Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

And a great Confucian will not be easily influenced by yellow and white things.

"Xuande, the Japanese country is a vassal state designated by Emperor Guangwu. We cannot easily tolerate slander. However, we must find out carefully. If the Japanese country has been destroyed by other countries, I, the Han Dynasty, as the suzerain country, should also take the decision for it."

Lu Zhi said in a deep voice, but there was a bit of danger in his eyes.

Cai Yong patted Li Ji on the shoulder and said warmly.

"Xian son-in-law, I didn't expect that Yingzhou is so complicated. If the truth is found out later, please send someone to inform me. I can also teach my old friends who compile history books to correct the wrong parts in time."

As for Zheng Xuan, who is the most famous among Confucian classics, he stood up tremblingly with the help of Sun Qian, and then knocked the ground heavily with the cane in his palm and said.

"You humiliate your ministers and die, but those small countries dare to humiliate me, a big man, and they have a way to die!"

"Mr. Liu Fu, I would like to make a suggestion here. If we really find out that Yingzhou contains a large amount of gold and silver minerals, then even if the Japanese country is not destroyed, I will definitely write to the court to remove the vassal countries of the Japanese country, and then ask Liu Why don't you follow the example of the Western Regions and establish a Yingzhou Protectorate?"

It has to be said that the Han Dynasty can be regarded as the pinnacle of Confucianism.

It was clear that Zheng Xuan's hair and beard were completely gray, but he still carried a sword at his waist, and his words were even stronger than Lu Zhi's.

When Liu Bei and Li Ji returned to the side hall and closed the door, Liu Bei poured another cup of tea for Li Ji to moisten his throat before speaking slowly.

In the final analysis, unless it is a feud similar to that of the Huns, which will make the big man fight at all costs, the rest are often matters of interest.

"If this is the case, then Yingzhou must indeed be taken. The gold and silver mines may be indispensable for the future prosperity of the Han Dynasty."

But in all this, Liu Bei also knew that Li Ji had not deliberately concealed it from him, and Li Ji also understood that Liu Bei had been acquiescing to him.

But one thing Li Ji can be sure of is that with these three great scholars on one side to witness, this matter has been completely confirmed, and there is no need to worry about any problems in public opinion.

"Of course that is the case, and the Japanese country is indeed somewhat suspected of being a remnant of the Qin Dynasty, but the final result needs to be carefully investigated." Li Ji replied warmly.

If several contemporary great scholars join forces, even the classics of saints can be twisted into the desired shape, let alone Li Ji who has prepared everything in advance to make the Japanese country into the desired shape.

As for whether the Japanese country is unjust or not, Li Ji is not very clear, but as long as the news of the Japanese gold and silver mines is thoroughly confirmed, then this kind of thing will no longer be important.

Even though the Confucianism of the Han Dynasty seems to advocate tolerance to the outside world, and seems to be harmless and without desires, but if you consider the large area of ​​​​the Western Regions that the Han Dynasty had more territory than the Qin Dynasty, you will understand that it is not harmless. But there was no area where they could show their fangs.

"It's just that today Zikun used the Japanese's mouth to say that Yingzhou is full of gold and silver and contains a large number of gold and silver mines. If it is not found later, it may be a major blow to Zikun's prestige."

"Zikun, I can see that you don't like the Japanese. They are just foreigners. If Zikun doesn't like them, as long as they are within the scope of Bei's ability, they will be destroyed."

"Ji needs to speak his words through the mouth of the Japanese. Please forgive me, my lord." Li Ji bowed his head and admitted.

"Seriously?" Liu Bei's spirit was shaken and he couldn't help but confirm again.

There was a gap of more than half a month, which was enough for Li Ji to arrange everything properly.

Maybe others don't know, but Liu Bei, who controls the Jinyi Division, naturally knows when Gan Ning came back, and when Li Aoli and the three Japanese were brought to the mansion by Li Ji.

If Yingzhou had not revealed the news that there seemed to be gold and silver all over the place, even if the Japanese state was suspected of tyrannizing the Qin survivors and having evil intentions towards the Han Dynasty, I am afraid that many civil servants would object, thinking that this was too much of a waste of people and money.

Liu Bei stroked his beard, completely putting aside Li Ji's influence, and found that judging from the current situation in Wu County.

"Zikun, the translation by the Goguryeo fisherman just now is generally wrong, right?"

For these three old Confucian treasures who are now sitting in Rende Academy, Liu Bei and Li Ji naturally saw them off with smiling faces.

Liu Bei sighed and said.

Hearing this, Li Ji finally understood where Liu Bei was a little worried and answered immediately. "Don't worry, my lord, there are indeed gold and silver deposits in Yingzhou, but this point is not false at all."

Taking Yingzhou is indeed a hundred benefits without any harm.

Liu Bei also read the secret report written by Liu Yang on Gan Ning's ship.

Although Gan Ning did not go deep into Yingzhou, Liu Yang also took a peek at the current military situation of the island country. It is far weaker than Liu Bei imagined, and may even be worse than that of the Xia and Shang Dynasties.

With the current foundation of Wu County, it is not a fantasy to capture Yingzhou alone.

Moreover, in terms of using troops, Liu Bei had almost blind confidence in Li Ji.

Since Zikun judged that he could fight, the possibility of making mistakes was almost minimal.

