Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but smile after hearing this, and then said to Wu Sangui: "Old Wu, you really think too much. Who am I, how can I persuade you to surrender to the enemy!"
If Emperor Chongzhen were here, he would probably sneer at these two people.
However, Zheng Zhilong himself naturally did not know what happened in history, and then said to Wu Sangui: "Your Majesty has long known that Jianlu formed an alliance with the Japanese country and gave up Korea to the Japanese occupation. According to your true thoughts, here
Hold on for a while, and then withdraw the coastal defenses in Denglai, and His Majesty will not blame you."
Previously, the Jinyiwei commander Li Ruolian had told him not to tell anyone about the affairs of the Japanese country, so as not to leak the news and affect the Japanese army's dispatch.
Now that it is known that the Japanese army has begun to send troops to North Korea in large numbers, as the supreme commander of Dongjiang Town, it is necessary to know so as to avoid unnecessary losses to Dongjiang Town.
Of course, things should be kept confidential. Therefore, Zheng Zhilong only told the news after even Wu Sangui's personal guards were sent away.
When Wu Sangui heard this, he was overjoyed and suddenly realized what he was doing. He said to Zheng Zhilong: "Good old Zheng, it's so hard to hide it from me, Old Wu! Didn't he ask Emperor Taizu to show his spirit after reporting to the emperor last time to figure out Jianlu?
Are you planning to form an alliance with Japan?"
"..." When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he couldn't help but be speechless. He went to the Japanese country to perform a show and made them form an alliance, okay? What does it have to do with Emperor Taizu?
But just as he thought of this, he suddenly remembered something. The information provided to him by the commander of Jinyiwei was not only detailed, but also contained information that nothing would happen to the Japanese country in the future. Where did the emperor come from for this information? It must be the appearance of Emperor Taizu.
Please give me some advice later!
From this perspective, Wu Sangui seems to be right!
Thinking of this, Zheng Zhilong could not help but feel more in awe of the imperial court.
So, he nodded and said to Wu Sangui: "That is, we have the blessing of Emperor Taizu, and the alliance between the Japanese country and Jianlu will only be bad luck. We just need to listen to the emperor's words and obey the order!"
After Wu Sangui received the confirmation from Zheng Zhilong, he couldn't help but feel like Zheng Zhilong. He was even more in awe of the imperial court and quickly echoed: "Yes, yes, I am the most loyal to the emperor. No matter what the emperor asks me to do, even if I am old Wu,
Even if you go up mountains of swords and go down into seas of fire, you must do the same thing, and there will never be any violation!"
Zheng Zhilong smiled after hearing this, and then said to Wu Sangui: "Don't worry about the naval battle. I can guarantee that the Ming army and people can withdraw in time."
Under normal circumstances, once the Japanese side confirms that they can indeed accept North Korea from Jianlu, the next step must be to send the Japanese navy to sweep away the Ming forces along the coast to ensure the security of North Korea.
However, Zheng Zhilong was a party to the alliance. Regardless of whether he was a Jianlu or a Japanese country, they all counted on Zheng Zhilong to rebel in key battles, so Zheng Zhilong could not be allowed to suffer heavy losses. It could even be said that Zheng Zhilong could not be punished for his defeat.
Otherwise, their original intention may not be achieved.
In addition, what Zheng Zhilong said just now was also based on his own strength.
His fleet is based on Pi Island. If the Japanese navy wants to come over to attack, it is impossible to come directly from Japan. It must be replenished and reorganized somewhere along the coast of Korea, and this place cannot be separated from Pi Island. How far is the island? This gives him a lot of warning space and time. The chance of being raided is basically impossible according to normal play.
At this time, when Wu Sangui heard Zheng Zhilong's assurance, he was relieved but also a little jealous.
Because what Zheng Zhilong said just now was full of confidence. In this three-acre area of the sea, he can actually fight against a country. This is amazing!
If you have this strength, then...
When he thought of this, Wu Sangui immediately came back to his senses. He was so frightened that he quickly thought to himself: It was unintentional. He was unintentional.
No matter how powerful Emperor Taizu is in Heaven, he shouldn't know what he is thinking, right?
Afterwards, he gathered his thoughts and pretended that he did not know the information Zheng Zhilong told him, and began to deal with the appearance of Japanese troops in North Korea.
Compared with Wu Sangui who was shocked by the appearance of Japanese troops in Korea, another person, or another group of people, was far more shocked and sad than him.
These people were none other than Injo of Joseon and his ministers who became puppets of the rebels.
No matter whether they were pro-Ming or pro-Qing factions, no one expected that Jianlu would actually sell Korea to their enemy, the Japanese. And in the process, they knew nothing about it and were kept in the dark until the Japanese army They were not informed of this fact until they appeared in North Korea.
This situation was completely unacceptable to them, and they shouted to the sky and the earth, crying endlessly. However, what was the use of crying and begging, or even shouting in anger?
