Blood from Daming

Chapter 424
Mao Yuanyi listened to Zhao Liaojiao's report and said, "How are the officials in Bitong City doing now?"

Zhao Lengjiao said: "They are all locked up in the prison behind the government office."

Mao Yuanyi frowned and said, "Mr. Zhao, where did the North Korean prisoners go?"

Zhao led the teaching and said: "Mr. Mao, the serious criminals are still locked up. As for the minor criminals, they will all go home at the end."

Mao Yuanyi wanted to say something, but Yu Anxing blocked it and said, "Zhisheng, let's discuss the next military action of the Eastern Route Army."

Mao Yuanyi said: "Your Majesty, the North Korean envoy has reported to Marshal Zhang Wan of the Protectorate of Ningbian Dadu in Ping'an Road. Would you like to discuss with the North Korean side the position of the temporary suspension of troops?"

Zuo Ming, the Xue family's general, couldn't take it anymore and said: "I am a great country, and I can send troops wherever I want. Why bother to ask the lord of that small state."

Mao Yuanyi couldn't hold back his face anymore, Xue Polu scolded Zuo Ming and said, "Shut up, there are so many officials here, how could it be your turn to speak here."

Man Gui said: "Brother Polu, what Brother Zuo said is also reasonable, so don't blame him, Mr. Mao, let's act freely, maybe we can rescue some officers and soldiers of the Eastern and Western Route Army of the Liao Dynasty."

Mao Yuanyi said: "General Man means to send troops to Yizhou or near Tieshan and Xuanzhou."

Man Gui said: "It's about that area. Although North Korea's Yizhou Prefecture has been relieved, Tieshan and Xuanzhou are still in Jianlu's hands. Our East Route Army is not only helping North Korea, but also helping Dongjiang Town. Chairman Mao regained the lost ground, and see if he can recruit some scattered officers and soldiers of the Eastern and Western Route Army of Liao."

Mao Yuanyi said: "General Man's statement is very reasonable, but now the Jianlu Eight Banners soldiers and horses have gathered on the west bank of the Yalu River. If the Jianlu Eight Banners cross the river, the situation in Yizhou Prefecture, Tieshan, and Xuanzhou will be very complicated. Zhongqing, what do you think? Speak."

Yu Anxing said: "Zhisheng, it's better to go to Yizhou Prefecture, Tieshan, and Xuanzhou as soon as possible, and then act accordingly. Anyway, Ping'an West Road is close to the sea. If necessary, you can contact Yuan Keli, Governor of Denglai. Dealing with Jianlu in North Korea, you can also use the Daming Navy to withdraw to Denglai or Juehua Island."

Yu Anxing's suggestion was supported by most of the Liaodong generals, and Xue Jiajun's destination was also the Pingan West Road near the sea. The rest were only a few good old men who were unwilling to offend Mao Yuanyi. Obedience to the public opinion.

After the Liaodong Army decided to march into Yizhou, Tieshan, and Xuanzhou, Xue Polu proposed to send troops to control Changcheng in the lower reaches of Bitong City, and to form a Korean Anti-Karu Volunteer Army to use the Korean people to fight against Jianlu. Although Mao Yuanyi was somewhat dissatisfied with Xue Polu's troublesome affairs, these were not his main concerns. Now Mao Yuanyi was worried about how the imperial court would react to Mr. Sun after Sun Chengzong, the Liaodong strategist, failed to rescue Yizhou's West Route Army. The Eastern Route Army conscripted and defeated Liaoyang, and captured fifteen Argododo who were captured and sent back to win glory for Mr. Jingluesun.

Halfway through the meeting, Zhao Lengjiao proposed to leave. Zhao Lvjiao's reason was that his soldiers and horses had the best rest in Bitong City, so he took the initiative to ask for orders to take over Changcheng in the lower reaches of the Yalu River. Mao Yuanyi and Yu Anxing were naturally happy to agree. Instead, Xue Polu proposed to send a team to pass through to control the ships in Changcheng's port.

Zhao Lijiao naturally had no reason to disagree. Because Lu Yaojin and Yan Laoyao's troops were rectifying the navy, Xue Polu ordered the troops of Wang Ping and Tao Yaofu, who were a little tired, to go. Wang Ping After getting the order, Tao Yaofu and Tao Yaofu bid farewell to Xue Polu, and followed Zhao Liaojiao out of the meeting hall of the Bitong City Government Office.

