Start with detective Li Yuanfang

On the ship, Hu Zongxian was flipping through the "Chief Sea Maps".

After he was governor of Zhejiang military affairs, in order to wipe out the Japanese pirates thoroughly, he ordered his staff to collect relevant materials on coastal defense and edit them into this coastal military map.

Historically, this book was born in the 41st year of Jiajing, but now it was published several years earlier. The book has [-] volumes and [-] pictures. "" "The map of the barbarians invading the Japanese islands" and so on, have detailed discussions on the coastal geography, weapons facilities, and coastal defense strategy of the Ming Dynasty.

The most important thing is not the collection of data, but the strategic vision. For example, the article on the control of the sea is to explain the importance of sea control to a country. "Coastal defense must be defended in the sea." ".

These are not empty words, they contain a large number of tactical tips, even from the experience of anti-landing warfare in the future, they are all practical. Since Hu Zongxian wrote the book, he can't put it down, and he even annotated many of his actual combat insights.

It used to be defensive, but now it's more offensive.

Regarding the expedition to the Japanese kingdom, the Ming army actually disagreed, including Yu Dayou, Qi Jiguang and Tan Lun, who believed that this move was too bold.

Since the Tumu Fortress Change more than 100 years ago, the military strength of Ming Dynasty has taken a sharp turn for the worse. In the Jiajing Dynasty, the accumulated ills in the army were almost difficult to solve. do it.

If he really had that ability, he would have gone out of the Great Wall to beat Alda Khan a long time ago, and it would not be the turn of Wa Kingdom...

And there is also a lesson from the past. Kublai Khan in the former Yuan Dynasty sent troops twice to attack the Japanese country across the sea, but they all ended in failure and suffered heavy losses. It's a bit like Yang Guang's three conquests of Goguryeo.

There are many reasons for the failure of the Yuan army's eastern expedition. Later generations often only pay attention to the two typhoons, but in fact, after careful study of the entire war process, it can be found that the Yuan army successfully landed and fought, but was desperately resisted by the Japanese army, very tenacious, and the Yuan army Inside, there are many Koryo troops and Southern Song surrendered troops. The soldiers are not attached and their combat power is insufficient, so they really didn't take advantage of it.

Just as Yang Guang failed to conquer Goguryeo first, and Li Shimin later conquered Goguryeo himself, but he did not win. The overall national strength of the big country is naturally far stronger than that of the surrounding small countries, but it is naive to say that a strong country can definitely destroy a weak country. There is more than one Yang Guang.

Therefore, there are many opponents in the Ming army, and they all come forward with excellent strategic vision.

Hu Zongxian never thought at first that the leveling of the Japanese pirates would go to the point of counterattacking the opponent's base camp, until the Tianshi proposed.

Although that person has never been involved in political affairs, Hu Zongxian has an inexplicable sense of conviction, knowing that the other party must be sure of what he has done, and he has listened to a lot before finally writing the letter.

Now that the road is calm, it is a good sign, and the report that Ma Ningyuan came to his side immediately means that the supply of the army has been settled: "Ministry, North Korea sent envoys."

Hu Zongxian asked: "Who is here?"

Ma Ningyuan said: "Cui Hongyi discusses government affairs and left discusses politics."

Hu Zongxian nodded slightly.

The official positions in North Korea are also divided into grades. The most powerful one is Zheng Yipin, commonly known as Lingxiang, which is equivalent to the prime minister of the Middle Earth Dynasty. Hundreds of officials, handling government affairs big and small, will not leave the capital lightly.

Can send Zuo Yizheng to meet the army, at least in terms of posture, North Korea is capable.

However, Hu Zongxian didn't just look at attitudes, he also paid attention to facts: "In terms of food and grass, how is North Korea preparing?"

Although the number of expeditions of the Ming army was not large, not to mention Yang Guang's army of millions at every turn, not even [-], food and grass support was still a big problem. The logistics line naturally needs the support of the Joseon Dynasty.

Ma Ningyuan smiled and took out something and offered it: "That Cui Yizheng knew that the ministry would ask, and he has prepared a document to explain it in detail."

Hu Zongxian took it, looked it over carefully, and gradually his brows relaxed.

The assistant minister didn't take care of everything, and poured a lot of bitterness, because North Korea suffered a famine last year, and the current food was really not enough, but he also mobilized food reserves from various places and tried to transport them over to assist the Ming army, and also followed orders, A simplified map of the topography of the country of Wa was made.

Hu Zongxian was not surprised by North Korea's Shangxin.

The Ming Dynasty and North Korea were founded almost at the same time. Zhu Yuanzhang drove the Mongols back to the grasslands, and Li Chenggui replaced Koryo to establish the country. Festival", the prince's birthday "Qianqiu Festival" and "Zhengdan Festival" on the first day of the first lunar month.

