Chapter 629: This Ming Dynasty is not created out of nothing (fourth update, please subscribe)

The Ming Dynasty has been restored!

The capital is Yingtian!

No one knew where the news came from, but the news spread throughout Seoul like thunder. Whether it was the ministers in the court or the Confucian scholars in Sungkyunkwan, they were all discussing the restoration of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty, that is their motherland that they have been thinking about for more than 200 years.

In the past, it was believed that the Ming Dynasty only existed in history books and in people’s descriptions. But now, the Ming Dynasty, the Celestial Empire destroyed by the Qing Dynasty, has come back to life again. This is simply... a little unbelievable, but it makes people full of expectations!

Ming Dynasty!

The Celestial Empire!

If there is an ideal country in the world, then in the descriptions of generations of Korean scholars, the Ming Dynasty is their "ideal country". Almost all Korean scholars have consciously or unconsciously imagined an "ideal country". Why is this so?

It's not just respect for the Ming Dynasty, Koreans also have their own selfish desires - they believe that Korea is the only pure land in the world that has preserved Chinese clothing, etiquette and morality, and they are proud of it.

What is the premise of this pride?

Of course, we must first create the perfect character of Ming Dynasty.

In an ideal country, everything is perfect!

Well, now this perfect country has been resurrected on the spot, how can they not be excited.

In the excitement, naturally many ministers and Confucian scholars wrote to the emperor requesting to send envoys to the Ming Dynasty. In response to this, Li Shiying chose to remain silent, and his son Li Xi also chose to remain silent. The former chose to remain silent because... he had already sent a special envoy, and as for the latter, he didn't know anything at all!

"The Ming Dynasty, could it be...really restored?"

Li Xi asked in confusion.

"The news came from Seoul, saying that a Qing merchant who was trafficking Korean women overseas was caught there. During the interrogation, he claimed that he was a Ming citizen and he also held a Ming passport."

Choi Ik-hyun, the deputy secretary of the Seongjeongwon who was in charge of drafting the king's edicts, directly reported the information he had.

"Passport? What is a passport?"

The beautiful lady who asked the question was none other than Queen Min, the Queen of Korea.

"It is said to be the Ming Dynasty... No, they seem to be called the Ming Empire now. The Ming Empire issued a certificate to its people to go abroad. It is similar to the Kanhe, and there are lifelike photos on it..."

"The Ming Empire."

Frowning, Queen Min said,

"How is it similar to Japan? Doesn't Japan call itself the 'Great Japanese Empire'?"

When mentioning Japan, Queen Min had an instinctive aversion. In fact, most Koreans feel the same way about the Japanese.

It's not just disgust, but instinctive rejection.

"Perhaps it is a name used overseas nowadays. Westerners call the Qing Dynasty the "Great Qing Empire". Since this passport is for overseas use, it is naturally called this way."

Choi Ik-hyun explained as a matter of course.

"Oh, then did you see that Ming countryman?"

"Replying to the king, I have never seen that man. Few people in the entire Hancheng Prefecture have seen him. But there are reports that Daewongun has sent a secret envoy. He must have some ulterior motive!"

As soon as Choi Ik-hyun finished speaking, Queen Min frowned and said anxiously.

"Ah! Your Majesty, we must also send a secret envoy as soon as possible. I'm afraid that Daewongun has other intentions!"

Any other intentions?

What is the picture?

Although the princess did not say anything, Choi Ik-hyun's expression suddenly changed. He instinctively thought of another possibility - could it be that Daewongun wanted to use this opportunity to rebel and usurp the throne!

Look at what happened. It has always been the case that a son usurps the father's position, but never the father usurps the son's position.

But they can't help thinking like that!

"Ah, what the princess said is very true. The king should send a secret envoy as soon as possible to prevent the Heavenly Dynasty from being deceived by others!"

After hearing what the princess and Choi Ik-hyun said, Lee Hee nodded in agreement.

"That's right, Choi Yi-hyun, are you willing to go to the Celestial Empire?"

"I am willing to go!"

However, just when Choi Ik-hyun took on the task, a merchant ship carrying the secret envoy and his entourage set off from Jemulpo.

"Da Ming..."

Standing at the bow of the ship, Liu Chongjiao looked a little excited.

"That's the paradise in the history books! Without the "Bingzi Rebellion", we can go to heaven again. It's really a blessing!"

As a retainer of Yi Henglao and Jin Pingmok, he, like Yi Henglao, adhered to the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period and his reverence for the Ming Dynasty was from the heart. He had been living in seclusion in Seorak Mountain. If he had not learned from Daewongun's letter that the Ming Dynasty had been restored and wanted to entrust him as a secret envoy to go to the Ming Dynasty to find out the truth, he would never have taken up an official position.

However, this was not a career in officialdom, but a secret envoy to the Ming Dynasty.

"Yes, uncle, if the Celestial Empire succeeds in restoring its independence, it will not only be a cause for celebration for the whole world, but also our country of Korea will be able to return to its motherland."

Standing beside his uncle, Liu Linxi's tone was full of yearning for the Ming Dynasty. In another world, more than 20 years later, Liu Linxi was not only regarded as the successor of the "orthodox Taoism" of the West China School, but also the leader of the Korean Righteous Army. He was also regarded as the "last fundamentalist Chinese thinker". Even until the Republic of China, he advocated that China should rebuild the Huayi order to maintain world peace.

"We must first clarify the authenticity of Daming!"

Jin Yujun, the newly crowned top scholar last year, was also a member of the diplomatic corps. When selecting the secret envoys, Li Shiying was very careful not to choose important officials from the court. This was to conceal his tracks and also to make it easier to shirk responsibility if the Qing Dynasty found out about it in the future - but it was just a few private individuals!

"Chen Sheng is a businessman, and Jin Zainan is just a poor man. He has no certificate or letter of credit, only a passport. How can he prove the authenticity of the Ming Dynasty? Moreover, if this Ming Dynasty is just a fake Ming Dynasty, then what should we do then..."

Pretending to be the name of the Later Ming Dynasty!

He actually guessed right about this matter. However, there was no DNA in this era. How could they tell whether it was a fake under the name of the Ming Dynasty?

"As long as it is the Ming Dynasty, continuing the incense of the Ming Dynasty, it is naturally the Ming Dynasty!"

As to whether this Ming Dynasty was really the Ming Dynasty, Liu Chongjiao naturally had his own criteria for judging. This criterion was very simple, that is, whether or not the Ming Dynasty was recognized as the ancestor.

Having said that, more than two hundred years have passed. Even if it is fake, who can tell the difference? The key is the name "Da Ming"!

For North Korea, what it cares about is the "Great Ming Dynasty" and the restoration of Chinese orthodoxy!

Turning his gaze to Chen Sheng, Liu Chongjiao said.

"Besides, since he dared to take us to Ming Dynasty, I think what he said must be true!"

In fact, no one would doubt that Chen Sheng could "fabricate" a country. After all, who in the world could create a country out of nothing?

(End of this chapter)