Seeing Wang Changlian volunteering to ask, Zhu Gaochi felt equally relieved.
At the beginning, when my father promised Lord Wang to go out with the army, perhaps there was such an arrangement.
With Mr. Wang's extensive knowledge of ancient times and modern times, he naturally knows some Ryukyuan dialect.
The army was approaching the Ryukyu Kingdom, and there was a communication barrier. It turned out that my father had already thought of someone to deal with it.
In recent days, troubles have occurred frequently in the Ming army. Although he didn't say it, Zhu Gaochi had some complaints against his father in his heart.
He complained that he only valued those military attachés and kept them in mind for even the slightest military exploits.
They are high-ranking officials with generous salaries, and they are also given rewards and titles.
As a result, those military attaches became selfish and did many treasonous things.
Looking at Ming Chengzu's increasingly curvy waist and increasingly gray hair, Zhu Gaochi knew that his father was getting old.
Therefore, the appearance of many rebellious ministers is understood to be the result of the father's old age and lack of strength to restrain his subordinates.
In the final analysis, Zhu Gaochi already thought that Ming Chengzu was old, so he just asked if he could still make a living.
But this time, Wang Changlian's move shocked Zhu Gaochi a lot.
Although my father is old, he should have expected this situation.
Wang Changlian's following was a concrete manifestation of his father's precautions.
Zhu Gaochi felt a wave of shame in his heart. At the same time, he admired Ming Chengzu's foresight even more from the bottom of his heart.
"Wow, wow, wow." Wang Changlian said a Ryukyu dialect that made Xiao Chen and others just roll their eyes.
This is all thanks to Wang Changlian, the well-known Minister of Rites in the Ming Dynasty.
Otherwise, just by listening to this proficient Ryukyu dialect, a few people will definitely think that the other party is a native Ryukyu native.
The two armies were facing each other, and if Xiao Chen dared to hold a weapon in his hand, Xiao Chen would probably kill it in the blink of an eye.
Seeing that the other party's "high-level officials" were actually proficient in Ryukyu dialect, they cried with joy. It was as if they had met the living Bodhisattva who saved the world on the Naihe Bridge at the Gate of Hell. Without saying a word, they kowtowed seven or eight times.
Then he raised his head and answered Wang Changlian's questions respectfully.
The two talked for a while, and Wang Changlian turned around and saluted Zhu Gaochi respectfully: "Your Highness, this man is a soldier guarding the city in Guzhichuan City. He encountered the opponent's top general and was also the captain of the first brigade under King Shannan.
He was treated roughly and jumped off the city wall to escape."
Zhu Gaochi nodded: "Master Wang, have you asked about the specific situation in the city?"
"This person said that only the First Brigade was stationed in the city, about 7,000 people. Buqi, the captain of the battalion, was as violent as King Shannan. His soldiers complained a lot, but they dared not speak out in anger."
"There are more than 7,000 people. This time we defeated the few with more. There is no challenge at all."
Zhu Gaochi looked at the dark Guzhichuan City in the distance and seemed a little disappointed.
Xiao Chen's heart was full of contempt, but with so many people standing next to him, he couldn't directly stimulate Zhu Gaochi.
He said with a smile: "Your Highness, this is just a brigade under King Shannan. The entire Shannan area has more than 50,000 troops. And Shannan is only the smallest force in the Ryukyu Kingdom. There are many tough battles behind it. Don't you think so?
You will be disappointed.”
Zhu Gaochi grinned and said nothing.
Why couldn't he tell that Xiao Chen was telling him not to be too arrogant?
However, in front of so many people, this kid knew to leave some steps for himself and was much calmer than before.
After the two of them finished talking, Wang Changlian looked at Zhu Gaochi seriously: "Your Highness, according to this person's account, there are not many people in Zhichuan City. Anyone with nimble hands and feet will be recruited into the army as soldiers. It can be said that almost all the people are soldiers."
.If we attack the city and watch our husbands and fathers fighting with us, these women and children may also take the opportunity to arm themselves into battle."
"What does Mr. Wang mean?"
Zhu Gaochi was startled. Could it be that Wang Changlian wanted to suggest that he massacre the city?
"In the face of hatred, people will lose their minds. We only have 30,000 troops, and the Shannan King has more than 50,000 troops. After razing the Shannan area, there are Zhongshan and Beishan areas behind. Our Ming army can't lose a single soldier.
Get up."
It seems that this suggestion is a bit contrary to his original intention. When Wang Changlian said this, he obviously lacked confidence.
"Then massacre the city." Wang Zheng, who had been silent until now, said rudely.