Three tributes a year, so frequent, became an absolute exception among the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty. What's more, in addition to the three regular tributes, North Korea also used envoys to thank gratitude, envoys to invite envoys, envoys to offer incense and comfort, envoys to congratulate, envoys to offer, and escorts. Envoys and others paid tribute in the name of paying tribute to their virgins and eunuchs, and of course the rewards they received were extremely generous.

Historically, during the Wanli period, Japan launched the Imchen Japanese Invasion and invaded North Korea. The Ming court assisted North Korea to resist Japan, defeated the invading army, and helped North Korea restore the country. It was praised as "the grace of reconstruction". He sent troops to help the Ming Dynasty fight, but the Ming army was defeated, and the commander of the Korean army was also captured. Later Jin hoped that North Korea would join and fight against the Ming Dynasty together, but was still rejected by North Korea.

It can be said that in terms of being a vassal, Joseon is much more loyal to Ming than Silla is to Tang.

Now the North Korean monarchs dare not fool the Ming army, but Hu Zongxian is still ready to add fire: "Go and check again, the North Korean generals who are the most hostile to the Wa country, after landing on the island, give them a chance..."

Ma Ningyuan was shocked.

Basically, two neighboring countries will not live in peace and harmony. Friction is common, especially in small countries.

The Japanese pirates in the Ming Dynasty consisted of quite a few merchants who opposed the sea ban, but in the Korean peninsula, they were samurai who fought and wandered in the past year after year. They burned, killed, looted, and committed all kinds of crimes. Hate the existence of the Japanese.

It is entirely conceivable what will happen if the North Korean generals are allowed to land on the island. How can Confucian scholars who have been taught by saints do this?

Hu Zongxian looked at the student whose smile disappeared and fell silent: "Can't bear it? Still feel that what the teacher did is very inconsistent with the words of the sage who taught you?"

Ma Ningyuan knew that this teacher had used poison to deal with Japanese pirates before. It can be said that there is no taboo, which is very different from ordinary civil servants, but the string in his heart really couldn't be bent for a while, and he said in a low voice: "The teacher does not agree with the words of the sage. , the students know..."

Hu Zongxian said indifferently: "It's not that I don't agree with it. The books of the saints are used for learning. To really do practical things, you have to act in accordance with the times."

"I know you are worried. Once our army successfully lands, handing over the butcher's knife to North Korea will be good for controlling the Japanese people in the future, but in the long run, it may not be a good strategy, and there are many hidden dangers..."

"But it has to be like this!"

After all, he sighed lightly.

Hearing the teacher's sigh, Ma Ningyuan was startled for a moment, and then came to his senses.

If the Ming Dynasty was strong and invincible, Hu Zongxian would not use North Korea as a knife, it would be in vain to leave future troubles.

But with the current strength of the Ming army, it is really impossible to consider too long-term things. What the sages said in the book is useless.

Looking at the teacher's hard-working and thin face, Ma Ningyuan didn't know what it was like for a while, and blurted out a sentence: "We must eventually strengthen the army! Strengthen the country!"

Hu Zongxian's eyes lit up: "With this sentence, it is enough! Go!"

Ma Ningyuan saluted, turned around and went to work.

Watching this student leave, Hu Zongxian showed a look of relief. He was very optimistic about this student's talent, but it was a pity that he was a bit pedantic and would inevitably be used. If he could correct this, he would be able to entrust him with important responsibilities.

Just as he was thinking about it, a scruffy scribe walked towards him, it was Xu Wei.

Hu Zongxian's complexion changed slightly.

This great talent has been observing the celestial phenomena recently, so what he brings may not be good news.

Sure enough, Xu Wei came to the front and said directly: "There may be strong winds in the next few days!"

Hu Zongxian's face darkened. The wind was a typhoon. The Ming army's ships were already of poor quality. Nearly [-]% of the sailing during this period was scrapped. Once encountering a typhoon, the annihilation of the entire army was almost inevitable...

When the time and place are right and the people are right, the latter two can often be reversed, but only the right time can be avoided, but where can we avoid it at sea?
Xu Wei's expression was rather relaxed: "Brother Ruzhen, don't worry, since the Heavenly Master wants to destroy the Japanese, there must be an arrangement. I am afraid that the Taoist disciples have already arrived to protect my army and reach the outer island safely!"

Hu Zongxian quickly calmed down and just nodded.

He has great admiration for celestial masters, but he is afraid of the power of the divine way.

In all fairness, even if the strength of the Ming army was weak, Hu Zongxian didn't want to rely on the strength of practitioners. He always felt that it would be a wild horse that had run loose and was difficult to control.

