Chapter 277 Aiding Korea and Fighting the Japanese (50) Breach of Agreement
The truce has been negotiated, and the specific implementation needs to be agreed upon by both parties, so Shen Weijing added: "In this case, from now on, North Korea and Japan must erect prohibition signs to prohibit each other's entry and exit. Specifically, the Japanese army is not allowed to North Korean troops are not allowed to enter more than ten miles outside Pyongyang, and neither side is allowed to fight again within North Korean territory."
After hearing this, President Konishi had no objections and expressed his determination to comply. The two agreed together and drank together. Shen Weijing then left Pyongyang and returned to Uiju with the escort cavalry.
After returning, Shen Weijing met with the North Korean King Li He. He did not have any extra courtesy and said directly: "I have made an agreement with the Japanese pirates that the Japanese troops will not go northward within two months, and there will be no fighting in Korean territory." , similarly the North Korean army cannot take the initiative to attack. It will take Ming Dynasty two months to mobilize the army to rush to North Korea, so please, your Majesty, be sure to insist on a truce within these two months."
Li Huo did not expect that Shen Weijing was so talented that he could intimidate the Japanese army into agreeing to a truce for two months when they had the upper hand. He couldn't help but be very happy.
However, Yi Dooshou immediately asked: "Since a truce can be reached, there must be conditions. I dare to ask the angel, what are these conditions?"
Shen Weijing was unambiguous and replied: "The Japanese army lied that they wanted the Ming Dynasty's canonization and tribute collection, and wanted to demarcate trade routes. Regarding this matter, I have explained to the Japanese pirates that they must return to Beijing to report to the Ming Emperor. There will be a satisfactory answer after a month, but if the Japanese army breaks the contract within two months, it will be regarded as a declaration of war, and the Ming Dynasty will destroy them all.
You should know that the reason why I am doing this is to buy time. When the heavenly army arrives, I will definitely help His Highness regain the lost ground. I did not let the North Korean minister accompany me before, because I was worried that the plan would be exposed." After hearing this, King Li Huo of North Korea praised Shen Weijing repeatedly. The strategy is profound and the courage is extraordinary.
Zheng Che intuitively felt that things would not be that simple, and couldn't help but ask: "Then I wonder how the emperor views the national crisis in Korea. Is there really a large army to help?"
Shen Weijing asked back: "Why do you have this question? In order to help His Highness gain a foothold in the last territory of North Korea, even if it was too late for Ming Dynasty to recruit a large army, we still sent reinforcements in advance to defend North Korea from the Japanese pirates regardless of losses. As for the two After the month, didn’t you already say that millions of heavenly soldiers are coming?
The Holy Spirit believes that the heavenly soldiers will first return to Wangjing and then attack Busan, because if the Japanese pirates are allowed to escape, they will definitely invade again in the next year. For the current plan, only by gathering a large army and marching southward with thunderous thunder and breaking the bamboo can the Japanese pirates be defeated. not return!"
These words were so grand that Li He felt excited after hearing them. However, Yi Dooshou asked how to prepare food and grass. Shen Weijing replied: "This matter is easy to hear. Before I came here, Mr. Gaoge gave me some advice, saying to go west." Shipping by sea or horseback to the east does not require money or food from your country. If the Japanese invaders surrender and surrender, our army can accept it, but they must withdraw from Korea; if the Japanese invaders resist tenaciously, they will be completely wiped out."
Li Huo was overjoyed and praised him endlessly. Then Shen Weijing left Yizhou, and Li Huo sent him out of the city in person, thanking him profusely all the way until he said goodbye.
The next day, Li Huo was walking in the garden. Seeing that the king was in a good mood, the chief minister congratulated him, saying that it had been a long time since he had seen Long Yanping. It showed that the state affairs had gradually turned for the better, which was gratifying.
Li Huan was indeed very happy. He smiled and said: "Thanks to the emperor's reputation and the great talent of the angels, the Japanese army will no longer go north for two months, and the Ming army is about to arrive. The dawn of victory will shine on Korea again. I am very happy."
