Chapter 592: The son does not dislike the mother’s ugly, and the dog does not dislike the family’s poverty…

The Hu Ben Army is permanently stationed in North Korea?

Everyone was slightly stunned, and then there was silence.

Although it is just a short sentence, it is very important. For the Koreans, garrisoning troops cannot be determined by just a sentence. It is a very serious matter to station troops from other countries on their own territory. Decades ago, the Ming army did not permanently resident in North Korea. They only arrived during the war and left after the war.

Since the establishment of the Lee Dynasty in Korea, the only foreign troops garrison was the Tartars stationed in Tieshan, northern Korea. The Tartars were the fundamental reason why the Koreans actively sought help from Ming to Ming - they wanted Ming to help expel the Tartars. However, the Tartars could not be driven away, and they would be stationed on their own homeland. Well, the Ming army is indeed different from the Tartars and is much easier to accept. But wouldn’t it be better if they didn’t need to garrison?

The garrison involves the sovereignty of the country, the supply of money and food, the coordination of the armies of the two countries, and the command of the joint combat between the two countries... North Korea cannot answer the garrison at such a banquet. If you don’t discuss such a topic privately for ten days and half a month, you don’t even have a basic idea. If you want to discuss such a thing, both sides must set up a special negotiation team.

It is precisely because of this that Zhang Zhun threw out this gift package, which gave the North Koreans a headache. Our Hu Ben Army even agreed to the garrison, let alone other things. The rest depends on how you North Korea operate. He estimated that North Korea would not be able to give a preliminary answer without three months.

With three months, he would have much more room for maneuver. With three months, the battle between the Hu Ben Army and the Tartars should be almost over. With three months, Xue Zhidie's shipyard would have another eighteen sword-tooth ships launched. By then, whether North Korea agreed to garrison or refused to garrison, the Hu Ben Army would be able to advance and retreat freely.

Sure enough, as soon as this statement was made, North Korea immediately had nothing to say. Li Zong, Kim Zidian, Hong Yihan and others exchanged glances quickly. Obviously, this matter must be carefully considered. Whether it is a garrison or a non-garrison, it seems to be a troublesome thing for North Korea. If the garrison involves sovereignty issues, it is easy to give people a handle and be attacked. If the garrison is not stationed, it also involves security issues. North Korea's security cannot be guaranteed.

At the beginning, the Ming army entered North Korea to fight against the Japanese army for several years, and stopped for several years in the middle, which really tortured the Koreans. If the Ming army directly stationed troops in North Korea, this kind of thing would not have happened. Because as long as the Japanese army took action, the Ming army stationed in North Korea could react in a timely manner and did not need to be transferred from the rear. It could save a lot of time. Military emergency, even if it was just a few days, was very useful.

Only Cui Mingji seemed to have not heard Zhang Zhun's words, and continued to say to himself: "Is the military force brought by the Governor a little too few? It seems that there are only six or seven hundred people?"

Zhang Zhun said calmly: "There are not many people in Zu Chengxun."

Cui Mingji said in a sharp tone: "Zu Chengxun won first and then lost, but Shi Ru was defeated."

Gao Hongtu said in anger: "Mr. Cui means that he hopes we will have more people? No problem, as long as there is a need, there are many people in our Ming Dynasty. How many you want, we will do as much as we want. I'm afraid that there are too many people coming to us, and Master Cui will be unhappy again."

This time, it was his turn to get angry.

Comparing the number of troops? The total number of Korean and Jurchens is less than two fingers of the Ming army! The North Korean army has only tens of thousands, while the Tartars army has only tens of thousands to survive. The Ming army often has hundreds of thousands or millions. Only the brainless ones can compare with the Ming army.

The Zu Chengxun and Shi Ru mentioned by Cui Mingji were indeed very sharp and very sinister, and at the same time they meant to despise the Ming Dynasty. He wanted to use the story of Shi Su and Zu Chengxun to attack Zhang Zhun. At the beginning, when the Japanese army first began to attack North Korea, the Korean army rushed to the Ming Dynasty and asked for help in a hurry. Because the Ming Dynasty court did not understand the enemy situation, it initially sent only a partial army to North Korea.

