When Yi Sun-shin, the North Korean navy general who had made many military exploits, was arrested, his subordinate officers tried to stop him, but they were all shouted back by Yi Sun-shin. Yi Sun-shin allowed him to be arrested without saying a word. When he was taken away, the entire navy
Weeping uncontrollably in the camp.
At this time, at the center of the Joseon court, Yi Dooshou recommended to Joseon King Li Wan that Yuan Jun should replace Yi Sunchen as the commander of the three naval forces. Since Yi Sunchen and Yuan Jun were often compared in Korea, Li Wan could not make a decision for a while.
, and asked Jin Yingnan for his opinion.
Jin Yingnan, Zuo Yizheng said: "Li Sunchen is indeed a rare naval officer, but Yuan Jun is also a man of outstanding intelligence and bravery, and he has also accomplished many meritorious deeds. I believe that he can fully serve as the commander of the three naval forces.
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Yi Dooshou saw Jin Yingnan's support and recommended it again: "Not only that, Wonkyun is also someone who is absolutely loyal to the king's orders. Your Highness, Wonkyun is different from Yi Sunsin. Any orders given by His Highness will be carried out without hesitation, no matter the sword, mountain or sea of fire. Sincerity can be said to be a loyal minister."
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Loyalty was the trait that King Lee Won of Joseon valued most, so he was persuaded by Yi Doosoo and Kim Ying-nam to appoint Won Kyun as the new commander of the three navy forces.
After Yi Sunchen was escorted to Hanyang, Yuan Jun came to laugh at him. After Yuan Jun's ridicule, Yi Sunchen only asked Yuan Jun to treat the navy officers well and to think carefully before mobilizing the fleet. Yuan Jun chuckled a few times, but he agreed.
In Busan Pu, Ukita Hideie, Kuroda Asui, and President Konishi were celebrating the dismissal of Yi Sun-shin. Ukita Hideie smiled and said: "It wasn't until today that I finally felt that the sharp thorn that had been stuck in my throat was finally pulled out.
, my whole body feels extremely happy!”
President Konishi was also excited: "General, your description is not accurate enough. This is not a thorn, but a roadblock that has been completely eliminated!"
Kuroda Rushui also felt much more relaxed, and said with a smile: "Now that Yi Sun-shin has been eliminated, we will have unimpeded access to the sea route, and the Eighth Route of Korea is within easy reach. We should report to His Highness Taige immediately and issue a general attack order. It is best to capture it before the Ming army arrives."
North Korea!" Ukita Hideie immediately agreed.
However, Kato Kiyomasa suddenly came over in anger and shouted: "President Konishi! You little thief, how dare you hide it from me and use me as bait! What kind of sweet words did you use to deceive His Highness? I think you are eager to do so.
Watch me being sent into the sea to feed the fish by Yi Sun-shin!"
Governor Konishi didn't say what he was thinking in his heart, but at least he did a good job on the surface. He quickly stood up and comforted him: "Hey, His Highness Kato, why are you so impulsive? This is a strategy to get rid of Yi Sun-shin. I know it very well.
Yi Sun-shin will never attack, and Your Majesty Taige also agrees with my judgment. But now? You were not injured, and Yi Sun-shin was also eliminated. Isn't that great! Your Majesty Kato, this time you just marched normally, but you stood up
You have done a great job!"
In other words, you Kato Kiyomasa still owe me, Mr. Konishi, a big favor!
However, Kato Kiyomasa's anger was still lingering. He could no longer bear to work with Mr. Konishi. He sneered: "I don't know what nonsense you are talking about, but Mr. Konishi, I tell you, I can no longer live with you."
Under the sky, let’s go outside and end it now! No matter who lives or dies, only one person will survive!”
President Konishi's smile suddenly faded and he said sternly: "His Royal Highness Taige has long known the purpose of using you as bait. If you don't believe it, you can just ask His Highness Taige directly! If His Highness Taige expresses that he does not know, I
Not only am I willing to accept your invitation to a duel, but I am even willing to never fight back in the duel and kill you on the spot, how about that?"
