Seiwa

Chapter 130

Emperor Yongle drove back to the south, and the envoys of Tatar and Oirat who were lucky enough to be summoned by Emperor Yongle also packed their luggage and prepared to return to the grassland.

During this trip to Ming Dynasty, the Tatar envoys gained a lot.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty did not intend to use force against the Tatars, but because of Guilichi's wit and interest, he promised to distribute relief food to the Tatars, give gold seals, crowns, clothes, and banknotes. They all got rewards, mostly banknotes, cloth, spices and so on.

The rewards were generous, and the Tatar envoys rode horses when they came, and they had to be pulled by horse-drawn carts when they returned.

Before leaving, the Tatar envoy paid a special visit to the two big men who stayed behind in the army's governor's mansion. First, he came to formally bid farewell to show courtesy, and second, he came to inquire about when the relief food promised by the Ming Dynasty emperor would be distributed.

The answer was yes, in the near future.

Guangping Hou Yuan Rong had a smiling face, while Dingyuan Hou Shen Xuan was always exuding a cold air.Whether it's a smiling face or a cold face, it's obviously not easy to mess with.

Faced with such high pressure, the Tatar envoy boldly asked again, when is the near future, and is there a specific date when it is convenient to send people from the tribe to meet Daming's grain transport team.

"The grassland is vast, and there are Oala cavalry infested. The ministers are just worried that something went wrong on the way."

Carefully observe the expressions of Yuan Rong and Shen Xuan. The Tatar envoy's insinuation is not that he doesn't trust Daming, but that the grassland is too big, the land is sparsely populated, and the winter rains and snows. The herdsmen are looking for a place to spend the winter. Move often.The king's tent of Tatar Khan Guilichi often changed places every three to five days.Once the relief food from the Ming Dynasty enters the grasslands, without Tatars sending people to respond, it is very likely that Guilichi’s king’s tent will not be found, and it is even more likely that they will run into the territory of Oala because they do not know the road conditions. up.

On the grassland, the strong are respected.

When the times were hard, they could only thresh grain and grass and rob the border of the Ming Dynasty as winter reserves.

Helplessly, the frontier army in the early Ming Dynasty was very tough, and those who dared to come and rob, would definitely be beaten up if they were caught.

From the year of Hongwu to the year of Yongle, Beiyuan was beaten into Tatar, Wala and Wuliangha.The brawny grassland men are strong-willed, even if they are beaten, they must organize a team to continue their efforts.There is no way, it is impossible to survive without robbing.

Daming is not the only one affected by the climate of the Little Ice River. The life of the herdsmen on the grasslands is equally difficult.But this does not constitute a reason for robbery, nor does it mean that the frontier soldiers will allow them to rob.

Because of the strength of the frontier army, the Tatars and Oalas could only break up into pieces and adopt guerrilla tactics.The strong men had many opportunities to succeed, but the price they paid was equally huge.

Seeing that the Ming Dynasty could not take much advantage, Guilichi and Mahamu simply turned to attack each other.

Can't grab Daming, and can't deal with you?

Frictions between the tribes did not occur once or twice, and became more frequent as Emperor Yongle came to power.

Therefore, when Wuliangha was robbed, the first thing that came to mind was Tatar and Wala, regardless of the truth, if he was bitten to death, he would fight Guilichi and Mahamu to the end.

It doesn't matter whether you can fight or not, anyway, fight first.I rely on Daming as my back, and the strength of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty is extremely strong!

The Tatar envoys were not worried that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty would break his promise, but only worried that Oara and Uliangha would get the news and intervene halfway to bring the relief food back to their territory.

If Wala is okay, you can pick up a knife and ask for it back.

Changing to Wuliangha, I'm afraid I have to think carefully.Who made someone on top of the house, with Daming standing behind him?

After listening to the Tatar envoy's explanation, Yuan Rong pondered for a moment, then turned to Shen Xuan, "According to Ziyu, how should this matter be?"

Shen Xuan said: "Your Majesty has ordered you to act accordingly. Food and grass will be dispatched in the near future, and will be sent to Guilichi Khan by the end of December at the latest."

The Tatar envoy was still worried, "If there is an accident on the way, how to solve it?"

"In Yixuan's opinion, you can leave someone to contact you. Before the food team leaves, you can send a message. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to ask the Khan to send someone to the border guards to receive it?"

The Tatar envoy nodded subconsciously. Although the Marquis of Dingyuan kept his face cold, the suggestion he made was really good.

If people can be sent directly to the border guards of the Ming Dynasty to receive food and grass, it will avoid the worries on the way, and there is no need to expose the location of the Khan king's tent. Well, it is indeed great!

