Chapter 343 Laying the Foundation
With Zhao Dongxue taking the lead, more than a hundred people sang their congratulations.
Chen Cao waved his hand: "Li family is no longer the king of North Korea..."
Zhao Dongxue's heart was beating wildly. He thought that Chen Cao would definitely arrange for his Zhao family to be the king of North Korea next. It was precisely because of this that he worked extra hard during the daytime purge battle: "Your Highness saved North Korea from fire and water. North Korea itself It is a vassal state of the Celestial Dynasty, and the King of Korea’s departure and stay should be arranged for His Highness..."
Then there was another congratulation, and Xu Fuyuan, who was standing aside, couldn't help but worry about this group of people who sold themselves and counted the money to others.
"Zhao is quite alert..."
Chen Cao expressed his position first. In Zhao Dongxue's fiery eyes, Chen Cao said solemnly: "Therefore, from today on, North Korea will no longer have the title of King...
North Korea was incorporated into our Ming Dynasty territory and returned to Zhengshuo..."
Plop...
It was none other than Zhao Dongxue. He collapsed for some reason. The people next to him quickly gathered around and pulled him up.
Chen Cao ignored Zhao Dongxue and continued: "During the Han Dynasty of China, Korea was governed by the two counties of Xuantu and Lelang under the Liaodong Governor's Mansion. At that time, there was no place for Korea. In other words, today's Korea...
Since ancient times, it has been our territory, China..."
Some people below want to refute. They also know history. At that time, the territory south of Huanghaidao was the territory of Sanhan, and it was not under the jurisdiction of Lelang County.
However, these people dare not say these words now, because the eyes of His Highness Prince Liang above are full of murderous intent.
I am a fisherman and a fisherman...
"What, Mr. Zhao, do you have a hidden illness? If you are not qualified for future work, I can now select someone from the Zhao clan present to replace you, okay?"
The eyes of those people were all burning. It was obvious that after Zhao Dongxue became the leader of the Haiyuan Zhao clan, he suppressed the Zhao clan members below. If the people below were allowed to take over, the death of Zhao Dongxue's clan would be ugly.
As soon as Chen Cao finished speaking, Zhao Dongxue immediately knelt down and said, "Your Highness, I forgive you. I have been too tired in recent days. I have no hidden illness."
You are quite sensible...
Chen Cao chuckled with interest, and then asked: "Mr. Zhao, what do you think of China's decision?"
Zhao Dongxue was the first to speak: "It is indeed a blessing for North Korea to return to the Ming Dynasty..."
"I'll second my opinion..."
Following Zhao Dongxue's statement, the Zhao clan members in the hall expressed their positions one after another. Besides, under the current circumstances, North Korea no longer has the power to govern freely. Even Li Jing was chopped alive, and Li Jing was sent to In the hands of the Shenyang Jinren, North Korea was leaderless.
Zhao Dongxue's mind is very lively. He clearly knows that the Ming Dynasty prince in front of him is determined to win North Korea, and the North Korean Li family has no chance to turn over. To be an official of the Ming Dynasty, one must have sufficient ability. He will not continue to work hard for Li.
In troubled times, protecting yourself is the highest interest, and there is absolutely no problem in exchanging it with your own wife.
"good..."
Chen Cao patted his thigh, then asked all the Zhao clan members to refrain from courtesy, and looked at Xu Fuyuan who was standing aside.
Xu Fuyuan coughed slightly, and after Zhao Dongxue and others looked over, he opened the official document that had been prepared long ago: "Emperor Fengtian Chengyun, the edict says: Today, Korea has a new order...
Change the name of North Korea to the Chief Envoy of North Korea, and appoint Zhao Dongxue, the former Chief Envoy of North Korea, as the Chief Envoy of North Korea and the Chief Envoy of North Korea. This is..."
Chen Cao stopped the small movements on his hands, then stared at Zhao Dongxue and said: "Master Zhao, although North Korea was merged into the Ming Dynasty as a province, I believe that the Korean national characteristics cannot be changed, and it will be a kind of inheritance from now on, so I have decided that in the future it will be best to use Koreans to govern Koreans. As for the post of chief envoy, it will naturally be filled by our Han officials, and you and others will assist me;
In addition, you will become Koreans in the future, and all the original Koreans will be Koreans in Ming China. Remember it clearly..."
Korean...
This is an important decision
"Also, from next year onwards, all the administrative envoys in North Korea will change to the name of the Chongde reign of the Ming Dynasty. Officials will be slowly sent to garrison the various places in North Korea. In the future, all the North Korean roads will be changed to The name of my government in the Ming Dynasty will remain unchanged for the time being."
After Chen Cao finished talking about other minor issues one by one, he asked all the Zhao clan members to disperse, leaving only Zhao Dongxue and a few people he trusted in the lobby.
"Master Zhao, what do you think?"
Faced with Chen Cao's sudden question, Zhao Dongxue was stunned for a moment and then immediately saluted: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, your highness. I will abide by all arrangements."
Chen Cao nodded noncommittally, and then asked: "It will take half a year to eliminate the remnants of the Li family. What do you think?"
Zhao Dongxue was thinking hard, thinking about how to do it.
Chen Cao saw through his mind and said: "Don't worry, the king will leave the garrison behind when he leaves North Korea. Before there is a new chief envoy in North Korea, you, as the second-in-command of the chief envoy Si Yamen, you I will make the garrison comply with the executive order."
