I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 647 I love Chaoxian, does Chaoxian love me?

Outside the Daguangming Hall in Xiyuan, King Yi Sun of Korea appeared very nervous.

He wore a golden dragon robe, a jade belt around his waist, a crown with eight beams on his head, and a cage scarf with Diao Chan on it. He held an ivory hut in his hand, and looked proud and proud.

Behind him were Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong, wearing a white gauze inner garment with a blue collar and a red silk gown with a blue edge, and a red silk knee-high covering.

He wore a third-rank five-beam crown on his head, a large red and white silk leather belt around his waist, a jade pendant and a brocade ribbon with cloud and crane flowers woven in yellow, green, red and purple, and white socks and black shoes.

All three wore ear warmers.

While waiting outside the hall, the three of them chatted quietly.

"Congratulations, you two can finally wear the imperial robes. " Li Cheng looked at the two of them and said meaningfully.

Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong have long been die-hard fans of the Ming Dynasty. They are called high-ranking Korean officials, but in fact their souls have become people of the Ming Dynasty, true spiritual people of the Ming Dynasty.

They publicly declared throughout the Korean government and the public that the best outcome for Korea would be to become the 21st provincial governor of the Ming Dynasty.

Yes, now in addition to Shuntian and Yingtian prefectures, the Ming Dynasty is divided into 20 provinces and autonomous regions, namely Zhili, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Jinghai.

Among them, Jinghai is the old land of Annan, named after the former Tang Jinghai Army Jiedushi.

After destroying Annan, we still want to name it Annan. Isn't this awkward?

Then why not use Jiaozhi?
Jiaozhi was originally called Jiaozhi.

The Book of Rites states that "the southerners are called barbarians, and the people there are called Diaoti and Jiaozhi." Diaoti means tattooed faces, Jiaozhi means feet facing each other, and Jiaozhi refers to the custom of men and women bathing in the same river.

Anyway, they are not nice words and they all have derogatory meanings.

Since they were adopted as a family, they could no longer give them such names, which would be detrimental to stability and unity. So the cabinet looked through the history books and presented three names to Zhu Yijun for his decision.

Zhu Yijun considered among Rinan, Xianglin and Jinghai and finally decided on Jinghai, leaving the other two names for later use.

There is also a Jilin Provincial Administration Commission, which is under the name of the Liaoning Provincial Administration Commission. The two names have the same staff, and everyone tacitly accepts that it is under the jurisdiction of the Liaoning Provincial Administration Commission.

The words and deeds of Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong were strongly criticized by the "loyal and righteous" people in the Joseon court. They scolded them for betraying their ancestors and fiercely clashed with them, and even fought with Li Cheng several times.

There was a faint dark blue color at the corner of Zheng Renhong's left eye, which was the result of being punched in the North Korean court last month.

It was precisely because they had "no place to stand" in the Joseon court that Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong volunteered to accompany Yi Sun to the capital to pay homage.

Li Cheng looked at the smug looks on their faces and knew that they had already sold the item at a good price. He felt a little worried about himself, wondering what price he could actually get.
There are rumors that the emperor will confer a duke upon himself, a hereditary title, and grant him a mansion in the capital, as well as a large amount of money and grain.

From then on, they stayed away from the troubled Korea and the crater of Seoul, and lived in the prosperous and stable capital, where wealth and glory were passed down from generation to generation.

What should we do with North Korea’s 3,000-mile territory?
What the hell does it have to do with me!

I was pushed to the position of King of Joseon without knowing why, and I was just a puppet. Every day I just kowtowed to the Queen Dowager and showed my filial piety, and said yes and yes in the court, playing the role of a wise monarch.

The good days had not lasted for a few days when the Boshin Rebellion swept across the mountains like a fire that almost burned him to death.

After that, there was no more prosperity and wealth, only wandering and uncertainty. The chaos lasted for nearly two years until the Ming Dynasty intervened and the Boshin Rebellion in Korea was finally quelled.

I had originally thought that after all the hardships, I would work hard to become stronger, learn from the example of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and rebuild a new Korea. But when the Ministry of State Affairs presented me with the population census list, I was almost scared to death.

