Jiang Yueguang's words to the North Korean envoy are certainly not the most classic expression of the law of the jungle, but they can be regarded as very clear. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

The most typical feature of the law of the jungle is that the law of the jungle is the law of the jungle, which is somewhat similar to the common saying "big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp, and shrimp eat silt".

Although Jiang Yueguang didn't say this explicitly, Jin Shangrong, Li Tinggui, and Yin Xuan also understood what he meant.

Although these people were inconspicuous in the Ming Dynasty, they were all victors in the political struggle in the small court of North Korea in recent years, but those who could gain a foothold in the political struggle would immediately understand their position once they tore off the gorgeous coat of gentleness and frugality that originally covered it.

Now that the Ming Dynasty took the initiative to tear off the gorgeous coat that was originally covered in the tributary relationship between the clans and the vassals, Jin Shangrong and others quickly realized the danger of the situation in North Korea, whether it was the Jianyu who had risen in recent years, or the Japanese who were eyeing the enemy and had an immortal thief's heart, or the Ming Dynasty, which was no longer gentle and frugal, could easily perish it.

The reason why North Korea has been able to survive independently for so many years is just that it adheres to the principle of doing great things well, and has never found a reason for the Ming Dynasty to destroy itself.

And now the covenant signed with Jianyu under the city may be the opportunity that has never appeared.

Thinking of this, several people were silent and depressed.

No matter how hard they tried, they could not be the opponent of the Ming Dynasty, they knew this very well.

Even if the current Ming Dynasty is worried about internal and external troubles, and has repeatedly failed in front of Jianyu for many years, if it really makes up its mind to destroy North Korea, even if it is just a Dongjiang town, it is not something that North Korea can resist.

What's more, today's Daming actually has such a tiger and wolf army!

Although the three of them didn't know what the law of the jungle Jiang Yueguang was talking about, they understood very well that without the protection of the Ming Emperor, North Korea was just a piece of meat that was put on the chopping board.

After Jiang Yueguang left, these people thought about it again and again, and discussed it repeatedly, and in the end, they couldn't find any better way out except to accept the arrangement of the Ming Emperor and continue to accept the protection of the Ming court.

That night, after several people hugged their heads and cried, they finally made up their minds to break the wrist of the strong man, and since they couldn't keep it, they simply gave it up in exchange for future shelter and long-term survival.

Early the next morning, Jin Shangrong and Li Tinggui asked the staff of the Li Fan Academy, who had been guarding outside the building, to invite Jiang Yueguang over.

Jiang Yueguang had just been promoted to the post of deputy envoy of the Imperial Court, so he was naturally on duty in the Imperial Court, and when he heard that the Korean envoy had invited him over, he knew that there would be a result today.

As soon as Jiang Yueguang arrived, Jin Shangrong bowed to him and said, "Lord Jiang's words yesterday made Xiaochen and the others suddenly open. When Jin and others came to the Ming Dynasty, the king had granted Jin and others full powers. Now, the three of Jin have agreed to accept the will of His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and are willing to become the barrier of the Ming Dynasty in Haidong again, and be the obedient courtiers of the Ming Dynasty forever. ”

After hearing this, Jiang Yueguang felt a little relieved in his heart, and said with a smile: "Since the envoy said so, the Ming Dynasty and North Korea are still the father and son of the monarch and the minister, and my generation will not turn into a feud, which is really gratifying!" ”

At this time, Li Tinggui said: "The ministers and his entourage have been coming to the Ming Jingshi for a few days, and this matter has been agreed, do you ask Lord Jiang to arrange for us and other ministers of the subject country to enter the palace to meet His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty as soon as possible?" ”

Jiang Yueguang said: "Master Li, don't be impatient! When I am clear, I will make proper arrangements! ”

After saying this, Jiang Yue resigned, and quickly reported the situation to the envoy of the Imperial Court, Gongshun Hou Wu Weiying, and then the two of them jointly came to meet the Minister of Military Aircraft, British Gong Zhang Weixian.

After Zhang Weixian heard the news, he said with a smile: "This matter has long been expected by His Majesty!" The people of Haidong Dynasty are really cheap bones who are strong on the outside and dry in the middle! ”

After saying this, Zhang Weixian continued: "You first draw up a treaty according to Your Majesty's wishes, and write the emperor's will and the promise of the Korean envoy together. Then go and confirm with Jin Shangrong and others, and if they confirm correctly, ask them to sign their names. Then come with me outside the palace gate and please see me. ”

Wu Weiying and Jiang Yueguang said goodbye from the military aircraft department, and soon returned to the yamen of the Lifan Yuan, which was not far from the palace, and immediately drew up the treaty according to the emperor's wishes.

There are three main contents:

First, the DPRK recognized the land west of the Datong Jiangnan River as the property of the Ming Dynasty, and the two countries will be bounded by the Datong Jiangnan River in the future.

