Chapter 368 This generation of young people is so scary
Chapter 368 This generation of young people is too scary
Is the reality in Myanmar so clear?
Not to mention that the entire journey was through barren mountains, deep mountains and dense forests. The complexity of the matter alone made the journey extremely dangerous.
The Ming Dynasty had a clear order for the chieftains: they must not attack neighboring chieftains.
Now the three chieftains Mengyang, Mubang, and Mengmi have captured the city of Ava and divided up the land of the Ava Dynasty in Myanmar. Is there anything that needs to be explained? What is important is the Ming Dynasty's attitude towards this.
Over there, the puppet Mangbu supported by the Three Chieftains was asking for a letter to be sealed, and here the fourteen-year-old son of the old Burmese master was complaining about his grievances and asking for help. It was obvious that the Three Chieftains were sending troops.
When going to Myanmar, you have to pass through the territories of Mengyang, Mubang and Mengmi.
"Dutai, there is no need to prove this fact." Wang Ruzhou, the chief envoy to the left, glanced at Shao Xi, the chief envoy to the left, and spoke first after considering: "The year before last, Yan Shitai, the prefect of Yongchang, went there once. It turned out that
What? Even though Wang Xun, the commander of the Yongchang Guards, went with him, Siren Meng Yangxuan still sent people to burn down the post house. For this reason, a local official was killed and a thousand households were rewarded with gifts!"
They still don't know what Wu Wending and Mu Shaoxun talked about.
But now talking about the situation before Wu Wending took office, the real reason why they didn't want to go was revealed: someone had been there and almost died there.
Although the deceased were among the chieftains' descendants, Qianhu, who had been rewarded with gold and red cards because of their birth and "merit", Yan Shitai and Wang Xun, the exiled officials of the Ming Dynasty, returned without any danger.
"Although Dutai and the Duke of Guizhou have now put an end to the chaos in Xundian and Wuding, the situation in Outer Yunnan has also been settled." Another person said sincerely, "Outer Yunnan has always been beyond the reach of the whip. I thought it was better to follow their lead.
Please. These barbarian chiefs have been fighting each other for more than a hundred years. We can't even garrison places like Manmo in the southwest all year round, so let them go."
Gao Shangxian looked at Gao Gong, who had a serious look on his face.
"Your Majesty, don't be afraid. As long as the King's Banner is raised, the world will know that the Li Dynasty is still alive and loyal ministers will come to join him. This prison is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Although the traitor Mo Dengyong will definitely attack, there is no need to worry. The King's Banner
If you don't stand, loyal ministers will fight on their own, and then they will be defeated one by one. Don't be too hasty now because the thieves are so strong. Hold on and gather strength first, and then wait for the right moment."
In short, Gao Shangxian has accepted the fact that his son, who is still under sixteen years old, can win the first place in the Rites Book. He has accepted the fact that he will definitely be better than himself in the future. Even now, he seems to see the overall situation more clearly than himself.
In the past, only a few people were left to listen to the secret decree at the Duke of Guizhou's mansion. Of course, everyone had been guessing about this. Now the way they looked at him was that they were wondering if Gao Shangxian knew something and risked his life in order to perform meritorious deeds.
In short, the vast majority of people have no more hope for an official career.
Gao Shangxian gritted his teeth and lowered his voice: "But after the governor asked me to go, I have to intervene in this matter and ask them to hand over the murderer!"
But what we are talking about now is foreign affairs in Yunnan. They really have many soldiers and horses, and they really dare to kill people.
Gao Gong grinned: "I can't say it now."
"But Duke Xingguo, now we have less than four thousand soldiers and horses..."
"Yes, now that Qinghai has changed hands, the northern captives are the most serious concern of the imperial court. In this southwest border area, if they are willing to claim vassal status and pay tribute again, it is better to do less than to do more..."
After leaving the Governor's Office, Gao Shangxian went to the Chief Envoy Si Yamen.
I have been in Yunnan for more than two years. The year before last and the first half of last year, I had to work with Mu Shaoxun to put down the rebellions in the two prefectures of Inner and Yunnan and deal with the aftermath.
He sat down directly, drinking tea and waving his hands: "I am already forty-seven years old! Don't really lose this old life in Yunnan. If you don't do a good job as a right minister, you are the one who said that it is better to be a right minister in Yunnan."
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Gao Gong nodded: "It's related, but I really can't say it now. This matter is also part of the secret decree."
When Gao Shangxian had not yet left Inner Yunnan, which was actually controlled by the Ming Dynasty, the Sanxuan and Sixth Lieutenants further south began to spread a message.
