Domineering Daming

Jin Zhongshan said "Thank you, Your Majesty", stood up, lowered his head slightly, and looked at the young emperor in front of him.

He never imagined that in less than seven years, the former little prince was already the lord of the Ming Dynasty, and he even wiped out Jiannu and quelled the biggest border chaos in the Ming Dynasty.

With complicated thoughts in his mind, he still suppressed it, and said in a prepared manner: "Your Majesty, I am here this time at the order of the King, to congratulate His Majesty on pacifying Liaodong and solving the great problem of slavery."

Zhu Xu smiled warmly, giving people a feeling of spring breeze. He nodded and said, "Well, the king of Joseon has a heart. By the way, I heard that he is not in good health. How is it?"

Jin Zhongshan looked up at Zhu Xu, his expression changed, and he suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I request the Ming court to ensure the continuation of the Korean Zhengshuo and oppose the rebellion!"

Zhu Xu was stunned, and said: "Master Jin, what is the meaning of this, could it be that the generals sent by the imperial court have bullied North Korea?"

Jin Zhongshan immediately denied it, saying: "General Qin came from the general family. He is humble and polite, and he did not show more courtesy to North Korea. What I said refers to the internal rebellion in North Korea. Please make clear the imperial court's order to refuse to recognize the rebels, and invite the imperial army to suppress it." Rebellion, defend the country of Korea!"

Zhu Xu didn't move, but understood in his heart.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the strife within North Korea has not stopped. Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di both denied it at first, but after a long time, there was nothing they could do. They had to issue edicts and canonize them. This happened many times later.

Just to say that the current king of North Korea, Li Ji, has gone through four times, one of which has been abolished, and it was difficult "anyway" to succeed and keep the throne.

In North Korea, there are fierce factional struggles, and the east and west are fighting endlessly. Although Qin Yiming has basically controlled the North Korean army, some powerful generals are still capable of launching a rebellion—the premise is that the Ming Dynasty sits idly by!

However, according to the past style and etiquette requirements of the Ming Dynasty, it is likely that they really don't care about it, and they will just teach them a verbal lesson.

Seeing that Zhu Xu was silent, Jin Zhongshan was anxious, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, since the First World War in Japan, the population of Korea is less than one-sixth of that before the war, and the cultivated area is less than one-eighth. The rule of law is in the way, and it also damages the prestige of the Ming court, I beg your Majesty, the Ming court, to carefully consider it!"

I really want to send pillows to sleep!

Zhu Xu pretended to ponder for a while, and said: "The Ming Dynasty has always pursued a policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of the subordinates, and this case cannot be taken lightly... I need to discuss with the court ministers before I can answer you."

Jin Zhongshan knew there was hope as soon as he heard it, and quickly said: "I thank the emperor."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's just right, I'm going to enter Shenyang tomorrow, so you can come with me."

Jin Zhongshan thanked Zhu Xu again, looked at Zhu Xu, paused for a while, and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember the previous agreement with the minister?"

Zhu Xu leaned forward slightly, with a look of reminiscence on his face, and said with a smile, "I remember, um, tell me, how many people does North Korea need?"

Before Jin Zhongshan came, he had discussed with Li Ji, and he was very afraid that Emperor Ming would "go back on his word". After listening to Zhu Xu's words, he felt a little relieved, and pretended to meditate. North Korea has a lot of open space, houses, and women, as long as the Ming court is willing to give it, our country will do its best to accommodate it!"

North Korea's calculation is that once these people enter North Korea, they are North Koreans.

But in Zhu Xu's view, this is a potential killer for completely assimilating North Korea!

Zhu Xu looked at Jin Zhongshan, and said with a calm expression: "Master Jin should be able to see that the imperial court has just pacified Liaodong. The area of ​​Liaodong is larger than that of North Korea, and its population is less than one-third of that of North Korea. ..."

This is also one of the reasons why Jin Zhongshan came here in a hurry. He frowned and said: "Your Majesty, North Korea is different from Liaodong. The fields do not need to be cultivated, and the houses and farm tools are ready-made. North Korea now only needs people. I will do my best to help the imperial court reclaim Liaodong and resettle the population, and I also ask the emperor to consider the difficulties of North Korea and help me a little bit."

Zhu Xu knew that the future Inzu of North Korea was very excited.He also no longer intentionally made things difficult for Jin Zhongshan, and said: "Forget it, I can give priority to helping North Korea. The population is 100 million. As compensation for the time delay, I will give you 200 million. If possible, [-] will do." !"

100 million is a very suitable number, 200 million is not considered other, North Korea can't bear it, but the emperor of Ming Dynasty said sincerely, Jin Zhongshan couldn't refuse, he hurriedly knelt down on one knee, and said in a deep voice: "On behalf of our country King, thank Your Majesty the Emperor!"

