1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 2655
The coal-iron complex on the banks of the Datong River can be regarded as one of the most important industrial projects in North Korea at present. Such an industrial upgrade involves many aspects. Even with Haihan's technical support, it cannot be completed overnight.Moreover, the related industries are located in the northern region ruled by Fenglin Maharaja Li Hao. During this period, how to coordinate and arrange the balance of interests between the North and the South will also become the focus of this negotiation.

The Haihan Ministry of Industry has drawn up an industrial upgrading plan, and has also dispatched several technical officials from Changhua to join the mission to negotiate with North Korea on the specific implementation process.

For the missions, technical difficulties are not their main considerations. The real possibility of disputes in the negotiation process should lie in the distribution of interests between the northern and southern courts.

Fu Lidao: "The king of North Korea has stated many times, both openly and secretly, that he hopes to bring the industries in the Datong River Basin under the name of the court and manage them directly, especially the two items of smelting and shipbuilding. He doesn't want to be in the hands of Lord Fenglin forever. superior."

Shi Chengwu nodded and said: "After all, these two industries are too important. If necessary, they can quickly be transformed into military power and threaten his rule. It is understandable that he would be worried about this."

Fu Li shook his head slightly and said: "If Lord Fenglin wants to replace the throne, there is only one possibility, and that is to have the full support of our country. But if our country really chooses Lord Fenglin to rule North Korea, then there is no need for him to be in the north. Form a powerful private armed force. Conversely, if Maharaja Fenglin wants to use these industries to build a private armed force loyal to him, he must first win the support of our country."

Shi Chengwu suddenly said: "So what the king wants is not just these industries, but to make our country give up support for Maharaja Fenglin."

Fu Lidao: "I can't easily express my position on this kind of matter, unless the executive committee gives clear instructions."

Fu Li stopped abruptly when he said this, and looked at Shi Chengwu, obviously waiting for him to explain the specific instructions received by the mission.

Of course, Shi Chengwu had nothing to hide from Fu Li, and immediately said: "The executive committee's opinion is to try to maintain the status quo of North Korea and maintain a balance between the North and the South. As for the industrial production capacity and related income in the Datong River Basin, it can be appropriate. Set aside a portion for the South to strengthen their position."

What is the position of the Southern Court?That is the absolute obedience to Haihan, in exchange for Haihan's support for his ruling power, and the protection of North Korea's security.

However, if the ruling class headed by King Li Xun realizes that their position is unstable, and it is Haihan who caused this situation, over time, the natural position may also loosen.One of the tasks assigned by the Executive Committee to the mission is to solve this problem that has already begun to show signs.

Shi Chengwu continued: "The specific measures are divided into two parts. One is the part on the negotiating table. Projects like steel can be released in stages to allow North Korea to enjoy more benefits. The other part is on the negotiating table. In addition, it is subdivided into civil and military measures, one is publicity activities, and the other is the display of military strength, we call it civil attack and martial arts. But the related work needs to be done by Mr. Lao Fu."

Fu Li replied: "It's the responsibility, you should do your best."

A meeting may be a matter of a few words, but it is very complicated work to do it.Take measures outside the negotiating table as an example. In order to achieve influence through publicity means, Fu Li needs to use local contacts, invite celebrities from all walks of life in the cultural circle of Gyeonggi-do to participate in the cultural exchange activities held by Haihan, and to launch influential Works to advocate the bright future of cooperation between the two countries.

As for Zhu Zian's identity, Fu Li is required to dispatch capable men to spread all kinds of news and speeches prepared in advance throughout the city. significance.The more North Koreans know about Zhu Zian's deeds, the easier it will be to create the influence Hai Han expects in this country.

As for the display of military strength, in addition to arranging public visits at the Han River Wharf, the fleet will also organize a joint military exercise with the North Korean navy at the mouth of the Han River when it leaves Seoul. Ministers will also be present to observe.The related activities are also arranged by Fu Li to connect with the other party, and there are quite a lot of yamen to deal with.

Of course, Fu Li didn't have to do everything personally. He had been in North Korea for so many years, and he had cultivated a group of capable officers, and most of the work could be handed over to his subordinates.The really important work for him is to teach these young officials how to sort out the many tasks at hand, and to advance the implementation separately in such an unfamiliar environment overseas.

Although these young officials do not have a lot of experience in performing missions overseas, fortunately, they have been engaged in practical work for a long time, and they still have relatively strong working ability in the field they are good at, so that they will not expose the problem of high-sightedness and low-handedness.As long as there is a little hint of Fu Li, they will know how to start the work they are responsible for.

The meeting lasted until late at night. Shi Chengwu and his group of young people were alright, but their Fu power was already showing signs of fatigue.Seeing this, Shi Chengwu took the initiative to call off the meeting and asked Fu Li to go back and rest first.

Fu Li did not refuse, and told Shi Chengwu before leaving that all the people he was planning to entertain had received invitations, and the banquet would be arranged for the night after tomorrow.

The content of this internal meeting does not need to be recorded in detail, but Zhu Zian still attended the whole process as a member of the mission.However, the amount of information discussed by Fu Li and the members of the mission was too large, and it was quite difficult for Zhu Zian to digest it by himself.

Zhu Zian has always believed that Haihan's control over North Korea is based on military means, and that North Korea surrenders to Haihan only because of the deterrence of force, but the actual situation seems to be somewhat different from his thinking.Haihan's control over North Korea is far more comprehensive than he imagined, covering all classes from top to bottom.

The upper echelons who hold the power are unable to resist because they know that Hai Han has already prepared a substitute, and if they don't cooperate, they may be replaced at any time.

The gentry and businessmen are the groups that directly benefit the most from the cooperation between the two countries. As vested interests, they are unlikely to sacrifice their own industries and futures to fight against the beneficiaries who benefit them.

The information that the lower class people can get access to is often spread by Haihan. They only know that working for Haihan can get better income. North Korea’s security comes from Haihan’s asylum. , and the possibility of great success.For them, Haihan is a heavenly kingdom worthy of worship, and its status has even surpassed that of Ming Dynasty in the past 200 years.

(End of this chapter)