As the four thousand "coalition troops" who stayed at the junction of Hwanghae Province and Gyeonggi Province entered Hanyang City, Hanyang City came under the rule of the coalition forces.
Nominally, Pu Yuanzong serves as the "deputy commander" of the coalition forces, but due to Tang Yin's status as an envoy of the Ming Dynasty, this group of people is actually controlled by Tang Yin. With the vacancy of the leader of North Korea, Tang Yin has become the de facto leader of North Korea. Regent.
Tang Yin asked that the morning court should continue every day and that he should observe it. The three pillars of Li Kedun, Yin Bishang and Pu Yuanzong formed in the court.
And Pu Yuanzong also started preparing to eradicate Li Kedun and Yin Bishang at once.
At the same time, the news that Tang Yin had subverted the North Korean regime reached the Ming Dynasty a few days later, and Zhang Zhou, who was on the right guard of Dingliao, learned the news.
"Master Zhang, the news just came that the Tang Dynasty Chief was in Korea to help Pu Yuanzong, the military envoy of Ping'an Road, to depose the king. Now that there is turmoil in Korea, it is a good opportunity to send troops to capture Korea."
The commander of Dingliao Right Guard sent Song Yuan over to deliver the news to Zhang Zhoutong, and at the same time brought the "North Korea Credentials" sent by Tang Yin on horseback.
Zhang Zhouben was still discussing with Zhu Feng about the deployment of defense in Liaodong. Hearing this, he read the credentials handed over by Song Yuan and nodded with satisfaction: "This Tang chief has lived up to your majesty's trust and actually accomplished a great thing. .”
Zhu Feng was also shocked after seeing it: "With just a few thousand troops, North Korea..."
"It's not occupation, it can only be said to be subversion." Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "If you want to completely conquer North Korea, it will be impossible to quell the rebellions in three to five years. According to the established process, you should support a puppet king in North Korea. At the same time, troops will be stationed at key passes to prepare for the complete unification of North Korea in the future."
Zhu Feng looked incredulous and said: "Tang Jiaoxi usually looks ordinary, but I never thought that he could accomplish such a big thing. He is really..."
When it comes to Tang Yin, Zhu Feng still feels that he cannot see through this person.
He was obviously a "Jiangnan talented man" who was just waiting to die. Before he passed the imperial examination, he was extremely ambitious and challenged Zhang Zhou in various ways.
Why did he suddenly accomplish such a big thing in North Korea?
Zhang Zhoudao: "Send someone to North Korea to deliver my handwritten letter to let them know that I have reported to Your Majesty the appointment of the King of Korea, and it is up to Your Majesty and the courtiers to decide who will succeed him."
Zhu Feng asked: "Who should take over?"
"Zhijie, you want to know too much. This is not something you should care about." Zhang Zhou said with a smile.
"Oh." Zhu Feng lowered his head, not knowing how to respond.
"However, your mission has also come. I will ask you to lead five thousand troops and push towards the border of North Korea. It is up to you to put pressure on North Korea." Zhang Zhou said.
Zhu Feng asked: "Will this make the North Koreans think that we are going to invade North Korea? Will it be detrimental to Tang Jiaoxi's safety?"
"You are wrong. I actually did this to give my fellow junior disciple the prestige. Why do you think North Korea can now obey the control of a Ming envoy? Just because he has three hundred Ming soldiers? Or those five Thousands of Korean frontier troops? The pressure put on them by the Ming Dynasty and Liaodong was the prerequisite for them to complete their internal subversion."
Zhang Zhou smiled coldly and said, "The pressure has to be gradually tightened. Once relaxed, they may have some conspiracy waiting. Tang Yin did an admirable thing this time, but it is easy to defend the city." The city is in trouble, and he has no experience in governing the country."
Zhu Feng said: "Brother Zhang, it would be more appropriate for you to go."
"Tch! I, the Duke of Minglai, don't want to rule North Korea now, so let me set foot in the land of foreign countries? Forget it! Tang Yin has no experience, so I will put more pressure on the North Koreans. With this kind of pressure, even if Tang Yin's decree No matter how illogical it is, they have to follow it. It's like Lord Yeonsang governs North Korea. Does he rely on benevolence and righteousness or skill?"
"ah?"
Zhu Feng's political thinking still has not improved.
Zhang Zhou couldn't help but glance at him.
Originally, he already felt that Tang Yin was the most unsatisfactory person around him, but now it seems that Zhu Feng, who was the first to become famous, has become the weak link around him?
It’s time to hammer again.
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Capital of the Ming Dynasty.
