Yongli Emperor Chapter 246: The Korean War

It was a Japanese guide who spoke. These are all fluent in Chinese and Korean, and they are very familiar with the situation in North Korea. He pointed to Geoje Island on the chart and said, "General." The vicinity of Geoje Island is covered with darkness. It is not suitable for the Ming Dynasty's warships. However, it is very suitable for the flexible operation of North Korea's turtle boats. It is the gateway to Jeolla Province in North Korea. It is also a maritime barrier for North Korea. As expected. The Korean sailors were supposed to wait for the fleet of the Celestial Empire near Geoje Island. ”

Liu Erjaw nodded. The Japanese guide's analysis was not wrong. If it were to be replaced by him, he would be the commander of the Korean sailors. The same choice will be made.

The others frowned even deeper. Geoje Island is full of darkness. Large warships are extremely accessible. This is extremely unfavorable for the Daming Water Master. But the North Korean sailors did not catch them all. Otherwise, the fleet bypasses Geoje Island. The battalion of the Toyo Naval Division, which was loaded with Japanese guards and marines, did not dare to rashly land on the Korean Peninsula. After all, there is a nail in the rear. In other words, everyone will be weak-hearted. They did not dare to fight a decisive battle on the Korean Peninsula with all their might.

"Lord Commander. Do you send ships and some small and medium-sized ships to test it? A thousand-household official asked.

"No." The Japanese guide frowned and shook his head. People are doing their duty. When it comes to fighting North Korea, he always looks eager to try. North Korea and Japan are at odds. I don't know how many wars have taken place between the two islands. Fishermen on both sides also broke out from time to time. Every family has a blood debt. Everyone has a bad enemy: "The turtle boat of the North Korean sailors is very powerful. And they are well aware of the waters of Geoje Island. If only small and medium-sized warships and ships are dispatched, I am afraid that they will inevitably take advantage of them. ”

Several Ming army generals are deeply aware. The advantage of the Daming Naval Division is the incomparable large gunboats. And the advantage of the North Korean sailors is the nimble turtle boat. Use your own disadvantages to the advantage of others. Plus the factor of shape. Even a lucky win will suffer huge losses.

"If so. You can't get around it, can you? "There was a guerrilla who started a complaint. The Nanyang Navy has been in the sea for many years. Never before has there been such a tricky naval battle.

Liu Er finally made up his mind. Knocked on the map: "North Korean sailor Gushin Geoje Island." Let's bring them out. Ben would not have believed them. Pass my orders. Turn the rudder to sail westward. Bypass Geoje Island. Head here! Liu Er's finger pointed to the direction of Incheon on the North Korean chart.

Incheon is located on the west coast of North Korea, and it is only 100 miles away from Hangyeong, the capital of Korea. It can be arrived in one day and one night. Liu Er's standard is on the surface of Chuan. Then through Incheon to Hankyung. The real purpose was to seduce the North Korean sailors to go to sea for a decisive battle. Liu Erke didn't believe that the Korean sailors dared to turtle in Geoje when Wangcheng was in danger. That's true. There is no need for him Liu Er to clean up. In the face of intimidation, the Korean king, who could not wait for the king of the water division, an edict would be enough for all the generals of the Korean division.

The fleet began to turn its rudder and head northwest. Liu Er led a group of generals out of the cabin. Follow the boat and look out over the waves. After rounding Geoje Island, you will enter the North Ocean. To the east is the Korean Peninsula. That's where the real force comes in.

More than 100 Korean warships of various types were parked on the uninhabited outer islands at the mouth of Geoje Island. Most of the Korean sailors were small and medium-sized warships with flat-bottomed sailors. Therefore, he is not afraid to swim in the coastal waters. On the beach. Patches of makeshift tents were erected. Li Xian, the king of the courtyard, was exploring the camp with a few envoys of the water division. The sailors of the Ming army are coming. The sailor's men still have a short period of rest on the land. Once you've recuperated your spirits, you'll fight a decisive battle near this dark island.

According to Li Xian's train of thought. The Ming army was able to reach Japan in the ocean of thousands of miles. Then most of their warships should be large, culet-bottomed warships, which are powerful. Invincible. The only drawback is that you can't sail at sea. Otherwise, the hull with a pointed bottom will touch the rocks on the bottom of the sea. It is very easy to risk capsizing. Take your own strengths. Without hesitation, Li Xian led the Korean naval division to Geoje Island to set up defenses and wait for a decisive battle with the Ming army.

