Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1799 Pingwa ([-]) Main Battle and Main Peace

The report of Japan’s request for surrender was sent to the capital. Wu Dui, the second cabinet assistant, approached Zhou Yong, Minister of the Ministry of War, to ask for his opinion. Zhou Yong replied that war and peace are possible, but if you want to cut off future troubles, you should continue to use troops.

Wu Dui looked worried, and said: "Recently, there has been a major disaster in the Central Plains. Under the Huanghuai flood, more than ten counties have been affected, and it is likely to continue to spread to a wider area. After the disaster, there may be famines everywhere. Urgently deploy supplies, but you also know that there have been frequent wars at the border these years, and the army has fought hard in North Korea. If this continues, the national power may be unsustainable.

Now, if we continue to use troops, we can naturally drive out the Japanese pirates, so as to prevent future troubles, but I am afraid that the imperial court will not be able to support it, and it will be labeled as a military force. What's more, the disaster is raging, how will the people survive, and the country and society will also be in danger.Siyang, you are also a prudent person, what do you think? "

Zhou Yong didn't know whether Wu Dui was the main battle or the main peace at this time, so he didn't dare to answer casually, so he said: "Ge Lao is thoughtful and considerate in everything for the country and the country. I'm afraid it will happen again in the future... But now there is a catastrophe and the court is in trouble, I don't know what the old man is planning?" With one hand of Tai Chi, the ball was kicked back to Wu Dui.

Wu Dui said earnestly: "If the Japanese pirates' request to surrender is true, our army can win without fighting. The troops will return to the court, save expenses, do their best to relieve disasters, recuperate, and the treasury will be filled again. If the Japanese pirates commit crimes again in the future, Daming can also have Sufficient national strength wiped out in one fell swoop.

You need to find out in detail whether it is true that the Japanese pirates please surrender.In the next few days, the emperor should call the cabinet and you to discuss this matter. You must be prepared. "Zhou Yong took the order.

Sure enough, Zhu Yijun quickly summoned Shen Shixing, the first assistant of the cabinet, Wu Dui, the second assistant, Gao Wushi, and Zhou Yong, Minister of the Ministry of War, to meet with him.Zhu Yijun took out the memorabilia and put it aside, and said: "Now there are Japanese pirates who want to surrender, but Song Yingchang opposes it. All your lovers know about this. I came here to hear your opinions."

Shen Shixing said: "The veteran thinks that what Song Yingchang said is reasonable, but our army also has many difficulties, and the fact that the Japanese pirates asked to surrender has yet to be verified."

Zhou Yong, Minister of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, the Japanese pirates invaded North Korea and wanted to achieve Ming Dynasty. Now that they are in trouble, they can't protect themselves. I have to ask for surrender and beg for tribute. I think that if this is true, I can allow it."

Shen Shixing asked: "Since the Japanese pirates are also on the verge of extinction, it is more necessary to wipe out the enemy pirates with all one's strength. What's more, the Japanese pirates are cunning, and there is no way to delay the army. How can the Ministry of War judge that this request is true?"

Zhu Yijun also asked: "Yes, I also have this question. Why do you judge that surrender is true? If you pretend to surrender, wouldn't you fall into the enemy's tricks? Song Yingchang led the army in North Korea, so he must have a better understanding of Japanese conditions, so he insisted on continuing to fight. .”

Zhou Yongzuo replied: "Your Majesty, Yuanfu, this matter only needs to be reasoned. After my army entered North Korea, the enemy in the first battle of Pyongyang relied on the fortified city, but tens of thousands of people were killed and injured. Frightened and frightened, the enemy bandits collapsed and retreated to Hanyang.

Li Rusong was brave and invincible in the Battle of Bichiguan, which made the Japanese pirates realize that they could not win even if they outnumbered the few. Song Yingchang burned the Longshan granary, and the Japanese pirates had to retreat to the south after running out of food.

