golden scales

Zhao Qiming never expected that he would eventually step into the military tent of Chen De, the admiral of the North Korean military.He saluted hastily, but was overwhelmed by the huge map behind Chen De.This map is not a topographic map of Ming Dynasty or North Korea, but a map that includes all countries in the world.

Chen De himself was quite shocked when he saw this map for the first time. He didn't expect the world to be so big.Satisfied with Zhao Qiming's reaction, he casually picked up a cork whip and pointed to several cities in North Korea: "We are right here, Pyongyang, North Korea. This black line traces the Eight Ways of North Korea."

Zhao Qiming quickly collected his thoughts, and said puzzledly: "People say that there are three thousand miles of mountains and rivers in North Korea, but from this picture, it seems that there are more than that."

"This map was made by Jingshi University based on the map that North Korea paid tribute to. I'm afraid they deliberately drew themselves bigger." Chen De didn't pursue this issue. Anyway, no general knows how to fight with a world map. It doesn't matter.

Zhao Qiming stared at the map for a while, finally couldn't help sighing, and thought to himself: From this map, North Korea is like a hook, forming a pincer shape with Ming's Nanzhi and Zhejiang.If North Korea is taken, not to mention the Liaohai Sea, even the East China Sea is just a big lake under my Ming Dynasty.

Look at Japan again, in the east of Korea, separated by a narrow strait.If this picture had been available during the Jiajing period, perhaps Emperor Sejong would have sent troops to North Korea to fight Japan, taking over the lair of Japanese pirates, why bother to fortify the southeast?

When Chen De saw Zhao Qiming staring at the map, he didn't bother him, but just followed it, and there was really some meaning in it.Before he could comprehend the mystery, Zhao Qiming had already let out a long sigh, and said to him: "The military sect has conquered the savages several times. It really flatters me, I don't know how a meager talent can serve the military sect."

Chen De hurriedly asked Zhao Qiming to sit down, and asked someone to invite Mao Shi to accompany him, and then he said: "Sir, don't blame me. I, Chen De, am a martial artist. Although I am a little clever in front of battle, I am very confused in major matters. I want to make military achievements wholeheartedly. Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince favored him and awarded him a tiger talisman. Unfortunately, he failed to live up to his expectations, suffered a defeat, lost the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, and was relegated to this place.

"The original military order was to prepare North Korean soldiers and horses to support the battle in southern Liaoning. As a result, the eastern captives collapsed and the North Korean soldiers also ran away. There are no eastern bandits in Liaoning province, but I... still have to be stationed in North Korea. Is it true? Are you going to die of old age here?" Chen De became more and more sad as he spoke, and there was no longer any trace of his arrogance accumulated over the years.

Zhao Qiming saw Chen De's vigor and spirit, and thought to himself: Sure enough, people are afraid of young people becoming famous.Like this General Chen, there is a shadow of arrogance in every gesture, but he utters such humble words, it seems that he has been tempered a lot.

He cleared his throat and said: "The general's words are wrong."

"Dare to ask sir to teach me!" Chen De caught a glimmer of hope.Hastily got up and saluted.Mao Shi on the side also hurriedly saluted, very sincerely.

Zhao Qiming got up and returned the salute.With a move in my heart, I thought to myself: I was a proud prince back then, even if Zhu Chunchen saluted me, I wouldn't bother to return one.Now that a small general makes me so cautious, it seems that people will change.

While thinking about it, he said: "The move of stationing in North Korea is definitely not to support the Liaodong war."

"Oh? Please tell me clearly, sir." Chen De was taken aback.

"Look at this map." Zhao Qiming pointed at Wan Guokun's map from a distance, and said, "There are many mountains in the north of North Korea. When it comes to the Liao border of our country, it is even more mountainous. This kind of terrain is far away in the art of war, and each other is evenly matched. It is not suitable for challenge. And I The imperial court is stronger than the eastern captives in Liaodong, so it is natural to attack from Liaoshentong. I heard that the crown prince is a master of military art in the world. How could he give up his strengths and set up a surprise army in a distant place?"

"Then... Could it be that I was really exiled here?" Chen De's heart sank.

Zhao Qiming said calmly: "It's up to people to plan things, and then we can achieve things in heaven. If the general gives up on himself, North Korea is the place where the general will die. If the general strives hard, North Korea is a place where great things can be achieved. In the past, Zhuge Wuhou once had According to the theory of the Seven Views, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has set up the military gate here, and it is also a test of the general's ability."

"Chen Mou's talents are shallow, and he is afraid of failing His Highness's entrustment, so please teach me." Chen De saluted again.

Zhao Qiming shook his hand and said: "Junmen don't need to be humble." He said: "This matter is not difficult to judge. All the mysteries are behind the Junmen."

Chen De didn't look back, but just looked at Zhao Qiming quietly.

Zhao Qiming thought to himself: Sure enough, he is a resolute person, so he can work together.

"Judging from the picture behind the military gate, North Korea seems to be a remote place, but it is a place that the two countries must fight for." Zhao Qiming said: "During the Wanli period, the Japanese invaded North Korea. Is it just for North Korea? I'm afraid there will be less fighting." Great Ming’s idea! And if our country wants to eradicate the Japanese plague, the only way is to take North Korea and serve as soldiers at the gate of the Japanese country.”

——It turns out that my vision is not enough!