Inner Dian is already in a semi-local state, and the Ming Dynasty can control the good parts. Most of the local officials have to look at the eyes of the local officials. For the sake of descendants and the stability of their own people, in addition to the annual quota of tribute, filial piety
No less.
Finally, Gao Shangxian took a breath of cold air - after all, he was also a Jinshi in the twelfth year of Zhengde. He served as an official in many ways and was not considered a fool.
Unconsciously, he has come to rely more and more on his son's advice.
"Don't be afraid!"
"Gao Shenzheng's words are also reasonable!" Wang Ruzhou, the left councilor, actually changed his words, "Now that the chaos between the two governments has been settled, even the three divisions of Mengyang, Mubang and Mengmi dare not underestimate the power of the Ming Dynasty!"
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"Before the coronation, ear penetration is essential. Among the Four Holy Lands, only the Ruimutao Pagoda is the most dangerous. However, I must return safely from the most dangerous place, so that my heroism will be spread throughout Burma! Silun
, Hanlie, Sizhen and others destroyed the Burmese monks in Ava City, destroyed the pagodas, and burned Buddhist scriptures. This king upholds the teachings and listens to the teachings from the most dangerous holy place. After returning from the blood and fire, the Burmese people will surely be inspired and teach.
Everyone will support this king!"
Wu Wending looked at a new official who had not spoken much and was transferred to Yunnan last year, and asked: "Gao Shenzheng, what do you think?"
"Now it's a mistake. Yang Zhixian is a prostitute who studied in the imperial study during the eighth year of Jiajing reign. He came here to promote literature and education, and I can ask him for advice."
Since the three chieftains have obtained the land of Myanmar, no matter what the situation is, they should also clarify the dispute. It is best to let them pay some price for the Ming Dynasty to canonize Na Mang Buxin as the lord of Myanmar. If they can be allowed to pay tribute again, it will be even more
great merit!
Of course, their words also revealed that they did not dare to be as bold this time as they had been the year before. This trip was a situation where the Heavenly Official had arrived, and the three chieftains would be careful to give an explanation.
Now, Gao Gong sighed: "Yang Zhixian is really an extraordinary person. Now, although his appointment as magistrate will not be announced until he comes back from Chengdu, he and his son had a very happy conversation, so he still told his son first. Although
He only said that he came to Kunming only to promote culture and education, but he actually appointed him first with a secret decree. It is self-evident that his responsibilities are heavy. What's more, he also asked his son to take classes in Kunming Primary School for one year, and then return to Beijing next year to study and send his son to Beijing to take the exam.
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"...This is a good thing, but what does it have to do with the affairs outside Yunnan?"
"...To get back to the topic, are you really trying to harm your father? What did you hear when you met with Yang Weiyue before?"
He didn't go home just to pack his bags - it was still early, the governor-general, the yamen and the vassals all had to prepare official documents and escorts first.
Three days later, Gao Shangxian set off from Kunming.
There was a smile on Wu Wending's lips: "In addition to these things before Fengxi, there is one more thing that they have to explain. After all, Cao Yi is a Qianhu who was awarded a gold-letter and red card by the imperial court. The one who burned down the inn, no matter if it was a bandit.
Or they are lax in their control and will always hand over the murderer."
In the hall today, Gao Shangxian thought about how fast he had been promoted in recent years, gritted his teeth and volunteered, but then he became more and more worried.
"Go back quickly? How can we reveal the truth?"
Gao Shangxian felt a sudden change in his heart, but he had already asked for permission, so he could only say: "I understand..."
When they found out that only five hundred Burmese soldiers occupied the Muritao Pagoda temple, they quickly surrounded the place.
Now that we have found it, we naturally have to raise this big flag. This flag needs to be clear and clear, and naturally we need to launch a big action.
Of course, there was no new learning in that history, no new examination syllabus and examination system.
At that time, Ding You was in his hometown. If he hadn't listened to his advice and given it a try, he wouldn't be where he is today. You must know that before Ding You, he was transferred from Shandong Yingcha Si Qianshi to Shaanxi Yingcha Si Qianshi. In such a fifth-rank position
If you stop moving forward, that in itself is a sign that your career is in trouble.
On Cat Ba Island, Wang Zhi was still learning "bird language". Since he was going to open a trade route, manpower, ships, goods, and money had to be prepared first.
Gao Shangxian felt a little ashamed and uneasy when he heard him address him by his title: "I don't deserve the praise from the governor."
