"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is so convinced by you, I think the future King of Goryeo will be no problem either."
After Chen Yongshou relayed the emperor's original words, he saw Zhang Shou laughing dumbly and looking very disapproving. He thought to himself, I also know that it is impossible for a month to leave a deep mark on the tiger, let alone a person. He is a little older than the third prince, and he has never had any contact with Zhang Shou in the past, so it is possible that the teacher-student relationship for a month has changed.
But the emperor said this, and he could only convey the message in this way, and he said in a low voice: "Originally, the emperor wanted to summon Academician Zhang immediately for a face-to-face meeting, but the Korean messenger said this in public today, so the three academicians All the scholars knew about it and rushed to Qianqing Palace immediately. Several ministers will also enter the palace soon, so the emperor will not have time to see you."
"Time is limited, and the emperor also knows that it is a bit difficult to teach people to achieve any success, but even if you, Xueshie Zhang, can make that tiger understand the pros and cons within a month, that will be enough. Again. In addition, Mr. Zhang, you are not like those serious old men, nor are you like those young and energetic officials, so it is more appropriate to inform you of this news."
Chen Yongshou paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and said: "After this incident, the emperor was very dissatisfied with the situation in Goryeo. When I came here before, a map had just been hung in the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace. The location of Jeju Island was drawn. Made a circle."
A circle was drawn on the map. Zhang Shou couldn't help but think about it, but he quickly took it back because from the current emperor's always tough and arbitrary way of acting, he felt that he had already guessed what the person wanted to do.
There is no doubt that the emperor is probably planning to station troops on that big island of Goryeo! However, despite the fact that Lee's Joseon seems to only ask for help, it was thought that during the Imjin Japanese Rebellion, they were beaten and asked for help from the Ming Dynasty. During the Imwu Mutiny, it was also the Qing Dynasty. By sending troops, Yuan Shikai was almost the Supreme Emperor of Korea for a time. Later, what happened in the early years of Taizu could only make people laugh. However, even if there were troops stationed, it was only temporary.
As for a certain US military base in Southern Korea, let's not mention it.
But all in all, looking at the five thousand years of Chinese history, the attack on Goguryeo ruined the Sui Dynasty, Tang Taizong, who had an imperial commander personally conquered and then died of illness, and Japan had two expeditions with Kublai Khan's army to no avail. . Even in Annan, a corner of the southwest, the combat-effective army in the early Ming Dynasty fought again and again, and the victory was lost in the end.
In the history of China, most of the expansion of territory was occupied in the early stage and lost in the later stage. Even the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, which once invaded the hinterland of Europe, had to retreat and split. In addition, most of the people were farmers. Unless they lived If they don't go down, most of them have the consciousness that it's hard to leave their homeland, so even if Zhang Shou knew that the emperor might not have any intention of occupying the land, but was just wary, he wasn't too optimistic about it.
Unless they are fully prepared for colonization and unless they have good ideological and political education, if such troops are stationed for a long time, either the soldiers will be homesick or they will quickly become corrupted.
Facing Chen Yongshou who was bowing, Zhang Shou knew that even if he went to Qianqing Palace to see the emperor, he might not be able to get rid of such a forced burden, so he said angrily: "Since Eunuch Chen said so, then I will give it a try It’s a good try. However, it would be easy to teach a child who is full of confusion after leaving home and abroad. But... the future King of Korea will be different."
Of course, Chen Yongshou knew that this was something the emperor was forcing him to do. He nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, yes, the emperor also knows this, so he has no intention of keeping the tiger for a long time. After all, counting the days, the envoys sent out to investigate the crime have probably not been sent yet."
We're in the capital of Goryeo! Once they heard the news, they probably didn't want to force the tiger to go on the road, so there's no problem in delaying it for a month."
Anyway, the lectures at Ciqing Palace had ended that day. After Zhang Shou saw off Chen Yongshou, who was in a hurry and didn't know where he wanted to go in person, he simply left the palace and headed to Huitong South Hall.
Of course, he could invite any student to go with him, but Zhu Er was once a frequent visitor to Huitong South Hall. It was rare for Lu Sanlang to stay at home with his wife without the task of serving as a student. Zhang Chen called Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu away, and Ji Jiu talked about those Goryeo
People just shook their heads and said it was not convenient, but Zhang Datou was happy to do it, but he didn't want this careless person to block the thunder, so after thinking about it, he simply went by himself.
