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Chapter 306 Infighting

In Nanjing, Goryeo, Wang Zhi, the current Goryeo king, learned that Jianghua Island, known as the Palace, had been captured by the Ming people, and was immediately panicked.

Speaking of which, this throne was forced to him by others! When the Ming Dynasty was in great power and Goryeo was in turmoil, he didn't want to be the king of the destruction of the country. Even if he might not have not had the ambition to revitalize Goryeo's national prestige and eliminate external troubles, he had to choose no matter how long!

At the critical moment when the Ming Dynasty dispatched a hundred thousand troops, he only knew that he, the king of the country, should be settled.

Unfortunately, he was just a good-looking seal, and in fact he had no power. The military generals in the court were controlled by Wang Kang, and there was also a traitor Cui Yugong among the civil servants. Although this traitor was said to the outside world to be coerced, he knew the inside story.

Isn’t this troublesome thing about Goryeo’s current chaos?

The same is true for the local rebels who, under their own banner, have no respect for the court. Although they are clearly respectful to him as the lord of Goryeo, they actually did not pay a piece of grain and a piece of silk as taxes.

Instead, they asked for money and food, hoping that the court would pay for them to recruit soldiers and horses.

Wang Zhi saw this kind of "good thing" and hated it in his heart. The court held the traitors who controlled the government and generously gave out the court's short money and food. This kind of behavior that damaged the foundation of the court was no different from those rebels under the banner of rebels.

Of course, he could only curse in his heart.

Listening to the court officials below, although he was angry and panic, he knew that it was not his decision, so he said to Wang Kang below: "Uncle Wang, the Ming bandits will enter Banqiao Post and will arrive in Nanjing soon. What are your best solutions?"

"Reported to the king, Banqiao Post has gathered 200,000 new troops and rebels from all over the country. Although the Ming army is as prosperous as 100,000, the enemy is only 50,000 due to the strategy of division of troops. Our troops are multiples than the Ming army, and the rivers and territories of Banqiao Post are convenient. In addition, our army has been prepared for a long time, so we can definitely let the Ming army retreat in the face of difficulties."

"It's just that the Ming army's navy has seized Jianghua Island. Even if there is a danger of rivers, it's probably difficult to stop the Ming army's edge, right?" Wang Zhi was not the king of the Deep Palace who turned a blind eye to the outside world. During the years he was exiled and surveillance, he had also experienced the warmth and coldness of human feelings. He took advantage of the great blow to Cui, and he specially gathered some ministers who defected to him.

But most of them have too low official positions and cannot become his right-hand man in the court.

When Wang Kang heard this, he suddenly realized his face. Because he didn't expect that the king Xiangzhang could still refute him. But in the court, he didn't dare to give this king who had no power and no power too much. He then said with a solemn face: "I have my own arrangements for this matter, so don't worry, the king."

After seeking power, he was also named Duke. His status was even more prominent than that of Cui, who had been in power for several years.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little subtle, Cui Yugong immediately went out to smooth things over and said, "The king thought so much, but Duke Jingyang has made some arrangements. The king should handle the government with peace of mind."

Seeing the two of them sing and reconciling, Wang Zhi knew that no matter how much he said, it might have aroused Wang Kang's vigilance, so he had to shut up and stop talking.

After the court meeting that had no meaning, all the officials left the palace but did not go home. Instead, they gathered together and came to the former Cui Mansion and the current Jingyang Mansion.

As the current head of the Cui family, after Cui Yugong took the initiative to give up his house, it became a "good story" in Nanjing City. More rumored by the outside world was also Wang Kang's trick to seize Cui Yugong's house. This also became a symbol of Cui's weakness.

When he arrived at the place where he lived not long ago, Cui Yugong had no attitude of being the master. Instead, he looked at him without squinting and acted completely unconscious. Speaking of which, this house was indeed unfamiliar to him.

As a branch, he had never had the chance to live in this house before. Now that he gave it to others, he couldn't feel distressed. He could also cover up his eyes and attract everyone's attention to Wang Kang and Wang Zhi, the uncle and nephew.

When he arrived at the mansion, Wang Kang expressed his purpose after a while. That was to let everyone think about moving the capital.

The Ming army was in full swing, and Nanjing was already surrounded by enemies. Goryeo's national strength was weak and could not be defended at all. Neither Wang Kang nor others had the intention to defend Nanjing. So Wang Kang suggested that while the Ming army had not arrived yet, he should pack up his things and withdraw it.

"Where is the king?" After hearing everyone's talk, there was no intention of taking the king away. An official who was quite respectful to the Goryeo royal family asked out of public concern.

"The king is responsible for defending the territory, how can he leave the capital easily?" An official immediately scolded him.

"This person must be a spy from the Ming army. He deliberately bewitched the morale of the army here. I think he should be dragged out immediately to serve as a warning to others." Another official suggested.

"Cui Shangshu Cui, this official is full of public intention, not a spy!" The first official to speak out immediately threw a look at Cui Yugong for help.

The situation in the Goryeo court is very clear now!

The new army faction led by Wang Kang and the civil servant faction led by Cui Yugong. Although in fact, the controllers of the two factions cooperated secretly, after truly gaining power, the inflated desire still made Wang Kang gradually lose himself.

When facing Cui Yugong, the pretended strength also became real strength.

Knowing that the real story of this farce was Wang Kang, Cui Yugong immediately pleaded with mercy. He said, "Donald Jingyang, the king is our king. If he moves the capital, he will inevitably involve the king. What Mr. Li said may not be out of public intention!"

"Cui Shangshu, now it is time for one to deal with foreign enemies. Mr. Li deliberately provokes the friendship between the king and the ministers. He is not a spy, but must be a treacherous minister. If he allows these people to cause trouble in the court, Goryeo will only fall into a state of dire straits."

"Mr. Jingyang, can't you really forgive me?" Cui Yugong's tone became stern.

"The enemy is in front of you, and you really can't betray the law for business." Wang Kang clearly wanted to slap Cui Yugong in the face.

"Hmph! Duke Jingyang should not forget how his power and status come about."

"I dare not forget it because of the king's gift and the recommendation of Shangshu Cui. But I cannot forget it. But if you are there, I can't sleep or eat!"

"What should I do?" Seeing that the other party's words became more and more explicit, Cui Yugong began to feel that it was a mistake to support Wang Kang. And he also came to his mansion and felt a little uneasy.

"No, please let Cui Shangshu and his party accompany the former king of Goryeo first. With my husband here, Goryeo's national strength will only become stronger and stronger. And with the hands of the Ming Dynasty, you can eliminate all the evil spirits." Wang Kang remembered the fact that Mr. Goryeo was arbitrarily deposed by the martial artists. In the past, their royal family could not be in power and was seen by the military generals. Now, the treacherous minister led by Cui Yugong actually gave power to him for free, so how could he not take action?

He doesn't want to be a puppet of these people!
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