While Li Chenggui and others were discussing, a servant carefully opened the door and entered: "Your Majesty, the noble man is almost here."
In fact, to a certain extent, Zhu Di's arrival is not a secret news in Goryeo. At least everyone who should know knows it. After all, there is no point in hiding this kind of thing too much.
It's just that no one dares to tell the truth openly. This is also the helplessness of a weak country. The powerful aristocrats headed by Li Renren still hold most of the power in the country. Unfortunately, this may not be able to stop the overwhelming power.
Li Chenggui patted the table and stood up and said, "Let's go out and greet you. Please behave yourself."
Everyone had different expressions, but they all stood up obediently and followed Li Chenggui's not-so-strong figure. There was no one else around in this restaurant, but it was quite clean. If it could be established in this small border town, it must be the property of a high-ranking official...
"Foreign minister Li Chenggui and his subordinates respectfully welcome the noble man."
Li Chenggui's Chinese tone was a little weird, but he could still understand it. As for what those people behind him said, Zhu Di couldn't understand it at all, but it didn't matter.
Zhu Di knew very well that even a fierce dragon crossing the river might not be able to suppress the local snake, not to mention that this snake had a majestic head and horns and was threatening to turn into a dragon. A smile appeared on his face immediately, he bent down to help Li Chenggui and said: "Come here. I have often heard my brother talk about how heroic General Li is, and today I saw that it was true."
Li Chenggui saluted towards the east with a solemn expression: "This barbarian is so lucky to be favored by heaven. His death is not in vain!"
When Zhu Di heard this, he felt relieved at first and then felt depressed for a while. He was relieved that he would not have any accidents. Even if he died, his father, emperor and brothers would be furious. At least hundreds of thousands of people would be buried with him in the land of Goryeo. But he is still dead.
The most indispensable thing in this world is stupid and reckless people. Although Li Chenggui is famous far and wide, it is still unknown what kind of person he is. Zhu Di is inevitably a little worried in his heart. Now that he sees him, he at least knows that this person still has a sense of awe.
If you are in awe, you will not do things that you cannot bear the consequences, and you will not be smart enough to think that you can hide the truth. In this way, his trip will be fruitless at most, and he will not die in a foreign country.
Naturally, what made Li Chenggui secretly express his frustration was that he surrendered to the Prince of the East Palace of the Ming Dynasty, not anyone else, not even the Prince of the Ming Dynasty.
This is to tell Zhu Di that there is no relationship between the two of them as monarch and minister. They are just subordinates of the crown prince and have a colleague relationship. Although they are close and distant, they will never obey his orders, let alone surrender the foundation of their lives. , that is, military power.
Li Chenggui ushered Zhu Di in, and the commander of the imperial army who was responsible for guarding His Royal Highness King Qi followed immediately. The rest of the people followed in a mixed group. The streets resumed circulation, and the vendors greeted the customers with voices several times quieter than usual.
Li Chenggui took Zhu Di's seat and sat beside him. Food and drinks began to arrive like water. Many of the dishes were unique to the capital, which showed that Li Chenggui paid attention to the details.
After taking a few bites, the stiff smile on Zhu Di's face softened a lot. It's hard to feel homesick before leaving home. Even a person like him who is not picky about enjoyment will be very happy to taste pure hometown food in a foreign country. .
However, this kind of joy is just a moment of joy. The fundamental problem is not solved. So what if he is given dragon liver and phoenix marrow? If it is just for enjoyment, why should he travel across mountains and rivers to come here? Why not just be his King Qi in the capital? .
"General Li, I heard that Naha has sent troops to attack the border. When should we set off?"
Li Chenggui stopped pouring the wine, raised his head and said with a smile: "We should have set off today. The king has ordered us to go out several times. However, if we don't have all the food, grass and baggage ready, we can't defend ourselves against powerful enemies. When I was young, I joined the army to attack the Yuan Dynasty." , you will definitely understand this truth.”
Zhu Di withdrew his gaze and calmed down. He shouldn't have been so eager. Exposing his vain request was tantamount to exposing his trump card to the other party.
Zhu Di didn't ask any more questions, and just started to eat. Li Chenggui greeted him, and the atmosphere quickly became lively. After the wine was drunk, more than ten beauties came gracefully, singing and dancing.
