The fifteenth month of the first month is full.

From the remnants of the Moon Observatory at the ruins of the ancient Goryeo Dynasty at the southern foot of Mt. Songak, Kaesong, you can see a bright moon slowly rising from behind the shadow of the mountain in the distance.

The Imjin Rebellion that has just been experienced has devastated the ancient capital of the ancient Goryeo Dynasty that has gone through vicissitudes in front of you, and what is presented in front of everyone at this time is only the ruins.

"The sound of the stream is endless,

The stream is vast with wildflowers.

People don't know from there,

Returning to the empty mountain moon from time to time. ”

Accompanied by Shi Lang, Luo Shiyin stood by a remnant of the daughter wall of the ancient Goryeo Dynasty ruins, put his hands on the cold wall, looked at the full moon in the distance, and recited ancient poems, as if there were thousands of emotions in his heart.

A few days ago, while still in Pyongyang, he received a secret letter from the Holy Lord brought from Wang Jing by Fang Shan, the commander of the thousand households of Jinyiwei, the governor of North Korea. In the secret letter, the Holy Secret Order Luo Shiyin: lead the Ming Jinyi Guards in Korea to go deep behind enemy lines, attack and harass the Japanese robbers, and cooperate with the Ming army to continuously squeeze the living space of the Japanese thieves, so as to achieve the destination of promoting peace.

For the strategic purpose of the Holy Lord to promote peace between thieves, Luo Shiyin can fully understand. This army of nearly 40,000 people entered the DPRK to fight, and logistical supply was a huge expense.

The just-concluded battle of Ningxia to quell the Mongol rebellion has emptied the treasury of the Ming court, coupled with the drought in many places in the country for many years, rebellions are everywhere, and the Ming Empire, which seems to be powerful on the outside, is actually a strong foreign power.

It is undeniable that the Shengshang's determination to resist the Japanese and aid the DPRK was firm. However, after the army entered the court, the supply of troops and the replenishment of soldiers suddenly became two urgent problems in front of the imperial court.

In solving these two major problems, the weak Korean court could not provide any help at all, and could only rely on the Ming Dynasty to find a way to solve it.

With the current national strength of the Ming Dynasty, it is difficult to support a protracted anti-Japanese campaign. Therefore, in view of this war, if it can prompt the Japanese to discuss and withdraw the army, it will undoubtedly be a good ending for the Ming soldiers and the Ming court who have joined it.

After reading the secret letter at that time, Luo Shiyin asked Fang Handle about the current situation of the Japanese army in Wangjing City.

Fang Shank made a detailed report to Luo Shiyin.

According to the information intercepted by Fang Shan's subordinates, the ninjas of the Wa Kingdom in Wangjing City secretly sent more than 20 members to Kaejo, a hundred kilometers away, with Konishi Yukiga. The purpose of their trip was to secretly transport a large amount of treasure stored by the Japanese army in Kaesong back to Wangjing. This batch of treasures was looted by the invading Japanese army Konishi Yukinaga's troops along the way.

Huge treasure!

At that time, when he heard the report of the square handle, Luo Shiyin's eyes suddenly lit up. If this treasure can be secretly robbed from the hands of the ninjas of the Japanese Kingdom, it will provide a huge amount of financial support for the purchase of military supplies for the Ming soldiers who entered the dynasty.

Although morally speaking, this wealth should belong to North Korea, but at this time, Luo Shiyin, all he wanted was to share the worries and solve problems for the saint, and he did not think too much about how to dispose of this wealth.

Without hesitation, Luo Shiyin immediately ordered Fang Handle to rush back to Wangjing, and mobilized the Ming Jinyi guards in Wangjing City to rush to Kaecheng as quickly as possible. He led Shi Lang, Shi Tianji and other small team members to set off overnight and marched towards Kaesong.

Li Ruzhu was not in the queue for this operation, and since the Ming army captured Pyongyang, he was ordered to return to his original North Korean army.

Before the team set off for Kaesong, Luo Shiyin said a brief goodbye to Li Rusong.

Li Rusong was also inconvenient to ask more about the purpose of Luo Shiyin's trip, which was the commander of the Ming Jinyi Guard, and after a few words of greeting, he watched Luo Shiyin lead the team to disappear into the night of Pyongyang.