After the discussion was completed, the Tatar envoys immediately returned to the Huitong Hall and discussed with the accompanying companions, who would stay and who would go.According to his thinking, those who stay will also shoulder the important task of building a good relationship with the post-military governor's mansion, and they must be smart and act safely.

The brawny grassland men are straight-tempered and have a strong temper, which doesn't mean they don't have eyes.Compared with the civil service system of Beijing's Six Ministries, it is obviously easier to deal with Beijing's generals.

"I heard that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty allowed to open a mutual market in the land of Liaodong, and I must report this matter to Khan as soon as possible."

The opening of the exchange market means that the tribes on the grassland can use the livestock and horses in their hands to exchange for much-needed salt, tea, cloth, and various daily necessities.

Meat occupies the vast majority of herdsmen's diet.In order to maintain a healthy body, tea is as indispensable as salt.

Not only herdsmen regard tea as a precious thing, but also nobles of the remnant Yuan Dynasty.

In the era when the Hongwu Dynasty blocked border trade and did not allow any caravans to enter the grassland through the border, the tea foam on the grassland could be sold at sky-high prices.

During the stay of the Tatar envoys in Peiping, they never left their teacups all day long, drinking pots of tea, and replaced most of the gold and silver on their bodies with tea leaves.Compared with the sky-high price on the grassland, the tea in the shop in Beiping is like giving away for nothing.

This move directly caused the price of tea in Beiping to rise several steps.

The strong men don't care and want to continue to change, but the Beijing branch suddenly issued a "tea purchase restriction" policy.

It turned out that not only the Tatars, but also the Oala envoys were also buying tea in large quantities.

How could such a large transaction amount not attract the attention of the local government departments.

Shang Yuxin of the Beijing Ministry of Household Affairs directly ordered that all tea prices in Beiping be raised and purchases restricted for customers from the grassland.

It doesn't matter if the price increases, but the purchase limit is terrible.

The envoys of Tatar and Oala could only look at the tea bricks in the shop and drool. If they wanted to buy them, they had to go to the local government department, and they would be slaughtered when they stepped out.But even if the neck is stretched out, it may not be able to get what you want.

Whether he is willing to kill you or not depends on Yu Situ's mood.

Upon hearing the news, Meng Qinghe was silent for a long while, sighing, who said that Ming officials are all pedantic nerds?

The top and bottom of the Beijing household department are obviously not included in this list.

Not only Yu Situ from Beijing, but also Xia Shangshu from the Ministry of Household Affairs in Nanjing has extraordinary skills in slaughtering people.

It is reported that in October, some Western countries came back to pay tribute by boat. They brought too much pepper, so they simply set up a stall at the ship's berth.

Although the Ming Dynasty did not have urban management, there were Zaoli Yamen servants and soldiers and horses Jinyiwei.

Setting up a stall without a license is not in the prescribed mutual market, which is very detrimental to market management.

There is a request from the Sizuo, who came back from a long way from the assassination country, and does not know the laws of the previous country, so there is no need to investigate the violations.However, doing business in Daming must pay taxes according to regulations.Regardless of whether the emperor approves or not, the attitude must be correct.

Even though he was at odds with the civil official group, Meng Qinghe had to give his thumbs up for this move.

Even if taxes are not collected in the end, these outsiders must know that regardless of whether you are Western or Eastern, in the territory of Daming, you have to act according to the rules of Daming.Obeying the law and obeying the law is fundamental.

Dissatisfied?

The board was filmed, and after the filming, he was deported.

What is the power of a strong country?

By no means blindfolded self-indulgence.

It should be neither deceiving nor being deceived.If you dare to bully me, slap back and kick me!

Yu Situ from the Beijing household department taught Meng Qinghe a lesson.

The Nanjing household department also surprised Meng Qinghe once.

There are so many smart people in the world, even if they come from later generations, it is still fatal to underestimate the natives.

Although he was educated and gave Yu Situ a thumbs up, Meng Qinghe was not polite when digging the wall.

Holding the approval note signed by Emperor Yong Le, Uncle Meng knocked on the door of the Beijing branch, and dialed one by one, regardless of whether he wanted to or not, and left directly.

The statement on the table is temporary secondment.

The return period was not mentioned at all.

Comparing the list in hand and calling names one by one, it is really exciting to dig treasures.

Fortunately, Meng Qinghe's head is still clear-headed, and he always grasps the measure. The highest level of the selected people is only the head of the sixth rank, and the rest are mostly from the ninth rank. Out.

Meng Qinghe was amazed that the Secretary of the Ministry of Officials was proficient in five languages, not counting the local dialects.

It is a waste of talents for such a capable person not to enter Honglu Temple, but only to work as a bookkeeper in the Ministry of Officials!

