Chapter 283 Arrangements for the Jurchens to Move to the Town in Zhengguoben (Twenty-eight)
After discussing relevant issues at the Ministry of War, Gao Pragmatic originally planned to go back to the Ministry of Household Affairs to inform and finalize all aspects, but unfortunately time did not allow it.
After all, what needs to be finalized this time is mainly the preparations for the Western Expedition, rather than directly controlling Gansu's military power and issuing specific military instructions, so it is not necessary to fight for one or two days.
Gao Jingshi got into his Jinghua specially made luxury carriage with shock absorption and returned to the Nanning Marquis Mansion. It was already dinner time, Gao Jingshi went directly to the restaurant, where Huang Zhiting, Liu Xin, and Meng Guzhezhe were already waiting.
Seeing Gao Yingshi come in, the three of them got up and met the master. Gao Yingshi waved his hand and said, "I'm really hungry after running around this afternoon, but I also happen to have something to say... I won't talk about anything today.
Behave yourself, let’s talk while eating.”
Huang Zhiting, Liu Xin, and Meng Guzhezhe looked at each other and each responded. After Gao Pragmatic sat down, they sat down one after another. However, they were obviously not as hungry as Gao Pragmatic. Although they each picked up their chopsticks, they only picked up some lightly and deftly.
The dishes were put in bowls, but there was no rush to eat.
As expected, Gao Pingshi started to talk after a few words of shameless chatting. He first waved his hand and asked everyone except Gao Mo to wait outside, and then said: "It's such an eventful time! Japan's affairs are at a critical moment.
At this time, those in southern Xinjiang should pay attention to Yuan'er's performance. There are actually big things going on inside and outside the court now..."
He took a piece of braised mutton and brought it to his mouth to chew, and said a little vaguely: "Let's talk about it one by one. Today, a brief article was sent about the establishment of North Korea as a province. Basically, everything is ready and all we need is the east wind.
I have roughly reached an agreement with the emperor about the court..."
Having said this, he turned to Meng Guzhe and said: "Meng Gu, I want to ask you something: If the people under Ye He's command are given Ming military status, do you think your two brothers will agree?"
Meng Guzhezhe was stunned for a moment and did not dare to answer immediately. Instead, he pondered carefully for a while and then said: "Do you mean that the entire Ye He family will change their membership to the Ming Dynasty military from now on?"
"Well, that's exactly what I mean." Gao pragmatically ate another piece of chopstick-shredded dog meat, chewing it deliciously.
Meng Guzhezhe was not as relaxed and happy as he was. For such a big event, she put down her chopsticks unconsciously and asked thoughtfully: "I have two questions that I need to ask first: First, the Ming Dynasty military registration should be allocated land by the court.
I don’t know how many people there are in He now, but I think there will always be at least a hundred thousand people in total [Note: only men are counted]. Will all these people be allocated enough land after moving to North Korea?
Secondly, if the Ye Hehe clan is classified as a military member, how should the status of the two brothers be dealt with? The status of the two of them is equal. If the court only gives one guard establishment, I am afraid... there will be some obstacles. "
Gao pragmatic smiled, chewed up the dog meat in his mouth and swallowed it, and then said slowly and calmly: "Of course the land can be distributed in full, and it can even be slightly more than the domestic quota."
Meng Guzhe was a little happy, but also a little surprised, and asked: "Why is this?"
Gao Pingshi said: "Because of the war. Think about it, the Japanese Rebellion lasted for nearly eight years, and many of the original landowners in North Korea were wiped out long ago. Who owns the original land? Although the locals may know it.
But firstly, the person may be gone, and secondly, the land deed may be gone, so it’s naturally unclear. The court directly designated it as an ownerless land and rewarded Ye He who went to war. Who can say anything? Who dares to say anything?
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Meng Guzhezhe's eyes lit up, and then he asked: "Those two brothers..."
"Just give them two guards. There's nothing difficult to do. Just divide them into left and right guards." Gao pragmatically said with a smile: "What I want to know more now is which path Ye He wants - oh, now it's called
Tao, it may be downgraded to a mansion in the near future."
Meng Guzhezhe hesitated for a moment and said: "Can you choose any of the eight Korean roads? Oh, I have a misunderstanding... Gyeonggi Province is not included."
Gao Pingshi shook his head and said: "No, in addition to Gyeonggi Province, Ping'an Province, Hamgyong Province, and Hwanghae Province cannot be chosen."
Of course, you cannot choose from these three roads. Among them, Ping'an Road and Hwanghae Road connect the land route from Gyeonggi Province to Liaodong. Choosing any one of them will cause the land route to be controlled by "non-court forces". For example, it is like the court must go to the capital of a certain province.
Passing through a certain chieftain's territory would definitely be intolerable to the imperial court.
As for Hamgyong Province, it is in the northeastern part of North Korea, where the Gaima Plateau is located. It is also an area with very concentrated mining resources on the Korean Peninsula. The main mineral deposits that can be exploited at present include copper, iron, coal, etc., and the reserves are very rich, and they have always been used.
