Chapter 1498
Difficult errands
Chapter 1498 Difficult errands
When the command from the headquarters reached Lushun Fort, Liu Shang was enjoying the game he had just caught from the mountains and forests with a group of southern merchants.Although pheasant hare is not a rare thing, it is much better than the food in the cafeteria on the front line, and the soldiers on the front line are not allowed to open the stove without permission, even if there is game, it is impossible to cook the toothbrush like this.
Liu Shang had suffered for so many days on the front line, and after returning to Port Arthur, the merchants would naturally not miss the chance to flatter him, and they invited him to share the delicacies of the mountains and seas every day.Of course, this kind of invitation in the name of thanking you for taking care of you during the frontline is definitely not a simple gathering of gluttonous eaters, but to win over the relationship and get some useful information from Liu Shang, so that you can discuss with Haihan officials. Don't be too passive in the process of developing project arrangements.
Liu Shang had also been in the Haihan bureaucracy for so long, so he naturally knew the power of the Confidentiality Regulations, so he took the initiative to report to Sha Xi when he first received an invitation.However, Sha Xi understood this matter quite clearly, so he just took the plan and gave Liu Shang some instructions, and let him continue to contact these businessmen, and the information disclosed to them was of course an intentional measure.This kind of thing that one is willing to fight and one is willing to suffer, Liu Shang has no pressure to do it. After all, the Haihan official does not intend to kill these southern businessmen, but just wants to urge them to make up their minds as soon as possible through some small means to push the relevant projects into implementation. stage.
But the frontline command's transfer order was obviously heavier than Shaxi's, because Baix's name was signed at the end of the transfer order.This means that Liu Shang must immediately put down everything at hand and rush to the frontline headquarters to report again.
The transfer order didn't explain what the mission was at all, only the word "urgent" was marked. Liu Shang didn't dare to neglect, and immediately said goodbye to the businessmen present.Fortunately, these businessmen were well informed. Seeing that Liu Shang was about to rush to the front line where living conditions were relatively poor, he immediately asked the servants to pack a few dishes and two bottles of wine for him to enjoy on the road. .
Liu Shang hesitated for a while, but still accepted the kindness. Anyway, the military had already sent a carriage to pick him up, so he didn't need to ride a horse along the way.A group of businessmen left the table to see each other off, until the carriage that Liu Shang was riding in disappeared in the distance, and the group of people were still sighing that it would not be easy to meet an official like Liu Shang who was so easy to deal with.
"To persuade the North Korean envoy to let the North Korean state follow us?" When Liu Shang received the task from Bai Kesi, he also muttered a little. When did he drag North Korea into the murky waters of Liaodong again?
Regarding the fact that the North Korean envoy was hidden in the foreign military observation team, only a few senior officers knew about it. Liu Shang's official rank is already enough for such a level of secrets, but because he was with southern businessmen some time ago, for the sake of secrecy , and no one told him about it.So when Baix explained this task to him, he was completely at a loss.
"We now need North Korea to provide food, living materials and labor to the Liaodong area, but the North Koreans are very afraid of Hou Jin, and they are afraid that Hou Jin will be summoned for military retaliation after cooperation with us." Baix explained a few more words. The nature of this mission: "Liu Shang, you have to try to loosen the attitude of the North Korean envoy. It is best to make him clearly support our plan, and promise to try to persuade their king after returning home."
Liu Shangxin said that this task sounds difficult. Obviously, the above has had contact or talks with the North Korean envoy, and the attitude of the other party must not satisfy the superior, so he arranged for him to go out.As for why he has to go through such an extra procedure, Liu Shang certainly understands that this is because the top wants to leave room for maneuver on the side of the North Korean envoy. Of course, it is also a kind of trust in his own persuasion ability, but Liu Shang himself does not have much about it. Confidence.
"Chief... I know very little about North Korea, so how can I persuade them?" Liu Shang said with a look of embarrassment: "I am not shirk responsibility, but I am afraid that if I say the wrong thing, it will affect the overall situation."