In the 22nd year of Jiajing, the Kingdom of Korea conducted a population check, and the official population was 4.2 million. The estimated number of slaves and hidden households that were not counted was about 6 million, totaling 10 million. Over the past 20 years, the number has only increased and decreased.

No one would have expected that after the Boshin Incident, the current population of North Korea, including men, women and children, is only 5.67 million, which is half the size.

Taking an inventory of the yangban list, the list of successful candidates in the imperial examinations, and the list of Confucian school admissions, it is found that there are only about 300 of these elite men who once dominated the destiny of Korea, and they are fighting each other like wild dogs in the court every day.

Who knows when they will become just a number in the statistical directory.

I don’t want to be one of those numbers!
The position of king fell from the sky, and I didn't gain any benefit from it at all, so it would be nice to sell it for a good price.

Want me to love Chao Xian?
I love Chaoxian, does Chaoxian love me?

The three of them stood outside the Great Light Hall, each with their own thoughts, waiting for the worship guide to lead them into the hall.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Shen, Mr. Zheng," the guide Zhang Siwei came over. He was dressed in a red silk court robe and a five-beam crown on his head. He bowed and greeted them with a smile on his face that made people feel like spring breeze.

"Lord Fengpan!" Li Sun, Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong hurriedly returned the greeting.

He was a famous scholar in the Celestial Empire, the Minister of Rites and the President of the Hanlin Academy.

President of the Hanlin Academy!
Lee Sun felt very honored that the most talented and learned man in the world would serve as his guide for the court worship.

"The Emperor will be here soon. Are you three ready?"

"Let Lord Feng Pan know that the officials of the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple have taught us several times and we must not make any mistakes."

"Okay, after paying homage to the emperor, Mr. Li can settle down in the capital for a while and enjoy the beauty of Beijing."

"The beauty of the Celestial Empire is something we have admired for a long time. It is a great honor for me to be able to see it all this time."

After a few words of contempt, Qi Yan, wearing a bullfighting suit, a steel fork hat and holding a whisk, came out and winked at Zhang Siwei.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Shen, Mr. Zheng, we are ready."

As Zhang Siwei spoke, he straightened his clothes.

Li Sun and two other people followed suit.

After the four of them were arranged, Zhang Siwei stood at the front, with his head held high. Li Cheng stood in the second place, full of hope. Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong tied for third place, feeling relieved and happy.

The four of them walked up the steps to the front door of the hall, speaking solemnly.

Qi Yan walked to the palace gate and reported loudly: "Your Majesty, the King of the Kingdom of Chaoxian, Yi Sun, the Right Councillor Shen Yiqian, and the Left Councillor Zheng Renhong are waiting for your order outside the palace."

"Xuan!"

Zhu Yijun said loudly.

A eunuch named Hongsheng sang: "The emperor has issued an order to present his subjects to the emperor!"

The sound echoed in the hall, making people's ears buzz.

Zhang Siwei looked back, then walked into the hall with Li Sun and the other two, with his head lowered.

Li Sun and his two companions stopped when they reached the center of the hall, holding ivory tablets in both hands and standing solemnly with their heads bowed.

Zhang Siwei walked to the front of the altar, knelt down and bowed, and said in a loud voice: "According to the imperial decree, bring the emperor and his ministers to the court for an audience!"

"See you!" Zhu Yijun responded loudly.

"As ordered!" Zhang Siwei stood up, stood aside, held the hu tablet in both hands, folded his sleeves, and shouted solemnly: "As ordered, I present myself to the emperor and his subjects!"

Li Cheng was in the front, Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong stood behind him side by side. They walked in a triangle to the front of the hall, to the place where Zhang Siwei had just knelt, lifted up their collars, and knelt on the ground.

"Foreign ministers present the King Yi Sun, Right Councillor Sim Eui-gyeom and Left Councillor Jeong In-hong to the Emperor of Ming. Long live the Emperor!"

Zhang Siwei shouted in time: "Get up!"

Li Sun, Shen Yiqian, and Zheng Renhong stood up.

