Chapter 1854
Support Object
Chapter 1854 Support Object
The story of the emperor's descendants vying for the succession to the throne is not new. In order to climb to the throne and become the ruler, there have been countless dark court infighting and even bloody massacres since ancient times.Even if North Korea is regarded as a weak and deceitful existence by neighboring countries, at least it rules the three thousand miles of the Korean peninsula. The throne is still very important to some people. Historically, the struggle for royal power has occurred There are quite a lot of nasty things, and it can even be said to be Li's tradition.
Li Chenggui, the founder of Lee Joseon Dynasty, followed the example of Zhao Kuangyin's yellow robe and rebelled as a general of Koryo on the way to the expedition. Then he returned to Wangcheng to open the capital to seize power, proclaimed himself king, and established the Joseon Dynasty.
And Li Chenggui's son Li Fangyuan also followed suit. He launched a mutiny in the process of fighting for the succession to the throne. He first killed his eldest son Li Fangshuo, pretended to support his second brother Li Fangguo, and then found an excuse to force his elder brother to abdicate, and took the throne himself. The king is like a Korean version of the Xuanwumen Incident.
When the sixth Joseon king, Duanzong Li Hongwei, was kicked out of power by his uncle Shouyang Dajun Li Yu because of his young age.The most wonderful thing is that Li Yu sent envoys to Daming to apply for canonization, and the reason he used was that Ming Chengzu Zhu Di had "Jing Nan" against his nephew Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunqi decades ago, to prove the legality of his uncle usurping his nephew's throne Reasonable, and because of this, it was successfully recognized and canonized by Daming.
The No.11 king of Joseon, Zhongzong Li Yi, also launched a palace coup to abolish the former Yanshan Lord Li Long. Because he was a famous tyrant in Korean history, Li Yi's coup was also named as justice. It is known in history as "Zhongzong anyway".
Of course, this was not the last coup d'état of the Joseon Dynasty. The current king Li Ji also used this unconventional method to overthrow the rule of his uncle Gwanghae-jun, known in history as "Injo anyway".
Throughout the more than 200 years since the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, there have been several successful coups with detailed historical records, and it is unknown how many failed attempts.When Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom were researching the history of the Korean court, they even had reason to doubt whether the Li family had some kind of restless gene, which is why there were so frequent court battles and coups.
Of course, it is more likely that this unsettling factor is actually the throne that symbolizes the ruler of the country.Born in the environment of the royal family, there are very few people who can resist the temptation of power, not to mention that most people in the royal family cannot get rid of this environment at all, and can only actively or passively participate in the power struggle go.However, with the current power structure of the family, it is difficult to ensure that each generation of rulers can smoothly complete the transfer of power to their successors, and quite a few situations are bound to occur.
Due to the appearance of Haihan in this time and space, the historical trajectory of many things has fundamentally changed.North Korea was not defeated by the Qing Dynasty in Bingzi's rebellion, nor did it bow down to the Qing Dynasty, and the heirs of Li Zhen were not taken abroad as hostages.Therefore, whether it is the eldest son Li Hao or the second eldest Li Hao, their political stance in the future will probably no longer be as simple as leaning towards the Qing Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty, and Li Zhen's criteria for choosing a successor will definitely be different from historical records. difference.
But for Haihan, choosing which prince to support in the future is a task that will test his vision.Of course, there is another option to stand on the sidelines and not intervene in the internal competition of North Korea's ruling class, but this may lead to passive diplomatic relations with North Korea in the future, so this option was directly abandoned.
Li Yu and Li Hao, one of these two is the first prince to inherit the throne, and the other is the successful person who ascended the throne in the original history. the next ruler of the country.But if it is necessary to pick one of them as Haihan's official support object now, it will indeed be a bit embarrassing for Tom Wang and Qian Tiandun.
"It's definitely not advisable to bet on both sides, but it's really too dangerous to bet on one side." Qian Tiandun analyzed: "The two sons of Li Ji haven't paid much attention to it before, but they have to pay more attention to it in the future. The earlier you start preparing, the better.”
