Fei Hong finally passed the age of sixty. He was sixty-one years old and had been the Prime Minister and Minister of State for nearly three years.
In the State Palace, Fei Hong saluted Gu Dingchen respectfully: "Chief Gu."
Gu Dingchen returned the gift with the same respect: "Mr. Fei."
Normally, Fei Hong's office is still in the Wenhua Hall. When a formal state meeting is about to be held, he will come to the original Huagai Hall. If the emperor does not attend, Gu Dingchen, the chief of the imperial study, will sit in and listen: he will not interrupt, only bring
Come on.
Now, the throne in the center facing north and south was empty. Fei Hong sat on the left side of the throne as usual, and Gu Dingchen sat on the right.
The remaining six ministers of state are: Wang Qiong, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel, Yang Tan, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Li Wei, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, Zhang Zilin, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Lun, the former Yushi of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Wang Xian, the former Governor-General of Xuan.
As for the meeting minutes to be arranged according to regulations, the General Affairs Department sent a deputy envoy of the third rank to liaise with the State Council. The chief secretary of the third rank of the State Council and the six secretaries of the third rank of the State Council are all there. Now they have
It was just that the Sixth Science Committee who gave advice and suggestions was sent from the third-grade vice-general, and one person was also sent from the Internal Affairs Department of the Ritual Prison.
This is now the highest-level meeting on civil affairs in the Ming Dynasty. Fei Hong exchanged glances with everyone and nodded: "The 29th Plenary Session of the First State Council, let's begin."
According to the rules, all ministers of state meet once a month. From the first month of the fifth year of Jiajing to the present, except for several times when the meeting was unable to be held for some reason, this is already the twenty-ninth time.
Today is the third day of August. The meeting has several important topics, not just the work arrangements for the next August.
"The first topic is that the construction of the royal palaces has been completed. The vassal kings from all over the country have already set off to Beijing one after another." Fei Hong paused and then said, "The current issue is that the King of Shu and others raised the issue to His Majesty in the form of thanks.
There is no hidden worry about the city wall yet. Fu Rui, how do you want to comfort me?"
Last year, the northern barbarians launched a large-scale attack on the border. Although the Ming Dynasty was victorious, the kings thought of living in an outer city without city walls for the time being, so they vaguely mentioned such worries.
If you don’t want to come to the capital, how dare you not come?
Just asking for some grace and protection.
Zhang Zilin was the minister of state who received the gift. When Fei Hong asked, he said without hesitation: "The outer city wall cannot be built overnight. However, the Ming Dynasty has achieved great successes in successive years. The kings do not need to worry about the Tatars attacking outside the capital. This is
I will work with the Ministry of Rites and the Zongren Mansion to handle this matter."
The first topic is very important, but it is not difficult. Zhang Zilin only said one sentence: Kings do not need to worry.
I tell you not to worry, so don’t worry.
"Then it's Fu Rui's hard work." Fei Hong presided over the meeting and moved on to the second topic, "For the opening of the market in Liaodong, the Duoyan Sanwei delegation has arrived in Guangning and will arrive in Beijing in about seven days. Now
Things, now we have to decide how to open the market..."
This issue involves not only the Ministry of Rites, but also the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of War and even the Military Affairs Council.
But first, the State Council must come up with a strategy and negotiation strategy, and then discuss it in front of the emperor.
At this moment, the delegation of Kaiyuan Dusi and Duoyan Sanwei of Liaodong had actually arrived outside Shanhaiguan from Guangning.
The history of Duoyan Sanwei and the Ming Dynasty has gone through several changes.
In the 21st year of Hongwu, after Lan Yu defeated the Mongolian Khan Tuogusi Timur at Yuerhai and forced them to move west, the Mongolian tribes east of the Greater Khingan Mountains were in an isolated and helpless situation and had no choice but to surrender to the Ming court.
The Duoyan, Taining, and Fuyu three guards established in the 22nd year of Hongwu were immediately demoted in the second year. By the time Zhu Di made his first northern expedition in the eighth year of Yongle, the Duoyan three guards were actually still fighting for the Tatars.
By the time of Xuanzong, the three Duoyan guards began to move southward, constantly oppressing the real land that the Ming Dynasty could control. Today, the garrison areas of these three guards are actually closing in on the three towns of Xuanfu, Jizhou, and Liaodong of the Ming Dynasty.
From Daning to Xifengkou, near Xuanfu, it is called Duoyan; from Jinzhou, Yizhou, Guangning to Liaohe, it is called Taining; from Huangniwa, across Shenyang, Tieling to Kaiyuan, it is called Fuyu.
In the early years, the Taining Guard was the strongest among the three guards. After being crippled by Zhu Di, Duoyan Guard is now the leader.
At this moment, in the imperial study room of Yangxin Palace, Zhang Bor, Yan Chunsheng, Jiang Rubi, and Wang Shenzhong were all sitting on one side, while Yang Yiqing and Wang Xian were sitting in front of Zhu Houcong.
