"Prince Xie, the minister also thinks that today is a good day...... Li Hui's mind is already all confused, and he habitually bows his head, and he doesn't know what he is talking about.

In order to hide his embarrassment, he picked up the wine glass and took a sip of wine, but his tongue did not realize what this wine tasted like.

Because of this sudden turmoil, in the banquet tonight, the two highest-ranking people did not seem to be particularly interested, so the voices of the ministers chatting with each other were much quieter, and although the atmosphere was warm on the surface, it seemed to be more restrained.

In the middle of the night, the banquet finally ended, and the prince, led by the attendants in Gyeongbokgung Palace, went to the palace to rest in the palace arranged for him, and the officials of the Han delegation also left Gyeongbokgung Palace to return to the embassy. However, the Goryeo monarchs and ministers still couldn't sleep all night because of the turmoil caused by the presence of the prince of China and the DPRK.

At the suggestion of the chamberlain, the Minister of Parliament, Jin Xinguo, stayed, and followed the chamberlain all the way to the study next to the Qinzheng Palace.

When he came to the study, the candlelight inside was very dim, and Li Hui, who had a gloomy face, sat on the seat, his cloudy eyes seemed to be glowing with yellow light, and he looked really a little crazy.

Even with the kindness of promoting him to the position of Minister of Parliament, he really couldn't raise much respect for this monarch.

"Your Highness, I don't know what happened to summon the ministers?" He held back the disgust in his heart and bowed over to ask Li Hui.

In the pre-Ming era, Goryeo was a vassal state, and the lord only enjoyed the treatment of a prince, so it stands to reason that he could only use the title of His Royal Highness, and after the Han Dynasty replaced the Ming Dynasty, the situation did not change. However, because no one stayed by the side before, Jin Xinguo still called His Majesty Li Hui in private, but now that the crown prince of the Chinese Dynasty has personally arrived at Gyeongbokgung Palace, for the sake of safety, he chose to call his sovereign by His Royal Highness.

After hearing this title, Li Hui frowned slightly, but soon stretched again. He was also able to understand the other person's mind.

"Aiqing, I still have to summon you here so late, and the widow is a little upset." He also changed his name with the other party, "If you have to do it, how can the widow let you sleep first." ”

His words made Jin Xinguo more dignified, he understood that the lord of the country looked like he was facing a great enemy, he must have encountered something difficult to solve, and in this moment, he quickly recalled the scene just now in his mind.

"But the crown prince of China just said something important to His Royal Highness?" After a moment, he looked up and asked.

"That's true." Li Hui nodded blankly, "That Highness wants me to appoint Li Ke as the observer envoy of Gyeongsangdo. ”

"What?" Because this incident was so sudden, Jin Xinguo was taken aback, and he almost suspected that he had heard it wrong.

But from the face of the lord of the country, he could not see any trace of joking. No wonder the lord of the country was so out of shape just now, and he was so frightened that he came to consult with him overnight.

"This ...... This ......" Jin Xinguo was also confused for a while, and even his hands waved unconsciously, "This is too unseemly!" ”

Since the establishment of the Li Dynasty, Goryeo has established a strict official system modeled on the Ming Dynasty, from the central to the local level has a strict official order, and the appointment of officials is also very particular about seniority, not to mention an observation of such officials, even the smaller local officials, but also need to be discussed by the government, after careful selection can be officially appointed.

Now the crown prince of China and the DPRK plans to appoint a candidate for the Goryeo court in the way he likes, which has destroyed the previous rules for appointing officials in Goryeo, not to mention that he still has to appoint a clan. Maybe this is a small matter in the eyes of this highness, but it will definitely cause endless harm to Goryeo in the future.

Besides, a precedent has been set, will there be more precedents in the future, if China and the DPRK want to appoint Goryeo officials at will in the future, then how will the Goryeo court deal with itself? How should I exercise my power as a Minister of Parliament? When he thought about it, he only felt a little chilling.

"Your Highness, please don't agree to the request of the crown prince of China and the DPRK!" After Jin Xinguo came back to his senses, he immediately shouted at Li Hui. "If you promise him, it will be a great disaster in the future!"

"But what if I don't say yes?" Li Hui first smiled bitterly, and then asked rhetorically.

This rhetorical question made Jin Xinguo speechless for a moment.

Goryeo was a vassal state of the Chinese Dynasty, and theoretically they were all courtiers of the Chinese royal family, so as the crown prince of the Chinese Dynasty, if he asked Goryeo to appoint officials, what reason would he have to oppose it?

"Then, Your Highness...... Did you say yes? After another moment, Jin Xinguo asked again with a little bitterness.

"If you agree, you don't need to be called over tonight." Li Hui replied a little coldly, "In order to delay time, the widow said that the matter is serious, and I ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to give some more time, so that the government can prepare again, at least go through the procedures, so as not to have a shocking discussion." ”

What's so appalling, it's not that I'm afraid that I won't be able to take responsibility alone? Jin Xinguo laughed coldly in his heart. It is conceivable that once this decision is issued, it will definitely cause an uproar between the government and the opposition in Goryeo, and when the time comes, the court will be in turmoil, and the person in charge will definitely be infamy, and he did not expect to be in such a big trouble when he was not aware of it.

