The deadline for the retreat of the Japanese army was reached.

In Wangjing City, there is a busy and noisy scene.

In order to prevent the people in the city from taking advantage of the opportunity to make trouble, the Japanese army set fire to the military camps scattered all over the city.

Under the smoke of the fire, the people in the city did not dare to go out without permission and hid in their homes.

The Japanese army crossed the pontoon bridges that had already been erected on the Han River in an orderly manner and withdrew to the southeast.

Kiyomasa Kato led his own troops to take charge of the break. After all the Japanese troops had safely crossed the Han River, he ordered his men to tear down all the bridges over the Han River to prevent the enemy from crossing the river in pursuit.

Shen Weijing, Xie Yongzi, Xu Yiyi, and the two Korean princes, under the strict supervision of the enemy soldiers, retreated south with the Japanese army.

After receiving the news that all the Japanese troops had withdrawn from Wangjing, Li Rusong ordered the whole army to march towards Wangjing.

A few days later, the Ming army entered Wangjing.

At this time, Wang's capital was in a mess. North Korea's Jongmyo Temple, Guansi, Gongque and other buildings have long been completely destroyed by the Japanese people. Everywhere there is ruins, garbage, and tattered clothes discarded by the Japanese people.

Li Rusong ordered: Soldiers should be stationed in various parts of the city according to the organizational system, guard the city gates in four directions, and maintain order in the city. At the same time, Li Rusong also sent scouts to cross the Han River and secretly reconnoiter the speed of the retreat of the Japanese army and the location of its arrival.

After determining that the Japanese army had reached Pusan, Li Rusong sent a force of 5,000 men to cross the Han River and occupy Bird Ridge in the south of Wangjing City, and choked Bird Ridge, a natural danger in the south of Wangjing City, to ensure the safety of Wang Jing.

After the situation stabilized, King Yi of Joseon, surrounded by hundreds of civil and military officials, returned to the capital city of Wangjing, which had been absent for a long time.

After returning to Wangjing, the first thing Li did was to lead a hundred officials to pay tribute to Xuanling and Jingling.

After the ceremony was completed, Li Cai entered the palace. Standing on the tall stone platform in front of the palace, looking at the palace in front of him and returning, Li was full of emotion.

Half a month later, the Joseon court, which had restored administrative order, held a grand ceremony to celebrate the return of Wangjing.

The Ming Dynasty, who had already received the news, sent an envoy headed by Dongchang Governor Zhu Qinwei to Wang Jing to congratulate him.

After the celebration banquet, Zhang Qinwei stayed in the little princess's house.

That night, when Zhang Qinwei was sitting in his room playing with the ruby given to him by the king of Joseon, the doorman came to report: The Jinyi guard in Korea asked to see him.

"Jin Yiwei? Square handle? What did he come to see me for? Hearing the doorman's report, Zhang Qinwei couldn't guess the visitor's intentions for a while, he hesitated, but still said to the doorman: "Let him in." ”

"Jinyi Wei Counsellor knows the affairs of North Korea, and he knocks to see the Overseer!" Fang Shank came to the door, and when he saw Zhang Qinwei, he knelt down and bowed.

"Visiting late at night, I don't know what to do?" Zhang Qinwei stood in the room, with his back to the square handle kneeling on the ground, and asked coldly.

"The lower officials learned that the Lord Governor was coming to Wang Jing, so he came to pay a visit!"

"Get up and speak."

"Lord Thanks!" Square Handle stood up and stood in place with a bow.

"Say it."

"When the lower officials learned that the Overseer had come to Wangjing, they had long wanted to visit. It's just that there are many people in the daytime, and there are many inconveniences. Therefore, he took the liberty of coming to disturb the Overseer at night, and the subordinate was deeply disturbed. This time, the lower officials brought a little small courtesy, and I hope that the Lord Governor will accept it with a smile. ”

"Look at you, come on, what kind of gift do you bring?"

