Before Xu Youzhen left for North Korea, he was summoned by Zhu Jianshen.
Zhu Jianshen sat upright, calm and relaxed.
"Censor of Xudu, what do you think about going this time?"
"Severely reprimand Lord Shouyang in order to rectify the Korean state, to promote the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, and to praise His Majesty's kindness."
After Zhu Jianshen finished listening, his face showed no emotion, and he looked at Xu Youzhen quietly without saying a word.
And Xu Youzhen was panicking. Didn't she say it to His Majesty's heart?
Your Majesty, what do you want?
Think about it, think about it.
Your Majesty's most important thing is to change the country, that is, to deal with the Jurchens.
There are also Jurchens in North Korea. Does your Majesty want North Korea to expel the Jurchens and hand them over to the Ming Dynasty?
No, definitely not right.
Seeing the sweat on Xu Youzhen's forehead and her nervous expression, Zhu Jian knew clearly that Xu Youzhen probably couldn't guess.
"I once said that the transformation of the Jurchen ethnic group must be thorough and no hidden dangers can be left. There are also some Jurchen ethnic groups in the north of North Korea. I want it. I not only want their population, I also want their land."
After hearing this, Xu Youzhen was shocked.
But after the shock, Xu Youzhen turned into ecstasy.
Is Your Majesty going to expand the territory? This important task will be entrusted to me.
Let me just say that Your Majesty is a heroic king. Now that North Korea has too much time to take care of itself, it is much easier to ask for land.
The most important thing is that Your Majesty chose me to do this. This is a rare thing in ancient times.
"Your Majesty, don't worry, this trip will definitely be facilitated." Xu Youzhen said categorically.
"The Ming Dynasty is a central country. It is not good to ask for the land of vassal countries. Is there a way for Xudu Yushi to let North Korea hand over the land of the Jurchens to the Ming Dynasty? It can also give the Ming Dynasty a good reputation."
Xu Youzhen rolled her eyes and said, "Wei Chen can ask North Korea to submit a letter of credence to the land, so that they can beg us to take their land."
"Is it easy to handle?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will use Lord Shouyang first to complete this move."
Zhu Jianshen nodded and said, "There is one more thing."
Xu Youzhen's mind has been opened. After listening to Zhu Jianshen's words, he immediately said: "Wei Chen will definitely not let Lord Shouyang succeed in usurping power."
Zhu Jianshen smiled faintly, Xu Youzhen was indeed on the road...
"Then please leave it to the Censor of Xudu."
In fact, Zhu Jianshen didn't think Xu Youzhen could defeat Lord Shouyang. At this time, he just let him try.
Getting those two pieces of land was Zhu Jianshen's bottom line.
Zhu Jianshen also knew that the ascension of Lord Shouyang would, firstly, have a bad influence on himself, and secondly, it would also reduce North Korea's dependence on the Ming Dynasty.
As we all know, this brother Shouyang is called King Shizu.
Talented and powerful Emperor Yongle was also Taizong at this time, and the title of Chengzu was created by Zhu Jianshen's grandson, the Moral True King Jiajing Emperor, for his own political purposes.
Lord Shouyang is indeed capable, and he is also the object of bragging for their descendants.
After he ascended the throne, he compiled the Classics of the State, abolished the Ketian Law and implemented the Occupational Land Law. He also performed sacrificial ceremonies for the Haotian God for the first time and offered sacrifices to heaven several times.
He was a pioneer in the emergence of Korean national consciousness. He also attached great importance to armaments. The number of soldiers nationwide in North Korea exceeded 150,000 for an unprecedented time, marking the peak period of the Korean dynasty's army.
The most important thing is that after he ascended the throne, although he showed respect for the Ming Dynasty and fulfilled his obligation to be a vassal and pay tribute, he was the most opinionated person among the previous Korean kings. It was because of him that he stopped the people from learning from the Ming Dynasty. , retaining some customs of the Korean nation.
Moreover, he was obedient to the Ming Dynasty. He felt that if he obeyed the Ming Dynasty too much, the Ming Dynasty would despise him and then North Korea.
Such a figure is indeed the enlightenment of the Korean nation, but it is indeed of no benefit to the Ming Dynasty.
Lord Shouyang is not important, but without Lord Shouyang, it is very important to Ming Dynasty.
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North Korea, Seoul, night.
After seeing off Jincheng Jun and others, Xu Youzhen sat alone in the room, and Zhao Cong, a member of the Jinyiwei Bai family, came in to resume his life.
"Sir, all the spies outside have been killed."