At this time, the King of Joseon, Injo of Joseon, felt very regretful. He locked himself in the palace and wept in front of the ancestral tablet.
To some extent, he is definitely more capable than his father.
I think back then, when the Japanese invaded Korea, his father fled after hearing the news and fled to Liaodong to seek asylum from the Ming Dynasty, but he was left in Korea to deal with those people.
After the suzerain country, the Ming Dynasty, sent troops to aid the DPRK, he was also the one communicating with the Ming Dynasty. It was not until the Japanese pirates were expelled that his father came back to pick peaches.
Therefore, he was unwilling to give in. He felt that he was more capable, and later launched a coup to seize the throne of the king.
Faced with the rise of Jianlu, North Korea was ravaged twice and was unable to resist. In addition, seeing that the originally powerful suzerain state, the Ming Dynasty, was also retreating under Jianlu's attacks, he wisely chose to side with Jianlu. This way.
Of course, he also secretly allowed those pro-Ming faction among his courtiers to exist, trying to please both sides and remain invincible between the two powers.
This may also be a way for small and weak countries to survive. Generally speaking, there is indeed no problem.
However, what King Injo of Joseon never expected was that one of his overlords would be so insane that he sold Joseon behind his back.
Faced with this result, he regretted it beyond words!
If I had known this, I might as well have resisted the Jianlu to the end. Just like when I was young, I would still have a bloody spirit. When I go underground, when I see my ancestors, I can still say that I have tried my best!
Gu Zhi
But now, step by step, we are walking towards the abyss without realizing it. We have ruined our ancestors' inheritance by treating thieves as their fathers. How can we have the dignity to meet all our ancestors?
Thinking of these, Joseon Injo looked at the tablets and couldn't help but burst into tears.
Chest tightness, unwillingness, shame...
Joseon Injo couldn't help but beat his chest with his fists, filled with grief and anger: "Why, why is this happening? Why?"
"Why do you get such a reward when you bear the humiliation and bear the heavy burden?"
"God, are you blind? Can't you see Gu's efforts? Why do you do this to Gu? Why?"
"..."
After a period of excitement, Chosun Injo slowly took out a rope from his sleeve, looked down, and suddenly a strange smile appeared on his tear-filled face.
At some point, the smile disappeared again. Looking up at the tablets, Joseon Injo stood up slowly.
Although his movements were slow, he seemed to be meticulous. He looked up at the beam, moved a stool, stood on it, and tried to swing the rope up.
The first time, it failed.
The second time, it failed again.
After hesitating for a moment, Chosun Injo continued to throw the rope. Finally, he threw the rope onto the beam, but it did not fall.
He had no choice but to drop the rope again and start swinging the rope again.
After a while, he finally got what he wanted. The rope went around the beam and fell. He stood on the stool and tied the rope into a knot.
But at this time, his movements stopped again.
Since he came to the throne, Gu has tried his best to find a way out for North Korea, even serving the barbarians, but the result is still the same.
What happened today is by no means my responsibility, I have already tried my best!
If you die alone, how will future generations view you?
No, Gu must explain that this is by no means Gu’s responsibility!
Thinking of this, Joseon Injo's face showed a look of determination. He lifted up his clothes, pulled off a piece of white lining, then stretched out his fingers to his mouth and bit it.
It hurts!
Take it out and see, the skin is not broken!
Chosun Injo was a little helpless, so he reached out to his mouth again and took another cruel bite.
It still hurts!
I took out my hand and looked at it. It was just a little bit of skin breakage, but there was no bleeding.
Looking at his fingers, Chosun Injo hesitated a little.
Finally, his eyes fixed on the dagger stuck in the pig's head on the altar table.
So he took off the rope again, restored the scene, then went to get the dagger and hid it in his sleeve.
Later, Joseon Injo spoke outside and called in a chamberlain.
"Take care, Your Majesty, if you lie down and taste your courage, you will be able to restore your kingdom!"
Hearing this, Joseon Injo hesitated for a moment, but then he still ordered: "Kneel down!"
The people who could accompany him at this time were naturally his confidants. After hearing his instructions, they knelt down facing him without hesitation, with a look of worry on their faces.
"What you said is very good!" Renzu of Joseon was talking and pacing behind the chamberlain, "But Jianlu wants to go alone to welcome the Japanese pirates into the city. I can't do it no matter what..."
When the waiter heard this, he wanted to continue persuading him. He had endured humiliation and endured heavy burdens before. Just as he was about to say it, he suddenly felt a pain in his back. When he looked down, he saw a bright knife tip protruding from his body.
came out.
After King Injo of Joseon killed the servant with one blow, he immediately drew his sword and blood spurted out.
During this whole process, he showed no trace of forbearance or mercy, repeating that what he just killed was just a pig or a sheep.
With the blood, Chosun Injo took out the white lining that he had torn off before, thought for a moment, and then started writing.