Guide to Traveling through the Northern Song Dynasty.

Chapter 845 0840 [Everyone is happy]

The 250 Ming troops stationed outside the city were already fully dressed early in the morning.

It was obvious that they had been informed of the plan.

Wanyan Zongpan was escorted out of the city, and when he arrived at the south city gate, he immediately ordered: "Hand over the city gate!"

The Jurchen soldiers guarding the city gate were a little confused and did not dare to disobey the eldest prince's order.

Mao Zilian and his eighteen healthy servants immediately stepped forward to disarm. Then they took off the armor of these Jurchen soldiers, helped each other put it on themselves, and took over the defense of the city gate.

Wanyan Zongpan continued to walk outside the city. The Jurchen soldiers seemed to have gotten the news and were blowing trumpets frantically to gather troops.

The real commander of the troops was not in the military camp. The general who ordered the troops to gather was called Niange Hannu. He was a personal guard of Jin Wushu.

Seeing Wanyan Zongpan coming, Niange Hannu did not dare to neglect him and led his troops to kneel down to pay homage.

Including the Nianjie Han slaves, as long as they were defeated soldiers brought back by Jin Wushu, they were resentful and anxious these days.

When Wu Qimai saw his son leading the troops to fight and standing behind Ma Kuai, he was so angry that he yelled: "You traitor, I shouldn't have given birth to you in the first place!"

Nuanjie Hannu quickly said: "I am willing to follow!"

Wu Qimai wanted to jump down from the palace city, or wipe his own neck so that the traitors could not capture him alive.

It can be seen from this that the aristocratic children who stayed in Shangjing have really become Chinese quickly.

At this moment, Wanyan Zongxian and Po Luhuo came running on horseback, each leading some tribesmen behind them.

As soon as this was said, no one dared to move.

Because the overall situation has been decided, there is no need to bear all the infamy.

After thinking about it, Po Luhuo knelt down.

Wanyan Zongpan sighed and said: "Father, from the civil servants and generals to the army sergeants, they have long been resentful of you. There is no other way to go, so you should end it on your own."

In the palace city, the two sides are still confronting each other.

The two of them led their own troops, using Wanyan Zongpan's signature, to take over the defense of the northern and southern cities.

Gu San led the Ming soldiers outside the city to "protect" Wanyan Zongpan as he headed to the imperial city.

Wanyan Zongpan bit the bullet and ordered: "Yao She, capture His Majesty. The envoy of the Ming Dynasty has already said that if he can be captured alive, he does not need to be killed. He will be escorted to Kaifeng and handed over to the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty for his decision."

Han Qixian said loudly: "The foolish king Wu begged for money, betrayed the frontline soldiers, and killed loyal ministers and generals. Now he wants to sabotage the peace negotiation. His Highness the eldest prince has decided to turn the tide. Are you willing to follow?"

Po Luhuo was still hesitant, so Wanyan Zongxian knelt down directly to Wanyan Zongpan - Wanyan Zongxian had always been afraid of being liquidated, and he wished Wu Qimai would die early.

Wu Qimai sneered: "You want me to commit suicide? I will grant your wish. The head of Emperor Jin is here. Whoever wants to kill the king and his father can just come and cut off my head!"

Han Qi first stepped forward and said: "Both of you can be granted the title of Commander of the Ming Dynasty and get a piece of land to build your own tribe."

Wu Dabu was ordered to take a detour out of the city in search of reinforcements, but was captured by Wanyan Zongpan.

Bai Yangong immediately lost the burden in his heart and faced Wu Qiu with a knife: "Your Majesty, I'm offended."

Ma Kuo turned to look at Wanyan Zongpan.

Wanyan Zongpan couldn't say anything and turned to look at Han Qixian.

But when it came to the end, he didn't have the courage to commit suicide.

He has enjoyed wealth and status for many years and has been manipulated as a puppet. He has long lost the courage to regard death as his own.

At the same time, he could not lose his dignity and knelt down to beg for mercy, so he had to maintain his imperial demeanor.

While hesitating, he was held down by Bai Yangong and tied up in a daze.

In this incident, only a few people died.

Because of the comfort of Han and Bohai civil servants, there was no chaos even in the city.

Three days later, Yang Yun arrived with his army and took complete control of the entire Shangjing City.

After waiting for more than ten days, Li Cheng hurried to Shangjing City with more than a hundred cavalry to take up his post. He was the first Protector-General of Anton, and from now on the capital city would be the seat of the Protector-General of Anton.

