After leaving Seoul, the Korean peace mission made a swift journey north to buy time. The ten beauties and their families who accompanied them all said goodbye, hoping to slow down. After hearing this, Cheng Shixuan sighed, turned around and came to the ten beauties and their families, and said with a deep salute: "Ladies and gentlemen, my North Korea is in danger now, and Hanjing can't hold it for long, if we can't get the Ming Emperor's pardon edict before the Ming army conquers Hanjing, then our North Korea will be finished." ”

Two days ago, the old man met with Sheng Yong, the chief general of the Ming Dynasty's Eastern Army, and begged him to temporarily suspend his troops and wait for the results of the old man's mission. But General Sheng ignored it and continued to wave his army south, and according to the old man, General Sheng seems to still have the idea of fighting for merit, and it is very likely that he will step up the siege of the city, so we have no time. Ladies and gentlemen, for the sake of the three million Korean people, the old man begs you! ”

As he spoke, Cheng Shixuan fell to the ground and couldn't cry.

As soon as Cheng Shilin's words came out, the North Koreans present couldn't help but feel sad and wept one after another, and the ten beauties and their families also wept bitterly, asking the boss for forgiveness, and they must stop complaining and rush to Beijing quickly.

Cheng Shixuan was anxious and hurried north, but he could feel that the Qianning Plain had not been pacified, and the Korean stragglers and Jurchen bandits were often infested, and they often attacked the supply lines of the Ming army, which made him feel a little relieved; But after crossing the Taedong River and Pyongyang, he found that the Ming Dynasty had gained a firm foothold in this land, and the former fierce Jurchens had put down their bows and arrows, picked up hoes, and reclaimed a large amount of farmland around Pyongyang. Moreover, starting from Pyongyang, the Ming Dynasty has built a spacious and smooth post road with cement, and in order to speed up the speed, Cheng Shixuan paid for dozens of four-wheeled carriages, which greatly alleviated the bumpy pain of this trip.

Although the Ming Dynasty banned the outflow of cement, North Korea still bought some through some special channels, most of which were used in the defense of Kaesong, and the effect was excellent. But the Ming Dynasty actually used cement to build post roads, which could not help but make Cheng Shixuan frightened, it seems that the wealth and strength of the Ming Dynasty are far above their own understanding.

From Pyongyang to Liaodong, to Shanhaiguan, and then to Beijing, there were smooth post roads, so after the mission passed through Pyongyang, the speed was greatly accelerated, but even so, it took more than 20 days to reach Beijing day and night.

After entering the city, Cheng Shixuan immediately went to visit the Ministry of Rites, hoping to meet the Emperor Ming, but the officials of the Ministry of Rites were very cold, and after taking the gift list, he ordered him to go back and wait for the notice.

Cheng Shixuan had no choice but to go back and wait for the notice. While waiting, he visited all the important ministers with valuable gifts, such as the officials of the Military Aircraft Department and Wenyuan Pavilion, as well as Tie Xuan, Ren Hengtai, Song Li and others, but with little success.

In the afternoon of this day, Cheng Shixuan, who was thinking hard about countermeasures, received a message from the guard: "My lord, someone outside asks to see him, saying that he is an old friend of the adult, called Jin Quan." ”

What the? Kim Quan? A figure immediately appeared in Cheng Shixuan's mind, why did he come? What to do? To see or not to see?

After a long time, Cheng Shixuan gritted his teeth and said, "Bring Lord Jin in and don't let others see it." ”

"Yes!"

......

Looking at Jin Quan, Cheng Shixuan couldn't help but be a little stunned, this Jin Quan didn't feel embarrassed under the fence at all, although he lost a lot of weight, he was much more energetic.

"Brother Jin, it seems that you are doing well in Mingguo?" Cheng Shixuan asked.

Listening to Cheng Shixuan's slightly sarcastic words, Jin Quan smiled slightly: "Fortunately, the emperor Shengming, he has been appointed to serve in the Hanlin Academy, and recently the emperor has often summoned him to play in the lower field, so it is quite important." ”

"Weight? I'm afraid it was bought by betraying North Korea's internal affairs. ”

"Hehe, Brother Cheng, this is wrong, the Ming Emperor is the Son of Heaven, within the four seas, it is not the king's land, and the coast of the land is not the king's minister, is North Korea not among it?"

"You!" Cheng Shixuan was speechless, he didn't know how to answer, if it was in North Korea, he would spit on the face of the old man, but at this time, he had to bear it.

