Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 405 Summoning

Together with the North Hall.

"The Ming Dynasty is truly worthy of being called the Heavenly Kingdom and the sect leader of the four sea vassals. There are millions of people gathered in just one capital city. This is simply unimaginable in our dynasty."

Prince Li Jin lifted up his robe sleeves, picked up the tea cup from the table, and said with a hint of emotion: "I have heard that the various schools of Confucianism in the Ming Dynasty are very good. Although many classics have been introduced to our dynasty before, I know the essence. If I am lucky enough to be summoned by His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I will definitely ask His Majesty the Emperor to give me a batch of unique Korean classics to correct the Confucian style of learning in our dynasty!"

After saying this, Li Zhen took a sip of tea, but when he looked at the eyes of the person sitting opposite him, there was something meaningful in his eyes.

"I'm afraid it won't be difficult."

Li Zhu, who was sitting opposite him, heard this and bowed his head slightly: "Because the prince admires Confucianism, if His Majesty the Ming Emperor knew about this and thought that the prince respects Confucianism and values ​​learning, he would definitely give me the only ancient book of the dynasty, and keep it to the ministers." As we know, under the rule of the Ming Dynasty, the cultural context of the southeastern areas flourished, and many great talents opened their schools to teach, and the Nanyong in Nanjing is similar to the Northern Yong in the capital, with a large number of young talents gathered there!"

"Yes!"

Li Qi put down the tea cup in his hand and said with emotion: "It's a pity that the time for paying tribute this time is too tight, otherwise I would have to ask His Majesty the Emperor for a favor to go and see the beauty of the southeast. However, I feel that the south No matter how good Yong is, he still can't compare to Bei Yong. Brother Wang, do you think what I said is right?"

Facing Li Jin's inquiry, Li Zhu's appearance did not change at all, but his hands hidden in his sleeves were clenched tightly.

Li Zhu knew very well what Li Zuoyi meant, but what could he say?

All we can do is pretend to be stupid!

This time, King Li Hui of North Korea suddenly decided to send a mission to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. It seemed like a decision made without warning, but Li Hui knew something about the inside story.

Without him.

It is related to the Ming Dynasty's army's defeat of Jianlu in Liaodong.

Moreover, before that, the Ming Dynasty sent envoys to the DPRK. Liu Hongxun was very famous in the DPRK. He had good relations with many officials of the Dabei Sect and had pleasant conversations with many great Confucian scholars.

Although in the battle at the beginning of the first year of Tianqi, North Korea did not send troops to assist the Ming Dynasty in besieging Jianlu as before. However, when the Ming Dynasty army besieged Jianlu, it also chose to open the coastal areas so that the Ming Dynasty army could take advantage of it. In the land of North Korea, launch a blitz on Jianlu's lair!

It was precisely the outstanding performance of the Ming Dynasty Army in that battle that made North Korean King Li Hui change his mind a lot, among which Liu Hongxun was credited.

When the First Battle of Liaozuo officially came to an end, and the Ming Dynasty severely defeated the arrogance of the Jianqiu on the battlefield, Zhu Youxiao's energy turned elsewhere, while the civil and military officials in the central court focused most of their attention on the changing situation of the court. In Liaodong, Liu Hongxun, who had not received the imperial edict to return to the dynasty, proposed to Xiong Tingbi that the great victory in Liaozuo should be spread to vassal Korea to demonstrate the power of the previous dynasty.

At that time, Xiong Tingbi was still responsible for the Liaodong economic strategy. In order to effectively implement the army's military affairs, clarify the many guest armies aiding Liao, and initially organize the Liaodong guards, he was very troubled. However, Xiong Tingbi also knew that this had to be done. After all, the vassal Korea was adjacent to Liaodong. , and facing Jianlu across the river, letting North Korea know the power of the previous dynasty, which would be helpful to completely suppress the Jianlu rebellion in the future.

