Chapter 1497
The North Koreans in the Cracks
Chapter 1497 The North Koreans in the Cracks
The Executive Committee made a plan at a very early time to seek the right time to win over North Korea. This is because North Korea and Hou Jin have always been at odds and have the motivation to resist their oppression. Second, North Korea’s geographical location is close to Liaodong, and it is possible to obtain it nearby. The possibility of food supplies and labor.And Haihan sent troops to Liaodong to confront Houjin, which objectively played a role in helping Daming relieve external military pressure, which made it difficult for North Korea to have too much hostility to Haihan even from the standpoint of a vassal state of Daming.
As for the reasons for attracting North Korea to join, the conditions given by Haihanneng are nothing more than military protection and economic and trade.The military believes that the North Korean envoy will no longer have any doubts about the military strength of Haihan after seeing the performance of the Haihan Army and the Houjin Army, and the purchase of bulk materials is not a problem for a country like North Korea, which has an underdeveloped foreign trade business. That said, it's a good deal.It's just that no one thought that North Korea's fear of Hou Jin would be so strong, and even providing logistical services for Hai Han was afraid that Hou Jin would be aware of it.
It’s not that Bai Kesi can’t understand the difficulties mentioned by Luo Xian. After all, there was no direct contact between Haihan and North Korea in the past, and there is no friendship. Whether the military protection promised by Haihan can be fulfilled in the future, the North Koreans are definitely not sure. grasp.Moreover, they have been bullied by Houjin for many years. Although they feel resentful, their fear of Houjin is actually deeply ingrained, and it is difficult to change such a mentality in a short period of time.Luo Xian saw that the performance of Haihan's army was still so conservative, so it is self-evident how the ruling figures in North Korea would make Haihan's suggestion.
However, Haihan also has a strong intention to win over North Korea, and it is not an optional tentative measure.If North Korea can be brought in as a backup, it will not only relieve the pressure of transporting grain from the south to a certain extent in the future, but also more valuable is the manpower that North Korea can provide to Liaodong, which can be compared to the military using military forces behind enemy lines. It is much easier to kidnap people by means. Even if it costs money to hire North Korean migrant workers, the cost will definitely be lower than the military expenditure required for military operations.
And the promise of force protection made by Baix is not a lie. If Hou Jin really intends to assemble a large army to find trouble with North Korea, Haihan will definitely increase his actions in the Liaodong area, so as to force Hou Jin to be unable to put a large number of troops into the Korean battlefield. .Of course, if it wasn't for Haihan's arrival, Houjin would have been preparing to conquer North Korea at this time, but this wonderful causal relationship could not be explained to Luo Xian, even if he said that Haihan had saved North Korea once. , Luo Xian will certainly only listen to it as nonsense.
Bai Ke thought about it for a while, and then said to Luo Xian in another way: "Lord Luo, in your opinion, which one is more powerful, our Haihan army or the Jin people's army?"
Luo Xian replied without hesitation: "I have seen in the past few days that the Jin is no match for your army on the battlefield. The superiors and inferiors are very clear. Naturally, your army is much stronger."
Bai Kesi nodded and said, "How does our army compare to the Ming army?"
This time, Luo Xian hesitated for a while before answering: "I see that the Ming army in Dongjiang Town is on the front line with tasks such as baggage and garrison, and they are ordered to be dispatched by your army. I think that your army is at least stronger than the Ming army of Dongjiang Town. A lot."
Baix said: "You North Korea are in awe of the Ming Dynasty and afraid of the Jin Kingdom. In fact, to put it bluntly, it is because the two countries cannot compete with the two countries militarily, so the two countries do not dare to offend them, and even the normal exchanges with our country must be concerned about the feelings of these two countries. Then I would like to ask Lord Luo, is it because I, Haihan Kingdom, are too good at talking, so Lord Luo thinks that our offer can be rejected?"
When Baixian said the last sentence, his tone was particularly aggravated, and Luo Xian's body trembled when he heard it, and then he remembered that although the man in front of him was not a general in the army, he was a high-ranking official of Haihan. One sentence may determine the direction of the war in Liaodong.The other party's previous friendly face was not really such a character, but he wanted to use such an attitude to impress and win him over.But when this road fails, the other party will naturally reveal his true colors.
