Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 215 The city of the East China Sea, the dispute is within oneself

It's late summer, and the trees on Sanji Island are lush.

Although the island is now under the jurisdiction of North Korea, due to historical reasons, the population structure of the island is very complicated, and even North Korea now only rules a part of the island.

The first is the aborigines of Tamna Island. This island first gave birth to a kingdom called Tamra. In the Tang Dynasty, envoys were sent to the court.It's just that Tamna was too weak and was later destroyed by Goryeo.

Followed by the Mongols, the Yuan Dynasty defeated the garrison of Goryeo, took Tamna Island as its own territory, established a general manager's office, and stationed 700 frontier troops.Originally a springboard for an expedition to Japan, it later evolved into an important island of exile.

Then came the Huaxia people, who did not abandon Tamna Island in the early Ming Dynasty. They followed the old system of the Yuan Dynasty and regarded Tamna as a place of exile.

The time when North Korea really ruled here was about a hundred years ago. In 1392, Goryeo sent troops to defeat the Mongolian forces on the island, obtained the right to rule Tamna Island, and established Daejeong and Jeongui counties in Moknae, Jeju.

It's just that the area of ​​this island is not small, and the ruling situation is similar to that of Hainan Island in Ming Dynasty.

The two counties of Daejeong and Jeongui set up by Joseon have a limited coverage area, not only the indigenous forces of Tamna are entrenched around Halla Mountain, but the forces of Daming and Mongolia have always remained.

To the east of Sanzhi Island is an open plain area with particularly fertile aquatic plants, so it is very suitable for raising horses.

At the beginning of this year, the Ming Dynasty sent a large number of craftsmen to build a wharf and a brick city here, and the dragon flag symbolizing the Ming Dynasty was raised high in this land.

At the beginning of Ming Dynasty, the ownership of this island belonged to Daming, but now the Ming court has no plan to take this island as its own.

As the sun rises, golden sunlight shines on this green island from the east. Halla Mountain in the middle of the island faces the sun, and flowers of various colors grow on the east side of the mountain.

A fleet drew a white trace on the calm sea, came from the west sea, and then slowly sailed into the harbor.

There are large and small simple sea ships moored here at the pier. Most of these sea ships come from the Korean Peninsula, carrying commodities such as ginseng, medicinal materials, and leather goods.

Although the date of the mutual market will be after the Mid-Autumn Festival, many North Korean businessmen choose to come earlier.

Capital in any period is profit-seeking. Many savvy North Korean businessmen saw business opportunities in the sub-market, so they formed fleets to pan for gold.

Similar to the situation in Mongolia, North Korea’s handicraft industry lags behind Daming. Although it is not trapped by iron pots like Mongolia, it also yearns for Ming’s exquisite porcelain, silk, and high-quality and cheap agricultural tools, so it has always longed for North Korea. Can open trade with Ming Dynasty.

Due to the maritime ban policy adopted by the Ming Dynasty, only the missions to the capital had trade opportunities before, and ordinary businessmen didn't even dare to think about it.

Now it is known that after the opening of the market on Canzhi Island, they all want to get the first pot of gold, so they have sent their slaves or come in person.

"Greetings to the Emperor of Ming!" The North Korean merchants knelt down and said after seeing all the officials and soldiers kneeling towards the person holding the decree.

Hundreds of households in brocade clothes appeared on the wharf with decrees, and they read out the decree aloud: "The Emperor Chengyun, the decree said: This dynasty and North Korea are trading on Canzhi Island. Therefore, I sent virtuous ministers to station in the East China Sea. Xu Shiying, the son of Duke Dingguo, has the ability to govern one side, and his martial arts has the legacy of Zhongshan King, so he was appointed Governor of the East China Sea. All my subjects in the East China Sea, listen to his orders, and respect this!"

At this time, Xu Shiying had already changed into the official uniform of the second-rank civil servant of the Ming Dynasty. He was slowly getting off the sea boat, and there was a touch of a superior person in his eyebrows. He had slowly entered the role along the way.

After all, he is no longer the son of Wu Xun with the glory of his ancestors and the aura of Duke Dingguo, but the governor of the East China Sea appointed by the emperor's favor.

This trip led a thousand troops from Tianjin to hold grain and cotton cloth, and he will be stationed here on behalf of Daming and become the real talker of the entire East China Sea.

"I pay my respects to the governor!" Li Jiguang, the young minister of the Siyi Pavilion, was one of the first to come here as a diplomat, and he saluted respectfully at this moment.

"I pay my respects to the governor!" The two thousand garrisons had arrived here first, and the two thousand household leaders knelt down respectfully.

