After listening to Zhu Yigui's story, Wang Dong frowned again.

Although Zhu Yigui went north and reported his work with him, it was a bit far-fetched to conclude that the two things were related based on this. Moreover, he was returning to Beijing from sea, and he could not accurately grasp the time on the way. How could Zhu Yigui be so sure? Besides, Wang Dong had never heard of similar news before. After thinking about it, Wang Dong shook his head and told Zhu Yigui that this was not very likely.

"What does this matter?" Zhu Yigui smiled and said, "Even if there is no connection, I haven't seen Wang Shuai for many days, I'm thinking tightly. It's a humble honor to be able to listen to Wang Shuai's teachings with him, right?"

Zhu Yigui's thick face is indeed unbearable. Among the senior generals, he and Wang Dong are shameless. If you want to change someone, you won't be like this.

Anyway, as Zhu Yigui said, they all entered Beijing together, and it was okay to go together. But at the same time, Wang Dong was also thinking silently in his heart. Is what Zhu Yigui said really possible? If it is true, then the army must be used and the navy must be used. Is the Ming Dynasty's goal still the South China Sea?

But now, Luzon and Johor have taken over. For the large southern islands mentioned by Zhu Yicheng, the navy does not need to directly dispatch a fleet, but just gradually explore in the direction. Other areas of the South China Sea should not be the target of the attack at the moment, could it be...?

For a moment, Wang Dong thought of two possibilities: the first one could be North Korea, and the second one could be Jiaozhi and Myanmar.

Let’s talk about North Korea first. As the Ming Dynasty forced its doors to open its doors in North Korea and the North Korean troops stationed in North Korea, although the North Korean court was very respectful to the Ming Dynasty, in fact, several bigwigs from the Military Affairs Office knew that the North Koreans were just respectful on the surface, but in fact they were both hated and afraid in their hearts.

North Korea had great responsibility for the demise of the Ming Dynasty. If North Korea had not surrendered to the Later Jin Dynasty at that time, how could the Qing Dynasty's agricultural foundation in Liaodong be so powerful? It was precisely because of the human and material support of North Korea that the Later Jin Dynasty at that time had the confidence to fight with the Ming Dynasty without any worries, which led to the later entry into the pass and occupying the Central Plains.

So, even though the establishment of the Qing Dynasty has not yet been seen, the whole country of Korea has been decorated with the Ming Dynasty and the system has been displayed. Even the era name is used in the Ming Dynasty, as if it was still dominated by the Ming Dynasty. But in fact, this is just an illusion. Facing the Qing Dynasty, Korea is simply loyal, and worshipped as its master and followed behind to wag its tail desperately.

After Zhu Yicheng resumed Ming Dynasty in Jiangnan, North Korea not only did not express its submission at the first time, but instead continued to follow the Qing Dynasty to contribute money and efforts. Until later, Zhu Yicheng decided to attack North Korea and sent two naval forces to the Korean Strait. The Korean navy dared to fight against the Ming Navy at the beginning, but the result can be imagined. He finally fled back to North Korea after being defeated.

Afterwards, North Korea was frightened and could only submit a tribute and respect the Ming Dynasty as orthodox. The Ming Dynasty also obtained good ports and garrisons in southern Korea, and sent ministers to North Korea to communicate. However, at this time, North Korea's surface respect still did not cut off its contacts with the Qing Dynasty. According to the military office, the Qing governments in Liaodong still received considerable support from North Korea. The Qing Dynasty even colluded with North Korea and continued to immigrate from North Korea to Liaodong to enrich Liaodong's manpower.

This approach is of great benefit to both the Qing Dynasty and North Korea. In the view of the Qing Dynasty, Liaodong was vast and sparsely populated. After losing the Central Plains, Liaodong was far away from the central central part of the Qing Dynasty. If you want to save Liaodong, you can only find a way by yourself. Whether it is to expand military strength or meet your own needs, the population is the first priority.

This is also the reason why the Qing Dynasty opened its immigration policy to North Korea in Liaodong, and it also strengthened the Qing Dynasty's military strength in Liaodong through immigrant North Koreans.

On the North Korean side, North Korea's desire for land for Liaodong has never disappeared. As early as when the Lee Dynasty founded, North Korea launched a war to annex Liaodong territory, and at the same time extended its tentacles inward. In the eyes of the North Koreans, North Korea's only way out is to turn into a big country through the annexation of Liaodong, rather than a small country crouching on the peninsula.

Unfortunately, after discovering the intentions of the Koreans, Taizu and Chengzu decisively sent troops to "cut off" North Korea's claws that extended to Liaodong. In the face of the reality that the soldiers and generals were damaged and the dream of a dream became a silence, North Korea had no choice but to accept surrender, which led to the establishment of the later territory of North Korea.

It is precisely for this reason that North Korea has always had an attempt toward Liaodong, and this attempt has never been shattered. Even during the Ming and Qing dynasties, North Korea turned a blind eye to ordinary Koreans crossing the border and reclamation in Liaodong. The purpose was to use this method to unknowingly encroach on territory.

But now the Qing Dynasty took the initiative to let go of immigration to North Korea, which is very happy. So now, on the one hand, North Korea is a grandson for the Ming Dynasty, and on the other hand, it secretly cooperates with the Qing Dynasty, dreaming of getting along with both sides and taking advantage of the situation.

Previously, the Ming Dynasty was temporarily unable to deal with North Korea due to the war situation in the southwest and northwest. Now, as the war situation is about to have a final result, the issues of Liaodong and even North Korea will be put on the table. Wang Dong knew about this, and as the commander of the navy, he personally led the fleet to circle around North Korea. If so, it was almost time for the Ming Dynasty to prepare to send troops to North Korea and Liaodong.

As for Jiaozhi and Myanmar, this is Wang Dong's previous conversation with the Minister of Military Affairs, that is, some ideas about the handling of Gao Jin and the White Lotus Sect. Now Gao Jin's troops and people have entered Jiaozhi, and it is said that they have occupied a large area of ​​territory in the northern part of Jiaozhi, which has terrified the King of Jiaozhi. If nothing unexpected happens next, Gao Jin's troops will start to develop from Jiaozhi to west and south, attacking Vientiane, Siam, and Myanmar.

However, although Zhu Yicheng gave Gao Jin a way out, Wang Dong knew that Zhu Yicheng would never let Gao Jin destroy these countries in one breath and establish a powerful kingdom power based on these countries. The reason why he set up a way to let Gao Jin develop south was that the Ming Dynasty had the Ming Dynasty's considerations. Let's not talk about the others for now. Finding opportunities in this way and sending troops to expand the country at the right opportunity is one of the real goals of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, from the current situation, it is a good opportunity to attack Jiaozhi from the sea. If Jiaozhi can be taken down, and the land of Johor, then there will be no worries in the entire South China Sea. At that time, the Ming Dynasty, whether the army or the navy, will be free to run rampant in the South China Sea, and even use Jiaozhi as a base to directly open up the golden sea routes of India, the Middle East, Africa and even Europe, so that the Ming people can truly appear all over the world.

As he thought deeply, Wang Dong was a little fascinated. He imagined his future of traveling around the world and creating a feat, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Chapter completed!