Wang Tom nodded in agreement: "Since the future king of North Korea is likely to come from among them, it is indeed necessary to start to manage well from now on. But I think it is not difficult to choose someone, who can actively draw us closer Relationship, show attitude, whoever is more worthy of support!"
"Choosing people like this...wouldn't be a bit one-sided?" Qian Tiandun was a little uncertain about this.
"It's not something that can be seen in a short while, let's observe for a while!" Tom Wang reached out and patted the telegram on the table and said, "Look at the information sent by Ning Qi. Originally, the two brothers supported each other in history." The Qing Dynasty has one heart towards Ming Dynasty. What does this mean? It means that they all have the mentality of relying on a powerful country! Who is the powerful country in East Asia now? Of course it is us. As long as we continue to exert influence on them, in time, the object of their worship is likely to Will become Haihan."
The situation Wang Tom mentioned is not purely hypothetical. In fact, there are quite a few allies who have obvious admiration for Haihan. With absolute confidence, how could he easily send elite troops to such a distant and strange country to fight against a powerful opponent.
Of course, such confidence and admiration were not established in a short period of time. Haihan’s actions in Northeast Asia in the past few years, especially the results of this dispatch to North Korea, will definitely have a significant impact on the concept of the North Korean ruling class. , let them realize that the most powerful country in this region is no longer Ming Dynasty, which they have worshiped for more than 200 years, but another emerging Han regime located in the South China Sea.
For North Korea, it is fortunate that Hai Hanguo did not intend to bully the weak. Instead, out of some practical considerations, he chose to help North Korea resist foreign enemies.For North Korea, which has always had a natural affection for the Han regime, this has indeed greatly narrowed the distance between the two countries.
Under the current international environment and historical conditions, it is actually not a difficult task to make the young North Korean ruling class feel close to and worship Hai Han.Haihan is good at publicizing and creating momentum. As long as there is an opportunity, there are many ways to make these young people interested in Haihan culture.
However, judging from the previous meeting, the two opinion leaders in North Korea’s official circles obviously chose a prince as their support object. Their selection criteria are not known, but the result of this matchup should be difficult to see in the near future. , if the original historical trend is followed, there are still 12 years before the next North Korean king succeeds to the throne.The successor has to wait for such a long time as the crown prince, enough time for various stories to happen.
The screening method mentioned by Wang Tom is indeed a solution. If it can be confirmed early that a certain prince has a special interest and closeness to Haihan, then the possibility of receiving rewards after supporting him will be greater.As for how to slowly exert influence according to its preferences, it is not entirely a matter of the military. Only long-term follow-up by the diplomatic and intelligence agencies can play a role.
However, Li Jing arranged for the princes to observe the negotiation process and let them have a meal with the general Haihan. It is hard to say whether there is a similar intention in this.It is also difficult for Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom to confirm what kind of requirements Li Jing will have on the political stance of the successor, but judging from the original historical records, it is likely that the heirs who were more inclined to the Qing Dynasty in the later period were because their political stances were not acceptable. That's why Xi was deposed by Li Zhen.And it is hard to say whether an heir who has a heart for Haihan will be loved by Li Zhen.
Although people who like Haehan may not necessarily be able to sit on the throne, there is one thing that Qian and Wang can confirm immediately, that is, those who don't like Haehan will definitely not be able to become the next Korean king.As North Korea's most important diplomatic partner at present and in the next few years, Haehan's views on the successor will definitely affect Li Zhen's choice.
After the day's talks ended, Cui Mingji suddenly offered to go to General Haihan's residence in Seoul to pay a visit.Although Kim Sang-heon did not object, his expression was not very good at the moment. However, there is currently no ban prohibiting other officials from meeting with the Haihan people alone. Even if he wanted to object, he could not find a suitable excuse.
What made Kim Sang-heon even more disappointing was that the Haehan people readily agreed to Cui Mingji's request instead of rejecting it decisively.It seems that during the two days of talks, Cui Mingji has successfully won the approval of the Haihan people, which made Jin Shangxian a little uneasy.
