Feudal countries are basically the same. The wine and meat in the wealthy families are smelly, and the roads are frozen to death. In this regard, the Ming Dynasty and North Korea are similar.

Moreover, North Korea is famous for its barren land and poor people. No matter whether it was Gwanghae Jun or the current King Injo, there was no improvement in the lives of ordinary people.

Even when Shen Qiyuan wanted to establish Huai'enjun Li Deren as the new king, it was not because the Korean people were in dire straits and Inzu Li Jie had no sympathy for the people.

Therefore, in Guo Dajing's view, whether North Korea changes its king or not, it is the same to the North Korean people. Don't expect to live and work in peace and contentment, and have no worries about food and clothing.

At this point, Lin Qingye and Choi Xiaoyi can be regarded as good bureaucrats if they can see the people's livelihood in North Korea and feel sorry for it.

North Korea could survive the peak period of the Little Glacier even without Guo Dajing's help. It would just be that more people would starve to death and the people's complaints would be greater, but it would not shake the foundation of its rule.

That's how it is for the North Korean royal family, and they don't care too much. But for Lin Qingyeop and Choi Hyoil, they are grateful.

"The weather will get colder, the spring will warm up later, and frost will fall early. It is inevitable that traditional crops will lose production and fail." Guo Dajing said slowly: "After several years of experiments, the new crops grown in Dongjiang Town have proven to be more adaptable to the changing climate.

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Cui Xiao nodded and said: "Yes, someone tried planting potatoes and corn in Jeju. The yield was very high, and the impact of climate does not seem to be too big."

Lin Qingye pondered for a moment and said: "In that case, Brother Cui Xian, you will plant a large amount of it in Sinuiju next year. The effect is remarkable, so I will promote it in North Ping'an Province and report it to the court."

It's not that he doesn't believe Guo Dajing. After all, this is a major issue related to the harvest of the year. Lin Qingye can't be too cautious.

Guo Dajing sighed secretly and promoted the planting of potatoes, corn, and rye. He had already reported to the court, but he did not see any intention to promote planting.

Perhaps, Chongzhen felt that such a trivial matter was not worthy of an edict; or perhaps, he asked his subordinates to do it, but the Ming Dynasty bureaucrats did not approve of it, and their execution ability was difficult to complete the task.

Perhaps, even if some local officials are interested, they do not dare to promote planting immediately. They can only test planting on a small scale and dare to advocate vigorously after seeing the effect.

No matter what the reason was, Guo Dajing was very dissatisfied with the inefficiency of the Ming bureaucracy. After one year of delay, the civil unrest became more serious and the people became more miserable.

If we were a little worried before, fearing that Jianlu would steal potatoes from North Korea, we would also change the planting mode. But now, this possibility no longer exists.

Even if the Jianlu wanted to rob it, they would have to wait until North Korea planted and harvested it next year. If they planted it again, it would take another year.

Two years, Guo Dajing would not give Jianlu such a long time to give them the opportunity to easily plant potatoes. Potatoes could no longer save Jianlu. Not only was he short of supplies, but more importantly, he was short of people.

If the annexation of Liao Town goes smoothly, Guo Dajing will launch a general offensive in advance after next autumn, greatly advancing the process of pacifying Liao and exterminating the captives.

"Shen Shuoqing works in the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, and I heard that he has been promoted again." Lin Qingye laughed, handed a gift list to Guo Dajing, and said: "This is a gift from Lord Shen Qiyuan to Mao Shuai and Guo Shuai.

Thank you."

Guo Dajing was not polite. He took the gift list and just glanced at it briefly before putting it away. He said with a smile: "Master Shen, you are so polite. Please express your gratitude on Guo's behalf."

Shen Shuoqing did well in Ming Dynasty official circles, but Guo Dajing was not sure how much it helped the Shen family's status in North Korea.

But from Shen Qiyuan's generous gift of thanks, he guessed that it was a great help. Shen Shuoqing had such a family as his backing, and relied on money to pave the way, so he should have a smoother career in the officialdom.

It may not be accurate to say that he worshiped foreign countries. But at that time, North Korea really admired and respected the Ming Dynasty.

Just like in later generations, if there is a person in the family who is able to prosper in a foreign country, the way he speaks and the straight back are naturally the capital for the family to show off.

Moreover, Shen Shuoqing was not the permanent envoy sent by North Korea to the Ming Dynasty, but a real minister of the Ming Dynasty, so his weight was naturally a little heavier.

Shen Qi's close friendship with Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing was naturally not just because of Shen Shuoqing's relationship. If a coup was launched, the attitude of the nearest Dongjiang Town and whether it could help was probably the most important reason.

Guo Dajing didn't want to care, and he didn't want to care. He didn't care who became the king of Korea, as long as he was not an enemy of the Ming Dynasty. Of course, Guo Dajing still had to do his best to help the pro-Ming faction in power.

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Capital, Forbidden City.

In the Palace of Qianqing, the emperor's excited and excited voice of admiration once again sounded. The last time was the great victory of Zunhua at the beginning of the year.

