Jingming

Chapter 353 Your Majesty, It's Time to Establish a Crown Prince
The request for tribute from the left and right wings of the Mongolian Yuan was rejected, and this decision was deliberately suppressed for several days.

In the Luan River Valley to the northeast of Gubeikou, the Duoyan tribe is now stationed here.

It's already September, and the weather is getting colder, and the horses in Duoyan's tribe are well-fed and strong.

But now the big tent where Hua is the head of the tribe is filled with exactly 40 people.With so many people crammed into the tent, the smell is touching.

And their gazes were now on the old man wrapped in the blanket, on his frowning face.

"...Father?" Beside him, another middle-aged man called him softly.

"Huh? Oh, hey..."

Hearing the old man's reaction, the two middle-aged people who sat slightly lower on the other side of him, but looser beside him, couldn't help but looked at each other.

Flowers are really old.

"Dear Huadang Abaga, our father will follow your advice on how to deal with this matter."

Those two middle-aged men were the sons of the chiefs of Taining and Fuyu tribes.

Except for Huadang and his son Boge, the other 36 people are the heads of Duoyan's 36 families.

There are so many people crowded here, naturally because of the shocking news that came back after Daha went to discuss the opening of the market.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty no longer recognized them as the three guards of the Ming Dynasty, and all their official positions were withdrawn.This matter is enough to get all the families together to discuss, not to mention that there is even more terrifying news later - Bodi's son called Sun Jing said that his nephew asked for the opening of the market, and the location turned out to be the resident herdsman of the Duoyan Department in the north of Jizhou The location where the land borders on the Daming side wall.

Boge said worriedly: "Kuden Khan has inherited everything from Arak Khan, and made the daughter of his grandson Aha his wife. She wrote a letter, and the emperor of the Han people did not recognize that we are also ministers. Kuden Khan Khan wants to remind us that Duoyan Sanbu and Khanting should be one family. Father, what should we do now?"

Hua Dang sighed again: "My stupid granddaughter..."

He had four sons, the eldest son died early, and the eldest son married his son and grandson to Bodi by relying on his daughter a few years ago, and wanted to seize the throne when Hua was old, so he also died.Now Boge and Daha are both bastards.According to the rules, after Huadang's death, the position of head of the clan belongs to the eldest grandson Granny, but Granny is still too young.

Now, because of the power of Dayan Khan back then, the in-law relationship between the Duoyan tribe and the Khan court made things complicated.

If not, last year the Duoyan Department might not have helped Bodi contain the forces of Jizhou on Daming's side.

From here to the capital of the Ming Dynasty, it takes just one day by horseback.Huadang is the clearest about the changes in Ming Dynasty.

Because he was clear, he just stood still, and then he got the promise from the Minister of the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty.

But Bo Di lost so badly that he died in the Xuan Mansion.Now the young Han emperor proudly removed Duoyan Sanwei.

Didn't he know that the Duoyan tribe and the Khan court still have some in-law relationship?Although my granddaughter is just one of Bodie's many women, an inconspicuous one.

Huadang sighed and said: "Don't forget, the Karaqin Otok under the right-wing Yongxiebu has already fallen into the hands of the fourth brother of Gunbilik and Alda, and in fact also fell into the hands of the fourth brother. In the hands of I Da. They are just to the west of our Duoyan. Belonging to the Khan Court? Becoming an Otok in Chahar? Do we have a noble golden blood?"

After reminding them, Hua Dang frowned even tighter.

Now, it is sandwiched between the Khan Court, the Right Wing, and Daming, and the situation is even more difficult.

"But we used to treat them as ministers of Ming Dynasty, and they always lied to us in transactions. Now that they have withdrawn their official positions, the price of this transaction can earn much less than before. In addition, they will definitely deceive us , I think it’s better to belong to the Khan court! Even if Karaqin calls, wouldn’t our Duoyan tribe be afraid?”

Among the 36 companies, one person expressed his opinion loudly.

"... Khan Court will neither formally incorporate us into Chahar, nor will it rescue us. Now, it is Khan Court and Daming who both expect us to fight the right wing. What are we? Use it to consume the strength of the right wing It’s just a vanguard!” Another Patriarch retorted.

"Am I stupid? Why would he want to occupy this place, from Datong Xuanfu to Jizhou, facing the most elite frontier army of Ming Dynasty?"

When Huadang coughed, he really coughed, not trying to stop them.

"I answer..." After coughing, he took advantage of the silence in the tent and said, "Even if I don't want to do this, but when the market opens, who wouldn't be greedy for the wealth of our three departments? Since then, every year I don't know Which cavalry will come to plunder our camp..."

Today is not what it used to be. The Taining and Fuyu tribes are much weaker than the Duoyan tribe.Thinking that their pastoral area was closer to the Khan Court, both of them looked sad.

