Kato Kiyomasa had a straight face, feeling extremely unhappy and wishing he could give Lin Tailai a lesson.
He was conceited and unconvinced. The upper limit for people with the surname Lin was just because he was born in the Ming Dynasty, where the stage was bigger.
Anyway, Kato Kiyomasa didn't want to talk about Lin Tianshuai any more, so he forced another topic and asked: "How many soldiers and horses are there in the Ming army outside the city?"
Ju Jingren replied: "The whole army is said to be fifty thousand, but in fact there are thirty thousand, and they are all elite.
I wonder if Qing Zhenggong saw the artillery bombardment scene just now. That was only part of it. At least there were hundreds of artillery pieces not arranged.
This is the strength of the Ming army outside the city, but Qing Zhenggong is trapped in the isolated city, his retreat is cut off, there are no reinforcements outside, and there is no prospect of victory at all."
"Baga! How dare you disturb the morale of our army!" Kujiro Iida jumped out again and yelled: "If the Ming army is really sure, they can just attack the city, why bother sending you to persuade them to surrender!
In Hamhung Prefecture, how could the Ming army ever give our soldiers a chance to surrender?"
Ju Jingren replied: "We haven't attacked the city yet, just because Lin Tianshuai cherishes the soldiers and is unwilling to cause too many casualties to the soldiers.
After all, this is for Korea, not the Ming Dynasty itself; besides, when the Ming army went on an expedition to a foreign country, it was difficult to replenish troops, so Lin Tianshuai tried his best to avoid more casualties."
The implication is that if the Ming army attacks the city at all costs, it can still capture it.
Kato Kiyomasa said: "If Lin Tailai really has mercy on the soldiers, I can completely give up Hamgyong Road and he can recover it.
However, the Ming army wanted to lift its offensive on Jizhou, open up the southward passage, and allow our army to leave Hamjing Road completely.
In this way, he can regain Xianjing Road without losing a single soldier. Wouldn't it be beautiful?"
Ju Jingren declined politely: "It's not right, it's not right. This way Lin Tianshuai won't be able to explain to all parties. Moreover, he will be considered to be cowardly and willing to fight against the enemy, which will damage Lin Tianshuai's reputation."
Kato Kiyomasa coldly snorted: "Then we can't talk anymore, our army will defend the city and fight to the death.
Furthermore, with tens of thousands of troops mobilized and mobilized so quickly, they would not be able to carry too much rations, and they would not be able to collect rations on the spot for the time being.
I wonder how long the Ming army can hold on with limited food and grass?"
Ju Jingren asked in reply: "Even if the Ming army retreats outside the city, where can Qing Zhenggong, who is trapped in North Hamgyong Province, go? He still cannot retreat to the south."
Kato Kiyomasa was so excited that he went a little crazy and shouted: "Even if there are 30,000 Ming troops, if they kill a thousand a day, they will be killed in thirty days!"
Ju Jingren didn't take Kato Kiyomasa's lusty and soft-hearted boast seriously, and said, "Actually, I have a private suggestion, and I hope Kiyomasa Kiyoshi will consider it."
"You might as well just say it!" Kato Kiyomasa said impatiently.
Ju Jingren was secretly happy. He had been laying the groundwork for a long time, secretly comparing Lin Tianshuai and Kato, and constantly stimulating Kato. Now it was finally time to close the net.
So he took the opportunity to say: "Lin Tianshuai has always prided himself on his martial prowess. Can Qing Zhenggong consider a duel with him?"
Kato Kiyomasa was very surprised and was stunned. In what age are we now, and we still engage in duels between military commanders? This kind of joke only exists in the story!
Ju Jingren was full of enthusiasm and said: "Don't Qing Zhenggong think that this form is very retro and elegant?
Moreover, under the current situation, one side is at a disadvantage and has no hope of defending the city, while the other side has limited food and grass and is unwilling to pay casualties.
So it may seem very naive to solve the problem with a duel between the generals, but in fact it is a very reasonable choice for both of you!
What's more, facing a person like Lin Tianshuai who can show off, doesn't Qing Zhenggong not want to personally destroy his prestige and lose his face?
As long as you can defeat Lin Tianshuai, Qing Zhenggong will become truly famous all over the world, and your reputation will be spread throughout the Ming Dynasty!"
Kato Kiyomasa: ""
Damn it! I was actually moved and had the urge to fight Lin Tailai.
Chapter completed!