in Ryukyu are mainly the Satsuma clan. I will send you the relevant information later."
At this point, he suddenly remembered something and immediately added: "By the way, if you want to attract the Japanese army in North Korea to come back for reinforcements, the navy cannot show too much force, otherwise, they will definitely consider being attacked by the Ming Dynasty when they come back.
The matter of naval interception.”
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately nodded and said: "The specific charter has not been discussed yet. We need to wait until the Luzon Expeditionary Force arrives. I will pay attention to what you said."
After hearing this, Liu Weichao suggested again: "If Zheng Zhilong's identity as an internal agent is to be exposed, it would be a pity to do nothing. If the Japanese country is tricked, I feel it will affect the Japanese country's return to the mainland, so it can be
Before his identity is exposed, Yin Jian captured him!"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately asked happily: "Why?"
He is naturally very concerned about this.
"Why bother?" Liu Weichao heard this and said without thinking, "Didn't Zheng Zhilong still owe Jianlu the grain and grass supplies that he didn't give? Just ask him to send the grain and grass supplies in question, and take the rest by the way.
The money was also collected!”
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he thought for a moment and came up with an idea. He immediately nodded and confirmed that Liu Weichao had nothing else to add before hanging up the video communication.
In the following days, after discussions between Emperor Chongzhen and the Six Ministers and Nine Ministers of the Cabinet, an imperial edict was sent to Luzon.
Zheng Zhibao was granted the title of Prince of America, stationed in Luzon, and assisted the King of Zhou in joining the vassal state.
Zeng Ying's troops withdrew from Nanyang and went to Songjiang Prefecture to assemble and stand by. Yang Zhan, who was in Relanzha City, was also transferred back to Songjiang Prefecture to assemble and stand by. As for Dongfan, also known as Taiwa, Taiwa County was established and came under the jurisdiction of Xiamen, Fujian.