The Red House starts from Liaodong

early morning.

Qingwen dressed Tang Qing'an, waited for the general to wash up, and then had breakfast with the general. Tang Qing'an carried the almost three-year-old Tang Yanli to the courtyard.

soon.

Qingwen brought over a sword.

Putting his son on the ground, Tang Qing'an took the sword from Qingwen's hand, handed her the scabbard, and practiced the sword in the yard.

"Father, I want to play too."

Qingwen pulled her son to take a good look and not to disturb her father.

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Tang Qing'an has been reading books all the time, so he can only say that he is familiar with it, but he is not proficient in Confucian culture.

Wu.

Compared with the second brother, it is also worse.

The current sword practice is more for the reason of exercising the body, not thinking of going into battle to kill the enemy, and it is not his turn to go into battle to kill the enemy.

Since becoming Marquis of Ping Liao, he has never participated in a battle again.

I broke out in a sweat.

Tang Qing'an felt happy physically and mentally, and the maid at the side quickly brought dry towels, a copper basin, and a change of clothes.

"I'll give you a wooden sword in two days."

After the maids left, Tang Qing'an squatted in front of his son and told him solemnly.

"I want it now."

Tang Yanlian was still a child under three years old, unable to control her own desires, she strongly demanded from her father.

"It hasn't been made yet. I know you are in a hurry, but don't be in a hurry."

While reasoning with him, Tang Qing'an distracted his attention and led him to play.

The father and son played happily for a long time.

"Master, Zhou Ji is waiting outside."

A nanny came in to tell.

Tang Qing'an handed Tang Yanli to Qingwen, and left the backyard under the eyes of the mother and son who were reluctant to part.

"You're going to be like your father."

Qingwen comforts Tang Yanli who is crying because her father left.

Being a mother is hard work.

worry.

The fatigue of the body is far less than the worry in the heart.

main hall.

Xie Youcheng, Jia Jian, Feng Shengzhi, Gu Yingshi, Xu Hui, Shen Yourong, and Zhou Gou'er, led by the housekeeper Zhou Ji, were waiting for the general here.

When the general came in, everyone stood up to greet him.

"Sit all."

Tang Qing'an waved his hands and smiled, while sitting on the main seat.

Seeing the general sitting firmly, all the talents took their seats one after another.

Xie Youcheng and Xu Hui are the chief and deputy officers of the military division, Jia Jian is the secret officer, Feng Shengzhi and Gu Yingshi are the official minds.

Shen Yourong and Zhou Gou'er are the generals of the navy.

The two of them reported the situation of the Ryukyu Kingdom to the bigwigs in Jinjiang Town.

After they finished speaking, Feng Shengzhi sighed.

"The Ryukyu Kingdom has always been a vassal state of my Great Zhou, and its status is no lower than that of North Korea, but I never thought it would be occupied by Japan."

This statement is not accurate.

The current Ryukyu Kingdom has not been completely annexed by Japan. Although it has become a puppet, it still has a high degree of autonomy.

"The Japanese wolf is ambitious and has repeatedly invaded other countries for thousands of years. When dealing with this country, one should be on guard."

Feng Shengzhi said again.

The atmosphere in Jinjiang Town is different from that in China.

The domestic bureaucracy is conservative, and Jin Jiangzhen is under the leadership of the general, including missionaries entering Jinzhou many years ago.

In addition to the maritime trade matters in Jeju Island, the officials in Jinjiang Town have a proactive understanding of the outside world.

Books from surrounding countries, including books from Western countries, poured into Jinzhou in large numbers and became part of the bookshelves of Jinjiang town officials.

Not to mention, at least he has a clearer understanding of the situation outside.

Japan is also the object of Jin Jiangzhen's understanding.

Although Feng Shengzhi is busy, he has never given up on his studies. He reads books every day to increase his knowledge.

"Every time Japan is unified, it will go to other countries. In the fourth year of Taihe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it invaded Silla and other countries.

Even Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the former Japanese shogunate, sent troops to North Korea regardless of the domestic situation.

Now there is another trip to invade the Ryukyu country. When this country gains power, it must be a problem for our country. "

Feng Shengzhi finally said affirmatively.

Feng Shengzhi didn't want Jinjiang Town to fall out with the country when dealing with domestic affairs, and hoped that the general would still obey the banner of Da Zhou.

This person is a true patriot and does not want the country to be divided.

Even if Jinjiang Town listens to the tune but not the propaganda, it is still a complete country.

However, if Jinjiang Town stands on its own, with Jinjiang Town's people and military strength, the imperial court will be powerless to destroy it, and eventually become a country.

Decades, even centuries later.

After their demise for several generations, Liaodong may completely separate from China.

Just like thousands of years ago, Qin Shihuang unified the whole country, lost more than [-] horses in the south in three wars, and only then officially laid the foundation of China's territory.

After the fall of Qin, the Han Dynasty spent a lot of effort to regain South Vietnam.

Annan Dufu was established in the Tang Dynasty.

But in the following Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Wu Quan ruled Annan separately.

Because Annan was separated from the Central Plains, hundreds of years later, in the pre-Ming Dynasty, the local nobles were ambitious and took advantage of this to rebel.

The former Ming won and then lost, and the Great Zhou also encountered setbacks many times. It has not yet been subdued, and it has become two countries.