Baix said: "You don't have to worry too much about this. I have already said the harsh words that should be said, and the North Korean envoy is probably panicking now. Don't be afraid to offend him. I have even said things like sending troops to attack North Korea. , there is nothing to worry about. You can do it anyway, if it works, I will credit you here!"
Of course, Liu Shang is very clear about Baix's status. If he remembers one merit here, it is equivalent to listening to the sky. If his name can be remembered by the big figures in the executive committee, it will definitely be of great benefit to his future career.Besides, this task Baixian did not require success, so as long as he tried his best, there was not much pressure.
After weighing the pros and cons, Liu Shang gritted his teeth and agreed to the task.Bai Kesi would not really let him fight an unprepared battle, so he immediately asked the official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of contacting the North Korean envoy to come over, and let him quickly make up for the situation of the North Korean country to Liu Shang temporarily, so as to avoid him going to meet with the other party. Really blinded.
After spending half a day studying relevant knowledge and understanding his own plans, Liu Shang didn't even have time to digest the information he had received, so he had already been arranged to meet with North Korean envoy Luo Xian.
"Master Luo, have you considered the suggestion made to you by the head of our country the day before yesterday?"He didn't intend to go around in circles with the other party, because he had too little information about this matter, and it would be easy to reveal flaws if he went around.
Luo Xian thought that this Haihan was really like a reminder, and it seemed that he did not intend to let him delay this matter until he returned to China.But even so, Taijiquan must continue to fight, he said with a look of embarrassment: "Master Liu, Luo is only an envoy to Liaodong on behalf of our country, not an important court official who can decide the direction of the country, Chief Bai. Asking Luo to make a decision on behalf of our country, how does this work?"
Liu Shangdao: "There is a saying in the "Tongjian of Zizhizhi" that the generals are outside, and the monarch's orders will not be accepted. Since Lord Luo is an envoy selected by the king of Joseon, of course, he is equivalent to a general who leads troops on an expedition. The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing. You can’t ask the king for everything, otherwise how will you fight this battle? Lord Luo, you must know that fighter opportunities are fleeting, and if you don’t seize the opportunity well, you may become a sinner for the country and the nation!”
Luo Xian thought to himself that the Haihan people really spoke in the same tone, and they would label themselves "sinners" at every turn.Seriously speaking, dragging the country from a peaceful state into a quagmire of war is the real sinner, right?
Luo Xian defended: "Master Liu, that's not what you said. There is a fraternal alliance between our country and the Jin Kingdom. If you help your country to attack the Jin Kingdom, it will not be reasonable."
When Bai Kesi talked to him about this, Luo Xian was still a little interested at first. After all, if he could export food and living materials, it would be a good business for North Korea.But after realizing the seriousness of the matter, his tone became much tighter, and he no longer dared to mention trade cooperation with Haihan officials.
Liu Shang sneered: "Brothers' alliance? As far as I know, your country is forced to attack the Jinren with a lot of money and materials every year. If this is the case, the Jinren are still in a gully, and I also ask you not to maintain diplomacy with Daming. Contact, can this be called an alliance of brothers?"
This temporary cramming is still effective. After all, Liu Shang has a good memory. He has written down a lot of information after listening or reading it once. In addition, his eloquence and correspondence are very good. It is very natural to use. Answer immediately.
Liu Shang did not wait for the other party to come up with an excuse, and continued to pursue: "Our country's war against the Jin Kingdom is to save the Han people in Liaodong and declare justice for Daming. Since your country and Daming are vassal states, it is reasonable. Everyone should stand on the side of Daming. If you want to pedal two boats now, aren’t you afraid that the wind and waves will be too strong and you will be thrown into the water? In the future, when Daming defeats the golden man, how will you apologize to Daming?”
Luo Xian's face was blue and white for a while, and Liu Shang's words made his face very ugly.In fact, he is also a faction that supports the Ming Dynasty as the orthodox in the North Korean officialdom, and has many dissatisfaction with the various arrogant measures of the Hou Jin, but the established national policy of North Korea is to ride the wall, not help each other, and stand on the sidelines.In this way, on the one hand, his own losses are minimized, and on the other hand, when Daming and Houjin are divided, they are not easy to be held accountable when they re-select a team.
