In the end, Sun Ke was left alone as a commander in Kaicheng. Zhang Xing led a group of generals, followed by Jin Zhong and Shang Kezhou, to the shipyard.
Although Sun Ke has been deposed by Lao Zhu, he still has a hint of Wuhou's arrogance in his heart.
Moreover, he is still the commander of Yanshan Guard, and his official rank is higher than that of Guo An.
How can a superior official rush to see a subordinate official?
However, Zhang Xing knew that Guo An, a right-wing official, could no longer be treated like a mere fifth-grade civil servant.
The most important thing is that once Guo Changshi takes action, he will definitely bring huge benefits to these generals.
Therefore, although he was the fourth-rank commander, in order to benefit the soldiers and generals under his command, he followed Jin Zhong and other officials to go to see Guo Changshi, the fifth-rank officer.
"Commander Zhang, Shizhong, Shang Kezhou, why are you here?"
Seeing Zhang Xing, Jin Zhong, and Shang Kezhou appearing in front of him, Guo An's eyes flashed with surprise.
Zhang Xing said slowly: "I heard that Guo Changshi came to the shipyard with a thousand Yanshan Guards. I wonder what kind of big thing happened?"
Guo An glanced at Zhang Xing, Jin Zhong and others, and did not hide anything.
"It's nothing big, just putting a wheel on a big ship and testing the achievements of craftsmen Tao Yiping!"
"Put a wheel on a big ship?"
Hearing this, Zhang Xing, Jin Zhong and others suddenly looked interested.
"Guo Changshi, is it possible that after putting wheels on the big ship, the big ship can travel on land?"
"..."
Guo An was stunned. He, a technology geek, didn't have the imagination of a general named Zhang Xing!
"Does not!"
The excited look on Zhang Xing's face quickly disappeared.
The big ships are all on wheels and can't go ashore, so what's the use?
Fortunately, Jin Zhong and Shang Kezhou knew that Guo An would not do useless things, so they asked again.
"I dare to ask Guo Changshi, what is the use of that big ship after it is equipped with wheels?"
"It's just faster in the sea!"
Guo An said quietly without explaining much.
He finally understood that these people had never seen a large ship equipped with a steam engine, and could not imagine the importance of a steam engine to a large ship.
The reason why I ran to see him so quickly was probably because I wanted to get to a tower near the water and get the moon first!
It's a pity that he disappointed these people!
It was obvious that Guo An didn't want to explain too much, and Jin Zhong, Shang Kezhou and others were also sensible enough not to ask any further questions.
And the topic changed and he asked: "I wonder how long Guo Changshi will stay in Goryeo Yan Kingdom this time!"
Guo Andao: "When the installation is completed, when will you leave!"
Jin Zhong and Shang Kezhou looked overjoyed, and quickly and respectfully asked for instructions: "So, the houses here are simple, and I invite Guo Changshi to go to Kaicheng to rest."
Zhang Wu's eyes widened with dissatisfaction on his face, "What does Jin Zhizhou mean by this? Our shipyard has thousands of houses and hundreds of Korean maids, so how simple will it be?"
Although the Goryeoyan Kingdom was a vassal state, it only had more than 100,000 people, so Zhu Di only established a state in the Goryeoyan Kingdom.
Jin Zhong was temporarily the magistrate of the state. As for Tongzhi and Tongpan, the other two scribes from the Changshi Division were appointed.
Although Zhang Wu fought bravely, he liked to kill all enemies. But his temperament is very bold and open-minded, and Jin Zhong also likes to study military books.
Therefore, Jin Zhong had a very good relationship with the soldiers and generals stationed in the Goryeo State.
"There are Korean maids here in Zhang Qianhu, but Guo Changshi doesn't like using Korean maids! As for the house, which Zhizhou Yamen in Kaicheng is the most comfortable?"
Zhang Wu glanced at Jin Zhong and said unconvinced: "Our shipyard is the cleanest, at least no one bothers us all day long!"
Jin Zhong had already become thicker-skinned than these generals, and said directly: "Guo Changshi is going to Kaicheng, and no one dares to bother him!"
"I let you officials disturb me all day long..."
Guo An knew that Zhang Wu did not really want to keep him, but was angry that Jin Zhong directly snatched people from his shipyard and said that the houses in his shipyard were not good.
Therefore, he waved his hands directly and said: "You two don't need to argue. We just have to stay in the Goryeo State for a few days and then go to Kaesong for inspection."
"Thank you Guo Changshi!"
Jin Zhong, Shang Kezhou and other officials suddenly beamed with joy.
As for Zhang Wu, he also glared at Jin Zhong and did not stop him.
soon.
Guo An explained to Tao Yiping and other craftsmen before heading to Kaicheng.
The Kaicheng Zhizhou Yamen was the earliest provincial office of the internal history sect of Goryeo, so it was naturally very spacious and luxurious.
And inside the Zhizhou Yamen, they were all people from the Ming Dynasty.
Even the handymen, grooms, cooks, and maids were all brought from the Ming Dynasty from Beiping Mansion.
In Zhizhou Yamen, Jin Zhong, Shang Kezhou and other officials entertained Guo An with Ming Dynasty version of Goryeo cuisine.
Not to mention, after the improvements made by those Ming Dynasty chefs, Korean food is not so unpalatable, and even has a different taste.
After the meal, Jin Zhong looked at Guo An with an attentive look, "Guo Changshi, are these meals delicious?"
"Um?"
Guo An frowned slightly, "What mistake did Shizhong make?"
"Nothing!"
Jin Zhong shook his head repeatedly.
"Good over there!"
Guo An breathed a sigh of relief.
"..."
