448. Beacon Fire Yalu River
The Liaodong Army in Dandong has been making intensive mobilizations, adjusting the camping positions back and forth, but no matter where they camp, they always regard concealment as the first priority and are always hidden in the dense woods on the coast.
The spies have been released and have penetrated thirty miles across the Yalu River. The location of the Western Japanese Army has basically been determined, including their main force, reinforcements and logistics positions.
However, judging from the current situation, it is not easy to cross the enemy's main force and attack food and grass. The difficulty is no less than to directly defeating the Western Army, which is mainly composed of the Shimazu family and the Maori family.
Li Rusong is worthy of being a war expert. He pays great attention to the movements of the Japanese and is also waiting for the agreed time node.
A thick cotton robe with a layer of animal skin on it, Li Rusong sat in front of the fire that had been sealed for most of the time, holding a cup of milk tea in his hand.
This is the way for Jurchens to drink. As a person who grew up in the Northeast and has been dealing with Jurchens all year round, he is naturally not unfamiliar with this lifestyle. He sipped another sip of milk tea, then tore up a sip of air-dried beef, and chewed it hard in his mouth.
The footsteps coming and going were not heavy. No one would make too much noise under the premise of sound control. However, at this moment, a rapid foot sound suddenly came, obviously overwhelming the surrounding sounds.
Li Rusong raised his head and it was his own brother Li Rumei. The general in charge of the Li family's intelligence work sat opposite his elder brother, picked up the milk tea and fucked him. When he was so hot that he grinned, he showed an ugly smile and two words popped out of his mouth: "It's moving!"
The cup in Li Rusong's hand tightened and asked with a radiant look: "Oh! Take it seriously?"
Li Rumei nodded and smiled and whispered: "Sun Qilan's method is not simple, and she really made that side move. This is definitely beneficial to us without any harm."
Li Rusong swung the cup in his hand heavily on the table, looked at his brother deeply for a while, and suddenly asked in a deep voice: "Has it frozen?"
Li Rumei smiled and said excitedly: "First!" The two Li brothers were talking about the turbulent Yalu River. If you want to cross the river, the frozen Yalu River is the best channel!
Li Rusong stared at Li Rumei again, then turned his head and lowered his voice and shouted: "Send orders! Send troops! Send troops to Yalu River!"
The Liaodong Legion suddenly moved like a rabbit lying in the grass and was ready to hunt for a long time!
They quickly prepared the camp, nervously, and prepared for battle in a slight and silent manner. They waved the flags and completed the battle preparations in just 40 minutes. The entire army turned into four teams and began to march towards the northeast.
Since it was evening, it was the time when the temperature began to drop and the cold air rose, the whole army was wrapped tightly. As the rushing, there was a layer of mist on everyone's heads. Sweat flowed out from under the cotton hat on the forehead and slowly slid into the collar.
No one made a sound. These Liaodong Army soldiers knew very well that they were ten times more Japanese pirates in front of them, and they were fighting alone and had no support!
However, these soldiers were completely afraid or fearful. They were all native to the Northeast. They knew every grass and tree here, and they had a deep experience in survival in the snow field.
They also know that behind them is the fertile soil of the motherland, their wives, children, and their elders and fellow villagers. If the 500,000 enemies in front of them capture Goryeo and attack the Northeast along the Yalu River, it will be a catastrophe for their homeland!
Therefore, almost everyone has made up their will to die. Before sending troops, everyone wrote suicide notes. These suicide notes are in duplicate, with one in their arms and the other handed to the captain. This at least increases the chance of the news being transmitted back once they die in battle.
Li Rusong was the main general, and he walked in the middle with the central army. The person who led the front army was Li Rumei with an iron-tied longbow on his back. He was light-fitting throughout his life and dressed as a scout, but he was also to hide himself better.
When he arrived at the dense forest of Linjiang, it was around the fourth day, and it was the coldest and darkest time of the day. Li Rumei saw a flash of figure in front of him, but the signal was from his own people. He waved his hand and the scout quickly went up to connect.
Those were the two hundred-man teams that had been lined up to watch Linjiang earlier. They had been lurking at the junction of these two countries for two days and nights, and also took turns to penetrate the other side and then passed the message back in turn.
Li Rumei got the news he wanted. Now outside Yizhou City is surrounded by the Western Japanese army, but the situation is not very urgent. Instead, it seems like the two sides have a tacit understanding. The offensive side is fighting slowly, while the defensive side is fighting very calmly.
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As the two giants of the vanguard of the Western Army, Māori Hiromoto and Shimazu Yoshihisa were not stupid. No one knew that the enemy would definitely be a desperate battle that would give up everything. Then, when they rushed forward and fought, they would be afraid that the losses would be great.
But the key to their concern is not the enemy in front of them. The real enemy is probably not someone else. It is the friendly army beside them, the main force of the Hashiba army thirty miles later, and the Shibata army in the south that has a gambling relationship!
This battle is destined to be a battle that has nothing to do with you. If you lose, you will definitely be annexed by the so-called friendly forces. Therefore, everyone is fighting very Buddhist in this stall where there is no need to be desperate.
The reason for sending troops was to give face to Lord Hashiba, who had half of the forces behind him, who were spread all over the west of Japan. Even if he muttered in his heart, he still had to do what he should do.
