With the conclusion of the meeting of the cabinet and the nine ministers, the next morning the Director of Ceremonies followed the emperor's previous instructions and approved the memorial of Chief Assistant Gao Pragmatic as usual. Not only did he agree with the annex of the "Great Ming Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom", but he also announced to China and foreign countries that "
"The Ming Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom" contains the disaster relief measures that the imperial court will provide in the future.
At the same time, another edict was issued to Nenhorqin, Sauron, Savage Jurchen and other tribes, expressing to them that if they intend to join the Ming Dynasty, they will also enjoy the same treatment as the "Ming Dynasty Jin Kingdom". Of course, considering that
The Ming Dynasty did this just because "I inherit the great authority and benefit the world", rather than coveting "these bitter cold and barbaric lands", so "if they have no intention of returning, I will let them do what they want"...
In short, Ming Dynasty has given you the path of survival, and has also given you detailed consideration on how to deal with yourself after the internalization. As for whether you are willing to accept Ming's kindness, that is up to you. Ming Dynasty does not
force.
Naturally, the first person to arrive with the edict was Tumut. Hannaji was regarded as the Mongol Khan Tumut Chechen Khan and King Shunyi of the Ming Dynasty. Although he had complicated emotions, as a die-hard pro-Ming faction, he felt more relieved after all.
A little later, he received the imperial edict on the spot.
Naturally, such a major event cannot be completed once the decree is accepted. Although the plan given by the Ming Cabinet solved the biggest problem, it is still a principled statement after all. The specific docking work still needs to be clarified one by one by sending people from both sides, and in the end, it also needs
A grand ceremony was held to highlight the significance of this move.
In the specific docking, political integration is the primary task. How to arrange the official positions of the Tumut nobles? How to adjust the local governance structure? How to solve the application of laws? These problems are like difficult problems.
In front of Ming officials.
No matter how energetic Gao Pragmatic is, he cannot personally take charge of every decision, but these things may affect the stability and future of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, the meetings of the Nine Ministers of the Great and Small have become almost regular meetings in the near future, every afternoon.
All must be held.
Whether it was for objective reasons of limited energy or for cultivating the "overall view" of senior officials in the imperial court, Gao Pragmatic rarely interfered in the discussion of the Nine Ministers this time. Instead, after they came up with their preliminary opinions, this
After slightly revising it, the final opinion was formed and submitted to the Supervisor of Ceremonies for the Emperor to take a look at - even though everyone felt that the Emperor might not really take a closer look.
After political integration, economic integration followed. The adjustment of trade policy, the establishment of the tax system, and the issue of currency circulation are the keys to economic integration. Businessmen in the Ming Dynasty are already gearing up to prepare for the new trade policy.
More silk, tea, porcelain, ironware and other commodities were continuously transported to Tumut. At the same time, it was also expected that Tumut's horses, cattle and sheep could further enrich the market of the Ming Dynasty.
What's more, they have begun to think about Transkarkha (today's Outer Mongolia), and even plan to hire the Mongolians there as guides to lead them all the way north to find local "savages" around the "Beihai" where Su Wu herded sheep.
"Buy the best leather goods.
Gao Pragmatic is happy to see this happen. After all, in the original history, Yermak was largely focused on getting more fur goods and helped the tsar become a pioneer colonizer in Siberia. Since Yermak was born as a Cossack,
Why can't the Transkarkha Mongols, who can colonize Siberia and are more cold-resistant, not continue northward?
Oh, you ask why the Mongols in the original history did not continue to go north? Of course it was because the Mongols wanted so many fur goods to no avail! It was difficult for them to even trade normally with the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty always restricted the trading volume of the horse market for them.
They have so many fur goods that there is no market for them, so naturally they won't have the motivation to go north.
Things are different now. The Little Ice Age caused the north of the Ming Dynasty to become colder and colder. Now that all the northern tribes have begun to invade again, the Ming Dynasty has every incentive to buy more leather goods - after all, the people of the Ming Dynasty are not short of money!
In addition to the economy, military arrangements cannot be ignored. The adjustment of the border defense lines and the model of military cooperation are all important measures to ensure the security of the Ming Dynasty's borders. The Ministry of War and the Jiubian Town Commanders have begun to plan how to join forces with Tumut and other ministries.
Next, build a stronger and more resilient northern defense line.
In fact, when Tumut, Horqin and other tribes annexed them one by one, it was equivalent to the forces that originally threatened the northern border of the Ming Dynasty suddenly becoming their own people. If these Mongolian, Jurchen and other tribes can really fully integrate into the Ming Dynasty, then in fact, the Ming Dynasty
There is almost no need for a "Northern Defense Line".