It's a pity that at this juncture, we really can only count on Taoists to come and cast spells to see if the fleet can shift away from the center of the typhoon as soon as possible and safely sail into the Falkland Island.

Or...

Hu Zongxian suddenly thought that before leaving, that person had indeed taken care of him. During this trip, he should pay homage to the Dragon Lord, and he immediately told his left and right: "Go and make preparations, I want to worship the Dragon God."

Xu Wei liked to practice and went there with great interest, but the other staff and sergeants were a little surprised.

China's religious worship has always been pragmatism. For hundreds of years, worshiping the Dragon King Mazu and the land and mountain gods have not received any response.

Fortunately, the land mountain god gradually recovered and the incense became strong again. Although the dragon king Mazu didn't appear directly, it also made believers look forward to it. Now that he suddenly worshiped, is it possible that the dragon king grandpa is about to show up?
This turmoil brought Yu Dayou and Qi Jiguang together soon.

Qi Jiguang was modest and cautious. Just as he was about to ask tactfully, Yu Dayou's upright voice sounded: "The department hall is short of ships, machinery, food and grass, and the morale of the army is unstable. The act of offering sacrifices to the Dragon God will only increase the burden and will not be beneficial!"

Apparently the general thought that it was ill-advised for Hu Zongxian to set off a sacrifice at this time, and he spoke out and admonished him.

Hu Zongxian looked at this general, thinking that without the protection of the superior, the fate would be worrisome, and said indifferently: "If the ambition of the three armies is shaken by such trivial matters, entering the island is also a dangerous situation!"

Yu Dayou frowned, and continued to speak bluntly: "The last general has long said that our army is not fully prepared to defend the southeast coast. Today, we have a good army and a simple general, and we will go on an expedition to Japan. There is no right time and place. I fear more defeats and fewer victories!"

Hu Zongxian said calmly: "It's over? After it's over, let's stabilize the morale of the army!"

Sure enough, Yu Dayou stopped talking and clasped his fists heavily: "The last general will leave!"

Qi Jiguang secretly smiled wryly, and stepped forward to report the military affairs in an unobtrusive manner, before retreating.

When Hu Zongxian was alone again, there was no anger, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but he smiled with satisfaction.

There are a lot of talents, whether it is extremely prosperous or not, Yan Song has completely fallen, if he can really be the head and assistant of a country, and rejuvenate the country, it will be a great fortune!
Leaving aside the future, the crisis is approaching unceremoniously.

In just one day, the waves and waves became rough and turbulent, and half a day later, at the end of the sea and sky in the distance, more black clouds appeared clearly, and the lightning and thunder sounded, seemingly slowly, but actually approaching quickly.

Standing on the bow of the boat, Hu Zongxian said slowly: "This is not a normal celestial phenomenon. It seems that the Japanese used evil methods to fight..."

Xu Wei couldn't hold back anymore, his body rose and fell with the hull, and his face turned pale: "What about my Daoist priests of Ming Dynasty? What kind of spells can be used quickly!"

The atmosphere of despair is spreading in the army. If there is no Yu Qi's power to govern the army, I am afraid that it would have collapsed long ago, and it is entirely possible to jump into the sea in a panic...

Fortunately, at this moment, the Dragon God Tablet that had been worshiped before suddenly emitted a bright light. Before everyone could exclaim in surprise, there was a crash, and a white dragon broke through the waves and rushed straight to the sky.

The dragon's body hovered, covering half of the sky, its scales shone brightly under the brilliance of the sun, a pair of dragon horns and branches stretched out, and its five claws stretched out.

The dragon's mouth opened, and a clearly visible breath was exhaled. The sky suddenly burst into bright light, and thunder roared, almost shattering the sky and tearing the sky and the earth apart.

When everyone closed their eyes subconsciously and tried to open them curiously, they saw that the black clouds not far away had disappeared, and the typhoon that could kill tens of thousands of Ming troops subsided immediately, turning into a smooth road.

And the white dragon meandered to the sky, looking down, the majestic woman's voice began to echo: "I am the Dragon God of Zhaoling Peize Puyou, and I am ordered by the Heavenly Master to be sacrificed by you to protect the Ming army, and the Ming Dynasty will surely win! "

Only then did some generals remember that this was indeed the Dragon God granted by the Ming Dynasty, but after being brought into the capital by the Celestial Master, he basically never showed up. Guess if it's an illusion disguise, designed to deceive the king...

At this moment, it was finally clear, the Ming army was silent at first, then cheered, and finally under the guidance of Hu Zongxian, it turned into a unified voice, and went straight to Tianyu: "Dragon King Shenwei!! Great Ming will win!!"