The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

Lin Jinglue's original intention was not to force Shuerhaqi, but to draw out the conversation.

Seeing that Shuerhaqi was speechless now, he shouted at Nuerhachi with an angry look: "Speak back!"

You come to Shulhaqi for greetings, but you come to yourself for reprimands? Nuerhachi cursed in his heart, but he had to bow his head under the eaves.

Now I don't know how many thousands of troops have gathered in Liaodong. If Lin Jinglue is angered and instead of fighting the Japanese soldiers, he attacks Jianzhou first, it will be in trouble.

Therefore, Nuerhachi could only take a step forward and said in a low voice: "Firstly, the road is far away, secondly, it takes time to search for traces of Japanese soldiers, and thirdly, Japanese pirates Kato retreated too fast, so there was no time to send troops."

"Nonsense!" Lin Jinglue rebuked loudly: "If you are afraid of war, you are afraid of war. What reason can you give?

My military order at that time gave you two choices, either to outflank the Katobe, or to cut off the Katobe's Mamanjiang retreat.

Kato's tribe crossed the river near Huinyeong in North Korea and must have retreated from here! You rushed to the crossing point immediately after receiving the military order. Why was it too late? "

Nuerhachi further explained: "Our Jianzhou soldiers were scattered in various places, and it took time to gather. Moreover, the mountains were high and the roads were far away, and it was rainy season at that time, so we had no choice but to move slowly."

Lin Jinglue slapped the case again and said: "You are blatantly disobeying military orders, how dare you repeatedly make sophistry!"

Shuerhaqi bravely stepped forward and replied: "Since my brother has been respectful to the Ming Dynasty for many years, he hopes that we can make atonement for his sins."

Facing Shuerhaqi, Lin Jinglue's expression softened, and he said again: "For your sake, Shuerhaqi, I will give you another chance to establish a state!

You two brothers can each lead 2,000 Jianzhou soldiers and horses, and go to the banks of the Douman River to bluff.

Remember, you can only bluff on the riverside to attract the attention of the Japanese soldiers under Kato Kiyomasa on the other side. You cannot go deep into North Korea! "

Nu'erhachi questioned a little: "Each of them leads two thousand troops? It seems that there is no need to divide the troops?"

Lin Tailai asked back: "Do you want to disobey me again? Or in front of the headquarters?"

Nuerhachi lowered his head and did not dare to speak any more.

Lin Tailai waved his hand and said: "Go down! Follow the order! If you disobey the order again, you will be killed without mercy!"

According to the current concept, a force is needed to attract Kato Kiyomasa's attention in the north.

But he didn't have any extra troops to send, so he had no choice but to make use of the waste and transfer the nearby women from Jianzhou to act as a cover.

By the way, it will accelerate the division of Jianzhou straight women and create internal conflicts. After the Japanese pirates are freed up, they can find excuses to directly "interfere" with the Jianzhou women's straight, and then "finally resolve" it.

Otherwise, if we ignore the situation in Korea now and insist on destroying Jianzhou, which has not yet rebelled, the emperor will not agree.

In this way, Lin Jinglue has basically completed the preliminary deployment work, and what he is waiting for next is "the king of Korea crossed the river and entered Liao Dynasty".

As a result, it was not until late September that Lin Jinglue became impatient and was considering launching the "burn with stone" plan when North Korea's special envoy Li Dexin came across the river to negotiate again.

"What else can the far-reaching envoy say?" Lin Jinglue asked casually while wiping the mighty water gun.

Li Dexin explained: "Master Jinglue does not know that distant envoys are generally designed to receive edicts and envoys.

Therefore, my status this time is not that of a distant contact envoy, but that of a companion envoy. I am responsible for contacting the commander of the Heavenly Soldiers and assisting him in his actions. "

In the Ming Dynasty, "sir" was not a very respectful title, and calling a superior "sir" was tantamount to swearing; but in Korea, "sir" was a very high honorific.

"There are so many tricks." Lin Jinglue muttered, "No matter what the mission is, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

Dexin, Li's envoy, formally informed him: "My king and his companions will cross the river and enter Liao tomorrow."

The emperor's subordinates are called ministers. From this perspective, the subordinates of the princes are at a lower level and are called accomplices. Therefore, when facing the Ming Dynasty in terms of etiquette and law, the ministers of Korea were called accomplices.

Lin Jinglue put down the powerful water gun and said impatiently: "It's finally here!"

Then he told Cui Wukui: "Tomorrow I will go to the riverside to meet Wang Jia! You go and make arrangements!"

The next day, Lin Jinglue left the city wearing a unicorn suit and stood by the river waiting.

Cui Wukui was accompanying him, chatting with Lin Jinglue about the party struggle within North Korea.

"More than twenty years ago, the Korean imperial ministers split into the Eastern Party and the Western Party because of the issue of the appointment of an official, Cao, to an important official position. Those living in the east of Seoul were called the Eastern Party, and those living in the west were called the Western Party.

