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 objection and expressed that he would comply. The two of them made a joint agreement to raise glasses and drink together. Shen Weijing then left Pyongyang and returned to Yiju 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 be sure to insist on the truce within these two months."
Li Huo did not expect that Shen Weijing was so good 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, Idoshou 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 delineate 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 army of heavenly soldiers arrives, I will definitely help His Highness regain the lost territory. Previously, North Korean ministers were not allowed to accompany him because they were worried that the plan would be exposed. "After hearing this, the King of Korea Li Huo repeatedly praised Shen Weijing for his profound strategy and extraordinary courage.
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 Months later, didn’t we already say that millions of heavenly soldiers are coming?
The Holy Will 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 next year. For the current plan, only by gathering a large army and marching southward with thunderous and bamboo-shattering momentum can the Japanese pirates never return their armor! "
These words were said with great momentum, and Li He felt excited when he heard it. However, Yi Dooshou asked how to prepare food and grass. Shen Weijing replied: "This is easy to hear. Before I came, 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, 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 very happy 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 your majesty and great talent, the Japanese army will no longer go north for two months, and the Ming army is about to arrive. The dawn of victory will once again shine on Korea. I am very happy."
As soon as Li Huo finished speaking, he saw Yi Dooshou and Zheng Che coming, imploring the king to order all officers, soldiers and rebels to attack the Japanese army immediately. Li Hao was stunned at first, then firmly refused to agree, and repeatedly stated that he must fulfill the agreement.
Zheng Che advised: "Your Highness, what is 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, soldiers never tire 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 agreeing to a truce must be caused by many factors, not just Shen Weijing's words. Our army will take the opportunity to launch a counterattack at this time and it will have miraculous effects. Then when the Ming army arrives, it will definitely It can prevent the Japanese pirates from surviving."
Li He said angrily: "I agreed to this because I didn't want to see the soldiers and people bleeding in vain. Once the Ming army's reinforcements 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 poisonous hands of the Japanese pirates, and everything will be over! If you don't want to do this, please don't mention this matter again! "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 rebel armies have received frequent reports of success. Just as they are pressing forward step by step and making military exploits again, how can they easily cease fighting 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 the left, 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 me 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 Guanghaijun to step aside and talk. Lord Guanghae invited him to meet alone in the study not far away, and then asked Liu Chenglong what words he could not say in the palace.
Liu Chenglong replied: "Your Highness's ears are too sensitive and he 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 take advantage of our army's laxness and launch an attack. Then the situation will be great. It may be overturned.”
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 that these operations were planned and completed before the truce was agreed, and the operations were executed. Only then can I receive the king's order. Your Majesty, please be firm in 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 secretly attacking, while the official army is waiting for opportunities 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, 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 story of 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 has been... 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 army!
Your Highness Ukita, our target is the Ming Dynasty. 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 rarely spoke loudly, but the last sentence "Your Highness Ukita" he just said was so serious that Ukita Hideie, who was used to him, couldn't help but think about his words carefully, and then felt quite... For reason.
Ukita Hideie is not a person who just cares about face and does whatever he wants. Since he found that what Mr. Konishi said was reasonable, he agreed to a truce and was ready to report to Toyotomi Hideyoshi immediately.
Unexpectedly, the news that Japanese General Ukita Hideie went to Pyongyang was also known to Liu Chenglong. Liu Chenglong reported it to Lord Guanghai overnight, and Lord Guanghai 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 this beast is so lax in its defenses. If we can capture the Japanese general, we will definitely be able to turn the tide of the war in one fell swoop!"
However, Lord Gwanghae was worried that this move would be too quiet and the king might be angry, so he was hesitant to make a decision. Liu Chenglong urged: "This matter will play an important role in the entire war. If His Highness is questioned, I am willing to die! Your Majesty, please be firm in your belief."
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 must-pass point from Pyongyang 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 regained his energy and immediately fired a signal arrow. Ukita Hideiebu was unprepared when he was suddenly shot by a rocket, injuring nearly ten people, while the rest 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 act of the North Korean army was to capture the enemy's general, and the troops they sent were required to be small but refined, so as not to be easily discovered by the Japanese army.
However, although they are known as elites, compared with the Japanese army that has been fighting for decades in the civil war, the combat effectiveness of the Korean army is still inferior. 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. He fled back to Pyongyang on horseback. However, the remaining Japanese pirates who were not dead were all captured by Li Yi.