In addition, the North Korean army attacked everywhere. Under the pressure of our Ming Dynasty, the Japanese pirates suffered from defeat and lack of food.Song Yingchang was in the army and was responsible for winning or losing. He worried about the war day and night, and he was inevitably surprised and uncertain, so he insisted on fighting again. "

After he finished speaking, Wu Dui seconded the proposal.

Shen Shixing said: "Although it is difficult for the Japanese army to defeat our army, they are several times stronger than ours. Song Yingchang and Li Rusong cannot withstand repeated consumption. If they continue to attack, it will be difficult to start a big war with their current strength. Although North Korea has Recover the north of the Han River, but this year’s spring plowing is mostly missed, and it will take until next year to restore grain production. Such a long stalemate will increase the burden of food and wages. If I want to fight, I will fight quickly, and then send reinforcements to wipe it out in one fell swoop. Forever will never suffer."

Wu Dui immediately expressed his concern: "Although Yuanfu's plan is good, it's just that the army is short of food, the enemy is outnumbered, and the battle situation is changing rapidly. It is difficult to guarantee quick victory."

Because Zhou Yong was instructed by Wu Dui, he came here to advocate peace, so he played again: "The army is short of soldiers and food, and it is indeed difficult to start another war. It coincides with the Japanese pirates' request to surrender, so today's discussion is possible. The minister thought that Yuan What the assistant said is exactly what happened to the army, but if the Japanese pirates know about it, there will be changes, so before the enemy is aware of it, it is the best strategy to subjugate the enemy without fighting."

Zhu Yijun said: "If the reinforcements are needed, I will definitely allocate them. If there are any rumors and rumors in the court to impeach the front line, I will ignore them, because I know that in the face of the enemy, I will give the general the right to make decisions on the fly.

I gather the best soldiers from all over the world to North Korea, hoping that they can restore North Korea's lost territory, expel the Japanese pirates, and promote our heavenly power.I will not let down the entire army, and naturally I don't want unnecessary casualties. If the surrender is true, it will change the situation of the battle... Zhou Yong, you haven't answered me yet, how can you conclude that this is not a tactic to slow down the troops. "

Zhou Yongzuo replied: "What the emperor said is very true. Please surrender the Japanese pirates, and our army will be able to recover the entire territory of North Korea without bloodshed. We will make an incomparable contribution, and our army will be relieved of its own difficulties. North Korea will also be grateful to the emperor, and the Japanese nation will also be grateful." Since then surrender.

As for how to determine the authenticity, you can ask the Japanese envoys to come to Beijing to ask for surrender, and you can tell the difference naturally.At the same time, the Ministry of War will send out detailed operations to closely monitor the changes in the Japanese situation in North Korea, and if there is any abnormality, it can also be deployed immediately. "Wu Dui seconded the proposal again.

Shen Shixing felt that everyone seemed to be inclined to accept the surrender, but Gao Yushi, who had a great say in both war and finance, remained silent for some reason.

But Shen Shihang doesn't have time to think so much now, and his motion for the main battle is naturally not that simple. It is now that there is another flood in the Central Plains, so he wants to continue the war, because the main responsibility for the war lies with the Ministry of War, and the main responsibility for disaster relief lies with the Ministry of Finance. They are all financial bottomless pits. As long as none of them are willing to give up, the actual final pressure will be borne by the Practical School.

Undoubtedly, this is also the reason for Wu Duizhuhe. He worried that the Real School, which holds financial and military power, would be under too much pressure. Government error.

Shen Shixing thought for a moment, then pondered: "The old minister's sincerity towards the Japanese pirates has always been difficult to rest assured, so that's fine, I will question the envoy carefully before confirming the authenticity. However, during this period, I can't let Nanshan go, but Song Yingchang can first store up the farmland to reserve military rations. Food and grass also need to continue to be escorted in batches, and the cabinet will supervise and inspect the actual situation in each province from time to time.