Second, the DPRK recognized the former Jeju Island, which is now Yingju Island, as the Ming Dynasty, and at the same time, the Ming Dynasty restrained the Donggang Navy Division from attacking the Korean coast again.

Third, Korea re-became a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, accepting the canonization and protection of the Ming court, and if it was again invaded by the Jian, the Japanese or other foreign countries, the Ming had the obligation to send troops to protect it.

When the treaty was drafted, Wu Weiying sent Jin Shangrong, Li Tinggui and Yin Xuan, and the three of them were silent after reading it.

Wu Weiying said: "The matter has come to this, if the envoy can call the shots, why not readily agree?" You must know that if you delay for one day, the land of North Korea will be one less point. Today, we can take the Datong Jiangnan River as the boundary, and next time we may be proud of the Han River, the Beijiang River, or even the Hanjiang Nanjiang River! ”

Jin Shangrong and Li Tinggui were still silent. At this time, Yin Xuan bowed down and said, "If the court makes it possible for the adults to add an article to this treaty, the ministers and others should be able to sign it immediately." ”

Wu Weiying looked at Jiang Yueguang, and Jiang Yueguang said, "Which one does Yin Jiansi want to add?" Let's talk about it first! ”

Yin Xuan looked at Jin Shangrong and Li Tinggui, who were depressed and speechless, and then said: "Xiaochen and others, I hope that the Ming Dynasty will recognize the descendants of the Korean lord Li Cong as the hereditary king of Korea and guard Korea forever." ”

After Yin Xuan finished speaking, Jin Shangrong and Li Tinggui instantly raised their heads and looked at Yin Xuan, their eyes gradually brightened, and their complexions quickly improved.

After Wu Weiying and Jiang Yueguang heard this, they were noncommittal and fell into deep thought.

For this article, they are still not accurate, I don't know what His Majesty the Emperor wants to do with North Korea, if he agrees without authorization, the emperor will completely annex Korea in the future, isn't that self-tying and setting up an obstacle for himself?

Seeing that Wu Weiying and Jiang Yueguang didn't speak, Jin Shangrong and the others thought that they didn't agree, and they were also anxious at the moment.

The first three are merely an acknowledgment of the status quo that is now a fact, while the latter is the only bulwark they can use to maintain their position of power when they return to North Korea.

Jin Shangrong said: "I waited for the Ming Dynasty, if I got nothing and returned empty-handed, how would I face my Korean king and the ministers of the court?" If these treaties are not recognized by the seals of the monarchs and ministers of the Contempt Kingdom, the Contempt Kingdom and the border town of the Ming Dynasty may not be able to be peaceful! ”

The current ruler of Joseon, Yi Jong, was not properly enthroned, and rebellions in the domestic clan occurred repeatedly.

The canonization of Li Cong by the Ming court during the Apocalypse was actually forced to be helpless, and it was a confirmation of the fait accompli, even so, it was only after Li Cong actually became the king of Korea for a few years that he was canonized and recognized by the Ming Dynasty.

If the new emperor of the Ming Dynasty officially recognizes it in such a way in the future, then the status of Li Cong and the status of the Korean ministers who support Li Cong's ascension to the throne will be guaranteed from now on, even if such a treaty of land cession is signed, after returning to Korea, it can be regarded as a past account for the Korean monarchs and ministers who are currently in Hanjing.

After a while, Wu Weiying and Jiang Yueguang also figured out the truth, it seems that this fourth article is mainly for these people to be able to give an explanation to their king and colleagues after they go back!

Thinking of this, Wu Weiying said: "Since this is the case, then add this fourth article." After reporting to His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I will give you a reply. ”

Zhang Weixian soon took Wu Weiying and Jiang Yueguang to the Qianqing Palace to meet the emperor.

After listening to Zhang Weixian's report, Emperor Chongzhen looked at the treaty submitted by Jiang Yueguang and said, "Qing and others have worked hard!" I can agree to this fourth article of the treaty! ”

In the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen now, after all, North Korea is a country with a population of millions, and it is impossible to annex it easily.

And now that Daming has enough internal and external troubles, only by calming down Houjin and thieves can he really free up his hands to deal with other affairs.

After Emperor Chongzhen nodded in agreement, Wu Weiying and Jiang Yueguang returned to the Lifan Yuan again, and carefully signed the positions and names of both parties with Jin Shangrong, Li Tinggui, Yin Xuan and others after getting the various limitations and explanations on the treaty to be agreed by both parties.

In addition to the documents signed between the Imperial Court and the Mongol tribes in the steppes of Saibei on the establishment of the Rongchang and the opening of the border market, this treaty with Korea is the first international treaty signed with other countries, including the subject countries of the Ming Dynasty, since the establishment of the Imperial Court.