After listening to it for a while, Zhu Houcong sighed: "Nowadays, the Mongolian tribes in Mobei are really complicated."
"Bodi's son Daisun has succeeded to the throne, and now the situation is even more complicated." Yang Yiqing nodded in agreement, "Just like the Duoyan part, although it belongs to Wuliangha, it is only one of them that moved south, and now it is more related to the north Ten thousand households in Chahar, where the Yuan Khan Court is located, are closer. Daning, the resident herdsman, is located between Xuanfu, Jizhou, Liaodong and the Khan Court."
Zhu Houcong asked Zhang Boring: "Who died with Bodi in the Xuanfu last year, was there Dayan Khan's tenth son?"
"Wuba Umbrella Qingtai Ji, the Asut tribe led by Yong Xie spread among ten thousand households. Outside of Chahar, only the Asut tribe followed Bodi southward. Wuba Um Qing Tai Ji is the leader of the Asut tribe. He died of a serious injury on the way back. Now the news comes that the Asut and Yongshebu tribes among the ten thousand households in Yongshebu have been taken over by Gunbilik's sixth brother, and the Karaqin tribe has been taken over by his fourth brother. The 30,000 households on the right flank of the Tatars have been taken over by Gunbilik, and I will give them to my brothers."
Zhang Bor reported the latest news: "More than that, the Khan's court is located under the Chahar Ten Thousand Households, and the three tribes of Keshiketen, Aohan and Naiman are now the lords of the uncles of Anda brothers. They are in harmony with each other, and the Tatars are new to each other. The only people the Khan can rely on are the five inner tribes of Chahar and the five inner tribes of the Khalkha Ten Thousand Houses. The Uliangha Ten Thousand Households were not led by the descendants of Dayan Khan. They had also attacked the Khalkha Ten Thousand Households before. I answer He helped Bodi conquer Ulliangha. Duoyanwei, who was born in Wuliangha, was far away from the headquarters of Wuliangha Wanhu, and now he is also attracted by the Khan's court."
"Mo'ergenjinong? Tuxietuchechenhan?" Zhu Houcong looked at Wang Xian doubtfully.
"The wise Jinong, the wise Khan who can be relied on." Wang Xian explained the meaning, "Now the Lord of Beiyuan is really a little prince, and the reward of these two to Gunbilik and I should be the left wing The important ministers planned to divide the Gonpilik brothers."
Gunbilik, who nominally commands 30,000 households on the right wing and serves as a farmer, was not named Khan, but Anda was given the title of Khan. Who does this right wing respect?
This time, the Anda brothers have almost completely controlled the 30,000 households on the right wing. Next, the power structure among the various Mongolian tribes has developed into a more chaotic situation.
"How likely are they to fight for the throne?" Zhu Houcong asked Yang Yiqing.
"Very small." Yang Yiqing shook his head, "Gunbilik and Anda's father tried it. They only worked hard for two years, and Bodi still regained the throne. In the grassland, now the Tatar Khan Court
The bloodline of the inner leader. There is Gunpilik above Anda. If he wants to seek the throne, even the 30,000 households on the left will not obey him. With my wisdom, I will not do this."
"But my grandson is still young. If he dies young..." Zhu Houcong looked at Yan Chunsheng, "Zhen'an Bo, are you sure?"
With one arrow, Yan Chunsheng was awarded the title of Zhen'an Bo. Outside Zhen'an Fort was the place where he became famous, and now it has become his title of count - although this title was given to him by Zhu Houzhao before.
Wei Bin's younger brother, but before Zhu Houcong ascended the throne, Yang Tinghe and others had all removed them in the round of Zhu Houzhao's "adopted son" and meritless rewards.
Now listening to the emperor's question, Yan Chunsheng was a little bit confused: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it won't be easy. Most of the people under Zhang Factory Supervisor are only located not far outside the border wall. In the Chente War Camp, all of them are Han people.
If you want to risk the right-wing Tatars to assassinate the Lord of the Northern Yuan Dynasty... they naturally know the risks and are very careful."
Zhu Houcong could only suppress this thought and asked Yang Yiqing: "In your opinion, is it possible for the 30,000 households on the right wing to be in chaos?"
"Anda has great power, and Gunbilik was hit hard last year, so he won't provoke me. I am young, and Gunbilik is old. I can afford to wait, and I am smart. I'm afraid... I won't mess up.
Instead, it will help Gunbilik and make the right wing stronger."
Analyzing the latest situation in Mongolia in the imperial study room, Zhu Houcong finally sighed: "It seems that we can only make good use of the situation created by Bo'an and open the market through Duoyan Sanwei to let the various Tatar tribes compete for profits.
"
There was a "revenge for killing his father" between Da Lai Sun and Daming Dynasty. Zhu Houcong would not let Anda have the opportunity to increase his strength through trade, so Duoyan Sanwei became the best middleman.
He looked at Yan Chunsheng: "Pick the smart and capable ones and go to Huangmingji Department Store."
"I obey the decree!"
