0838 [Very insidious]
Chapter 843 - 0838 [Very Insidious]
Chapter 843 - 0838 [Very Insidious]
Although Jinguo has always been short of grain, there is definitely enough grain in Shangjing, and the surrounding cultivated land is gradually being developed.
Take the Hulan River Basin as an example, the main stream is called Huramudshui water, and the tributaries are called rate water.
The fertile land on both sides of the river, either as an official land or as a Jurchen soldier, was cultivated by serfs, who were mostly Han Chinese or Bohai captives.
In that large area alone, a huge amount of grain is harvested every year, and there is no grain tax to be levied at will.
Because those fertile farmlands were either the land of the imperial court or the land of the nobility. The former directly entered Beijing as grain, while the latter was sold to Shangjing by the nobles.
For example, Hezha Meng'an, even if it is an ordinary soldier, his identity belongs to the landlord, and the land he was given is around the capital city.
The collection of military rations on the front line has led to the withering of the people's livelihood, but the rear is still making wine with a large amount of grain.
In order to welcome the envoy of the Ming Dynasty, Wu Qimai held a banquet.
It's noon.
Li Shi and Zhang Hao have the highest grade, and both of them are from the Bohai Wang clan.
Wanyan tart lazy and Wanyan Sheng, father and son, were finished on the front line, but Wanyan tartl's other son was also promoted by Wu Qimai.
Coming to the gate of the imperial city, Ma Kuo observed the guards again.
All of them are very young, and they don't have the courage of battle-hardened. It is estimated that Wu Qimai bought a newly formed unit, and he was not at ease with the previous guards.
Ma Kuo went to the banquet alone, led by Wanyan Zonggu to the palace.
The ministers of the Jurchen tribe mainly include Wu Qimai's group of sons, as well as Boluhuo and his relatives. Although Jin Wushu was killed, his son-in-law Fushi Lie Zhining was promoted instead.
In addition, Wanyan Xiyin, as Zong Han's hardcore confidant, his family members who stayed in Shangjing were beheaded all over the house!
In the early days of Wu Qimai's administration, he also made great efforts. He wanted to figure out the household registration and turn more slaves into freemen, but the account became more and more confused after being hollowed out.
After walking for more than ten minutes, I came to the main hall where the banquet was located.
Wanyan Zonggu said with a smile: "A remote town can't be compared with Bianliang. ”
Wu Qimai had not yet arrived, and the ministers of civil and military affairs had all taken their seats.
This product seems to be a city building expert, and several big cities in the Jin Kingdom in history are all from the hands of Lu Yanlun.
Let's talk about non-Jurchen civil officials.
Wanyan Zonggu really didn't know: "You have to check the household register for this." ”
The capital of the Jin Kingdom was built by Lu Yanlun.
If there are dozens of horsemen who suddenly rush to the palace, these guards may not be enough to see.
Walking on the streets of Nancheng, Ma Kuo looked around for a while and said, "Compared with the last time I came, Shangjing seems to have withered a lot. ”
Even if you look at the household register, you can't figure it out.
"How many people are left in the north and south cities?" Ma Kuo asked casually.
Serfs were not counted in the household register, they were the private property of the nobility.
The third is called Lu Yanlun, who was born in Hanchen of the Liao State. He followed his boss (Khitan) to reduce the gold in Linhuang Mansion, and then killed the boss who rebelled against the gold, and slaughtered all the Khitans in Linhuang Mansion City.
The person around Lu Yanlun is called Mao Zilian.
The two of them are mortal enemies!
Mao Zilian took the lead in reducing the gold, and Lu Yanlun had not lowered it at that time. So, Lu Yanlun killed Mao Zilian's wife and children. Mao Zilian was on the battlefield and personally shot Lu Yanlun's confidant and favorite general.
Lu Yanlun is Wu Qimai's confidant.
Mao Zilian is Wanyan Zonggan's henchman, and he was not implicated this time, just because Wu Qimai didn't want to expand.
In addition, there are also Li Sanxi, Kong Jingzong, Li Shikui and other Hanchen.
