Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1829 Pingwo (卌三) Undercurrent and Rage

As soon as he landed in Pyongyang, King Li Yan of Joseon did two things quickly: one was to send envoys again to implore Daming to quickly send troops south to help North Korea resist and fight back against the Japanese pirates, and the other was to meet Li Shanhai immediately.

There is no need to elaborate on the matter of sending envoys to ask for reinforcements for the time being, but it is said that when Li Shanhai saw Li Shanhai, he went up to hold his hands tightly and said, "It's great that Mr. Exi was called here. Now these ministers in the court are too ling The widow is uneasy, sir, please use your experience and wisdom to help the widow again."

Li Shanhai seldom saw Li Yan, who was mean and ungrateful, behave like this, and he felt a little touched, and asked: "The situation of the war is out of control now, I am afraid it can only be handed over to the Ming army for overall planning. Veteran knows this in the court. No one among them is willing to speak out, and I'm afraid no one dares to speak out, but this is reality, and the king must be able to see it. Your Highness, the old minister dared to ask: Are you worried about how the court will deal with it after the war?"

Li Yan let go of his hands, sighed and said, "It's God's will. In the year of Renchen, the Ming army helped us in North Korea and almost wiped out the Japanese pirates. As a result, the court refused to delegate power to the Ming army, and the two sides were separated from each other. After that, the Ming army did not want to Really contributed, but just perfunctory, forced to negotiate with the Japanese pirates, the result is the current situation.

The widow has been thinking carefully recently, this time the Ming army has sent troops to Dandong but refuses to take half a step south, I am afraid that this is still the knot in my heart.If North Korea is still unwilling to hand over the dominance to them, I am afraid... even if the country is destroyed, they will not move.

In this way, even if North Korea always holds the dominant position, the front line will retreat all the way after defeat on the battlefield. It won't be long before this goes on, and the widow can't even stay in Pyongyang. I don't know if it can be approved by His Majesty the Emperor!If things really develop like this, then what is the use of the dominance right now? "

Li Shanhai said solemnly: "Wang Shangming learned that the current situation is exactly like this. The ancient sage Han Feizi said: A small country should not be humbled, a weak country should not be afraid of the strong, rude people will insult big neighbors, greedy and clumsy friends , can perish. Look at the North Korea in the year of the Renchen... Although the old officials are reluctant to speak, they cannot but speak: this is exactly what Han Feizi said."

Li Yan nodded again and again, and said: "It's true, it's true! It's just that it's the case now, how can we persuade those diehards in the court?"

"Why do you want to persuade them, Your Majesty?" Li Shanhai said slowly with a serious face, "Everyone in the world can subdue the Japanese, but the king can't. Don't you know the truth? Knowing this, if the Japanese pirates overwhelm North Korea, who will die? Who can worship south?"

Li Yan's face changed drastically, and he murmured: "The widow must die, and the courtiers turned to worship the Japanese pirates!"

Li Shanhai didn't speak any more, but Li Yan paced around quickly for a while, and suddenly said: "From now on, all affairs should be in charge of a reliable person, do you understand what I mean?"

Li Shanhai cupped his hands to express his understanding, please rest assured Li Yan.

The news about Li Shanhai's return to the imperial court quickly spread throughout Pyongyang, and Li Hengfu also informed the current leader of the Western People's Party, Yi Doushou, that he knew about it.

Li Hengfu said: "Ever since Mr. Goose Creek parted ways with the leaders, the Eastern People's Party split into North and South. Mr. Goose Creek is the leader of the North People. Now that he is able to return to the court, the North people are all rejoicing and will definitely stir up trouble."

Yi Doshou didn't think so: "It wasn't the northerners who set off the gale, but the king caused the storm, and then passed the fan to the northerners. The king's choice among the westerners, the southerners, and the northerners, They always switch according to their own needs at any time, but this time...it seems that the king intends to use Beiren to accomplish some things."

Li Hengfu was surprised that the King of Joseon's actions were aimed at Liu Chenglong and the Nanren Party. Yi Doushou said: "You guessed it right, the king asked Exi to return to the court just to prepare for the national disaster. It's a big disaster. I have served the king for 30 years, but the heart of the king is like nine layers of fog, which is hard to guess, and I don't know what the king wants to do this time."

