Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 2284 Three-way Triumph ()

Zhu Yijun smiled slightly and said, "Do you know what official I will grant him?"

Gao pragmatic thought for a while and said: "The reward comes from the superior, how dare I dare to speculate? But if the emperor insists on asking, then I can only guess that Gao Yuan may be appointed to a new position in southern Xinjiang."

Zhu Yijun nodded and said: "You guessed it right, I do have this plan. Southern Xinjiang is close to our Ming Dynasty, but it is a situation where several vassal states stand side by side. The establishment of a new position must be unusual... According to your past It seems that I don’t want to break the coexistence of vassals too early, so I will comply with your wishes and only set up a new position in Siam. What do you think? "

"Siam?" Gao Pragmatic nodded slightly, but then asked: "But I don't know what new position the emperor wants to create?"

Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "Then the King of Siam has no real power anyway, so the throne will not be his for the time being. As for the establishment of a new position, it is better to follow our Ming Dynasty practice and call it the Commander-in-Chief of Siam."

Commander-in-Chief of Siam? That is to follow Annan's "routine". However, the Commander-in-Chief of Annan and the Commander-in-Chief of Siam are probably not the same thing, right?

The commander-in-chief of Annan was called so by the Mo Dynasty. Before Gao Pangshi sent troops to attack, for example, the Le Dynasty and the Hou Le Dynasty, they called themselves the Emperor of Dai Viet internally. Of course, if they have something to ask for, they will call themselves "King Annan".

As for the Annan Governor, it was during the civil strife in Annan that Mo Dengyong accepted the canonization for fear of the Ming Dynasty's intervention. However, he and his descendants actually still proclaimed themselves emperor internally.

Relatively speaking, Siam is not particularly obsessed with calling himself emperor, and has always been called king for a long time. But now the emperor wants to set up a capital commander in Siam. There is a problem here: if Annan is really used as a template, then it seems that the Siam capital commander should be the king of Siam. He is called the king internally and the Ming Dynasty. Called himself the Commander-in-Chief.

Of course, there are other troubles here. For example, the Ming Dynasty clearly recognized the "king" status of the King of Siam - according to the original history, Siam sent envoys to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty 102 times, and the Ming Dynasty also sent envoys to return visits. 19 times.

So why is this a problem? Because compared with Annan, we know that the Ming Dynasty did not recognize the status of the later "King of Annan", so after sending troops to threaten Mo Dengyong during the Jiajing period, it only conferred the title of Commander-in-Chief to the ruler of Annan - what's going on among you internally? It's up to you to do whatever you want. Anyway, our country will only recognize you as the Commander-in-Chief, and you can only call yourself the Commander-in-Chief when you write to me.

Well now, the king of Siam still remains, but the Ming Emperor set up a metropolitan commander for Siam. Although Siam will definitely "not" object to it now, but... how to clarify this truth?

Gao Pinggong said sincerely: Forget it, it doesn't matter if it's hard to sort out now. Anyway, these details may not require me to come in person. As long as my strength is here, there will be great scholars who can argue for me.

Gao pragmatic quickly figured out the joints. He understood in his heart that the reason why Zhu Yijun did this may be viewed from two levels. The first level is that Zhu Yijun looked at it from the perspective of the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty, that is, he wanted to establish a more stable sphere of influence in Siam, and this Metropolitan Commander was the representative of the Ming Dynasty in this sphere.

At the same time, this was another suppression of the King of Siam, letting him understand that although Ming recognized his status as king, at critical moments, Ming was fully capable of handling Siam's internal affairs.

The second level is simple. According to the previous conversation between the emperor and himself, there is no doubt that southern Xinjiang is the Gao family's private land by both parties. Since it is the private territory of the Gao family, Gao Jingjing still has to stay in the capital and be the prime minister and assistant. At the same time, he is also responsible for the education of the prince and even the future assistant government. So Southern Xinjiang has to be handed over to Gao Jingjing, the eldest son of Gao Jingjing. deep.

There is actually a bit of the emperor's personal bias here, because if Gao Pragmatic's previous settings were to be followed, it would be most appropriate for Huang Zhiting to be the "Commissioner of Siam". After all, Huang Zhiting has been in charge of Siam for a long time, and she is also Gao Yuan's biological mother. When Gao Yuan was underage, it was actually safer for her to serve as the commander-in-chief.

