The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

Due to work reasons, Shen Yan had too much contact with the Korean envoys, especially Yin Zhuoran, so he also had some understanding of the party struggle situation in Korea.

When the Japanese army invaded Korea, the leader of the Northern Party, Li Shanhai, advocated that the king leave Seoul and flee, which was called "spreading and moving", and was fiercely criticized by the Western Party.

Later, the King of Korea did leave Seoul and fled north, but he exiled Li Shanhai, who advocated "spreading and moving", and reused the leader of the Western Party, Yin Doushou, by his side.

Shen Yan felt quite confused about the operation of the King of Korea, which was even more confusing than many things in the Ming Dynasty court.

Although Yin Zhuoran looked like a coward in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, he was a backbone of the Northern Party in Korea and one of the "Eight Vajras" of the Northern Party under Li Shanhai.

Now the King of Korea reused the leader of the Western Party, Yin Doushou, and used the leader of the Southern Party, Liu Chenglong, to cooperate with the Tianbing in the country, and the Northern Party was marginalized.

Therefore, combined with the situation of the small court of Korea, Shen Yan could judge that what Yin Zhuoran said today was not a lie.

The heavenly soldiers refused to go south, the king could not return to the country, and the emperor of the Ming Dynasty turned a blind eye to it. Such a diplomatic failure must be held accountable, and Yin Zhuoran was the most suitable person to be held accountable.

So Shen Yan, through Ye Mengxiong, the Grand Marshal of the Ministry of War, hurried to handle special matters before the end of the year and helped Yin Zhuoran to get various certificates as quickly as possible, all of which were under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War.

With these certificates, Yin Zhuoran could enjoy the treatment of public post rides and official military escort along the way.

Moreover, Shen Yan also wrote a work report to Lin Tianshuai, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, who was far away in Korea, and informed him of Yin Zhuoran's affairs in advance.

Otherwise, without Lin Tianshuai's knowledge, even if Yin Zhuoran arrived in Jiuliancheng, he would not be able to cross the Yalu River.

Yin Zhuoran was grateful for this. He served as an angel twice, especially this time he lived in the capital of the Ming Dynasty for almost a year, and had a deep experience.

Apart from the fixed procedures of courtesy, it seemed difficult for him, a Korean envoy, to do anything. For example, he wanted to open a tribute market for a few more days in Huitong Hall, but it was not approved.

But this time, he gave up his official position in the Joseon Dynasty and went smoothly.

In just three days, all the procedures and certificates were completed, and he also got the title of a foreign clerk in the Communication Department of the Ministry of War and a foreign counselor in the Jinglüe Shogunate.

As long as he returned to China and met with Jinglüe Lin, he could be formally appointed.

Not everyone in the Joseon delegation was willing to follow Yin Zhuoran. Many people belonging to the Western Party and the Southern Party faction still wanted to return to the small court of the Joseon Dynasty.

In the end, only three people followed Yin Zhuoran and left the capital of the Ming Dynasty when ordinary people were preparing for the New Year, and went to Jiuliancheng on the Yalu River first.

It happened that on New Year's Eve, Yin Zhuoran arrived at Shanhaiguan.

The father of Li Shanhai, the leader of the Northern Party, had been a court angel many years ago, so he had also passed by Shanhaiguan, and Li Shanhai's name came from Shanhaiguan.

Today, in this very meaningful place, Yin Zhuoran encouraged his followers and painted a big pie with the name of Lin Tianshuai.

The next day, the first day of the first lunar month of the 21st year of Wanli, the group continued their journey back to the east.

During the New Year, Tong Yangzheng, the deputy general who was stationed in Kuandian Fort, visited the Korean monarchs and ministers living in Kuandian Fort and presented the new year's imperial calendar.

(Again, this Tong Yangzheng is not the same person as the more famous Tong Yangzheng with pigtails in history.)

Previously, the Japanese pirates approached the Yalu River and even crossed the Tuman River in the northeast. The atmosphere in Kuandian Fort was also very tense.

Fortunately, after the invincible Lin Jinglue entered the court, it took only two months to push the front line thousands of miles away at both ends of the east and west.

From Kuandian Fort to Jiuliancheng, you can spend the New Year with complete peace of mind.

After completing the routine dialogue with the King of Korea, Li Sun, Tong Yangzheng, who had completed his mission, said goodbye.

During the period, His Royal Highness the King of Korea also wrote a Chinese poem in his own handwriting and presented it to Deputy General Tong on the spot. It is said that it quoted the work of Zheng Che, the most famous poet in Korea today.

"The universe is still alive, and there are many white hairs in the rivers and lakes. Don't cry bitterly in the morning, and sing a long song after getting drunk."

But Deputy General Tong pretended not to understand it. As a warrior, it is normal not to understand the connotation of poetry, right?

No one can ask an uneducated military officer to make a correct reading comprehension of foreign poetry, right?

Anyway, Lin Jinglue said that if he dared to let the King of Korea leave Kuandian Fort, he would send his whole family to Ningguta Road, Nurgan Dusi!

I just don't understand why it is Ningguta?

