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Liu Bowen: Actually, I had my reasons for this. I stopped His Majesty.

This Japanese country is indeed arrogant and domineering. When it was first founded, the Ming Dynasty began to have close exchanges with surrounding countries. "

“Because the Ming Dynasty was so powerful at the time, neighboring countries had to bow their heads and pay tribute every year.

At that time, this Japanese country was very close to our Ming Dynasty. His Majesty also sent envoys to talk to them and ask them to pay tribute regularly. "

“But I didn’t expect that the Japanese country refused and even killed the envoy we sent.

This move completely angered His Majesty, so he ordered Zeng to attack the Japanese country.

But I stopped him. The Ming Dynasty at that time was really not suitable for fighting, so it was not suitable for the Japanese country to attack now. I restored the Ming Dynasty, but I didn't expect to let such a country go.

Zhu Yuanzhang: It's not your fault. It really shouldn't have been attacked. It was popular among some at the time.

The Ming Dynasty had indeed just been established at that time. It seemed that it had strong military forces, but in fact its treasury was empty.

The soldiers have just experienced a fierce battle, and if they are sent to the battlefield now, their combat effectiveness will definitely be much worse than before. Not long after the peaceful days of the people, if they raise their troops again, I am afraid some people will have the intention to rebel.

The previous Yuan Dynasty was belligerent, which led to wars in various places, so the Ming Dynasty must not repeat the same mistakes, otherwise the newly established Ming Dynasty would be at risk of being overthrown at any time.

"The newly established Ming Dynasty really shouldn't start another war. Although the Yuan Dynasty was destroyed, they still have residual forces stationed in the north."

"If all the troops are concentrated on the Japanese country at this time, then if the Yuan soldiers take the opportunity to counterattack, the Ming Dynasty will definitely not be able to fight back."

"At that time, the Ming army will be attacked from both sides and is likely to be defeated miserably. Therefore, based on the situation at that time, the Ming Dynasty did not have the energy to deal with the Japanese country."

"In addition to the reason of military strength, the Japanese country itself is far away from the Ming Dynasty, and it is surrounded by the sea. It is an island country, which is more difficult to attack. Even if it can be won, it will not be easy to manage in the future."

"So from a long-term perspective, there is no need to attack them rashly just to show off your courage."

"Liu Bowen stated at the time that the Japanese people had not yet been civilized, so even if they were conquered, it would not be easy to integrate them into our country in the future, and it would not be worth the time."

"The Japanese country at that time did not pose a threat to the Ming Dynasty as a whole. Not only did they have a small land area, but they also lacked domestic resources. All they could do was create some minor troubles in coastal areas, which would not shake the foundation of the Ming Dynasty."

"Liu Bowen also said at the time that everyone could stay dormant temporarily and wait until the navy is strong enough to give them a fatal blow."

"After Zhu Yuanzhang listened to Liu Bowen's analysis, he also gave up his initial thoughts. Then he warned his descendants not to consume too many troops on this country in the future, but he had to pay attention to them and must not let them threaten them. to the rule of the Ming Dynasty."

"In the context of the times, Liu Bowen's analysis was indeed correct, but no one could predict the future. Did they ever think that a few hundred years later, this small country would cause so much harm to us."

"If Zhu Yuanzhang still chose to attack the Japanese country at that time, maybe the outcome would be different from now."

"So we need to remember one thing at all times. Only when our own strength is strong enough can we calmly face the provocations of other countries. We must not ignore the improvement of our country's comprehensive strength."

"No one can predict the future. This is my problem. When I see this country, I may have lost my mind." "After this analysis, I also understand Zhu Yuanzhang's situation at that time."

"First of all, we must understand that when Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty, he faced the dilemma of internal and external troubles."

"Internally, the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty have not yet been completely eliminated, and the rebel armies in various places also need to be suppressed."

"External threats from foreign nations in Mongolia, Liaodong and other places still exist. Under such circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang must use his main military power for internal stability and external defense rather than aggression against Japan."

"Secondly, Zhu Yuanzhang was a wise strategist."

"He knew that attacking Japan would not be easy."

"The geographical location of the Japanese country is remote, the ocean transportation is inconvenient, and the warrior class of the Japanese country is powerful, which will bring huge military pressure to the Ming Dynasty."

"In addition, if the Ming Dynasty launches a war against Japan, it may arouse resentment in other countries and may even trigger a new war."

"Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang chose to avoid aggression against Japan."

"Besides, Zhu Yuanzhang's governing philosophy is also an important factor."

"He advocated peaceful governance and emphasized the importance of internal affairs rather than achieving national strength through military expansion."

"He believed that only with internal stability could a country be truly strong, so he chose to avoid aggression against Japan."

"Generally speaking, I also have to consider the historical background of the time. In Zhu Yuanzhang's era, China's navigation technology was not developed enough to conduct long-distance maritime operations."

"Japan is a maritime power with a powerful navy. Under such circumstances, the Ming Dynasty's invasion of Japan will undoubtedly face huge difficulties.

"In general, the reasons why Zhu Yuanzhang did not attack Japan were mainly due to strategic considerations, historical background and his governing philosophy."

"His decision-making reflected his wisdom and foresight, and also created favorable conditions for the stability and development of the Ming Dynasty."

"We have no choice but to deal with Japan, but what about the other country - North Korea? This country is the country we know as Goryeo."

"At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the people of the Central Plains were in dire straits, and rebellions and uprisings continued in various places. In addition to Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang Shicheng, Chen Youliang and others, there was another person in the north who was also making trouble. This person's name was Li Chenggui."

"Li Chenggui had learned some military skills since childhood and was good at martial arts. In 1361 AD, he also took the opportunity to raise an army and defeated Pan Cheng's Red Scarf Army in the late Yuan Dynasty. He quickly became a force and was later reused by King Xin Yu of Goryeo."

"After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, it gradually ruled the Central Plains. At this time, the King of Goryeo could not bear to see the Ming Dynasty slowly becoming stronger, so the king sent Li Chenggui to attack the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the Ming Dynasty was in the era of Zhu Yuanzhang, with millions of soldiers and a cloud of fierce generals. .”

"Li Chenggui felt that he was no match at first sight, so he directly joined forces with Cao Minxiu and planned to surrender directly. The two hit it off immediately, so they paid hundreds of kilograms of ginseng as tribute to the Ming Dynasty, as well as hundreds of Goryeo beauties, and expressed their voluntary submission."

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