inspire-indiana Chapter 1370 Gu Ruoqing: This person is always like this
Chapter 1370 Gu Ruoqing: This person is always like this
Chapter 1370 Gu Ruoqing: This person is always like this...
North Korea, Wang Jing
As soon as Oboi said this, everyone in the hall fell silent for a moment.
It's nothing, I've heard this kind of talk so many times that my ears are callused.
The result was that the Jurchens became weaker and weaker and their situation was difficult to reverse.
Aobai said: "Now prepare the defense equipment on the top of the city, and also carry those red cannons to the top of Wangjing City. If the Han people come to attack, we will give them a hard blow."
Several brothers standing beside Oboi agreed.
Aobai said: "In the past few days, the heavy snow has blocked the road, and the capital city has reinforced the city, and then sent out scouts to explore the movements of the Han court's troops."
After everyone took the order and left, Oboi could no longer conceal the worry on his face.
At this moment, Aobai paced back and forth, then he stood still, found a horseman, and ordered: "Send a messenger to Liaoyang Prefecture and ask the local garrison officers to prepare food and fodder."
If things were really impossible, he would not have fought to the death in North Korea.
However, in this way, the Qing Dynasty was trapped in Liaodong.
The so-called dragon trapped situation is nothing more than this.
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On the other side, in Zhongzhou, hundreds of miles away from the capital—
Accompanied by Jin Yu and other Korean kings and ministers, Jia Heng came to the former Zhongzhou governor's mansion, a meeting hall consisting of five large blue brick and tiled houses.
Then, everyone gathered in the hall and sat down.
The Crown Prince of Joseon, Li Yuan, cast a calm gaze on the face of the young man in the python robe and asked, "Duke Weiguo, the rebels are now entrenched in the capital. I wonder when your country will send troops?"
Jia Heng met the eager gaze of the King of Korea and whispered, "We have just arrived in your country. The roads are blocked by heavy snow and it is inconvenient to transport artillery and guns. We need to rest first. In addition, we need to have some training with your troops. There is no rush to go to war."
Jin Yu smiled and agreed, "Duke Wei is right. Before the troops move, the food and fodder must go first. Apart from other things, the heavy snow has blocked the roads, and the roads are muddy, so it is not very convenient to transport the supplies."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan nodded and said nothing more.
Jin Yu said: "Your Majesty, the Duke of Wei has come from afar, so we should welcome him with open arms."
Li Yuan gradually reacted and responded softly.
Afterwards, Jia Heng, accompanied by Jin Yu, finished his meal and drank the wine.
After lunch, we came to the residence where we were staying.
Gu Ruoqing's eyebrows were curved, her beautiful eyes were sparkling, and she looked quietly at the young man in python clothes whose cheeks seemed to be flushed after drinking, and said, "Is it all settled?"
Jia Heng paused for a moment and said, "Let's rest for a few days. Once the snow melts, we'll set off."
Gu Ruoqing's bright eyes showed worry, and she asked in a low voice: "It's not easy to send troops to fight with such heavy snow, right?"
Jia Heng said: "It is quite disadvantageous for the attacking party. The logistics line is long and can be easily cut off by the enemy."
I really didn't mean to shirk my responsibilities before; it was just a practical consideration.
As he spoke, he sat down, picked up the pot of tea on the wooden table, took a Yuan Dynasty blue and white porcelain teacup, gently poured a cup, took a sip, and could smell the fragrance lingering on his teeth and cheeks.
Gu Ruoqing whispered, "How many days will it take for the snow to melt?"
Jia Heng calmed down and said in a gentle voice, "Yes, I will stay in Chungju for the next few days to sort out the military and political affairs of Korea."
For him, he is not here to provide timely help to North Korea. The Han people he represents also have their own interests.
Of course, it can't be too late, otherwise we might miss the war to annihilate the country next spring.
Under Gu Ruoqing's curved willow-leaf brows, her cold face seemed to be covered with a flawless jade color. She said sarcastically, "North Korea is now a small court jointly established by three civil and military officials. They can't wait to retake the capital."
Jia Heng said: "With the merit of restoring the country, they controlled the government and rose to become the top family in the court."
He also became one of the top military families in the Han Dynasty because of his merits in conquering enemy countries.
Gu Ruoqing looked at the stern-faced young man and asked, "Did Jinyi Mansion leave any accomplices in Wangjing City?"
Jia Heng looked at Gu Ruoqing in surprise and said in a gentle voice, "Of course I stayed, but it's not easy to take the city."
The former Jinyifu Guards were not completely uprooted after the fall of Wangjing City, but went completely underground to help the army collect intelligence.
