Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, the Jianzhou regime, which had just seized the entire prosperous area of ​​the Central Plains, was satisfied and temporarily had no territorial desire for the Khalkha Mongolian tribes in the north of Mobei and the Oirat Mongolia in Xinjiang and other places. Only after the special department rebelled against the Qing Dynasty and took refuge in Chechen Khan of Khalkha did Duduo, Prince Yu, come forward to crusade.It was after this conquest that the Qing court obtained the nominal suzerainty of Khalkha by means of "nine white tributes (note: eight white horses and a white camel)", and based on this, the Khalkha was arbitrated. Contradictory rights of Mongolia and Oirat Mongolia.

In 1653, Batur, Hong Taiji (Note: Taiji is one of the titles of Mongolian leaders) from Oirat Choros tribe passed away, and the successor Sengge was adopted by his half-brother in the ninth year of Kangxi (1670). Assassinated, Batur's widow immediately sent people to Lhasa to arrange for Batur's youngest son Galdan to return to succeed him.

At the request of his mother, Galdan, who was 26 years old at the time, spoke to the fifth Dalai Lama, Lobsang Gyatso, and Tibetan Diba (note: the consul) Sangjie Gyal. He personally awarded him the title of "Tanjin Boshuoketu", so that Galdan succeeded to the throne as Hongtaiji immediately after returning to his hometown.

After Galdan succeeded to the throne, he constantly asked the rest of the Oirat Mongolian tribes to submit to him, and successively accepted Aldartaiji from the Durbert tribe, Danjin Hongtaiji from the Heshuote tribe, and Turhut tribe. Gonpo Taiji and others caused dissatisfaction among other Oirat tribes.Eqiertu Chechen Khan, leader of the Oirat Mongolian alliance, led his troops to crusade against Galdan according to the "Khalka-Oirat Code", but was defeated by Galdan. So far, Galdan has controlled the entire territory of Oirat Mongolia and canceled the Taiji, Ji The old titles such as Nong (vice king) and Keshi (taishi) established the "Zai Sang" system.

The system stipulated that the supreme power of the Khanate belonged to the Khan Court, and several Zaisangs were set up around the Khan to help deal with daily affairs, and all major events should be reported to the Khan.From top to bottom, the Khan Court set up units such as Ulus, Otok, Aimak, Shishihu, and Shihu. Large and small officials such as the front and supervisors are in charge, and Zarguqin is in charge of the common people's lawsuits, and major cases are adjudicated by the great Zarguqin of the Khanate.In this way, Galdan controlled all the power in his own hands, thus completing the transition from tribal alliance to national power.In the 17th year of Kangxi, the fifth Dalai Lama presented Galdan with the title of "Boshuo Ketu Khan", and a new Zhungeer Empire was born. "

After the establishment of the Jungar Empire, Galdan continued to expand outwards, and attacked Qinghai that winter.The Heshuo Special Department in Qinghai heard that Zhungeer was coming to attack and retreated into Gansu, which alarmed the Qing court.The defenders of Gansu were waiting for the pillow. Since the fledgling Junggar Empire was fledgling, Galdan wisely avoided confrontation with the Qing court and returned to Ili within half a month after dispatching troops.

After that, Galdan captured Hami and Turpan ruled by the descendants of Chagatai Khan in the 18th year of Kangxi, and captured the southern Xinjiang controlled by the Weiwuer people in the 20th year of Kangxi. In the 22nd year of Kangxi, he went north and captured Andiyan. It also conquered Kokand, Namgan, Margalang, and Tashkent, and captured Bukhara and Samarkand a year later. Its imperial border expanded to the vast area on the west bank of the Caspian Sea.

While developing westward, Galdan did not forget the shame of avoiding war in the past, and was always concerned about the situation in the east.At this time, the new Zasaktu Khan Chenggun had a conflict with Tuxie Tuhan Chahundorji, because the mediation of the Qing government and the Dalai Lama had been declared invalid, and he had to form an alliance with the Jungar Empire.

In order to prevent the division of Khalkha Mongolia and prevent the Zhungeers from gaining benefits from the division of Khalkha Mongolia, Kangxi, in addition to sending Kasak to Khalkha Mongolia One person, under Khan, Prince, County King, Baylor, and Beizi, who can be collectively referred to as the prince) sent envoys, and invited the fifth Dalai Lama to send envoys to participate in the mediation of the Khalkha Mongolian civil strife.But what the Qing court didn't know was that as early as February 21, the 1682st year of Kangxi (25), the fifth Dalai Lama died suddenly in the Potala Palace in Lhasa, but Diba Sangye Gyatso decided not to announce the funeral. It was announced to the outside world that the Dalai Lama had been admitted for a long time, and no one else was seen except Diba, but the letters, announcements and documents to the outside world were still signed in the name of the Dalai Lama.

In November of the 26th year of Kangxi, the envoy of the "Dalai Lama" attended the alliance held in Kulunboleqier of the Sanyin Nuoyan tribe in Outer Mongolia. All the seven Zhasak princes of Erka Mongolia, as well as the Taiji, Living Buddha and envoys of the Qing court.

Not only was the Kulunbolezier alliance unsuccessful, but a major event in etiquette occurred: because Shangarni of the Qing Court Li Fanyuan wanted to elevate the status of Jebtsundamba Living Buddha, who was the younger brother of Tushe Tuhan, , Let him sit side by side with the living Buddha Erdenida Lai Xiletu, the envoy of the Dalai Lama.