"Bring it in." Seeing that Zhang Qinwei did not refuse, Fang Shanshan hurriedly shouted outside.

Two brocade guards walked in carrying a large wooden box and brought the box

The child is placed in front of the square handle.

"I've seen the Overseer!" Two brocade guards carrying boxes bowed to Zhang Qinwei.

Zhang Qinwei waved his hand to the two of them and motioned for them to step back.

The two brocade guards retreated outside the room.

"The so-called reactive power is not punished. When you and I first met, you gave me such a generous gift, I'm afraid you asked me, right? Zhang Qinwei walked to the box and lifted the lid.

The wooden box is full of jewels.

To say that in this remote Korean Peninsula, as the leader of the Jinyi Guard, who knows Korean affairs, it is impossible to have such a large number of gold and silver treasures. That Fang Shan, together with the command of Jinyiwei, sent Luo Shiyin to the Imjin River to intercept the treasures of the Japanese people, who Cheng thought, the ship carrying the treasures capsized halfway, and all the treasures sank into the river.

At that time, after Fang Shan's men went to the shore with his men, he secretly noted the location of the wreck. Later, he led several trusty brocade guards to the shipwreck site and salvaged most of the treasure for later use. Luo Shiyin, Shi Lang and others did not know about his stealing of treasures.

Now, the overseer of Dongchang has come to Wang Jing, so that Fang Shan, who has long been tired of nesting in this small remote place and has no hope of promotion, has seen the arrival of the moment to change his fate. This treasure that has been secretly hidden by the square handle also comes in handy.

"The lower officials have heard that the Lord is thirsty for wisdom and knowledge, and he has long had the heart to take refuge. The so-called good birds choose trees to perch. I also hope that the Lord Overseer will take over the officials. The lower officials will definitely be loyal to the Overseer. ”

"Oh, I see."

Seeing that Zhang Qinwei was noncommittal about his request, the nervous Fang Handle immediately knelt on the ground and said in a pleading tone: "If you are fortunate enough to be taken in by the Overlord, the lower officials will definitely look forward to the Overlord!" ”

"Get up, get up. I didn't say I didn't want you. Look at the one that makes you nervous. I think so, come to me, and I'll give you a thousand households to do. ”

"Thank you, Lord Overseer!" When Fang Shan, when he heard that Zhang Qinwei had given him the official position of being in charge of thousands of households in Dongchang, he knelt down gratefully and thanked him.

"Get up. Bring all your intimate commanders of the general banner and the hundred households here. After coming, I still listened to your errands. ”

"The subordinate will thank the Lord for the grace of the overseer!"

"Forget it, forget it. You knelt down and thanked me again and again, shaking me a little dizzy. ”

Unexpectedly, several of his right-hand men could also leave this remote place with him, Fang Shan's was suddenly grateful to Zhang Qinwei, he just wanted to thank Zhang Qinwei again, but was stopped by Zhang Qinwei.

"In three days, I will return to China. Then you will go back with me. ”

"Yes, my subordinates obey the orders of the Overseer."

On this trip to Wang Jing, Zhang Qinwei was originally a little unhappy. At the celebratory banquet held by King Lee of Joseon, the commander of Jinyiwei made Luo Shiyin's limelight completely overpower him.

Watching the North Korean civil and military officials walk up to Luo Shiyin again and again to toast, Zhang Qinwei, who felt a little left out, felt deeply lost.

Jin Yiwei undoubtedly made great contributions in this Korean War, which may affect Dongchang's status in the heart of the saint.

Zhang Qinwei looked at Luo Shiyin, who was frequently toasting at the banquet, and suddenly felt jealous.

Fang Shan's sudden surrender made Zhang Qinwei see an excellent opportunity to fight Luo Shiyin, and he hoped to catch Luo Shiyin off guard by digging a corner, so as to calm the fire of jealousy in his heart.

Three days later, without greeting Luo Shiyin, Fang Shant led several of his close subordinates to return to China with Zhang Qinwei.

