Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1784
The truce has been negotiated, and the specific implementation needs to be agreed by the two sides. Therefore, Shen Weijing added: "Since this is the case, from now on, the DPRK and Japan must set up bans and prohibit each other from entering and leaving. Specifically, the Japanese army is not allowed to leave Pyongyang. Ten miles away, the Korean army is not allowed to enter the territory, and the two sides are not allowed to fight within the territory of North Korea."

President Xiaoxi had no objection after hearing this, and expressed that he would obey, so the two agreed to toast and drink together.Shen Weijing then left Pyongyang and returned to Uiju with his guard Qiding.

After returning, Shen Weijing met the king of Joseon, Li Yan, without any extra politeness, and said directly: "This emissary has made an agreement with the Japanese pirates that the Japanese army will not go north within two months, nor will there be any battles in the Korean territory. The North Korean army must not take the initiative to attack. My Ming needs two months to mobilize the army to rush to North Korea, so please be sure to insist on a truce within these two months."

Li Yan didn't expect that Shen Weijing was so good, that he could intimidate the Japanese army to agree to a two-month truce when the Japanese army had the upper hand.

However, Yi Doshou immediately asked: "Since the truce can be reached, there must be a condition. Dare to ask the angel, what is the condition?"

Shen Weijing replied unambiguously: "The Japanese army lied that they wanted the canonization and tribute survey of the Ming Dynasty, and hoped to delineate the trade route. Regarding this matter, I have explained to the Japanese pirates that we must return to Beijing to play the Ming Dynasty. Two months later There must be a satisfactory answer, but if the Japanese army breaches the contract within two months, it will be regarded as a declaration of war, and Ming Dynasty will destroy them all.

You should know that the reason why I do this is to buy time, and when the army of heavenly soldiers arrives, I will definitely help His Highness regain the lost ground.Previously, the North Korean minister was not allowed to accompany him because he was worried that the plot would be exposed. After hearing this, Li Yan, king of North Korea, repeatedly praised Shen Weijing for his profound strategy and courage.

Zheng Che had an intuition that things would not be so simple, so he couldn't help asking: "Then I don't know how the emperor thinks about the crisis in North Korea. Is there really a large army to help?"

Shen Weijing asked rhetorically: "Why did you ask this question? Earlier, in order to help Your Highness gain a firm foothold in North Korea's last land, even though I, Ming Dynasty, had no time to recruit a large army, I still sent reinforcements in advance to defend North Korea against Japanese pirates regardless of losses. As for two months later , Didn't you already say that a million heavenly soldiers are coming?
Shengyi believes that at that time, the Heavenly Soldiers must return to Wangjing first, and then set up Busan, because if the Japanese pirates are allowed to escape, they will definitely invade again in the next year.For the current plan, only by gathering a large army and going south with a thunderbolt and breaking momentum, can the Japanese pirates not return their armor! "

These words were magnificent, and Li Yan's heart was full of excitement when he heard them, but Yi Doushou asked how to prepare the food and grass, and Shen Weijing replied: "This matter is easy to hear. Before I came, Elder Gaoge gave advice, saying that we should go west by sea. Traveling eastward does not require your country’s money and food. If the Japanese army surrenders without a fight, our army can accept it, but it must be ordered to withdraw from North Korea; if the Japanese invaders stubbornly resist, then they will be completely wiped out.”

Li Yan was overjoyed and full of praise.Then Shen Weijing left Yizhou, and Li Yan personally sent him out of the city, thanking him all the way until he said goodbye.

The next day, Li Yan was taking a walk in the garden. Seeing that the king was in a good mood, the senior officials congratulated him, saying that it had been a long time since Long Yan was peaceful, and that the state affairs had gradually turned for the better, so they were gratifying to congratulate.

Li Yan was indeed very happy, and said with a smile: "Lai, the emperor's reputation and great talent, the Japanese army will not go north for two months, but the Ming army will arrive soon, and the dawn of victory will shine on North Korea again. I am very happy."

As soon as Li Yan finished speaking, he saw Yi Doushou and Zheng Che approaching, imploring the king to order all the officials and rebels to attack the Japanese army immediately.Li Yan was stunned at first, then resolutely refused to agree, and repeatedly stated that he must fulfill the agreement.

Zheng Che persuaded: "Your Highness, what's the point of sticking to the agreement with the Japanese pirates? The Japanese pirates ravaged the people in the mountains and rivers, and they committed heinous crimes. The so-called soldiers never tire of deceit. Since the Japanese army has listened to the truce, we should take this opportunity to launch a full-scale surprise attack immediately to fight for our own. Victory is right."

Yi Doushou also persuaded: "The Japanese pirates' agreement to the truce must be caused by many factors, not just Shen Weijing's merits. Our army will take advantage of the opportunity to launch a counterattack at this time. It can make no Japanese pirates survive."