A boat shadow appeared in the sea and sky. Li Xian put his hand on his forehead to cover the scorching sun and squinted into the distance. Gradually. A small sea boat came into his sight. This is the sentinel ship of the North Korean naval division. It must have been because he discovered the movements of the Ming army that he came back to report. Li Xian's spirit was shocked. He said in his heart: "Could it be that the Ming army has already arrived outside the island?" ”

The sentinel ship has a light hull. Hold a sail. There were also seven or eight strong men rocking the oars below. Under the action of wind and manpower. Quickly approaching the coast.

"Courtyard Jun. Oh no. "The sentinel boat washed up on the beach. A sentry hurriedly jumped out of the boat. Running in the direction of Li Xian. Leave a trail of footprints on the beach.

Li Xian frowned. An ominous pre-cold came out. Hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?" ”

The sentry chief gasped. Hammer chest: "The Ming army turned." They headed northwest. The ships of the Ming army were large. The largest ship was eighty zhang long. Both were covered with artillery. Hundreds of ships. There is no end in sight to the horizon. ”

Li Xian gasped. It's a sandy beach with sweeping views. Many soldiers gathered around. Listened to the description of the sentry chief. I couldn't help but tremble. Eighty zhang long boat. They hadn't seen it. The hull of the largest turtle ship in the Korean Navy was only seven or eight feet long. This has to be really fought. The Ming ship only needs to stop and crash. No collision. A single wave of water is enough to capsize a small North Korean warship.

"Bastard!" Li Xian kicked the whistle in the heart. This bastard is simply shaking the morale of the army: "What are they going to do in the northwest?" ”

The sentry stumbled on the beach. Covering his heart and grinning. Ai Ai said, "The villain doesn't know either." The villain has ordered another sentinel to follow. ”

Li Xian frantically walked to the big tent with a few sailors behind his back. To the northwest is Jeonju Road. A little further up. It's the royal city of Hanjing. Suppose this huge sailor landed near Hanjing. Then head to Hanjing. Then it was a great disaster for him Li Xian.

"Courtyard Jun. Are we going after the Great Ming Marine? "A sailor knots seems to have thought of this layer as well. Once Myeong's goal is to go straight to Hankyung. If the North Korean sailors cowering on Geoje Island do not take any action. Surely the king will condemn sin. But the sin of death.

"Wait a little longer. Maybe the Daming Sailor wants the snake to get out of the hole. Tempting them to leave Geoje and go to sea for a decisive battle. Li Xian shook his head, once he went to sea. The North Korean sailors did not have any advantages to speak of. He still has some luck in his heart.

Just when Li Xian was hesitating. The Nanyang Navy Division has taken advantage of the wind. Two days later, it appeared at the port of Incheon. Seventy large gunboats did not hesitate to bombard the harbor indiscriminately. Others attacked large and small fishing boats and merchant ships anchored in the harbor. It's only half a day's work. whole

Caught in a sea of fire. A terrible cry resounded through the sky.

Then the Nanyang Naval Division began to land in small boats. It quickly took control of this important port that was less than 100 miles away from Hanjing.

The news reached Hankyung. Chaotian Wangting suddenly became a vegetable market where chickens fly and dogs jump. There are those who resolutely resist. There are those who ask to surrender and avoid the battle. Some complained about the delay in the arrival of Manchu reinforcements. Naturally, there are very few people who impeach Li Xian, the monarch of the courtyard, to avoid war.

The face of the Korean king Lee is like earth. In the face of His Highness, all kinds of officials are running and shouting. In anger impeachment in the prevarication. Trembling and speechless. Those officials who had spoken out a few days ago about the vulnerability of the Ming army disappeared all at once. All of them have become shrunken turtles.

"The King. Dayuanjun Li Xian led the sailors to meet the enemy on Geoje Island. Why did the sailors of the Ming army appear in Incheon? Why didn't Li Xian's sailor shrink and dare not intercept it? Li Xian bears the trust of the king. Appoint the three sailors to command. but did not repay Jun's grace. Fear the enemy and avoid war. Do you want to do wrong? Feng Linjun Li Chao stood up at this time. Fight one upside down. At that time, he was in favor of the expulsion of the envoys. If this is the time when the king holds him responsible. He can't bear it, so the best thing to do is to deflect the contradictions. Buckle the basin to Li Xian's head. In order to cause the expulsion, the envoy was not wrong, but the fault was that the powerful Korean sailors did not dare to fight in the hands of Li Xian. watched as the Daming Naval Division bypassed Geoje Island and raided Incheon to threaten Hankyung.

