The Yalu River meanders between the mountains of Liaodong.
It is not as vast as the Yangtze River, nor as majestic as the Yellow River. It is not as vast as the Pearl River, nor as long as the Han River.
However, it has been entrenched in the land of Liaodong for thousands of years, originating from the foot of Changbai Mountain and nourishing the people of Liaodong. This river can be regarded as the mother river of Liaodong. More importantly, it is connected to the sea.
If history is allowed to develop according to the original plot, then a few hundred years later, the Yalu River will become a boundary river, and the outlet it connects to the sea will be used by other countries. Everything that has been nurtured here for thousands of years will become the achievements of others.
In the vast history, we have gained a lot. But at the same time, we have also lost a lot. There are even some things lost that make people sad and regretful.
In midsummer, wildflowers are in full bloom all over the land of Liaodong, and the mountains, rivers and rivers are glowing in the sun. Beside the green mountains, there is the magnificent black land of Liaodong, a majestic and vast land that stretches as far as the eye can see.
A group of cavalry walked through the dense forest and slowly came to the riverside. The knights on the horses were wearing white clothes that were different from the original ones. They were free to rein their horses, allowing their horses to drink water by the riverside, and stared at the mountains and rivers across the Yalu River.
One of the cavalrymen, a man who seemed to have the most noble status, stepped on the servant's back and slowly dismounted, looked at the other side of the river, and exclaimed, "The peaks and ridges are like a gathering, the waves are like raging, the mountains and rivers are inside and outside the Liaodong Road!"
This is a poem by Zhang Yanghao, a poet from the Yuan Dynasty. It describes the scene of Tongguan, a thousand miles away. But at this moment, it is used by this person to describe the land of Liaodong, which is quite wrong.
But when the man's voice fell, several people behind him clapped their hands and cheered. One of them, who looked like a human, said, "Jing'an Jun used this poem here, it is really appropriate for the occasion!"
The man who read the poem was the fifth son of King Yi Chenggui of Goryeo, the most talented among the princes, King Jing'an of Goryeo, the governor of Goryeo's personal army and bodyguard, and the governor of the three armies.
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"It's just a sentiment!" Li Fangyuan still looked across the Yalu River, his slender eyes became narrower and narrower. He pointed with his riding crop at the looming fortress in the mountains and frowned, "That should be the Phoenix Fort of the Ming Dynasty.
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Behind him, a rugged man dressed as a guard looked intently and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, the Phoenix Fort belongs to the Liaodong Military Guard of the Ming Dynasty, and there are one hundred and thirty soldiers!"
"Actually, that is our land!" Li Fangyuan looked at the other side and became a little resentful, "The ancestors of Koryo established Koryo on the side of the Hun River. In its heyday, it started from the Hun River, reached the Liao River in the west, and reached the Liao River in the north.
It goes to Kaiyuan (Jilin City), to Burhatu (Yanbian) in the east, and to the Han River (Korea's Han River) in the south."
"With a vast territory, we can compete with Yuan for supremacy." As he spoke, Li Fangyuan's resentful eyes became more and more angry, "But Yuan maintained his strength and oppressed us with force, forcing us, Goryeo, to move from the fertile land of Liaodong to the land of Sanhan!
hateful!"
After saying this, the surrounding guards all looked at the other side of the river with secret hatred and ferocious expressions.
Only the taxi driver who flattered Li Fangyuan just now had a hint of slander in his eyes.
This prince has always been brave and likes to speak loudly and pretend to be heroic. But don't you know that these words are full of mistakes?
"The Goguryeo dynasty has nothing to do with the current Goryeo people. Even though it was later moved to Pyongyang, the Goguryeo Peninsula at that time had dynasties coexisting. After the Tang Dynasty destroyed Goguryeo, the Chinese survivors of the Samhan Peninsula merged with the indigenous people, and then there was
Later Goryeo.”
"Besides, your Li family was originally a hereditary family from the Yuan Dynasty, so you can't be considered a real Korean at all!"
"Servant Shi, am I right?" Seeing that no one was flattering him, Li Fangyuan's eyes suddenly became sharp.
"What Mr. Jing'an said is full of lofty ideals, and I am so immersed in it that I can't help myself!" The man named Shi said quickly, "Oh, it's a pity that the Ming Dynasty is so powerful. Otherwise, with your talents, you will definitely be able to lead the army northward and restore the mountains and rivers of the past.
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"Ming Guo!" Li Fangyuan gritted his teeth and looked ferocious.
The Ming Dynasty is like an insurmountable mountain, pressing on the hearts of all Koreans. When facing this mountain, they can only be humble and respectful. But when their backs are turned to this mountain, they are secretly cursing.
"Although the Ming Dynasty is strong, it is not helpless!" Li Fangyuan continued, "The enemy of the Ming Dynasty is the Northern Yuan Dynasty. For us, Goryeo, they can only be gentle and show the generosity of the Celestial Empire. The land of Liaodong is beyond the reach of the original whip, and we, Goryeo, can do it at the same time.
Promise yourself as a vassal, while secretly plotting against me!"
