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Analysis of Goryeo*Ganghwa Data

Situation of Moving the Capital to Ganghwa Island

Finally, when transfer of the capital, the rain continued for ten days and even his shins fell into the mud. The man and the horse fell down. Women in government offices and good families also took off their shoes. There were countless people crying and losing road. Unlike the rulers who fled to Ganghwa Island, ordinary people were forced to suffer and suffer pain. Because the military rule gave an order but did not come up with countermeasures.

Choe U's luxurious life

Since the transfer of power, the Choe administration has relied on the geographical advantages of Ganghwado rather than providing active resistance to the war. So they enjoyed the same luxury and staying in office. This is why it is assessed that the transfer of the capital was only aimed at defending its regime and guaranteeing the safety of some ruling groups, rather than tactical values or diplomatic effects.

The economic life of the people

The tyranny of the military rule shows the people's weary lives.

The situation of the mainland and the situation of Goryeo a middle subject

The Choe administration has never fought against the Mongolian military in a grand dream struggle, and has only postponed its surrender on Ganghwa Island indefinitely. Rather, they brought various trees to Ganghwa Island, where they formed a wide circle of trees, built large houses, and enjoyed the scenery. Choe and the military rule did not care whether the people were captured and killed or stolen by the Mongol army.

The tyranny of Goryeo a middle subject and the uprising of the people

The tyranny of the military rule & Political chaos

The tyranny of the military rule to take power made the country's politics difficult.The military rule illegally robbed the people land and collected more taxes than they had set.

The tyranny of local government

Local governments raised taxes on the land to satisfy their greed, making life more difficult for the people.

The military people could not stand discrimination. So they revolted. The people and the soldiers who could not stand the luxury and tyranny of the nobles rose up in revolt. People and soldiers were unhappy with identity discrimination. The military rule had soldiers because of maintain power. They needed more land and more grain to stay in the military. People had to suffer and live a tough life. The uprising of the people and the soldiers took place frequently under the military regime.

Goryeo was invaded seven times over 30 years by Mongols. The Choe administration continued to live a luxurious life in Ganghwa. On the other hand, people who were abandoned on land suffered all kinds of hardships and the land was devastated. According to Goryeosa Jeolyo (고려 사절요), about 206,800 people were taken to Mongolia as prisoners during the fifth invasion and many lives were killed. Then the tax burden began. However, Goryeosa Jeolyo says the people waited for the Mongol army to come, as they collected too much tax.

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