"I have known for a long time that we still have loyal ministers in North Korea, and the reinforcements have finally arrived! Your Majesty will not abandon Pyongyang. As the saying goes, the strong wind knows the strength of the grass, and the steadfastness shows the loyal ministers..."
"Lord Park, this is not reinforcements, but a mission sent by the king to negotiate peace with the northern captives."
"I already knew this."
East of Pyongyang City, Yihao Tower.
Surrounded by a group of servants, Commander Shi Pu followed his orders and looked up at the Seven Star Gatekeeper who came to report the military situation.
"Peace negotiation mission?"
When he heard that the people coming to Pyongyang were not reinforcements, but a delegation sent by the king to Ping'an Road, Pu Shuai was shocked, dismissed his servants, and asked the visitor again:
"You mean Beilu didn't kill them? Governor Zheng and the others are still alive?"
Mr. Ba just ran here from the Seven Star Gate in the north. He was panting from exhaustion. He took a breath and said quickly: "Sir, I don't know Governor Zheng, and I'm not sure if he is Master Zheng, but I heard what his subordinates said. His tone definitely sounds like someone sent by the King."
Pu Conming was full of doubts. Although he was in Pyongyang, he had also heard about what happened to the previous two groups of North Korean envoys. The first two groups of envoys were executed by Liu Zhaosun after they went to Qi State, and their heads were sent back to North Korea.
So, how did Zheng Douyuan survive?
Based on his understanding of Liu Zhaosun, that warrior would never let the North Korean mission go easily.
Could it be that Zheng Douyuan and the others did not go to Ping'an Road at all, or had they surrendered to the Beilu?
"Shuai Park, they are now at Qixing Gate and are anxious to see you." Mr. Ba added cautiously.
"I have known this for a long time. Get the weapons and armor. You will lead the way. Everyone else will go to the Seven Star Gate!"
Unlike other high-ranking officials who were born in the yangban, the governor Shi Pu Congming came from a humble background. When he was thirty years old, he was still a Yuhou, and could only be ranked ninth. In the middle and late stages of the Li dynasty where yangban was rampant, such a background, Such a grade is destined to be the lowest among the lowest.
But fate favored this humble little man.
After the war in Saerhu, the opposition to Lord Gwanghae in North Korea became louder and louder. Park obeyed the destiny and became Lord Ayang's sworn soldier. He assisted his lord in expelling Lord Gwanghae and took control of Seoul. Therefore, he had the title of Congyong. achievement.
Li Zhu was also unambiguous about his deceased brother. In just ten years, he promoted Pu Conming repeatedly and promoted him from a young Yuhou who was on the verge of being killed to a big shot who could influence the situation of the government.
In order to repay the kindness of the king, Park Congrong worked diligently over the years and worried about the country of Korea.
In the first year of Wuding, the Daqi Empire suffered heavy losses due to the repeated blows of plague, refugees and drought. The sudden "death" of Emperor Wuding plunged the morale of the Qi army into rock bottom.
Pu Conming prided himself on knowing soldiers, and he felt that he was quite familiar with Liu Zhaosun, so he and the governor Li Shunyi (who had been executed) planned the attack on Qi day and night. Li Zhu accepted Li Shunyi's suggestion and ordered the Korean army to cross the Yalu River and attack Kuandian, Fushun and other cities.
In this robbery, the Koreans tasted a lot of sweetness. They took away a large amount of iron ore and grain from Liaodong and captured tens of thousands of people. For this reason, Li Jie issued an edict to commend Pu Conming and praise him for his good work.
The king's expectations and affirmation further ignited Pu Cong's ardent patriotism. This is why when the Qi army moved south, the civilian and military generals around Pyongyang fled south, but Pu Congming persisted.
"I have known this for a long time. It would be great if Governor Zheng comes!"
Park Congrong said as he turned on his horse. He was as strong and agile as a monkey. Although he was in a high position, Park Marshal did not show any sign of his old age. Not only his body shape, but also his eyes were still the same as when he was in the army. fierce, ruthless,
Hu Wan, the head servant, was surprised when he heard this and said: "Master, these civil servants are not easy to deal with."
Pu Congming waved his riding whip and rushed to the front. He turned around and laughed at a group of servants: "I have long known that they are difficult to deal with, so let them deal with others!"
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Seven Star Gate.
The horses of the mission stepped on the pontoon bridge on the Datong River and walked cautiously towards the Seven Star Gate on the opposite side. When the horses' hooves stepped down, the low-quality birch wood made an unsettling squeaking sound, as if there were rats gnawing at the bottom of the bridge. It was frightening to hear it.
Across the river is Pyongyang's Seven Star Gate. Inside and outside the corridor are crowded with garrison soldiers watching the fun. Their mandarin duck jackets are in tatters. A ragged Korean soldier is walking barefoot by the river, curiously heading towards the pontoon bridge. People walking by looked at him.