Yi Doushou asked Li Hengfu to remind Liu Chenglong to be more careful, and Li Hengfu took the order to go.

A storm is brewing within the Joseon court, but the direction of the war will not stop.Before the Japanese army attacked Namwon from the left side, the Japanese right side vanguard general Kato Kiyomasa first arrived at Liangshan from Xishengpu, and the right side leader Mori Hidemoto led Kuroda Josui, Kuroda Nagamasa and his son, Nabeshima Naomi, Yoshikawa Hiroe, and Ikeda Hideshi , Hidesei Nakagawa, Motokin Nagamune and others led the main force to rendezvous with Kiyomasa Kato.

The Japanese army was about to march towards Changning, but the Korean volunteer general Guo Zaiyou was stationed in Huowangshan City, one mile east of Changning. Mao Lixiuyuan said: "I heard that Guo Zaiyou is very brave and cunning. During the Battle of Wenlu, he brought us many times It is a great trouble, the Seventh Division and the Ninth Division failed to get rid of Guo Zaiyou many times before, if it is really such a person, should we eliminate Guo Zaiyou first and then make a fuss?"

Kato Kiyomasa said in a loud voice: "Why should you have such worries! Guo Zaiyou only has a lot of troops in Huowang Mountain, but they are just a group of mobs, and they will collapse at the first touch! I think that if you have any scruples about Guo Zaiyou, you should directly attack Huowang Mountain. If Guo Zaiyou sticks to it , I will take his head myself!"

Kuroda Nagamasa also agreed to attack, saying: "This Guo Zaiyou is called the general in red from the sky by the Koreans. He is very prestigious in North Korea. He is well-versed in the art of war and brave in battle. During the Battle of Wenlu, Gyeongsang-do is extremely unstable. , if we don’t wipe them out this time, we will definitely be harassed by them on the way to Changning. Father, what do you think?”

Kuroda Rushui calmly said: "I don't think that Guo Zaiyou will pose much threat to us. During the Battle of Munrok, our main force was confronting the Ming army in Gyeonggi Province. Guo Zaiyou took advantage of this to harass the mountains and forests of Gyeongsang Province. , Attack robbery road.

However, most of his tactics are sneak attacks, and if we really want to calculate it, there is actually not much loss.Afterwards, since we negotiated peace with the Ming army and our army retreated to Gyeongsang-do, Guo Zaiyou couldn't find an opportunity to take advantage of it. Of course, this can be regarded as his self-knowledge.As for this time, our army is marching, how dare the weak Guo Zaiyou attack?

Right now there is no Ming army stationed in North Korea, and the North Korean defenders along the route of my two armies on the left and right are already scarce and vulnerable, so the plan for now is to march as soon as possible. Enter Zhongqing Road and go straight down to Hanyang, and stabilize the advantage before the Ming army comes to help.Therefore, I don't think it is necessary to waste time in Huowangshan City, ignore those jumping clowns, and just move on. "

What he said was both domineering and reasonable, and everyone had to agree after hearing it. In this way, the Japanese army turned westward to Caoxi via Changning, passed through Shanchuan, and then rushed to Anyin.The Korean guards stationed in Anyin watched the wind and fled. After the Japanese army occupied Anyin, they prepared to surround Huangshi Mountain City.

Huangshi Mountain City is located two miles northwest of Anyin. The terrain is steep and the location is critical. It is the throat of Gyeongsang and Jeolla.The guard of Huangshi Mountain City will be Anyin County Superintendent Guo Xiong and his sons Guo Luchang and Guo Luhou. In addition, Bai Shilin, the envoy of Jinhai Prefecture, and Zhao Zongdao, the former governor of Xianyang County, also assisted here. The North Korean side led a total of more than [-] troops.

In order to guard Huangshi Mountain, the generals discussed matters. Guo Xiong took the lead and said: "My father and son led the Anyin soldiers and people to retreat to Huangshi Mountain. Thank you for taking in. I often feel ashamed. Now that the Japanese pirates are chasing here, my father and son will swear to the death and never retreat. One step! Our feet are all the land of North Korea. If we retreat again and again, where else can we retreat? My father and son have firmly believed that we will fight to the death with the Japanese pirates!"

