He continued, "We are not afraid of the Song Dynasty attacking our country. Back then, Emperor Yang of Sui in the Central Plains mobilized an army of three million, but he was still defeated. What's more, the Song Dynasty now has a powerful Jin Dynasty to its north."
"We can definitely make use of the Song state!"
"You are leading our country to ruin, Your Majesty! You mustn't!"
Wang Kai nodded, agreeing with Shang Miaoqing's point.
Emperor Yang of Sui launched three campaigns against Goguryeo, each time with an army of a million men, but not only did he fail to conquer it, he also suffered heavy casualties.
Therefore, Wang Kai believed that the Song Dynasty simply did not have the strength to conquer Goguryeo.
China should never dream of conquering Korea.
Even if the Song Dynasty defeated Japan, so what? Our great Goryeo Dynasty is a hundred times stronger than Japan!
As for Shang Miaoqing's suggestion to declare himself emperor and establish a new era, now is not the time.
But it's not impossible in the future.
Therefore, Wang Kai agreed to all of Zhao Huan's requests.
In fact, what Wang Kai feared most was the food problem.
Why was Japan conquered by the Song army so quickly?
It was entirely due to food shortages and unrest within Japan that the country was completely incapable of fighting.
It would be better to appease the Song emperor first, and then make a decision after Goryeo's grain production recovers.
After receiving Wang Kai's letter, Zhao Huan said to Zhong Shidao and Xu Churen, "Give Shang Miaoqing more support and assistance."
"yes!"
"Shang Miaoqing is an ambitious man, and he can keep Wang Kai in check."
"In addition, the Dengzhou (Penglai area) navy will be expanded to 50,000 men and 30 warships this year!"
"I will not only prepare for the conquest of Goryeo, but also encircle Liaodong by land and sea!"
"yes!"
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