Tong Yangzheng just walked to the gate with the scroll, but saw Yin Doushou, the left minister of the Korean court and the leader of the Western Party, chasing him out.

Deputy General Tong was not surprised by this. Many things were not convenient to say in official occasions, especially when the monarch was present, so they could only be communicated privately.

Yin Doushou asked with a little hope: "Has His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty sent an envoy to express condolences to our king?"

Tong Yangzheng shook his head expressionlessly, "I have not received such a notice, and no one told me to prepare for the reception."

Even if the court wanted to send an envoy to express condolences, it was etiquette to come in advance before the New Year to express condolences. Now it's this time, and there is no condolence envoy coming, which means there is definitely no condolence.

Yin Doushou asked unwillingly: "Has His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty issued an edict, or a reply to our country's memorial?"

Tong Yangzheng still shook his head expressionlessly, "So far, it has not been received."

Yin Dooshou was extremely disappointed and muttered to himself repeatedly: "It shouldn't be, it shouldn't be like this."

Two requests were made clearly: "The king returns to the country" and "Heavenly soldiers march southward." Regardless of whether you agree or not, you should give a response, right?

Tong Yangzheng didn't quite understand why the emperor was so cold to the Korean monarchs and ministers, without even saying a word.

Even if it were to issue an order to reprimand the North Korean monarchs and ministers, it would be better than the current situation of indifference.

It had nothing to do with him anyway. Just when Tong Yang was turning to leave, he was stopped by Yin Dooshou again.

"On the occasion of the New Year and the Spring Festival, the king of our country is staying in a foreign country. Although he cannot return for the time being, he would like to go to the Yalu River and worship his ancestors in the south." Yin Doushou requested again.

Logically speaking, if you make a request, you should give a gift along the way.

However, most of the belongings of the emperor and his ministers were confiscated by Lin. Yin Doushou was reluctant to waste it before getting a clear agreement.

However, seeing the North Korean minister's pleading, Tong Yangzheng felt a pity in his heart and replied: "I can't make the decision, but I can ask Futai for instructions."

This is the biggest relaxation that Deputy General Tong can make. No more will be possible. He does not want to go to Ninggu Pagoda for the rest of his life.

Later, Tong Yangzheng sent a letter to Governor Hao Jie for instructions, but Governor Hao did not dare to make the decision, so he wrote a letter to Lin, the minister of economics and strategy thousands of miles away, for instructions.

The minister surnamed Lin gave a kind reply: "The war is still going on. For safety reasons, the king should not move lightly to avoid unexpected events.

However, it is human nature to think about worshiping ancestors, so you can send one of the country's accompanying ministers to be escorted by Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers to the riverside to worship remotely. "

After going back and forth asking for instructions and approval, it was almost the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

During the Lantern Festival, North Korea's Left Councilor Yin Dooshou was entrusted by the king, and accompanied by Tong Yangzheng, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty, went to the Yalu River in Jiuliancheng to perform sacrifices.

Opposite Jiuliancheng is the Ping'an Daoyi Prefecture of North Korea, which has now become the most important transit point for the Ming Dynasty's heavenly soldiers.

On weekdays, grain, grass and materials would continue to cross the river here, but recently it was the Spring Festival, so there was a little less grain, grass and materials crossing the river.

Yin Dooshou stood on the high platform on the river bank, looking at the land opposite, feeling inexplicable sadness in his heart.

The other side of the river is obviously the country's territory, but their monarchs and ministers cannot return.

Yin Doushou asked Tong Yangzheng, "Can I cross the river to have a look?"

Tong Yangzheng answered very clearly: "No."

North Korea's elementary school proposed offering sacrifices by the river, but in fact it was still looking for opportunities for smuggling.

But when Yin Dooshou saw that all the ships had been requisitioned by the garrison in Jiulian City, and no ship was allowed to sail in the Yalu River without permission, he fell into despair.

None of them, the emperor or his ministers, had the ability to swim to the other side.

At this time, the opposite side of the river was actually peaceful, and there was no shadow of war at all. Far away from the river, diligent farmers have begun to prepare the land in advance and prepare for the next spring plowing.

But it is a pity that all this has nothing to do with their Li Chao monarchs for the time being.

Until now, Yin Dooshou still doesn't understand what Lin Jinglue wants to do?

Is it possible that he still wants to disregard his dignity, violate his ancestral policy, and blatantly annex the territory of North Korea, especially the North Sand Road that has been recovered?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

In those lands in the north, it was the ancestors of the Li Dynasty who drove out the female straight people and pushed the national border to the Yalu River and Douman River!

Your Ming Dynasty indeed once set up a guard post in the northern territory of Korea, but who is to blame when you were driven away?

Just as Yin Yizheng was gritting his teeth, he suddenly heard someone shouting: "Yin Dooshou!"

Yin Doushou followed the sound and saw an acquaintance staring at him. It was Yin Zhuoran, a corrupt criminal in Hucao and one of the eight great kings of the Beiren Party!

He immediately put away his feelings about his family and country and entered the state of the leader of the Western People's Party. He opened his mouth with words of rebuke and asked Yin Zhuoran: "You, an incompetent person who humiliates the country, do you still have the face to return to the court?"

