Obviously, Du Du opposed Amin to stand on his own in North Korea, and he followed Huang Taiji's will and fulfilled his responsibility to supervise Amin.
Similarly, Amin took the opportunity to send him to Anzhou to pacify the rear, and now made him serve as the vanguard returning to the army, also taking the opportunity to retaliate.
Du Du thought about it and thought that he should march to Xuanchuan Pukou, try to join forces with Azige's troops, open a road, and return to Liaodong.
Du Du had no such idea about preserving his strength because his white flag had been taken away by Huang Taiji and given to his eldest son, who changed the flag color to a yellow flag.
Moreover, Du Du is a person who considers the overall situation and pays more attention to the development of Houjin.
Although he decided to continue to advance, Du Du also adopted the most cautious approach. He sent people to urge the main force to speed up the march, and calculated the time to try to stay within one day of the main force.
In this case, even if he encounters a strong enemy, he only needs to persist for one day and the main force will arrive.
Having made up his mind, Du Du began to send people to arrange the situation and sent out sentries to Pukou and Xuanchuan for reconnaissance and spying.
Unknowingly, because of the death of two Baylors and the consecutive victories of the Dongjiang Army, Jianlu began to be cautious and began to re-evaluate the strength and combat power of his opponents.
Regarding Jianlu's response, Guo Dajing and others had some expectations and speculations. After all, Jianlu was not a fool. How could he not make changes after suffering repeated losses?
But the changes are just to be more careful when marching and fighting, to be more rigorous in reconnaissance and spying, and to try to minimize losses.
You do what's yours, and I'll hit mine. With the use of mines, wooden cannons, and trebuchets, as well as the familiarity and understanding of the terrain, it was obviously impossible for Jianlu to avoid all attacks.
Blocking roads, burning bridges, ambushing and killing... Even if we can't kill more Jianlu, delay and delay will tire Jianlu.
Not only the Dongjiang Army wanted to fight with all their strength, but also the Korean volunteers also had the desire to fight.
The hatred of the country and the family is one aspect. If the Jianlu were not dealt a heavy blow this time and a profound lesson was taught to them, these bandits would come again to plunder next time.
It cannot change the outcome of the war, but it can make the invaders feel the pain and weigh the cost of attacking Korea.
The Dongjiang Army has inflicted great shock and damage on Jianlu, but after all, they are outsiders, can they always go all out to aid North Korea?
Therefore, at the request of Zheng Fengshou and Cui Xiaoyi, the Dongjiang Army troops who were left to intercept and harass the Jianlu were also changed into the banner of Korean volunteers. Even their clothes were changed a lot.
The results obtained by the Dongjiang Army were enough to make a difference, and Mao Wenlong was not prepared to immediately hand over the heads of the enemies who had conquered Xuanchuan and Pukou, as well as the annihilation of Guo Dajing's troops who were transporting grain from Xuanchuan.
Waiting until the end of the war to aid Korea, and then sending these heads to Denglai, and fabricating some bloody battles to intercept and return to the army to build captives, would be enough to shock the court and demonstrate the Dongjiang Army's all-out efforts to aid Korea.
Mao Wenlong didn't want to fight anymore, but Guo Dajing still had his own goals. If he didn't take advantage of this opportunity to accumulate more money and supplies, his development as the island owner would be very slow.
Therefore, Guo Dajing targeted Amin's main force as the enemy to attack. To be precise, it was the transport team with large and small vehicles.
Of course Guo Dajing wouldn't dare to do this if he didn't have the space to carry him around. Of course others don't know where his confidence lies.
However, the prestige accumulated through several battles brought benefits to Guo Dajing, and his plans and orders were implemented.
After leaving three hundred-man squads for Liu Xingzuo in the Xuanchuan and Pukou areas, he led two hundred-man squads, plus three hundred Korean volunteers, and walked in the opposite direction. He walked through the mountains and forests and bypassed the mountain city of Guoshan County.
, entered the Dingzhou area.
With Du Du's vanguard, the main force of the Jianlu forces would not be too tightly guarded. There would be no need to rob them forcefully. As long as Guo Dajing could sneak into the transport or escort of North Korean barbers, he would be able to steal.
"You still have to disguise yourself and sneak in?" Fujino Hide took advantage of the fact that no one was around and expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition to Guo Dajing's plan, "It's too risky. Once or twice is a fluke, but it can't succeed every time?"
"Besides, if you want to get money and materials, how do you transport them out? It's easy to get in but hard to get out. The enemy is not blind. How can you carry it out in a big way?"
Guo Dajing chuckled, stretched out his hand for Fujinoying to see, and then turned it over. Just when Fujinoying was confused, something suddenly appeared in his palm. Before she could see it clearly, it disappeared again.
"Are you doing magic tricks?" Fujino Hide looked at Guo Dajing and curled his lips and said, "Even if you know these two tricks, you can't take money and materials out from under Jianlu's nose."
