Jingming

Chapter 368 This generation of young people is so scary
Is the reality in Myanmar so clear?
Not to mention that the whole journey was through barren mountains and dense forests. The complexity of the matter alone made it too dangerous.

The Ming Dynasty had a clear order for the chieftains: they must not attack neighboring chieftains.

Now the three chieftains Mengyang, Mubang, and Mengmi have captured the city of Ava and divided up the land of the Ava Dynasty in Myanmar.Is there anything that needs to be clarified?What is important is Ming's attitude towards this.

Over there, the puppet Mangbu supported by the Three Chieftains was asking for a seal, and here the 14-year-old son of the old Burmese master was complaining and asking for help. It was obvious: the Three Chieftains were sending troops.

To go to Myanmar, you have to pass through the territories of Mengyang, Mubang and Mengmi.

"Dutai, there is no need to prove this fact." Wang Ruzhou, the chief envoy to the left, glanced at Shao Xi, the chief envoy to the left, and spoke first after considering: "The year before last, Yan Shitai, the prefect of Yongchang, went there once. As a result What? Even though Wang Xun, commander of the Yongchang Guards, went with him, Siren Meng Yangxuan still sent people to burn down the post house. For this reason, a local official was killed and a thousand households were rewarded with gifts!"

They still don't know what Wu Wending and Mu Shaoxun talked about.

But now talking about the situation before Wu Wending took office, the real reason why they didn't want to go was revealed: someone had been there and almost died there.

Although the deceased were among the chieftains' descendants, Qianhu, who had been rewarded with gold and red cards due to their birth and "merit", Yan Shitai and Wang Xun, the Ming's exiled officials, returned without any danger.

"Although Dutai and the Duke of Guizhou have put an end to the chaos in Xundian and Wuding, the situation in Outer Yunnan has also been settled." Another person said sincerely, "Outer Yunnan has always been beyond the reach of the whip. I thought it was better to follow their lead. Please. These barbarian chiefs have been fighting each other for more than a hundred years. We can't even garrison Manmo and other places in the southwest all year round, so let them go."

"Yes, now that Qinghai has changed hands, the northern captives are the most serious concern of the imperial court. In this southwest border area, since they are willing to claim vassal status and pay tribute again, it is better to do less than to do more..."

"The governor reported the situation in Outer Yunnan last year, and the court has not yet reached a conclusion. I'm afraid this is what he meant..."

Wu Wending listened to their words and looked at them one by one.

It has been more than two years since I came to Yunnan.The year before last and the first half of last year, I could only work with Mu Shaoxun to put down the rebellions in the two inner and Yunnan provinces and deal with the aftermath.

In the second half of last year and this year, Wu Wending, who wanted to make a difference here, became more aware of the mentality of Yunnan officials.

Being appointed as an official in a place like Yunnan is akin to exile.Some have been officials here for a long time, and some are losers in the political disputes in the court over the years.

In short, the vast majority of people have no more hope for an official career.

In Yunnan, a registered chieftain's family can be hereditary as a native official, and they also have to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.This kind of tribute is different from paying tribute and can be roughly understood as "tax farming".There are regulations on how much the big toast should contribute every year and how much the little toast should contribute every year.

However, the border situation in Yunnan was complicated, and the imperial court asked very little for the taxes that Yunnan should pay for shipping.

As a result, working as an official in Yunnan has its pros and cons.Needless to say, the disadvantages are that most people come here because they cannot be officials in the capital or in good provinces, so the promotion path is even narrower.The advantage is that the complex side relationship gives them a special space.

Inner Dian is already in a semi-local and semi-livish state. The Ming Dynasty can control the good parts, but most of the local officials have to look at the eyes of the Liuguan.For the sake of succession and the stability of one's own people, in addition to the annual fixed tribute, filial piety is also indispensable.

But what we are talking about now is foreign affairs in Yunnan. They really have many soldiers and horses, and they really dare to kill people.

In addition to the Hongwu and Yongle years, and at the latest the early Xuande period, people still paid tribute and paid tribute. Later, in fact, it was basically you don't mess with me, and I won't mess with you.

The Ming Dynasty was in charge of inner Yunnan and there would still be rebellions by local officials, but outer Yunnan was indeed beyond its reach.

Wu Wending looked at a new official who had not spoken much and was transferred to Yunnan last year, and asked: "Gao Shenzheng, what do you think?"

The person he asked raised his head: "If there is a fate in the governor's station, I am willing to go there."

