Money should be spent when it is necessary, and money that should not be spent should never be spent. Look at the furnishings in the palace now, they are still the same as before. As for keeping palace maids, music and dancing and other things, His Majesty is not interested in them at all, and the ministers can't see them even if they want to.

The current atmosphere throughout the Ming Dynasty is one of frugality and bravery.

As the saying goes, what the superior likes, the subordinates will inevitably follow. Your Majesty likes bravery, frugality, and love for the people, and the subordinates must follow suit, whether you like it or not. Therefore, the Ming Dynasty's trend of eliminating extravagance has been going on for a long time.

Seeing these palace maids in the Joseon royal palace, Zhang Yu really felt as if he was in another world. At the same time, he also understood some of the thoughts and practices of the current emperor.

Soon, someone came up from behind and spoke directly into the ear of King Lee Jong-hee of Korea.

Mr. Li took a look at the person who came.

This person is called Zhang Xuan, he is his confidant, and he also came to report the news.

It seems that there is news from grandma. This makes Li Zong very happy, but also a little nervous.

Zhang Xuan lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, there is news. The imperial physicians of the Ming Dynasty said they are confident that they can cure the Queen Mother, and it will only take a few months."

After hearing this, Li Zong's expression became a little complicated.

Honestly, he didn't really want Grandma to die. If she didn't die, it would be best if she stayed in her current state. She wouldn't be able to control anything, but she could still serve as a deterrent.

But if grandma were alive and well, it would be difficult to deal with. Once she was healthy, she would probably be able to take charge. This was not what Li Zong wanted to see.

Turning his head to look at Zhang Yu, Li Zong made up his mind and started to do it.

Li Zong waved his hand to signal Zhang Xuan to leave.

After Zhang Xuan left, Li Zong stood up, picked up his glass, and said with a smile, "May the friendship between Ming and Korea last forever! Cheers, everyone!"

In an instant, cheers and the sound of clinking glasses rang out all around.

The atmosphere of the banquet became more lively.

Zhang Yu also drank the wine, then lowered his head and looked at the King of Korea, trying to see something from Li Zong's expression.

Li Zong was so happy, could it be that there was a result? The imperial doctors in the Ming Dynasty were unable to cure Queen Inmok of Joseon?

If that's the case, I'm afraid I'll have to adopt Plan C.

After staring at Li Zong for a while, Zhang Yu's expression relaxed.

Although the King of Korea hid it well, Zhang Yu still found out. Apparently, things were not as Li Zong expected. The imperial physician of the Ming Dynasty was still very capable.

Zhang Yu drank the wine slowly and leisurely.

Now I am not the one who is anxious. I have full initiative and can wait slowly without being anxious.

The banquet ended quickly.

Zhang Yu was not in a hurry.

King Lee Jong-un of Joseon was anxious.

After the banquet ended, Li Zong asked someone to serve the old Prince Fu. After all, the old Prince Fu of the Ming Dynasty had drunk a little too much and might not be able to leave tonight, so he could only be arranged to stay in the guest room.

Four women were sent to serve the old Prince Fu, and Zhang Yu was invited to sit aside.

In this room, Zhang Yu met Li Zong and the ministers who accompanied him.

The minister's name was Zhang Shunyao, a very famous figure among the young generation of the Korean Western Party.

Since arriving in North Korea and obtaining intelligence, Zhang Yu has gained a clearer understanding of the political situation in North Korea.

The political struggles in North Korea were fierce, and the earliest conflict was between Shen Yiqian and Jin Xiaoyuan.

Sim Uigyeom, a councilor of the Ministry of Personnel, opposed Kim Hyo-won's appointment to the important position of Minister of Personnel, and thus formed the Dongin Party, led by Kim Hyo-won (Kim Hyo-won's house was located in Gancheon-dong, east of Hanyang), and the Seoin Party, led by Sim Uigyeom (Shim Uigyeom's house was located in Jeong-dong, west of Hanyang).

In the 24th year of King Seonjo's reign (1591 AD), the issue of enthroning the crown prince triggered a conflict between the conservative and hard-line factions within the Eastern Party, namely the so-called Southern Party and Northern Party.

After the Japanese invasion, the Northern Party came to power and subsequently split into the Great Northern Party and the Small Northern Party. Later, the Great Northern Party, which supported the ascension of Gwanghaegun (Yi Hwan), gained power and further split into the Bone Northern Party and the Meat Northern Party.

Because they helped King Injo overthrow Gwanghaegun (Injo Restoration), the Western Party, which had been in decline for quite a long time, came to power and is now the King of Joseon.