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Chapter 1129 Beginning (6000 in [-] [-] words)
As July approaches, the war on the Korean peninsula is imminent, and the arrangements of both sides are also clearly laid out. Wang Tong personally led the army to go south along the flat area on the west side of North Korea, and the Japanese soldiers gathered in the Hanshui area of ​​Seoul. .

The area between Hamgyong-do and Gangwon-do is garrisoned by cavalry and infantry from Xuanfu and Liaoxi. To be on the safe side, the Seventh Regiment led by Tan Jian was specially added and equipped with fifteen artillery pieces. .

Although Tan Jian's official position is comparable to that of Zha Dashou, Zu Chengxun and others, the seventh regiment is the core of the East Road. For the courage and determination to fight, Wang Tong is more concerned about the soldiers from Liaozhen. The horse is not very trusting.

The Liaoxi soldier Ma Wangtong who was originally stationed in Pyongyang only mobilized a thousand cavalry this time, led by Li Rubai. Li Rubai may be impetuous, but he is also a fierce general who can rush and fight, and he needs to give full play to his talents.

The terrain of North Korea is mountainous on the east side and flat on the west side. This is why North Korea has three roads in the east, Hamgyong-do, Gangwon-do, and Gyeongsang-do, but there are five roads in the west.

In the mountainous terrain, it is impossible to launch a large army to fight. After the key terrain is stuck on the key road, it is impossible to open the gate.

Under such terrain, when occupying, the Japanese pirates will place an army, but when fighting, this place will be completely abandoned, and concentrate on preparations in Gyeonggi-do on the east side.

Wang Tong arranged troops here to prevent trouble. In the current situation, it is not impossible for the Japanese pirates to take any unreasonable actions. Blocking them is also to be complete.

There are other considerations in this arrangement. Tan Bing and Tan Jian are both about 50 years old among the seven regiments of the Imperial Army. This regiment is the second main regiment of the Huwei Army. It can only be said that it is quite satisfactory, and there will not be any major problems if you go there to defend.

In addition, Pyongyang and Ping'an Road, as the rear, were temporarily handed over to Jizhen's [-] infantry guards, and this strength was enough.

The first to sixth regiments of the Huwei Army of the Forbidden Army, totaling 2000 people, the Huwei Army cavalry 4 cavalry, Datong cavalry [-] cavalry, Liaoxi cavalry [-] cavalry, artillery team [-], border town standard infantry [-], and The volunteer Jurchen cavalry came from outside the side wall with [-] cavalry and [-] infantry, and the merchant group armed with [-] cavalry and more than [-] infantry, totaling more than [-] soldiers and horses. There are [-] civilians accompanying the army, luggage, and various people.

On the other side of the Japanese pirates, the Second Army was completely wiped out, one of the First Army and the Third Army lost more than half, and the other lost a third of its soldiers and horses. The North Korean mobs were injured in the battle, and the various legions put together have a scale of about 11.

Judging from the number of people, 11 soldiers and horses were against [-], and the outcome seemed to have been decided. Several regiment leaders of the Japanese pirates also used this to cheer themselves up, saying that this battle would surely be won.

For such a large army operation, the most concerned thing is the supply of food and grass. For the Ming army, this is not a problem at all. In fact, in a sense, it is still a good thing.

The reclamation farms and major commercial firms outside the side wall, as well as the local big villages in Liaoning, although there are various specialties outside the customs and various profitable trades, the real bulk product is grain, which is indeed a necessity. Don't worry about sales, but there is no shortage in Liaoning, and there is no shortage in Beizhili. However, it is also a very helpless calculation.

When Wang Tong led the army into the dynasty, the food and grass needed by the army were first brought from within the pass and supplied from the official treasury of Liaoning. After entering the dynasty, they began to buy locally. It means that you transport the grain and grass to the army, and the army pays money to buy it on the spot, or issues money and silver tickets that are redeemable at sight by the Sanjiang system.

Not only is there grain in the Zhuangzi outside the side wall, because Tianjin Wei is the hub of grain transshipment and the gateway of sea transportation, there is also a large amount of grain storage. As for the origin, there are various sources, such as Jiangnan, Henan, Shandong, etc. Wait, the army needs food, and the military supplies are purchased from various places through the Sanjiang system, so the food stored in the north and south will be used.

The grain outside the side wall was transported by carts, and the grain was boarded on the side of the Yalu River to go to sea. The grain in the Beijing-Tianjin area was directly boarded at the port, shipped to the port near the North Korean army, and then transported to the camp by carts and horses.

Most of them are transported by water, which is convenient and cheap. Because of the narrow terrain of North Korea, it does not take too long to be transported to the camp after landing. The production was exchanged for real gold and silver, allowing these merchants and large manor owners to taste the sweetness of cultivation, the circulation of money and materials, and even opening up several business routes because of the supply of materials, which is the real benefit.

