"Smack!"

Zhao Han slapped down a chess piece and picked up the teacup.

Yang An stared at the chessboard and pondered, and finally jumped the horse back to defend.

Zhao Han smiled: "Where is the indomitable momentum?" With your chess set, you still have a chance of winning against me. ”

"It's better to be on the safe side." Yang An replied.

Yang An is the Hunan slave who was less than thirty years old and became the political envoy of Henan. Now he is in his thirties, and he has returned to Beijing to report on his work, but he has not yet received a new appointment.

Zhao Han said while playing chess: "In the five provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Xianggui and Guizhou, there were many Tusi in the late Ming Dynasty. Now there are two situations: one is called the mayor of the town, which is actually a toast. They have no military power, but they secretly nurture thugs, exploit the local people, and do all kinds of evil. The second is that some town mayors are quite lenient to the local people, and they should be promoted, but they refuse to leave for various reasons, and they have to rely on their hometown to be the emperor of the soil. ”

"It's time to clean it up." Yang An said.

Zhao Han said: "A few years ago, when Yunnan and Guizhou provinces were preparing to conquer Burma, they needed to recruit peasants and soldiers to serve as civilian men on the border. Some mayors took advantage of the opportunity to make a profit, and after the end of the war in Burma, they swallowed up the bounties and pensions of the people. The court sent it directly to the people, but after the people returned to their hometowns, they were forced to hand it over. ”

Yang An was surprised: "There is such a thing? Those earth mayors are getting impatient. ”

"The government dispatched the people of the Dai nationality to immigrate to Mengyang, and there was a civil uprising more than two months ago," Zhao Han's face was very ugly, "There is a town mayor surnamed Dao, who picks the rich immigrants under his rule, and if he gives the silver, he can not leave." extorted all the solid families under his rule, and then transferred poor immigrants to rob the livestock of these people's families. The people of the Dai nationality were naturally furious, and the peasants and soldiers who were swallowed up by them also took the opportunity to make trouble, and finally cut off the mayor. ”

"Chopped?" Yang An was surprised.

Zhao Han nodded: "It's chopped, it's not a knife kill." ”

It's not a big deal, but the impact is extremely bad.

The military and government sides in Yunnan jointly sent people to investigate, and this investigation was soon launched throughout the province. It was found that more than 80% of the mayors who had worked as toasters had serious problems. And because of their obscenity in the past, the common people dare not speak out, and they have been arrogant for many years, and they have not even reported to the officials.

In this case, the Yunnan side did not dare to deal with it without authorization, and the central government asked for some instructions.

If it is an inventory, it is not only the whole province of Yunnan that should be investigated, but also the southwestern provinces. Moreover, how should the people who cut off the mayor of the town be judged? After all, it is an unauthorized murder of a Shangguan, and a strict conviction can be condemned as a rebellion. Also, the peasants were not allowed to do their own business without receiving an order, but this time it was the peasants who formed a team to kill the mayor.

Zhao Han explained the specific situation and said: "Those peasant soldiers who committed crimes, I have already ordered them to be collectively exiled to the Pingnan Military and Civilian Division. To say exile is to immigrate. But these Tusi, who have become the mayor of the town, must be governed fiercely, and they must be governed together with Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Xianggui. Your next errand is to pacify the five provinces. It was the people of all ethnic groups who were appeased, not the local mayors. ”

This position is obviously temporary, Yang An asked, "To what extent?" ”

"The mayor of the town who caused the death was all killed, and the mayor of the fish and meat people was exiled to the Pingnan Military and Civil Division," Zhao Han said, "These former Tusi, although there are no soldiers, but their influence is still very great, beware of them jumping over the wall in a hurry, and the provincial inspectors are ready to dispatch at any time." ”

Yang An said: "Your Majesty, for these things, there is no need to set up a pacification envoy from the five provinces. ”

Zhao Han said with a smile: "To deal with these Tusi who have no military power, of course, there is no need to make a big fuss. Your task is to oversee the development of the boundaries of the five provinces. In many places, the mountains are high and the roads are far away, and the villagers themselves cannot build the roads, so the post roads are built very improvised. First, the roads in the boundaries of the various ethnic groups should be repaired, so that it would be convenient for the people to go out of the mountains, and second, to facilitate the entry of the army into the mountains. Second, schools of various ethnic groups have been built, many of which are remote and still have no schools, and the local people cannot even speak Chinese; Third, in particularly poor places, according to local conditions, emphasis should be placed on the promotion of new crops, and tobacco can be diversified in addition to food. The paddy fields across the country all need tobacco stems to kill insects, and many places can't buy them. ”

Yang An understood that this was for him to coordinate the development of ethnic minority areas, and the emperor thought that the development was too slow before.

"The minister will go all out!" Yang An stood up.

"Sit down," Zhao Han raised his hand and said, "You have been promoted all the way by political achievements, not by whom." Remember, do your own thing, and you don't need to worship anyone's pier. ”

"Yes!"

Yang An hurriedly lowered his head, and his vest was already beginning to sweat.

Since Li Rixuan voluntarily resigned and returned to his hometown, the factions in the court have become chaotic, and it has turned into a dispute between the cabinet and the ministry.

The cabinet and ministries have a faint taste of fighting for power, mainly because Song Yingxing, the first assistant, can't suppress the heads of the ministries and the courts. Chen Maosheng and Fei Chun and other ministers, although they entered the cabinet, each had influence in the ministry. For example, officials of the Ministry of Rites formed a small circle around Chen Maosheng. And the officials of the Ministry of Finance formed a small circle around Fei Chun.

For the time being, it's still a healthy competition, and no ministry dares to openly contradict Shousuke.