However, high pragmatism is high pragmatism, and Zhu Yijun is Zhu Yijun. Gao Pragmatic doesn't have the shackles of Si Chen, but Zhu Yijun does! From Zhu Yijun's point of view, it is your habit to be pragmatic and like to use your wife as a "remaining queen". I can also understand it. After all, Huang Zhiting was born in Guangxi, and there is indeed a tradition of female chieftains in the local area. But you let me set up Siam Commander-in-Chief Luo Du later gave this position to a woman, which was too much.

According to Zhu Yijun's thinking, it's not like your Gao family doesn't have men. Not to mention that although your son is not a man, he has already led troops in battles. Why can't he be the commander-in-chief? To put it bluntly, even if Gao Yuan is still two or three years away from adulthood, you still have a lot of younger brothers! Even if I let one of your younger brothers be the Commander-in-Chief for two or three years, it would be better than giving the first Commander-in-Chiefship to a woman, right?

Zhu Yijun's thoughts were understood by Gao Pragmatic after a slight change of thought. But to be honest, he didn't think he needed to argue with the emperor about this matter. Anyway, regarding the matter in southern Xinjiang, the emperor could only give it a name, and it was his pragmatism that really had the final say.

It can be said that as long as he, Gao Pragmatic, passes down the order that Southern Xinjiang will be in charge on behalf of others, then as long as this person has some connection with him and the Gao family, he will definitely be able to take charge of it on his behalf. It doesn’t matter who serves as this so-called “Siamese Commander-in-Chief”.

As for why we have to have some contact with the Gao family, this is a problem of the current social mentality. After all, it is still an era of family affairs, and Southern Xinjiang is obviously regarded by everyone as the foundation of the Gao family. Everyone will subconsciously think that they must be the "Gao family" to temporarily guard this foundation on Gao's behalf.

Seeing that Gao Pragmatic didn't reply for a long time, Zhu Yijun couldn't help but ask: "Why don't you speak? Do you have any objections to this arrangement?"

Gao pragmatic came back to his senses, shook his head and said: "No, I have no objection. I was just thinking that Gao Yuan was originally asked to go south to command the troops just for training and to let him know how an army operates. As for real combat, The strategy is actually left to his aunt Liu Xin to decide... The situation has changed too fast now, and I am worried that he will be in charge of Siam so soon - at least nominally in charge of the country. "

Zhu Yijun laughed when he heard this and said: "You, sometimes you worry too much. As a young man, so what if you are a little arrogant? Do you think that everyone is as young and mature as you, and the boss just goes to play with a bunch of veterans at a young age? Mind-set?"

Gao pragmatic pondered and shook his head, saying: "People must have pride, but they must not be arrogant."

"Okay, okay, I don't even understand what you have to worry about." Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said, "Didn't you sneak away Huang Zhiting and Liu Xin in southern Xinjiang? This biological mother and aunt are both watching. Gao Yuan is really If there is any sign of something bad happening, can't you just go and scold him with a warrant?

To be honest, he is almost old enough to tie his hair, but he is just serving as the commander-in-chief of Siam. You are still worried about this and that. Then do you want to recall that I was only ten years old when I inherited the throne? Didn't this also lead to the great situation of Wanli Zhongxing? "

Nonsense, that's because I'm here!

However, this was absolutely impossible to say, so Gao Pragmatic could only smile bitterly and said: "The Emperor is blessed by the Holy Sky, and has the blessings of his ancestors, and the country is in full swing. None of the above is what a dog can do Comparable?"

Zhu Yijun also knew that the topic could not continue here, so he changed the topic and said: "Now that we have finished talking about southern Xinjiang, let's go back and talk about the Western Expedition."

Gao Pragmatic was a little surprised. He had already talked about the Western Expedition just now, so why did he have to go back and talk about it again? Zhu Yijun also saw Gao Pragmatic's doubts, stretched out his hand and made a calming gesture, saying: "Don't be surprised. Since you are so insistent, I have agreed. Naturally, I will not go back and forth on whether to continue the Western Expedition." Entanglement... I want to ask about something after the Western Expedition."

Gao Pingshi breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said, "Excuse me, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yijun pondered: "After the victory of the Western Expedition, how will the Western Region be organized? I mean, should we set up a province, or just a capital?"

