It was night, with the bright moon hanging high in the sky, and Meng Ge came to a large tent as usual. Inside lived his mother, Klei Soluheteni.
The lights in the tent were brightly lit, and an old man with gray hair and a demure manner was looking down at the paperwork on the table. She heard the movement and looked up.
"You're here!"
Meng Ge must maintain dignity in front of outsiders, but when it comes to his mother, he doesn't need to, and he doesn't dare to make that gesture. Soluhetini is not a simple woman, she is Tuo Lei's legal wife, Meng Ge,
Kublai Khan, Hulagu, the biological mother of Alibu brother.
Meng Ge and Kublai Khan both served as emperors of the Yuan Dynasty. Hulagu founded the Ilkhanate in West Asia. Alibu Ge briefly ascended the throne after Meng Ge's death, and competed with Kublai Khan for the fourth throne.
For many years, she was also called the mother of the four emperors by later generations.
Tuo Lei suddenly died suddenly on his way back from attacking the Kingdom of Jin, leaving his family orphaned and widowed. When Wo Kuotai was in charge of the throne, he once proposed that Solu Heteni remarry his son Guyu, and
Without any discussion, she gave her son the 2,000 soldiers of Sunledus tribe who originally belonged to her brother.
The purpose of Wokuotai's actions was nothing more than to suppress the forces of the Tuolei faction, but all these were deftly resolved one by one by Soluheteni. Although Tuolei died, under the governance of Soluheteni, Tolei's
The thunder force is flourishing, and this woman is the real helmsman of the thunder force.
"Ehhe (Mother), why can't you rest so late? Reading official documents at night is very harmful to your eyes."
Soluheteni sighed softly, put down the official document in his hand, and rubbed his slightly sore eyes.
"The Great Khan passed away suddenly, and Torregorna took over the power to take charge of the government. It has been half a year now, but she has been reluctant to support a new Great Khan. It is estimated that she did not want to support Kuo Chu, the eldest son of the deceased, but wanted to support him.
Li Guiyou."
Mongolia does not have a traditional Central Plains dynasty succession system that establishes direct descendants. Ogedai has seven sons in total. Guiyu is the eldest son, but he is not liked by Ogedai. Ogedai's favorite son is the third son, Kuo Chu.
I plan to make him the Great Khan.
However, during the first war between Mongolia and Song Dynasty, Kuo Chu contracted an epidemic and died on the front line. His death made Wo Kuotai extremely sad. He loved his house so much that Wo Kuo Chu took Kuo Chu's eldest son, Shi Lie Men, to his side and raised him personally.
, although Shiliemen is young, he is talented and intelligent, and Wo Kuotai likes him very much.
If there were no accidents and Wo Kuotai did not die suddenly, Shi Liemen would most likely ascend to the throne. However, with Wo Kuotai's sudden death, things have changed subtly. Since Wo Kuotai did not officially
The fallen martyrs were registered as their heirs.
At this time, Shiliemen was still very young and had almost no influence around him. He was able to stand out from all his descendants only because of Wo Kuotai's favor.
The Shiliemen succeeded to the throne, but Queen Tolegena and Ogedai were not of the same mind.
The person in power now is Torregon. If she doesn't mention this matter, of course no one will offend her rashly for a child.
Meng Ge frowned slightly when he heard this. His mother's political sense has always been very keen. Since his father's sudden death, if it weren't for his mother's mediation, the Tou Lei faction would have fallen apart long ago.
"Uh He, did you hear something?"
Soluheteni smiled and nodded: "Yes, just the day before yesterday, Tulegena summoned Yelu Chucai to ask him about the appointment of a prince. Do you know how Yelu Chucai replied to her?"
Brother Meng pondered for a moment and then said: "The reserve position is pending, and I'm afraid the old fox Yelu Chucai will not express his position easily."
Soluheteni smiled slightly and shook his head: "Yes, and no, what he said at that time was that this is not something that ministers with foreign surnames should discuss. Since the late emperor's edict is here, if you follow it, the country will be very lucky."
Meng Ge glanced at his mother in surprise. Yelu Chucai's answer was obviously beyond his expectation. This sentence seemed to have no expression, but if you look carefully, it is not difficult to find that his words contain hidden secrets.
It is not a secret among the Mongolian high-level officials who they want to appoint as their heirs. His reply was tantamount to slapping Torregona in the face in public.
'Why would he do this?'
Yelu Chucai was originally a descendant of the royal family of the Liao Kingdom. The eighth generation ancestor was Yelu Tuyu, the eldest son of Liao Taizu, King of Dongdan. Yelu Tuyu was an admirer of the Central Plains civilization. After the death of Liao Taizu, he actively advocated Han law and tried to maintain Khitan.