It's not a glorious thing to play such a sloppy role, but North Korea is the weakest among the three countries. If you want to achieve self-protection, it is not appropriate to deeply intervene in the war between the two military powers, and Daming seems to understand North Korea's situation, and did not criticize North Korea's attitude on the issue of the Liaodong War.Therefore, North Korea quietly provided assistance to the residents of Dongjiang Town on Phi Island, while paying tribute to Houjin, relying on this method to ensure that the other two countries would not find trouble for themselves.
However, Haihan's intervention undoubtedly broke this balance. This foreign country, relying on its super military strength, forcibly tore a hole in Liaodong and intervened in the complex relationship between the three countries.Among these three countries, only Daming had a clear understanding of Haihan's military strength, and almost tacitly acquiesced in the various military operations of Haihan in the Liaodong area.And the most unfortunate one is undoubtedly Hou Jin. Before he could understand the situation, he was kicked in the face by Haihan, and then it was successive defeats, from last year to this year, and it seems that the momentum will continue to lose. .
And North Korea's understanding of Haihan's military strength is probably only what Luo Xian has seen and heard, and its domestic is still at the stage of various transnational rumors, and it will definitely not reach such a clear understanding of Luo Xian.Luo Xian believed that if His Majesty the King came to Liaodong in person, he would definitely choose to hold Haihan's thigh, but the problem was that there was no way to confirm the military strength of Haihan in the country, and he could not imagine that the Haihan army would be able to use it on the battlefield. Without any suspense, they beat up the golden soldiers who were invincible in their eyes.If he agrees to Haihan's request in Liaodong, then what awaits him after returning to China is likely to be a dark prison and many crimes after another.
Luo Xian didn't want to take a huge risk to take on such a responsibility. As for the "benefits" that Baixian once mentioned, he really did not realize what positive effect it would have on his future career.As long as North Korea is involved in the war, he is the biggest sinner. What good is there to talk about?
Luo Xian's voice trembled slightly at this time: "Master Liu, you are so persecuting, and in the end Luo Mou can only repay the country with death in order to protect his reputation. Is this the result you want to see?"
Liu Shang secretly laughed at the North Korean messenger for being stubborn. He was obviously greedy for life and afraid of death, and he said that he wanted to repay the country with death, which was simply an insult to the loyal minister.However, before he came, Baix had already had a face-to-face lecture, and he knew how to persuade the other party in this situation.
"Lord Luo, death is too serious to say. What we need is a partner, not a dead end. If you are worried that you agree to our conditions and you will suffer because of your own opinions after returning to China, then we have a solution. This question." Liu Shang said while paying attention to Luo Xian's expression, to see if he would be touched by his own words.
As expected by Liu Shang, Luo Xian's expression changed obviously when he heard the last sentence. It seemed that this was at least one of the factors that troubled him to make a decision.Liu Shang hurriedly continued: "Actually, the method is very simple. Since your country will show a surrender attitude to strong force, then we will send an army to send Lord Luo back to the country, and by the way, show your force in your country."
Luo Xian said in shock: "Does your country really want to send troops to attack our country for this reason?"
"It's not an attack, haven't I said clearly enough? It's just to escort Lord Luo back to China." Liu Shang emphasized again.Although he is not a military official, he also knows that it is difficult for Haihan to open up two battlefields in Liaodong at the same time. Even though North Korea is a relatively weak country, the situation that Haihan is currently facing in Liaodong does not allow them to divide their forces to attack North Korea.But if the navy is to go around the North Korean coast to show off its force, it is within the scope of its ability.As for whether this can really convince the North Koreans, it depends on the performance of the navy.
Luo Xian was undoubtedly a little moved at this moment. If senior officials in the country could see the power of the Haihan Army with their own eyes, it would undoubtedly have a more direct and effective impact on their attitude.But Luo Xian is also very worried that this is to lead wolves into the house. If the Haihan people take the opportunity to launch a landing battle to invade North Korea, the domestic troops will probably not be able to defend against the wolf-like Haihan Army. At that time, his crime will probably have to be added. A crime of treason.