Compared with the easy and calm raising and supply of food and grass by the Ming army, the food and grass supply of the Japanese pirates was a disaster. The food and food of 11 people is an extremely huge amount. It just started operating last year.

When the business started, the Ming army began to enter the DPRK again, and there was no complete preparation at all. Although the Seoul area is the best grain production area in North Korea, it used to supply the needs of millions of people in North Korea, but now the 11 Ten thousand people are very nervous about eating and using.

For this, Kobayakawa Takakage and other veterans are very decisive. They would rather starve to death a hundred in North Korea than starve to death in ashigaru. Based on this principle, they looted everywhere in batches. The rations of the North Koreans were all robbed. When the Japanese pirates entered the DPRK, North Korea was not a place of war. There were quite a few high-ranking figures in North Korea. The abbots of the big temples made friends with the Japanese pirates, and they were treated well by the Japanese pirates to maintain the place.

At this point, so many things can still be taken care of. These big households have relatively rich food reserves, and they are all looted together.

The spontaneous resistance of the Korean people is easy to extinguish, but it is completely different if it touches the interests of these rich and powerful families. At that time, Gyeonggi-do and Chungcheong-do were full of wars, which made the Japanese pirates suffer.

However, after all, the 11 army is an absolute superiority, and the conquests and pacifications have not caused any major disturbances, but tens of thousands of people have been killed in North Korea, not to mention the destruction of families.

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In July of the Ming Dynasty, Songjiang Mansion was extremely hot, and Beijing and Tianjin were also sweltering with sweltering heat, but in North Korea, people felt very comfortable. The climate was quite pleasant and not dry. After all, it was a peninsula, very far from the sea. close.

After the army led by Wang Tong entered North Korea, the various regiments fought between Pyongan-do and Hamgyong-do. A rare rest, compared to them, the pacesetter infantry and those cavalry who did not participate in the battle are full of energy.

In the reform of the border town, the pacesetters are the group with the most vital interests. They used to be supported by sufficient food and wages, but after the reform, they became the abandoned category. People with a head know in their hearts that this is the imperial army trying to absorb them.

Whoever gives the money is not fighting for food, the frontier soldiers don't have any other ideas, but along the way, they have a feeling of shrinking, it is not difficult to fight hard, but the training is so hard on weekdays, and the rules are so strict, this is meaningless , Why bother to come, now that you are not afraid of being tired, going to be a guard on the grassland is also popular and spicy.

After contacting for a long time, the feeling has changed again. First of all, this kind of spirit is different. The soldiers of the Forbidden Army live in awe-inspiring manner, and that kind of superior demeanor is very enviable. But there is a kind of ethos that being a soldier is a hero. This ethos is a great attraction to generals and soldiers who are used to being noble and humble. Yes, almost all of them have an industry and earn a living, and at worst they are rich peasants with land and large livestock.

It’s not that it was there before joining the army, but after joining the army, the various cares of the Forbidden Army system and the Sanjiang system, going outside the Great Wall, going outside the border wall, and doing business everywhere are convenient. These benefits are really attractive. Don't toss your head on your belt outside, your mother, mother-in-law, aunt, and children can't toss about it. If something happens to you, there must be someone to take care of you. Right now, there are many ways to make a fortune and buy a property in the world, and most of them are talking to Wang. With connections, being able to enter the Forbidden Army is the first-class benefit.

The soldiers below think this way, and the generals above are more active in their minds. They think a little more than the people below. They have more or less property and wealth in their hands, and they all have some thoughts of climbing up.

In the imperial army, not to mention the attractive atmosphere, whoever wants to make a fortune can have many connections with the Sanjiang system and the imperial army systems guarding various border towns. , I followed the right path, accumulating military exploits step by step, why is there no glory and wealth.

Consistent with Wang Tong's original judgment, in the process of marching and fighting, the Tiger's Might Army had naturally assimilated the elite infantry in the border town.

As they were about to enter Gyeonggi-do, the area around the camp became quiet. Perhaps the ninjas and warriors that the Japanese pirates could send were almost dead, and they should concentrate on preparing for the big battle.

But the guards around the handsome tent found that his own general couldn't fall asleep. The so-called calmness in every major event, how could a hero like his own general be so restless?

".According to the current situation, the Japanese pirates are preparing to form an army in Seoul to meet the enemy!"

"The Japanese pirates have suffered too much from our cavalry, so they dare not choose the battlefield in an open place, but they have a lot of soldiers and horses, so they can only choose to be under the city of Seoul!"

In the commander's tent, the generals and deputy generals of the Huwei army and other armies gathered here to discuss the battle situation in front of a sand table. Now the camp set up by the army is about an hour away from the battlefield. The outline of Seoul can already be seen everywhere.

