Chapter 717 The Current Situation and Future of the Three Paths

It was not until he crossed the Yalu River smoothly and stepped onto the territory of Yizhou that Yin Zhuoran was slightly relieved.

He couldn't help but look back at the other side. Deputy General Tong had already had people carry Yin Doushou, who died on the front line of the party struggle, away.

"Will there be any problem?" Yin Zhuoran asked Yu Zhongliang. Does this mean that Lin Jinglüe can handle it?

He just attacked out of passion and anger due to long-term resentment and bad mood. Now that the passion has dissipated, he can't help but start to be afraid.

Yu Zhongliang scratched his head and said, "It should be okay. Anyway, I am only responsible for bringing you to the Jinglüe.

Besides, the death of a minister of your country does not seem to be a big deal in the eyes of the Jinglüe. The Jinglüe has killed several.

And the Jinglüe has carefully explained to me that you are a useful dragon and phoenix, and you must pay special attention to it. Whoever dares to obstruct you from joining the Jinglüe shogunate will be dealt with."

Yin Zhuoran was stunned. "The useful dragon and phoenix" refers to himself? When did the high and mighty Nine Yuan True Immortal treat him so "respectfully"?

In his mind, Yin Zhuoran could not help but recall the face of the Great Ming Nine Yuan True Immortal - he looked at him like a chicken or a dog, even if he didn't look at an ant.

Every pore on his body seemed to exude a superior smell.

After getting a little familiar with him, this undisguised contempt was restrained, but the attitude was still condescending.

It's like a god who looks friendly on the surface, looking down on mortals, with a little pity at most.

So Yin Zhuoran secretly thought again, wouldn't Yu Zhongliang, the young man, be teasing him?

The group continued to move forward from Yizhou, and after driving for 500 miles, they arrived in Shunan.

This place was originally very close to Pyongyang, but because Pyongyang had not yet recovered, they rested in Shunan that night.

Because Lin Tianshuai once set Sunan as a forward base, and there are still heavenly soldiers stationed there, the "infrastructure" here is quite complete and suitable for rest.

Before Pyongyang City is restored, this small town will probably continue to serve as the sub-center of Pyongyang Province.

When entering Sunan, Yin Zhuoran met an old colleague again, Liu Chenglong, the leader of the Southern Party, who is now the Right State Councillor, the Three Provinces Inspector, the Commander-in-Chief of the Military, and the Chairman of the Pyongyang Province Maintenance Association.

This is also one of the only two ministers of the Li Dynasty who can be active in the mainland of Korea in an official capacity.

There is not much personal grudge between Yin Zhuoran and Liu Chenglong, who belong to the Northern Party. In this context of "the country is destroyed and the family is ruined", they can chat calmly and not curse each other when they meet.

"Why are you here?" Liu Chenglong asked in surprise, "Did the king recall you from the capital of the Ming Dynasty?"

Yin Zhuoran sneered, "The Western Party has seized the throne. Can I still wait to die as an envoy? I resigned years ago!"

Liu Chenglong sighed, "Now that Japan is in chaos and the country is in trouble, it is time to use people. Let me write a letter to Yin Doushou and persuade the Western Party not to go too far."

Yin Zhuoran refused and said, "No need! There is no need!"

Liu Chenglong persuaded Yin Zhuoran again, "As ministers in the same palace, we should work together to face the national crisis. Don't be so angry."

Yin Zhuoran said, "I went to Jiuliancheng and met Yin Doushou by the river. We had a quarrel and fought each other. I accidentally beat him to death! Even if you write a letter to Yin Doushou, he won't see it!"

Liu Chenglong: ""

Hearing that a dignified Left Councillor, the leader of the Western Party, and one of the top three figures in the country's political arena was beaten to death, Liu Chenglong was stunned and speechless for a long time.

Yin Doushou's status in the Ming Dynasty is equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. How could he die just like that?

He really didn't know anything about it before, and didn't receive any news at all.

Because Lin Tianshuai tightly blocked the Yalu River, it was generally difficult for Liaodong to immediately transmit news about the monarch and ministers of the Joseon Dynasty back to North Korea.

As the leader of the Southern Party, Liu Chenglong, who is also the leader of another party, felt a little sad for the death of the leader of another party.

Moreover, only Lin Tianshuai can do such a thing as killing a minister of his own country. Are you qualified, Yin Zhuoran?

Thinking of this, Liu Chenglong suddenly realized another problem. How did Yin Zhuoran cross the river from Liaodong to return to his country?

Now, without the permission of Lin Tianshuai, no Korean can cross the Yalu River.

Yin Zhuoran replied with a little pride: "Because I gave up all the official positions and rewards of the Joseon Dynasty and took the initiative to ask to make a living in the shogunate!"

Liu Chenglong said subconsciously: "What a pity, after you completed the mission of the envoy, you should have been able to serve as the Minister of Revenue."

The Minister of Revenue is considered the vassal version of the Minister of Revenue in the Joseon Kingdom, and his status is really not low.