Kuroda Rusui quickly advised: "You two should stop arguing. Kato, Xiaoxi is right. Your reputation has spread throughout North Korea. It is because of this that North Korea feels like it is facing a formidable enemy, and that is why Yi Sun-shin disobeyed."
After that, the King of Joseon and his ministers were extremely angry. The result that Yi Sun-shin would not attack was something that His Highness Taige had already predicted, so you would have been unscathed.
His Highness Taige has high hopes for the two of you, and for the future battles, His Highness Taige is also waiting for your victory. You should fight with all your strength instead of asking Xiaoxi's strategy for success - that is Taige.
Your Highness’s decision.”
Kato Kiyomasa saw Kuroda Ruishui speaking, and considering that he would definitely not talk nonsense in the name of His Highness Taikaku, he did not dare to do it again, so he reluctantly swallowed his anger and walked away.
After Yi Sun-shin was imprisoned, Liu Cheng-ryong went to visit him, but the government officials did not dare to let him go. Fortunately, the crown prince Guanghae Jun guaranteed it, and Liu Cheng-ryong was able to meet Yi Sun-shin.
Liu Chenglong apologized tearfully to Li Sunchen, and Li Sunchen said: "Xiya Gong (Liu Chenglong's name is Xiya) does not need to blame himself. I knew that I would be here today, and I also knew that the king would put me to death, even if it was Xiya."
Mr. Ya, it will not help if you come forward, and you, Mr. Xiya, also know this in your heart. The matter has come to this, Mr. Xiya, I want to ask you one thing, do not make any defense on my behalf."
But Liu Chenglong couldn't bear to die without saving him, so Yi Sunsin said that his life and death were not in the hands of the king, but in the hands of Won Kyun. Liu Chenglong frowned and said: "You mean that if Won Kyun defends the sea, you will be executed.
If Yuan Jun is defeated by Japanese pirates at sea, then Korea's coastal defense will be lost, and the king and the court will have to rely on you, and you will survive...is this what you mean?"
Li Sunchen replied: "That's right, but if Yuanjun can really guard the sea, then I will die in peace. Mr. Xiya, I ask you again, don't come forward for me under any circumstances. If you are harmed, then this
The country really has no hope.
In order to rebuild the mountains and rivers, please take care of yourself, Duke Xiya. I am most worried about my frightened mother now. If I die and cannot fulfill my filial piety, I will trouble Duke Xiya to help me take care of my old mother." Liu Chenglong agreed seriously.
Soon after, Yi Sun-shin was tortured and tortured. Kim Ying-nam of Zuo Yi-zheng asked him why he could not disobey the order. Yi Sun-shin replied: "The information sent by Governor Konishi was that Kato Kiyomasa would attack on the eleventh day of the first month, but in fact Kato
Qingzheng arrived one day in advance, so this is obviously a trap, so naturally I cannot send troops."
Jin Yingnan asked: "That's just the final result. What's more, what if it's one or two days away? It's true that Kato Kiyomasa attacked Nishijoura. The king ordered to block the enemy at sea. You disobeyed the order and were arrogant. This is what you are doing."
A great sin!"
Yi Sun-shin asked calmly: "Have the king and Prime Minister Zuo seen the Japanese pirates? Ah, they must have seen the heads of the Japanese pirates, but I am afraid they have never seen the cunning and cruelty of the Japanese pirates. The situation on the battlefield is different from that in the court.
The report he heard was very different. If the general is not careful, he will lose the lives of all the soldiers in the army and at the same time lead to the overthrow of the war situation.
An incompetent general is far more formidable than the enemy. Prime Minister, I answer with these words: I am not disobeying orders, I am just worried that my soldiers will die in vain, and that the battle situation will be overturned. If this is a crime, I am willing to die."
Jin Yingnan was furious: "You bastard, are you saying that the king will destroy the entire army? You are a sophist and hopeless!" Jin Yingnan dismissed the case and left the table, ordering the rigorous trial to continue.