Two hours later, Zhu Di, who was a little drunk, was arranged into a gorgeous house. It seemed that it had just been renovated, so naturally the two most outstanding dancers among the group of dancers were also arranged together.
After Li Chenggui settled Zhu Di, he led everyone into the house next door. It no longer mattered who the original owner was. Anyway, from the moment Li Chenggui stepped out of the city, everything in the city belonged to him. Who asked him to command 10,000 cavalry and 50,000 dragon and tiger troops?
It can be said that because of Naha's sudden attack, only half of Goryeo's military power has fallen into his hands. Moreover, Goryeo is still the elite who can really fight the Mongolian army. If all the motley civilians in the general and county armies are included, he He can also be called an army of 200,000 people.
The Korean side did not take enough precautions against Naha. They all thought that everyone understood the principle of a weak alliance against a strong one. However, they did not expect that Naha, who had been a loser all his life, suddenly made such a crisp and decisive decision.
Li Renren and others did not expect the changes in Liaodong, or did not have time to react. However, as the Ming Dynasty who led all these changes, it was natural that Ming Dynasty would not arrange it in advance. With the support of Jiang Side and the nobles who had defected to Ming Dynasty, Li Chenggui won the first prize. A bite of fat greatly increases the value of one's body.
Of course, it is true that the military power is in the hands of Li Chenggui, but it is too false to say that he can use his hands like an arm. Li Chenggui is lacking in background. Although the Li family was considered powerful in the past, it was only as powerful as one party.
Among the most elite army of 60,000, Li Chenggui really controlled nearly 30,000. He only did this by relying on this opportunity to forcibly promote several close generals. No matter how many more, he would not be able to do it. There are not that many confidants under his command who can control him.
Most of Goryeo's generals came from aristocratic families, and ordinary people had almost no chance to get involved. This is why Goryeo's military force has never been strong, but they were neither strong nor strong, and their loyalty to the family was indeed true.
Not to mention the nearly 100,000 militiamen below. They are all a ragtag group of small local families. They fall with the wind. Although they look scary, they are not enough to determine the situation. Most of the time, they only do bad things.
"I have met Mr. Yuan Jun. I have taken the liberty to come here. I hope you won't be blamed."
"Ah, Zongzhi, when did you come?"
Li Chenggui hurriedly stepped forward to hold the person's hand, but suddenly stopped and breathed out into his palm, smiling: "You stink of wine, Zongzhi, please sit down first while I change my clothes and entertain you."
"The guest does as he pleases, the host does as he pleases."
The person who came here was very elegant and could be seen as a learned man. Seeing Li Chenggui's actions, he couldn't help but feel moved. If he had become famous and was able to treat a humble official like himself so politely, he would have achieved great things.
It's a pity that when the time is not right, the Ming Dynasty's crown prince moves to Korea, and even a dragon hidden in the grass has no chance of transforming into a dragon. What a pity.
Li Chenggui's confidants hurriedly invited the guests to sit down and watch tea. Li Chenggui hurriedly changed his clothes and rinsed his mouth. The servants on the side couldn't help but said: "Why are you doing this, Mr. Zheng Daochuan is just Dr. Taichang in charge of etiquette and music. Even if there is Jiang The promotion and appointment of angels are now nothing more than ceremonial groomsmen."
Li Chenggui frowned and scolded: "What do you know? Zongzhi has the ability to assist the country. Goryeo cannot tolerate him. I heard that even His Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty heard about him. He is a lowly official now, but his potential in the future will be unlimited."
Li Chenggui sighed in his heart. He had been in contact with Zheng Daochuan a few years ago, and he knew very well what this person was capable of. He might not be a top talent in the Ming Dynasty, but in Goryeo, it was indeed difficult for anyone to match him.
What's even more rare is that this person was born like him and was not among the nobles of Goryeo. If the Ming Dynasty hadn't intervened, with the help of this person, he might not have had the opportunity to create a new situation.
It is a pity that Zheng Daozhuan has now joined Jiang Side and cannot serve him anymore. He is probably here for King Qi. He will have to ask clearly later. After all, they are outsiders. Even if they cannot be of the same mind, at least We should also help each other in order to establish ourselves in the Ming Dynasty in the future.
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