Guo Dajing shook his head and said, "Why bring it out? Once I get it, I will bury it or hide it, and then take it out later." As he said that, he turned his palm over, and a small round mirror appeared again.
"This is for you." Guo Dajing handed the mirror to Fujinohide's hand and said, "This is a priceless treasure. It is the bride price for Mr. Fujino."
Fujino Hide took it in his hand and looked at it carefully, his eyes widening involuntarily. The image in the mirror was exactly what he looked like.
"Don't worry, I paid the bride price and I will definitely come back safely."
Guo Dajing gently patted Fujino Hide's shoulder, cast his gaze into the distance, and said quietly: "My ideals can only be realized by taking risks. Not only now, but also in the future. You may not understand it, but you will slowly understand it in the future.
understandable."
Fujino Hide lowered his eyes, his curiosity about the mirror was overshadowed by his disappointment that he could not convince Guo Dajing.
But he also knew Guo Dajing's temper and temperament, and knew that this man had a persistent and firm determination under his gentle and friendly appearance.
"I——" Fujino Hide stood next to Guo Dajing and said softly: "Waiting for you to come back."
As he said that, he turned his face sideways, pretending to be relaxed and naughty and smiled: "But the bride price is the bride price, and this is the token you gave me. Don't be scheming like a profiteer."
Keepsake?!
Guo Dajing blinked his eyes without taking it seriously. He smiled and nodded, saying in his heart: Just don't bother me.
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Pi Dao, wharf warehouse.
Lin Tianyou put down the paper and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that the Dongjiang Army was quite capable of fighting. They beheaded Yue Tuo. And that Guo Dajing was also a powerful guy. He beheaded Shuo Tuo."
The man sitting opposite is somewhat similar to Lin Tianyou in appearance, but he is obviously older than Lin Tianyou, and his face shows a complexion that often blows in the sea breeze.
Lin Tiansheng was looking at another piece of news, which was the alliance oath reached between Jianlu and North Korea. A look of relief appeared on his face and he said: "North Korea has not surrendered to Jianlu, so trade can continue.
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Pidao is on the only way that North Korea's tribute road must pass, and it is also an important place for trade with North Korea. You must know that specialties such as ginseng velvet and fur are not only found in Liaodong, but also in North Korea.
Lin Tianyou smiled and nodded, stretched out his hand to refill his brother's tea, and said, "It's Mr. Shen who needs a lot of filial piety."
Lin Tiansheng waved his hand and said: "There is still money to be made, and it is necessary to marry him well." After saying that, he took the paper in Lin Tianyou's hand and read it.
Lin Tianyou pondered for a moment and said: "I think this Guo Dajing is also a person you can make friends with. When we first met, he was just a junior officer. Now that he has made great achievements, his promotion is certain."
Lin Tiansheng raised his eyebrows, put down the paper, and said slowly: "Don't take the initiative to make friends, otherwise Mr. Shen will be dissatisfied when he finds out. But if Guo takes the initiative, let's weigh it and decide."
After a pause, Lin Tiansheng looked at his brother and said doubtfully: "Guo Dajing can behead Shuo Tuo. He must be a rough martial artist. Why do you value him?"
Lin Tianyou said: "Brother, I don't know. Guo Dajing asked me about a lot of things. He is very knowledgeable and his words are not rude. From what he said, it seems that he wants to buy grain in large quantities. Well, he also said that he will come back after the war. Detailed business."
"Purchasing grain is not difficult." Lin Tiansheng said: "As long as the price is right, you can make more money by transporting other goods twice a year. But, what does he use to buy grain? Where does a small officer come from? Assets?"
Lin Tianyou shook his head and said: "I didn't say that, but I think he is very determined and seems very confident."
Lin Tiansheng smiled slightly and said, "In this way, I will meet him when he comes again."
"Brother is very accurate in judging people, and I also have the same idea." Lin Tianyou said with a smile: "Guo Dajing seems naive at first, but his words are impressive."
Just as they were talking, the accountant came in with the account book, and the conversation between the two stopped there.
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Beijing.
The streets were crowded and noisy, all going in the same direction - the Meridian Gate.
The Meridian Gate Prisoner Presentation Ceremony is a grand national ceremony. It is often held at the Meridian Gate after a victory in a large-scale war. The emperor personally controls the Meridian Gate Tower and holds a grand ceremony to accept the prisoner sacrifice.
But in the minds of ordinary people, this has not happened for many years. During the Wanli period, Japanese prisoners of war who were captured during the "Resistance to Japan and Aid to Korea" were held in a grand ceremony in front of the Meridian Gate.
Since the rebellion against the Ming Dynasty, from Sarhu to Liaoshen, Guangning was defeated, and Liaodong was almost completely lost. The Ming army suffered repeated defeats, and the only thing they could barely publicize was the so-called Ningyuan victory.
Hundreds of heads were captured, and tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Juehua were massacred. Such a great victory only allowed Ningyuan to be defended and Jianlu failed to achieve its goal.
