Guangzong Yaoming

Chapter 317 His ambition is known to everyone
During the Korean War, Nurhaci expressed his willingness to send troops to help the Ming Dynasty and serve the dynasty.

Now, Nurhaci said that he was willing to send troops to help the Ming Dynasty and encircle and suppress the Khanate’s army.

When the news reached Beijing, Zhu Changluo naturally found Tian Le and Xing Jie.

"What does he mean?" Zhu Changluo went straight to the point.

Tian Le looked at Xing Jie.

"In my opinion, this time he is testing me."

"Test whether Daming needs help?"

Xing Jie shook his head: "To test whether His Majesty wants to annihilate Jianzhou."

Zhu Changluo lowered his head and thought for a while, then he asked: "Master, please explain it in detail."

Xing Jie nodded and said, "Let's start with the Korean War. At that time, Jianzhou petitioned to send soldiers to the court to fight against the Japanese pirates. He had three intentions. First, to show his loyalty. If the Ming Dynasty did not agree, he would at least give him some praise. In the future, he would get more benefits when he traded tribute. Second, he really wanted to send troops to the court. Although he could not send all the elite soldiers of Jianzhou because of the conflict with the Haixi tribes at that time, he wanted to unify the Jurchen tribes, so he needed to go to the court to fight."

"why?"

"Weapons, craftsmen, and servants." Xing Jie was concise and to the point.

Zhu Changluo came to his senses.

Under the tribute trade policy at the time, strategic materials such as ironware were at least superficially controlled.

Around Jianzhou, apart from the Ming Dynasty, only Korea had a relatively high "technological level".

In addition, the Japanese pirates had Japanese swords with a good reputation, and even some matchlock guns.

For Jianzhou, fighting together with the Ming Dynasty does not mean facing a strong enemy alone. His real purpose is probably to reap the benefits, but he has to pay some price to get the benefits.

"Any more?"

"Another point is that he had long intended to invade Korea." Xing Jie said frankly, "At that time, the Liaodong Military Command reported to the court that Nurhaci had 30,000 to 40,000 cavalry and 40,000 to 50,000 infantry, all of whom were skilled and experienced in fighting. He was willing to select elite soldiers and wait for the severe winter to gather them, and then cross the river to fight against the Japanese. Although the number of troops was exaggerated, it was not impossible for him to take advantage of the panic of the Korean people at that time and cross the Tongmun River from the east to capture Hamgyong Province, Jeolla Province and other places."

Tian Le agreed: "In the past, the late emperor and his ministers had no objection. Although they would not take away the land of Joseon as a reward, if he was willing to contribute, he could be used when the Eastern Expedition was frustrated. Naturally, there would be no shortage of benefits. Joseon was afraid of him like a tiger and sent envoys to dissuade him many times."

"If we hadn't known that he had ambitions, we wouldn't have planned like this." Zhu Changluo asked Xing Jie, "Mr. Xie first talked about the Korean War, what about this time?"

"As always, he just suppressed his ambition, but it is difficult to eradicate it." Xing Jie said confidently, "I went to Korea to fight against the Japanese in the past, and I am familiar with the Korean monarch and his ministers. In the past few years, I had concerns and did not think that Your Majesty's naturalization of Korea was a good idea. This is because Korea has been independent for thousands of years, and this is extremely difficult. But if Korea is almost destroyed by the Japanese pirates, and then rebels rise up everywhere, and then it is poisoned by the Jurchens, then it is a sign of national destruction. This is a good opportunity."

Zhu Changluo vaguely grasped his thoughts: "It's just that the Jurchens' poisoning was man-made?"

"That's right." Xing Jie said, "Nurhaci has already sent troops to Korea. How many troops are left in Jianzhou? If the Ming Dynasty wants his help, it means that Liaodong's troops are insufficient. Second, it does not understand that he has to defend Jianzhou. Third, it is worried that the Ming Dynasty promised the land west of Liaohe River, but actually promised Jianzhou to Yehe. What if the Ming Dynasty promised Jianzhou to divide Korea as a trick, and then it will work with Korea and Yehe to wipe out Jianzhou?" "...This is a new view."

