In this silence, everyone held their breath.

It is unknown what punishments Zhu Yuanzhang would impose on Goryeo, Dongdao, and Zhu Yunwen.

However, in the midst of this silence, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly spoke:

"As a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, Goryeo had long been ambivalent, not only extending olive branches to the Northern Yuan, but even secretly recognizing the Northern Yuan as its master, making it a veritable opportunist."

We warned you back then, but instead of repenting, you've gone so far as to join forces with the Eastern Island Kingdom to rebel against the Ming Dynasty. Such a treasonous act is utterly despicable.

Have you truly forgotten that the Ming Dynasty is the master of your Goryeo Kingdom? Are you truly not afraid of the mighty power of my Great Ming Dynasty?

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, King Yi Seong-gye of Goryeo trembled with fear.

Having ambition before is one thing, but now that his ambition has been shattered, when he truly faces the Ming Dynasty as his master and the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, his fear is beyond words.

The King of Goryeo continued kowtowing and said:

"Long live the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty! I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time, Your Majesty."

It's all because of that woman from the Eastern Island Kingdom. She deceived me with sweet words, making me blinded by greed. I beg Your Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to forgive me.

"I, Wang, swear that from this day forward, the entire Goryeo Kingdom will completely submit to the Ming Dynasty. Furthermore, I am willing to personally serve by the side of Your Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke with a grim expression:

"It would be dangerous to keep someone like you, who has betrayed his master, by my side. Fine, from now on, Goryeo will become a province of my Great Ming!"