On a steam cargo ship, Kim Sang-hun, Choi Hyo-il, and Lin Qingye secretly returned to North Korea.
Then he changed into casual clothes and entered the royal capital of Seoul.
So in the next few days, they split up and visited many ministers.
For example, the leader of the government, Cui Mingji, the right leader of the government, Kim Sang-yong (Kim Sang-hyun's brother), as well as Zhang Wei, Shen Jiyuan, Jin Zidian and others secretly persuaded and persuaded them to change their ways, but failed to understand the current affairs and intended to resist. The consequences would be very serious. tragic.
As for the effect of wooing, it can only be described as good. Most of the ministers only hesitated a little before agreeing anyway. The remaining few not only did not hesitate for half a second, but were ecstatic:
"Haha, we finally got the chance to be dogs for Xujiazhuang! I have been looking forward to this day for a long time!"
"Hou Jin is just the most inferior of the many lackeys raised by Xujiazhuang. He almost bit us to the point of annihilation. Now it's better. We have also taken refuge in Xujiazhuang. We have Princess Shujing as the concubine of Master Xuzhuang, and the prince as our concubine." Our new king, who will be the Kingdom of Korea in the future, will definitely be the superior dog of Xujiazhuang, ranking above Houjin, Japan, and Guan Ningjun. His future prospects will far exceed them. Those who should be afraid in the future are the surrounding forces."
"Why did you come now, why did Xujiazhuang take action now? If we had been captured a few years earlier, we would have lived a prosperous life."
"The King's Manor covers one million acres of land, but it's only a thirty-mile radius (666.7 square kilometers). It's only a few percent of the kingdom's three thousand miles. It's better to occupy more land, occupying tens of millions. How about my parents? Including our Jin family so that we can better serve the royal family."
"The nobles can be exempted from taxes, but if ordinary people are exempted from taxes and their burdens are greatly reduced, will they still work hard to plant a lot of land? Will it lead to a reduction in the kingdom's cultivated land area, a decrease in output, and a decrease in the number of people in the city? We are starving due to lack of food, so I think it would be better not to be exempted from taxation, as this will breed unruly people."
"Can we join this King's Manor? If we are allowed to join, I will swear to serve the new king to the death and never betray! If I can't join, I also hope to cooperate with the King's Manor and become an agent for various commodities. Partner supplier of King’s Estate.”
"When will the wise Prince Regent and the loyal army come? Is it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow? Can you come sooner? I can't wait any longer. I can't continue to serve this unprincipled and foolish king like Li Zhu."
"I am ready to respond. As soon as the loyal king's army arrives, we will immediately attack and help break into the palace and capture the faint king Li Zhu!"
"For safety reasons, I will not go to the palace to discuss politics these days to avoid any accidents."
So King Li Zhu discovered that from July 2nd to July 5th, more and more ministers asked for leave and did not come to the Qinzheng Hall for reasons such as illness and physical discomfort, and the number dropped from hundreds to dozens. With only a few cronies left, he felt extremely uneasy and smelled of conspiracy.
even so.
The feudal dynasty's unique law of "whoever plans to plot a rebellion must leak the news" lost its effect here. No one came to him to inform him, even if some loyal ministers who were loyal to him knew clearly that the conspiracy was going on. It was brewing that a big change was about to happen, but he did not dare to report it to the king, but kept it in his stomach to avoid implicating his family. It can be seen that no one is optimistic about Li Jie.
Realizing that he was being abandoned, Li Zhu ordered a large number of cronies to be sent out to inquire about the information, and they were engaged in a desperate struggle. However, after these cronies found out the important information that had been spread to the entire Seoul people, everyone knew about it.
, but did not think of reporting to the king immediately, but instead cheered:
"It's saved, we're all saved!"
"The Prince Regent is about to return with 50,000 loyal troops. Our Princess Shujing will become our Queen, and her son will become the noble Crown Prince. In the future, we will be integrated into the Xujiazhuang system and become a member of the Xujiazhuang."
"The King's Manor can develop millions of acres of land to support the royal family and officials, and implement permanent tax exemptions throughout the country to reduce the burden on the people... These good days are coming, and the nobles will no longer oppress us. After the Jin Tatars
If you dare to come here again, you will only be beaten to death in front of the powerful loyal army! If the Tatars come to plunder again, you will die!"
"I can't endure this kind of hard life for a day. When will the Prince Regent and the King's loyal army come? How long do we have to wait? Can you appear in front of me now? I still have enough cereals and rice for several meals at home. Are you willing?
Give it all!”
"Your Majesty has no loyalty to you anymore. If you continue to follow him, it will be a dead end."
"Although I have investigated everything, I still don't tell the king. There is no need to add despair and pain to him, and we can't kill more people."
…
July 6th, morning.
Incheon Port.
Escorted by two steam ironclad battleships.