Hua Dang also felt very powerless. This was the first time in his life that he encountered such a situation where both sides could not borrow their strength.

Back then, Dayan Khan was powerful on the grasslands, and Daming was weaker, so he could belong to Dayan Khan.After the death of Dayan Khan, there were conflicts among the various clans. He could use Duoyanwei's identity to ask Daming for more.

But now, the Khan court will not want them, but expects them to consume the right wing - anyway, after Dayan Khan's death, they do not belong to any household under the Khan court, and the left and right wings can embezzle them without any scruples They expand their grazing land, enhance their strength, and enhance their prestige.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty no longer cared whether they would invade Jizhou and Liaodong, and also revoked their status as vassals of the Ming Dynasty.

Can the Duoyan Tribe invade Jizhou and Liaodong now?In that case, Da Ming can also beat them.

Although they may win occasionally at the beginning, but being beaten by the three parties in turn, the day of Duoyan's demise can already be seen.

In this situation, Duoyan's three tribes really can only seek the protection of Daming, so that the left and right wings will be afraid when they want to attack them.

And the opening of the market that Wang Shouren promised was actually a plan.

The war of extermination is not good, and the small-scale looting, the Ming Dynasty can't mobilize troops to go out to conquer the side wall, can it?
In the solemn atmosphere in the big tent, Huadang said slowly: "Our old grazing land has been occupied by the Jurchen, and it is not easy to go back. Now, I have been forced here. For so many days, I have been Thinking about the future of the three parts. This time, I really can only sincerely join Daming, at least until they and Khan Ting completely decide the outcome."

No one spoke, but everyone was worried.

"Of all the goods that Daming wants, the price of grain is the highest. I have already figured out what His Majesty wants. We should bring the soldiers of the three departments, but please send civil officials to help us with the three departments." How to reclaim grain fields and cultivate crops in the valley."

"Father! Then don't we raise cattle, sheep and horses in the future?"

"Of course we still need to raise them. However, there is no place to move in the future, and we have to beware of looting from the left and right wings. We need more iron to make arrows and good knives. Food... goods... the third department also needs someone to learn How to do business without being cheated, and how to grow crops. Every family has to graze, so let’s learn how to grow slaves from the small tribe on the Jurchen side.”

Huadang finally made a decision in this situation, and added: "Boge, your youngest daughter is the most beautiful. Choose one person from each of the three bloodlines, and choose the most beautiful one from the three." , Dedicate it to the emperor of Ming Dynasty. Whether he wants it or not, at least let him know that the three parts are sincerely asking for the protection of Ming Dynasty this time."

Finally, I looked at the sons of the leaders of Taining and Fuyu: "Open the market, what does he want, and what purpose does he want us three to help achieve? All three of us will do it. There is only one thing, our soldiers and horses It’s still in our own hands, we just never point the blade at Daming again.”

"...The noble Huadang Abaga, but there will be a decisive battle between Daming and Hanting. At that time, what if the Emperor of Ming asks us to attack Hanting or the right wing?"

Hua Dang was silent, and then just said: "That is the decision you should make in the future..."

……

Because of the tribute performance between Khan Ting and the right wing, Liu Long's negotiation work went so smoothly that his scalp tingled.

Now in the Forbidden City, Zhu Houcong also needs to make a decision.

"...According to Qing and others' intention, it is better to accept this offer of a woman?"

Fei Hong nodded: "Be at ease! Your Majesty, there were three guards in the past, but they never sent civil servants to enlighten them. Huadang took the initiative to ask for this, which shows his sincerity. Although the three departments are waiting for the future situation to become clearer I would like to make another decision, but as long as the Celestial Dynasty succeeds in enlightenment, it is not impossible to naturalize the three divisions."

Zhu Houcong pondered deeply.

I answer that I want to present my "sister", and Huadang wants to present my granddaughter. It can only be said that in this era, they believe that this fragile "fetter" has at least a short-term effect.

Anyway, it is a kind of sincere release and acceptance.

However, Zhu Houcong didn't want to break away from the original plan in this way again, so that Duoyan Sanbu would have the opportunity to be a fool again.

Can we really carry out good education work in the third department by only sending a civil servant?

He thinks it's better to settle for the next best thing.

"Take this opportunity, and Qing and others will also start to get familiar with another method." Zhu Houcong said, "If you can't command the army, the civil servants have gone, and it can only play the role of contacting one or two. Envoy, bring two or three assistant officers and one banner guard."

"... Xuan envoy?"

Zhu Houcong nodded: "Selected from the Ministry of Rites. One of the assistant officers is in charge of liaison, the other is in charge of education, and the other is in charge of business and people's affairs. As for the guards...selected from the foreign inspection factory and the special service office."

