After the city gate was opened, Kong Youde immediately rushed into the city with his people and took control of the city gate.
Then, Jiang Wan's people entered fully armed and cautiously. They were on full alert and ready to fight. Hundreds of people entered such a city, which was a must for caution.
However, after entering the city, Jiang Wan looked back at the city's defense and garrison. He suddenly burst into laughter. Although he had underestimated the North Korean army, facts proved that he still did not underestimate it enough.
The city's defense and garrison were worse than he imagined.
Are these sparse people in front of us really an army? From their clothes to their weapons, it’s like hundreds of people were hastily recruited from the city. They were randomly given some wooden sticks and spears to make weapons, and then they were
They reached the city wall.
Even this city wall is a thing that looks bright on the outside but reveals its original shape on the inside. From the outside, this city wall looks as tall as two people. Although it is a little dilapidated, it is still intact. But looking from the inside, it is not the same thing at all. Many
The marks on the place that were blocked with wooden boards or something were simply shocking.
In other words, this city wall is meant to deceive people outside the city. If a fight really breaks out, this city wall is just an earthen wall with leaks everywhere. With so many people walking around on the city wall, it is considered a sign that the city wall has not collapsed yet.
What a miracle.
His men controlled the city gate, and Jiang Wan felt relieved. At this time, several officials who were obviously from North Korea, led by his men, were already heading this way.
"Tieshan Prefecture Yin Shen Juncen, guarding Li Qingxuan, has met the Ming Dynasty general!"
The two officials spoke at the same time, and Jiang Wan was stunned. One of them spoke Korean, which he didn't understand, but the other one spoke Ming Dynasty Mandarin with a clear accent, without even much accent.
"Are you the governor of Tieshan?" Jiang Wan pointed at the man: "Let me ask you, are there any Hou Jin troops stationed here?"
At this time, in the Hou Jin Dynasty, since Nurhachi was frustrated and died in Ningyuan, his son Huang Taiji had succeeded him, and the reign name was Tiancong. At this time, the reign name of the Ming Dynasty was the fourth year of Chongzhen, and on the Hou Jin side, it was the fourth year of Tiancong.
years.
In the second year of Tiancong, because North Korea repeatedly provided military and material assistance to Dongjiang Town and accepted refugees from Liaodong, Hou Jin had already sent a large army to conquer North Korea. However, North Korea had to fight with Hou Jin due to military defeats.
Kim negotiated peace and formed the "Pyongyang Alliance".
In this so-called alliance, in addition to the fact that North Korea must provide Houjin with a large amount of food and some materials every year, more importantly, North Korea must interrupt its contact with the Ming Dynasty, let alone continue to provide materials and supplies to Dongjiang Town and other Ming Dynasty armies.
All kinds of conveniences.
Therefore, Jiang Wan asked Shen Juncen that theoretically, this remote town should not have Houjin people stationed there. However, the battle before entering the city clearly told Jiang Wan that there was more than just
There are Houjin people, and there may be more than just what they met.
Shen Juncen smiled bitterly and explained to Jiang Wan that from the moment he decided to open the city gate, he had no intention of hiding it from the Ming people in front of him.
Yes, to a Korean official like him, people from the Ming Dynasty felt far more friendly than people from the Later Jin Dynasty.
As Jiang Wan listened, his expression slowly softened. According to the official in front of him, the mine outside the city was indeed home to a group of Houjin cavalry, but the number was similar to the group of cavalry he met.
He immediately sent a team of people to check the situation at the mine. Of course, if nothing else happened, the two cavalrymen who escaped might have fled long ago and even went to move reinforcements. Anyway, they probably wouldn't stay there waiting for them.
Come.
"I want food!" After listening to what the other party said, Jiang Wan made her request bluntly, "Send someone to deliver it to me to the beach!"
"There is still food in the treasury, and it can be taken away by the general!" Shen Juncen said: "I can also send people out to deliver food to the general, but can the general let his warriors leave some to fight on this side of our city wall?
There are no traces of it, so that if someone from above comes to inquire, I will also give an explanation to the people above..."
"As an official, do you still plan to continue doing this?" Jiang Wan was stunned for a moment, "After so many Jin people died, you let us enter the city and gave us food. All these things are left to you.
Head, aren't you planning to escape?"
Shen Juncen looked at Li Qingxuan next to him, and his face was slightly moved: "General, our North Korea has always been the screen vassal of the Ming Dynasty. It's just that the Hou Jin Dynasty is rampant, and our country, North Korea, is small and weak, and cannot withstand their conquests. This is why we must not
I want to cut off all contact with the Ming Dynasty, but who among the people in the imperial court of my country does not have a heart for the Ming Dynasty!"
