"The civil war in Japan has begun to enter a quagmire stage. Both sides have been severely weakened and have to fish out everything. According to our estimates, by the time the two sides decide the winner, Japan's national power will probably be completely bankrupt."
The Xia Kingdom is very busy inside.
While preparing for the upcoming comprehensive reunification, we must also always pay attention to the surrounding situation.
After all, the overall strategy is a package plan and does not prioritize.
Instead, we should make efforts in any aspect at any time based on the actual situation.
Xia Guo's strength determines that he can be so willful.
Since we have to pay attention to the surrounding situation, besides Japan, there is another place that Zuo Mengeng is very concerned about.
"What's going on over there in North Korea?"
Speaking of this, Chen Zhi couldn't help but smile.
"The quarrel between the King of Korea and the ministers is getting worse and worse, and the two sides have gradually become incompatible. It depends on who can't help it and takes desperate measures."
"Who do you think will take action?"
Liu Yiyuan made a quick judgment.
"Must be the King of Korea."
He also gave reasons.
"North Korean officials think they have our support, so they are confident. Moreover, they already have control of power, and there is no need to go to extremes. On the contrary, the North Korean king is always at a disadvantage, and dissatisfaction is accumulating. He has reasons to take risks."
After getting this answer, Zuo Mengeng was relieved.
"Warn Bai Xiaoqi to always stay vigilant and stay out of the matter for the time being. And once something happens, the North Koreans must make a choice."
Today's domestic situation in North Korea looks prosperous on the outside. But among the higher-ups internally, tensions have reached a level of tension.
"Your Highness, news has come from the Kingdom that His Highness King Xia is about to ascend the throne as emperor and reshape China's orthodoxy. As a vassal country, North Korea must not stay out of the matter. Please also ask Your Highness to make the trip in person to highlight the special status of North Korea."
At the meeting, Shen Qiyuan made suggestions.
The news that the Xia Kingdom was about to establish its Yuan Dynasty had spread all over the world, and everyone in North Korea was excited and proud.
Just being happy is not enough. North Korean officials decided to take special measures to make North Korea look different from other vassal countries.
The best way is to let Li Hui rush to Xia Kingdom in person to participate in the enthronement ceremony.
By attending such an occasion as the king of a vassal state, I believe that Xia Guo will be able to feel North Korea's loyalty, and the benefits in exchange are obvious.
However, Li Hui, who was sitting on it, had a bad expression on his face, and the anger he was holding in his heart was boiling.
He doesn't want to go to Xia Kingdom.
The reason is also very simple.
Although he was a vassal king of the Xia Kingdom, he was originally a subject of the Xia Kingdom. But as the king of a country, he is the biggest one hiding in North Korea.
In North Korea, everyone must crawl under him.
Once he goes to Xia Kingdom, his halo as a king will immediately fade away.
People who have been kings are naturally not willing to bow down to others.
Of course, Li Hui would never dare to say this in public. If that happens, the officials present may immediately rebel.
But he also had a reason.
"It is a blessing for the world that His Highness is enthroned as emperor. I am so fascinated that I wish I could personally lead the horse for His Highness. Alas, it is a pity that Gu's body is getting worse day by day and he is no longer able to walk. I can only write to Your Highness and express my sorrow. I sincerely hope that His Highness can forgive me."
Li Hui is over 70 years old and has been tortured for a long time. There are indeed good reasons for saying that he is in poor health.
After hearing this, all the officials knew that he was lying, but there was nothing they could do about it.
However, the battle between king and minister requires back and forth.
To urge Li Hui to go to the Xia Kingdom was to ask for a high price, and the officials also knew that he would not go at all.
But since Li Hui vetoed this, he had to agree to the next proposal.
"In this case, North Korea should send important ministers to show its sincerity. In addition, His Highness is requested to issue an edict to celebrate the whole world. Let all places hold grand celebrations to truly enjoy the same thing with the people."
As expected, Li Hui couldn't help it and had to say: "Jin Xiang's proposal is the best, let's implement it accordingly."
North Korean officials celebrated with joy, feeling that they had won a victory.
And Li Hui was not so easy to get along with, so he also took advantage of this opportunity to start making demands.
Jin Xingchen came forward.
"His Royal Highness King Xia's enthronement as emperor is indeed a great joy for the world. Why not take this opportunity to use the government's money to repair Gyeongbokgung Palace. Create a new atmosphere so that we can celebrate with His Highness King Xia from a distance."
The meaning is also obvious.
I agreed to your request for a national celebration, and you must also spend money to help me repair the palace.
Li Hui always felt that Gyeongbokgung Palace was too simple and in disrepair. If he could take the opportunity to repair it properly, he could spend his remaining years in peace.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this request, all the officials frowned.
Kim Sang-hyun is even more determined.
"I hope Your Highness will understand. Since this year, most of the national finance has been used for infrastructure construction. The bridge over the Nakdong River has been heavily invested, and the road from Hanyang to Jeolla Province has also emptied the national treasury. The repair of Gyeongbokgung Palace should be done slowly rather than urgently. Please ask my king to work hard for another year. After all the projects are completed and the finances are relieved, it will be a good opportunity to start construction."
Li Hui sat still, his hands hidden in his robe clenched tightly together, veins popping out.
"Haha, what Jin Xiang said makes sense, but he was too hasty."
After the court meeting dispersed and returned to the harem, Li Hui immediately broke out.
"These rebels and traitors only know the Xia Kingdom, but where will they leave them? Are they the ministers of the Xia Kingdom or officials of North Korea?"
Jin Xingchen was by the side, thinking this was an opportunity, and immediately began to apply eye drops in a sinister manner.
"Your Highness, if things continue like this, I'm afraid that our country, North Korea... will not be a country at all."
Li Hui stood tall and said nothing. But the gloominess in his eyes was so black that ink could drip from his eyes.
Beneath the calm surface, there is clearly a storm brewing.
At the same time, in the far north, a team was slowly crossing the Yalu River.
A young man in brocade clothes on the boat looked back at Liaodong behind him with very complicated emotions.
"Mr. Wang, when you come back this time, can you really make Korea get rid of Donglu?"
A Han man accompanies me.
"Your Majesty, everything depends on manpower. Over the years, the Manchu Qing Dynasty has plundered Korea wantonly, so that the people have no means of living, and the hatred of the people towards the Manchu Qing has reached its peak. As long as the Majesty can convince His Highness, when the Xia Kingdom in the Central Plains goes to war with the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Korea will An opportunity to return to orthodoxy.”
This young man is none other than Fenglin Lord Li Hao.
He and Prince Zhaoxian went to Liaodong as hostages after Bingzi's chaos.
Life under the bowed roof was naturally humiliating, and Li Hao's hatred of the Manchus grew stronger day by day.
This time the Manchus entered the Pass, Dorgon took Prince Zhaoxian with him. But he asked Li Hao to return home and fulfill his filial piety in front of Li Zhu.
When Li Hao returned to China, he also brought nine Han people with him.
These nine Han people were captured by the Manchus from the Ming Dynasty and then sent to serve Li Hao.
These nine people never forget their homeland and agree with Li Hao.
The relationship between the two sides quickly became closer, and they had been secretly planning how to resist the Manchus.
(End of chapter)