As soon as Li Huo finished speaking, he saw Yi Dooshou and Zheng Che coming, imploring the king to order the various officers, soldiers and rebels to attack the Japanese army immediately. Li Huo was stunned at first, then firmly refused to agree, and repeatedly stated that he must fulfill his agreement.
Zheng Che advised: "Your Highness, what's the point of sticking to the agreement with the Japanese pirates? The Japanese pirates ravaged the mountains and rivers and the people, and they are extremely evil. As the saying goes, war never tires of deceit. Now that the Japanese army has listened to the truce, we should take advantage of this opportunity to immediately launch a full-scale surprise attack to win our own. Victory is the right thing to do.”
Yi Dooshou also advised: "The Japanese pirates agreed to a truce must be caused by many factors, not just Shen Weijing's words. Our army took the opportunity to launch a counterattack at this time, which will definitely achieve miraculous results, and then wait for the Ming army to arrive. It can prevent the Japanese pirates from surviving."
Li Huan said angrily: "I agreed to this because I didn't want to see the soldiers and the people bleed in vain. Once the reinforcements of the Ming army arrived, we could easily defeat the Japanese pirates, so why are we so impatient?"
You should know that once the counterattack fails, the Japanese pirates will immediately attack from Pyongyang to Uiju. By then, the royal family, ministers, soldiers, and people will not be immune to the Japanese pirates' poisonous hands, and everything will be over! If the ministers don't want to do this, don't do it anymore. Mention this!" After saying that, Li He snorted angrily and walked away. Yi Dooshou and Zheng Che looked at each other and sighed, not knowing what to do.
Lord Gwanghae, who was in a divided dynasty, after reading the royal order, shook his head and said with emotion: "Recently, the navy and the rebel army have been reporting frequent successes. Just when they are pressing forward step by step and making military exploits again, how can they easily truce when the situation of the war is gradually reversed?" , instead of giving the Japanese pirates a chance to breathe?"
Zheng Zhuo, who was in charge of Zuo Zan, sighed: "Your Highness relies too much on the rescue of the Ming army, but abandons Korea's own strength like worn shoes. It really leaves us and other ministers helpless."
Lord Gwanghae was furious and resolutely stated that he would not obey, and even threw the king's order to the ground. At this time, Liu Chenglong asked to see him, and asked Lord Gwanghae to step back and talk. Lord Gwanghae invited him to meet alone in the study not far away. , and then asked Liu Chenglong what he should not say in the palace.
Liu Chenglong replied: "His Highness has too sensitive ears and seems to know everything about the division of dynasties. I had planned to go to Pyongyang with the Ming envoy, but was stopped by His Highness in time. Later I learned that His Highness knew everything about the words and deeds of the division of dynasties. "
Lord Gwanghae was shocked. Knowing that Liu Chenglong meant that there was a spy from his father in the divided dynasty, he couldn't help but feel chills in his back. Liu Chenglong advised the prince to be careful in the future.
After calming down for a while, Lord Gwanghae was still worried about the suspension of the truce and said: "If we have to have a truce when the whole country is fighting hard, how will the soldiers and people in the world think about it? What's more, the Japanese pirates may also take advantage of our army's laxness to launch an attack. Then the situation will be great. It may be overturned in one day.”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Liu Chenglong carefully looked around and said in a low voice: "In that case, let's continue fighting. If Your Majesty is worried that His Highness will be blamed, you only need to explain these operations The plan was completed before the truce was agreed, and the king's order was received only after the operation was carried out. Your Majesty, please strengthen your belief and lead North Korea to quell the war. In short, the purpose of dividing the dynasty is to encourage the rebels to continue to secretly harass, and the official The army waits for the opportunity to move in order to achieve a great victory."
Lord Guanghai heard this and felt that it made sense. He happily agreed and did as he was told.