Before the court meeting, an urgent memorial came from Liaodong, and Xiao Jing personally delivered it to Zhu Youtang while he was still wearing his crown.
"Your Majesty, I am very happy..." Xiao Jing said.
"Where does the joy come from?" Zhu Youtang's attitude was mild, and he seemed not to be surprised. "Did Bingkuan win another battle in Liaodong?"
Xiao Jing said happily: "It's not Duke Lai, but the younger brother of Duke Lai... Tang Yin, the head of the Ministry of War, personally led the troops to overthrow the leader of Korea in Hanyang City, the capital of Korea. Now I am writing to ask for your Majesty's instructions to appoint a new leader. Lord of Korea.”
"Yeah?"
Zhu Youtang didn't take it seriously at first, but when he took the memorial in Xiao Jing's hand and saw that it was Zhang Zhou's memorial, he immediately felt happy.
"Where are the credentials submitted by North Korea?" Zhu Youtang asked.
Xiao Jing said: "As soon as we arrive in Beijing, I will ask someone to transfer you here."
"No need...haha." Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Thousands of people can take down the leader of North Korea. This Tang Yin is indeed somewhat capable. No wonder Bingkuan would transfer him here regardless of previous suspicions. By my side. Let me not underestimate you."
Xiao Jing asked: "Then should we order Duke Lai to send troops to North Korea now?"
Zhu Youtang was fully dressed at this time, and he was so excited that he couldn't help but go to Fengtianmen. He smiled and said: "You don't understand. I have discussed with Bingkuan that issues related to North Korea should be taken step by step. If we take one step, we will annex it." In the case of North Korea, the biggest problem will be the internal chaos in North Korea. According to Bingkuan, the ethnic identity within North Korea is higher than that of the Jurchens and others. Since ancient times, there has been a sense of family and country in this place. Once foreign forces occupy it, it will only Brings constant struggle.”
Xiao Jing said: "You shouldn't be afraid."
"But it will be too much trouble." Zhu Youtang said, "The grassland is for peace. Sending troops to North Korea at this time will only drag down the people of Liaodong, and long-term governance will also bring a lot of trouble. It is better to adapt to local conditions and let Ming support the new ruler and Foster some internal opposition forces to split them and weaken their strength."
Xiao Jing blinked and said, "It's better that Duke Lai Guo thinks about the long term."
Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "These are all simple things. Besides, North Korea has always been the vassal of the Ming Dynasty and has never been disobedient to the Ming Dynasty. Such direct annexation will inevitably lead to the complete destruction of the surrounding countries." The conflict between the vassals. Korea is different from the Tatars and Jurchens. I will use a combination of kindness and power to make them sincerely submit to the Ming Dynasty."
Xiao Jing didn't dare to give random opinions now, and quickly complimented: "Your Majesty is wise."
"Let's go see the ministers and tell them the good news. Haha. I haven't been this happy for a long time. After Tang Yin returns to the court, I will reward him well... Even though he is not very good at fighting, this critical moment is still It is really unexpected that a thousand men can defeat the city of Hanyang if they can fight hard."
Zhu Youtang felt very comfortable.
Ming Dynasty took care of North Korea without much effort, which will make Zhu Youtang feel that he is the only one in the world.
Nothing is a big deal.
Xiao Jing smiled and said: "Then it is better to be taught by Duke Lai."
At critical moments, one must keep up with Zhang Zhou's flattery, especially in front of the emperor.
"That's natural. Even He Ling and Yan Ling can achieve success under his hands, let alone those who are capable. That's why I think Bing Kuan is a blessing given to me by God!"
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Fengtianmen court meeting.
At the beginning, Zhu Youtang asked Xiao Jing to announce the government in public and read a memorial written by Zhang Zhou describing the "internal disputes" of the Korean state.
In this memorial, it is mainly mentioned that it was Park Yuanzong who brought order to things, while Tang Yin, the Ming envoy, was only ordered to question North Korean King Li why he had a secret connection with the Jurchens. Tang Yin just happened to encounter a coup within North Korea "by chance". The implication is... The internal disputes in North Korea have nothing to do with me, Ming Dynasty. I, Ming Dynasty, are neither the instigators nor participants, but only spectators and witnesses.
But this...
Where's the ghost letter?
After Zhu Youtang waited for Xiao Jing to finish reading, he said with a happy face: "Dear lords, now that North Korea has submitted a memorial to confer the title of new king, what do you think we should make?"
Liu Jian came out and expressed his attitude on behalf of the civil servants: "Your Majesty, Pu Yuanzong, as a minister of the Joseon Dynasty, committed an act of rebellion against superiors, which is not allowed in the secular ethics. If you comply with his request, it will represent the Ming Dynasty."