When these Hanchen were in Liao, they all belonged to those who could lead troops. After demoting the Jin State, he was successively stripped of his military power and honestly became a civil official.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
After several consecutive shouts, the ministers hurriedly got up.
Ma Kuo also stood up with a sneer.
Wu Qimai walked into the hall with his head held high, and after accepting everyone's greetings, he smiled and waved his hand and said, "Sit down." Today, I invited the envoy of the Ming Dynasty, and I took out all the good wine I treasured. Mr. Ma, come and drink with me. ”
Ma Kuo was also nowhere to be seen, and strode to the guest seat.
Food and wine were served one after another, and bands and dancers also took to the stage.
Wu Qimai raised his glass and said: "Mr. Ma, I haven't seen you for several years, but now I am more energetic." ”
Ma Kuo said: "Each other. ”
Wu Qimai said: "For you and I to meet again after a long absence, and drink this cup." ”
Ma Kuo raised his glass to the southwest: "Congratulations for the great tomorrow!" ”
Wu Qimai was stunned for a moment, his expression changed slightly, and then he laughed loudly: "Congratulations for the great tomorrow!" ”
"Congratulations for the great tomorrow!"
Those civil and military ministers of the Jin Kingdom, no matter what they thought in their hearts, all shouted together.
At today's feast, there is no diplomatic dispute.
The civil officials of the Han and Bohai tribes did not dare to talk nonsense, and the Jurchen nobles were also panicked, and no one stood up for the Jin State.
It seems to be drinking to celebrate, indulging in binge drinking, quite a bit of drunkenness.
Including the Jurchen nobles, officials of various ethnic groups came to toast one after another, and drank Ma Kuo to the fullest.
Until dusk, the feast ends.
Ma Kuo was helped out of the palace and returned to the collapsed hall in a carriage.
Yang Zaixing helped Ma Kuan to the bedroom, sent the servant away, and asked in a low voice, "Ma Xianggong is really drunk?" ”
"Really...... It's really drunk......"
Ma Kuo couldn't speak, but he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said with a strong spirit: "You read...... I listen. ”
Yang Zaixing read it carefully, and said happily: "There are eighteen strong men in my family, who can help you seek great things." Who wrote this? ”
Ma Kuo didn't answer immediately, and lay down for a while before rubbing his face and saying, "Mao Zilian." He took advantage of the toast to pretend to be drunk and unsteady on his feet, and shoved this note into my hand. ”
"What does this man do?" Yang Zaixing asked.
Ma Kuoru said: "He was originally from Linhuang Mansion in Liao State, and lived in the northern Han of the grassland. At the end of Liao, a group of thieves swarmed, he was recruited to be a soldier, and was summoned by the lord of Liao for meritorious service, and gave him armor and good horses. Because of the gold cut, his wife and children were killed by Lu Yanlun. ”
"This man is extremely brave. He was besieged by 2,000 Liao cavalry, shot a Liao general with his own hands, and then captured a Liao general alive, turning the situation around and defeating the Liao army. ”
Yang Zaixing commented: "Although he is brave, he is a person who betrays the enemy and surrenders to the enemy. ”
Ma Kuo said: "At that time, the Liao State was in power, the traitorous ministers were in power, and they were corrupt and incompetent. His gold reduction is nothing either. This person was relieved of military power by Wu Qimai, and after Yan Zonggan pulled him over. ”
Wanyan Zonggan was beheaded all over the house, and although Wu Qimai did not implicate Han Chen, it also made Mao Zilian panic. What's more, Lu Yanlun, who killed his wife and children, was recently promoted by Wu Qimai, how could Mao Zilian not be afraid? ”
He quietly handed over the note, perhaps guessing that I wanted to use force in Shangjing. Even if you don't guess correctly, it shows your intention to return to the Ming Dynasty. ”
Yang Zaixing said: "We have been under surveillance, and even on the streets, officials have followed. The war horses brought into the city were still kept elsewhere, and it was difficult to take the cavalry to the imperial city for a while. ”
Ma Kuo seemed to be confident, and said with a smile: "The imperial city guards of the Jin Kingdom have never been on the battlefield at all. Wu begged to buy his former personal soldiers, but he had already been taken to the battlefield by the ministers and died. He didn't dare to let the defeated soldiers who fled back guard the palace, so he could only recruit the children of the Jurchen nobles in the capital. Even if you don't have a war horse, you can crush those dumb guards! ”
"That's right." Yang Zaixing nodded.