Along the way, the Japanese pirates never sent soldiers to stop the harassment. Everyone knew the soldiers, and after watching the formation, they knew that the opponent was going to set up a battlefield there.

In North Korea's terrain, the two armies did not have so many tricks and strategies for a decisive battle. In the final analysis, they still had to face each other head-on at this critical place, because as long as the Ming army was fully protected and pressed southward step by step, the Japanese pirates could only fight against each other. Fighting hard, if you don't fight, you will step back into the sea or into the mountains step by step, which is no different from a rout.

Before the Tiger's Mighty Army takes part in the battle, they first need to watch the battle. After watching the battle, they will discuss together in the tent to determine the general steps and layout of the battle. Everyone knows their own affiliation and position, so they don't panic. one.

Wang Tong pointed his fingers on the sand table map, and the people around him were all watching attentively. At this time, there was actually not much to say.

"Facing the enemy tomorrow, everyone must not relax tonight. You must be on guard. The Japanese pirates are still preparing to take advantage of the loopholes. Everyone watching the formation, won't you encounter some ninjas? It's hard to say whether the Japanese pirates will continue to take risks tonight!"

Wang Tong said, everyone is obeying orders, and they are not worried about the night battle. With the scale of the Japanese pirates, launching a night attack with the whole army, I am afraid that they may collapse before the war begins, but small-scale harassment or Adventurous desperate attacks still need to be on guard.

Everyone was watching the battle today, and they encountered an ambush on that mountain. It is not right to say that it was an ambush. The guards of each family went to search and clear it first. These people are shrewd and experienced people. Naturally, they found a few abnormalities. The Japanese pirates were ambushing there. More than [-] ninjas and samurai originally wanted to riot, but they were directly swept away by the cavalry of the Ming army.

"Everyone, take a good rest after the tour, leave the tiger head behind!"

Wang Tong said again, all the people bowed and obeyed orders. After Li Tao and Sun Xin got up, they both looked at Li Hu unnoticed, with envy in their eyes.

Cai Nan and Yang Sichen were both in the military tent, and the rest of the people retreated. The atmosphere in the handsome tent became more relaxed. Wang Tong rubbed his face, yawned and said:

"I haven't slept well in the past two days, and my spirit is a little weak. I don't know what's wrong?"

Before anyone else could speak, Li Hutou said with a smile:

"The big battle is imminent, brother, are you nervous? You often tell us that we must be quiet. Whenever there is a big event, we must be calm."

Wang Tong shook his head angrily, and was about to speak, but stopped and hesitated for a while, and said again:

"It's true what you said. I really can't stabilize my mind. Like when, when I was a child, I was craving meat. My father promised me to cook a meal of braised pork. The night before, I couldn't sleep because of tossing and turning!"

Several people in the handsome tent laughed, Cai Nan shook his head and said:

"Your Excellency, why are you nervous? Back then, Your Excellency led the army from Datong to the north and went straight to Guihua City. The situation at that time was much more dangerous than it is now. Your Excellency is still lying on the high ground and taking it calmly. Today, I am afraid that this situation is still in a foreign land. It’s just not suitable for this climate.”

Several people nodded in agreement. Since entering the dynasty, the Tigers' Mighty Army has judged the Japanese pirates from top to bottom. There may be regulations, and they are not mobs, but their fighting power is really better than the tens of thousands of Tartar cavalrymen who were naturalized back then. The difference is too far, what the Tigers might have at that time, what the Tigers might have now, they could have such a brilliant victory at that time, and now it is even more of a problem, Wang Tong really has nothing to be nervous about.

Of course, the battle was imminent, and it was not so easy for everyone to relax. They had to chat for a while before they dispersed. As the clerk of the camp, Yang Sichen had to ask for instructions before leaving.

"All battalions are under martial law, prepare for tomorrow's battle, and nothing else will happen!"

After Wang Tong finished speaking, Yang Sichen was about to say goodbye when he heard Wang Tong say with a wry smile:

"I know why I can't fall asleep, it's because my heart feels empty and uncomfortable."

"Master, how do you say this?"

"After this battle, are there still battles to be fought? Is there any battle that needs to be led by this commander?"

Wang Tong said calmly, although he is proud of what he said, but when he thinks about it carefully, it is true. After defeating the Wa Kingdom, it is a big situation where all the world is equal. Even if there are small conflicts and battles, it will not let people like Wang Tong Commanding and commanding, the seven commanders of the Forbidden Army are probably the generals who will fight in the future.

Yang Sichen was pondering over the meaning of these words, and he had mixed feelings for a while. The so-called "overwhelmingly cold at a high place" vaguely refers to this moment. This Yang Sichen was also silent for a while, and then bowed and said:

"Peace in the world is the blessing of Ming Dynasty, the blessing of the emperor, and the blessing of the Duke. The students don't know soldiers. Since the Duke has determined that this battle must be won, it must be won. What the students want to say is that the Duke is now It's time to think about how the Duke will deal with himself in Daming from now on?"