From what I have observed these days, there is no doubt that the strength of the Haihan Army is indeed higher than that of Houjin and Daming, and it almost crushes the opponent on the battlefield.However, Luo Xian has never regarded Haihan as a potential ally or opponent, because this country is too unfamiliar to North Korea. He does not know the real reason why Haihan is raising troops in Liaodong, and naturally it is difficult to judge Haihan's true attitude towards North Korea. .However, living in the Haihan Army these days, the people around him were very polite to him, and he gradually let go of his vigilance, thinking that since the other party invited him to investigate, he must have goodwill towards North Korea.It was not until this time that Baixian's attitude suddenly changed that Luo Xian realized that the other party had always had another terrible choice.
With the strength shown by the Haihan Army, if it wants to directly use military means to put pressure on North Korea, it will of course be a more terrifying existence than Daming and Houjin.Moreover, Haihan's native land is not in this area. It can be said that he has no affection or scruples towards North Korea at all. If he really intends to attack North Korea, it may be a matter of a word from the Lord Bai in front of him.
Luo Xian quickly responded with trembling and trembling: "Master Bai, calm down... This little minister has no disrespect for your country, and I hope Master Bai Haihan!"
Seeing that his words seemed to have an effect, Bai Kesi continued to play along the same path. He closed his eyes slightly, and did not look at him directly. I will only listen to you, and more importantly, see what you do! If Lord Luo thinks it is necessary for North Korea to continue to befriend the Jin people, and even to become an opponent with my country, then you can try it and see what the consequences will be. How about it."
Luo Xian thought to himself, how did I ever think about becoming an opponent with Haihan, this big hat is too scary, and he immediately defended: "This little minister has no intention of fighting against your country! I can still let this little minister report back to the king. After Your Majesty, make a decision."
Bai Kesi sneered inwardly. He has dealt with envoys from various countries a lot in the past few years, and he is not so easy to fool. He has long seen that the North Korean envoy clearly does not want to take such a big responsibility, so he intends to use a trick, first Drag this one in front of you and talk about it.When he reports the situation in Liaodong back to North Korea, there will be a meeting to study it slowly, and the quarrel in the court will last two or three months. This matter will always be delayed until he can throw the pot out.Even if North Korea still refuses to cooperate at that time, it will no longer be the responsibility of his Luo Xian.
Bai Kesi didn't intend to let him go so easily, and said with a blank face: "The war in Liaodong is urgent, how many things will be delayed? If you can't help in time, our army will miss the opportunity to hit the Jin people. , do you think this will benefit North Korea? Will the Jin people be grateful to you for this? Lord Luo, since you are an envoy sent by North Korea, you should take this responsibility well. History, you will also be a famous minister of the Korean state! Of course, if you want to avoid responsibility, you may become a sinner of the Korean state!"
Luo Xian was so overwhelmed by these words that he didn't dare to lift his head up. If there was any regret medicine in the world, he would definitely choose not to take this mission to Liaodong.The Haihan people are very powerful, and the Jin people have no ability to fight, but the quick turnaround is scary enough. We are still talking about cooperation, and if a few words are wrong, the cooperative relationship will turn into a hostile relationship.Luo Xian couldn't bear the charge of such a powerful enemy for the North Korean country, but he couldn't agree to Baixian's request on behalf of the imperial court either.
As for whether a famous official or a sinner, Luo Xian can't even think about it now.He only wanted to get out of the current predicament, so that Baix would stop mentioning the cooperation between Haihan and North Korea.
But Baixian has already seen that Luo Xian is a cowardly and fearful person in his bones, and naturally he will not let him go easily, and now continues to put pressure on him: "To be honest, Lord Luo, in fact, from the beginning, our country has considered whether to attack North Korea first, in order to obtain our side. The materials and manpower needed to fight in Liaodong, but considering that your country and Daming have always been on good terms, and that they can be regarded as friendly neighbors of Daming, we decided to open up and seek cooperation opportunities with your country first. If you don't want to cherish this rare peace, then our country can only use the best means to get the desired result. Mr. Luo, the Northern Fleet of the Chinese Navy has assembled in Port Lushun in the south. If they set off for your country, they will probably The coastline can be reached in two days. But unless it is absolutely necessary, our country does not want to use such extreme measures. Whether it is war or cooperation, Master Luo will answer me after thinking about it.”
