Ming Zuo

Chapter 866
A good diplomat must be as cunning as a fox, as agile as a cheetah, and as fickle as a butterfly.

Jump among the enemies, good at dancing on the tip of the knife.Proficient in everything, change as you go.

Lu Guangzhai and others began to embark on this road.

The half-year training was hell-like torture that they had to go through.Once they get through, they will surely become legends in the history of diplomacy.

In October, the Qing army who went south to invade Daming finally returned to Shengjing.

Huang Taiji went out of the city ten miles to meet him in person to show his grandeur.

This time when they invaded the bandits, the Qing army fought beautifully, and the gains were even more generous.

The national situation, which was originally turbulent due to the disaster, immediately stabilized.

Huang Taiji, who is full of confidence, finally began to set his sights on North Korea.

He sent envoys to various Mongolian ministries and invited the leaders of the various ministries to come to Shengjing to meet the alliance. At the same time, he investigated the population of Mongolia, compiled Niulu, and recruited troops from Outer Fan Mongolia.

Following the Qing army's entry into the bandits, the Mongolian ministries also robbed a lot of money.Therefore, in the face of Huang Taiji's invitation, all the departments are happy to come.

Just at this time inside North Korea, after Cui Mingji's repeated persuasion, Li Zhen's attitude was relaxed, and he knew that he could not follow Man Qing.

The North Korean envoy Park In-beom brought the state letter to Huang Taiji.

"Why doesn't the visitor kneel?"

Seeing Pu Renfan standing and saluting, all the civil and military personnel in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties were furious.

Even though he was stared at, Park In-beom still tried his best to maintain his composure.

"You and I are a country of brothers, and we should abide by the righteousness of brothers. As a minister of brothers, the officials should meet each other with equal courtesy."

As he spoke, he took out his credentials and wanted to pass them to Huang Taiji.

Huang Taiji didn't answer at all.

Since North Korea is unwilling to surrender, what else is there to say?

He asked Sony to throw North Korea's letter of credence on the ground, and directly issued an order to declare war.

"I, Qing Dynasty, is now the lord of the world. North Korea has no sense of dignity, prides itself on its own, and seeks its own way of destruction. Go back and tell your country's lord, if you can't send princes and ministers to come here before November [-]th Make an agreement, and I will come to Hanyang in person to show my conquest."

Pu Renfan was dumbfounded, and a chill rushed from the soles of his feet to his forehead.

He knew that Huang Taiji's patience had finally come to an end, and he no longer wanted to argue with North Korea.

There are only two options left for North Korea.

Surrender or perish.

Pu Renfan was so frightened that he didn't dare to stay. He ran back to Hanyang starry night and told Li Zhen about Huang Taiji's attitude.

Knowing that the Manchu Qing Dynasty was about to attack, North Korea was shaken up and down.

At this time, they are still divided into two factions.

Kim Sang-heon is impassioned and his ambition remains unchanged.

"From the beginning of the founding of the Eight Ways of Korea, we have respected Ming as the main one. This is the way of the prosperity of the country, how can it be changed by the Hulu? Kneeling in front of the wild beasts, how can you be a human? If there is no human, what is the benefit of the country? Your Highness, return Please order the mobilization of soldiers and horses to defend North Korea."

This time Cui Mingji couldn't bear it anymore.

He crawled out and shouted loudly: "Your Highness, North Korea is small and weak. There are no generals who are good at fighting, and there are no soldiers who are brave. The treasury is empty, and the food and grass are cut off. The people are hard to beg for work, and they can't get it. How can they listen to it?" The king's order to fight against a powerful enemy? If you want to continue our Joseon state, you should proceed with caution."

Hong Yihan roared: "The enemy is at hand, there is still Xiaoxiao who can deceive people. Please kill Cui Mingji to strengthen the morale of the people."

"Enough! Stop arguing!"

Li Jing is old and lacks energy, and has long since lost his ambition.What he desires most is a stable life.

