Ming Zuo

Chapter 849 Huang Taiji Proclaims Emperor

"Jin Shenyi, if the Jurchen soldiers are approaching the city, and the ruler of your country chooses to bow his head and become a vassal, what should you do?"

Facing Zuo Menggeng's question, Jin Yu's mind was buzzing.

He stared blankly at the things in front of him, still unable to get out of the shock.

In front of him was a huge sand table with a radius of several feet.

On this, the mountains and rivers are lifelike, and the cities are scattered and distinct.He is extremely familiar with every name, as if engraved in his bones.

Because this is the whole face of his hometown, North Korea.

Jin Yu never imagined in his whole life that one day he would be able to overlook the Eight Paths of North Korea.

As a senior official, of course he has seen a map of North Korea.But compared with the sand table in front of me, it is simply unsightly.

He found Hanyang's location on the sand table.

This is where he was born and also his hometown.He has walked every inch of the land here, so he is very familiar with it.

However, looking at the terrain on the sand table with the same position and appearance, he felt a chill in the sky.

He had no idea when the Shandong side had such a detailed grasp of the situation in North Korea.

North Korea has been established for more than [-] years, and relevant survey work has never stopped, and it is impossible to have such complete information.

Not to mention, the method of making the sand table is simply ingenious and wonderful.

He knew very well that with such an artifact, whether it was fighting a war or governing the country, he would definitely be able to get twice the result with half the effort.

It's a pity that such a good thing is in the hands of people who have bad intentions for North Korea.

Since the opening of Jeju Island and Busan, Shandong has been sending intelligence personnel and surveying and mapping staff to the interior of North Korea.

Under the cover of the Western People's Party, these people traveled all over the territory of North Korea, thus drawing a complete map.

It can be said that Shandong's grasp of North Korea's geography has already surpassed North Korea's mainland.

Without this foundation, how could Zuo Menggeng dare to attack North Korea rashly and compete with Huang Taiji.

The impact of the sand table has not yet dissipated, and Zuo Menggeng's questioning is even more like thunder.

"So that the Commander-in-Chief Zuo can know that our country's lord has issued an order and is ready to defend against the enemy. North Korea's millions of soldiers and civilians, the determination to defend the country and protect the road is a lesson from heaven and earth, and it cannot be humiliated."

Zuo Hua spoke sarcastically at the side.

"You said the same thing last time, how did it turn out?"

Jin Yu was so ashamed that he couldn't lift his head up.

The whole Dingmao is in disorder, and North Korea's fight is really embarrassing.

He cheered up quickly.

"It is precisely because our country has learned the lesson from last time that it decided to build a city on the mountain and use the dangerous terrain to fight against powerful enemies. Jurchen is better than horse fighting, and mountaineering attacks are not its forte. Such a gradual consumption, then our North Korea will definitely be able to turn the crisis into safety."

A general next to him couldn't listen anymore.

"If I were Huang Taiji, I wouldn't care about your mountain cities at all, and lead the army to go straight to Hanyang. The mountain cities you built are all just decorations."

Jin Yu argued hard.

"If the Jurchens drive straight in, our armies and righteous people from all walks of life will cut off their way back and destroy their food and grass. I'm afraid it will be easy to win the battle."

The general snorted coldly and spoke unceremoniously.

"Can your North Korean army fight? The Jurchens only need to send a small number of soldiers and horses to protect the rear. When Hanyang is surrounded, is there any other way besides surrender?"

Jin Yu was at a loss and didn't know how to deal with it.

Whether the North Korean army can fight or not does not need Shandong to comment, the North Koreans themselves know.

Just before he went on a mission, Marshal Jin Zidian had written a letter to Hanyang.

He said that the North Korean army not only lacked gunpowder, but also lacked clothing and armor, so they could not go to the battlefield at all, otherwise they would be defeated.

Zuo Hua introduced to Jin Yu that the general was Bai Xiaoqi, commander of the Fourth Division of the Shandong New Army.

The person who spoke next was Zuo Fu, Minister of Intelligence.

What Zuo Fu introduced was mainly the domestic situation in North Korea.

"Nowadays, the burden of taxation and labor in North Korea has caused the people's lives to be extremely difficult. Many people complain and dissatisfy the court of the Joseon Dynasty. I am afraid that when the Jurchens call, these people will not only not help the court of the Joseon Dynasty, but will also become the help of the Jurchens."

Zuo Menggeng listened quietly, and instantly came to a conclusion in his heart.

"That is to say, today's North Korea has constant internal and external troubles. I'm afraid it can't even resist a little?"

Bai Xiaoqi replied: "Our frontline command has predicted that once a war starts, North Korea can only last for less than two months at most."

Jin Yu stood aside, listening to these Shandong people judge the situation in North Korea, it was really painful.

Just because what these people said hit the nail on the head.

And as the weaker party, the more truthful the words, the more harm they will actually do.

Zuo Menggeng looked at him.

"North Korea will definitely not be able to stop the Jurchen soldiers this time. In order to keep the power, your lord will definitely choose to surrender in the end. At that time, North Korea will worship the barbarians as the main ruler, abandon the orthodoxy of human relations, and be soaked in fishy smell. I don't know if there is any history of glory. How many people will be stigmatized for thousands of years because of this. Jin Shensui, why not live in Shandong for the time being, can stay out of the matter instead. At the very least...you can preserve your name."

What can Jin Yu say?
He also wanted to resist, but he couldn't resist.

So far, the North Korean side's plan to go to Ming Dynasty has been completely destroyed, and the contact between the two sides has been completely severed.

The monarchs and ministers of North Korea are still looking forward to it, waiting for the mercy of Daming.

It's a pity that they can't wait for anything.

On the eighth day of April, Chunxin Shi Rodxian and Li Kuo finally arrived in Shenyang.

Before entering the city, I already found that the atmosphere here is awe-inspiring, with a new make-up.

The whole city was cleaned up, and the streets and shops everywhere were decorated with lights and festoons.

The Jurchens who came in and out were all beaming and talking loudly, as if something big was about to happen.

Sure enough, when they requested to see Huang Taiji, Houjin officials informed them of the situation.

"The Great Khan is about to ascend the throne in Jianyuan three days later. He is fasting and bathing now, and no outsiders are seen. You wait for a while and attend the enthronement ceremony in three days."

Luo Luoxian and Li Kuo looked at each other, feeling embarrassed at the same time.

As a North Korean envoy, if he attended Huang Taiji's enthronement ceremony, wouldn't it represent North Korea's attitude?

Thinking of their mission, both of them were extremely anxious, thinking hard about a good plan.

However, the time was too short and their chips were limited, so the two could not find a way.

Three days later, the entire city of Shenyang changed drastically.

In the early morning of this day, Huang Taiji had already dressed up and walked out of the residence when Dongfang had just exposed the white fish.

He officially changed into the bright yellow uniform representing the emperor, and put on the yellow canopy that only the emperor can use.

Surrounded by officials, Huang Taiji stepped on a steed and left the palace all the way to the Temple of Heaven outside Desheng Gate.

The emperor is the son of heaven. If he wants to ascend the throne, he must first sacrifice to heaven.

Riding on a tall horse, he walked slowly all the way.Looking at the stretch of army formations on both sides of the road and the people crawling, Huang Taiji was calm on the surface, and the joy in his heart had reached its peak.

(End of this chapter)