Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1763 Aiding Korea and Fighting the Japanese (Thirty) Kaesong Falls

Gao Yushi's words can be said to be a prophecy, and the situation in North Korea at this time has indeed "become worse".

On that day, in order to plan to attack Linjin River, Ukita Hideka was discussing the battle plan with Governor Konishi, Kato Kiyomasa suddenly broke in and asked for orders, hoping that Ukita Hideka would order the second team to attack Linjin River immediately.

Ukita Hide's family was a little surprised, and asked him why he suddenly asked for orders to go to battle. Only then did he learn that the most important branch of Kato Kiyomasa's department (Note: As mentioned above, Monojian means investigation, detailed work) was attacked near Jeolla Province. North Korea ambushed and wiped out its entire army.

President Konishi couldn't help laughing and said, "Aha, what kind of incompetent Monokanban was wiped out by the North Korean army like pigs and dogs? Kato-kun, please order to attack the Linjin River immediately, it seems that it is just for venting Personal anger."

The Ukita Hide family then reprimanded Kato Kiyomasa: "Kato's planner, don't shake the military plan because of personal revenge. Now that there are endless riots in various fields, you must not act rashly before receiving orders!"

Accounting chief, this is Kato Kiyoshi's official position in the Japanese court.According to the legal system, the Japanese imperial court set up an accounting office under the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which is in charge of the annual accounting of the imperial court's income and expenditure, similar to an accountant.The Chief Accountant Liao is the chief accountant from the fifth rank, the second rank is the assistant from the sixth rank, the third and fourth ranks are "Yun" and "Shu", and the internal staff are several "calculators".

At this time, Ukita Hideka used the official official title of "Chief Accountant" Kato Kiyomasa, which means that these words are very formal and cannot be changed.

Of course, Kato Kiyomasa also knew what he meant, but as one of the "Seven Guns of Chiyue", he had a relatively special status and was awarded the title of Fei Houban, so he still said: "Chief General, our army is completely wiped out after seeing it!" Isn't this just evidence that North Korea has reorganized its army to fight back?
Our army is in Hanyang. Although North Korea deployed defenses along the Imjin River, it is reported that there are no less than [-] reinforcements from Jeolla Province.

In other words, it will be almost impossible for the Jeolla-do reinforcements to arrive in Hanyang. If our army does not attack immediately, it will surely fall into the pincer attack and encirclement of North Korea! "

Ukita Hideka was shocked when he heard this, and after a little thought, he believed that what Kato Kiyomasa said was reasonable, so he immediately ordered Kato Kiyomasa and Konishi Governor to attack the Linjin River.

This time, President Konishi didn't interrupt, and Kiyomasa Kato breathed a sigh of relief, thinking: The general is still a reasonable person, but President Xiaonishi can't even see such a simple reason, he really only knows how to do business waste.

At this time, Han Yingyin and Jin Mingyuan led the Korean army to garrison 3000 people in the Linjin River area.Han Yingyin gathered all the generals to discuss military affairs in the commander's account. Marshal Jin Mingyuan took the lead and said: "The Japanese army has no ships to cross the river. The warships and civilian ships left by Wang Jing have all been burned. If you go along the Linjin River From the downstream to the upstream, we can strictly guard against death, and the Japanese army will definitely be restless. Our army only needs to wait for the right time, and we will be able to wipe out the enemy army in the Linjin River."

After Jin Mingyuan finished speaking, Han Yingyin, the inspector of the capital, objected. He shook his head and said, "According to what you said, is it waiting for the Japanese pirates to attack first? I think the Japanese pirates must be exhausted after traveling long distances day and night.

Before coming here, my majesty ordered me to watch the timing, and to strike first if the enemy is weak.Therefore, in my opinion, when the Japanese pirates pursued to the Linjin River before setting up formations, if I took advantage of the enemy's unstable foothold and charged with the whole army, I would be able to defeat their formations, behead the enemy generals, and reverse the decline in one fell swoop.Ladies and gentlemen, the Japanese pirates have despised me and waited for a long time. It is absolutely impossible to guess that our army dares to attack first. This is a fighter opportunity! "

Li Yu, envoy of the Left Army of Gyeongsang Province, clearly expressed his objection, saying: "I'm sorry to disagree with this statement. Even if we strike first, our army will also bear the danger of crossing the river. In the river, our army is as vulnerable as Japanese pirates. I agree with Marshal Du's strategy. , each according to the formation, strictly guarding against death, and waiting for a good opportunity is the best policy."

