Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 619 Strategic Purpose
Yi Shenzheng was once the Prime Minister of Later Shu. Although he was servile and flattering, he was good at flattering.But if you really don't have any talent, learning and self-sufficiency, how can you catch Meng Chang's eyes?
Most of the post-Shu temples are self-proclaimed Zhuge and boastful, but being able to boast is also a skill.

If there is no sufficient literary talent, where will the bragging capital come from?
Yi Shenzheng's intentions are not correct, but he still possesses his own style of conversation and the bearing and knowledge of a prime minister.

Brother Yeluxiu saw Yi Shenzheng's extraordinary demeanor, and in his speech he had the idea of ​​defecting to Khitan at first, but Wang Zhao stopped him, and started chatting with him.

Knowing that the other party was the prime minister of Hou Shu, Brother Yeluxiu spoke with a bit of respect.

The Sinicization of Khitan is extremely deep, and when it comes to the cultivation of talents, it is far from being comparable to that of the Central Plains.

Perhaps the Khitan Temple has no shortage of amazingly talented and brilliant people, but middle and low-level officials are far from enough.

They often hold multiple positions at the same time. On the surface, those who are capable do more work, but in fact no one is available.For the same thing, the efficiency is far less than that of the Central Plains.

Brother Yeluxiu was concerned about the fate of the Khitan nation, and he also wanted to recommend talents for the country. He said sincerely, "Mr. Recommend to His Majesty, Mr...."

Khitan is very loose in recommending talents.

As long as you reach a certain position, you have the right to recommend talents.

Moreover, regardless of whether the talent is good or bad, the central government will investigate and call, even if a mediocre talent is recommended, they will not be held accountable.

Brother Yeluxiu had a good impression of Yi Shenzheng's loyalty and discourse, and the recommendation also followed the trend, but he didn't care much.

Yi Shenzheng shook his head and said: "My official post in Shu is destroyed, and my official post in Koryo, and Koryo's death, I am disheartened and have no intention of becoming an official. I hope the general will forgive me."

Yi Shenzheng didn't want to hand himself over so cheaply.

Chen Chuyao has led the Crown Prince Gaoli out of Kaijing,
As long as a little investigation is done, what is the relationship between Chen Chuyao and him can be known.

There is still value in Yi Shenzheng's self-questioning.

Brother Yeluxiu persuaded him a few words, seeing that Yi Shenzheng really didn't want to become an official, he didn't persuade him any more, anyway, he finally brought him to Khitan, and he couldn't help himself if he didn't want to be an official.

People have to eat.

At this moment, Han Derang came from the bottom of the mountain.

Brother Yeluxiu ordered the guards beside him to help Yishenzheng collect the remains of Wang Zhao after the fire was extinguished, and went up to welcome him.

Han Derang looked at Brother Yeluxiu who was coming towards him, and said: "I have already agreed with Master Fujiwara that they will withdraw from Kaesong and send someone to take over after three days. We are asking for help, not money, and the officials and relatives of the Koryo temple will be brought by us. Let's go. The equipment of the Korean soldiers acquired during this trip to the south will also be kept with them."

Brother Yeluxiu said, "I'm making things difficult for you."

Han Derang shook his head slightly and said: "It's okay, Xunning Fangzheng, I can't see these Xiaoxiao are reasonable. If it weren't for the fact that the Central Plains is so powerful that it is difficult to resist, I would not want to deal with them. Let me handle such matters in the future."

Brother Yeluxiu said: "Thank you!" He looked around, the sky was already light at this moment, and he had a panoramic view of Kaesong, and he couldn't help saying with emotion: "I don't know what it will be like in three days."

Han Derang said: "You and my brother are both burdened with blood feuds, and everything should be based on the overall situation."

Brother Yeluxiu didn't answer, he knew very well that Han Derang hated Luo Youdu because of his father's death due to Luo Youdu's scheming.

His father also died on the banks of the Sanggan River and was defeated by Luo Youdu, but he didn't feel as resentful as Han Derang in his heart.

To be a general, shrouded in horse leather, is a kind of destiny.

It's okay to avenge his father if he has the opportunity, but he didn't regard it as a demon like Handerang did.

What he wants more is to make Khitan stronger...

Brother Yeluxiu changed the subject, and said, "I just met a man named Yi Shenzheng at Weixiong, who once served as Meng Chang's prime minister, and he is quite loyal..."

Han Derang said with a smile: "If you can make Sunning fancy, it must be extraordinary."

It took them three days to move the nobles of the Goryeo temple to the north, and gave up Kaesong to the Wa Kingdom.

A group of thieves like wolves and tigers poured into Kaesong like hungry wolves, releasing their bestiality...

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It has been a month since Luo Youdu was destroyed by Goryeo.

Zhang Jin said with an apologetic tone: "The Khitan and Wa kingdoms divided up Goryeo. They controlled all the outlets to the sea and prohibited boats from going out to sea. Our people couldn't send the news in time for a while. The minister's work is not good, and I implore your majesty to make amends."

"It's okay!"

