Chapter 277 The Mighty Angel of Aiding Korea and Fighting the Japanese (88)
After the Wen Hua Duel was over, Gao Jingshi stopped Zhou Yong outside the palace and asked him where he found a person like Shen Weijing. Zhou Yong simply explained that he was introduced by an acquaintance in the Jinyi Guard. Gao Jingshi As soon as he heard it, he knew that there were some details that were difficult to describe in detail. Thinking that this was no longer the key, he stopped asking any more questions. Instead, he asked Zhou Yong if he had seen this person before and what he thought of it.
Zhou Yong said with a smile: "He is an old man, he looks a bit like a Shaoxing master. If you let such a person fool the Japanese, I don't think there will be any big mistakes." After saying that, he summoned Shen Weijing to him the other day. The situation is briefly described.
At that time, Zhou Yong asked Shen Weijing why he recommended himself, and Shen Weijing replied: "I am a great Sima, and I have served under Hu Zhitai, and I know a lot about Japanese pirates. Of course, when it comes to the essence of the art of war, I dare not Da Sima was doing his homework in front of him.
Although Da Sima has no fame, he has the heart to serve the country. I heard that Da Sima is interested in looking for someone who understands the language and internal affairs of the Japanese country, and may even need to be sent to Korea as an envoy, so I recommend myself."
Of course, Zhou Yong couldn't just listen to his words, so he tested Shen Weijing first and asked with a smile: "North Korea is thousands of miles away, Japanese pirates are rampant, and the situation is precarious. If you are an envoy, you will only have a few guards with you after entering North Korea. It can be said that It's very dangerous and may lead to death, do you have the courage?"
Shen Weijing said proudly: "I have been studying hard since I was a cold window. I have been collecting herbs in the mountains all year round, wandering in the market, serving in the army, traveling overseas, and traveling north and south for nearly fifty years. I have encountered countless hardships and dangers. Please rest assured, Grand Sima, If I can serve my country, the most important thing I need is courage, and I will definitely not risk my life if I go to North Korea... I just wonder what reward the imperial court will give me if I complete my mission?"
Zhou Yong smiled unconsciously and said: "You are a businessman, and you never forget to calculate the costs and gains. Speaking of rewards, for those who successfully complete this mission, the court will reward 10,000 taels of silver, appoint a hereditary Jin Yiwei to thousands of households, and grant a house. Buy a piece of land, enjoy wealth, and leave a name in history."
Don't look at Gao Jingshi, who has already ensnared a large number of hereditary Jin Yiwei commanders, thousands of households and other officials in the Gao family due to his merits and deeds. In fact, "thousands of hereditary Jinyi Guards" were not a joke in the Ming Dynasty. To use a later saying , this is a real "class jump". Although it is better than a hereditary civil servant, it is better than a hereditary civil servant, but the advantage is that the position is stable and the royal rations are always available. It is not comparable to ordinary people.
After hearing this, Shen Weijing was really moved. He immediately stood up and swore: "Da Sima Mingjian, I am the only one to be sent on this mission. I will definitely be able to complete the mission of the imperial court. Please feel free to use me, Da Sima!"
Zhou Yong did not agree immediately, but added: "The purpose of this mission is to delay the time. It will take several months to prepare the army. During this period, if the Japanese pirates capture Yiju, Korea will be destroyed, and the imperial court will also be destroyed." No face left.
Therefore, the purpose of your trip this time is to stabilize the Japanese pirates and make them cease fighting, but you must not damage the power of the Ming Dynasty. At the same time, you must appease the Korean monarchs and ministers and let them know that the heavenly soldiers are about to arrive and the restoration of the country is just around the corner... How do you plan to proceed? "
As expected, Shen Weijing had a few brushes, and he replied without much thought: "North Korea is our vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. It suddenly suffered such a disaster. Looking forward to rescue from the country is like looking forward to the rain after a long drought, so I want to pay a visit first. The King of Joseon conveyed to him the court's deep concern.
Let's talk about "millions of heavenly soldiers are coming" to boost North Korea's morale, and also enable North Korea to persevere in any subsequent battles and avoid collapse at the first touch like before.
As for the Japanese pirates, as I can see below, what the Japanese pirates want is nothing more than land and wealth. In fact, they are asking for fame, wealth and rewards. Now that North Korea has been captured, the Japanese pirates have deep scruples about our Ming Dynasty. If they have expectations, they think it is okay. Gaining fame and fortune by wasting soldiers will surely make your heart beat.
