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Yi Sun-sin
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“January 1. Clear skies. At dawn, my younger brother Yeopil, my nephew Bong, and my eldest son Hoe came and we talked. I cannot contain my deep regret at having spent a second New Year's Day away from my mother, in the south. Yi Gyeong-sin, an officer under the Provincial Army Commander (Yi Gwang), came bearing a letter from the commander, New Year's gifts, and various items — including long and short arrows — intended as tribute to the King.”
Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) said by 1598 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“March 29. Clear skies. I did not report for duty, as it was the anniversary of the death of Queen Jeonghui (Consort Yun). The court messenger sent to inquire after my mother in Asan returned. It was a great relief to hear that she is doing well.”
Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) said by 1598 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“April 16. Around 10 p.m., a dispatch arrived from the Right Naval Commander of Gyeongsang (Won Gyun): "The command garrison at Busan has already fallen." I cannot contain my indignation and grief. I immediately sent a report to the throne, and also dispatched letters to the Three Provinces (Gyeongsang, Jeolla, and Chungcheong).”
Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) said by 1598 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The 19th day. At dawn, as the Duke was in the midst of urging on the battle, he was suddenly struck by a stray bullet. The Duke said, "The battle is now at its height — on no account let it be said that I have died." Having spoken these words, he passed away.”
Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) said by 1598 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“April 15. Clear skies. I did not report for duty, as it was the anniversary of the death of Queen Gonghye (Consort Han). I wrote a reply and a separate record to be sent to the Provincial Governor (Yi Gwang), and immediately dispatched them by relay courier. Toward evening, a dispatch arrived from the Right Naval Commander of Gyeongsang (Won Gyun): "More than 90 Japanese ships have arrived and anchored at Jeolyeongdo, off Busan." At the same time, another dispatch came from the same commander: "More than 350 enemy ships have already arrived across from Busanpo." I therefore immediately sent a report to the throne, and also dispatched letters to the Provincial Governor (Yi Gwang), the Army Commander (Choe Won), and the Right Naval Commander (Yi Eok-gi). A dispatch also arrived from the Gyeongsang Observer (Kim Su), reporting the same.”
Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) said by 1598 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“April 18. Overcast in the morning. I went to the office early to attend to official business. A dispatch arrived from the Provincial Governor: "The garrison commander of Balpo has already been dismissed from his post; appoint and send a temporary commander." I therefore appointed the officer Na Dae-yong that same day and sent him off. Around 2 p.m., a dispatch arrived from the Right Naval Commander of Gyeongsang: "Dongnae has also fallen; the two magistrates of Yangsan (Jo Yeong-gyu) and Ulsan (Yi Eon-ham), serving as assistant commanders, entered the fortress and were both defeated." I cannot express my indignation and grief in words. I hear that the Left Army Commander of Gyeongsang (Yi Gak) and the Left Naval Commander of Gyeongsang (Bak Hong) led their troops as far as the rear of Dongnae before hastily withdrawing, which grieved me all the more. In the evening, the military officer in command of the Suncheon troops, who had remained at Seokbochang (a stone fortress) without leading his men forward, was arrested and imprisoned.”
Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) said by 1598 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“From the year imjin (1592) onward, for five or six years, the enemy never dared to strike directly into the two Hoseo and Honam provinces, because our navy held the sea routes in check. Your servant still has twelve warships remaining, and if we fight to the utmost of our strength, victory is still possible. If the navy were now to be abolished entirely, this is precisely what the enemy would welcome, for they would then pass through Hoseo and reach the Han River — this is what your servant fears. Though the number of warships is few, so long as this humble servant is not yet dead, the enemy will not dare to hold us in contempt.”
Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) said by 1598 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source