Li Yan said angrily: "The widow agreed to this matter because he didn't want to see the soldiers and common people shed blood in vain. When the reinforcements from the Ming army arrived, they could easily defeat the Japanese pirates. Why are you in such a hurry?
You should know that once the counterattack fails, the Japanese pirates will immediately attack from Pyongyang to Uiju. At that time, the royal family, ministers, soldiers, and common people will not be immune to the Japanese pirates, and everything will be over!If you don't want to do this, don't mention this matter again! After finishing speaking, Li Yan snorted angrily, and walked away. Yi Doushou and Zheng Che looked at each other and sighed, not knowing what to do.

Lord Guanghai, who was in a divided dynasty, shook his head after reading the king's decree, and said with emotion: "Recently, there have been frequent reports of victories from the navy and the rebel army, just as they are pressing hard every step of the way and making new achievements in battle. How can it be easy to truce when the battle situation is gradually turning around? , against the Japanese pirates’ respite?”

Zuo Zhanzheng Zheng Zhuo sighed: "Your Highness relies too much on the rescue of the Ming army, but abandons North Korea's own power like a shoestring. It really makes me and other officials helpless."

Mr. Guanghai was so angry that he firmly stated that he would not obey, and even threw the Wang Ling on the ground.At this time, Liu Chenglong asked to see him, so he asked Mr. Guanghai to step back and talk with each other.Mr. Guanghai asked him to meet alone in the study not far away, and then asked Liu Chenglong what he couldn't say in the hall.

Liu Chenglong replied: "Your Highness's ears are too sensitive, and he seems to know everything about the splitting of the dynasty. I was planning to go to Pyongyang with the Ming envoy before, but was stopped by His Highness in time, and it was only later that I learned that His Highness was very clear about the words and deeds of the splitting of the dynasty. "

Lord Guanghai was taken aback, knowing that Liu Chenglong meant that there were secret agents of the father and king in the divided dynasty, he couldn't help but feel cold behind his back, and Liu Chenglong advised the son to be careful in the future.

After a while, Mr. Guanghai was still worried about the cessation of the truce, and said: "When the whole country is fighting, how will the army and the people of the world think about it? Besides, the Japanese pirates may take advantage of our army's slack and launch an attack. It will be a good situation then. Or it will be overturned."

Liu Chenglong looked around cautiously, and said in a low voice: "In that case, let's continue fighting. If His Majesty is worried that His Highness will blame you, you only need to explain that these operations were planned and completed before the truce was agreed, and the operations will be carried out." You only need to receive the king's order after that. Please, Your Majesty, be firm in your beliefs and lead North Korea to pacify the war. In short, the purpose of dividing the dynasty is to encourage the rebels to continue to attack secretly, while the officials and troops wait for the opportunity to win the victory."

Mr. Guanghai felt that it made sense when he heard it, he happily agreed and did as expected.

On the other hand, General Ukita Hideka of the Japanese army received news that Park Jin, the envoy of the Gyeongsang Island Army and Horse Festival, bombarded the Japanese army in Gyeongju by relying on firearms and artillery such as Zhentianlei.Ukita Hideka was very angry and went to Pyongyang in person.

Governor Konishi, who is in charge of Pyongyang's defense, didn't know why the general came here suddenly. Hideka Ukita told the Gyeongju incident with a cold face. Governor Konishi was also very surprised, and Hideka Ukita said angrily: "President Konishi, you Arbitrarily setting a two-month truce date, and now being trampled on by North Korea, it is a great shame for our army! Listen, our army will fight back in an all-round way, and you will have to pay the price for it!"

President Xiaonishi argued: "The truce agreement was signed not long ago, and the North Korean army in Gyeongsang-do may not have received the news. Of course, this can also prove how lax our army in Gyeongsang-do is...but this is not the point.

Now the rear of our army is unstable. Although the navy won the Battle of Pusan, the sea supplies are still frequently attacked. The armies and ammunition, winter clothes, herbal medicines and food in all armies are insufficient, and North Korea’s local supply is limited, and endemic diseases remain. Spread in the army!
Your Highness Yuxita, our goal is the Ming Dynasty. Before attacking them, we need a two-month truce to stockpile military supplies, stabilize the rear, and recharge our batteries so that we can fight vigorously by then! "

Konishi was born as a businessman, and usually he rarely speaks loudly, but the last sentence just now "Your Highness Ukita" was so emphatic that Ukita Hideka, who was used to him, couldn't help thinking about his words carefully, and then felt quite for reason.

The Ukita Hide family is not a person who just cares about face and does whatever he wants. Now that he finds that what Konishi Governor said is reasonable, he agrees to a truce and plans to report to Toyotomi Hideyoshi immediately.

