Chapter Eighty-Nine: Joining the Alliance

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The same goes for Li Kangzong. However, what is more tragic is that although the DPRK has a large population, it is not barren. However, the tax sources of the Joseon court were very bad.

To put it in an easy-to-understand way, under the expansion of the two classes of nobles in Korea today, land annexation is becoming more and more serious, and the common people are becoming more and more bankrupt and living in difficulty.

For a government that relies heavily on the common people for tax revenue, this phenomenon directly leads to the scarcity and decreasing tax revenue in North Korea.

If it weren't for the previous Korean monarch Gwanghaejun who tried his best to promote the implementation of the Daedong Law with brutal means, I am afraid that today's North Korea will also be full of smoke, and Zhu Cihong will encounter not only bandits, but also uprisings.

Although there were people like Gwanghae-kun in North Korea who tried to make great efforts. Even Renzu anyway, Li Kangzong rebelled against Guanghaijun, and he still continued to implement the Datong Law and was unswerving.

But this is the case, and the implementation of the Datong Law is also extremely difficult.

The so-called Datong Law is to unify the tribute into rice grain. The levy of rice tax according to the land area reduced the burden on the landless or landless peasants.

On the other hand, it naturally aroused fierce opposition from the two classes of nobles and other large landowners. Although this policy has been in place since 38 years ago. But historically, it was not until 1708, exactly a full hundred years, that it could be extended to the whole country. That is, the next Korean monarch of Yi Kangzong, who is now in the field, has only completed the promotion at the end of his term.

This shows that the DPRK's domestic finances are poor and vested interests are deeply rooted.

Of course, there has not always been good news for North Korea.

For example, tariffs.

North Korea has established a complete tariff system, which is entirely dependent on Zhu Cihong's gifts.

Prior to the Inchon landing, the Ming Dynasty completed the military occupation of Korea, reversing the previous change in the direction of Korea towards the Qing Dynasty. After that, Zhu Cihong waved his sleeves, left tariffs and opened the door to North Korean trade.

Since then, trade between China and North Korea, which has been booming rapidly, has begun to bring in large tax revenues. In the first year alone, it reached the point of 100,000 taels. Since then, it has risen rapidly every year and has become a particularly important source of revenue for the DPRK treasury.

Compared with the Datong Law, which has to deal with a huge vested interest class, the tariff is obviously much easier, and even if there are handicraftsmen who have been hit bankrupt by the impact of Ming imported goods, they can't afford to make a storm at all. Even, in front of the powerful and upper-class people from all over the world who love Daming goods, who cares about the life or death of craftsmen and farmers?

More importantly, compared to the original taxes that may be withheld layer by layer, the tariffs are in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. Except for a part of which will be refunded by the customs in accordance with various preferential policies, the rest will be handed over to the North Korean treasury and directly under the control of Li Kangzong. As much as it should be, it is as much as it should be, and whatever rules are set, the rules will be enforced. The degree of incorruptibility impressed Li Kangzong deeply and sighed.

No one will object to sending money.

For the things that can bring benefits to himself, it is even more memorable for Li Qianzong, and he is grateful.

At this time, hearing that the Chinese Alliance could promote trade and bring more tariffs naturally became a huge weight, which made Li Yanzong, who was already crumbling and biased towards the Ming Dynasty, make up his mind.

Li Hao sighed in his heart, he gave up writing, threw the meeting minutes to the scribe next to him, and quietly looked at Li Yanzong, who had gradually calmed down.

Yi Hao, who was familiar with Yi Kangzong, understood that the Joseon king had made up his mind.

Freedom and independence, something that never existed for Lee's Joseon, Ryo Kam Jong did not care. The amount of military spending for the garrison is quite high, but the DPRK is still within the scope of affordability.

What you can gain is obviously a lot more than what you have to lose.

For example, the military protection of the DPRK. For example, more tariffs. For example, the army has always been stronger. For example, Article 4 of the Convention of the Chinese Alliance: "Article 4 of the Convention of the Chinese Alliance: For the purpose of consolidating the peace and security of the Chinese Alliance." The Ming Empire has the obligation to safeguard the power and dignity of the kings of the signatory countries in order to ensure the effective implementation of the covenant of the alliance......"

This means that as long as Li Kangzong signs, he does not have to worry about being usurped and coup d'état. As long as he lives, the alliance from the Ming Dynasty will protect his throne and no one can challenge him.

Li Qianzong is playing with his two sons, what is the power trick you are fighting for for the right to inherit the right to grab me?

Isn't it just to keep his position?

Right now, you can get it with a signature, so what is the military spending, independence and freedom?

Li Kangzong admitted that he was moved.

And now, he talks about making decisions.

The king of Joseon, Li Kangzong, sat upright, and after straightening his posture, he stood up, bowed to Zhu Cihong, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty the Great Emperor, Little Wang...... It's not an honor, and I ask for the Kingdom of Korea to join the Chinese Alliance! ”

Zhu Cihong smiled, he walked over to help Li Qianzong, and then applauded gently: "Welcome North Korea to become the third member of the China Alliance!" ”

Everyone present stood in unison and applauded. Gao Mingheng and Wu Fu laughed happily.

Li Yuhao, Cui Mingji, Qi Yuan, and the Ming North Korean generals were even more smiling. They understand that from now on, the connection between the Ming Dynasty and North Korea will become closer and more unbreakable. Of course, both countries will be on the fast track to development. And everyone will benefit from this.

Apart from...... Li Hao.

He was also laughing and quickly adapted to the new clapping etiquette.

It's just that in the smile, only Li Hao can taste the pain.

In the face of the surging general trend, Li Hao could hardly find a reason to object.

The most important thing is that Li Kangzong has been convinced. He found a better way to protect his power.

And Li Hao ......

is about to lose its value, leaving only the advantage of an eldest son.

However, under the brand of the previous pro-Qing faction, will a North Korea that joins the Chinese Alliance let him inherit the throne?

The scene was jubilant, the Chinese Alliance Convention was signed, and everyone cheered with emotion, only Li Hao, with deep eyes and countless thoughts.

"It's really unwilling, it's okay...... Luckily, I never sat still. "Li Hao hid his pro-Qing brand very well. But he also understands that there are no impermeable walls under the sky......

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Cui Chengen exhaled all kinds of breaths: "Did you find it?" ”

"I've found the trail of those bandits! My lord...... That Nine Dragons Eye is not dead! Also, the three-master who can raise snakes is not an ordinary bandit at all! His identity, the lowly position has traced the clues! Park Jung-yong's eyes were burning and his face was full of excitement.

"Good, good, good! Let's track it down together and never let it go! Choi Sung-eun clenched his fists.

The group left Hanseong, picked up the people, and ran in the direction of Gangwon Province.

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