Li Cheng discussed with Ma Kuo privately, and then convened the civil and military affairs of the Jin Kingdom for discussion.

Wanyan Zongpan was recommended by Li Cheng as the commander of Huli Gai and ruled the lower reaches of Mudanjiang.

Wanyan Zongxian was recommended by Li Cheng as the commander of Tunhe River and ruled the lower reaches of Tangwang River. Tangwang River was called Tun River at this time, and that large area was originally Wanyan Xiyin's fiefdom.

Wanyanpo Lu Huo was recommended by Li Cheng as the commander of Gulitian, ruling that area of ​​Mudanjiang City.

Most of the Jurchen nobles who helped stabilize the situation could continue to hang out in the Ming Dynasty. The specific appointment document needs to be confirmed and promulgated by the court.

At the same time, the Jurchen tribes scattered all over the country also sent envoys to ask them to surrender.

Those who are willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty can be granted the position of commander by the leader.

In addition, Jurchen tribesmen along the rivers around Shangjing, such as the Hulan River and the Ash River, must move. They can choose their own way, or they can stay and become common people of the Ming Dynasty.

For example, the Ashe River was called Jinchhuhushui at this time, which is Aguda's lair. There are many Jurchen tribes here. You can choose to leave with a certain commander, or you can stay and organize the people into a household.

There is also the Hulan River Basin, part of which belongs to the branch territory of the Heshi Lie Tribe. It is now under the direct jurisdiction of the Anton Protectorate, and relevant tribesmen can choose to stay or leave. Regardless of whether you leave or stay, you must free the slaves and hand them over to the Duhu Mansion to make sure that all the people are registered as households!
If you still want slaves, get them in your own territory.

In the new territory of Zong Pan, Zong Xian, Po Luhuo and others, there are still many Jurchens in the jurisdiction. In those places, until the reign of Wan Yanliang, they were still arresting female virgins and bringing them to the Hulan River Basin for reclamation.

The commanders who left Shangjing could each take away at most five hundred pieces of armor.

Jin Wushu's son-in-law He Shi Liezhining asked: "I dare to ask Li Duhu, if the Jurchen people are willing to stay and establish a household for the people, can they take part in the imperial examination, or join the army and make meritorious service and become a general?"

Li Cheng nodded and said, "Of course it's okay."

Ma Kuo explained in detail: "Liaodong and both sides of the Yalu River are temporarily unified into Liaoning Province. Scholars in the Andong Protectorate can take the scholar examination in Andong City, and then go to Liaoning Province to take the judicial examination. In view of the serious impact of the war in Hebei and Liaoning, The imperial examination is not booming for the time being, and candidates from these two provinces have quotas and preferential treatment.”

Li Cheng said: "If you want to be a soldier, change yourself to a Chinese name and a Chinese surname when you organize your household and people. I will form a local army, and people of all ethnic groups can join the army. You have fought in the war, If you are also literate, you can lead at least a hundred troops, and you will be promoted if you perform meritorious service in the future."

With the expansion of the Jin Kingdom, several major Jurchen tribes have their own sub-bases.

He Shiliezhining's hometown is in Baicheng, Jilin Province.

That place has been designated as an area directly under the jurisdiction of the Andong Protectorate. The local Jurchen tribe can choose to migrate or stay to organize households and integrate the people.

Heshi Liezhining was unwilling to move. He was a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. He was used to living in the city and could not bear the tribal life.

He Shi Liezhining knelt down to Li Cheng and said: "I would like to change my name to Shi Zhining, and become a citizen of the Ming Dynasty. I will join the army to help the Lord Protector to pacify the four directions. I can also go back to my hometown to persuade the people, and we can become a commoner of the Ming Dynasty." "

"Okay!" Li Cheng was very happy.

He wanted to be promoted quickly but was worried that he would not be able to win over the generals, so he took the initiative to ask Ying to be the guardian of Anton. Anyway, you can be transferred back to the capital in ten years at most. This is also a shortcut.

However, there were not many soldiers who volunteered to come to the Andong Protectorate. Li Cheng had to recruit local people and train new troops to supplement his troops.

He Shi Liezhining is good, and he can be focused on training.

He Shi Liezhining was also delighted to receive Li Cheng's praise. He had an extremely long-term vision, and would rather stay and become a general of a hundred men than move and become the commander of the Jurchen tribe.

