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Chapter 819 A helpless move
It doesn't matter who is sent to Korea. It is just a signal that clearly expresses the attitude of the Ming court and gives the Korean rebels reassurance.

The specific action plan and steps had already been discussed with Jin Gui. He should have returned to the courtyard of the East City Bingmasi by now, waiting obediently for the case to be concluded in court.

Then he swaggered out with the compensation given by the carriage company, and under the noses of several Korean companions, he continued to make connections and use channels in the capital to busy himself with those secret businesses.

"Your Majesty, this may cause our dynasty to be dragged into this situation. Please think twice!"

After hearing the emperor's arrangement, the court officials finally understood what was going on. What kind of discussion was this? It was just another unilateral announcement. The emperor had already planned and arranged it, and he had no intention of discussing it with anyone.

That's not right. I should find someone to discuss it with. Looking at Yuan Keli's calm expression and the behavior of his fellow staff members, don't ask me, they must have known about it and participated in it.

It's pitiful and lamentable that such an important official of the Ming Dynasty has now become inferior to a group of young boys. He has lost even the qualifications to participate in discussions on national affairs. He has become a complete yes-man, doing whatever the emperor tells him to do.

He couldn't be perfunctory or procrastinate, otherwise the Eastern Depot's men would come to check his accounts and property at any moment. He couldn't even resign, and could only work hard and grind the mill until he couldn't pull it anymore.

Are they willing? Of course not, and the more prominent the ministers are, the more unwilling they are. Minister of War Wang Zaijin immediately expressed different opinions, trying to prove that he was not a yes-man and still had brains and dignity.

"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. The Joseon Lee family is not stupid, and the Joseon ministers are not stupid either. It is impossible to make such a big fuss without leaving any traces. The truth will come out sooner or later.

I do not care about making the Korean subjects bear a grudge against me, so I will simply admit openly that the Ming Dynasty dislikes Li Hun and does not want Korea to escape from the Ming Dynasty's control. I want Korea to submit to the Ming Dynasty forever!

The Ming Navy will not only show off its might at the mouth of the Han River, but after Yi Jong ascends the throne, he will also build an embassy in their capital and a dock on the Han River, and allow Ming court officials and navy to be stationed there permanently to keep an eye on their every move, interfere in their government affairs, and suppress any forces that oppose the Ming Dynasty!
When I have dealt with the Jurchens and Mongols, Korea will become the sixteenth province of the Ming Dynasty. Why is it the sixteenth? In addition to the Luzon Special Zone, are there other places that have been incorporated into the territory of the Ming Dynasty?

I have good news for you all. The Nguyen clan of Annan has made it clear to me that he wants to incorporate the entire territory of Annan into the territory of Ming. Once he defeats the Zheng clan in the north, he will submit a memorial to the court to mention this matter.

By then, I, the father-in-law, will move to the capital with my son to settle down and take up a post in the court. You should all be prepared in advance as to who should be sent to Annan as the governor or the censor, and don't always wait for my final word.

The reason why I want to announce this in advance is to remind you that in addition to Annan and Korea, more places and countries will be incorporated into the territory of the Ming Dynasty in the future. Instead of arguing about whether it should be done or not, it is better to think more about how to govern.

It's time to change your mindset and stop thinking about the old routine. From now on, there will be no more nominal submission, and no more official titles. In fact, there will be no one who will neither listen to orders nor proclamations. Either you surrender completely, or you wait to be defeated by the Ming army. You can only choose one of the two.

Some people may say behind my back that I am a warmongering tyrant and that it is impossible to maintain long-term peace and stability by relying on force. But don't forget that I once said that if I lose money in three consecutive foreign wars, I will hand over the military power. A few years have passed, have I lost a single war? Since fighting can bring great benefits, and it can also allow the people of the Ming Dynasty to have more land to cultivate, enjoy more cattle and sheep, drive more captives, and avoid harassment from the border, why not fight?

The more such wars were fought, the stronger the Ming Dynasty became, and the richer the people of the Ming Dynasty became. Have you ever read such anecdotes about militarism? I emphasize again that fighting a war is not a bad thing, but it is a sin to fail to win.

The fastest way to get rich in the world is to rob. There are laws within the Ming Dynasty that prohibit robbing, but there are no laws outside the Ming Dynasty, and even if there are laws, they cannot reach the Ming Dynasty, so robbing is useless.

Why do we have to wait for others to grab it first, instead of us taking the initiative? It will damage our reputation? That's all bullshit, an excuse for cowards and fools!

Who knows me after leaving the Ming Dynasty? Who knows you? What if they know you? Will they pay taxes on time to support the court? If you want people to respect you, you must first make people afraid of you. If I don't have thunderous means, I'm afraid no one will listen to me seriously in the court.

Would he rather let the people of the Ming Dynasty starve and freeze than pretend to be a good person in the eyes of outsiders? What use is there for such an official? Such an official is not here to benefit the Ming Dynasty, but to bring disaster!
Well, I am also speaking from my heart. I hope you can think carefully and not always make no changes, otherwise you will fall behind! Uh... another small matter, within three days, none of you can leave the palace. I won't explain why. If you have anything to say, you can ask Wang Chengen to send someone to convey it.

During these three days, I will stay in the Yangxin Palace and spend time with you, my dear ministers. If anyone has any questions, please share them with me. Many hands make light work, and it will be a good story if the news of the harmony between the monarch and his ministers spreads.

Let's move on to the first topic: what should we eat for lunch? Each person has one vote, and each person writes his or her own answer. No talking or eye contact is allowed. The one with the most votes wins. After dinner, those who are interested can go fishing with me in Taiye Lake. If we can catch one or two big fish, it will be enough for dinner!"

Reputation, reputation, and more reputation. Sometimes Hong Tao really wanted to give an order and let the geckos lurking in and around the Hall of Mental Cultivation rush in and chop all these hypocrites into pieces.

They are so damn hypocritical, doing all kinds of petty thefts in private, but appearing to be more noble than the other. They are not pretending, but are really so from the bottom of their hearts, and they are so confident and self-righteous.

Why a group of elite intellectuals of a country and nation have become so split in personality? I am afraid it is not due to a certain dynasty or generation. So it is not a matter of one day or one night to change. We can only take advantage of the topic to talk more about it. We don't expect them to change, but just a little restraint will be enough.

But at this moment, whether he can change his mind or not is the key. How to ensure that the news does not leak out is the key. Hong Tao dare not bet that there are no officials in the Ming Dynasty who sell out the country for personal gain, so he can only wipe his face and be shameless.

All of you are detained in the palace, and no one is allowed to go out and inform the emperor. You can think whatever you want. Your lives are cheap, and you can't be compared with young people like Jin Gui and Wang Datou.

(End of this chapter)