While Shen Weijing and Li Ao entered the room for secret talks, senior North Korean officials who were not willing to be humiliated also held a meeting of the Preparatory Department under the auspices of Idoushou. When everyone arrived, Idoushou said as soon as he opened his mouth: "This Shen Weijing is really wanton. , they simply treat us like puppets, which is unheard of rudeness in the past two hundred years!"
Zheng Che also sighed: "Yes, the king is too dependent on Ming's face to act. If the prince were here, things would never develop like this."
Yi Dooshou's anger was still lingering, and he said with hatred: "Previously, General Zu Chengxun, the dignified deputy commander of the army, was polite and courteous when facing us. It can be said that he showed his great country style. This Shen Weijing is nothing more than a guerrilla. He is not even a general, but he is so arrogant. It is not because he is an envoy of the Ming Dynasty, I can’t wait to... Huh!"
"How can you wish?" Liu Chenglong shook his head and said: "Don't think that he has no emperor's banner and is not an emperor's envoy, but what is the purpose of calling him 'Gaoge Lao'? It's just to remind us that the most powerful official in the Ming Dynasty is exactly His backer, so as long as North Korea cannot afford to offend Mr. Gao Ge, there is nothing that can be done against him."
Zheng Che frowned and said with some confusion: "It's strange to say that Mr. Gao Ge has an amazing reputation both in the Ming Dynasty and North Korea, but why would such an outstanding minister actually send Shen Wei?" Respect such an envoy to represent the Ming Cabinet and the Ministry of War?"
This question was a very novel angle, and Yi Dooshou and Liu Chenglong fell into thinking after hearing it. The two of them are not newcomers to the officialdom. They are both old foxes who have been in officialdom for decades. Of course, they will not take the problem so lightly.
Gao Jingshi is such a legendary figure, and he is a legendary figure in the Ming Dynasty, the dominant empire in East Asia. His deeds are naturally spread throughout Korea, the closest vassal state to the Ming Dynasty, and he is almost a household name. No one dares to say that his achievements are "just a matter of luck", so Gao Ge is always "unparalleled in his ability", and everyone agrees with this statement.
Since Mr. Gao Ge is very powerful, the person he uses cannot really be just a waste. Therefore, Shen Weijing's attitude today must have some inside story. To put it simply, Shen Weijing had this attitude on purpose.
Just... why?
Yi Dooshou and Liu Chenglong both had some understanding in their hearts, but no one was willing to say it out loud. In the end, it was Liu Chenglong who stood up first and suggested: "Let me go and ask the king together. The country is in danger. If we don't know about such a big thing, and if the country falls into a more dangerous situation, then we will A hundred deaths will never redeem you."
Yi Dooshou and Zheng Che looked at each other and knew that there was no other way at this time. The three of them quickly reached an agreement and immediately set off to see the king.
After Yi Dooshou, Zheng Che, and Liu Chenglong saw Li Huo, they asked about the content of the secret talks. Zheng Che said that national affairs could not be decided through secret talks. Under the three people's repeated questions, Li Huo could not hold back his words and told what he had just said. The conversation almost told the whole story.
Yi Dooshou then asked about the content of the negotiation. Li Huo bluntly said that he did not know. Liu Chenglong was shocked and said: "Could it be that His Highness gave you full authority without even knowing the content of the negotiation? Your Highness, please answer what I said!"
Li Huo was deeply ashamed of this and didn't know how to answer for a while. However, under the continuous questioning by the three people, Li Huo was forced to become anxious. With his eyes red, he said angrily: "What can I do! He represents the emperor." , the envoy representing Mr. Gao Ge! He ordered me to obey, how can I object? Can North Korea object now?"
Liu Chenglong took a deep breath and tried to control his tone and persuaded: "Your Highness, the country is in crisis now and really needs the rescue of the Ming Dynasty, but only we can decide the fate of our country. Now you have the power to appoint the Ming Dynasty envoy without knowing it. Go negotiate, once... Oh, how can this be done!"