Although Yin Zhuoran often looks like a clown in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, he is a quasi-"Minister of Revenue" in the Joseon Kingdom.

Yin Zhuoran suddenly asked: "To be honest, what position is most effective for you to judge now? The most useful?"

Liu Chenglong replied a little hesitantly: "For convenience, I usually use the identity of the chairman of the Pyeongan Province Maintenance Association."

Thanks to the Japanese rebellion, the eight provinces in the entire territory were basically occupied, local officials died or fled, and the government was almost completely destroyed.

But after the heavenly soldiers recovered the lost land, under the instructions of the heavenly commander, under the pretext of some "wartime mechanism", the original government offices in various places were not restored, and only maintenance associations were established one by one.

Each province has its own maintenance association, each prefecture has its own maintenance association, and each state and county has its own maintenance association. All presidents and vice presidents of maintenance associations above the county level must be approved by Tianshuai.

After nearly two months of tossing and turning, the maintenance association in the three northern provinces has gradually become a complete system.

Under this situation, Liu Chenglong was helpless and could only use the name "President of the Ping An Dao Maintenance Association" to get things done.

Otherwise, there will be no corresponding subordinates for other official positions, and it can only be a vacant position.

"Hahahaha!" Yin Zhuoran laughed crazily, "Then what's the use of your many Li Dynasty official positions such as Youyi Zhengzheng, Sandao Physical Inspector, Military Commander, etc.?"

Liu Chenglong's face turned red from being squeezed, but he couldn't refute, so he simply turned around and left.

But in his heart, he was a little envious of Yin Zhuoran's clear thinking.

Only a fool like this who runs blindfolded and runs in a certain direction can be so free and easy, right?

Unlike him who wants to be loyal to the emperor but has to obey Tianshuai at the same time, he can only live in tangle and pain.

Suddenly, he heard Yin Zhuoran ask from behind: "Where is Zheng Renhong from our Northern Party? I heard that he is leading the Ping'an Road Loyalty Salvation Army?"

Liu Chenglong replied without turning his head: "I don't know! I haven't seen him recently!"

After Yin Zhuoran left Shun'an, he bypassed Pyongyang City and continued driving for 500 miles, then crossed the Yellow Sea Road and arrived at Kaesong.

This is Kaijing, the capital of the former dynasty for hundreds of years. It is also one of the three capitals of Korea today, also known as Songjing.

But now, this is the residence of the Great Tomorrow Marshal Lin Jinglue, and the Jinglue shogunate is specifically located in Sungkyunkwan (the school institution of the Korean elementary school) in the city.

There is no other reason than that Chengkyunkwan covers the largest area and has more than 200 houses, which is enough to accommodate all the attachés of the shogunate and more than 1,000 guards.

After Yin Zhuoran arrived in Kaesong, he was taken directly to Sungkyunkwan, and was welcomed in by Cui Wukui, whose status in the shogunate had increased.

Cui Wukui was a Korean language expert in the Ming Dynasty and was often involved in Korean affairs, while Yin Zhuoran served as a court angel twice. Naturally, the two were old acquaintances who had dealt with each other in the capital.

Looking at Cui Wukui's high-spirited appearance and the respectful attitude of other attachés, clerks, and soldiers to Cui Wukui, Yin Zhuoran could easily judge that Cui Wukui was doing well in the shogunate.

Yin Zhuoran muttered to himself about this, he had never seen how talented Cui Wukui was before, and he didn't know how he became so famous.

Duke Lin Jinglue was picky and difficult to serve. How did Cui Wukui fall into Duke Jinglue's eyes?

The two of them were walking along the corridor and chatting. Cui Wukui solemnly reminded him: "When you Koreans see Duke Jinglue, you'd better call him Tianshuai.

Although this is not requested by the manager, it is my personal friendly suggestion. I hope you can also cherish my kindness. "

Yin Zhuoran: ""

Suddenly I understood why Cui Wukui was able to do well.

When he was young, Yin Zhuoran traveled and studied in Sungkyunkwan. Now that he is revisiting his old place, he can't help but feel that things are right and people are wrong.

Just as he was sighing with emotion, Yin Zhuoran suddenly saw Lin Jinglue, no, Lin Tianshuai, sitting on the steps in front of the spacious Minglun Hall.

In the open space in front of Minglun Hall, there were hundreds of children of various ages, bustling and standing in front of Tianshuai.

With a smile on his face, Lin Tianshuai grabbed the preserved fruits from the bamboo cage next to him and gave them to the children in front of him one by one, five to each of the hundreds of children.

This completely unexpected painting style made Yin Zhuoran feel a little dazed.

The Blood Demon King, who killed many people in the mouth of the Japanese pirates, ate people and drank their blood, actually seemed a little amiable at this moment.

Cui Wukui dropped Yin Zhuoran, rushed forward, and shouted in Korean: "This is a preserved fruit made in the imperial palace of the capital of the Ming Dynasty three thousand miles away. It was originally given to Tianshuai by His Majesty the Emperor. Tianshuai is willing to pass on this blessing to the emperor." Children!"

