Relying on his youth, Zhu Xiong Ying felt that he was in pretty good shape, full of energy, and without any pressure. He also went to check on the Shenji Battalion and found that the soldiers' recovery was going well; they hadn't reached their peak condition, but they weren't far off either.
This is a good thing, but everyone understands that these Shenji Battalion soldiers who have come from afar still need some time to adapt to the environment and adjust their physical functions to the best state.
Although Zhu Xiong Ying knew it would take some time, some things couldn't be left undone and couldn't wait any longer.
His banner was now raised, and it was no ordinary military or ceremonial flag. Zhu Xiong Ying's banner was a dragon banner, complete with an eye-catching dragon flag, which was what surprised many people.
This isn't even ordinary royalty anymore; even the princes aren't qualified to use such a dragon banner. Besides the emperor, only the crown prince and the imperial grandson can use it. And now, it's clear that the imperial grandson is personally leading the campaign.
This probably greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers of Busan Guard. They certainly did not expect that Zhu Xiong Ying would come here, nor did they expect that the Crown Prince would personally lead a large army here when the Goryeo rebels invaded!
The movements of Busan Guard naturally attracted the attention of the Goryeo soldiers, and the scouts at the outposts immediately relayed the news.
In this era, Goryeo and similar regions did not have their own writing system. They were accustomed to using Chinese characters, and of course, in order to appease the Yuan Dynasty, they had also been very accepting of the Mongol Yuan script and customs, striving to assimilate. The so-called Hangul (Korean alphabet) was something these people had not yet created.
Yi Bang-won was somewhat shocked at this moment, because his father had successfully usurped the throne and become the King of Joseon. Yi Bang-won had also played a significant role in this process, for example, by assassinating Jeong Mong-ju, a great sage of Goryeo, thus removing the last obstacle to Yi Seong-gye's usurpation of the throne.
"General, the scouts report that the Ming Dynasty's Crown Prince is in Busan." Li Fangyuan said with considerable worry as he looked at Wu Mengyi entering the tent. "In this way, the morale of the Ming army in the Busan area will surely increase dramatically, and they will inevitably receive more reinforcements."
Wu Mengyi couldn't help but worry, saying, "Busan must be reclaimed, otherwise it will severely damage the King's prestige. However, the arrival of the Ming Dynasty's grandson also shows the importance that the Ming Dynasty attaches to the land of Busan. This battle will likely be a bitter one."
Wu Mengyi's concerns were not unfounded. The Mongol Yuan dynasty was initially considered invincible by the Goryeo court, yet they were routed by the Ming army. If Yi Seong-gye had been so confident, he wouldn't have staged the retreat from Wihwa Island. His ambition wasn't solely for usurpation; he was also concerned about a direct war with the Ming dynasty.
Lee Bang-won stood up and paced back and forth anxiously. "We still have to fight this time. The Ming Dynasty is a formidable enemy, but our Joseon is not weak either! If those people gain a foothold in Busan, they may slowly plot against us, which will inevitably pose a threat to other parts of Joseon."
What wasn't explicitly stated was that his father had just successfully usurped the throne, and there were still significant internal conflicts. Defeating the Ming army at this time would greatly boost morale, legitimize Yi Seong-gye's usurpation, and significantly enhance his prestige.
Sometimes war isn't everything; sometimes war is also for political reasons and involves strategy.
While Li Fangyuan and his group were struggling with their problems, Feng Sheng and the others arrived at the central command tent to begin planning their next strategy.
Upon hearing that Liaodong might have already mobilized its troops, Feng Sheng was overjoyed. The pressure from Liaodong would undoubtedly increase the burden on the people of Goryeo, who would surely fear being attacked from both sides.
It doesn't necessarily have to be a great victory in Liaodong, nor does it necessarily have to be an unstoppable advance. The Ming army just needs to maintain continuous pressure.
These were things Zhu Xiong Ying was looking forward to, and he found them quite interesting. Ultimately, he knew very well that such a battle was inevitable, and he understood that it was necessary to fight.
Even though the Ming Dynasty is a behemoth, a lion still needs to exert its full strength to hunt a rabbit. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty currently occupies Busan, which will certainly make the people of Goryeo very uneasy, and they will fight back with all their might to protect their land.
This has nothing to do with the strength of a nation. Sometimes, without a war, many things become unclear.
Zhu Xiong Ying knew these things, and everyone else understood this principle at this time. Everyone knew that the Ming Dynasty needed to take a good look at the situation and settle things with a head-on battle; might makes right.
Busan Guard was constantly preparing for battle, organizing its weapons, studying personnel configurations, and increasing vigilance. At the same time, Xu Yungong led a thousand vanguards to launch a proactive attack.
Just then, something happened that left Zhu Xiong Ying both amused and exasperated: she received a letter.
Yi Seong-gye's son, Yi Bang-won, sent a memorial, or rather, a letter sent in Yi Seong-gye's name. He claimed to be "in charge of the affairs of Goryeo," stating that the Goryeo king was incompetent and that Yi Seong-gye was forced to ascend the throne.
This seems to provide some justification for Yi Seong-gye's usurpation of the throne, suggesting that Yi Seong-gye's self-determination as king was somewhat out of necessity.
At this time, it was inevitable that they would denounce the Ming Dynasty, saying that the people of Korea had always been respectful to the Ming Dynasty and had always wanted to become its subjects and pay tribute. However, the Ming Dynasty's unjust war to seize Goryeo's land made them feel humiliated and angry, and they had no choice but to raise an army to fight back.
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