"The peninsula was originally a wild and remote place. Our ancestors started from a young age, eating their hair and drinking blood, just like wild beasts. Fortunately, the heaven has given us blessings and blessings, so that our people know the etiquette, wear fine clothes, respect the heaven and the ancestors, and have great Ever since then, we have known the joy of being a human being. The one who created the people is Heaven; the one who created North Korea is the country. Now that North Korea is at the end of its road, the king committed evil deeds on all the people and extinguished his rule. All the people on the peninsula wept and kowtowed, begging God to have mercy on us, North Korea. The people are like lost lambs, brought under the king's authority. This is Korea's good fortune, the whole world is unified, and it is the hope of all people!"
The issue of belonging North Korea to China has set off an unparalleled enthusiasm in North Korea.
Because almost all the leaders were massacred, North Korean officials knew that if they wanted to survive, including maintaining their interests, they had to surrender to China.
When Jin Yu, the only remaining elder, revealed his intentions, all the officials hostile to Guanghaijun immediately responded.
Speaking of which, it was the empire's actions over the years that gave these officials greater hope.
Koreans who entered the imperial system were not discriminated against because of their status as foreigners. On the contrary, the empire treats them equally and uses the same method to train them.
The result is that these North Koreans can fully display their talents and obtain higher status, glory and wealth through hard work and merit.
For example, the power calendar.
This man was originally just the commander of the navy of Gyeongsang Province in North Korea. Although his official position was very high, he was nothing more than a pawn in the court.
However, since he entered the Imperial Navy, he has been highly regarded. He is now a lieutenant general and even received the title of earl.
Generous salary, lofty status, and unlimited future are all unavailable in North Korea.
Quan Li can do it, why can’t others?
If North Korea is incorporated into the empire, then these officials will definitely have a broader space for development.
As for North Korea's Guozuo being cut off because of this, no one cared.
Over the years, the turbulent party disputes and precarious encounters have made North Korean officials completely despair of the country.
In addition, North Korea's own self-awareness and national consciousness are not very strong. On the contrary, they are full of longing for the Celestial Kingdom, which also made the merger very popular immediately after it was proposed.
Looking at the memorials presented by all North Korean officials, Wang Yun knew that great things could be expected.
However, he had received detailed instructions before coming to North Korea, so he did not act rashly.
"Everyone's admiration for the country can be learned from heaven and earth. Seeing the true nature in your eyes can be said to be deeply touched and admired. But after all, North Korea is not your bag. You still need to understand what the people think so as not to There will be chaos.”
Wang Yun's hint was very clear.
That is to hope that a top-down movement can be launched in North Korea to turn the merger into a grand event approved by all the people.
Only in this way will it look good in historical records in the future.
This will prevent the merger from becoming controversial.
Officials from all walks of life understood the situation and immediately returned to their respective territories, announced the matter to the public, and asked the people to sign the merger memorial.
Originally, everyone thought this matter was a bit difficult and required 100% effort to promote it.
But who would have thought that as soon as it was announced, the response from the public would be even more enthusiastic than that from the officialdom.
Countless North Korean people spontaneously celebrated, and nearly two million signatures were collected in a short period of time.
Although officials are frustrated in North Korea's political system, at least they have extraordinary backgrounds and at least live a worry-free life.
But ordinary North Korean people have long been completely disappointed with this country.
They understand better where the good life now comes from?
After King Gwanghae was restored to power, he repeatedly reversed history and violated the interests of the people, making the people hate this monarch.
Now that North Korea can be completely integrated into the empire, and everyone can become a citizen of China, why is there anyone unhappy?
Therefore, this massive memorial was finally delivered to Zuo Mengeng.
"Your Majesty, since this is the intention of all North Korean subjects, we should follow the trend and not chill the hearts of the people."
Hou Xun was in an excited mood and led hundreds of officials to also create momentum in the country.
As long as North Korea is captured, only Japan, which is still in the middle of a civil war, will be left in the eastern part of the empire. It is not far away from establishing the eastern security realm.
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When he thought that such a great achievement would be accomplished by his own hands, Hou Xun didn't want to wait for a moment.
Now that the internal and external conditions are mature, Zuo Menggeng will certainly not miss the opportunity.
"In this case, in compliance with the wishes of the Korean subjects, from now on, Korea will be included in the territory of China. Hanyang will be designated as the Eastern Capital, and Prince Feng Wen will be the state affairs of the Eastern Capital."
After hearing Zuo Mengeng's actions, the officials suddenly realized.
When the People's Republic of China was first founded, Nanjing was the southern capital, but people still didn't understand its meaning.
Now there is one in Dongdu too.
So obviously, there will definitely be Western Capital and Northern Capital in the future.
Together with Xanadu, the empire formed a five-capital central system.
It has obviously been well discussed among the senior management.
Li Banghua stood up.
"Your Majesty, I have been in politics for many years. I am already exhausted and unable to bear the heavy responsibility. I request to resign from the cabinet and give way to more capable people."
Li Banghua is over seventy years old.
It is really difficult to be a person at this age and still have to sit in the center.
In addition, his two nephews, Li Rixuan and Li Yuanding, are both important ministers, so it is not appropriate for him to continue to stay in the cabinet.
Over the years, he has personally participated in the rise of a new empire and is worthy of the world. Li Banghua is already satisfied.
His resignation was fitting.
Zuo Mengeng made arrangements immediately.
"King Ji has worked hard and made great achievements. Although he is not qualified for the cabinet position, he must continue to contribute to the country. Hereby appoint King Ji Li Banghua to serve as the state minister of Nandu."
With this appointment, officials clarified some ideas.
It seems that from now on, the state affairs in the four capitals of east, west, south and north will need to be at least people above the level of county king.
The role played by the four cities is nothing more than regional radiation.
With the capital as the center, it extends in all directions. Only by taking the four capitals as the core of the four regions of east, west, north and south, and establishing administrative agencies downwards from there, can we ensure the true management of such a huge empire.
When Li Banghua quits the cabinet, he naturally needs to be replaced.
With the approval of the Legislative Council, Zuo Menggen appointed Chen Zhi as Deputy Prime Minister of the Cabinet and promoted Jin Yu to the Cabinet.
Jin Yu was originally the cabinet minister in North Korea, and he was highly respected and capable, so he was naturally qualified to enter the imperial cabinet.
This appointment further demonstrates the empire's equal treatment attitude to the outside world.
Hou Xunfa asked: "Your Majesty, if Hanyang is to be the eastern capital, then a province should be established after the annexation of North Korea. Where should the provincial capital be located?"
This is a key question.
Since Hanyang has been promoted to the status of the capital, where should the provincial capital of Joseon Province be?
Zuo Mengeng has obviously already made comprehensive arrangements.
“After the northern part of the peninsula is recovered, the provincial capital will be built in Pyongyang.”