After Baix finished saying these words, he ordered the guests to see off.Luo Xian got up in despair and walked out of Baixian's office, not knowing what to do for a while.He did not expect that the meeting with the high-ranking officials he had been waiting for for many days would turn out to be such an unexpected situation.The North Korean state he represents just wants to stay out of the way, but the Haihans obviously don't intend to let this situation continue, but are desperate to drag North Korea into the water too.
This is definitely inconsistent with the instructions that Luo Xian received before departure. His mission is to come to Liaodong to inspect the military strength of Haihan, understand the progress of the war between Haihan and Houjin, and explore the Ming army in Dongjiang Town by the way. There is no content about whether to negotiate an alliance with Haehan on behalf of Joseon, and King Li Yu has never granted him such authority at all.Even if there is a cooperation project with Haihan to discuss, it must not involve a third country, otherwise it is very likely that North Korea will also be dragged into the vortex of war in Northeast Asia.
But Haihan's purpose is also to pull North Korea to deal with Hou Jin, and as long as North Korea does not agree, Haihan's side may turn his face and deny him.The threat in Bai Kesi's words has been expressed very clearly. As long as North Korea does not cooperate, the Haihan Navy may launch an offensive on the coast of North Korea at any time.As for whether North Korea can resist such an offensive, Luo Xian is really not optimistic about this.
When he came to Liaodong, he took a glimpse at Port Lushun, and he was deeply impressed by the fleet of the Haihan Navy. Those huge warships were equipped with at least double-digit artillery, and it was hard to imagine the power of their fire in combat.Moreover, it is said that the Haihan Fleet fought from the south to the north, and has never met an opponent. Luo Xian knew that the jinliang of his navy troops was still far behind that of Dongjiang Town, and there was absolutely no comparison with the Haihan Fleet. .If such a fleet were to attack the North Korean coast, should the local garrison take the lead to resist it?
But if he really agreed to Haihan's conditions, Luo Xian would not be able to explain to the king when he returned to the country. No king would like the envoy to make a presumption of making a covenant with another country, even if such a covenant may be beneficial to the country. no.What's more, the cooperative approach Haihan demanded would look like it would put North Korea at great risk of war, something North Korea has been trying to avoid.
Shortly after Luo Xian left, Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom came to Baixian's office together and asked him about the outcome of the meeting.Baix shook his head in disappointment and said, "The attitude of the North Koreans is not firm. They hope that we can continue to attack Hou Jin militarily, but they are afraid that if they join our camp, Hou Jin will provoke military retaliation. So my request , that messenger did not dare to answer a word."
Qian Tiandun said: "Then did you follow the routine we negotiated beforehand?"
"We can only follow the script and turn against him!" Baix shrugged and said, "The threat of war is probably the only solution we can use at the moment, but if the North Koreans still don't answer, it will be really troublesome."
Qian Tiandun smiled and said: "It's not easy for North Koreans to survive in the cracks. They used to struggle back and forth between Daming and Houjin. Now they have to add us. They can't afford to offend any country."
Wang Tom said: "There is still a difference. The other two countries need at least a war preparation period to teach North Korea a lesson. Besides, Daming has no time to spare now. We are different. Being able to land in North Korea, grab money, food and people, this is a real threat!"
Baix said: "I also said the same thing to the North Korean envoy. If they know how to prioritize, then they should understand who can really threaten the national security of North Korea. But whether he can understand the middle reason, I think it is still a bit uncertain. , look back and arrange for someone to beat and beat him again."
Qian Tiandun said: "The political cadre named Liu Shang sent here by the Youth League is not bad. He can speak well, and his loyalty is not bad. During this period of time, the reception of the southern business group is also good. Now the business groups have returned to Lushun. , it is better to transfer him to deal with the North Korean envoy, which can also leave a little leeway."