Therefore, when Shimazu Yoshihisa and Mori Fumimoto discussed sending troops, everyone was tacit. One person chose a city gate and rushed to the scene every day, but after more than ten days of fighting, the total number of casualties did not reach 200!
Such paddling behavior can naturally be hidden from the eyes of Hideyoshi Hashiba behind, but Hideyoshi Hashiba was not in a hurry and acquiesced to the two of them to play fake football. In his heart, Goryeo and Li Han were not his fundamental goal. His greatest ambition was to take this opportunity to bring the old fox in the east into a trap, and to hurt it hard in one fell swoop, and he could defeat the entire Japan!
Being the master of the world is the fundamental purpose of Hideyoshi Hashiba, so now the two major pioneers in front are out of the ordinary, but they are just in line with his requirements to attract real enemies!
You know, it took only two months for the two troops to land in Goryeo to fight to Yizhou, but they were timid for half a month just under this small broken city. If everyone hadn't had the tacit intention of drinking, how could this situation be tolerated?
However, for some reason, although he had already forced Yizhou Castle, as long as he took this city, even if he had won the bet between him and Shibata Katsuya, according to the bet set by the Emperor, the loser would have to surrender. But why did Shibata Katsuya not be anxious and remain steadily unmoved?
Hashiba Hideyoshi was a little angry. It seemed that the rough man of Shibata Katsuya did not intend to obey the bet set by the emperor, but was preparing to breach the contract and attack himself!
But what can I do? Since the chaos in the world, the Emperor has just been a symbolic existence. The real victory or loss depends on strength. If I really lose the bet, will I really throw down my weapons and surrender to Shibata Katsuya? It doesn’t exist!
So how could the old fox Shibata Katsuya be so simple? Therefore, the biggest victory or defeat at this time is not the choice of Yizhou City, but a strategic game with Shibata Katsuya.
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Against this backdrop, Li Han from Yizhou City also got rested, but he did not dare to put the little heart in his stomach back to its original position. The reinforcements of the Ming Dynasty said that they had arrived, but why did they not show up for a long time? Could it be that he was too cowardly and incompetent, which led them to let go and kill people with a knife to kill him?
Seeing his subordinates and the Westerners were still quarreling about whether to fight or surrender or run away, Li Han was very depressed. These damn party fighters quarreled in peacetime and in war; when they had the advantage of power, and when they were weak.
Their subordinates have never had a good ending, and they have never had any right or wrong in their hearts. If they hadn't been pretending to be crazy and stupid for so many years and had been impartial to both sides, I'm afraid they would have "died from a violent disease" like their father, grandfather and ancestors!
But now, the Japanese pirates outside the city are still sieging the city. Although they are not too fierce, they are always like swords above their heads, which makes people unable to sleep or eat. It is hateful that these things are still quarrels over their interests. Do they don’t know and understand the truth that there is a complete egg under the broken nest? The books of sages have been read into the dog’s belly! No wonder the Ming Dynasty has always looked down on Goryeo, saying that Gao Liren is as stupid as a pig and as blind as a dog, but it is not a complete belittlement!
"I can die in the kingdom of the emperor, but not in the hands of a thief." Li Han said in his heart that once the city is broken, he will immediately go south and exile. Even if he becomes a king of the country in the Ming Dynasty, he will not fall into the hands of these Japanese pirates!
Just when Li Han was in a state of confusion, a small yellow door suddenly came from behind him, walked to Li Han, bowed and handed over a note.
Li Han's heart moved. This was the communication method that he had made an appointment with Wu Weizhong, the guerrilla general of the Ming Dynasty. He gently unfolded the note with all the officials behind his back, but saw four big words "Counterattack tonight" written on it!
Li Han shook his hands and almost dropped the note on the ground! His abnormality immediately attracted the attention of all officials. The Minister of Minister Xian Yin Doosu asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, do you have the latest military information?"
All the officials' eyes were focused on the king who had always seemed to be in a state of silence but was quite strange at this moment. During this period, Li Han was silent for a moment and suddenly said, "Notify Li Shunchen to prepare for both war and going! Liu Dushi's Investigation Envoy!"
The following generals were fully aware of Liu Chenglong's salute immediately. Li Han arranged in a hoarse voice: "If there is any abnormal movement outside the city tonight, you should act as appropriate. Just be sure to ensure the safety of the royal family and ministers!"
Liu Chenglong has been in the army for decades, and when he heard it, he knew that something would happen tonight. He was surprised and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, but the south..."
Li Han blinked, and Liu Chenglong immediately understood and shut up. In the heart of this poor king, there were no more than one person available under his command, but others could not afford to offend! The other idle people, mediocre people, were not successful enough and had enough trouble, but he still could only support them and let them make a fuss. If he wanted to touch anyone among them, he would be afraid that he would be in trouble before the Japanese could come in!
When the situation is so peaceful, we must rectify the internal situation! Li Han thought hatefully, but he didn't know that the arrival of this day would be a few years later...
Liu Chenglong was as clear as a mirror in his heart. He knew that the king did not want those bad people to understand the inside story, so he saluted Li Han and said, "Abide by the order, Your Majesty! I should kiss you on the top of the city to ensure there is no danger in the city!"
After saying that, he turned around and walked away with great strides under the attention of all officials.
Chapter completed!