Idoushou felt that what the king just said was indeed his most real helplessness, but he was helpless. This really couldn't be done this way, so he slowed down his tone, but still persuaded: "Your Highness, Shen Weijing is negotiating with the Japanese army." After that, if we are asked to surrender or cede our land, are we all going to obey?"
How does Li Huo know what to do? He is now counting on the Ming Dynasty for assistance and does not think that North Korea can recover on its own. Therefore, no matter what the three of them say, Li Huo can only persuade them to believe in the Ming Dynasty. After all, I believe that no matter how bad the Ming Dynasty is, it will not be as bad as it is now. . Everyone had nothing to say and had no choice but to leave.
Lord Gwanghae, who was in the separate dynasty, was also puzzled after hearing this. He thought that the king must not be allowed to arrange it like this, so he planned to go to Yiju in person to persuade him. Zheng Zhuo, the Zuo Zangzong, stopped him and said: "My lord, please be careful. You have forgotten that you are now." Is this where the imperial court is? The officers, soldiers, rebels, and people all support this place and support you. Even if the king issues royal orders according to the opinions of the Ming Dynasty envoys during the war, as long as they are not in line with the interests of Korea, your Majesty can Choose not to comply, and the fate of the country remains in your hands.
Of course, in order to make early preparations, His Majesty can first inform the Palace Prince Liu Chenglong and accompany the Ming envoy to Pyongyang in the name of dividing the dynasty to understand the contents of the negotiations. "
After hearing this, Lord Guanghai felt that what Zheng Zhuo said was very true, so he stopped going to Yizhou. However, they did not expect that when Jin Gongliang found out about this statement, he immediately informed his sister Jin Guiren.
Jin Guiren's expression changed upon hearing this, and he immediately met with the King of Korea, Li Huan, to report the prince's wishes. Li Huo asked Jin Guiren how he knew about this, and Jin Guiren said half truthfully and half falsely: "I am worried that the division of dynasties will ruin national affairs, so I ordered Jin Gongliang to inquire about the division of dynasties and report to Yizhou at all times. This move I may have overstepped my bounds, so please forgive me, Your Highness."
Li Hao quickly comforted him: "The noble man made such an arrangement because he was willing to share my worries. What's wrong with this? Guanghai, huh, I think he already wants to ride on my head. I should depose him immediately!" "
However, Jin Guiren advised: "Your Highness, there is no need to be angry. I know every move of the dynasty. It is better to wait for now. The more mistakes the dynasty makes... Your Highness, if you reprimand him every time, it is better to fight." Wouldn't it be better for His Highness if we hold each other accountable later?" After hearing this, Li Huo felt that it made sense, but he still needed to think carefully about how to deal with it, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
When Shen Weijing was about to leave for Pyongyang, Liu Chenglong actually jumped out and asked to go with Shen Weijing. Shen Weijing refused to go with Liu Chenglong on the grounds that the talks were extremely confidential. Liu Chenglong said: "This time it is about North Korea. How can the North Korean ministers be absent from this important event of national destiny? I am the one accompanying the angel on behalf of the North Korean court."
Shen Weijing was quite displeased and emphasized again that the King of Joseon had full authority and did not need to be accompanied by Joseon ministers.
Liu Chenglong smiled easily and said: "The angel seems to have misunderstood what I said. Now the Korean court is a separate dynasty led by the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince has not agreed to have separate talks with the Japanese army.
Since you are representing North Korea to hold talks with the Japanese pirates this time, and North Korea has been divided into dynasties, with the crown prince's residence presiding over state affairs, don't you know? Even if you didn’t know, now you know, and it will be a huge benefit to your interview. As for me, I am accompanying you to Pyongyang under the order of the imperial court. "
Seeing Liu Chenglong like this, Shen Weijing was not in a hurry. He just said "oh" and stopped talking, but waited calmly and calmly. Liu Chenglong didn't know what Shen Weijing was waiting for, but he couldn't lose his temper because of it, so he stood aside quietly.
Unexpectedly, a group of sergeants arrived soon after to convey the king's order, which read: Anyone in North Korea who disobeys the angels will be killed without mercy.