Of course, no idiot in the court really thinks so, because the thousands of years of "Hua-Yi Debate" have always kept a tight string in their minds: Those who are not of my race must have different minds. As long as these Mongolians,
If the Jurchens still retain their own etiquette and living habits that are very vulgar in the eyes of Han officials, it is impossible to gain complete trust.
Of course, it has been thirty years since the tribes headed by Tumote have submitted to the Ming Dynasty, and they still have basic trust. In addition, the Ming Dynasty is no better than the Qing Dynasty, and the crushing population advantage makes the Ming Dynasty not intend to adopt the Qing Dynasty.
The series of population control policies implemented in Mongolia.
On the contrary, the resolution issued by the Ming Dynasty cabinet actively promoted Han-Mongolian intermarriage, and for the children born after Han-Mongolian intermarriage, the court was very lenient and allowed them to "self-report Han-Mongolian household registration" - which means that either parent has a share of the Han-Mongolian household registration.
Belonging to the Han and Mongolian ethnic groups, the children born can be reported as Han or Mongolian at will. Of course, once the report is completed, it cannot be changed without authorization - unless it is passed the examination or approved by the chief envoy or above.
Since we are talking about Han-Mongolian household registration, we should talk about cultural integration, which is also the most subtle part. The promotion of educational policies and the respect of sectarian beliefs are the keys to the expansion of Ming culture’s influence. Gao pragmatism’s overt and covert signals
Next, the scholars have begun to prepare. They will personally or send their disciples to carry the scriptures across the grassland and sow the cultural seeds of the Ming Dynasty in the land of Tumut.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In addition, the reform of social management is also quietly carried out. The establishment of household registration management and the improvement of public health are all ways to improve the people of Tumut and other departments.
Important measures for the quality of life. Officials from the Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Punishment, and Ministry of Industry have begun to plan how to establish an effective social management system in this new land.
Of course, the biggest external factors within Tumut cannot be forgotten, so the formulation of emergency response measures is even more urgent. The White Disaster Relief Plan and the construction of mutual aid teams are all emergency measures to alleviate the current predicament of Tumut and other ministries.
The Ming Dynasty's rescue team has begun to assemble. They carry food, clothing and tools, and are ready to cross thousands of mountains and rivers to bring hope to the people of Tumut.
Finally, the preparation of ceremonies and celebrations is also indispensable. The planning of included ceremonies and the organization of cultural exchange activities are important means to enhance the unity and identity of both parties. Officials of the Ministry of Rites are already busy. They want to ensure
Every detail is perfect to show the majesty of the Ming Dynasty and the loyalty of Tumut and other tribes.
With the gradual advancement of these works, the integration of Tumut and other tribes with the Ming Dynasty will inevitably deepen. The herdsmen on the grassland will begin to learn Chinese in the near future, and the Ming caravans will also begin to prepare to establish permanent trade on the grassland.
Sites - there were trade sites in Jinghua in the past, but they were not permanent. After all, even Gao Pragmatic was not sure that Tumote would be able to successfully annex them. If Tumote rebelled, these sites would be what they talked about.
Meat.
Although the matter is complicated, the thing that allows Gao Pragmatic to intervene in the whole process is the military.
Tumut claims to have 400,000 strings. This is of course based on the Mongolian calculations. If you can hold a saber and fire a bow, you can be included in the "400,000". In fact, under normal circumstances, the Tumut troops can gather together and
The number of cavalry that can be called "Mongolian cavalry" is probably around 100,000.
Among these 100,000, Han Naji's Khan Court directly controls about 40,000, and Zhongjin Hatun controls more than 10,000. The couple controls more than half of the strength of the whole tribe - and this does not include Er'er, the prince of Shunyi.
The Outer Khalkha tribe controlled by Demutu. Of course, the more than 20,000 main troops of the Outer Khalkha tribe have been taken to the west by Erdemutu under orders. They have now reached the coast of the Caspian Sea and will not be able to return for the time being.
Just come.
The more than 40,000 cavalry left in the Tumote tribe belong to many Taijis, including the tribes left after Qataiji's death. These people can also be directly influenced by Gao pragmatism, and they should not have too much influence on Gao pragmatism's military reform.
Many opinions - of course, the premise is that high pragmatism will not weaken them too much.
Regarding Tumote's military reform plan, Gao pragmatically called Zhou Yong and Song Yingchang to discuss, and then called a group of generals from the Imperial Guard to discuss the details, and finally decided on a plan to form two armies and one town.
The two armies refer to the First Cavalry Army (Type A Army) and the Second Cavalry Army (Type B Army); one town refers to the First Guards Cavalry Town.
In other words, the Tumuts were given two specialized cavalry armies, one of which was type A and the other was type B. In addition, elites were selected from the Tumut Mongolian cavalry and organized into the Imperial Guards, and were specially assigned to one town.
The cavalry was organized into an independent town and was called the "first town of the Guards Cavalry".
