Hearing Zhang Jing's words, Zhu Yijun nodded but didn't say anything. In fact, Zhu Yijun had already expected this situation.
In the future, Zhu Yijun also knew about this. He knew that North Korea was in danger.
Although South Korea bragged about their famous general, saying that they had fought for several years before sending troops, in fact, if they didn't send troops, their country would have really perished.
In fact, the Great Ming Dynasty had already sent their troops into Korea in June of the 20th year of the Wanli Calendar. Although the vanguard was only a little more than a thousand people, the Great Ming Dynasty did send their troops into Korea two months after the Japanese invasion.
However, there was one thing that South Korea's argument was right, and that was the issue of military command.
Many North Korean ministers thought that Daming's troops should be commanded by North Korea. It was obvious that Daming would not agree to this request, so the speed of Ming Army's entry into North Korea was delayed.
In the future, Zhu Yijun had read some South Korean views. They said that Daming's troops should follow North Korea's command when they entered North Korea.
However, Zhu Yijun thought that this was bullsh * t. First of all, it was a vassal state that asked Daming to send troops, not Daming.
Secondly, Daming did not want this or that to save North Korea.
The United States had a lot of conditions for stationing troops in South Korea, and North Korea had to buy American weapons.
Thinking about the South Koreans' faces in the future, Zhu Yijun was prepared to wait in Shenyang.
In fact, Zhu Yijun wanted to see which North Korean minister said that Ming Army should listen to North Korea's command. Anyway, this time, Zhu Yijun was not anxious at all.
Turning to look at Zhang Jing, Zhu Yijun asked again, "Li Chengliang?
What is he doing? "
"In reply to the Imperial Majesty, after Li Chengliang returned, he was preparing for the establishment of the Liaodong Admiral Office. He sent his son, Li Rusong, back home to reorganize the Li family and sell a lot of business."
"Clean up the seized land, and send the Li family who violated the Law of Daming to the yamen."
Zhu Yijun smiled and nodded. "Smart people are smart people after all."
Although Zhu Yijun spoke casually when he met Li Chengliang in Wanhe Palace and seemed to let Li Chengliang off, if Li Chengliang didn't say anything, Zhu Yijun wouldn't be happy.
Now that Li Chengliang was doing this, Zhu Yijun naturally had nothing to say.
In Liaodong, Zhu Yijun urged the Daming to develop Liaodong. The war in Korea had also entered a full-blown stage. With the fall of Seoul, the gentry of Korea began to resist.
Among them, Guo Zaiyou of Gyeongsang Province and Sinzhou did well. He organized volunteer troops on the 21st of April in the 20th year of Wanli and repeatedly defeated Hui Qiong of Anguo Temple, making it impossible for him to smoothly enter Jeolla Province.
Zheng Renhong, Sun Renjia, Jin Tu, and others also organized volunteer troops, making it impossible for Maori Huiwon to smoothly occupy Gyeongsang Province.
Jin Qianyi of Jeolla Province and Gao Jingming of Jeolla Province also organized volunteer troops on the 1st of June in the 20th year of Wanli. Zhao Xian of Gyeongsang Province and the monk Ling Gui of Gyeongsang Province reorganized the troops on the 3rd of July in the 20th year of Wanli and joined forces to resist the Japanese Sixth Army Corps, including Kobayakawa Takakage and Tachibana Munemao.
Although it seemed that the volunteer troops of Korea were everywhere and the resistance was also in full swing, it did not make much difference to the overall situation of the war. The military equipment of Korea was lax and in just a month, "Three Capitals were lost and eight Daos collapsed."
On the 8th of May in the 20th year of Wanli, Li Xun of Korea left Pyongyang in a hurry. Later, the first, second, and third Japanese pirates chased after him and broke through the defense of Imjin and captured Kaesong. Li Xun left Kaesong and continued to exile to Uiju, which was the border between Korea and Daming, and sent an envoy to Daming to ask for help.
Zhu Yijun looked at the envoy of Korea who was kneeling in the main hall without the slightest expression on his face.
"What is your name?" Zhu Yijun put down the letter of credence from the King of Korea, Li Xun, and said slowly.
"Your humble servant, Liu Dongsheng, is the Left Minister of the State of Korea's Chengzheng Yuan. My father is currently the Head of the State of Korea's Chengzheng Yuan," Liu Dongsheng quickly said, "The State of Korea is in grave danger, Your Majesty, please save Korea!"
After saying that, Liu Dongsheng knelt on the ground with tears and snot flowing down his face.
Zhu Yijun frowned and said slowly, "Has Korea reached such a point?"
"Your Majesty, Korea is at a critical juncture of life and death. Three capitals were lost and eight Daos collapsed within a month.
Wherever the Japanese pirates went, they burned and looted. Just in Jinzhou alone, 100,000 people were killed. "
"Your Majesty, Korea is a vassal of the Daming and they respect the Daming very much. The King of Korea is conferred by the Daming."
"Now that the Japanese pirates are wreaking havoc, Korea is no longer a country. Your Majesty, please save Korea. I have a letter of credence from the Japanese pirates, General Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to Korea. The Japanese pirates are plotting against Korea, but in fact, they are plotting against China. Your Majesty, please investigate!"
Hearing this, Zhu Yijun's face suddenly became serious, "Present the letter of credence!"
Zhang Jing quickly walked in front of Liu Dongsheng and reached out to take the letter of credence from Liu Dongsheng's hand. Then, he quickly walked in front of Zhu Yijun and respectfully handed the letter of credence to Zhu Yijun.
In fact, Zhu Yijun already knew about this letter of credence. He was very clear about what was written on it.
Zhu Yijun did not have any reaction, but the generals below him could not sit still.
These guys were already unhappy with Horqin. Now that the Japanese pirates had come, and the scale was not small, how could they let go of this opportunity?
The first to jump out was Li Rusong, who was eager to render meritorious service.
"Your Majesty, Korea is the Daming's fence. I, the Daming, must not allow the Japanese pirates to wreak havoc in Korea. I think we should send troops to help Korea. I am willing to be the commander and lead the troops of Liaodong to fight against Korea."
Li Chengliang's words were loud and clear, and his attitude was firm.
Liu Dongsheng, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his head and looked at Li Chengliang. His eyes were full of gratitude.
Seeing that Li Chengliang had spoken, the other Liaodong generals also stood up.
Last time when they fought against Horqin, they did not get many benefits. Now that they heard that there was a big war to fight, they could not wait anymore.
Zhu Yijun looked at the Liaodong generals who asked to fight with righteous indignation. He did not know what he was feeling. There was pride, joy, and even excitement in his heart.
This was the foundation of a powerful country, and this was what he wanted.
However, Zhu Yijun still did not give in. Instead, he waved his hand and asked the Liaodong generals to retreat.
Perhaps in their view, it was not difficult to fight against the Japanese pirates with the military strength of Liaodong, and it was true.
With the current military strength of Daming, Liaodong would definitely be able to win.
At most, they would transfer some troops from Liao, and they would definitely be able to defeat Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
However, this was not what Zhu Yijun wanted. Zhu Yijun had prepared for so long, not to drive away Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
He glanced at Liu Dongsheng and slowly asked, "Where is the King of Korea, Li Xun?"
"Your Majesty, the King is in Gyeonju at the border. Before I came, the King said that Korea is willing to submit to Daming. He only asks Your Majesty to send troops as soon as possible to save the people of Korea!" Li Dongsheng said and knelt down again, looking very excited.