"That's right! That's right! Xiao Wenkui taught his son well! Not only did he teach you how to fight, but he also taught you how to talk to people. I thought that all the generals in the world were martial artists who only knew how to fight and kill. I didn't expect there to be such a general. "
Zhu Yijun's appreciation of Xiao Ruxun increased.
Xiao Ruxun struck while the iron was hot. "Father often said that as a general, one should not be afraid of slaughter. Since ancient times, there has never been a war without casualties. However, as a general, one must not kill the innocent. The sin of killing too much is bound to bring disaster to future generations. The Xiao clan has always kept this in mind and dared not go against it. This subject can say that the people this subject has killed are those who deserved to be killed.
"Good!" Zhu Yijun put away his joking expression and resumed his serious one. "If you have such insight, then you are not a boorish man. Let me test you. If you can guess the reason why I called you here, not only will you be rewarded for your meritorious service, but I will also give you other rewards. Xiao Ruxun, guess the reason why I called you here."
Xiao Ruxun considered his words, pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Your Majesty called me here for the matter between Japan and Korea?"
Zhu Yijun narrowed his eyes and said, "Why do you say that?"
"Just now, Your Majesty sent a servant to summon me. Servant Zhang said that Your Majesty knew that I was using firearms to defeat the enemy in the northwest and wanted to summon me. I thought that I am only the Commander of the army and not an important person. Even if you want to summon me, you should summon me together with Duke Ye and Duke Mei. Why did Your Majesty only summon me, and in the middle of the night? Thinking of this, I remembered the rumors I heard on the way from Ningxia to the capital."
Xiao Ruxun said slowly.
"What rumors?"
Zhu Yijun asked immediately.
"Korea allied with Japan to plot Daming."
A glint flashed in Zhu Yijun's eyes. He leaned forward a little before leaning back and asked in a deep voice, "So what? Just as you said, if Zhen wanted to find someone to discuss with, it would not be you. You are just a mere commander-in-chief, let alone the commander-in-chief of Ningxia. Why do you make such a judgment? "
"I'm guessing that Your Majesty intends to make me the commander of the expedition!" Xiao Ruxun immediately replied, "I have just pacified the rebellion in Ningxia and won a great victory. I already have an advantage. If Your Majesty wishes to wage war against Japan, the choice of the commander is of utmost importance. I have just pacified Ningxia and just arrived at the capital. I am the best candidate for the position."
An imperceptible smile appeared on Zhu Yijun's face as he realized that he had chosen the right person. However, the inspection would not end so easily.
"You're not completely right, but you're not unreasonable either. You're right! However, I am very puzzled. Is North Korea really colluding with Japan to plot against my Daming? "
Zhu Yijun's gaze sharpened again.
"This subject believes that it is impossible!"
Xiao Ruxun gave an absolute answer.
"Why?"
"When this subject was a general in the northwest, I once heard merchants from Ningxia and other regions talk about North Korea. They said that North Korea admires my Daming and shares everything with my Daming. All the civil and military officials of the court regard poetry and songs as a form of elegance, and that it is their honor to speak Chinese and write Chinese characters. They call themselves Little China, the number one vassal state in China, the closest vassal state to my Daming.
"And in comparison, Japan is a barbarian beyond civilization. My Daming simply disdains to associate with it. The North Koreans, who call themselves Little China and regard Daming as the legitimate ruler of the world, also look down on these barbarians beyond civilization. How could they collude with these barbarians to plot against my Daming?
This is the first reason. The second reason is that Emperor Taizu of my dynasty once designated North Korea as a country that will never be conquered, allowing them to pay tribute every year. North Korea has always been very respectful to my Daming, and the country is relatively stable. Therefore, except for a corner in the northeast where there is a rift with the Jurchens, it is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has been peaceful for hundreds of years.
Then, except for the army in the northeast that still has combat power, this subject believes that most of the soldiers and horses of North Korea have no fighting spirit, no strategy, and can't withstand a single blow. Defending is already worrying, not to mention conquering and expanding the territory. Therefore, North Korea is nothing to worry about. The one that Daming is worried about is the Japanese pirates. "
After finishing his speech, Zhu Yijun was moved, "Commander Xiao, General Xiao, Xiao Pinglu! Well said, well said, worthy of being a famous northwest general. I can tell you the truth, as far as I know, North Korea has basically been defeated by the Japanese pirates. The capital has been lost, and the King of North Korea has fled to the north. I have ordered two guerrilla troops from Liaodong to attack the north bank of the Yalu River. Once there is any change, they will immediately cross the river to North Korea to protect the King of North Korea. "
"Japan really defeated North Korea?" Xiao Ruxun pretended to be surprised, and then hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this subject thinks that the Liaodong army is not enough to defeat the Japanese!"
Zhu Yijun frowned and said unhappily, "Why do you say so? Daming, how can the Japanese pirates win when the Heavenly Army is here? What's more, most of the Liaodong army is elite cavalry. After fighting the Mongolians for a long time, their soldiers are sharp. How can the Japanese resist? "
"Your Majesty! This is the key! " Xiao Ruxun explained unhurriedly, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, the territory of North Korea is mostly mountains and hills, and there are very few plains. Eighty percent of North Korea is mountainous, and only twenty percent of the plains are suitable for cavalry. There are a lot of people in North Korea. If they want to feed those people, most of the plains must be cultivated and paddy fields, and even the mountains and rivers must be cultivated. This kind of terrain is not a good place for cavalry to show off their power."
Zhu Yijun's face froze, and he immediately said to Zhang Cheng, "Zhang Cheng, bring me the map of North Korea."
Zhang Cheng immediately ordered someone to bring it. Soon, a map of North Korea was unfolded in front of the Daming Emperor. Xiao Ruxun sighed at the power of the Daming Intelligence System as he walked to the map. He looked at it and pointed to it, saying, "Your Majesty, please look. What I said is true. More than eighty percent of the territory of North Korea is made up of mountains and hills.
Only twenty percent of the plains are flat, and most of them are inhabited places. The inhabited places must be cultivated into farmland. The soil of the farmland is soft and ravines crisscrossed. How can it be used by cavalry? The war against the Japanese will be mainly about sieges, street battles, and mountain battles. There are few places in North Korea that are suitable for cavalry. "
Zhu Yijun furrowed his brows.
"Furthermore, I came from the northwest. In the battle against Mighty Rabbit, I lured Mighty Rabbit's cavalry into the city. Using the advantage of the city, I defeated them with firearms and killed three thousand of them. Therefore, I am clear that once we are trapped in a battle, the cavalry will be unable to move and will become living targets for the cannon soldiers. One shot at a time, or even two or three of them, will be at a great disadvantage!
Furthermore, according to what I know, the lead bullets used by the cannon soldiers have lead poison, and the gunpowder has fire poison. Once it hits the human body, it will immediately invade the lungs. Even if it hits the limbs, as long as there is blood and there is a wound, the person will definitely die without amputation. Once a cavalry soldier has his limbs amputated, how different is that from death? It only takes a month to train a cannon soldier, but it takes at least three years to train a cavalry soldier. Your Majesty, which one is more important? "
When Zhu Yijun thought of this, he sucked in a breath of cold air. He suddenly remembered that the Liaodong cavalry was the most elite cavalry unit in the Daming Empire and also the most precious strategic resource. If they were to lose too many of them in North Korea, they would not be able to suppress the Mongols and the Jiannu Empire. North Korea was not suitable for cavalry to fight, but the north of the Daming Empire was full of suitable places for cavalry to fight. Now that he heard Xiao Ruxun's words, it was tantamount to sending the cavalry to their deaths in North Korea.
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