Li Jing was happy to see the results. He also realized from the two-day meeting that Cui Mingji had a better understanding of the cooperation plan and was more suitable for bargaining with the Haihan people than Kim Sang-heon.It may also be beneficial for Cui Mingji to get in touch with the Haihan people a lot to gain the initiative in the next negotiation process.As for whether he believes in Cui Mingji's integrity and ability, since he has chosen to let Cui Mingji participate in the negotiation process, this is already the greatest trust.
As for Haihan's side, of course, they felt that it would take no effort at all. They tried every means to find out how to get in touch with Cui Mingji, and tried to arrange a private meeting to find out the other party's real thoughts, but they never expected to take the initiative to take action. It's the other side.
At that moment, Cui Mingji followed Haihan's convoy back to their temporary residence in Seoul in a carriage. After Qian Tiandun got off the carriage, he ordered his followers to prepare a banquet to entertain the official Cao Panshu who came to the door on his own initiative.
"To be honest, we originally wanted to find an opportunity to visit Master Cui at the mansion, but unexpectedly, Master Cui came first!" After taking his seat, Tom Wang took the initiative to mention his previous plan.
Although Cui Mingji didn't know whether Wang Tom's words were polite or real, he could also feel the kindness released by Wang Tom, so he said a few polite words immediately.
Not long after, the kitchen began to serve dishes. Although they were cold dishes, North Koreans were accustomed to raw and cold food. Qian Tiandun asked someone to open a jar of wine, and let Cui Mingji taste Haihan's special products.
After three glasses of wine, the atmosphere began to warm up. Cui Mingji took the initiative to mention why he came to visit them: "Actually, after reading the industrial cooperation plans proposed by your country, most of them are beneficial to the future development of North Korea. For some incomprehensions, you need to ask the two of you face to face."
Wang Tom said: "It doesn't matter to ask for advice. If you have any questions, let's discuss together. Master Cui, it's okay to say."
Cui Mingji put down his glass and said, "Actually, most of the questions have already been asked during the two-day meeting. I would like to ask the two generals again, how should North Korea develop in the future so as to truly strengthen its own strength?"
Cui Mingji's problem is very big. Politics, military, economy, culture, each field has a different definition of strength, but it is not easy to become strong in any field.Tom Wang and Qian Tiandun glanced at each other, neither quite sure what answer Cui Mingji wanted.
Cui Mingji is a smart person. Seeing that the two were silent and did not answer his question, he knew what the problem was, and then said: "I heard that when your country was established in the South China Sea, there were only about 500 people, and no more than ten people. Over the past year, the country has covered all parts of the South China Sea, and the army has always won victories in various countries, which is really admirable. I have also done some homework to study the development history of your country, but due to the lack of information, the conclusions I can draw are really unreasonable There are not many, so I have always wanted to find an opportunity to communicate with senior officials of your country face to face, and ask for advice on how to govern and strengthen the country, and how to make the country stronger in just a few years."
Cui Mingji's tone was very sincere, and after he finished speaking, he stood up and bowed, meaning to thank the two of them first.
Qian Tiandun replied: "This is a long story. Although our country seemed to be relatively weak when we first established our country, we already had a relatively long-term plan for the development of the country. What to do first, what to do later, How each functional department divides and cooperates, how to get along with the outside parties, how to use the resources at hand, including human resources, and many other issues, all have prepared plans in advance. The result that Master Cui saw may be just It only took ten years for the Haihan Kingdom to grow rapidly, but in fact, most of the experience we use in governing the country, marching and fighting is accumulated for hundreds or even thousands of years. In the process of development, if you don’t take detours, the natural speed will be fast gone."
Cui Mingji half-understands these words, but feels that there are a lot of things worth understanding in detail.Cui Mingji pondered for a while before asking again: "If we learn from your country's way of governing the country, can we get significant results?"
Wang Tom replied: "There will be effects, but how much is not certain. In the final analysis, the social systems of our respective countries are different, and the power structure and social production relations are also different. Even if there are more advanced places, your country It's also unlikely to be completely copied. In fact, Master Jin has already had similar discussions with us on this issue."