Ma Kuo continued: "What's more, the Bohai people and Han people here will not only not help Wu Qimai fight, but are very likely to fall to us immediately. The defeated soldiers brought back by Wanyan Zongxian and Jin Wushu have long since they were unjustly killed, and I am afraid that they have long since left morality. They were frightened by the Ming soldiers, and once the imperial city was attacked, they probably would not come to the rescue, but chose to flee in all directions. ”
"But we also have to choose the right time to start, and the best time to start spring is warm. Otherwise, the heavy snow will close the road, how can Jin Bing escape? If they flee to the wilderness, they will freeze to death and starve to death. Only when the snow melts, give them a way to live, will they flee back to their respective tribes. ”
Yang Zaixing suddenly discovered that the civil official in front of him was so insidious!
"Mr. Ma really counted everything." Yang Zaixing was sincerely admired.
Ma Kuo said: "In fact, it can also be persuaded to surrender, but the variables are too great. ”
Yang Zaixing suddenly thought of an idea: "It's better to keep talking to Wu Qimai for peace, and when the snow melts in spring, we will lie that we want to go back to restore our lives." When the time comes, the cavalry will be able to gather with their horses, and it makes sense to even put on armor. Moreover, the peace talks have been successful, Wu Qimai's vigilance has been greatly reduced, and we rushed to the imperial city by surprise! ”
"Jun's strategy is extremely clever!" Ma Kuo suddenly looked at Yang Zaixing differently, he always felt that Yang Zaixing was a brainless brave general.
In the following period, Ma Kuo negotiated very seriously.
He even put forward the idea of the imperial court setting up the Anton Protectorate in front of Wu Qimai.
He also said that he wanted to play the Ming court, and asked Wu Qimai to be the commander of Hu Lichang, and handed over the territory of Tunhe Meng'an to Wu Qimai.
This was followed by a detailed discussion of slaves.
Ma Kuo said that slaves everywhere had to be freed and then organized into households. But Wu Qimai could take a thousand slaves, and he had to leave the eunuchs behind, and he was not allowed to use eunuchs in the future.
He also said how much the annual tribute would be in the future, and he bargained with Wu Qimai.
is really a serious negotiation, many places are calculating, and talking and talking makes Wu Qimai convinced.
Once the negotiation is reached, Wu Qimai will be able to become the emperor of the soil.
He was able to gain access to the area around Huligai (Yilan County) and Tunhe Meng'an (Tangyuan County). It's all fertile land next to the river, and the population is relatively sufficient, and it can pull out two or three thousand soldiers in ten years.
Wu Qimai continued to bargain, hoping to take away a hundred craftsmen and their wives and children.
Ma Kuo expressed great difficulty, and finally the two sides compromised and allowed Wu Qimai to take away fifty craftsmen.
Then there was armor, and after some arguments, it was agreed that Wu Qimai would take away a thousand pairs of iron armor. The remaining iron armor must be handed in in entirely.
Time passed, and the snow began to melt.
Ma Kuo said that he was leaving, and reported the peace talk plan to the imperial court.
This result made everyone happy, especially the Bohai and Han civil officials. They can integrate into the Ming Dynasty and don't have to follow Wu Qimai to relocate.
Boluhuo and other Jurchen nobles were also more satisfied, because they could return to their tribes, and the Ming court promised to make the leaders of each department as commanders.
On the day of leaving, Ma Kuo asked all the cavalry to put on armor and ride war horses through the city of Shangjing.
Wu Qimai didn't think much about it, he felt that Ma Kuo was showing off his strength.
(End of chapter)