Luo Youdu was well aware of the difficulty of lurking personnel, and said: "Korea and our country are separated by a vast sea, and they are helpless inside the enemy. It is already very good to be able to pass on the news. Zhang Qing must not be harsh on you..."

He looked at the news about Goryeo in his hand, saw Khitan ceding Kaesong to the Wa Kingdom, and watched the Wa Kingdom plunder Kaesong for three days, a feeling of disgust welled up in his heart.

Suppressing the discomfort in his heart, Luo Youdu asked solemnly: "Is there any news about Chen Chuyao and Yi Shenzheng?"

Zhang Jin shook his head slightly and said, "There is no news from the two gentlemen now." Seeing Luo Youdu's worried face, he persuaded him, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the last time Mr. Yi sent news that Mr. Chen took Prince Gaoli away, After His Majesty sends troops to Goryeo, he will respond. As for Mr. Yi, he should be escorted to Khitan with the officials of Goryeo. Compared with the tyranny of Japan, Khitan has some benevolence and righteousness, so it should not be in danger."

Luo Youdu silently nodded, and asked for a moment: "Is this news sent by land?"

Zhang Jin replied: "The news from Lulu should still be on the way. This news was sent through Tamra Kingdom."

"Tamra Kingdom?"

Luo Youdu frowned and said, "What country is that?"

Zhang Jindao: "It is an island country in the southwest of Goryeo. During the Tang Dynasty, it followed Silla into the dynasty and was called Danluo. They have always been controlled by Silla and Goryeo. The Tang Dynasty fell into a crisis of vassal towns, and its external influence was greatly reduced. Silla forced Danluo Tamra surrendered and changed to Tamra Kingdom. Silla was usurped by Wang Jian, and Tamna Kingdom also returned to Goryeo. They called Tamra King Xingzhu. Tamna Kingdom professed a vassal to Goryeo, and the country was relatively free. So it was arranged in Tamna Kingdom A message delivery point."

Luo Youdu pondered for a moment, and said, "Isn't it Jeju Island? Good job. This island is not big, but it has rare and rich resources."

It doesn't mean anything, just heartbroken.

Now he is a bit shameless, and when he sees good things, he feels that they belong to him.

"Come here, invite Prime Minister Dou, Phase Zhao, and Phase Xue..."

Wang Pu had faded out of the temple, Wei Renpu was recuperating at home due to illness, Song Qi was in charge of affairs in Youzhou, Luo Youdu brought forward Xue Juzheng, who had already been appointed as the prime minister.

With a year and a half of recuperation, armament supplies were called.

Dou Yi, Zhao Pu, Xue Juzheng and other ministers who have followed Luo Youdu for many years have already seen his restlessness.

Dou Yi had excuses to persuade her before, but now that the court's economy is good, food and grass are sufficient, and the morale of the soldiers is high, there is no excuse to refuse.

The three of them were well aware of Luo Youdu's invitation this time.

But when Luo Youdu took a mouthful of Goryeo and Wa, Dou Yi, Zhao Pu, and Xue Juzheng all looked at their lord blankly.

In the end Dou Yi couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty is planning to send troops to seek an explanation for Goryeo?"

"Of course!" Luo Youdu said righteously and sternly: "Korea is my vassal state of Dayu, and I have taken in the daughter of King Goryeo. , where is the face of my big Yu?"

At this time, he remembered that he married Huangfuxiu.

Zhao Pudao: "Our territory is separated from Goryeo by Khitan. If Your Majesty sends troops to Goryeo, the only way to go is by sea. With our current strength, we do have the ability to fight across the sea. According to the news from Zhang Sishi, Khitan, The Japanese kingdom has colluded with each other, so if they landed in Haidong now, wouldn't it be a pincer attack from both sides? This is a big taboo for military strategists..."

When he said this, a thought suddenly flashed in his mind, and he lost his voice: "Unless your majesty is thinking about attacking the mainland of Japan."

Zhao Pu knew Luo Youdu better than anyone else, and he knew that the most powerful thing about his lord was not the military level that everyone praised, but his extraordinary foresight and strategic vision.

He couldn't have made that mistake unless he planned otherwise.

Wa country is very mysterious to Zhao Pu, as far as he knows, the soldiers from the Central Plains have never been to the island of Wa country.Even in the battle of Baijiangkou that year, it was only a lesson to the Japanese country at Baijiangkou, and did not lead troops to invade the mainland of the Japanese country.

This link up and down!
Zhao Pu suddenly realized, and said: "Your Majesty understands, His Majesty is planning to force the Khitan to fight, not the Northern Expedition."

Luo Youdu clasped his hands together, and said: "The one who knows me is Zhao Zeping too! Khitan knew that I wanted to attack him, so he started building fortifications four years ago, and now he has deployed heavy troops on the front line, and is still strengthening the defense line. He took the initiative to send troops from Zhongjing, Lu If the dragons attack, they will keep their hands full. Even if they win, it will be a tragic victory, and there is no need for it. Let them give up their defenses and take the initiative to fight, that is the kingly way."

