Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 170 Nurhachi’s tangle

"Joseon was invaded by the Japanese. Is the national strength already so unbearable? Even if it can't defeat the Japanese, North Korea can't even defeat several Jurchen tribes?" Dong Yiyuan was still a little surprised after listening to Zhang Xiao's statement.

"Although North Korea has a population of tens of millions, the country is poor and the people are weak. In the past, North Korea could go north to conquer the Jurchen tribe and seize a lot of land. It relied on some capable frontier troops, but when these frontier troops were fighting against the Japanese , has been completely lost. The king of Korea has no real power. The power in the country is in the hands of two groups of nobles. It is difficult for the king of Korea to form a strong enough army, so this time he enters the dynasty. We still need to help North Korea. As long as the North Korean army is re-armed, the Jurchen tribes that are ready to move can be subdued again. Otherwise, if any rising Jurchen tribe succeeds in invading North Korea, it will be more difficult for the court to control the Jurchen tribes. Yes." Zhang Xiao said.

"Mr. Zhang, it stands to reason that as a frontier commander, I should not comment on this vassal matter, but I still want to ask clearly. The court has to spend so much effort to support North Korea. What should we do if it cannot support it? If it is true, With support, what if Korea turns out to be a disaster when its troops become stronger? After all, Japan has wolfish ambitions, so what if Korea also has ambitions? I heard rumors before that Toyotomi Hideyoshi dared to invade Korea because of Japan. He negotiated with North Korea, hoping that the two countries would join forces and allow North Korea to invade the Ming Dynasty together. However, the negotiation failed, so Toyotomi Hideyoshi hurriedly invaded North Korea and did not know whether this rumor was true or not. "

"General Dong, it is no longer important whether the rumors are true or false. Right now, North Korea and Ming Dynasty worked together to defeat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invaders. This is an indisputable fact. As for whether the North Korean army can be trained, and whether it will rebel after training. , the court has also considered this issue, so instead of simply sending military supplies to North Korea, it has to station military personnel in North Korea and station troops in North Korea. This is only part of the method. After arriving in North Korea, it will also discuss some matters with North Korea. , But the matter has not been decided yet, so it is difficult to say too much to General Dong. "

"Dong knows. I am not something I should just ask about North Korea. Dong wishes you all smooth sailing and success soon."

In Foala City, Jianzhou, Nurhachi was entertaining a guest from North Korea. This person was Shen Zhongyi, the special envoy sent by the King of North Korea.

"Envoy Shen, Jianzhou is located in a remote place, but since we have distinguished guests coming, we naturally have to treat them wholeheartedly. We have enough food and wine. This wine is also Shaoxing rice wine that we just bought back from the capital. I haven't drunk it yet. , I’ll bring it to entertain you, Messenger Shen, today. This wine smells delicious and tastes good,” Nurhaci said.

"This is a good wine from the Ming Dynasty. Shen naturally wants to taste it." Shen Zhong took the bowl filled with wine and drank.

"Good wine, really good wine." Shen Zhong praised after finishing a sip.

“Do all North Koreans like to eat dog meat?”

"Drink more good wine, Ambassador Shen. In so many years, you are the first North Korean official to go to our Jianzhou Department as an envoy. Now the King of North Korea finally looks up to our Jianzhou Department and no longer regards us as barbarians." Nurhachi said with a smile.

The small commotion surrounding the dog meat passed quickly, and the guests and hosts were having fun again. Messenger Shen didn't know how much wine he drank, and he passed out drunk and was carried back. The other North Korean entourage also withdrew. The rest of the idle people also evacuated one after another.

"It's up to the guest to do as he pleases. Since Governor Nu doesn't eat dog meat, Mr. Shen doesn't eat it either. It was very offensive just now."

Nurhachi played and sang a few songs before he was satisfied and put down the pipa.

"As for Dudu Nu, Dudu Nu defeated the nine coalition forces and guarded the northern border for the Ming Dynasty. He worked hard and made great achievements. The king also admired him very much. It's just that there were some minor conflicts and misunderstandings on the border before, and the king didn't quite understand Dudu Nu's thoughts. . So after receiving the letter from Governor Nu, the king was very happy and sent Shen to Jianzhou to discuss border matters with Governor Nu." Shen Zhongyi hurriedly explained.

"That's right. Do the Jurchen people not eat dog meat?"

Nurhaci took the letter and read it. After just one glance, Nurhachi's eyes became sharp. After reading it, Nurhachi took the letter to the lampstand and let the candlelight burn it away.

