The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty

Muma Island.

In this era, the place where North Korean prisoners were exiled was quite similar to that of a later country.

The history of Jeju Island is a bit more miserable than that of Ryukyu. It slowly transformed from a primitive tribe to a feudal system. Then it established the Tamna Kingdom and worshiped a nearby elder brother called Goryeo.

Immediately afterwards, the Mongolian iron horses conquered the world, and Goryeo became a vassal state of the Yuan Dynasty. The Yuan Dynasty also occupied Jeju Island and set up the Tamna Military and Civilian General Administration Office on the island to govern the affairs of the Yuan army stationed on Jeju Island and the residents of the island. It also established some governments. Institutions, such as the Muma Mansion of the Yuan Dynasty on Tamluo Island.

Afterwards, the court of Hu Yuan moved a large number of prisoners to serve as herdsmen and came to the Jeju Racecourse to raise horses for the court. During this period, Goryeo and Hu Yuan had been competing for control of the Jeju Racecourse. They experienced many changes of ownership, which also brought turmoil to Jeju. Hidden dangers were laid.

Until the Yuan Dynasty gradually declined in power, a heroic figure appeared in Goryeo, King Gongmin of Goryeo, who sent Cui Ying to attack Jeju and pacify Muhu. At this point, Jeju returned to the territory of Goryeo, and then Goryeo was replaced by the Lee Dynasty Joseon, which has since become a custom.

When night was about to fall, the fleet finally arrived at Muma Island. At this moment, Shimazu Kikusaburo and his Japanese pirates had already begun to plunder Jeju Island one step ahead.

However, before he left, Tang Hao issued a death order to the Shimazu family governor who was frightened by the torture of Jin Yiwei. He was not allowed to kill Daxing, and was not allowed to rape women and children.

However, after the Ming soldiers came ashore, Zhongshan Hou still underestimated the ferocious nature of these Japanese pirates.

So he didn't hesitate and immediately ordered to kill them all!

Originally, Tang Hao had no intention of letting these heartless Japanese pirates live, and now he could take advantage of the situation to clean them out.

When it comes to acting, of course you have to do a full set. Anyway, the price you pay is just the lives of these Japanese pirates!

Shimazu Kikusaburo soon realized that something was wrong. He rushed towards Tang Hao crazily, but was pushed to the ground by two Ming soldiers.

"You damn beast!"

"You don't keep your word! It's obviously you..."

Before he finished speaking, Tang Hao waved his hand impatiently.

Tang Mu understood immediately, dragged the family governor to the beach, and started the water torture.

At the same time, the Japanese pirates fell into a pool of blood one after another. The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty had no good impression of these bastards, and they were even more merciless!

When the North Korean officers and soldiers on Muma Island saw this, they immediately froze on the spot, not knowing whether to be happy or sad.

After all, they were suddenly attacked by Japanese pirates. Before they could react, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty suddenly came and killed them again, and they still targeted the Japanese pirates, and they were even more merciless in killing them!

Choi Dam, the pastor of Jeju, North Korea, had a face full of surprise and uncertainty, and was a little panicked for a while.

He always felt that tonight's incident was too strange.

But the problem is, these Ming soldiers in front of them don't look like people who are colluding with the Japanese pirates. After all, they are really killing, one by one, no mercy!

Soon, under the joint strangulation of Ming soldiers and North Korean officers and soldiers, all the Shimadzu Japanese pirates who had previously landed on the island were killed.

When Shimazu Kikusaburo finally escaped from the water torture, looking at the corpses of family warriors everywhere, he suddenly fell into despair!

Tang Hao didn't bother to pay attention to this little miscellaneous fish now, because North Korea's Jeju Mu Choi Dam had already walked over with a respectful face.

"I have met the Great Angel of Tomorrow before I came to Korea to serve as a pastor in Jeju, Choi Tam!"

"Dare I ask Lord Angel...what is going on?"

Cui Tan looked at Tang Hao warily, but the latter chuckled lightly.

"Cui Zhoumu, don't worry, I'm just passing through here."

"I am Tang Hao, the Marquis of Zhongshan in the Ming Dynasty. I was ordered by His Majesty the Emperor to lead an army to the sea to suppress Japanese pirates. I went to Ryukyu before and learned from the King of Ryukyu Zhongshan that Japanese pirates often plundered Jeju Island, so I led this army The fleet came over to take a look, but they happened to hit it! "

Although he explained the cause and effect clearly in a few words, the alert look on Cui Tan's face not only did not diminish, but became more intense.

He is a descendant of Choi Young, a famous official of Goryeo, who was ordered by the King of Goryeo to put down the Muhu Rebellion and recover Jeju.