To the west of Qinghua in Jiaozhi, Ruan Gan has just found the descendants of the Li family. Strangely enough, he could not find them before, but since last year, there have been more and more clues about the descendants of the Li family.
Found three.
"Destroy Burma! Kill all the Mon people! Kill all the Shan people!"
Faced with the menacing enemy, Muritao's Bago Dynasty defenders indeed closed the city gates and stood firm.
The person he asked raised his head and said: "If there is a fate in the Dutai, I am willing to go there."
In Yunnan, a registered chieftain's family can be hereditary as a native official, and they also have to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. This kind of tribute is different from paying tribute, and can be roughly understood as "taxation". How much does a big chieftain contribute every year, and how much does a small chieftain contribute each year?
There are regulations on how much you have to contribute each year.
When it got dark, five hundred riders rode towards the starry night.
When they saw someone willing to take the risk, they immediately reasoned with each other that they should send someone to inquire.
If you wait another three years, it will be more stable. After becoming a Jinshi, the appointment will be better.
The renovation of the courtyard of the Duke of Guizhou's Mansion started in April. At that time, the news that the eldest son of the emperor was going to send Yang Yiqing for burial had just reached Yunnan.
This big operation is naturally a plan to respect the emperor and change the Yuan Dynasty.
"Don't be rebellious, because the people have been suffering for a long time! Your Majesty has ascended the throne, and the orthodoxy is here, so why worry about no one coming to surrender? Besides, if you want to send an envoy to the Ming court to invite a beggar, you must be justified. Last year, when we attacked Qinghua,
I have heard about it. The Ming Dynasty sent an envoy to promote diplomatic relations. They went to Shenglong and then left. They are now at Yuntun Port because Mo Thief is not the rightful owner. Now Mo Thief has also sent an envoy to the Ming Dynasty. We have already
It’s a step too late, I can’t wait any longer.”
Gao Gong was stunned when he heard this. After thinking about it for a while, he murmured to himself: "It seems that the court has made up its mind...Father, please tell me in detail what the governor said today."
"Go!" Mang Ruiti said loudly, "I went to Shu Mingting. I just wanted to see if they could contain the Mon people because they regarded themselves as a celestial dynasty. I had no intention of relying on them! Since the Ava dynasty was destroyed, I didn't want to rely on them.
The king will start a new dynasty again! But before that, I must let the Burmese people know that their king is still there, and their king is unparalleled in bravery!"
I'm afraid because of this, there's not much hope of passing the Jinshi exam, after all, I'm too young.
"In that case, then I will work hard to participate in politics."
"The governor reported the situation in Outer Yunnan last year, and the court has not yet reached a conclusion. I'm afraid this is what he meant..."
"..." Gao Shangxian felt that he deserved a beating because of his appearance, but he was reluctant to do so, "Is it related to that thing you can't say?"
This is what Gao Gong thought. Now that he is so high-spirited, he does not know that in history, he would pass the junior examination and take four consecutive examinations before becoming a Jinshi.
Gao Gong shook his head: "Nowadays, new learning relies on understanding and understanding the truth. Everyone is running to Beijing. How many people can understand the reality in a place like Yunnan? I am just trying to find a new way."
Having suffered a defeat, he cannot continue to lose some of his family assets. Now he is short of soldiers, money and food.
In the second half of last year and this year, Wu Wending, who wanted to make a difference here, became more aware of the mentality of Yunnan officials.
In this way, there are advantages and disadvantages to being an official in Yunnan. Needless to say, the disadvantages are that most people come here because they cannot be officials in the capital or in good provinces, so the promotion channels are narrower. What about the advantages?
It's the special space given to them by complicated side relationships.
Being appointed as an official in a place like Yunnan is similar to being exiled. Some have been officials here for a long time, and some are losers in the political disputes in the court over the years.
Now he walked and said with a smile: "Since my son has expected it again, how can it be dangerous? Why go to the muddy waters of Nanjing? Although Yunnan is a borderland, it is the place where achievements are made."
Could it be that the emperor's eldest son still wants to return to Kunming from Sichuan and live permanently in the Duke's Mansion of Guizhou? What does your Majesty mean by this?
Seeing his reaction, Gao Gong blinked and saluted: "I wish my father a successful return home!"
His responsibility is to reveal the truth as to how to deal with it. As for what the truth is, he should report what he sees and hears when he comes back, and the governor and the imperial court will make their own decision.
As for after going there, it is natural to first announce the imperial court's requirements to the chieftains. Then Mang Bu Xin asked Feng and Mang Ruiti to cry out. Since there is a dispute, you can ask them to send people after looking at the situation over there.