This is equivalent to a civil official's statement.
No matter what, we cannot agree to whoever Pu Yuanzong proposes to be the leader of the country.
Because those people are working together.
Zhu Youtang asked: "How did you mention the memorial?"
Xiao Jing said: "At present, North Korea proposes that the crown prince of North Korea's former leader Li, who is the eldest son who has just been canonized, can be the leader of North Korea. Or the king of Jincheng, Li Yi, can be the leader of North Korea. The latter will get North Korea's benevolence. The approval of Princess Cui and Princess Cishun.”
Concubine Rencui Han is the grandmother of brothers Li and Li Yi, equivalent to the "Empress Dowager", while Concubine Cishun is Li Yi's biological mother.
This is tantamount to telling the ministers present that although this Li Yi is not very old, only thirteen years old, he has the support of two women in North Korea who have the power to abolish Li Li.
Zhu Youtang asked: "Fellow ministers, who do you think is suitable?"
Li Dongyang came out and said: "Your Majesty, Ming Dynasty should not be personally involved in such a matter. It is better for North Korea to make its own decision before reporting. Moreover, the previous leader Li did not actually overstep his bounds. If If you abolish it without authorization, you will only be criticized by others."
Civil servants still don't want to pay attention to these messy things inside North Korea.
They are originally a group of "barbarians" who are far away from the sky and have little contact with us in the Central Plains. They have subverted your royal power to show that we are very powerful. But after the subversion, you will choose a leader yourself, and we will attack again. Whether this new king is qualified to succeed to the throne or even issue an edict to scold you for "rebellion" is the proper procedure.
If people think that it was our Ming Dynasty that promoted the rebellion and also appointed the candidate for your country's leader, wouldn't those scholars in North Korea transfer this hatred from the rebellious Park Yuanzong to the Ming Dynasty?
"Ministry of Rites." Zhu Youtang said.
Xu Qiong walked out of the crowd. He was already in the position of Minister of Rites. He had been waiting for several months and still hadn't resigned. When he came out, he still looked senile. It made people feel that he was dying soon and wanted to win. Sympathy for others.
Xu Qiong's voice was hoarse and said: "The Ming Dynasty really did not dare to get involved in the matter of the successor of Fan State, but after the successor has decided, it will be discussed whether he is qualified to inherit."
"I don't think so." Zhu Youtang said, "If North Korea can decide, they should have already decided. To submit a report again is equivalent to informing Ming Dynasty. Do you have any intention to discuss with Ming Dynasty?"
"this……"
Xu Qiong couldn't answer.
If the decision was made and then reported, it would be equivalent to "killing first and reporting later", and the courtesy that Ming received would not be that great at all.
It's probably like the North Koreans are telling the Ming Emperor, look, we have decided on the leader of the country. You, the emperor, will approve it. If you don't approve it, we will just do it. The worst is that we won't get your approval. In short, in a few years You will still recognize it, otherwise how can we show that Ming Dynasty is a suzerain to us?
But now... we don’t dare to decide on our own as the leader of the country. Please ask the Ming Dynasty to choose a leader for us. We only listen to the instructions of the Ming Emperor. Whoever he says will be the leader. If it is not decided... we will take over the country. The Lord's seat is vacant.
Only in this way can the status of the Ming Dynasty's sovereign state be most intuitively reflected.
You ministers are struggling with etiquette and the like here, but what I want is this face. Even if I only choose between these two people, even if the person I choose is the one they may all prefer, but it is just such a priority. The relationship gives me face.
Xie Qian came out and said: "Your Majesty, I wonder if Zhang Zhou, the Duke of Lai who facilitated this matter, has any opinion on this?"
ah?
Many people present looked at Xie Qian with surprised eyes.
You, Xie Yuqiao, actually care about who Zhang Bingkuan wants to make the leader of North Korea? You definitely didn't mean to argue with Zhang Bingkuan, right? Or... do you want to imply that this is actually all Zhang Bingkuan's conspiracy?
Zhu Youtang said: "Bingkuan was in Liaodong and had never participated in this matter. Moreover, Tang Yin was sent to North Korea by me to question the leader of the country. This rebellion was all caused by internal disputes in North Korea, and also because the leader of North Korea, Li Li, was unpopular. , otherwise we would not have captured Li alive with a thousand men and horses, and won the approval of the Korean royal family for the Jingguo incident. Xie Qing’s family, please don’t say anything nonsense.”
Xie Qian smiled, hurriedly raised the wat board and said, "It's an old minister who made a mistake."