Senior Zhao Dongxue breathed a sigh of relief. There must be remnants of the Li clan, and they are all over the southern corridor and around Gyeonggi Province. With only the people under Kong Cheng's command, Zhao Dongxue really does not have enough strength to compete with those Li clan members who have been rooted for hundreds of years. spell.
However, with the Ming army with all firearms troops staying behind, the strength will naturally be greatly different.
"Don't worry," Chen Cao comforted: "I know your difficulties. The remnants of the Li family will definitely not stand idly by. The Chief Envoy of Korea will be an important place in China in the future. As an official of the Ming Dynasty, you must make a difference. The duty to consider the Ming Dynasty;
General Liu Xingzuo, the general of Liaodong in the Ming Dynasty, serves as the commander of the Yamen of the Korean capital. General Kong Cheng is the deputy commander of the capital. The current Korean army will also be the Ming army in the future, and the army composed of Koreans will still be commanded by Kong Cheng. "
"Thank you, Your Highness, for the arrangement..."
Zhao Dongxue saluted: "Your Highness, I will definitely work hard for the Ming Dynasty."
"You are a smart person. If you serve the Ming Dynasty well and govern North Korea well, I will protect your Zhao family's status and wealth in North Korea in the future. So what if it's a title?"
Zhao Dongxue was very excited. With the guarantee from His Highness Prince Liang in front of him, he had decided to sell his life to Chen Cao. Moreover, he also got the promise of the title: "Xiaguan...Xiaguan...Xiaguan will definitely do his best to Go and repay Your Highness for your kindness."
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"Your Majesty, you are back..."
Chen Cao has been staying with Zhao Minji these days, but the most important thing is to beat Zhao Dongxue and then watch him arrange things for North Korean officials at all levels.
When Chen Cao walked out of Hanyang, he saw an invisible team marching towards Hanyang in an orderly manner.
Dozens of cavalry arrived first, led by Liu Xingzuo.
Seeing his tired appearance, Chen Cao comforted him and asked them to camp outside the city.
"The general will be guilty..."
After catching the wind, Liu Xingzuo knelt down to salute first in the Chinese army tent. Chen Cao frowned and asked him to get up. After explaining Liang Fan's military salute again, he said: "But A Min ran away?"
Liu Xingzuo nodded: "The general immediately deployed his defenses after arriving at Yuelong Mountain. He did wait for the Tatar army, but he was fooled by Amin. Amin was not among them and only captured Jierharang. However, These credits must be attributed to General Zu Dashou."
Zu Dashou immediately clasped his fists: "I don't dare to express my gratitude. General Liu has arrived in front, and the last general is just driving him."
Chen Cao frowned and said after a long time: "The news about Jin Yiwei, Ning Wan, Li Sizhong and I are both in Amin's army, Mang Gurtai died, and hundreds of thousands of people fled in defeat. I think these two people will definitely find someone to carry them." pot."
Xu Fuyuan nodded: "Your Majesty, Ning Wan, Li Sizhong and I are not real slaves. If A Min is also captured, they will not find any reason to go back. Now it is not bad, with A Min as a gun Target, these two will definitely try their best to harm Amin."
"In this battle, we killed the enemy Mang Gurtai, Du Du and Shuo Tuo, captured Jier Harang, beheaded 80,000 real and fake Tatars, and captured more than 20,000 alive. It can be said to be a great victory... "
As soon as Chen Cao finished speaking, the tent was filled with congratulatory sounds.
Chen Cao nodded: "Since then, Jiannu has been severely weakened in North Korea. Yesterday, he received domestic military information. The Jinyiwei found out that Emperor Chongzhen wanted to ask for help like Jiannu. Regardless of whether it is true or not, the military situation in Nanjing is now like a fire. We also have to evacuate from North Korea."
It’s time to go back. If we go back now, we can almost catch up with the New Year.
What's more, so many elite soldiers of the Dingwu Army died in this battle, and they will have to replenish their troops after returning.
Chen Cao looked at Liu Xingzuo and said: "I am determined to garrison North Korea as your general of Liaodong, and Zhang Yingwu's 52nd Division will stay together."
Liu Xingzuo did not hesitate at all: "The final general will definitely protect North Korea."
Chen Cao was very pleased to see this: "Amin retreated hastily. There will be no slaves left on Ping'an Road. When the time comes, you can use the Korean army as the vanguard to gather the various lands in North Korea. I will send people next year." After becoming an official, Korea became a province of the Ming Dynasty in a real sense;
After the 52nd Division was replenished, a brigade of troops was immediately stationed to guard Pingan Road. Starting next year, Koreans were recruited to mine mines and dig coal, which would be used by the more than 20,000 slave prisoners. "
"Zhou Lixun..." Chen Cao looked at Zhou Lixun on the side: "Are you willing to stay in North Korea and assist General Liu?"
This is a good thing. Xu Fuyuan originally thought that Chen Cao would keep him, but it was a pity.
Zhou Lixun saw the somewhat disappointed look in Xu Fuyuan's eyes, and energetically handed over to Chen Cao: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the students will definitely do their jobs well."
"Hey, you're a smart guy. You don't have to worry. After you go back, next year I will let you be the chief envoy of North Korea. You will be replaced every three years, just like the garrison."
"Student, thank you for your grace."
"Also, both of you, remember that the Zhao clan can be commanded, and the remaining Li clan members in North Korea need their cooperation to eliminate them. If necessary..."
Chen Cao had murderous intent in his eyes: "Death to the cunning rabbit..."
"The general (student) understands..."