Kunming theoretical debate.
Wu Wending ended the impromptu meeting and left Gao Shangxian behind.
When he passed the examination in the seventh year of Jiajing, Gao Gong's real age was not yet sixteen. If he went to take the national examination in the next year, although he could be said to be eighteen years old because he was born in December, he would actually have just turned sixteen.
, a little too young.
Although my son has not taken the national examination in Jiajing for eight years, it is partly because he is not yet sure about the new learning, and partly also because of his age.
Since we are leaving for Ava City, we need to hand over the official affairs in the feudal government office first.
Ruan Gan had tears in his eyes: "It's just that I am incompetent, and I have to aggrieve Your Majesty first. The enthronement ceremony can only be hastily. The king's master will conquer the dragon in the future, and then there will be another ceremony!"
Wu Wending listened to their words and looked at them one by one.
After listening to his father finish talking about today's process, Gao Gong pondered for a moment and then said: "It doesn't matter, the governor also leaves room for trouble. As for rogue thieves, isn't it just to teach them how to do it? You will definitely think that the imperial court wants to turn big things into trivial matters.
It's gone. Since the governor mentioned this, father can go and come back quickly."
It was the fourteen-year-old Mang Ruiti and his sister-in-law Mang Yinglong who completely separated Myanmar from the nominal vassal clan of the Ming Dynasty and became the most powerful feudal dynasty in Myanmar history.
What Zhu Houcong had no impression of was that among his contemporaries, a powerful ruler emerged from Burma outside the southwest border at this time and established a new powerful dynasty in Burma, the Toungoo Dynasty.
Mang Ruiti hissed: "We set off at night and we can arrive before sunrise. Because it is near the capital, we are not careful! If we go forward bravely, they will only worry that there is a large army behind them and they will definitely enter the city.
Stand firm and wait for help! The pagoda is outside the city. I enter the pagoda and have my ears pierced. I will be your real king at dawn! If I bring you back in triumph, no one will dare to stop you! Wherever the king's flag comes, it will be wiped out.
In Burma, kill all the Mon and Shan people!”
He came to Yunnan to participate in politics as a right-wing official, and naturally an official residence was arranged here.
It was his son Gao Gong who put down his books and came over.
"The Governor is really preparing to send people to go to Yunnan! I have already asked Ying to go, and now I am very nervous!"
Gao Gong thought for a while and then said: "The day before yesterday, I heard that the Duke of Guizhou's Mansion was building another turret on the courtyard wall."
Not dangerous at all!
Wu Wending sighed in his heart when he heard this, and stared at Gao Shangxian.
"In short, what my son said before is accurate. After all, I am also the leader in the rites of governance, how can I harm my own father? The change of ownership of Burma has been completed, and His Majesty's victory has shocked the world. Since the imperial court is involved in the affairs of Yunnan, how can I harm my father?
The chieftain did not dare to kill the envoy again this time. There may be surprises on this trip, but there is no danger. Even the year before last, didn't they just dare to fake a fire and frighten the magistrate Yan and the king?"
Half a month ago, when Yang Bo was still in Kunming, Gao Gong came to see him as the leader of Henan Rites in the Seventh Year of Jiajing. After he came back, he told his father that the imperial court was probably going to deal with the affairs of Outer Yunnan. Since it had to be dealt with, it must be dealt with.
Someone will be sent in advance to feel out the situation. All the officials in Yunnan are too timid, so I suggest my father to rush forward boldly.
So Gao Shangxian rushed directly to the study. After entering, he saw his son looking out the window in shock: "Father, you haven't paid attention yet, have you?"
Gao Gong laughed: "Don't worry, father, you will know when you come back. What the governor and the court want is not the truth, they just need someone to go there first."
Although the Ming Dynasty was in charge of inner Yunnan, local officials would still rebel, but outer Yunnan was indeed out of reach.
However, the border situation in Yunnan was complicated, and the imperial court required very little in terms of taxes that Yunnan should pay for shipping.
"Really going to Bago?" His retainers were extremely worried.
"What's up?"
But this did not prevent Zhu Houcong from officially starting his southwest strategy at this time.
At this time, the imperial court's reply to the transfer order of Sichuan Commander-in-Chief Ji Weimin and the Yunnan Border Affairs Policy jointly presented by Wu Wending and Mu Shaoxun had not yet reached their destination.
"It's in the study room."
Anyone would want to be a third-level official, but his son persuaded him to come to Yunnan.
