This time, Li Chengliang had come with the intention of making a great contribution. He had brought his elite cavalry, and at the same time, he had gone straight to the Khan's tent. However, in the end, he had failed to make a great contribution. Li Chengliang was so depressed that he wanted to strangle Weng Guodai to death.
Why didn't you come and look for me?
Why did you go and look for Liu Wei?
You're too useless. You had over 40,000 cavalrymen, but you were utterly defeated by Liu Gu, and you were even captured.
What did you do?
Did you give away the credit?
Li Chengliang thought that Weng Guodai did it on purpose. He might have even colluded with Liu Wei.
Although Li Chengliang was unhappy, Liu Wei was very excited. He had made a great contribution in this battle. This time, he would definitely become an Earl. He was so happy that his mouth was crooked.
When the battle report reached Qi Jiguang, Qi Jiguang was speechless for a long time. In the end, he could only smile helplessly.
Looking around, Qi Jiguang slowly said, "Send orders to all the tribes to stop killing. Gather the Horqin tribe and calm the people. The army will quickly go north and stabilize the situation here."
"Send people to the capital of Liaodong to report the victory. Defeat Horqin's tribe and capture Weng Guodai alive."
"Send people to the prison wagons and capture Weng Guodai and his children. Put them in the prison wagons and send them to the capital." After thinking for a while, Horqin continued, "Do the same for the three Duoyan tribes!"
Liu Wei had already said that he would send Weng Guodai to dance for the emperor. If he did not do it, it would not be appropriate.
Just Weng Guodai was a little weak. Anyway, the three Duoyan tribes were useless, so they should be sent to the capital as well!
Qi Jiguang was very skilled at flattering people, and he knew how to control the degree of flattery.
It's not appropriate for you to shoot half-way up and half-down. If you want to shoot, you have to shoot to your heart's content.
Naturally, Qi Jiguang was very familiar with this and was not worried about making a mistake.
The flames of war raged in the Northern Lands, but the capital city was very peaceful and flourishing.
At the start of the battle, there were many people who were worried. However, the majority of them were indifferent.
The imperial court had been getting better every year, and the lives of the common people had become much better.
The imperial treasury was full, and the current Emperor was a wise ruler. The military equipment was complete, and the soldiers were well-trained. In addition, the famous generals were famous for being able to fight. No one was worried that there would be any mistakes in this battle.
After all, the imperial court had established its military might in the battle of Wala many years ago. How could the northwestern barbarians be a match for the Daming now?
As the news of victory came from the frontlines, the atmosphere in the capital became even more uplifted. Zhu Yijun, the Emperor, also became famous.
The hat of a wise ruler had already been put on his head, and it was much more shameless to flatter him.
Forbidden City, Wenhua Hall.
Zhu Yijun put down the memorials in his hands and rubbed his face expressionlessly.
The war on the northern front had been going on for more than three months. In July, the capital city was already feeling hot.
Sitting here all day reading memorials, Zhu Yijun was also very bored.
However, the officials in the imperial court were all in their positions. Although they were a little busy, they did not make any mistakes. This saved Zhu Yijun a lot of trouble.
"Imperial Majesty, there is news from North Korea!" Zhang Jing walked to Zhu Yijun's side and said respectfully.
Zhu Yijun was stunned. He glanced at Zhang Jing. Zhu Yijun said lightly, "It's very boring in the hall. It's a little hot. Let's go out for a walk!" As he spoke, Zhu Yijun stood up and walked outside.
Following behind Zhu Yijun, Zhang Jing began to report the intelligence of North Korea.
"Your Majesty, the previous intelligence is correct. Toyotomi Hideyoshi of the Japanese Empire does have the intention to offend the Daming." Zhang Jing said slowly, "An envoy has been sent to North Korea a few days ago."
"Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent an envoy, Zong Yi Ji, to inform the King of North Korea, Li Xun, that he intends to attack the Daming in the spring of next year and requests for assistance."