Taking Ah Liu to the entrance of Huitong South Hall, Zhang Shoudu didn't even have time to sign up. The head of the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Etiquette who was sitting here hurriedly welcomed him out. He had obviously been informed in advance and asked Zhang Shoudu without saying a word.
Shou invited him in, and when he reached the land where the Korean delegation lived, he spoke.
"Since the Korean messenger arrived today, I rushed here and never let anyone out. They probably don't know the news yet."
Zhang Shou could understand the chief's caution. After all, it had just been revealed that the second prince had died at the hands of a group of pirates pretending to be envoys, and the King of Goryeo suddenly died. Anyone else would have come up with a bunch of conspiracies. Therefore.
, he couldn't help praising the principal's caution, and when they came back with a bunch of flattery, he smiled at them.
However, he didn't know that the head of the Host and Guest Department was in trouble. The previous impeachment of Zhu Er, Ji Jiu and Zhang Datou came here to make trouble. It was like sinking into the sea. There was not even any follow-up news, and even the news came out
There was a rumor that the emperor was dissatisfied with him. Especially after the shocking news came out, he felt his head was a little cold.
Now when he looked at the Korean envoys in the courtyard, they didn't look like envoys at all, but they looked like firecrackers that were about to explode at any moment! Fortunately, the Zhengdan Dynasty passed safely, otherwise he simply felt that he could resign.
The officer has gone home!
When Zhang Shou saw Zhe Shanjun, he saw the Goryeo prince sitting on the bed with a pale face, and on one side stood the trembling envoy - the poor Councilor Li Cao. Thinking of these two people in the morning
He had just been questioned by the Fourth Prince, but now he was struggling to deal with himself. He felt as if he was a bad guest.
But then he thought again, this was the South Hall of the Ming Dynasty, and they were guests, but he was half the master. His trace of pity quickly disappeared.
After you go back, you will be the master of a country. Even if you are the master of a vassal country, it is better than staying in the Ming Dynasty like a hostage. Do you need the sympathy of others for the mood of a transformed serf singing?
Therefore, Zhang Shou unceremoniously sat down on the Jindun, and then said with a smile: "The last time we met, we just took a photo outside the city. When we meet again today, I just know that the tiger is real."
Your body is weak. When winter comes in Beijing, it is extremely cold to the bone, so you have to take good care of yourself."
I had just arrived before, and before I had time to enter the city, I had seen Zhang Shou and his group act recklessly when they were on their way, especially the eldest son of the Duke of Qin who had a dispute with his uncle. Therefore, seeing Zhang Shou now, regardless of mountain
Both you and Li Cao consulted, and they all felt that their hearts were beating very fast, and they were full of fear and uneasiness.
Therefore, even though Zhang Shou was handsome and elegant, with a gentle attitude, neither of them dared to be careless. Counselor Li Cao immediately rushed to answer: "Thank you for your concern and consideration, Bachelor Zhang. You are the teacher of His Highness the Crown Prince. I heard that
Even though he is very busy every day, he still comes to visit us in person, and we are really grateful."
Zhang Shou saw the tiger's lips moving for a while, and finally said nothing at all. He simply said: "I am very busy, so since the fourth prince has already come today, if nothing happens, of course I will not come to meet with Nan."
Pavilion. Today a messenger came from Korea and brought some news."
Goryeo messenger?
Even though Counselor Li Cao and Zhe Shanjun were not from the same faction, they couldn't help but look at each other at this moment - but it was impossible to exchange glances, and it was difficult for the little Zheshan Jun to understand that.
Complex things. But at this moment, it was Zheshanjun who took the initiative to ask: "Excuse me, Bachelor Zhang, what news did the messenger bring?"
Knowing that Zhang Shou was trying to get away with it but still asking questions, Councilor Li Cao certainly felt that this young clan member was a bit naive, but he actually wanted to know the specific situation, and he even hoped that the country would be the first to notice something strange on Jeju Island. But it didn't matter.
Then, he felt as if all the blood in his body was frozen.
"The messenger from Goryeo said that your king passed away due to illness."
Zheshan Jun only felt that his whole person was filled with an incredible emotion. Although his uncle was not the heir to the throne at first, his behavior as he got older was like a hardliner. If he had not been reprimanded in the capital of the Celestial Dynasty, he would have been blamed in the country.
and the voice of opposition, the uncle may even directly express his ambition to break Goryeo out of the status of a vassal state.