"General Li, who is guarding me, is also the Empress of Zhonglie. If he questions whether he wants to resist the Great Tomorrow, even I can't order him!"
He said a few words to Li Qingxuan next to him, and Li Qingxuan nodded to Jiang Wan with a solemn expression.
"This is a bit troublesome!"
Jiang Wan had a headache.
Originally, I planned to play a guest role as a pirate and just grab a handful and leave. At worst, I could grab it somewhere else next time. However, the other party was not only sensible, but also missed the Ming Dynasty, so we couldn't do this.
Just now, even if the other party was indeed unable to withstand his siege, from the time he arrived to the city, the other party had enough time to burn the food in the city's warehouses, but the other party did not do so, and even took the initiative to send people.
When the food is released, it has to be sent directly to the seaside.
Although this North Korean official is not a big official and the soldiers under his command are also a bunch of scum, I have to admit that he is really a fastidious person.
Since the other party is a fastidious person, then Jiang Wan cannot do things without being fastidious.
"Shen Juncen, right? I remember!" He nodded slowly.
"It's the Shen family of Ping An Road, and the Li family of Suwon Road!" Shen Juncen said seriously: "As long as the Ming Dynasty has orders, we will definitely obey them!"
"Very good!" Jiang Wan said: "In this case, let's discuss the future matters. You can first send someone to lead my people to transport food. I don't need that much food in your warehouse. I only need one boat.
The food is enough, keep the rest for yourself!"
"If all the food is not transported away, then things will be difficult to handle!" Shen Juncen was stunned. "I plan to report to the court that Tieshan was breached by bandits. However, if all the food is not transported away, it is unreasonable. How can half of the food be transported away and half left?
…”
"This is not simple. You can just dispose of the remaining grain by yourself. Set fire to the granary and tell the superiors that we did it!"
Shen Juncen's eyes lit up, wasn't this a legitimate way to line his own pockets?
"Yes, it was all done by bandits, including the deaths of those Later Jin people!" He had an idea: "The general and the warriors under your command are not wearing the military uniforms of the Ming Dynasty, so these Later Jin people are also doing this
I don’t know your origins, but such rhetoric is simply perfect!”
"This city is broken, will you be in trouble?" Jiang Wan smiled and nodded.
"There is trouble, but it won't be big!" Shen Juncen's situation suddenly improved a lot: "After all, although the thieves have invaded the city, without the heroic resistance of Li Shou and I, how could the people in the city have been safe? This matter,
See what you say!"
He smiled and said: "Although Li Shoubei and I have different families and different civil and military affairs, we have reached a consensus on today's matter. Please rest assured, General!"
"Then I'm relieved!" Jiang Wan nodded with satisfaction: "However, I may come again next time and ask for food. I'm afraid you won't have much food left here. Is there any food nearby?
?Are there any maps nearby?"
"I have this in the official office!" Shen Juncen said: "General, will you still need food next time? If possible, Li Shoubei and I can think of a solution on Ping'an Road and Suwon Road!"
"I'm afraid these grains won't be given to me for free!" Jiang Wan laughed: "Tell me what you want!"
This is a person who is very good at seizing opportunities, and he is also a person who dares to take risks. No matter how true his feelings for Daming are, but in today's matter, the other party did take a big risk.
If there is not enough repayment, just out of loyalty and gratitude, Jiang Wan doesn't think the other party is that simple.
"Silk, tea, porcelain, and books are all good things in the Ming Dynasty. The merchants on Suwon Road and Ping'an Road should be very happy to buy them. Moreover, if the general comes here next time, he doesn't have to bring his soldiers here directly.
Just let that strange big ship come over with the goods!"
Shen Juncen blinked and seemed to be thinking about Jiang Wan: "I heard that the general's ship is not of the Ming Dynasty. In this case, to everyone, it is a merchant ship other than the Ming Dynasty. No matter what we do
, should not violate the covenant!"
"That's it?" Jiang Wan asked.
"That'll be fine. I'll find someone to dredge it at the small mountain village where you landed. The general said that the amount of food you want is exactly what you want. Just let the ship come with the goods!"
Jiang Wan considered whether to believe what this guy said.
He also wanted to be a discerning person, but the other party was too aggressive. If it weren't for the twenty or so post-golden Tatars on the road, he would have suspected that this was a trap set up by the Tatars and the North Koreans.