Bai Shilin, the envoy of the Jinhai Mansion, was also filled with emotion, saying: "I am impressed by Guo Xianjian's feelings of killing the enemy and serving the country. As an envoy of the Jinhai Mansion, when Jinhai fell, I also led the remnant soldiers to retreat here, and I also suffered from it all the time. I have I have asked the imperial court to send reinforcements, but there is still no news, and the Japanese pirates have at least [-] to [-] troops, so I don’t know how to hold on to Huangshi Mountain City?"

Guo Xiong said: "Huangshi Mountain is a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. With our strength, we can't fight the enemy. We can only rely on the terrain to strengthen the city's defenses, and then hold on for reinforcements. There is no other way. Governor, you come from The aristocratic family has been in the army for a long time, if there are any deficiencies in the city defense, please let me know!"

Seeing this, Zhao Zongdao, the former governor of the county, proposed: "Since this is the case, it is better for the Guo county supervisor to defend the south and west of the city, and the Baifu envoy to defend the north and east of the city. I will lead the department to respond when the opportunity arises. I think it should be able to last for a while."

Although this proposal is not very outstanding, it does not seem to be a big problem. Therefore, Bai Shilin, the envoy of the Jinhai Mansion, immediately issued an order: "As the ministers of North Korea, we will stick to it with all our strength in North Korea, but whether we can hold Huangshi Mountain City, It all depends on the availability of reinforcements, and immediately sent a messenger to ask the court for reinforcements, and urged the court to put aside the dispute of face and immediately ask the Ming army for help.

County Superintendent Guo, please also take up the important task of strengthening the city's defenses. We must inspire the morale of the people in the city, call on the people to join us, and defend Huangshi Mountain City with us. I will also reasonably deploy defense for them. This is my duty. ...In any case, the strength of the two sides is very different, and this battle may only be hoped for by the fate of the heavens. May the heavens have mercy. "All the generals take orders.

Guo Xiong led his son to appeal to the people in the city: "Folks, the Japanese pirates are about to chase Huangshi Mountain City, and the imperial army is also on the way to rescue, but we must hold here first, before we can wait for the reinforcements to rescue us! We can't run anymore, If we continue to run, one city after another will fall into the hands of the enemy, and the whole country will perish while fleeing, and we will eventually become the ghosts of Japanese pirates!
Fellow villagers, I, Guo Xiong, swear here that I will stick to it to the end, and please join me in strengthening the city defense and distributing food.Huangshi Mountain City occupies a favorable location, as long as it is properly defended, it will surely be able to withstand the Japanese pirates' attack!When the imperial army arrives, it's time to avenge the Japanese pirates!We must never give up! "

Called by Guo Xiong, the people in Huangshi Mountain City were enthusiastic, and immediately followed Guo's father and son into the construction of strengthening the city defense.

When Guo's father and son were reinforcing the fortifications, Guo Luchang, the eldest son of Guo Xiong, asked, "Father, there are so many Japanese pirates. It is not known whether Huangshi Mountain City can be held. I wonder how much do you know about Jinhai Mansion, Father? Is he a trustworthy person?" ?”

Guo Xiongdao: "Bai Shilin, the envoy of the Jinhai Prefecture, was born in a family of military officers, and his daily behavior of watching chess can be called fair and strict. The hopes and morale of the soldiers are placed on the envoy of the Jinhai Prefecture. I am also willing to obey orders. As for you, you have not yet How can we be dejected when we start a war with Japanese pirates? This will definitely not hold Huangshi Mountain City, cheer up!"

Guo Luchang was still worried about the war: "But the Japanese pirates are indeed extremely powerful, and that's why we withdrew to Huangshi Mountain City. Father and son are not afraid of the enemy, but based on the facts, although this city is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is difficult to attack. I'm afraid it will still be useless against the tens of thousands of Japanese pirates."

Guo Xiong immediately interrupted him, and admonished him severely: "Don't think wildly, the truth is human-made. Since ancient times, there are countless battles where the less wins the more. Why can't others do it, but we can't? You have to concentrate on fighting, Don’t be distracted.”

