After almost explaining the matter, Lin Tailai said to Li Rusong: "I will return to Shun'an now and meet up with Ma Gui and Dong Yiyuan.
The aftermath of Pyongyang City and the future march south are all entrusted to you. You can directly communicate with Hao Jie, the governor of Liaodong, regarding food and grass issues."
Seeing that Lin Jinglue was about to "leave the team" so soon, Li Rusong didn't think much about it. He just thought that Lin Jinglue acted decisively and resolutely, and that he would not be a mother-in-law if he made up his mind.
Then when Li Rusong sent Lin Jinglue out of the city gate, Lin Jinglue suddenly asked: "Have the casualties of our army been counted?"
Li Rusong replied: "Five hundred and two people were killed and 1,346 were injured."
Lin Tailai felt a little relieved when he heard these numbers.
In his impression, the number of people killed in the Ming Dynasty's attack on Pyongyang in the original history should have been about 800 people, but in this time and space, it was reduced to about 500 people.
He built chariots, popularized the tactics of Japanese soldiers, and personally entered the enemy's territory as early as possible. All his efforts were in vain, and the number of casualties was reduced by 37%.
Seeing that Lin Tailai was deep in thought and silent, Li Rusong asked doubtfully: "Why is the army hesitant?"
After Lin Tai came to his senses, he said incomprehensibly: "You can't climb the broken city first, and you can't write a battle report."
Li Rusong: "?"
You are about to leave, why are you still showing off?
Lin Tailai pointed out again: "How did you come up with the number of 502 killed in action? Wouldn't it be better to change it to 499 killed in action?
One looks like there are more than 500 people, and the other looks like there are more than 400 people. The perception is very different."
Li Rusong: "."
Even if 499 vs. 502 looks pleasing to the eye, you can't just wipe out the three people who died fighting for the country.
Lin Tailai continued to give instructions: "As for the three people removed, they are all considered to have died of serious injuries and will be classified into the wounded first.
Anyway, the end result is the same, no one is wronged and no one is obliterated.
There are many ways to write a battle report to the court, so learn it carefully!
Don’t be dissatisfied. As the admiral and general military officer of the Eastern Expedition, you also have to write a report to the court. Besides the number of casualties, what will you write?"
Li Rusong replied: "It's nothing more than proper command, officers and soldiers using their lives, bravely killing the enemy, and achieving great success. Otherwise, how can I write it?"
Lin Tailai shook his head and said pitifully: "It really doesn't work. How could you write like this?"
Li Rusong was stunned. This was an all-round victory with less than 2,000 casualties, annihilating at least 15,000 enemies, and conquering the city in one day without any black spots. How else could he write a report besides bragging?
"Forget it, forget it, I'll write it for you." Lin Jinglue said, "When I finish writing it, I'll send it to you."
After finally seeing off Lin Jinglue, General Li, who finally gained independence, returned to the city.
He breathed the free air hard and felt it was so sweet.
The smell of thousands of Japanese soldiers being burned permeated the whole city, and General Li suddenly began to wonder again. Was it because Lin Jinglue left decisively because it was more comfortable to live back in Shun'an?
Lin Jinglue's Sanbiao Battalion, Wu Weizhong Battalion and Ye Bangrong Battalion continued to participate in the siege operations and temporarily stayed in Pyongyang for two days to rest.
However, Dayunying only participated in the climb to the city and the goal with Lin Jinglue himself, and then rested from the afternoon to the early morning.
Therefore, he was still quite energetic at this time and escorted Lin Jinglue back to Shun'an, which was more than 40 miles away.
The two corps of Ma Gui and Dong Yiyuan who crossed the river behind Li Rusong's corps, with a total of 27,000 people in 19 columns, have also arrived in Shun'an.
After hearing the news of the victory in Pyongyang, Dong Yiyuan of the Third Corps was relatively calm, but Ma Guike of the Second Corps was anxious and couldn't sit still.
East Li and West Ma, the two families will always compete for the limelight when given the chance.
Regardless of who commanded the Pyongyang victory and who was responsible for the first victory, Li Rusong and the Li family generals were also involved, and he, Ma Gui, did nothing!
And judging from the battle loss ratio of the Pyongyang victory, the combat effectiveness of the Japanese soldiers was just that.
With 27 columns and nearly 40,000 troops, Li Rusong might be able to sweep across the north and south.
Then what's the matter with General Bing Ma? Did he come to North Korea just for tourism?
So when he heard that Lin Jinglue had returned to Shun'an, Ma Gui immediately grabbed Dong Yiyuan and went to the shogunate to see him and ask for a war.
Li Rusong's regiment is too tired from fighting Pyongyang. They can rest for a few more days, and their Magui Corps can go south on their behalf.
"No, the mission of your Corps and Dong Yiyuan's Corps is not to go south, but to go east!" Lin Jinglue said firmly.
As the commander-in-chief of the corps, Ma Gui had already received some rumors, but now he was a little reluctant.