Xu Shiying glanced at several officials, and finally fell on Liu Yiyu who was in charge of building the city and said: "Liu Yuanwailang, Daming's opening of the port and city of Canzhi Island was completed on schedule. You have contributed a lot to this effort. is you!"

"This is the duty of the lower officials! Governor, please go to the city for inspection!" Although Liu Yuyu was surprised that the governor of the East China Sea chose Wu Xun, he seemed to be business-like.

Trusted by the emperor, he was appointed to open a port and set up a city on Sanzhi Island this time, and the construction has now been officially completed.

In theory, as long as the new governor's acceptance is completed, then he can bring his craftsmen back to the capital for Jiaohuang mission.

Huh?
Huo Guangming, who accompanied the thousands of households, saw Liu Yuyu's attitude, as if he felt that the worker from the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, was very unkind, so he couldn't help turning his head to look at Xu Shiying.

Xu Shiying heard the indifference in Liu Yuyu's tone, and naturally sensed an attitude of rejecting others thousands of miles away.

He knew that this little worker from the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, was valued by His Majesty because of his outstanding performance in the examination, but he had no grudges with him, or even had little contact with him.

Xu Shiying was not angry, but said calmly: "Okay, please lead the way!"

The newly built Daming City is on the high slope in front of it. It is indeed a good terrain that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. A step extends from the pier to the city gate.

When I came to the city gate, the city wall in front of me was more than ten feet high, all made of blue bricks, but the city gate had not yet been named.

Xu Shiying knew that under Jia Jun's leadership, the current Ministry of Industry's architectural standards had surpassed those of the past. Now that he saw this newly built city, he secretly marveled at the ingenious workmanship of his Ming craftsmen.

Entering through the city gate, and then climbing to the top of the city, looking at the row upon row of houses in the city, there is an illusion of being in a county in the inland of Ming Dynasty.

The city here is actually not big, but "although the sparrow is small, it has all the internal organs", it is definitely a military-oriented Daming city.

After visiting the warehouse where the materials were stored, he went to inspect the training and fortifications of the [-] garrison, and finally returned to the Governor's Mansion in the center.

Li Jiguang, the Shaoqing of the Siyi Pavilion, seemed very attentive, but he acted as a guide.

Liu Yuyu was a straight-hearted young man, and he seemed straightforward and said: "Your Excellency, I will stay here for another three days! Please review the drawings drawn by the Ministry of Industry. If you are sure that there is nothing missing, I will lead the craftsmen back to the capital. ! It’s only afterward that you discovered any omissions, and any buildings that haven’t been built, so it has nothing to do with our Ministry of Industry!”

"Liu Yuyu, what are you talking about? You are solely responsible for this city. If something goes wrong, who else can I turn to?" Li Jiguang, the young secretary of the Siyi Pavilion, always saw that Liu Yuyu was not pleasing to the eye, and immediately reprimanded him severely.

Liu Yuyu is a master who is not afraid of anything, so he raised his voice and said: "Your official has made it very clear! Now you compare the drawings of the Ministry of Industry, and if you find any omissions, make up for it immediately, and we will take responsibility for it." It’s finalized! If it’s not easy for the artisans to come back to the country, why not solve the problems in advance? We are all ministers of Ming Dynasty, so don’t think about dragging your feet all day, can’t we just do our own thing well?”

"Liu Yuanwailang, pay attention to your identity. Who are you talking to so loudly?"

Xu Shiying could already see that Liu Yuyu's stern face was not directed at himself, but because he was at odds with the Siyi Guan Shaoqing, who thought he had a high official rank.

It's just that Liu Yuyu's thinking is not wrong. Now he is carefully comparing the inspection and acceptance, not to mention that the rights and responsibilities are clearly defined, and if there is a mistake, the cost of making up for it will be much lower now.

Xu Shiying didn't want to get involved in the dispute between the two, so he made a statement: "I have seen the drawings of the Ministry of Industry earlier, and the basic necessities of life here are well thought out! Okay, you give me three days, and I will compare them carefully. ! If there are no mistakes, Bendu will use the seal, and it will not delay your return to Beijing with the craftsmen!"

"That's great! I'm going back to my residence now. If there's anything else, just send someone to call me!" Liu Yuyu ignored Li Jiguang and left with Xu Shiying.

"I really don't understand how His Majesty would reuse this stunned young man! This person is not valued by anyone here because of His Majesty's favor. Fortunately, he will go back soon!" Li Jiguang, the young secretary of Siyi Pavilion, watched Liu Yuyu leave , biting his tongue angrily.

Snapped!
Suddenly, a crisp slap rang out.

Everyone looked for their reputation and couldn't help feeling a burst of astonishment on their faces, but they looked at the perpetrator Xu Shiying in surprise.

