Chongzhen and I became partners

Chapter 679 Communication
When the Ming people in Batavia were looking forward to returning to their hometown, Emperor Chongzhen, who was far away in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, received a secret memorial from Zheng Zhilong, the commander-in-chief of the Denglai Navy.

In response to the new situation, he immediately held an imperial meeting in the Wenhua Palace.

The participants were naturally Sun Chuanting, the second assistant to the cabinet, who understood the overall situation.

After watching Emperor Chongzhen let him watch Zheng Zhilong's secret performance, he thought for a while, and immediately played: "Your Majesty, the last general thought that it was time to transfer the Lusong Expeditionary Army back. Maybe within this year, it is time to severely injure the people of Japan. when!"

Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded. The previous Lu Song Expeditionary Army's victory report had not yet been approved. Now that Sun Chuanting had the same opinion as him, he said, "In this case, I will leave Zheng Zhibao to continue to guard Lu Song. In the Song Dynasty, after completing the affairs of the king of Zhou, he transferred Zeng Ying and Yang Zhan's troops back to lead the newly formed navy."

He paused, thought for a while, and continued: "From Zheng Zhilong's memorial, his family should have been rescued by the Ryukyu people. In this case, the expeditionary army to conquer the Japanese country can first expel the Ryukyu Japanese pirates, and use With Ryukyu as the foundation, what do you think of conquering the Wa country?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Sun Chuanting heard this, and immediately echoed, "First expel the Japanese pirates from Ryukyu, and then we must make a big splash and make a big splash, just to startle the enemy, which will force the Japanese country to have to mobilize troops from North Korea to defend the Japanese country itself."

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen was very pleased.Because he knew that Sun Chuanting was an honest man, unlike Wang Chengen who could talk.He said he was wise, so I guess he was really wise!

But who knows, Sun Chuanting immediately changed the topic, and then played to him: "It's just that there is still a problem in this matter, that is, we must first know that the Japanese army has indeed sent a large-scale Japanese army to North Korea, and then we must know When will the army be able to return to the Japanese mainland?"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he hadn't spoken yet. Sun Chuanting added: "Comparatively speaking, the first problem is the most critical. After the Japanese army entered North Korea on a large scale, the news must be passed back, and then passed on to the expeditionary army on standby in the south of the Yangtze River. The shorter the time, the better. As for the second question, as long as the fleet intercepts the Japanese fleet on the Japanese mainland, the goal of annihilating the Japanese army at sea can also be achieved!"

After hearing this, seeing that Sun Chuanting had stopped adding any more, Emperor Chongzhen immediately said: "The first problem is not difficult to solve. If it is not a complicated message, it can be sent through a signal tower. As long as the weather is good, it will take a day or two." It can be spread from Phi Island to Jiangnan within a short time."

In view of the situation Sun Chuanting said, after Pidao detects the enemy's situation, it can be transmitted to Dengzhou through the signal tower, and then transmitted from Dengzhou to Jiangnan, and the capital does not need to transit.

This long-distance communication method is greatly affected by the weather.If the line of sight is not good, especially in stormy weather, it cannot be passed on.

If it's just a little bit worse, then it's fine.As long as a specific symbol is given, it means that the Japanese army has reinforced North Korea on a large scale, which is the simplest thing.

In addition to this, Emperor Chongzhen also knew that there are two types of long-distance communication methods in later generations, wireless telegraph and wired telegraph.

However, Liu Weichao told him that although wireless telegraphy is the most suitable for the current situation, it is not yet possible to achieve it with Daming's technology.Both signal amplifiers and receivers are the problem.

In the case of cable telegraph, technically there is no problem, it is the simplest.However, there is still a lack of rubber to make the outer insulation layer of the wires, and it is still not enough for long distances. It needs to wait until the rubber trees brought from South America can be harvested.

But the rubber tree was only planted in Daming last year, and it will take several years to harvest it.

After much deliberation, the method of signal tower is the fastest.

At this time, Sun Chuanting heard the way Emperor Chongzhen mentioned the signal tower, and immediately remembered it, and immediately reminded: "It seems that the signal tower has not been built in the south of the Yangtze River, so this matter must be done as soon as possible!"

The construction of the signal tower is actually only a year, mainly from the capital to Shanhaiguan, and from the capital to Dengzhou, and then to Pidao.

Emperor Chongzhen nodded after hearing this. This matter is not difficult. He already has experience before, and the manpower is ready-made.

Afterwards, Sun Chuanting suggested again: "As far as the current situation is concerned, I suggest that the commander-in-chief of Dongjiang should not continue to operate in the north of Korea, but go to the south and use the advantage of the cavalry to give the Japanese in the south of Korea a ruthless blow." Strike, kill more Japanese people, and you will be able to provoke the real fire of the Japanese country. In this way, there must be a lot of troops sent by the Japanese country to North Korea!"

Speaking of this, seeing that Emperor Chongzhen didn't seem to agree immediately, he added: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The Dongjiang General Soldier has been active in the north of Korea before. The Japanese must have never imagined that he will attack the south of Korea. As long as the speed is enough Hurry up, the Japanese army doesn't have many cavalry, and it is impossible to mobilize heavy troops to stop him in a short period of time. If you don't expect it, it will have a miraculous effect!"