Just last year, the Eastern Party won a resounding victory. However, due to different attitudes towards the Westerners' Party, it split into the Southerners' Party and the Northerners' Party.

Therefore, there are currently three major parties in North Korea, namely, the Westerners’ Party, the Southerners’ Party, and the Northerners’ Party. "

Although Lin Tailai knew a little bit about history in his previous life, he was not very proficient in North Korea's internal history.

I only know that in ancient Korea, there was a "yangban" system. These "yangban" were the scholar-bureaucrats and aristocrats in Korea, and they were completely hereditary.

Under the royal family and the "two classes", they are all cattle and horses. If they are not the servants and servants of the "two classes", they cannot survive.

The land and economy of North Korea are all in the hands of the "yangban" class, and the country is extremely poor and weak.

Otherwise, how could Li Dexin say that even if most of the country was recovered in the early stage, he would probably only be able to collect 80,000 shi of military rations for the Ming army.

When Cui Wukui talked about the party struggle, Lin Jinglue asked casually: "Which party is more suitable to be a dog, or is it closer to me, the Ming Dynasty?"

Cui Wukui said very sensibly: "It's hard to say. In recent years, they have been killing people like crazy. The Japanese pirates are still fighting when they approach the city. They only see party struggle and they probably have no sense of family and country."

Even if he showed his closeness to the Ming Dynasty, it was only to use the power of the Ming Dynasty to defeat the enemy.

Take the king's crossing of the Yangtze River into the Liao Dynasty. The Southern People's Party firmly opposed the king's escape to Yizhou, near the Ming Dynasty, and the crossing of the Liao Dynasty. The Western People's Party acquiesced.

However, the Southern People's Party firmly supported inviting the Great Tomorrow Soldiers to join the DPRK, while the Western People's Party firmly opposed the invitation of the Great Tomorrow Soldiers to defend the Japanese. "

With Lin Tailai's IQ, he struggled with the logic for a long time, and said unbearably: "Isn't this schizophrenia?"

For example, the Southern Party opposed the king's approach to the Ming Dynasty, but at the same time supported the Ming Dynasty's soldiers to come to Korea. What is the political logic of this?

However, to Lin Jinglue, it didn't matter whether he was a party or not in North Korea. In other words, he was just a talking point and had no impact on his Eastern Expedition business.

"Which party is he from?" Lin Tailai said, pointing to Li Dexin, the escort who was standing by the river looking out.

Cui Wukui replied: "Envoy Li should be from the Southern People's Party, and the first two envoys who were beheaded by Jin Lueqi were from the Western People's Party."

While he was talking, several large ships suddenly came from the other side of the river. After reaching the shore again, the Korean monarchs and ministers began to disembark.

Lin Tailai didn't rush forward in a hurry, and waited politely for the North Korean King Li Huo to organize himself and adapt to the environment.

When the North Korean monarchs and ministers arranged their formations, Lin Tailai walked over to meet them.

Looking at the Korean monarchs and ministers opposite, Lin Jinglue asked a soul torture question in great confusion before he even came close, "Which one is the king?"

Cui Wukui next to him was experienced and seemed to have been prepared for it. He immediately replied: "The one in the middle is the one with the python embroidered on the chest. You can see it clearly if you get closer."

Then he came to Lin Tailai's rescue and said, "It's not to blame, Mr. Jin Lue. My Sasuke has served as three envoys, and all of them have asked this question."

At this time, North Korea’s national costumes had a special feature. The official uniforms of the king and his ministers were all red.

Therefore, when officials of the Ming Dynasty saw this scene of "the emperor and his ministers mixed in the same red" for the first time, they were often confused. How could the emperor and his ministers be the same color?

Lin Tailai looked towards the middle. The current king of North Korea, Li Hao, was in his forties. He had a round face and looked quite friendly, but he looked very haggard.

Lin Tailai suddenly felt a little ashamed. Wasn't it a bit too much to give someone the temple name "Xuanzong" in advance?

While thinking about it, he clasped his fists and bowed, as a salute, and then said: "The headquarters has been waiting for a long time. Your Highness should have crossed the river long ago."

King Li Huo, who was really "under the roof", said with a wry smile: "The ministers were arguing endlessly and could not make a decision for a while, so it was delayed for a few more days."

Lin Tailai looked at the dozens of ministers around the king and said: "We have already encountered a disaster, why are we still arguing?

While I was here, I learned about two things in your country, which shocked me deeply. "

Li He asked: "I wonder what kind of things came to Lin Jinglue's ears?"

Lin Tailai replied: "First thing, I heard that a large number of slaves and slaves in your country have turned against the enemy and are willing to become traitors and serve the Japanese pirates.

For example, north of Pyongyang, there are a large number of traitors, acting as the eyes and ears for Governor Konishi, making it more difficult for our heavenly troops to advance.

I wonder what the two groups of officials around His Highness think?

The second thing is that the Japanese pirates issued official orders to calm the people and exempt them from corvee labor. Many people even enjoyed it. Isn't it ironic? "

What Lin Tailai said was a mockery of the extremely decadent "Yangban" aristocratic group in North Korea. Everyone present was dissatisfied with the officials, but they dared not speak out.