After Li Yu finished speaking, Li Yi and other generals in the tent all agreed. Jin Mingyuan was very pleased to see his subordinates seconding the proposal.

Unexpectedly, Han Yingyin sarcastically said to Li Yuyu: "It's really not easy, such a person who understands military law, would abandon Donglai, causing General Song Xiangxian to die tragically and martyrdom."

Li Yu was furious and protested, but Han Yingyin ignored him, and instead said to the generals: "All of you here are generals of the defeated army. It is a great grace to allow you to command the troops, but all military affairs here are in charge of the army. You wait but Just follow the military orders."

Li Yu sneered and said, "Listening to the boastful words of those who have no command experience will only lead to the annihilation of our entire army. That being the case, I might as well lead my troops to leave the Linjin River garrison."

Han Yingyin was furious, stood up and angrily reprimanded Li Yu for blatantly disobeying the military order. He said coldly: "The king's secret order, those who disobey the military order and make their own decisions will be executed to enforce military discipline! Li Yu, I advise you not to seek your own death."

How could Li Yu believe his "secret order"?At the moment, he insisted not to follow, and insisted that he would meet the king and ask for an order to change the coach.Han Yingyin was furious, and ordered Li Yu to be beheaded on the spot.

Near the big tent were his personal soldiers, everyone was afraid of being dealt with on the spot by him, not to mention that he didn't know whether the "secret order" he said was true or not, the whole audience was shocked and the audience was silent.In this way, regardless of whether there are hidden dangers or not, the army is temporarily controlled by Han Yingyin.

At this time, the king of North Korea, Li Yan, was in Pyongyang and summoned Zheng Che, intending to reactivate it.Li Yan and Zheng Che cried when they met, Zheng Che pleaded guilty again and again, Li Yan comforted him and said: "The war is not your fault so far, it is the widow who should always remember Qing and other faithful words... The matter has come to this point, all mistakes are my fault, Is it possible for you to forgive the widow?"

Zheng Che was terrified, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, you can't do this. It's my servant who failed His Highness. I'm willing to be a shield to block the enemy's bow and arrow for Your Highness; I'm willing to be a knife to chop off the enemy's head for Your Highness. In short, Your Highness must be firm in your faith." .”

Li Yan was overjoyed. After thanking him, he summoned Zuo Yizheng Yi Doushou and the capital inspector Han Yingyin to inquire about the location of the Daoqin king's army.Yi Doshou replied that he would soon arrive at the south of the Han River.

Han Yingyin continued: "As long as King Qin's army attacks Wangjing and wipes out the enemy occupying Wangjing, the Japanese army on the Linjin River will return to help Wangjing. When the enemy retreats, it will be an opportunity for our army to counterattack. Then we will join up with King Qin's army, take advantage of the victory and pursue it, and gather the whole country Let alone turning the defeat in the First World War, maybe I can take advantage of Yu Yong to go all the way south to recover Busan." Li Yan was overjoyed and said yes again and again.

On September 3000th, Governor Konishi and Kiyomasa Kato led a total of [-] troops to form a formation on the south bank of the Imjin River.Due to the depth of the Linjin River and the rapid current, there was no ferry available, so he was forced to stay here for five days.President Konishi suggested to Kato Kiyomasa to withdraw from the Linjin River, but Kato Kiyomasa firmly opposed it.

President Xiaoxi said unhappily: "There is no boat to cross right now, and our army can't cross the river. I will send envoys to negotiate with North Korea. I will say that as long as I can use the way to enter the Ming Dynasty, I will never attack them again. At that time, I will take advantage of their slack. It won’t be too late to annihilate them in another battle. Now that the enemy and our armies are facing each other, North Korea will definitely not believe me, so our army needs to retreat ten miles away first to show their sincerity.”