(End of this chapter)
The Executive Committee made a plan at a very early time to seek the right time to win over North Korea. This is because North Korea and Hou Jin have always been at odds and have the motivation to resist their oppression. Second, North Korea’s geographical location is close to Liaodong, and it is possible to obtain it nearby. The possibility of food supplies and labor.And Haihan sent troops to Liaodong to confront Houjin, which objectively played a role in helping Daming relieve external military pressure, which made it difficult for North Korea to have too much hostility to Haihan even from the standpoint of a vassal state of Daming.
As for the reasons for attracting North Korea to join, the conditions given by Haihanneng are nothing more than military protection and economic and trade.The military believes that the North Korean envoy will no longer have any doubts about the military strength of Haihan after seeing the performance of the Haihan Army and the Houjin Army, and the purchase of bulk materials is not a problem for a country like North Korea, which has an underdeveloped foreign trade business. That said, it's a good deal.It's just that no one thought that North Korea's fear of Hou Jin would be so strong, and even providing logistical services for Hai Han was afraid that Hou Jin would be aware of it.
It’s not that Bai Kesi can’t understand the difficulties mentioned by Luo Xian. After all, there was no direct contact between Haihan and North Korea in the past, and there is no friendship. Whether the military protection promised by Haihan can be fulfilled in the future, the North Koreans are definitely not sure. grasp.Moreover, they have been bullied by Houjin for many years. Although they feel resentful, their fear of Houjin is actually deeply ingrained, and it is difficult to change such a mentality in a short period of time.Luo Xian saw that the performance of Haihan's army was still so conservative, so it is self-evident how the ruling figures in North Korea would make Haihan's suggestion.
However, Haihan also has a strong intention to win over North Korea, and it is not an optional tentative measure.If North Korea can be brought in as a backup, it will not only relieve the pressure of transporting grain from the south to a certain extent in the future, but also more valuable is the manpower that North Korea can provide to Liaodong, which can be compared to the military using military forces behind enemy lines. It is much easier to kidnap people by means. Even if it costs money to hire North Korean migrant workers, the cost will definitely be lower than the military expenditure required for military operations.
And the promise of force protection made by Baix is not a lie. If Hou Jin really intends to assemble a large army to find trouble with North Korea, Haihan will definitely increase his actions in the Liaodong area, so as to force Hou Jin to be unable to put a large number of troops into the Korean battlefield. .Of course, if it wasn't for Haihan's arrival, Houjin would have been preparing to conquer North Korea at this time, but this wonderful causal relationship could not be explained to Luo Xian, even if he said that Haihan had saved North Korea once. , Luo Xian will certainly only listen to it as nonsense.
Bai Ke thought about it for a while, and then said to Luo Xian in another way: "Lord Luo, in your opinion, which one is more powerful, our Haihan army or the Jin people's army?"
Luo Xian replied without hesitation: "I have seen in the past few days that the Jin is no match for your army on the battlefield. The superiors and inferiors are very clear. Naturally, your army is much stronger."
Bai Kesi nodded and said, "How does our army compare to the Ming army?"
This time, Luo Xian hesitated for a while before answering: "I see that the Ming army in Dongjiang Town is on the front line with tasks such as baggage and garrison, and they are ordered to be dispatched by your army. I think that your army is at least stronger than the Ming army of Dongjiang Town. A lot."
Baix said: "You North Korea are in awe of the Ming Dynasty and afraid of the Jin Kingdom. In fact, to put it bluntly, it is because the two countries cannot compete with the two countries militarily, so the two countries do not dare to offend them, and even the normal exchanges with our country must be concerned about the feelings of these two countries. Then I would like to ask Lord Luo, is it because I, Haihan Kingdom, are too good at talking, so Lord Luo thinks that our offer can be rejected?"
When Baixian said the last sentence, his tone was particularly aggravated, and Luo Xian's body trembled when he heard it, and then he remembered that although the man in front of him was not a general in the army, he was a high-ranking official of Haihan. One sentence may determine the direction of the war in Liaodong.The other party's previous friendly face was not really such a character, but he wanted to use such an attitude to impress and win him over.But when this road fails, the other party will naturally reveal his true colors.