"You hit me?" Li Jiguang said in disbelief, covering his painful face.

Facing everyone's astonished eyes, Xu Shiying immediately said with a serious face: "From today onwards, anyone who dares to speak falsely about His Majesty will be killed without pardon!"

Not to mention that he has never doubted His Majesty's vision of employing people, Wang Yue, Liu Zhong, and Wang Zhi are not people with outstanding political achievements, and even he himself is reused because of His Majesty's favor. Has Shaoqing Yiguan come to question?
"Obey!" The officials and generals present were all shocked by Xu Shiying, and immediately expressed their attitudes respectfully.

Li Jiguang was stunned by the beating, but the other party did indeed hold the power of life and death, so he repeatedly claimed yes.

Xu Shiying knew that Li Jiguang actually belonged to Qingliu's faction. Although this group of Qingliu always said they were loyal to the emperor and patriotic, in their hearts they probably hated Hongzhi who slaughtered their Qingliu.

In their conception, I am afraid that His Majesty will reuse Xu Pu, Ma Wensheng and Wang Shu, and that eunuch Huai En is the real sage monarch.

Xu Shiying knew that it is not appropriate to make a big deal out of a molehill now, so after affirming his position of loyalty to the emperor, he said lightly: "The three thousand households stay, and the others step down!"

"Yes!" Although Li Jiguang was not angry, he followed everyone and bowed his hands and retreated.

"My son, Chen Shan and I couldn't believe it when we heard that you came here!" The two remaining Qianhu looked at Xu Shiying, and they couldn't help but say.

Xu Shiying looked at the three thousand households who stayed behind, and vaguely felt that this was actually Zhu Youtang's deliberate arrangement.

The three thousand households in front of them are all the old tribes of their ancestors, and they have been close to their Dingguo Mansion for generations, even if they still have contact.

Now the imperial court has arranged these three thousand households to serve as the East China Sea Guard Qianhu. Although it is impossible to be [-]% loyal to him, it is undoubtedly beneficial to him to control the garrison.

Xu Shiying knew that some things had to be clarified, so she warned seriously with a straight face: "I hope you three will remember a little bit from now on!"

"Please make it clear, my son!" The three Qianhu exchanged glances and said respectfully.

Xu Shiying looked at the faces of the three people and said solemnly: "You are not the old department of Duke Dingguo's mansion, but Donghai Wei Qianhu of my Ming Dynasty. You are the generals of the Ming Dynasty who want to defend the East China Sea for Daming. Do you understand?"

"Yes! Your Majesty!" The three thousand households were shocked and immediately responded.

Xu Shiying frowned slightly, and then corrected him: "Don't call me the prince again, I am the governor of the East China Sea now, and I am the first officer guarding the East China Sea!"

"Yes, Governor!" The three thousand households felt that the prince in front of them was really different, so they immediately changed their titles.

Xu Shiying knew that it was impossible to erase the traces of Duke Dingguo at once, but this was something he had to do.

Not only to avoid being caught by the courtiers, but also because he left one day, and as a result, these people no longer obey the Ming court and forget the fact that they are the generals of the Ming Dynasty.

After correcting the names of these people, Xu Shiying entered the role of governor of the East China Sea and asked, "What is the contradiction between Liu Zhongyu and Li Jiguang?"

"It's a long story. At first, it was because Li Jiguang wanted to intervene in the supply of fresh meat, but was rejected by Liu Yuyu. Since then, Li Jiguang has made things difficult for Liu Yuyu! Recently, the son of the chief of Nanshan sent a batch of oil, but Nanshanbu is a rebel from North Korea, and he never paid taxes to North Korea. Li Jiguang arrested him for this reason, and also notified Jeju pastors to send people to take him away!" Chen Shan was the oldest, so he told the story After speaking out.

Qianhu next to him also expressed his opinion: "Actually, Liu Yuyu did the right thing! Like the fresh meat from earlier, the price from Nanshanbu is affordable and the meat is fresh. Why do you have to buy it from Jeju Mu? What about buying expensive meat?"

"This oil is the same! Jeju Mu doesn't allow ordinary people to send it to us at all, but he wants to monopolize the high price. It's just that Liu Yuyu always only wants a small part of them, and most of them are bought from the Nanshan tribe! This time People from Nanshan Department were sent directly to Union City, but they were arrested by Li Jiguang's men!" Chen Shan added.

Xu Shiying sorted out what happened, and asked solemnly: "Where is the son of the chief of Nanshan now?"

"The people from Jeju Shepherd came here early this morning, and they should be escorted out of the city now!" Chen Shan was slightly taken aback, and then reported truthfully.

(End of this chapter)