Qingxing, one of the "Six Northern Towns", is a vibrant city with constant business travel.
General Shen Liu of the Imperial Guard was admiring this rich and prosperous scene, when General Zheng Taihe of the imperial camp rushed over.
Shen Liu glanced at Zheng Taihe and said in a very calm tone: "If General Zheng doesn't stay in Huining, why does he come to Qingxing to do this?"
At that time, the Ming Dynasty's coalition forces defeated the Eight Banners soldiers and recaptured Xianjing Road and Ping'an Road. The Ming army left troops stationed in six towns in the north (also known as the six towns in the Northeast). Kongzhou (also known as "Qingyuan"), Huining, Zhong
The cities, Qingxing, Wencheng, and Funing towns were all occupied by half Ming troops and half Korean troops. Often the Ming troops occupied a few city gates, and the Chao troops occupied the others.
Zheng Taihe garrisoned his army in Huining, and in the same city with him was Gu Zhong, the commander-in-chief of the Ming army.
"Hey, General Shen, the fire is imminent. I can't believe you still have time to watch the scenery." Zheng Taihe muttered dissatisfiedly, "I came to you to discuss countermeasures. The Ming army has increased its troops again."
"Oh? How many more Ming troops came?"
"It is said that Sun Jinding, the governor of Nuergan in the Ming Dynasty, issued military orders, ordering Ruan Jin's troops to station in Kongzhou, Gu Zhong's troops to station in Huining, Ma Siwen's troops to station in Zhongcheng, Ruan Jun's troops to station in Qingxing, Fulehe's troops to station in Wencheng, and Chen Qice's troops to station
Funing. Today, the Ming army stationed in six towns in the north has reached 40,000, while our army only has 15,000. General Shen, you have always been resourceful, so you must make an idea quickly!"
Shen Liu just remained silent while Zheng Taihe kept urging him to make up his mind.
Finally, Shen Liu spoke up, "General Zheng, you and I have followed the Ming army in the Northern Expedition to the Qing Dynasty. Do you think our fifteen thousand soldiers and horses can defeat the forty thousand well-equipped Ming army?"
Zheng Taihe sighed: "No match."
"Why should we fight when we know we can't defeat you?"
"General Shen, do you mean to negotiate peace with the Ming army?"
Shen Liu said firmly: "For the lives of the soldiers, we can only negotiate for peace."
Zheng Taihe pondered for a while, "The Ming army has the upper hand in the six northern towns, but I'm afraid they won't make peace."
"I can only turn it into sincerity," Shen Liu said loudly, "I will set off alone early tomorrow morning to find Marshal Ruan."
Marshal Ruan refers to the supreme commander of the Ming army in the six towns in the north, Ruan Jin, Marquis of Danghu. Ruan Jin is currently stationed in Kongzhou and commands all the Ming troops in the six towns in the north.
Shen Liu rode a fast horse, alone, to look for Ruan Jin.
We hurry up and arrive at Huining first. Huining was originally garrisoned by Ming general Gu Zhong and court general Zheng Taihe.
But Gu Zhong, who was a great pirate, roamed the seas and killed countless people. He was nicknamed "Yokozuna Gu San". This man was extremely unfriendly to North Korea and publicly claimed that the six northern towns were conquered by soldiers of the Ming Dynasty who sacrificed their lives.
, it should belong to Ming Dynasty.
The Gu pirates were constantly looking for trouble for General Zheng. One day they were robbing the Korean army's baggage, and the next they were killing the lone soldiers of the Korean army. From time to time, they were practicing at the door of the Korean army's barracks.
Zheng Taihe was in a state of panic all day long, fearing that he would fall prey to Pirate Gu at some point. Thirty-six strategies were the best. So, under the pretext of discussing with Shen Liu how to deal with the Ming army, he led his troops.
Leaving Huining, we came to Qingxing where Shen Liu was located.
As soon as he left, Gu Zhong monopolized Huining and was very proud, thinking that he had made an immortal contribution.
"Headquarters, North Korea's General Shen is here," he said proudly when his subordinates came to report.
"Shen Liu?"