What a gaffe.
Your Majesty, what else are you pretending to be?
Everyone knows very well that Zhang Bingkuan did this. Tang Yinli contributed a lot, but he was just a pawn sent by Zhang Zhou. We all know that Zhang Bingkuan was the "initiator" who led all this.
We do not believe that Zhang Bingkuan can not make any reminders about who will succeed the leader of North Korea.
Zhu Youtang saw that the ministers present did not directly answer the question of choosing one of the two, so he said: "Since the ministers have not made a final decision on who will succeed the North Korean leader, it is better to decide in a few days."
Liu Jiandao: "This is inappropriate. It will only plunge North Korea into turmoil."
Zhu Youtang said in his heart, North Korea is turbulent, isn't it in line with my wishes?
What I want now is to level the grassland as soon as possible and mess up North Korea, just in time to facilitate my plan.
Li Dongyang said: "A country cannot be without a long-term king, and the same should be true for Korea. After all, Li's son is young, so it is not impossible to consider taking over the throne as the king of Jincheng."
Zhu Youtang said coldly: "Li Qing's family really cares about the stability of North Korea."
The implication is, whose side are you on?
I finally managed to mess up North Korea with the help of brothers Zhang Zhou and Tang Yin. You ministers have been discussing for a long time how to quickly stabilize North Korea? Do you not understand my good intentions, or are you deliberately causing trouble here?
Confucian ethics?
Can ethics be eaten?
Besides, if you usually worry about the etiquette and education for the people of the Ming Dynasty in the court, what etiquette and education should you teach the Koreans?
Li Dongyang heard that the emperor was mocking him, and he said: "I dare not make unreasonable comments."
This means, Your Majesty, whoever you say is the one, if you want to delay it, then just delay it, we don’t care yet.
"We cannot ignore the internal affairs of North Korea. After all, it is the land of Ming Dynasty's vassal. I cannot be irresponsible. I heard that North Korea has sent a team of envoys to pay tribute. It is estimated that they will arrive in more than ten days. Daming, please settle this matter as soon as possible before this happens."
Zhu Youtang was no longer anxious.
The worst case scenario is that you within North Korea dare to make your own decisions about who will be the leader of the country. Since you have asked me for permission, if you still dare to make your own decisions, let’s see if I don’t let Bing Kuan beat you to the ground!
I just like to watch the fun.
How?
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Just after the court meeting ended, Zhu Youtang took a luan and drove to Qianqing Palace.
As soon as the emperor left, there was an explosion in front of Fengtianmen.
"A thousand men and horses captured the leader of North Korea? Good guy, this Tang Yin is like the second Wang Bo'an!"
"Is there Zhang Bingkuan casting spells behind his back?"
"Did the leader of North Korea have no defense at all? Or was he deceived by his ministers? Wasn't North Korea quite stable before? Why did it suddenly happen like this?"
The ministers were all dumbfounded.
If it hadn't come from the emperor's mouth, everyone would have thought that Zhang Zhou and Tang Yin were bragging about this matter.
Xie Qian smiled and said: "Yes, storytellers and dramatists don't dare to write like this. Maybe it's Li, who is really unpopular."
Zhou Jing, the Minister of Household Affairs, sighed: "I think it is more because Lai Guogong, Xinjian Bo and others are fighting against the Jurchens of Jianzhou, Haixi and other tribes in Liaodong, and they put too much military and political pressure on North Korea. In addition, Park Yuanzong's move is obviously Duke Lai Guo secretly gave instructions."
"That makes sense." Shen Lu came out and said with a smile, "Do you think we should bring Pu Yuanzong to the side of the Ming Dynasty? In this way, North Korea can really be regarded as a vassal of the Ming Dynasty."
Shen Lu is quite proud now.
Because of the previous discussion about giving Zhu Youtang a concubine, Shen Lu had more contact with Zhang Zhou. He felt that Zhang Zhou had some "weaknesses", that is, Zhang Zhou was also a greedy and lustful "layman". Getting along with Zhang and Zhou provides him with political resources.
Liu Jian almost made the final decision: "You should stay away from the affairs of North Korea. Any chaos in North Korea will require the Ming Dynasty and Liaodong to send troops to deal with the aftermath. If North Korea is safe, Liaodong will be safe. Don't you want to do it yourself?"
Everyone understood it as soon as they heard it.
Zhang Zhou had to clean up the mess Zhang Zhou had made.
No matter how much we discuss the internal situation in North Korea in the capital, it is not as effective as Zhang Zhou's fart in Liaodong.
(End of chapter)
