The Troubles of Three Koreas

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

The Troubles of Three Koreas

After Han Feng solved the problem of the Wuhuan people, in order to better understand the situation in the four counties of Korea, he led Chief Shi Fankun and 800 cavalry to Lelang County.

"After Weiman Korea was destroyed, the former emperor established Lelang County, Xuantu County, Zhenfan County and Lintun County in the original Weiman County."

"We, the Han Dynasty, have not completely annexed the Korean Peninsula. There are still three small countries south of Zhenfan and Lintun. They are Mahan, Chenhan, and Benhan, collectively known as the Three Hans."

"Among them, Mahan is the most powerful among the three Koreans. The former king of Mahan is now supported by the three Hans as "Qin (King Chen)", with his capital in Muji, and commanding the land of the three Hans."

"Although the area of ​​Sanhan is not large, it absorbed a large number of people who fled Qi at the end of Qin Dynasty."

"When Weiman Korea was destroyed, a large number of people also fled to the Three Koreas, so the population grew rapidly."

"By the second year of Yuanfeng, the three Koreas had nearly a hundred cities and towns. The larger ones had tens of thousands of households, and the smaller ones also had thousands of households. The three Han Dynasties should have more than 400,000 Dingkou (men aged 15-60)."

"During the time of the first emperor, these three Koreas were very respectful to the Han Dynasty, and the first emperor also gave them preferential treatment. However, starting from the second year of the First Yuan Dynasty, these three Koreas were not very peaceful!"

Prefect Lelang was giving Han Feng a detailed introduction to the situation of the Three Hans.

Han Feng listened to Prefect Lelang's explanation while looking at the map of the Korean Peninsula.

This map was sent by Zhang Yue after he learned that Han Feng was appointed as the military governor of Liaodong.

On that day, Zhang Yue also said that there were three forces that the Liaodong region needed to face.

The first is Wuhuan, the second is Fuyu, and the third is the three Hans, among which the three Hans are the most dangerous.

Originally, Han Feng didn't take it seriously, because from the map, the area of ​​these three Koreas was really not worth mentioning (about two-thirds of the area of ​​later Korea).

It is precisely because of the contempt for the three Koreas that they pay little attention to the situation in the four counties of North Korea.

In the past two years, Han Feng continued to hand over the affairs of the four counties of Korea to the Liaodong prefect as usual.

But he didn't expect that the population strength of these three Koreas would far exceed Han Feng's imagination.

After the introduction, Prefect Lelang saw that Han Feng did not speak, so he couldn't help but glance at the map in front of Han Feng.

He hesitated for a moment and saw that Han Feng remained silent, "The map of Han Hou is wrong!"

Prefect Lelang finally spoke out what was in his heart.

Han Feng was surprised when he heard this: "What's wrong with this map?"

Prefect Lelang explained: "This map cannot be said to be wrong, it is just different from the actual situation!"

Han Feng raised his head and looked at Prefect Lelang, "The actual situation is different. Is there something unexpected?"

The prefect of Lelang hesitated again. When Han Feng saw this, he said: "Please let me know clearly... If anything happens, I will take responsibility for it..."

Prefect Lelang sighed and said: "The eight counties in the southern part of Zhenfan County had already fallen into the hands of the Three Koreas in the fifth year of the First Yuan Dynasty!"

Han Feng was shocked. The loss of troops and territory was a big deal.

"Why has this matter never been reported to Shinban County?"

Prefect Lelang said: "How dare you not report this loss of land..."

At this time, Han Feng thought of what happened in the fifth year of the First Yuan Dynasty. At that time, virtuous literature was vigorously advocating that the four counties of Korea should be abandoned. I am afraid that it was for this reason that the three Koreas annexed the eight counties of Zhenfan were concealed.

"Why hasn't this matter been reported since I took office?"

Han Feng asked again.

Governor Lelang was stunned when he heard this, "Marquis Han, the officials in Zhenfan County report every year...how dare you hide it!"

Prefect Lelang's words suddenly made Han Feng realize the seriousness of the matter.

"Someone, go and ask Fan Changshi to come!"

"promise!"

Soon after, Shi Fankun, the commander of Liaodong Jiedushi, walked in quickly.

"Meet Han Shuai!"

"Fan Changshi, do you know what's going on in Zhenfan County?"

Fan Kun was stunned when he heard this, "I wonder what Han Shuai said?"

