Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 118 The use of alienation tactics

"This idea could have been used if it had come out a few months earlier, but if it is used again now, it would be a bit self-defeating. Tuman Khan is dead, and now his son Buyan has ascended the throne. Now the new Khan must be As the Ming Dynasty was busy consolidating its position as Khan, there was no need to cause trouble. As for the Shunyi kings, they were already at odds with the Tuman Khan's eastern Mongolia, and they were so far away from North Korea, so they would definitely not come to aid North Korea. Yes." the emperor said.

"I am ignorant and ignorant."

"It's okay. If you knew this, wouldn't you be a god in the sky?"

"Weichen doesn't dare. Weichen just heard some insights overseas."

"Let's not chat for now. Your mission to North Korea this time is different from ordinary envoys. How about dealing with the Japanese country? Do you have any ideas now for dealing with the Japanese country? The imperial court really doesn't want to tangle with the Japanese country. It is really too expensive. All the best soldiers and generals of my Ming Dynasty have been dragged away in Korea. If we want to cross the sea to conquer Japan, it is not something that can be done in a year or two. I am really upset."

"Your Majesty, I do have an idea. But this idea must be coordinated with the frontline battlefield to be effective."

"Oh? Then tell me." The emperor became interested.

"Your Majesty, Toyotomi Hideyoshi is currently on an expedition to the country, and most of the troops in Korea are directly under Toyotomi Hideyoshi and vassal soldiers close to the princes. If Toyotomi Hideyoshi's direct troops suffer more casualties, his regime will not Stable. The imperial court can spread rumors to the Japanese army in Korea, and even to the Japanese mainland, saying that several major princes in the Japanese country are preparing to launch an army to attack Toyotomi Hideyoshi and rebuild the country while the main force of the Japanese army is empty at home and abroad. The Shogunate of the Wu family. As for who these princes were, they found out a few suspected Japanese princes and randomly listed the names of several great Kanto princes such as Tokugawa Ieyasu and Date Masamune. In this way, the Japanese army in Korea The morale of the army must be scattered. If the rumors spread to the Japanese country and Toyotomi Hideyoshi really believed it, then Tokugawa Ieyasu and others would have to rebel."

"Oh, Zhang Xiao, I really didn't expect that you still have Jia Wenhe's talents. This estrangement strategy is not impossible. You can try it. But since you want to make it up, you should make it up a little more like it. The Japanese are full of tricks, and it’s not easy for people to believe even simple alienation schemes.”

"So I just said that this idea must be coordinated with the victory on the frontline battlefield to be effective. As long as Toyotomi Hideyoshi's direct troops are reduced, his suspicion will only become more and more serious. After all, he himself took over his lord's power. Yes, how can we not prevent others from imitating others. As for the rumors, Wei Chen will make them up to some extent."

As for how to compile the image, Zhang Xiao already had an idea in mind, so there was no need to think of an original image. He could just put in the history that happened later. Even if it's a little off, it doesn't matter. Anyway, the main thing is to muddy the water, and those messy unofficial stories can be put in, and the spread will be more exciting.

However, Zhang Xiao did not remember whether Toyotomi Hideyori, who was late in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's original time and space, was born. It doesn't matter. The plot can be arranged first to ensure that everyone in the Toyotomi regime is in danger.

"Zhang Xiao, seeing how confident you are, you must have had a plan in mind."

"Weichen does have some ideas, but I don't know how effective they will be."

"I will give you five thousand taels to do these things. If you can really mess up the Japanese country, I will reward you heavily. In the past, the Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty gave Chen Ping 40,000 gold to drive a wedge between King Chu Bawang and Fan Zeng. Now the imperial treasury is tight. Five thousand taels Just save it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

A new batch of troops to aid Korea had already set off. Zhang Xiao followed the army and soon entered the Liao region.

The first stop was naturally Guangning City, where the Liaodong General Soldier was located. Zhang Xiao entered Guangning City. Ning Yuanbo Li Chengliang's Jigong Archway still stood in the city, but it was a little old due to the weather.