"Since these dangers exist, we will nip them in the bud. These gangsters dare to intrude on the people of Ming Dynasty, so we don't have to be polite to their people." Wang Zhengdao.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Gaochi slowly shook his head.
"The crimes of these Japanese pirates who invaded the Ming Dynasty and preyed on the people of the Ming Dynasty are unforgivable. However, if we put these anger on the heads of the Ryukyu people, then our Confucius and Mencius, the benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom, trust, gentleness, courtesy, thrift and humiliation that our Ming Dynasty has believed in for so many years will not be the same
Going to be burned to the ground?"
Zhu Gaochi's face was full of seriousness.
"Your Majesty, according to this person's account, everything in Juzhichuan City is covered with soldiers." Wang Changlian said worriedly.
"It is our goal to take down Guzhichuan City, but massacre of the city is not appropriate. Even if they are all soldiers, it will not be too late for us to wait until those plants show signs of being soldiers."
"Your Highness, every soldier consumed is a huge loss to our Ming army. We cannot gamble with the lives of soldiers." Wang Changlian continued to persuade.
"Okay, that's the end of the matter. No matter how others slaughter the city, since I am leading the army in the battle, I still can't do this massacre." Zhu Gaochi had inadvertently changed his name to this palace.
At this moment, everyone already understood that Zhu Gaochi's decision could no longer be changed.
Although Wang Changlian was unwilling to do so, considering the way the other party usually dealt with things, it was understandable to make such a decision.
However, when he thought of the cold arrows shot out from the dark by the Ryukyu people after the army passed by, Wang Changlian still felt extremely anxious.
Forget it, I can only go back and explain this matter to Wang Zheng, Tang Xing and the others, and ask the soldiers to stay away from the people after entering the city.
For Xiao Chen, such despicable behavior as shooting someone behind the scenes should be killed.
However, these are only one-sided words from this soldier.
Perhaps, he deliberately aroused the anger of the Ming army and asked the army to massacre the city, thereby arousing the people of Ryukyu Kingdom to be extremely disgusted with the Ming army, so it is not impossible for all the people to become soldiers.
Xiao Chen firmly believed that the words of those prisoners could not be fully believed.
On the beach, the enemy squad leader who did not forget to assassinate him was a living example.
Looking up at Wang Changlian, Xiao Chen asked softly: "Master Wang, this person said that he just jumped off the city wall to escape?"
"Yes." Wang Changlian nodded.
"Then the commotion on the city wall just now was also caused by him?"
"yes."
"The city wall is only about two feet high. Even if it is dark and it is difficult to aim, it is a bit strange that this person can escape unscathed with so many people shooting arrows together. Mr. Wang, let me ask him, please change the words in the middle."
Xiao Chen said.
"Okay." Wang Changlian nodded.
Xiao Chen walked up to the soldier and stared into his eyes for five or six breaths before speaking slowly.
"The army is besieging the city, why does your captain suddenly want to kill you?"
"The captain asked me when the army outside the city appeared. He was not satisfied with my answer." The soldier said hurriedly.
"Just because a large army is surrounding the city, he wants to kill you?"
"Yes."
Xiao Chen suddenly thought of a wonderful way, which could not only disintegrate the enemy army in advance, but also solve the conflict between Zhu Gaochi and Wang Changlian's ideas.
Turning around, he looked at Zhu Gaochi with a smile and said: "Faced with the sudden appearance of the army, the captain of the opposing team wants to kill his own soldiers to relieve his anger. He should be extremely scared. At this moment, if we can further strengthen the fear in his heart,
Not only will the battle tomorrow become easier, but the resistance of the people in the city will also be reduced a lot."
"Oh?" Zhu Gaochi looked happy, "Tell me what you think."
"Since the army has laid siege to the city, it is idle to be idle. Why not use gunpowder arrows to attack the defenders on the city wall. The explosion and the fire will definitely make the entire Gushicheon Castle terrifying. At dawn tomorrow morning, we will attack the city again.
How can soldiers who are willing to retreat resist the powerful offensive of our Ming army?"
Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Good idea." Zhu Gaochi nodded excitedly and looked at Wang Zheng beside him: "Wang Zheng is listening to the order."
With a "pop" sound, Wang Zheng straightened his body.
"Order the army to attack Gushichuan Castle with gunpowder arrows."
"As ordered." Wang Zheng was about to turn around and leave.
"Your Highness, this kind of attack can be repeated from time to time at night." Xiao Chen said in a low voice.
"Follow what Xiao Chen said." Zhu Gaochi hurriedly ordered Wang Zheng again.