(End of this chapter)
When the command from the headquarters reached Lushun Fort, Liu Shang was enjoying the game he had just caught from the mountains and forests with a group of southern merchants.Although pheasant hare is not a rare thing, it is much better than the food in the cafeteria on the front line, and the soldiers on the front line are not allowed to open the stove without permission, even if there is game, it is impossible to cook the toothbrush like this.
Liu Shang had suffered for so many days on the front line, and after returning to Port Arthur, the merchants would naturally not miss the chance to flatter him, and they invited him to share the delicacies of the mountains and seas every day.Of course, this kind of invitation in the name of thanking you for taking care of you during the frontline is definitely not a simple gathering of gluttonous eaters, but to win over the relationship and get some useful information from Liu Shang, so that you can discuss with Haihan officials. Don't be too passive in the process of developing project arrangements.
Liu Shang had also been in the Haihan bureaucracy for so long, so he naturally knew the power of the Confidentiality Regulations, so he took the initiative to report to Sha Xi when he first received an invitation.However, Sha Xi understood this matter quite clearly, so he just took the plan and gave Liu Shang some instructions, and let him continue to contact these businessmen, and the information disclosed to them was of course an intentional measure.This kind of thing that one is willing to fight and one is willing to suffer, Liu Shang has no pressure to do it. After all, the Haihan official does not intend to kill these southern businessmen, but just wants to urge them to make up their minds as soon as possible through some small means to push the relevant projects into implementation. stage.
But the frontline command's transfer order was obviously heavier than Shaxi's, because Baix's name was signed at the end of the transfer order.This means that Liu Shang must immediately put down everything at hand and rush to the frontline headquarters to report again.
The transfer order didn't explain what the mission was at all, only the word "urgent" was marked. Liu Shang didn't dare to neglect, and immediately said goodbye to the businessmen present.Fortunately, these businessmen were well informed. Seeing that Liu Shang was about to rush to the front line where living conditions were relatively poor, he immediately asked the servants to pack a few dishes and two bottles of wine for him to enjoy on the road. .
Liu Shang hesitated for a while, but still accepted the kindness. Anyway, the military had already sent a carriage to pick him up, so he didn't need to ride a horse along the way.A group of businessmen left the table to see each other off, until the carriage that Liu Shang was riding in disappeared in the distance, and the group of people were still sighing that it would not be easy to meet an official like Liu Shang who was so easy to deal with.
"To persuade the North Korean envoy to let the North Korean state follow us?" When Liu Shang received the task from Bai Kesi, he also muttered a little. When did he drag North Korea into the murky waters of Liaodong again?
Regarding the fact that the North Korean envoy was hidden in the foreign military observation team, only a few senior officers knew about it. Liu Shang's official rank is already enough for such a level of secrets, but because he was with southern businessmen some time ago, for the sake of secrecy , and no one told him about it.So when Baix explained this task to him, he was completely at a loss.
"We now need North Korea to provide food, living materials and labor to the Liaodong area, but the North Koreans are very afraid of Hou Jin, and they are afraid that Hou Jin will be summoned for military retaliation after cooperation with us." Baix explained a few more words. The nature of this mission: "Liu Shang, you have to try to loosen the attitude of the North Korean envoy. It is best to make him clearly support our plan, and promise to try to persuade their king after returning home."
Liu Shangxin said that this task sounds difficult. Obviously, the above has had contact or talks with the North Korean envoy, and the attitude of the other party must not satisfy the superior, so he arranged for him to go out.As for why he has to go through such an extra procedure, Liu Shang certainly understands that this is because the top wants to leave room for maneuver on the side of the North Korean envoy. Of course, it is also a kind of trust in his own persuasion ability, but Liu Shang himself does not have much about it. Confidence.
"Chief... I know very little about North Korea, so how can I persuade them?" Liu Shang said with a look of embarrassment: "I am not shirk responsibility, but I am afraid that if I say the wrong thing, it will affect the overall situation."
