Chapter 2812

In the armistice agreement signed by Haihan and Ming Dynasty, the two sides clearly stipulated that Ming Dynasty, as the defeated party, must surrender to Haihan and gradually transfer the power of rule, including the command of the armed forces.

But the objective reality is much more complicated than a written agreement. Haihan does not have the ability to swallow up the wealth accumulated by the Ming Dynasty for more than two hundred years in one go, and it is simply impossible to digest this big pot of meat in a short period of time.

Taking over the state capital under the Ming Dynasty is not a task that can be accomplished by just sending a few officials to the local area. As for taking over the Ming Dynasty's army, it is even more difficult. Even if the Ming court issues an order, it may not be possible for the military leaders from various places to do so.

They willingly handed over their military power.

Moreover, both sides know very well that the real purpose of this agreement is actually to cease the war, rather than to immediately complete the transfer of power.

Neither Ming nor Haihan is willing to start a full-scale war now. Ming knows that it is unbeatable, and war with Haihan will only accelerate the depletion of the little remaining national power. Even if it can hold Haihan by then, something like

Armed organizations such as the Peasant Army will also revive again when domestic resources are exhausted.

The reason why Haihan was unwilling to go to war was more complicated. After comprehensive consideration, the Executive Committee believed that going to war would do more harm than good, so it preferred to gradually disintegrate the Ming Dynasty through economic, cultural and other means while exerting military pressure.

authority, and completed the takeover of the Ming ruled areas in a relatively peaceful manner.

Through the armistice agreement, the Ming Dynasty bought itself a buffer time, and could continue to raise money and food and train the new army under the armistice. Haihan, on the other hand, gained an orthodox status. From now on, whether it is a peaceful transition or a military handover, he will seize the world.

All are justified.

If the signs mentioned by Sun Bing are true, then in the foreseeable future, the two sides are likely to return to a situation of military confrontation, and there is even the risk of an armed conflict.

But Bai Kesi was not moved at all. He believed that the purpose of the Northern Region in providing this information was very clear, which was to convince the Executive Committee of the necessity of expanding the armed forces. Otherwise, with Chen Yixin's influence in the Northern Region, how could he sit back and watch the Ming Dynasty?

These unfriendly actions in preparation for war may have already put pressure on the Ming court through various channels.

"Military means are not the first choice to solve the problem. I want to know whether the Northern Region has issued a warning to the Ming court through formal diplomatic channels."

As a representative of the Executive Committee, Bai Kesi's position must still be consistent with that of the Executive Committee. If he encourages the Northern Region to escalate confrontation, it may lead to other regions to follow suit and compete for various reasons.

Expand local armed forces and even take some foreign military actions on their own initiative.

Once each major region tastes the benefits, the situation of "the general will be outside, but the emperor's orders will not be accepted" will likely occur frequently in the future, accelerating the formation of armed separatism in overseas regions, which will be difficult to deal with by then.

Chen Yixin made a gesture, and an adjutant next to him immediately handed over a document.

"This is a copy of the inquiry letter I sent to Ming Ting at the beginning of the year, as well as Ming Ting's reply. You can take a look."

Bai Kesi took the document and looked through it. The question raised by Chen Yixin in the official document was quite satisfactory. He asked why the Ming court wanted to strengthen city defenses in many places around Shandong and prepare for war. The Ming court's answer was concise and clear.

Deny them all.

"After that, the city defense works in these places did not stop and are still being carried out, so I have reason to believe that when we take over these areas in the future, we will encounter armed resistance." Chen Yixin saw Bai Kesi put down the document and added

A few sentences.

Bai Kesi believed that Chen Yixin would not falsify official documents, but he also noticed that when Chen Yixin raised questions, he did not emphasize how Haihan would respond to these actions. This means that Chen Yixin did not actually exert enough pressure on Mingting in this regard.

Pressure, perhaps this is the reason why Mingting dared to push this aside and refuse to admit it.

Chen Yixin went through the necessary procedures, but did not fully use diplomatic means. In Bai Kesi's view, this was probably his intention. He first allowed the other party to act until the situation became clear, and then used force to punish him. In this way, regardless of whether

There are good reasons for building military projects or expanding the army.

Of course, without sufficient evidence, Bai Kesi would definitely not point it out, but just followed Chen Yixin's words and asked: "Then what do you think?"

Chen Yixin Surong said: "I think it is necessary to take action at the right time to completely shatter Ming Ting's unrealistic illusions, let him return to the negotiating table, honestly accept the conditions we have offered, and stop doing unnecessary things.

The struggle.”

Bai Kesi continued to ask: "What are you going to do?"

Chen Yixin said: "I plan to select one or two of these places where city fortifications are being built as targets, lead the army to attack, and retreat immediately after the city is broken, as a warning. If the Ming court still does not want to repent and insists on going its own way, then further measures will be taken."

Bai Kesi asked noncommittally: "Based on your experience in dealing with Mingting, can a slight punishment like this make them give up the confrontation?"

Chen Yixin hesitated for a moment and then responded calmly: "I'm afraid it's difficult. Maybe we can only make Ming Ting fully aware of the seriousness of the matter by putting up a bigger battle array."

Bai Kesi said: "Then I think you should have formulated a corresponding action plan? You might as well talk about it first."

Chen Yixin stood up, and Sun Bing, who was standing next to the wall-mounted map, immediately took two steps back and gave up his position to him.

Chen Yixin walked to the map, pointed to the Bohai Bay and said: "The fastest way is of course to land from Tianjin Wei and approach Shuntian Mansion. But doing so may cause the Ming Dynasty to misjudge the situation and really fight for our lives.

It may not be easy to clean up the situation by then.”

Haihan is not incapable of attacking Shuntian Prefecture or even the capital, but at this stage it is still necessary to retain the Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, if the Zhu Dynasty overthrows, and Haihan is unable to take over the power immediately, leaderlessness will inevitably lead to

The world is in chaos. Maintaining the existence of the Ming Dynasty can at least keep the world stable, and Haihan can take over the territory of the Ming Dynasty as smoothly as possible.

According to the armistice agreement between the two parties, Haihan promised not to deploy military forces in Shuntian Prefecture. Once he did so, it would probably not be regarded as a mediatable armed conflict, but Haihan was preparing to deal heavy blows to the Ming Dynasty.

Attack the capital directly.

This is no better than trying to scare people in Shandong, and it is very likely to affect Haihan's overall layout of the world. Even if Chen Yixin really had this plan, he would definitely have to ask the executive committee for instructions first and get approval before taking action.

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Chapter completed!