"How to deal with yourself, how to deal with yourself!?"

Wang Tong muttered a few words, shook his head again, smiled wryly twice but did not speak.

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On the fifth day of the seventh lunar month in the 21st year of Wanli, when the sky first appeared, the soldiers on duty at night looked up at the sky, and muttered to themselves:
"Today is a sunny day!"

Before the guard came in to shout, Wang Tong himself had already woken up. He was indeed not sleeping soundly. He had various dreams at night and woke up in the early morning.

The guards brought water to wash his face, and helped Wang Tong put on his armor. When they finished their work, the whole camp began to stir up, the generals were shouting, the soldiers were all preparing there, and the cooks delivered the meals directly. In the camp, everyone began to prepare for the upcoming battle.

"Commander, the Japanese pirates have already opened the gates of the city, the gates of the camp, and the soldiers and horses have already left the city to line up!"

"Marshal, we haven't seen most of the enemy's movements, and we haven't found the enemy in the rest of the direction!"

Various information began to be continuously collected to the commander's account. Wang Tong simply ate two pieces of cake and drank a bowl of mutton soup, and then got on the horse. Seeing him on the horse, all the battalions speeded up their preparations.

When the sun was out in the sky, the battalions had already lined up and were ready to go. Several regiments gathered together to discuss a few words. Li Hutou rode to Wang Tong and said with a smile on the horse:

"Commander, today is a decisive battle, and the morale of the brothers is high, but I still need to ask the commander to say a few words to make everyone more motivated!"

Wang Tong never played tricks before the battle. His way of being a general is simple and effective. As long as my strength is stronger than the enemy and I don’t make any mistakes on the battlefield, then I can guarantee victory. If you really do it, then there will be the results that should be there.

As for the pre-war speech, everyone excitedly raised their arms and shouted, this has nothing to do with victory or not, Wang Tong never bothered to do it, but today's battle is indeed of great significance, some changes in habits are still needed.

Wang Tong nodded, and came to the front of the army on horseback. With an army of more than 3 horses, only a few hundred people can be heard when one person shouts. However, there are corresponding methods. The guards and the generals of each regiment They are all arranged in a certain order, and when Wang Tong speaks, they will be passed on individually.

The army quickly quieted down, and there was no other sound except the neighing of the horses. Wang Tong fell silent on the horse, and said loudly:
"The Alda tribe ran across the grasslands, and set up a royal court in Guihua City. There were [-] iron cavalry. They claimed that they could go south to herd horses at any time, and occupy the next day. Such a powerful enemy was defeated by our army in three days. Wang, thousands of miles outside the Great Wall is the territory of the Ming Dynasty. The Jianzhou Jurchen united with the barbarians, claiming to be the strongest, and invaded the Liao land. Our army marched eastward and beheaded more than [-] people. In Jianzhou, no dog or chicken was left behind."

Wang Tong paused every time he said a sentence, and the soldiers and generals recounted the past sentence by sentence. There was already some commotion in the army formation. Although Wang Tong's voice was loud, his tone was very flat, but in this flatness, everyone You can feel confident and heroic. The mighty tiger army is famous all over the world, not because of the grace of the emperor, but because of its real military exploits. It is unprecedented and unprecedented. It has made great achievements in destroying the country and killing the king. Victory, how can there be failure? The voices of the generals trembled slightly when they delivered the words. They were also unconsciously infected by the heroism in the words. From the generals to the soldiers, everyone's blood gradually boiled.

"...Our army is 11, and the Japanese pirates are [-]. Our soldiers are the strongest soldiers in the world, and the Japanese pirates are nothing more than chickens and dogs. Our army will win today's battle. Everyone, the enemy is ahead. Defeat them, and let today be your peace. The meritorious deeds of family members and grandchildren. Everyone, your meritorious deeds lie ahead. Follow my orders and move forward!!"

As he spoke, Wang Tong himself was a little excited. After finishing the last sentence, he lifted the reins, clamped his legs tightly, his mount hissed, and he stood up.

The whole place was very quiet. When the horseshoes hit the ground and the smoke and dust were thrown up, suddenly the cheers of mountains and tsunami sounded. In Shouting, all kinds of words are finally turned into one word:

"Must win! Must win! Must win!!"

The birds in the bushes in the distance were startled, huffing and flying, the flag waved, the generals roared and gave the order to advance, and the soldiers and horses of Ming Dynasty moved forward slowly, heading for the battlefield.

In July of the 21st year of Wanli, ten miles north of Seoul, North Korea, the two armies fought a decisive battle! !
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