Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1821 Pingwo ([-]) Omen of Death
When Li sun-shin, the general of the Korean navy who made many military exploits, was arrested, his subordinate officers stopped him one after another, but they were all shouted back by Li sun-shin.Li Shunchen allowed himself to be arrested without saying a word, and when he was taken away, the entire navy camp burst into tears.

At this time, in the center of the Joseon court, Yi Doshou recommended Won Kyun to the Joseon King Lee Chan to replace Yi Sun-shin as the commander of the three naval forces.Since Li Sun-sin and Won Kyun were often compared in North Korea, Li Yan couldn't make a decision for a while, so he asked Jin Yingnan for his opinion.

Zuo Yizheng and Jin Yingnan said: "It is true that Li Sun-shin is a rare general in the navy, but Yuan Jun is also a man of outstanding intelligence and bravery, and he has also made many meritorious deeds. I believe that he can be the commander of the three-way navy. "

Seeing Jin Yingnan's support, Yi Doushou strongly recommended again: "Not only that, Yuan Jun is absolutely loyal to the king's orders. Your Highness, Yuan Jun is different from Yi Sun-shin. Any order from His Highness will be carried out without hesitation, no matter whether it is a sword or a sea of ​​fire. Honesty can be called a loyal minister. "

Loyalty, this is the most valued trait of Joseon King Li Yan, so he was persuaded by Yi Doushou and Jin Yingnan to appoint Yuandu as the new commander of the three water armies.

After Li Sunchen was escorted to Hanyang, Yuan Jun came to ridicule him. After Yuan Jun ridiculed him, Li Sunchen only asked Yuan Jun to treat the sailors well, and careful consideration was needed to mobilize the fleet.Yuan Jun chuckled a few times, but agreed wholeheartedly.

In Busanpo, Ukita Hideka, Kuroda Rusui, and Konishi Governor are celebrating Li Sun-shin's dismissal together.Ukita Hideka laughed and said, "It wasn't until today that I finally felt that the sharp thorn stuck in my throat was finally pulled out, and my whole body felt extremely happy!"

President Xiaoxi was also excited: "General, your description is still not accurate enough. This is not a thorn, but a blocker that has been completely eliminated!"

Kuroda Rushui was also much more relaxed, and said with a smile: "Now that Li Sunshin has been eliminated, we will have unimpeded access to the sea route. The Eight Routes of Korea are at our fingertips. We should immediately report to His Majesty the Taige and issue a general attack order. It is best to capture it before the Ming army arrives. North Korea!" Ukita Hideka immediately agreed.

However, Kato Kiyomasa suddenly rushed over angrily, and asked, "President Konishi! You little thief, how dare you use me as a bait without telling me! What kind of rhetoric did you use to deceive His Majesty Taiko! I think you can't wait to see me!" Watch me being sent into the sea by Yi Sun-shin to feed the fish!"

President Xiaonishi didn't say anything about what was in his heart, but at least he did a good job on the surface. He quickly got up to comfort him: "Hey, His Highness Kato, why are you so impulsive, this is a plan to get rid of Li Sun-shin, I know very well Li Sunshin will never attack, and His Royal Highness Taiko also agrees with my judgment. But now? You are not injured, and Li Sunshin has also been eliminated. Isn’t that very good! Your Highness Kato, this time you are only marching normally, but you will immediately You have done a great job!"

In other words, you Kato Kiyomasa still owe me a big favor from President Konishi!
However, Kato Kiyomasa's anger still persisted, he could no longer bear working with President Konishi, and sneered, "I don't know what nonsense you are talking about, but President Konishi, let me tell you, I can no longer live with you Under the sky, let's go outside and make a final decision! No matter who lives or dies, there is only one person left!"

President Xiaoxi stopped smiling, and said sharply: "His Highness Taige knew the purpose of using you as a bait a long time ago. If you don't believe it, you can ask His Highness Taige directly! If His Highness says he doesn't know, I will Not only are you willing to accept your invitation to a duel, but you are even willing to never fight back in a duel, and will kill you on the spot, how about it?"

Kuroda Rushui hurriedly persuaded: "You two don't quarrel anymore. Kato, Xiaoxi is right. Your reputation has already spread throughout North Korea. It is because of this that North Korea is facing a big enemy, and it is why you disobeyed orders in Li Sunshin. Afterwards, the King of Joseon and his ministers were very angry. The result that Yi Sun-shin would not attack was something His Royal Highness had already foreseen, so you would have been unscathed.

His Highness Taige has great expectations for both of you, and for the future battle, His Highness Taige is still waiting for your success. You should go all out to fight, instead of asking Xiaoxi's success strategy - that is Taige. His Majesty's decision. "

Seeing Kuroda Rushui speaking, Kato Kiyomasa, considering that he would definitely not talk nonsense in the name of His Highness the Taige, did not dare to do it again, reluctantly suppressed his anger, and walked away.