In July of the 20th year of Wanli (1592), the Ming Dynasty sent Liaodong guerrilla Shi Ru to lead 2,000 cavalry to fight. The deputy general Zu Chengxun (the father of Zu Dashou when the Ming Dynasty fell) led 3,000 cavalry to follow the descendants. Shi Ru entered the vicinity of Pyongyang, but because he was not familiar with the road, he accidentally ambushed. It happened that heavy rain and the firearms could not work. Later, the entire army was wiped out, and Shi Ru died in a fierce battle.

Later, Zu Chengxun led 3,000 cavalrymen to attack Pyongyang by unpreparedness, and then fell into street fighting and was ambushed by 700 Japanese rifle gunmen. The power of the cavalry and fire system could not be exerted. As a result, most of them were killed, and only a few people including Zu Chengxun fled back.

When the news came, the Ming Dynasty's court seemed to be in a panic and was full of emotions. At this time, whether it was the war-oriented faction or the peace-oriented faction, they demanded that the Ming Dynasty send large troops to expedition to Korea. In the end, Li Rusong led tens of thousands of Ming troops into North Korea in a mighty manner. After a series of battles, he beat the Japanese army to the point of being blue and swollen, and even angered Toyotomi Hideyoshi to death.

Speaking of this history, the Koreans naturally knew it. They understood very well that the Han people have always followed the Confucian doctrine of meanness and emphasized the need to conquer people with virtue. They generally do not take the initiative to inmate others. However, if they really make the Han people angry, the fate will be very miserable. The Japanese will end up miserable.

Zhang Zhunhu's eyes swept across and said slowly: "I don't hide it. The Ming Dynasty is indeed in some difficulties at present. The ancients said that the strong wind knows the strong grass, and the country is in chaos and loyal ministers. Only in times of crisis can noble qualities be revealed. I think the same is true for the interaction between the country. There are also ancients saying that the son does not dislike the mother's ugliness, and the dog does not dislike the family's poverty..."

Before he finished speaking, Cui Mingji thought he grabbed Zhang Zhun's words and couldn't wait to say, "Mr. Governor means that we North Koreans are dogs?"

Gao Hongtu smiled coldly and said without any concealment: "Mr. Cui is sensitive. The Governor has repeatedly emphasized that the Ming Dynasty and North Korea are neighboring countries with the same clothes. Since they are neighboring countries, how could they be dogs? Master Cui may have done too many actions in front of the Tartars that he said such words."

When it comes to cursing people without swearing, it is expressed in Chinese. Who among the people present is the opponent of old bureaucrats like Gao Hongtu? Cui Mingji was so angry that he almost vomited blood. Gao Hongtu called him a dog on the spot, but he could not refute it. He could not say that he had nothing to do with the Tartars, otherwise the Tartars would be unhappy.

Jin Wuwang said in an insult: "The Ming Dynasty and the Dajin are fighting at the moment. It is hard to say which one wins and who will lose. The Ming Dynasty first lost Fushun, then Chenyang, then Liaoyang, and finally even Ningyuan lost. The Ming Dynasty was too busy to take care of itself at this moment, just afraid that it would be powerless to intervene in the foreign vassals, right?"

Gao Hongtu said calmly: "The clown jumping is not worth mentioning. If there were no conflicts within the Ming Dynasty and civil unrest, would it be the turn of Jianhu to rage? Look at our Shandong military and civilians united, and it would easily cause the Tartars to suffer a great loss. Once the Ming Dynasty united together, wiped out the Tartars and quelled the civil unrest, it was just around the corner."