With the manpower, the next thing to do is to visit the guests in the hall.

The Tatar envoys had already set off to return to the grassland, followed by the Oala envoys.Although the Oarai envoys' trip was not as rewarding as Tatar's, but they also received a lot of rewards. In addition, Emperor Yongle promised not to send troops. After returning, he had an explanation to the leader Mahamu.

I don't know if it was a coincidence or a rivalry on purpose, the two teams went out of the city one after another, and met on the way.

When the eyes meet, sparks fly.

The Tatar envoys showed all kinds of contempt for the Oala envoys, and the Oirat envoys were extremely jealous of the five large carriages behind the Tatar envoys.

If it weren't for the concern that they were still in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, the two teams of men and horses would immediately draw their knives and chop up, killing one would count as one.

After listening to the reports from his subordinates, Meng Qinghe became more confident in his plan.

After getting ready, I went to the Huitong Hall to meet with the contacts left by the Tatars, and expressed my cordial condolences in the identity of Zuo Shaoqing of Honglu Temple.After exchanging pleasantries, he said that the relief food promised by the emperor will be dispatched from Daning in the near future.

After finishing his business, he declined the enthusiasm of the Tatar liaison officer to stay, and turned around and led them to the residence of the Jurchen tribute team.

The Jurchens in Liaodong were scattered everywhere, forming tribes of different sizes.

The people who came to pay tribute this time were mainly Huli Gai's leaders Haha Chu, Huoer'a, and Huciwen Jurchen leaders Xiyangha and Suoshiha.

Heha is stronger and more intelligent. Although there are not many records about him in later generations, he was the first commander of Jianzhou Guards, and the name of Jianzhou Jurchen began with him.

Meng Qinghe knew that the imperial court planned to set up a guard in Liaodong, but he did not expect that it would be the famous Jianzhou Guard.

He had seriously considered whether to click off all the Jurchens in the guild hall to solve the problem in advance.

The knives were all ready, but the idea was finally dismissed.

If you kill it, there will be another one, and then there will be another one. In short, Jianzhouwei is bound to be established, which is a historical inevitability.

The Ming Dynasty established Jianzhou Guards, one to gather the Jurchen ministries, and the other to guard against North Korea.If you intervene rashly, who knows what kind of changes will be caused, whether it is good or bad, it is unpredictable

Knowing the history clearly, but dare not move lightly.

Even though Meng Qinghe was unwilling, he couldn't help it.

However, not killing people doesn't mean you can't do other things.

Rubbing his chin and looking at the four Jurchen leaders who went out to greet him, a thought flashed through Meng Twelve Lang's mind.

We can't prevent the imperial court from setting up Jianzhou Guard, and we can't kill him, so we can just set up an opponent for him and plant the nails in advance.No matter if you succeed or not, you have to work hard once.

After thinking about it, Meng Qinghe's mouth curled up, and he smiled very kindly.

"Four leaders, I am polite."

Haha Chu and the others were immediately flattered. It was the first time they had seen such an amiable official since paying tribute. When they were excited, they made up their minds to get in touch with this amiable official.

Both parties wanted to make friends, and with the help of the Ministry of Officials, Meng Qing had a friendly meeting with Jurchen leaders such as Tong Hachu.

During the conversation, Meng Qinghe asked about the current situation of the Jurchen tribes, how they lived, how they ate, and what problems they had in life, especially North Korea in the east and Tatars in the north, were there any "unfriendly" people? He will definitely report the action and bring it up, so as to give justice to the Jurchen ministries.

Haha waited for the others to look at each other, and sweat began to sweat on their bald foreheads.

To say that it is difficult, there is absolutely.

After seeing the prosperity of Ming Dynasty, and then looking at my own territory, it is simply the most stark contrast between a developed area and an extremely underdeveloped area.

In the Huitong Hall, the standard of living of ordinary civil servants is enviable.

How about tribal leaders?It is still spring and summer farming, autumn and winter hunting, leading the tribal people to struggle hard on the poverty line.

The Ming Dynasty did not open a mutual market, and most of the salt and cloth needed by the Jurchen tribe were exchanged from the mutual market opened in North Korea. Unreasonable low prices and unfair transactions abound.All of them are difficult to describe in a thousand words, and they are all tears.

Listening to the crying complaints of Hahachu and others, Meng Qinghe nodded with a serious expression. This problem is very serious and must be reported to the court for attention!

North Korea is a vassal state of Ming Dynasty, and the Jurchen tribe also has a heart for Ming Dynasty, so it is duty-bound for Ming Dynasty to reconcile the conflicts between the two.

