Chapter 73 It’s a promise
He Xi's greatest strength is his ability to analyze the events at hand from a historical perspective. Goryeo, or North Korea. The country is too small. The ruling class can easily suppress the people below. Therefore, the kingdoms of these dynasties were able to last longer. However, the oppression of the lower classes by the upper classes in these countries is only more serious than in the feudal era of China, not less.
Even so, one can clearly see the national power of Goryeo or North Korea.
Even in He Xi's view, the Liao's conquest of Goryeo and the Yuan's conquest of Goryeo were the same as the current Rebellion between Goryeo and Korea, the subsequent Wanli War between Korea and Korea, and the Qing Dynasty's invasion of Korea. For North Korea, this may not be a good thing. Because of this kind of turmoil, it has relieved a lot of domestic pressure.
Unlike China, if China wants to transfer domestic pressure to the outside world, it is estimated that the entire Southeast Asia may not be able to bear it.
The human heart is very strange. People's minds are confused and people's minds are calm. It means whether the conflicts are resolved and vented. The Ming Dynasty is the stage when a person's mind is settled. Because of the great chaos at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, there was a lot of killing. There's hardly much left in the north. Under such circumstances, as long as the people at the bottom are willing to work hard, they can reclaim wasteland under the guidance of the government and survive. Naturally, I no longer have the energy to cause trouble.
Even if you suffer some grievances, it doesn't matter. Better to die than live.
Goryeo was just the opposite. Goryeo had accumulated contradictions and had many problems. The biggest problem was that the former King of Goryeo, Wang Qi, had great methods. But he also encountered many assassinations and killed many powerful officials before he stabilized the throne. But there was still no way to escape death. Now this King of Korea has intensified all conflicts.
Only then did He Xi miss the opportunity.
Lan Yu heard what He Xi said and suddenly said: "So, even if I don't come, are you going to leave this stall to me?"
He Xi smiled calmly and said, "Of course. After all, Goryeo has been a country for five hundred years, isn't it a loyal minister and a righteous man? Defeating a country is completely different from destroying a country. I don't want to stay here for several years."
It took Zhang Fu seven months to destroy Annan.
But it took the Ming Dynasty 30 years to pacify Annan, but they still couldn't do it.
Although, there are many policy mistakes. But it still explains. Annan awakened national consciousness from top to bottom. It is impossible to destroy such a country without experiencing a bloody suppression. On this issue, Goryeo is actually more serious than Annan.
After all, Annan had a period of history in which it was subordinate to the North, that is, it was subordinate to China. But here in Goryeo, during the Han Dynasty, Pyongyang was the territory of the Han Dynasty, but further to the southeast it was not. This problem also existed in the Tang Dynasty.
That is. These areas on the Korean Peninsula have never truly belonged to China.
Even Yunnan does not have a strong political power. After the annexation of the Ming Dynasty, chaos broke out frequently. Mu Yingshi Town must be released before it can be considered stable. Even so, by the end of the Ming Dynasty, Yunnan would experience chaos almost every few decades.
If we really want to annex Goryeo, no matter what pretense He Xi uses, it will be useless.
Always fight with swords and guns.
Lan Yu said easily: "You are not afraid. I go back on my word?"
He Xi said; "Can you do it?"
Lan Yu said: "Of course not." Lan Yu still has this pride. And He Xi didn't gain anything from this incident. He was thinking more about national affairs, and there was nothing Lan Yu wouldn't agree to.
There was no loss to himself.
He Xi said: "That's right. The war in Goryeo is not over yet. You also need to know who to fight with in the future. Goryeo has established a new king in Qingzhou."
Lan Yu's heart moved. He was only happy about the news and not worried at all. There would be no important prisoners in the future. That’s it. Lan Yu said: "Who is this new king?"
He Xi wiped her hands, took out a piece of paper from her sleeve, and handed it to Lan Yu.
Lan Yu took it over and took a look. He didn't look at the list of Goryeo ministers who supported the new king. In fact, these people constituted half of the aristocratic families in Goryeo. Caught them all in one go. After all, Lan Yu didn't care about these small country ministers at all. But I pay special attention to the name of the new king of Goryeo. Said: "Wang Yao. Wang Yao, this name is not good. It seems that it is difficult to escape the pain of corvee."
This new king is none other than the seventh grandson of Mingzong of Goryeo, the one who was rejected by Yao Guangxiao in front of Li Chenggui. After all, the Goryeo royal family has a weak bloodline. Not much choice at all.
However, the interpretation of the word "Lanyu" is just nonsense.