Han Feng said with a dissatisfied look on his face: "Of course it's the three Koreas that invaded the eight counties of Zhenfan County!"

Fan Kun said in surprise: "This is happening!"

Han Feng frowned and said, "Fan Changshi doesn't know about this?"

Fan Kun knew that he had neglected his duty and immediately bowed down and said: "Han Shuai, I have indeed never received this letter... This is all my fault... Please punish me..."

At this time, the prefect of Lelang said from the side: "This is probably not Fan Changshi's fault. In the past, the affairs of the four counties of Korea were all managed by the prefect of Liaodong..."

"When something happens in the four counties, they will first report it to the Liaodong Prefect... and then the Liaodong Prefect will report it!"

The words of Grand Administrator Lelang made Han Feng suddenly realize.

"It seems that the Liaodong Governor deliberately concealed this!"

The current governor of Liaodong took office just a few months ago. Obviously, it was not the current governor who did this, but the former governor of Liaodong.

The former governor of Liaodong was born into a virtuous and literary man, and always advocated abandoning the four counties of Korea and the counties of Jiaozhi.

It is indeed not surprising that this person did this.

But this person's actions really made Han Feng feel angry.

Han Feng suppressed the anger in his heart and said to Fan Kun: "Fan Changshi immediately sent someone to inform the Liaodong Governor to investigate...how many other things have been concealed..."

"promise!"

Fan Kun agreed and was about to leave, when suddenly a messenger came outside the door looking for Prefect Lelang.

Prefect Lelang looked at Han Feng and immediately asked Xinshi to go directly to the mansion to report.

Looking at the messenger in tattered clothes in front of him, Prefect Lelang felt a little uneasy.

"Where did you come from? Is there something important happening?"

"To inform Duke Ming, my subordinates came to ask for help on the orders of the governor of Lintun... Please also ask Duke Ming to send troops as soon as possible!"

The person who came was talking while handing over a letter for help.

Han Feng was shocked when he heard this and snatched the letter asking for help.

He quickly read the contents of the letter and exclaimed, "How brave!"

It turned out that the three Koreas actually sent troops to attack Lintun County at this time.

Prefect Lelang looked at Han Feng and said: "The commander-in-chief doesn't know something. Since the second year of the First Yuan Dynasty, the three Han Dynasties have been fighting against each other for two consecutive years..."

Seeing the attitude of Governor Lelang, the messenger immediately understood that Han Feng's status should be far above that of Governor Lelang.

He knelt down on one knee and bowed to Han Feng and said: "Three Han Dynasties have sent 30,000 troops to invade the border area. Lintun is in danger... Please send troops as soon as possible!"

Han Feng asked someone to pull the messenger up and asked, "How was your situation when you left Lintun?"

The messenger said: "Lintun only has more than a thousand garrison soldiers... When the subordinates left, Lintun had been besieged for a day by soldiers from three Koreas..."

After hearing this, Han Feng asked again: "Where are the Wuhuan people who moved in from the previous period?"

After hearing this, the messenger already knew Han Feng's identity, and he paid his respects: "The immigrants who moved to Lintun, Marshal, were all resettled in the counties north of Lintun... They are still safe and sound now..."

Han Feng and Fan Kun both breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

What Han Feng and others are most worried about now is that the Wuhuan people who migrated here are colluding with the Three Hans.

If this is the case, I am afraid that both Lintun and Zhenfan counties will be lost, and even Lelang County may be in danger.

Han Feng then turned to the governor of Lelang and asked: "How many county soldiers can Lelang County mobilize now?"

Prefect Lelang said: "In addition to the necessary garrison personnel, we can also mobilize 1,200 county soldiers!"

After some calculations, Han Feng said: "This is enough!"

Fan Kun heard this and immediately said: "Han Shuai wants to take action personally?"

Han Fengdao: "Not bad!"

Hearing this, Prefect Lelang stopped him and said: "No, Marquis Han, this battle is too dangerous... How can Marquis Han do this if he is a rich man!"

"Le Lang has always been in charge of the affairs of the Three Koreas... This battle should be led by subordinates!"

Han Feng waved his hand: "A certain person is the military governor of Liaodong... If the three Koreas dare to offend our big man, I should take action..."

"But!"

"It's no big deal. I want to see how powerful these three people are who dare to offend my big guy..."
Chapter completed!