Wu Wending's eyes lit up: "Oh? Is Gao Shenzheng serious about what he said?"

"The three proclaimed and six lieutenants of Outer Yunnan are all ministers who were ordered to seal by the Ming Dynasty. Now that there is a dispute, it is time to intervene and order them to withdraw their troops and stop the war, so as to show your majesty's majesty."

"Gao Shenzheng's words are also reasonable!" Wang Ruzhou, the left councilor, actually changed his words, "Now that the chaos between the two governments has been calmed down, Meng Yang, Mubang, and Meng Mi will not dare to underestimate the power of the Ming Dynasty!"

When they saw someone willing to take the risk, they immediately reasoned with each other that they should send someone to check.

Since the three chieftains have obtained the land of Burma, no matter what the situation is, they should clarify the dispute. It is best to make them pay some price for the Ming Dynasty to canonize Na Mang Buxin as the Lord of Burma.If we can get them to pay tribute again, it will be a great achievement!
Of course, the words also revealed that they did not dare to be as bold this time as they had been the year before. This trip was a situation where the Heavenly Official had arrived and the three chieftains would be careful to give an explanation.

Not dangerous at all!
Wu Wending sighed in his heart when he heard it, and stared at Gao Shangxian.

He found that there was still some anxiety in the eyes of this right-wing political activist.

Although he took the initiative to ask for help, it didn't seem to be his original intention.

"If that's the case, then I'll take the trouble to participate in politics."

Wu Wending ended the impromptu meeting and left Gao Shangxian behind.

He didn't instruct Gao Shangxian what to do first, but asked him what his plan was.

During the reply, Gao Shangxian was hesitant, saying only that Silun was so bold at the beginning of the previous year because the news that the emperor in the sixth year of Jiajing went on a personal expedition to kill Bodi and return the court with a great victory had not yet reached Yunnan.This time, relying on His Majesty's divine power and the stability of Inner Yunnan, Silun and others did not dare to act rashly.

As for after leaving, it is natural to first announce the imperial court's requirements to the chieftains.Then Mang Bu Xin asked Feng and Mang Ruiti to cry out. Since there was a dispute, he could ask them to send people to Kunming to discuss and argue after looking at the situation there.

It highlights a person who does not deal with anything face-to-face, but only poses as a person who should be reconciled by Ming Dynasty, leaving room for leeway.

How to deal with it, his responsibility is to reveal the truth.As for what the truth is, it is up to the governor and the court to make their own decisions when they come back and report what they see and hear.

Wu Wending finally said in surprise: "Fengxi has a great talent!"

Gao Shangxian felt a little ashamed and uneasy when he heard him address him by his title: "I don't deserve the praise from the governor."

There was a smile on Wu Wending's lips: "In addition to these things before Fengxi, there is one more thing that they have to explain. After all, Cao Yi is a Qianhu who was awarded a gold-letter and red card by the imperial court. Whoever burned down the inn, whether it was a bandit, Or they are lax in their control, and they will always hand over the murderer."

Gao Shangxian felt a sudden change in his heart, but he had already asked for permission, so he could only say: "I understand..."

After leaving the Governor's Office, Gao Shangxian went to the Chief Envoy Si Yamen.

Since we are leaving for Ava City, we need to hand over the official affairs in the feudal yamen first.

From Shao Xi to Wang Ruzhou, he saw the different expressions of his colleagues.

In the Duke's Mansion of Guizhou, only a few people were left to listen to the secret decree. Of course, everyone has been guessing about this.The way they look at him now is that they are wondering if Gao Shangxian knows something and is risking his life for meritorious service.

Gao Shangxian didn't care what they thought, and rushed home after handing over the official duties at hand.

He came to Yunnan to participate in politics as a right-wing official, and naturally an official residence was arranged here.

He didn't go home just to pack his bags - that was still early. The governor-general's office, the vassals, and the capital had to prepare official documents and escorts first.

"Has the young master gone out?"

"In the study."

So Gao Shangxian rushed directly to the study. After entering, he saw his son looking out the window in shock: "Father, you haven't paid attention yet, have you?"

"The governor is really preparing to send people to outer Yunnan! I have already asked Ying to go, and now I am very nervous!"

He sat down directly, drinking tea and waving his hands: "My father is already 47! Don't really lose this old life in Yunnan. If you don't do a good job as a right minister, you are the one who said that it is better to be a right minister in Yunnan!"

It was his son Gao Gong who put down his book and came over.