Guo Luchang asked again: "Then father, tell me, when will the rescue troops from the imperial court and the Ming army arrive?"

Guo Xiong replied: "This is impossible to know, but I know that Jeolla Province is related to the overall situation. After Huangshi Mountain City, it will not be far from Quanzhou. If Quanzhou is lost, Quanluo Dao will not be guaranteed. So in the end, to stop this Japanese bandit, the imperial court and the Ming army will definitely come to rescue.

As usual, your knife skills are usually well practiced, this time is a good opportunity to show your martial prowess, you can't just cut melons and vegetables.Luhou, how are you doing? "

Guo Luhou said: "Father, I practice every day, but I still feel a little uneasy. This knife has been waiting to kill a few Japanese pirates, but I don't know how long I can last? My child is timid, and I have been feeling uneasy recently. , please forgive me, father."

Seeing that he spoke frankly, Guo Xiong comforted him and said: "When you first entered the battlefield, you only practiced martial arts on weekdays. It's not uncommon to feel uneasy. Everyone has it, so don't take it too seriously. In fact, my father is also very uneasy. Maybe you will be shot to death by the Japanese pirates before taking a few steps, or you may behead a few Japanese pirates before you die, or you may repel the Japanese pirates and return home...

But these are not important, the important thing is that we must not escape, no matter what, you and my father and son have to cut off a few pirate heads to avenge the elders of Anyin, right?We must strengthen our beliefs. At this point, we cannot retreat. "

Guo Luhou asked: "I heard that the Japanese pirates are all holding bird guns, which are amazingly powerful, and they will die if shot. If this is true, wouldn't we die under the bird guns before we can get close to the Japanese pirates?"

Guo Xiong taught his son his experience: "Don't worry about it. We are defending the city, and we are condescending, covered by walls and fortifications. When fighting, you can fight back with bows and arrows first, and then fight the enemy when the Japanese invaders ascend the city." That's it.

Although Japanese pirate blunderbusses are excellent, they are useless in melee combat. However, you must be careful not to be hit by blunderbusses outside the city during battle, so you must always use cover to fight, and you must not expose your whole body easily.As long as this is the case, it will be difficult for the bird gun to hurt us. "Guo Luhou took the order.

August thirteenth, night.The Japanese army had already arrived outside the city of Huangshi Mountain and held a military meeting overnight. Mori Hidemoto said: "Ukita Hideo's family should be attacking Namwon by now. The Ming army stationed there left a lot of firearms for the Koreans. It may take a few days. It may not be possible to attack inside. And this Huangshi mountain city has not been garrisoned by the Ming army, and probably does not have too many powerful firearms, so I decided to launch an attack immediately from tomorrow. Master Rushui, what do you think?"

Kuroda Rushui had already become a monk at this time, so Mori Hidemoto called him a master.Kuroda Rushui analyzed the military situation, and offered advice to Mao Lixiuyuan: "Yellowstone Mountain City occupies a favorable location. If a large army attacks by force, the loss may not be small. Although our army is strong, we must not only prepare for dealing with the Ming army in the future. The loss is really too great, and this face will not be able to bear it.

As far as I know, most of the North Korean guards here are from the famous Shixun family. Most of these people are mediocre and incompetent, greedy for life and afraid of death.I suggest that starting from tomorrow, encircle Huangshi Mountain City on three sides, and the whole team will gradually approach. Within two days, they will only defend but not attack. This is coercion.

Due to the lack of information on the defenders in the city, we can release the news at the same time, which means that the army has come across the sea to help, and our army has also coordinated with this strategy to send a part of the pretend to go to fight, which is to arouse the hope of others to stick to it.

Then spread the banners widely to build momentum. On the third day, half of the nearly thousand farmers captured along the way can be killed in the battle every day as civilians, and the other half can be dressed as the defeated Ming army and beheaded. Hang your head high and frighten your heart.

In this way, the North Korean defenders must be terrified. At this time, the North Road is not encircled... The military strength is very different, but if there is a way to survive, there must be a fleeing heart. Then the morale of North Korea will collapse. For us, it will be extremely serious. Greatly reduce casualties. "
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