Chapter 933: A World Without Buddhas (12)

The talent is great, the bearing is heroic and resolute, everyone is different!

This is the evaluation of his own king by the historian of the Li Dynasty.

But judging from his performance, there is no great wisdom at all, and there are small cleverness, but not much.

When he reported to Daming the information that the Japanese were about to attack, he gave Jin Yingnan an opportunity to remind him:

The first stop, after arriving in Liaodong, don't be in a hurry to go to Beijing, first beat around the bush and inquire.

If Daming doesn't know about it, he can just write some compliments, offer some special products, and then come back directly;

If Daming already knew about this, you can go face to face with the banner of reporting Japanese affairs. If the Ming court asks about the source of the news, remember, don’t say that this dynasty has communications with Japanese pirates, and refuse to say what the refugees at sea said.

Jin Yingnan comprehended the king's instructions, rolled up the scriptures, put them in his arms, and headed towards Liaodong day and night.

The king of Joseon stood up and down, prevaricating the Japanese, and interviewing Daming for his reaction.

As everyone knows, Daming already knew about the nasty things between him and the old monkey...

But in any case, defending the enemy from outside the country is the same thing as defending the territory of the Li Dynasty.

After the siege of Seoul was lifted, in order to thank the Ming army, Li Yan deliberately opened the treasury, distributed gold and silver, and brought food and drinks.

Generals of Lu Li's level received extra-standard courtesy——

A royal painter was sent to place his portrait in the Wuliesheng Temple, the highest standard in the country, and the king led his officials to worship at four o'clock.

There are no substantive benefits, but there are many hidden benefits, which not only achieve an achievement, but also receive the blessing of a country's luck.

According to the original historical trajectory, the person who replaced Yang Yuan won this honor as early as after the end of the Pyongyang Battle of Imjin Japanese Invasion.

(In order to thank Admiral Li Rusong and his generals for their contribution to the restoration, the Li Dynasty sent royal painter Li Chenqin to paint portraits of Shi Xing, Li Rusong, Yang Yuan, Li Rubai, and Zhang Shijue)

However, Lu Li searched all over his memory, but couldn't find any impression about this incident. He can only say that the actor brought a little change to the world.

The eighth day of Japanese withdrawal.

Li Rumei, Zu Chengxun and other Liaodong generals arrived in Seoul with a cavalry regiment of 10,000 people.

ninth day.

Painter Li Chenqin went to the camp and explained his intentions. Everyone was very happy, even though he was not on the list.

Yang Hao, Ma Gui, Lu Li, Li Rumei, and Jie Sheng came to the painter one by one.

As a civil servant, Yang Gao, the economic envoy, has the demeanor of a general. He was the first to give way to the painting, and he put on a mighty posture in public, stroking his beard with his hands, and reminded:

This officer has a short beard and looks too kind to show a mighty aura. Remember to add some beards to me.

The painter naturally nodded and said yes.

On the side, the actors with envious eyes were speechless, Yang Gao rode into Seoul alone, pointed at the Joseon King's nose and scolded, that's it, isn't it mighty?

When it was Lu Li's turn, Li Chenqin's eyes lit up, and he praised his good looks, but his beard was not too fierce, and asked what he wanted to do with it.

"Short beard." Lu Li said concisely.

For men, especially in ancient times, it is too difficult and too abrupt to maintain a youthful look, especially generals, some even rely on their lush beards to scare the enemy.

Besides, after going through so much, Lu Li didn't bother to pursue any youthful look. He didn't have it before, and now he can just ask the artist to add a short beard.

Confucian style...

A word came to Li Chenqin's mind, the painter of the royal family, and thought: A handsome person looks good no matter what, but if he adds a beard, he will look a little nondescript.

Frankly speaking, for those who have heard about Lu Li's brilliant achievements, the first thing that pops up in front of his eyes must be:

A burly man with dark skin.

Emperor Wanli, who was far away in the capital, thought the same way, and he made up his mind more carefully: he was born with a beard, and the beard started from under the nose, went all the way up to the side of the face, and turned back down behind the ears. The two sides were symmetrical, which was truly mighty.

At this time, the member of the mission who took a shortcut to investigate the truth by a fast boat replied: "This Lu Zongbing is very handsome..."

Look like a southerner, better than a northerner?

Doesn't that mean the white-faced Confucian general?

Emperor Wanli was interested in it, but he didn't immediately order a reward. Everything had to wait for the triumphant return.

At the same time, deliver the decree to pursue.

Of course, the battlefield is changing rapidly, and the generals can make appropriate adjustments according to their actions.

About twelve more days passed.

It has been more than half a month since the Japanese retreated, and the envoy came to read the will.

Regarding the unexpected retreat of the Japanese army, the coalition forces were very cautious, fearing that it was a tactic to lure the enemy into deeper, and strictly ordered all ministries not to advance lightly——

The 100,000 Japanese army is still there, and the two generals on the left and right are unscathed. Relatively speaking, they still have an advantage. Whoever becomes the coach must be cautious in their hearts.

Slowly assemble the army, advance little by little, like a snail extending its tentacles, take the whole state, advance and attack, retreat and defend, and then stop moving.

The situation seems to be back to before the war.

Even though the envoy expressed the emperor's urging intention, the generals still did not attack rashly.

Finally, half a month later, the stalemate was finally broken, and Xing Jie, the supreme commander of the Ming army who was stationed in the local area, moved.

After a full month of investigation and probing, the matter has been confirmed, and the Japanese army has retreated to the coastal Wacheng without any tricks or traps.

at the same time.

The last large increase in the Ming army has already begun to move. Ignoring the harsh winter that is the most unsuitable for combat, they will appear on the peninsula within three months at the latest.

You can try to attack a wave first.

Moreover, there was a discussion in the imperial court, saying that the Japanese fled in embarrassment, and their courage was gone. Instead of fighting the enemy bravely, the generals who aided the dynasty stopped fighting, did they have other thoughts?

The fierceness of the party struggle can be seen.

Lu Li was used to this kind of thing, but Ma Gui and the other bosses were sweating in shock. There was movement from the coalition forces, but it was still not an attack, but preparations for gunpowder and food.

The soldiers and horses did not move, but the food and grass went first.

In late November, Governor Xing Jie arrived in Seoul with more than 5,000 elites.

The highest command has arrived, how can we continue to sit still? Can only move to the front line.

The fourth day of December.

The snowflakes are as big as a mat.

The giants held a grand sacrifice to heaven, which was not only to boost morale, but also to show the court.

The governor, Xing Jie, went up to the altar in person, offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, and vowed to command the officers and soldiers.

In such a scene, Yang Gao did not accompany him to the altar, but gave the opportunity to Lu Li.

Undoubtedly, the leader of this expedition is Ma Gui, who is still from the Northwest Army. In order to support the Liaodong Army, which has greatly increased in strength, he took the initiative to give up the honor of the General of the Economic Strategy, which has a deeper meaning.

How could it be possible not to have the participation of door-to-door delivery?

Lu Li did his part.

When sacrificing the flag, all kinds of firearms are lined up, and thousands of guns are fired together, and the scene is extremely grand.

The North Korean soldiers and civilians watching the ceremony in the distance were all refreshed. Such mighty soldiers of the Celestial Dynasty, little Japanese pirates, can be easily captured, and the days to drive them into the sea can be counted on their fingers!

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