Chapter 24: Finding the way in Volume A

Hearing these words, Feng Ziying was frightened and even more shocked.

 The Battle of Wenlu Qingchang? This is the Japanese rebellion in Imchen.

Did this period of history not change, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi finally launched his continental campaign? The Battle of Bijou Pavilion? The Battle of Ulsan?

The Battle of Bokutokwan, wasn't it a fierce battle between Li Rubai and Kobayakawa Takakage where the outcome was hard to determine? Feng Ziying also knew about the Battle of Ulsan that Yang Hao, Ma Gui and North Korea's Liu Rulong fought fiercely against Japan's Kato Kiyomasa, Kuroda Nagamasa and other heroes, and they also fought to the death.

So the Imjin Japanese Rebellion is over. In Feng Ziying's impression, after the Imjin Japanese Rebellion, due to the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Toyotomi Hideyori's incompetence, and the fact that Tokugawa Ieyasu's strength was not damaged at all, Tokugawa quickly became Japan's new leader.

Although he was opposed by Mitsunari Ishida, this did not affect Tokugawa Ieyasu's rapid climb to the status of the first person in Japan. At this time, Tokugawa Ieyasu probably has neither the energy nor the will to interfere with China's affairs, right?

It is not Tokugawa Ieyasu's turn to intervene in China's affairs, but this is only based on the historical premise of the previous life. The history of this life has changed greatly. The Ming Dynasty has become the Great Zhou Dynasty, and although the Imjin Japanese Rebellion has ended, the situation It's hard to say whether it's still like the previous life or whether there are some different changes.

Once there is a change, given the ambition of the Japanese, they may extend their claws to the mainland again. Well, of course, the greater possibility is to extend to the Korean Peninsula.

Thinking of the Jurchens who are rapidly rising outside the Great Wall and the Mongols who are still harassing the Great Zhou Dynasty, Feng Ziying really feels a little numb. This world is really completely different from the previous life.

“Li Ji, China is too big. In the past few years, I have been traveling around to spy. Although China’s military is weak, it is still too big. Once they mobilize, we have no hope..."

"Hmph, do you think the general and the others don't know this?" The man named "Liji" snorted softly, seeming to have slowly recovered from the previous excitement.

"But without China's support, we should have shown off our military power in Pyongyang a few years ago. Maybe the generals just hope that China will have no time to worry about other things, so that we can re-enter North Korea..., well, this is not something we consider, We just need to complete our mission according to the requirements of Xiuji's class. I would rather return to the army than wandering around in China like you, but Lord Xiuji also told me that our mission in China is more important than our own life and death. …”

"But His Excellency Xiuji's idea is too far-fetched, uh, too grand. I think..." The guy named "Kenjiro" was interrupted by the other party, "You don't need to think, you just need to obey the order. Do you think you are better than Lord Xiuji?" smarter?"

"Hey!"

Kenjiro stopped talking, and the other person seemed to be lost in thought.

Feng Ziying and Zuo Liangyu both held their breaths. The distance between them was too close. There was a sloping bend in the rockery. Because the sky was too dark, this sloping bend was like an arch that separated Feng Ziying and Zuo Liangyu. People covered themselves up, and both of them pressed their bodies as close to the rockery as possible. Although the pain was uncomfortable, they did not dare to make a sound at this time.

“Let’s go, we are guests, we still have to follow the rules, and by the way, we can also get to know the people from Gyeonggi who are here to observe, so we can get in touch...”

The two figures slowly disappeared with the sound of footsteps. Feng Ziying only felt that his whole body was soaked. If he was discovered by the other party, he believed that he and Zuo Liangyu would immediately turn into two corpses. Fortunately, These two people should not be the legendary Iga or Koga ninjas in literary novels, otherwise they would have discovered where they were hiding.

Until he saw the two figures disappearing into the lights on the other side of the pond, Zuo Liangyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother Feng, these two people look like Japanese people."

"You also know about the Japanese?" Feng Ziying was quite surprised. It would not be surprising if people from Southern Zhili and Fujian and Zhejiang knew about the Japanese. However, Linqing is located in the inland of Shandong, and Zuo Liangyu actually knew about the Japanese, which made him very surprised. Surprised.

"Brother Feng, I have never seen anyone on the Linqing Pier. I have also seen the red-browed and green-eyed Xiyi and the pitch-black Kunlun slaves. What's more, the Japanese are not new. I heard my uncle say it earlier. , our Linqing Guards also fought against the Japanese in Korea, and we didn’t see any big deal. They said they just closed the door to show off their power, but in fact, it was just like that..."

Feng Ziying was surprised again. All the soldiers from the Linqing Guard were able to participate in the Battle of Renchen? So awesome?