What Zhu Yijun meant by "setting up a capital" was, of course, not the kind of capital in the thirteen provinces of the Ming and Han Dynasties, but the border capital. The Ming Dynasty's frontier Dusi system is a unique local administrative system, whose origins can be traced back to the Dusi system in the Yuan Dynasty.

When the Ming Dynasty was founded, in order to maintain border security and strengthen the management of ethnic minorities, it adopted and improved this system. As an important administrative agency of the Ming Dynasty in border areas, the Dusi played a decisive role.

The core of the Ming Dynasty's border system was its multiple functions and wide scope of jurisdiction. Dusi is not only responsible for political, economic and military affairs in border areas, but also involves many aspects such as public security, taxation, military defense, and border trade in border areas. Its management scope is usually based on a state or a county, and a metropolitan official is responsible for overall management. These officials are appointed directly by the imperial court and usually have rich management experience and outstanding abilities.

The positions of officials in the Frontier Dusi are clearly hierarchical, divided into three levels: chief, deputy and assistant. Officials at all levels have different powers and responsibilities, but the common goal is to maintain stability and security in border areas. When managing border areas, they must not only pay attention to local security and stability, but also strengthen the defense of border areas to prevent invasion by foreign enemies. At the same time, they are also committed to promoting the economic development of border areas, strengthening the education and cultural construction of local people, and promoting the overall progress of border areas.

The implementation of the Border Dusi system had a profound impact on border areas. First, it makes the administrative management in border areas more standardized and orderly, and improves administrative efficiency. Secondly, through measures such as building border walls and setting up border checkpoints, the defense capabilities of border areas have been effectively strengthened and the security of border areas has been protected. Finally, the Border Dusi system also promoted the connections and exchanges between border areas and the hinterland, and strengthened ethnic unity and national unity.

In general, the Ming Dynasty's border system was an important and special local management system that integrated military and political affairs. It played an important role in maintaining border security, strengthening the management of ethnic minorities, and promoting the development and stability of border areas. . However, the above are only good aspects. The border system also has bad aspects.

The most obvious flaw lies in its highly centralized nature, which greatly limits local development in administrative, economic, military and other aspects.

The special characteristics of border areas are often ignored, causing impact on local culture, customs and traditions. At the same time, because most of the officials from the metropolitan area are dispatched from the mainland, they often have insufficient understanding of the actual situation in the border areas and find it difficult to make decisions that are consistent with local conditions. In addition, the border system can easily lead to official corruption and abuse of power, seriously affecting the lives of local people.

Therefore, how to balance centralization and local autonomy, how to better respect and protect the particularity of border areas to avoid intensifying local conflicts between central and local governments, and at the same time gradually localize them in a subtle and subtle way, and how to improve the performance of provincial officials The quality and ability of the Ming Dynasty are all problems that Ming Dynasty needs to face and solve in border management after the victory of the Western Expedition.

Of course, Gao Pragmatic has also considered these issues. He pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, how I think the Western Region will be organized depends on the specific situation. If after the elimination or expulsion of the residual Yuan forces, the local forces in the Western Region are willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty and become part of the Ming Dynasty, then the establishment of provinces will naturally is the best choice.

This will not only better manage the Western Regions, but also promote exchanges between the Western Regions and the Central Plains, and jointly promote the development of the Ming Dynasty. But if the forces in the Western Regions still wait and see, or are only willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty in name, but actually still hope to retain a certain degree of autonomy, then... it will be enough to set up a capital for the time being. "

Zhu Yijun nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. It's just that the Western Region is vast, has many ethnic groups, and the situation is complicated. Although setting up provinces can strengthen the centralization of the court, it may also cause a series of problems. Although setting up a capital can avoid these problems , but it may also lead to administrative inconvenience and confusion.”

Gao pragmatic smiled and said: "The emperor's concerns are very true. In fact, I believe that whether it is to establish a province or a capital, the key is to find a way to maintain the authority of the court and temporarily avoid over-stimulating local forces. Otherwise, the two major Before the construction of the treasure land is complete, it will not be enough for our army to rely on local supplies.