Li Zicheng raised his head and saw this scene. He judged that the Qixing Gate garrison was not as good as the former Ming Guard.
"You robbed so much food, gold, silver, cloth and silk in Liaodong, where did they go?"
Zheng Douyuan secretly glanced at the rushing Datong River on both sides of the floating bridge. His face turned pale and his calves began to tremble regularly.
"Where...? I think about it, anyway, it won't be in the hands of the people."
Seeing his cowardice, Li Zicheng didn't ask any questions. He put his dagger on the back of Zheng Du's robe and lowered his voice:
"In a moment, we will get off the bridge first, you and your people behind."
A gust of wind blew across the Datong River, which was originally not very stable, swaying gently like a kite.
Zheng Doujian stumbled, his body tilted, and he almost fell into the river.
Li Zicheng quickly helped him up.
"Are you hurt?"
Governor Zheng was hesitating and hesitating, beads of sweat oozing out from his forehead. His gray hair on his temples remained motionless in the wind, stuck to the sweat. Looking at his neck, it was already soaked with sweat.
"I'm old. No, I'm no longer useful. I've been seasick since I was a child."
Zhao Yuanzhi, who was walking at the back, laughed happily and shook the pontoon vigorously.
Just as Zheng Dujian struggled to stand up, he lost his center of gravity and fell again.
Li Zicheng stepped forward to help him, but when he heard a "wow" sound, the old man actually vomited it out.
Li Zicheng screamed inwardly and wiped away the dirt on his chest armor with his iron-armed hand.
Zheng Dujian vomited for a long time before he stopped. His old face was as white as white paper, and sweat kept flowing down his cheeks, as if he was sweating.
"Li Junmen Smida, I'm not in good condition. Let me go down first. I'll persuade you today, persuade..."
Li Zicheng was worried that the old man would die on the bridge later. After thinking for a while, he ordered his teammates to step back slightly and let Lao Zheng go first.
Zheng Douyuan was moved to tears, mixed with runny nose, and loudly said to Li Zicheng:
"Smita, if the Supreme Emperor has a good man like Li Junmen, he will surely be able to unify the world and bring all the people together."
Li Zicheng waved his hand to signal the old man not to talk nonsense. He winked, and Zhao Yuanzhi and the others grasped their short crossbows and muskets tightly.
With only the last dozen or so steps left to the Seven Star Gate, Li Zicheng always felt that something was wrong.
This was his first solo mission, and he was accompanied by novices. However, they were careful at every step along the way, and it could be said that they did it without leaks.
"The official is here, do you want to do it?"
Zhao Yuanzhi raised his head and looked at the city head, speaking to everyone in a hunter's tone.
Qixingmen City was crowded with people. Just now, dozens of burly and well-equipped Korean soldiers appeared on the other side, surrounded by a general who looked like a high-ranking official. The high-ranking official was still riding a horse and looking towards the pontoon bridge.
"Pu Conming, the biggest official in Pyongyang, go up and kill him!"
Zhao Yuanzhi is teasing again.
"Shut up." Li Zicheng glared at him fiercely, and several coir raincoat guards around him also showed disgusted expressions.
"Hahaha, I have known for a long time that Governor Zheng will fulfill his mission... How are the peace talks with Beilu going? Hahahaha."
Pu Conming turned over and dismounted, and laughed at Zheng Douyuan who was still on the bridge. He laughed twice as if he was seeing a long-awaited friend.
Zheng Douyuan's eyes kept moving to both sides, as if looking at the people standing next to him.
Pu Conming looked carefully at both sides and found that no one was there. He laughed twice and sounded like a host:
"I have known for a long time that Liu Zhaosun, a dog thief, like his father-in-law, divided his forces to attack and came to Pyongyang to die... You guys have tired your horses and horses, and you will exhaust the Zhengdu prison tonight..." I'll take care of you at the Seven Star Tower."
Li Zicheng looked forward. A teammate beside him kept translating what the two people said to him. Five North Korean envoys were still on the bridge. A few shoulders away, they could vaguely see Zheng Douyuan making gestures.
He pushed away the person in front of him, took a quick step, and reached out to slap Zheng Douyuan on the shoulder.
Before his fingers touched the old man's shoulder, the old Korean man, who was so weak and about to die just now, suddenly jumped down like an ape and quickly disappeared behind the group of Korean servants in front.
"It's over."
Li Zicheng and Zhao Yuanzhi looked at each other and immediately jumped into the Datong River.
"I have known for a long time that they are Qi spies! Kill them all on the bridge!"
Pu Congming stepped aside, and after the sound of weapons clashing, Pu Shuai's servants, who were all covered in armor, raised their bows and shot towards the bridge without any explanation. The five North Korean envoys who were walking at the front fell to the ground in response, and their bodies were shot into pieces. Hedgehog.
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