Guanghaijun was waiting for news about Li Yi in the separate court. Who thought that there would be no return for a long time, he couldn't help but feel anxious. At this time, Zheng Zhuo reported Li Yi's great victory and was returning with the enemy's heads. Lord Guanghai and Liu Chenglong were extremely pleased. Lord Guanghai even personally welcomed Li Yi's return.
When Liu Chenglong saw Li Yi, he quickly asked about the outcome of the battle. Li Yi replied that he had beheaded 20 people and captured 80 people. Liu Chenglong stroked his palm and smiled and said: "Thank you for your hard work. It's really hard work. So, was the Japanese general captured alive or beheaded on the spot?"
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 and said after a while: "The enemy chief was very cunning. It seemed that he fell to the ground with an arrow. But after the war, we observed But the time has disappeared.”
Hearing that the Ukita Hide family had escaped, Liu Chenglong couldn't help but turned pale in shock and said in a voiceless voice: "We failed to capture the enemy's general, what's the use of just catching some small soldiers! Don't you know the purpose of this battle?"
Zheng Zhuo also expressed concern about this and sighed: "This time Ukita Hideie's escape, I'm afraid 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 definitely be furious, but what should we do?" Is good?"
Zheng Zhuo consoled him: "The situation is urgent. Only Li Yi, the general nearby, 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 given an explanation to Li Yi, so you don't have to worry. If the king asks about the crime, it will be me who plans everything independently, and I 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: "My Majesty, have you forgotten that the country's court is now being divided into dynasties? The reason why I have to take responsibility is not just for my Majesty, but if my Majesty is deposed, all the officials, soldiers and rebels will be responsible for it." It will collapse and North Korea will be at rest."
These words were profound and righteous, and Zheng Zhuo also agreed with them. Lord Guanghai reluctantly agreed, but his expression was extremely ugly.
The news reached Uiju, and King Ri Wan of Joseon learned that Li Yi had crossed Pyongyang, raided the Ukita Hideie Guards, and "succeeded greatly." He accepted the order and even asked for a large reward.
Li He was furious 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, with the Japanese pirates' cruelty, how can they let it go? According to everyone’s expectations, the Japanese pirates will leave Pyongyang soon and invade Uiju in one fell swoop. What will happen then? "
While Li He scolded Guanghaijun for being young, ignorant and willful, which worsened the situation, he was also worried that Shen Weijing and the Ming army were not around him, so he couldn't help but feel fear. In desperation, he hurriedly summoned Yi Dooshou and Yi Dooshou. Zheng Che came to discuss matters.
After listening to the admonishment, 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, so even if we don't admit it, there is nothing wrong with it. As for not allowing the military 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 it represents the public opinion."
Li Hao 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?"
Idoju still insisted that the reinforcements were just reinforcements, and North Korea itself must persist in fighting to the end. Li Huo dismissed it and sneered repeatedly: "How touching! But little did you know that it was precisely because you were unable to defend the country that you asked the Ming Dynasty for rescue. But now when the Ming Dynasty is gathering its army, you are trying to rely on your own strength. Winning is really puzzling to me - if all your ministers and servants were so capable, why would I be in Yizhou right now!"
It was difficult to answer this question directly, so Yi Dooshou simply asked Li Hao if he was extremely afraid of Japanese pirates. Of course, Li Huo could not admit it, but insisted that he must obey the will of the Great Angel, otherwise the superior country would be furious and the situation in North Korea would be completely irreversible.
Zheng Che said: "Your Highness, I have long suspected this. Shen Weijing is just a guerrilla general. He didn't even get 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 is not His Majesty the Emperor's envoy? How dare North Korea object to the wishes of that elder Gao Ge? How dare North Korea ignore what the Ming Ministry of War wants?"
Yi Dooshou said: "But did Mr. Gao Ge say 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 regarded 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 Guang Hai'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 Hao had no choice but to take a step back, and summoned his crown prince Guanghae to come to Yiju for questioning.
At this time, Li Yi was escorting the prisoners into Yizhou, and continued to promote the king's favor along the way. The people of the whole city were so happy that 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. Your Majesty can't bear it anymore! 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 captured Japanese pirates 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 truce, 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. This scene seems really harmonious.
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