After Li Sunchen was imprisoned, Liu Chenglong went to visit him, but the government officials did not dare to let him go. Fortunately, he was guaranteed by his son Guanghai Jun, so Liu Chenglong was able to meet Li Sunchen.

Liu Chenglong apologized tearfully to Li Sunchen, Li Sunchen said: "Grand Xiya (Xiya No. Liu Chenglong) don't have to blame yourself, I knew that I would have today, and I also knew that the king would execute me, even if Xiya It is useless for you to come forward, Mr. Xiya, and you know this well. This is the end of the matter, Mr. Xiya, I want to ask you one thing, don't make any defenses for me."

But Liu Chenglong couldn't bear to see death without saving him, so Li Sunchen said that his life and death were not in the hands of the king, but in the hands of Yuan Jun.Liu Chenglong frowned and said: "You mean, if Yuan Jun guards the sea, you will be executed. If Yuan Jun is defeated by Japanese pirates at sea, then the Korean coastal defense will be lost, and the king and the court can only rely on you. Then you can live...does that mean?"

Li Shunchen replied: "That's right, but if Yuan Jun can really guard the sea, then I will die in peace. Lord Xiya, I beg you again, do not stand up for me no matter what. If you are involved, then this The country is truly hopeless.

In order to rebuild mountains and rivers, please take care of Xiyagong.Now I am most worried about my mother who is frightened. If I die and cannot fulfill my filial piety, I will ask Lord Xiya to help me take care of my mother. "Liu Chenglong responded heavily.

Not long after, Li Sunshin was tortured and tortured. Zuo Yizheng Jin Yingnan asked him why he refused to order, and Li Sunshin replied: "President Xiaonishi sent information that Kato Kiyomasa would attack on the [-]th of the first month, but in fact Kato Qingzheng arrived one day earlier, so this is obviously a trap, so naturally I cannot send troops."

Jin Yingnan questioned: "That's just the final result. What's more, what if it's a day or two away? It's a fact that Kato Kiyomasa attacked Xishengpu. The king ordered to stop the enemy at sea. You disobeyed the order and were arrogant and arrogant. This is you." mortal sin!"

Li sun-shin asked calmly: "Have your majesty and the left minister seen Japanese pirates? Ah, I must have seen the heads of Japanese pirates, but I am afraid they have never seen the cunning and cruelty of Japanese pirates. The reports he heard were very different. If the general is not careful, the lives of the entire army will be ruined, and the battle situation will be overturned at the same time.

An incompetent general is far more terrifying than an enemy.Prime Minister on the left, let me answer with this: I am not disobedient, I am just worried that the soldiers will die in vain, and that the battle situation will be overturned. If this is a crime, I am willing to die. "

Jin Yingnan was furious: "Bastard, are you saying that the king is going to ruin the whole army! Sophists, there is no cure!" Jin Yingnan left the table and ordered the continuation of the severe trial.

On the other side, Liu Chenglong still felt that he could not just sit back and watch, so he begged his son Guang Haijun to invite the two officials to come forward, he said: "My lord, the ministers of the imperial court are now at odds because of Li Sun-chen, if the officials can come forward at this time, there will be a It is very helpful. Your Excellency, you also know that Yi Sun-shin is not only a loyal minister, but also a hero who protects the country. Doesn’t Your Majesty also regard Li Sun-shin as a true loyal minister? You must not let Li Sun-shin die of injustice."

The crown prince shook his head and said: "What strength can I have? The king has made up his mind on this matter, and it is too late to overturn this case. Please take the prime minister back, and you must not be implicated by this matter."

Hearing this, Liu Chenglong gritted his teeth secretly, and asked again: "My lord, I know that you are dissatisfied with your previous behavior, but if you can help me this time, I will owe you my life, no matter what personal requests you have from now on All ministers will agree. Yi Sun-shin is the last general of Joseon, please come and rescue him, Your Majesty."

However, the prince still insisted on declining, and Liu Chenglong was so sad that he had to resign.The next day, the crown prince discussed Liu Chenglong's intentions with Liu Zuxu and Li Erzhan. Liu Zuxu smiled and said, "The prime minister is really shameless. He ignored us when he was restored to power. Now the general Li Sunchen he recommended was sent to prison but immediately Come to beg for help, this turning face is really faster than flipping a book, Di Xia must never agree to Liu Chenglong's request."

The prince said: "But I actually want to help, not because of Liu Chenglong, but because I also know Li Sunshin, he is a loyal minister without selfishness, and a good general who can protect the country and defeat the Japanese pirates. As the prince, I should protect him." .”

Li Erzhan immediately advised in a deep voice: "He is a hero to the common people, but not to His Highness, and this is the problem. Your Majesty, even if you are a loyal minister and good general, if you disobey the lord's orders, you will be punished." That is no different from becoming a king by yourself, it is a big taboo for the king, and it is precisely because of this that the king must execute Li Sun-shin."