Mao Yuanyi agreed to send troops to march along the Yalu River tomorrow. Xue Polu and Man Gui believed that walking along the river could monitor Jianlu on the other side of the Yalu River, and agreed to Mao Yuanyi's plan. The final meeting confirmed that Mao Yuanyi was in charge of the civil affairs of Bitong City and the diplomatic relations with North Korea. Coordinating, Yu Anxing is responsible for investigating and handling the captive officials and spies of Jiancaptives in Bitong City.

Xue Polu and Man Gui felt that the meeting hall of the Bitong Mansion was cramped and stuffy, so they quickly slipped out of the mansion as soon as the meeting broke up. His own soldiers went to the streets to inspect the people's situation, Xue Polu was a little worried and blocked Mao Yuanyi's way.

Xue Polu said: "Mr. Mao, this Bitong city is a foreign country. If someone offends you, it will be very dangerous."

Mao Yuanyi said: "Thank you, General Xue, for your kindness. North Korea and my Ming Dynasty have been friendly for generations. Students in North Korea are just like in their own motherland."

When Xue Polu had a few more words to persuade, Mao Yuanyi had already rode away on horseback, followed by hundreds of personal guards, Xue Polu couldn't help but shook his head and sighed at Mao Yuanyi's stubbornness.

Man Gui said: "Brother Polu, Mr. Mao is round on the outside and square on the inside. Now he has already prejudiced against you and me. What you and I said may have the opposite effect."

Xue Polu said: "Brother Man, besides Koreans, there are many Liao people and Jurchens in Bitong City. Now that the army is in turmoil, Mr. Mao is still valuable in Jianlu. No one has any crooked ideas about Mr. Mao."

Man Gui said: "Brother Polu, you are right, yeah, Xiao Shen will wait for you."

General Xiao Can of the Sichuan Army who had just come out of Bitong Mansion was stopped by his superior Man Gui. General Xiao Can hurriedly saluted and said, "My lord, what are your orders?"

Man Gui said: "General Xiao, Mr. Mao went out to inspect the people in Bitong City just now. I was a little worried about the safety of my husband. I wanted to ask General Xiao to protect Mr. Mao secretly. I don't know what General Xiao will do."

General Xiao Shen quickly replied: "My lord, protecting Mr. Mao is the unshirkable responsibility of our subordinates. In the end, General will definitely live up to your entrustment."

Man Gui said with satisfaction: "Okay, General Xiao Shen, please take care of everything."

After saying goodbye to Man Gui and Xue Polu, General Xiao Can of the Sichuan Army took his own group of soldiers and generals and chased in the direction Mao Yuanyi left. Man Gui smiled and said, "Brother Polu, don't worry about this. Let's go, then I'll go and see the grain and supplies of the North Korean Army in Bitong City."

Xue Polu and Man Gui led their men to turn around two alleys, and they came to the grain and grass supplies Dunji warehouse in Bitong City. Xue Polu and Man Gui first ordered the Ming army guarding the warehouse to open the weapon warehouse. There are more or less armor, knives, shields, etc. inside, and the most are bundles of feather arrows, where are there piles of several piles.

Xue Polu looked east and west to find something, Man Gui smiled and said: "Brother Polu, are you looking for your precious lump of gunpowder?"

Xue Polu said, "Yes, but why didn't I see it?"

Man Gui said: "Brother Polu, there should be a special room for gunpowder. Let's walk forward. The gunpowder should be in the deepest part of the armory."

At this time, Mr. Qian of the Ming Army who was in charge of taking care of the warehouse came forward to lead the way and came to a hut in the middle. Mr. Qian who guarded the warehouse said: "General Xue, there are more than 700 catties of gunpowder here, and more than 100 gunpowder of various kinds. Shotgun."

Xue Polu casually picked up a torch that was on a wooden frame, and weighed it in his hand. Xue Polu felt that the weight was okay. After putting down the torch, he picked up a shotgun to have a look. It's a pity that Xue's army uses a unified fire system, so Xue Polu's shotgun is good or bad.

Xue Polu said: "Brother Man, brother, I want the things in this house."

Man Gui smiled and said: "Brother Polu, you are too out of touch. Originally, the Xue family army is good at using firearms. You can use them to the best of your ability. If you still like something, just move it away, Brother Polu."

Xue Polu smiled and said: "Brother Man, thank you, brother, what is in this room is enough."

Man Gui said: "Yes, the weapons in the North Korean warehouse are not suitable, and the armor is also cut corners. I'm afraid I can barely get some feather arrows."

Xue Polu said: "You and I despise these fake and inferior weapons. It's better to distribute them to the generals of the Liao people than to lose them."

Man Gui said: "Brother Polu, you are right."

(End of this chapter)