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The next day, as the morning assembly began, King Sejong summoned the Prime Minister to confirm the situation.
"So, have suitable candidates been found?" "Yes, we are currently narrowing them down."
"Still?" As Sejong's voice grew stern, the Prime Minister quickly explained, "The suitable individuals are all currently engaged in the northern expansion."
"Ah, I see."
Nodding at the Prime Minister's response, Sejong acknowledged that the ambitious northern expansion project was progressing relatively smoothly.
According to reports delivered every ten days, the territory of Joseon in the north, especially in the northeast, was steadily expanding.
As it expanded, it was drawing in more and more people.
The reason for the continuous influx of people was that military conflicts were actually at the back of the list.
This was because the Joseon army had demonstrated its might, and the Jurchens dared not provoke them militarily.
However, the reason for needing more people than expected was due to the smooth implementation of the resettlement policy, just as the Jurchens were successfully returning.
"When you go north, the country will give you land! And taxes will be free for five years!" When the first rumors spread, the farmers showed little enthusiasm.