Now he walked and said with a smile: "Since my son has expected it again, how can it be dangerous? Why go to the muddy waters of Nanjing? Although Yunnan is a borderland, it is the place where achievements are made."

"Do I still want to make meritorious deeds?" Gao Shangxian glared, "It's better for you. Not only did you persuade me to come here, but you also followed me. I will be able to take the test the year after next. Even if you want to study abroad, you should go to Beijing. , there are many people who know new things there!”

Gao Gong shook his head: "Nowadays, new learning relies on understanding and understanding the truth. Everyone is running to Beijing. How many people can understand the reality in a place like Yunnan? I am just trying to find a new way."

Gao Shangxian rolled his eyes: "I won the first prize in the Book of Rites the year before last. Doesn't it mean that the syllabus has been changed, and I have to study new subjects for three years before taking the exam again? Looking for a different path is not the right way! I have achieved the third grade for my father, and I have no intention of making more achievements. Even if you go to Nanjing, there is no need to wade through muddy waters, your studies are the top priority!"

"Now it's a mistake. Yang Zhixian is a flower explorer in the [-]th year of Jiajing reign, and he also accompanied him to study in the imperial study room. He came here to promote literature and education, and I can ask him for advice."

"...To get back to the topic, are you really trying to harm your father? What did you hear when you met with Yang Weiyue before?"

Today, Gao Shangxian does not ignore his son's opinions as much as he did a few years ago.

At that time, Ding You, who was in his hometown, would not be where he is today if he had not listened to his advice and given it a try.You must know that before Ding You, he was transferred from Shandong Jiancha Si Qianshi to Shaanxi Jiancchasi Qianshi at the same level. If he stalled in such a fifth-rank position, it was already a sign that his career was worrying.

But because of what he did when he was in his hometown of Dingyou, he was later recommended and promoted to the prefect of the fourth rank.After serving for three years, he won the favor of Zhang Fujing again. There were two options: becoming the third-rank right minister of the Ministry of Punishment in Nanjing, or joining the political affairs from the third-rank rank of Yunnan Chief Envoy Si You.

Anyone would want to be a third-level official, but his son persuaded him to come to Yunnan.

Half a month ago, when Yang Bo was still in Kunming, Gao Gong paid an audience as the leader of Henan Rites in the Seventh Year of Jiajing. After returning, he told his father that the imperial court might have to deal with matters outside Yunnan.Since it needs to be dealt with, people will definitely be sent to check out the situation first.All the officials in Yunnan were too timid and advised my father to rush forward boldly.

In the hall today, Gao Shangxian thought about the speed of his promotion in recent years, gritted his teeth and volunteered, but then he became more and more worried.

Unconsciously, he has come to rely more and more on his son's advice.

Now, Gao Gong sighed: "Yang Zhixian is really an extraordinary person. Now, although his appointment as magistrate will not be announced until he comes back from Chengdu, he and his son had a very happy conversation, so he told his son first. Although He only said that he came to Kunming only to promote culture and education, but he actually appointed him first with a secret decree. It is self-evident that his responsibilities are heavy. What's more, he also asked his son to take classes in Kunming Primary School for one year, and then return to Beijing next year to study and send his son to Beijing to take the exam. "...This is a good thing, but what does it have to do with the affairs outside Yunnan?"

"There is one more thing that the son dare not tell his father without permission."

"what's up?"

Gao Gong grinned: "I can't say it now."

Gao Shangxian could only stare.

"In short, what my son said before is accurate. After all, I am also the leader in the book of rites, how can I harm my own father? The change of ownership of Burma has been completed, and His Majesty's victory has shocked the world. Since the imperial court is involved in the affairs of Yunnan, how can I harm my father? The chieftain did not dare to kill the Ming envoy again this time. There may be a surprise on this trip, but there is no danger. Even the year before last, didn't they just dare to fake a fire and frighten the magistrate Yan and the king's commander back?"

Gao Shangxian gritted his teeth and lowered his voice: "But after the governor asked me to go, I have to intervene in this matter and ask them to hand over the murderer!"

Gao Gong was stunned when he heard this. After thinking about it for a while, he murmured to himself: "It seems that the court has made up its mind...Father, please tell me in detail what the governor said today."

It was embarrassing to ask Yu Zi for advice, but Gao Shangxian gradually got used to it.

Although my son has not taken the national examination in Jiajing for eight years, it is partly because he is not yet sure about the new learning, and partly because of his age.

