When Mongolia rose, war broke out between Goryeo and Mongolia.
In 1273, the resistance of the remaining Sanbiechao tribe on Jeju Island failed, and Goryeo officially became a vassal state of the Yuan Dynasty.
The Yuan Dynasty also occupied Jeju Island and established the Tamna Military and Civilian Office on the island.
In 1374, taking advantage of the successive defeats of the Yuan Dynasty, King Gongmin of Goryeo sent troops to attack Jeju and incorporated Jeju Island into Goryeo territory.
Later, Li Chenggui returned to Weihua Island, destroyed Goryeo and replaced him, and defected to the Ming Dynasty.
Ming Dynasty did not know about Jeju Island, so it was taken over by North Korea.
However, today is an agricultural society, so Jeju Island’s status is not important.
North Korea placed Jeju Island under Jeolla Province and established Jeju Island, which was divided into two counties: Daejong and Jeongui.
In other words, this is a place of exile.
Zhang Keda wanted to go to Jeju Island, but no one objected.
Anyway, North Korea is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. When they go there, it is just like returning to their own home.
The fleet turned northeast and after traveling for more than an hour, the shadow of land appeared on the horizon.
After walking for another half day, a large piece of land appeared in front of us.
It is Jeju Island.
Zhang Keda used a telescope to observe and found that there were contiguous houses and simple piers on the seaside. It seemed to be a settlement, so he ordered: "Get closer."
He did not know that from the direction they came, they were approaching Daejong County (later Seogwipo).
A fleet of boats approached quickly and was immediately spotted by people on the shore.
The shrill horn sound frightened Li Chong, the magistrate of Dajing County, to the point where he almost peed his pants.
The Japanese pirates are calling again?
"Quick, go and send a message to Mr. Zhou Mu."
Li Chong ran all the way to the city wall, stood on his feet and looked out.
At this time, the fleet had already approached the shore and was turning its bow to prepare to dock.
"They are angels from the Kingdom of Heaven, not Japanese pirates!"
Li Chong turned his worries into joy and shouted loudly, which made the frightened North Korean soldiers and civilians understand what was going on.
The ships of the Ming Dynasty are completely different from those of Japan and can be recognized at a glance. Moreover, Li Chong also saw the clothes of the people on the boat and knew that they were people from the Ming Dynasty.
The entire Dajing County instantly changed from a defensive state to a normal state, and many people even followed Li Chong towards the dock.
Li Chong ran as fast as if he had seen his father.
"Li Chong, magistrate of Dajing County, pays homage to the angel from the kingdom of heaven. What kind of instruction does the angel have when he comes?"
North Korean officials all speak Chinese.
If you don't know Chinese, you won't be able to take part in the imperial examination, and you won't be able to become an official.
Therefore, there was no obstacle to communication between Li Chong and Zhang Keda.
"I am the commander-in-chief of the Shandong Navy of the Ming Dynasty. I have no official business here. I am just exploring sea routes and strengthening ties with North Korea."
Zhang Keda also went dark, pretending to be a Ming official without any burden.
Li Chong couldn't tell the difference again.
I couldn't help but be a little confused when I heard that such a large fleet came to Jeju Island, not as an envoy to North Korea, but just to explore the sea route.
Chinese people just know how to play.
"I wonder if this little guy can be of any help?"
Even if Zhang Keda was not the envoy, Li Chong would not dare to neglect him. The officials of my father's country are superior to others, so it is always right to serve them carefully.
Isn't this why Zhang Keda docked?
Letting the surveying and mapping staff survey the surrounding terrain on the ship, he said directly: "Our navy has come a long way and is about to run out of food and drinking water. I hope to replenish some from your place."
Li Chong was unhappy when he heard that he was asking for food.
In a poor place like Jeju Island, even he, the county magistrate, is often hungry. How can he have food to give to others?
"Shangguan doesn't know something. Jeju is poor and poor. Food..."