Looking at Jin Quan's smile, Cheng Shixuan hesitated for a moment and said: "Brother Jin, my North Korea is in danger, General Sheng is attacking the city very urgently, and the younger brother came to Beijing to pray that the Ming Emperor can make peace and strike a truce, which is the blessing of North Korea and the blessing of the Ming Dynasty." ”

"What does this have to do with me?" Jin Quan said expressionlessly.

"......" Cheng Shixuan was almost fainted, but at this time, he could only whisper: "Brother Jin, your foundation is in North Korea, once North Korea is broken, I'm afraid Emperor Ming will not reuse you anymore." ”

"Hehe, Brother Cheng, this is a bad word, in the future, the younger brother will definitely be used to govern North Korea."

"......" Cheng Shixuan thought for a while and said, "Brother Jin, after all, North Korea is the state of your parents, and at this moment, North Korea is in trouble, can't you lend a hand?" ”

"So what's in it for me?"

"One thousand taels of gold!"

"Okay, pay with one hand, deliver with the other!"

Looking at the gold in the box, Jin Quan smiled and said, "Brother Cheng, if you want to see the emperor, you have to meet someone." ”

"Who?"

"Joseon Hou!"

"Who?"

"Former Huai'an Lord, Li Fanggan!"

Cheng Shixuan was furious: "What? Are you here to be a lobbyist? Want me to betray the governor? No way! ”

"Hehe," Jin Quan sneered: "Brother Cheng, don't be whimsical, the emperor has long had the intention of destroying North Korea, Li Fangyuan colluded with King Yan with the intention of rebellion, this alone is enough to destroy the country; Not to mention that he has also ascended the throne and become emperor, has he lived enough? ”

"From the day I knew that he was the emperor, I knew that North Korea was over, and I would stay in Daming with all my heart."

"Is it irretrievable?"

"What do you say?"

After a long time, Cheng Shixuan said word by word: "Brother Jin, how do you think Emperor Ming will treat North Korea?" ”

"Destroy North Korea and set up counties!"

"Okay, in that case, Brother Jin, please go back, the younger brother will go back to North Korea tomorrow." As he spoke, Cheng Shixuan picked up the teacup and planned to send off the guests.

"Hahaha, I started a family and passed on poetry and books, but I didn't expect you to be so unable to see the situation clearly."

"What do you mean?"

"North Korea is going to die, don't you plan to do something for the North Korean people?"

"What can I do?"

"Once Emperor Ming establishes a county in Korea, he will inevitably reuse us to appease the people, otherwise there will inevitably be civil chaos in Korea."

"Isn't that bad?" Cheng Shixuan said with some anger.

"Of course it's not good, once there is a riot, the Ming army will inevitably be bloodily suppressed, and at that time, the lives will be ruined, and the blood will flow like a river, is this what Brother Cheng wants to see?"

"This," Cheng Shixuan said angrily, "why not? Didn't the Tang army back then also let our ancestors drive out like this? Can they do it? Why can't we do it? Are you going to be a slave to the country? ”

"Brother Cheng's words are wrong," Jin Quan shook his head and said, "How can the Tang Army compare with the Ming Army?" ”

"How can it not be compared? The Ming army was just a little stronger with firearms. ”

"That's not what I'm referring to, Brother Cheng should understand."

"Not this?" Cheng Shixuan lowered his head and thought about it, his face quickly turned pale, and he pointed in the direction of the palace: "Could it be that Emperor Ming will ......?"

"Yes, Brother Cheng understands?"

......

"Brother Cheng, think about it, little brother is back!"

In the end, Jin Quan asked people to carry the box and leave.

That night, Cheng Shixuan tossed and turned, unable to sleep, not knowing whether to leave or stay.

However, a piece of news the next day made him make up his mind to conquer the Eastern Army to break through Seoul, and Li Fangyuan was only spared!

That night, Cheng Shixuan visited the Marquis of Joseon, that is, Li Fanggan, the former prince of Huai'an, and the two talked for a long time. It's just that when Cheng Shixuan said goodbye, his eyes were red, and there were tears in the corners of his eyes......

On the third day, Zhu Yunwen summoned Cheng Shixuan and Li Fanggan.

On the fourth day, Zhu Yunwen issued an edict to appoint Li Fanggan, the Marquis of Joseon, as the governor of North Korea, and went to Seoul to take up his post; Zhang Zhen, the former secretary of the ministry, was the leader of the council, and Jin Quan, Cheng Shilin, and Huang Fu, the prefect of Taiwan, were in charge of the civil affairs of North Korea; Anbei Boqu Neng was the general of the internal guard, and Zhang Fu was the deputy general, guarding Seoul.

At the same time, Licheng Hou Shengyong stepped up the pursuit of the traitor Li Fangyuan, so as to capture him and not slack off.