Chapter 2648
"They are really using me as a clerk!" Zhu Zian couldn't help but sigh when he got the list.
Although the Dewang line had already declined due to the fall of Jinan more than ten years ago, and Zhu Zian knew that he was just a run-down nobleman, no one dared to give him orders before he joined Haihan. Errands. But now the situation has changed, and the Haihan people don't seem to treat him as a noble, which makes him feel a little sad.
Although this situation made Zhu Zian feel some complaints, he only thought about it in his heart and would not say it out loud. He understood that the mission assigned to him was not a temporary initiative of the Shi family and his son. The entire trip was a test for him. If he did not perform well during this period, it would be difficult for him to be reused in the future. Therefore, every errand you receive must be completed seriously and attentively.
Shi Chengwu asked people to make half an empty table for Zhu Zian in a corner of the headquarters, and then arranged for him to copy the invitations here. Although the environment was a bit noisy and crowded, after Zhu Zian turned his attention to the work at hand, he actually found that the discomfort of seasickness had also eased.
Of course, it is not easy to write on a choppy ship. It is difficult to do it neatly. If you are not careful, your strokes will go far away. Zhu Zian wrote for a long time, but he could barely complete two invitations. There were seven or eight that were scrapped due to the bumps of the ship.
Shi Chengwu took the time to come over to check on his work progress. He was not surprised when he saw that he had only written two pieces. He nodded and said, "Don't be in a hurry, take your time."
If this matter were simple, Shi Chengwu wouldn't leave it to him. These invitations were not urgently needed, and there was no time to wait until they reached the mouth of the Han River to write them. Shi Chengwu wanted to use this to test his character and see whether he could maintain his composure to complete such a grueling job.
However, Shi Chengwu had no intention of forcing him to finish writing in one go. He still gave Zhu Zian enough rest time to learn about the west coast of the Korean Peninsula that the fleet was currently passing through.
"Our current location is Jeolla Province, and the Jeju Island we went to earlier is also an area under the jurisdiction of Jeolla Province." Shi Chengwu pointed to the map of the Korean Peninsula hanging in the headquarters and explained the geographical knowledge here to Zhu Zian.
“The west coast of the Korean Peninsula, from north to south, are Pyongan Province, Hwanghae Province, Gyeonggi Province, Chungcheong Province and Jeolla Province. Two of them, Pyongan and Hwanghae Province, are under the control of the small imperial court in the north, and the other three roads are under the command of Seoul. The three provinces of Hamgyeong, Gangwon, and Gyeongsang on the east coast are divided into two areas: north and south. So in total, there are three areas in the north, and the remaining areas are under the jurisdiction of the south. "
When Zhu Zian heard this, he responded: "Judging from the map, the territory in the south is still larger. But I heard Master Shi mention it during the discussion with other gentlemen before, and it seems that the resources in the north are more?"
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Shi Chengwu nodded and said: "In order to help the DPRK resist the Qing Dynasty, our country built a large number of fortifications along the Yalu River and the Datong River in the north. Especially the camps located on the banks of the Datong River were the main bases for our country's garrison in Korea. Later, the war After that, we relied on these garrison bases to develop the resources in the northern region. Because the north is rich in coal and iron ore, it has promoted the development of other industries. Many cooperation projects between our country and North Korea are located along the Datong River. "
Zhu Zian asked: "How does it compare to Jeju Island?"
Seok Sung Budo: "The nature is different. The industries developed by our country on Jeju Island are basically agriculture-based, but they are much more abundant in the north. Mining, smelting, shipbuilding, and salt production are almost all high-value industries. Project.”
Zhu Zian said: "These industries that Mr. Shi mentioned are the lifeblood of the country, but they are all concentrated in the north. I guess the King of North Korea will not be too satisfied with this arrangement?" Shi Chengwu said with a smile: "Not only is he not satisfied, He has often protested against our country for these things.”
Zhu Zian boldly asked: "How does your country balance the relationship between the north and the south?"
Shi Chengwu said: "The means in the middle are very complicated to describe, and I can't explain them clearly in a few words. If you are interested in understanding, then take advantage of this time to work more!"
Due to deeper political considerations, Haihan created a situation of dividing North and South Korea in North Korea after several years of operation. The details of this were indeed not something that Shi Chengwu could explain in a short time. Moreover, Zhu Zian's knowledge of the international situation is limited. Even if many things are explained to him at the moment, he may not be able to fully understand them.
Zhu Zian was thinking about other things at this time. For him, there was a lot worth studying about the current situation in North Korea. If he just acted as a spectator, it would be a waste of the opportunity to visit the country.
How Haihan achieved full control of Korea step by step from all aspects of politics, military, economy, culture, etc. This is of great reference significance for today's Ming Dynasty, because Haihan achieved certain achievements in Korea. These experiences will definitely be used in the process of taking over and controlling the Ming Dynasty's territory in the future.
Although Zhu Zian no longer had any hope for the Ming Dynasty, which was still on its last legs, he still wanted to find out what measures Haihan had in addition to its powerful military methods to quickly control another country.
He even wondered whether it would be possible for Haihan to copy what he did in North Korea and support the northern and southern dynasties on the mainland in the future, so as to gradually take over the inland areas that originally belonged to the Ming Dynasty.
However, Zhu Zian immediately rejected such an idea. With Haihan's attitude towards the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid he will not waste time supporting a southern court.
Nowadays, Haihan retains the privileges of the Ming Dynasty in the Gyeonggi region. In Zhu Zian's view, this approach is purely to stabilize the situation. After all, there are still a large number of areas in the interior that are not actually controlled by Haihan. Many people are still waiting to see how the situation will develop. Once the imperial court completely disappears and Haihan fails to take over in time, these areas will inevitably fall into a new round of civil strife. .
Retaining the Ming Dynasty can at least temporarily allow these areas to have some ownership, and will not put up too much resistance to changes in the situation. When the time comes and Haihan takes over one by one, the process will be much easier.
Under such a situation, if another southern court comes out, it is likely that those regions that are still waiting and watching will become confused and do not know which court's orders to follow. Moreover, Haihan already has great influence in the south, so there is no need to do such superfluous measures.
(End of chapter)