Jinyi Night Walk

Although the courtiers lived in the palace, Xia Xun finally felt that something was wrong and got up to say goodbye. Zhu Di laughed and said, "It's not busy. If you really don't want to live in the camp, you can do it later." The gate of the palace has been closed, and a special decree is issued to let you out. Come, let me tell you about the situation in Liaodong."

Seeing this, Xia Xun had no choice but to put the matter aside and talk about it patiently.

After a while, the imperial dining room brought up dinner again, and Zhu Di gave the banquet. The monarch and his ministers each occupied a table, with a few simple dishes, and talked while eating.

Xia Xun carefully talked about what he saw and heard in Liaodong. These current situations are a strong basis for supporting his political strategy. He must speak carefully and have a lot of detailed and real data to be convincing.

Finally, Xia Xun talked about the three problems that urgently needed to be solved.

The first one is that there should be little resistance, because Zhu Di already had this intention, that is, to set up a government office in Liaodong to manage political affairs.With the increasing role of the Liaodong shogunate in various fields, the time is ripe for the shogunate to be upgraded to the imperial government. If Yange continues to remain at the shogunate level, many problems will arise.

If the name is not correct, the words will not go well, just like Tang Jie did not pay attention to the Judicial Department and the Changshi Yamen. Those who have formal official positions in the court fundamentally discriminate against these "temporary workers" of the Liaodong shogunate. The authority of governance will naturally be greatly affected.Moreover, the special agency is an agency under the shogunate, and many decrees formulated and promulgated will make the people worry about its stability.

Zhu Di nodded after hearing this and said: "Well, according to Mule's prediction, it should take at least two years of governance before the shogunate can spread the stalls. I didn't expect the situation in Liaodong to develop so fast. Okay, Lian and several accompanying ministers Discuss again, issue an order as soon as possible, simplify the shogunate agency, and incorporate it into the official system of the imperial court."

Speaking of which, he glanced at Xia Xun and said with a smile: "Once the special agencies are withdrawn, there is no need for the shogunate to exist. These government agencies are not under your direct control. How sure are you in controlling the situation in Liaodong? Mo It would be nice if something went wrong."

Xia Xun said happily: "Your Majesty, if the situation in Liaodong has to be controlled by the minister, it can only prove that the policy of managing Liaodong has failed. It is the minister who, in his capacity as an imperial envoy and with the prestige of His Majesty's favorite minister, forcibly Repression. This kind of policy, like duckweed in water, has no roots and no bottom, so there is no need to implement it!"

Zhu Di laughed, and said: "You are very satisfied. It seems that you have great confidence in your strategy of governing Liaodong. Well, tell me, what difficulties do you need to solve?"

Xia Xun looked solemn, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, if you hadn't nodded your head for these two matters, your majesty, there would be no possibility of implementing them. But I think these two policies are for Liaodong..." Not only for Liaodong, I think it can also be used as a reference for other places in Ming Dynasty.If it can be implemented, Liaodong will become the wall of our Daming, indestructible, as His Majesty wishes. If not, these two things will sooner or later become the root cause of our Daming's self-destruction of the Great Wall! "

When Xia Xun said this, Zhu Di immediately became more cautious, leaned forward in a hurry, and said with concentration: "Wenxuan, please speak carefully!"

The two things Xia Xun mentioned can be summed up in two sentences, one is the ethnic policy, and the other is the reform of the army.

These two matters sound simple, but because the Liaodong people are relatively independent, on a large scale, these two powers belong to foreign affairs and national defense respectively. To change these two policies, the emperor really needs to nod. Whether it is a first-class duke or a shogun specially appointed by the emperor, he has no right to change.

In terms of Xia Xun's proposition, there were two changes to the original Wu policy of belonging to the tribe.

On the tight side, Xia Xun opposed Yuancheng's excessive connivance and extensive management of the subordinate tribes. He did not agree with allowing them to allocate land for autonomy and maintain their original tribal organization and way of life. With advanced production methods, it gradually penetrated into these nomadic and hunting tribes.

In terms of looseness, since the first year of Hongwu, the Hu language and surname Hu have been banned; since the fourth year of Hongwu, Hu Li has been banned; Those who commit crimes..." This is actually Zhu Yuanzhang's means of seeking national integration. Is there a better way of integration than marriage? Once they form a family with the Han people, their lifestyles and ideology will gradually change. Xia Xun's purpose was actually the same.

But Xia Xun opposed this policy, because this kind of idea is good, but in fact, there is no possibility of implementing such an unreasonable administrative order.Just like in modern times, the legal marriage age is over 20 years old, but some ethnic minority areas in the south simply ignore it. Girls aged [-] or [-] still marry and have children. Do people from the Family Planning Commission dare to interfere?If it becomes a big incident, it will be an incident of national nature, so we have to let it go.