Xu Youzhen nodded, then walked to the cabinet, opened a small wooden box, and took out twelve golden beans the size of fingernails.
This wooden box is filled with silver nuggets and gold beans, all sent by Shouyang Lord Li Yao during these times.
Xu Youzhen has six such small boxes.
"Thank you for your hard work, these are for brothers." Xu Youzhen walked to Zhao Cong and handed the golden beans to Zhao Cong.
"My lord, I can't do it. I don't dare to accept the things that are part of my humble position."
Xu Youzhen chuckled lightly, then directly grabbed Zhao Cong's hand and put all the golden beans in his hand: "We have worked hard these days. Brothers have killed people, so it is inevitable that they will be a little evil. These golden beans are a blessing. You If you don’t hold it, I’ll feel bad inside.”
Zhao Cong had a troubled expression on his face, who is he? He is a Jin Yiwei. They are used to the drama of the high officials being dismissed as soon as they say they are dismissed, so they are not willing to have any beneficial dealings with Xu Youzhen.
"Don't worry, after these silver and gold return to the Ming Dynasty, I will give them all to the Ministry of Household Affairs. What I gave you is just fur, absolutely clean."
After Zhao Cong listened, he nodded silently, and then put away the golden beans.
But he was still thinking in his mind. After returning to the capital, if Xu Du Yushi still had a prosperous official career, he would distribute the golden beans to his brothers. If Xu Du Yushi Enchong was not there and was investigated and dismissed, he would immediately take the golden beans. Report him...
Of course Xu Youzhen didn't know what Zhao Cong was thinking.
After seeing Zhao Cong put away the golden beans, Xu Youzhen slowly said: "Zhao Baihu, are you willing to perform meritorious service for His Majesty?"
"Censor of Xudu, we are the emperor's personal guards, and we shall not hesitate even to the death."
"Do you dare to kill a big shot in North Korea?"
"who."
"Shou Yangjun, Li Yao."
"Dare, why don't you dare? Sir, you don't know. On the first day when we were at his mansion, just after you left, he suddenly overturned the table while we were eating and drinking. I always thought that this The birdman is giving us Jin Yiwei a blow, and he has been holding on to his anger. He has long wanted to chop him." Zhao Cong was not afraid at all.
Xu Youzhen didn't know about this little episode that day.
"In the future, if there is an opportunity, I will remind you. Once I remind you, you will kill him with your sword."
"How to remind the humble official of Xudu, is it to throw a cup? But, how to remind you when you don't have a cup in your hand?"
Breaking a cup as a nickname has penetrated into the blood of every Jinyiwei.
As soon as you hear a cup breaking, you will arrest someone.
Xu Youzhen looked dumbfounded,
"No, you have to look at my eyes and act."
Zhao Cong looked at Xu Youzhen: "Sir, show me your eyes first."
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Unless absolutely necessary, Xu Youzhen would not let people from the Ming Dynasty intervene in the disputes in Korea. Making arrangements with Zhao Cong at this time was just for emergencies.
Although Zhu Jianshen did not give Xu Youzhen a death order, Xu Youzhen understood Zhu Jianshen's intentions.
There was no death order, which meant that Zhu Jianshen felt that it was too difficult to go to North Korea and kill the most powerful person in North Korea, and he was afraid of putting too much pressure on Xu Youzhen.
Now it is different from history. After he ascended the throne early and took charge, he could carry out all-round cultural invasion of North Korea. If Lord Shouyang was dissatisfied, he could directly let him divide it five hundred years in advance.
But at this stage, if the Ming Dynasty helps the leader Li Hongwei to kill the national traitors, the status of the Ming Dynasty can be further improved, and the influence on them can be deeply rooted. Whatever he wants to do in the future will be very simple.
But after Xu Youzhen discovered some of Zhu Jianshen's thoughts, she wanted to take this matter to the extreme.
He wants to kill Lord Shouyang.
This is his deepest secret.
Moreover, he has been looking for opportunities and excessively made friends with Li Yao. On the one hand, he needed Li Yao to contribute to the North Korean soil donation, and on the other hand, he also wanted to create opportunities for himself.
Xu Youzhen didn't understand Li Yao's various actions after he ascended the throne.
But His Majesty had the idea of wanting him to die.
Then he deserves to die...
He told Mr. Jincheng a bold and feasible plan. As long as Mr. Jincheng is not stupid and with his cooperation, he can kill him in one fell swoop...
If it is true that Lord Jincheng is a rotten wood that cannot be carved, then before I leave, I will kill Lord Shouyang...
How can I kill someone for His Majesty if my heart is not ruthless and my methods are not ruthless enough?
Biquge