There were conflicts among the senior officials of the old Liao Dynasty and they were forced to flee to the Central Plains. After the demise of the Liao Kingdom, their family surrendered to the Jin Dynasty.
Yelu Chucai grew up in a family with a strong tradition of Central Plains civilization. He was influenced by the orthodox culture of the Han nationality, and was familiar with Confucian classics, from which he learned a lot of Confucian knowledge. There is no essential difference from the traditional Han Confucian scholars in the Central Plains.
, after completing his studies, he served as an official in the Jin Dynasty.
When Jin Xuanzong moved south to Bianjing, he was left in Zhongdu. Prime Minister Wanyan Chenghui, who stayed in Yanjing, appointed him Wailang, the left and right minister of Shangshu Province.
Later, when the Mongolian army conquered Zhongdu, Genghis Khan learned that he was talented and knowledgeable, so he sent someone to ask him about the country's plans. His words won the favor of Genghis Khan, and he was appointed as an assistant minister. He followed Genghis Khan in his eastward and westward expeditions. Chang Xiao
He has repeatedly made outstanding achievements in conquest, governance, and peace of the people, and is highly regarded.
After Wokuotai came to the throne, Yelu Chucai was also highly valued. From his official position to Zhongshu Ling (prime minister), he actively restored civil rule and gradually implemented the plan of "ruling the country with Confucianism". He worked hard in all aspects of politics, economy, and culture, and created many initiatives.
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Mainly include protecting agriculture and implementing the feudal taxation system; reforming the political system and promoting and re-employing Confucian officials; opposing the massacre of lives and protecting people's lives; prohibiting plundering people and implementing a household system; opposing taxation on purchases and prohibiting the use of power for personal gain; advocating respecting Confucius and respecting religion
, organizing Confucian classics.
Within Mongolia, he has the reputation of "the official of the country". In the ninth year of Ogedai Khan (the first year of Jiaxi, 1237), he advised Ogedai that "those who make utensils must use good workers, and those who maintain them must use Confucian ministers."
After some unremitting efforts, Ogedai finally agreed to his suggestion of selecting Confucian officials. It was he who promoted the first large-scale imperial examination in Mongolia, so he was very popular among the Confucian scholars in the Central Plains.
There are indeed many talents among this batch of selected Confucian scholars, such as Yang Huan, Zhang Wenqian, Zhao Liangbi, Dong Wenyong, etc. Some of them made outstanding contributions during the Wokuotai period, and these were later regarded as Kubi
A famous official in the fierce era.
"Ehe, doesn't Yelu Chucai completely offend Turegena by doing this? Did the Great Khan leave any back-up plan for him?"
The reason why Meng Ge made this guess is not unfounded. Yelu Chucai's son Yelu Zhu grew up with the Shuliemen since childhood. The two people are like brothers. If Wo Kuotai leaves any tricks behind, it must be in his hands.
superior.
Soluheteni slowly shook his head: "Who knows, forget it, this matter needs to be considered in the long run. Even if Torrege wants to change the title of crown prince, it will not be possible in a short time. If she really
If you have other ideas, you will definitely seek our support in the future."
Brother Meng narrowed his eyes: "Well, what are you going to do? Are you going to support her?"
How could Zhizi Moruomu and Luheteni not know what Brother Meng meant? His implication was that he wanted to fight for the throne by himself, but according to the current situation, the possibility of success was not high. Brother Tulie was so stupid.
, but the men and horses of Wo Kuotai's group did not relax their vigilance and were always on guard against them.
In fact, Soluheteni had already made a decision in her heart. No matter who Tregena wanted to support, she would support it unconditionally. Although she was not familiar with the art of war, her move was undoubtedly to build a plank road in the open and covertly.
On the surface, she was trying to please Tolegena and give a favor to the future Great Khan, but in fact, she was trying to lower the wariness of the Ogodei family. Only the Ogodei family lowered their wariness.
Only here can we prepare for the battle for the sweat position without leaving any trace.
In fact, the overt and covert struggles between the Wokuotai clan and the Tolei clan laid the seeds of trouble as early as the era of Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan unified all the grassland tribes and established the Great Mongol Empire. However, due to the imperfection of various systems created by Mongolia, including the successor selection system
There are no clear regulations.
Genghis Khan had four sons in total, the eldest son Muchi, the second son Chagatai, the third son Okuotai and the youngest son Tolei.
Muchi means "guest" in Mongolian. Genghis Khan's wife was kidnapped by his enemies for nearly nine months in his early years. Later, his wife gave birth to their first son, Muchi, shortly after being rescued by Genghis Khan.
red.