Liu Chenglong was stunned, but for a moment he didn't dare to object, so he had to let him go. Shen Weijing finally showed a smile, bowed his hands to him in a seemingly polite but actually mocking manner, and walked away with his guard Jingqi.
When Commander Konishi, the commander of the Japanese First Army Corps stationed in Pyongyang, heard that the Ming Dynasty envoys were coming, he ordered the entire army to line up and greet them with swords. Unexpectedly, although Shen Weijing brought five hundred elite cavalry, when the two armies were two miles apart, he ordered the guards to stop, and he went forward alone, Shi Shiran, to attend the meeting alone.
Governor Konishi saw that although he claimed to be a guerrilla general, but he was dressed like a Confucian scholar, and now he dared to break into his military camp alone, he felt a little frustrated. He also heard that Shen Weijing could speak Japanese, and he was even more delighted. He quickly prepared the pretense. The interpreters were all sent away - the reason why I said it was pretentious was because Mr. Konishi was born into a wealthy businessman family, and of course he himself understood Chinese.
Shen Weijing couldn't help but sneer in his heart when he saw the Japanese troops arrayed neatly, with densely decorated flags, bright helmets, a forest of swords and guns, and continuous killing sounds. It was obviously a threatening scene.
Shen Weijing's expression remained unchanged, his spirit was calm and composed, he strode into the formation and took his seat straight away, displaying the style of a great nation. President Konishi was amazed and immediately asked: "Sir, even if he is in the edge of a sword and his life is in danger, his face does not change. He is really courageous and a hero!"
Unexpectedly, Shen Weijing was unmoved by Konishi's words and replied lightly in Chinese: "This can be ignored? It's just that you are rare and strange."
Governor Konishi didn't know what he meant, but before he had time to hear the news, he heard him continue: "I am an envoy of the Celestial Empire, and it is inconvenient for me to speak in the language of a small country. If you are not fluent in the Chinese language, you'd better find another interpreter, otherwise What’s there to talk about between you and me?”
Konishi Yukinaga was surprised when he saw this. He wanted to say that since you also understand Japanese, why don't you talk to me in Japanese? However, Shen Weijing said it first. President Konishi thought that Japan was civilized thanks to the Tang style and did not want to argue with Shen Weijing. Fortunately, he also studied Chinese a lot, so he did not need another interpreter, so he asked for advice again. Shen Weijing should be afraid of coming to this enemy's land.
Shen Weijing smiled, waved his hand and replied: "The scenes you set up are just like children's play to the Ming Dynasty. They are not worth mentioning. Naturally, I am not touched. If you don't believe it, think about the Ming Dynasty last year. The Mongolian troops were divided into separate groups. There were 300,000 troops marching all the way to the capital alone on the same day. Even ordinary people in the capital saw them all. What can I say!
However, you just said this is your land? This crazy paradox is totally wrong! This place is under the jurisdiction of my Ming Dynasty. I advise you to retreat early before the thunderous wrath of my Ming Emperor, so as not to bury your bones in a foreign land and make it difficult for your soul to return. "
Governor Konishi smiled and said: "The territory governed by the Ming Dynasty? This place was clearly formerly Korean territory and is now occupied by our army. I wonder, sir, are you old and confused, or are you blind?"
Shen Weijing followed closely: "You said this is the territory of North Korea, which is true, but North Korea has been our Ming vassal for two hundred years. We have received the emperor's favor from generation to generation, and father and son are one, so the land of North Korea is the land of the Ming Dynasty. , so please withdraw as soon as possible. Otherwise, millions of troops from heaven will arrive, and your fate is at stake. Soon, your bones will be gone, and it will be too late to regret."
President Konishi changed his mind and argued: "We originally just wanted to borrow a passage from North Korea to enter the Ming Dynasty to pay tribute and obtain canonization, but North Korea insisted on refusing and suspected that we had other agendas and even used force to coerce us. Therefore, the incident Until now, there is actually nothing we can do.”