"The Dongjiang Army lived up to my expectations, and Guo Dajing lived up to my expectations." Chongzhen was very young, but he worked diligently, and after a few years he looked very haggard.

This is in stark contrast to Yuan Chonghuan, who asked for money, food and horses, but failed to accomplish anything. Less than a year after Chongzhen began to focus on supplying Dongjiang Town, the Dongjiang Army made another great contribution.

This great victory finally gave Chongzhen the feeling of being wise and powerful. His decision was right. He was finally right and produced immediate results.

Jianlu took a detour to enter the pass and surrounded the capital. It was really a shame for the Ming Dynasty, which made Chongzhen resentful. In less than a year, Guo Dajing led the Dongjiang Army to retaliate, burning Xingjing and beheading nearly 10,000 people.

"Your Majesty, all the Jianlu's lairs were destroyed by the Dongjiang Army. It can be seen that they are dead. Your Majesty is wise and wise, and strongly supported the Dongjiang Army, which is why we achieved this exciting victory."

It was rare for Wang Cheng'en to see the emperor's face being overjoyed, so he hurriedly spoke to the side to make the emperor feel happier.

Chongzhen nodded slightly, his face reserved. But in his heart, he had already determined that he had to overcome all opinions, reduce Liao Town, and preferentially supply Dongjiang Town, so that he could achieve this humiliating victory.

Sufficient food and wages, a large number of war horses, saltpeter, sulfur and iron materials, etc. made the Dongjiang soldiers strong and strong, so that they could travel hundreds of miles and win repeated battles.

This great victory should greatly change the direction of the trend in the court. Those who speak for Liao Town, such as Sun Chengzong, can keep silent.

"If we develop at this rate, the Dongjiang Army will level the Liao Dynasty in three years, and there should be great hope." Chongzhen suppressed his excitement, sat on the dragon throne, and said slowly: "If it succeeds, I will not hesitate to be rewarded with a title."

Wang Chengen bowed and said: "From Fang Zhenghua's memorial, we can know that Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing did have this plan. They did not announce it to the public for fear of being criticized for speaking out. If the emperor used the title as an incentive, it might be better. Inspire them and boost military morale."

If we can level the Liao Dynasty in three years, what's the use of a title?

Chongzhen had a headache when he thought about the Liao salary that had emptied the imperial government's finances. He felt that his idea was a great one. It not only showed that he was clear about rewards and punishments, but also inspired the soldiers of the Dongjiang Army, killing two birds with one stone.

Well, there is also the important matter of continuing to reduce Liao Town until it is completely abolished.

Chongzhen stroked the beard on his chin, carefully considered the suggestions in Fang Zheng's memorial, and slowly said: "Wang companion, since Dongjiang Town is willing to share the burden, I am determined to continue to reduce Liao Town."

Wang Chengen barely hesitated, then nodded and said: "With the Dongjiang army suppressing the Jianlu, and brave generals like Guo Dajing, Liao Town is no longer necessary. As long as it is gradually reduced, I understand that they will not dare to violate the order."

I had not been cruel to Liao Town before, but I was still worried that Liao Town would let the rebels go until it closed down, threatening the security of the Gyeonggi region.

But now, the defense of Shanhaiguan has been tightened, and Ma Shilong is in charge, reorganizing the armaments. The defense of Jizhen has basically been deployed, and the recruitment of the Yongwei Battalion of the capital has been completed, and training has begun.

What's more important is that the strength of the Dongjiang Army has increased rapidly, which has a great restraint effect on Jianlu. The possibility that Jianlu will send troops to attack Guanmen again, or to take a detour to enter Guanmen, is already very small.

With only the military strength of Liao Town, if you want to break through the gate and compete with the Ming army garrisoned in the Gyeonggi area, there is only a dead end.

In the view of Chongzhen and Wang Chengen, this is the situation. Liao Zhen can only be at the mercy of others and has no power to resist.

Chongzhen deeply agreed with Wang Chengen's judgment, but for the sake of safety, he still did not decide immediately. He said slowly: "Let's discuss it after I summon the cabinet ministers!"

Wang Chengen knew his duty. Although the emperor often asked for his opinions, he did not dare to reach out too far and always looked humble.

Chongzhen put the matter aside for the time being and sat in the dragon chair and thought about Guo Dajing's suggestion, which was to divide and disintegrate Jiannu and give official positions to the leaders of the four Jurchen tribes, Ye He, Wula, Huifa and Hada.

Although these four tribes have been annexed by Jiannu and have become accomplices of Jiannu. But when Jiannu is weak and their defeat is certain, it is inevitable that they will not fight back to fight for a way out for their own tribe.

It is just an official position as a guard commander, and the four tribes are weak and cannot pose a threat to the Ming Dynasty. If Jiannu can be made internally jealous or even civil strife, it can be regarded as a good strategy to create a wedge.