"If I were Nurhaci, I would be cautious and suspicious." Xing Jie said, "Korea has been established for a long time. The Ming Dynasty is creating a situation to end its national destiny. Nurhaci must be disheartened."

He looked at Zhu Changluo deeply and said nothing more.

"You mean he doesn't believe that either?"

"At least I don't dare to believe it completely. Besides, today it's Korea, who knows if it won't be Jianzhou tomorrow?" Xing Jie brought the topic back. "In short, nearly half of the Liaodong border troops have been dispatched, and there are battles everywhere from Xuanda to Liaohetao. This may be a good opportunity for Jianzhou. If we tell the truth to Korea, sign an alliance, and get benefits, it is possible that he will join forces with Korea to invade Liaodong."

"Then without his help, he will believe that I will do what I say?"

"Of course, he still doesn't dare to believe it completely, but Liaodong seems to be still stable, so he will at least restrain his ambition." Xing Jie looked at the emperor deeply, "On the contrary, if he is asked to send troops to help, how can we know that the elite troops he sends will not turn against us at the right time and hit the Ming Dynasty where it hurts? If we don't ask for his help, he will miss this opportunity."

"I understand." Zhu Changluo nodded, and then said solemnly, "Lin Dan went deep into the country, and the Ming Dynasty could not repel him for a long time. Then Shanhaiguan went to Jinzhou and Yizhou to ask for help. In addition, Nurhaci suddenly showed his kindness in Korea. It is probably because the Khanate contacted him. Maybe Khorchin and the defeated Khalkha will also go south together. In this case, Nurhaci will not attack Korea with all his strength. I am afraid he will change his strategy, retain his strength, and wait for the opportunity."

This is indeed the case in the north of Jizhou Town, at least it needs to be put on a show.

Relying on the geographical advantages such as Xiao Shibapan in the north of Gubeikou, we should at least try to attack the main force of Lindan Batur's Khanate headquarters.

Li Hualong was personally in charge of this matter and was in charge of the right measure.

Shanhaiguan was still closed, and people were still being evacuated along the coastal road from Shanhaiguan to Jinzhou to avoid future strategic losses.

When the plan was launched, in order to suppress the ethnic groups outside Liaodong after the Ming army left the border wall, the Ming Dynasty originally planned to let Li Chengliang show up. On the one hand, it showed the Ming Dynasty's determination to eliminate foreign threats, and on the other hand, it frightened Nurhaci and made him do what the Ming Dynasty asked.

But now that Li Chengliang has not shown up, he can no longer play this role. The Privy Council hopes that he will continue to hide in Hulutao, southeast of Jinzhou, as a surprise force.

Zhu Changluo looked at the two of them and asked, "Is my inference correct?"

"I have a plan." Tian Le spoke.

"speak!"

Tian Le laughed, "The Ming Dynasty seized the lands of Hada, Huifa and Ula. If I were Nurhaci, I would not be able to swallow this humiliation. But the Ming Dynasty was too powerful and had no choice. Now the situation is like this, and all parties are probably waiting for the opportunity. I think it is better to accept his request and let him send someone."

Zhu Changluo was slightly stunned: "Wouldn't that make Liaodong vulnerable to attack from all sides? And give him the opportunity to turn against us in the middle of a battle?"

"He can't fight on the battlefield, and can't turn his back on his enemy." Tian Le said, "Let him go to Jinzhou to help defend it. After arriving in Jinzhou, transfer them to Ningyuan Hou to command them when the war is about to start. In addition, you can announce to Nanjing that Ningyuan Hou has already been ordered to go south and be appointed as the left commander of the front army."

(End of this chapter)