On the other side, the Japanese general Ukita Hideie received news that Park Jin, the military commander of Gyeongsang Island, relied on thunder and other firearms and artillery to bombard the Japanese army in Gyeongju. Ukita Hideie was so angry that he went to Pyongyang in person.
Governor Konishi, who was in charge of Pyongyang's defense, didn't know why the general came here suddenly. Ukita Hideie told the Gyeongju incident with a cold face. Governor Konishi was also extremely surprised, but Ukita Hideie snapped at the incident and said angrily: "President Konishi, you
It is a great shame and humiliation for our army to arbitrarily set a two-month truce date and now have it trampled upon by North Korea! Listen, our army will counterattack in full force, and you will have to pay the price for it!"
Governor Konishi defended: “The truce agreement has only been concluded not long ago, and the North Korean army in Gyeongsang Province may not have received the news yet. Of course, this can also prove how lax our army in Gyeongsang Province is... But this is not the point.
Nowadays, our army's rear is unstable. Although the navy won the Battle of Busan, sea supplies are still frequently attacked. Each army has insufficient ordnance and ammunition, winter clothing, herbs and food. North Korea's local supplies are limited, and endemic diseases remain.
Spread in the military!
Your Highness Ukita, our target is the Ming Kingdom. Before attacking them, we need this two-month truce period to stock up on military supplies, stabilize the rear, and recharge our batteries so that we can fight effectively!"
Konishi Yukinaga was born as a businessman and seldom spoke loudly, but the last sentence of "Your Highness Ukita" just now was so serious that Ukita Hideie, who was used to him as a person, couldn't help but think about his words carefully, and then he felt quite
For reason.
Ukita Hideie is not a person who only cares about face and does whatever he wants. Now that he found that what Konishi Governor said was reasonable, he agreed to a truce and was ready to report to Toyotomi Hideyoshi immediately.
Surprisingly, the news that Japanese General Ukita Hideie went to Pyongyang was also known to Liu Chenglong. Liu Chenglong reported it to Lord Gwanghae overnight, and Lord Gwanghae immediately summoned Zheng Zhuo to discuss it together.
Liu Chenglong said vigorously: "It has been found out that the Japanese Army General Ukita Hide's family is in Pyongyang, and this dog has very few guards and can attack!"
Zheng Zhuo also advised: "I think it is precisely because of the truce that the tigers are so lax in their defenses. If they can capture the Japanese general, they can definitely turn the tide of the war in one fell swoop!"
However, Lord Gwanghae was worried that this move was too quiet and that the king might be angry because of it, so he hesitated to make a decision. Liu Chenglong urgently advised: "This matter will play an important role in the entire war. If His Highness is questioned, I will
I am willing to die! My Majesty, please have firm faith."
Liu Chenglong was like this, and Zheng Zhuo also regarded this attitude as his own. Lord Guanghai thought about it again and again, and finally decided to order the secret interception and arrest of Ukita Hideie.
King Gwanghae ordered Li Yi to lead a group of elite troops to ambush at the place where Pyongyang must pass on the way to Hanyang. Li Yi waited until late at night and finally saw more than a hundred guards led by the Ukita Hide family crossing the shallow water. He was refreshed and immediately
After firing a signal arrow, Ukita Hideiebu was unprepared. At this time, he was suddenly shot by a rocket, injuring nearly ten people. The others held up shields to defend themselves.
Li Yi ordered all his elite troops to fight out and then engaged in a melee with the Japanese army. However, Ukita Hideie was not afraid and personally defended the enemy with a sword, killing several Korean soldiers. This behavior of the Korean army captured the enemy general and sent him to
The troop strength is required to be small but refined so as not to be easily discovered by the Japanese army.
However, although they are known as elites, the combat effectiveness of the Korean army is still inferior to that of the Japanese army that has been fighting for decades in the civil war. Li Yi was blocked by the Japanese army. Ukita Hideie fought his way out of the encirclement under the cover of his subordinates and led several people.