Yin Zhuoran retorted: "It is precisely because of traitors like you who have taken control of the king that the state affairs are like this!"

Yin Doushou retorted unceremoniously: "Previously, Li Shanhai was the leader of the government, and the state was ruined because of Li Shanhai! Fortunately, His Highness the King was wise and exiled Li Shanhai, the leader of the traitorous officials. This gave us a chance to turn the tide!"

As for you, Yin Zhuoran, as a key member of the traitorous party, you were lucky enough to escape sanctions temporarily because you were far away in the Ming capital!

Seeing you come back now is like falling into a trap! A dying man still dares to bark here! "

Then Yin Dooshou ordered several North Korean soldiers around him: "Catch the traitor Yin Zhuoran who escaped without permission and report to the king to deal with it!"

Tong Yang was watching with relish from the outside. The political struggle in the Li Dynasty's small court was really simple and crude. It was almost as fast as the Liaodong generals vying for favor in front of Li Chengliang.

Anyway, he, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty, would not interfere in the internal fighting of the Li Dynasty's small court, he could just watch the fun.

After Yin Zhuoran was tied up, he suddenly turned to look at Tong Yangzheng, "General, are you looking at me like this?"

Tong Yangzheng asked in surprise: "What else can I do except watch?"

Yin Zhuoran said proudly: "I am a foreign clerk on standby in the Communications Department of the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty, and a foreign counselor on standby in the shogunate of Liaodong and North Korea's economic and strategic ministers. I am about to cross the river to be received by Lin Jinglue and then be promoted to a regular position!"

Vice Commander Tong was stunned, is it true or not? Are you from Mr. Lin?

At this time, another person came over, and while showing his waist badge to Tong Yangzheng, he said, "I am Yu Zhongliang, the personal guard of Duke Jinglue, who is here to pick up Yin Zhuoran across the river."

Tong Yangzheng: ""

Why didn't you say so earlier? Why are you pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger?

Yin Doushou shouted angrily, "How can he cross the river?"

Yin Zhuoran said, "Pah," "Do you think I came to Liaodong to see your face? You'd better be trapped in Kuandian Fort for the rest of your life!"

Hearing that it was the person that Lin Jinglie wanted to meet, Tong Yangzheng quickly dispersed the Korean soldiers and personally untied Yin Zhuoran.

New and old hatreds intertwined, thinking of the exiled old benefactor Li Shanhai, Yin Zhuoran, who was not clear-minded, suddenly rushed forward, grabbed Yin Doushou and beat him.

Yin Doushou was caught off guard and could not break free, so he could only wave his hands to fight back.

Compared with age and physical strength, middle-aged Yin Zhuoran obviously has more advantages than elderly Yin Doushou, so he easily gained the upper hand.

After a ruthless punch and kick, Yin Doushou collapsed and fell to the ground.

Yin Zhuoran was still not satisfied, and kicked him hard a few more times.

Tong Yangzheng then shouted, "Stop beating him! If you continue, he will be killed!"

Yin Doushou, who was lying on the ground, had his eyes rolled back, his face turned blue, and his breathing decreased. At first, he could still hear a slight gasp, but gradually there was no sound.

Tong Yangzheng quickly reached under his nose, but found that Yin Doushou had no breath. He immediately pinched his philtrum and pressed his chest for emergency treatment, but he still did not recover.

Deputy General Tong was a little confused, right? Was he really beaten to death? Did his words come true? Does this old man have any disease?

My duty today was to "escort" Yin Doushou to the riverside for sacrifice, and he just died like that?

Fuck! Yin Zhuoran didn't expect that he could kill the leader of the Western Party with just his fists and feet!

Could the party struggle between the Northern Party and the Western Party end in this way?

Yin Zhuoran, whose passion faded, felt that it might be bad, and turned around to leave, but was stopped by Deputy General Tong's personal soldiers.

"Don't leave!" Deputy General Tong shouted anxiously, "You have to stay and give an explanation!"

Yin Zhuoran replied: "I am the assistant counselor of the Jinglüe Shogunate!"

Tong Yangzheng said angrily: "You are just a temporary worker, are you going to leave after killing someone?"

Yu Zhongliang, the personal guard of Jinglüe, suddenly came up again, took out a new waist badge, and hung it on Yin Zhuoran's waist.

Then he turned to Tong Yangzheng and said, "He is now a formal employee. This badge was brought by the official of the Jinglüe. I will take him across the river to Yan'an County to meet the Jinglüe."

Deputy General Tong questioned, "We killed the Korean ministers here, and you just leave?"

The young Yu Zhongliang said calmly, "Let me introduce myself again. I am the personal guard of the Jinglüe. I am 19 years old and grew up in the Lin Mansion compound in Suzhou City.

My father, Yu Gongjing, is the captain of the guard team of the Lin Mansion compound in Suzhou City and one of the four great kings of the Jinglüe's old brothers in Suzhou.

General Tong, are you sure you don't want me to leave?"

Tong Yangzheng was speechless. It was really not suitable to go out today. What kind of people did he meet? He could only wave his hand and said, "Take Yin Zhuoran and get out!"