The Ming army captured Pyongyang with overwhelming momentum, and at this time, the defenders of the Japanese state in Kaesong were already disheartened and preparing to abandon the city and flee.

Without much difficulty, the team easily infiltrated the castle of Kaesong, hiding in the ruins of the ancient Goryeo Dynasty at the southern foot of Songak Mountain.

"In the face of this empty mountain and cold moon, it seems that the adults are quite emotional." Seeing Luo Shiyin chanting poetry to the moon, Shi Lang, who was standing on the side, said.

"Yes, think about the past few months since we entered the DPRK, in order to fulfill the holy order, we have galloped between the splendid mountains and rivers of North Korea for 3,000 miles, during which we have been in danger several times and have always turned danger into relief.

"To be honest, after this period of war, I have begun to enjoy my current living conditions, and I have an indescribable attachment to the mountains and rivers here.

"It seems that people are really unreasonable sometimes, and in the past, they lived in the bustling capital of the Daimyo, and it can be said that they opened their mouths for food and stretched out their hands for clothes. But in the midst of happiness, I didn't feel so comfortable. On the contrary, there is often an inexplicable anxiety that disturbs my heart.

"It's okay now, every day is on the verge of life and death, but my heart is calm and calm. It seems that my life is a life of rushing, and I can't enjoy the leisurely life of fine clothes and fine food. Hehe! Facing his henchmen, Luo Shiyin opened his heart.

"My lord, according to my subordinates, my lord's anxiety in the past should have come from some tedious and boring things that annoyed my lord. Now, the adults have a holy mandate to lead us behind enemy lines, and we are doing great things to share the worries of the country and solve problems for the people. Adults will naturally be filled with heart.

"Don't hide it from your lordship, I am honored to be selected by the adults to join this team of the DPRK this time. To be able to follow the adults to do a vigorous cause for the country and the people, each of us feels infinite glory in our hearts. Shi Lang said sincerely.

"I'm glad you can think that." Luo Shiyin glanced at Shi Lang and gently patted Shi Lang's shoulder. Everyone

"I wonder how long this war will last?" Shi Lang said.

"It's hard to say, it's one or two years or two, and seven or eight years is it. However, there will always be an end to war. Luo Shiyin said.

"'The sound of the stream is endless, and the stream is boundless, and the wildflowers are growing.' In the face of such a beautiful landscape, you can imagine how nostalgic your heart will be at the end of the war in the future, at the moment of leaving! Shi Lang looked at the moon and the mountain, and sighed infinitely.

"Nostalgia is nostalgia, we have to leave sooner or later. We are secretly operating this time, and maybe the day we leave this place and return to China in the future will be really like the poem says, 'No one knows where we go, and we often face the empty mountains and moons when we return.'" 'Yikes! Luo Shiyin said.

"My lord, there is something that my subordinates have been puzzled about, and I don't know whether to talk about it or not?" Shi Lang saw that Luo Shiyin calmed down from his thoughts and asked

"But it doesn't hurt to say it." Luo Shiyin looked at Shi Lang with his eyes and motioned for Shi Lang to continue.

"My lord, what we want to intercept on our trip to Kaesong is the treasure of North Korea in the hands of the Japanese people. I wonder if this is ...... Appropriate? Will it cause the dissatisfaction of the Joseon Dynasty with my Ming Dynasty or other troubles, especially in Dongchang, will it take advantage of this to make a big fuss and bring unnecessary trouble to you. ”

"Shi Lang, I have actually thought about all of your concerns. There will definitely be trouble. But if you think about it, with the weakness of the small Korean court now, they have the heart and energy to regain this treasure. Rather than watching it fall into the hands of the Japanese people in vain, it is better to strike first, intercept this treasure, and use it for my use.

"As for what to do with the treasure after it is in hand, we will talk about it then. On the Dongchang side, it's certain to make a fuss about this, think about it for so many years, we have fought with them, how have they ever stopped attacking and framing us.

"We just need to see one thing clearly, the biggest concern of the Holy One now is how to win this war, and if you want to win this war, you can't do it without sufficient financial resources.

"Now that the Ming treasury is empty, it is difficult to support a protracted war. The treasures in front of me are not a timely rain for my Ming Dynasty, who is in urgent need of money?

