The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 337 Brotherhood

"Young master. The subordinates did not inform Village Master Tian of the identity of the young master."

"Wen Zhang. Then tell Village Master Tian my real identity. I want to have a private chat with Village Master Tian."

"Yes, son." Wen Zhang walked to Tian Jing's side.Said a few words in a low voice.Then he took the door and left.Guard outside.

Tian Jing listened.His complexion changed suddenly.After being surprised, a look of excitement appeared on his face.After Wenzhang left.Immediately fell to his knees.Kowtowing with a big salute, he said: "See the emperor for the field scene of the Miao village in Xiangxi, Caomin. Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

I smiled and said, "Free from courtesy. Master Tian. This is not an official place. There is no need to be polite. Just sit down and talk."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tian Jing seemed to be trying his best to suppress the joy in his heart.Said after sitting down. "Your Majesty. Last year, Mr. Wen said that the Emperor would come to visit my Miao family. The Caomin were very happy. I didn't expect to see the Emperor's visit today. The Caomin felt very honored."

"Master Tianzhai. Since I ascended the throne, I have had many affairs. I had to ask Wen Tianxiang to come to visit your Miao brothers as an imperial envoy. This is not true. I have time this year. I will stop here halfway. I plan to go to Miao Village after dinner. No I expected to see Village Master Tian here. Haha. It saved me a few minutes of travel."

The latter sentence was improvised by me.Originally, I planned to go south to Guangnan West Road after dinner.I never thought of going to Miao Village.Now that I met Tian Jing.I just cheated the last time.

Tian Jing was stunned.Asked: "The emperor. The emperor called us Miao people the brothers of the Miao family. The grass people heard it right, right?"

"The owner of Tianzhai. All over the world. Could it be the land of the king. Xiangxi is the territory of our Great Song Dynasty. The Miao people are also the people of our Great Song Dynasty. For me, it doesn't matter whether it is the Han nationality or the Miao people. Or other people in our dynasty Nationalities. They are all my subjects. In my heart, there is only the distinction between the people of the Song Dynasty and foreigners. There is no distinction between the nationalities within this dynasty. Although the majority of the people in our dynasty are Han people, what I preach is the nationalities of all ethnic groups. Equality. In the big family of the Song Dynasty, all ethnic groups are brothers. As long as you support me. Support the court. Obey the laws of our dynasty. This department."

"Your Majesty, the grassroots know."

"The purpose of setting up this department is to promote national equality and national unity. The national equality I mean refers to all nationalities within the territory of our Great Song Dynasty. Regardless of the size of the population. Regardless of the speed of economic development. Regardless of customs and religion Similarities and differences in beliefs. They are all equal members of the Da Song family. They have the same status. All ethnic groups enjoy the same rights and should perform the same obligations. National unity means that all ethnic groups should be equal in daily life and communication Treat each other, live in friendship, respect each other, and help each other. National equality is the premise and foundation of national unity. Without national equality, national unity will not be realized; national unity is the inevitable result of national equality. It is to promote the true equality of all nationalities. Guarantee. This is the ethnic policy guidelines formulated by me. From this year, the Ethnic Affairs Department of the imperial court will formally detail my will and instill it in it.”

This is the case with the ethnic policy of our country in later generations.I just copied it.

Tian Jing felt excited again.Involuntarily, he fell to his knees again.Weeping: "The emperor is wise. Caomin thanked the emperor for his kindness on behalf of the Miao family. The hardship of the Miao family is over."

"Get up quickly, old man."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Tian Jing got up.Wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his shirt. "Your Majesty. Since Lord Wen returned from Xiangxi last year, under the coordination of the government, the Han and Miao peoples in Zhenxi Village have worked together to attract water from Aizhai and solve the water shortage problem in the village that has lasted for nearly a hundred years. Later, Chenzhou Prefecture and Jishou County Government opened this trading center in Zhenxi Village, and built the official road to the front of the Miao Village, so that the native products in my cottage can be sold smoothly. It is less than half a year Time. The life of my Miao people has been greatly improved. Basically, I can live comfortably. However, the grassroots are worried that the government’s policies will change. It is back to the previous situation of confrontation between Han and Miao. Although the last time People have also said that the emperor treats all ethnic groups equally. But for a long time, we Miao people have been deceived by Han officials too many times. So the grass people always have lingering fears in their hearts. Listening to the emperor himself today, the grass people are completely relieved."

I nodded and said: "Ethnic policy is a basic national policy of our dynasty. As long as I am here, it will never change."

"Long live the emperor."

I asked: "Tian Jing. You are doing business in this trading center. Do you need to pay taxes?"

"Of course it is necessary. But the tax set by the officials of the trading center is very fair. The grass people heard that the tax in Zhenxi Village is lower than other places. Li Lin, the magistrate of Jishou County, told the grass people before opening this trading center. He said it was The court’s preferential policies for ethnic minorities. The low tax rate will remain unchanged for three years. After three years, it will depend on the business of the trading center. Then it will gradually approach the standard tax rate set by the court.”

"Tian Jing. As the leader of the Miao people, you need to actively cooperate with the government. Let the Miao people who come here to do business abide by the law. Don't evade taxes. Don't shoddy. You must maintain this hard-won situation."

"Don't worry, the emperor. The grass people will definitely do it."

"Well. Once the economy develops, the Miao brothers can slowly move out of the mountains to live."

"Your Majesty, many families in the cottage have moved to Zhenxi Village."

