Although it was the emperor's permission to live in the palace, Xia Xun finally felt that something was wrong. He quickly stood up and said goodbye. Zhu Di laughed and said: "It's not a busy matter. If you really don't want to live in the camp, in a while,
Even though the palace gate has been closed, I have issued a special order to let you out. Come, let me first talk about the situation in Liaodong."
Seeing this, Xia Xun had no choice but to put the matter aside and patiently talk about it.
After a while, dinner was served again from the imperial kitchen, and Zhu Di gave the banquet. The monarch and his ministers each sat at a table, eating a few simple dishes and talking while eating.
Xia Xun talked carefully about what he saw and heard in Liaodong. These current situations are a strong basis to support his political strategy. He must explain it carefully and have a lot of detailed and real data to be convincing.
Finally, Xia Xun talked about the three issues that urgently need to be resolved.
First, there should be little resistance, because Zhu Di already had this intention, which was to set up a government office in Liaodong to manage political affairs. As the Liaodong shogunate plays an increasingly important role in various fields, the shogunate is now responsible for
The time has come to be upgraded to a court official. If the standards continue to be maintained at the shogunate level, many problems will arise.
If the name is not correct, the words will not be correct. Just as Tang Jie did not take the Judicial Department and the Changshi Yamen in his eyes, people with formal official positions in the court fundamentally discriminated against these "temporary workers" of the Liaodong shogunate.
The authority of governance will naturally be greatly affected. Moreover, the agency is an agency under the shogunate, and the many decrees it formulates and promulgates will make people worry about its stability.
Zhu Di nodded after hearing this and said: "Well, in my expectation, it should take at least two years of governance before the shogunate's special agency can spread its business. I didn't expect the situation in Liaodong to develop so fast. Well, I and a few of my entourage
The ministers will discuss it again and issue an edict as soon as possible to streamline the shogunate's special office and incorporate it into the imperial official system."
Having said this, he glanced at Xia Xun and said with a smile: "Once the special offices are withdrawn, there is no need for the shogunate to exist. These official offices are not under your direct control. How confident are you in controlling the situation in Liaodong? But Mo
It would be better if something goes wrong."
Xia Xun said happily: "Your Majesty, if the situation in Liaodong has to be controlled by the minister there, it can only prove that the policy of managing Liaodong is a failure. It is the minister who, in his capacity as an imperial envoy and with the prestige of your majesty's favorite minister, forcibly
Suppression. This kind of policy is like duckweed in the water, with no roots and no bottom, so there is no need to implement it!"
Zhu Di laughed and said: "You are very proud of yourself. It seems that you are very confident in your strategy of governing Liaodong. Okay, tell me, what other difficulties do you need me to solve?"
Xia Xun looked solemn and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, if your Majesty had not nodded to the next two things, there would be no possibility of them being implemented. But I believe that these two policies will not only affect Liaodong..., but also...
Liaodong, I think it can also be used as a reference for other places in our Ming Dynasty. If it can be implemented, Liaodong will be able to become our Ming Dynasty’s border wall and indestructible as your Majesty hopes. Otherwise, these two things will sooner or later become our Ming Dynasty’s self-defeating border wall.
The reason for destroying the Great Wall!"
When Xia Xun said this, Zhu Di immediately became cautious. He leaned forward and said attentively: "Wenxuan, please tell me carefully!"
The two things Xia Xun mentioned can be summed up in two sentences: one is ethnic policy, and the other is military reform.
These two things sound simple, but because the ethnic groups in eastern Liaoning 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's nod is indeed needed.
Whether he 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 views, there were two changes to the original policy of ceding tribes to tribes, one tightening and the other loosening.
In terms of tightness, Xia Xun opposed the original excessive indulgence and extensive management of the subordinate tribes, and did not agree with allowing them to demarcate territory and maintain their original tribal system and lifestyle.
Advanced production methods gradually penetrated into these nomadic and hunting tribes.
In terms of looseness, starting from the first year of Hongwu, Hu languages and surnames were banned; starting from the fourth year of Hongwu, Hu Li was banned; starting from the fifth year of Hongwu, people were forced to not marry with their own tribe.
Violators will be punished... This is actually Zhu Yuanzhang's method of seeking national integration. Is there any better way to integrate than marriage? Once they form a family with the Han people, their lifestyle and ideology will gradually change.
In fact, it is no different from Xia Xun’s purpose.
But Xia Xun opposed this policy, because this idea is good, but in fact, there is no possibility of implementing this kind of unreasonable administrative order. Just like in modern times, the legal age for marriage is over 20 years old, but
Some areas in the south where ethnic minorities are concentrated ignore it at all, and girls aged 13 or 14 still get married and have children. Do people from the Family Planning Commission dare to interfere? If it gets too big, it will be an ethnic incident, so we have to let it go.