"This is a letter of credence from Toyotomi Hideyoshi to the King of North Korea!" As he spoke, Zhang Jing presented a memorial to the throne.
Zhu Yijun did not reach out to take the memorial. He smiled and said, "Read it!"
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!"
Zhang Jing agreed, then opened his mouth and read, "Toyotomi Hideyoshi of Japan respectfully replies to the King of North Korea.
The various paths of our country have been separated for a long time. They have disrupted the laws and regulations and obstructed the Emperor's orders. "
"Hideyoshi was enraged. He armed himself with weapons and attacked from the west to the east. In a few years, he conquered more than 60 countries."
"Hideyoshi is a lowly person. However, when he was in the womb, his mother dreamed of the sun in her bosom. The diviner said, 'Wherever the sun shines, there is nothing that is not penetrated. In the prime of his life, he will show off his martial prowess.' Thus, he will win every battle and attack."
"Now that the seas are under control, the people are rich and wealthy, the prosperity of the Imperial Capital is unparalleled since ancient times."
"Since ancient times, the Madam has lived in this world for less than a hundred years. How can she live here in melancholy?
I wish to pass through your esteemed country, surpass the mountains and seas, and enter the Ming Dynasty. I wish to transform the four hundred prefectures into our common people, so that the Emperor can rule for millions of years. This is Hideyoshi's long-cherished ambition. "
"All the vassal states overseas, those who serve the Emperor will not be released.
Your esteemed country has cultivated the currency of the Emperor.
On the day Xiuji enters the light, he will lead his soldiers to the army camp, with me as their guide. "
When Zhang Jing reached this point, Zhu Yijun waved his hand and stopped Zhang Jing from continuing.
The content of this letter was actually very simple. The first part was to flatter North Korea, and the second part was to directly treat North Korea as a vassal state.
The Emperor of Japan?
Zhu Yijun did not take these to heart, but there was a paragraph that made Zhu Yijun sigh with emotion.
"Go straight into the Ming Dynasty and make the four hundred prefectures become commoners, so that the King can rule for millions of years."
Turn me into a commoner?
He wondered where the Japanese Empire's customs came from!
Does it look familiar?
In the future, when Japan invaded China, they did what Toyotomi Hideyoshi did.
Landing in North Korea, directly taking over North Korea, and then entering the northeast to spy on the whole of China.
"Once the country is strong, they will remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi's unfinished wish."
"Every hero of the Japanese Empire, if they want to surpass their predecessors, must start with China."
Zhu Yijun could not help but sigh, "Their desire to kill me is not going to die!"
These words gave Zhang Jing a fright. Whose desire to kill me is not going to die?
Is it the Japanese Empire?
Zhu Yijun glanced at Zhang Jing and said with a smile, "Can the King of North Korea stop Toyotomi Hideyoshi?"
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid not!"
Zhang Jing said bluntly, "North Korea has been peaceful for a long time. King Li Xun of North Korea values culture and despises military force. The kingdom has a serious political struggle. Originally, there were only two factions, the Eastern Party and the Western Party."
"The Eastern Party is divided into the Southern Party and the Northern Party, and the Western Party is divided into the Old Party and the Young Party."
"Several parties are constantly fighting. Most of the more than 300 counties in the country don't even have a garrison. They are completely undefended."
After listening to Zhang Jing's words, Zhu Yijun did not speak for a long time. He really trusted the suzerain of the Daming Empire.
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Yijun said lightly, "Store it in a secret file and seal it!"
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!" Zhang Jing quickly bowed and said.
The Imperial Majesty knew that the Japanese Empire was going to attack for many years, but Zhang Jing did not know why the Imperial Majesty would have such an attitude. After all, the Japanese pirates had caused a lot of trouble in the past.
Although he could not be too cautious, it did not seem appropriate to be so careless.
However, Zhang Jing did not dare to ask. Anyway, the imperial court was strong and had enough food. There were 300,000 soldiers stationed in Liaodong. What could the Japanese pirates do?