Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jigyeongjeon Palace.
Concubine Cishun was carried out. As the Queen Mother of Joseon, she was not Li's biological mother, so she did not receive high treatment. Even the news of Li being deposed was only revealed when someone entered her palace to carry her out. When she came out, I told him.
"Those who commit rebellion will be reprimanded by the overlord! North Korea is a vassal territory of the Prince of Daming County, so how can he have the right to talk about abolishing it?"
As soon as Concubine Cishun came out, she seemed to be a woman who knew politics very well. She "admonished" Pu Yuanzong and Yin Bi Trading Company who were standing at the entrance of the palace. Her words were also addressed to the ministers who were kneeling at the entrance of the palace.
Liu Ziguang walked out from the kneeling ministers below and said loudly: "Now that the matter has come to an end, I would like to ask the concubine to preside over the affairs of the court."
Concubine Cishun said hurriedly: "You have achieved your goal of clearing the throne. Weren't the members of the Shen family and the Hong family killed by you? It's time for the king to return to his throne now."
Pu Yuanzong said: "My concubine, it is impossible to change the situation. Tang Yin, the envoy of the Ming Dynasty, is still waiting in the front hall. If you can't decide, I'm afraid it will be up to Tang Yin to decide who will be the leader of the country. .”
"What?"
Concubine Cishun looked panicked.
As soon as Pu Yuanzong waved his hand, a soldier immediately handed over a wooden box. After he opened it, he took out a succession edict and said: "I would also like to ask the imperial concubine to make a clear review. I have drafted an abolition edict for you. It is used to announce to all parts of North Korea, and it is also used to propose to Ming Dynasty the support of a new leader. You can decide the candidate, but the result must be approved by Ming Dynasty before it can be counted."
"I... a woman from a Taoist family, am not qualified to decide such a big matter... The identity of the Crown Prince has been recognized by the Ming Dynasty, and the throne should be passed on to the Crown Prince..."
Concubine Cishun has a relatively weak character, or she is overwhelmed by her unrelated son Li. At this time, she does not dare to casually decide who will be the leader of North Korea, and can only shirk and follow legal procedures.
Yin Bishang glanced at Park Yuanzong and said, "That's okay."
Cheng Xiyan, who was following behind Pu Yuanzong, said: "Prime Minister Yin, don't you understand the rules? How can there be any reason to establish a son after the father has been deposed? Hasn't Lord Yanshan caused enough troubles for his mother and concubine?" "
The implication is that the reason why Li is so stubborn and kills people without blinking an eye is not all because his mother died in the hands of us conservative ministers?
He was the one taking revenge for the previous disasters, and he wanted to kill them all.
If we abolish Li now and appoint his son instead, this matter will be even more lively. When the new king grows up, his revenge may be a hundred times more powerful than his father's.
"shut up!"
Pu Yuanzong gave the order, and the place fell silent instantly.
At this moment, everyone present seemed to realize instantly that it was said that Concubine Cishun would decide the successor of the king. In fact, Pu Yuanzong was the protagonist of Ciqing Palace. Of course, after leaving the inner courtyard of the palace, there was Tang Yin outside, and above Tang Yin There is also Zhang Zhou, and above Zhang Zhou there is the Ming Emperor.
We just fight here and get bloody, and we don’t even need to report the matter to the Ming Dynasty. Even if we walk out of Ciqing Hall and go to the front hall, Tang Yin can deny it to you with just one sentence.
Pu Yuanzong said: "My dear concubine, your biological son, the King of Jincheng, is now old and married, and has become responsible. You can consider him as the leader of North Korea."
"This...how can he be so virtuous and capable?"
Concubine Cishun did not dare to let her son take this job.
Too dangerous.
Surrounded by a pack of wolves, let alone the Ming Dynasty, people like Pu Yuanzong were not something Li Yi could resist.
Besides, who knows whether these people really want to give or are just testing?
Pu Yuanzong said firmly: "Although the Ming Dynasty envoy said that he would not interfere with our choice of the emperor, he also made it clear that he must discuss it clearly with Concubine Cishun. North Korea has always used the direct prince to inherit the throne of the crown prince. If not, As for the Lord of Jincheng, how can he be a suitable candidate?"
"It makes sense."
Many people from the old Xun sect below are echoing this.
Obviously, the mother-son combination of Concubine Cishun and Lord Jincheng was the best candidate for them, ministers of the old sect with some military power.
Because he is very weak, the DPRK has little strength and is easy to control.
The most important thing is that there is no need to worry about the mother and son's counterattack or any purge movement for the time being, because the mother and son themselves are also suppressed by Yanshan Lord Li, and they also hate the tyranny of Yanshan Lord.