When Genghis Khan chose his successor, he never considered his eldest son Muchi, whose bloodline was questionable, and his second son Chagatai, who had a very irritable personality. Neither of them was an ideal candidate.
What really made him hesitate was between his third son, Wo Kuotai, and his youngest son, Tuo Lei. Wo Kuotai was calm and experienced and would undoubtedly be a qualified Khan. His youngest son, Tuo Lei, had outstanding military capabilities and was his favorite son. Moreover, Mongolia
People have always had the tradition of "young sons guarding their property".
In the end, the once-famous Genghis Khan made a substandard decision. He chose Ogedei to inherit the throne. However, most of Mongolia's wealth and army were controlled by Tolei. This compromise plan was later adopted.
The foreshadowing was laid for the Torre family to fight for imperial power.
After the death of Genghis Khan, the number of troops in Tuo Lei's hands far exceeded those of his sons. Although Ogedai was clearly designated as the successor to the throne, Ogedai was not around when Genghis Khan died. It took time for him to come from other places for the funeral.
Tuo Lei, who held a heavy army, naturally began to take charge of state affairs.
This regency lasted for two years. If the identity of Ogedai's successor had not been officially recognized by the Khuritai Assembly (tribal chiefs assembly), Tuolei would not have handed over the power so easily. It is precisely because of this
, after Wokuotai ascended the throne, he began to vigorously suppress the forces of Tuolei's family, otherwise Wokuotai would not have instigated Luheteni by asking his eldest son Guiyu to adopt Tuolei's widowed wife after Tuolei's death.
It is a pity that Soluheteni is a very smart woman. She rejected Ogedei's proposal because her son was underage. As she gradually gathered the forces left by Tuo Lei, she became the actual helmsman of the Tuo Lei Department.
In the end, this matter had to be dropped.
Although she also wanted Meng Ge to compete for the throne, she knew very well that now was not the best time. When Genghis Khan gathered his sons and brothers to discuss the issue of successors, it was the second son who proposed that Ogedei inherit the throne.
Chagatai.
Chagatai was a die-hard supporter of the Ogedai family. Even after Ogedai died, he still supported the Ogedai group and stood on the side of Tolege. However, his opponent Mu Chi was far away in the western border and beyond his reach.
, unable to provide substantial help at all.
The best time to compete for the throne has not yet come. How could she enter the market at this time if she is so smart? The best strategy is to retreat before advancing. Instead of taking risks to compete for the throne, it is better to gain some real benefits. Once she
It is recognized that he expressed his support for Tolegona, and the new Great Khan will never lose to their line after he ascends the throne.
"No matter who she chooses to inherit the throne, I will support her." Soluheteni said and noticed that Meng Ge looked a little disappointed, so she comforted, "Don't worry, sooner or later this Khan will be the successor."
It belongs to us, but the time has not yet come, so we still have to wait patiently."
It’s not clear to Brother Meng that now is not the best time, but it is a sweat position above tens of millions of people. According to the current situation, if nothing unexpected happens, their Golden Family will one day dominate the world and establish an unprecedented territory.
dynasty.
In his eyes, that position originally belonged to his family, and when his father died suddenly, it was difficult not to make people wonder whether Wo Kuotai had done something secretly. Otherwise, how could his normally strong father suddenly die suddenly?
Died.
Soluheteni glanced at the disappointed Brother Meng and sighed in his heart. This child was still a little immature, so he changed the subject and planned to divert Brother Meng's attention.
"By the way, is there any progress in the matter of asking you to check Ji Le San?"
In fact, she misunderstood Brother Meng. If he hadn't been in front of her, how could Brother Meng be so easily seen through his mind?
"Yes, we already have some clues. Bliss Powder was originally brought by Nicolo Polo. The real source is currently being investigated. Although Nicolo and his son claimed that this product came from the far west, according to Boyan's investigation
, the raw material of Bliss Powder is most likely afurong."
"Afurong was also called drum flower in the Song Dynasty. This flower was mostly used for ornamental purposes in the Song Dynasty and also had some medicinal value. However, the bliss powder made from afurong has strong addictive properties."
"According to the Dharma King's experiments, Bliss Powder will bring an unparalleled pleasure to the user. After the first time, he will soon want to take the second time. Once he is hooked, he cannot easily get rid of it."
"If the supply is suddenly cut off, drug users will go crazy one after another, accompanied by severe pain and a strange itching from the bones, and may even lose their minds and start self-mutilation!"
"Ehe, I suggest a complete ban on the circulation of this substance within the tribe. Once someone is found to be taking it, no matter who it is, they must be punished. The behavior of those who take it after they cut off their confession is too terrible. If someone relies on this substance to win people's hearts, I'm afraid