After a great victory in the first battle, it seemed that the situation was very good. Kaesong and Seoul could be recaptured to the south, and the two capitals were glorious.
What can you do to the east? Climb into the mountains and forests? That’s not right. It is said that North Korea has many rocky mountains and few forests.
Lin Tailai didn't waste any words and said directly: "The headquarters will personally walk with you across these hundreds of miles of mountainous areas!"
Like Li Rusong when he heard the news for the first time, Ma Gui was also shocked! He subconsciously said: "How is this possible? How can the army be involved in danger?"
If it was just him who took the risk, if something went wrong, someone would take advantage of him.
But if Lin Jinglue goes together and something unexpected happens, who can save him?
Lin Jinglue continued sonorously and forcefully: "How can we put all the responsibility on you for such a risky march?
One person in this department is responsible for the work, and I will walk with you personally! If there is a failure, the responsibility will be borne by one person in this department!"
Ma Gui could only admire Lin Jinglue sincerely. Not every commander would dare to take the lead and not be afraid of risks.
Besides, even Lin Jinglue gave up the "glorious road" of going south to regain the "Three Capitals" in succession and was willing to accompany him through the ravine. What else could he say?
If you still act reluctantly, that would be a bit ungrateful.
Seeing that Ma Gui had been impressed, Lin Tailai deceived him again with serious words: "Lao Ma, the eastward march of the 23rd Corps is an important strategic decision of the shogunate, and it is of equally great significance.
Kato Kiyomasa on the eastern front was a famous military commander in the Japanese country, nicknamed Tiger Kato, and his subordinates were also the elite of the Japanese army.
If we can kill or capture Kato Kiyomasa alive, we will frighten the Japanese pirates better than ten Konishi Yukinagakudos!"
Ma Gui saluted and said, "There is no need to say any more, Junmen, I'll save you the trouble!
Then Kato Kiyomasa must be the most powerful general of Japan, and Kato's regiment must be the most elite army of Japan. If the military sect says so, it must be so!
In order to quell the Japanese rebellion in Korea, we must first defeat Kato Kiyomasa and annihilate the Kato Corps!
Therefore, I all understand the importance of marching eastward to intercept and annihilate Kato Kiyomasa, and we must convey it to each column as soon as possible!"
Lin Tailai: "."
I have to say that Lao Ma's emotional intelligence is a little higher than Li Rusong's.
Ma Gui was convinced, but Dong Yiyuan, who was an honest man, had nothing to say.
So Lin Jinglue formally issued an order: "First, your two regiments will rest for another day, and all soldiers will be mentally prepared for a seven-day march in the mountainous area.
Second, the headquarters specially distributes a reward of silver, one tael to each person.
Third, the entire army marching eastward carries thirty days' worth of dry food.
Fourth, each column is equipped with at least one general, and talents are collected and assigned immediately. Whether they are Chinese who understand Korean or Koreans who can speak Chinese.
Fifth, Master Wei Zheng's hundreds of monk soldiers have experience in crossing this mountainous area and will be dispersed into various columns to serve as marching aids and guides.
6. For heavy artillery weighing more than 100 kilograms, as long as it has little impact on the march, carry as many as possible and try to ensure that there are 100 guns.
Seventh, be prepared to keep out the cold and ensure everyone has cotton-padded clothes."
Ma Gui and Dong Yiyuan obeyed the order and returned to their camps to make final preparations intensively.
An absolutely complete victory in Pyongyang City. The news of the victory reached Liaodong two days later and the capital a few days later, attracting the attention of the imperial court.
This Eastern Expedition may be the largest deployment of troops by the Ming Dynasty in the past hundred years. More than 70,000 people have been invested so far, not to mention the follow-up.
It is estimated that at least 100,000 troops will be deployed within one year, and the huge expenditure of at least 3 million taels of silver will all attract the nerves of the imperial court.
After the news of the great victory in Pyongyang spread to the court, officials were excited but at a loss what to say.
The city was captured in one day and fifteen thousand enemies were killed at the cost of four to five hundred dead. From any angle, this victory was impeccable and there was nothing wrong with it to criticize.
It's hard to be criticized, and it's not in line with the political correctness of the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, it may also be that Lin Tailai's deterrent power is too strong and his lethality is huge.
Unless there is complete certainty or evidence, many public officials would not dare to engage in politically correct impeachment and criticism under the guise of "heard rumors," otherwise the backlash will only become more violent.
Gu Xiancheng, who returned to the capital from his hometown in Wuxi last month, saw this situation and wondered whether he should stand up and "call out."
After Gu Xiancheng's mourning period ended, Lin Tailai finally left the capital for a long time, so he returned to Beijing to seek recovery.
Logically speaking, the restoration officer should be appointed as the restoration officer, and Gu Xiancheng's original officer was Yuanwailang, the director of the merit examination department.
But now the personnel department has changed, and Gu Xiancheng has been unable to return, but he is unwilling to accept other official positions.