Xue Juzheng said: "But I don't understand, what does the Khitan's initiative to attack have anything to do with the attack on the Wa Kingdom?"

Luo Youdu asked someone to hang up a huge map, and gave Zhao Pu the opportunity to perform.

Zhao Pu bowed to the order, came to the map, pointed to the Wa country on the map, and said: "This is the Wa country... There is a strait between them and Goryeo. Khitan's current intention is very simple, strictly guarding against death, he knows that his national power is far inferior to ours. Prepare Use the defensive advantages to make up the gap between the two countries. For this reason, they also specially gave Kaesong to the Wa Kingdom, and let the Wa Kingdom help them resist our army's cross-sea surprise attack on their Bohai Kingdom."

He pointed at the Bohai Kingdom and said, "Since the Khitan moved their center of gravity to the east, the Bohai Kingdom has been their biggest granary. They don't have enough strength to fight on multiple fronts, so they can only resort to this bad strategy."

"Generally speaking, Khitan is now like a tortoise, hiding its external weaknesses in its shell."

"The only weakness is the country of Wa..." He drew a circle on Kyushu Island of the country of Wa, and said, "As long as our navy blocks this strait, the soldiers of the country of Wa in Koryo can be trapped to death on the Haidong Peninsula. We While deploying defenses along the river bank, we took Kyushu Island as a stepping stone. On the other hand, we headed eastward, approaching the capital of the Wa Kingdom. The army left behind in the Wa Kingdom could not stop our army, and the soldiers of the Wa Kingdom in the Haidong Peninsula would definitely come to our rescue.”

He placed his fingers heavily on the Tsushima Strait, and said with a bit of flattery: "Your Majesty has a far-sighted view, and he attaches no less importance to the navy than the cavalry. I believe that on the sea, the Japanese country is definitely not my opponent. This strait is the cemetery of Haidong Wa Kingdom..."

"well said!"

Luo Youdu applauded, Zhao Pu really understood what he meant, and what he said was also to his liking.

Zhao Pu thanked him happily, and said with even more effort: "I believe that Khitan will not dare to come to rescue. First, they have insufficient control over Goryeo, and it is easy to cut off the retreat for Goryeo's rebels. Second, this is a naval battle, where Khitan is weakest." .Even if they have the intention to rescue, they are powerless. They can only watch helplessly as we maim and destroy their newly recruited allies."

"At this time, Khitan has only two choices, take the initiative to attack, or sit idly by."

"If we just sit back and watch, our army will either destroy the Japanese country and make them helpless, or they will be destroyed directly. Then go north to attack Goryeo. In Goryeo, the court has the support of the Goryeo Rebel Army, and the Khitan will be passive. Once we are allowed to take all of Goryeo's old land, they will The country of Bohai, the granary, will be under the command of the imperial court."

"You know, between the Khitan and Koryo, the Khitan has always been defending, and the Khitan is attacking. Their borders, the Khitan side doesn't have many fortifications. Temporarily building defenses and shifting the focus of defense to the east will also disrupt their overall defense layout. .”

"What's more, they moved the defense line to the east, so what about the west line? At that time, will they defend the east line or the west line?"

Zhao Pu said firmly: "The Khitan said there are two choices, but in fact they have no choice. Unless they are willing to helplessly watch us achieve our goals bit by bit, they will definitely choose to send troops from the western front when we attack Japan , to avoid the dilemma of being attacked from both sides.”

"Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision and used some means to make Khitan's four-year achievements come to naught. I admire you very much..."

While talking, Zhao Pu saluted Luo Youdu with a lot of emotion.

What Zhao Pu said was so detailed, Dou Yi and Xue Juzheng naturally understood.

They also knew that at this point, war was inevitable, and they all accused the Wa Kingdom of atrocities in Kaesong, and supported Dayu's benevolent and righteous division to conquer the Wa Kingdom.

Luo Youdu stood up contentedly and said: "Since this is the case, I will issue an order to conquer the Japanese kingdom at the court meeting tomorrow."

Xue Juzheng said awe-inspiringly: "It is also necessary to spread the proclamation widely to let the people of the world know the evil deeds of the Wa Kingdom in Kaesong. It is best to spread the news to Koryo, and even Khitan, so that their people know everything. Let the people of Koryo share the same hatred It will be of great benefit to our army to let the Khitan people know the virtues of their allies."

Luo Youdu narrowed his eyes and smiled and said, "What Xiang Xue said is very true..." He thought for a while and said, "How about letting Li Yu write? Li Yu's literary talent is no less than that of Chen Lin and King Luo Bin, so he can take on this great job."

Dou Yi, Zhao Pu, and Xue Juzheng all twitched in unison.

Chen Lin?King Luo Bin?

"A Call to Yuzhou for Yuan Shao"? "Discussing Wu Zhao for Xu Jingye"?
What kind of enmity is this, what kind of resentment?
If this literati really wants to write a curse, it is a curse that has been passed down for thousands of years!

(End of this chapter)