But in this war to aid Korea, the Dongjiang Army followed up the seven battles and seven victories with five battles and five victories. The number of heads obtained exceeded 3,000, and they even killed the slave chieftain Prince Yue Tuo. Shuo Tuo was not only higher than the great victory of Ningyuan. How many times?
"Two thousand six hundred and seventy-three!"
"Two thousand six hundred and seventy-four!"
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Tartar hats, flags and other trophies were piled up into a hill. The soldiers threw down the heads one by one. The supervising Forbidden Army officer counted loudly. Several officers behind him repeated it loudly, and more officers and soldiers repeated it. Thunder.
Emperor Tianqi stood on the Meridian Gate, smiling slightly without any hint of impatience.
Under the Meridian Gate are the majestic Forbidden Army, with shining swords and guns, and bright armor; in the distance are the people of the Ming Dynasty, listening to the report excitedly.
When the emperor first appeared, the people couldn't help but kneel down and worship the emperor, shouting ear-splitting shouts of "Long Live the Mountain". This gave Emperor Tianqi a feeling of dominion over the world and his sole authority.
Yes, in the emperor's mind, the eunuch group he supported had defeated the Donglin Party, and the situation in the court was completely different from when he first ascended the throne.
It was only the external wars that worried the emperor. One was the Jianlu rebels in Liaodong, and the other was the She'an rebels in the southwest. As long as the enemies on these two sides could be wiped out, the world would be at peace.
Obviously, the unexpected victory of the Dongjiang Army ignited the emperor's great hope of pacifying Liao and exterminating the slaves.
The head count was finally completed, and dozens of helpless and half-dead prisoners were escorted up and knelt under the Meridian Gate.
The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment stepped forward to start the memorial, and finally asked for the memorial: "Let's go to the city Cao to execute the execution and ask for the order."
The emperor took a deep breath and said loudly: "Take it!"
The two ministers on the left and right of the emperor shouted loudly and repeatedly: "Take it!" Then the four people on the left and right shouted: "Take it!"
One increased to two, two increased to four, four increased to eight, eight increased to sixteen, and finally the Han general and other 360 people shouted in unison: "Take it!" The sound was so loud that it resounded like thunder.
Above the Meridian Gate.
The prisoner presentation ceremony ended with the voices of the subjects shouting for long live. In the south of the city, a capital temple was built to frighten the barbarians, and the capital gained another sight.
Although not everyone is willing to watch it, the purpose of boosting people's morale and demonstrating the country's majesty and imperial power has been achieved.
Yue Tuo was the worst. Not only was his head missing, but his body was also hung for public display. Everyone knows that the grandson of the old slave ended up like this because he rebelled against the Ming Dynasty.
When the emperor returned to the palace, the excitement on his face overwhelmed the reserve he pretended to be in front of his subjects.
After the King of Korea, Li Ju, swore an alliance with Jianlu, he immediately sent an envoy to the Ming court on a fast boat. This was not only to express his helpless difficulties, but also to express to the Ming Dynasty that he had not betrayed and was still a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.
You must know that Li Jie's accession to the throne was unfair. He only grabbed the throne by launching a coup and imprisoning Lord Gwanghae, which was tantamount to usurping the throne. At that time, the Ming court went through a lot of debate on whether to recognize Li Jie and whether to send envoys to canonize him.
Finally, because Lord Gwanghae was suspected of colluding with the rebels, and North Korea needed to jointly suppress the rebels, the Ming court held its nose and recognized Li Ju, and sent envoys to confer him with him. The history books recorded him as "Injo anyway".
Although the Ming court was dissatisfied with the alliance oath between Korea and Jianlu, in view of the situation, it could only adopt a tacit attitude.
After all, the oath of alliance did not have any substantive content. Ming Dynasty and North Korea were still a father-son alliance, and North Korea did not turn to Jianlu and become enemies with Ming Dynasty.
But with the arrival of the North Korean envoy, there was also a messenger sent by Mao Wenlong.
On the one hand, Mao Wenlong said that he was deploying troops and generals, even at the expense of blood, and was still entangled and fighting with the Jianlu. On the other hand, he complained and asked the court to increase support for the Dongjiang Army, because North Korea wanted to cut off its assistance to the Dongjiang Army, so as not to
To offend Jianlu.
"Long live congratulations, brother." King Xin, who was waiting outside the Palace of Qianqing first, came forward to salute and said with a smile: "Mao Wenlong's troops suppressed hundreds of thousands of strong soldiers and revived the decline of several years. They are all wise and wise.
Recognize talents.”
Mao Wenlong's promotion and rise to power are indeed inseparable from Emperor Tianqi. Emperor Tianqi also gave Shang Fangjian and allowed him to entrust one side of the border without sending civilian officials to supervise the army.
Emperor Tianqi was very kind to his brother. Hearing his congratulations, he felt even better and said with a joking smile: "Youjian, it seems that you have been reading well recently. I am very happy to hear this compliment."