Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 556 North Korea, independent of politics
If Zhang Zuolin hadn't stopped drinking in time, he still didn't know what kind of shitty things Tang Yulin would do. If this basket was broken, even Zhang Zuolin wouldn't know how it would end.

Before Li Xi established the Korean Empire, he had to go to Beijing to meet the Chinese emperor every few years, just like the annual routine report of Chinese officials, except that he did not have trivial requirements for the vassal state, but maintained politically. A good master-slave relationship will do.In any case, Li Xi never thought that the Emperor of China would suddenly appear in front of him at this time. Just now he just bit the bullet and said a wolfish word in order to maintain the dignity of his North Korean monarch. The emperor opened his mouth wide in surprise, and was speechless for a while.

"Li Xi, what's the matter, you don't know me after a few years?" Guan Xuqing stood in front of Li Xi with his hands behind his back, with a smile on his face, but the eyes behind the smile can kill!
Apart from respect, Li Xi was more afraid of the Emperor of China. This young monarch, who occupies most of Asia and has a population of [-] million, can reverse the life and death of others with just a word.He staggered down from the throne, bowed deeply to Guan Xuqing, and said, "Li Xi, Emperor Gaozong of the Korean vassal state, sees His Majesty the Great Emperor."

Guan Xuqing clapped his hands and laughed, took Li Xi's hand and said: "I haven't seen you for many years, and I miss you a little bit. Today, I really feel like a world away. Haha" Guan Xuqing was not polite as he spoke, and strode up to Dan Xi, sat straight on the throne, while Li Xi stood with his hands down under Dan Xi.

"It was purely a misunderstanding just now. These soldiers are reckless, thoughtless, and abrupt. Don't take it to heart." Guan Xuqing said to Li Xi.

Li Xi hurriedly said: "Don't dare, dare not, I am the king of a subjugated country, so why would I care so much?" His words were obviously sour.

"China and North Korea are of the same origin, and they belong to the same line. I can't see your country subjugated, so I send troops to help you fight the chaos. Otherwise, North Korea will be completely swallowed up." Guan Xuqing didn't say much, but Just hit the key point, and in one sentence, the Korean War was described as helping North Korea to rule the chaos, and the nature of the war changed immediately.

Li Xi pondered for a while, and there was indeed some truth. If China hadn't sent troops, he might have been abolished as a king long ago, and Syngman Lee was the best candidate to succeed him, but no matter how he thought about it, he still felt awkward.

Guan Xuqing saw Li Xi's thoughts by observing his words and expressions, and said immediately: "I have traveled thousands of miles to see you today, just to ask you a word."

Li Xi suddenly raised his head, "What are you talking about?"

"Hmph, what's the difference between the Korean Empire and the former Korean vassal state?"

Li Xi understood that the other party was dissatisfied with North Korea's founding of the country a few years ago, and that he claimed to be the king without authorization. Under Guan Xuqing's aggressive gaze, Li Xi began to sweat, and he hesitated for a while without answering.

Guan Xuqing sneered and said: "Since North Korea became a vassal state, under the protection of the empire, there has never been any foreign invasion. Moreover, the economy has developed and the people's lives have become more and more prosperous. Don't you think who all these achievements come from? Ever? Without the protection of the empire, do you still remember the time when the Americans brazenly invaded the Port of Busan and coerced North Korea to sign a series of unequal treaties, and the big powers wanted to come here to get a piece of the pie? Without the protection of the empire, the North Korean The small country has long been reduced to a colony of another country. Also, people have always been ambitious. Don’t think that they will lift North Korea to the sky. They will only seek benefits from you. North Korea is just a tool to carry out their ambitions. "

Li Xi's face was pale, and he hurriedly said: "I have never conspired with anyone, it was all done by Li Chengman and the others secretly."

"That's right, I already knew it. If it weren't for this point, do you think you are still alive now!" Guan Xuqing's tone was extremely stern.

Sitting on the chair, Li Xi trembled, his lips were blue and purple. After a long while, he suddenly knelt on the ground and shouted: "Your Majesty, Li Xi made North Korea to be a country in a moment of confusion, thinking that it would be able to break away from China's control. Since then, I have been independent from the forests of all countries in the world. I thought that by becoming the emperor of the Korean Empire, I could establish immortal feats and usher in a new era for the Korean nation, but now I know that I was wrong. Your Majesty the Great Emperor, I I am willing to be punished by you, as long as you show kindness and try to prevent the North Korean people from suffering."

Guan Xuqing nodded, got off Danxi, helped Li Xi up with his own hands, and said, "I really don't know what to say about you. You are so smart and confused. If I want to kill you, I will send you a letter to the Northeast Army." A telegram is enough, why come all the way to Pyongyang. Well, for the sake of your pious repentance, I will not pursue it anymore. Since the Korean Empire has been established, there is no need to change it. You continue Be your emperor, but I want to set up a governor's office in Pyongyang to handle all military and political affairs in North Korea, what do you think?"