They fled back to Pyongyang on horseback. However, the remaining Japanese pirates who were still alive were captured by Li Yi.
Lord Guanghai was waiting for the news of Li Yi in the separate dynasties. Who thought that there would be no reply for a long time, so he couldn't help but feel anxious. At this time, Zheng Zhuo reported Li Yi's great victory and was returning with the heads of the enemy invaders. Lord Guanghai and Liu Chenglong
They were all extremely pleased, and Lord Guanghai even personally welcomed Li Yi back.
When Liu Chenglong saw Li Yi, he quickly asked about the result of the battle. Li Yi replied that he beheaded 20 people and captured 80 people. Liu Chenglong smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work. It was really hard work. Did the Japanese general capture him alive or behead him on the spot?"
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However, Li Yi was a little hesitant at this time. Zheng Zhuo reminded that this person's name was Ukita Hideie. Li Yi immediately hesitated. After a while, he said: "The enemy chief was very cunning. He seemed to have been hit by an arrow and fell to the ground. But after the war, we observed
But he has disappeared."
Hearing that the Ukita Hide family had escaped, Liu Chenglong couldn't help but turn pale in shock, and said in a voiceless voice: "We failed to capture the enemy's general, so what's the use of just catching a few soldiers! Don't you know the purpose of this battle?"
Zheng Zhuo also expressed concern about this and sighed: "This time the Ukita Hide family escaped, I'm afraid that we and other counter-generals will be in a disadvantageous situation." Li Yi looked ashamed and quickly asked for orders to pursue again, but Liu Chenglong stopped him.
Afterwards, Lord Guanghai summoned Liu Chenglong and Zheng Zhuo to discuss matters. Lord Guanghai said worriedly: "It was my fault for sending Li Yi. Now that we have violated the agreement without authorization and failed to capture the enemy general, the king will be furious, but what should we do?"
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Zheng Zhuo comforted him and said: "The situation is urgent. Li Yi is the only general nearby who can be dispatched. Therefore, it is not my fault. Please don't blame yourself."
Liu Chenglong also advised: "How to reply to the king? I have already explained to Li Yi, so you don't have to worry. If the king asks me for guilt, I will be the one to plan everything independently, and I will have no idea about it."
After hearing this, Lord Gwanghae immediately expressed his refusal and insisted on taking full responsibility. Liu Chenglong stopped him and persuaded him: "My lord, have you forgotten that the country is now divided into dynasties? I am not here to take responsibility, not just for my lord.
But if I am deposed, all the officials, soldiers, and rebels will collapse, and Korea will be at an end."
These words were very righteous, and Zheng Zhuo also agreed with them. Lord Guanghai reluctantly agreed, but his expression was extremely ugly.
The news reached Uiju, and King Yi Wan of Joseon learned that Li Yi had crossed Pyongyang, raided the Ukita Hideie Guards, and "won a great victory". He accepted the order and even asked for a large reward.
Li Huan flew into a rage and scolded: "How audacious! Now is the truce period, and I have already issued a strict truce order! Why did Li Yi dare to violate the king's order like this? Guanghae must be behind it!
Now that North Korea has violated the agreement, how can we give up with the viciousness of the Japanese pirates? According to everyone's expectations, the Japanese pirates will leave Pyongyang soon and invade Uiju in one fell swoop. What should we do then?"
While Li He scolded Lord Guanghai for being young and ignorant and acting willfully, which worsened the situation, he was also worried that Shen Weijing and the Ming army were not around him. He couldn't help but feel fear. In desperation, he hurriedly summoned Yi Dooshou. Zheng Che came to discuss matters.
After hearing the remonstrance, Yi Dooshou said: "If this matter was done by the prince's subordinates, and they won a great victory and captured the enemy chief, such great achievements should be rewarded, how can they be punished?"