When he passed the imperial examination in the seventh year of Jiajing, Gao Gong was not yet sixteen.If you take the national college entrance examination in the second year, even though you can be said to be eighteen years old because you were born in December, you are actually just sixteen years old, so you are too young.

I'm afraid that because of this, there is not much hope of passing the Jinshi examination. After all, he is too young.

Wait another three years and it will be more stable.After becoming a Jinshi, the job assignments will be better.

Gao Gong thought this way. Now he was so high-spirited that he didn't know that in history, he would pass the junior college entrance examination and take four consecutive exams before becoming a Jinshi.

Of course, there was no new learning in that history, no new examination syllabus and examination system.

In short, Gao Shangxian has accepted the fact that his son, who is still under sixteen years old, can win the first place in the rites and scriptures. Gao Shangxian has accepted the fact that he will definitely be better than himself in the future.Even now, he seems to see the overall situation more clearly than himself.

After listening to his father finish talking about today's process, Gao Gong pondered for a moment and then said: "It's okay, the governor also leaves room for trouble. As for rogue thieves, isn't it just to teach them how to do it? You will definitely think that the imperial court wants to turn big things into trivial matters. It's melted. Since the governor mentioned this, father can go and come back quickly."

"Go back quickly? How can we prove the truth?"

Gao Gong laughed: "Don't worry, father, you will know when you come back. What the governor and the court want is not the truth, they just need someone to go there first."

"..." Gao Shangxian felt that he deserved a beating because of his appearance, but he was reluctant to do so, "Is it related to that thing you can't say?"

Gao Gong nodded: "It's related, but I really can't say it now. This matter is also part of the secret decree."

"...Since it is a secret decree, why did Yang Weiyue dare to leak it to you?"

"Zhixian Yang didn't leak it to me. My son guessed it."

Gao Shangxian's heart felt like a cat scratching his head: "This is related to your father's safety! Even if you leave quickly and come back quickly, I went to Outer Yunnan, and I can't say anything wrong! It's important to have confidence in your heart!"

Gao Gong thought for a while and then said: "The day before yesterday, I heard that the Duke of Guizhou's Mansion was building another turret on the courtyard wall."

"Then what's going on..." Gao Shangxian didn't know why at first, then stopped his voice, his face full of surprise.

The renovation of the courtyard of the Duke of Guizhou's Mansion began in April. At that time, the news that the eldest son of the emperor was sending Yang Yiqing for burial had just reached Yunnan.

Now that the emperor's eldest son has attended Yang Yiqing's funeral and went to Sichuan with Yang Bo, why did the Duke of Guizhou build a corner tower in the courtyard, as if to increase vigilance...

Gao Shangxian looked at Gao Gong, who had a serious look on his face.

Finally, Gao Shangxian took a breath of cold air - after all, he was also a Jinshi in the 12th year of Zhengde. He served as an official in many ways and was not considered a fool.

Could it be that the eldest son of the emperor still wants to return to Kunming from Sichuan and live permanently in the Duke's Mansion of Guizhou?Your Majesty, what does this mean?
Seeing his reaction, Gao Gong blinked and saluted: "I wish my father a successful return home!"

……

Three days later, Gao Shangxian set off from Kunming.

At this time, the imperial court's reply to the transfer order of Sichuan Commander-in-Chief Ji Weimin and the Yunnan Border Affairs Policy jointly reported by Wu Wending and Mu Shaoxun had not yet reached their destination.

On Cat Ba Island, Wang Zhi is still learning "bird language".Since we are going to open up a trade route, we must prepare men, ships, goods, and money first.

To the west of Qinghua in Jiaozhi, Ruan Gan has just found a descendant of the Li family.Oddly enough, he had never been able to find them before, but since last year, there have been more and more clues about Li's descendants, and he even found three in one go.

Now that I have found it, I naturally have to raise this banner.If this flag needs to be clear, a big action must be taken.

It just so happened that last year, I was invited by the generals to manage Qinghua, and suffered a defeat.

Having suffered a defeat, we cannot continue to lose a little bit of our family fortune.Now he is short of soldiers, money and food.

This big operation is naturally a plan to respect the emperor and change the Yuan Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, don't be afraid. As long as the Wang Banner is raised, the world will know that the Li Dynasty is still alive and loyal ministers will come to join them. This prison is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Although the traitor Mo Dengyong will definitely attack, there is no need to worry. The Wang Banner If you don't stand, the loyal ministers will fight on their own, and then they will be defeated one by one. Don't be too hasty now because the thieves are so powerful. Hold on and gather strength first, and then wait for the time."