From what I have observed these days, there is no doubt that the strength of the Haihan Army is indeed higher than that of Houjin and Daming, and it almost crushes the opponent on the battlefield.However, Luo Xian has never regarded Haihan as a potential ally or opponent, because this country is too unfamiliar to North Korea. He does not know the real reason why Haihan is raising troops in Liaodong, and naturally it is difficult to judge Haihan's true attitude towards North Korea. .However, living in the Haihan Army these days, the people around him were very polite to him, and he gradually let go of his vigilance, thinking that since the other party invited him to investigate, he must have goodwill towards North Korea.It was not until this time that Baixian's attitude suddenly changed that Luo Xian realized that the other party had always had another terrible choice.
With the strength shown by the Haihan Army, if it wants to directly use military means to put pressure on North Korea, it will of course be a more terrifying existence than Daming and Houjin.Moreover, Haihan's native land is not in this area. It can be said that he has no affection or scruples towards North Korea at all. If he really intends to attack North Korea, it may be a matter of a word from the Lord Bai in front of him.
Luo Xian quickly responded with trembling and trembling: "Master Bai, calm down... This little minister has no disrespect for your country, and I hope Master Bai Haihan!"
Seeing that his words seemed to have an effect, Bai Kesi continued to play along the same path. He closed his eyes slightly, and did not look at him directly. I will only listen to you, and more importantly, see what you do! If Lord Luo thinks it is necessary for North Korea to continue to befriend the Jin people, and even to become an opponent with my country, then you can try it and see what the consequences will be. How about it."
Luo Xian thought to himself, how did I ever think about becoming an opponent with Haihan, this big hat is too scary, and he immediately defended: "This little minister has no intention of fighting against your country! I can still let this little minister report back to the king. After Your Majesty, make a decision."
Bai Kesi sneered inwardly. He has dealt with envoys from various countries a lot in the past few years, and he is not so easy to fool. He has long seen that the North Korean envoy clearly does not want to take such a big responsibility, so he intends to use a trick, first Drag this one in front of you and talk about it.When he reports the situation in Liaodong back to North Korea, there will be a meeting to study it slowly, and the quarrel in the court will last two or three months. This matter will always be delayed until he can throw the pot out.Even if North Korea still refuses to cooperate at that time, it will no longer be the responsibility of his Luo Xian.
Bai Kesi didn't intend to let him go so easily, and said with a blank face: "The war in Liaodong is urgent, how many things will be delayed? If you can't help in time, our army will miss the opportunity to hit the Jin people. , do you think this will benefit North Korea? Will the Jin people be grateful to you for this? Lord Luo, since you are an envoy sent by North Korea, you should take this responsibility well. History, you will also be a famous minister of the Korean state! Of course, if you want to avoid responsibility, you may become a sinner of the Korean state!"
Luo Xian was so overwhelmed by these words that he didn't dare to lift his head up. If there was any regret medicine in the world, he would definitely choose not to take this mission to Liaodong.The Haihan people are very powerful, and the Jin people have no ability to fight, but the quick turnaround is scary enough. We are still talking about cooperation, and if a few words are wrong, the cooperative relationship will turn into a hostile relationship.Luo Xian couldn't bear the charge of such a powerful enemy for the North Korean country, but he couldn't agree to Baixian's request on behalf of the imperial court either.
As for whether a famous official or a sinner, Luo Xian can't even think about it now.He only wanted to get out of the current predicament, so that Baix would stop mentioning the cooperation between Haihan and North Korea.
But Baixian has already seen that Luo Xian is a cowardly and fearful person in his bones, and naturally he will not let him go easily, and now continues to put pressure on him: "To be honest, Lord Luo, in fact, from the beginning, our country has considered whether to attack North Korea first, in order to obtain our side. The materials and manpower needed to fight in Liaodong, but considering that your country and Daming have always been on good terms, and that they can be regarded as friendly neighbors of Daming, we decided to open up and seek cooperation opportunities with your country first. If you don't want to cherish this rare peace, then our country can only use the best means to get the desired result. Mr. Luo, the Northern Fleet of the Chinese Navy has assembled in Port Lushun in the south. If they set off for your country, they will probably The coastline can be reached in two days. But unless it is absolutely necessary, our country does not want to use such extreme measures. Whether it is war or cooperation, Master Luo will answer me after thinking about it.”