The son was silent for a while, and suddenly asked Li Erzhan, if one day he had to choose between the common people and him, what would he do?Li Erzhan said without hesitation that he would still follow the son, and Liu Zuyi also advised the son not to interfere in this matter.

On the other side above the court, the courtiers are still arguing over Yi Sun-shin.The king of Joseon, Li Yan, leaned on the throne, looking extremely impatient.

Zheng Zhuoli remonstrated: "Your Highness, continuing to torture Li Sunshin will only kill him. Although our country has many generals in normal times, good generals are scarce in times of national calamity. No matter what, we must not execute Li Sunshin now."

In this regard, Li Hengfu and others also asked Li Yan to forgive, while Yi Doushou and others insisted that Li Sunshin acted arbitrarily and his crime was unforgivable.

Hearing this, Li Yan waved his hands and said, "Even if Li Sunshin offered the head of Kato Kiyomasa to the widow, the widow will never forgive him." I beg Li Yan to forgive me.

Jin Yingnan couldn't help scolding angrily: "Li Sun-shin is only a general. If the generals can make their own decisions and ignore the king's order based on their own merits and abilities, then what is the rule of law and the law of the country? How can we talk about overall planning during a war?" ? If all the armies and generals stand on their own, North Korea will eventually become a mess, and the battle will surely lead to defeat. Therefore, Yi Sun-shin must be severely punished!"

Zheng Zhuo remonstrated again, and asked Li Yan to only severely punish him rather than execute him, so that he could take the blame and make meritorious service in the future.But Li Yan no longer wanted to listen to Li Sunchen's arguments, so he ordered all the courtiers to retreat.

Yoo Seong-yong ran around trying to save Yi Sun-shin until he was at a loss, so he visited Yi Do-soo late at night, and voluntarily resigned from the post of councilor and resigned from the court, begging Yi Do-soo to save Yi Sun-sin's life.

It's a pity that Yi Doushou still declined, and said sternly: "Minister, I know that you and I have seen a lot of political transactions, but regarding the issue of Yi Sun-shin, I didn't have any personal quarrel with the Prime Minister, but Out of genuine political disagreement.

Prime Minister, Yi sun-shin has crossed the king's bottom line and committed a big taboo.He has indeed worked hard and made great achievements, but he has violated the royal power, and his fault is too great to be undone. It is extremely difficult to make the king change his mind at this time. Afterwards, Yi Doushou stopped talking and sent Liu Chenglong out of the house in silence.

Liu Chenglong was so anxious that he could only resort to the last resort, just like Daming's political habits, he resigned from office in exchange for Li Sunchen's life.

After Li Yan read it, he felt distressed in his chest, so he came to Jin Guiren to relieve it.Jin Guiren arranged a meal to appease Li Yan, Li Yan looked up and saw a new birdcage was added to Jin Guiren's bedroom, after asking, she found out that she put it here for entertainment because of loneliness.

Jin Gui said: "The Japanese pirates are about to invade, the hearts of the country are in turmoil, and the concubines are also very worried. Sometimes listening to birdsong will make your mind clear. Please don't blame the concubines too much. In fact, the birds in the cage are not only beautiful, but sometimes Waking up the sleeping chenqian, sometimes the chenqie really wanted to kill them, but then thought again, but if they made a lot of noise, what kind of crime could it be? It seems that there is no need to kill them because of this... Chenqie often does this repeatedly, so that Your Highness laughed."

Li Yan said with a smile, since it is so troublesome, it is better not to raise it.Jin Guiren said: "Your Highness, aren't you the same? Since you want to kill him, why did you entrust him with such a heavy responsibility? Just like this bird in a cage, sometimes it makes me happy, sometimes it makes me angry, but the concubine can't kill him." Kill them, because once you really kill them, if you want to hear the melodious cries again in the future, you will probably regret it."

Only then did Li Yan realize that Jin Guiren was using things to describe others, so he couldn't help but coldly said: "Are you using this as a metaphor for the widow and Li Shunchen? Did Liu Chenglong come to you and promised to have a deal, let you help rescue Li Shunchen!"

Jin Gui quickly explained, but unfortunately Li Yan didn't listen, instead he said angrily: "There was a time when the advice of the noble was good medicine for the widow, but this time the widow will never forgive Li Sun-chen no matter what!"

Seeing this, Jin Gui could only sigh, and ordered Shang Gong to report to the son that she failed to persuade Li Yan.

Li Yan was looking up at the night sky alone in the palace, feeling very bored. For some reason, he suddenly had a thought, called Liu Chenglong and asked: "I ask you, if Li Shunchen is executed by the widow, you don't feel the need to stay in the widow anymore." By your side, this is the original intention of your resignation, isn't it?"

