Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 430

[Chapter 430 Fat Sheep]

“28,000 people, originally we had 180 warships, but this time we gave Beidi 100 ships, and we pooled 300 ships for Beidi…” Lieutenant General Li said.

Then he realized that he had slipped, and immediately covered his mouth.

Zhao Xu sneered, “You don’t have to hide it, I already know all about your plan and Beidi’s plan.”

In order to conceal his identity, he did not call himself the king.

Lieutenant General Li immediately shrugged his head when he heard this.

Zhou Yi was slightly surprised, he said: “Your Highness, the strength of this Korean naval master should not be underestimated.”

Zhao Xu nodded, since Gao Li took refuge in Beidi.

He has been living a comfortable life in a corner for nearly a hundred years, so he has naturally accumulated strong capital.

Otherwise, he would not dare to bully Da Song like this.

“Do you know the current household registration number in Korea?” Zhao Xu continued to ask.

Asking this, he just wanted to know how fat this fat sheep was.

Lieutenant General Li is the favorite of the King of Korea, otherwise he would not have been sent to supervise the pearl hunting.

After all, this is a fat job, and he has the opportunity to greedy for a lot of pearls.

He had heard about Zhao Xu’s question from Korean officials.

So he said: “Probably, more than three million households.”

Hearing this, Zhao Xu became concerned.

If counting at least three people in one household, there are at least 10 million people in Korea.

This does not count the black households. In fact, the population of Goryeo is estimated to be around 10 million.

According to the knowledge in his mind, in contemporary times, the population of the Koryo area reached this number in the 19th century, that is, 1800, while the Dongying area opposite Koryo has a population of nearly 30 million.

Historically, population growth has increased over time.

So, this is probably in line with his inference.

The world is probably at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

As for Da Song’s population, he also learned about it during this time.

After counting the data of 21 prefectures, he found that the Dasong people were bounded by Jiujiang, with more in the south and less in the north. The population is estimated to be around 130 million, which is about the same as the end of the Ming Dynasty.

In contemporary times, the population is around 300 million.

Obviously, this is not normal.

The reason for this may be that the oppression of powerful and powerful families caused the people’s life to be difficult, and the natural population growth was slow.

Another important reason is that two drought-resistant crops, potatoes and sweet potatoes, did not seem to be introduced into Dasong.

Food cannot feed more people.

Even if it is introduced, it may only be planted in a part of the south at present.

After all, the spread of contemporary potatoes took three hundred years in the Ming and Qing Dynasties before they finally became popular.

Dasong has closed the country for so many years, which will undoubtedly slow down this spread.

In addition, the powerful family will only hide the treasure when they get it, and this kind of spread will be even slower.

It’s no surprise that Daesong’s population growth has problems in this regard.

“Take it down.” Zhao Xu waved his hand, and he asked all the questions he wanted.

But this made him think of a problem.

Even if he has his own fleet, he should bring potatoes and sweet potatoes to the North Four Counties.

In this way, the food problem in the four northern counties will be greatly alleviated, and more people can be fed.

The north is dry and cold, and these two crops are already adapted to drought and cold.

Zhou Yi waved his hand, ordering the soldiers to push Lieutenant General Li down.

He never thought of going back to Goryeo.

In the future, it may appear in a mine in the North Four Counties.

After destroying six Goryeo warships, Zhao Xu ordered Zhou Yi to capture the escaped Goryeo fishermen.

Then came the real priority, destroying Ulanba’s troop carrier.

Letting these Koryo fishermen flee back will also scare the snake away.

After a day and night sailing.

The warship joined the remaining twelve warships off the coast of Anseong Port in the early morning of the next day.

Looking at this small-scale fleet, a smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Xu’s mouth.

In the early nineteenth century, Britain, the sea supremacy, owned more than 400 warships.

Although his twelve warships are too few compared with it.

But the shipbuilding of the Ship Division continued.

Although in a short period of time, it is still unable to compete with the world’s ocean hegemony.

But after several years of building ships, he can at least win the maritime hegemony in East Asia first.

After all, judging from contemporary experience, the number of warships invested in this region by contemporary Western powers during the colonial period was limited.

“Your Highness, Beidi’s ship has left the dock.”

Zhou Yi reported to Zhao Xu when he was admiring his warship.

Nodding his head, Zhao Xu looked to the north at Ancheng Port.

The key battle around Yanzhou is about to start this time.

“Follow them and launch an attack when they are about to land in Liao County.” Zhao Xu said.

He still doesn’t know where Beidi will choose to land.

The reason why they chose to launch an attack along the coast of Yanzhou was to capture as many Beidi soldiers as possible.

For him from the present age, the importance of labor is deeply rooted in his bones.

Using these captives to do the heaviest hard work can reduce the burden on the four northern counties and save the government’s expenses, so why not do it.

“Yes, Your Highness.” Zhou Yi was in a state of excitement from yesterday to now.

After getting the order, he went happily and discussed with the generals how to destroy Beidi’s troop carrier as quickly as possible.

Another day and night.

They followed the Beidi troop transport ship to the waters near Laoting, Liao County.

During the whole process, the Beidi fleet did not find them at all.

“Your Highness, they seem to be landing at Laoting.” Zhou Yi said: “What a coincidence.”

Zhao Xu smiled, “It’s a coincidence that the distance from Laoting to Yanguan is the shortest.”

Just because of this consideration, He just transferred Bai Shang to Laoting.

Unexpectedly, Ulan Ba also chose this place.

Ulan Ba’s idea is probably the same as his own.

“There’s no need to hide anymore, let’s attack!” Zhao Xu said.

The Beidi fleet is still about 30 miles away from Leting Beach.

When they arrived, they probably had just arrived at the beach.

At this time, when the attack was launched, Beidi Shang had no time to land.

The ship was destroyed and they could only jump into the sea.

When the time comes, they will undoubtedly become Bai Shang’s captives without any doubt.

“Go all out.” Zhou Yi shouted.

They have been hiding out of Beidi’s sight.

After receiving Zhou Yi’s order, the crew immediately hoisted up the four sails.

Under the blowing of the sea wind, the sailing warship headed towards the coast with all its strength.

At this moment, Ulan Ba had no idea that a fleet was approaching him rapidly.

Now, he is standing on the deck of the building ship, imagining how to sweep the entire Yanzhou after capturing Yanguan.

And then how to go south from Yanzhou to attack and destroy the entire Dasong.

Thinking of Beidi’s destruction of Dasong, and the fact that he will ascend to the Khan throne in the future, and will enjoy countless wealth and beauties, the burning desire in his eyes is even hotter.

“King Yan, I’m here. This time I’m going to tear you into pieces and use your skull to pave the way for me to become a Khan in the future.” Ulan Ba laughed.

(end of this chapter)