Seeing that Feng Ziying didn’t seem to believe it, Zuo Liangyu quickly explained: “Some of our Linqing Guard soldiers were also drafted by Dezhou and Jining to serve as battalion soldiers on rotation. I heard that they just happened to go to Korea to fight in that year...”

Feng Ziying then realized that the soldiers stationed in the town were all drawn from the elite of each guard station. This is why the soldiers in the guard station are now weak and withered.

Every few years, the commander-in-chief of each army will send orders to cut a crop of leeks, either to guard the border in border towns, or to camp troops in various towns. The former may go to the battlefield to fight the Mongols or Jurchens at any time, and the latter Once there is a big war, they will be immediately deployed to the front line, no matter where they are, they have to go.

The two of them continued walking along the wall while talking, and soon came to the east wall of Ren Garden.

Under the porch next to the penthouse, a bandit holding a bamboo pole gun was yawning and falling asleep. Obviously, after a day of excitement, these farmers or kiln workers who had come from afar were still a little bit overwhelmed. In addition, this The day went extremely smoothly and made them relax a lot.

The two didn't dare to get too close, but they couldn't find a suitable place to lean on the east wall. Fortunately, there was a pile of discarded stones next to it. The two wanted to move it but were afraid of making any noise, so they could only move it quietly. Waiting for the guy who kept yawning to see if he would fall asleep or leave.

As fate would have it, the guy couldn't endure the hardship in the end and found a suitable doorpost to sleep against. The two of them quickly picked up a few stones, stacked them carefully, and quietly climbed out of the wall.

As soon as I opened the door, I quietly slipped out along the side alley, facing the stone archway diagonally opposite. At this time, people started to move around the stone archway.

Zuo Liangyu was very familiar with this situation. From Yongqing Street to Banjing Street, he only dodged twice, bypassing the bandits who had begun to set up defenses at the Shipai Archway, and then got into the shabby alley behind Banjing Street. .

It can be seen from the fact that the other party started to set up defenses at the stone archway. There are still some talented people who understand military affairs among the thieves. If the two of them were a step slower, they might not be able to get around the stone archway. Moreover, although the thieves and bandits are also against the people on Banjing Street, I am not interested in a poor neighborhood, but I also know that it is an unsafe place.

The situation in the city has not been completely cleared, especially when the inner city is still in the hands of the guards. Once the guards hide in Banjing Street, they may be attacked by the bandit troops stationed in Shipai Fang and Yongqing Street at any time. , so they quickly set up checkpoints from Shipai Fang to Banjing Street.

 Finally getting into the alley behind Banjing Street, the two of them could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

 At least it is relatively safe now, and thieves will not easily enter such an area with complicated roads and unknown conditions.

To be blunt, if three or five people come in, what will happen to them? If they are blocked in and suffocated to death, no one may find it. Moreover, this area is known to be a poor residential area, and there is no oil or water. Who would want to come?

“Brother Feng, this is Weijia Hutong. A friend of mine lives here. How about…”

Feng Ziying shook her head: "Erlang, no need. We have to leave the city in a hurry, so it's better not to drag others down. Besides, what are you doing with your friend now?"

"Hey, Brother Feng, that will be of great use. He is the most familiar with the road from this way to Ciyu'an, and he walked along Ciyu'an inside the outer city wall. I guess he must know where there are bandits along this way. Let's We have to find a way to avoid the thieves and sneak out through the East Water Gate."

Zuo Liangyu looked confident.

Feng Ziying didn’t expect this guy to be so clueless, but he was unfamiliar with the place and he really didn’t dare to take risks. He thought about it and asked, “Is this brother of yours reliable?”

"Absolutely reliable. Monk Wang's father died last year. His mother Ciyu'an became a sister-in-law, so he lived with his uncle. His uncle Wang Chaozuo is the most famous wicker basket weaver here. All the weavers here are Respect him..."

There was no hint of discomfort or pain in Zuo Liangyu's words. Perhaps it was because he had lived like this for many years, or there were too many such situations around him that the precocious man had turned a blind eye to them.

Feng Ziying felt that the name Wang Chaozuo was familiar, but she couldn't remember it. Maybe she was really sensitive. When she heard someone's name, she thought they were celebrities in history. Maybe they were actually the people she met in her previous life. An ordinary person's name.

"Well, if you think there's no problem, then go look for it, but it's too late now, can you answer the call?" Feng Ziying was still a little uneasy, "Don't alert his family."

"It seems that his uncle is not at home these days. He is busy with something outside. I have a secret code with him..." Zuo Liangyu happily led Feng Ziying through the alleys, and soon arrived at a dilapidated place. outside the low fence.

 He turned over lightly and entered the yard, leaving Feng Ziying outside.

 (End of this chapter)