?
However, even if it is a trap, the other party cannot predict that he will come today!
"There were no Hou Jin people stationed in Tieshan City before, because we have iron mines in Tieshan!" Probably guessing what Jiang Wan was hesitating about, Shen Juncen explained: "There are indeed many Hou Jin people in Pyongyang, but
, the large number of Hou Jin troops have already withdrawn, and with the might of the general and the fighting power of the warriors under his command, the small army of the Hou Jin army is no longer in the eyes of the general!"
Jiang Wan understood what he said. Shen Juncen was saying that Jiang Wan's people were not even afraid of people from the Hou Jin Dynasty. Could he still be worried that he had any evil intentions?
"You collect food first, and I will bring the goods as payment!" He pondered for a long time, and finally nodded slowly: "Put the food where I landed, and build some warehouses. I will send it when the time comes.
People first come to check whether there is food in the warehouse, and then the ship will come. As for the value of the goods and how much food can be exchanged, I will let someone else talk to you at that time!"
Shen Juncen's face showed joy: "I haven't asked the general for his name yet. If we need to raise food, we will have to ask the family for help. At that time, we have to ask for the general's name and official position!"
"In the Ming Dynasty, Dongjiang Zhengzheng was the third-ranked general, controlled the fourth camp of Pidao, and defeated the bandit general Jiang Wan!"
Jiang Wan looked at him and nodded reservedly: "When you do things for me, if someone gives you trouble, you can tell me my name!"
Three days later, Pidao Pier.
In the camp of Huwei Camp, Yao Chunyong didn't know when he arrived here. Outside the house, his personal guards guarded the door for him, while inside the house, he was listening attentively to Kong Youde's report.
"Yes, I sent someone to deliver the news to Lord Guerrilla. There is no shortage of food at Marshal Jiang's side now. Lord Guerrilla, you'd better bring your brothers over!"
"Where did the food come from? It couldn't have fallen from the sky. The food he brought was almost enough. Don't fool me, kid. The Fenyong camp outside mutinied for food. Do you know that? He's dead.
There are dozens of people!”
"It really fell from the sky!" Kong Youde chuckled and said, "Marshal Jiang is so lucky. He took us to the North Korean country. Several North Korean officials were really frightened by him and shouted in pain.
We need to raise food for him, we won’t be short of food!”
"Is there such a good thing?" Yao Chunyong didn't believe this. This was a lie!
"The warehouses over there are full. You can take people to see them later. The first ship contains almost a hundred shi of grain. Good guy, I almost can't come back!" Kong Youde said: "Anyway, Marshal Jiang is looking for something like this.
If you bring more food, you will definitely not eat it yourself. Anyway, you are trying to recruit brothers. Guerrilla, you have to be the first to do this. You can’t take advantage of outsiders!"
"Why do I feel that you have been bribed by this person named Jiang?" Yao Chunyong frowned and looked at Kong Youde: "You eat and drink from him every day, but now you are working for him, right?"
"Master Guerrilla, ask the brothers in this association!" Kong Youde was unconvinced: "As long as what they say is even half a word different from what I said, you can chop off my head immediately. I, Kong Youde, don't think I have any complaints!"
Yao Chunyong looked at him for a long time, and finally believed his words and was happy: "I'm afraid this food is not very delicious!"
"What's the matter, do you think you have too many teeth?" Kong Youde snorted disapprovingly.
"Commander Shen has sent someone here to ask Huwei Camp to express its position. If we make this position, we have to move away. Then we will encounter the northwest wind!"
"Mr. Shen is not the commander-in-chief of the army appointed by the imperial court!" Kong Youde snorted: "Master Guerrilla, please think clearly, that is what he appointed himself. In the eyes of the imperial court, he is a rebel. Mr. Jiang came to our Pidao
, I’m just here to deal with these rebels. I won’t leave anyway. If you, the guerrilla master, vote for Mr. Shen, your subordinates may not be able to forgive you in the future!"
"Whoever wants to leave is the grandson!" Yao Chunyong said anxiously: "I'm not worried about eating the food here, but I also want to deal with Mr. Shen's side when I turn around. They fight with gods, why should we little devils be in trouble in the middle?
!Is it so difficult to have enough to eat?"
"If you can't make up your mind, just let your brother make up his mind!" Kong Youde looked at him with piercing eyes: "Just call all the generals from your headquarters together and ask everyone what they think. We will feed you as soldiers."