Fei Hong thought about it seriously, and then asked uncertainly: "Your Majesty means..."

"Besides military force, my Great Ming's scenery, culture, education, and technology are all things that can make foreigners yearn for it. This mission does not need to try to govern and educate the people of the foreign race. I respect their rights and customs. But to promote my Great Ming, Communication, coupled with intelligence collection, and cultivating people who are friendly to Ming Dynasty are the real duties of the Xuanjiao embassy. This approach is not only in Duoyan Sanbu, Uzang, Turpan, which has already swallowed Hami, Goryeo, Ryukyu and Cochin can do the same.”

Zhu Houcong's eyes flashed brightly: "Mo Dengyong of Jiaozhi is still trying his best to eradicate the descendants of the Li family and hide it from Daming. In this case, it is better to take this opportunity to send envoys to discuss the establishment of the Xuanjiao embassy. Clarify my Da Ming attitude to Mo Dengyong to inspire Ruan Gan and others."

Only then did Fei Hong say: "The Department of Hosts and Guests of the Ministry of Rites has been changed to the Department of Foreign Affairs. It turns out that His Majesty has had this idea for a long time..."

Otherwise, why is it called "familiar with another way"?
"It's bitter and cold in the land beyond Huahua, and the danger is even greater." Zhu Houcong said, "Those who wish to go will receive double salaries. When the term is over, merit will be tested, and the selection will be given priority."

In the future external situation, with the advent of the age of great voyages, Ming Dynasty cannot always communicate with neighboring countries and countries outside the region with the thinking of the heavenly kingdom.More advanced and systematic diplomatic thinking began to be cultivated from this opportunity.

"If you want to be under the protection of my Ming Dynasty, then it will be at the diplomatic level. Whether you want to do business and trade, and how you will be treated are all related to this. Take your time and strengthen mutual trust." Zhu Houcong smiled and added to Fei Hong, "When the time is ripe, you may be willing to become a Ming Dynasty One province, or two minds. If it is not important, keep friendly. In dangerous places, try to guide the relationship through planning. If its neighbors and neighboring countries are already very friendly with Ming but they are attacked by them, Ming can learn from them. To be famous, use force to persuade a fight."

"..."

Of course, in the past, this kind of thinking was actually used, but this time it will be operated for a long time through this permanent organization of the diplomatic embassy.

Fei Hong looked at Zhu Houcong with a complicated expression, and finally he could only say: "I am familiar with the history books. Your Majesty has so much ingenuity, and I really admire it. The duties and strategies of these envoys sent to the various vassal states depend on their responsibilities and strategies." I am afraid that His Majesty will teach you a thing or two."

"That's natural. After this big national policy meeting, let the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Rites start the selection process. Before going on an envoy, go to the palace for training."

"...The matter of Duoyan's three tribes offering clan daughters? If your majesty agrees, the Ministry of Rites will send someone to teach etiquette. Since your majesty, this is the first time..."

It has never been a trivial matter for foreigners to present their daughters and marry each other.

"...There is no need for such a big battle. Since there is only one envoy, they can choose one person to send, not necessarily the relatives and daughters of various ethnic groups. I know what they want."

Look at Dahana's appearance, can his niece be beautiful?

Zhu Houcong should just go to the country and do as the Romans do. Even if he is sent to the palace, he doesn't care so much about women now.

He is still waiting for the reaction from Gunbilik.

The reaction of the Khan Court does not matter. If they want to invade eastward immediately, it will only force the three tribes of Duoyan to fall more towards the Ming Dynasty under pressure.

Daming can help Duoyan's three tribes, but he can only help with weapons, money and food, and he has to exchange things, at most a little discount.

The reaction of Zhu Houcong and others did not come until the governors of the provinces and sides and the Zuobu political envoys arrived in Beijing, and the big national policy meeting was about to be held.

On November [-]th, an urgent report from the Gansu town army arrived in Beijing, and the northern captives invaded Gansu.

This is the westernmost town among the nine borders of the Ming Dynasty, and is currently under the command of Chen Jiuchou, the governor of the three borders.

After being called into the palace, he naturally pleaded guilty first: "I have no way to guard the border, and some Tartars broke the fort. I beg your majesty to come down."

The general change of office is imminent, last year announced a great victory, and this year Gansu Town was once again invaded by northern captives in the Hexi Corridor, Chen Jiuchou was very depressed.

Zhu Houcong said: "This is no wonder."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Yang Yiqing: "The [-] troops on their right wing broke the fort but did not loot wantonly in Gansu Town. They just searched along the way and then marched to Qinghai. Aren't they going to go home? They are not afraid that I will counterattack Hetao, Toyosu Beach?"