After the big things are explained clearly, the next step is naturally for the guests and the host to enjoy themselves.

"Envoy Shen, do you think you are satisfied with the taste of the food and wine at this banquet? Do you want to add a few other dishes to the next banquet? After all, we don't know much about what your country likes to eat." Nurhachi asked.

"Brother, what's so important?" asked Shuerhaqi next to him.

"You, come here quickly, report anything quickly. There are no outsiders here now." Nurhaci ordered.

"Okay, after all, the Jianzhou Department is separated from the Korean State by a river, so some minor conflicts are inevitable. I also went to ask about it. Many of the Jurchen tribes on the border between the Jianzhou Department and the Korean State are relatives. Because of the relationship, before the establishment of the state, many tribesmen crossed the border to hunt and gather ginseng on your land, so they had conflicts with your border troops. I have strictly ordered the tribes on the border not to cross the border, otherwise they will be punished. We also ask the North Korean side to restrain the border troops and border residents and not to cross the border to the Jianzhou Ministry's side to avoid misunderstandings."

"Admiral Nu understands the righteousness well. After Shen returns, he will tell the king of Governor Nu's goodwill. From now on, the two countries will always be friendly and exchange their needs."

"Everything else is good, but why didn't Shen see dog meat at this banquet?" Shen Zhongyi asked.

When he was drunk, Nurhachi picked up the pipa again and started playing and singing to his heart's content.

"King Khan, this is the news from over there." The soldier took out a letter from his pocket and handed it over.

But at this moment, Nurhachi saw one of his own soldiers looking like he wanted to come forward to make trouble, but at the same time he didn't dare to come up.

"The Jurchens often go up to the mountains to hunt, and this dog is their companion in the mountains. Therefore, the Jurchens generally do not easily kill dogs for meat, but there is no ban on eating them. It's just that when I set up the army with thirteen armors, the soldiers were insignificant. Widow, once a thief tried to sneak up on me at night and tried to kill me. Fortunately, my dog ​​yelled in time, waking me up and frightening the thief away from that day. Dog meat is no longer eaten, so dog meat is usually not served at banquets. If Messenger Shen wants to eat it, I will also order the dogs to be killed and cooked at the next banquet."

At this moment, Shen Zhongyi was stunned, and he followed the others and cheered loudly for Nurhachi's wonderful playing and singing.

Nurhachi looked around, and Shuerhaqi nodded and followed his brother to a secluded corner.

"The imperial court wanted to station a permanent manager in North Korea, station troops in North Korea, and help North Korea train its troops. Wen's manager sent Yang Hao, who had been involved in political affairs in Liaodong, and Wu's manager was Li Rubai, and Zhang Xiao was appointed It seems that the court is really worried about us," Nurhachi said in a low voice.

"Brother, that's not it. The imperial court wants to help North Korea. Is it because it is still afraid that the Japanese will invade again?" Shuerhaqi said. "You also participated in the Battle of Korea. More than 100,000 Japanese troops invaded Korea. Within a year, they were driven back to the sea from the Yalu River by the imperial army. In the end, they could not even stay at the seaside and ran back to participate in the civil war. Now the Japanese capital is The civil war is still going on, so how can we care about the Korean state? The imperial court's support for the Korean state is obviously aimed at the Jurchen tribe, especially our Jianzhou. "

"What should I do?"

"It doesn't matter, we should do what we should do as before. The imperial court has always been on guard against the Jurchen tribes. Now that our Jianzhou tribe is getting more and more famous, I don't believe it if the imperial court doesn't have some means."

"Brother, I want to tell you something. I'm afraid that the envoy from North Korea has ill intentions. On the first day he came, I sent people to keep an eye on him and found that he and his men had been building a The state department looked around, walking slowly across the river, and sneaking around at night not knowing what to do, so I was worried whether this envoy was sent by the King of Joseon to survey the terrain. "

"No need to guess. He must have been sent by the North Korean royal court to investigate the reality of our Jianzhou Ministry. By the way, he wanted to check the road to Foala City. Maybe one day we will go to war with North Korea, and the North Korean army will follow this application. The messenger rushed over the road he had surveyed. "

"Brother, you know everything? Then why are you not worried at all?" Shuerhaqi was a little surprised.

"Shulhaqi, we have no friendship with North Korea, and we even have some hatred. North Korea has invaded many of our Jurchens' hometowns. Now there are many Jurchen tribes in the northern border of North Korea who are enslaved by the Koreans, so they Isn’t it normal to send an envoy here to investigate the situation of our state establishment?”

