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When he learned that the new monarch Han Yi had issued an edict declaring that the war between Wei and South Korea had ended and the relationship between the two countries had turned into an alliance, the former Korean prime minister who had resigned from office sighed in his residence with open arms.

It's not that he doesn't support "re-entering the alliance with Wei". The problem is that the new monarch of Korea is just a puppet supported by Wei Zhang Qigong and the traitor Yuanyi Marquis Han Pu. Although the country's name is still "Han",

But in essence, it was firmly controlled by the Wei State.

Not long after, the eldest son "Zhang Ping" came to the study and saw his father sitting on a chair and sighing. After hesitating for a while, he said: "Father, the Marquis of Yuanyi has come to pay a visit."

Zhang Kai frowned when he heard the words, and a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.

There is no other reason than that Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, first rebelled and then defected to Wei, which dealt a fatal blow to South Korea, which was already struggling. He must bear at least half of the responsibility for South Korea's defeat.

It's a pity that Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, fell in love with the Wei people. Both Zhao Jiang, the commander-in-chief of the Wei army, and Zhang Qigong, an important official of the Wei state, greatly appreciated Yuanyi Marquis Han Pu's move of "abandoning the dark and turning to the bright". If Kaifang Di expected, Wei's

The country will definitely not touch Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi.

"Invite him to the study."

Zhang Kai said after thinking for a while.

There is no way, now in Jicheng, the Wei people cover the sky with only one hand, and for the sake of their own Zhang family, the only thing left open is emptiness and resignation.

After a while, the eldest son Zhang Ping personally welcomed Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, to the study.

At this time, Kaifeng endured the unswerving feeling in his heart and managed to squeeze out a smile to greet him outside the study.

In fact, Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, could clearly see the awkward expression on his face. However, Han Pu himself also understood his impression on the former prime minister, and did not expect to ask for anything extravagantly. He smiled and explained his purpose: "

Prime Minister Zhang, Han Pu came here today because he hopes that Prime Minister Zhang can re-assume his position as Prime Minister of Korea."

"I'm from Korea?"

Kaifeng, who was nearly fifty years old, looked at Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, calmly, but sneered secretly in his heart: Do you, Han Pu, really think that you are a Korean? Do you still think that you are a descendant of the Han royal family?

However, due to the Zhang clan, he did not dare to offend Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, even if he opened the land, so he pretended to be ignorant and said: "If Zhang remembers correctly, Zhang Qigong, Master Zhang, has been appointed as the prime minister, hasn't he?"

?...As for the Right Prime Minister, Zhang remembers that you are the Marquis of Yuanyi..."

"That's just a stopgap measure."

The Marquis of Yuanyi smiled and waved his hand and said: "Master Zhang is a close minister of King Wei, so how can he stay in Jicheng all year round? In fact, it was Master Zhang who entrusted Han to visit Prime Minister Zhang and invite him again

Taking up the post of Prime Minister..."

Hearing this, Zhang Kaidi declined politely: "Zhang was recommended by Prime Minister Shen to serve as prime minister. However, over the years, Zhang deeply felt that his talents and virtues were not enough to hold the position of prime minister. He could only...can only let down Mr. Zhang and Yuanyi."

Thank you for your kindness."

After hearing this, Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, looked at the open space with a half-smile. After being silent for a while, he suddenly changed his tone and said: "Well, let's just say it directly... If Han can't convince Zhang

Prime Minister, Mr. Zhang will personally come to invite you, and Mr. Zhang’s conduct, haha... How should I put it, Mr. Zhang is not a person who cherishes his own wings, does Mr. Zhang understand this? "

"..."

Hearing this, his face changed slightly.

Not cherishing his wings, refers to Zhang Qigong not caring about the reputation of the outside world, so this kind of person is often ruthless in doing things.

If Zhang Qigong stubbornly refuses Zhang Qigong's invitation because he was the former prime minister of South Korea, thinking that the latter would not dare to harm him due to his reputation, Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, is clearly hinting to Zhang Qigong at this moment: You are wrong.