Furthermore, after having a thorough heart-to-heart relationship with Li Ji, Liu Bei also became convinced of the fact that the Han Dynasty's collapse was imminent.

Even today's Wu County's population and economy are still far inferior to those in the Central Plains, and there are only countless fertile fields.

In this case, if Wu Jun can rely on the advantage of sea ships to obtain Yingzhou, then the gold and silver minerals in Yingzhou will continue to become Wu Jun's economic foundation.

If there is not enough money to feed the population, why should the Han Dynasty be repopulated?
After the collapse of the Han Dynasty, quickly put an end to the troubled times?

Especially now that the soldiers of Wu County have been on a truce for a year, and there are countless fertile fields with good harvests, there is no shortage of food for the troops.

"When does Zikun think we should conquer Yingzhou?" Liu Bei asked in a low voice. Li Ji narrowed his eyes and responded in a gentle tone.

"After the spring of next year, we plan to completely bring Yingzhou into our hands in one to two years."

This is also the deadline that Li Ji has set for himself. The next spring will be the fourth year of Zhongping. At the beginning of the sixth year of Zhongping, Tianzi's body will completely collapse.

Therefore, time is short for Li Ji.

Including the voyage and rest time, the combat time left for Li Ji was actually very tight.

"So Zikun plans to mobilize soldiers?" Liu Bei asked again.

"Yide can be the vanguard, Jiang Qin and Gan Ning will guard the central army, and Jia Xu will join the army. There will be 10,000 naval troops, 18,000 infantry, and 2,000 cavalry." Li Ji replied.

Thirty thousand!

For Wu Jun today, mobilizing 30,000 troops is not a problem.

only……

Liu Bei said in a deep voice.

"How does Zikun solve the logistical problem? Even if the shipyard is building ships day and night, the sea is unstable. If we just rely on ships to transport luggage, we may suffer losses."

"I have already considered this matter, and have built a granary in advance at a ferry managed by my lord's friend Gongsun Bogui to store the baggage, and then use sea ships to travel between Youzhou and Yingzhou. The logistics will not be hindered!"

Li Ji answered with confidence.

If the times were pushed back a few hundred years, this method of ensuring logistics would be the same as courting death.

As long as they find a way to attack grain ships at sea and cut off the grain route, the Han army hanging overseas is likely to be completely ruined.

Unfortunately, in this era, sea-going ships were considered a unique product of the Han Dynasty, and Wu Jun was already far ahead of the Han Dynasty.

At this moment, the Japanese country had no so-called sea ships to attack the Han army's grain transport ships. This actually put the Han army's logistics in an invincible position.

Therefore, in Li Ji's opinion, this era is the easiest to conquer Yingzhou. The difference between the two sides is just right, it is easy to cross the sea and there is no need to worry about ensuring logistics.

And Li Ji's almost unthinking and impeccable answer silenced Liu Bei.

As expected, Zikun has already prepared everything...

"So, the person who is going to Yingzhou to be the commander is Zikun?" Liu Bei asked.

"Otherwise... where are you going, lord?" Li Ji asked carefully.

"I can not go."

Liu Bei shook his head repeatedly.

Not to mention that Liu Bei, as the governor of a county, naturally cannot leave easily for a long time. More importantly, Liu Bei is very self-aware of his own abilities. Liu Bei can still command thousands of soldiers and horses, but 30,000 troops are already Liu Bei's. A new area that has never been tried before.

What's more, this is an expedition overseas, and there is no telling how many changes will be involved, and there is always the risk of the entire army being annihilated.

And Liu Bei asked himself, except for Li Ji, it was completely impossible for Liu Bei to entrust the life and death of his 30,000 troops to the other party's hands if he were replaced by someone else.

Therefore, there seems to be only one promise from beginning to end, and that is for Li Ji to lead the army to Yingzhou.

"But, didn't Zikun persuade Yu Bei many times that the son of a rich man cannot sit down in court? Why is Zikun so frivolous and involved in danger now?" Liu Bei asked quietly.

After more than a year, the boomerang hit Li Ji accurately between the eyebrows.

Li Ji, who had always been eloquent, didn't know how to argue.

At this time, sea-going ship technology has not yet been perfected, and the sea is unpredictable. Even though Gan Ning has found a relatively safe route, it is undoubtedly still very dangerous.

Li Ji knew very well that while he was going there for official business, he also had personal vendettas.

"Lord, you and I must have one person in charge, and taking Yingzhou this time is of great importance. If we can get all the gold and silver in Yingzhou, we will be able to help my lord put an end to the troubled times as soon as possible and revive the great Han Dynasty." Ji said solemnly.

Liu Bei sighed again and said in a complicated tone.

"Zi Kun, Bei is only twenty-five this year, and Zikun is only eighteen. You and I still have a long time, so it's okay even if we are not so anxious. Bei would rather go slower than Zikun be in danger. Do you understand? "

In response to this, Li Ji couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He understood that Liu Bei, who was originally quite supportive, suddenly expressed his opposition because he didn't want to put himself at risk.

However, even if selfishness is put aside, obtaining Yingzhou's gold and silver is still very important in Li Ji's judgment.

The development south of the Yangtze River lacks three things: population, economy, and food.

Therefore, in order to quickly complete the economic territory, sufficient gold and silver reserves are undoubtedly very important. (End of chapter)