Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 96 Peace Talks Farce

After talking to Shen Weijing, Li Rusong ordered someone to call his two brothers over.

"Rubai, Rumei, the war is right in front of you. If you have anything to say, we brothers should talk about it first." Li Rusong said.

"Brother, I feel that you have changed. I didn't feel it when I was in the capital before. This time on the expedition, I feel the murderous aura in you. Sometimes I don't dare to talk to you." Li Rubai said.

"Second brother, this time our army goes deep, we have to strictly manage the army. The enemy's situation is unclear at the moment. If the first battle does not go well, we will be passive in the future. The court's reinforcements will not arrive so fast, and I always feel that North Korea People can't believe it. Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent hundreds of thousands of people to attack, but I don't believe that North Korea didn't receive any movement. It wasn't until Toyotomi Hideyoshi came up that he hurriedly asked the Ming Dynasty to send troops. If our Ming army, even just one It is also possible to use partial troops and station them in Wangjing, North Korea, or Pyongyang, and the situation will not deteriorate so quickly." Li Rusong said.

"Brother, it's not good for North Korea's Prime Minister Liu to hear what you said, otherwise he will definitely complain to the king of North Korea. When the king of North Korea comes to visit you, there will be discussion in the court." Li Rubai said.

"I'm not afraid. I, Li Rusong, came here for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, not to obey the king of North Korea." Li Rusong said.

"Brother, have you talked to the envoy? What is his origin?" Li Rumei asked.

"After asking, it turned out that it was just a white body. We have so many civil and military officials in the Ming Dynasty, but for such a big thing as sending an envoy to the Japanese army, not a single official came forward. It is necessary for a white body to leave its name in history." Li Rusong sighed.

"It's just a white body. From the way he talked, I thought he came from an official family." Li Rubai was also a little surprised.

"There are no civil and military officials who stand out. If he can stand up and apply, he is indeed a figure. It doesn't hurt to let him talk to President Konishi first." Li Rusong said.

But when Shen Weijing came back from the negotiation, Li Rusong became furious when he saw the negotiation results he got back.

"Shen Weijing, let's not say that you were just a white body before. Even if you now hold the title of guerrilla general, there is no problem if I kill you. The imperial court sent you to negotiate with the Japanese army and let them withdraw from Korea. Who asked you to follow Konishi Yukinaga talked about these things, and also said that Toyotomi Hideyoshi was willing to accept the imperial canonization, and then the Japanese country would be bounded by the Datong River of the Ming Dynasty with me? Who gave you the order to make you think you can talk about this?! Shen Weijing, be honest Tell me, how many benefits did the Japanese give you to bring such a thing back to tease me?" Li Rusong shouted.

"A humble position... No, no, no, this villain deserves death. President Xiaoxi ordered someone to put a knife on Shen's neck. Shen had to pretend to agree first, and then coaxed President Xiaoxi to be happy, and then continued. I got the news from him," Shen Weijing said.

"Shen Weijing, as long as you tell the truth, you are a person sent by the imperial court after all, so I can just beat you with a military stick. If you are still talking nonsense here, I will have to put you to death on the spot. Someone, please put this to death Detain Shen Youzhi, interrogate him thoroughly, and then chop him with a knife." Li Rusong's tone also turned cold.

Several strong men swarmed up and dragged Shen Weijing out. Shen Weijing shivered and was so frightened that he did not dare to shout.

"Admiral, I have some thoughts about my humble position." Li Yingzhen, the staff officer next to Li Rusong, said something.

"Oh? Tell me. You don't have an old friend with this Shen Weijing, so you want to intercede for him." Li Rusong said.

"I have no friendship with Shen Youji. It's just that the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese country are at war. The so-called peace talks, if you can talk, you can talk. If you can't talk, it's just a compromise. Now that Admiral has killed Shen You, it will not be of much benefit to the war situation. On the contrary, it may be possible It will alert the enemy. It is better to leave Shen Youyi behind and let him discuss it with Governor Konishi. If Governor Konishi can be relaxed, our army can also adapt to the situation and come up with surprising plans." Li Yingshi said in a low voice.

"What you said makes sense, let Shen Youji go, and give Shen Youji a seat." Li Rusong gave an order, and several strong men who were still pressing down on Shen Weijing withdrew. Someone also handed Shen Weijing a maza, and Shen Weijing was shocked. Sat down. "Shen Youyi, after what you were talking about with Governor Konishi, did Governor Konishi say how to negotiate peace with our army?" Li Rusong asked.

"President Konishi said he would send someone to greet the general and discuss the time and place for the negotiation between the two generals in detail," Shen Weijing said.

"Will someone be sent to greet them? Li Ning, have we just captured a few Japanese soldiers?" Li Rusong looked at Li Ning.

"Admiral, you ordered me to capture the Japanese waiting on the roadside." Li Ning quickly shouted.

"I didn't say that you were the one who made the decision. Bring the person you arrested and let Shen Youji identify him." Li Rusong said.

"General, I obey." Li Ning hurried down, and soon several warriors came in with a tightly tied Japanese soldier on their arms.

As soon as the Japanese soldier saw Shen Weijing, he started chirping excitedly. Then Shen Weijing also chirped, and the Japanese soldier obediently shut his mouth.

"Shen Youyi, what is going on? Are these soldiers coming to greet me from President Xiaoxi?" Li Rusong asked.

"Reporting back to Admiral, it is indeed true. I have met this man. He is President Konishi's personal guard. He just said that they were following Governor Konishi's order to greet Admiral Li. There may be some misunderstanding on our army's part, and they still Before they had time to explain, they saw a general wearing mighty armor rushing up, so they had to run for their lives. He didn't run fast enough and was caught by our army. He also said that they were just the vanguard, and Governor Konishi also Someone will be sent to contact our army," Shen Weijing said.

"Then since you are here to contact our army, you are not here to fight. Li Ning, please put back the few people you captured." Li Rusong said.

"Admiral, if these Japanese are beheaded, it will be a military achievement." Li Ning said.

"Let him go if you ask him to. How to judge the military merits? Song Jinglue and I have the final say." Li Rusong said unhappily.

"I obey," Li Ning said reluctantly.

The army then marched and camped on the outskirts of Pyongyang. However, President Konishi did not give up his plan to start peace talks because of this little accident. Instead, he sent his personal guard Naito Ruyasu to Li Rusong's military camp.

Li Rusong also conveniently called Shen Weijing to be the translator.

"My Excellency, Konishi Hida Mamoru, is here to discuss peace talks with the general on the order of Mr. Konishi Governor Konishi. Originally, Mr. Konishi Governor wanted twenty soldiers to welcome the general. Unexpectedly, there was some misunderstanding. Thank you Admiral Li for releasing a few soldiers." Naito Ruan said in Chinese with a jerky accent.

(End of this chapter)