The country of Korea implemented the "Law for the Imprisonment of Concubines", and the distinction between legitimate sons and concubines was extremely strict. Only legitimate sons could continue to inherit the two classes of nobles.

The concubine of a noble family is not considered a noble at all, and can only sink to become a commoner. The gap in his heart can be imagined. Therefore, after the Japanese soldiers came, many educated bastards simply surrendered to the Japanese.

In addition, the nobles of the two classes severely exploited the common people and slaves, so in some places, the people actually felt that the Japanese pirates were kinder than the nobles of the two classes.

When Lin Jinglue came up, he hugged his face and opened his mouth, and the atmosphere froze for a moment.

King Li Huan was speechless and his attendants' faces were ashen.

Cui Wukui, who had traveled between the two countries several times, quickly came forward to smooth things over with the Korean monarchs and ministers:

"Mr. Jinglue is just angry because of the situation, and he is also outspoken. Friends need not be surprised. Please come to the city to rest! Tonight Gonglue will host a banquet in his honor!"

After being separated from the monarchs and ministers of North Korea, Cui Wukui couldn't help but said to Lin Tai: "Why should Duke Jinglue embarrass them?"

Lin Tailai replied with great social wisdom: "If someone has suffered such embarrassment and humiliation and is willing to come and make friends with me, then he can be useful."

However, not long after Lin Tailai returned to the shogunate, Li Dexin, the escort envoy, hurried over again.

"There is a problem with the seats for tonight's banquet." Li Dexin said.

Lin Tailai said in surprise: "What's the problem?"

Li Dexin said anxiously: "How can Lord Jinglue and your Majesty sit facing each other from east to west? According to etiquette, our Majesty should have his back to the north and face to the south."

Lin Tailai asked back: "Then how do you think I should sit? If the king of your country faces north and south, then whether I sit on the east, west or south, wouldn't it look like a subordinate position?

The key point is that this is the land of Ming Dynasty. Can I sit like that? Can I be a vassal of a foreign vassal? "

Li Dexin: "."

Sophistry is quibble, but it is not easy to refute.

Lin Tailai said impatiently: "If it doesn't work, just cancel the dinner! The current military situation is urgent, and it is understandable to keep everything simple.

Besides, your country has fallen, so it is only natural for the king and his ministers to stop the banquet.

Jiuliancheng will soon become a place where the army will pass through. Your king and his ministers should go to Kuandian Fort in the north as soon as possible to stay temporarily! "

Li Dexin was stunned for a moment, and said dejectedly: "That's fine."

In the evening, Li Dexin came to the Jinglüe Shogunate again, but this time he came privately instead of for official business, and brought another person with him.

"This is Liu Chenglong, the right minister of our country." Li Dexin introduced to Lin Tailai.

The name sounded familiar. After thinking for a while, Lin Tailai asked: "Is he the leader of the Southern Party?"

It seems that this person in history had close contacts with Li Rusong, and was considered Li Rusong's number one close friend in Korea. He relied on Li Rusong to become the prime minister of Korea step by step.

Liu Chenglong: "."

How to respond to this? Can it be more embarrassing?

Lin Tailai asked the servants to serve tea, and then said: "Speak frankly and state your intentions directly. "

Liu Chenglong took out a map of Pyongyang from his sleeve, showed it to Lin Tailai, and replied: "I have come to assist the Lord Jinglüe to recapture Pyongyang."

For a battle, the value of a detailed map is self-evident.

After saying this, Liu Chenglong looked at Lin Jinglüe indifferently, waiting for Lin Jinglüe, who was unfamiliar with the place, to show his desire for knowledge, and then "ask questions without shame".

Lin Tailai was stunned for a moment, then looked down at the map, and then stood up and took a roll of atlas from the shelf next to him.

After unfolding it, he said to Liu Chenglong: "It seems that the map in the hands of this department is not bad."

Liu Chenglong: "."

The routine can't go on, how can it continue?

"Don't go through the process, be direct!" Lin Jinglüe said impatiently, "I can support you to be the leader of the council and suppress other parties!

And I want four things, garrison, port leasing, tariffs, and mining!"

Liu Chenglong asked: "How to support? "

Lin Tailai replied: "I ask the king of your country to give you certain military powers, so that you can lead part of your country's official troops to follow my Ming Dynasty soldiers.

When you recover the territory, you will naturally gain a lot of military merits, and it will be easy to make further progress. "

Liu Chenglong and Li Dexin looked at each other. The prospect proposed by Lord Lin Jinglüe was indeed very tempting, and Lord Jinglüe did have the ability.

But the conditions he asked for were indeed uncomfortable. The four major items of garrison, port, tariff, and mine were suspected of selling out the country, so they could not decide for a while.

Lin Jinglüe waved his hand and said to the guests: "You go back and think about it carefully!

If you don't want to, then I will ask Yin Doushou of the Western Party, or Zheng what's the Northern Party. "