After Min Zirou and Min Ziying retreated, Qiao Zhiqing asked his soldiers to hand over a list to Lin Quanbao.The upper part of the list is full of Dayuanjun and Zhao Dafei's henchmen, Qiao Zhiqing is ready to wipe them out, and there will only be those obedient people left in North Korea in the future.In the past, there were two major forces in Korea, one was the Pungyang Zhao clan headed by Concubine Zhao, and the other was the Andong Kim clan.These two forces have always controlled the political situation in North Korea.However, the appearance of Dayuanjun broke this balance, he first united with Concubine Zhao to put his son on the throne, and then joined forces with the Fengyang Zhao clan to completely suppress and eliminate the power of the Andong Kim clan.The current Andong Kim family has either taken refuge in Dayuanjun or held some inconsequential positions, and has no right to speak in the court at all.For the Anton Kim family, who is still breathing, there is no need for Qiao Zhiqing to attack them.If it continues according to the normal evolution of history, after the Dayuan Jun is full-fledged, he will also begin to crowd out the power of the Fengyang Zhao clan.In Qiao Zhiqing's era, the Fengyang Zhao clan was first pushed aside by Dayuanjun.Then they were naturally unwilling to fail, and under the manipulation of Concubine Zhao, they united with Dayuanjun's daughter-in-law Lixing Min's forces, and finally squeezed Dayuanjun out of the imperial court.Daewon-kun, Pungyang Cho, and Liheung-min, the three largest forces of the last Joseon dynasty, all withdrew from the stage of history with the sound of a cannon from the Japanese.They must not have imagined that the one who had the last laugh was Anton King, who was the first to be squeezed out of the political arena.This family has controlled North Korean politics for three generations because of the three fat men of later generations.However, all this has to be completely changed because of Qiao Zhiqing's arrival.In particular, the Liheung Min family, who will only shine in the North Korean political arena in the future, has now stepped onto the stage of history ahead of schedule, and the helmsman has changed from Min Ziying to Min Zirou.At this time, Min Ziying chose another path, she was no longer the daughter-in-law of Dayuanjun, nor was she the princess of North Korea, nor was she the queen of Ming Cheng, who was the last to control the government.In two years, she will become Qiao Zhiqing's next wife, and she is still a little girl who is ignorant of the world.Originally, Qiao Zhiqing hadn't noticed Concubine Zhao yet, after all, she was just an old woman in the harem alone, and Qiao Zhiqing had never liked to bully women.But after Min Zirou's reminder, the first name on the list became Concubine Zhao.All the power of the Fengyang Zhao clan is because of her, if Concubine Zhao does not die, the Fengyang Zhao clan may not be able to eradicate it.Moreover, the relationship between the Pungyang Zhao clan and Dayuanjun is still cooperative, and if you want to eradicate the power of Dayuanjun, you must completely defeat the power of the Fengyang Zhao clan.In the Ciqing Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the sound of chanting and chanting Buddha echoed in the hall.The door opened, and a young man walked in curiously, looking around at the place where the Queen Mother lived.This young man is Qiao Zhiqing, before he made a move on Concubine Zhao, he still wanted to meet this woman who has influenced the political situation in North Korea all his life."
Are you here to see off the main palace?"
an old voice sounded, and the sound of the wooden fish stopped abruptly.The old woman who knocked on the wooden fish was Concubine Zhao, who was just over sixty at this time, but her hair had turned gray.As Qiao Zhiqing expected, she can also speak Chinese."
It seems that the princess knows everything."
Qiao Zhiqing smiled faintly and sat down beside Concubine Zhao, his eyes facing the Buddha statue on the table."
Well, this palace has lived for half a lifetime and is content.This palace has been in this deep palace compound since he was a child, and he has never seen the outside world.Hongu thought that he could be alone behind closed doors, but it seemed that he couldn't escape the intrusion of the outside world after all. ”Concubine Zhao smiled dumbly, but she still looked calm, picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip.Qiao Zhiqing looked at the Buddha statue and didn't speak, as if he was listening to the elders chattering."
This glass of wine is a poisonous wine made by the Queen Mother of the Palace, which is colorless and tasteless, and the entrance is very sweet.The palace doesn't know what you are doing in North Korea, but thank you for coming to the palace to give the palace a ride" Concubine Zhao took out a silk silk and wiped her mouth elegantly, her mind was still very peaceful, as if she had already seen through life and death.Living to her age, earning a day at a time, the difference between dying early and dying late is not very big."
It's a shame that maybe you would have opened the door earlier and looked at the outside world, and we could still be friends.Rest assured, your people will be happier than they are now when you are gone. ”Qiao Zhi sighed lightly, and felt a trace of respect for Concubine Zhao in his heart.Although she has lived in the deep palace compound for a long time, her ideological knowledge is much higher than that of those North Korean men, and she is also a woman with a lot of backbone."
Then, thank you" Concubine Zhao laughed miserably, and suddenly coughed dryly, spitting blood from her throat.When the poison attacked, she couldn't support her body anymore and fell to the ground in pain."
Before leaving, can this palace ask you for one thing" Concubine Zhao looked at Qiao Zhiqing with a pale face, her face full of pleading."
Say it, I will promise you everything I can."
Qiao Zhiqing looked at the Buddha statue intently, and the expression on his face did not fluctuate in the slightest."
