Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 836
Now that the situation in the Ming Dynasty has improved, Wang Yan doesn't quite understand that he is still in dire straits. The mood of the North Korean envoys, seeing this movement, can't help being slightly taken aback, "Whichever song is this, it's not enough."

When North Korea surrendered to the Eastern Captives, Wang Yan didn't even pass the examination as a scholar. Naturally, he didn't know much about North Korea. Although the emissary reported his family background, he didn't know much about North Korean officials, or even the King of North Korea, let alone the situation in front of him. people.

Gu Yuanjing is an old bureaucrat, and he is also a minister of the Ministry of Rites. After learning that the North Korean envoy arrived yesterday, he did a lot of homework.

At this time, he saw Wang Yan's face was a bit dazed, so he immediately got up and walked forward, and whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, this person, whose name is Yingbo and whose name is Gusong, is a representative of the Korean Spanish who is pro-Ming and anti-Qing. Zizi fought against the Eastern captives in a random way, and he has some reputation, and then provided information to our court several times, it is said that he was locked up by the Qing court, and he was going to be executed, but later I don’t know how to let him escape, he is a loyal and usable person.”

Wang Yan was waiting for the North Korean envoy to visit him, but now he had to stand up after hearing Gu Yuanjing's words, and walked from the inner hall to the outer hall, Chen Bangyan and others also followed.

Lin Qingye cried bitterly on the ground, as if he had met his relatives. Seeing this, Wang Yan's heart moved slightly. He held up the sleeve of his right hand with his left hand, bent down and lifted his arm with one hand, and lifted him up, "Judge Lin, Daming knows the heart of North Korea, let's get up and speak."

North Korea is a poor place. It has nothing but a little Korean ginseng. It can be said that it is poor. A few years ago, the Manchu Qing went smoothly. Life was hard, and sesame seeds were also food when they were young, so they often oppressed North Korea, making North Korea's life very difficult.

Last year Dai Shan confiscated North Korea’s winter food, and the situation in North Korea was even worse. His child suddenly found his father, and he was happier than the people in the south of the Yangtze River, like a daughter-in-law who was robbed by a strongman, knowing that her husband will get rich and want to take her back.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Qingye was lying on the ground and crying bitterly. He was lifted up by Wang Yan. He bowed to thank him, and then wiped his tears with his crumpled sleeves. , Rituals, music, clothes, filth and filth, ministers and others in a corner of the East China Sea, do not think of serving their parents' country, but although the captives are ugly, there is more than enough to govern our small country, ministers and others are unable to extend righteousness to the world, and can only respect the former emperor to survive in China. Thanks to the protection of Huang Tian, ​​His Royal Highness the King of Chu waved a lion to restore Jinling and revitalize China, the small country heard about it, wept with joy, please forgive me."

It is true that life in North Korea is not easy. When I saw my relatives, I was really sad and excited when I cried.

The reason for this is that apart from the grace of the Ming Dynasty’s rebuilding, it is mainly a sense of cultural identity. North Korea is not a barbarian or a Di, but considers itself a part of China.

Although he can't beat anyone, he has a very high sense of superiority culturally. He not only despises Japan, which beat him up, but also despises the Manchus.

This can also be seen from the records written by Korean envoys when they went to China. When they met the Ming Dynasty, it was called "Chaotianlu", and when they met the Qing Dynasty, it was called "Yanxinglu". Pilgrimage, one just came to Yanjing for a trip, the difference is not the same level.

After thousands of years in China, the orthodoxy has continued, and the culture has not been cut off. The powerful existences such as the Huns and Khitans have disappeared, and China is still there because of culture.

If time lasts longer and Chinese culture continues to radiate outward, then North Korea, Annan, and even Japan may become China like Xianbei and Khitan in history.

For North Korea, the fall of the Ming Dynasty was not only a dynasty in the Central Plains, but also the root of their culture. The Korean scholars who believed in Confucianism had the same emotional impact on the fall of the Ming Dynasty as the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River crying bitterly in the Minglun Hall. What a difference.

Hearing what he said, Wang Yan waved his hands and said, "The sincere words of Lin Juanshu, both Gu and the imperial court are very moved. Let's go in and talk in detail."

The next group returned to the inner hall, and after Wang Yan sat down, he stretched out his hand to let them take their seats, and all six seats were filled.

"Your Excellency Qian has already stated all the requests of Joseon. The posthumous title of the former king of Joseon and the canonization of the new king will be handled by the Ministry of Rites as soon as possible. These are not problems."

"North Korea thank the emperor for tomorrow's grace!" Lin Qingye just sat down on one side of his buttocks, and immediately got up to salute after hearing Wang Yan's words.

Wang Yan waved his hand hurriedly, wanting to stop it, don't be so troublesome, but North Korea has always been "sincere in everything" to Ming, and it can't be stopped even if you want to stop it.

Wang Yan waited for him to finish the ceremony, he was a little embarrassed to open his mouth, he pursed his lips and said: "Lin Juanshu, don't be in a hurry to thank you. Another matter of buying grain, Gu and the court have concerns."

I have concerns, but I don't want to.After hearing this, Lin Qingye hurriedly bowed again. North Korea was miserably mistreated by Dai Shan. Not only did the year not go well, but people in all directions starved to death one after another. He came this time mainly to hope that the state of his parents could help North Korea.

Although there is such an obedient and filial son, Ming Dynasty has some brilliance on his face, but this son is so useless, just cheating, Ming Dynasty is also unlucky.