Concubine Cishun said: "Quinzi has no virtue and incompetence, so he dare not agree to this matter."
Pu Yuanzong said: "Whether it can be confirmed is not decided directly by us. We also ask the concubine to recommend the candidate and let the Ming envoys review it first. The purpose now is not to steal the throne, but to ensure the stability of North Korea and prevent Xiaoxiao just covets the throne."
"Then...then it's up to you all to decide..."
Concubine Cishun was also very excited. Although it was a bit dangerous for her son to be the king, it was still a coexistence of danger and opportunity.
The mother and son did nothing in this Jingguo incident. Afterwards, they directly gave the king as a pawn...it was pie in the sky.
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Concubine Cishun took the initiative and wrote the name of Jincheng Prince Li Yi on the edict.
All the ministers followed them to Qinzheng Palace, while Pu Yuanzong, Yin Bishang and others went to ask Tang Yin for instructions.
Liu Ziguang followed Pu Yuanzong and asked loudly: "After Jingguo, who is in power now? Is it someone from the Ming Dynasty who will preside over the government affairs of North Korea?"
A group of people stopped and stared at Liu Ziguang sharply.
Liu Ziguang also felt that he might have said the wrong thing and quickly lowered his head.
The problem was thrown to Park Yuanzong.
Pu Yuanzong said: "Who do you think is the most outstanding hero of Jingguo?"
Liu Ziguang rushed to say again: "Of course it is you, Mr. Park."
"Wrong." Pu Yuanzong said, "It's Tang Yin, the envoy of the Ming Dynasty. As the deputy marshal of the Liaodong army, I am still taking orders from Duke Lai Guo and Tang Shangchai of the Ming Dynasty. Please don't mess up your duties. The people who follow will be here. We will enter the city in two days, and there may be rebellions in various places. You don’t think that you can sit back and relax now, do you?”
Yin Bishang frowned and said: "Bo Yin, what do you mean by this, do you want to be a traitor to the Ming Dynasty?"
"Shuashuashua..."
The coalition soldiers who followed Pu Yuanzong in immediately drew out their weapons and almost rushed forward and chopped down Yin Bishang.
Pu Yuanzong was too lazy to argue with Yin Bishang, the nominal leader. He said: "If you care about your position, everyone here today is a traitor. This is only relative to the deposed king. Now you should think about it. , how to be a supportive minister of the new master is more practical."
Although Pu Yuanzong was from the old Xun sect.
But he is also a scholar after all, and this meeting actually taught everyone the simplest truth.
You regard me as a "chaotic traitor", but have you ever thought that you are in the same situation as me now?
If Lord Yanshan is restored, none of you will be able to escape being held accountable. On the contrary, now that a new leader has not been established, do you still have the energy to care about your personal position?
Cheng Xiyan came over to Pu Yuanzong and whispered in Pu Yuanzong's ear: "If we really want to drive away the Ming envoys, it's not impossible..."
This is to remind Park Yuanzong.
The mission of Tang Yin of the Ming Dynasty has been completed. It is up to us to decide on the abolition of Li Li. Why should we ask him for instructions?
Even if we don't dare to kill him and drive him away, what else can he do with the two hundred people in his hands?
"Are you trying to put me in an unkind and unjust position?" Pu Yuanzong figured everything out in the flash of lightning.
Am I afraid of Tang Yin's two hundred soldiers and horses?
What I am afraid of is Duke Lai of Liaodong.
You guys are really more speculative than me. Now that you have finished using people, you want to throw them over the wall? You have never thought that Tang Yin would dare to take the risk to overthrow our royal power in North Korea. Doesn't he dare to kill you or what?
He named you and wanted to kill you. How could I object?
Also, do you really think that the more than a thousand soldiers under my command, as well as the four thousand troops and horses that will arrive at Hanyang City in the next two days, are all at my disposal?
Am I the only one to be a "chaotic traitor" now? The five thousand Korean soldiers and horses listened to Tang Yin. Now they not only wanted to cause rebellion, but also wanted to rebel against the Ming Dynasty and follow the Ming Dynasty envoy Tang Yin to enjoy the hot food. Who asked Tang Yin to let this group of border soldiers become the first in Duobi City? Feel like a normal soldier for the first time?
"I made a mistake." Cheng Xiyan did not dare to say anything.
"You go and take the King of Jincheng to his residence near Gyeongbokgung Palace first. I'll go see the Ming Dynasty envoy to see what his opinion is." Pu Yuanzong said.
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The ministers acted separately.
