Shang Kexi would not go to such a difficult place as the shipyard. Xu Erxian, one of his trusted subordinates, is enough.
He lives in the post station in Seoul, after all, there are abundant supplies here. From time to time, he would go into the palace to blackmail the North Korean leader and rush for materials and manpower, and he would receive a lot of benefits. It could be said to be a good job.
But for Shang Kexi, these things are not what he values most. Therefore, even though he lived a comfortable life in Seoul, he was not very happy. Instead, he often drank in the inn.
Huang Taiji and the others may not be very clear about rebuilding the navy, but Shang Kexi knows a little bit about it, and they know that building a navy is actually far more time-consuming and laborious than training an army. Not to mention, his navy opponent has already been found out to be the famous pirate king Zheng Zhilong. To be honest, he had no confidence at all.
However, on Huang Taiji's side, he had to show his usefulness, otherwise, he, King Zhishun, would definitely be gone.
"Wine, bring the wine!" Shang Kexi was drinking, but when he found that the wine was gone, he couldn't help shouting.
The guard at the door heard the sound, hurriedly took a look inside, then immediately bowed out and went to ask the North Koreans for drinks.
After waiting for a while, one of his cronies, Ban Zhifu, came in with a jug of wine. With a little sadness, he first gave the jug to Shang Kexi, then sat down next to him and said to Shang Kexi : "My lord, drinking too much will harm your health!"
Shang Ke was happy to hear the sound, and suddenly showed a wry smile and said: "I'm drunk today, why do I care so much?"
Seeing him like this, Ban Zhifu, as Shang Kexi's confidant, naturally knew what the prince was worried about, so he hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, either... or..."
"What else?" Shang Ke was pleased to see him hesitating, so he shouted impatiently, "Is there anything you can't say? You're hesitant, and you're not drunk!"
"How about... let's go back to Daming?" After hearing this, Ban Zhifu finally said what was in his heart, "This way the prince doesn't have to worry!"
Upon hearing this, Shang Kexi didn't even think about it. He directly took the wine glass in his hand and smashed it over, hitting Ban Zhifu. Then he fell to the ground and broke into several pieces. At the same time, he cursed loudly: "Your Majesty, I'm sorry. The favor is as heavy as a mountain. In the Qing Dynasty, you have to be granted the title of Prince Zhishun, but you dare to let me betray your promise..."
Being hit by the wine glass didn't actually hurt at all, but Ban Zhifu shrank back and then listened to Shang Kexi roaring there.
To be honest, in the past, Ban Zhifu also thought that the Qing Dynasty was good. At least when they were with the Ming Army, the generals of the various factions of the Dongjiang Army often fought against each other, fought for power, and even launched mutinies and wars for power. There were at least two mutinies on Phi Island.
In addition, the imperial court paid very little attention to Dongjiang Town. There was basically very little military pay, food and grass, making the Dongjiang Army look like a beggar army. With all these things, in fact, during the Dongjiang Army period, there was really no good day.
However, after surrendering to the Qing Dynasty, the prince, who was originally just the naval commander of Dongjiang Town, was immediately named King Zhishun by the Qing Emperor, and his army was named the God's Blessing Army. What makes the prince even more grateful is that the emperor also helped the prince find all his former subordinates, relatives and friends who could be found in the Qing Dynasty, and made the prince's hometown Haizhou his fiefdom.
With all this and the contrast between the experiences of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it is no wonder that the prince had this reaction.
However, it is different now. I believe that the prince also knows this, otherwise, how could he be drinking here all the time.
Dongjiang Town was rebuilt, and the Governor of Baoding personally took charge. The main force of the new Dongjiang Army was Qin soldiers, and the navy was from Zheng Zhilong who was transferred from the south. Judging from their sophisticated ordnance and high morale, we know that the Dongjiang Army must have received strong support from the Ming Dynasty court, and there will never be the same chaos as before.
"What's wrong? You're mute. Do you look down on me?" Shang Kexi scolded him for a while. When he saw that he was silent, he raised his voice and cursed again, "What's wrong with Zheng Zhilong being the pirate king? I've been a pirate after all. Division commander, even if I can’t go out to sea to fight him, can I lead a ship in a sneak attack? I’ll deploy enough coastal defense guns and see how he comes to burn my ship again!”
