Chapter 800 is an auspicious number and a new beginning.

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With Jiang Hongli, a veteran, in the middle and coordinating, the originally sharp conflicts between Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong of the Ming army and North Korea were soon 'softened' a lot.

In other words, the sharp edges of both sides have been staggered and are no longer on the same plane.

However, Li Yuanqing's solution is really too 'appalling', and both parties must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

The next day, starting from early in the morning, after a whole day of hard work, the two sides finally reached a temporary compromise.

April is about to enter, and the weather in the peninsula has begun to change. Sometimes it is warm as spring, and sometimes it is rainy and almost like winter.

Today, it has been raining continuously all day, and the weather is very cold.

But Li Jue, the former Changjun, did not dare to rest for a moment. After walking out of the Ming army camp, he directly put on his raincoat and, under the protection of more than a dozen personal guards and slaves, rode his horse straight to Ganghwa Island overnight.

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Ganghwa Island temporary camp.

King Li Zhu of North Korea stood under the eaves, looking at the continuous gloomy rain in the dusk. His already gloomy face was several times gloomier than the weather at this time.

Four days have passed since he learned that the main force of the Ming army was approaching Seoul and sent an envoy to sue for peace.

Unfortunately, in the past four days, there was still no valuable news coming from the front, which gave Li Zhu a very bad premonition in his heart.

When things came to this, Li Zhu couldn't wait to kill this piece of shit like Jin Zidian and cut him into thousands of pieces!

Although this bird made a great contribution in the process of ascending to the throne, he has become too arrogant since he ascended to the throne.

At this time, for his own selfish interests, he, Li Zhu, and the entire North Korea were brought closer to this abyss of almost eternal destruction. How could Li Zhu not hate him?

If Jin Zidian could appear in front of Li Zhu at this time, Li Zhu would definitely kill this traitor with his own hands without hesitation.

Unfortunately, Li Zhu also knew very well that Jin Zidian had fallen into Li Yuanqing's hands and became Li Yuanqing's biggest bargaining chip to threaten him.

This made Li Zhu feel very depressed, but he couldn't express it out loud. He could only direct the evil fire in his heart to the palace maids and eunuchs around him.

In these four days, seven eunuchs and three palace maids were tragically beaten to death with a cane.

"Why……"

Looking at the gloomy sky above his head, Li Zhu couldn't help but let out a long breath.

If it were his incompetent uncle Guanghaijun Li Hui, this matter might not need to be so complicated. As long as he knelt down and begged for mercy, no matter what the Ming court did, it would not be too difficult for North Korea.

But he, Li Jian, was different.

As the saying goes, 'If the name is not correct, the words will not be correct'.

In the third year of Tianqi, the coup that led to him ascending to the throne was managed by him because of the turmoil in the Ming court at that time. However, Li Zhu knew very well that because of this matter, he had offended many people in the Ming court.

There are too many, and it has caused public outrage.

Don't talk about others.

Yuan Keli, the former governor of Denglai who was in charge of Korean affairs in the Ming Dynasty, expressed strong dissatisfaction with this matter.

Although Yuan Keli had finished class at this time, Li Zhu knew that Li Yuanqing had a very close relationship with Yuan Keli. At this time, if he caught him with such a big deal, how could he let himself get better?

When he thought about what would happen if the throne was deposed, Li Zhu felt that it was like the end of the world!

Fortunately, his despicable uncle Gwanghae Jun had already burned his eyes out with lime and was exiled to Jeju Island.

Even if Li Yuanqing pulls out Lord Gwanghae again, it is impossible for this useless person to become the king of North Korea again.

"Who will Li Yuanqing choose?"

A strong murderous intention suddenly flashed in Li Zhu's heart!

He can no longer sit still and wait for death. He must deal with all those who can threaten his throne in advance.

Thinking about this, Li Jing was just about to recruit his confidant, the chief guard, to lecture him. At this time, a eunuch suddenly reported sharply in front of him: "Your Majesty, Your Excellency Yuan Changjun is back. I have something urgent to see you!"

"Yuan Changjun?"

Li Shu was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted quickly and said hurriedly: "Please come quickly!"

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The return of Li Jue, the former Lord of Changchang, disrupted Li Zhu's plan, but also made him full of expectations for the future. However, at the same time, Li Zhu's heart was also raised in his throat, as if he was waiting for the judgment of fate.

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"Your Majesty, Li Jue, has met with you."

In the somewhat dark and simple palace, Li Jue hurriedly knelt down in front of Li Zhu respectfully.