Already.

After hesitating for a long time, he sighed openly: "Please allow Zhang to think about it."

Of course, Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, understood that since he openly said "think about it", it meant that he had actually compromised, but he could not agree immediately because of his face.

In this case, he certainly won't be too pushy.

Afterwards, Han Pu, the Marquis of Yuanyi, returned to the post house in the city where Zhang Qigong lived, and reported to the latter the result of inviting Kaifeng to take up the position of prime minister: "Kaikaidi has been persuaded by Han, but due to face, he refused to take office immediately.

, I’m afraid Captain Zhang will have to wait for a few more days.”

"That's okay."

Zhang Qigong waved his hand magnanimously.

He also understood what it felt like for a wise minister like Kai Kaidi to be forced to serve as the prime minister of a puppet government.

If it were him, he would never accept such humiliation.

Anyway, his parents have long since passed away, he has no brothers and sisters, and he is unmarried and has children, so he is alone, so there is no need to care about it - but Zhang Kai is different, he has an old man above him, and a young man below him.

There are compromises.

Of course, if Kaifang was willing to take up the position just for the reason of "compromise", this would not be in line with Zhang Qigong's wishes. After all, in Zhang Qigong's view, Wei's annexation of South Korea would take at least several years or even more than ten years.

During the transitional period of 2000, if Korea is in chaos during this period, it will not be a good thing for Wei, who will annex this country in the future.

Therefore, Zhang Qigong decided to meet with Kaifeng personally and persuade the latter to manage South Korea's internal affairs well, at least not to make the country a mess.

After thinking about it, Zhang Qigong invited Zhang Kaidi, Zhang Ping and his son to the post house that night.

Of course the Zhang family and his son did not dare to refuse, so at dusk they took a carriage to the post house where Zhang Qigong lived.

When he learned that Zhang Qigong, the current prime minister of South Korea, actually lived in the post house, Zhang Ping, the eldest son of Kaifangdi, was very surprised and couldn't help but said: "That Mr. Zhang seems to be no ordinary person...

…”

Opened in silence.

At this time, he had already learned about Zhang Qigong's power in the Wei State - "Tiance Mansion Right Commander". It seemed like a small captaincy title, but in fact, it ranked Wei second in terms of "foreign affairs".

In terms of power, the four powerful ministers were even higher than Wei General Zhao Jiang, the commander-in-chief of the Wei army in the east.

However, it seems that such a person only lived in a post house after conquering Jicheng, the capital of South Korea. This made Kaifangdi admire Zhang Qigong: this person is by no means greedy for money and benefit.

Apart from admiration, I am also a little wary. After all, as long as he is not greedy for money and profit, then this person is either a great good or a great evil. He is by no means an ordinary person.

After meeting Kaifeng and his son, Zhang Qigong was very enthusiastic, and his pleasant smile made Zhang Ping mutter: At first glance, he doesn't look like a vicious person.

After they sat down with each other, they opened their mouths to test Zhang Qigong and said: "I heard that Mr. Zhang recommended Zhang as the prime minister. I am ashamed... The minister who has subjugated the country is actually worthy of Mr. Zhang's consideration."

Hearing this, Zhang Qigong frowned slightly, and then said with a smile: "The words of Prime Minister Zhang are wrong. I, the Wei Dynasty, are only responding to the request of the Marquis of Yuanyi. I intend to make your country comply with the righteousness and overthrow the tyranny of Han Wu. Why?

The theory of national subjugation?”

Kaifang sneered in his heart and said deliberately: "Even so, I recommend General Li Mu, the guardian of Yanmen, to be the prime minister..."

The atmosphere in the room solidified slightly with Kaifeng's words.

Why does Li Mu need anyone? He is a famous Korean general who is the leader of the "Ten Giants of Beiyuan". To put it bluntly, even if South Korea is actually controlled by Wei at this moment, Zhang Qigong would not dare to recall Li Mu to Jicheng - God knows Li Mu

What will you do after being recalled to Jicheng as prime minister?