The disastrous defeat in the Battle of Saarhu not only caused the Ming Dynasty to lose countless elite divisions, allowing the Jianlu to take the opportunity to unify the three guards of Jianzhou, but also damaged the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty. Even though the vassal North Korea had not said much before, the change in attitude , some thoughtful people can still see it.

Liu Hongxun is exactly one of them.

After all, he once went to North Korea on behalf of the Celestial Envoy, and he knew far more about the internal situation in North Korea than anyone else. It was probably because of this that after the First World War in Liaozuo, he wanted to convey a great victory to North Korea.

Therefore, after Xiong Tingbi gave him full responsibility for the matter, Liu Hongxun wrote several letters and sent them to the DPRK to pass them on to those who were good friends.

In North Korea, there are many groups who yearn for the Ming Dynasty. That is the suzerain state of North Korea, and it is the celestial dynasty that they have longed for!

The system, culture, rituals, etc. of North Korea are in the same vein as those of the Ming Dynasty, which means that the weight of the Ming Dynasty in North Korea is destined to be different. Not to mention the Imjin Japanese Rebellion, the Ming Dynasty Army went to North Korea to fight against the Japanese, and their majesty on the battlefield, and they did not ask for any benefits from North Korea afterwards, this has been remembered by many people in North Korea!

"Has Brother Wang ever seen the Huangming Times that has been sold in the capital recently?"

Li Zuo lifted up his robe sleeves, looked at the silent Li Zhu, and said with a faint smile: "I have never thought that all major events in the world can be printed on a few thin pieces of paper. He was born with such a broad mind and such a heart, only the Shang Dynasty could do it."

"Your Majesty is right."

Li Zhu collected his thoughts, lowered his head slightly and said, "However, after reading the recent issues of Huang Ming Times, I found that there seems to be different debates on etiquette."

"I also found out."

Li Qi nodded and responded: "According to what I know, these few issues of the Huangming Times were caused by the rebellion of the chieftains in Sichuan and Guizhou. His Majesty the Emperor Qiangang decided to use the new system to intervene to quell the rebellion in the shortest possible time. Put down the rebellion within the country, which caused great controversy in the DPRK.”

"However, I feel that it is not necessarily a good thing for His Majesty the Emperor to act arbitrarily. After all, since His Majesty the Emperor came to the throne, the challenges and crises he has encountered are far beyond our imagination. No matter how much I know, How can His Majesty the Emperor know so much?"

"If His Majesty the Emperor listens to what his ministers say in everything, let alone the great victory in the battle of Liaozuo, I don't think it will happen. His Majesty the Emperor is far more wise and powerful than we can imagine. , Brother Wang, do you think what I said is right?"

"Yes Yes."

Li Shu's heart tightened and he hurriedly lowered his head and responded.

After arriving in the capital from Shandong, Li Jin often beat Li Zhu, trying to make him understand some truth and not to get too close to irrelevant people.

As the crown prince of the Joseon Dynasty, although Li Qi was more or less dissatisfied with some of his father's behavior, he was also aware of his father's difficulties, so he did not show it in many cases. However, this was not On behalf of Li Qi, he was unable to understand some of the dynamics in the DPRK.

This time, it was not Li Jin who led the delegation to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty, but someone else. However, Li Jin personally met with his father and made it clear what he wanted, so it was him instead, and Li Jin was the one named. The surname will be taken away.

"Your Majesty!!"

At this moment, a servant hurriedly walked in from outside the hall, bowed to Li Zhen and said, "His Majesty, the Emperor, has sent an edict to condemn the internal officials to Huitong Beiguan!"

"Quickly, burn incense and lay out the case."

Li Qi, who was still chatting and laughing, immediately stood up after hearing what the servant said, and said with a serious expression: "Serve me to change into new clothes!"

"Here!"

After seeing this scene, Li Zhu stood up together with Li Jin, but he secretly thought in his heart: His Majesty the Ming Emperor has an edict at this time, is he going to summon him?

(End of this chapter)