Can you spare the life of the prince of this palace in the future, he is just a poor child, and he has not hurt anyone" Concubine Zhao's breath was weak, and she was about to run out of oil.When she was leaving, she couldn't let go of her adopted son, Li Xi.Although she is not her own child, she pins her body and mind on him."
Don't worry, I promise you, Li Xi won't die."
Qiao Zhiqing nodded and made a promise to this dying man."
That's good, that's good" A smile appeared on Concubine Zhao's face, and she coughed several times out of breath.Finally, the poisonous gas attacked the heart, and he died of exhaustion.Qiao Zhiqing closed his eyes and sighed, although he was an atheist, he did pray in front of the Buddha just now.If there really is a western sky, then these souls who have died can rest in peace.If there really is a Buddha, then the world will be peaceful forever.Three days later, Kwon Sang-woo returned to Seoul with the little king and Lee Kyung-ha.Min Zirou finally waited for her son to return safely, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet her with tears and laughter, and cried excitedly when she hugged her son.Li Jingxia, as the remnant of the courtyard monarch, was taken down by Huaxingjun on the spot.Qiao Zhiqing only summoned Quan Xiangyu by name, and he admired this military secretary who knew how to compromise, and such a person could easily become a powerful agent.The Qinghui Building to the north of the Qinzheng Hall is built on the artificial lake and is divided into two floors.The lotus flowers on all sides reflect each other, the water ripples, and it is very elegant and quiet.Qiao Zhiqing lived here during his time in North Korea, and it was not too boring to have the Min sisters serve him every day."
President, Kwon Sang-woo is asking to see you outside the door" Qiao Zhiqing was listening to Min Ziying introducing the lake view in front of the window, Wang Wu walked in carefully, and said with a fist."
Let him come in" Qiao Zhiqing ordered lightly, sat down on the futon on the floor, and Min Ziying, who was waiting beside him, also snuggled up to him and sat down.Not everyone knows Chinese, and Min Ziying has to act as a translator here."
The secretary of the Korean military department, Kwon Sang-woo, meet His Majesty the Emperor of China" After Kwon Sang-woo entered the door, he stepped forward and bowed to Qiao Zhiqing on his knees.When he saw that Min Ziying was also present, he was slightly stunned at first, but quickly calmed down.He and Min Ziying are also familiar with each other, and when he chose Min Ziying to enter the palace as a concubine, it was also his idea for the king of the courtyard.Min Ziying translated softly on the side, bowed slightly to him, and said hello, and then translated Qiao Zhiqing's words in their original form.In the past few days, she has learned a lot of new things from Qiao Zhiqing.She also knew that Qiao Zhiqing claimed to be the president and did not ascend the throne as emperor.At this time, North Korea did not have the concept of president, and it was extremely normal for Kwon Sang-woo to call Qiao Zhiqing the emperor, and she didn't need to cover it up for him."
Get up and speak."
Qiao Zhiqing smiled and stretched out his hand to signal Kwon Sang-woo to sit down at the small table next to him."
Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor" After Min Ziying translated, Kwon Sang-woo leaned down and bowed again, and then sat down cross-legged on the side."
Lord Quan, this time you can personally escort Li Jingxia back to Seoul, which is enough to show your determination to cooperate with Hua Xingjun, and I am very pleased with this.I salute Master Li for this glass of wine, and I wish us a happy cooperation" Qiao Zhiqing picked up the wine glass on the small table, smiled and signaled to Quan Xiangyu, raised his head and drank it full.He deliberately did not mention the name of King Lee Hee to give Kwon Sang-woo a signal.He only disposes of Li Jingxia and will not touch Li Xi."
Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor" As soon as Min Ziying finished translating, Kwon Sang-woo heard the meaning of the words.He trembled excitedly, and hurriedly picked up his wine glass and gave Qiao Zhiqing a glass in return, almost squeezing out tears.Qiao Zhiqing's words are too important to him, for a North Korea that is founded on Confucianism, all those in official positions are full of loyalty and patriotism.He was frightened all the way, afraid that returning to Seoul Qiao Zhiqing would be unfavorable to Li Xi, and he would also be infamous as a traitor through the ages."
Lord Kwon, now that the situation in Seoul has been decided, Lee Hee is still his king.I am going to set up another cabinet to have full authority over the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Crime, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of Rites.You will be the prime minister of the cabinet, I don't know what you think" Qiao Zhiqing opened his own conditions, and in the past few days, he also specially explained to Min Ziying what the prime minister meant, that is, let her translate it to Kwon Sang-woo clearly.He was ready to establish a constitutional monarchy in North Korea, but now that the people's wisdom in North Korea has not yet opened, constitutional government certainly cannot be launched.Therefore, the only way to do this is to form a cabinet to exercise all the powers of the king, and then slowly transition to constitutionalism.Min Ziying studied very quickly, and had already understood the meaning of the Prime Minister's Cabinet very thoroughly, and completely translated Qiao Zhiqing's words to Kwon Sang-woo.Kwon Sang-woo's heart was pounding, according to Qiao Zhiqing's meaning, he wanted him to be the prime minister of North Korea.Moreover, the power of the king is completely hollowed out, and all affairs are handled by this prime minister's cabinet."
Your Majesty the Emperor, the ministers will never dare to accept it, if all the rights belong to the Prime Minister's Cabinet, then how should our king deal with himself" Kwon Sang-woo frowned, a little puzzled by Qiao Zhiqing's meaning.Such a rebellious idea, he never dared to think of before
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