Gao Pragmatic regards it as a way that must be controlled by the imperial court. As for the future, there will be more rare metals here, so there is no need to go into detail.
Meng Guzhezhe calculated that four of the eight Korean roads could not be chosen, so only Gangwon Province, Chungcheong Province, Jeolla Province and Gyeongsang Province were left. Among them, Chungcheong Province and Jeolla Province seemed to her to have the best land, because they were the best.
It is a plain area and has always been North Korea's main grain-producing area.
In the minds of most people in this era, plains are definitely the best land, because food is hard currency and the necessary foundation for development.
However, there are two problems with these two roads. First, the area is relatively small - because of its developed economy, it has naturally been taken seriously by the North Koreans long ago and separated administratively in advance to prevent local officials from having too much power;
Secondly, these two areas were the most severely affected by the scourge of war. Several cities were almost wiped out by the Japanese army. They should be in a state of exhaustion. Under such circumstances, it is very doubtful whether Ye He has the ability to quickly rebuild the area.
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Gangwon Province and Gyeongsang Province are larger in area. Gangwon Province, together with Gyeonggi Province, can separate the entire north and south of North Korea. It is quite important from a geographical point of view - but this importance is from the perspective of the Ming Dynasty ruling North Korea.
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In fact, although Gangwon Province is large in area, its economic development is very average, and almost all of it is on the Taebaek Mountains. Even in later generations of Korea, four-fifths of Gangwon Province was covered with forests, and only 100% of the cultivated land area was.
About eight out of 100, which is quite unfavorable from a development perspective.
Ye He's advantage lies in the cavalry. Such a large forest is obviously not suitable for herding horses or cavalry. If Ye He moves to Jiangyuan Road, he will have to undergo military transformation first.
Of course, since Gao Pragmatic requires the Jurchens to move collectively to southern Korea, Ye He's cavalry will ultimately have to transform, but relatively speaking, Jiangyuan Province may be the worst choice.
Gangwon Province is not an option either, so there is only one last option left to consider, which is Gyeongsang Province. Gyeongsang Province also has the Gyeongsang Mountains, but this mountain range is not high in altitude and there are some plains. There are also seaport cities such as Busan in the south. Compared to Gangwon Province
It must be better.
Except for Jiang Yuandao, he definitely couldn't choose. The other three made Meng Guzhezhe hesitate, so he had to ask: "I don't know how to choose. I guess if the two brothers knew about it, they would be hesitant and difficult to decide... I wonder if the master has any plans."
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"This cannot be said to be an arrangement, but I can make a suggestion." Gao Pragmatic said directly: "I suggest Ye He choose Gyeongsang Province."
Meng Guzhezhe rolled his eyes and asked: "Master, can you explain the reason? What I mean is that if you know the truth, I can persuade the two brothers to follow the master's suggestion."
"First, Gyeongsang Province is relatively large, so it would be relatively easy to arrange two guards there. Ye He has one road all to himself. If he chooses Chungcheong Province or Jeolla Province, it will be too narrow and can only be used for farming. In this case, in the early stage,
Development lacks money for reconstruction, and later development lacks stamina due to a single economy. In short, it is not a good thing.
This is not the case with Gyeongsang Province. It can not only farm but also rely on seaport cities like Busan to develop trade. In addition, there are also some mineral deposits that can be mined in the Gyeongsang Mountains, so economic development can be more comprehensive."
Meng Guzhezhe nodded. Although she didn't know the specific data, Gao Jingshi was her husband after all. She believed that Gao Jingshi would not deliberately deceive her and cheat Ye He.
Gao Pragmatic continued: "Secondly, if Gyeongsang Province is divided into two camps, according to the geographical situation, it will definitely be one south and one north. I suggest that your brother Narimbulu choose the south, that is, use Busan as its seat.
… Let’s call it Gyeongsangnam-do for the time being.”
"Is it because of the seaport?" Meng Guzhezhe's heart moved, but he hesitated: "But Brother Bu Zhai may not know the benefits of the seaport, so how can we get him to agree?"
This is the difference between a biological brother and a cousin. Although they are both brothers and one of Ye He's two bele, Meng Gu Zhezhe will definitely prefer his biological brother no matter what.
Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "It's simple, just say that Busan is the front line to guard against Japanese pirates. Although there is a seaport, it is more dangerous. In addition, you and your brother can also speak frankly to Bu Zhai. Just say that if your brother is in charge of Busan,
You can better take advantage of me and rely on the Beiyang Fleet to provide security for 'Ye He Jiye'."
Gao Pingshi deliberately emphasized the tone of "Ye He Jiye", and Meng Guzhe understood it immediately and nodded immediately. But after thinking about it for a while, she was still a little worried and asked: "Is Busan really promising?"