Zhang Keda was too lazy to talk nonsense with him.
"I don't want your food in vain, let's deal fairly."
He asked the guard to bring over a box, opened it, and found a watch inside.
"Master Li, take a look, what do you think of this thing?"
"this……"
Li Chong's eyes straightened on the spot.
He had never seen such an exquisite thing, especially after Zhang Keda explained its use to him, he understood that it was a treasure.
As long as this thing is sent to Seoul, he, the county magistrate, will not dare to talk to others, and he will be promoted to Jeju Shepherd.
"The angel shows his love, and the villain is very grateful, so he prepares food, grass and water."
Seeing Li Chong change his attitude, Zhang Keda also breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't want to force Li Chong to cooperate through physical means.
Li Chong rubbed the watch, and the more he looked at it, the more he couldn't put it down.
It is impossible for North Korea to have such good things.
So that means...
"Shangguan, I wonder how much of this kind of divine thing is left? I have always served the superior country from top to bottom in Korea. I have dedicated myself to it and dare not slack off. If you can be given it, I will be very grateful."
Zhang Keda understood.
Li Chong still wants it.
"This thing is called a watch. It is produced in Shandong. If Mr. Li wants it, we can trade it."
Li Chong was a little disappointed.
This group of Chinese people is a bit stingy.
In the past, the angels of heaven were always generous and forthright, and the things they gave were enough to make people faint with happiness.
But this group of people actually wanted him to spend money to buy it.
Um?
Spend money on it?
Doesn't that mean...
Li Chong was so excited on the spot that the blood all over his body became hot.
"Although I have a humble official position, I still have a good heart. If the envoy allows me to sell this thing on my behalf, I would be very grateful."
No one is a fool.
Li Chong could tell at a glance how valuable a watch was.
If we could be an agent in North Korea and sell such divine items, wouldn't we be able to make a lot of money?
There are actually people who want to be dealers...
Zhang Ke laughed.
Just because of this, he will be rewarded generously when he returns.
However, he looked at Li Chong with a smile and asked heart-wrenching words.
"This thing is precious, and no one without virtue can live in it. I wonder if Mr. Li is blessed with great blessings?"
You are just a county magistrate, or a county magistrate assigned here, you want to sell watches as an agent, and you are not afraid of being killed?
Li Chong laughed sarcastically, but also confessed.
"The villain's blessings are shallow, and naturally he can't survive alone. However, the villain should work hard to make the best of his achievements."
This is a smart guy.
He knew that the watch business could not be supported by his small arms and legs, so he planned to go back to his thighs.
He doesn't want too much, just sip some soup along with it.
Seeing that he was so wise, Zhang Keda took him more seriously.
"Since Mr. Li is interested, there are still good goods on the ship, why not give them a taste?"
Originally it was just an adventure, but it would definitely be a great thing to open up a trade route.
Zhang Keda quickly seized the opportunity and invited Li Chong on the ship, and at the same time ordered that all the good things produced in Shandong be brought out.
"Can such a crystal cup be made?"
Holding Zhang Keda's glass tea vat, Li Chongren fainted.
North Korea's products were poor, and occasionally a few pieces of medicinal jade were obtained, all of which were regarded as treasures and were also taken by the king as his own.
As a result, glass that is clearer and brighter than medicinal jade can be seen everywhere here.
Especially when he saw the glass on the porthole, Li Chong knew that massive wealth was waving at him.
"Your Majesty, this matter is so big that I don't dare to make the decision. Please wait a moment. I will immediately send someone to report it to Master Zhou Mu."
Li Chong decided to lean on Shangzhou Mu's lap first.
Jeju Island is isolated overseas, and Zhou Mu is the local emperor here.
If he didn't give up the bulk to Zhou Mu, Li Chong felt that he might not live long.
As for who Zhou Mu wants to share the profits with, it is not something he, the county magistrate, can interfere with.