Surprisingly, the news of the Japanese general Ukita Hideo's family going to Pyongyang was also known to Liu Chenglong. Liu Chenglong reported to Mr. Guanghai overnight, and Mr. Guanghai immediately called Zheng Zhuo to discuss together.

Liu Chenglong insisted: "It has been found out that it is true. The Japanese general Ukita Hideo's family is in Pyongyang, and this beast has very few guards, so it can be attacked!"

Zheng Zhuo also persuaded: "I think it is precisely because of the truce period that this beast is so defensive. If we can capture the general of the Japanese army, we will definitely be able to turn the tide of the battle!"

However, Mr. Guanghai was worried that this move was too quiet, and the king might be angry because of it, so he was a little hesitant to make a decision.Liu Chenglong urged eagerly: "This matter will play an important role in the entire war. If His Highness asks for a crime, I am willing to die with you! Your Majesty, please be firm in your faith."

Liu Chenglong is like this, and Zheng Zhuo also regards this attitude as his own. Mr. Guanghai thinks it over and over again, and finally decides to order to secretly intercept and arrest Ukita Hideo's family.

Lord Gwanghae ordered Li Yi to lead an elite army to ambush at the place where Pyongyang must pass through to Hanyang. Li Yi waited until late at night, and finally saw Ushita Xiu's family leading more than a hundred guards crossing the shallow water.He cheered up and immediately fired signal arrows. Ukita Hidekabe was unprepared, but at this time he was suddenly shot by rockets, injuring nearly ten people.

Li Yi ordered all the elite of his troops to kill, and then fought with the Japanese army, but Ukita Hideka was not afraid, and personally defended against the enemy with a sword, beheading several North Korean soldiers.In order to capture the enemy general in this act, the North Korean army required fewer and better troops to avoid being easily detected by the Japanese army.

However, although they are known as the elite, compared with the Japanese army that fought the civil war for decades, the Korean army's combat power is still a bit inferior. He fled back to Pyongyang on horseback.It's just that the remaining surviving Japanese pirates were all captured by Li Yi.

Mr. Guanghai is waiting for news from Li Yi at the branch of the court. Whoever thinks that there will be a delay in reporting back can't help but feel anxious.At this time, Zheng Zhuo reported Li Yi's victory and was returning with the leader of the enemy bandits. Mr. Guanghai and Liu Chenglong were very pleased, and Mr. Guanghai even welcomed Li Yi's return personally because of this.

When Liu Chenglong saw Li Yi, he quickly asked about the results of the battle. Li Yi replied that he would behead twenty and take eighty prisoners.Liu Chenglong clapped his hands and said with a smile: "It's been hard work, it's really hard work, so is the general of the Japanese army captured alive or beheaded on the spot?"

However, Li Yi was a little hesitant at this time. Zheng Zhuo reminded that this person was called Ukita Hideka. Li Yi faltered and hesitated for a while, and said after a while: "The enemy chieftain is very cunning. It seems that he fell to the ground with an arrow in his body. It's gone forever."

Hearing that Yuxi Duoxiu's family had escaped, Liu Chenglong couldn't help but turn pale with shock, and lost his voice: "What's the use of capturing some small soldiers if you can't kill the general of the enemy! Don't you know the purpose of this battle?"

Zheng Zhuo also expressed concern about this, and sighed: "This time Ukita Hideo's family escaped, I'm afraid I will be in a disadvantaged situation." Li Yi looked ashamed, and hurriedly asked for orders to pursue him again, but Liu Chenglong stopped him.

Afterwards, Mr. Guanghai called Liu Chenglong and Zheng Zhuo to discuss the matter. Mr. Guanghai said worriedly: "It was my fault to send Li Yi there. Now that we have violated the agreement without authorization and failed to arrest the enemy general, the king will be furious, but what should we do?" Is good?"

Zheng Zhuo comforted: "The situation is urgent, Li Yi is the only general nearby who can be dispatched, so it's not the fault of His Majesty, please don't blame yourself."

Liu Chenglong also persuaded: "How to reply to the king, I have already explained to Li Yi, you don't have to worry. If the king asks about the crime, it will be the minister who will plan everything on his own, and the emperor will not know about it."

After hearing this, Mr. Guanghai immediately expressed his refusal and insisted on taking full responsibility.Liu Chenglong stopped him and persuaded him: "Di Xia, have you forgotten that the national court is now dividing the dynasty? The ministers are not only responsible for Di Xia, but if Di Xia is dismissed, all the officials and rebels will die. It will collapse, and then North Korea will die."

These words are profound and righteous, Zheng Zhuo also expressed his deep approval, and Mr. Guanghai reluctantly agrees, but his complexion is already extremely ugly.

When the news spread to Uiju, the King of Joseon Li Zan learned that Li Yi had crossed Pyongyang, raided Ukita Hideka's guards, and "won a complete victory", so he agreed and even asked for a big reward.