Kato Kiyomasa said with a mocking smile: "Xiaoxi-kun, why are you still like a businessman on the battlefield, always thinking about trading first? Huh, I am different from you. For me, Kato Kiyomasa, no matter what They will not trade with the enemy. If you want to retreat, you can retreat yourself, Xiaoxi-kun."

Chief Xiaoxi said angrily: "Wars should be won with wisdom! Don't you know that the longer the confrontation is, the more difficult it will be for our army's rations. Now our army's supply line is getting longer and longer, and we must minimize wartime losses. You If you don't agree, then let the Supreme Excellency order it!"

He is not joking about bringing out Toyotomi Hideyoshi at this moment. Kato Kiyomasa, as one of the "seven guns of cheap mountains", of course knows that Toyotomi Hideyoshi attaches great importance to logistics. As long as this matter is brought up in front of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, His Highness Taiko will definitely agree with Konishi Governor the opinion of.In desperation, Kato Kiyomasa had no choice but to agree, and ordered the whole army to prepare to retreat, to lure the enemy by feigning defeat, and set up an ambush on the main route of pursuit.

The next day, Han Yingyin received a letter from President Xiaoxi, and he was furious, saying how could he easily negotiate peace with the invaders.But very coincidentally, at this time, they received an investigation report that the enemy army was retreating in a concealed manner.

Han Yingyin sneered, and said disdainfully: "So it turns out that President Xiaoxi deliberately wrote a letter to negotiate, just to delay the time and retreat in a concealed way. If so, the whole army should attack immediately and catch him by surprise!"

Marshal Jin Mingyuan felt that there was a deceit in it, and quickly persuaded him: "Inspector Du, don't be impatient. This situation may also be a tactic to lure the enemy. If you rush to pursue and ambush you, you should be cautious."

Han Yingyin waved his hand, and said boldly: "What kind of trick is to lure the enemy? It is clear that King Qin's army attacked Wang Jing, and the Japanese pirates had no choice but to return to help. If the opportunity is missed, it will be difficult for us to regain Wang Jing!"

Jin Mingyuan was very anxious, and asked to be cautious again, but Han Yingyin refused to listen, and threatened Jin Mingyuan with the crime of disobeying military orders, Jin Mingyuan had no choice but to acquiesce.Han Yingyin was full of ambition, so he ordered the whole army to attack again.

But it was said that Kato Kiyomasa and Yu Konishi were on the way to retreat first and heard the news that the North Korean army was preparing to cross the river to pursue.Kato Kiyomasa was ecstatic, and immediately ordered the whole army to turn around and fight.

When Kato Kiyomasa and Konishi Governor rushed to the south bank of the Linjin River, the Korean army was crossing the river, and some troops had already landed.The first team and the second team immediately changed into a formation of crane wings, fired continuously with iron cannons, and then approached and killed them step by step. The Korean landing troops were caught off guard and were beaten halfway across.

Afterwards, the Japanese army fired along the coast, taking turns endlessly. The soldiers in the river drowned countless people in the panic, and the rest were shot to death one after another.Han Yingyin was forced to lead the remnants of the north bank to retreat northward, and Li Yi fled back to the north bank to report to Jin Mingyuan.Jin Mingyuan saw that something was wrong and the whole army was about to be defeated, so he had to immediately order to burn six military ships with rockets and artillery, and then led the army to retreat northward.

Kato Kiyomasa and Konishi Yukata counted the battlefield, and indeed they won a complete victory. Unfortunately, there were no boats to cross the river, so they had to search for boats along the river. They did not cross the Linjin River until September 28, and the occupation was almost empty the next day. One of the three capitals of North Korea: Kaesong.

The Linjin River was defeated, Kaesong fell, and the king of Joseon Li Yan and his officials were all devastated.Li Yan murmured: "The widow has repeatedly told me that the army in front needs to be cautious, to ensure victory and never to be defeated again, but how come our army of [-]...is so easily wiped out again?"