Baix said: "You don't have to worry too much about this. I have already said the harsh words that should be said, and the North Korean envoy is probably panicking now. Don't be afraid to offend him. I have even said things like sending troops to attack North Korea. , there is nothing to worry about. You can do it anyway, if it works, I will credit you here!"
Of course, Liu Shang is very clear about Baix's status. If he remembers one merit here, it is equivalent to listening to the sky. If his name can be remembered by the big figures in the executive committee, it will definitely be of great benefit to his future career.Besides, this task Baixian did not require success, so as long as he tried his best, there was not much pressure.
After weighing the pros and cons, Liu Shang gritted his teeth and agreed to the task.Bai Kesi would not really let him fight an unprepared battle, so he immediately asked the official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of contacting the North Korean envoy to come over, and let him quickly make up for the situation of the North Korean country to Liu Shang temporarily, so as to avoid him going to meet with the other party. Really blinded.
After spending half a day studying relevant knowledge and understanding his own plans, Liu Shang didn't even have time to digest the information he had received, so he had already been arranged to meet with North Korean envoy Luo Xian.
"Master Luo, have you considered the suggestion made to you by the head of our country the day before yesterday?"He didn't intend to go around in circles with the other party, because he had too little information about this matter, and it would be easy to reveal flaws if he went around.
Luo Xian thought that this Haihan was really like a reminder, and it seemed that he did not intend to let him delay this matter until he returned to China.But even so, Taijiquan must continue to fight, he said with a look of embarrassment: "Master Liu, Luo is only an envoy to Liaodong on behalf of our country, not an important court official who can decide the direction of the country, Chief Bai. Asking Luo to make a decision on behalf of our country, how does this work?"
Liu Shangdao: "There is a saying in the "Tongjian of Zizhizhi" that the generals are outside, and the monarch's orders will not be accepted. Since Lord Luo is an envoy selected by the king of Joseon, of course, he is equivalent to a general who leads troops on an expedition. The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing. You can’t ask the king for everything, otherwise how will you fight this battle? Lord Luo, you must know that fighter opportunities are fleeting, and if you don’t seize the opportunity well, you may become a sinner for the country and the nation!”
Luo Xian thought to himself that the Haihan people really spoke in the same tone, and they would label themselves "sinners" at every turn.Seriously speaking, dragging the country from a peaceful state into a quagmire of war is the real sinner, right?
Luo Xian defended: "Master Liu, that's not what you said. There is a fraternal alliance between our country and the Jin Kingdom. If you help your country to attack the Jin Kingdom, it will not be reasonable."
When Bai Kesi talked to him about this, Luo Xian was still a little interested at first. After all, if he could export food and living materials, it would be a good business for North Korea.But after realizing the seriousness of the matter, his tone became much tighter, and he no longer dared to mention trade cooperation with Haihan officials.
Liu Shang sneered: "Brothers' alliance? As far as I know, your country is forced to attack the Jinren with a lot of money and materials every year. If this is the case, the Jinren are still in a gully, and I also ask you not to maintain diplomacy with Daming. Contact, can this be called an alliance of brothers?"
This temporary cramming is still effective. After all, Liu Shang has a good memory. He has written down a lot of information after listening or reading it once. In addition, his eloquence and correspondence are very good. It is very natural to use. Answer immediately.
Liu Shang did not wait for the other party to come up with an excuse, and continued to pursue: "Our country's war against the Jin Kingdom is to save the Han people in Liaodong and declare justice for Daming. Since your country and Daming are vassal states, it is reasonable. Everyone should stand on the side of Daming. If you want to pedal two boats now, aren’t you afraid that the wind and waves will be too strong and you will be thrown into the water? In the future, when Daming defeats the golden man, how will you apologize to Daming?”
Luo Xian's face was blue and white for a while, and Liu Shang's words made his face very ugly.In fact, he is also a faction that supports the Ming Dynasty as the orthodox in the North Korean officialdom, and has many dissatisfaction with the various arrogant measures of the Hou Jin, but the established national policy of North Korea is to ride the wall, not help each other, and stand on the sidelines.In this way, on the one hand, his own losses are minimized, and on the other hand, when Daming and Houjin are divided, they are not easy to be held accountable when they re-select a team.