Alas, this is the limitation of vision. Even though many people in the Ming Dynasty have now understood how profitable a well-located seaport is, the thinking formed over thousands of years is not so easy to change. Although everyone has seen the benefits of the current seaport
, but although this seaport is good, I am still worried about whether it can be better than the fertile land where generations can get a stable income.
Gao Pragmatic could only explain: "Firstly, the location advantage of Busan Port is extremely obvious. It is the best port for trade between North Korea and Japan. Secondly, it is also very convenient for trade with Ming Dynasty and is very suitable for trade with Susong. These two factors
As a major trading center, Busan Port will always be a hot spot, and there is no need to doubt its future development potential.
Secondly, let’s take a step back and say, even if we don’t look at its trade potential, there is still the coastal plain of southern Korea around it, and it is equally possible to farm. Isn’t this a guarantee? There is both a guarantee and a guarantee.
It has potential, so what’s not good about this place?”
Meng Guzhezhe hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "But didn't the master just say that this place is the best choice for Japanese pirates to invade? If the Japanese pirates come again, Busan will be the first to be in danger."
"The so-called Japanese pirate threat is just for other people, including Bu Zhai." Gao Pragmatic waved his hand: "You don't have to worry about the Japanese pirate problem. I have a comprehensive plan for Japan, and this plan is now being handed over to Kaiji.
It's being carried out, and good news will come soon...
You have to have confidence in Kaihime. You also know her past military exploits. Although she is not as good as the two sisters in front of you, that is because the platform in Japan is too small and the Narita family itself is too weak. It is not
Her ability is far different from Zhiting and Xin'er.
I believe that this time with Beiyang's support behind her, she can do great things. Just wait and see. By then, Japan will no longer be a threat, but will become a leg of Busan's development.
A thick leg."
Meng Guzhezhe pursed his lips and smiled, and said: "The master is the wisest. Since the master has said so, how can I still have any doubts? Then... do I need to write two letters to tell my two brothers about this?
thing?"
Gao pragmatic nodded and said: "Of course I do. What I say is up to me, and what you say is up to you. They just don't dare to object to what I say, but they can believe what you say more."
Meng Guzhe responded, rolled his eyes, and asked: "Ye He chose Qingshang Road. I wonder how the master arranged for the other ones?"
Gao pragmatic coughed lightly and said: "Are there any other departments...Jianjuwei and Jianjuzuowei arranged to go to Jeolla Province, Jianjuyouwei and Hada Department arranged to go to Chungcheong Province, and Ulla and other departments all arranged to go to Gangwon Province.
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The three Jianzhou guards are divided into Jianzhou guards and Jianzhou left and right guards. Among them, Jianzhou guards are the weakest. It was Gao Pragmatic who united some other uncles of the Aixinjueluo family besides Nurhachi and Shuerhaqi brothers.
They were formed. At that time, their construction area was basically in the middle of the left and right guards, which was equivalent to a buffer zone. However, since it was only a buffer zone, they were not strong.
The Jianzhou Left Guard was led by Nurhachi himself. He was originally severely restricted. Later, he took advantage of the Ming Dynasty's campaign to quietly capture most of the tribes in the Changbai Mountains, and his strength was expanded.
Now that the town is about to be moved, although the high pragmatic deterrence is still there, it is still necessary to give them some preferential treatment based on their strength. Jeolla Province is a good land in the eyes of the world, and the strength of the Gunju Guards is
Weak, if Jianju Zuowei and Jianjuwei were moved to Jeolla Province, Jianju Zuowei would definitely take the lead, and Nurhaci would not be able to cause trouble.
However, once the Gunju Left Guards went to Jeolla Province, they would actually lose the opportunity to further expand their strength, because Jeolla Province is surrounded by the sea on both sides, with Chungcheong Province to the north and Gyeongsang Province to the east.
To the east of Nurhaci, there are the Yehe tribe, two of Gao's pragmatic uncles, who Nurhachi can't afford to offend. To the north of Nurhaci, there are the Hada tribe, the loyal lackeys of the Ming Dynasty, and the Jianzhou left guard of Shuerhaqi.
Everyone was very wary of Nurhaci.
Even if we take a step back and say that they can't defeat Nurhaci, so what? At least these two troops will fight to the death because they are afraid of Nurhachi's annexation. This can at least create a time window for the main force of the North Korean Ming Army in Gyeonggi Province to prepare for battle. In this way,
No matter how ambitious Nurhachi was, he could only bury it in his heart and carry it into the earth.
As for the Ural tribe and other tribes, the area they were originally located in was a backward area, and the economic development was a mess. Now they have moved south to central Korea. Even if they are worse, they are definitely better than before. Although the area they rule has become smaller relatively speaking
Some, but the ruling population has increased, and Gao Pragmatic thinks they will have no complaints.
After hearing this, Meng Guzhe nodded repeatedly and said: "Everything is as the master wished. I will write a letter to my two brothers immediately after dinner, and I will definitely persuade them to fully support the imperial court's plan to establish a province. Please rest assured, master."
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