When it comes to internal struggles and internal civil chaos, even Jin Wuwang is not easy to answer. Because his position with Cui Mingji is now on the side of the Tartars, and the relationship with Li Zong from abroad is relatively subtle. If he develops this issue, he may be attacked by Hong Yihan and others. Hong Yihan and others remain silent, just watching coldly, waiting for the final effort!

In fact, Hong Yihan and others did not speak, but they did mean to make the last effort. Because the situation inside North Korea was the same as the Ming Dynasty. When it comes to internal struggles, the names of Chen Qiyuan and Zheng Taijie came to the minds of all North Koreans. Maybe when these two guys would get up and cause trouble. Once they launched a rebellion, the northern part of North Korea would completely lose control.

Cui Mingji came to his senses at this time and said lukewarmly: "The Ming Dynasty has internal and external troubles, but I am afraid it will not last long. The number of troops is getting smaller and smaller. Now the Ming Dynasty has no elite soldiers, right?"

good!

This is what Gao Hongtu wants!

Since Li Zong is preparing to showdown, let’s talk about it!

I saw Gao Hongtu's eyes were sharp and his tone was firm and said, "In Shandong, Jianlu was trapped in two Beile and killed more than a dozen Niulu. I don't need to talk about this fact anymore. I want to ask Lord Cui, based on your familiarity with the Tartars, how many Niulus there are? And how many people are there in the Ming Dynasty and how many soldiers are there?"

While questioning Cui Mingji, he also mocked Cui Mingji for licking the Tartars' asshole all day long. If he answered Gao Hongtu's question, he would have been fooled. Of course, Cui Mingji would not have been fooled. He said slowly: "Great Master Gao must know that soldiers are more expensive than elites."

Gao Hongtu smiled slightly, as if he was seeing a fox falling into a trap, and said lightly: "So, I think the six hundred people brought by the Governor is enough."

Cui Mingji was speechless.

Oh shit!

Being fooled!

Only then did he realize that others wanted him to block his mouth with his words!

His answer just now was that he was slapping himself in the mouth. You said that Zhang Zhun had fewer people, no matter how few Zhang Zhun had, he could be less than the Tartars? The population of Dengzhou Prefecture and Laizhou Prefecture combined is at least twice as many as the Tartars. Not to mention that people from other parts of the country are. You said that soldiers are more important than elite but not more expensive, so why do you say that Zhang Zhun brought fewer people? In Incheon Port, the Hu Ben Army truly demonstrated its combat effectiveness.

Jin Wuwang looked at his companions with sympathy and could not interfere. When it comes to verbal slap and verbal wars, where are they opponents of Ming officials? Which Ming official is not a human spirit? Especially Gao Hongtu, who can become the third-rank right assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, who is not a soldier from thousands of troops?

King Li Zong was happy inside and secretly thanked Zhang Zhun for the arrogance of the surrender faction. However, he was calm on the surface and took the initiative to smooth things over. He only saw him standing up tremblingly, holding up the golden cup, and saying loudly: "Tonight is a welcome banquet, not talking about state affairs or state affairs. Come on, I will drink a cup of water and wine to welcome the governor."

Zhang Zhun hurriedly raised his wine glass and calmed down the atmosphere of war between the two sides in a low-key manner.

After the fierce battle just now, I believe that the major factions in North Korea have basically clarified the position of Zhang Zhun and others. There is no need to continue to argue. The real substantive issues will only be carefully studied on a small scale starting tomorrow. Tonight's debate is just the beginning, and all the good shows are at the end.

Now, the key to the problem is stalemate on the issue of the Ming Dynasty and Dajin, who wins and loses. It cannot be said that North Korea changes its responsibilities according to the wind. After all, North Korea is still towards the Ming Dynasty, but the Ming Dynasty is really not good. In recent years, it has been bullied by the Tartars too ruthlessly. As the eldest brother, you can't even protect yourself, and you still have to follow you. This is indeed a bit difficult!