Later, Li Chenggui led the Goryeo Northern Expedition to mutiny on Waihua Island in the middle of the Yalu River. He turned around and returned to Kaijing, directly replacing Goryeo. Cui Ying was beheaded in public until Li Chenggui established the Li Dynasty. Forced by the situation, this Only then did a posthumous title be drawn up for Cui Ying's rehabilitation.

As a descendant of Cui Ying, Cui Tan also enjoyed this political shadow, but he was not allowed to enter the core center of the Lee Dynasty. He was squeezed out and came to Jeju Island to be a state pastor. In fact, it was no different from exile.

However, the key point is that it is a foregone conclusion that the Lee dynasty of North Korea will replace the Wang dynasty of Goryeo, and it has even been canonized by the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, Cui Tan has no other ambitions and only wants to be loyal to the country.

The sudden appearance of this Ming warrior made Cui Tan's heart jump into his throat.

Over the years, the Ming Dynasty, like the Li Dynasty, suffered from political corruption and declining national power. How could the Ming Dynasty still have the energy to send soldiers to sea to suppress Japanese invaders, and even traveled across the ocean to this Jeju Island?

Are they probably coming to the Jeju Racecourse?

Cui Tan is not stupid. In fact, he knows very well that the only place in Jeju Island worth others coveting is the Jeju Racecourse and those excellent war horses!

So Cui Tan immediately issued an order to expel the guests, and replied in a neither humble nor condescending manner: "Forgive me, Lord Angel, something unexpected happened tonight, and many people were attacked and plundered by Japanese pirates. It is my duty as a low-ranking official to go and appease them immediately." These common people calm the turmoil.”

"I would also like to ask Lord Angel to rest one night on the lucky boat. Tomorrow, I will definitely hold a grand banquet to reward the Chinese soldiers for their service in protecting our Korean people and to build good diplomatic relations between the two countries!"

This sentence is righteous and impassioned.

Tang Hao was even reminded overtly and covertly in his words that Jeju Island belongs to North Korea, and North Korea and Ming Dynasty have always had friendly exchanges. You should not do anything to undermine the diplomatic relations between the two countries!

When Tang Hao heard what he said, he knew that Cui Tan was not a simple person who could be fooled so easily.

So he stopped pretending, stepped forward, grabbed Cui Tan, and laughed loudly: "What are you talking about outsiders? I am a martial artist, but I am not as delicate as those literati!"

"I am a man like this. I have always liked war horses. I heard that this Jeju horse is famous for being a good horse. I am very curious about it!"

"Cuizhou Mu doesn't need to be so polite. If you're holding a grand banquet, just take me to your Jeju horse farm to pick out a precious colt!"

As soon as these words came out, Cui Tan's expression changed drastically! he

No matter how slow he was to react, he could tell at this moment that the Marquis of Zhongshan in the Ming Dynasty was really ambitious and came to Jeju Horse!

"Lord Angel!"

Cui Tan shouted sharply and tried to break free.

However, Tang Hao's ruthless iron hand held him tightly and he couldn't break free at all.

In desperation, Cui Tan could only hold back the fear in his heart and scolded him.

"This Jeju horse is the lifeblood of our dynasty, and it is given as a tribute to the heavenly dynasty. Is there any reason to give it to others at will?"

"Please, Lord Angel, please don't make a mistake, let alone make it difficult for your subordinates!"

Don't make a mistake? !

Hearing these four words, Tang Hao smiled even brighter.

"Cui Tan, do you believe that I can massacre the entire Jeju Island right now?"

"You...you..." Cui Tan looked at Tang Hao in disbelief, his face instantly turned pale, and he couldn't say a complete sentence!

"Either you cooperate with me now and act out this scene well; or I stop acting and capture you first, then massacre these North Korean officers and soldiers, and then go to your state capital to kill your whole family. What do you think?"

Seeing the murderous Marquis Zhongshan of the Ming Dynasty, Cui Tan, who was a civil servant, could not withstand such threats. His calves started to tremble.

It is also very interesting to say that China and North Korea are connected by mountains and rivers and live next to each other. Due to various political and economic reasons, the two countries have had business exchanges and mutual immigration for a long time. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, counties were set up in North Korea, and Han officials and merchants There were more immigrants and other immigrants. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism, making Confucianism the governing ideology. The exchanges between officials and people would inevitably introduce Confucianism to Korea.

Therefore, in the Western Han Dynasty and even earlier, Confucianism was introduced to the Korean Peninsula. Especially in the prosperous period of Li and Tang Dynasties, they sent envoys from the Tang Dynasty to visit Guoxue, pay tribute and give lectures. Both foreign students and envoys continued to spread Confucianism back to their home countries, and it became a Mainstream ideological culture.

Through establishing Confucian education that respects Confucius and reading scriptures, carrying out social education activities advocating Confucianism, sending overseas students to China, building Confucian temples, implementing Confucian-based imperial examinations, importing and reprinting Confucian classics, the Korean kingdoms have established close ties with Chinese officials and people Through measures such as exchanges and mutual immigration, suppressing "heretics" and keeping Confucianism under one roof, Confucianism was spread and developed, making Confucianism the main body of traditional culture and thought on the Korean Peninsula.