When they arrived at the Liaodong General Military Mansion, Dong Yiyuan was already waiting in front of the door. "Shidu Zhang is here. Please forgive me if Dong is not well received."

"Where is Zhang, a mere fifth-rank official, who dares to bother General Dong to receive him? General General Ma has just arrived to command the army, and he is still setting up the military camp himself, so he asked Zhang to come and explore the way first."

"Commander Ma is also a veteran. There is no peace here in Liaodong. Since Dong took over as Commander-in-Chief of Liaodong, he has been fighting and preparing for war all the time. All the ministries in Eastern Mongolia have never stopped harassing him."

"What tribes are coming to harass you?"

"The Xiaoshaqing of the Aohan tribe, Chang'ang of the Duoyan Guard, and the Chahar tribe of the Tuman Khan also sent people to harass them, but these tribes are all fine. The most important thing is that the fried flowers of the Taining tribe are still alive. There was a bunch of rabbits, and they used the whole family's strength to harass Liaodong without end. A few days ago, the rabbits also surrounded Liaoyang, and Dong chased after them to relieve the siege, but the Liaoyang area also People are in ruins, and Governor Han did not have time to do a good job in guarding and evacuation. The losses are too great, and Liaodong may have to change governors again in a few days." Dong Yiyuan said with emotion.

"Is it already so serious? No wonder the food supply in North Korea is so tight."

"There is no way, let's forget about other tribes. Chaohua is Su Bahai's younger brother, and Paitu'er is Su Bahai's son. Su Bahai was killed by Ning Yuanbo's design, and his tribe is not dead. Ning Yuanbo is far away. They are out of reach of the capital, so why don't they all come here to vent their anger? Admiral Li led his army into the court before and took away many of Ning Yuanbo's old troops. Now Liaodong is also empty of troops." Dong Yiyuan said helplessly.

"Hasn't General Dong considered recruiting new soldiers?"

"To put it bluntly, no one in the Guan Dynasty likes to come to Liaodi, the place where the Fourth War was fought. Even people who are officials don't like to come here, let alone serve as soldiers and common people here. As for the local military households, they have been beaten After so many years of fighting, we are really exhausted. Moreover, Liaodong is still providing soldiers and food to North Korea. If I continue to forcefully recruit troops, I am afraid that no one will be able to farm in Liao. Dong is also a clever woman who cannot make a living without rice. Liaodong really needs to recuperate, but there is no way to recuperate. Zhang Shidu, to tell you the truth, I really can’t do my job as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. Don’t look at all the accusations I made against Uncle Ning Yuan just now. I really admire him. He has been the commander-in-chief of Liaodong for 20 years and still stands tall, and he can still achieve such military success."

"At present, the retreat of tens of thousands of troops aiding the DPRK depends on General Dong. General Dong has also worked hard and made great achievements. The court will definitely not treat General Dong badly."

"That's all, Dong is trying his best to maintain the situation. According to the news I asked here, Tuman Khan is dead. Otherwise, if Tuman Khan calls on the Mongolian tribes in the east to invade Liaodong, Dong will also be dismissed from office and go home. ." Dong Yiyuan sighed.

"When I entered Liaoning this time, I brought some new grain seeds from overseas. I can try to plant them when the general is stationed in the army. I will leave a few people who are familiar with cultivation to stay in Guangning, and I will also ask General Dong to Take care of them.”

"Oh? Is it the corn, sweet potato, etc. mentioned in Zhang Shidu's book? No problem. I, Dong, will take good care of these seeds and the talents who can cultivate crops. Zhang Shidu, you leave Guangning. Just heading towards Liaoyang, right?"

"Yes. Why did General Dong ask about this?" Zhang Xiao was a little confused.

"His Majesty's decree has been issued to Liaodong, agreeing to the Jianzhou Department's aid to North Korea. Our order to the Jianzhou Department is to let them wait near Liaoyang first. You go to Liaoyang, and I will follow you. Beware of fraud.”

"Thanks to Mr. Dong for your hard work."

(End of this chapter)