Wu Wending finally said in surprise: "Fengxi has great talents!"
During the reply, Gao Shangxian hesitated a little. He only said that Silun was so bold at the beginning of the previous year because the emperor in the sixth year of Jiajing went on a personal expedition to kill Bodi and the news of the great victory and return to the court had not yet reached Yunnan. This time, Yi went there.
With His Majesty's divine power and the stability of Inner Yunnan, Silun and others really do not dare to act rashly.
"...Just do what the Duke says..."
Not long ago, an elite cavalry group arrived at Muritao, west of the capital of the Bago Dynasty, at starry night.
"...but the Ruimutao Pagoda is just outside Bago City, which is the capital of Bago Kingdom."
The young man got on the horse and looked at the five hundred riders behind him: "Are you afraid?"
Wu Wending's eyes lit up: "Oh? Is Gao Shenzheng serious about what he said?"
Now that the emperor's eldest son has attended Yang Yiqing's funeral and went to Sichuan with Yang Bo, why did the Duke of Guizhou build a corner tower in the courtyard as if to increase vigilance...
The younger generation is blooming.
Gao Shangxian could only stare.
"Then what's going on..." Gao Shangxian didn't know why at first, then stopped his voice, his face filled with surprise and uncertainty.
"Has the young master gone out?"
Gao Shangxian's heart felt like a cat scratching his head: "This is related to your father's safety! Even if you leave quickly and come back quickly, I went to Outer Yunnan, and I can't say anything wrong! It's very important to have confidence in your heart!"
He did not instruct Gao Shangxian what to do first, but asked him what his plan was.
Gao Shangxian didn't care what they thought, and rushed home after handing over the official duties at hand.
From Shao Xi to Wang Ruzhou, he saw the different expressions on his colleagues' faces.
"Zhixian Yang didn't leak it to me. My son guessed it."
Zhu Houcong in the Forbidden City was reading the reports sent back from the three sides, and smiled when he saw Tang Shunzhi's spear picking off the generals from the three sides.
"...Since it is a secret decree, why did Yang Weiyue dare to leak it to you?"
It just so happened that last year, I was invited by the generals to manage Qinghua and suffered a defeat.
"There is one more thing that the son dare not tell his father without permission."
"Do I still want to make meritorious deeds?" Gao Shangxian glared, "It's good for you. Not only did you persuade me to come here, but you also came here yourself. I will be able to take the test the year after next. Even if you want to study abroad, you should go to Beijing.
, there are many people who know new things there!”
But because of what he did when he was in Dingyou, his hometown, he was later recommended to be promoted to the fourth rank of magistrate. After serving for three years, he won Zhang Fujing's favor again. There were two other options: the right minister of the Nanjing Criminal Department of the third rank;
Or he could join politics from Siyou, the third-rank governor of Yunnan.
Gao Shangxian rolled his eyes: "I won the first prize in the Book of Rites the year before last. Didn't it mean that the syllabus was changed, and I had to study new subjects for three years before taking the exam again? Finding a different path is not the right way! I have achieved the third grade for my father, and I have no intention of making more achievements.
Even if you go to Nanjing, there is no need to wade through muddy waters, your studies are the top priority!"
Here they are planning to ascend the throne, but in the south of Ava City, the main leader Mang Ruiti, who in the Ming Dynasty's impression was "crying", appears to be extremely strong.
"The three proclaimed and six lieutenants of Outer Yunnan are all ministers who were ordered to seal by the Ming Dynasty. Now that there is a dispute, it is time to intervene and order them to withdraw their troops and stop the war, so as to show your majesty's majesty."
It highlights a person who does not deal with anything face-to-face, but only poses as a person who should be reconciled by Ming Dynasty, leaving room for leeway.
It was embarrassing to ask Yu Zi for advice, but Gao Shangxian gradually got used to it.
For some reason, his opponent An Da is also too young, but also too powerful.
Although he took the initiative to ask for help, it didn't seem to be his original intention.
He found that there was still some anxiety in the eyes of this right-wing political activist.
In addition to the Hongwu period, the Yongle period, and at the latest the early Xuande period, people also paid tribute and paid tribute. Later, in fact, it was basically you don't mess with me, and I won't mess with you.
Today, Gao Shangxian does not ignore his son's opinions as much as he did a few years ago.
It is said that Mang Rui Ti had not completed the ear piercing at that time, but he completed the ear piercing ceremony with extraordinary calmness.
Afterwards, he left the temple and led his five hundred cavalry out of the encirclement. The Meng soldiers did not dare to intercept him.