Wanli 1592

Chapter 56 Xiao Ruxun Discusses the Korean War
"That's right! That's right! Xiao Wenkui is a good teacher! Not only has he taught you how to march and fight, but he can also teach you how to talk to people. I thought that the generals in the world are warriors who only know how to charge and kill in battle, but they never I thought there was such a general."

Zhu Yijun's appreciation for Xiao Ruxun has been further improved.

Xiao Ruxun strikes while the iron is hot: "Father often said that a general is not afraid of killing. Since ancient times, people will not die in battle, but a general should not kill innocent people. If you commit more crimes, you will bring disaster to future generations. The Xiao family has always Keep it in mind and dare not violate it, the minister can say that the person killed by the minister is the one who should be killed."

"Okay!" Zhu Yijun put away his joking face and restored his serious face: "If you have such insight, then you are not a reckless man. I am here to test you. If you guess the reason why I called you here, Not only is there a reward for this great achievement, but I will also give you another reward, Xiao Ruxun, just guess what is the reason why I called you here."

Xiao Ruxun considered his words, pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and said slowly, "Your Majesty summoned the ministers, but for the matter of Japan and North Korea?"

Zhu Yijun narrowed his eyes and said, "Why do you say that?"

"Just now His Majesty sent a servant to summon the minister. Zhang's servant once said that His Majesty knew that the minister used firearms to defeat the enemy in the northwest, so he wanted to summon the minister. The minister thought that he was just the general soldier, not an important member. I summoned you together with Ye Gong and Mei Gong, why Your Majesty only summoned me, and it was still so late at night, thinking about it this way, I remembered the rumors I heard on the way from Ningxia to Beijing."

Xiao Ruxun said slowly.

"What rumour?"

Zhu Yijun immediately asked.

"North Korea united with Japan to conspire against Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yijun's eyes flashed brightly, he leaned forward a little, then leaned back, and asked in a deep voice: "So what? North Korea and Japan are plotting against Ming Dynasty. As you said, I'm not looking for someone to discuss with you. General soldier, or Ningxia general soldier, why did you make such a judgment?"

"Your Majesty guesses that Your Majesty wants to use you as the main general!" Xiao Ruxun immediately replied: "Your Majesty just fought in Ningxia to quell the rebellion. With the prestige of a great victory, you already have an advantage. If Your Majesty wants to go to war against Japan, the choice of the main general is very important." , and I have just pacified Ningxia, just arrived at the capital, and he is the best candidate in His Majesty's heart."

There was an imperceptible smile on the corner of Zhu Yijun's mouth, and he realized that he should have chosen the right person, but obviously the investigation would not end so easily.

"It's not completely right, but it's not unreasonable. You're right! But what I'm wondering is, is North Korea really uniting with Japan to plot against me?"

Zhu Yijun's eyes became sharp again.

"I thought it was impossible!"

Xiao Ruxun gave an absolute answer.

"Why?"

"When I was a general in the northwest, I heard merchants from Ningxia and various places talk about North Korea. They said that North Korea admired my Ming Dynasty very much, and everything was under the same system as my Ming Dynasty. For Fengya, it is an honor to speak Chinese and write Chinese characters. It calls itself Little China, and claims to be the number one vassal of China. It is the closest vassal state of Ming Dynasty.

Compared to Japan, the Huawai barbarians, I, Ming, do not bother to associate with them at all. North Korea, which regards itself as a small China and regards Ming as the orthodox world, also looks down on the Japanese group of Huawai barbarians. How can they conspire with the Huawai barbarians? What about Daming?

This is one, and the other two. The Taizu of our Dynasty once designated North Korea as a country that would never be conquered, allowing him to come to the court every year and pay tribute every year. There is a gap between the northeast corner and the Jurchen, surrounded by the sea on three sides, without facing enemies on three sides, and it has been peaceful for hundreds of years.

So, apart from the fact that the army in the Northeast still has combat power, I think that most of the North Korean soldiers have no fighting spirit, no strategy, and are vulnerable to a single blow.It is because North Korea is not enough to worry about, and what the Ming Dynasty worries about is also Japanese pirates. "

After finishing his speech, Zhu Yijun was moved: "Xiao Zongbing, General Xiao, Xiao Pinglu! Well said, well said, worthy of being a famous general in Northwest China, I can tell you the truth, as far as I know, North Korea has basically become a Japanese pirate. The defeat was a thousand miles away, the capital of the country was lost, and the king of Joseon fled north in a hurry. I have ordered two guerrilla groups from Liaodong to attack the north bank of the Yalu River. If there is any change, they will immediately cross the south and go down to Korea to protect the king of Joseon."

"Japan really defeated North Korea?" Xiao Ruxun pretended to be surprised, and then quickly said: "Your Majesty, I think that the Liaodong Army is not enough to defeat the Japanese army!"

Zhu Yijun frowned, and said in displeasure, "Why do you say that? Wherever the soldiers arrive tomorrow, the Japanese can still defeat them? Moreover, most of the Liaodong soldiers are elite cavalry. They have fought against the Mongol slaves for a long time. How can the Japanese be able to stop them? "

"Your Majesty! This is the key point!" Xiao Ruxun explained unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, the territory of North Korea is mostly mountains, rivers and mounds, and there are very few plains. There are almost [-]% of the mountains in North Korea, which are suitable for cavalry warfare. There are only [-]% of the plains, and the population of North Korea is quite large. If you want to feed those people, the plains must be mostly cultivated fields and paddy fields. A place to show off."

Zhu Yijun's expression froze, and he immediately said to Zhang Cheng, "Zhang Cheng, bring the map of North Korea."

Zhang Cheng immediately ordered people to get it, and within a short while, a complete map of North Korea was unfolded in front of the Emperor Daming. Xiao Ruxun walked towards the map while lamenting the power of the Ming Dynasty's intelligence system, looked at it, and pointed to the map Said: "Your Majesty, please see that what I said is true, more than [-]% of the entire territory of Korea is a land of mountains, rivers and hills.

Only [-]% of the plains are flat, and most of them are settlements. The settlements must be reclaimed as farmland. The soil of the farmland is soft and full of ravines. How can cavalry rule the roost?The Battle of Pingwa must have been dominated by siege warfare, street warfare, and mountain warfare, and there were very few places in North Korea that were suitable for cavalry to rule the roost. "

Zhu Yijun frowned.

"What's more, I came from the northwest and fought against Zhulitu. I led the cavalry of Zhuolitu into the city, took advantage of the advantage in the city, smashed it with firearms, and beheaded three thousand people. Therefore, I know quite well that once we get into a difficult battle, The cavalry cannot maneuver, and will be a living target for the pawns. One shot, one or even two or three, is at a great disadvantage!

Moreover, as far as I know, the lead bullets used by the gunmen have lead poison, and the gunpowder has fire poison. If they hit a person, they immediately invade the lungs. Once a pawn is amputated, what is the difference between death and death?It only takes one month to train a gun pawn, but it takes three years to train a cavalry pawn. What is more important, Your Majesty? "

Thinking of this, Zhu Yijun took a deep breath, and suddenly remembered that the Liaodong cavalry was the most elite cavalry unit in Ming Dynasty, and also the most precious strategic resource. Once they lost too much in North Korea, they would not be able to suppress Mongolia and the establishment of slaves. North Korea is not suitable for cavalry operations. , but there are places suitable for cavalry to fight everywhere in the north of Ming Dynasty. Now, hearing what Xiao Ruxun said, is it equivalent to sending cavalry to North Korea to die?

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