The Japanese army is mainly concentrated in southern Korea. If Wu Sangui kills them, there must be danger.

However, based on his own experience, Sun Chuanting believes that the danger is not high.

Hearing his words, Emperor Chongzhen immediately remembered the essence of guerrilla warfare that Liu Weichao had told him, and immediately added: "Fight and leave, don't miss a place, don't attack the city, just break the raid, use the cavalry Mobility advantage?"

"Your Majesty is holy!" Sun Chuanting couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard that Emperor Chongzhen understood his meaning very accurately, and immediately praised him.

Emperor Chongzhen was very happy when he heard this. He was going to show a smile, but in the end he remained calm, and asked Sun Chuanting: "After the Japanese army reinforced North Korea on a large scale, Pidao must be withdrawn. What about Wu Sangui's troops?"

If Wu Sangui insisted on going to the mainland of Japan to transfer the Korean Japanese army back, because the news was not smooth, the transfer of the Japanese army would lag behind, and the Japanese army might not be transferred back in time, then Wu Sangui would be in bad luck.

Although it is said that Emperor Chongzhen was very dissatisfied with Wu Sangui in the past, it would be best if he died, and it would be good if he didn't settle accounts with him.But in the past two years, especially Wu Sangui's performance in Dongjiang Town, he was really good, which improved his impression of Wu Sangui a lot.

Therefore, he still has to worry about how Wu Sangui should deal with it?

Sun Chuanting didn't know what happened to Wu Sangui in the original history, so he just discussed the matter, and quickly replied: "I think that since this year is already a decisive battle with the Japanese country, the general Dongjiang can lead his troops back to Phi Island, so that the general of the Denglai Navy Soldiers stick to Phi Island."

The Wa Kingdom and Jianlu originally wanted Zheng Zhilong to return to Shandong, and then act as their internal response to rebel during the war.

But now, under Sun Chuanting's suggestion, the imperial court's strategy has turned into an offensive, not as suggested by Jianlu and Wa, and this situation will naturally change.

No, just listen to Sun Chuanting's play: "My minister thinks that the commander of the Denglai Navy no longer needs to be an internal response. The court can already rely on its strength to speak, and there is no need to worry about Dongjiang soldiers because of this matter!"

According to the original plan, Emperor Chongzhen would have a headache.The most normal way is to abandon Wu Sangui's subordinates, so as to prevent the pirates from suspecting Wu Sangui's side.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen listened to Sun Chuanting's words, thought for a while, nodded and said: "That's true, then don't care about Zheng Zhilong's internal response status!"

If it is said that the Southwest War has not been resolved and the imperial court's strategy for Liaodong is still in the defensive stage, then Zheng Zhilong's internal response status is very important.

But with the passage of time, the strength is constantly changing, and the strategy has changed, which is actually reasonable.

After discussing with Sun Chuanting, Emperor Chongzhen used his mobile phone to contact Liu Weichao as usual.

Generally speaking, he will also listen to Liu Weichao's opinions and suggestions when making any major decisions; similarly, if Liu Weichao gives opinions and suggestions, he will also discuss with his courtiers and make a decision that is in line with the actual situation of Ming Dynasty. charter.

After listening to Emperor Chongzhen's introduction, Liu Weichao thought for a while and said, "The Japanese pirates on the Ryukyu side are mainly the Satsuma clan. I will send you the relevant information later."

Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of something, and immediately added: "By the way, if you want to attract the Japanese army in North Korea to return to aid, the navy can't be too strong, otherwise, they will definitely consider being killed by Daming when they come back." Navy interception."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he nodded immediately and said: "The specific regulations have not been discussed yet, and we need to wait until the Luzon Expeditionary Army arrives. I will pay attention to what you said."

After hearing this, Liu Weichao suggested again: "If Zheng Zhilong's internal identity is to be exposed, it would be a pity to do nothing. I feel that it will affect the matter of the Japanese country's return to the mainland, so you can Before the identity is exposed, Yin Jian will be captured!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately asked happily, "Why is it yin?"

Of course, he is very concerned about this.

"What's the point?" Liu Weichao listened, and said without thinking, "Didn't Zheng Zhilong still owe Jianlu the grain and supplies? You can ask him to send the problematic grain and supplies over there, and send the rest by the way." The money is also taken!"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard it, he thought about it for a while, and then he had an idea. He nodded immediately, and after confirming that Liu Weichao had nothing to add, he hung up the video communication.

In the next few days, after discussing with the six ministries and nine ministers of the cabinet, Emperor Chongzhen sent an imperial decree to Luzon.

Zheng Zhibao was granted the title of Boss of the Americas, stationed in Luzon, and assisted the king of Zhou in becoming a vassal.

Zeng Ying's troops withdrew from Nanyang and gathered in Songjiang Mansion to stand by; Yang Zhan, who was in Zeelandia City, was also transferred back to Songjiang Mansion to gather and stand by.As for Dongfan, that is, Taiwa, Taiwa County was set up, under the jurisdiction of Xiamen, Fujian, and continued to open up wasteland and farm.

(End of this chapter)