On the other hand, Liu Chenglong still felt that he could not just sit back and watch, so he begged the crown prince Guanghaejun to ask the two Taiwanese officials to come forward. He said: "Under the palace, the ministers of the imperial court are now divided because of Yi Sunsin. If the Taiwanese officials can come forward at this time, there will be
This is of great help. Your Majesty, you also know that Yi Sun-shin is not only a loyal minister, but also a hero who protects the country. Don’t you also regard Yi Sun-shin as a true loyal minister? You must not let Yi Sun-shin die unjustly."
The Crown Prince shook his head and said: "What power can I have? The King has made up his mind on this matter. It is too late to overturn the case. Please lead the Prime Minister back to avoid being implicated in this matter."
After Liu Chenglong heard this, he secretly gritted his teeth and asked again: "My lord, I know that you are dissatisfied with my previous behavior, but if you can help me this time, I owe my life to you, no matter what personal request you have in the future.
, I will all agree. Yi Sun-shin is the last general of Joseon, so I must rescue you."
However, the crown prince still insisted on politely refusing, and Liu Chenglong was so sad that he had to resign. The next day, the crown prince discussed Liu Chenglong's intention with Liu Zulu and Li Erzhan. Liu Zulu smiled and said: "The prime minister is really shameless. He will treat us when he regains his identity."
I ignored him, and now that the general he recommended, Yi Sun-shin, is in prison, he immediately comes to beg for help. This is really faster than turning the page in a book. I must not agree to Liu Chenglong's request."
The Crown Prince said: "But I actually want to help, not because of Liu Chenglong, but because I also know Yi Sun-shin very well. He is a loyal minister without selfish motives and a good general who can protect the country and defeat Japanese pirates. As the Crown Prince, I should protect him."
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Li Erzhan immediately advised in a deep voice: "He may be a hero to the people, but not to His Highness, and this is exactly the problem. Your Majesty, even if he is a loyal minister and good general, if he disobeys the Lord,
That would be the same as proclaiming himself king, which is a taboo for the king, and it is precisely for this reason that the king had to execute Yi Sun-shin."
The prince was silent for a long time, and suddenly asked Li Erzhan, what would he do if one day he had to choose between the people and himself? Li Erzhan said without hesitation that he would still follow the prince, and Liu Zulu also advised the prince not to interfere in this matter again.
On the other side, in the court hall, the courtiers were still arguing about Yi Sun-shin. King Yi Wan of Joseon was leaning on the throne, looking extremely impatient.
Zheng Zhuoli remonstrated: "Your Highness, if you continue to torture Yi Sun-shin, you will only mutilate him to death. Although our country usually has many generals, good generals are scarce in times of national calamity. No matter what, we must not execute Yi Sun-shin now."
In this regard, Li Hengfu and others also asked Li Huo to forgive him, while Yi Dooshou and others insisted that Yi Sunchen acted arbitrarily and his crime was unforgivable.
Li Fang felt irritated when he heard this, and waved his hands and said: "Now even if Yi Sunchen offers Kato Kiyomasa's head to me, I will never forgive him." Li Dexin and Li Yuanyi quickly listed Yi Sunchen's contribution and influence, and repeated
I begged Li Huo to show mercy.
Jin Yingnan couldn't help but angrily said: "Yi Sun-shin is just a general. If the generals can make their own decisions based on their own merits and abilities and ignore the king's orders, then there will be no ethics and national laws. How can we talk about overall planning during the war?"
?If all the armies and generals act as if they are independent, Korea will eventually become a piece of loose sand, and the war will be defeated. Therefore, Yi Sun-sin must be severely punished!"
Zheng Zhuo remonstrated again and retreated to the next best thing, asking Li Huo to severely punish him but not to execute him, so that he could be punished and meritorious service in the future. However, Li Huo no longer wanted to listen to Yi Sunchen's argument, so he ordered all the courtiers to retreat.