Why was he sent to the Imperial Academy of the Ming Dynasty so easily this time? It wasn't because his uncle had just ascended the throne and slashed the knives at those famous nobles who were considered to be the most powerful in the country, so he was used to establish his authority next.
?
My poor mother has been a widow for many years, and my brother is in worse health than him. For their safety, he didn't dare to say a word no, and of course it was not his turn to say a word no! Such a young and ambitious uncle died like this.
?
Zheshanjun thought he would be ecstatic, relaxed, and gloating... But in fact, his biggest emotion was that he was cold all over, and he felt that an indescribable fog was shrouding the entire Goryeo, and even the majestic king was being
Playing with someone in the palm of your hand, you can't even save your life.
But Councilor Li Cao was so shocked that his teeth were chattering. Going on an envoy was not a particularly good job, nor was it a bad job. After all, if you came overland, you would not encounter bandits and your life would not be in danger.
, today’s Ming Dynasty is not like those in the early years who would easily pick up gifts and then pull out the envoys and chop them down, so it is precisely because of this that he from the Great King’s faction was sent out.
The king died before he could show anything?
So what should he do? In other words, what should his family do? Will he be passively coerced into someone else's camp, and then do something that is likely to confiscate the family and exterminate the family? He just explained to the fourth prince in the morning those maids and Huo
Given the author's background, will his children also end up like this in the future?
Having frightened the two people enough, Zhang Shou did not continue to lie, but said with a smile: "It is said that the messenger did not bring any letter, but he also brought another message, that is, the king and the concubine want to welcome him back.
The king of the mountain will succeed the previous king and inherit the throne."
Zheshan Jun's face suddenly froze. His uncle's eldest son died, but he still had a second son, but he still wanted him to be the heir and inherit the throne. Why is this? Can the two classes of civil and military classes in the country agree?
He suddenly thought that when his father passed away, even though he and his eldest brother had two sons, his grandfather never thought of naming him a grandson, but chose his uncle without hesitation.
He used to feel that he didn't understand, especially after seeing his mother secretly shed countless tears, and he felt that this was really bullying their orphans and widowed mothers, but now, he finally understood a little bit.
My grandfather's throne was originally taken back from his cousin Lu Shanjun - the king who ascended the throne at the age of eleven and became the crown prince all the way from grandson to crown prince.
A two-year-old cousin? But now, my grandfather’s line comes from the descendants of my grandmother, the Merciful Queen, and the eldest ones are my brother and him!
Therefore, the so-called great king and concubine wanted him to succeed the late king and inherit the throne, not because of anything else, but because he was older, so his grandmother, the empress dowager, chose him. She had experienced such things as the Guiyou Jingdi, so of course
He will try his best to avoid a situation where the young king is on the throne and powerful ministers are watching him. After all, in North Korea, a king who is forced to abdicate never ends well!
Zheshanjun thought a lot in that moment, but he seemed to think of nothing. The one who reacted faster and more strongly than him was undoubtedly the Councilor Li Cao who was trying to grasp the last straw.
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As a middle-aged man, he shouted loudly, almost without thinking: "The king and concubine are wise, and the king and the tiger are young and talented. They will definitely be able to support the country and the country and be loyal to the heaven."
The last four words were obviously added forcibly, but neither of the two people present would object. However, compared to Zhang Shou, who was calm and composed, Zheshanjun was very worried about the commotion that had just happened.
Under such circumstances, Daming would hold him captive and not let him return to the country. Even if he is not so obsessed with the throne, if he returns one day late, the world may be turned upside down.
It is more likely to affect the mother and eldest brother.
Therefore, even though he had already gotten out of bed and knelt down once in the morning when he was sick, at this moment he still lifted the quilt and staggered to get out of bed. But just as he struggled to get up, Zhang Shou pressed his forehead with a finger.
At that moment, he couldn't help but fell back.
"You don't need to ask me for anything, because the messenger came directly shouting, and he didn't bring a written letter, so whether it is true or false is debatable. Now the emperor has summoned the cabinet bachelors to discuss it, and I don't have the authority to make such a decision.
Things." Seeing the tiger suddenly showed an extremely confused expression, he suddenly changed the subject and said, "But one thing is settled."
He glanced at Councilor Li Cao who was standing aside, but his eyes and ears were clearly on the line, and said lightly: "Starting from today or tomorrow at the latest, I will probably be your teacher for a few days, Mr. Zheshan. Of course, I said
If so, you can put it in one ear and out the other, because learning this kind of thing cannot be done by force."