Li Xi knew that the other party meant to emptied his imperial power, and that he would only be a nominal emperor from now on, but after all, he had recovered his life from the palace of the king of hell, and he did not expect that the other party would let him continue to stay in Gyeongbokgung Palace For a moment, there were mixed feelings. I couldn't tell whether it was excitement or gratitude, and said in a trembling voice: "Li Xi is willing to accept the possession of the Chinese Empire all his life. Thank you, His Majesty, for your kindness."

Guan Xuqing laughed, pointed to the North Korean ministers present and said to Li Xi: "Your officials are loyal to you. It is rare that no one defected at the critical moment. They will continue to follow you in the future."

When the ministers heard this, they all knelt down and thanked him.

Guan Xuqing took Li Xi's hand and said: "China and North Korea have been close neighbors since ancient times. Since they are neighbors, they should live in harmony and support each other in times of trouble. Don't worry, I will definitely get rid of all evil this time. How do you feel about all the people on North Korean soil being wiped out?"

Li Xi was grateful, and cupped his hands again and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Great Emperor."

After chatting for a while, Li Xi's heart suddenly moved, and he said to Guan Xuqing: "Your Majesty, Li Xi has something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

"What's the matter, just say it bluntly."

"I have a concubine's youngest daughter, named Deokhye Ongju, who is 16 years old this year. She is smart and has a good appearance. She has always admired you very much. Since you came to Pyongyang this time, I want her to pay her respects." Look at Longyan, if you think it's okay, I want to betroth her to you, you see"

At this time, Feng Xianghua came over and smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this lord of virtue, I have heard of it a long time ago. She is known as the number one flower in Korea. She is beautiful, gentle and virtuous. It is a match made in heaven with the Emperor. Why don't you have time?" If so, see you."

Guan Xuqing understood that Li Xi wanted to form a nepotism with him, and he had always heard that Korean women are famous for their gentleness and virtuousness. You are sincere, I will see you when I have time, anyway, I will stay here for a while longer."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Li Xi couldn't help but order people to arrange delicious food and wine to wash away the dust of the Chinese emperor.

During the banquet, Guan Xuqing talked about some ways of governing the country. Li Xi was deeply impressed and nodded in agreement.After the banquet, Guan Xuqing rested in the Sizheng Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace. "Ideological politics" means that the king thinks deeply about state affairs and is careful and reasonable.On the platform of the two altars with gorgeous patterns, there are two layers of double eaves crowned, which looks majestic.There are thrones and treasure covers in the hall, the hall is surrounded by corridors, and stone slabs are paved in front of the hall. In addition, the colorful paintings and beautiful ghost arches make the building more solemn and magnificent.Although it is not comparable to the palace buildings in the Forbidden City, every flower and grass here is unique, and it is not angry.

Guan Xuqing was thinking about his own concerns, Wang Shang came to report, and Zhao Bingjun handed over a sign to see him, "Xuan Jin."

Zhao Bingjun was still serious and concealed, and presented a telegram to the emperor, "Your Majesty, the Security Bureau has just deciphered a telegram from the German government. Please read it."

Guan Xuqing took it over and took a look. One was the original German telegram and the other was the translated Chinese telegram.

Zhao Bingjun said: "This telegram belongs to the top-secret information of the German army, and it is Hitler's plan to implement the White Plan."

"Oh? Tell me in detail." Guan Xuqing immediately raised his attention.

"White Plan is Directive No. 1 signed by Hitler himself. The original text is 'In view of the current attitude of Poland, it is not only necessary to make the revised eastern border safe, but also to make military preparations to permanently eliminate the war from this direction if necessary. various threats.’ These specifically include the attitude towards neighboring countries, the operational plan for blitzkrieg strikes against Poland, and the defense tasks on the western border of Germany, etc., which can be said to be the general operational program of Germany in the recent period , I believe that this plan will be of great help to the formulation of the empire's foreign and military policies."

"White plan?" After pondering for a moment, Guan Xuqing said to Feng Xianghua: "This plan is very important. You should immediately organize the officials of the military department to carefully review this plan."

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Guan Xuqing also said to Zhao Bingjun: "Send this plan to Britain and France immediately in the form of a telegram, so that they can take early measures to curb the Communist Party's offensive actions against Poland."

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On Sunday, May 1903, 5, the sun was shining brightly, and the air was full of rich fragrance. This was a rare good weather in Berlin at the turn of spring and summer.At dawn, the British embassy received a telegram from Lord Halifax to Henderson, instructing him to arrange a meeting with the German foreign minister at nine o'clock in the morning, and to deliver a British note to he.

Note: Dehui is the youngest daughter of No. 20 King Gojong Lee Hee of the No. [-] King of the Joseon Dynasty, and his only grown-up daughter. The other daughters all died young.His mother is Liang Guiren.According to the regulations of the Joseon royal family, the daughter of the concubine of the middle palace is called "Princess", and the daughter of the concubine of the concubine is called "Wangzhu"

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