Most people returned to Qinzheng Hall first to wait for the result of asking Tang Yin for instructions.
Some people went to the Jincheng Maharaja's Mansion first to welcome the Jincheng Maharaja to a place close to Gyeongbokgung Palace, which could be regarded as protecting the person and welcoming him to Gyeongbokgung Palace at any time to succeed him.
Pu Yuanzong left Cheng Xiyan and Liu Ziguang behind and accompanied him to see Tang Yin.
He didn't call Yin Bishang because he knew that no matter who he supported, Yin Bishang could not continue to be the minister of political affairs. This position could only be his own.
"Will the envoys of the Ming Dynasty agree to our support of the King of Jincheng?" Liu Ziguang said, "Based on my assessment of the situation, the Ming Dynasty wants to cause chaos in Korea, and will not casually agree to our support of the legitimate prince, the King of Jincheng. Take over."
Cheng Xiyan frowned and said, "Boyin, I'm also worried about this."
Pu Yuanzong said: "During this battle, was there anyone else in the royal family who made meritorious service?"
"Yun Shuijun?" Liu Ziguang reminded.
Pu Yuanzong scolded: "If Yun Shuijun is allowed to succeed, it will not be in line with the law and will put both you and me in danger. Is this what the Ming Dynasty wants to see?"
Just as he was talking, a soldier from the coalition forces came to the door and said, "General Park, Mr. Yunshui has gone to see the Ming Dynasty envoy."
"Knew it!"
Liu Ziguang almost blurted out.
This can be regarded as a wake-up call for several people.
Previously, they were discussing privately whether to expel Tang Yin, the envoy of the Ming Dynasty, and let them, the North Korean ministers, decide who would be the leader of the country.
Now they are afraid... If Pu Yuanzong really adopted this opinion before, Lord Yunshui would have control of several soldiers and horses in the city, with at least four to five thousand soldiers and horses in his hands. In addition, most of the coalition forces were led by Tang Yin. Under the control, the strength of the two can complete a second subversion.
What about Park Yuanzong... He became a discarded child.
"You have to go quickly!" Cheng Xiyan reminded.
Pu Yuanzong said: "Now we must quickly contact the royal family members in Hanyang City, especially the princes and princes of various palaces, and ask them to bring enough wine, food and money to bribe the envoys of the Ming Dynasty. Only in this way can we succeed to the throne as soon as possible." The selection is decided.”
"I'll go." Liu Ziguang volunteered.
Although he was once a close minister of Li and hated by the Shilin sect, the old Xun sect still regarded him as half one of their own.
At this time, he should use his personality of being good at catering and making friends to talk about giving gifts to Tang Yin.
Park Yuanzong originally disdained cooperation with Liu Ziguang, but he can still use Liu Ziguang now, also because he knows that he needs to use Liu Ziguang to stabilize the old officials of the Li faction and make them feel that his side has no plan to liquidate. Only then can people's hearts be stabilized.
"Okay, you go. Remember to cater to Tang Yin's preferences. He is a talented man from the south of the Yangtze River. He is good at poetry and painting. He is also proficient in heavenly secrets. I heard that he is the junior fellow student of Lai Guogong and has a distinguished background. He is also I have won the trust of Duke Minglai, which is why I dare not offend him."
Because I was the younger brother of Lord Lai, I was afraid of offending him. The Lord of Lai would send troops to attack North Korea, so I listened to him.
Look, how reasonable is this reason?
Am I an adulterer?
I call it adapting to the wind... No, it should be called assessing the situation.
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Pu Yuanzong went to see Tang Yin.
Tang Yin did not stay in Qinzheng Palace because he felt that this place was a bit dangerous, so he simply returned to Changdeok Palace. In the Dae Zao Palace of Changdeok Palace, he faced a Li who was tied up by Wu Hua Da.
"Master Tang, I am willing to serve the Ming Dynasty till my death."
Yunshui Lord Li Xiaocheng expressed his loyalty to Tang Yin to his former king, "After I become the king, I will assist the Ming Dynasty and wipe out the Liaodong Jurchens in one fell swoop. From then on, the tribute to the Ming Dynasty will be doubled every year."
Li Xiaocheng was not a close relative of the royal family. He had been very flattering to Li before. It was also because he did not pose a threat that he gradually controlled part of the military power. However, he defected relatively early last night.
Li yelled at the opposite side: "A wolf's ambition can be punished!"
"Save it. Haha." Xu Jing sat on a chair next to him with a proud smile on his face.
Tang Yin said: "Master Yunshui, I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said. If your new king knows that you came to see me today and told me this, what do you think will happen to you? "
"Then I..."