The previous dynasties on the Korean Peninsula, such as the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, the unification of Korea by Silla, the establishment of the Goryeo Dynasty of the Wang family, and the current Lee Dynasty, all used Confucian thought and culture as the "Qi Dynasty". The study of "ruling the country by family" is the mainstream thought in society.

Especially in the last years of Goryeo, there were invasions by Jurchens and pirates outside the country, and there were disputes between courtiers and factions inside, and the government and the public were in chaos.

Li Chenggui usurped the country and established the Li family of Korea. In order to reestablish the feudal ruling order, he was deeply aware of the corruption and incompetence of Buddhism. Confucianism is based on loyalty and filial piety, opposes committing crimes and rebellion, advocates righteousness, respects the three cardinal principles and five permanent principles, opposes division and separatism, and advocates unification. The world can guide the Li Dynasty to solve the problems it faces. Therefore, the rulers of the Li Dynasty changed the worship of Buddhism and Confucianism in Goryeo to the worship of Confucianism, suppression of Buddhism, and exclusive respect for Confucianism. As a result, the status of Buddhism plummeted and Confucianism suddenly became orthodox, which is quite a bit. It smells like “respecting Confucianism alone”.

As a result, Confucianism became popular in Li's Korea, giving birth to batches of literati and officials, comparable to the pre-Song Dynasty of the Central Plains Dynasty.

For example, the Choi Dam, the pastor of Jeju, North Korea, is obviously from the Choi family and a disciple of the famous Confucian disciples. So of course he has the integrity of a scholar who is loyal to the emperor and patriotic.

But it is a pity that although there is integrity, it is not much.

When Marquis Zhongshan threatened to kill his entire family, Cui Tan immediately knelt down.

There is no way, the family is the weak point.

He first followed Tang Hao's order to disperse the North Korean officers and soldiers on Jeju Island, allowing them to go back and rest in peace. Then he led the Ming Dynasty soldiers to the core of Jeju Island, the Jeju Racecourse!

Against the backdrop of the moonlight, Tang Hao saw fine war horses, lazily squinting their eyes to rest, and suddenly his eyes shone with light!

The meaning of the existence of Jeju Island at this moment is undoubtedly that it exists for this racecourse, so all members of Jeju Island, no matter who they are, must serve this racecourse.

One can imagine how good these Jeju horses live on weekdays!

Cui Tan looked at Tang Hao, who was gleaming, and couldn't help but remind him in a low voice: "Marquis Zhongshan of the Ming Dynasty, if you want horses, you can just kidnap some!"

"I can go to the court and claim that the Japanese pirates plundered and escaped, or that some horses were lost due to sudden illness. These can be explained, as long as you don't go too far..."

Anyway, it’s just a loss of some horses, Cui Tan can still shoulder this responsibility!

When Tang Hao heard what he said, he said with a smile but not a smile: "Then what amount does Cui Zhoumu think is not too much?"

"One hundred horses!" Cui Tan gritted his teeth and said: "There must be no more, otherwise I will not be able to hold it back. The king will definitely send his confidants to investigate thoroughly. By then, the matter will become a big issue and affect both countries. Friendship, let’s see how you end up doing this!”

The last half of the sentence is a naked threat.

Either take a hundred war horses and get out, or wait for the two to break up!

When the imperial court finds out that it was you, the Marquis of Zhongshan of the Ming Dynasty, who robbed the horses and sent a letter of credence to the Ming Dynasty, Tang Hao, the Marquis of Zhongshan, will be charged with "undermining the diplomatic relations between the two countries". Naturally, he will not be able to bear the consequences. Walk around!

Unfortunately, Cui Tan far underestimated Tang Hao's ambition, or he underestimated the value of this Jeju racecourse!

Tang Hao stretched out his hands as if hugging.

"A hundred horses? That's definitely not enough!"

"Zhongshan Hou! Don't push yourself too far. Do you have to destroy the diplomatic relations between the two countries..."

"I want all the war horses here!"

"???"

Cui Tan was stunned and even forgot to resist.

He stared blankly at the Marquis of Zhongshan of the Ming Dynasty, and then a terrible thought flashed through his mind, and his whole body was trembling with fear.

"You...Da Ming...what do you want to do?"

"My dynasty has always been respectful to Ming Dynasty and has never done anything offensive. How can Ming Dynasty bully the weak..."

Cui Tan blushed and cursed angrily. He was really panicking at this moment.

Just now, he came to a terrible conclusion through the few words of the Zhongshan Marquis of the Ming Dynasty.