"You leaders, don't worry, I will tell you the truth about this matter." Meng Qinghe promised, and then changed the subject, "I want all the leaders to know that the emperor has decided to open a mutual market in Kaiyuan and Guangning. His Royal Highness King Zhao is in charge of this matter. As soon as the mutual market opens, Liaodong trade will start immediately, and you can trade horses, furs and other things in the mutual market in your tribe. This official guarantees that the price is fair, and no one will cheat."

Daming wants to open a mutual market in Liaodong?

Haha Chu et al.'s eyes lit up immediately, and they rubbed their big hands, feeling extremely excited.

Daming opened a mutual market, who cares about North Korea's three melons and two dates.The horses, horses, and ginseng in the tribe will surely be able to double the grain, salt, and tea!

"However, there is something I need to inform you in advance." Meng Qinghe interrupted Hahachu and the others' imaginations, and said solemnly, "Mutual market transactions opened in Daming must abide by Daming's laws and pay taxes at a fixed rate. If any offenders , will be severely punished according to the law.”

"It's natural!"

Hahachu and the others nodded one after another, expressing that they must abide by the laws and regulations of Ming Dynasty and never evade taxes.Once there are such bad elements in the tribe, Da Ming doesn't need to do anything, and they can directly deal with it internally, and the bones must be discounted!

"The leader is really a sensible person." Meng Qinghe said with a smile, "There is one more thing I want to tell you all. The imperial court intends to set up a new guard in the northeast, with the leader of the tribe as the chief officer of the military and civilian command department. I hit it off with all the leaders. , I told you in advance, how to do it, everyone can have a plan in mind."

"Thank you Meng Shaoqing!"

"Good to say."

After throwing out several sweet dates and planting a mine, Meng Qinghe successfully completed the mission, got up and left.

Hahachu and the others sent him out of the gate all the time, and after the gate was closed, they each went back to their rooms, chewing the few news they had just heard in their hearts.

Military and civilian commanders and envoys are in charge of the military and government of a place and are under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. Commanders and envoys are appointed by the imperial court and can receive imperial salaries. If they say it, they are officials of the Ming Dynasty.

Just thinking about it makes my heart burn.

Haha, Huo'er Atong came from Huli Gaibu, Xiyangha and Suoshiha came from Huciwen.The sites of the two are not close, and there are not many opportunities to deal with each other on weekdays, but in front of the bait thrown by Meng Qinghe, the two are bound to start a battle.

For Meng Qinghe, it doesn't matter who wins or loses. As a banker, he can always remain invincible,

Leaving the Huitong Hall, Meng Qinghe went to the military governor's mansion after the march without stopping, found Shen Xuan, and dragged Yuan Rong along by the way, and the three closed the door to discuss.

On that day, several fast horses set off from Beiping, divided into three teams, and galloped in three directions.

One team rushed to Nanjing with the emperor's memorial presented by the military governor's mansion after the march, and the other two teams took Meng Qinghe's personal letter to Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui respectively.

If you want the fire on the prairie to burn successfully, and at the same time play a big game in Liaodong, the two Highnesses must participate.

Reminded by Shen Xuan, Meng Qinghe did not forget to ventilate the Liaodong guards.Although there is King Zhao, Liu Zhen and Meng Shan cannot be bypassed in Liaodong.

He was already at odds with the civil official group, and if he got into trouble with the military officer, unless Meng Twelve Lang didn't want to continue messing around in the court.

All arrangements continued, and the horn of action was about to sound, Meng Qinghe suddenly ran to Shen Xuan's mansion, ate frozen pears on the bed under the quilt.One bite is one pot.

According to Uncle Meng, this is called relieving tension and decompression.

Dingyuanhou, who came home from get off work, saw the big squirrel on the couch, turned his head silently, and covered his face.

If you recognize such a person, what do you think?

"Master Hou is back?" Meng Qinghe raised his head with a smile, and handed out a frozen pear, "Haha, the boss gave it to you, Master Hou, try it."

Shen Xuan took the frozen pear, gnawed it after a few mouthfuls, dropped the core, fished it over Meng Qinghe's neck, lowered his head, and continued to gnaw.

Look for this, he admits it!

In December Dinghai, the first year of Yongle, the memorial presented by the governor's office of the army left behind in Beijing was sealed and sealed by the general administration envoy and sent to the imperial court.

In the same month, Haha waited for the head of the Jurchen to return to Liaodong, and the first batch of grain and grass promised by the Ming Dynasty was transported from Daning to Kaipingwei.

After getting the news, Guilichi immediately sent people to the border to respond.

Not long after setting off, two other teams quietly followed behind the Tatar cavalry,

The new wind on the grassland has risen again, and the blizzard will come again soon.