Do you think that's the end?

The Western Party was divided into the old guard and the young, and the two sides were fighting endlessly. Add to that the chaotic mix of forces from other parties, and the entire situation in North Korea had become a mess.

Zhang Yu has already figured out the dynamics of North Korea's party struggles: it's basically a struggle between two factions. Once the opponent is defeated, internal divisions begin, and the struggle continues.

The entire country was constantly worn down by this struggle. Of course, this was also related to North Korea's national strength. North Korea could not defeat Japan to the east, and expansion to the west was even more impossible.

These Korean monarchs, ministers and scholars had long since gotten rid of the mess in their hearts and focused on fighting within their own country, resulting in this situation.

After figuring out these things, Zhang Yu decisively wrote a memorial to Zhu Youxiao.

The content of the petition was very simple: for the time being, do not recruit North Korean students. North Korean scholars are not good enough, so we cannot accept them; secondly, we cannot allow them to serve as officials.

How many years did it take for the factional strife in the Ming Dynasty to end?

Letting North Korean scholars go there at this time will stir up another wave of party disputes?

These people are incapable of anything else but fighting among themselves, and they are quite ruthless. If they were to come to the Ming Dynasty and stir up factional strife within it, it would be a very troublesome matter.

Zhang Yu just hoped that it was still not too late to stop it.

This time, the people accompanying the King of Joseon, Lee Jong-hwa, were the young and vigorous ones. It was clear that this was the force supporting the King of Joseon, but it was actually of little use.

The elders have a deep foundation, a large number of people, and act prudently. In this respect, they can be said to be deeply entrenched. Their position cannot be shaken in a short period of time.

Under such circumstances, if the Ming Dynasty could cure Queen Inmok, then the elders would surely turn the tables. In such a situation, how could Li Zong not panic?

After figuring out these situations, Zhang Yu became even more calm.

Now that the Ming Dynasty has gotten involved, this matter will be easier to handle. As long as the Ming Dynasty is helping, are you still worried that there will be chaos?

No, are you still afraid that we won’t be able to enter a harmonious and beautiful new era?

After we sat down, tea was served.

Zhang Yu took a sip of the tea and said with a smile, "It's really good tea! It has a unique flavor. It's much better than what I drink in the Ming Dynasty."

This is not nonsense, nor is it a lie Zhang Yu tells to flatter someone. This tea is indeed better than the one he drinks.

Although he had a special relationship with Han Yu, and Han Yu received tea as a reward from the emperor every year, what was the use of that?

The quantity is not large, so Zhang Yu can’t get any of it at all.

Under such circumstances, Zhang Yu could only buy tea for himself.

But with his salary, he was lucky to be able to afford tea. As for drinking good tea, forget it.

It was a fact that Zhang Yu had never tasted tea as good as the one in front of him.

King Lee Jong-sung of Korea nodded and said nothing.

After all, under the current circumstances, there really is nothing much to say. There is nothing much to discuss about tea, so let's get down to business.

Glancing at Zhang Shunyao beside him, Li Zongshun nodded at him.

Zhang Shunyao took a step forward and said with a smile, "Master Zhang, we both have the surname Zhang. This is fate. Young talents like Master Zhang should be given more guidance in the future."

Zhang Yu was very disdainful of this opening remark.

Still surnamed Zhang? The surname Zhang means we are all family?

You are not from our Ming Dynasty, so who knows how you got the surname Zhang?

However, it was not the right time to say such things. Zhang Yu smiled and said, "I dare not, I dare not! I am still young, inexperienced, and need your guidance, Master Zhang."

"No, no!" Zhang Shunyao said with a smile, "To be so favored by the Holy Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and to be entrusted with such an important task is not something that everyone can do. Moreover, Lord Zhang is so young, it is obvious that he must be a talented person of the Ming Dynasty. I yearn for him in my heart and wish I could become his close friend!"

"You're welcome, you're welcome!" Zhang Yu nodded repeatedly.

He felt really helpless.

If you have something to say, just say it. Don't beat around the bush.

After you brought me in, we had drinks and meals and exchanged polite words. Now that these things are finally done and we can sit down and talk about things, why are you still beating around the bush?

No wonder you guys are always fighting each other. Just using these mundane tactics makes me want to kill you. Is this enough to justify a fight?

As if sensing Zhang Yu's impatience, Zhang Shunyao stopped talking, his expression still bright and sunny.

Zhang Shunyao looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Master Zhang, the Queen Mother just received news that the imperial physician of the Ming Dynasty was able to cure her. The people of Joseon are extremely grateful, and the King has already written a memorial to the Holy Emperor to express his gratitude."

"This is His Majesty's order," Zhang Yu said quickly. "We, as ministers, are merely following orders."

Zhang Shunyao nodded and said, "Korea will definitely cooperate with us in this attack on Japan. So, Lord Zhang, please feel free to share any opinions or ideas you have."

"We have someone specifically here to discuss this," Zhang Yu said with a smile. "The General Staff should be arriving soon, so there's no need for me to get involved. The Navy will also be sending people over, so you can rest assured."

"Once everyone is here, both sides can coordinate the deployment. As far as I know, they've also brought a lot of weapons and armor by ship this time, all to arm you. This is a gift from the Lord.

After hearing this, Zhang Shunyao narrowed his eyes and felt a little hesitant.

My dear, there is more to this chapter. Please click on the next page to continue reading. It will be even more exciting later!