A total of 50,000 loyal troops lined up from more than 30 steam cargo ships. After landing, they arranged hundreds of people into a small square and ten small squares to form a large square. After arranging in a neat queue, they stepped on
Stepping neatly and shouting loud slogans, they marched towards Wangjing and Seoul.
Each of them wore a set of light half-plate armor.
A 'Thunder-type' flintlock rifle (with bayonet) in hand, with performance indicators such as power, range and rate of fire, is much weaker than the electro-fired smokeless powder breech-loaded gun, but it still represents the pinnacle of flintlock rifles, using graphite
In the case of black powder paper fixed mini warhead, the maximum rate of fire is five rounds per minute and the maximum killing range is 500 meters.
Fifty thousand people means 50,000 flintlock guns (no heavy weapons such as artillery). After three months of rigorous training, in terms of logistics support, since it is close to Xujiazhuang, there is no need to worry about insufficient ammunition supply.
.
Elite.
This is definitely a well-trained and formidable elite regiment.
Standing on an open carriage, Li Hui looked at this legion with infinite pride in his heart. He believed that with this legion, he could easily wipe out Hou Jin, defeat Japan, and frighten the Guan Ning Army next to him. Who are the surrounding forces?
Don't dare to underestimate it.
As for Li Zhu and his supporters in Wang Jing, they are nothing more than chickens and dogs. If they dare to resist, the only outcome will be destruction!
The result was not what Li Hui expected.
During the fifty-plus-mile journey from Incheon Port to Wangjing, the only people we met were those who bowed their heads, cheered, and joined us with surprises on their faces. No one dared to block the road and resist.
So like a peaceful armed march.
At two o'clock in the afternoon.
When Prince Regent Li Hui arrived at the gates of Seoul with 50,000 loyal troops.
What Li Hui saw was the city gate that was completely open, the civil and military officers kneeling on the ground in front of them, and the numerous people on both sides of the road holding food and water in their hands and looking happy to welcome the king.
"Enter the city!"
Li Hui did not feel any doubt and waved his riding whip and said.
Tap tap tap~
The loyal army marched into the city with sonorous steps, divided their forces, and were led by internal officials to take over the city gates and treasury. Everything went smoothly.
…
now.
Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace.
King Li Zhu discovered that even the eunuchs and maids in the palace were running out of the palace one after another, and there were many close guards who were searching for property, dressing up, and then escaping.
At this time, he was a fool, and he probably knew what happened, and realized that he had been abandoned and betrayed by everyone.
It's over.
He will be finished soon.
For a moment, he also had the idea of packing up some treasures and escaping quickly, but how to escape? There was no one around him to protect him. As long as he dared to leave the palace and was identified, he might become a credit in the eyes of others.
, a woman can catch him.
He must escape with a group of cronies.
So he searched around the palace and asked the eunuchs and maids to protect him, but he was ignored.
Finally, in the Ideological and Political Hall, Li Zhu met the minister Jin Yu, his uncle Gu Hong, his cousin Gu Renhui, his cousin Shen Jingzhen and others who were secretly gathering together. These were the people who supported him in his rise to power and were the most important
Trustworthy cronies, once Li Hui comes back, he will never let them go.
"So you are all here. I have been looking for you for a long time."
Li Zhu happily walked over and said to them: "I know that the traitor Li Hui has fought back, but you are like those eunuchs, maids, and ministers in the court, and don't tell me anything. Haha, do you think I am a fool?
You and I are in the same boat, sharing the same prosperity and suffering, so don’t think of betraying me! Escort me and leave quickly. When Li Hui brings people into the palace, we will all die. Only by escaping can we have a chance to survive!"
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry!"
Jin Yao and others suddenly dispersed, each took out a short knife and wrapped him in the middle, blocking his retreat.
"You, you want to kill the king?"
Li Shu was stunned and looked at them in disbelief, especially his uncle Gu Hong, cousin Gu Renyi and cousin Shen Jingzhen. These people were all his relatives and people he trusted unconditionally.
"Your Majesty, go in peace!"
"Just let your head give us a way to live."
"Good riddance, my king!"
Jin Yao, Gu Hong, Gu Renhe, Shen Jingzhen and others did not hesitate to plunge the dagger into Li Zhu's body, stabbing him dozens of times.
"You, you..."
Li Zhu looked at them with a look of sorrow and anger, but severe pain spread throughout his body, and he soon fell into endless darkness.
…
evening.
Li Hui finally led people into the palace.
"You killed Li Zhu? You traitors, you dare to kill even the king? Someone, pull them down and kill them!"
Seeing the head of his nephew Li Zhu on a tray, Li Hui didn't feel at all happy about having his revenge, only full of regret and anger. He immediately ignored Jin Yu, Ju Hong and others' wails and begged for mercy, and let them follow.