After the children dispersed, Lin Tianshuai clapped his hands and strode towards Yin Zhuoran.

And he greeted warmly: "Hey! Old man! I can't believe it. It's such a pleasure to see you here today!"

Yin Zhuoran couldn't help but shudder. They had known each other for almost four years since the 17th year of Wanli. He was used to Tianshuai's arrogance and arrogance, and was extremely uncomfortable with this kind of enthusiasm.

"What's wrong with you?" Lin Tianshuai asked looking at Yin Zhuoran who was in a daze.

After Yin Zhuoran came to his senses, he asked cautiously: "Why is Commander Tian so enthusiastic?"

Lin Tianshuai replied calmly: "Among the senior officials in the Li Chao Palace, you are the first one to give up his official position and completely surrender to me as a pure vegetarian!"

This is the truth. Liu Chenglong of Ping'an Road still holds an official position in North Korea. He is a collaborator sent by the small court of the Li Dynasty and is not one of his own;

Ju Jingren and others from Xianjing Road were just local officials from remote areas. They were thousands of miles away from the senior officials in the imperial court and had no nationwide influence at all.

Although Jin Anle of Huang Haidao is a relative, she is a relatively leisurely kind. Shun concubine is not the king's main concubine, nor is she the most favored concubine.

Therefore, Lin Tianshuai really doesn't have any "chaotic traitors" like Yin Zhuoran at the level of "Hubu Shangshu".

Moreover, Yin Zhuoran is proficient in Chinese and does not need to go through a translator, which is another great advantage.

Faced with Tianshuai's enthusiasm, Yin Zhuoran sighed and bravely said, "I'm still used to Tianshuai's previous arrogance and rudeness. Please restore it."

Lin Tailai then straightened his face and ordered: "Since you are here, come into the hall and talk. I have something to ask you!"

Yin Zhuoran felt a lot more comfortable now, and followed Lin Tai to the back hall, and then went into the inner room for a private conversation.

After sitting down, Yin Zhuoran couldn't wait to say: "Before returning home, I beat Zuo Yizheng Yin Dooshou to death on the riverside."

Lin Tailai replied: "I have heard about this matter, and I think you should not be blamed.

After all, it was Yin Dooshou who asked someone to kidnap you first, and you were just acting in self-defense. He was killed at your own fault.

You can work for the shogunate with peace of mind. I will send officers and soldiers to protect you. If King Li Xingwen wants to take you, I will definitely refuse. No one will be able to hold you accountable for Yin Dooshou's death.

If I can't even protect you, then who would dare to join me? "

And there is something else that I can’t say openly. If you, Yin Zhuoran, had not accidentally killed Yin Dooshou and completely broken with the Li Dynasty’s small court, I would not have dared to trust you completely so quickly.

After hearing Lin Tianshuai's personal promise, Yin Zhuoran was truly relieved that he would finally not be punished.

I have heard of it in the capital of the Ming Dynasty. Tianshuai’s nickname is Jinbu. This “Bu” is Jibu, who promises a thousand pieces of gold!

At this moment, another little woman in fine clothes opened the door and came in to bring tea and water.

Yin Zhuoran subconsciously glanced at the little woman in gorgeous clothes, and after she went out, he asked curiously: "Whose wife is this, who has been favored by Tianshuai?"

As a high-ranking figure in North Korea, Yin Zhuoran is naturally discerning.

Judging from the young woman's demeanor and age, he could only guess that this woman was a noble lady from some famous family, and she was lucky enough to be possessed by a handsome man.

Lin Tailai said with a meaningful smile: "This is King Li's concubine Jin, the biological mother of King Shunhejun, the sixth son of King Li."

Damn it, Xiba! Yin Zhuoran was stunned and so shocked that he couldn't calm down for a long time.

After a long time to calm down, Yin Zhuoran couldn't help but ask: "This, this, how will Commander Tian arrange our country in the future?"

You, a handsome man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, don't you want to seize the opportunity to break the earth and become king?

It would be too wild to take down Concubine Shun first, and then support the underage Shun Hejun. Shunhe Jun will be killed suddenly at some point in the future.

Lin Tailai replied: "At the current stage, I want to establish Shunhejun as the president of the Sandao Sustainability Association, and you will be the first vice president and secretary-general!

As for the future after the war, I will report to the court to enfeoff Lord Shunhe as a duke and guard the three northern roads. "

Yin Zhuoran breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the situation was not as wild as he thought. Otherwise, even if I am a rebellious minister of the Li Dynasty, my heart will really not be able to bear it.

Then Yin Zhuoran couldn't help but remember that Liu Chenglong, whom he met in Shun'an, was acting as the president of the Ping An Dao Maintenance Association.

If he becomes the first vice-president of the maintenance association, wouldn't he become Liu Chenglong's immediate boss in the maintenance association system?

After he, a backbone of the Northern Party, became a rebellious minister of the Lee Dynasty, he first beat to death the leader of the Western Party, and then trampled on the leader of the Southern Party. Just thinking about it is absurd and blackly humorous!