Once the request for surrender is confirmed, the army is still waiting in North Korea, and they can unite with North Korea to counterattack on the spot, and then send reinforcements to completely calm down.If the Japanese pirates' request to surrender is accepted, Ming Dynasty still needs to put forward conditions, and the Japanese pirates will also request canonization and tribute. What is the emperor's order? "

Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said: "Small country, why do you need to talk too much! Just three points: the Japanese army withdrew from North Korea immediately after the canonization, and no soldier was allowed to stay behind; Violation again."

Zhou Yong hesitated and said: "I dare to ask why the emperor is not allowed to ask for tribute?"

Zhu Yijun snorted softly, and said: "The purpose of the canonization is to show the holy grace of the emperor, and I am not allowed to ask for tribute because I hate it. If Japan was not listed as a country not to be conquered by the Emperor Taizu, I would like to sail the sea and flatten Japan. That's good."

Zhou Yong asked again, if the Japanese pirates asked why they were not allowed to ask for tribute, how should they reply?Zhu Yijun didn't want to talk more, so he said that Zhou Yong could make his own decision.

Zhou Yong led the decree and said: "My minister obeys the decree. If the agreement is established, there is another matter to report: the Japanese pirates request that when they withdraw their troops, our army will also withdraw from Liaodong. This is because they are worried that Daming will backtrack."

Shen Shixing immediately objected to this, and advised Zhu Yijun: "The veteran does not agree to withdraw to the north. The veteran urges the emperor to adopt Song Yingchang's plan. Once an agreement is reached, in order to prevent the Japanese pirates from making a comeback, our Ming army can stay in North Korea to farm and open mines, so as to save the imperial court. expenditure."

Song Yingchang's suggestion is actually based on Gao Yushi's advice. Gao Yushi advocated setting up officials and directors in the Eight Provinces of Korea before the war, and stationed them in the fields for safety.However, many courtiers objected to his opinion at the time, thinking that doing so would make North Korea feel violated and would be detrimental to the maintenance of suzerain-vassal relations.In addition, it also seemed that Daming was too domineering and greedy, and lost his dignity for the sake of petty profits.

Gao Yushi argued at the time, saying that these measures were not due to greed, but that otherwise they would not be enough to defend North Korea. This move was essentially to provide military protection to North Korea, and it was impossible and should not be possible for Ming Dynasty to spend the money of its own people to protect other countries. China, so it is only natural for North Korea to pay some costs.

But even so, this matter was not settled at the time. The emperor felt that Daming was the ruler of the world, and it seemed unstyled to search and search for a little food and minerals, but he was actually not a financially generous person. It is really not cost-effective to post money to help North Korea defend the country.So the emperor put the matter on hold at that time.

What is unexpected is that this time, Shen Shihang stood on Gao Yushi's previous proposition and agreed with Song Yingchang's opinion at this time, which is a bit strange.

Zhou Yong said at this time: "Yuanfu, does this matter have the risk of making it self-respecting, or even making people think that Ming has the intention of annexing North Korea? Besides, our army has been independent of foreign countries for a long time, which is really disturbing."

Shen Shixing said with a smile: "This soldier is too worried. I think Song Yingchang, Li Rusong, etc. are loyal to the emperor, and the relatives of the army are all in the country. Who will rebel? There is also North Korea. Liaodong guards the north, and Jinyiwei and Dongchang also Why is this soldier so worried when he is under surveillance at any time?"

It’s hard to refute this. After all, Song Yingchang and Li Rusong are now members of the Real School. It doesn’t matter if they are placed in North Korea because they are too big to get rid of. It means that there are contradictions within the Practical School, so Zhou Yong can only claim to be a slip of the tongue.

Zhu Yijun still has some objections to Gao Yushi's original proposal, and said: "I also think that this move seems inappropriate. This matter can be discussed separately. Let Song Yingchang be stationed in North Korea to wait for the order. In addition, the Japanese envoys do not need to see him when they come to Beijing." I, dear ministers, on behalf of the cabinet and the Ministry of War, cross-examine each other to identify the authenticity, and then report to me for knowledge."