Why the defeat can be discussed later, for the North Korean ministers with fierce partisanship, this is a good opportunity to attack dissidents first, so Da Sixian Li Hengfu immediately asked Han Yingyin and Kim Mingyuan to be guilty of trusting the enemy's conspiracy and failing to take responsibility for the defeat.

Hong Ruchun, Hu Cao's judge, quickly jumped out to protect the man, saying: "Victory and defeat are commonplace in military affairs. Before that, Deputy Marshal Shen Ke also lost first and then won! Your Majesty, please give Han Yingyin and Jin Mingyuan another chance .”

Seeing that Hong Ruchun was trying to protect Han Yingyin, Li Yuanyi, the observer of Ping'an Road, asked Hong Ruchun, "Hong Juanshu, why are you so unfair? You turned a blind eye to Shen Ke who was executed after the victory, but now you want to forgive the general who was defeated in the life-and-death battle. What's the point?"

Although Zuo Yizheng Yi Doushou was displeased, the person who should be protected is still guaranteed, so he pretended to ponder for a moment, and said with a fair look: "Although Han Yingyin was defeated, he was not afraid of the enemy. Because of his eagerness for meritorious service. In any case, his heart to fight the enemy to the death is still admirable."

Although these words were to excuse Han Yingyin, they were not strong enough. It can be seen that although he wanted to protect others, he was afraid of getting burned and implicating himself.

Seeing this, Li Hengfu quickly took the opportunity to remonstrate again, demanding that the culprit be severely punished, but he didn't want to be interrupted by Li Yan.The king didn't even bother to comment on Han Yingyin's right and wrong, but hurriedly said: "The Linjin River was defeated, Kaesong fell, Pyongyang is no longer safe, and must be relocated."

A disagreement was about to be announced, and the ministers were stunned for a while, and then they began to panic and uneasy.Right now, the king is only thinking of running away if something goes wrong. Is there any chance of winning this battle?
Yi Doushou couldn't care less this time, and quickly persuaded him: "Your Highness, absolutely not, if you leave this place again, the only place you can stay is the northern border."

Unexpectedly, Zheng Che agreed with Boqian this time, and Yi Doushou said angrily: "Since the Zheng family has returned to the court, we should assist His Highness to fight against the enemy together. How could he agree to escape? Right now, the main force of King Qin's army is still there. As long as we stick to Pyongyang, there is always a way to win and a chance to win."

Zheng Che immediately asked the military judge about the strength of Pyongyang's troops, but was told that there were only about 3000 troops.Zheng Che was convinced that it would be difficult to hold on, but was ridiculed by Yi Doushou again.

In fact, Zheng Che and Yi Doushou belonged to the Western Party, seeing Yi Doushou ridiculed himself for being cowardly and incompetent, and should not return to the court, he was so angry that he simply kept silent and let the others yell.

Just when Li Yan was anxious like ants on a hot pot, Liu Chenglong and Li Dexin asked to see him.Li Dexin reported that Pyongyang had added [-] sacks of military rations, and Liu Chenglong reported that Li Sunshin, the Zuoshui envoy of Jeolla Province, had won three battles in Okpo, Hepo, and Chijinpo, and sunk dozens of Japanese ships. Total victory.

Li Yan was very surprised, he didn't expect that there were generals who could fight the magic battle of "three battles and three victories" when they were completely defeated, so he hurriedly checked the certificate for himself when he was pleasantly surprised.After watching it, Li Yan was very happy, and immediately claimed that he knew that the promotion of Li Sunshin would have such brilliant results.

But no matter what, because of Yi Sun-shin's three battles and three victories, the North Korean officials finally settled down a lot, thinking that this shows that the Japanese army is not invincible. As long as one's own side plans properly and employs the right people, victory over the Japanese army is just around the corner.At the same time, I asked Li Yan to strengthen his fighting spirit and not to mention the matter of relocation.

Li Yan did not answer whether "don't mention Boqian again", but at least he was overjoyed and immediately ordered to reward Li Sun-shin and those who made contributions.
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