Jin Zhong hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but speak again: "Guo Changshi, we are in trouble!"
Guo An looked curious, "What kind of trouble?"
"Guo Changshi, there are too many children in the entire Goryeo Yan Kingdom."
Jin Zhong said with a look of helplessness, "Currently, the population of Goryeo Yan State is nearly 110,000, but there are more than 10,000 children belonging to Yanshanwei of the Ming Dynasty.
These children are all between one and two years old...
In addition, there are more than 2,000 Korean children.
There are so many children who need a lot of supplies in terms of clothing and food, and our country, Goryeo Yan, simply cannot satisfy them.
In addition, these Korean children also need to be taught to speak the Ming dialect, but in Yan State, there are not so many Ming masters. "
Hearing this, Guo An couldn't help but glared at Jin Zhong, "Why didn't you inform His Highness about this?"
Jin Zhong said quickly: "Guo Changshi, I reported this to His Highness, but His Highness did not reply for a long time."
"More than 10,000 children?"
Guo An couldn't help but frown, "Can we send them to Ming Dynasty?"
"Send to Ming Dynasty?"
Jin Zhong was stunned.
"Those bastard Yanshan Guards all have their own parents in the Ming Dynasty.
And these children are the descendants of their family. Now the families of the military households where Yanshan Guard is located are a little richer, so they should be able to take good care of these children, just in time for these children to recognize their ancestors.
They are happy. They have given birth to a child, and they cannot let Prince Yan’s Mansion take care of it for them.
Of course, I am just making a suggestion, and you need to negotiate with those Yanshan Guards on these matters!
These children can be raised in Korea, but they need to pay for their own clothing, food, and learning the Ming language. The fleet can buy them from Beiping Prefecture! "
"I understand!"
Jin Zhong responded quickly.
Guo An nodded slightly, knowing that Jin Zhong wanted him to mention this.
Then he can just mention it!
Anyway, he was the one who proposed the idea of allowing Yanshanwei and Goryeo girls to have children.
"Is there anything else you are unsure about?"
Jin Zhong said: "Guo Changshi, the remaining thing is to slowly recover the major cities in Goryeo!"
"Well, this matter really shouldn't be rushed!"
Guo An nodded slightly, "Now, are there any powerful people in Korea willing to surrender to our country, Yan?"
Hearing this, Jin Zhong's face turned red.
"I also ask Guo Changshi to forgive me. None of those Goryeo dignitaries are willing to serve as our ministers of the Yan Kingdom!"
Guo An nodded slightly, "I understand, I'm used to being wild, how can I surrender to outsiders so easily!"
"It's the officials and others who are incompetent."
"We can ask the King of Korea, Wang You, to issue a letter of credence to the powerful people of Korea, so that the powerful people of Korea and the people know that their King of Korea has ordered all the people in the country of Korea to become vassals of our country, Yan."
Jin Zhong's eyes lit up: "Yes, Guo Changshi!"
Guo Andao: "In addition, Shizhong should have read a lot of history books, right?"
Jin Zhong looked humble, "I have read some!"
Guo An waved his hand and said: "In this case, when you have free time, you can invite those Goryeo dignitaries and some independent Goryeo officials to come to our country of Yan to study our Ming Dynasty classics!"
Jin Zhong, Shang Kezhou and others were all stunned, "Study my Ming Dynasty classics?"
"Um!"
Guo An nodded slightly, "If we, the Yan State, want to govern Goryeo, we must be an honest gentleman.
You, along with those nobles from Goryeo, studied the history books of our Central Plains, especially the allusions about how miserable the small vassal states were in the cracks between big powers during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
Let those powerful people in Goryeo understand how dangerous their situation is!
Although our country of Yan only has 100,000 people, with the support of the Ming Dynasty, it is bound to unify the entire Koryo country in the future.
No matter how hard they insist, they are like a mantis trying to block a car. In the end, they can only annoy His Highness King Yan and teach them a painful lesson! "
"this……"
The expressions on Jin Zhong, Shang Kezhou and others suddenly became strange.
Guo An continued: "In addition, at the end of Qin, the end of Han, the period of the Three Kingdoms, the end of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the end of the Tang...
In the late or early years of these dynasties, how miserable the small vassal states that dreamed of becoming independent kings were, just tell them how miserable they were, and you can even exaggerate...
Do you think those Goryeo dignitaries are interested in these classics from China? "
"You will definitely regard it as a sweet rain, study it carefully!"
Jin Zhong nodded repeatedly.
In the past two years, he has seen how eager these Koreans are for Ming classics.
"Very good!"
Guo An nodded with satisfaction, "Be polite before fighting, and attack the heart first.
It would be great if these Goryeo dignitaries could be influenced by the classics of Ming Dynasty.
But if you are still stubborn, you can suggest Commander Sun and Commander Zhang to take some soldiers and show their true strength to scare those Koreans!
Presumably, after they listened to those classics and stories, they had very profound predictions about their own experiences and consequences.
As a weak party, they should be obedient and listen to the words of our country, Yan.
After explaining the truth and scaring people, some Goryeo dignitaries should surrender.
The last remaining die-hards marched directly into the area and set an impressive example for the Korean people, so that they would not dare to have any thoughts that they shouldn't have in the future! "
"I understand!"
Jin Zhong responded quickly.
At this moment, he already understood Guo An's thoughts.
However, there was no disdain.
After taking charge of the Goryeo Yan Kingdom, he completely understood that being a human being also requires flexibility, especially when doing big things.
In this matter, they not only acted righteously, but also acted politely before fighting!
He has been very sincere in his treatment of the Goryeo barbarians!
Fortunately, in the past two years, they have also brought many historical classics here one after another.
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(End of chapter)