Zhou Yong sees that this is a resolution, and the Korean War is about to be negotiated, so please suspend the domestic plan to mobilize the second wave of reinforcements again.

Now Wu Dui was only worried about financial issues, and immediately said: "This matter should be like this. Since the victory of the Yuan Dynasty, all our ministries on the nine sides have to make corresponding adjustments to deal with the threat from the northwest and support the guards in the Chahar area. Redesign the plan. Now everything is complicated, the court has to spend money everywhere, and there are still a series of problems in the transfer of Dingkou households. At this time, it is even more difficult to deploy troops everywhere."

Wu Dui's worries were not unreasonable. The newly acquired old land of Chahar was basically taken over by Daming himself. In addition to the completed Daning City, according to Gao Yushi's previous plan, there were still a series of defensive measures that needed to be carried out. These include the construction of cities, docks, side walls, etc., all of which do not require spending money, and all of which do not require the migration of people.

"Fortunately" Daming suffered another disaster this year, so the original plan for relocating the people could be abandoned, and the refugees could be relocated directly instead. The pressure on the people's dissatisfaction caused by the forced relocation was reduced to the extreme.

It's just that although the pressure on the people's hearts has been reduced, the financial pressure has become even greater, because the originally planned migration is from Beizhili, the distance is relatively short, the food supply on the way and after the rush is more convenient, and the loss is also small Some.

But now, since the disaster victims are mainly concentrated in Henan and Shandong provinces, not only the migration distance is more than doubled, the loss will inevitably increase, and the local area is already a disaster area, and the food supply is difficult, which further increases the burden on the court. .

Even if the vassal ban has been lifted, the imperial court can save a lot of money and food, but it must also consider the two sides of the war between North Korea and Bozhou. After Qi Jiguang went south, although the Cao army's disturbance has subsided, the army still dare not withdraw immediately, and it is still consuming grain storage.On the whole, let’s not talk about the pressure on money this year, at least the pressure on food must be huge.

Of course, Wu Dui's understanding of the economy was not as thorough as Gao Pragmatic's, and his eyes were limited to the Ming Dynasty, so he found it extremely difficult to simply calculate, because normally there would be a huge gap in food supply.

Zhu Yijun also knew that this year's food pressure was not small, so after listening to it, he agreed, saying: "Zunzuo, the Japanese invaded our vassal state without restraint, and wanted to make me Ming. Now even if you ask to surrender, I will hate it very much. I take care of everything every day, and the Japanese envoy Please ask Yuanfu and the two elders to make arrangements." Shen Shixing, Wu Dui, and Gao Wushi stepped forward to receive the order.

So Zhu Yijun asked the cabinet to send an urgent delivery to North Korea, ordering the Japanese envoys to leave for Beijing immediately with the surrender form.He also ordered Song Yingchang to lead the Ming army to stay in place, closely observe the movements of the Japanese army, and guard against surprise attacks by the Japanese army.After leaving the palace, Zhou Yong also sent a letter to Shen Weijing, telling him that he could lead the Japanese envoy back to Beijing immediately.

However, Gao Yushi, who rarely remained silent during today's summons, became busy instead. The Nanning Houfu sent out several flying pigeons overnight, flying in all directions.

In the morning of the next day, Song Yingchang, Li Rusong, and the North Korean branch of Jinghua Trading Co., Ltd. each received a high-level letter from Feige in the North Korean direction. After reading the content, all three parties were equally surprised.

Two or three days later, Huang Zhiting, who was far away in Dingnan, also received a letter from her husband. After reading it, she immediately called Gao Mengnan into the so-called Siamese palace and asked, "What is the expected situation of grain production in southern Xinjiang this year?" ? How much surplus grain do you have from last year?"
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