Yun Shuijun looked nervous, he was trying to push himself into a dead end.
"As for who will inherit the throne of Korea, I, Mr. Tang, have no right to decide. Even if His Majesty the Ming Dynasty did not decide it, I should have asked Duke Lai Guo in Liaodong. I will truthfully report your achievements, so you go back first Just wait." Tang Yin said.
Yun Shuijun looked at Tang Yin, Xu Jing and a group of Ming soldiers, and then looked at Li opposite.
Xin said that if Ming did not reveal the purpose of his visit today, Li might reveal it to the outside world... But now that Li is the deposed monarch, will anyone still believe what he says?
"I have prepared generous gifts for Mr. Tang and Mr. Lai Guo." Lord Yunshui said.
"No need!" Tang Yin stood up and asked, "I'm going to discuss the successor to the North Korean concubine. Is there no news yet?"
"Coming this way." A guard said.
"Hurry up!" Tang Yin was already waiting impatiently.
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After a long while, Park Yuanzong and Cheng Xiyan came to the Daezhuang Hall of Changdeokgung Palace.
When they saw that Li was still alive and even yelled at themselves, they were still very nervous.
If the Ming Dynasty wants to use Li as a bargaining chip and start a "restoration" later, they will be labeled as traitors.
As for Tang Yin... he is not a Korean to begin with. They can unite together for rebellion, but they can also go their separate ways directly. Does the Ming envoy still need to care about his position towards the Korean leader?
"We have discussed with the concubine about the successor. Sir, why don't we take a step to talk." Pu Yuanzong did not dare to mention the matter of establishing a new ruler in front of Li.
Tang Yin said: "But it doesn't matter."
As soon as Park Yuanzong saw it, he knew that Tang Yin had asked him to say it in front of Li deliberately, and said: "The result of the discussion between the concubine and the ministers is that the Lord of Jincheng will succeed the North Korean leader."
"Traitor!" Li continued to scold.
"Shut his mouth." Only then did Tang Yin give the order to shut him up.
Then someone blocked Li's mouth with a piece of blood-stained cloth, so that all kinds of grunting sounds could be heard from there.
Tang Yin stood up and looked at Pu Yuanzong and said: "When I came to North Korea before, it seemed that I was here to enthrone the crown prince. In other words... the crown prince was recognized by His Majesty the Ming Emperor. Why was he not among the candidates?"
Candidate?
It’s not given to you personally, you decide directly? Then submit a request for approval?
Is there still going to be a selection competition where three will advance to two, or two will advance to one?
Tang Yin said: "Although Li was guilty of secretly colluding with the Jurchens, his crime was not worthy of death and he should be exiled as punishment. His son, the Crown Prince, was still recognized by the Ming Dynasty. If even the Crown Prince was selected during the selection process, he would be punished." Failure to report it would be against the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor. I did not come to Korea to destroy the decency of your throne..."
Cheng Xiyan added: "I understand, how could the envoys of the Ming Dynasty help the rebels?"
Pu Yuanzong glared at Cheng Xiyan, who do you think is the rebel?
"We are here to bring order to the chaos." Tang Yin said with a smile.
"Yes, yes." Pu Yuanzong nodded hurriedly.
Tang Yin looked at the abolition of the imperial edict handed over by Pu Yuanzong again. It seemed that as long as he nodded, the King of Jincheng, Li Yi, could ascend the throne as the new king. This was obviously not what Tang Yin wanted to see.
"The prince of Jincheng counts as one, and the prince of Wang counts as one. Then select a few people and send them to Liaodong on fast horses. Duke Lai Guo will see them." Tang Yin said.
Pu Yuanzong said: "His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty and Duke Lai Guo will definitely see it. In fact, it is better for you to approve and decide the candidates first, and then ask for instructions. Korea cannot be left without a master for a day, and it will be easy to suffer. Disaster."
Tang Yin said: "I am in Hanyang City, and Duke Lai is in Liaodong. Who dares to cause chaos?"
"ah?"
Not only Pu Yuanzong, but also Cheng Xiyan and Li opposite were suppressed.
What a Tang Yin...
You are so powerful.
How about using the capital of North Korea as your back garden? Are you here to show off your power? Why are you so awesome?
But why...we can't resist at all?
"If we decide first and then ask for instructions, if His Majesty disagrees, do we still have to abolish the establishment?" Tang Yin's attitude was very resolute, "Draw up the candidates quickly. If everything goes well, they can be sent back and forth within seven or eight days. Once the matter is settled, it’s settled.”
(End of chapter)