Chen De and Mao Shi sighed in their hearts at the same time, recalling the layout of North Korea, Japan and Ming Dynasty in their minds, North Korea was indeed the springboard in the middle.As long as the navy cannot cross the East China Sea for a day, without fear of storms, and go straight to the Japanese mainland, then North Korea will be of great use.

"It's a bit far-fetched to talk about Japanese insurgency right now." Mao Shi was tricked by Zhao Qiming, and he was a little more wary of him in respect.

If it were five years ago, Zhao Qiming would have had a lot of cynicism, but now he is much softer, explaining: "Japan, according to Emperor Taizu, is a 'wolf's ambition'. Looking at the history books, after the Battle of Baijiangkou There are envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty, which shows that he is really like a wolf, eating people when he is strong, and wagging his tail when he is weak. Now Japan is weak and trapped in the East my country Sea.

The crown prince was already a demigod in Mao Shi. After hearing Zhao Qiming's explanation, he took it for granted that the crown prince did have such a long-term strategy, and he nodded repeatedly.

Chen De's heart was full of ups and downs.

If, as Zhao Qiming said, North Korea is so important, once it starts fighting, it will be a war of destroying the country.

As long as the generals who can participate in the battle of destroying the country, which one is not famous in the annals of history!

"Sir, North Korea has always been a vassal state of China, and the Emperor Taizu promised that it would not be conquered. The imperial court may not use a large army to attack." Chen De expressed his doubts.

"It doesn't necessarily require a large army to attack." Zhao Qiming said: "Since the founding of the North Korean Lee family, internal strife has been more serious than foreign aggression. As long as they have internal troubles together, they will naturally need troops. The army only needs to be ready."

"When will we wait like this? Can ginseng be used as medicine?" Mao Shi said dissatisfied.

From this, Zhao Qiming knew that Mao Shishi didn't realize that he was teasing him. He secretly laughed in his heart, but said solemnly on his face: "If you want to become famous through the ages, what's the matter with waiting? Jiang Shang waited until he was 80 years old, and then he just waited for King Wen of Zhou to come." .Probably the greater the achievement, the longer the wait, so there is a saying that a big bloomer is a late bloomer.”

"Mr. is right." Chen Dedao: "It's a pity that I may not be able to wait. As Mr. said, Your Highness put me here to see my talent. If I keep waiting, His Highness will know that I am incapable, so why don't you just let me go?" Are you going to dismiss me?"

"Your Highness is a person who knows little things, and you don't need to make military exploits to show your talent." Zhao Qiming said.

"I'm a martial artist, what else can I do besides fighting to let His Highness know my talent?" Chen De asked more and more curiously.

Zhao Qiming said: "Not only can you show your talents, but you might also surprise His Highness." He stopped being tricky and continued: "Your Highness has no shortage of generals who can win battles, and in the past dynasties there are those who can see the danger and understand the strategy. Famous generals are rare. There is a shortage of major generals in the army right now, so it is not appropriate to be aggressive, but you can show your abilities on this map."

Chen Deduan sat still.

Zhao Qiming got up and walked to the map behind Chen De, took his own wooden whip, and lightly tapped it to the northwest of Hanyang, the capital of North Korea. There was a big island there, which was the famous place of exile in North Korea and the place where the enemy escaped— — Ganghwa Island.

"This island is only a hundred miles away from Hanyang. There are many hills and land, and the fields are fertile and can produce rice." Zhao Qiming said: "Moreover, the island is fifty miles from north to south and thirty miles from east to west, which is enough to swallow a large army."

"Sir, what do you mean..." Chen Dedao: "Occupy this island first?"

"The first is to conquer the island, and the second is to conquer the island." Zhao Qiming said: "The students are shallow, and they can't think of a way to let North Korea cede the island, so they have to fight. If Ming asked North Korea to donate the island, do you think the king of North Korea will I won't agree."

Chen De nodded, fully understood Zhao Qiming's meaning, and said: "Sir, you want me to invite Your Highness to order North Korea to cut off the island. Can this also show my strategic talent?"

"Exactly." Zhao Qiming added in his mind: If His Highness agrees, it proves that your hand can be sold.If His Highness disagrees, the judgment on his attack on North Korea will be somewhat biased.

No matter whether North Korea is willing to cut off the island, there is no loss for Chen De and Daming.If North Korea cuts off the island, the Daming Navy will have an additional base in the east, and businessmen from Daming can also go to Ganghwa Island to directly purchase various North Korean specialties.Daming's commercial tax gate can add another one.

Chen De analyzed the pros and cons, and asked Zhao Qiming to help draft the document and choose the wording.This document was divided into two parts, and one was submitted to the Secretary of General Administration, requesting Ming to ask for Jianghua Island as the residence of the commander-in-chief of the Korean military affairs, so that supplies and soldiers could be transported from Daming.Another copy was presented to the King of Korea, expressing that Ming Dynasty could not bear to increase the burden on the people of Korea, and wanted to prepare military supplies by itself, but there was no place to garrison, so please use Ganghwa Island as a place of residence.

In the previous document presented to the crown prince, the writing was like a knife, every word was bloody, and the whole article was written like a sword, as if wishing to raise troops to wipe out the North Korean regime tomorrow.The latter letter was written warmly like spring, with a slight breeze, showing Ming's understanding, love and pity for the vassal state.

People like Chen De and Mao Shi, who are proficient in writing and ink, feel that the writing is fascinating after reading it, and their evaluation of Zhao Qiming is even higher. (To be continued..)

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