Even in Zhang Qigong's view, famous generals like Li Mu were among those who must be eliminated - unless Li Mu was willing to submit to his Wei state.

"Let's drink first." Zhang Qigong suddenly changed the topic.

After that, Zhang Kaidi and Zhang Qigong drank in silence, and no one said anything else. This made Zhang Ping, who was sitting aside, feel extremely depressed.

After a long time of burning incense, Zhang Gao, who drank several glasses of wine, sighed with a drunken feeling: "I have inherited the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years, and it has been destroyed... I, the ministers of my generation, really have no face to see the previous kings."

After that, he asked Zhang Qigong: "Master Zhang, how will your country deal with our country? Please tell me the truth."

Zhang Qigong glanced at the open ground, knowing that perfunctory words would definitely not deceive the former South Korean prime minister, so he said in a nonchalant manner: "After Zhang returns to the country, he will report to the monarch of our country and ask him to make a decision."

"..." He held the wine cup open and pondered for a moment, then asked: "Will your country's army always be stationed in Jicheng?"

Zhang Qigong replied: "General Shaohu's Wei Wujun will allocate part of its troops to garrison Jicheng. In addition, troops will be sent to garrison Juyang and Yuyang to prevent the aliens from the grasslands from taking advantage of the situation... As for the other armies of our great Wei Dynasty, they may be stationed in the short term.

Just evacuate.”

His words surprised Zhang Qigong.

Wei Wujun was stationed in Jicheng. This was not surprising to him. After all, Wei defeated his country, Korea, and it would definitely leave an army to control the capital of Jicheng. To Kaifeng's surprise, the Wei army was actually preparing to divide its troops.

Stationed in Juyang and Yuyang to prevent the foreign tribesmen from the grasslands from taking advantage of the situation and plundering the Korean people in the two counties - it must be said that this is a very benevolent decision.

After another moment of silence, Zhang Kaidi asked again: "Zhang heard that the coalition forces of various countries had sent troops to attack your country a few months ago, but I don't know whether Mr. Zhao Jiang is preparing to return to the mainland to aid, or..."

After hearing this, Zhang Qigong asked with a smile: "What do you have to say, Prime Minister Zhang? Can you give me some advice?"

"I don't dare to teach you." He hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Zhang thought that Lord Zhao Jiang might as well use his army to attack Qi State, forcing Qi State to recall the troops sent out, in order to split the coalition forces of other countries..."

After hearing this, Zhang Qigong nodded with a smile and said, "Best regards, Mr. Zhang."

After that, Kaifang and Zhang Qigong chatted for a while, mainly focusing on South Korea's previous bad policies.

This is Zhang Qigong’s personal view: He believes that South Korea’s attitude towards the domestic aristocratic forces is too weak, just like the Wei State in more than ten or twenty years. There are many mines, lakes, and land in the country, which are all controlled by the aristocrats.

The control of power put the imperial court under control everywhere.

In view of this, Zhang Qigong asked Kaifeng to gradually take back the privileges of the aristocratic forces after he became the prime minister of South Korea. After all, in Zhang Qigong's view, these all belonged to his Wei state. How could he tolerate the continued occupation by Korean aristocrats?

To be honest, Kaifangdi had no intention of talking to Zhang Qigong before, but Zhang Qigong's request just aroused his interest. You know, both Shen Buhai and Kaifangdi tried their best to suppress domestic

All the nobles, but the time did not allow it.

He asked Zhang Qigong tentatively: "What does Mr. Zhang mean..."

Zhang Qigong did not answer directly, but asked Zhang Kaidi: "What do you think, Prime Minister Zhang, of the quality of Wei's decrees?"

Zhang Kai was stunned for a moment, and after pondering for a moment, he praised: "Unprecedented benevolent government."
To be continued...