Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 115 Entering the palace to play a duel

"Zhang Shidu may think that I have brought trouble to Liaodong." Li Chengliang said.

"Don't dare. Uncle Ning Yuan has been out of Liaodong for 20 years. The peace in Daming Pass depends on Uncle Ning Yuan's protection. But now the situation has changed. If you want to suppress the Mongolian and Jurchen tribes just by destroying nests, it will be a bit difficult here in Liaodong. It’s hard to do this,” Zhang Xiao said.

"I have played many tricks, and these barbarians have learned a lot. Now if I play the market circle again, the Mongolian leaders and the Jurchen leaders will probably not be fooled. From now on, they will have to train their troops for battle. It's just Zhang Shidu , the development of the Northeast you mentioned is not that easy. Just talking about immigration, too much food and grass will be consumed on the way. Even if the people in the pass want to immigrate to Liaodong, where to find reclaimed land is still a problem. When reclaiming the land, will There will be greater conflicts with the Mongols and Jurchens, which is also a problem."

"It is indeed not easy. The establishment of a province is just an idea now. I can only hear about the current situation in Liao, and I have to see it myself before I can draw a conclusion."

Xu Wei took out a book and handed it to Zhang Xiao.

"Old Master Xu, what is this?"

"I have traveled in the Northern Territory for many years and stayed in Liao for the longest time. I also have some insights into the military and civil affairs of the Northern Territory. They are all recorded in this book. Zhang Shidu can use it as a reference. Although times have changed, there are always If there are any outdated items, Zhang Shidu, you can pick them up and read them."

"Thank you, Old Master Xu." Zhang Xiao solemnly accepted it.

"My sons all grew up under my protection. If Zhang Shidu goes to North Korea, if they become domineering because of their victory in the war and do anything, please give Zhang Shidu a pity." Li Chengliang said.

"General Zimao is now the pride of our Ming Dynasty. Even if there are some small mistakes, they are still flaws. Regardless of the rights and wrongs, Zhang will investigate carefully and report truthfully. Please rest assured, Uncle Ning Yuan."

After Li Chengliang and Xu Wei left, Zhang Xiao had a few more calligraphy and paintings in his house and a very well-made fire gun.

Uncle Ning Yuan's news was indeed accurate. The next day, the court sent someone to Zhang Xiao's home to announce the appointment.

After hearing the imperial edict appointing him as envoy to North Korea, Zhang Xiao respectfully accepted the edict.

"Congratulations to Zhang Shidu. This mission to North Korea is extraordinary." The person who announced the decree was Zhang Xiao's old acquaintance, Eunuch Gaohuai.

"Eunuch Gao, these are some small gifts. Please accept them with your smile."

"Don't dare, don't dare. Zhang Shidu wants to travel to Korea and make great achievements and come back. The future is boundless. Your Majesty also has an oral message. Zhang Shidu, what strategy does Zhang Shidu have for Korea, Japan and even Liaodong during your mission to Korea? You can write down your opinions. Your Majesty will summon you in a few days to hear your opinions. Zhang Shidu, you must be well prepared. Your Majesty is very concerned about North Korea and Liaodong right now."

"Thank you, Eunuch Gao, for reminding me. Zhang must be well prepared." Eunuch Gao still left without accepting the gift, which made Zhang Xiao wonder if this person was the one who caused trouble to Liaodong in history, and the soldiers and civilians of Liaodong wanted to kill him. It's a big disaster for Gao Huai, but he's still just a colleague with the same name.

"My boss, the information about Korea and Japan that Zhenzhi and I compiled a few days ago will be presented to you in a moment. The information on Liaodong has also been collected before. I will add some information and present it to you later." Lu Zhang said.

"Thank you for your hard work. Wen Hua, you have worked hard this time on your mission to North Korea. Please follow me. Once you have made a contribution, I will find a way to give you credit." Zhang Xiao said.

"Zhang Shidu, what are your orders from my side?" Li Zhizao asked.

"I already told the Imperial College a few days ago that you can just become a prison student. If you become a prison student, the imperial examination will go more smoothly in the future."

"Thank you Zhang Shidu."

"You go and study. You can take the books in the study. As for home, I will just let the two old servants take care of it. If there is anything else, we can only wait until I come back."

When it was time to enter the palace to meet the saint, Zhang Xiao was still quite nervous even though he had gone through many scenes. After all, this time I really have to stand on the big historical stage and perform. Whether I am confident or just talk on paper depends on my performance on this mission.

In the imperial study room, the emperor read through the memorials handed over by Zhang Xiao, and got up from time to time to stare at the map. The world map was too big, so Zhang Xiao simply drew another Ming Dynasty map and presented it to him. Of course, this Ming Dynasty map also included Japan, North Korea and other neighboring countries. Now in the imperial study room, the world map is placed on the left, and the map of the Ming Dynasty is placed on the right. The emperor's eyes wandered back and forth between Liaodong, Korea and Japan.

"The Liao region should indeed be established as a province. After all, the former Yuan Dynasty established Liaoyang Province in the Liao region. However, after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the population of Han people in the Liao region was too small, so Emperor Taizu had to use a compromise method and set up a province. Nuer Gandusi, Liaodong Dusi, Daning Dusi, and the civil affairs were also under the jurisdiction of Shandong across the sea. It is because the power of the Can Yuan is really rampant. When soldiers and civilians enter Liaodong, they are often harassed by the forces of the Can Yuan. Not to mention the distant ones, Li Chengliang Several of the previous Liaodong commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief died in the battle. If we don’t defeat the Mongols and move the people to Liao, wouldn’t it be in vain that the people would be robbed by the Mongols?” the emperor said as he spoke. While staring at Liaodong Town on the map.

"Your Majesty, building a province is a long-term strategy. As for the Mongolian invasion, it is natural to build fortresses, prepare for war, rectify the border troops, and squeeze out the Mongols step by step." Zhang Xiao explained.

"The establishment of a province and the opinions on building fortresses are too costly. Let's discuss them later. It's no problem to grow those new crops in Liao. When you get to Liao, you can talk to the governor of Liaodong. Just discuss it with the General Soldier of Liaodong. From what you said, you also want to help train the army in North Korea, cultivate those new crops, and bring some skilled craftsmen with you, and you also want to bring some skilled construction workers with you in the expedition. Sergeant? Are you admonishing me, saying that my capital camp has become a craftsman camp?" the emperor asked.

"I don't dare, but the situation of the Korean war has changed now. The Japanese can't defeat our army in the field, and they can't defend the big city. They are now gathering at the seaside to reinforce the city and build fortresses. If our army rushes to attack, the casualties will be too great. . So we brought along craftsmen and sergeants who were skilled in construction to see what we could do to destroy the city and completely drive out the Japanese troops entrenched on the coast of Korea." Zhang Xiao explained.

"Okay then, I will order the Ministry of War to select the people you need from the Beijing camp. There are no other big problems," the emperor said.

(End of this chapter)