Zhu Xu stood up, waved his hands, and said with a smile: "I am now Xingsheng Academy in Ming Dynasty, which has a national Royal Political Academy and Military Academy. I can give North Korea some quotas and send them to study regularly."

Jin Zhongshan was overjoyed and said: "I would like to thank the emperor, thank the Ming court for helping North Korea, and North Korea will never forget it!"

Zhu Xu nodded, and said with satisfaction: "North Korea and my Ming Dynasty will retire together, that's my promise to North Korea!"

Jin Zhongshan firmly believes that this is an iron fact!

Chapter 488 Withdraw from North Korea?

Zhu Xu took Jin Zhongshan to visit the artillery on Jinzhou City, the order of the infantry, and the abundance of food and grass.

Jin Zhongshan really felt the strength of Daming, and there were compliments all the way.

Standing on the city gate, Zhu Xu and Jin Zhongshan held binoculars and looked in the direction of Shenyang from a distance.

If it's a large-scale military operation, you can still see the general idea. Looking at it from such a distance, you can't see anything at all, but Jin Zhongshan is still very interested, because this is farther than the naked eye can see.

"Your Majesty." Jin Zhongshan looked at Zhu Xu eagerly, and said, "If this can be given to North Korea, we can install a watchtower on the island, so that we can see every move on the other side of the sea in advance."

Zhu Xu smiled and said, "Well, when I left, someone gave you some."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Jin Zhongshan was overjoyed, fully feeling Daming's friendliness to North Korea.

"Your Majesty, lunch is ready." The little girl from Zu Dashou's family appeared not far from Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu glanced at her, then turned to Jin Zhongshan and said, "Master Jin, let's go, and be with me."

Jin Zhongshan also wanted to "get closer" with the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, so he agreed.

The little girl led Zhu Xu and others to the side room, where the table was already full of food and wine.

It can't be said to be rich, but there are also wine and vegetables, and there is no shortage of fish and meat.

Seeing that the Emperor of Ming Dynasty was not extravagant, Jin Zhongshan nodded secretly. After Zhu Xu sat down respectfully, he smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I heard that Ming Dynasty has been carrying out military reforms. Our military equipment in North Korea is slack, and General Qin needs to take care of it." .”

Zhu Xu picked up the chopsticks and said, "Talk while eating."

Even so, Zhu Xu knew in his heart that North Korea's military system was more complicated than that of Ming Dynasty. Coupled with the repeated coups, the military system was similar to that of the Song Dynasty. The scarcity of armaments is getting worse and worse. Qin Yiming's [-] troops marched into North Korea, plus the "Mutual Defense Treaty".

"This Jin Zhongshan is not stupid." Zhu Xu said to himself.

Jin Zhongshan is naturally not stupid, he has been carefully observing Zhu Xu, seeing that his expression is relaxed and not on guard, he said again: "Your Majesty, can you transfer General Qin from North Korea to Seoul?"

Zhu Xu frowned, looked at Jin Zhongshan and said, "Seoul is the royal city and the capital of North Korea, can North Korea agree?"

Seeing that Zhu Xu was not the first to refuse, Jin Zhongshan said sincerely: "Go back to the emperor, North Korea needs Ming's protection! The threat of slavery has been resolved, and there is no difference between Pyongyang and Seoul. Please agree with the emperor!"

Zhu Xu looked at Jin Zhongshan, his heart moved, and then he thought about it.

Jin Zhongshan asked Daming to ensure the continuation of Zhengshuo in North Korea and not to give rebels a chance, and now he asks Qin Yiming's [-] troops to be transferred from Pyongyang to Seoul. What kind of medicine is sold here?

Seeing Zhu Xu groaning silently, Jin Zhongshan felt a little nervous, leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, please be sure to agree to this request! North Korea needs Ming's army!"

"Advance by retreat? Are you afraid that Daming will withdraw his army?"

Zhu Xu understood that North Korea's national strength is now weak, and they need Ming to stabilize their hearts. At the same time, they also need to prevent the Japanese kingdom from the sea from coming again, and they may also need to contain internal rebellions.

"Your Majesty, Zongbing Yuan has arrived." A forbidden soldier appeared at the door and raised his hand to Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu kept his body straight, and said, "Tell me."

Jin Zhongshan's expression changed, he didn't speak, and got up to stand aside.

Yuan Keli strode forward quickly, with a grizzled beard and half-white hair, as if he had been weathered for a long time, and his face was very rough, not like a literati, but like an old farmer.

He hadn't been to Beijing for two or three years, looked at Zhu Xu in a daze, but raised his hand resolutely and said: "My minister, Yuan Keli, see the emperor!"