Wanli's aid to the dynasty not only spent all the treasury, but also the cavalry of the Ming Dynasty who died, that is, this gap made Donglu rise.

Fortunately, the son of North Korea has some conscience. The news of Chongzhen’s suicide spread to North Korea. They summed up the reasons for the demise of the Ming Dynasty and knew the sacrifices of their parents’ state. When Tianchao rescued them, their strength was overwhelmed, and their muscles and bones were hurt.

"Your Highness, there are eight ways in North Korea, and the people of Sanhan have nowhere to turn, so they can only hope that the state of their parents can save the people regardless of past suspicions."

Seeing him, Qian Bingdeng saluted again, and quickly rescued Wang Yan: "Judge Lin, you must also understand Daming's difficulties. Now is the time for the imperial court to fight against the Eastern Captives. Qing, what should we do then?"

After hearing this, Lin Qingye understood that the Ming Dynasty was not unwilling to give it, but was worried that the food would be taken away by the Qing Dynasty. His face immediately revealed a look of shame and indignation, "Your Highness, the heart of North Korea, the sun and the moon can be seen, how could they take the food from the Ming Dynasty?" What about secretly sending the grain to the Hulu?"

"Lin Judgment misunderstood!" Qian Bingdeng said earnestly: "North Korea's military equipment is weak, if Your Highness sends food to North Korea, the Qing soldiers will come to grab it again, and you can't defend it, so it will be a waste of Daming's hard work."

When mentioning military equipment, Wang Yan suddenly thought of something, so he asked: "Earlier, I got news that North Korea secretly trained 10 horses to assist the imperial court in the Northern Expedition, but later the imperial court was further and further defeated. In the two Huaihe Rivers, Nanjing and Jiangnan were lost in the end, so there is no news about this matter. I don’t know, how is the North Korean soldiers and horses organized now? Can there be a war?”

To train 10 elite soldiers to extend righteousness to the world, North Korea is just saying, where did they get the money and food to train [-] horses.

When Lin Qingye heard Wang Yan's question, his face was very embarrassed, and he hesitated and replied: "Reporting to Your Highness, a small country with few people, although it has intentions, but its strength is not enough. So far, it has only trained less than 5000 troops."

Just now Lin Qingye also said, "Although the captives are ugly, they are more than enough to rule our small country." This is actually North Korea. Although Qing is ugly, he has no problem hitting me.

The former king of Joseon once said that he would train [-] soldiers. In the history of the San Francisco Rebellion, he still wanted to cooperate with Wu Sangui. Unfortunately, Wu Sangui was defeated too quickly, and the [-] soldiers that North Korea said were never trained. Later, North Korea also realized that the gap in strength was too great, so it came up with the saying "Although the strength is not enough to wipe out the Rong and Di, clear the Central Plains, and restore the old kings, they can all respect the Zhen to preserve China."

When Wang Yan heard that there were only 5000 troops, he frowned slightly, and the 5000 troops, in terms of combat power, would have given him at least a [-]% discount. Then this food can be delivered like this.

Now Lin Qingye had nothing to say, it wasn't that the Celestial Dynasty didn't want to give it to him, it was because he couldn't keep it even if he gave it to him, he didn't live up to it.

Seeing Wang Yan pondering, Chen Bangyan was slightly silent. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly stood up and said, "Your Highness, I think this grain can be sold!"

His words attracted everyone's attention, and Lin Qingye seemed to be seeing a savior.

Seeing the Ministry of War speak, Wang Yan frowned, "What suggestion does the Ministry of War have?"

"Your Highness, to the south of the Huaihe River, the rivers and rivers are the place where our army can show off its strength. However, to the north of the Huaihe River, thousands of miles of wilderness, is the place where the Manchu cavalry gallops. Before my cavalry was trained, it was difficult to enter the Central Plains. When cavalry, how to interfere with the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the lower officials think that North Korea can be of great use."

Wang Yan immediately understood, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, "Iwano is saying that North Korea is treated like Dongjiang Town?"

Chen Bangyan nodded, "His Royal Highness, now we are in a confrontation with the Manchus. Without the advantage of cavalry, it is difficult to break through the Qing army and attack the rear of the Qing army. But if we station an army in North Korea, we can threaten the outside of the pass. You can also take a boat to attack Shandong and Zhizhi, which will make the Qing Dynasty uneasy, and will gain a major advantage in strategy."

Wang Yan nodded as he listened. North Korea is mountainous, which is not conducive to the galloping of the Qing army. As long as there are more troops, the Qing army should not be able to defeat them. However, it is inevitable that the people of Sanhan will suffer.

"Lin Juanshu, the imperial court can give North Korea food, but does North Korea still have the courage to fight against the Manchus?" Wang Yan got up from his seat, walked down step by step, and looked at Lin Qingye.

Lin Qingye's face changed. Without food, it would be very difficult for North Korea to tide over the difficulties. It would be better to fight with the state of their parents. Even if they failed, they could still escape to Nanjing.

"Your Highness, the Celestial Dynasty is willing to send troops to help. This is to save the Three Koreas from fire and water, and it is a kindness to rebuild North Korea. Why is North Korea unwilling?" Lin Qingye cried and prayed.

Wang Yan was not in a hurry to help him up, turned around and said to Qian Bingdeng, "Didn't the envoys of the Qing Dynasty arrive in Huai'an? You can let them in."

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