Ban Zhifu came to his senses after being scolded by his words. He quickly nodded in agreement and did not dare to talk back again. "My subordinate was confused for a moment. The prince has already made a calculation in his mind. That is the best!"
Seeing that he had admitted his mistake, Shang Kexi also scolded him for a long time, and he vented his anger a little, so he stopped scolding him, pointed his hand and said to him: "Come, let's drink together!"
After hearing this, Ban Zhifu did as he was told, and then said a little worriedly: "Your Majesty, the navy cannot compete with the Ming army for the time being, and the Ming army will surely reoccupy Pidao soon. If we know that we have occupied the North Korean shipyard If they do, they must know that we are not willing to give in, will they come to cause trouble?"
Of course Shang Kexi was not drunk. After hearing what he said, he ordered him: "You are right, we must be careful about this. Go to the palace immediately and ask them to mobilize heavy artillery to guard the shipyard." .”
Ban Zhifu agreed. As soon as he stood up, he remembered something and said to Shang Kexi again: "Your Majesty, what if the Ming army attacks from the land? With just our few troops, we are definitely no match for the Ming army. Those North Koreans Soldiers, but they are unreliable!"
Hearing this, Shang Kexi also had a headache.
The Ming army controlled the sea routes and had so many ships. They could land wherever they wanted, and there was no way to defend them. This matter is very difficult.
"Don't worry about it for now. Just these Koreans. If they don't dare to betray the Qing Dynasty, let them also send troops to help defend. At least their musketeers are still useful." Shang Kexi was a little irritated because he found himself facing Difficulties often have no solution, so he raised his voice a little, scolded Ban Zhifu, and asked him to get to work quickly, "Why are you still hanging around? Do you want to solve everything in one go? Just take your time. , anyway, the Ming army can’t come over so quickly!”
"Your Majesty is right!" Ban Zhifu agreed after hearing this, and then left to go to the palace.
But he knew in his heart that the Ming army would come sooner or later.
After Ban Zhifu left, Shang Kexi sat there and did not continue drinking immediately, but was in a daze. It was obvious that he actually understood how big the dilemma was and that escaping was not the answer.
However, what should I do if I can’t think of a good way?
After a while, he suddenly picked up the wine bottle and started drinking it, as if he wanted to get himself drunk so that he wouldn't have to think about those troublesome things.
But at this moment, Ban Zhifu suddenly returned in a hurry, with a look of panic on his face, and regardless of what Shang Kexi was doing, he hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, it's not good, the Koreans seem to be going to attack us! "
"What?" Shang Ke was happy to hear this and stopped drinking. He stared at Ban Zhifu with a surprised look on his face and confirmed, "How dare those cowards dare to attack me?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Ban Zhifu nodded quickly and reported, "The North Korean officials in the post station have fled, and a large number of North Korean troops are gathering outside, and the ground surrounding the post station has been blocked!"
Shang Kexi was immediately shocked at this, and immediately stood up, banging the bowls and chopsticks on the table, and ordered Ban Zhifu: "Gather the brothers and arrest the guy immediately!"
After saying that, he strode out to see for himself.
After Ban Zhifu followed, Shang Kexi slowed down again, suddenly stopped at the door of the room, turned around and asked Ban Zhifu, "Have you seen any traces of the Ming army?"
Upon hearing this, Ban Zhifu immediately understood that the prince thought that the Ming army had already come to kill him. Only North Korea had the courage to come and surround the inn. Otherwise, North Korea should not have the courage to rebel.
Ban Zhifu actually thought so at the beginning. Therefore, he carefully observed the movements outside and found no trace of the Ming army, so he answered Shang Kexi truthfully.
Shang Kexi frowned when he heard this: "Without the support of the Ming army, where did that guy Li Zhu get the courage? Could it be...could it be that this prince pushed me too hard? It's impossible! He's just such a coward. , so what if I’m cornered? It’s not like I’m going to kill him, so it’s impossible for him to rebel?”
Unable to figure it out, Shang Kexi stopped thinking about it and just went out to see it for himself.
As long as there is no support from the Ming army, he will not believe it. Will North Korea really dare to rebel? Maybe, I'm using this trick to negotiate terms, and I don't want him to push too hard!
There were only about thirty people in the station, and the rest were at the shipyard. However, the number of people was so small. They heard that only Koreans were making trouble outside, so none of them were afraid, and they all followed Shang Kexi out.
