Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

a few days later.

The Eastern Palace.

Zhu Biao specially sent someone to invite Zhu Ying here.

When Zhu Ying arrived, Zhu Biao, who was busy with state affairs, immediately put down his work and rushed to Zhu Ying's side.

"U.A., you've come."

"The main reason I called you here is to have you give me your feedback."

“A few days ago, during a court meeting, it was mentioned that the newly pacified southeastern kingdoms needed to be supervised by a governor.”

“I have selected a few talented individuals from among these officials. You can see if they are up to the task of governor.”

After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he immediately handed the list of governors he had selected to Zhu Ying.

Zhu Ying glanced at the list of governors and nodded slightly, saying, "Father, the officials you have chosen are both civil and military, and extremely loyal to the Ming Dynasty."

"There is absolutely no problem in appointing these individuals as governors-general of the southeastern kingdoms."

Zhu Biao was naturally quite excited when he saw that Zhu Ying had agreed.

"Since Xiong Ying agrees, I will immediately have a few people take up their posts."

Zhu Ying nodded and immediately said, "Let these governors each lead 50,000 elite troops to the southeastern countries."

"In addition, they should be required to report on the situation of these southeastern countries every month."

After Zhu Ying finished speaking, Zhu Biao naturally agreed with Zhu Ying's arrangement.

"U.A. really thinks things through carefully."

"In this way, the Ming Dynasty will be able to have a thorough understanding of the specific situation of these southeastern countries."

As soon as Zhu Biao finished speaking, Zhu Ying added, "These southeastern countries have all installed puppet regimes to govern them. The governor's job is to supervise these puppet regimes."

"These southeastern countries are rich in resources and manpower, making them a tempting target. Now that the Ming Dynasty has occupied them, the next step is to make full use of their resources."

"Why not enact laws to bring all the resources of these colonial countries under the control of the Ming Dynasty, so that the Ming Dynasty can allocate and use them?"

Zhu Yingchao shared his thoughts with Zhu Biao.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao naturally expressed his immediate agreement.

"That is the case. Since these southeastern countries are already part of the territory of our Great Ming, we must take over all their resources and nationalize them."

"Besides resources, the rainforest trees and rivers should also be used by the Ming Dynasty."

"If the local people want to fish in the river or cut down trees in the future, they will have to pay taxes to our Great Ming!"

To be fair, Zhu Biao was quite good at making money, and Zhu Ying agreed with his idea after hearing it.

After that, the father and son worked together to develop a detailed set of laws.

The content of this law is quite simple.

That means that all valuable items in the entire colony belong to the Ming Dynasty.

Local residents need to pay taxes before they can use it.

Furthermore, to prevent puppet regimes from profiting from tax revenue, the law requires them to disclose detailed tax records.

At the same time, the governors of each country have the right to review their tax revenue at any time.

all in all.

Once this set of laws is established, the Ming Dynasty will possess the tax revenue of the colonial countries, as well as everything of value.

One hour later.

After Zhu Ying and Zhu Biao finished drafting the law, a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard suddenly arrived at the Eastern Palace.

Moreover, the Imperial Guards seemed quite anxious, and upon seeing their appearance, Zhu immediately concluded that something big had happened.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the Grandson, an urgent military report has arrived from the Joseon Kingdom!"

After the Imperial Guard finished speaking, he immediately handed the military intelligence letter to Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

"what?"

"King Yi Seong-gye of Joseon was imprisoned by his own son?"

"This Yi Seong-gye is truly useless; his son actually usurped power!"

Upon seeing this military intelligence, Zhu Biao's face immediately filled with indignation.

"Yi Seong-gye, Yi Seong-gye, how could you, as the dignified King of Joseon, commit such a foolish act? You are truly useless!"

After criticizing King Yi Seong-gye of Joseon, Zhu Biao handed the military intelligence to Zhu Ying, saying, "The situation in Joseon has changed. Yi Seong-gye has been placed under house arrest, and he has written to request that our Great Ming send troops to help him."

"This Yi Seong-gye is truly a fool who is more trouble than he's worth."

Zhu Yingzai took the letter, glanced at it, and then said, "This is actually a good opportunity for our Great Ming."

After hearing this, Zhu Biao asked with a curious look, "Xiong Ying, what makes you say that?"

Zhu Ying patiently explained, "Although Yi Seong-gye has submitted to the Ming Dynasty, Joseon is currently only a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty."

"There is still a gap between vassal states and colonial states."

“Now, the eastern part of the Ming Dynasty, including the Japanese islands, has become a colony of the Ming Dynasty and has completely lost its autonomy, but Korea has always been an autonomous regime.”