(End of this chapter)
The story of the emperor's descendants vying for the succession to the throne is not new. In order to climb to the throne and become the ruler, there have been countless dark court infighting and even bloody massacres since ancient times.Even if North Korea is regarded as a weak and deceitful existence by neighboring countries, at least it rules the three thousand miles of the Korean peninsula. The throne is still very important to some people. Historically, the struggle for royal power has occurred There are quite a lot of nasty things, and it can even be said to be Li's tradition.
Li Chenggui, the founder of Lee Joseon Dynasty, followed the example of Zhao Kuangyin's yellow robe and rebelled as a general of Koryo on the way to the expedition. Then he returned to Wangcheng to open the capital to seize power, proclaimed himself king, and established the Joseon Dynasty.
And Li Chenggui's son Li Fangyuan also followed suit. He launched a mutiny in the process of fighting for the succession to the throne. He first killed his eldest son Li Fangshuo, pretended to support his second brother Li Fangguo, and then found an excuse to force his elder brother to abdicate, and took the throne himself. The king is like a Korean version of the Xuanwumen Incident.
When the sixth Joseon king, Duanzong Li Hongwei, was kicked out of power by his uncle Shouyang Dajun Li Yu because of his young age.The most wonderful thing is that Li Yu sent envoys to Daming to apply for canonization, and the reason he used was that Ming Chengzu Zhu Di had "Jing Nan" against his nephew Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunqi decades ago, to prove the legality of his uncle usurping his nephew's throne Reasonable, and because of this, it was successfully recognized and canonized by Daming.
The No.11 king of Joseon, Zhongzong Li Yi, also launched a palace coup to abolish the former Yanshan Lord Li Long. Because he was a famous tyrant in Korean history, Li Yi's coup was also named as justice. It is known in history as "Zhongzong anyway".
Of course, this was not the last coup d'état of the Joseon Dynasty. The current king Li Ji also used this unconventional method to overthrow the rule of his uncle Gwanghae-jun, known in history as "Injo anyway".
Throughout the more than 200 years since the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, there have been several successful coups with detailed historical records, and it is unknown how many failed attempts.When Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom were researching the history of the Korean court, they even had reason to doubt whether the Li family had some kind of restless gene, which is why there were so frequent court battles and coups.
Of course, it is more likely that this unsettling factor is actually the throne that symbolizes the ruler of the country.Born in the environment of the royal family, there are very few people who can resist the temptation of power, not to mention that most people in the royal family cannot get rid of this environment at all, and can only actively or passively participate in the power struggle go.However, with the current power structure of the family, it is difficult to ensure that each generation of rulers can smoothly complete the transfer of power to their successors, and quite a few situations are bound to occur.
Due to the appearance of Haihan in this time and space, the historical trajectory of many things has fundamentally changed.North Korea was not defeated by the Qing Dynasty in Bingzi's rebellion, nor did it bow down to the Qing Dynasty, and the heirs of Li Zhen were not taken abroad as hostages.Therefore, whether it is the eldest son Li Hao or the second eldest Li Hao, their political stance in the future will probably no longer be as simple as leaning towards the Qing Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty, and Li Zhen's criteria for choosing a successor will definitely be different from historical records. difference.
But for Haihan, choosing which prince to support in the future is a task that will test his vision.Of course, there is another option to stand on the sidelines and not intervene in the internal competition of North Korea's ruling class, but this may lead to passive diplomatic relations with North Korea in the future, so this option was directly abandoned.
Li Yu and Li Hao, one of these two is the first prince to inherit the throne, and the other is the successful person who ascended the throne in the original history. the next ruler of the country.But if it is necessary to pick one of them as Haihan's official support object now, it will indeed be a bit embarrassing for Tom Wang and Qian Tiandun.
"It's definitely not advisable to bet on both sides, but it's really too dangerous to bet on one side." Qian Tiandun analyzed: "The two sons of Li Ji haven't paid much attention to it before, but they have to pay more attention to it in the future. The earlier you start preparing, the better.”
