Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 531 Aid North Korea Again?

After Luck Dehun took down the Joseon King Li Zhen, he immediately took control of the whole city.

Immediately, all officials, civil and military, were summoned to reprimand Li Zhen in public for his disobedience to the destiny, obedience to obedience and viciousness, etc., and he deposed him from the throne in public.

Originally planned to establish the eldest son Li Hao, but he was nowhere to be seen, so he could only establish Li Hao's concubine son, Li Hao, who was only nine years old, as the king of Joseon.

In this way, North Korea is still behind the Li family, which proves that the Qing Dynasty was only to punish North Korea, not to destroy the country, let alone usurp the country.

This can be said to be justifiable.

The name is very important.

After doing this, most of the officials in the Korean court, except for those diehards, chose to submit.

As a result, the Manchu Qing took North Korea almost without incident, and the salt, iron, grain, cloth and other materials in the treasury were continuously transported northward to replenish their vitality.

"In addition, carefully select docks in various places to build sea-going ships. Remember, it must be hidden, and don't let the Ming army know."

Hong Chengchou sat in a side room next to the palace and arranged everything here.

Although he is only a temporary post of Hu Cao (Household Department) as a counselor (shilang), he can be said to be a promise in Seoul, and the de facto Governor of North Korea.

"The news about Phi Island must be collected secretly, and don't act rashly."

Hong Chengchou cherished this opportunity very much, and was even more cautious, trying to solve the foreign trouble of Pidao in one battle.

And shipbuilding is the most important thing.

"Did the prince Li Hao catch it?"

At this time, Hong Chengchou, who was so busy, finally noticed Li Hao who had fled early, and couldn't help asking.

"Report to participate in the trial, but have not received any news."

"Then seal him as Lord Qing'an and make him return to Seoul."

At this time, the eldest son, Li Hao, went through untold hardships and came to Kaesong two hundred miles away.

This is where the royal capital of Goryeo is located, and it is also a big city second only to Seoul. The business is extremely prosperous, and Songshang, which is as famous as the Bayan merchants, is here.

At this time, Zhao An, the big house of Songshang, respectfully presented the news from Seoul, and said:

"His Majesty, now His Highness is forced to abdicate, and the entire court is controlled by Man Qing. The huge imperial court is like a puppet, and dare not disobey the slightest."

"National disaster, national disaster!"

Li Hao sighed, his face was ugly.

The throne that is about to be handed over is gone, and the humiliation of North Korea has increased a lot, which is too shameful.

Thinking of this, he clenched his fists and closed his eyes without speaking.

But everyone knew that his anger was already filling his chest, and no one dared to disturb him.

At this time, Lin Ren, a big businessman from the Bay who came to Kaesong and helped along the way, cupped his hands and said, "Now that things are up to now, only the mansion can set things right."

"But Kaesong is too close to Seoul, and the Qing army will arrive in no time. Dare to ask the mansion to move to Pyongyang, and then make things right."

Although Lin Ren's words are consistent with Zhao An's, there is one more move to Pyongyang, since he does not want the Songshang in Kaesong to seize political interests.

But this is true. Kaesong is too dangerous. Pyongyang is not only a mountain city, but also far away from Seoul and close to Phi Island.

With the Ming army on the side, the sense of security is self-evident.

Li Hao was obviously moved.

Zhao An kept cursing, and was about to speak, but was preempted by Huang Gong, who bowed his hands:

"Di Xia, now that the former king is forced to abdicate, the country cannot be without a master for a day, I implore Di Xia to take the throne—"

"I implore the throne——"

At this moment, everyone reacted and hurriedly knelt down to persuade.

Li Hao stood up and said: "My morals are shallow, and I really don't deserve the throne..."

Now, everyone tried to persuade him again, but he was still not allowed.

Until the end, someone said: "If the son is not the throne, why don't you just have the heart to watch 300 years of the Korean Sajik being overthrown?"

"The foundations of the previous kings were wiped out..."

Li Hao was unmoved: "I can supervise the country, but I cannot overstep."

Until then, the news from Phi Island finally arrived in Kaesong.

Li Hao was furious: "The Qing Dynasty is determined to subdue me, and the establishment of slaves is really abominable."

This letter introduced the conspiracy of the Qing Dynasty in detail, and after a lot of embellishment, the heart of invading North Korea was beyond words.

Enraged, Li Hao could only ascend the throne in Kaesong and become king.

Following his father, Li Yu, as the Supreme King, he issued an imperial edict requesting that the world should work diligently as the king.

The next day, he rushed to Pyongyang on the pretext of asking Ming Dynasty for troops.

In a blink of an eye, Xiannyeong, Hwanghae, Pyongan, Gangwon, and Gyeongsang Provinces among the Eight Routes of Korea expressed their attachment one after another.

Hancheng dispatched the imperial army, went straight to Kaesong, and declared Li Hao a rebel.

Phi Dao also knew about the major events that happened in North Korea, and they were all astonished.

Who would have expected that North Korea, which had been quiet for decades, would start to be in turmoil again.

"North Korea is in chaos, and building slaves seems to be an impossible goal."

Wenxi showed a smile.

"The Korean language is weak, and the slaves are regarded as like a tiger. The prince is afraid that he will not be his opponent."

Li Yingren shook his head and said, "Without our help, Pyongyang would have been breached in the blink of an eye."

"You mean, Jiannu will send troops south?"

Wenxi couldn't believe it: "Maybe the court condone it?"

"The imperial court is moving the capital, I'm afraid there is no time to pay attention to it."

Li Yingren shook his head, his face was full of pain: "I'm afraid Jiannu had foreseen this, so he took this risky plan!"

Sure enough, the hastily formed Pyongyang team immediately embarked on a fugitive career and had to hand in a letter for help.

Phi Island can only be escorted to the island and reported to the court.

At this time, the imperial court, which had just arrived in Linqing, received a memorial from Pidao, and news of the chaos in North Korea came one after another.

The whole cabinet was shocked.

Even Zhu Yixi was very surprised: "Could it be another aid to the DPRK?"

As soon as this remark came out, the cabinet fell silent.

Zhao Shu cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the establishment of a slave to enter the court is nothing more than money and food. It is to replenish his vitality and he will do everything he can."

"If you ignore it, I'm afraid there will be one more Korean Eight Banners among the Eight Banners."

"The imperial court must not allow it to succeed." Zhang Shenyan said solemnly: "North Korea is not only a country that will not be conquered by the Taizu, but also a wing of the imperial court. Your Majesty, please send troops to the imperial court to wipe out the slaves."

"Cisuke, entering the court will cost a lot of money and food?"

Yan Chongxin had no choice but to speak at this time.

"What happened to the money? It's about the future of the country. If North Korea obeys, it will have tens of millions of people! It's worth two or three provinces."

"I gain one point, and the enemy gains three points. We must not sit idly by."

Zhang Shenyan retorted bluntly.

Zhao Shu frowned, and sighed softly: "Nowadays there are many fortresses in western Liaoning, Chen Dong is extremely difficult to speak, but North Korea can be a breakthrough."

"You mean, the Second Battlefield?"

The emperor watched the excitement, and suddenly laughed: "This is a good way."

"Western Liaoning is difficult to fight, so we fought in North Korea. The terrain there is rugged and not suitable for cavalry. It's a good location. Everyone in North Korea hates Jiannu, and this is the harmony of people."

"Even if the weather is divided into half and the people are right with me, how can I not win this battle?"

The emperor is full of confidence.

(End of this chapter)