"General Ding, what do you mean?"
Although Cheng Yaojin was chattering away, King Wu Li Ke knew very well that Cheng Yaojin only had the title of general, while he only had the title of commander-in-chief, and they were not in charge here at all. If he really wanted to take military action, he had to ask General Ding first.
Seeing everyone's eyes looking at him, Ding Tu didn't know how to answer for a moment. Everyone here was stronger than him. Even the deputy general Li Jingren was not as high-ranking as him, but he had connections in Chang'an City. So Ding Tu was the de facto commander at the moment, and he felt a huge pressure.
"I will obey your Highness."
Ding Tu kicked the ball to the feet of the King of Wu. Li Xiang also said when he came that respect should be given. You can't always be in charge of all things, especially in some major directions. As long as it doesn't deviate too much from our direction, we have to let others participate. Everyone must have a certain sense of participation. If they are still like Goguryeo after coming here and cannot integrate at all, they will also be in trouble after returning to Chang'an.
"I think we should negotiate while fighting. It's obvious that the other side doesn't know our strength. Although we have taken this port, they don't quite understand our capabilities. If we create some crises around us, I believe we can make more meaningful statements at the negotiation table, and these people won't complain about not being able to make the decision."
Cheng Yaojin spoke first again. If Qin Qiong had not stopped him, he would have expressed his opinion. Now that he saw that the King of Wu was still thinking, he was just giving his opinion.
"I also think General Cheng is right. Besides our local influence, we are also unaware of many surrounding areas. I have interrogated several captured people and learned that their local connections are not very deep. Why don't we continue to march into the surrounding areas? This will firstly demonstrate the power of the Tang Dynasty and secondly spread the word about our threat. This way, we can gain more at the negotiation table."
What King Wu Li Ke said was also well thought out, and was basically similar to the policy formulated by Li Xiang and others, so Ding Tu nodded beside him, and General Qin Qiong also gave some opinions. Overall, it was basically the same old approach, and we will advance both by land and sea next.
"Your Highness, please arrange the next plan for us."
After Ding Tu determined the route of King Wu, the rest of the matters were handed over to King Wu. After all, he was the commander of the entire army, so we naturally could not listen to him when there were disagreements. But if there were no disagreements, then we could have a good discussion, just like at this moment.
"This is my plan. We will advance by land and sea and capture Fukuoka as quickly as possible. Watanabe has already said that the army here is not very strong, and there are also many pirates here. We also need revenge."
His Majesty the Prince of Wu came to the front of the sand table. Now he is becoming more and more accustomed to this kind of thing, but he doesn't know where it comes from. Even if our scouts have some knowledge of the surroundings, it is impossible for them to make such a detailed sand table. It is acceptable in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but this is Fusang, thousands of miles away. Dante Tu and the others brought this thing out.
In fact, let's not even talk about the question marks on King Wu Li Ke's mind. Take Ding Tu for example, he also has a lot of questions in his mind. He doesn't know how to explain the current situation. After all, these things were given by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and there is a custom within their army: don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask. As long as this thing can help you fight, then why ask so many questions? Will knowing more help the war?
"Your Highness Prince Wu's strategy is sound. I believe that by the time that old fellow Suzuki returns, we will have taken over the entire Fukuoka area. This is also a relatively developed area in the entire Fuso area. I believe we will be able to have another good meal."
General Qin Qiong also expressed his opinion. After occupying Nagasaki, they had taken away a lot of things. If converted into money, the total amount would be at least 1.2 million strings of cash.
Of course, all of these can be converted into money, but there are still many that cannot be converted. For example, all the local lands now belong to the Tang Dynasty court. If we follow the same policy as Goguryeo, we can also let the local people help us farm.
Fusang is a place with a large population and limited land. Now Ding Tu has formulated policies, and more land has been reclaimed in Goguryeo, so the people here can be transported there. After they are transported there, the grain production can be raised to a higher level.
Anyway, according to Li Xiang's policy, as long as we occupy a place, we can revitalize it and let its people and land continue to produce wealth for us. This is the reason why our Tang Dynasty started foreign wars. If it cannot generate wealth for us, it means that we have carried a bag for no reason, which is not what we originally wanted to do.
"In that case, General Ding Tu will lead the navy warships to attack from the sea. I will not make any arrangements for matters here. You will be the sole agent."
Although the King of Wu wanted to follow the navy in the attack, he also knew that he could not get involved in the navy at all. If he followed the land army, he might be able to use his skills, but the navy had no role at all.
"As for the land forces, the two generals and I will personally lead the troops. We will divide our forces into three groups and simultaneously attack Fukuoka."
The King of Wu marked three lines on the map. These three lines are the best attack routes. It seems that he has worked hard in normal times. Now that we have seized an opportunity, we cannot let Li Xiang's men get the opportunity alone. We have to climb up as well.
"As for the defense of Nagasaki, that will be entirely left to Jingren."
Li Jingren already knew his position from the conversation just now. It would definitely not be his turn to attack. The two old generals were better at leading troops than him. Even King Wu Li Ke had more experience than him. So letting him stay behind to defend was considered a consideration.
"I have something to report."
When Li Jingren spoke, Cheng Yaojin and King Wu were all shocked. Could it be that this kid was unwilling to stay and defend?