Shen Weijing naturally didn't believe it, but he pretended to be soothing and said: "Since this is the case, it is even more important to leave as soon as possible and not to raise troops to kill... As for the tribute and canonization matters, I will report it to the emperor when I return to Beijing. You only need to wait for the decree. You don't have to worry. I, the Ming Dynasty, will come to court, so how can I not allow you to wait for a small country? This matter is easy to hear. "
Jingzhe Xuansu also spoke at this time and said: "Sir, it is clear that we are not waiting to retreat, but we are forced by North Korea and have no choice but to do it. What you don't know, sir, is that North Korea has betrayed our country's good intentions and maliciously blocked it, causing our country to It is really a pity that the people died in vain.”
At this time, for some reason, Shen Weijing suddenly swore harshly: "Monk, don't act coy here! God has the virtue of a good life. Since you shaved your head and became a monk, you didn't want to stop your country from raising troops. Instead, you helped the tyrants and followed the rebels. You violated our country and are still here telling lies. Aren’t you afraid that Buddha will blame you and bring you retribution?”
Seeing Shen Weijing's behavior, Konishi Yukinaga was a little confused for a moment. Japanese Buddhism is always provoking troubles, but it doesn't pay attention to the virtues of living a good life. He was afraid that Jingzhe Xuansu would be angry, so he quickly took a deep breath and said first, "Since the bloody battle has come to this point, it will be difficult to retreat without an explanation."
Shen Weijing sneered and said: "Don't say that our Ming Dynasty's millions of troops will arrive very soon. Just say that there are 300,000 troops in Liaodong that can be mobilized at any time. If you don't retreat, you are just seeking death here."
Governor Konishi smiled and said: "I have seen the combat power of the Liaodong Army of the Ming Dynasty, and it is indeed 'amazing'. The battle of Pyongyang is not far away, but I still remember... If an army of this kind has millions, what should I fear?"
Shen Weijing was so angry that he immediately stood up and shouted: "It's hard to persuade the damned ones with good words. Since you only want a quick death, let's start a war immediately!"
Seeing that the negotiations were at an impasse, President Konishi changed the topic decisively and said: "I am not a bloodthirsty person, nor am I non-negotiable. I have two proposals for this, both of which can peacefully resolve the current matter. One is, Please ask the Ming Dynasty to take the initiative and delineate Japan's tribute trade routes from Korea to the Ming Dynasty on land and water, so that we can not only achieve the purpose of paying tribute, but also start trade with Korea, benefit both countries, eliminate hatred, and stop war."
Shen Weijing didn't blink and immediately replied: "Such a trivial matter, it's as easy as flipping a finger. When I declare to the Holy One and issue the imperial edict, I will inform North Korea and Japan. You and the rest of the two countries can just follow it."
Governor Konishi ignored his arrogant tone and just continued: "In addition, after all, our army has fought bloody battles and suffered huge casualties, and the soldiers also need to be rewarded with fiefs. Since this armed confrontation is not our fault, we ask the Ming Dynasty for permission. Order Korea to cede the south of the Datong River to Japan as compensation."
Shen Weijing's expression changed slightly, he frowned and said, "You want North Korea to cede its land?"
President Konishi pretended to be helpless and sighed: "This is what our officers and soldiers have been longing for. They can get some land rewards and make their families proud. In fact, there is no land left in our country... Please seriously consider it, sir." "
Shen Weijing thought for a moment and slowly replied: "I can't decide on such a big thing as ordering the vassal state to cede territory. I need to return to the capital to request the emperor's order. Please give me two months' grace - you also know that it is a long way to the capital. , it is winter again now, it is difficult for carriages and horses to travel, and it takes a lot of time to go back and forth, and we still need to wait for the Holy Emperor's reply... In short, I will send you a decree in two months."
Governor Konishi was secretly happy, but he couldn't help asking again whether the Ming Emperor would agree to order Korea to cede territory.
Shen Weijing replied: "I can't give you a random answer. I only know that the emperor has his own judgment, and I will send it to him as soon as he has a decree."
Governor Konishi thought for a moment, then agreed and agreed to a truce for fifty days.
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