Since King Li Zong has been smoothing out, Jin Zidian naturally has to come up. While toasting, he clinked glasses with Gao Hongtu, and then the two of them muttered, not knowing what to say. It seems that this feminine guy is very envious of Gao Hongtu's style. Alas, literati are literati after all, and they are very sarcastic. While talking and laughing, letting the other party slap themselves is what they talk about the most.

Everyone came to toast Zhang Zhun. Whether they knew Zhang Zhun or not, they knew a fact. Zhang Zhun suffered a lot in Shandong, Huang County, and Dengzhou City. Just for this, many people had to look at Zhang Zhun with admiration. Over the years, the Tartars have been rampant, and others can't do anything to the Tartars. Zhang Zhun can eat thousands of Tartars in one breath and trap the two Tartars. Such a record is definitely a despicable one.

Fengpingjun Li Jue came to Zhang Zhun with sharp eyes and a cold face, "Governor Zhang, I heard you asked the prince to shoot on the battlefield? Have you ever thought about it? The prince is a daughter-in-law, how can he appear on the front line and shoot himself?"

Zhang Zhun smiled faintly and said disapprovingly: "Your Highness, do you think North Korea needs a brave and promising monarch, or a monarch who only knows how to eat and wait for death?"

Li Jue said in a cold tone: "If something happens to the prince on the battlefield, you can't afford it! You are reckless! I want to complain to the Ming court!"

Zhang Zhun said without any concession: "People will die from illness when eating grains and grains! Instead of dying in the back, it is better to die on the front line vigorously! Your Highness, what do you think?"

Since Li Jue questioned him, he responded without hesitation. Since Li Jue was removed from military power, he has been in Seoul and has never been to other places. Of course, Zhang Zhun's words are very exciting to him. Yes, Zhang Zhun just wants to stimulate him. If he doesn't stimulate Li Jue hard, Li Jue will probably be really degenerate. When it comes to war, the North Korean army has to rely on this guy to lead him.

"Bang!"

Li Jue suddenly shook his glass and reached out to grab Zhang Zhun.

Zhang Zhun also stretched out his hand and knocked his hand away.

Li Jue suddenly became angry and stretched out his legs to kick Zhang Zhun.

Zhang Zhun stretched his legs unceremoniously and knocked his legs away.

Li Jue's movements were not slow. While closing his legs, he punched Zhang Zhun. His movements were quite fast and his moves were also very fast. Obviously, this Fengpingjun has been leading troops to fight for wars all year round, and he is still a little real skill, and he is definitely not a scheming. He is not a joke to do this, but he really wants to give Zhang Zhun a look.

Zhang Zhun's face turned cold, and suddenly lowered his head, pushed his elbow, pressing against Li Jue's waist. When Li Jue was hit by him, he suddenly felt so painful that his eyes were filled with stars, and he almost couldn't catch it in one breath. He followed Zhang Zhun and took advantage of the opportunity to confront Li Jue's body and pushed Li Jue's body to the open space next to him.

"Bang!"

Li Jue's body was pushed three or four meters away by Zhang Zhun. He was unable to stand firmly for a moment and suddenly fell down. Fortunately, there were thick carpets in the banquet hall, so Li Jue was not injured. The carpet was also clean, and Li Jue's clothes were not dirty.

"What's going on?"

"stop!"

King Li Zong hurriedly shouted.

I only saw the guards outside and the soldiers from the Hu Ben Army Pin Battalion running in. For a moment, the banquet hall was filled with a tense atmosphere. A group of guests looked at Li Jue, Zhang Zhun, and the people around him were all inappropriate. No one knew why Li Jue started fighting with Zhang Zhun?

Feng Pingjun got up from the ground, and the flush on his cheeks flashed, and he kept saying, "It's okay, it's okay! I just want to test the skills of the Governor of the Ming Kingdom!"

Zhang Zhun's face slowly calmed down and he said in a deep voice: "I admit it."

Fengpingjun came to Zhang Zhun, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "I originally thought you were not as good as Mao Wenlong! Now it seems, it's good! You come to replace the general of Dongjiang Town, and I will submit to you! All we need in North Korea is a real man!"