Lee didn't know how to do it. I only know that Ming is a hundred miles away. It only takes one day and one night of hard work to Chen Bing and Han to go down to the capital. then. The 300-year-old Li Dynasty was ruined.

Li Chao saw that the king Li was indifferent. There was a trace of viciousness in his eyes, and there were two factions in the entire Korean royal court, one was the Shaolun faction headed by him Fengjun. Their opponent is Li Xian, an important pillar of the old school, and the monarch of the courtyard, isn't this a good time to get rid of Li Xian? Li Chao was silent for a moment. Then he arched his hand and said, "O king." Li Xian has an elite division. and the Daming Sailor did not fight. and indulged the enemy army to break into the belly of Korea. So sinister. It must be that there is some collusion with the Ming army. When the Ming envoy entered Hanjing. Dayuanjun vigorously proposed to marry Daming in the court. When the envoy leaves. He also went out of the city to save him personally. Isn't this ironclad evidence of the collusion between the Dayuan Jun and the Ming people? The king even though Saint Nade is a warrior. Loved by the people. It's not to prevent villains from rebelling. ”

This sentence can be regarded as hitting Lee's vital point. No king will allow anyone to rebel. This kind of thing is just a possibility. It must also be strangled in the cradle. Li paused slightly. Suddenly, I remembered that when the Ming envoy entered Hanjing, Li Xiankou persuaded him to send an envoy to the Ming Dynasty to pay tribute. When the Ming envoy left Hanjing. It was obvious that at this time, he "fell ill" and resigned. Now he is leading the water master to meet the Daming water master. But he has been cowering on Geoje Island and letting the Ming army go north. No, it's not suspicious.

Lee's hesitation shook Lee's spirits. The time has come to beat the water dogs: "King." The minister heard that the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan colluded with the Ming Dynasty. Forced the Emperor of Japan to abdicate. Now Emperor Lingyuan has been detained by the Ming army and sent to the capital prison. The act of the king of the courtyard. Do you want to do the things of the Tokugawa shogunate? ”

Lee's face changed. "If that's the case." What does Feng Linjun think to deal with? ”

A vicious smile crossed Li Xian's face. Then he disappeared in an instant: "Even if the courtyard lord has no intention of rebellion." There is also the great sin of mistaking the king by mistake. Now the Ming army is within a hundred miles. If the king wants to let all the troops of the kings of the Tao come to arrive. The whole family of the Dayuan Jun should be immediately arrested and beheaded on the street. And sent the minister of power to Geoje Island to arrest Li Xian. Take back the military power. So. The county guards of each province made the prefect know that the king's edict was not child's play. I will definitely strive to gather under the capital of Han to protect the king. ”

Li nodded blankly. Then he waved his hand and said, "The Maharaja is not at fault on weekdays. If he kills his family at will. I'm afraid ......"

"The King. When it is broken, it is broken, and if it continues, it will be chaotic. Li Chaoyi bowed down with a look of exhaustion.

The matter involved royal power and the Jongmyo Temple. For such trumped-up charges. Li finally nodded: "I'll leave this matter to you." ”

"The King. No, you can't. This time, it was Kim Do-chang, who stood up as the leader of the council, who was a well-known old critic in the royal court: "For example, today the royal division has entered Gyeonggi Province. Besides, I have been in the dynasty for three hundred years. Serve the Ming. It's a matter of time. And Emperor Daming Shenzong recreated grace. Since its inception. Nor has it been heard of by the person carrying it. 〈Wanli's Three Great Expeditions to Korea. Helped North Korea defend itself against the invasion of Toyoda Show. King Seonjo's so-called righteousness is the monarch and minister. Grace and son. It's really sincere and painful. Now that the Ming Dynasty has recovered, it is the moment when the Korean country has lost its way back. A good opportunity to engage in the Ming Dynasty. How could the king believe Feng Linjun's words and seek the near and far. , will take revenge. And to be a flying eagle lackey for the Manchus? Li Xian, the king of the courtyard, has always been loyal. They will not do anything rebellious. The minister is willing to vouch for it with a head. ”

Li was silent. The Manchu Qing invaded Korea that year. Persecution of Korea as a vassal. Li was sent to Shengjing as a hostage and had a hatred for the Qing Dynasty. It's more of fear. The old school has always insisted on taking the Ming Dynasty as the right one. He didn't want to. After all, he has been a vassal of Daming for three years. The Ming Dynasty was also good to North Korea, but now he wants to serve the Manchu Qing who even the Korean state despises as a barbarian, which is really unreasonable. Even so. Li still firmly believes in the invincibility and terrible of the Manchu Eight Banners. In order to keep the royal power. That's all there is to it.