During such a long period of time, some intelligence was indeed sent out.
Just then, the Jinyifu guards came to report that Generals Jia Chang and Jia Ling were coming.
Jia Heng led 10,000 Jiangnan navy troops this time, mainly bringing two young generals from the Jia family to help command the troops.
Jia Chang and Jia Ling, wearing dark armor at the moment, walked quickly into the hall, stared at the young man in the python robe, and said in a gentle voice, "I greet the Duke of Wei."
Jia Heng's clear eyes showed a hint of gentleness and intimacy beneath his sword-like brows. He smiled and said, "We are family, no need to be polite."
"Thank you, Uncle Heng." Jia Chang and Jia Ling bowed to the young man in the python robe and said loudly.
As he spoke, he came to the side and sat down.
Jia Heng asked, "Have the troops been settled?"
Jia Chang's eyes were full of water under his sword-like eyebrows. He said in a gentle voice: "Uncle Heng, the troops have been settled in the barracks provided by the North Korean side. The North Korean side has just distributed wine and meat as rewards for the troops."
Jia Ling nodded and said softly, "Uncle Heng, when will our Han Dynasty send troops to the capital?"
Jia Heng said, "In the past few days, the two armies will have more joint exercises. When the weather clears up and the snow melts a little, we will prepare all the vehicles and horses and march towards Hancheng Prefecture."
Jia Ling thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle Heng, will I be the leader of this war, or will the Korean troops be the leaders?"
Jia Heng said: "Naturally, the Han army will be in the lead, and the Korean army will be commanded and deployed by me."
Jia Chang asked, "Uncle Heng, Prince Mu's troops have already arrived in Jeolla Province and should be in Chungju in the next few days."
Jia Heng nodded and said gently, "I have sent scouts to investigate, and they will deliver military intelligence in the next two days."
Jia Chang and Jia Ling bowed in response.
After giving the two generals a few more instructions, it was already evening when Jia Heng got up and returned to the backyard. He looked at Gu Ruoqing, who was reading intently behind the desk, and asked, "Ruoqing, are you reading?"
Gu Ruoqing said softly: "Your book of the Three Kingdoms seems to contain a lot of military secrets of how strategists use troops."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "There are some military strategies hidden in it. I heard that when Huang Taiji was alive, he never put down the book."
In a parallel universe, the princes and ministers of the Jurchens used this book as a military strategy.
Gu Ruoqing blinked her beautiful eyes under her willow-shaped eyebrows and said, "Isn't that a book to aid the enemy?"
Jia Heng smiled and said, "If you want to help the enemy, the enemy must understand it."
Jia Heng came forward, held the beauty's slender hand, and whispered, "Don't look at it. Haven't you seen it before?"
Along the way, he was also thinking about the beauty's gentle fragrance and softness, or rather, he wanted Gu Ruoqing to help him massage his sore shoulders.
Gu Ruoqing's beautiful face gradually turned red with shame, and deep in her heart, she felt a little embarrassed and annoyed.
Even though this man seemed to be ruthless and ruthless in public, he acted like a scoundrel in front of her.
Is this to pester her and be intimate with her?
Before she could finish, she saw the young man had already pulled her hand. Just as she was about to say something, she felt a warm breath blowing towards her face, and then she felt his lips soften, and then he began to plunder her wantonly.
Gu Ruoqing's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she closed her beautiful eyes. A light blush had appeared on her beautiful face without her knowing when. She then gently pushed away the young man's hand that was reaching into her clothes.
This guy is always like this...
You can't be intimate with each other and ruin the atmosphere.
Jia Heng looked at the beauty with a look of shame and annoyance between her eyebrows and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the envoys from the upper country are staying here, how dare they spy on you and me?"
Besides, the backyard is heavily guarded by Jinyifu guards, which completely eliminates the possibility of someone peeping.
Gu Ruoqing was unable to resist the python-costumed youth's soft and hard nagging, and soon, she was immersed in the youth's rapid and complex music.
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On the other side, King Yi Won of Korea and his ministers were discussing Duke Weiguo and the Jiangnan navy he led, or the next step of the advance.
North Korea's wish to restore its country is undoubtedly quite urgent, and they can't wait to capture the capital city and return to the old capital.
Lin Ji, the Left Minister of the State Council, came out of the ranks and said, "My Lord, although the Han court's soldiers are elite and brave, they may not be short of manpower."
Right State Councillor Song Xu said, "Yes, my Lord, in the end, our Joseon troops will be the main force."
Li Yuan did not say anything, but turned to look at Jin Yu beside him and asked, "Jin Qing, what do you think?"