"Now that Yi Seong-gye has been imprisoned and usurped power, it has given our Ming Dynasty an opportunity to send troops."

"As long as our Great Ming sends troops, then Korea will naturally become a colony of the Great Ming."

After Zhu Ying told Zhu Biao his idea, Zhu Biao pondered for a moment and finally nodded in agreement.

"Since Yi Seong-gye is incapable of governing Joseon, then let our Great Ming take over."

Zhu Biao continued, "In that case, let's do as Xiong Ying wishes."

Zhu Ying nodded slightly and said, "Of course we should send troops to completely annex Korea and make it serve our Great Ming."

"However, in name only, Korea will still be a vassal state of our Great Ming. If we send troops, we still need to have a legitimate reason for doing so."

"Our primary objective should be to respond to Yi Seong-gye's plea for help. Once our army arrives in Korea and eliminates his rebellious forces, we can then occupy the country along the way!"

"In this way, Korea will rightfully submit to the Ming Dynasty."

After hearing Zhu Ying's plan, Zhu Biao naturally gave it his full support.

“Very good, let’s do as Xiong Ying says!”

As for Zhu Biao, he naturally fully supported Zhu Ying's arrangements.

After all, most of the countries surrounding the Ming Dynasty had become its colonies, so it was only natural that Korea should also be colonized.

Moreover, the Korean population is large, and the country has long maintained close ties with the Central Plains. If the Ming Dynasty could conquer Korea, it would also enhance its national strength.

Just then, Zhu Biao suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, Xiong Ying, wasn't the concubine you took before this Korean princess?"

"And you've even given birth to a son born out of wedlock. In that case, why not let this son govern Korea in place of the Ming Dynasty!"

"This title is no longer that of governor; he will now govern directly as the King of Joseon!"

After Zhu Biao finished explaining his proposal, Zhu Ying also expressed his approval.

Indeed, judging from the current candidates, my son is the most suitable.

only.

The child is only three years old and doesn't understand the ways of the world. It's impossible for him to manage North Korea on his own; he needs someone to assist him.

But nominally speaking, it is indeed quite suitable.

soon.

Zhu Ying then returned to the Crown Prince's residence and arrived at the palace where Li Qingshen lived.

"His Highness the Imperial Grandson has arrived!" As the palace maids outside the door bowed to Zhu Ying, Li Qingshen inside the hall also hurriedly came out to greet him.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects!" Li Qingshen hurriedly bowed to Zhu Ying.

To be honest, Li Qingshen was quite surprised by Zhu Ying's visit this time.

After all, Zhu Ying had been busy with state affairs and fighting wars all over the country during this period, and even when she returned to the capital, she rarely had the chance to see him.

"Be flat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Ying patted Li Qingshen on the shoulder and said softly, "Besides visiting you, I have something important to tell you."

Zhu Ying said in an extremely serious tone, "But before you speak, you need to be mentally prepared."

Seeing Zhu Ying's serious expression, Li Qingshen's face also revealed a hint of unease.

"Your Highness, what has happened? Please tell me quickly."

Zhu Ying slowly said, "Something has happened in North Korea."

"what?"

Yi Gyeong-shin's face immediately showed surprise. As the daughter of Yi Seong-gye and a princess of Joseon, she was extremely nervous upon hearing about the incident in Joseon.

Zhu Ying continued speaking to Li Qingshen, "Your father, King Yi Seong-gye of Joseon, has been imprisoned."

"This...how is this possible?" Li Qingshen was full of doubt after hearing the news.

Although she had been married into the Ming Dynasty for a long time, in Li Qingshen's memory, Yi Seong-gye was quite prestigious in Joseon, and the ministers in the court were extremely loyal to him.

Therefore, when Li Qingshen heard that his father had been imprisoned, he was naturally filled with doubt.

Zhu Ying patiently explained to Li Qingshen, "The person who imprisoned Li Chenggui was not an outsider, but your elder brother."

"In short, Yi Seong-gye has been stripped of power and his fate is unknown. I have now decided to send troops to attack Korea."

After Zhu Ying finished speaking, Li Qingshen's emotions were a mix of feelings.

She never expected this to happen.

"I beg Your Highness to rescue my father. Although I am already Your Highness's concubine, I still do not want to see my father die a tragic death... I hope Your Highness can help me."

Lee Kyung-shin knew very well that, at present, the only person who could save Lee Seong-gye was Joo Eung.

Zhu Ying, however, said expressionlessly, "Of course, the Ming Dynasty's dispatch of troops this time is to rescue Yi Seong-gye."