Wang Tom nodded in agreement: "Since the future king of North Korea is likely to come from among them, it is indeed necessary to start to manage well from now on. But I think it is not difficult to choose someone, who can actively draw us closer Relationship, show attitude, whoever is more worthy of support!"
"Choosing people like this...wouldn't be a bit one-sided?" Qian Tiandun was a little uncertain about this.
"It's not something that can be seen in a short while, let's observe for a while!" Tom Wang reached out and patted the telegram on the table and said, "Look at the information sent by Ning Qi. Originally, the two brothers supported each other in history." The Qing Dynasty has one heart towards Ming Dynasty. What does this mean? It means that they all have the mentality of relying on a powerful country! Who is the powerful country in East Asia now? Of course it is us. As long as we continue to exert influence on them, in time, the object of their worship is likely to Will become Haihan."
The situation Wang Tom mentioned is not purely hypothetical. In fact, there are quite a few allies who have obvious admiration for Haihan. With absolute confidence, how could he easily send elite troops to such a distant and strange country to fight against a powerful opponent.
Of course, such confidence and admiration were not established in a short period of time. Haihan’s actions in Northeast Asia in the past few years, especially the results of this dispatch to North Korea, will definitely have a significant impact on the concept of the North Korean ruling class. , let them realize that the most powerful country in this region is no longer Ming Dynasty, which they have worshiped for more than 200 years, but another emerging Han regime located in the South China Sea.
For North Korea, it is fortunate that Hai Hanguo did not intend to bully the weak. Instead, out of some practical considerations, he chose to help North Korea resist foreign enemies.For North Korea, which has always had a natural affection for the Han regime, this has indeed greatly narrowed the distance between the two countries.
Under the current international environment and historical conditions, it is actually not a difficult task to make the young North Korean ruling class feel close to and worship Hai Han.Haihan is good at publicizing and creating momentum. As long as there is an opportunity, there are many ways to make these young people interested in Haihan culture.
However, judging from the previous meeting, the two opinion leaders in North Korea’s official circles obviously chose a prince as their support object. Their selection criteria are not known, but the result of this matchup should be difficult to see in the near future. , if the original historical trend is followed, there are still 12 years before the next North Korean king succeeds to the throne.The successor has to wait for such a long time as the crown prince, enough time for various stories to happen.
The screening method mentioned by Wang Tom is indeed a solution. If it can be confirmed early that a certain prince has a special interest and closeness to Haihan, then the possibility of receiving rewards after supporting him will be greater.As for how to slowly exert influence according to its preferences, it is not entirely a matter of the military. Only long-term follow-up by the diplomatic and intelligence agencies can play a role.
However, Li Jing arranged for the princes to observe the negotiation process and let them have a meal with the general Haihan. It is hard to say whether there is a similar intention in this.It is also difficult for Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom to confirm what kind of requirements Li Jing will have on the political stance of the successor, but judging from the original historical records, it is likely that the heirs who were more inclined to the Qing Dynasty in the later period were because their political stances were not acceptable. That's why Xi was deposed by Li Zhen.And it is hard to say whether an heir who has a heart for Haihan will be loved by Li Zhen.
Although people who like Haehan may not necessarily be able to sit on the throne, there is one thing that Qian and Wang can confirm immediately, that is, those who don't like Haehan will definitely not be able to become the next Korean king.As North Korea's most important diplomatic partner at present and in the next few years, Haehan's views on the successor will definitely affect Li Zhen's choice.
After the day's talks ended, Cui Mingji suddenly offered to go to General Haihan's residence in Seoul to pay a visit.Although Kim Sang-heon did not object, his expression was not very good at the moment. However, there is currently no ban prohibiting other officials from meeting with the Haihan people alone. Even if he wanted to object, he could not find a suitable excuse.
What made Kim Sang-heon even more disappointing was that the Haehan people readily agreed to Cui Mingji's request instead of rejecting it decisively.It seems that during the two days of talks, Cui Mingji has successfully won the approval of the Haihan people, which made Jin Shangxian a little uneasy.