Jin Yu's old face was full of thought. He said, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Wei has been an important military official of the Han Dynasty in recent years. This arrangement must have its own deep meaning. Your Majesty should trust the Duke of Wei. Besides, the Han and the Jurchens are enemies. The Han court wants to annihilate the Jurchens more than our country does."
Upon hearing this, all the court officials present responded in agreement.
Li Yuan said: "What Jin Qing said is very true."
Jin Yu said in a deep voice: "But earlier, I heard something intriguing about what the Duke of Wei said."
Li Yuan showed a look of surprise on his face and asked, "What's so interesting?"
Jin Yu's brows were furrowed into the shape of a "川" character and he said, "Duke Weiguo did not address the prince as the king."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan frowned, and seemed to have realized something.
All the Korean civil officials present had traces of doubt on their faces.
At this moment, I realized it belatedly and discovered that it was indeed the case.
Jin Yu thought for a moment and said in a gentle voice, "I think it is because the kingdom has not been enthroned yet. The Central Plains is a country of etiquette and is most concerned about legitimacy."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan nodded and said in a clear voice: "When I return to the capital, I will personally deliver the letter to the Han Emperor and ask for the title."
Not far behind the young king, Zhang Xin gradually showed a look of doubt on his face.
Obviously no one expected that Li Yuan would be so clear and fluent in his answers.
In fact, although this young monarch was young and ignorant, he had already shown many signs of precocity.
Jin Yu's old eyes flickered continuously, and he said in a gentle voice: "Your Majesty, don't worry. My country, Korea, has helped the Han Dynasty contain the Jurchens and provided a lot of help in its demise of the Qing Dynasty."
Li Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Jin Qing is right."
At this time, Li Yuan felt a little tired and left the meeting hall temporarily.
Then, Jin Yu returned to the study, found his staff and went into the study, and started discussing matters behind closed doors.
The men were Xu Xuanzhang and Wei Jingyan, who were the chief clerk and military officer when Jin Yu was the governor of Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces.
Jin Yu's old face also showed a thoughtful expression, and he said, "Why does this Duke Wei make me feel so difficult to understand?"
Xu Xuanzhang said: "Old sir, I feel that this Duke of Wei is not enthusiastic enough towards my country."
Jin Yu's old face showed recognition, and he said in a clear voice: "As a great country in the Central Plains and a pillar of the country, it is natural for him not to be enthusiastic. But now, it is like being in the clouds and fog, making it hard to guess."
He always felt that the Duke of Weiguo did not want to help Korea restore its country.
The Prime Minister of Korea had already vaguely sensed that Jia Heng's attitude seemed somewhat ambiguous.
Of course, on the surface, there is nothing unusual.
Wei Jingyan, who was standing aside, whispered, "Old sir, I thought that the Duke of Wei was thinking that Korea could contain the Qing army so that the Han court could pacify Liaodong with both land and sea forces. But in the end, he found out that the court and the people were unable to contain the Qing army as they wished, and he was very disappointed about it."
Upon hearing this, Jin Yu nodded and said, "This makes sense."
Wei Jingyan said: "But after we recover the capital, we can send troops to help the Han court conquer Liaodong. Then, we will not be looked down upon by the Han court."
Jin Yu twirled his beard with his hand and nodded, saying, "That's what I mean, too."
When two countries interact, if they want other countries to pay attention, the key is to demonstrate their own strength.
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The years do not live, the seasons flow.
Time flies, and five days have passed before you know it.
As the weather gradually cleared up, the snow gradually melted and the temperature gradually dropped. The soldiers on Zhongzhou City were shivering in the cold wind.
During these few days, the Han army also carried out preliminary military personnel exchanges with the Korean soldiers, in addition to joint command and joint deployment.
Naturally, North Korea did not dare to complain about its suzerain state's comprehensive takeover of the military.
On this day, Jia Heng changed his clothes and prepared to find Jin Yu to discuss training matters.
Gu Ruoqing was wearing a Feiyu dress with exquisite embroidery patterns and a well-cut design. Her beautiful and gentle face had become rosy due to the nourishment of the past few days, making her look like a cold and charming rose.
It was so cold, it was impossible for Jia Heng to be without a warm bed at night these few days, so naturally he had some fun with Gu Ruoqing.
Gu Ruoqing's beautiful eyes gazed at him with affection, and she whispered, "Sending troops today?"
Jia Heng said: "Wait a little longer."
After leaving the hall, he stood under the eaves, gazing at the clear winter sky, and said to Gu Ruoqing who was following him, "The Japanese troops should be here."