Ryu Sung-ryong ran around trying to save Yi Sun-shin, but he was at a point where he really had no choice, so he visited I Doosoo late at night, and begged Yi Doosoo to save Yi Sun-shin's life by willing to resign from his political position and withdraw from the court.
Unfortunately, Yi Dooshou still declined politely and said sternly: "Prime Minister, I know that political transactions are a lot for you and me, but regarding Yi Sun-shin's issue, it is not because of any personal disagreement with the Prime Minister.
It's out of genuine political disagreement.
Prime Minister, Yi Sun-shin has crossed the king's bottom line and committed a major violation. He has indeed worked hard and made great achievements, but he has violated the king's authority. His fault is too great and cannot be undone. It is extremely difficult to make the king change his mind at this time."
After that, Yi Dooshou stopped talking and sent Liu Chenglong out of the house in silence.
Liu Chenglong was so anxious that he could only resort to the last resort, as was customary in Ming Dynasty politics, to resign from office in exchange for Yi Sun-shin's life.
After reading the book, Li Huo felt upset in his chest, so he came to Jin Guiren to relieve himself. Jin Guiren arranged a meal to comfort Li Huo. Li Huo looked up and saw that a new birdcage had been added to Jin Guiren's palace. After asking, he found out that she was here because of loneliness.
Place it for entertainment.
Jin Guiren said: "Japanese pirates are about to invade, the country's people are in turmoil, and I am also very worried. Listening to the birdsong from time to time will clear my mind. Please don't blame me too much. In fact, the birds in the birdcage are not only beautiful, but sometimes also
Waking up the sleeping concubines, I sometimes really want to kill them, but then I think about it, but if I make a little noise, what kind of crime can it be considered? It seems that there is no need to kill them because of this... I often do this repeatedly, so that
Your Highness is laughing."
Li He said with a smile that since it is so troublesome, it is better not to raise him. But Jin Guiren said: "Your Highness, aren't you the same? Since you want to kill him, why did you entrust him with such a heavy responsibility in the first place? Just like this caged bird, sometimes
It makes me happy, and sometimes it makes me angry, but I cannot kill them, because once I do kill them, I am afraid I will regret it if I want to hear their sweet cries again in the future."
Only then did Li Fang realize that Jin Guiren was using things to describe people, and he couldn't help but said coldly: "Are you using this to compare the widow and Yi Sun-shin? Did Liu Chenglong come to you and promise you a deal to help rescue Li Sun-shin?"
Shun Chen!"
Jin Guiren hurriedly explained, but unfortunately Li Huo didn't listen. Instead, he said angrily: "There was a time when the noble man's advice was good medicine for me, but this time I will never forgive Yi Sun-shin no matter what!" After that, he walked away.
Seeing this, Jin Guiren could only sigh and ordered Shang Gong to report to the crown prince that she had failed to convince Li Huan.
Li Huo was alone in the palace looking up at the night sky, feeling very bored. Somehow, he suddenly had an idea and called Liu Chenglong and asked: "I want to ask you, if Li Sunchen is executed by me, do you feel that there is no need to stay with me anymore?"
This is your original intention of resigning, isn't it?"
Liu Chenglong replied: "How dare I protect the sinner Yi Sun-shin, but he was recommended by me, so all this happened today is due to my incompetence. I think I am no longer qualified to continue to serve His Highness."
Li Hao said angrily: "The war is not over yet! It was you who made me start to make reforms, but you want to leave irresponsibly, and I won't allow it! Until the war is over, you have to take all responsibilities!"
Liu Chenglong was silent for a moment and asked Li Huo if he trusted him. Li Huo's mouth twitched slightly at the sudden question, but after turning his head, he said: "I naturally trust him."
Liu Chenglong said: "Then why don't you trust Yi Sunchen? If he causes a rebellion like Li Menghe did, I will definitely chop off Yi Sunchen's head with my own hands and never let him destroy this country and harm His Highness. But His Highness does not trust him.
