In the blink of an eye, one year has passed.
The Ming Dynasty also became increasingly prosperous.
The former King of Korea and now the Marquis of Korea in the Ming Dynasty is kneeling on the ground and worshiping Emperor Wude of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Gaoxu looked at the "Haidong Yao and Shun" in front of him, and he was in a good mood.
At least the North Korean issue was successfully resolved.
In fact, if the king of Korea was not the sage Li Chen, but the dandy Li Bao, why would the Ming Dynasty need to go to such trouble? It could simply order Liu Rong, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, to lead an army to attack the city and pull out the stronghold, just like it did in Ping'an South. Just destroy the mountains and cut down the temples.
But the problem is that the king of North Korea is exactly this Li Sun!
Under the rule of Li Sun, North Korea could be said to have enjoyed peace and prosperity in all parts of the world.
As a result, Li Di himself won the hearts of the Korean people, who praised him as a holy king and wise master.
At this time, if the Ming Dynasty directly led its troops to attack indiscriminately, it would only make the entire North Korean army share the same hatred and regard the Ming Dynasty king's division as an invader.
Even if the Ming Dynasty forcibly conquered North Korea in the end, it would still leave many big problems, such as Annan, who was unpopular and rebelled endlessly!
Therefore, it is inappropriate and unnecessary to hit directly.
This was the reason why Zhu Gaoxu sent him Yang Rong to plan North Korea.
It seems that Yang Rong did not disappoint him. In less than a year, he successfully turned North Korea into a client state actually controlled by the Ming Dynasty.
What happens next is naturally much simpler.
Dispatch troops to develop North Korea, relieve the people, drive the North Korean people to develop together, build direct post roads, and promote the friendly and harmonious common development of the two countries...
After the people of Korea and the people of Ming Dynasty gradually merged, the only thing left was to select a wise member of the clan to take up the post of King of Korea.
The geographical location of the Korean Peninsula is of great strategic significance, so it must be controlled by the Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Gaoxu could not trust anyone except his own people in the old Zhu family!
Taking a step back, even if civil strife breaks out in the old Zhu family in the end, no matter who loses or wins, at least the masters of this country will still be the Chinese people, not those foreign barbarians, let alone those Western powers!
Even if it is smashed to pieces, this bowl of porridge must still rot in the pot!
While Zhu Gaoxu looked at Li Chen, Li Chen also looked at Emperor Wu De somewhat disrespectfully.
He really wanted to know what kind of heroic lord could swallow up mountains and rivers like this, gradually annexing all the small vassal countries around the Ming Dynasty, and even North Korea was unwilling to let go!
In fact, until now, Li Chen still looks a little dazed.
Because in his understanding, the suzerain country of Ming Dynasty, starting from the founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, has been relatively easy to talk to, pay attention to etiquette, and pay attention to face.
Even if friction breaks out between the two countries over some trivial matter, the most that the Ming suzerain country can do is send an angel over to give them some warning, and then let the angel eat and drink well, and then the matter will be over.
Anyway, they take care of their own three-acre land without interfering or disturbing each other.
As a result, when we arrived at Emperor Wude's place, everything changed.
What is a "state of etiquette", what is a "celestial kingdom", what is "benevolence, justice and morality"... these are all just like farts in front of Emperor Wude of the Ming Dynasty!
He regarded the countries listed by Emperor Gao, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, as unconquerable as nothing, and successively devoured all the vassal countries around the Ming Dynasty!
Even in order to annex North Korea, the Wude Emperor sent Yang Rong, a damn conspirator, to secretly plan a series of actions against North Korea, and finally forced him, Li Di, the orthodox king, to give up the throne to Li Bao, that beast, and then Breaking Li Bao's feet that night, Li Bao was reduced to a useless person imprisoned in the palace!
Since then, all power in North Korea has fallen into the hands of Yang Rong or Ming Dynasty, and no one dares to resist!
All of this is because of the ambitious Wude Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in front of him!