Although the etiquette of the Hu people does not attach importance to inheritance and ancestors like the Cha people, but forcing them to change their surnames and change their clothes is also extremely disgusting. This change in appearance cannot change their original intentions. And it is very difficult to carry out the ride.Just like Zhu Yuanzhang forbade merchants and civilians without fame to wear silk, as long as they had money at home, they would wear cloth shirts when they went out, and silk at home. Who cares?

This is especially true for ethnic minorities. This kind of coercive government order can only make them randomly choose Chinese names when registering their household registrations, and wear long clothes when they go out. Moreover, this refers specifically to places such as Beijing and Datong, in the Liaodong area. For the subordinate tribes, Zhu Yuanzhang was worried that they would be arrogant and barbaric, and they would have troubles with other people, and their resettlement would basically be land-based autonomy. Under such circumstances, it is absolutely impossible to implement the above policies.

As for the forced prohibition of marriage within the clan, there are even more decrees that have not been implemented at all.This is an idea of ​​Zhu Yuanzhang's idealism. Officials who do specific things have to obey Yin and Yin even if they don't want to obey Yin and Yin. This is different from Yuan people's division into four classes. It is a kind of discriminatory precaution, which is not beneficial at all except to provoke ethnic antagonism and constant conflicts.

These coercive assimilation measures are eager for quick success. It only pays attention to the effect that can be achieved after several generations, but ignores that the people who implement it have their own feelings and thoughts. These crude and simple policies, It will only make some tribes who sincerely belong to them feel that the court discriminates against them and distrusts them, which is not conducive to Huairou's struggle.

Xia Xun explained each of these things very carefully, what to oppose, what to oppose, what to approve, why to agree, and after explaining the reasons, he gave very detailed examples. Few, this decree exists in name only. Even if it is enforced in areas where conditions permit, they obviously have a desirable spouse within the clan, but they have to be forced to choose another marriage under the decree. The conflict between the two families, and then the conflict between the two ethnic groups!"

Zhu Di has been in Beiping for more than 20 years. He is not ignorant of these things. What Xia Xun said, "It is better to moisten things silently than to force them to merge, but to force them to oppose each other. Although the time is better, it is more effective." Convinced of what he said, Zhu Di nodded lightly and said: Well, Lian has lived in Beijing for a long time, and I often hear about these things.The General Assembly agrees with what you said, but the specific policies involved are too complicated to understand for a while. I will refer to your last detailed memorial. "

Xia Xun hurriedly said yes.

Zhu Di fixed his eyes, and said again: "What do you mean by the so-called military reform?"

Xia Xun took a deep breath and said, "One is the system of farming; the other is the system of military households!"

The system of farming and the establishment of military households are also two policies that Zhu Yuanzhang is very proud of. However, since the beginning of the formulation of these two policies, a series of problems have arisen. There are often ministers who raise objections to the disadvantages of these policies. During the Jianwen and Yongle dynasties, the political situation was relatively relaxed, and debates on this aspect were often seen. As an emperor, Zhu Di has always been very clear about the pros and cons of this aspect. .

So Xia Xun only said these two things, before Zhu Di frowned slightly.

The complexity and difficulty of changing sheep are extremely high. If it is implemented nationwide, it will involve millions of troops and millions of military households. This is the foundation of the country. promise.What's more, if the special office set up under the Liaodong shogunate is simply an official office, a large number of officials promoted by Xia Xun will suddenly become court officials, and then they will start to manage the farmland and military households..." The words of Luo Qi, Chen Shou and others will be repeated A layer of haze covered his heart.

Zhu Di is not an idiot who grew up in the hands of the rich man in the deep palace, and he may not believe all the words of exaggeration.However, guarding against the loss of power is an instinct and a necessity of being a ruler.The firmness of power is the guarantee of the country's stability. Even if it is a biological son, one cannot rely on feelings and trust. This is a necessary means.

Zhu Bang stood up, took a few steps slowly in the hall, and said slowly: "These things are very difficult! Moreover, if there are really changes, too many people will be involved. If you don't work for ten years, I'm afraid there will be no effect at all." less than.

Xia Xun also stood up and said, "It may be difficult for the emperor to do it now for ten years. But if the emperor does not do it, it will be even more difficult to ask the emperor's descendants to do it when the situation is even worse in the future. Furthermore, as my minister said, it can be implemented locally, especially in Liaodong. First, Liaodong has limited farmland, and second, there are few household registrations and a lot of land. At that time, with successful examples and modeled experience, it will be much easier for the emperor to implement it throughout the country."