However, even if he knew in his heart the true intention of the lord of the country to do this, he had no way to point it out to his face.

"Aiqing, I called you over tonight, the widow just wants to ask you, is there any way you can change His Royal Highness the Prince's decision?" Li Hui sighed, "Although the widow has delayed a little now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asks the imperial court to make a decision as soon as possible. If you anger him, I'm afraid it will make everyone very embarrassed next, right? ”

Jin Xinguo also knew in his heart that the lord of the country was very right, but after thinking about it, he was still at a loss, and he couldn't think of any way to make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince change his mind.

The founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, Wen Taowuluo, created a feat that could be compared to any previous emperor, and was naturally a king who could not tolerate resistance. And as his eldest son, he has received the education of an heir since he was a child, even if he looks kind, this prince is probably not a person who will change his mind easily, since he has given an order, it is not easy to get him to take back his life.

"Let's go to Jingcheng Jun and treat him with great righteousness, let him understand that this matter is harmful to Goryeo, and he must resign from this appointment to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." After being silent for a long time, Jin Xinguo said his idea, "As long as Jingcheng Jun still has a little loyalty in his heart, he should resign from the prince." ”

Jingchengjun is Li Ke's title, and Jin Xinguo decided to go to Li Ke and ask him to resign from the appointment of the Gyeongsang-do Observer Envoy, which can be regarded as a way out of the way.

"What if Li Ke refuses?" Li Hui asked in a low voice, "The current position is not something that anyone will avoid." ”

"If Jingcheng Jun refuses, then he has to do it according to His Royal Highness the Prince's wishes." Jin Xinguo replied with a wry smile, "There is no other way for the minister. This infamy, the minister can only memorize it silently. ”

"Then let's do it." Li Hui also looked miserable. "Aiqing, I'm tired of you."

After a pause, he asked again. "Aiqing, you personally greeted that highness before, and you have been with him for a few days, in your opinion, what kind of person is he?"

"The prince of China and the DPRK is as rumored, he is really smart and clever, and he is humble and sincere in his treatment of others, and he does not have the arrogance of the prince and grandson, and he has won the hearts of the people around him." Of course, Jin Xinguo certainly understood what the lord of the country meant. More importantly, he is also benevolent, generous and sympathetic. In Yichen's opinion, if he can still maintain the same character in the future, then China and North Korea will usher in a Ming lord. ”

"He's pressed us so hard that you can still say such good things about him." Li Hui smiled bitterly.

"One thing is one thing, although this matter is a headache for the ministers, but the ministers can't talk about it." Jin Xinguo's face was serious, "Your Highness should understand what the minister means." ”

"In other words, is there at least one more master?" Li Hui really understood what Jin Xinguo meant, and he let out a long sigh again, with a rare melancholy on his face.

"Daming, you can't come back after all......"

Because of the repeated oppression by China and North Korea, the Goryeo monarchs and ministers miss the Ming Dynasty very much, feel the grace of its help to restore the country, and also cherish the loose rule of the Ming Dynasty that did not interfere in internal affairs.

Therefore, their most fervent hope is that the Ming Dynasty can restore the country, at least the Han Dynasty can die as quickly as Qin Sui.

Before, they secretly muttered that the Han Dynasty did not respect Confucianism and encouraged industry and commerce, and acted so greedily and violently, the Qin Dynasty, which looked like a practitioner of law, would not be long in the country. But it backfired, and over the years, the Han state was still thriving, conquering everywhere and winning victories, not only the Jurchens and Mongols were defeated, but even the remnants of the former Ming Dynasty became a candle in the wind, and it seemed that it was about to disappear. No matter how much they disliked the founding emperor, they had to admit that the other party was already in the ascendancy, just like the first emperor, sweeping the world.

Now, Jin Xinguo has judged that the crown prince of China and the DPRK can also become a generation of Ming monarchs, that is, he is saying that there are at least two generations of Ming monarchs in China and the DPRK, and the prince is only a teenager now, and he can live for a few more decades, so the Ming Dynasty will never come back, at least their generation will never see it again.

Both of them couldn't help but sigh a little.

"Fusu, the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty, is also very virtuous." After hesitating for a moment, Li Hui suddenly said. But in the end, Daqin still died to Hu Hai. Maybe...... Maybe in fact, history can repeat itself, the Son of Heaven is so tiger-wolf-like, I'm afraid he won't like Rouren's son, right? Besides, the Son of Heaven is so prosperous, how long will the prince be the prince? Sooner or later, you won't be able to bear it...... In this way, after many years, there may be civil strife between China and North Korea. ”

"It's the number of days, and who can be sure? If so, it would be best, but our country cannot always pin its hopes on such things. Jin Xinguo shook his head and did not agree with the other party's opinion, "At least for now, **** is ****, and the ministers can only salute it as ****, and they can't go beyond the slightest rude." ”

"Everyone knows that this is just idle talk." Li Hui also retracted his reverie and faced reality again. "Aiqing, let's do it according to tonight's agreement."