When I first arrived at the gate, I heard a shout from outside: "Shang Kexi, the rebel general of the Ming Dynasty, come out and surrender quickly, and you can avoid death, otherwise, we will all be killed without mercy!"
Upon hearing this, Shang Kexi immediately became angry. A country like North Korea, where slaves with three surnames surrendered and surrendered, dared to call themselves a traitorous general of the Ming Dynasty!
It can be said that what Shang Kexi dislikes the most is having the past revealed. Because, in his past, he should actually have a bloody feud with the Qing Dynasty, but in the end he surrendered to the enemy and worked for the enemy. This kind of thing is naturally extremely disgraceful. He will never forgive anyone who dares to mention this!
Therefore, he immediately ordered the people around him to open the door. Under the protection of his personal guards, he strode out of the door and shouted sternly: "I am here. Whoever dares to rebel will not be afraid of bearing the wrath of the Qing Emperor?"
After saying this, he also saw clearly the situation outside.
Sure enough, just as Ban Zhifu said, there were all Korean soldiers outside, and at the front were teams of gunmen, lined up in many formations, aiming at the gate, with match ropes lit and ready to fire at any time. state.
Seeing this situation, Shang Kexi, who originally wanted to go out, stopped subconsciously and looked under the opponent's handsome flag. He recognized the North Korean leader Cui Mingji, and another one... another one...
Shang Kexi thought his eyes were blurred, so he blinked and looked carefully, but there was still no change. The gray-bearded man standing next to Cui Mingji turned out to be Jin Sangxian who was escorted to Liaodong by Ying Erdai! Why is he here?
Seeing Shang Kexi stupidly there, Jin Shangxian immediately guessed the reason. He immediately laughed and felt very comfortable. He said loudly to Shang Kexi: "Why, I am here. Isn't it surprising? Isn't it a surprise? ?”
"You...why are you here?" Shang Kexi immediately sensed that something was not good about the situation. He stuttered a bit and immediately asked, "Where is Mr. Dragon Bone? He can't let you back!"
"Of course, since he is here to arrest me, how can he let me come back!" Jin Shangxian said with a smile, "I am not a traitor to the Ming Dynasty like you who forgets his ancestors!"
Among the people present, only Kim Sang-hyun was qualified to scold him like this. None of them, including Cui Mingji, could scold him like this, even if he actually wanted to save the country through curves in his heart.
Shang Kexi looked ugly when he was scolded, but in order to know the truth, he still held back and listened to Jin Shangxian continue to say: "It was Mr. Lu, the governor of Baoding in the Ming Dynasty, who personally led the heavenly troops to save me. Your master has a big dragon bone." He also surrendered and has now been escorted to the capital of the Ming Dynasty."
As soon as these words were spoken, Shang Kexi and others were all stunned.
To be honest, they didn't want to believe it at all. Therefore, first, it is impossible for the Ming army to come so quickly! Second, and more importantly, can the Ming army defeat Ying Erdai? And will Yingordai surrender? This is absolutely impossible! You know, Ying Erdai is the Gushan Ezhen of Zhengbai Banner!
However, another fact is that if this thing is not true, how can these North Koreans have the courage to do what they are doing now? How could this North Korean militant faction, who was taken away by Ying Erdai, appear here?
While they were thinking about it, Jin Shangxian shouted angrily: "Your Majesty, on the orders of Mr. Lu, the governor of Baoding in the Ming Dynasty, arrests the rebel general Shang Kexi and escorts him to Pi Dao. Surrender obediently!"
Nothing could make Kim Sang-hyun feel more high-spirited than now. Thinking about it, before, Jianlu had been pooping and pissing on North Korea. Now, with the support of Ming Dynasty, his back was finally straightened.
After what he said, Shang Kexi came to his senses and knew that North Korea was definitely turning to the Ming Dynasty again. There was no room for change, so he immediately turned around and fled into the inn without saying a word.
Lin Qingye, who was directing the battle, had been observing them. Seeing that they were trying to escape again, he immediately ordered shooting.
"Bah, bah, bah..."
The gunfire rang out and the smoke cleared. Five or six fake Tatars who had been beaten into sieves were lying at the door. However, Shang Kexi was still able to escape into the inn.
"attack!"
The battle to attack the inn immediately began. This time, Lin Qingye arranged several encirclements. Each attack did not affect the encirclement outside. Waves of troops were sent in, and even if they were exhausted, they could still kill Shang Kexi.