It's not a glorious thing to play such a sloppy role, but North Korea is the weakest among the three countries. If you want to achieve self-protection, it is not appropriate to deeply intervene in the war between the two military powers, and Daming seems to understand North Korea's situation, and did not criticize North Korea's attitude on the issue of the Liaodong War.Therefore, North Korea quietly provided assistance to the residents of Dongjiang Town on Phi Island, while paying tribute to Houjin, relying on this method to ensure that the other two countries would not find trouble for themselves.
However, Haihan's intervention undoubtedly broke this balance. This foreign country, relying on its super military strength, forcibly tore a hole in Liaodong and intervened in the complex relationship between the three countries.Among these three countries, only Daming had a clear understanding of Haihan's military strength, and almost tacitly acquiesced in the various military operations of Haihan in the Liaodong area.And the most unfortunate one is undoubtedly Hou Jin. Before he could understand the situation, he was kicked in the face by Haihan, and then it was successive defeats, from last year to this year, and it seems that the momentum will continue to lose. .
And North Korea's understanding of Haihan's military strength is probably only what Luo Xian has seen and heard, and its domestic is still at the stage of various transnational rumors, and it will definitely not reach such a clear understanding of Luo Xian.Luo Xian believed that if His Majesty the King came to Liaodong in person, he would definitely choose to hold Haihan's thigh, but the problem was that there was no way to confirm the military strength of Haihan in the country, and he could not imagine that the Haihan army would be able to use it on the battlefield. Without any suspense, they beat up the golden soldiers who were invincible in their eyes.If he agrees to Haihan's request in Liaodong, then what awaits him after returning to China is likely to be a dark prison and many crimes after another.
Luo Xian didn't want to take a huge risk to take on such a responsibility. As for the "benefits" that Baixian once mentioned, he really did not realize what positive effect it would have on his future career.As long as North Korea is involved in the war, he is the biggest sinner. What good is there to talk about?
Luo Xian's voice trembled slightly at this time: "Master Liu, you are so persecuting, and in the end Luo Mou can only repay the country with death in order to protect his reputation. Is this the result you want to see?"
Liu Shang secretly laughed at the North Korean messenger for being stubborn. He was obviously greedy for life and afraid of death, and he said that he wanted to repay the country with death, which was simply an insult to the loyal minister.However, before he came, Baix had already had a face-to-face lecture, and he knew how to persuade the other party in this situation.
"Lord Luo, death is too serious to say. What we need is a partner, not a dead end. If you are worried that you agree to our conditions and you will suffer because of your own opinions after returning to China, then we have a solution. This question." Liu Shang said while paying attention to Luo Xian's expression, to see if he would be touched by his own words.
As expected by Liu Shang, Luo Xian's expression changed obviously when he heard the last sentence. It seemed that this was at least one of the factors that troubled him to make a decision.Liu Shang hurriedly continued: "Actually, the method is very simple. Since your country will show a surrender attitude to strong force, then we will send an army to send Lord Luo back to the country, and by the way, show your force in your country."
Luo Xian said in shock: "Does your country really want to send troops to attack our country for this reason?"
"It's not an attack, haven't I said clearly enough? It's just to escort Lord Luo back to China." Liu Shang emphasized again.Although he is not a military official, he also knows that it is difficult for Haihan to open up two battlefields in Liaodong at the same time. Even though North Korea is a relatively weak country, the situation that Haihan is currently facing in Liaodong does not allow them to divide their forces to attack North Korea.But if the navy is to go around the North Korean coast to show off its force, it is within the scope of its ability.As for whether this can really convince the North Koreans, it depends on the performance of the navy.
Luo Xian was undoubtedly a little moved at this moment. If senior officials in the country could see the power of the Haihan Army with their own eyes, it would undoubtedly have a more direct and effective impact on their attitude.But Luo Xian is also very worried that this is to lead wolves into the house. If the Haihan people take the opportunity to launch a landing battle to invade North Korea, the domestic troops will probably not be able to defend against the wolf-like Haihan Army. At that time, his crime will probably have to be added. A crime of treason.
(End of this chapter)