The news that Fang Shank defected to the East Factory

It was Shi Lang who told Luo Shiyin. When Shi Lang walked into Luo Shiyin's residence, Luo Shiyin was fiddling with a flower in the courtyard of his residence that he couldn't name.

It is said that Luo Shiyin is not interested in such things as green plants and flowers, but for him, it can be said that good things have been going on in recent days. First, Shi Lang was pardoned by the Holy Lord. Immediately afterwards, he received the news that the Holy God had ordered him to return to China. After months of hard work on the land of North Korea, Luo Shiyin did feel a little tired, and being able to return to China to rest and recuperate cannot but be said to be a longing in his heart. According to his plan, after he returns to China, he will hand over the Jinyi Guard team in the DPRK to Shi Lang to command.

"Unexpected." After listening to Shi Lang's report on the Fang Handle incident, Luo Shiyin was silent for a long time and said with emotion.

"My lord, Lord Fang didn't say goodbye, and his subordinates felt a little unkind."

"Forget it, everyone has their own ambitions, and you can't force them."

"That North Korean Jinyi Guard Yamen ......"

"Shi Lang, from now on, resume your position as the commander of the Thousand Households of the Jinyi Guard."

"Thank you, for your kindness!"

"Get up, get up, I'm not done yet. I have just received a secret decree from the Holy Lord, ordering me to rush back to the capital. After I'm gone, the team will be under your command. You will remain in Korea until the end of the Korean war. ”

"Subordinates obey."

"Fang Shan's unexpected departure gave me a chance to reorganize the Jinyi Guard Yamen stationed in the court. I hope you will be able to take his place. All the other members of the squad joined the Jinyi Guard Yamen stationed in the DPRK. Ancestor Hua was promoted to the deputy commander of the thousand households to assist you in your work. Shi Tianji, Du Heng, and Ba Wu were all promoted to the commanders of the general banner. ”

"The subordinates are willing to stay and take on this position."

"Xie Yuan returned to China with me this time. The Holy One can't live without him. In addition, regarding Miss Ye's pardon for her crimes, I originally reported the two of you to the Holy One together a few days ago. But the Holy One forgives you alone. However, you don't have to worry, after I return to Beijing this time, I will give Miss Ye the military exploits she has made in North Korea, and give Miss Ye justice. Under the current circumstances, I suggest that Miss Ye stay with you and not return to China for the time being. ”

"The subordinates thank Ruliu for their concern."

"At present, North Korea has not yet reached the point of peace of mind. Although the Japanese agreed to withdraw their troops. But it seems to me that this is just their expediency. Sooner or later, they will make a comeback. Therefore, your next major task is to closely monitor the movements of the Japanese people on the southern coast. As soon as there is a disturbance, report it to me. ”

"Yes. Subordinates keep in mind. ”

"Good. You stand down. ”

"Subordinate farewell."

After Shi Lang left, Luo Shiyin stared at the flowers and plants in front of him for a long time. The fact that the square handle was poached by the East Factory made him a little unhappy.

Three days later, King Lee of Joseon held a grand farewell ceremony for Luo Shiyin and Xie Yuan. Liu Yingying had already been picked up by Xie Yuan to Wang Jing and was ready to return to China with Xie Yuan.

Luo Shiyin couldn't stand the toasts of Li Rusong, Shi Lang and others and the Korean ministers, and drank a lot. After the banquet, Luo Shiyin was supported by Shi Lang and reluctantly returned to his residence.

The next day, Luo Shiyin, Xie Yuan, and Liu Yingying prepared to set off for China in a car arranged by the North Korean side. The people who came to see him off hugged each other, so it was not lively.

Ye Ruliu and Liu Yingying hugged each other and said goodbye.

In the midst of everyone's farewell, Luo Shiyin, Xie Yuan, and Liu Yingying boarded the carriage, escorted by the accompanying guards, and drove out of the north gate of Wangjing City, along the official road north of Wangjing City, and headed north.