"En. Very good. Tian Jing. There are hundreds of thousands of Miao people in my dynasty. There are tens of thousands in the western Hunan area alone. These sales alone are not enough. You also need to brainstorm and develop a variety of economies. Miao Most of the homeland is dominated by mountainous areas. Agricultural production is restricted. Therefore, you can plant more cash crops such as rape and star anise suitable for the local soil. Or medicinal materials such as Tianqi, Gastrodia elata, and Eucommia. If kiwi is very popular, you can also vigorously plant Planting. In a word, you must understand the needs of the market. Only then can you plant in a targeted manner. Do not engage in blindly. In addition, you must vigorously develop the handicraft industry. You can try your Miao people's handicrafts such as cross-stitching, embroidery, brocade, batik, paper-cutting, and jewelry making. Push it to the market. Of course. I only know a little bit about the situation in western Hunan. You need to make up your own mind on how to do it.”

"Yes, Your Majesty. Gouzi also sent a letter to the grassroots during the court. He told me that the Miao people should focus on economic development. He said that only by developing the economy can we fundamentally solve the confusion of the Miao people living in the mountains for a long time."

"En. Tian Zuiyan is right."

"Your Majesty. The matter of the day. The grassroots are guilty. I ask the Emperor to deal with it."

I knew what Tian Jing was talking about was the conflict with the government last year.After thinking for a while, he said, "Tian Jing. Although you violated the law of our dynasty for what happened last year, the government is also responsible for that matter. I will write this down for now. From now on, you Miao brothers must abide by the law. If you commit crimes again .I will double the punishment."

"Yes. Your Majesty. The Caomin thanked the Emperor for not punishing him. The Caomin also assured the Emperor. There will be no second time."

"En. Tian Jing. Everyone is equal before the law. I said it. All ethnic groups have the same rights and should perform the same obligations. After that, no matter who they are, as long as they violate the laws promulgated by the court, they will be punished. sanction."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

"Okay. Tian Jing. You also know the current situation. The war between us and Mongolia is imminent. It is said that we must first settle down in order to fight against the outside world. Only a peaceful and stable rear. Only then can I concentrate my strength against Mongolia."

"Your Majesty, although Cao Min is a villager in the mountains, he knows a little bit about the important affairs of the country. The Emperor has been kind to my Miao people. The Miao family should also do their part for the Emperor. Your Majesty, although the number of men in my Xiangxi Miao family is small. There are many. But they are brave and good at fighting. They are loyal and loyal. The grassroots discussed with the elders in the clan. They want to send two thousand strong and strong men from western Hunan to follow His Majesty to recover the mountains and rivers. The grassroots originally wanted Zuiyan to tell Lord Wen about this matter. Since the emperor came in person. Treat it as a gift from my Miao family. Give it to the emperor."

since ancient times.The Miao people have always been brave and good at fighting.It also has its own personal guards.but.The distribution of Miao people is scattered.There are many tribes.There are no less than [-] tribes in western Hunan alone.Among them, the three largest tribal leaders are honored as the three chiefs by the Miao people.Tian Jing is one of them.It is because of this dispersion.As a result, the power of the various tribes of the Miao people is not strong.and.The private soldiers of the Hmong tribe basically never set foot outside the Miao area.What Tian Jing said.Willing to draw out two thousand Miao fighters to fight.It is quite sincere.

I said happily: "Tian Jing. I would like to express my gratitude for the kindness of your Miao family. I accept this great gift. At present, I am recruiting soldiers for the newly established Guangnan Military Region. In my opinion, you two Qiannan'er should go to the Guangnan Military Region."

"Guangnan Military Region. Guangnan Road." Tian Jing obviously misunderstood me.road. "Aren't the Mongolian troops all in the north? Your Majesty. My sons from the Miao family are not people who are greedy for life and fear of death. If you stay in Guangnan, you won't be able to go to the battlefield. If you can't go to the battlefield, you won't help the emperor."

"Old sir. That's absurd."

"Please make it clear to the emperor."

"Tian Jing. Let me ask you. Why can't you go to the battlefield when you arrive at the Guangnan Military Region?"

"Your Majesty, Mongolia is to the north of our dynasty. The first two wars between Song and Mongolia took place in Sichuan and Xiangfan. Guangnan Road is behind our dynasty. How can there be wars?"

"Old sir. I understand what you mean. Where is the west side of Guangnan Road?"

"It's the original country of Dali." Tian Jing thought for a while. "The emperor's will must be obeyed."

"Military affairs are important. I don't want to talk nonsense. In short, I promise to let these Miao family soldiers fight the enemy and make contributions to the country."

"Okay. Your Majesty. The grassroots will obey the Emperor's orders."

"En. Tian Jing. After I go back, I will notify the Military Affairs Council to make proper arrangements. Someone from the court will contact you."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Tian Jing hesitated and said. "Your Majesty, there is one more thing."

"What's the matter."

"Your Majesty. Before Mr. Wen arrived, a wandering monk came from the Miao Village of Caomin. This monk is quite skilled in medicine. He claims to be from Lin'an. His name has been extended. It is normal for monks to travel around the world. But this monk is giving When people treat diseases, they always like to talk about it. Today's officialdom is extremely corrupt. It's like the only water source in Zhenxi Village. It was originally a well dug by the Miao people. Why should it be shared by the Han people? What they say seems to always be It was provoking the relationship between the Miao people and the Han people. Later, Master Wen came here to solve the problem. After Master Wen left, the monk disappeared at the same time. A few days ago, a porter in the Miao Village helped a merchant of medicinal materials transport medicinal materials to Lin'an. He said he saw that monk in the city."