Then use intimidation and repeatedly discuss the details to appear cautious and sincere, so that the Japanese pirates will be convinced. If you go back and forth like this, the delaying strategy will be effective, but the details can only be dealt with on the fly, and it is difficult to describe in advance. "
This was said in a clear and coherent manner, and Zhou Yong was quite satisfied after hearing it, so today's story was born.
After hearing this, Gao Pragmatic felt that Shen Weijing's remarks were basically to the point, so he agreed with Zhou Yong's judgment. However, he reminded Zhou Yong that Shen Weijing's ambition for fame was too strong, so he should only use it as he wishes. Zhou Yong could not believe it completely. Show understanding.
So Zhou Yong returned to the Ministry of War and immediately ordered Shen Weijing to be promoted to the rank of guerrilla general. He would wait for the imperial court to complete the preparations for the mission, and then send him to the court when everything was ready.
With high pragmatic support, the preparations for the mission went very smoothly. After all, you need money, and you need people. Needless to say, money, people actually refer to the escort force during the mission. Generally, at this time, a small force is sent out. No one is willing to send people because there is a narrow escape from death.
However, it was different when Gao Jingshi opened his mouth. Although the Beijing camp was inconvenient to send out escort envoys because the Imperial Guards were only engaged in fighting, the Jingnan nobles had no friendship with Gao Jingshi. When they heard that it was what he meant, they all joined in without saying a word. They each sent out some servants, and gathered 500 elite cavalry for Shen Weijing on the spot, which was a full force.
Shen Weijing himself was also surprised. He had worked under Hu Zongxian after all, and he still knew the concept of five hundred cavalry servants. Let's put it this way, on the southern battlefield, these five hundred cavalry servants were placed on a suitable battlefield. It is completely possible to defeat tens of thousands of guard infantry in one fell swoop.
With such a comparison, "Shen Youyi" couldn't help but feel red in the ears and heartbeat. He felt that he was finally being taken seriously, and he was determined to complete the imperial court's mission beautifully.
Immediately, the guerrilla general Shen Weijing was ordered by Zhou Yong, the Minister of War, to be the envoy of the Ming Dynasty. He led an escort of 500 cavalry across the Yalu River and arrived at Uiju. King Li Wan of Korea was overjoyed when he heard the news and immediately arranged to welcome him.
When the two sides met, Li Hao originally planned to go forward and salute first, but found that Shen Weijing and his entourage did not have the emperor's banner, which inevitably made him a little embarrassed. After taking two steps, he froze on the spot, not knowing what to do.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Fortunately, Shen Weijing is a man who knows what to do. The fact that he does not have an emperor's banner means that he is not an official angel representing the Ming Emperor. Naturally, he does not have the ability to let the king of the vassal state salute first. He had the qualifications, so he took the initiative to salute and said: "By order of the Ming Dynasty Cabinet and the Ministry of War, Ming Dynasty envoy and guerrilla general Shen Weijing is here to see His Highness the King of Korea."
Only then did the King of Korea understand why Shen Weijing did not have an emperor's banner. It turned out that he came on behalf of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet and the Ministry of War, which made sense. But that was fine, because the Ming Dynasty's cabinet was originally the highest authority besides the emperor himself. The Ministry of War is responsible for military affairs and war. An envoy who comes under the orders of the Cabinet and the Ministry of War may be more suitable than the emperor's envoy.
Li Huan's heart turned around, and he immediately stepped forward to hold Shen Weijing's hands tightly, and thanked him repeatedly: "I have finally been looking forward to the arrival of the angel. I have been thinking about it for a long time. The angel is guarded by General Zu Chengxun day and night. I am deeply moved. , Today the angels have led the powerful troops to help North Korea regain its lost territory. I and all the Korean people will remember the great kindness of our country for generations to come."
Shen Weijing finally took out his hand and thanked him: "Your Highness is serious. The Ming Dynasty and Korea have been a country of monarchs and ministers for two hundred years. If Korea is in trouble, how can the Ming Dynasty refuse to save it? The emperor is always concerned about the safety of Korea, so he specially ordered me to come forward. Come and arrange this first."
Li He was very moved when he heard this, and said hurriedly: "His Majesty the Emperor's heavenly grace is so great that I have no place to be ashamed of. If the mortal envoy needs anything this time, I will do my best to satisfy it. But I don't know where the heavenly soldiers you led are now? Oh, angels, don't be offended. , although these heavenly soldiers behind you look like one against ten elites, after all, the number is slightly smaller..."