Therefore, Gu Xiancheng could only hang around in the capital and wait for the opportunity.
Seeing the current situation, Gu Xiancheng began to consider whether he should stand up and criticize Lin Tailai?
The first is to naturally gain huge reputation, and the second is to break the life-or-death situation you are in.
Even if it attracts the attention of thousands of people, even if it attracts the wrath of thunder, it is better than being ignored!
Otherwise, how long will it take for me to wait for death in the capital? The most desperate thing is that the Lin Party has an advantage in the official department, and it will be difficult to break through without some extraordinary measures.
On this day, Gu Xiancheng convened a gathering of fellow villagers. Officials from Wujin, Wuxi, Yixing and other places in Changzhou Prefecture were very impressed by Gu Xiancheng's reputation as a "righteous and true Confucian".
With many years of experience in civil service and lecturing, Gu Xiancheng's influence is by no means comparable to that of ordinary Liubu officials.
During the dinner, Gu Xiancheng sighed to his fellow villagers: "I didn't want to go back to Beijing this time and see the court where thousands of horses and horses were in silence.
This really makes people with knowledge feel heartbroken, and it also makes me feel that there is no morality left."
Everyone said together: "What Gu Jun said is absolutely true. No one dares to impeach someone. This is a tragedy."
Gu Xiancheng said solemnly: "The more times like this, the more important it is for someone to take the lead and stand up without fear of rape."
He would rather die well than live in vain. He wants to be the one who takes the lead to stand up and stir up his official life, which is like a pool of stagnant water.
The purpose of convening the fellow villagers today is to invite them to expand the momentum and create public opinion for his feat.
Seeing that the brewing was almost done and the atmosphere was gradually in place, Gu Xiancheng was about to speak again to express his feelings.
But at this moment, someone suddenly stood up, strode into the hall, and said loudly: "I, Qian Yi, are willing to be the person who takes the lead in standing up without fear of rape!"
Gu Xiancheng was stunned, and quickly said sincerely and kindly: "For such a dangerous matter as taking the lead in impeaching Lin Tailai, it is up to me, a person with no official position, to take the lead!
As the censor in charge, Mr. Qian still retains his usefulness and cannot be destroyed easily!"
Qian Benben said excitedly: "Gu Jun's words are wrong! Does it mean that you don't dare to rebel against Lin because you are in an important position?"
Could it be that I, Qian Ben, am a person who cherishes power and position and ignores the right path?"
Gu Xiancheng urged: "I have no intention of looking down on Mr. Qian, but impeaching Lin Tailai is a very technical matter. I'm afraid Mr. Qian won't be able to grasp it."
Qian Yiben asked in surprise: "What technology is needed?"
Gu Xiancheng explained: "For people like Lin Tailai, if the bullet is not strong enough, the angle is not precise, the content is not true, and the half-truth and half-falsehood cannot be achieved, it will not attract attention, let alone detonate public opinion."
Qian Yiben thought for a moment and then asked: "Then how does Gu Jun plan to impeach?"
Gu Xiancheng replied: "I want to impeach Lin Tailai for supporting his own troops, being arrogant and domineering, and good at imposing authority. He is like a local king in the Eastern Kingdom!"
Everyone didn't feel much after hearing this. The memorials impeaching Lin Tailai for his arrogance and domineering behavior over the years were probably three feet high.
Even if the modifiers such as "Supporting soldiers and self-respecting, king of the East" are added this time, it does not break out of the old routine of "arrogant and domineering".
Qian Yiben said: "If I were to impeach him, I would impeach Lin Tailai for asking North Korea to serve female musicians. The North Korean envoys refused, so Lin Tailai killed two envoys in a row and refused to send troops!"
Lin Tailai then took bribes of 630 pieces of cloth and 53 roots of ginseng from the Korean ministers, and then he gave up on the woman's invitation and sent his troops across the river."
Gu Xiancheng: "."
Damn it! Lao Qian, you are too detailed in your compilation. I have known you for more than ten years and I didn’t know you had such skill!
Everyone in the house was shocked for a moment! How dare you, Qian Yiben, to impeach Lin Tailai in this way, and even said it so soundly? Are you really not afraid of death?
There is probably no risk on the emperor's side, but after Lin Tai comes back to court, he will definitely kill you!
Qian Yiben said fearlessly: "Can you just say whether it is exciting enough? Is it specious or half-truth? Is it eye-catching?"
Someone asked in confusion: "Why six hundred and thirty pieces of cloth and fifty-three roots of ginseng? Can't you just bribe Lin Tailai with money?"
Qian Yiben replied: "It's quite surprising to say that North Korean people don't recognize money, so this is called the details are true.
Don’t think it’s too small, gentlemen, it’s not easy for the few Korean accomplices who have been displaced to Liaodong to come up with this.”
Everyone: "."
Seeing fellow villager Qian Yiben becoming the center of the topic, Gu Xiancheng, who initiated the party, felt inexplicably depressed.
Sure enough, the biggest obstacles to progress often come from internal people.