Although the etiquette of the Hu people does not attach as much importance to inheritance and ancestors as the Han people, forcing them to change their surnames and change into Han clothes is also extremely disgusting to them. This change in appearance cannot change their true intentions, and it is not enforced
It is very difficult. Just like Zhu Yuanzhang did not allow merchants and civilians without fame to wear silk. As long as the family is rich, at most they will wear a cloth shirt when they go out, and they will wear silk at home. Who cares?
This is especially true for ethnic minorities. This kind of coercive decree only allows them to randomly choose a Han name when registering their household registration, and wear Han clothes when they go out. And this refers specifically to Beijing, Datong, and the Liaodong region.
Regarding the tribes that had surrendered, Zhu Yuanzhang was worried that they would be arrogant and barbaric and would have trouble with the Han people, so their resettlement was basically territorial autonomy. Under such circumstances, it was absolutely impossible to implement the above policy.
As for the forced prohibition of marriage within the clan, there is an order but it is not implemented at all. This is an idealistic idea of Zhu Yuanzhang. Officials who do things in detail have to do so if they don't want to do it in secret or in secret. This is similar to the four levels of Yuan people.
The political rights and personal rights of Han and Southerners are very different but similar. It is a discriminatory warning and has no benefit at all except provoking ethnic antagonism and constant conflicts.
These compulsory assimilation measures are eager for quick success. They only pay attention to the results that can be achieved after several generations, but ignore that the people who implement them have their own feelings and thoughts. These crude and simple policies,
It will only make some tribes who sincerely join feel that the imperial court is discriminating against them and does not trust them, which is not conducive to Huairou's struggle.
Xia Xun explained each of these things very carefully. What he opposed and why he opposed it, what he supported and what he supported. After explaining the reasons, he gave very detailed examples. Xia Xun said: "Forced marriage in Liaodong is extremely serious."
Well, this decree is in name only. Even if it is implemented forcefully in areas where conditions permit, they obviously have a desirable couple within their own clan, but they are forced to choose another marriage under the decree. The result is usually the creation of a resentful couple, which in turn leads to
The conflict between the two families, and then the conflict between the two ethnic groups!"
Zhu Di has been in Peiping for more than 20 years. He is not ignorant of these things. He is not ignorant of what Xia Xun said: "Instead of forcing integration, it is better to moisten things silently. Although it takes longer, it will be more effective."
"I deeply agree with what you said. Zhu Di nodded slightly and said: "Well, I have lived in Beijing for a long time and I often hear about these things. I generally agree with what you said, but the specific policies involved are too complicated and I can't understand them clearly at the moment.
, please come up with a detailed memorial later."
Xia Xun hurriedly said yes.
Zhu Di's eyes narrowed and he asked again: "What does the so-called military restructuring mean?"
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 farmland and the establishment of military households were two policies that Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely proud of. However, from the beginning of the formulation of these two policies, a series of problems arose. Even during the Hongwu Dynasty, even an emperor as strong as Zhu Yuanzhang could not
Ministers often raised objections to the shortcomings of these policies. During the Jianwen and Yongle dynasties, the political atmosphere was relatively relaxed, and debates on this aspect were often seen. As the emperor, Zhu Di was always very clear about the pros and cons of this aspect.
.
So Xia Xun only said these two items. Before he said the content, Zhu Di frowned slightly.
The complexity of it makes the reform extremely difficult. Once implemented nationwide, millions of troops and millions of military families will be involved. This is the foundation of the country. Even the emperor would not dare to slap his forehead and agree rashly.
What's more, if the special offices under the Liaodong shogunate were converted into official offices, a large number of officials promoted by Xia Xun would suddenly become court officials, and then they would also start to manage farming and military households... The words of Luo Qian, Chen Shou and others were repeated.
A layer of gloom covered his heart.
Zhu Di is not a fool who grew up in the hands of a woman in the palace, and he may not fully believe the words of flattery. However, guarding against the loss of power is an instinct as a ruler, and it is also an inevitable necessity for a ruler.
The stability of power is the guarantee for the stability of the country. Even if it is a biological son, one cannot rely on feelings and trust. This is a necessary means.
Zhu Di stood up, walked slowly in the palace for a few steps, and said slowly: "These things are very difficult! Moreover, if changes are really to be made, too many people will be involved. Without ten years of effort, I am afraid there will be no results at all.
arrive."
Xia Xun also stood up and said: "It may take ten years for the emperor to do it now. But if the emperor doesn't do it, it will be even more difficult to ask the emperor's descendants to do it in the future when his situation becomes even worse.
Furthermore, what I said can be implemented locally first, especially in Liaodong. On the one hand, Liaodong has limited farmland, and on the other hand, it has few household registrations and plenty of land. It will not take ten years, but only five years, to completely change the situation.
At that time, with the successful examples and the experience gained, it would be much easier for the emperor to implement it nationwide."
