To make it clear, if Korea at this time did not have the help of Zhu Zilong's army and other Ming troops, in the face of the invasion of the Later Jin army, it was inevitable that it would destroy the country and claim the status of vassal.

Now, with the slaughter of 10,000 mixed troops of the Qing army, it is estimated that it will be difficult for the king of Joseon to surrender and become a vassal. There is a 99% chance that in the war against the Houjin, once defeated, it is estimated that the Qing army will slaughter the city and slaughter the country after the destruction of the country.

So, it's definitely not a joke.

The North Koreans also quickly thought of this, so they panicked all of a sudden.

"Virtuous son-in-law, for Snow White's sake, you can save us from North Korea." The Korean princess came over and sent Zhu Zilong to kneel.

The others also looked at Zhu Zilong, including the king of Joseon.

Zhu Zilong looked around, thinking that it would be too much to continue the performance. So, the next second. He pretended to be embarrassed and thought about it for a while, then frowned and said, "That's it, I have an idea, let's see if it works, if you think it's not feasible." So what do you think when I don't say anything? ”

"What's the idea?" As soon as Zhu Zilong's words came out, the Korean princess asked, and the eyes of all the North Korean officials on the side also looked over.

"Virtuous son-in-law, you should say it quickly!" The king of Joseon, Li Liang, was also very anxious, and finally couldn't hold his breath.

Zhu Zilong immediately smiled on his face, and replied slowly: "It's just that we don't know when the Qing army will attack, so naturally we will focus on defensive positions and long-term war of attrition." ”

"North Korea is financially tight, and I've known that for a long time. So how can we solve the problem of food and grass for the joint defense army of the Ming Dynasty on the spot? ”

Zhu Zilong said that he sold a pass here, paused for a few seconds, and after seeing the expectant eyes of the North Korean officials, he said again: "I personally propose that I can borrow the method of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, and my Tuntian will solve the problem of grain and grass by myself, as well as the transportation problem. Therefore, we need to rent a port or an island in North Korea, a transit station that can be easily supported by our sailors. For example, the island of Mimi and the island of Yamato in your country are very suitable as the stations of our sailors. ”

As soon as Zhu Zilong's words fell, some civil officials on the Korean side in the palace were already in an uproar.

Li XX, who is over sixty years old in North Korea, jumped up at once as if he had a spring under his buttocks, pointed at Zhu Zilong and shouted: "It turns out that Longhou wants my country's Shenmi Island and Yamato Island, so it's easy to calculate." We will not cede any land. ”

Other North Korean officials also looked at Zhu Zilong with suspicion, anger and horror in their eyes.

Facing everyone's suspicious eyes, Zhu Zilong sneered, spread his hands, and replied: "Ben Hou Fangcai also said, if you think what I said is wrong, then it is better if I didn't say it." Since this Lord Li thinks that I am plotting against the land of Korea, then well, everyone should treat this incident as if it never happened, and everyone will continue to eat and drink. ”

"However, I want to reiterate that I am renting, not asking, nor asking you to cede land. As soon as the lease period of the island is reached, it will naturally be returned! ”

As soon as they heard Zhu Zilong so disappreciative and explained openly, the North Korean officials were stunned again, and the accusations behind were difficult to say.

The most depressed is Comrade Li XX, who has just put on a righteous and awe-inspiring image to accuse Zhu Zilong of his shameless behavior. But people immediately said that I was wrong, and I didn't play with you, it was a misunderstanding. This made him quite a punch into the air, making people feel like a monkey playing.

Soon after!

After drinking the wine in his hand, Zhu Zilong stood up and said to the Korean king Li Liang with a tangled face: "Your Royal Highness, Benhou still has something to do, and he will return to Daming tomorrow. ”

Zhu Zilong played with this hand, and he was very scary when he thought about it.

It's like saying, you Koreans can play, and I don't want princesses or anything. The Qing army or something, the people who killed and slaughtered the city were not the ones who killed me. Brother won't play with you anymore!

The king of North Korea reflected on the spot, but he couldn't pull his face to call Zhu Zilong, so he had to quickly give a high-ranking North Korean official a look.

Immediately, the high-ranking North Korean official hurriedly shouted to Zhu Zilong: "Marquis Long, please stay." ”

However, Zhu Zilong didn't pay attention to it and still walked on his own. In desperation, the high-ranking North Korean official had no choice but to trot forward, stopped in front of Zhu Zilong, saluted and begged bitterly: "Marquis Long, why are you leaving so soon?" Just now, some people in my country have a lot of nonsense, please forgive me, everything is easy to discuss, easy to discuss. ”

As a result, a group of North Korean officials came over to persuade each other under the hint of the King of Joseon's eyes.

In the end, the king of North Korea, Li Liang, also came over and said with a reluctant smile on his face: "Virtuous son-in-law, you and I are both our own family, you can't watch the country of North Korea being invaded by that Houjin, and be indifferent to loyalty." Now that you think about it, the lease of the island you mentioned is not non-negotiable. ”

Hearing that the king of Joseon had relented, Zhu Zilong pretended to be embarrassed and replied: "That's all, for the matter of leasing Shenmi Island and Yamato Island, we still need to sign an agreement as evidence, if you don't want to, then I haven't said it." ”

The king of Joseon smiled bitterly and asked, "Dare to ask Ken-in-law, how long do you want to lease Mido Island and Yamato Island?" ”

Zhu Zilong stretched out a finger lightly, and the king of Joseon breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that if he only rented it for ten years, it would be a trivial matter, and there would be no problem.

"At least a hundred years on lease!" However, Zhu Zilong's words directly shattered his dream.

"What? A hundred years? ”

The Korean officials on the side were taken aback, and so was the king of Joseon. I thought to myself, it has only been more than one or two hundred years since the establishment of our Li Dynasty, and you will rent it for a hundred years at the beginning, and then renew it for another period or something. That's basically the same as giving it to you, what's the difference?

"Virtuous son-in-law, will it be too long for you to rent this for a hundred years?" The king of Joseon asked lightly with anger.

Faced with the displeased look of the king of Joseon, Zhu Zilong just explained lightly: "A hundred years is not a long time, and if North Korea doesn't want to, I won't say anything." I will leave tomorrow, and I will not stay even a quarter of an hour longer. As long as the dynasty can be passed on, and foreign enemies can not pose a threat for a long time, what about a hundred years? The most important thing is that after a hundred years, you can still take it back. At this point, the Ming side is definitely trustworthy. Plus, I'll still pay the rent! ”

The face of the king of Joseon immediately turned white and black, and he thought about the gains and losses in his heart, and he couldn't help but sigh that he didn't have much ability to refuse.

The sum of Sumi Island and Yamato Island is at most a few hundred miles in size, but the entire territory of North Korea is tens of thousands of kilometers in size, so it is clear which is more important.

If you dig deeper, there are very few people on those two islands, and there is basically no development in normal times, so it is a waste to put them there-

(To be continued.) )