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They had already expanded their territory,
However, internal strife turned their victory into defeat.
They were even attacked and driven back into the country by the Jurchen army.
There are still those nine cities they built at great expense and with the depletion of the people!
Now, Wang Gou and the Western Capital faction have announced their intention to launch a northern expedition.
They immediately gained the support of powerful families in Xijing, border generals, local minorities, and low- to mid-level officials.
"Public opinion is turning in favor of the Northern Expedition, and it can no longer be suppressed," Li Zhidi sighed.
This person was the cousin of Li Ziqian, a powerful minister who was eliminated.
A powerful minister falls,
Two concubines were deposed.
But the Li family still stands strong.
Kim Boo-yi said ominously, "As long as the troops are defeated at the front, Your Majesty will be safe."
Emperor's father-in-law, Ren Yuanhou, exclaimed in surprise, "This...this is not a good idea."
Kim Bu-sik, the leader of the Gaegyeong faction, said, "The nobles of Seogyeong have merged with the military men of the border regions."
"If we win this battle, not only will the nobles of Xijing be difficult to suppress,"
“Those martial artists can also be arrogant and domineering.”
"At such a critical juncture, we must resort to extraordinary measures!"
What are extraordinary measures?
They betrayed the troops on the front lines.
Internally, this delayed the transport of grain and supplies;
While abroad, they provided intelligence to the Jin Dynasty.
Chapter 312 The King Under House Arrest
When Wang Gou's father defeated the Jurchens,
Expanding territory and building nine cities in the Northeast.
The king's prestige surpassed that of all the nobles.
The Goryeo nobles also used this tactic.
First, stir up internal strife.
Requesting the withdrawal of troops from the front lines to quell the rebellion.
At the same time, the message was sent to the Jurchens.
They allowed the Jurchens to launch a counterattack and invade Goryeo territory.
They then proposed returning the newly occupied land.
They even turned the tables and accused the perpetrators.
The general who defeated the Jurchens
He was killed on the grounds of provoking a border conflict!
"You wouldn't lay a hand on His Majesty, would you?"
Ren Yuanhou, as the emperor's father-in-law,
He didn't care about his son-in-law.
He was more concerned with his status as the emperor's father-in-law.
Kim Bu-sik said, "Wang's eldest son is almost one year old."
"He should be made King!"
Ren Yuanhou no longer objected.
It doesn't matter whether the son-in-law lives or dies.
As long as the grandson succeeds to the throne, that's fine.
Of course, it would be best if the son-in-law didn't die.
After all, my grandson is not even a year old yet.
It would be a huge loss if it failed to survive.
After thinking for a moment, Ren Yuanhou added:
"Your Majesty is still too young,"
"Even if the frontline suffers a defeat, it will still serve as a lesson learned."
"Then His Majesty can read more books,"
"I will marry another daughter to Your Majesty."
This is a proposal to place the king under house arrest.
Then have more children.
Ensure the next king,
He is still the grandson of the Ren family.
Kim Bu-sik nodded and said, "These are the words of a wise and experienced ruler."
The two parties reached a deal.
Li Zhidi chimed in, "The Ming Dynasty is powerful and cannot be ignored."
Kim Boo-sik's family
They are descendants of the Silla royal family.
His father and Park In-yang were envoys to the Song Dynasty.
Their poems and essays were published in Tokyo.
It earned Goryeo the nickname "Little China".
Kim Boo-sik himself,
He is also well-versed in Confucian classics.
Emotionally, I admire China.
However, Goryeo's complete submission to the Jin Dynasty was documented.
It was written by Kim Boo-sik himself.
He was able to maintain his position as the head of the court in Goryeo.
There was also the factor of support from the Jin state.
Jin Guoneng can support himself,
Why couldn't the Ming Dynasty do it?
Kim Bu-sik smiled and said, "Prepare the ships and envoys."
"If the army is defeated at the front, we will invite His Majesty back to Gaegyeong."
"Then send the messenger across the sea immediately,"
"We present a letter of submission to the Ming Dynasty,"
"We request the Ming Dynasty to bestow a title upon the King and send troops to aid Goryeo!"
"What a plan!"
Everyone applauded and praised it.
First, they colluded with the Jurchens to cripple the king's army.
The King was placed under house arrest again to establish His Majesty.
He easily crushed the Xijing faction and the martial arts group.
Finally, they submitted to the Ming Dynasty and gained the support of the Celestial Empire.
Once successful
Goryeo was the domain of the Gaegyeong aristocracy!
These guys,
Study the factional struggles of the Song Dynasty thoroughly.
However, they disregarded national interests.
The King of Goryeo was still gathering troops and collecting provisions.
A messenger from Goryeo has already been sent to the Jin Kingdom.
Inform the Jin people to quickly mobilize their troops.
Ideally, we should ambush and annihilate the Goryeo army.
at the same time,
Kim Bu-sik wrote another good letter to the state.
Send envoys to wait at the port.
When the time is right, we will go and join the Ming Dynasty.
The Kaijing faction is a bunch of vermin.
How much better is the Xijing faction?
Monk Miaoqing and Zheng Zhichang,
They deliberately exaggerated the Ming army's victories.
They falsely claimed that few of the Jurchen elite troops remained.
It was all just to instigate the king to send troops.
Historically, the Northern Song Dynasty was destroyed by the Jin Dynasty.
They actually told the king that the Song army had won a great victory.
They planned to take advantage of the Jin dynasty's destruction of the Song dynasty to launch a northern expedition.
In May of the third year of Hongwu,
The Goryeo Kingdom mobilized an army of 18,000 men.
Before the provisions were fully prepared,
They then launched a combined land and sea attack on the Helan Road, heading towards the Jin Kingdom.
Chapter 313 The Snake Swallows the Elephant
Wang Gou was full of confidence.
We are confident of victory.
My father went to war more than ten years ago.
It could decisively defeat the Jurchens and expand its territory.
Nine cities were built in the Northeast.
Why can't the son do it?
He didn't even think about it.
Goryeo defeated them back then.