Zhang Zhun couldn't help but grin.

Damn, this guy turned out to be upset for Mao Wenlong! No wonder he had a dead face, and he thought he had robbed Mao Wenlong's territory. But, you guys figured it out, what does Mao Wenlong have to do with me? Yuan Chonghuan was the one who brought Mao Wenlong down, and he had nothing to do with me! If you want to settle the score with someone, you should also look for Yuan Chonghuan, not me!

Seeing that the situation eased, the Imperial Guards and the Hu Ben Army dispersed.

Li Jue clapped his hands hard and shouted to the guests around him: "Everyone has seen Governor Zhang's skills just now. They are really fast and ruthless. I was hit hard. Who can try it again?"

Zhang Zhun was slightly stunned. This guy was trying to sow discord? He wanted to find someone to fight with him? Okay, come here! Just let you see what free fighting is!

However, after Li Jue's voice fell, no one came up to challenge him. The entire banquet hall was silent. Those who liked the excitement were looking around and looking forward to someone appearing again and challenging Zhang Zhun. Especially the beautiful royal girls behind Li Zong, who were even more round and bright eyes, looking forward to someone appearing.

The movements between Zhang Jun and Li Jue just now came suddenly and were fast, and they had not seen clearly. In their minds, when it comes to fighting, Feng Pingjun is the number one person. When he was a teenager, Li Jue, was the fighting king in the Korean royal family, and he had no opponent at all. Unexpectedly, Zhang Jun easily threw him into the sky, which was really amazing.

Li Jue immediately discovered that he had said the wrong thing inadvertently. Among the guests here, if he had to judge the second place, no one would dare to recognize the first place. He was beaten so fiercely by Zhang Zhun just now, so of course the others would not dare to come up. It was not a good thing to make a fool of themselves in front of so many people.

Seeing that no one responded to the audience, Li Jue had to smile self-deprecatingly, change the topic and said, "Since the Warriors don't dare to come up, then... all beauties, don't miss the opportunity! Queen, it's your turn to appear."

Before he finished speaking, the queen had already brought out a few shy girls, and the fragrant wind came to Zhang Zhun and introduced them one by one. Zhang Zhun suddenly felt like he was Jia Baoyu, feeling a little strange, but on the surface he could not deal with it rudely. As a result, Princess Hanzhang, Princess Meitai, Princess Meihua, Princess Taoying... said hello one by one.

These beautiful girls from the princess generation are all girls in the boudoir of the Korean royal family. As royal people, their mothers are originally beautiful, so they are naturally beautiful. Today, they are carefully dressed up and naturally have a very beautiful appearance. Although men and women are not allowed to get along with each other, they are completely unrestricted in such occasions. As for banquets, they are just to liven up the atmosphere.

For them, it would be a very glorious thing to marry into the Ming Dynasty. Even if they cannot be called the main wife, as long as they become the side wife and have a legitimate identity, they will be satisfied. After all, North Korea is a small country, a place with a size of a palm, and the Ming country is a country of the Supreme Kingdom, and a mansion is larger than that of North Korea. Only by being able to travel to the Supreme Kingdom of the Heavenly Kingdom will you be worth the vain life.

Well, maybe people today think that is a bit like that. They may disrespect women and treat women as trading goods. But the royal women at that time were indeed like this. It was rarely their turn to make decisions in their marriages. Their marriages are part of politics themselves. Since they cannot make decisions, they have to try their best to find ways to climb higher. This is also a common human nature, and this has been the case throughout history.

The reason why the Ming Dynasty was great and the reason why people could never forget it was its backbone. For more than two hundred years, he did not cede land, pay compensation, pay tribute, and do not marry. The emperor guarded the country and the king died. Even at the last moment, he did not lower his high head. Emperor Chongzhen was hanged, and Emperor Yongli was strangled to death, so he would rather die than live.
Chapter completed!