Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 97 Pyongyang War

"Xiao Xi Fei, go back and tell President Xiao Xi that although our soldiers are here to eliminate evil and bring peace, if you are willing to change your ways and sincerely negotiate for peace, it is not impossible for the two armies to talk." Li Rusong said.

"Thank you, General, but my name is not Konishi Hidashi. Hida Mamoru is my official title. You can also call me Konishi Hida Mamoru." Naito Ruyasu explained.

"Okay, then Xiao Xifei, what's the matter with you coming here this time?" Li Rusong asked.

"Commander Konishi Corps wants to entertain the General and his delegation in Pyongyang City, and also hopes that Japan and Ming Dynasty Yongxiu will be friendly." Naito Ru'an explained, no longer worrying about how his name was pronounced by Li Rusong.

"President Konishi wants to entertain me in Pyongyang City?" Li Rusong was a little surprised.

"This is the sincerity of Commander Xiaoxi. I hope the general can come."

"In this case, I will consider it. You go back and report to President Konishi. I, Li Rusong, will go to Pyongyang City to find him."

Naito Ru'an said goodbye and left.

Li Rusong called Shen Weijing out and the generals in.

"Admiral, what exactly is President Konishi doing when he says he wants to negotiate peace with our army?" Li Rubai said.

"It's hard to think or guess what kind of scandal President Konishi wants to do, so there's no need to think about it. Just follow the previous arrangements. All ministries will be on alert and march to Pyongyang City tomorrow to see what kind of evil President Konishi wants to do. "Li Rusong issued the military order.

"General, obey the order!" the generals said after receiving the order.

The next day, when the army arrived at the gates of Pyongyang City, they saw the city gates wide open and lanterns decorated. From a distance, Japanese people lined up on both sides of the street to welcome them.

"This Japanese is trying to catch up with the New Year and celebrate the festival, making it so lively. Even the clothes are flashy." Li Rusong took out his binoculars and looked ahead.

"Admiral, this Japanese is treacherous, I'm afraid there is an ambush in the city." Zu Chengxun said quickly.

"Of course I understand this. The Japanese still dare to play tricks on me. It's really a fool's errand. But now that the door is open, if this great opportunity is given up, the only way to capture Pyongyang City is to rely on a strong attack. Everyone, are you? No one dares to play forward, try to charge?" Li Rusong looked at the generals.

The generals either looked around or pretended not to hear. Li Ning looked a little eager to try, but in the end he still didn't dare to stand up.

"Since you don't dare to attack, I'll charge you personally." Li Rusong raised his whip and was about to mount a charge.

"Brother, no, you lead the three armies, how can you be a warrior in battle?" Li Rubai grabbed Li Rusong's riding whip and quickly advised.

"What are you afraid of? The vanguard cavalry rushes in, and the army will follow immediately. The Japanese will definitely not have time to react." Li Rusong continued to encourage everyone.

The Ming Dynasty cavalry was already patrolling outside the city, waiting for orders to rush in at once. However, the order was not issued for a long time. The Japanese army in Pyongyang City seemed to realize something. They found that the Ming army outside the city was obviously prepared and did not care about the decorations. The city gate was quickly closed, and a group of The Japanese army rushed to the city wall and began to defend.

"You patrollers do not dare to enter. The Japanese can't help it anymore. Now that the city gate is closed, our army has no choice but to attack by force." Li Rusong said.

"Admiral, our army's baggage has not arrived yet." Zha Damou hurriedly came out and said. "Of course I know this, but now President Konishi's intention has been exposed. If our army does not fight quickly, if the Japanese army reacts and other ministries come to reinforce, this battle will not be easy to fight. We must rush forward and fight quickly. Capture Pyongyang City. As long as Pyongyang is captured, half of North Korea will be basically recovered, and the disadvantage caused by our army's defeat in the first battle can be completely turned into an advantage. This is the last time I explain that the military orders I issue in the future must be Execution, no discussion is allowed, otherwise military law will be engaged." Li Rusong's voice became stern.

"General, I will obey the order." Zha Damou felt his body tremble.

"Also, in this battle, the main purpose is to seize the city and kill the enemy, and the heads will be counted uniformly. If anyone ignores killing the enemy and only takes the heads, it will be useless, and the reward will not be paid, and military law will be engaged. In this battle, The first person to ascend the throne will be promoted to a higher rank and will be rewarded with five thousand taels of silver." Li Rusong said.

"Admiral, is it really five thousand taels?" Li Ning shouted.

"This is a reward set by His Majesty himself, not something I, Li Rusong, said randomly. If you can be the first to board, these five thousand taels will be yours, and no one can take it away. But if anyone dares to retreat without permission, no matter who he is , I chopped him with a knife. All generals and commanders must lead the troops from the front. Anyone who dares to delay the military plane will be engaged in military law." Li Rusong said.

"I will obey the admiral's military orders." All the generals replied.

"According to the previous strategy, each department is responsible for attacking the corresponding city gate. If there is one missing in the siege, the east gate will be released. General Wu, thank you for your hard work in leading the team to attack Peony Peak. Zu Chengxun, your men are dressed in Korean army clothes. Hurry up. Slowly approach the Pyongyang city and launch a surprise attack to catch President Xiaoxi off guard." Li Rusong ordered.

"When the general receives the order, Wu will personally lead the team and rush to Peony Peak." Wu Weizhong said.

"Commander, the general cannon and hot air balloon have been rushed and will be delivered tomorrow." The guard at the door hurriedly came in to report.

It was night, and each army set up camp to prepare for battle. Japan sent troops to attack Li Rubai's tribe at night, but was successfully repelled by the Ming army.

The next day, the armies were ready and launched a general attack on Pyongyang City.

The Japanese army's guns, muskets, bows and arrows flew together, and the sky was covered with smoke and dust. A large number of Ming troops who were charging forward were knocked to the ground. The Ming army's vanguard charge was frustrated and they withdrew. But he was quickly stopped.

The fastest running Ming soldier still wanted to rush forward, but he rushed in front of Li Rusong's personal guards. He was captured by Li Rusong's unit guards on the spot and brought to the front of Li Rusong.

"There is no talk of withdrawing the troops now. Are you running so fast to disrupt our army?" Li Rusong asked, looking at the soldier who was captured in front of him.

"Sir Admiral, the Japanese's muskets, bows and arrows are too powerful, and the brothers really can't charge forward." The soldier apologized.

"Beheaded." Li Rusong waved his hand, and the military law team chopped it down with a knife.

A scream came out, and then there was no more movement.

Li Rusong directly put on his horse and shouted to the sergeants: "Brothers, the Japanese don't have any decent artillery. Fire blunderbuss and bows and arrows can't stop our army from charging. As long as you climb the tower, be rewarded with five thousand taels of silver, and honor your ancestors, you will be fine." Today, whoever dares to retreat will be engaged in military law. Charge!" Li Rusong directly led the cavalry guards to charge forward. The soldiers who had been a little reluctant to retreat saw their commander rushing forward, so they gritted their teeth and charged forward with all their strength.

The Ming army's general artillery also opened fire, and the originally intensive sound of firecrackers from the Japanese army also became quieter.

(End of this chapter)