This Guo Dajing was not only brave in martial arts, but also very clever in strategy. Perhaps not only Ping Liao relied on him, but also the civil unrest that arose in the country also relied on him to put down one by one.

Chongzhen made a decision in his heart and praised Guo Dajing a little more.

In the third year of Ping Liao, he was rewarded with the title of Marquis! Chongzhen felt that he could not make such a hasty promise. In desperation, he had already made two marquises, and it still hurts to think about it now!

Wang Chengen said it right just now. There is a certain difference in the reward of a knighthood, but the difference is very big. The earl is also a knight. When it comes to cashing in, you can't say that I am untrue to my word.

Thinking of this, Chongzhen raised his head and ordered: "Draft the order: Jinzhou General Soldier Guo Dajing is commendable for his loyalty and bravery..."

According to Chongzhen's estimation, if Liao was defeated one year in advance, more than one million taels of silver could be saved and the Ming's serious troubles could be relieved. One earl was worth it no matter what.

As far as the current finances of the imperial court are concerned, it is no longer enough to collect taxes from Liao Dynasty. Because the civil unrest has spread from the northwest, a huge amount of money will be spent whether it is to suppress or pacify.

Precisely because the court had no money, the civil unrest was suppressed and then rebelled, a vicious cycle was inevitable. And the lack of pay caused many troops to mutiny and join the rebellion, making it even more difficult to suppress.

In three years, if the imperial court lies in ruins, the civil unrest that started in the northwest will probably not expand much.

After the Liao Dynasty was defeated, huge military expenditures in Liaodong were saved, and with a strong army like the Dongjiang Army and a brave general like Guo Dajing, there were conditions for successful implementation, whether it was suppression or pacification.

As for some ministers' proposal to increase "suppression of wages", Chongzhen was really hesitant. He also knew that this would add fuel to the fire and quench thirst by drinking doves, which would make the outbreak of civil unrest more serious.

Chaos first and then rule. I hope that Dongjiang Town, under the command of Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing, will destroy Liao as soon as possible, and then turn to the country to solve the civil unrest in one fell swoop.

After Chongzhen dictated the imperial edict and thought for a long time, he decided to accept all the suggestions in Guo Dajing's memorial and provide greater support and convenience to Dongjiang Town.

Guo Dajing hoped that the imperial court could set aside hundreds of acres of fields near Tianjin as experimental fields to grow potatoes, corn, rye and other crops. Governments from various places could send people to study and visit for promotion in the mainland.

At the same time, the output of the experimental field can provide food and drink for the victims in Tianjin, a transit place, without the need for the court to provide food or long-distance transportation to Dongjiang Town.

In order for the victims to arrive in Tianjin more smoothly, Guo Dajing also hoped that the imperial court would order the government to establish transit camps along the way to resettle and transfer the victims in an orderly manner so that they would not starve to death on the road.

Chongzhen accepted all the suggestions, not only to express his respect for Dongjiang Town and his praise for Guo Dajing. He also knew that using Liaodong to resettle victims could reduce the degree of civil unrest to a large extent.

From Shaanxi to Shanxi, the spread of civil unrest and the disaster reports from various places seem to be directly proportional. Will Henan, or even Zhili, and Gyeonggi be next?

Judging from the current development trend, both monarchs and ministers are worried about this.

However, due to lack of money, we can neither effectively provide long-term relief nor appease the victims by cutting taxes. Whether it is suppression or relief, without money, it is just a slogan and difficult to implement.

Therefore, this is a dead end. Without money and food, no one can solve it, not even gods can save it.

After much thought, Chongzhen could only place his hope on Dongjiang Army's three-year victory over Liao Dynasty. For this reason, he was willing to take another gamble just like he supported Yuan Chonghuan.

"Immediately send people to Juehua Island and Lushun to declare an order to order the Juehua Navy to merge with the Dongjiang Navy and let Mao Wenlong send the navy to take over."

Chongzhen had already made a decision, and his impatience showed up. He couldn't wait any longer and would take the first step of suppressing, sanctioning, and evacuating Liao Town immediately.

First control the Juehua Navy, and have the Dongjiang Army send ships to station on Juehua Island to monitor Liao Town. After a month or two, if there is no change, the order will be issued to mobilize more than 10,000 troops from Liao Town to assist.

Liaonan.

If Liao Town disobeys the order, they will be given less food and salary, forcing them to obey the order. As for how Dongjiang Town handles or digests these more than 10,000 people, Chongzhen does not want to worry about it.

In Guo Dajing's memorial, the most exciting condition for Chongzhen's annexation of Liao Town was that the Dongjiang Army could be responsible for the military pay of the troops transferred from Liao Town.

In other words, if the imperial court can transfer 10,000 troops from Liao Town, it will save 10,000 soldiers' salaries; if they can all be transferred, there will be no need to pay the military salaries of Liao Town, which will save a lot of money.

For Guo Dajing, being able to swallow more than 30,000 troops in Liao Town was just printing hundreds of thousands more taels of military notes, and the food and grass were still supplied by the imperial court.
Chapter completed!