"Bow!" Li Sun and the other two put their hands together and raised them high, then leaned over and pressed their hands on the ground, bent their knees, overlapped their hands and pressed them on the ground, and bowed their heads to their hands.

"rise!"

Li Cheng and the other two stood up by pressing their right knees with both hands.

"bye!"

Li Sun and the other two bowed their heads four times in response to Zhang Siwei's shout.

"Bow—kowtow!"

After kneeling down for the fifth time, Zhang Siwei added another sentence.

Li Cheng and the other two placed their hands on the ground and bowed their heads to the ground.

"rise!"

At this point, the ceremony of five bows and three kowtows to the emperor was completed.

Li Sun and the other two stood still, while Zhang Siwei beside them read aloud the memorial submitted by the king and his ministers to the emperor for an audience.

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"The emperor governs the universe and rules over all nations.

The teachings of the emperor spread to the south, and the fields were repeatedly blessed in the west. The people were peaceful and the borders were not disturbed. The etiquette was strict and respectful, and the music was peaceful and harmonious. The blue jade was laid, and the purple smoke rose. The dry image was pure and clear, and the spiritual heart was auspicious and respectful, and the precious ribbon was held and respected.

The officials and teachers of the foreign vassal states came to the palace to pay tribute, and knelt on the steps to praise the emperor. They felt the grace bestowed by the emperor, and their grace was as abundant as the spring rain. "

Li Sun and the other two were fascinated by what they heard, and the villain in their hearts was shaking his head.

As expected of the president of the Hanlin Academy, the memorial he wrote for the emperor was full of brilliant and elegant words. How could a small country with few people write such a brilliant article?
When Zhang Siwei finished reading, Zhu Yijun replied, "You all have read it carefully. I have read it. Li Cheng."

"The foreign minister is here!" Li Cheng took a half step forward and answered.

"It's a rare trip for you to the capital of the Celestial Empire, so stay here for a while. The New Year is coming soon, and there will be a grand court meeting on New Year's Day. You will attend the court as a foreign vassal.

When spring comes, I will have someone accompany you to go and see the sights. In March, fireworks will be set off in Yangzhou. Then you can go to the south of the Yangtze River to see the beautiful mountains and rivers and listen to the songs and poems there.

Li Sun replied happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty. We have admired the civilization of the Celestial Empire for a long time, especially the land of Jiangnan. 'Young people wandering around are happy, and the spring breeze in Jiangnan is always blowing.'

Your Majesty has graciously allowed me to visit Jiangnan, and I am deeply grateful."

"Haha, no matter how much you want to go to Jiangnan, you have to wait until next spring. During this time, just stay in the capital. There are many good places to visit in the capital. Lugou Bridge, Nanyuan, and Xishan."

Zhu Yijun pointed at the ministers who had been standing silently nearby and said, "The one accompanying you today is Pan Yinglong, the Shao Yin of Shuntian Prefecture. The capital is his territory. When he is free, let him take you around.

You will be staying in the capital for a long time this time, so settle down first. When you follow Pan Shaoyin to travel around the five cities of the capital, take a look at the vacant houses. If you see one you like, tell Pan Shaoyin and move in after you have packed it up.

When you arrive in the capital, it will be like returning home."

Li Sun, Shen Yiqian, and Zheng Renhong understood what he meant and hurriedly thanked him: "I thank the emperor for his grace."

Next, a banquet was held in the left hall of the Daegwang Palace to entertain the two guests, Lee Sun.

In addition to Zhang Siwei and Pan Yinglong, there were five other people including the Minister of Rites Pan Sheng, the Chief Minister of the Honglu Temple Zeng Shengwu, etc.

The banquet was divided into separate seats. Li Sun sat in the first seat on the upper left, and Zhang Siwei sat below him. The Minister of Rites Pan Sheng sat opposite him, in the first seat on the upper right, and below him was Zeng Shengwu.

Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong sat in the third seat on the left and the third seat on the right respectively, accompanied by Pan Yinglong and Wang Zhuan, the Left Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple.

In front of each person was a small table with three dishes, two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, a soup, a bowl of rice, and two small dishes.