"However, after this battle, regardless of whether Yi Seong-gye lives or dies, he will certainly not be able to remain the King of Joseon."

"My father and I have decided that after we pacify Korea, we will make Mundae the king of Korea."

Undoubtedly, when Zhu Ying expressed his intention to have Zhu Wen succeed him as King of Joseon, it surprised Yi Qingshen once again.

However, this time Li Qingshen was excited.

After all, Ju Mun-dae was his own flesh and blood. If Ju Mun-dae became the King of Joseon, then Yi Gyeong-shin's status would directly change from a Joseon princess to the Queen Dowager of Joseon.

His status has risen two levels!
“But… Mun-dae is only three years old now, and I’m afraid he is not up to the task of being the King of Joseon.”

Li Qingshen expressed her concerns.

Seeing this, Zhu Ying said dismissively, "You can rest assured. I will send people to help Wen Dai manage Joseon. Wen Dai will formally ascend the throne after he comes of age."

Li Qingshen looked pleased when he heard Zhu Ying say that.

She immediately thanked Zhu Ying, saying, "Your Majesty, it would be my honor if Wen Dai were to ascend the throne as King of Joseon."

As far as Li Qingshen was concerned, she naturally had no reason to refuse.

After Zhu Yingjian agreed, he immediately said, "Let Wen Dai come to see me. I haven't seen him in a long time."

"The concubine obeys!"

Although Zhu Wendai was a son born out of wedlock, he was usually cared for and educated by Liu Yu'er.

He treated them as his own sons, and treated them the same as the other princes.

Soon, Li Qingshen brought Zhu Wendai from Liu Yuer.

"Your son greets his father!"

Upon seeing Zhu Ying, three-year-old Zhu Wendai immediately bowed to Zhu Ying in a childish tone, looking quite respectful.

Zhu Ying picked up Zhu Wendai and asked, "Wendai, do you want to be the King of Joseon?"

"May I ask you, Father, what is Korea? Is it as powerful as our Great Ming?" Zhu Wendai asked with a curious expression.

Zhu Yingze explained with a smile, "Korea is in the east of the Ming Dynasty, and it is the country where your mother lived. How about you take care of Korea for the Ming Dynasty from now on?"

Zhu Wendai nodded as if he understood, and stammered, "Your subject will certainly help Father take good care of Joseon!"

Zhu Ying patted Zhu Wendai's head, then turned to Li Qingshen and asked, "Then it's decided. From today onwards, the Ming Dynasty will send troops straight to Kaesong."

"Your Majesty... I obey." Li Qingshen replied.

……

after that.

The Crown Prince's Residence.

Guo Zhen, the commander of the Imperial Guard, has arrived.

"This humble general, Guo Zhen, pays his respects to His Highness the Imperial Grandson."

"Be flat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After Guo Zhen stood up, Zhu Yingxian handed over the military intelligence he had received earlier to Guo Zhen.

"Take a good look at the contents of this military intelligence report."

"Yes, sir!" Guo Zhen accepted the order and immediately opened the letter.

After reading it, he immediately turned his gaze to Zhu Ying.

"Your Highness, these princes of Joseon are truly outrageous! How dare they imprison Yi Seong-gye!"

"You must know that Yi Seong-gye received investiture from our Great Ming! He is the King of Joseon appointed by our Great Ming!"

"This prince dared to usurp power without consulting our Great Ming Dynasty; he's practically courting death!"

Zhu Ying said calmly, "This is the reason I summoned you here."

"Immediately lead the Imperial Guards to Liaodong Prefecture."

"We don't need to bring too many Imperial Guards; there are still 50,000 county soldiers in Liaodong Prefecture."

“These 50,000 troops are enough to deal with a small country like Korea.”

"In addition, the Winged Dragon Army can also go."

"This time, you will be the commander-in-chief to pacify Korea."

After Zhu Ying finished speaking, Guo Zhen immediately accepted the order.

"Your subordinate obeys!"

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, this humble general will surely be able to quell the rebels and rescue Yi Seong-gye!"

After hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled slightly and said, "This battle is not merely about quelling the rebels, nor is its main objective about rescuing Yi Seong-gye; rather, it is about occupying Korea."

"Yi Seong-gye's abilities are mediocre. If he continues to serve as the King of Joseon, Joseon may rebel again."

"I have made a decision. From now on, the King of Joseon will be my youngest son, Zhu Wen."

"Your main purpose in going to Korea this time is to completely take over Korea. If anyone resists, kill them all! From now on, Korea will be a colony of my Great Ming!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Guo Zhen immediately accepted the order!
...(End of this chapter)