"Brother, if that's the case, why don't we send people quickly to detain this group of people named Shen, so that he can tell the truth about our Jianzhou Department after he returns?" Shuerhaqi Said somewhat anxiously.

"Why should we detain this Shen Zhongyi? Since he wants to know the true situation of our State Construction Department, we can just show it to him. As for the road, it is not just our State Construction Department that is taking that road. Let him see it. Just look at what the North Korean army is like now. You have also been to North Korea to see it. If you really dare to attack, are you still afraid? "

"Brother, I'm not afraid, but I always feel a little uneasy. If North Korea really turns against our Jianzhou Ministry in the future and sends a large army, we will be in trouble."

"I don't care about mere North Korea. Shuerhaqi, you have to recuperate your energy in the past two days. We will present a scene to our friends from North Korea in two days. After sending off the North Korean envoy, you will also Find an excuse to go to Liaoyang City, wait there for Zhang Xiao and his party, and investigate the real reason why they entered North Korea."

"Brother, don't worry, I will take care of things properly." Shuerhaqi promised.

Two days later, Nurhachi and Shuerhaqi took Shen Zhongyi out to hunt and relax. We caught a lot of big and small game, even several wild boars.

"Captain Nu, General Shu, your archery skills are very good, I really admire you." Shen Zhongyi said with emotion.

"Hunting in this forest is impossible without strong archery skills. The first is to shoot accurately, and the second is to shoot deep. For big prey like these, especially wild boars, one arrow will kill the wild boar. Otherwise, if the shot is not deep enough, it will only irritate the wild boar. If the wild boar jumps up like crazy, the hunter will be in danger," Nurhaci explained.

"I see, Shen has been taught a lesson. Governor Nu, the sword on your waist is so beautiful. Can you let Shen have a look?"

"Of course you can. This is the General Longhu arrow given to me by His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty. The imperial court has appointed me as a first-class General Longhu. The sword has been given to me. This is it. General Longhu's uniform and seal. "I'll give it to you after a while," Nurhachi said as he handed over the sword.

As soon as Shen Zhong took the sword, he looked at it seriously. Of course, he only looked at it for a while, and then respectfully returned the sword to Nurhachi.

"Shen also thanked you, Governor Nu, for allowing me to see the sword given by the Ming Emperor. I am truly lucky."

"If it were an ordinary sword, I would have given it to Messenger Shen. But it is a gift from the emperor. Don't worry, Messenger Shen. Although the Jianzhou Department is located in a remote place, there are still some specialties. I will not let Messenger Shen give it to you." Returned empty-handed.”

"Then thank you very much, Governor Nu, for your profound gift. By the way, you have been hunting for so long. Don't your soldiers, Governor Nu, need a break? I took a look and they are still lined up."

"It's just hunting in the field, no need to rest. Buzhantai, get me some bows and arrows." Nurhachi looked at the empty quiver and ordered Buzhantai.

"King Khan, please wait a moment. I'll get it right away." Bu Zhantai, who was accompanying him, hurriedly ran to find the bow and arrow.

"He is Bu Zhantai, the son of the former leader of the Ula tribe and the brother of the current leader. During the battle of the nine-mini coalition, he was captured by our Jianzhou tribe and then surrendered to me. I also gave my My daughter and niece married him and made him the son-in-law of the Jianzhou tribe. I heard that the current leader of the Ula tribe was killed a few days ago. I am now planning to send troops to help Bu Zhantai get the position of leader of the Ula tribe. "

"Dudu Nu is indeed very far-sighted."

"Actually, the Jianzhou Ministry has always wanted to make peace with other ministries, but there were some misunderstandings before, such as some minor misunderstandings with North Korea. As long as we have a good talk, we can all be able to talk things out."

"Yes, yes, when Shen returns to Wangjing of North Korea, he will definitely explain to the king the goodwill of Governor Nu."

"Then there is Envoy Lao Shen. Envoy Shen, taking this opportunity, I will also take you around Foala City. If you, North Korea, send another envoy, you will be able to identify the road better. Now we are going to Go northwest and walk another twenty miles to Gule Mountain, where we defeated the nine coalition forces before. Would you like to go and see it, Ambassador Shen? "

"I wonder if it's convenient to go see this war-torn place?"

"It's okay, it's okay. There are no wars in the rivers and mountains here." Nurhaci said.

(End of this chapter)