There was also a wine glass, which was filled one by one by a special eunuch holding a wine pot.

There will be no wine jugs on the banquet table.

You can't drink as much as you want. If you get drunk and lose your composure in front of the emperor, it's a small matter to punish you, but it's a big matter to disturb the emperor's interest.

So the wine jug was held in the hands of the young eunuch, who poured wine according to the progress of the banquet.

It is said that the eunuch's wine pot has a special secret. If someone has a poor tolerance for alcohol, one cup will make him blush, two cups will make him brave, and three cups will make him immortal. The eunuch noticed something was wrong, and what he poured out was not the imperial wine, but boiled water.

Zhu Yijun raised his right hand and gestured. Feng Bao, who was standing next to him, shouted, "Give me some wine!"

The young eunuch standing at the back quickly filled everyone's glasses.

Everyone raised their glasses and said in unison: "Thank you for the wine!"

Zhu Yijun raised his glass and drank with everyone. He said, "It's up to you, but you must drink it all in one gulp."

After giving three cups of wine, they began to eat.

The band next to them started playing.

Ringing bells while eating, playing music while eating, these are the etiquette passed down from Zhou Li.

Etiquette may not be necessary at other times, but it must be observed when receiving foreign monarchs and ministers to demonstrate that the Celestial Empire is a country of etiquette.

"After having enough food and wine," the food bowls and dishes were removed and replaced with a clean long table, and the young eunuchs placed pens, ink, paper and inkstone on it.

Li Sun, Shen Yiqian, and Zheng Renhong looked at each other, showing that they were a little panicked. What did it mean?
There are too many etiquettes in the Celestial Empire for us to learn them all.

Zhang Siwei explained to Li Sun in a low voice that according to convention, talented civil officials would write poems about the scene and the situation, praising the merits and virtues as a commemoration, and if they were well written, they would be published throughout the country.

Write poetry?

The Celestial Empire is indeed a country of etiquette and civilization. Even a banquet is given and people have to write poems.

Pan Sheng's poem: "At this time, I am in a good mood, and I am content with the fields and fields. I advance and retreat in accordance with the Tao, and I have a pure and honest character. The emperor's vision is clear, and the precious destiny is bestowed upon me. I gave birth to the great ancestor, who is a match for heaven and a perfect man."

Zhang Siwei's poem: "Emperor Shizong blessed the world, succeeded the throne and brought peace and prosperity. His holy writings were brilliant, and his divine power was even more magnificent. All the talented people were employed, and each of them was virtuous and served in his post. The common people inherited his legacy and contributed to the nine translations."

The two of them wrote the best poems and won unanimous praise from everyone present, including Yi Sun, Sim Eui-kyeom, and Jeong In-hong, who were all full of admiration.

Zhu Yijun personally selected these two poems to be included in the National History Museum and then published in the "Huang Ming Dynasty Newspaper".

The ceremony of foreign vassal paying homage to the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty came to an end.

Pan Sheng, Zhang Siwei and others saw Li Sun, Shen Yiqian and Zheng Renhong out of Xiyuan.

The group chatted and laughed, and got along very well. Li Sun and the other two expressed to Zhang Siwei that they hoped to have the honor of visiting the Hanlin Academy to seek advice.

Zhang Siwei expressed his welcome and waited for the guests.

When the group arrived at Nanhua Gate, Zhang Siwei took a quick glance and keenly noticed that not far outside the gate, among the group of waiting attendants and assistants, was Shen Yikuan.

The two men's eyes met in the air, and they understood each other's intentions.

Zhang Siwei, Pan Sheng and others saw Li Sun and the other two off to the carriage. After they were gone, everyone bowed and talked, then dispersed in groups of two or three.

The attendants and lieutenants who were waiting there hurriedly went to greet their masters and chief officers, and soon formed small circles. Everyone got on their respective carriages and dispersed one by one.

Zhang Siwei and Shen Yikuan got into the carriage. As soon as the carriage started, Shen Yikuan couldn't wait to say, "Mr. Feng Pan, I have heard of something important."

(End of this chapter)