"But Duke Xingguo, now we have less than four thousand soldiers and horses..."

"Don't be rebellious, because the people have been suffering for a long time! Your Majesty has ascended the throne, and the orthodoxy is here, so why worry about no one coming to vote? Besides, if you want to send an envoy to the Ming court to invite a beggar, you must be honest. Last year when we attacked Qinghua, I have heard about it. The Ming Dynasty sent envoys to promote diplomatic relations. They went to Shenglong and then left. They are now at Yuntun Port because Mo Thief is not the rightful owner. Now Mo Thief has also sent an envoy to the Ming Dynasty. We have already It’s a step too late, I can’t wait any longer.”

"...Just do what the Duke says..."

Ruan Gan had tears in his eyes: "It's just that I am incompetent and I have to aggrieve Your Majesty first. This enthronement ceremony can only be done hastily. One day, the king's master will conquer the dragon and then hold another ceremony!"

Here they are planning to ascend the throne, but in the south of Ava City, Mang Ruiti, the real leader who "cryed" in Ming Dynasty's impression, appears to be extremely strong.

"Really going to Bago?" His retainers were extremely worried.

"Go!" Mang Ruiti said loudly, "I went to Shu Mingting. I just wanted to see if they could contain the Mon people because they regarded themselves as a celestial dynasty. I had no intention of relying on them! Since the Ava dynasty was destroyed, we had no intention of relying on them. The king will start a new dynasty again! But before that, I must let the Burmese people know that their king is still there, and their king is unparalleled in bravery!"

"...But the Ruimutao Pagoda is just outside Bago City, which is the capital of Bago Kingdom."

"Before the coronation, ear penetration is essential. Among the Four Holy Lands, only Ruimutao Pagoda is the most dangerous. However, I must return safely from the most dangerous place, so that my heroism will be spread throughout Burma! Silun , Hanlie, and Sizhen destroyed the Burmese monks in Ava City, destroyed the pagodas, and burned Buddhist scriptures. This king upholds the teachings and listens to the teachings from the most dangerous holy land. Returning bathed in blood and fire, the Burmese people will surely be inspired and teach. Everyone will support this king!"

The young man got on the horse and looked at the five hundred riders behind him: "Are you afraid?"

"Not afraid!"

Mang Ruiti hissed: "We set out at night. We can arrive before sunrise. Because it is near the capital, we are not careful! We go forward bravely. They will only worry that there is a large army behind them and they will definitely enter the city. Stand firm and wait for help! The pagoda is outside the city. I entered the pagoda and had my ears pierced. I will be your real king at dawn! If I bring you back in triumph, no one will dare to stop you! Wherever the king's flag comes, it will be wiped out. In Burma, kill all the Mon and Shan people!”

"Destroy Burma! Kill all the Meng people! Kill all the Shan people!"

It was getting dark, and five hundred riders rode towards the starry night.

Zhu Houcong in the Forbidden City was reading the reports sent back from the three sides, and smiled when he saw Tang Shunzhi's spear picking off the generals from the three sides.

The younger generation is blossoming.

For some reason, his opponent Anda is too young, but also too powerful.

What Zhu Houcong had no impression of was that among his contemporaries, a hero emerged from Burma outside the southwest border at this time and established a new powerful dynasty in Burma, the Toungoo Dynasty.

It was the 14-year-old Mang Ruiti and his sister-in-law Mang Yinglong who completely separated Myanmar from the nominal vassal clan of the Ming Dynasty and became the most powerful feudal dynasty in Myanmar history.

But this did not prevent Zhu Houcong from officially starting his southwest strategy at this time.

When Gao Shangxian had not yet left Inner Yunnan, which was actually controlled by the Ming Dynasty, the Sanxuan and Sixth Lieutenants further south began to spread a message.

Not long ago, an elite cavalry team arrived at Muritao, west of the capital of the Bago Dynasty, at starry night.

Faced with the menacing enemy, Muritao's Bago Dynasty defenders indeed closed the city gates and stood firm.

When they found out that only five hundred Burmese soldiers occupied the Muritao Pagoda temple, they quickly surrounded the place.

It is said that Mang Ruidi had not completed the ear piercing at that time, but he completed the ear piercing ceremony with extraordinary calmness.

Afterwards, he left the temple and led his five hundred cavalry out of the encirclement. The Meng soldiers did not dare to intercept him.

The "troubled times" in Indochina have come.

(End of this chapter)