Shen Weijing looked puzzled, as if he didn't know what the King of Korea meant, and said with confusion: "What does your Highness mean by this? I only have five hundred followers here. Their mission is only to protect me, not to fight in Korea. "
When the King of Joseon and his ministers heard that although Shen Weijing had led five hundred soldiers, he was not here to help them fight the Japanese army, they did not know how to respond. The situation was extremely embarrassing.
Unexpectedly, Shen Weijing suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed several times. Then he waved his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Millions of heavenly soldiers are coming soon. I will teach the Japanese pirates that they will never come back! But before that, I have to go there in person." Pyongyang denounced the Japanese pirates, made clear their righteousness, and announced their death date. The Japanese pirates surrendered on the spot and quit North Korea as they wished. It is not too late now."
The King of Korea showed a bitter look on his face and advised: "Your Majesty does not know, the Japanese pirates are extremely cruel and cunning. If you go to Pyongyang now, you may be in trouble. It is better to ask the emperor for an order and turn around to lead the army. This is the most convenient way." I can make sure that everything is fine."
After hearing this, Shen Weijing waved his hands and said with a smile: "Your Highness is overly worried. He thinks that it will take several months to mobilize the millions of heavenly soldiers from gathering to setting off. This kind of thing is too anxious. Even if I am as heroic as Mr. Chao Gao Ge, In order to mobilize millions of troops to conquer Mongolia, preparations were made years ago and troops were used after the year. How can it be an exception when coming to North Korea now?
However, Your Highness can rest assured that as an envoy of the Celestial Dynasty, as long as I go to Pyongyang, the power of Heaven will surely subdue the foreign guests. I think the Japanese pirates are nothing more than clowns, so how can they dare to harm this envoy? What's more, this envoy is well versed in the art of war, so-called It is a good thing to subjugate an enemy's troops without fighting. Your Highness, rest assured, I will use my discretion."
The King of Korea eagerly hoped that Ming Dynasty reinforcements would appear immediately, and he couldn't help but feel anxious: "No, no! No matter how many millions of heavenly troops there are, our country is in danger now, and we can't wait for several months! Please ask the envoy to ask the emperor for an order. , we don’t need millions, but we can allocate tens of thousands or even thousands first. In short, we must send troops immediately to expel the Japanese pirates without delay!”
Shen Weijing suddenly looked unhappy and said coldly: "Your Highness, you have lost your temper! Your Highness, you have no right to give orders to me! How to fight, the imperial court has its own arrangements, and there is no need for North Korea to say anything - North Korea only needs to obey orders and act." The king who abandons his country and his people, how can he have the face to oppose the imperial arrangements in front of this envoy? Please respect yourself!"
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers in North Korea were shocked, and no one even reacted for a moment to say something. The King of North Korea was even choked up and couldn't speak. Under the stimulation of Shen Weijing, his blood surged and he almost fainted.
Upon seeing this, Liu Chenglong stepped forward and scolded Shen Weijing angrily: "How can you wantonly humiliate the king of a country here? The Ming Dynasty and North Korea should work together to drive away the Japanese pirates. As an envoy, how can you be so ignorant of etiquette!"
Shen Weijing glanced at him sideways, and then asked his name casually. After learning that he was Liu Chenglong, Shen Weijing sneered several times and said, "Ah, Liu Chenglong? I have heard that he is in charge of the Ming Dynasty Army." Minister of food. Well, very good. The Ming Dynasty's support is due to the righteousness of the vassal. You should be grateful.
Now that almost all of North Korea has fallen, we can only rely on the Celestial Empire to recover. Therefore, we should no longer have any doubts about the court's policies. I also hope that the monarchs and ministers of North Korea will understand this, appreciate the emperor's grace, and be willing to fully assist you. And you. There is no need for you to say anything to me, a minister from this small country. As long as I give you orders, just follow them. Oh, by the way, I also ask you to pay more attention to my meals."
Liu Chenglong was furious and replied coldly: "North Korea will take good care of the Ming envoy's food, clothing, housing and transportation, but I wonder if you can afford these expenses?"