Li Jing was happy to see the results. He also realized from the two-day meeting that Cui Mingji had a better understanding of the cooperation plan and was more suitable for bargaining with the Haihan people than Kim Sang-heon.It may also be beneficial for Cui Mingji to get in touch with the Haihan people a lot to gain the initiative in the next negotiation process.As for whether he believes in Cui Mingji's integrity and ability, since he has chosen to let Cui Mingji participate in the negotiation process, this is already the greatest trust.
As for Haihan's side, of course, they felt that it would take no effort at all. They tried every means to find out how to get in touch with Cui Mingji, and tried to arrange a private meeting to find out the other party's real thoughts, but they never expected to take the initiative to take action. It's the other side.
At that moment, Cui Mingji followed Haihan's convoy back to their temporary residence in Seoul in a carriage. After Qian Tiandun got off the carriage, he ordered his followers to prepare a banquet to entertain the official Cao Panshu who came to the door on his own initiative.
"To be honest, we originally wanted to find an opportunity to visit Master Cui at the mansion, but unexpectedly, Master Cui came first!" After taking his seat, Tom Wang took the initiative to mention his previous plan.
Although Cui Mingji didn't know whether Wang Tom's words were polite or real, he could also feel the kindness released by Wang Tom, so he said a few polite words immediately.
Not long after, the kitchen began to serve dishes. Although they were cold dishes, North Koreans were accustomed to raw and cold food. Qian Tiandun asked someone to open a jar of wine, and let Cui Mingji taste Haihan's special products.
After three glasses of wine, the atmosphere began to warm up. Cui Mingji took the initiative to mention why he came to visit them: "Actually, after reading the industrial cooperation plans proposed by your country, most of them are beneficial to the future development of North Korea. For some incomprehensions, you need to ask the two of you face to face."
Wang Tom said: "It doesn't matter to ask for advice. If you have any questions, let's discuss together. Master Cui, it's okay to say."
Cui Mingji put down his glass and said, "Actually, most of the questions have already been asked during the two-day meeting. I would like to ask the two generals again, how should North Korea develop in the future so as to truly strengthen its own strength?"
Cui Mingji's problem is very big. Politics, military, economy, culture, each field has a different definition of strength, but it is not easy to become strong in any field.Tom Wang and Qian Tiandun glanced at each other, neither quite sure what answer Cui Mingji wanted.
Cui Mingji is a smart person. Seeing that the two were silent and did not answer his question, he knew what the problem was, and then said: "I heard that when your country was established in the South China Sea, there were only about 500 people, and no more than ten people. Over the past year, the country has covered all parts of the South China Sea, and the army has always won victories in various countries, which is really admirable. I have also done some homework to study the development history of your country, but due to the lack of information, the conclusions I can draw are really unreasonable There are not many, so I have always wanted to find an opportunity to communicate with senior officials of your country face to face, and ask for advice on how to govern and strengthen the country, and how to make the country stronger in just a few years."
Cui Mingji's tone was very sincere, and after he finished speaking, he stood up and bowed, meaning to thank the two of them first.
Qian Tiandun replied: "This is a long story. Although our country seemed to be relatively weak when we first established our country, we already had a relatively long-term plan for the development of the country. What to do first, what to do later, How each functional department divides and cooperates, how to get along with the outside parties, how to use the resources at hand, including human resources, and many other issues, all have prepared plans in advance. The result that Master Cui saw may be just It only took ten years for the Haihan Kingdom to grow rapidly, but in fact, most of the experience we use in governing the country, marching and fighting is accumulated for hundreds or even thousands of years. In the process of development, if you don’t take detours, the natural speed will be fast gone."
Cui Mingji half-understands these words, but feels that there are a lot of things worth understanding in detail.Cui Mingji pondered for a while before asking again: "If we learn from your country's way of governing the country, can we get significant results?"
Wang Tom replied: "There will be effects, but how much is not certain. In the final analysis, the social systems of our respective countries are different, and the power structure and social production relations are also different. Even if there are more advanced places, your country It's also unlikely to be completely copied. In fact, Master Jin has already had similar discussions with us on this issue."
(End of this chapter)