He Xi said: "Not only that, Li Chenggui has also sent a message. As long as the court guarantees their interests, they are willing to accept the children of the Ming royal family as the new master of Korea. If you want to save trouble, this plan is not impossible."
"As long as we convince these aristocratic families, Korea can also spread the word and be determined."
He Xi looked at Lan Yu.
Lan Yu said: "What do you think of Brother He?"
He Xi smiled calmly and said, "Only by eliminating the troubles of a lifetime can I gain eternal peace. Naturally, I don't want to. After all, if I really agree to him, where will the millions of people I want come from? People from the land of Korea." Din is in the hands of these families. If you don’t take it from their hands, how about taking it from heaven?”
Lan Yu laughed loudly and said: "It's so happy. I mean the same thing. If a small country with few people is wise, it may not be able to be lenient. But you dare to negotiate with the imperial court. You really don't know who you are? But," Lan Yu said. Yu paused slightly and said, "Li Chenggui, what do you mean?"
He Xi was stunned and said, "What do you mean?"
Lan Yu said: "I mean, do you want to protect him?"
He Xi was stunned and said: "I have no intention of protecting him, but Li Chenggui can be regarded as the number one general in Goryeo. He is also from a wealthy Goryeo family, and he is shrewd and experienced. He is a talented person. He has also joined the imperial court. No matter how you look at it, , you must give him an honor. When Naha comes out of one family, one is the queen, and the other is the uncle, Li Chenggui must have a good ending. Otherwise, who will surrender to the Ming Dynasty in the future?"
Lan Yu said: "Li Chenggui, the most famous general in Goryeo? How can he compare with Mu Huali's lineage?"
Listen to Lan Yu say this. He Xi was also speechless.
Yes. Perhaps historically, the reputation of Taizu of Korea was much stronger than that of the Muhuali lineage. But at this time, the number one celebrity in Goryeo was completely different from Mu Huali's lineage. The Muhuali family can be said to be the second family in Mongolia, second only to the Golden Family. Of course, there is only one number one. The second one is much better.
For example, the Varatoros family. He was also second in Mongolia at one time.
However, the remaining shadow of Muhuali is almost gone. But it is still useful when promoting the Yuan Dynasty at this moment.
Seeing He Xi's behavior, Lan Yu said calmly, "Don't worry, I won't mess around. But I also want Li Chenggui to know his duty. Just like this time, he was in the middle to spread the message for the Korean people. What's the intention? We are the enemy and we are the enemy." Be clear. Ambiguous allies need to be resolved before going to the battlefield. Otherwise, how can I fight with peace of mind?"
He Xi thought it was right.
He Xi could also feel Li Chenggui's unwillingness.
Yes. Any heroic figure. How can we willingly take refuge in those who invade our own country? The same is true for Li Chenggui.
If possible, he actually wanted to eliminate the Ming Dynasty from Goryeo. However, from a military point of view, he absolutely couldn't do it, which is why he acted so awkwardly. On the one hand, he helped He Xi gain a foothold in Goryeo, and on the other hand, he tried many methods to maintain Goryeo's independence and status quo. Including welcoming a king named Zhu.
This time as the messenger of the new regime of Ming Dynasty and Goryeo.
There are just some things that He Xi can tolerate.
Sapphire is completely different.
This is also the difference between He Xi and Lan Yu. He Xi is not a general after all. When he is fighting, he prefers to use methods other than the battlefield. Outside the battlefield, it is nothing more than making more friends and fewer enemies. To achieve this, we need to seek common ground while reserving differences. We must also be temporarily tolerant of those allies who have different intentions or have other thoughts. Problems must be solved one by one. And once the main problem is solved, don’t worry about the secondary problem. Many people will change their attitudes.
But Sapphire is different. Lan Yu's side is not so complicated. Cut it in one stroke. Whether you are an enemy or a friend, you must be clear about it. Otherwise, when fighting, we must be on guard against causing trouble. How to fight this battle?
Got stabbed in the back. This is the iron of Kyushu, and it is difficult to make today's mistakes.
He Xi said: "It's up to you."
After all, he was the founder of North Korea in history and one of the few historical celebrities that He Xi can remember. He Xi looked at Li Chenggui with admiration. I never thought about killing Li Chenggui.
But now in Lan Yu's eyes, he is just a worthless figure.
Lan Yu smiled softly and said, "Don't worry, I won't mess around." Then he threw the piece of paper He Xi showed him into the brazier, and the name of the Korean Minister on it turned into ashes along with the paper. .
