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 river. The knights on the horses were wearing white clothes that were different from those in the Central Plains. They were free to rein their horses, allowing their horses to drink water by the river, and stared at the mountains and rivers across the Yalu River.
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Among the cavalry, a man who seemed to have the most noble status stepped on the servant's back and slowly dismounted. Looking at the other side of the river, he praised, "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 applauded. One of them, who seemed to be a scholar, said, "Jing'an Jun used this poem here, it is really appropriate for the occasion!"
The man who recited the poem was the fifth son of King Yi Chenggui of Goryeo, the most talented among the princes, King Jing'an of Goryeo, the envoy of Goryeo's personal military guards, and the envoy of military temperance in the Three Military Prefectures.
"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.
?”
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 636 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."
"It has a vast territory and can compete with the Central Plains for supremacy." As he spoke, Li Fangyuan's resentful eyes became more and more angry, "But the Central Plains maintains its own strength and oppresses it with force, forcing us Goryeo to migrate from the fertile soil 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 scribe who had flattered Li Fangyuan just now had hidden 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. Then the Tang Dynasty destroyed Goguryeo, and the Chinese survivors and indigenous people in the Samhan Peninsula were combined, 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!"
"Shi Zhong, 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. I am immersed in it and can't extricate myself!" The scholar surnamed Shi quickly said, "Hey, it's a pity that the Ming Dynasty is so powerful. Otherwise, with the talents of the king, he will definitely be able to lead the army northward and restore the old mountains and rivers.
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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 our Goryeo, they can only be gentle and show the generosity of the Celestial Empire. The land of Liaodong is beyond the reach of the Central Plains. 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!" The scribe named 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, "Remember it and help me write a letter to my father later. As a tribute to the Ming Dynasty, give a gift to King Yan in Peiping. It must be extra heavy. 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 scholar 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?
?”
"This man is not a good man!"
The scholar surnamed Shi once again cursed in his heart. The Liao and Jin Dynasties were both tigers and wolves. Only one of them could split the land and seal the territory in the Central Plains. 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 scholar who is familiar with Han Dynasty, and his ancestors can be regarded as Chinese survivors, so he has no hostility toward the Celestial Dynasty in his heart. 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, there was the sound of horse hooves on the way here. 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 in their hands above their heads, "Your Majesty, a letter from the 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, the scribe named 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?" The scholar surnamed Shi was astonished. 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? How could the Ming Dynasty go to the country and benevolent and virtuous, how could they use troops against Goryeo? Is this wrong?
Wrong, 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, "Shi Zhong, what do you think my father will do? Will he beg for mercy or summon an army?" As he said,
Narrowing his slender eyes into a slit, he continued, "If it were me, I would have to fight. Only by fighting can we promote peace!"
"Xiba!" the scribe named Shi cursed in his heart, "How dare you think about starting a war with the Ming Dynasty? It would be fine 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 and summon your ministers to discuss matters. 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.