"Yes! And it is certain! "
Xiao Ruxun nodded. "Logically speaking, when a defeated general is retreating in panic, all he thinks about is how to escape. Since Zu Chengxun knew that he was defeated, if he wanted to push the blame onto Li Zhi, he only needed to write down the part of Li Zhi's conversation with the Japanese pirates in his report. Why would he need to paint a snake with a snake and add the rest of the contradictions? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"
Shen Weijing immediately agreed. "So, General suspects that the North Korean general, Li Zhi, is really related to the Japanese pirates?"
Xiao Ruxun said, "I am at least eighty percent certain that there is something fishy about this Li Zhi. At the time, Zu Chengxun was fleeing in panic, so he didn't have time to think about the implications. He could only repeat everything he saw. But for some reason, the North Koreans refused to admit it, and our side didn't want to investigate further, so this matter was suppressed.
But if you think about it carefully, North Korea has been defeated again and again, to the point where it was almost destroyed. It isn't strange for those with impure intentions to secretly seek refuge with the Japanese pirates. After seeking refuge, they need to prove their loyalty. Thus, they betrayed Zu Chengxun's marching plan. Li Zhi must be one of them, the executor. In the entire North Korean court, there must be a group of people who are secretly in contact with the Japanese pirates! "
Shen Weijing turned pale with fright. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Xiao Ruxun said was very reasonable.
"Then, then what else does General need this old man to do?"
"Use your eyes to look carefully, listen carefully. Remember anything out of the ordinary. Any abnormality could be an important clue. The battle is going on in front of us, but there is a pair of enemy eyes hidden behind us. How can this general be at ease? Before the battle, this general must find this group of traitors and blind the eyes of the Japanese! "
Xiao Ruxun fiercely looked towards the south of the Yalu River.
After arriving at Zhenjiang Citadel, Xiao Ruxun sent someone to secretly send Shen Weijing to the riverside to cross the river, while he himself set off to garrison in Zhenjiang Citadel. Outside Zhenjiang Citadel, a large amount of food and military supplies were continuously being transported. The garrison commanders Wu Weizhong and Luo Shangzhi, who already knew that Xiao Ruxun was about to arrive, and Yuan Huang, who had arrived earlier, went out of the city to welcome him.
Xiao Ruxun was very interested in these three people.
Wu Weizhong and Luo Shangzhi were Qi Jiguang's direct subordinates. The three thousand Zhejiang soldiers they led were the elites of the Ming Army. They wore white scarves on their heads, and their clothes were red, white, green, and yellow, all of which were half their arms. They were completely dressed like the Japanese pirates who had swept through Zhejiang and Fujian, and still retained the military spirit that Qi Jiguang had left behind.
The reason why the Zhejiang soldiers were widely admired by the Koreans was not only because of their tyrannical combat strength, but also because of their excellent military discipline. The Liaodong cavalry could also cut down the Japanese like they were melons and vegetables, but their military discipline was too poor, and they often killed innocent people to take credit. In the dictionary of the Zhejiang soldiers, there was no such word. Although Qi Jiguang was dead, his spirit was not.
Wu Weizhong and Luo Shangzhi were the leaders of the Zhejiang soldiers and the representatives of the southern soldiers. At that time, they followed Qi Jiguang to the southeast to fight against the Japanese, and then went to the north to guard Ji Town. After Qi Jiguang was dismissed from his post, he loyally followed them south to Guangdong. After Qi Jiguang died of illness, he was used again. He led his old subordinates to guard the coast loyally, and in the later years of his life, he still had a strong combat strength and completely crushed the Japanese's ambitions in Korea.
It could be said that they were born to fight the Wokou pirates. They lived to fight the Wokou pirates, and they would also die to fight the Wokou pirates. They could be trusted and entrusted with heavy responsibilities. When the rest of the 7,000 Zhe soldiers arrived, they could also be given command.
As for Yuan Huang, this old man was really well-versed in both literature and science. He was accomplished in Buddhism, agriculture, people's livelihood, water conservancy, medicine, music, geometry, mathematics, education, military, calendar, and the Three Styles of Taiyi Liuren Qi Men. He was an agronomist, engineer, strategist, astronomer, and even a philanthropist. He created the method of "merit and demerit" to carry out moral self-discipline, regulate his own behavior, and achieve the goal of self-cultivation and perfection of life. He could be said to be the Zhuge Liang of the Daming Dynasty.
When he was young, he witnessed the Japanese pirates running amok in his hometown and slaughtering the villagers, so Yuan Huang had a deep-seated hatred for the Japanese pirates. This time, he finally had the opportunity to fight the Japanese pirates, serve the country, and avenge the people in his hometown. The old man, who was 60 years old, accepted the order and worked hard. He arrived at the army's assembly point one step ahead of time and gave advice for the army's advance.
"I Wu Weizhong (Luo Shangzhi) pays respect to the Admiral!"
"Yuan Huang, who is in charge of painting, pays respect to Xiao Pinglu."
Xiao Ruxun dismounted from his horse from afar and walked over. The three of them welcomed him together. Xiao Ruxun smiled and returned the greeting, "Generals, please dispense with the formalities. Master Yuan, please dispense with the formalities."
After saying that, Xiao Ruxun sized up the three of them. Seeing that Wu Weizhong, Luo Shangzhi, and Yuan Huang had the air of an immortal, Xiao Ruxun secretly praised a person's reputation. Their reputation was not for nothing. At this time, Yuan Huang and the other two were also sizing up Xiao Ruxun. To be honest, when they learned that Ningxia's meritorious general, Xiao Ruxun, had replaced Li Rusong as the commander of this expedition against the Japanese pirates, they were really a little surprised. A young man in his twenties had replaced a veteran general in his forties. No matter how they heard it, it was strange that he could overturn a city.
But since he had come, he must have his own abilities. Looking at his dashing eyebrows, dignified appearance, and his steady and capable air, the three of them knew that he was not simple.
"Xiao Pinglu has just come to this place. We have prepared some wine to welcome him. Please."
Yuan Huang smiled.
Xiao Ruxun smiled and shook his head, "Thank you for your kindness, Master Yuan, and the two generals, but I will not. The war is urgent and there are many things to do. I am just passing by. After inspecting the armaments, I will cross the river and go to Yi Zhou to pay a visit to the King of Korea. I have something important to discuss with him. I have already informed the King of Korea.
Oh?
Yuan Huang and the other two looked at each other in surprise. This young general has such a strong sense of responsibility?
"May I ask what important matter Xiao Pinglu has to discuss with the King of Korea?" Yuan Huang asked curiously, "This old man has already crossed the river and met the King of Korea. We discussed some details, but the King of Korea has only been urging us to send our troops. There is no benefit in discussing it now."
Xiao Ruxun said, "I do not dare to believe all the information provided by the North Koreans. I have decided to cross the river myself and take care of everything. I do not believe the North Koreans' words about the relay stations, military depots, rations, road conditions, transportation, and other problems. They have suffered a great defeat and lost their land. How dare they boast that they can bear the rations of our army? Isn't this a joke?
Before the three armies move, the rations and fodder must go first. The 80,000 dan of rations that Master Song has collected will soon arrive here. After discussing with the King of Korea, I will first dispatch a group of people to store these rations in Yi Zhou. Then, according to the situation, they will be transported to the military depots along the way. This matter must be completed before the main army moves out. This is to avoid the situation where the main army moves fast but the rations cannot keep up. "
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