I don’t trust Yi Sun-shin either, and just choose to use and discard them according to needs. Today Yi Sun-shin is regarded as a traitor, so the minister who recommended the traitor will also be regarded as a traitor. I have been loyal and good for a long time, and I dare not bear this contemptuous title. Therefore,
Just have to leave."
After Liu Chenglong finished speaking, he bowed solemnly and turned around to leave, leaving King Li Wan of Joseon alone upset.
Zheng Zhuo and others also went to court all night, requesting that Yi Shun-chen should be punished for his crime and meritorious service. Li He thought hard all night, and finally went to the prison in person and announced to Yi Shun-chen that he could be spared, but he would need to be sent to the army in white under the command of Marshal Quan Li.
Not only that, Li Ao also had other conditions, requiring Yi Sun-shin to die in battle, not only to prove his innocence, but also to apologize for not obeying the king's orders. Yi Sun-shin swore with tears that he would die with the Japanese army.
The news of Yi Sun-shin's release soon spread throughout the country, and both the DPRK and the DPRK were filled with relief or surprise.
After Won-kyun became the commander-in-chief of the three-do navy, he drank and had fun every day on Hansan Island. The soldiers in the military camp did not think about training and most of them had nothing to do. They just drank and gambled for entertainment every day. Yi Sun-shin's old generals dared to be angry but did not dare to speak out.
, simply stayed behind closed doors, and as a result, the morale of the North Korean naval forces declined.
When the news of Yi Sun-shin's dismissal reached Nagoya, Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi laughed and said: "I'm really curious whether the head of the King of Joseon is empty. Faced with such a crisis, he can actually cut off an arm.
Aren’t you afraid of dying from excessive blood loss?”
Maeda Toshiie said with a smile: "The King of Joseon seems to be a very suspicious person. He will never tolerate anyone who is too popular with the people, who is stronger than himself, who makes his own decisions, or who threatens his status, no matter how old he is.
It is important, but we must get rid of it quickly.”
Hideyoshi laughed and said: "It seems that the King of Korea is the most loyal person to me! After conquering Korea, I must give this King of Korea a big reward. Not long ago I heard someone said "The King of Korea"
"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", I have quite a lot of experience, or I will give the King of Joseon an An Le Gong in the future."
An Le Gong, that was Liu Chan's title after the fall of the Shu Han Dynasty. It seems that Toyotomi Hideyoshi really listened to "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
Maeda Toshiie smiled and said: "That is really reasonable, but it may not be possible. I am afraid that when Kato conquered Korea, he accidentally killed the king of Korea, and then His Highness Taikaku would have to give him a grand burial and erect a monument."
Hideyoshi burst out laughing after hearing this. At this time, Ishida Mitsunari came to report that 600 warships had been assembled, and made a special report that the "new fleet" in Osaka Bay had also lost most of its main force, and now the entire army was ready to go out.
Hideyoshi first expressed great satisfaction with this, but then he was worried about whether the navy general who succeeded Yi Sun-shin had the same talents as Yi Sun-shin. Of course, what he was most worried about was that the "new fleet" would suffer heavy losses.
Ishida Mitsunari replied: "The new commander-in-chief of North Korea's navy is named Wonjun. Please don't worry about this person. During the Battle of Munrok, this person always failed to win a single battle against us, and he will definitely lose in battle. This is
People are mediocre and incompetent, and their talents are far inferior to Yi Sun-shin's."
Hideyoshi was overjoyed and ordered preparations for the expedition. Then he turned to Maeda Toshiie and said: "By the way, Matashiro, I had a dream last night. I dreamed that my mother was holding a crane, holding my hand, and saying that she wanted to go with me to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
...I woke up suddenly with joy. Thinking back, they should be taking me to North Korea to take over the newly conquered territory, right?"
Maeda Toshiie was suddenly frightened, but looking at Hideyoshi who was in high spirits and with eyes full of fascination, Toshiie swallowed back the words that had already reached his lips with difficulty.
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