After Baix finished saying these words, he ordered the guests to see off.Luo Xian got up in despair and walked out of Baixian's office, not knowing what to do for a while.He did not expect that the meeting with the high-ranking officials he had been waiting for for many days would turn out to be such an unexpected situation.The North Korean state he represents just wants to stay out of the way, but the Haihans obviously don't intend to let this situation continue, but are desperate to drag North Korea into the water too.
This is definitely inconsistent with the instructions that Luo Xian received before departure. His mission is to come to Liaodong to inspect the military strength of Haihan, understand the progress of the war between Haihan and Houjin, and explore the Ming army in Dongjiang Town by the way. There is no content about whether to negotiate an alliance with Haehan on behalf of Joseon, and King Li Yu has never granted him such authority at all.Even if there is a cooperation project with Haihan to discuss, it must not involve a third country, otherwise it is very likely that North Korea will also be dragged into the vortex of war in Northeast Asia.
But Haihan's purpose is also to pull North Korea to deal with Hou Jin, and as long as North Korea does not agree, Haihan's side may turn his face and deny him.The threat in Bai Kesi's words has been expressed very clearly. As long as North Korea does not cooperate, the Haihan Navy may launch an offensive on the coast of North Korea at any time.As for whether North Korea can resist such an offensive, Luo Xian is really not optimistic about this.
When he came to Liaodong, he took a glimpse at Port Lushun, and he was deeply impressed by the fleet of the Haihan Navy. Those huge warships were equipped with at least double-digit artillery, and it was hard to imagine the power of their fire in combat.Moreover, it is said that the Haihan Fleet fought from the south to the north, and has never met an opponent. Luo Xian knew that the jinliang of his navy troops was still far behind that of Dongjiang Town, and there was absolutely no comparison with the Haihan Fleet. .If such a fleet were to attack the North Korean coast, should the local garrison take the lead to resist it?
But if he really agreed to Haihan's conditions, Luo Xian would not be able to explain to the king when he returned to the country. No king would like the envoy to make a presumption of making a covenant with another country, even if such a covenant may be beneficial to the country. no.What's more, the cooperative approach Haihan demanded would look like it would put North Korea at great risk of war, something North Korea has been trying to avoid.
Shortly after Luo Xian left, Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom came to Baixian's office together and asked him about the outcome of the meeting.Baix shook his head in disappointment and said, "The attitude of the North Koreans is not firm. They hope that we can continue to attack Hou Jin militarily, but they are afraid that if they join our camp, Hou Jin will provoke military retaliation. So my request , that messenger did not dare to answer a word."
Qian Tiandun said: "Then did you follow the routine we negotiated beforehand?"
"We can only follow the script and turn against him!" Baix shrugged and said, "The threat of war is probably the only solution we can use at the moment, but if the North Koreans still don't answer, it will be really troublesome."
Qian Tiandun smiled and said: "It's not easy for North Koreans to survive in the cracks. They used to struggle back and forth between Daming and Houjin. Now they have to add us. They can't afford to offend any country."
Wang Tom said: "There is still a difference. The other two countries need at least a war preparation period to teach North Korea a lesson. Besides, Daming has no time to spare now. We are different. Being able to land in North Korea, grab money, food and people, this is a real threat!"
Baix said: "I also said the same thing to the North Korean envoy. If they know how to prioritize, then they should understand who can really threaten the national security of North Korea. But whether he can understand the middle reason, I think it is still a bit uncertain. , look back and arrange for someone to beat and beat him again."
Qian Tiandun said: "The political cadre named Liu Shang sent here by the Youth League is not bad. He can speak well, and his loyalty is not bad. During this period of time, the reception of the southern business group is also good. Now the business groups have returned to Lushun. , it is better to transfer him to deal with the North Korean envoy, which can also leave a little leeway."
(End of this chapter)