"Humph! Sooner or later, reinforcements from the Qing Dynasty will arrive. Now North Korea is at war with the Ming Dynasty. Arrows on the string are not without fire. Lord Jin is here to confuse the public. Could it be that you are the internal response of Da Ming and Da Yuan Jun? What benefits did Daming give you? Feng Linjun Li Xian glared at Jin Daochang angrily.

"Okay, Feng Linjun. Let's go down. Lee waved his hand. Let Feng Linjun step aside

Feng Linjun went out of Changdeok Palace and received the edict. Immediately ordered a bunch of henchmen and went straight to the mansion of the courtyard king. Lock up the men, women and children in the mansion and drag them to behead them for public display. And the king gave his permission. Although he later disrupted the situation for Kim Dochang. But after all, the king didn't retort. As long as Li Xian is removed, Li Chao will have such a great opportunity to cover the sky in the royal court. How could he miss it.

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Li Xianbu on Geoje Island waited for the news from the sentinel when he heard that the Ming army had captured Incheon. I was so frightened that I almost didn't take a breath of phlegm. Incheon is a port city in Gyeonggi-do. It is very close to Hankyung. Ming Ruo took advantage of the situation to attack Hanjing. Regardless of success or failure. His responsibilities are always out of reach. It came to this. There is no such thing as a strategy anymore. Li Xian immediately ordered. All the sailors went north to Incheon. In his heart, he silently prayed that the Ming army would never attack Hanjing. not

I can't afford this black pot.

The turtle ships reacted quickly. Follow the coastline and head northwest. Both ship and turtle ship are offshore warships. Especially turtle boats. Due to the absence of sails. You can only rely on the strong man in the boat to swing the oar. As a result, the speed of the ship is extremely slow. It took two days to cross the coast of Jeolla Province. Enter the sea area of Chungcheong-do.

Finally. Li Xian finally put his mind at ease. Because he saw it. Hundreds of warships of various sizes were seen lined up in the northern waters of Chungcheong-do. Countless sun, moon, flags, and sea breezes hunted and hunted.

After the capture of Incheon. He didn't make any moves to enter Hankyung. Instead, after a short break, they quickly set up a formation here. Just waiting for the North Korean sailors who came to the rescue to take the bait.

Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief. If the Ming army is not fighting Hanjing, there is still room for redemption. But a new problem has arisen. Now it's in front of him. It's an incredibly formidable fleet. Countless large ships exposed the muzzles of Sensen's guns. The deck was full of soldiers with guns in their hands.

You can't run. Turtle boats. Name implies. Of course, it runs like a turtle. to the armor of the whole body. Speed is also sacrificed. to those ships. I'm afraid I can't outrun the big ships of the Ming army. Case. Let's start fighting.

Li Xian stood at the bow of a ship. No, staring at the Ming ship that was rapidly approaching by the long snake. Trying to find the flaws of the Great Ming Water Master. But he was soon disappointed. The disparity in strength between the two sides is too great. If he was stationed in the waters of Geoje Island, which was full of shadows, Li Xian still asked himself if he could have a fight. But in this unobstructed area of the deep sea. This kind of play is to send the ship to death.

"Boom, boom, boom, boom........." The large battleships of the Ming army that were approaching opened fire. Countless fires shone from the pitch-black hull. Then iron balls smashed into the North Korean ship group like hail. A ship hit. The hull began to 'oblique.

"Shoot back!" Li Xian issued a very helpless order. It's really helpless. The North Korean naval division was dominated by small boats, and there were not many artillery pieces at all. Most of them were artillery pieces from the Yi Sun-sin period a hundred years ago. It's now gone. Ten of the ** is a squib. Before it could be reloaded. Another wave of artillery of the Ming army rained down. A hundred battleships sideways. Three rows of gun ports above and below the huge hull. It was enough to chill the North Korean sailors.