At this time, a Jinyifu guard wearing a flying fish uniform came from outside and walked quickly. It was Jinyifu guard Li Shu, who said softly: "Commander-in-chief, Prince Mu has arrived in Zhongzhou."
The one who came from Japan this time was Mu Sheng, the prince of Dongping.
Jia Heng said generously: "I will go to meet her."
Having said that, without saying much, he went out to greet the guests together with Gu Ruoqing, who was wearing a flying fish suit.
At this moment, the rulers and ministers of Korea also learned that the Han reinforcements were coming again.
Jia Heng had just walked out of the door, and not long after, he saw Jin Yu.
The old man was wearing a purple robe and jade belt, and his wrinkled face showed eagerness. He asked, "Duke Weiguo, are the Han army soldiers coming?"
Jia Heng nodded and said, "To be honest, the Japanese navy reinforcements have arrived."
Jin Yu smiled so hard that he couldn't close his mouth. He said, "Duke Weiguo, I will go with you to welcome the heavenly soldiers and generals into the city."
Jia Heng listened to what Jin Di said, and the corners of his mouth twitched. Knowing that Jin Di was representing the King of Korea to welcome him out of the city, he didn't say anything.
In this way, Jia Heng rode on a maroon horse and slowly came to the outside of the city surrounded by a group of followers.
At this moment, looking into the distance, one can see that the long and wide official road is covered with flags and filled with guns and arrows like a forest. Under the winter sunlight, the light is dazzling.
On the lower right corner of the leading central army banner, which is embroidered with the word "Han", is a slightly smaller word "Mu". On the saddle below, a handsome young general sits.
It was Mu Sheng, the prince of Dongping.
At this moment, Mu Sheng saw Jia Heng coming to greet him outside the city, and he called on his followers to gallop over. He only slowed down his horse when they were more than ten feet away.
Immediately, he got off the horse, threw the reins in his hand to the attendant beside him, took a few quick steps, looked at the young man in the python robe, and said softly: "Mu Sheng greets the Duke of Weiguo."
In fact, it has been almost a year since Jia Heng returned from Japan. The two former comrades-in-arms were delighted to meet again.
Jia Heng took a few quick steps, held onto Mu Sheng's arm, and said, "Young Prince Mu, long time no see."
Then, gave a bear hug.
These are the hopes for the future of the Han Dynasty and the basis for him to control the country's affairs in the future.
Why are those powerful officials, when leading troops into battle, not only their students and old subordinates, but also their comrades-in-arms due to their shared experiences? Even if they do not help usurp power at critical moments, they probably remain neutral.
And many times, silence is silent support.
"Zi Yu." Mu Sheng smiled and hugged her with his backhand, feeling an indescribable warmth in his heart.
Jin Di's old face looked quietly, staring at the two young military heroes of the Han court talking, and there was some surprise in his old eyes.
This is the Celestial Empire, where the young generation of talented people are thriving.
Jia Heng exchanged a few pleasantries with Mu Sheng, and then invited him to come over, saying loudly, "Young Prince Mu, follow me into the city."
Afterwards, the army marched towards the city with flags and banners, and the 20,000 navy that followed also entered the city with the Jinyi Guards leading the way.
At this point, all 30,000 naval forces of the Han Dynasty had arrived.
The time is ripe to resolve the North Korea issue.
Mu Sheng was riding side by side with Jia Heng at this moment, and whispered, "Zi Yu, Haizhou and Gaizhou have wiped out 30,000 bandits."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "We didn't annihilate that many enemies. There were less than 30,000, maybe only about 20,000. The rest of the troops have already fled to Liaodong one after another."
Mu Sheng smiled and said, "It's not easy. This time they are all from the Jiangnan Navy, and they are not good at siege warfare."
Jia Heng said: "By the time the Korean issue is resolved, it will be next spring. At that time, we can transfer troops from the Beijing camp to solve the Liaodong issue in one fell swoop."
Mu Sheng smiled and said, "Zi Yu, I've finally been looking forward to this day. The Eastern Tartars are a major concern for our Han Dynasty and have become a chronic disease. Once we wipe out the Eastern Tartars, the world will be at peace."
Jia Heng smiled and said loudly: "It is too early to say that the world is peaceful. There is still the Dzungar in the northwest, the Khoshut in the southwest, the Baiyue territory in the south, and the island barbarians on the sea, harassing the millions of people of our Han Dynasty. There is a place for our Han army to use its military power, and there is much to do."
When Mu Sheng heard this, hope appeared in his eyes and his face seemed to show longing and yearning.
The two chatted like this as they walked towards the city.
(End of this chapter)