Maybe, I can continue to make meritorious deeds and eventually be promoted to the center of the Ming Dynasty.

I am still very young!
Bai Yangong, who had tied up Wu Beggar, also came forward and knelt down and said, "I am also willing to stay and join the army."

He kidnapped the Emperor of Jin. No matter which tribe he went to, he would probably be looked down upon.

Moreover, he had voluntarily become Chinese. He had been familiar with Confucian classics since he was a child, and he changed his name to Han Dynasty when he was a boy. Nowadays, people who are registered as household members in the Ming Dynasty do not have any psychological burden. Instead, they are confident and ready to show their talents.

Li Cheng nodded in approval: "You two are very interested. When the new army is organized and trained, I will report to the court and recommend you to be a hundred-man general."

Han Qi first stepped forward and asked, "Jin Hanchen, I wonder how he will be appointed?"

Ma Kuo said: "Civil officials of all ethnic groups in the Jin Kingdom who are over 30 years old can go to Kaifeng to participate in the Enke. This Enke is specially opened for you. Those who pass the Enke will be awarded the title of Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty. Since you are older , and have experience in government, the lowest position can be as a county magistrate, and the highest position can be as a prefect. "

"Civil officials and scholars of all ethnic groups in the Jin Kingdom under the age of thirty must take the imperial examination in Liaoning Province, or they can directly work as scribes locally."

"Of course, there are people who have made great contributions. For example, you do not need to take any exams. The Ming court will directly grant you an official position. You will temporarily stay in the Andong Protectorate to assist the protector in reorganizing households and people. After completing this important task, you will definitely be promoted. ”

Han Qixian was overjoyed, turned around and kowtowed in the direction of Kaifeng, and then bowed to Ma Kuo and Li Cheng.

Everyone was happy except Wu Qimai who was caught.

Wanyan Zongpan left with complicated emotions and started to relocate the clan members to build a new tribe.

Because of the coup, the relationship between his brothers was tense, and he didn't know which one would be willing to move with him.

In fact, he himself didn't really want to move.

Because the serfs could not be taken away, the Bohai, Han, and Khitan craftsmen could not be taken away. What does it mean to move to Huli and change the city?
Although there is a small town there, it is dilapidated and old.

Wanyan Zongpan, who had enjoyed wealth since childhood, could no longer live without the prosperity of Beijing.

After thinking about it, Wanyan Zongpan actually approached Li Cheng and said, "Protector, can I stay here? Keep my house, and my servants will sign the deed, and leave my family's belongings. I know I can't pass the imperial examination." , I can serve as a scribe in the Duhu Mansion. As for Huli Gai, I can give it to my younger brothers."

Wanyan Zongpan has made a lot of money over the years, enough to make him a rich man for the rest of his life.

Li Cheng thought he had heard wrongly, and then laughed loudly: "Since you are willing to stay, I will serve as an official of the imperial court. If your majesty is happy, it is possible to give you an official position in the Protectorate."

There are many Jurchen nobles who are accustomed to city life.

In order to appease the nobles and officials, Li Cheng and Ma Kuo did not ransack their homes. Only the property of Wanyan Zonghan, Wanyan Zongqian, Wanyan Xiyin, Jin Wushu and other deceased persons was confiscated according to the amount confiscated by Wu Qibi.

In addition, the properties of Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Loushi and others who died early were also confiscated.

Those young nobles whose family property was not confiscated and whose father and brother were killed in battle. Surprisingly, more than half of them chose to stay and set up households, even if they were killed, they would not move out to live in the tribe.

They can speak Chinese, read Confucian poetry and books, and even imitate the dress of Han people.

He doesn't know how to farm, nor does he know how to fight, he can only enjoy happiness in the city.

This situation made Li Cheng dumbfounded and ran to Ma Kuo to discuss it.

Ma Kuo said: "They can be allowed to stay, but they must change their Han names when registering households. Don't plunder their property, but also protect it well and let them squander it to their heart's content, so as to activate the industry and commerce in the city. Register households in all parts of the countryside to bring people together. , freeing slaves and dividing the land, absolutely no mistakes are allowed. Farmers, industry and commerce can be managed in this way for ten years. The Andong Protectorate City and the areas directly under its jurisdiction can be quickly managed to become a land of the Han family even if Han criminals are not exiled. Until then, Li Duhu, you will have done a great job!"

"I will do as Mr. Ma said." Li Cheng began to dream about the future.

(End of this chapter)