A cannon hit a turtle ship. The turtle boat style has a flat back wrapped in hardwood and iron sheets. The stability is excellent. The armor is quite strong. That's right. It was also blasted a hole in the back by a shell. The hull is downward. The sea water quickly poured into the hole. The hard armor immediately turned into a coffin. I only heard the people in the turtle crying for help, and the boat kept sinking into the water.

Immediately after that, a ship began to flee regardless of formation. Li Xianqi almost fell into the sea. If you continue to fight like this, you can only send you to death. The coastal warships encountered a hundred giant warships, although they were invincible. However, it is quite possible to retreat to nearby islands and enter shallow water in an organized manner. But if a ship breaks out, then the whole fleet wants to have any way out.

Soon. More Ming warships rushed over. Artillery fire is more intensive. The rough sea has become a prison for Rakshasas. Everywhere there were ships on fire and turtle ships sinking to the bottom. More ships began to join the rout. For a hundred years, the Korean sailors have been sheltering Yi Sunsin's blessings. It's okay to deal with pirates and pirates. But it was the first time to fight such a large-scale giant warship, and the results can be imagined.

The ships of the Ming army began to move. Under the cover of the big ships, they quickly inserted into the messy formation of the North Korean sailors. The next step is to shoot with a firebolt.........

"What's wrong with Dayuan-kun? The Jeolla Provincial Sailor Envoy's boat has fled. A sailor ran to the deck in a panic. looked at Li Xian with straight eyes. I only hope that Li Xian will give the order to retreat.

"Bastard!" The artillery fire became more and more intensive. No artillery blasted into the sea near the main ship. Li Xian's boat swayed from side to side. As if out of control: "Don't retreat!" ”

Li Xian shouted at the stellar. The sailor is his political life, and once the sailor is finished, he will be finished.

Liu Er stood on the deck of the Yuan, which was several feet high. He turned around. There was not much interest in such a one-sided battle. It's windy and rough here. It's better to go back to the cabin and rest. He pointed to a herald: "Give the order down." The whole ship must not let a single thief ship escape. ”

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A few days later. The battalion of the Nam Yang Naval Division, which annihilated the Korean Naval Division in one fell swoop, returned to Incheon. Waiting for the arrival of the Toyo water, which was full of Japanese soldiers. Four thousand Korean sailors became prisoners. Li Xian, the monarch of the courtyard, was also escorted to an official residence with a broken arm. This is the temporary residence of the Nanyang Naval Division.

Liu Er glanced at Li Xian. A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. For this Korean commander-in-chief. He's still interested. Able to build on strengths and avoid weaknesses. Choose to fight against the Daeming Navy Division on Geoje Island, which is densely covered. If it weren't for the fatal weakness of the North Korean sailors. Liu Er really had no way to take him Li Xian.

"You are Li Xian?" Liu Er squinted. Walking around the bound Li Xian with interest: "Would you like to surrender?" If it is lifted. Ben will probably be able to give you a way to live. ”

Li Xian snorted. Don't answer. Now that it's time to get to this point, there's nothing else to say.

Liu Er sat back on the master's chair. Crossing Erlang's legs, he smiled: "You're not afraid of death." Good birds choose trees to perch on. Good ministers choose their masters. Haven't you heard this phrase? ”

The corners of Li Xian's mouth twitched. Shaking his head, he said, "Down there is the Korean clan. But beg for a death. Otherwise, how to repay the king's kindness to his subordinates. Checkmate. Let's be happy in the next. Take it orally in the lower heart. ”

Liu Er smiled coldly. Raised his eyebrows and said: "The king regards his ministers as brothers and sisters. then the minister regards the king as his heart; The king regards the minister as grass, and the minister regards the king as the enemy, this is a word sent to you. Come*. Bring the man up. ”

Liu Er read a lot of books in night school in the first two years. Now when it comes to talking, chew the words. It's very Sven. Although sometimes the words don't make the right point. Always makes people snicker. Today, however, this sentence is true.

A moment of effort. A North Korean was escorted in. When I saw Li Xian for the first time, I was already in tears: "The ...... of the courtyard"

Li Xian turned his head to look. This person is none other than his family member: "Jin Jiu." What's wrong? ”

"Courtyard Jun. The king issued an edict to kill all the family members of the Great Courtyard King..."

"What about Li Zhi? Where is he? "Li Zhi is Li Xian's only son. He was only seven years old at this time.

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