Chapter 153: The government and the public were shocked; Daqian’s first colony!

Shenjing City

cabinet
“For an army of 150,000, even if we calculate based on the minimum ration of three catties a day, that would be at least 6,000 dan!”

“Six thousand koku? Nonsense, that’s during leisure time, during wartime, it will be at least double that.”

“The grain reserves in Liaodong Town have most likely been temporarily requisitioned by Eunuch Xia. We can only transport the grain by water from Jiangnan.”

“Food, wages, and post-war compensation!”

“This battle will take at least two months. To prevent any accidents, at least two million stones must be mobilized to the front line.”

“There is enough food, but what about weapons?”

“We can’t let the soldiers go to the battlefield empty-handed, right?”

All the cabinet ministers and senior officials from the six ministries gathered together and debated heatedly about the preparations for the military expedition.

This is not the same as the previous time when Niu Jizong led his troops to Baoding Prefecture to quell the Bai Lian Rebellion.

Baoding Prefecture is close to the capital, and the journey is not far. The army only needs to bring some rations and axle weights from the Beijing camp.

Supplies can be obtained at any time afterwards.

An army of 150,000 was sent to invade Korea. This was a war to annihilate the country and the journey was long.

The preparation work of gathering the necessary food and fodder from all over the place and transporting them to the front line would not be accomplished in a day or two.

The order was given and food and fodder were shipped.

Then it would take at least ten days or half a month for the army to set out.

“Great victory! Great victory!”

“Marquis Jing’an conquered Shangjing City and pacified Korea in one battle!”

“King Li Yuzhe of Korea surrenders his country!”

After arguing for a long time, no conclusion was reached.

Outside the cabinet, an express red-feathered messenger with an express speed of 800 miles was running all the way, shouting loudly.

Whenever good news reached the capital, red-feathered messengers would loudly announce the victory news when they entered the city to boost morale.

Only this time…

“What? Korea has been pacified?” The Minister of Revenue Chu Shen’an stood up suddenly.

Just now he was arguing with the Minister of War over how much food and fodder to prepare.

The result is now…

You told me that the war is over when the food and grass haven’t been secured yet? ? ?
“Even if we rush 800 miles, it will take at least two days and one night to get here from Shenjing.”

The Minister of War An Zhiyuan also murmured to himself in disbelief.

Even if one is a civil servant, to reach the position of Minister of War, one must at least be proficient in military affairs.

Two days and one night ago, the 50,000-strong army of Liaodong Town could not even reach Shangjing City.

That is to say…

Eight hundred cavalrymen to pacify a country?
The key is……

The reason for the destruction of Korea was just that the envoy proposed a marriage at the court meeting and wanted to marry Jia Cong’s sister?

……

“My Lords, the Red Feather Messenger has arrived. Let me first tell you that this matter is absolutely true.”

Elder Hua pondered for a moment and spoke with a complicated expression.

According to the previous plan of Emperor Shunde and the cabinet, Jia Cong chased Shui Rong to the outskirts of Shangjing City.

Either keep doing nothing, or suffer a small loss.

After the 150,000-strong Daqian army crossed the river and the two sides joined forces, they were able to conquer Korea in one battle.

The result is now…

“No matter what, the King of Korea has now surrendered, and our country has gained another piece of territory. To govern this area, we civil officials will have to contribute…”

As soon as Lord Hua finished speaking, the eyes of the ministers present suddenly lit up.

Korea was incorporated into Daqian, and the eight provinces would be divided according to the administrative regions of Daqian.

At least two provinces can be carved out.

So much land, both for education and governance!
It is definitely a huge benefit.

If they just divide the points up, not only will the power of the civil service group increase greatly, but their own children, nephews and relatives will also be able to get a job.

“My Lords, His Majesty has ordered that you all come to the Imperial Study to meet him.”

Just then, a young eunuch hurried over and read out the decree of Emperor Shunde.

……

“Since His Majesty has summoned us, we’d better set off quickly.” Elder Hua stroked his beard with a smile on his face.

“That’s what Elder Hua said. Your Majesty should not be kept waiting for too long!”

“Please come in, elders!”

All the ministers smiled at this moment and came to the imperial study together.

It happened that Emperor Shunde was looking through the memorial sent by Xia Shouzhong through the Ziweisi channel.

“Your Majesty, I heard that Marquis Jing’an pacified Korea in one battle and made great contributions to expanding the territory!”

“I congratulate Your Majesty!”

The chief minister of the cabinet, Li Gelao, stepped forward and shouted.

Expanding territory is not only the supreme honor for military generals.

For an emperor, it can also leave a significant mark in history books.

“Please excuse me, my dear ministers. It is a good opportunity for you to come.”

“Marquis Jing’an just submitted a memorial with Xia Shouzhong, discussing how to govern Korea in the future.”

“My dear ministers, you are all well versed in government affairs, so you can help me with some references.”

We can pacify Korea and expand our territory without wasting time and money.

Emperor Shunde was in a very good mood at this time.

But the minister in front of him froze in expression.

Since ancient times, military generals have been responsible for attacking and civil officials have been responsible for governing.

Now Jia Cong directly submitted a report on the future governance of Korea?

Good guy!
Not only has the civil service group’s plan to control the military with civil power been obstructed and stagnant, but now the military generals are also trying to interfere in government affairs?

“Marquis Jing’an is a great man of our dynasty. I am very curious about his memorial.”

To be able to hold a high position, one must have the minimum necessary self-cultivation.

Lord Li took the memorial handed to him by the eunuch without any expression.

I flipped through it, and then my brows gradually furrowed…

After half an hour, Jia Cong’s memorial was circulated.

The five elders of the cabinet and the six ministers!
They all had expressions that showed they were doubting life.

Establish two major protectorates in Andong and North!

Employ the great Korean families and plunder Korea!
Without spending a single soldier, he made money for the court.

Is this a good idea?
It must be good!

You should know that Jia Cong referred to the colonial system of Western powers in his previous life.

There is also the solution devised by the infamous East India Company.

It is equivalent to the contracting system, contracting out a piece of land in North Korea. No matter what you do, you just have to pay the taxes at the end of the year.

Moreover, the annual evaluation will inevitably lead to infighting among the governors of each province and competing to pay more taxes.

To avoid being at the bottom for three consecutive years.

Compared to occupying a place since ancient times.

Sending officials to govern the country is not a solution that will yield more losses than gains, as they fail to communicate and the people are dissatisfied, and eventually rebellion may occur at any time.

I don’t know how many times better it is.

All the ministers present asked themselves that no one could come up with such a good idea.

The key is……

The five elders in the cabinet all saw that there was a sinister intention behind this.

Even if one day Daqian’s national strength could no longer maintain the two major protectorates in the north and south, it would withdraw from Korea.

North Korea is also a chaotic situation divided into eight parts.

There is no longer any threat to Daqian.

It can be said that all possible outcomes have been taken into account.

Just thinking about this calculation makes people feel cold.

The result was written by Jia Cong.

“What do you think, dear friends?”

After everyone had finished reading it, Emperor Shunde asked quietly.

“This…this…”

At this moment, even Lord Li, who had seen many storms, didn’t know what to say.

The memorial also contained detailed information about the Grand Protectorate’s supervision, suppression and support of the governors of various provinces in Korea.

To prevent one party from becoming too powerful.

It is so eloquent and detailed that it could not be more detailed.

The solution is definitely good!
The problem is that the Grand Protectorate is a military garrison, and civil servants have no role to play here!
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(End of this chapter)