Li Yan was furious, and scolded: "It's so audacious! It's the truce period, and the widow has already issued a strict truce order! Why did Li Yi dare to violate the widow's king's order like this? Guanghai must have ordered it behind his back!
Now that North Korea has violated the agreement, with the vicious Japanese pirates, how can they let it go?According to everyone's prediction, the Japanese pirates will leave Pyongyang soon and invade Uiju in one fell swoop, so what should we do then! "

While scolding Mr. Guanghai for being young and ignorant and self-willed, which made the situation worse, Li Yan was also worried that Shen Weijing and the Ming army would not be by his side. discussion.

After hearing this, Yi Doushou remonstrated: "If this matter is done by the prince's mansion, he won a complete victory and captured the enemy chieftain. Such great achievements should be rewarded, how can he be punished?"

Zheng Che also said: "None of us in North Korea was present for the negotiations. Even if we don't admit it, there is nothing wrong with it. As for not allowing the soldiers and civilians to fight against the enemy bandits, this is against the wishes of the people. We should fight to the end and drive the enemy bandits into the sea. If Li What Yi did was ordered by the son, and that also represents the will of the people."

Li Yan said coldly: "It's not that the widows are not allowed to fight, but have you all forgotten that the truce agreement is to buy time for the reinforcements of the Ming Dynasty?"

Yi Doshou still insists that the reinforcements are just reinforcements, and North Korea itself must persist in fighting to the end.Li Yan dismissed it, and sneered again and again: "It's really touching! But I don't know that it is because I can't defend the country that I ask Daming for help, but now when Daming is gathering an army, you are trying to rely on your own strength Winning is really puzzling to me—if all the ministers and workers are so capable, how can I be in Yizhou right now!"

It is not easy to answer this question directly, so Yi Doshou simply asked Li Yan if he was extremely afraid of Japanese pirates.Of course Li Yan couldn't admit it, he just insisted that he must follow the wishes of the Great Heavenly Envoy, otherwise the Shang Kingdom would be furious, and the situation in North Korea would really be completely irreversible.

Zheng Che said: "Your Highness, I have suspected this for a long time. Shen Weijing is a mere guerrilla general who has not even obtained the Emperor's Banner. How can he be the envoy of His Majesty the Emperor? I think there must be something strange about this matter, and we need to wait for him to return from the capital. Ask again."

Li Yan said angrily: "So what if it's not an envoy from His Majesty the Emperor? Could North Korea object to what that Gaoge elder meant? Could North Korea dare to ignore what the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty meant?"

Yi Doushou interjected: "But Mr. Gao Ge has a few words, in black and white, saying that Shen Weijing came here at his order? Your Majesty, even the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty, it is hard to say whether he is really an envoy. After all, Shen Weijing just showed He got the exit customs defense given to him by the Shangshu of the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty!"

Li Yan was speechless, he sighed, and said: "Do you think that no matter what decision I make, I will harm the country and the people, and only Guanghai's actions are the actions of the Ming Lord?"

Yi Doushou persuaded with tears in his eyes: "Your Highness, why is this so? The ministers are all His Highness's ministers, and they only help His Highness overcome the national crisis, so it is necessary to clarify right and wrong, and there is no other intention."

Li Yan had no choice but to take a half step back, and summoned his son Guanghai Jun to Yizhou for questioning.

At this time, Li Yi was escorting the captives into Yizhou, and he kept preaching the favor of the king along the way.The people in the whole city rejoiced and gathered in Yizhou to walk in front of the gate and shouted for thousands of years, singing the praises of the saints.

Li Yi himself also shouted: "The Japanese pirates are raging and the people are suffering. The king can't bear it anymore! This time, I will respect the king's order and seize the opportunity to fight back against the Japanese pirates. Unfortunately, the leader of the enemy pirates was not captured, but all the Japanese pirates captured will be beheaded." I will continue to pursue after the king gives the order, and I will definitely wipe out all the Japanese pirates at all costs and avenge our Korean people! The king will never abandon you!"

Just when Li Yan led the crowd to go out to inspect, the whole city cheered, and the people said that because the king did not allow the truce, the relatives of the murdered would be avenged, and we will follow forever.

Seeing this, Li Yan immediately shouted: "How can I negotiate with the Japanese pirates who trampled the mountains and rivers and slaughtered the people! The previous announcement of the truce was just a ploy to delay the arrival of reinforcements. Even so, the widow could not let the Japanese pirates rest in peace, so they attacked the Japanese The army is the widow who wants to avenge the people, and the widow vows to fight together with the people until all the Japanese pirates are wiped out!"

The common people wished that the voice of the thousand-year-old would come back again, and Li Yan, with a smile on his face, stepped forward to comfort Li Yi, and gave him 50 taels of silver, and made him a doctor of Zixian.Such a scene seems to be really harmonious.
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