Chapter 737: The Lips and Teeth Are Interdependent

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When a war storm was brewing over Goryeo.

Zhao Xu was promoting the development of Jiangbei and various reforms.

The army changed into new uniforms, and howitzers were delivered to the army one after another. With the change of military positions, the number of soldiers commanded by generals was also adjusted accordingly.

In terms of government affairs, the distribution of land in each state and county and the training of militia were on track, and the official examination for selecting officials in the state was also in progress.

According to his requirements, the construction of infrastructure and workshops in each state was also carried out one after another.

The entire Jiangbei land was like spring grass and trees, full of vitality.

Of course, while focusing on development, he did not forget the external dangers.

Xu Ke's four courtyards have been collecting information from all sides.

"After the failure of Dongying to win over Beidi to join the Central Earth Alliance, Wu and Dongying have mobilized troops. At present, we don't know what their purpose is?"

In the study room of the palace, Xu Ke placed the collected intelligence in front of Zhao Xu.

This is the news sent back by the four courtyards' spies in Dongying and Wu.

"Really?" Zhao Xu frowned slightly.

There was no unusual movement on the Jiujiang front line, but why did the powerful tribe mobilize their troops?

The most important thing is that the troops of Japan are also mobilizing synchronously, which is very strange.

In his opinion, this is very likely a collective action of the East Earth Alliance, but he doesn't know what its goal is yet?

He couldn't figure it out for a while, and said to Xu Ke: "Keep watching the East Earth Alliance's every move and report to the king at any time."

"Yes, Your Highness." Xu Ke responded and turned away.

Ten days later, Xu Ke came to the palace again, his face solemn, "Your Highness, Chai Wu sent a message. During this period, there have been several conflicts between Japanese and Korean fishermen in the waters of Goryeo and Japan."

"Japan sent envoys to Goryeo, claiming that Japanese fishermen were missing and demanding that Goryeo hand over Japanese fishermen. They are still fighting a verbal battle."

Hearing this, Zhao Xu narrowed his eyes.

He came to the world map and cast his eyes on Goryeo, "Where is the army dispatched by Japan?"

"Your Highness, in Fukuoka." Xu Ke said.

Zhao Xu clapped his hands on the location of Goryeo, and had a vague guess.

He said to Xu Ke: "Go and call Chang Wei."

Xu Ke left in response, and soon Chang Wei came to the study.

Zhao Xu then analyzed the situation provided by Xu Ke to Chang Wei.

"Your Highness means that the East Earth Alliance is preparing to attack Goryeo?" Chang Wei asked.

Zhao Xu nodded, "I'm afraid it is true, otherwise it can't explain the recent troop movements of the East Earth Alliance and the sudden conflict between Goryeo and Japan."

He came from the contemporary era and was very familiar with various war excuses.

Japan's request for fishermen from Goryeo was very consistent with the war excuse and the style of the Japanese.

"But why did they choose Goryeo?" Chang Wei was a little confused.

In his mind, the East Earth Alliance was going to deal with them, and Goryeo was a vassal of the Northern Di, their enemy.

Fighting against Goryeo will have no impact on anything except the trade between Yanzhou and Goryeo.

Zhao Xu shook his head. He did not blame Chang Wei for his short-sightedness.

After all, the ancient dynasties only had the obligation to protect their vassal states.

Since Goryeo is no longer your vassal state of Dasong, you don't have to care whether they live or die.

But Chang Wei can think so, but he can't.

Combining the information collected by Fei Wen and Dong An, he can conclude that the world is also in a confrontation between two major groups.

In modern times, it was the confrontation between the two major groups of Britain and Tsarist Russia that led to the outbreak of World War I.

Now that the two major groups in the West have come to the East, they will naturally fight fiercely to demarcate their sphere of influence.

Therefore, the East Alliance chose Goryeo, which seemed a bit abnormal to Chang Wei, but very normal to him.

Because this action is not only aimed at him, but also at the Russian State.

In short, this is a struggle for spheres of influence and a suppression of the Russian State.

Thinking of this, he analyzed it to Chang Wei.

From now on, he felt that it was time for the generals of Dasong to have an international strategic vision, and not just focus on the domestic situation.

"So there is such a thing." Chang Wei nodded slowly, "In this case, we might as well wait and see. If Beidi takes action, wouldn't it be best to let them fight in Gaoli?"

Then he sighed again, "But if the war is allowed to happen, trade will definitely be affected."

Zhao Xu nodded. He had the same idea as Chang Wei. He was naturally happy to see the East Earth Alliance come into conflict with Beidi.

But the interruption of trade with Gaoli was not what he wanted.

Moreover, he had a deeper worry.

That is, Beidi might not help Gao Li.

The reason is very simple. Beidi is very weak now, and Beidi also knows the power of the East Earth Alliance.

Intervening in the war in Gaoli will only make Beidi fall into the quagmire of war.

If this is the case, Gaoli will be controlled by the East Earth Alliance, and he cannot tolerate this situation.

After all, this means that the sphere of influence of the East Earth Alliance has expanded to his doorstep.

Gaoli would become a powder keg and explode at any time near Dasong, threatening the safety of Yanzhou and Ningjindusi.

If so, he would have to intervene in this war and make Gaoli the sphere of influence of Dasong.

Moreover, he had the idea of ​​conquering Gaoli.

He came from the contemporary era, and even the importance of this place.

Thinking of this, he told Chang Wei his idea.

Chang Wei nodded. Although Goryeo was their enemy, he still understood the principle of "the lips and teeth are cold".

Goryeo was no threat to Dasong, but Goryeo controlled by the East Earth Alliance was very dangerous.

The East Earth Alliance could use this springboard to provoke and create chaos near Yanzhou.

Moreover, as the King of Yan said, Goryeo was a powder keg.

If it is not stabilized now and included in the sphere of influence of Dasong, it will become a bridgehead to contain Dasong in the future.

"In this case, I suggest not to take action for the time being, and wait until the East Earth Alliance defeats Goryeo, and then decide according to the situation."

"If Beidi sends troops, we will watch the fire from the other side. If Beidi refuses Goryeo's request for help and makes Goryeo feel disappointed, it will be the best time for us to take action. "Chang Wei said.

Zhao Xu nodded with satisfaction. He and Chang Wei had the same idea.

Sometimes being too proactive will only make people dislike you. It is better to let them come and ask for help.

After agreeing on this matter, he asked Chang Wei to go back and prepare.

Britain did not send troops. There were only troops from Japan and the powerful tribes in this war.

And these two armies have fought against the Yanzhou army.

Dealing with them on land is like an adult bullying a child.

As long as they are driven away this time, Goryeo can be brought back into the sphere of influence of Dasong, and the benefits are still considerable.