As he spoke, a somewhat sarcastic smile appeared on his face, "I know the thoughts of those high-ranking officials of the Ming Dynasty. The bitter cold land of Liaodong is nothing more than worthless in their eyes. Instead of fighting with us for these places, it is better to acquiesce in our occupation."
Now. In China, one must be generous and courageous.”
"However!" Mr. Shi thought for a moment and said, "Jing'an Jun, our actions are a bit bigger this time. If the Ming Dynasty is blamed..."
"Then just plead guilty!" Li Fangyuan said with a smile, "It's still the same old thing. When the Ming Dynasty's credentials arrive, they will send people to Yingtian Mansion to plead guilty and offer treasures. Ming Dynasty wants face, so we will give them face. They got empty face,
Let’s get a deal!”
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something and continued, "Please remember, and help me write a letter to my father when I go back. As a tribute gift from the Ming Dynasty, give an extra heavy gift to King Yan in Peiping. King Yan of the Ming Dynasty is the border fortress.
Wang, I heard that that man is a proud person who likes to be flattered by others. Let’s keep a lower profile and ask him to say something nice.”
The man surnamed Shi said respectfully, "I have remembered it!"
Li Fangyuan then nodded and sighed again, "Hey, if Goryeo has millions of people who can control strings, why should it be so low-key? I think Yelu Wanyan, who is just a barbarian from Liaodong, can achieve hegemony. What is missing from Goryeo?
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"This man is not a good man!"
The scholar surnamed Shi once again slandered that the Liao and Jin Dynasties were both tigers and wolves. Only one of them could equal ten, and they could split the land and seal the territory. Although Goryeo had some combat power, how could it compare with it? This Lord Jing'an was still too powerful.
So arrogant.
He is a person who is familiar with Han Dynasty, and his ancestors can be regarded as Chinese survivors, so he is far from hostile to the Celestial Empire. However, as an official in Goryeo, he must abide by the way of a minister.
"The Ming Dynasty was actually pretty good to Goryeo. In the Mongol and Yuan Dynasties, all Goryeo princes had to go to Dadu as hostages, and were beaten and scolded by the Mongol and Yuan royal family, just like slaves. Goryeo's annual output of grain, cloth, etc. was all dedicated to the Mongol Yuan.
.Now that you have only had a few good days, you are already ambitious?"
"It's just a bit of bitter cold land, but I still fantasize about the land of Liaodong across the river. I really overestimate my capabilities. It seems that the king was right not to make him his crown prince!"
"Let's go! Go back and see how the forts along the river are being built!" Li Fangyuan seemed to be tired of watching, and said with some waning interest.
But suddenly, the sound of horse hooves was heard on the way. In the dense forest, several knights galloped over, calling loudly.
"Jing'an Jun is here!"
"Your Majesty is here, please dismount!" the guard shouted loudly.
Several knights were in such a hurry that their hats were gone. After dismounting, they trotted away and raised the letters above their heads, "Your Majesty, a letter from the royal capital!"
Li Fangyuan frowned and said, "Why are you panicking?" As he said that, he reached out and took the letter. After opening it, he was immediately petrified.
"Xi.........Ba!"
Seeing his expression changed drastically, Shi Shi quickly said, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"The Ming Dynasty has declared war on Goryeo!" In an instant, Li Fangyuan's face turned pale and he said blankly, "The great grandson of the Ming Dynasty led his army to conquer Goryeo!"
"Ah?" After the Shi surnamed man was shocked, he suddenly felt that the sky was falling and the earth was falling, his liver and gallbladder were splitting, and he was at a loss. "How could it be? How could it be possible? The Great Tomorrow is a country with benevolence and virtue as its mainstay. How could it use troops against Goryeo? Yes.
It's not a mistake, it must be a mistake!" He said loudly, "Your Majesty, hurry up and urge Wang Jing's envoy to go to the Ming Dynasty to apologize!"
"You've already declared war and you still plead guilty? Is it useful?" Li Fangyuan had cold sweat on his forehead. He forced himself to stay calm and asked suspiciously, "Servant Shi, what do you think my father will do? Will he beg for mercy or summon an army?"
, narrowed his slender eyes into a slit, and continued, "If it were me, I would have to fight. Only through war can we promote peace!"
"Xiba!" Shi Shi cursed in his heart, "How dare you think about starting a war with the Ming Dynasty? It would be okay if you lose, but if you win a few small battles, it will be a serious matter!"
He immediately said, "Your Majesty, get on your horse quickly, go and summon the ministers to discuss matters, and return to Wangjing to meet the king!"
After saying that, I was so frightened that I staggered and almost fell down.
The guard on the side quickly grabbed him and said, "Lord Zhenxiang, be careful!"
As soon as Shi Zhenxiang moved, she realized that she didn't have any strength in her body. She saw that Li Fangyuan had already mounted his horse, and when he looked at the other side, someone seemed to be appearing, so he quickly said, "Quick, help me mount my horse!"
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Lee Bang Won, the third generation monarch of Goryeo, was cunning and cunning, and almost killed his father and brother.
It was he who wrote to Emperor Yongle. Perhaps because the photos were too clever, Yongle acquiesced to Goryeo's expansion of the country's borders to the Yalu River and the foot of Changbai Mountain.
This chapter has been completed!