The special operations battalion must be able to do everything. If necessary, even merchants need to be able to do it.
"Write a letter to Tang Shunzhi and ask him to help introduce some shopkeepers." Zhu Houcong added, "Those who bought national debts are also allowed to go to Guandong and trade with Duoyan Sanwei."
…
On Fengzhou Beach, Anda officially got the title of Khan. He did not refuse the title of Khan. Although it was only because he "rescued" Bodi's army, the title of Khan was not worthy of its name.
But if he continues to conquer with this name, the grassland will get used to him sooner or later, and eventually he may be able to get used to it and respect him as the Great Khan.
Now, I am considering a few questions.
News came from the east that the Duoyan tribe sent a mission to the Han people. It is normal for this tribe, which has been swinging around for more than a hundred years, to make such a decision after the Han people won a victory last year.
Anda spent nearly a year encouraging his brother Gunbilik to participate in the fight for the three lords under Yonshebu. All of this was mainly supported by Gunbilik on the surface, while Anda was hiding behind the scenes.
Gunbilik was injured last year and is eager to expand his strength this year. The fourth brother Bayashall and the sixth brother Bodidala are still so young, so I promised not to interfere, but Gunbilik actually has three more powers.
But now, he seems to be satisfied and does not go out to try to win the position of Khan.
Even if he went to conquer it again, he refused Bu'erhai's proposal and just spent the whole day enjoying himself in the Hetao.
The Gunbilik people are not yet old, but their hearts are completely old.
So I answer that it is very difficult to deal with it now - if the Ordos Ministry does not act together, will he dare to easily lead the Tumote Ministry's army to conquer outside and expand the range of pasture lands?
If we only go to plunder the south... I'm not so optimistic now. He already knows the process of the Battle of Huangyashan. The Han people have too many iron weapons, and their firearms are getting better and better. Now they have two consecutive years of
After the great victory, the Han border towns gradually changed.
As long as I lose once, my reputation will drop a lot. This is exactly what the Khan Court wants to see.
It's almost autumn again, so I asked Urruk: "The Khan Court is unstable, but Wu Liangha didn't move Khalkha again?"
"I'm afraid I want to see others start to fight first."
Ida sighed: "All the ministries are like a piece of sand, each with its own agenda..."
After being silent for a while, he suddenly said: "In the past, Xue Chan Khan had a relationship with Pasiba, and finally took over the world. Now, all tribes believe in shamans, but Dayan Khan's reputation has gradually faded away. I want to send an envoy
Go to Tubo and ask for Buddhist teachings."
Ulruk was stunned for a moment: "Buddhism?"
I nodded affirmatively: "Buddhism! Shamans can't help me, and there are many Han people who believe in Buddhism. If I can help the Tubo Living Buddha spread Buddhism to the grasslands, and have the Buddha's name, then if there is a big event in the future, all the herdsmen can
Help me, Tubo can help me too!"
He is looking at the longer-term future, including the Hetao and the Han Western Region south of the Hetao.
"My dear brother doesn't want to go on a conquest anymore, so I'll go by myself!" Ida looked to the south, "Now is not the time to plunder the Han people easily. Ulruk, go to my brother's place.
Let's discuss with him and let him negotiate tribute from the Han people. I am willing to buy Han people's things from him with cattle, sheep and horses."
We can no longer compete head-on. There are fewer and fewer iron pots on the grassland, and even less clothes. If we lose two more times, it will only become more and more difficult.
If Mergen Jinong led the right wing to show weakness to the Ming Dynasty and stopped fighting, the Khan Court would be worried, right? In that case, naturally his brother Gunbilik would take the lead as Jinong.
But Gunbilik, who had lost his spirit, was probably even more attracted to the silks, fine wines, and beauties of the Han people.
On the contrary, his greed will only make the current right-wing factions gradually feel unfair, and sooner or later they will follow him.
"Khan, Han people...can you agree?"
"I will offer my sister as a sign of surrender."
Ulruk was stunned: How can you have a sister? Don’t you only have a twin sister?
Ida clenched his fist: "Go! If all the tribes cannot be clenched tightly like five fingers, they will be broken off one by one by the Han people! The emperor of the Han people erected a monument in Xuanfu and shot an arrow. He
Sooner or later he will come to the grassland, but not now. Now, he has many other things to do. So, he will agree."
Zhu Houcong didn't know yet that Anda was planning to use a new religion to tame the beliefs of the herdsmen of the grassland tribes, and was even planning to ask tribute from the Ming Dynasty together with Gunbilik.
However, Anda did see the essence of the problem clearly: with Tumote alone, he would not be able to get good things from the Ming Dynasty, and would only be continuously consumed by the joy of the Khan Court and other tribes. There is only one united
Only the grasslands will have the strength to truly compete with the Han people in the future.
Now that the Han emperor is waiting for his reforms to create stronger strength, I must create a future situation that is beneficial to myself, rather than simply fight a few wars.
In this game of chess, the winner is outside the battle!