Shen Weijing raised his brows and said in a cold voice: "Before I came, Mr. Gaoge once warned me... Oh, I am so famous to Mr. Gaoge, everyone should know about it, right? I won't talk about anything else today, let's talk about expenses - - If Mr. Gaoge is interested, it is not difficult to buy the entire North Korea! But I wonder if he is willing to pay, will you dare to accept it? "
Shen Weijing and Liu Chenglong looked at each other coldly, but they frightened the North Korean king Li Huan next to him. The reputation of being highly pragmatic in North Korea can be described as "like thunder", without saying anything else, it is just that North Korea had to fight with him every year. Annan was fighting over who would be the "first vassal state in the world" during the Ming Dynasty. As a result, Annan offended Gao Pragmatic, but that was the end of it!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Huo quickly stretched out his hand to stop, but he did not dare to speak to Shen Weijing, so he spoke urgently only to Liu Chenglong, saying: "Master Fuyuan, you How can you be so rude to the envoy and not retreat immediately!" Liu Chenglong dared to say no to Shen Weijing, but he could not say no to Li Hao, so he could only retreat in dismay, while Shen Weijing's face became even more arrogant. .
Later, the King of Joseon invited Shen Weijing into the palace to rest. Shen Weijing wanted to discuss matters with the King of Joseon alone, so he asked the Korean ministers to avoid them. The Korean ministers were surprised again. Zuo Yizheng Yi Dooshou couldn't help but ask: " Since we are discussing national affairs, how can the court ministers not be present?"
Shen Weijing replied calmly and said: "The ministers have nothing to help and no advice to listen to, so what's the use of staying here?" All the ministers in Korea were deeply humiliated and were about to speak out to fight back, but were stopped by the king of Korea again. Li Huo agreed with Shen Wei Jing asked, and discussed matters with Shen Weijing alone.
In the palace, the King of Joseon asked Shen Weijing what he was considering now. Shen Weijing replied: "First, we must meet and negotiate with the Japanese generals stationed in Pyongyang."
Li Xin asked doubtfully: "There are only 500 guards around Angel. We are really worried about Angel's safety. And how will Angel prepare to negotiate with the Japanese pirates?"
Shen Weijing replied that this is top secret content and is strictly prohibited from being leaked. The King of Joseon could not help frowning and said: "I am the King of Joseon. Can't I even be informed of the content of the negotiation in advance?"
As expected, Shen Weijing treated everyone equally and replied: "Yes, Your Highness is no exception, so I ask Your Highness to make an agreement with me. After I reach a consensus with the Japanese generals, Your Highness and North Korea must listen to my opinions."
This was too much, and even Li Hao couldn't help but said displeased: "You can't even know the content of the negotiation in advance, but you still have to obey it. This request is really rude!"
Unexpectedly, Shen Weijing would not accept this trick at all, and said seriously: "Your Highness, this envoy is entrusted by the emperor, the cabinet and the Ministry of War to exercise full negotiating power on behalf of the Ming Dynasty. So, your highness, are you unwilling to obey the will of the Celestial Empire?"
The hat was so big that Shen Weijing expected that the king of Joseon would never dare to wear it.
Sure enough, Li Huo was so frightened that he denied it repeatedly, and Shen Weijing asked again: "Since you are not unwilling to obey the orders of the Celestial Empire, please listen to my envoy's opinion after I return."
Seeing that the King of Korea was still reluctant, Shen Weijing became a little gentler and advised: "Your Highness, the Celestial Empire attaches great importance to the righteousness of clans and vassals, otherwise it would not have mobilized the army and came to help immediately, so how could this envoy do this?" Doing anything harmful to North Korea? Everything I have done is for the safety of you and North Korea. Please trust me."
King Li Ho of North Korea didn't know whether he was persuaded or because the situation was stronger than his own, so he had no choice but to agree in the end.
Seeing that the King of Korea had agreed, Shen Weijing added: "Some of your ministers must be blocking my envoy. Please be sure to stop me. I will confirm with you again on the way to Pyongyang."
This was a bit new, so the King of Joseon asked how to confirm it. Shen Weijing answered unceremoniously, with just four words: Those who stop him will be killed.
The King of Korea was extremely surprised and refused to agree. Shen Weijing said: "Well, in that case, I have nothing to do here. It is better to return to the court and report back to the Emperor and Mr. Gaoge."
Li Huo was taken aback again and stopped him quickly, even getting up in shock. But the matter had reached this point and there was no way to talk if he didn't agree, so he had no choice but to agree to Shen Weijing's request again.
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