Liu Chenglong replied: "How dare I shield the sinner Li Shunchen, but he was recommended by my minister, so all this today is due to my incompetence. I believe that I am no longer qualified to continue serving Your Highness."

Li Yan said angrily: "The war is not over yet! You are the one who made the widow begin to reform, but you want to leave irresponsibly. The widow will not allow it! Until the end of the war, you have to take all responsibilities!"

Liu Chenglong was silent for a moment, and asked Li Yan if he trusted him?The corner of Li Yan's mouth twitched slightly at this sudden question, but after turning his head away, he said: "Natural trust".

Liu Chenglong said: "Then why don't you trust Li Sun-shin? If he causes a rebellion like Li Meng-hak, I will cut off Li Sun-shin's head with his own hands, and never let him destroy the country and hurt His Highness. But His Highness doesn't trust him." I don’t trust Yi Sun-sin, I just choose to use and discard it according to my needs. Today Yi Sun-sin is regarded as a traitor, so the minister who recommends a traitor will also be regarded as a traitor. I have been loyal and good for many generations, and dare not bear this scornful title, so to leave."

After Liu Chenglong finished speaking, he saluted solemnly, turned around and left, leaving North Korean king Li Yan alone in a state of distraught.

Zheng Zhuo and others also went to the ward overnight, asking Li Sunchen to take the blame and make meritorious service. Li Yan thought hard all night, and finally went to the prison in person, and announced to Li Sunchen that he could be spared, but he had to be sent to the army under the command of Marshal Quan Li in white clothes.

Not only that, Li Yan also had other conditions, ordering Li Sunchen to die in battle, not only to prove his innocence, but also to apologize for not obeying the king's order before.With tears in his eyes, Li Sunchen swore that he would die with the Japanese army.

The news of Yi Sun-shin's release quickly spread throughout the country, and the court and the central government were also full of relief or surprise.

Since Yuan Jun became the commanding envoy of the Sandao Navy, he drank and had fun on Xianshan Island every day. The soldiers in the barracks didn't think about training, and most of them had nothing to do. They just drank, gambled and spent their days.Li Sunchen's old generals dared to be angry but did not dare to speak out, and they simply stayed behind closed doors. As a result, the morale of the Korean navy declined day by day.

And when the news of Yi sun-shin's dismissal reached Nagoya in Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi said with a smile: "I really wonder if there is nothing in the head of the king of Joseon. Faced with such a dangerous situation, he can really cut off his own arm. Aren't you afraid of losing too much blood and dying?"

Maeda Toshie said with a smile: "The King of Joseon seems to be a very suspicious person. He will never tolerate people who are too popular among the people, who are stronger than himself, who are self-assertive and threaten their own status, no matter how many people they are. It is important, and we must get rid of it quickly.”

Hideyoshi laughed and said: "It seems that this Joseon king is the most loyal person to me! After conquering Korea, I must give this Joseon king a big reward. Not long ago, I heard someone explain the country's " "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", I have a lot of experience, or I will give the king of Joseon a Duke of Anle in the future."

Anle Gong, that was the title of Liu Chan after the fall of the Shu Han. It seems that Toyotomi Hideyoshi really listened to "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

Maeda Toshiie said with a smile: "That's really reasonable, but it may not be possible. I'm afraid that Kato accidentally killed the King of Joseon by mistake during the conquest of Joseon. Then His Highness Taige can only give him a lavish burial and erect a monument."

Hideyoshi couldn't stop laughing when he heard this. At this time, Ishida Mitsunari came to report that [-] warships had been assembled, and made a special report that most of the main force of the "new fleet" in Osaka Bay had also been taken out, and now the whole army was ready to go out.

Hideyoshi was very satisfied with this at first, but then he worried about whether the naval general who succeeded Yi sun-shin would have the same talent as Yi sun-shin. Of course, what he was most worried about was that the "new fleet" suffered a relatively large loss.

Ishida Mitsunari replied: "North Korea's new navy commander is named Yuan Jun. Please don't worry about this man, His Royal Highness Taige. During the Battle of Wenlu, this man often fought against us alone without a single victory, and the battle would be defeated. This People are mediocre and incompetent, but their talent is far below that of Yi Sun-shin."

Hideyoshi was overjoyed, ordered to prepare for the expedition, then turned to Maeda Toshiie and said, "By the way, Matashiro, I had a dream last night in which my mother was holding a crane pine, holding my hand, and said that she would go with me to enjoy the cherry blossoms." ...I woke up with joy, and thinking back, they should take me to North Korea to take over the newly conquered territories, right?"

Maeda Toshiie was suddenly terrified, but looking at Hideyoshi who was full of enthusiasm and eyes full of fascination, Toshiie swallowed the words that had already come to his lips with difficulty.
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