Gu Zhong's eyes narrowed and he asked: "How many soldiers and horses did he bring?"
In Nuerqian, Liaodong, he fought side by side with Shen Liu. Shen Liu was not afraid of death in battles. He commanded a thousand shotgun soldiers and made many military exploits. He was a rare elite in the Korean army. After the war, this man was promoted to a member of the Korean army.
The general of the Imperial Guard trained a total of 6,000 new troops for the King of Korea. He was a tough guy.
"Report to the town, General Shen came alone, without any soldiers."
"Oh? How brave!"
Gu Pirate secretly praised and ordered a display of swords and guns to entertain the distinguished guests.
A good Shen Liu walked through a mountain of swords and a forest of spears without any fear. He came to Gu Zhong and bowed his hands in salute, "I have met Brother Gu."
Gu Pirate snorted, "Brother Shen, why are you here?"
"I just went to Kongzhou to see Ruan Shuai and passed by Huining."
"Oh, what do you want, Commander-in-Chief?"
"Without him, I would like to accuse you in front of the commander-in-chief of seizing Huining without authorization and provoking a border provocation."
"Bold!"
Gu Zhong's subordinates were furious and pulled out their swords. Shen Liu looked directly at everyone and tit for tat.
Gu Pirates was stunned for a long time, then suddenly burst out laughing, "I respect Brother Shen as a man, so I will let you go to Kongzhou." After laughing, he ordered the city gates to be opened, leaving Shen Liu to do what he wanted.
Shen Liu also refused to thank him and rode straight to Kongzhou.
Outside the city of Kongzhou, I met Ming general Ping Xibo Dynasty. Dynasty had also fought side by side with Shen Liu. He was a kind man and did not create any difficulties. He took Shen Liu directly to Ruan Jin's tent.<
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Ruan Jin can be the commander-in-chief of an army, and the city government is naturally better than that of Gu and Wang. As soon as he saw Shen Liu, he became extremely affectionate, calling everyone around to watch tea, "Oh, Brother Shen, why are you here? I'm so stupid, brother."
Over the years, Brother Yu has been dreaming about the scene when we were in Liaodong and we were killing the Tatars together."
Shen Liu secretly sneered, if you really have feelings for me, how can you let your subordinates harass my subordinates and want to completely control the six northern towns?
Okay, if you like acting, I will act with you!
He fell to his knees with a plop, "I heard that the elder brother wanted to take the younger brother's head, so the younger brother came here specially to offer his head."
Ruan Jin was shocked, "Brother Xian, what are you doing? Please get up quickly!"
Shen Liu refused to get up, "My younger brother was ordered by the king to guard the six towns in the north. As a general, he has the responsibility to guard the territory. If he loses the six towns, he will be punished by the king. But the elder brother ordered Gu Zhong to seize Huining.
, and eyeing the remaining five towns, it is really forcing the younger brother to die. If the younger brother fights with his elder brother, it will be unjust; but if the younger brother allows his elder brother to seize the six towns, it will be unfaithful. After thinking about it, the only choice is to come.
If my brother goes to die, his loyalty will be preserved."
Hearing this, Ruan Jin flushed with shame. By doing this, Shen Liu put himself into an unjust situation in front of the world. If he killed this person, his reputation would be ruined. Ruan Jin used to
He has also been a pirate, and pirates have good moral principles. Pirate Ruan also obeys the rules and is the most loyal.
Moreover, he and Gu Zhong had always been at odds, and the sea could not accommodate two pirates. This time Gu Zhong captured Huining without consulting him at all. Before he came, Sun Ge Lao repeatedly warned: "The six towns in the north are just a cover.
The real killer move is in Uiju. You only need to put pressure on North Korea in the six towns in the north. You must not fight for real, as it will damage the peace." If we start a face-to-face fight with North Korea, it will go against the original intention of Mr. Ge.
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Thinking of this, Marshal Ruan said in a deep voice: "Brother Xian has misunderstood Brother Yu. What happened to Gu Zhong was something he did privately and has nothing to do with Brother Yu. So be it, Brother Yu immediately ordered Gu Zhong to return to the status quo. It would be better for you and me."