"Li Chen, do you understand Chinese?"
"Your Majesty clearly understands, I understand!"
Li Chen's body trembled, and he lowered his head subconsciously and answered.
"Well, as long as you understand." Zhu Gaoxu nodded with satisfaction.
"Don't be so depressed. It's just that you lost your position as the leader of a small country, but you got the hereditary marquis of the Ming Dynasty. If you really want to talk about it, you have not lost at all!"
Hearing this, Li Chen didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
There seems to be no comparison between the hereditary marquis of the Ming Dynasty and the position of the king of Korea.
After all, the Ming Dynasty today is really too big. If all the vassal states and the Ming Dynasty are included, what a terrifying behemoth it is?
However, North Korea is his hometown of Li Sun after all!
"Your Majesty, minister..."
"Okay, you don't need to say anything." Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand, "I didn't order to directly send troops to attack North Korea because of your face, Li Chen. Otherwise, Liu Rong would have led his troops into Seoul a few years ago. , where can I wait until now!"
"Li Chen, you, the king of North Korea, have performed extremely well during your reign, so I am going to give you an errand, which is to take up the position of the prince's young master and teach my prince his profession and solve his doubts!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Not to mention Li Chen himself, Yang Rong standing beside him couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
Although the Prince's Young Master has mostly empty titles and no actual duties, he is the undisputed Master of the Prince!
Even if it is a false name, at least there is a name.
After the prince ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor, the prince's young master will suddenly become the emperor's master!
This is the highest honor that all civil servants and gentry in the world dream of!
Yang Rong was jealous, beyond recognition!
Li Chen himself was also shocked and froze on the spot.
Almost all the political and cultural systems of North Korea were borrowed from the Chinese Dynasty, and even developed North Korea's own Confucian culture, but it was still dominated by Li and Tang culture.
Therefore, Li Chen naturally understood the value of the prince's young master.
The prince's grand master, together with the crown prince's tutor and the prince's Taibao, are collectively known as the "Three Masters of the East Palace". After the Yuan Dynasty, they were called Sangong. Before that, they were also called the "Three Masters of the East Palace". They served as the tutors of the prince.
The Prince's Young Master, the Prince's Young Master, and the Prince's Shaobao are called Sangu. They are the deputies of the Three Lords, but they are also the Prince's nominal teachers.
That is the highest honor that is enough to become an Imperial Master!
His Majesty the Emperor just rewarded him like this?
Li Chen was shocked and couldn't speak for a long time.
"how?"
"Not satisfied?"
“Then let’s be the Crown Prince and Grand Master!”
As soon as these words came out, Yang Rong couldn't sit still.
If Li Chen takes revenge in the future, he will definitely not be able to bear it!
But Li Chen spoke first and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, but I have not accomplished even an inch of merit..."
"Who said you haven't accomplished anything yet?" Zhu Gaoxu said with a warm smile: "The people of North Korea are also my people of the Ming Dynasty. During your reign, you worked hard to develop people's livelihood and benefit the people all over the world. This is a great achievement!"
"I hope that after you come to the Ming Dynasty, for the sake of the people, you will teach all your talents, knowledge and insights to the prince. After all, the prince is the prince of the Ming Dynasty. The future emperor of the Ming Dynasty, whether he is a citizen of North Korea or a common people of the Ming Dynasty, will But we all rely on this prince to govern!"
"Do you understand what I mean?"
After hearing this, Li Chen was filled with emotions, and the unhappiness in his heart finally dissipated.
With tears streaming down his face, he shouted: "Your Majesty will not give up, and I will swear to death in repayment!"
"Very good!" Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile, and then kicked the facially paralyzed prince Zhu Zhanhe.
"You bastard, what are you doing standing still? Go help your teacher up quickly!"
Zhu Zhanhe muttered a few words, but he immediately stepped forward and helped Li Chen up respectfully.
"Sir, please come and pay your respects!"
