The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 294 Naval Gap
After capturing the city, they immediately launched an offensive into the interior.

At this time, the King of Goryeo had just gotten up early. When he first ascended the throne, he was a diligent and ambitious king. However, after so many years of comfortable life, he gradually became complacent.

The time for court sessions has been delayed again and again. At this moment, many officials are waiting in one place in the court. These officials have different expressions and are divided into their own circles.

The happiest among them were the officials who had previously advocated for an alliance between the Mongol tribes and Japan to deal with the Ming Dynasty's civil officials.

Previously, the Goryeo king rarely adopted his plans, leaving him with little face; but now things are different.

After the alliance between them was completed, the King of Goryeo entrusted him with full responsibility for all matters related to the alliance.

Such power is not something ordinary people can compare to. He used this power to place many of his relatives in corresponding positions, which made the military officers next to him extremely dissatisfied.

But since these are the few people in power now, even if they are unhappy, they dare not say anything.

Just then, the King of Goryeo slowly walked in from outside. His steps were very unsteady, clearly indicating that he had been indulging in too much wine and women, which had drained his body.

The King of Goryeo was feeling drowsy. He lay down in the chair and felt a wave of fatigue. He looked at a eunuch beside him.

The eunuch looked at the group of officials below and said.

"His Majesty said, speak if you have something to say, otherwise the court is adjourned!"

At this moment, the civil official stepped forward and spoke.

"Your Majesty, we have now formed an alliance with Mongolia and Japan. However, Japan still has some internal problems. I suggest that we deploy our navy to stand between us and Japan, making it appear as if we are ready to attack at any time!"

"The Ming army will surely be terrified then, making our alliance between the three kingdoms unbreakable!"

The general's expression changed instantly upon hearing this.

He hurriedly stepped forward and said!

"Your Majesty, you absolutely mustn't do that! Our navy is still very young, its combat strength is not yet great, and it needs a long period of training!"

"Sending them out now would be like pulling up seedlings to help them grow!"

"The losses might be very serious!"

The civil official was taken aback upon hearing this, and then, thinking of something, he looked at the general before him with a sarcastic expression and said!

Every year, the imperial court allocates a large sum of money for the navy to build warships, yet our Goryeo navy remains in this state. I wonder who has gotten that money!

The general was furious upon hearing this.

"What, you suspect I took the money?"

"Since I took this position, I have always been honest and upright. I have never taken a single penny of the court's money. Do you think ships are so easy to build!"

"Even with such advanced shipbuilding technology and many soldiers skilled in swimming, it still took a very long time to master it!"

"We are different. The national strength of our Goryeo is far inferior to that of a large country!"

"Attack now would only lead to our demise!"

Violence King felt extremely troubled watching the two arguing.

Ever since he gave this civil official a high position, the two of them would start arguing as soon as they entered the court, arguing until it gave him a headache.

The reason I allied with Japan and Mongolia was only to deal with the Ming Dynasty, but I would never launch an attack. I was content to live a peaceful life here, why did I have to go and invite trouble?

At this moment, the King of Goryeo looked at the two men and said with a smile, "My two beloved ministers, there is no need to argue any further. You are both pillars of Goryeo, and what you say makes some sense!"

"Rest assured, I will not skimp on the funds for building warships. If necessary, I will simply increase taxes again!"

"Anyway, we only need to give ordinary people something to eat. Other money is useless to them!"

Upon hearing this, the officials in the court looked extremely grim. They had just increased taxes not long ago, and if they increased taxes again now, the people below would likely face problems, and there was already widespread discontent.

At that moment, an official came out and said...

"Your Majesty's taxes are already heavy enough; they cannot be increased any further. If they are increased any more, I fear the people will complain!"

Upon hearing this, the King of Goryeo snorted coldly.

"They dare!"

"The reason I increased taxes is not for my own benefit, but for theirs. Otherwise, when the Ming Dynasty attacks, I wonder who will protect them!"

"So there's no room for negotiation on this. If I say increase, then increase!"

At that moment, a soldier ran in from outside and shouted.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Ming army has appeared in Jeolla Province, and it looks like they are about to attack us!"

The people were in an uproar upon hearing this.

Jeolla Province should be considered their heartland, which is extremely important to them. At present, their troops are deployed on other borders. They never expected that the Ming army would attack from this place.

Upon hearing this, the civil official looked on incredulously and said...

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Did the Ming army grow wings? How could they possibly march all the way from Jeolla Province?"

"Are you giving false orders?!"

The soldier became extremely anxious upon hearing this.

"Even if you gave me three times the courage, I wouldn't dare to falsely convey orders. This matter is true!"

"The entire Ming Dynasty navy has remained in our border region; they came from Japan!"

Everyone gasped upon hearing this. At that moment, the King of Goryeo felt a pang of regret. This was troublesome; he had actually summoned the Ming army, and more importantly, this army was the one that was going to attack Japan.

If the Ming Dynasty changes its objective and turns its attack on Japan into an attack, then they will be in grave danger.

Thinking about this, he felt a little anxious.

"My two esteemed ministers, now that the Ming army is attacking, do you have any plans to deal with them?"

At this moment, the civil official frowned and said...

"Your Majesty, rest assured, our navy has been established for a long time. Although it has not yet reached its peak, when combined with the land-based army, it is more than enough to deal with the fleet of the Ming Dynasty!"

"I believe that in terms of the navy, Goryeo is absolutely number one in the world!"

The general standing to the side snorted coldly, not saying a word. He didn't want Goryeo to lose this battle either.

He wasn't sure just how strong the Ming Dynasty was; he'd have to wait and see.

(End of this chapter)