If our army cannot rely on local supplies but relies entirely on support from the Central Plains, then this expense will be completely intolerable. Therefore, no matter whether the emperor finally decides whether to establish a province or a capital, he needs someone who can understand the emperor's good intentions and have enough skills to take charge of the overall situation. "

When Zhu Yijun heard this, he couldn't help but sigh: "Rixin, Rixin, you understand my thoughts best. I am so lucky to have you to advise me!"

Gao Pingshi quickly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, thank you. I just fulfilled my duty."

Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said: "Okay, okay, don't be humble. No one in the world knows you better than me." After a pause, Zhu Yijun pondered: "As for the two conditions you mentioned... I really want to Speaking of which, you are the only one who is most suitable, but I can’t let you go to the Western Regions to eat sand. Tell me, who do you recommend?”

Gao pragmatically said: "Actually, the candidates are just there - the original team of the Western Expedition will do."

"Liu Wei?" Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment and said hesitantly: "He is certainly capable of fighting, but when it comes to governing a place...are you sure you can use him?"

"No, no, no, the emperor misunderstood. I didn't mean to let Liu Wei govern the place. I meant that the entire civil and military team of the Western Expedition can be transferred directly to the Western Regions."

Gao pragmatic pointed to the location of Gansu on the big map and said: "Wang Tingzhuan was the same year as Chen, and he also served as a dog teacher, and he had a close relationship with me. Not only that, he also had a relationship with me before he went to Gansu to take up his post. After a cordial conversation, I am fully aware of my plans for the Western Regions... Since the emperor asked me about it today, I do not shy away from family members, so I recommend Wang Tingzhuan to transfer to the Western Regions in the future."

Zhu Yijun didn't doubt Gao Jingshi's loyalty, so he didn't care about "not avoiding relatives in internal promotions" - in fact, he didn't care at all. Gao Jingshi said that he didn't avoid relatives in internal promotions, but in fact Wang Tingzhuan was not from his Gao family. Relatives, at best they were just the same age and good friends.

It’s a joke, everyone in the Ming Dynasty recommends others, who is not recommended by someone of the same age or sect? It's not just Gao Pragmatic who is like this. What's more, Gao Pragmatic has made it clear that Wang Tingzhuan exactly meets the two requirements he made before.

Zhu Yijun nodded, thought for a moment, and asked: "Since Wang Tingzhan has gone, will the bear...bear patrol officer also be transferred there?"

Gao pragmatic nodded and said: "If the emperor allows it, Xiong Tingbi is indeed suitable to be transferred to the Western Regions, because before he became the censor of Gansu Province, he served as a political watcher by my side for a period of time, and I am still optimistic about his abilities."

"Well, I remember you said the same thing when you recommended him to go to Gansu to be the censor." Zhu Yijun nodded, indicating his approval. But he soon came back to his senses and asked: "Hey... Hey, you said that setting up a province or setting up a capital would be fine, but looking at the people you recommended... aren't you still planning to set up a province? "

Gao pragmatically spread his hands and said: "It is best to establish a province if it can be established. The suggestions I just made are based on the best situation. As for what happens...then we have to make some changes."

Zhu Yijun asked: "How to change it? If the capital is set up, then he is a military attaché. We can't let Wang Tingzhuan lower himself to become a mere capital."

"Of course it's not that flexible." Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "If we can only set up a capital, then we should learn from the methods of Shandong and Liaodong. Although we set up a capital in the Western Region, we will put it under the jurisdiction of Gansu."

Zhu Yijun shook his head: "How can this be done! Although Gansu is far away, the Western Regions are even further away. If something happens in the Western Regions, Gansu will not have time to respond. And if the local generals in the Western Regions have to wait for a reply from Gansu before they can take action, I am afraid that Daylily It’s all cold.”

Gao pragmatic smiled slightly and said: "That's true, but... what if the governor of Gansu is asked to change his residence?"

Zhu Yijun was stunned and thought: "Hiss, this is not impossible. It is indeed possible to temporarily change the governor of Gansu to the Western Region. When the Western Region can establish its own province in the future, the governor of Gansu can be changed back."

When he said this, he slapped the table and said: "Then let's leave this matter alone for now. It's best to establish a province directly. If that doesn't work, let Gansu take charge of it as well and let Wang Tingzhuan move to the Western Regions... You can decide where to move to when the time comes."

Gao Pragmatic raised his hands and said, "I obey your order."
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