This piece of land has been China since ancient times. In Feng Shengzhi's view, it is difficult to regain it. It has to be said that it is a regret for the nation.

The weather in Liaodong is extremely cold, and it is difficult for the domestic army, especially the southern army, to adapt.

However, Liaodong has a large number of plains, the land is fertile, and it can obtain land that is not weaker than that in the north of the country. In addition, the vastness of Liaodong and the even more unpredictable Nuer Gansi.

Under various geographical conditions.

If the general is really self-reliant, it is very likely that Liaodong will become the second Annan, which is not what Feng Shengzhi wants to see.

"Japan is a country that cannot speak morally and righteously. It has no effect on the country's kindness. Only force can make the other party obey."

Tang Qing'an took Feng Shengzhi's words and said to everyone.

"The long chain of islands of the Ryukyu Kingdom is like a chain, blocking the southern waters of our country. If it falls into the hands of Japan, it will lock the direction of our country going to sea.

Even if the Ryukyu Kingdom is not a vassal state of our country, it cannot be allowed to fall into the hands of Japan, not to mention that the Ryukyu Kingdom has been a vassal state of our country since ancient times. "

Hearing the general's words, everyone understood in their hearts.

The general will definitely send troops to assist the Ryukyu country, but how strong is the country of Japan?
Because everyone doesn't know enough about Japan, they can't make inferences, and they don't have confidence in their hearts.

Decades ago, Japan invaded Korea and sent more than [-] troops.

If there is a war between Jinjiang Town in the Ryukyu Kingdom and Japan, will it cause Japan to regroup more than [-] troops.

This is everyone, based on the Korean War, inferred the strength of Japan, but it is unknown how many recruits Japan can recruit, as well as its current strength.

"According to the overseas Chinese, the relationship between the Satsuma domain and the shogunate is not close, and they even compete with other daimyo for territory.

If it was just to deal with the Satsuma clan, it would only need to use the first battalion of the Jin Jiang Army, but the contact with the Japanese shogunate would ultimately determine the destination of the Ryukyu Kingdom. "

Xu Hui, the military commander, went to Jeju Island in person, had contact with overseas businessmen, and even met some overseas Han Chinese.

From a lot of information, the center of gravity is deduced.

After listening, Tang Qing'an nodded in satisfaction.

The navy's initial exploration of the Ryukyu Kingdom, because there was little movement, he did not intervene, and it was completely dominated by the officials of Jinjiang Town.

That is stable and accurate.

At least it didn't run counter to what he knew about the situation in Japan and what he should do.

But I really don't have much time.

Tokugawa Hidetada, Japan's second-generation shogun, will die in two years, although he has retreated behind the scenes.

The current third-generation shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, is the eldest son he does not like. Because of the request of the first-generation shogun, he was identified as the new shogun.

After Tokugawa Hidetada's death, it was his beloved third son, Tokugawa Tadaga, who was killed by Tokugawa Iemitsu soon after.

Tang Qing'an pointed to the Japanese information collected by Liu Xianglian on the desk, and motioned for everyone to read it.

Japan's national land is calculated at 3000 million shi, and the Shimadzu family of the Satsuma domain has a territory of 77 shi.

According to the regulations of the shogunate, every ten thousand stones of each daimyo should be able to provide 230 five people, ten horses, ten bows, twenty guns, thirty spears, and three flags.

"so much?"

After reading it, Xie Youcheng was surprised.

The rest of the people also showed cautious expressions.

If this inference is followed, wouldn't Japan have 70 soldiers?This military force is a little scary.

Tang Qing'an laughed.

Liu Xianglian did a good job, but after all, she has never been to Japan, and she doesn't know enough about Japan, so she can only hear it from hearsay.

I have to add details for him, so as not to make a misjudgment by Jin Jiangzhen.

"North Korea divides the fields, based on the grain produced, and Japan divides the daimyo, based on the stones produced.

However, Japan's division does not only include rice. For example, the Japanese mine, Iwami Ginzan, is counted as 50 shi. "

Hearing the general's words, everyone came to their senses and their worries went away.

If it is possible to send out an army of 70, I really dare not compete with it in the Ryukyu Kingdom.

"It was the general's suggestion that made me realize that Japan had only 20 troops before.

Even including the left-behind troops in their own country, there are no more than 30 troops at most. "

Xu Hui laughed.

In fact, 30 is also very scary.

But they are all old military affairs, of course they know the moisture in it.

If Jinjiang Town's military strength is really exhausted, the Jinjiang Army can reach hundreds of thousands.

Among the 30 troops, how many real full-time soldiers are there?Xu Hui didn't believe it was all of them.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Tang Qing'an was satisfied.

Jinjiang Town has risen from the flames of war and is not afraid of war.

It is more difficult to compete with Japan in a corner.

But Tang Qing'an couldn't wait.

These years are the best time.

In the hands of the third general of the Tokugawa shogunate, the war in Japan gradually began to subside after three generations of management.

The acres began to increase, and the population increased accordingly.

At the present time, daimyo dare not open up acres of land with great fanfare, and the regulations are as much as they are.

If you dare to open up wasteland and farmland, you will be considered ambitious, which will attract crimes and attacks from the shogunate.

With the rule of the three generations, people's hearts are gradually peaceful, and the fields will be developed in large quantities, and even restructured into grain units.

One stone is set at 180 liters, which is [-] liters more than domestic ones.

It can be seen that its fields have increased.