"As long as we help the Holy Lord win this war that can only be won and cannot be defeated, I think the Holy Lord will be considerate of our immediate actions." Luo Shiyin said.

"It's still thoughtful." Shi Lang said.

"Regarding Miss Ye's entry into the court with the army, presumably after that father-in-law Zhang returned to the court, he would make a big fuss about this matter. However, you don't have to worry, I will find a suitable opportunity to explain this matter to the Holy Lord, and show the military exploits made by Miss Ye after entering the court to the court, hoping to atone the merits and give Miss Ye justice. Luo Shiyin said.

"Thank you, Lord for your care." Shi Lang gratefully saluted Luo Shiyin.

"Miss Ye is a rare talent, and she is also a good girl who values love and righteousness, you should cherish her. In a person's life, it is indeed a great blessing to be able to meet a good partner that you truly cherish. Luo Shiyin said with deep emotion while signaling Shi Lang to be exempt.

"Yes, sir. Thank you for your kindness! Shi Lang looked at Luo Shiyin and said sincerely.

In the distant starry sky, a meteor flew by and disappeared into the vast night sky in an instant.

Luo Shiyin and Shi Lang support the wall and look into the distance, quietly enjoying the night view.

"My lord, you said that this Konishi governor didn't need his own troops, why did he sneak up with a group of Japanese ninjas and come to Kaesong to transport his treasures? As far as his subordinates know, in this Kaesong Castle, Governor Konishi has sent more than 1,000 of his own subordinates to garrison it. Isn't it safer and more reliable to transport a batch of treasure with your own men? Shi Lang saw that the atmosphere at the scene was a little silent, so he spoke again.

"You don't know this, although there are more than 1,000 troops stationed in Kaesong Castle, but this force is not his retainers, but some temporary recruits from the war. Transporting such a large amount of treasure, Governor Konishi obviously couldn't trust them.

According to Fang Shan's report, when Governor Konishi fled back to Wangjing, there were only a few dozen retainers left around him, which can be said to be embarrassing. The old man seemed to have a great life, and he didn't die in the rushing river.

"In addition, after negotiations, the part of Konishi Yukinaga's troops that withdrew from Pyongyang's Hanmun Gate was almost completely wiped out by the ambushes of our Ming Dynasty along the way, and not many escaped back to Wangjing alive.

"A commander has no soldiers under him, and his position can be imagined. However, when Konishi returned to Wangjing, he was not immediately punished, and it is said that he had a good personal relationship with the family of Ukitahide, the commander of the Japanese army that invaded the dynasty.

"This Ukita Hideya is Toyotomi Hideyoshi's adopted son, as long as he wants to keep Konishi Yukicho, it must not be a difficult task.

"But if President Konishi wants to re-expand the number of people and make a comeback, it will never be possible without a certain amount of funds as a guarantee.

"If I'm not mistaken, Governor Konishi's trip to Kaicheng is to bring back this batch of treasures as soon as possible, which can be used to dredge up the relationship between the upper and lower levels and recruit troops, so as to form another army of his own as soon as possible." Luo Shiyin said to Shi Lang.

"Then Governor Konishi asked the Japanese ninjas in Wangjing City to help them transport the treasures, will he rest assured?" Shi Lang asked.

"I think the reason why Governor Konishi used the Japanese ninja to transport this treasure is based on the following considerations:

"First, Konishi Yukicho and Sugitani Ichiro, the leader of the Japanese ninjas in Wang's capital, are brothers-in-law, and the two have a close personal relationship;

"Second, the so-called money can make ghosts grind, as long as President Konishi promises to share this treasure in a certain percentage to Ichiro Sugitani, presumably he will not refuse. In addition, Ichiro Sugitani was deeply appreciated and reused by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is also possible that Yukicho Konishi hopes to take this opportunity to dredge up the relationship above through Ichiro Sugitani;

Thirdly, the whereabouts of the Japanese ninja have always been secretive, which is what Konishi Yukicho, who wants to secretly transport back the treasure, values the most. Don't forget, Konishi is a businessman, and he understands how to control his wealth safely. Luo Shiyin said.

"Look, my lord!"

While the two were talking, a faint glimmer of light flashed in the valley not far away, and the light flashed three times before disappearing. After Shi Lang found out, he alertly reminded Luo Shiyin.