After arriving in Seoul, the huge team that followed the prince out of Beijing also had their own whereabouts, and His Royal Highness the prince and his own entourage lived in Gyeongbokgung Palace, while the other members of the Han Dynasty were arranged in the Han Embassy. As for the Koreans who followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to Goryeo, they each returned to their homes.

These Koreans are all members of the Goryeo mission in the capital of the Han Dynasty, and they have been stationed in the capital for several years and rarely return home, and now they finally have the opportunity to come back, and they all have a much more relaxed feeling. After all, the Han Dynasty is the kingdom in the eyes of the people, and it can be stationed there for a festival, although everyone's perception of the Han is not very good, but these envoys are still envied by other scholars and doctors, and they have been invited as soon as they come back, and they continue to entertain.

However, unlike other envoys who went to socialize and communicate everywhere, Li Ke, the king of Jingcheng who was born in the clan, closed his door as soon as he returned home, neither entertaining others nor going to other people's homes, although this practice was arrogant, but because he was the identity of the clan, most people also understood his approach, and did not come to the door to disturb the envoy of the Han Dynasty in Goryeo.

However, the rule that Jingchengjun's family does not accept visits from outsiders was broken today, and early in the morning, a guest came to Jingchengjun's mansion in a sedan chair. This guest is the person that Jingseongjun can't refuse, the current Minister of Parliament of Goryeo, Kim Sung-kook.

As soon as he heard that Jin Xinguo was visiting, Li Ke, who was originally chatting with his family, did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly welcomed him to the main hall of his house. Although under normal circumstances, the clan and the ministers of the DPRK and China should not have such fanfare, but now it is different from the past, and the Jin Xun Kingdom can't manage it so much.

After the servant brought the tea, Li Ke waved his hand and let the servant leave, and then looked at Jin Xinguo who was sitting in the seat with a curious expression. "I don't know what your lordship is doing when you come to visit me today?"

"The purpose of this official's visit today, it's impossible for Jingchengjun not to know." Jin Xinguo replied impatiently, "Jingcheng-kun, now that the matter is over, don't hide it anymore." ”

Seeing that Jin Xinguo was so unkind, Li Ke's face also changed slightly, and then he also became a lot more serious. "Your Excellency doesn't seem to be in a good mood today."

"Of course it's not good, how can it be better when I see that I am about to become a sinner who is reviled by all people?" Jin Xinguo sneered, "It's that Jingchengjun is in a very good mood, and he is about to become an observer, and he has great power." ”

"It seems...... It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already told the lord of the country," Li Ke's expression became more solemn, "May I ask your lord, what does the lord of the country think about this matter?" ”

"How else can you see it? Of course, I don't want to, and I'm angry with you. Jin Xinguo replied with a sneer, but he also saw that Li Ke was not scared by this, so he continued, "Jingchengjun, I know you don't care whether the lord likes it or not, as long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince insists, we will indeed endure the anger and agree to this request, anyway, you can get what you want." It's just that, Jingchengjun, if we were scolded by the government and the opposition at that time, would you be able to escape? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has made it clear that this is only an expedient measure, and in order to cooperate with his own mission, he will not care about your appointment after the war is over. So, even if you can be an observer of Gyeongsang-do now, what will happen when the war is over? When the time comes, His Royal Highness will no longer care about you, and the government and the opposition are very dissatisfied with you, how should you deal with yourself? Jingchengjun, you have to think about the consequences, don't make your mind faint! ”

His words were full of emotion, and in the end, he was very sincere, as if he was putting himself in the other party's shoes.

And his words were convincing enough, at least they shocked Li Ke.

"Lord Kim...... Is there so much at stake? After Li Ke pondered for a moment, he looked at Jin Xinguo with some hesitation, "I don't have much ambition, I just want to make the people of Goryeo suffer as little damage as possible...... As you know, China and the DPRK are now infiltrating our country everywhere and are committing lawlessness everywhere. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arrives in Busan, where a large number of Han soldiers are gathered, and there is the support of the Crown Prince and fearlessness, they don't know what they will do at that time! I have been an envoy to the Han for many years, and although I can't say how much prestige I have, I have at least accumulated some contacts with high-ranking officials of the Han Dynasty and even the royal family. My lord, I am a fist for the heart of the country, and please forgive me! ”

He said it so earnestly and impassionedly, which made Jin Xinguo a little speechless.

"Jingcheng-kun's idea is actually not unreasonable." After a while, he sighed slightly, "It's just Jingchengjun, think about it, if the precedent is opened, it is still a precedent for the observation envoy, wouldn't the Han be able to interfere in the appointment of officials in our country at will in the future?" If Jingchengjun really thinks about the country, he should resign from this appointment, and there are many ways to help the country not be poisoned, and it is not necessary to use the worst method. ”

"Isn't it possible that if this precedent is not set, China and the DPRK will not be able to interfere in the internal affairs of Goryeo in the future?" Li Ke shook his head, looking a little depressed, "Lord Jin, you are the Minister of Parliament, of course you don't want something like this to happen, but ask yourself, isn't it true that the Han can already manipulate our country at will?" ”

"You...... What does that mean? Jin Xinguo's face changed, he didn't expect the other party to say such a thing.