After the previous military reform, the Ming Dynasty's Type A Army now has four towns under its jurisdiction, with a total army of 50,048 people; Type B Army has three towns under its jurisdiction, with a total army of 37,536 people; the Imperial Guard has a uniquely different organization, with five towns under its jurisdiction, plus
An independent heavy artillery association has a total of 66,598 people.
According to the military reform plan, the Ming Dynasty originally had one special force, the Imperial Guard, ten A-type armies, eighteen B-type armies, and several C-type armies with variable establishment and personnel (the field army was generally not responsible for combat).
After the annexation of Tumut, the Imperial Guard directly gained an additional town's cavalry establishment, and its total strength rose to 79,110, which is approximately 80,000 people.
The number of Category A Corps has increased to eleven, which means there is an additional "Naturalized First Army". The total number of Category A Corps nationwide is 550,528, which is approximately 550,000 people.
The number of Type B troops has been increased to 19, which means there is an additional "naturalized second army". The total number of Type B troops in the country is 713,184, which is approximately 710,000 people.
Excluding the Type C Army, which usually does not undertake combat tasks, the Ming Imperial Guard, Type A Army, and Type B Army combined, the number of combat troops nationwide should be 1,342,822, which is approximately 1.34 million people, which is unparalleled in this era.
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Of course, this military reform has not been completely completed. For example, in the Western Regions, the number of troops under Liu Wei's command exceeds the establishment - because it is still in a wartime state, the military reform has not been actually implemented yet. In some areas, especially in the south,
Province, because the military pressure is relatively small, the military improvement rate is also slower than that of Jiubian.
Since Gao Pragmatic basically retained all the Tumut cavalry, when the edict for military reform was issued, the Tumut side breathed a sigh of relief and immediately agreed.
However, Tumote "recommended" that he hoped that Zhongjin Hatun's son Butashri would inherit his biological mother's unit and make it the first town of the Guards Cavalry; he hoped that Han Naji would be appointed as the "first naturalized unit".
As for the "Second Guihua Army", Tumote generously stated that he "asked the imperial court to select him."
Regarding Tumut's "recommendation", the imperial court was divided into two factions. One group believed that the imperial court should insist on appointing military positions on its own and should not make this special exception; the other group believed that Tumut had just attached himself to it and actively attached it, so the imperial court should
Considering this objective reality, the appointments of the First Guards Cavalry Town and the First Naturalized Army were approved first, and adjustments will be made in the future.
In fact, each of these two schools of thought has its own truth, but Gao Pragmatic weighed it for a long time before adopting the second suggestion. Of course he knew the seriousness of the court system, and there should be no exceptions, but the objective reality is here, and Gao Pragmatic must also
Considering the importance of buying horse bones for thousands of dollars, Tumut should be made an example for Horqin and other tribes - if Han Naji and others lose all their real power after being included, Horqin and other tribes may be disappointed.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! So, the imperial edict to adjust military positions was issued, and the court respected Tumote's wishes, and King Shunyi appointed Han Naji as the commander-in-chief of the first naturalized army, Chobuta.
Shili was the commander of the first town of the Guards Cavalry. As for the commander-in-chief of the second naturalized army, Gao pragmatically chose the son of Tuotuoqataiji as the commander-in-chief, not unexpectedly.
When the news came out, the Horqin tribe immediately submitted a petition to express their willingness to include it. Immediately afterwards, the transcripts of the various tribes of Sheng Jurchen were also sent to the capital one after another, all of which expressed their willingness to include it.
Although things went as expected, Gao Pragmatic could also refer to Tumut's precedent and send people to handle other tasks that needed to be coordinated one by one. However, Gao Pragmatic encountered difficulties when it came to the military reform between Horqin and Shengnuzhen.
At this time, looking at the population alone, the most powerful Horqin tribe can only mobilize no more than 20,000 cavalry at ordinary times. The Jurchen tribes are even more diverse in size. Some large tribes can mobilize 3,000 men, and some small tribes can mobilize 300 men.
There are not enough people. As for the Sauron tribe, they can even gather tens of thousands of people, but in normal times there is almost no so-called "standing army". The main "Taiji" usually has only 400 guards.
Judging from the total strength of the tribes in the northeastern region, it is almost suitable to be organized into an A-type army, but it is actually impossible to organize it this way. Because if this is the case, then choosing a commander-in-chief of the army from the Horqin tribe is very likely to give birth to a Jurchen tribe.
dissatisfied; but if the chief executive is selected from Jurchens, the Horqin Ministry may be dissatisfied.
Some people may ask, why not just drop a chief executive directly from the imperial court? Gao Pragmatic thought so, but unfortunately that would only make Horqin and Sheng Jurchen all dissatisfied, so it was better to give up.
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