Zheng Che also said: "No one from North Korea was present during the negotiations. Even if we don't admit it, there is nothing wrong with it. As for not allowing the soldiers and civilians to fight the enemy invaders, this goes against the will of the people. They should fight to the end and drive the enemy invaders into the sea. If Li What Yi did was under the orders of the Crown Prince, and that is exactly what he did on behalf of public opinion."
Li Feng said coldly: "It's not that we are not allowed to fight, but have you forgotten that the truce agreement is to buy time for the Ming Dynasty's reinforcements?"
Idoshou still insisted that the reinforcements were just reinforcements, and North Korea itself must persist in fighting to the end. Li Hao dismissed it and sneered repeatedly: "It's really touching! But little did he know that it was precisely because he could not defend the country that he asked the Ming Dynasty for rescue. , but now when the Ming Dynasty is gathering its army, you are trying to win by relying on your own strength, which is really puzzling to me - if you ministers are so capable, why are you in Yizhou right now!"
It was difficult to answer this question directly, so Idoushou simply asked Li Huo if he was extremely afraid of Japanese pirates. Of course, Li Huo could not admit it, but insisted that he must obey the instructions of the Great Angel, otherwise the superior country would be furious and the situation in Korea would be completely irreversible. .
Zheng Che said: "Your Highness, I have long suspected this. Shen Weijing is just a guerrilla general who has not even received the emperor's banner. How can he be the full-power envoy of His Majesty the Emperor? I think there must be something fishy about this matter, and I need to wait for him to follow it. I'll question you again when the capital comes back."
Li Huan said angrily: "So what if he's not His Majesty the Emperor's envoy? How dare North Korea object to the wishes of that elder Gaoge? How dare North Korea ignore the wishes of the Ming Ministry of War?"
Yi Dooshou said: "But Gaoge Lao has a few words, saying in black and white that Shen Weijing came on his order? Your Majesty, even the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty, it is hard to say whether he really regards him as a messenger. After all, Shen Weijing came here on his orders." Wei Jing just showed him the exit customs clearance given to him by the Minister of War of the Ming Dynasty!"
Li He was speechless and sighed with emotion, saying: "Do you think that no matter what decision I make, I will harm the country and the people, and only Guanghai's actions are the actions of the Ming Lord?"
Idoshou advised with tears in his eyes: "Why is Your Highness like this? I am all His Highness's ministers. I only want to assist His Highness in overcoming the national crisis. This is why we need to clarify right and wrong. There is no other purpose."
Li Fang had no choice but to take a step back and summoned his crown prince Gwanghae to come to Yiju for questioning.
At this time, Li Yi was escorting the prisoners into Yizhou, and continued to preach the king's favor along the way. The people in the city were joyful, and they gathered in Yizhou and walked on the mountain in front of the gate to shout thousand years old and praise the saintly virtues.
Li Yi himself also shouted: "The Japanese pirates are raging and the people are suffering. The king has already endured it! This time, I respect the king's order and seize the opportunity to fight back against the Japanese pirates. Unfortunately, I failed to capture the enemy leader, but all Japanese pirates captured will be beheaded." !As soon as the king gives the order, we will continue to pursue it, and we will definitely wipe out all the Japanese pirates at all costs and avenge our Korean people! The king will never abandon you!"
It happened that Li Huo led the crowd to go out to inspect, and saw the whole city cheering, and the people said that because the king did not allow a cessation of war, the relatives of the victims were avenged, and we will follow them forever.
When Li He saw this, he immediately shouted: "How could I negotiate with the Japanese pirates who trampled the mountains and rivers and slaughtered the people! The previous announcement of a truce was just a ploy to delay the arrival of reinforcements. Even so, I could not let the Japanese pirates rest in peace, so they attacked the Japanese pirates.
I am a soldier who wants to avenge the people, and I vow to fight together with the people until all the Japanese pirates are wiped out!"
The people cheered for a thousand years again, and Li Huo, with a smile on his face, stepped forward to express his condolences to Li Yi, and gave him fifty taels of silver and the title of Dr. Zi Xian. Such a scene seemed really harmonious.
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