Pyongyang.
The city was in dilapidated condition.
Walking among them, the kings and ministers of North Korea could not help but feel downcast.
After the two wars of Imjin Japanese Rebellion and Dinmao Rebellion, Pyongyang suffered great damage. Many years have passed and it still has not been repaired.
How can we repair it if we don’t have money?
Originally, Pyongyang was broken just a little bit, and it didn't matter to North Korea.
But now that King Li Zhu and the Liangbans moved here, they immediately felt the inconvenience.
"Your Majesty, now that the Xia thieves and rebels are becoming more and more arrogant, most of the country in North Korea has been lost, and all the people of the eight realms are crying and crying. I beg your Majesty to use all-powerful means to restore peace to our country and the people of North Korea."
Kneeling in front of Huang Taiji, Li Zhu cried blood.
He was really fed up with the days of wandering around. At this moment, he missed the life in Gyeongbokgung Palace very much.
It's a pity that his home was first occupied by Huang Taiji, and now it may be owned by Zuo Mengeng, right?
That's his home, not a public toilet!
Come when you want and leave when you want.
Like Li Jian, the North Korean yangbans can't stand the current situation.
Many of their families live in the south. After moving to Pyongyang, they had no fixed place to live and no food to eat. So I missed my hometown so much that I dreamed of going back.
But the news coming from the battlefield was getting worse day by day, making them almost collapse.
He also kept receiving bad news, but Huang Taiji was very calm.
"The war is still going on, and the victory or defeat at the moment does not mean the final result. If you are flustered and behaving in a panic, is this the way to achieve great things?"
The North Korean monarchs and ministers were scolded a lot, and they were frightened and couldn't help but secretly curse.
When the Manchu and Qing dynasties oppressed North Korea to the point of suffocation, everyone thought that Huang Taiji was unparalleled in power and talent.
Following such an emperor, I felt a little aggrieved, but I could still stay safe.
However, the war reached this point and half of the country was lost, which made everyone in North Korea inevitably suspicious of Huang Taiji.
"The fist must be withdrawn so that it can be punched out better and harder. Don't be deceived by the current appearance. Victory will eventually belong to us."
Huangtai Jiyunshan's words were completely confused by the foggy words of the North Korean monarchs and ministers.
They are receiving information about the situation on the battlefield every day, and it seems very bad no matter how you look at it.
Where did Huang Taiji get the confidence to turn defeat into victory?
Just when they couldn't figure it out, Huang Taiji started to put pressure.
"The Lord of Korea must raise food and fodder for the 40,000-strong army within three days. There must be no delay, otherwise military law will be imposed."
Li Zhu turned pale when he heard that the Manchus were asking for supplies again.
North Korea's family wealth is extremely weak. After so many years of hard work, it has been almost exhausted. Even they, the monarchs and ministers, are living a difficult and extremely miserable life.
Especially now that the richest south has been lost, where should we find food and grass?
"Your Majesty, it is clear to you that North Korea is at the end of its rope and there is no grain of food left. Thousands of people are crying out for food, hoping to survive, and there is no room for robbery!"
Their pleas did not elicit mercy from Huang Taiji.
"If we don't have food and grass, we will use your flesh and blood to feed the army. The heavenly army is here to fight to the death, all for Korea. If you don't die to repay your kindness and gratitude, how can you call us human beings?"
Under the naked threat, the North Korean monarchs and ministers were helpless.
What can be done?
They had already seen the brutality and tyranny of the Manchus. If you don't follow the order, I'm afraid the end will be even worse.
In order to survive, Li Zhu and Liangban had to abandon the people and start the brutal search again.
Having just endured a difficult winter, the people tried hard to find a way to survive in the warm spring breeze. As a result, all their last bits of wealth were taken away.
The people who had completely lost hope had no idea how to survive.
Three days later, the North Korean monarchs and ministers barely scraped together the food and grass requested by Huang Taiji. At the same time, I am deeply puzzled, why did Huang Taiji do this?
When they came outside the city and saw tens of thousands of cavalry slowly coming from the north, they all couldn't help but open their mouths.
But I saw that this cavalry was very large, with one person, two horses or even three horses. The attire is completely different from that of the Qing army, and even slightly different from that of the Mongols.
The well-informed Cui Mingji recognized it immediately.
"This is Mobei Mongolia."
Tens of thousands of cavalry stopped outside Pyongyang. The leading general came to Huang Taiji and knelt down obediently.
"Your Majesty, the Great Heavenly Khan, the Tuxie Tube and the Zasak Tube have been summoned by you and are here to serve you."
Looking at the reinforcements appearing in front of him, Huang Taiji finally showed a smile.
He personally stepped forward and helped Tushe Tuhan Gonbu and Zhasak Tuhan Subadi.
"I have witnessed your loyalty with my own eyes. From now on, the Qing Dynasty and you will no longer distinguish each other, but we will be brothers whose blood is thicker than water."
The two Mongol Khans quickly expressed their modesty, but no one knew what they were thinking.
Gunbu took the opportunity to apply eye drops.
"The foreign minister informed Shuolei Jinong, but he was indifferent. I beg your Majesty to punish you for such a crime of neglect."
Mobei Mongolia is divided into three Khan tribes, namely the Tushetu tribe, the Zasaktu tribe and the Chechen tribe.
After receiving the order from the Manchu Qing Dynasty to send troops, the Tuxie Tubu and Zhasak Tubu did not dare to neglect, and even the Khan personally led the troops.
Only the Chechen Ministry turned a deaf ear.
The reason is not difficult to guess.
The Chechen Ministry originally had good relations with the Chahar Ministry, but its relationship with the Manchus has always been relatively alienated. After the Chahar tribe was wiped out, many remaining troops went north to join the Chechen tribe.
The Chechen tribe relied on the fact that the sky was high and the emperor was far away, and they had always been aloof from the Manchus.
"Those who are friends should enjoy the wine of friendship. Those who are not friends will eventually regret the loss of friendship. With your help, I can achieve great things."
Huang Taiji made an oath.
Obviously in his mind, Chechnya has been blacklisted. Once the time is right, it will be cut down and destroyed.
Isn't this what Gunbu and Subadi want?
Although the Manchu Qing Dynasty was powerful, it was too far away from Mobei.
Once the Chechen tribe is eliminated, the vast territory vacated will inevitably become a meal for these two families.
In the dense forest in the distance, the Xia Army scouts lurking here saw the sudden appearance of a large number of soldiers and horses, and immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.
"The third team will go south immediately. They are not allowed to stop on the way. The situation must be handed over to His Highness."
A small team was separated from the scouts and began to move south rapidly.
Along the way, not only did they not dare to stay, they also had to fight wits and courage with the Manchu troops and pass through layers of defenses.
Every moment, they face the threat of death.
However, the military situation is like a fire and cannot be delayed for a moment. Everyone is very clear about the importance of this military situation.
In the wilderness and at the pass, brutal fighting continued.
The brave Xia Army scouts used their own blood to save the safety of the army.