Zhu Di turned his head and glanced at him, and asked: "Then... I will hand Liaodong into your hands and give you five years..., no! I will give you ten years of hard work. Are you sure that you can manage Liaodong thousands of miles away?"
, the forts are connected, the population is prosperous, the horses are strong and the soldiers are strong?”
Xia Xun puffed up his chest and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, officials from other places cannot guarantee that Liaodong has abundant resources but has not been developed, so it is easy to change. It does not take ten years, as long as it is applied properly, and in five years, Liaodong will be transformed
It will definitely achieve what the emperor wants. But..."
Xia Xun's shoulders slumped, he grimaced, and begged in a low voice: "Your Majesty, this matter cannot be done without the Emperor's nod. If the Emperor nods his head, and it must be done by the minister, then it proves that this matter can be done."
The policy is not in line with the will of heaven at the top and the public opinion at the bottom. It is an act that goes against nature by using force. When people are in power, people are in power, people are in ruins and government is in ruins. There is no value in promoting changes..."
Zhu Di's heart sank when he heard that he took the initiative and said that Liaodong would be transformed in just five years. But when he heard his words again, he seemed unwilling to stay in Liaodong for a long time, so he raised his eyebrows and looked at him.
Said: "What?"
Xia Xun hesitantly said: "This... I am saying that it is my duty to share the emperor's worries. In Liaodong, as long as the emperor nods, I can just pave the way. In three to five months, we can always work out a relatively good plan."
Detailed policy. Then, the emperor will send a mature and prudent minister to sit in Liaodong to ensure that the policy is implemented correctly."
Zhu Di's tense face relaxed, a smile flashed across his eyes, he glanced at him half-smilingly, and asked: "Oh, you have just turned thirty and are young and strong. Isn't it just right to guard Liaodong for me?
, hand over Liaodong to a mature and prudent minister... Then where do you want to go?"
Xia Xun smiled dryly and said: "The emperor is in charge of such a big world, not just Liaodong. I want to follow the emperor, make suggestions for the emperor, share worries and solve problems. Wherever there is an emergency, the emperor gives an order, and I rush to the scene.
I went to cook. Are you running Liaodong? It is true that I am young, strong and energetic, but being young also has its disadvantages...
Your Majesty, you also know that I am not a person who can calm down and concentrate on one thing for decades. If I were so determined, I would have continued to study hard after passing the scholar examination, fearing that I would not be able to pass the imperial examination.
Born in the right way? Even if it is not good, with the wealth of the minister's family, food and clothing, and studying knowledge in Qingzhou Haoshou, he will be a highly respected and learned scholar in the future. How can he borrow the facade of Prince Qi's palace and go to Peking to do business?
Your Majesty, I am afraid that I am uncertain about what I do. If I stay in Liaodong for a long time, I will get tired of it, neglect political affairs, miss important court affairs, betray the trust of the emperor, and harm the soldiers and people of Liaodong, so..."
Zhu Di watched him rubbing his hands and racking his brains to think of reasons, fearing that he would really "send" him to Liaodong. He couldn't help laughing out loud and waved his hands: "Okay, okay, I'll fight with you."
It’s just a joke. I want to make you anxious. If I really want you to stay in Liaodong for a long time, won’t Ming’er fight with me? Haha, okay, please tell me carefully first, what are your views on the system of farming and military households.
"
As soon as Zhu Di said this, Mu En stood on tiptoe and appeared at the door like a ghost, saying in a soft voice: "Your Majesty, it's getting late. Your Majesty called your servant to come and urge your Majesty to rest."
Zhu Di was startled, then smiled and said: "Okay, okay, let's rest then, we'll talk tomorrow! Mu En, let Yang Xu go to the dormitory to have a rest!"
Xia Xun hurriedly bowed and said: "I obey the decree and send you off to Your Majesty!"
Xia Xun's brief introduction to Liaodongfang was quite satisfactory to Zhu Di's heart. The long conversation relieved his worries, so he was very relaxed. He didn't want to go back to the palace happily. When he met Empress Xu, she rolled her eyes and said angrily: "
Yang Xu just came back, and you kept holding on to him. If I hadn't sent someone to bombard him, we wouldn't have talked for a long time. How could you be such a brother-in-law? It's so inhumane!"
Xia Xun was led by Mu En, wandering east and west, to the palace where he had been recuperating in Prince Yan's Mansion. He looked up and saw a palace lantern hanging high, illuminating a beautiful woman in the corridor, with an embroidered mantle and a colorful dress.
The plain silk-cotton bijia stands tall and graceful, with a swaying posture, but the body is standing a little further in, and the face cannot be seen.
Xia Xun's heart skipped a beat: "There is actually a palace maid serving in bed? Your Majesty is too polite. Doesn't this force me to make a mistake..."
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