Li Jue knew his clan brother very well. He was just a hungry wolf that ate people without spitting out their bones.

In terms of etiquette, Li Jue would never dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Seeing Li Jue's respectful attitude, Li Zhu felt a little more relaxed. He forced himself to smile and said, "Thank you for your hard work, brother. How was it? What was the result of this trip?"

When Li Jue saw Li Zhu's expression, he couldn't help but sneered in his heart, 'How can I let you catch me if I'm well prepared?'

He hurriedly said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have honored my mission and have reached a temporary compromise with the Ming army Li Yuanqing. As long as the king makes a decision, this Ming army's offensive can be resolved."

"oh?"

Li Jue was stunned. He never expected that he had already prepared for the worst, but unexpectedly, Li Jue was able to solve this matter. He said with great joy: "Brother, tell me quickly! As long as Li Yuanqing is not

It’s too much, even I can accept it!”

Li Jue hurriedly handed the brochure he had prepared long ago to Li Jue's hands respectfully.

Li Jian looked quickly.

But not long after, his face turned the color of pig liver, and he couldn't help but throw the booklet to the ground: "Li Yuanqing, the traitor, really bullies people too much, he bullies people too much!"

As he said that, he looked straight at Li Jue like an anxious vulture, "Brother Chen, you~~ dare to agree to Li Yuanqing's condition? This is a person worth hundreds of thousands.

Ding! Do you want to evacuate the entire North Korea and give them to Li Yuanqing?"

Li Jue immediately remembered the few words of instructions Li Yuanqing gave him when they were leaving, and he couldn't help but sneer in his heart, "Fortunately, Li Shuai had the foresight to leave me a way out! Otherwise, I'm afraid I would really get into trouble with Li Jue."

What a bastard!'

Li Jue hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down first! This matter, this matter does seem to be very big, but Li Shuai has proposed several solutions for us. Your Majesty, please listen to it before making any decision.

Late."

"Um?"

Li Zhu looked at Li Jue suspiciously, his face full of suspicion.

Li Jue hurriedly said respectfully: "Your Majesty, what Li Shuai means is that we can pay 50,000 Ding Nu at this time as the first batch of trading chips. In the future, the 150,000 Ding Nu can be divided into several batches, and in the next ten

Within the year, the payments will be made to Li Shuai one by one. This is called installment payment."

"Oh, by the way, Your Majesty, Li Shuai also said that if Your Majesty allows it, he will purchase our Jeju Island for three million taels of silver. If Your Majesty agrees to this matter, Li Shuai will pay homage to us.

North Korea has allocated 200,000 tons of food and grass to meet our urgent needs at this time."

"Huh? Installment payment? What, what is this?"

Li Zhu looked at Li Jue suspiciously, "Is Li Yuanqing really so kind?"

Li Jue hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, installment payment means that at this time, we only need to pay 50,000 young girls between the ages of thirteen and thirty to Li Shuai, and Li Yuanqing will withdraw his troops. But we must make an agreement before

Sign your signature. There is also the matter of Jeju Island. As long as the king signs and sells Jeju Island to Li Shuai, you can offset three million taels of silver. In addition, Li Shuai will make up for us two hundred thousand stones of food and grass to help us.

To overcome the food shortage crisis at this time. Moreover, from now on, as long as we give Li Shuai a batch of virgins, Li Shuai will give us a certain amount of food compensation in North Korea."

After Li Jue finished speaking, he quickly lowered his head humbly and said no more.

Li Jue stared straight at Li Jue, but his mind was spinning rapidly.

If you go by Li Jue's words, this matter is not unacceptable to him.

Fifty thousand virgins are not a burden to North Korea, but rather a relief.

The legacy of the Imjin Japanese Rebellion has not been resolved to this day. This has also led to a severe population imbalance in North Korea, where there are many boys and girls.

When a wealthy family buys a girl, they only need one or two taels of silver to buy a pretty one. For Li Yuanqing, the bargaining chip is definitely not low for ten taels of silver.

As for Jeju Island at this time, it is far from comparable to the Jeju Island of later generations.

At this time, Jeju Island was basically a wild land with only a small population. Although it was not small, it was not much different from a desert island.

Three million taels of silver, this price is by no means low.

It's a pity~, this money came from the top of the tent, and he couldn't see a cent of it. How could Li Zhu accept this?

Wasn't Li Yuanqing obviously trying to blackmail him?

But if you sell Jeju Island to Li Yuanqing, you can get 200,000 shi of grain. This is by no means a small number for Li Zhu at this time!

At least, it would allow him to secure the throne smoothly.

pity.
To be continued...