This disrespectful move immediately became the best thing for Galdan. He not only sent a letter to accuse the Qing court, but also sent a letter to condemn Jebtsundamba, and then swore an alliance with Zasak Tuhan again.After making these preparations, Galdan moved the main force from the southern foot of the Altai Mountains to the Khobdo area adjacent to Khalkha Mongolia. At the same time, he sent more than 1000 lamas to the left wing of Khalkha Mongolia. Activities" in the name of collecting intelligence, a war in Mobei is about to kick off.

"Chahun Dorji is such a jerk." In the south room, Kangxi cursed Tuxietuhan in front of his favorite minister Mingzhu. "It's not enough to succeed, but it's more than a failure. If you kill Gonpo, it's fine, and you even contact Galdan's younger brother Doerji Zhabu. Isn't this adding fuel to the fire? Galdan is worried that he can't find an excuse. Well, this guy is good, and I will give you one."

Since Suo'etu has already gone to Nerchinsk to discuss the northeast border with the Russians, Mingzhu has truly become an existence with one person under one person and above ten thousand people, but the number one favorite of the Xi Dynasty dare not look directly at this situation. The sage king's gaffe was just a veiled admonition by looking down at his official boots.

Of course Kangxi was a very smart emperor, he knew that he had exposed himself when he saw Mingzhu. Fortunately, he had already vented what he needed to vent at this moment, so he sat back on the chair and acted as if nothing had happened Asking Mingzhu: "How do the Qing family think this matter should be handled?"

"Prince Kang is now preparing to use troops in the southeast. The use of the country is huge, and the imperial court has no spare power to interfere in the war in Mobei. It is better to persuade Chahundorji to retreat to ease Galdan's anger." Mingzhu then raised her head and responded. "I think it's not too late to come back and teach Galdan a lesson after Hai Ni is eliminated."

"Mongolia has always been a big problem for the Ming Dynasty. Only after the dynasty conquered Monan Mongolia can it successfully enter the Central Plains." Facing the pearl of his slaves, Kangxi spoke very directly, without any intention of hiding it for his ancestors. "If you sit back and watch Zhungeer get bigger, you don't know that he will become my Lin Danhan."

Lin Dan Khan was the last Mongolian man of Kublai Khan's golden family. He once fought against the predecessor of the Qing court, the Houjin regime in the Nurhachi and Huang Taiji generations. His son, Prince Chahar, and the two sons of Burni and Rob Zang even raised the flag in Chahar to fight against the Qing during the San Francisco Rebellion. Thanks to the presence of the veteran Tuhai, otherwise the Qing court would be over. Using this taboo name as a metaphor shows that Kangxi was deeply afraid of Galdan.

"I think Galdan is not as good as Lin Danhan." Mingzhu explained. "Although Lin Dan Khan is arrogant and incompetent, he is the co-lord of Mongolia after all, and the four tribes are willing to worship him, so he has been defeated repeatedly." Mingzhu paused. "Although Galdan is used to conquering the limelight, there is no difference for a while, but there are many people who are afraid of all the Mongolian tribes. If my Qing Dynasty launches a crusade, even if there is no one to follow, the Mongolian tribes will never take refuge in Galdan. Yes. I think that if we do this, our Qing Dynasty will be sure to win."

"There is some truth to this statement, but the strong are always respected on the grassland." Kangxi nodded to agree with Mingzhu's statement, but he agreed with it, and his tone was a little hesitant. "If Zhungeer is allowed to defeat Tuxietuhan, what if"

Mingzhu suggested knowingly: "I think it is possible to ask the Dalai Lama to restrain Galdan's actions."

"Good." Kangxi agreed, but he didn't know that it was the instigation of the "Da*lai" that made the war intensify!

Seeing that Kangxi had made a decision, Mingzhu cautiously asked: "Your Majesty, who is the coach of Southeast?"

"Wan Zhengse wants to pick someone up again, you bastard." Dongnan was mentioned again.Kangxi's face was full of anger. "Does he think that if I leave Zhang Butcher, I can only eat hairy pigs?"

"Your Majesty, Wan Zhengse is one of the few famous navy generals in the country. Last time he was not optimistic about Shi Lang, he really proved it."

Before Mingzhu finished speaking, Kangxi slapped the imperial case furiously: "Don't mention Shi Lang to me again."

Mingzhu was shocked, and immediately stopped talking, and saw Kangxi squinting his eyes and thinking for a while: "Wan Zhengse thinks that there are too many people and boats, so it is not easy to divide the work. In this way, let Fu Kui lead his troops to attack Penghu from Nan'ao and Tongshan, so that Wan Zhengse Lead troops to attack from Jinxia, ​​as for Zhejiang, you can send troops from Haitan, and all naval forces will advance together, let's see how Haini resists."

As soon as Mingzhu's eyes rolled, she immediately screamed: "The emperor's idea is good. In this way, the division of merit by each army has become a competition for each army. It is impossible for a minister to work hard."

"After all, they are all Han Chinese, and those who are not as loyal to the nation have to be encouraged one by one." Kangxi said lightly. "I still want to add fire, convey my meaning, and tell them that if Dongning can be determined this time, I will not hesitate to reward the duke for the most outstanding achievements."

It was originally hoped that Shi Lang would point out a reward from a marquis when he pacified Taiwan, but now that the reward has been awarded to the Duke, Wan Zhengse and the others' eyes must be scarlet. To this, Mingzhu simply responded: "Cha! This slave will do it now."