The reason for not blaming Chen Jiuchou is that the right-wing army that broke the fort this time is really huge.

The purpose of concentrating the attack on a border fort was not to plunder Gansu Town, but to go straight to Qinghai through the narrow Hexi Corridor.

Yang Yiqing said solemnly: "The chief minister has ruled the three sides for many years. Looking at this move, it is not the way to attack through Hami. This time, the [-] army is going to Qinghai to completely wipe out it. Rather than looting Gansu Town, it is better to take Qinghai. After that, Gansu Town will face the right-wing soldiers on both sides, and the situation will be even more difficult! Therefore, most of the [-] troops will stay in Qinghai. Rick and I said that the elite soldiers under his command should go back around Hami."

"From Gansu Town, one is to show off the prestige, and the other is to lure the enemy. After the death of Wubasan Qingtaiji last year, Yongxie Buwanhu has all been taken into the hands of the right wing. The lord of Buwanhu was expelled to Qinghai by Dayan Khan. The military report did not see Gunbilik and Alda Dazhu. They must still be guarding Hetao and Fengzhoutan. This time, the [-] troops are probably Alda The elite soldiers under his command are the front-runners, and Yongxiebu's ministries are the main force. After winning, I will not want Qinghai, but will only let Gunbilik use it to further win the hearts of thousands of Yongxiebu families."

After listening to his explanation, Zhu Houcong also nodded: "I am young and can afford to wait. Once Gunbilik died, the right wing still respected him. He wanted me to turn my attention to Gunbilik. After all, the pressure will be even greater in the future. The big one will be on the west side. This is a good move!"

Twenty-five thousand is already a potential to destroy the country.

Zhu Houcong believed that this time, the Qinghai area south of the Qilian Mountains and north of Uzang would change hands.

He still doesn't know about Alda's more plans, but it's just that the north and south of Gansu Town have to face the pressure of Gunbilik, which is already a situation that must be dealt with.

In the past, although Qinghai was also controlled by the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties, Buza and the right wing were mortal enemies after all, and Gansu Town still had room for maneuver.

After this year, it will be different.

After studying and judging the situation for a while, the monarchs and ministers still only unified an old point of view: he hits his, and I hit mine.

The three sides were supposed to be defended, but the pressure was a little higher later on.

Now, the three sides need more capable governors and more powerful generals.

Now that the situation has changed, what will change accordingly will naturally be a longer-term arrangement.

For example, taking advantage of the opportunity that the three sides need to strengthen supplies in terms of military strength, food and wages, etc., they are planning the Hetao matter.

Many people's names flashed through Zhu Houcong's mind, and he finally ended the impromptu military affairs meeting: "Let it be decided at the national policy meeting."

In the last one or two months of the seventh year of Jiajing, the top candidates accumulated from various provinces in the past three years arrived in Beijing one after another, preparing to participate in next year's general examination.

At the National Policy Conference, a new round of central government office reform will be ushered in.

The changes in the positions of several ministers of state have resulted in the transfer of important ministers, which has been the focus of discussion between the government and the opposition.

Guangning, located northeast of Shanhaiguan, is preparing to open the market. Duoyan Sanbu is selecting beauties to contribute to the emperor of tomorrow. Zhang Lun is busy assisting Yu Chengye in checking the company's accounts. Yan Song is thinking about the candidates for this large number of propaganda envoys. Those people, Yan Chunsheng and Zhang Tong are selecting guards for the Xuanjiao embassy that will go to several vassal states and vassal clans.

In this winter, Wei Bin and Gu Shilong passed away, and Yang Tinghe and Jiang Mian also retired and returned home.

More than eight years after Zhu Houcong ascended the throne, the first group of veterans basically left the court stage completely.

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Houcong hosted a banquet for Yang Tinghe, Jiang Mian and other veterans who were about to retire.

"Live another good year in the capital." Zhu Houcong sighed, "You are equal to the merit of the country, and I will never forget your loyalty to me."

Yang Tinghe looked at him blankly.

Now he is only 23 years old, and he will have a long life.

Those who can sit here know what kind of future Ming Dynasty this young emperor has in his chest.

But probably can't see it.

They are the last group of people from the old dynasty, the big ship of the new dynasty, and now it is their turn to step down and watch it sail to a new journey.

But Yang Tinghe's kindness is already very high, and the Yang family is still entrusted with important tasks by the emperor.

Yang Shen was promoted to Minister of the Household Department.Yang Tingyi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Governor of Liaodong.

The uncle and nephew are two ministers, Yang Tinghe Zhishi is very at ease.

"Your Majesty, there will be more side affairs in the future, and the Marquis of Jing'an is also old, so it's time to establish a crown prince." Yang Tinghe made his last suggestion before taking office.

(End of this chapter)