That is the Marquis Zhongshan of the Ming Dynasty. What he wants is not just a few hundred war horses, he wants the entire Jeju Racecourse!

That means that this is not his personal behavior. Behind the Ming Zhongshan Marquis, stands the Ming court!

The Ming Dynasty wanted the Jeju Racecourse in North Korea!

And it was taken by force in an extremely brutal and arrogant way!

This completely goes against Cui Tan’s good impression of the Ming Dynasty, and goes against their Confucian ideals of benevolence, righteousness and morality!

It shouldn't be like this!

It can never be like this!

It is true that the Ming Dynasty is now in decline, but a lean camel is bigger than a horse. If the Ming Dynasty really wants to attack North Korea, although it is a little difficult, it is not impossible!

After all, it’s tomorrow’s dynasty!

"Why?"

"Why on earth did Ming do this?"

Cui Tan couldn't accept it and looked like a madman.

Tang Hao glanced at him coldly, and then sighed.

"It is true that North Korea and Ming Dynasty have always had good relations, and it is also true that the two countries have friendly relations."

"It's a pity that I am bound to win this Jeju Racecourse, and so is His Majesty the Emperor, so I don't have to worry about it anymore."

"You Korean scholar-bureaucrats should know better than anyone else why a man is innocent but possesses a jade, so you can't blame anyone."

Cui Tan was startled when he heard this, but then he reacted.

Because Ming Dynasty and North Korea had close contacts, they had a relatively clear understanding of the overall political situation in their respective countries.

Almost instantly, Cui Tan understood the real reason!

In the first year of Zhengde, the young emperor of the Ming Dynasty came to the throne, but the civil servants and gentry controlled the government, and the young emperor of the Ming Dynasty was almost ignored.

And this Marquis of Zhongshan of the Ming Dynasty who suddenly appeared is obviously the minions of the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty. They are trying every means to gather military power and build soldiers in order to regain the power of the government from the hands of the civil servants and gentry!

After understanding this, Cui Tan straightened his back instantly!

"Zhongshan Hou, if you dare to do this, when the civil servants and officials in the Ming Dynasty get the news, you, Zhongshan Hou, will definitely die!"

"Oh, you are quite well-informed!" Tang Hao teased with a hint of surprise, showing some interest in the Cui family scholar-official in front of him.

"Then why haven't you thought about it? Even if North Korea learns about this, it's just a negotiation between the two countries. Your King Li Yi of North Korea who "brings order to order" really has the courage to send troops to attack Jeju Island and fight with me, the Ming Dynasty. Soldiers start a war?"

Will North Korea go to war with Ming Dynasty?

Upon hearing this, Cui Tan fell silent immediately.

Although he lives far away in Jeju Island, he comes from the Cui family after all, so he still knows some news about the opening of the Beijing Center.

For example, King Li Yi, who also brought order to things in the first year of Zhengde, was actually just a boy of thirteen or fourteen, a little cowardly. It was only because Lord Yanshan was too tyrannical and unethical that he was joined by the powerful officials in the court. It's just deposed, and you got a throne for nothing.

Now that all the power in North Korea has fallen into the hands of powerful officials, the internal conflict between Xunjiu and Shilin officials has reached an extreme point. At this juncture, it is impossible to go to war with the Ming Dynasty, or to provoke the Ming Dynasty!

"Oh, by the way, I have to remind you."

Tang Hao spoke again and gave Cui Tan a fatal blow.

"No matter how licentious, cruel, and unkind the King of Yanshan is, he is still the eldest son of your Joseon Emperor Chengzong Li Suo, and he is also the king of Korea whom I, Emperor Hongzhi of the Ming Dynasty, personally conferred. As a result, you, the Joseon Dynasty, are doing well, regardless of the etiquette and laws of the Celestial Dynasty. This matter has caused dissatisfaction in the Ming Dynasty. "

"After Li Yi succeeded to the throne, he lied in the certificate of credence of our Ming suzerainty that Lord Yanshan was ill and had to give up the throne, in order to request canonization. You Korean monarchs and ministers really thought that I, the Ming Dynasty, were all fools, and you allowed yourself to be teased by them. Coaxing?"

"Before I left, His Majesty the Emperor told me that Li Yi's succession to the throne was not in line with the patriarchal etiquette. The Celestial Empire would never agree to canonize him. Even if Lord Yanshan was guilty, his son should inherit the throne of North Korea, and it should not be supported by you, a powerful official in North Korea. Otherwise, where would the patriarchal ritual system be?”

Every time Tang Hao said a word, Cui Tan felt a little more confused.

What he didn't understand was that not only was Lord Yanshan killed, but all his descendants were also killed!

If this matter is exposed by the Great Tomorrow Angel, there will be an uproar in North Korea. The first one to bear the brunt is the conflict between Shilin and Jiuxun, which will completely explode until it leads to chaos in North Korea!

"unless……"

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