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Choi Hong-jae felt he was being suppressed.
Therefore, he chose to curry favor with the powerful minister Li Ziqian.
Li Ziqian also wanted to control the army.
To further consolidate power,
The two hit it off immediately and became accomplices in their evil deeds.
Choi Hong-jae is absolutely amazing!
His power quickly swelled to the point that Li Ziqian became wary of him.
He was then falsely accused of treason and his entire family was exiled.
The king killed his maternal grandfather, Li Ziqian.
Officials exiled by Li Ziqian
They were gradually reinstated to their original positions.
Only Choi Hong-jae,
He is still in exile.
The Kaijing faction has always been wary of this man who is skilled in both literature and martial arts.
Now, first the Jin army rampaged,
Ming troops were also stationed in Pyongyang.
The king was placed under house arrest.
Civil unrest continued in various places.
Beset by internal and external troubles, Goryeo
Local gentry who were not from the Kaijing faction
They began to unite with some military officers.
They requested the return of Choi Hong-jae, who was knowledgeable in military affairs.
Although the Kaijing faction controlled the government,
But they went too far.
At this time, all the Taoist clans in the country joined forces.
They really couldn't suppress the overwhelming public opinion.
Thus, for nearly a hundred years, Goryeo...
Cui Hongzai, the most skilled civil official in warfare, returned to the capital.
"Externally, there are the Ming and Jin kingdoms; internally, there is Choi Hong-jae,"
"The situation is getting worse."
The nobles of Kaesong lamented.
Cui Weiqing, the admonisher, smiled and said:
"Let him be the Vice Minister of the Chancellery,"
"Acting as Minister of War".
"Once this person takes office,"
"The army must be thoroughly rectified,"
"Recruiting soldiers and conducting drills will be necessary."
"He wants to train his troops, but we're not providing them with food,"
"He has to find his own food."
Chapter 3119 Watching the Tigers Fight from the Mountain
Kim Boo-yi immediately understood the plan:
"The whole country is currently experiencing a food shortage,"
"Major and minor civil unrest continues unabated."
"As long as Choi Hong-jae dares to take anything from the grain,"
"That would allow them to impeach him for corruption, evil, and breaking the law."
"This person was in exile,"
"His family property was confiscated by Li Ziqian, leaving him with nothing."
"Now that he's an official, he's bound to embezzle."
"And they are eager to reclaim their former wealth,"
"That's why they take food from the mouths of starving people!"
Although Choi Hong-jae was not a particularly honest or incorruptible official,
But at least he's an official who can get things done.
This was during his journey back to the capital after his exile ended.
He was then given the fate of being dismissed from office for corruption.
Xu Kangzong finally arrived.
Zhe Yanzhi led 500 elite soldiers to escort them.
These Ming soldiers,
Most of them were bandits from Shandong.
The imperial court selected the best of the best to form the army.
This year, the military was reorganized into the field army.
All of them were newly made medium-sized armor.
They were all burly and robust.
Stepping towards the city gate of Kaizhou
The Goryeo civil and military officials in charge of welcoming them were terrified.
Both sides exchanged some polite words.
Xu Kangzong reminded him, "The imperial edict of investiture is here."
"The King of Goryeo should fast and bathe,"
"Never forget etiquette and offend the gods."
Kim Bu-sik quickly replied, "Your subject has already made all the arrangements."
Upon entering the city, a banquet was held to entertain guests.
The Goryeo ministers prepared singing girls.
As they danced, they suddenly embraced each other and offered a drink.
Xu Kangzong said, "During the period of fasting and bathing for the King of Goryeo,"
"I am the envoy of investiture,"
"One should also avoid getting close to women."
"He is truly a minister who upholds propriety!" Kim Bu-sik exclaimed.
That very evening, a member of the minor clan of the Gaegyeong noble family...
They sent their daughter over.
Besides Xu Kangzong and Zhe Yanzhi
There were also seven or eight accompanying civil and military officials.
Everyone claimed that they should abstain from sexual relations during fasting.
The visitor then produced a birth date and time.
He betrothed the women in his household to Ming Dynasty officials as concubines.
After the fasting period,
It's not too late to consummate the marriage later.
They gathered together in private.
Zhe Yanzhi sighed, "A daughter of a great clan,"
"To become a concubine to an envoy like this,"
"Aren't the Goryeo king and his ministers shameless?"
"That's how they've always been."
Zheng Zhichang said sarcastically.
Zheng Zhichang's family members who were exiled and enslaved,
He had by then regained his freedom.
Several men died during the exile.
The women were all defiled.
He now hates the Goryeo ministers to the core.
Xu Kangzong said, "His Majesty the Emperor has issued an order,"
"I encountered bribery in Korea,"
"Women can accept anything, whether it be money or goods,"
"But you must report the truth to the imperial court,"
"To avoid being impeached in the future."
"Also, all gifts can be accepted."
"No one is allowed to help those who give gifts with anything!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" the crowd exclaimed sincerely.
At the investiture ceremony,
King Goryeo was extremely haggard.
They were like walking corpses, completely at the mercy of others.
He didn't even dare to complain to the Ming Dynasty envoy.
If you file a complaint during the day,
He'll die of illness tonight!
He has extensive experience with being placed under house arrest.
Knowing that one should be patient first,
They secretly amassed "loyal" forces before launching a counterattack.
The civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty
They amassed a great deal of wealth in Kaizhou.
He also returned to Pyongyang with a group of beautiful women.
After repeated urging,
The Goryeo court agreed to first procure 20,000 shi of military rations.
It will be shipped to Pyongyang within this month.