The main reason is that the new dynasty of Datong is on the rise, and any contradictions can be covered up, so there is no need for everyone to tear their faces. There were also two years ago when the officialdom was rectified, and the founding emperor sat there and watched, and there was no stupid person who dared to form a gang openly.

Another reason for the lack of fierce political fighting is the untimely death of the second assistant Fang Shengchang, and the current position of the second assistant is occupied by Fei Chun.

The first assistant Song Yingxing is almost 70 years old, and the second assistant Fei Chun is only in his 30s.

What is Fei Chun anxious about?

boiled Song Yingxing to death, why bother to play political fighting, and make the emperor unhappy.

When Yang An returned to Beijing this time, he went to Fei Chun to worship the dock, but was reprimanded by the emperor in person.

With a cold sweat, Yang An bowed and retreated, and the game of chess was not finished.

A female official came over and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Gan (Li Banghua) has traveled west with a crane." ”

Zhao Han was obviously stunned, and then sighed softly.

Since Li Banghua retired, he has been sick in his hometown, and finally died.

The two founding ministers, Li Banghua and Pang Chunlai, were the oldest.

Pang Chunlai is not very in charge, and he was born in Liaodong Xiucai, and he has many legends in the market. In the court and the group of scholars, Li Banghua's influence can throw Pang Chunlai out of the eight streets.

Needless to say, the nickname "Wenzheng" can't run, and he can't explain it if he doesn't give this nickname.

The name was decided in a few days, and Zhao Han sent pedestrians and guards to Jishui with condolences to mourn, and asked Qian Qianyi to write an inscription, and promised to give him the honor of enjoying the Taimiao. Of course, Zhao Han is not dead yet, and whoever deserves to enjoy the Taimiao will have to wait.

Before Li Banghua's memorial service was over, Song Yingxing came to resign.

"Song Qing is in good health, why is she in a hurry to go home and hug her grandson?" Zhao Han asked with a smile.

Song Yingxing said: "Old and sick, I am afraid it will be difficult to take on a big responsibility. ”

Zhao Han refused: "Song Qing is only sixty-eight years old this year, and he will mention the matter of Zhishi in two years." ”

Fei Chun, as a second assistant, has also been an official for more than ten years, but most of the time he is managing money. Of course, this position is very training, but to really deal with national government affairs, Fei Chun still seems a little tender, and he has to be familiar with it for a few more years.

"Your Majesty, urgent report!"

Zhao Han was chatting with Song Yingxing, and suddenly someone sent urgent information.

When I opened it, it was sent by Rao Ledu Protectorate: Mobei Khalkha Mongolia was defeated before, and the Junggar Department took the opportunity to invade Mobei, and the Tohui Special Department and the Tushetu Department were defeated and surrendered. The remnants of Chechnya went south to join the Datong army, requesting annexation, and the Dzungar Ministry occupied Mobei.

What the heck?

Zhao Han was stunned directly.

The famous Galdan is only 11 years old this year.

The one who led the army to attack Mobei was Galdan's elder brother Sangge.

The monk was a short-tempered man, and the Cossacks ran to make him loyal to the tsar, and he directly pulled out the nearest Cossack castle.

The Khalkha Mongols were defeated by the Datong army and suffered heavy losses, and on the way to the withdrawal, they froze to death and starved to death. When the monk got the news, he secretly prepared for a year, and even chose to send troops in the spring of this year, and swept Mobei in a month and a half.

Song Yingxing said: "I am afraid that in some time, the monk will send an envoy to request the canonization of the Great Khan." ”

"It's a beautiful idea!" Zhao Han sneered.

The Dzungar Ministry had long been subservient to the Datong court, and the monks were strictly Zhao Han's vassals.

The monk sent troops to Mobei this time, and even under the banner of "respecting the king", he claimed to be helping the emperor of Datong teach the people who were not subservient. is politically correct, and he can't find a loophole, and Zhao Han has to pinch his nose to reward him.

But it must not be commended, and troops must be sent to attack the Dzungar Department within three or five years. Otherwise, if it is allowed to develop in Mobei, it will be another big disaster after one or two decades.

Zhao Han said: "The cabinet discussed with various ministries and institutes and found an excuse to refuse the monk's invitation!" ”

Song Yingxing said: "You can canonize the Khan, it is best to crown him as 'Tian Sheng Da Khan', and then let him give up the grassland in the upper reaches of the Heilongjiang River." ”

Zhao Han thought carefully, and then smiled: "Wonderful! ”

Directly refusing to be canonized will make the leaders of the Warat tribes dissatisfied, and seriously affect the prestige of the suzerain.

The title of "Tian Sheng (Tiansheng) Great Khan" is awesome, and it was the name of the Khan that was the first to do so. When the monk received this title, it was equivalent to being the co-lord of Warat, and not only the Heshute and Duerbert departments in Xinjiang were under his control, but even Qinghai and Tibet should be under his control.

Are those tribal leaders willing?

When this title is rewarded, the leaders of the various departments will inevitably be wary of the monks, and most of them will secretly drag their feet when they encounter something.

In addition, it is impossible for the monk to hand over the grassland in the upper reaches of the Heilongjiang River.

Mobei can be roughly divided into three parts, geographically speaking, that is, the eastern, central and western grasslands.

The grassland in the upper reaches of the Heilongjiang River is in the easternmost part, where Genghis Khan's dragon is the place of Longxing, and it is also the most convenient place to go south from the north of the desert. Once this place is relinquished, the Datong army runs to station, and the monks will have trouble sleeping.

The title is given to you, but you don't obey the emperor's orders, this is a big crime, and in the future, the Datong Army will be famous for sending troops to Mobei!

Zhao Han was in a happy mood, walked back to the harem, and today he accepted the new imperial concubine.

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