Zhu Di turned his head and glanced at him, and asked: "Then... the Lian will hand over Liaodong to you, and I will give you five years..." No!If I give you ten years of hard work, can you be sure that Liaodong will be governed for thousands of miles, with connected fortresses, a prosperous population, strong horses and strong soldiers? "

Xia Xun tinged his chest and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, ministers in other places can't guarantee it. Liaodong has abundant resources but has not been developed, so it is easy to change. It doesn't take ten years, as long as you get the right way, five years of hard work, Liaodong It will definitely achieve the appearance the emperor wants. But..."

Xia Xun's shoulders slumped, and with a bitter face, he begged in a low voice: "Your Majesty, this matter must not be done without the Emperor's nod. If the Emperor nods and the minister must do it, then it proves that this The policy does not conform to the will of heaven and the will of the people at the bottom. It is an act against the heavens by power. People are in power, people are in power, and people are in power. There is no value in promoting reform..."

When Zhu Di heard that he took the initiative to invite Ying, saying that it only took five years to make a big change in Liaodong, his heart sank, but when he heard his words again, he seemed unwilling to live in Liaodong for a long time, so he raised his eyebrows and looked at him. Said: "What?"

Xia Xun said hesitantly: "This..." I mean, it's my duty to be responsible for the emperor.In Liaodong, it is enough for the emperor to nod and the ministers to pave the road. In three to five months, a more detailed policy can always be formulated.Then, the emperor sent a seasoned and prudent minister to sit in Liaodong to ensure that the policy was implemented correctly. "

Zhu Di's tense face relaxed, a smile flashed across his eyes, he glanced at him with a half-smile, and asked, "Oh, you just turned [-], young and strong, isn't it just right to guard Liaodong for the League?" , hand over Liaodong to an experienced minister..." Then where do you want to go? "

Xia Xun said with a dry smile: "The emperor is in charge of such a big world, not just Liaodong. I want to follow the emperor, advise the emperor, solve problems, and when there is an urgent matter, the emperor makes peace, and the minister rushes away. I'm off to cook. I'm running Liaodong. It's true that I'm young, strong and full of energy, but I'm young, and I'm young...

Your majesty, you also know that I am not a person who can calm down and concentrate on one thing for decades. If I have that kind of determination, I will continue to study hard after passing the examination of scholar, I am afraid that I will not pass the examination , was born on the right track?It's not enough, relying on the wealth of the minister's family and lack of enthusiasm for food and clothing, he lived a poor life in Qingzhou and studied knowledge. In the future, he will also be a highly respected and learned scholar. How could he borrow the facade of Qi Wang's mansion and go to Peiping to do business?

Your Majesty, I am afraid that I will not be able to do things in a certain way. If I stay in Liaodong for a long time, I will get bored with time, neglect political affairs, miss important court affairs, betray the trust of the emperor, and harm the soldiers and civilians of Liaodong, so..."

Seeing him rubbing his hands, Zhu Di racked his brains to think of the reason, afraid that he would really "assign" him to Liaodong, so he couldn't help laughing "puchi", waved his hands and said, "Okay, okay, let's start with you." It's a joke, I see you are anxious, if you really let you live in Liaodong for a long time, won't Ming'er work hard with the Lian? Hehe, okay, let me talk about it carefully, what do you think of the system of garrison farms and the system of military households. "

Just as Zhu Di said this, Mu En appeared at the door on tiptoe, like a ghost, and said in a soft voice: "Your Majesty, it's getting late. Your Majesty has called your servants to come and urge the Emperor to rest."

Zhu Di was stunned, then smiled and said: "Okay, let's rest, we will talk tomorrow! Mu En, lead Yang Xu to the bedroom to rest!"

Xia Xun hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty will obey the order!"

Xia Xun's presentation of the Liaodong strategy was quite Zhu Di's heart, and after a long conversation he got rid of a piece of his heart, so he was very relaxed. He didn't want to go back to the bedroom, so he rolled his eyes at Empress Xu and said angrily: " Yang Xu just came back, and you just held on, if I hadn't sent someone to bombard him, I don't know how long the conversation would last, how can you be like a brother-in-law, so unreasonable!"

Guided by Mu En, Xia Xun turned eastward and westward, and arrived at the pavilion where he was recuperating in Yanwang's mansion. When he looked up, the palace lantern was hanging high, illuminating a beautiful woman in the corridor. The pure silk and cotton bijia is slim and swaying, but the body stands a little bit inward, so the face cannot be seen.

Xia Xun's heart skipped a beat: "There are still maids in bed? The emperor is too polite, isn't this forcing me to make mistakes..." @.