Chapter 2649

Zhu Zian's idea is actually a bit unfounded. The area ruled by the Ming Dynasty is far superior to that of Korea in terms of geographical area, population size, industrial types, social conditions, and complexity. It is far more difficult for Haihan to take over the legacy of the Ming Dynasty as a new ruler.

It is bigger than controlling North Korea, and it is not suitable to use simple and crude means such as dividing the north and the south to achieve the goal. Haihan has no intention of using the plan to deal with North Korea to the Ming Dynasty.

Issues in this area are too sensitive. Zhu Zian will not ask too many questions, and Shi Chengwu certainly cannot take the initiative to discuss it with him. The focus of the exchange between the two is still tacitly focused on North Korea.

In fact, Zhu Zian had almost never cared about North Korea as a neighbor before, but during the period after the Hangzhou imperial examination, the amount of information he had access to about North Korea far exceeded the total of the previous years. And most of the information

, he had never read about it in the imperial newspaper before, so it can be said that his eyes were opened.

Although Zhu Zian's contact with North Korea so far has only been to Jeju Island, an overseas enclave belonging to North Korea, and has not even truly set foot on the mainland of North Korea, he believes that even Hong Kong, who is responsible for foreign affairs in the Ming Dynasty,

Even though the minister of the temple is here personally, his understanding of North Korea may not be better than his own.

In the past two hundred years, the Ming Dynasty only regarded Korea as a vassal state that accepted its protection, but did not control the country as deeply as Haihan did. Zhu Zian originally did not understand why Haihan did this, but he learned enough

After receiving the information, he realized that Haihan's real purpose was for financial gain.

Salt, iron, coal, shipping... Haehan currently controls these lifeline industries of North Korea, which means that North Korea is continuously sending its own output into Haehan's pocket. Such a North Korea is not so much Haehan

Rather, it is more appropriate to say that he is an ally who works for Haihan.

It was hard for Zhu Zian to imagine how much wealth would flow from North Korea to Haihan every year. If the Ming Dynasty could control North Korea like this back then, would the resources exported by the vassal countries be able to help the Ming Dynasty tide over the difficulties?

But if you think about it carefully, this is of course unrealistic, because both the Ming Dynasty and North Korea were in trouble at that time. Even if the two countries were tied together, they would not be able to defeat either the Manchu or Haihan. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty did not have the ability to harmonize with the Haihan.

The Han Dynasty had the same ability to develop and utilize resources. Even if the entire Korean Peninsula was annexed to the Ming Dynasty, the final result would probably be the same.

Two days later, the combined fleet arrived at Ganghwa Island near the mouth of the Han River. Compared with Jeju Island, which is isolated overseas, the history here is much richer. Because it is only a hundred miles away from Seoul, the history here is

Therefore, it is inevitable that he has many connections with the previous rulers of Korea.

Since the 16th century, Ganghwa Island has become a designated place for the exile of princes and ministers. Lord Yeonsang and Lord Gwanghae, who were overthrown by a palace coup, were all exiled here.

During the Ding Mao Rebellion that occurred in 1627, the Hou Jin army marched all the way to the vicinity of Seoul. The Korean army was unable to resist. King Li Zhu led hundreds of civil and military officials and royal family members to flee to Ganghwa Island for refuge, and finally signed a city alliance with Hou Jin here.

After that, the Joseon royal family also followed suit and simply upgraded Ganghwa Island to one of the dynasty's capitals. They also built palaces and various living facilities on the island to prevent further wars and royal family members to stay on the island.

You won’t be too embarrassed during the evacuation period.

Of course, now that Haehan is stationed in the north, the evil neighbors in the north will no longer have the opportunity to invade Seoul, so the refuge function of Ganghwa Island should not be used, and it has just been used as a place in recent years.

The palace exists.

In order to show respect for North Korea, the combined fleet did not sail directly into the Han River, but stayed at Ganghwa Island for two days to rest and recuperate. In this way, the North Koreans also had sufficient time to send the news to Seoul, allowing the king to pay attention to the people who were about to visit Seoul.

The fleet is prepared.

Because it is a companion capital, Ganghwa Island is one level higher than the ordinary "fu". It is called Ganghwa Liusufu. The local governor's official position is Liusufu. He is a senior official of the second rank. He is at the same level as Liucao Banshu, or even higher than Da

Si Xian, Da Si Jian is still half a level higher.

It has a high level, less work, sufficient funds, and you may not have to deal with your boss face-to-face all year round. This is definitely a position that many people dream of, but not just anyone can be qualified for it. The current left-behind Jin Shangjiu is King Li Xie's

One of the confidants.

In his early years, Jin Sangjiu served as a diplomat at the North Korean Embassy in Zhoushan. At that time, he also contributed to the arrangement of Li Zhen's study abroad in Sanya. Later, when Li Zhen returned to China, Jin Sangjiu naturally became a supporter of the crown prince.

After Li Zhi ascended the throne, he was grateful for the help Jin Shangjiu had provided, so he was sent to work as a local official. He climbed up through the ranks of county governor, shepherd envoy, and governor. In the past few years, the old stayers on Ganghwa Island retired and returned home.

, Li Xie arranged for Jin Shangjiu to fill this gap.

Because of his previous work relationship, Jin Shangjiu had some friendship with Shi Diwen, Wang Tom and other high-ranking Haihan officials, so this time Shi Chengwu, Wang Anguo and others led the fleet to visit, to him they were the sons of old friends, and this friendship was natural

It has to be climbed.

Jin Shangjiu personally went to the port to greet Shi Chengwu and his party, and then held a routine banquet. During the banquet, he recalled the experience of interacting with Shi Chengwu and his father's generation, and by the way, he also closed the distance.

The next day, Jin Shangjiu arranged for them to visit the local royal palace, and Zhu Zian also accompanied him as a member of the delegation.

As a descendant of the Ming Dynasty royal family, Zhu Zian was naturally curious about the royal palace of Korea, but after seeing the real thing, he couldn't help but be disappointed. This so-called palace was just a few small houses. Compared with what he had seen in the Forbidden City,

Those palaces are really different. Even compared to Prince De's palace before it was destroyed by the war, there is still a big gap.

Most of these Dynasty-style palaces are made of wood, and their shapes are in line with Chinese architecture. However, these houses are thin in structure, but all have disproportionately huge roofs, making them look top-heavy.

When he stopped to rest, Shi Chengwu asked him what he thought of this place. Seeing that Jin Shang was not around for a long time, Zhu Zian responded: "I once heard that the palaces in North Korea were all imitations of the Central Plains, but when I saw the real ones today, they were not.

If that’s the case, the Koreans must have only scratched the surface. This palace has its own shape but no spirit. It’s like a child wearing a coat, which is really funny.”

Next to him, Bai Letong smiled and responded: "North Korea is a vassal state of the Central Plains Dynasty. According to convention, the palaces of this vassal state cannot be taller than the palaces of the main state, so they can only be built shorter. But in order to look more imposing,

Build a big roof so that it can be distinguished from ordinary houses."
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