He was very annoyed by the yelling of beating and killing against the peace faction.

He was very dissatisfied with these ministers.

The country is gone, and these people can still live a comfortable life.But as a king, how could he survive?

The sky and the earth are big, and none of them are as important as their own authority and life.

"Where is Park Lanying?"

A general ran out.

Looking at this person, Li Zhen's eyes were full of hope.

"You have lived with the Jurchens for many years, and you have also brokered a contract. Now the country's safety is hanging by a thread. I hope you will go to Liaodong as an envoy to eliminate the disaster no matter what."

This Pu Lanying once followed Jiang Hongli to participate in the Battle of Saerhu, and followed Jiang Hongli to surrender Houjin.

This person also married Tong Qigong's daughter and had a deep relationship with the Manchu Qing.

During the Battle of Dingmao, he went out with the Qing army.Through his efforts, North Korea finally reached an agreement with Hou Jin and quelled the war.

Moreover, over the years, he has traveled between North Korea and Hou Jin many times as an envoy, and he can be regarded as an authoritative figure in the relationship between the two sides.

Now on the verge of war, Li Jing, who is greedy for life and afraid of death, thinks of him again.Hope he can turn the situation around and keep the peace.

Although Pu Lanying had a premonition that the trip would be difficult, she did not postpone it, but quickly embarked on the journey to Liaodong.

Unfortunately, by this time, it was too late.

On November [-]th, Huang Taiji summoned all his ministers to the Dugong Hall.Even Yue Tuo showed up sick and read out the imperial decree to send troops on his behalf.

"North Korea is rebellious, and it should be conquered to promote the king's virtue. Each cow recorded fifteen cavalry, ten infantry, and thirty-two armors. The Han army under the command of Angbang Zhangjing and Shi Tingzhu had fifty arrows for each armored soldier. A, twelve people, prepare a long spear. Two oxen, a ladder, and a pair of playing cards. The rest of the equipment, horses, and half a month's grain and grass are indispensable. They must be assembled at noon on the twenty-ninth day without delay."

All the ministers of His Highness fell down one after another, shouting long live, and receiving the general order.

November twenty-fifth, the winter solstice.

Huang Taiji sacrificed to Tiandi and Taimiao, and read the crimes of North Korea in public.

On the first day of December, the Mongolian tribes led their soldiers and horses to join them.For a time, soldiers gathered inside and outside Shengjing, and the sound of people neighing and horses roaring shook the whole city.

After gathering all the soldiers and horses needed for the expedition, Huang Taiji began to make arrangements.

He ordered Prince Zheng Jierhalang to stay in Shengjing to ensure the safety of the center; he also asked Azige to go out of the Fuzhou Guard to monitor Xia Jun's movements.

Then ordered Sony to guard Panshan and monitor the Ming army in the Liaoxi Corridor.

After making arrangements for the hometown, the next step is the candidate for the expedition that everyone is looking forward to.

The Manchu Dynasty established the country with military force, and its military exploits were the most abundant.Therefore, everyone is warlike and strives to be the first.

And in everyone's eyes, North Korea is extremely weak, and it is effortless to fight.How can we not look forward to this good time to grab credit?
Huang Taiji glanced down, and quickly made up his mind.

"Mafuta, Lauza, you two lead the three hundred elite soldiers as the forward of the whole army."

The appointment came as no surprise.

After all, Mafuta and Lausa had just been envoys to North Korea, and they had some understanding of the situation in North Korea.

It was the next appointment that caught everyone's attention.

"Prince Su Haoge, Beizi Nikan, you two lead a thousand elite soldiers as the guards. Follow the vanguard to ensure the smooth passage of the army."

Everyone was dumbfounded, and they didn't expect such an important position to fall on Hauge.

Even Hauge himself was a little flattered, it was only after Fan Ji coughed next to him that he came back to his senses.Quickly fell to his knees and gladly accepted the order.

(End of this chapter)