"Young Master, my subordinates did not inform the village leader of the Young Master's identity."
"Wen Zhang. Then tell Master Tianzhai my true identity. I want to talk to Master Tianzhai alone."
"Yes, young master." Wen Zhang walked to Tian Jing's side, whispered a few words, then closed the door and left, guarding the outside.
After hearing this, Tian Jing's face suddenly changed. He was surprised and then showed a look of excitement. After Wen Zhang left, he immediately knelt down on the ground, saluted and kowtowed: "The grass people of Xiangxi Miao Village, Tian Jing, see the emperor. Long live the emperor." Long live."
I smiled and said, "No courtesy. Master of the village. This is not an official place. No need to be polite. Just sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tian Jing seemed to be trying his best to suppress the joy in his heart. After sitting down, he said, "Your Majesty. Last year, Mr. Wen said that the Emperor would come to visit my Miao family. The grassroots were very happy. Unexpectedly, they finally waited for the Emperor's visit today. .Cao Min suddenly feels extremely honored.”
"Master Tianzhai. Since I came to the throne, I have had many affairs. I have no choice but to ask Wen Tianxiang to come as an imperial envoy to visit you Miao brothers. I have free time this year, so I came here halfway. I plan to go to the Miao village after dinner. No. I expected to see the leader of the village here. Haha. It saved me a few minutes of travel."
I made up the last sentence on the fly. Originally, I planned to go south to Guangnan West Road after dinner. I didn't even think of going to Miao Village. Since I met Tian Jing, I just had to lie for a while.
Tian Jing was stunned for a moment and asked: "Your Majesty. Your Majesty calls us Miao people brothers of the Miao family. Did you hear that right?"
"Master Tianzhai, all the people in the world are the royal lands. Xiangxi is the territory of our Song Dynasty. The Miao people are also the people of our Song Dynasty. As far as I am concerned, it is the Han people, the Miao people, or other people in our dynasty. All ethnic groups are my subjects. In my heart, there is only a distinction between the people of the Song Dynasty and foreigners. There is no distinction between ethnic groups within this dynasty. Although the majority of people in our dynasty are Han people, what I preach is the rights of each ethnic group. Equality. In the big family of the Song Dynasty, all ethnic groups are brother ethnic groups. As long as you support me, support the imperial court, and abide by the laws of our dynasty, I will treat them equally. Lord Tianzhai, you should know that I have established an ethnic group department in the dynasty. This department."
"Your Majesty, the common people know."
"The purpose of setting up this department is to promote ethnic equality and ethnic unity. The ethnic equality I refer to refers to all ethnic groups within the territory of the Song Dynasty. Regardless of the size of the population, regardless of the speed of economic development, regardless of customs, habits and religions They have similar and different beliefs. They are all equal members of our Song Dynasty family and have the same status. All ethnic groups enjoy the same rights and should perform the same obligations. National unity means that all ethnic groups should be equal in daily life and interactions. Treat each other, live in friendship, respect each other, and help each other. Ethnic equality is the premise and foundation of national unity. Without ethnic equality, national unity will not be achieved; national unity is the inevitable result of ethnic equality. It is the basis for promoting the true equality of all ethnic groups. Guarantee. This is the ethnic policy guideline I have formulated. Starting from this year, the Ethnic Affairs Department of the imperial court will formally refine my will and instill it in it."
This is how our country's ethnic policies will be in later generations. I just copied them.
Tian Jing felt excited again. He couldn't help but knelt down on the ground again. He cried and said: "The emperor is wise. The common people would like to thank the emperor for his grace on behalf of me, the Miao family. The Miao family's hard days are finally over."
"Old man, get up quickly."
"Yes, Your Majesty." After Tian Jing got up, he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his clothes and said, "Your Majesty, since Mr. Wen returned from Western Hunan last year, under the coordination of the government, the Han and Miao people in Zhenxi Village have worked together. The water source from Aizhai was introduced to solve the water shortage problem in the village that had lasted for nearly a hundred years. Later, Chenzhou Prefecture and Jishou County Government opened this trading center in Zhenxi Village and built the official road in front of the Miao Village. The local products in my village can be sold smoothly. In less than half a year, the lives of my Miao people have been greatly improved. They can basically live without worries about food and clothing. However, the common people are worried about the government's Policies have changed and it has returned to the past situation of confrontation between Han and Miao. Although Mr. Wen also said last time that the emperor will treat all ethnic groups equally, but for a long time, our Miao people have been deceived by Han officials too many times. Therefore, The common people have always had lingering fears in their hearts. Today, after hearing what the emperor said personally, the common people are completely relieved."
I nodded and said: "Ethnic policy is a basic national policy of our government. As long as I am here, it will never change."
"Long live the Emperor."
I asked: "Tian Jing, you do business in this trading center. Do you need to pay taxes?"
"Of course it is necessary. However, the taxes set by the officials of the trading center are very fair. People heard that the taxes in Zhenxi Village are lower than other places. Mr. Li Lin, the magistrate of Jishou County, also told the people before opening this trading center that this is The imperial court's preferential policies for ethnic minorities will maintain a low tax rate for three years. After three years, depending on the quality of the trading center's business, it will gradually approach the standard tax rate set by the imperial court."
"Tian Jing, as the leader of the Miao people, you need to actively cooperate with the government and make the Miao people who come here to do business abide by the law. They cannot evade taxes. They cannot shoddy products. You must maintain this hard-won situation."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The common people will definitely do it."
"Well, once the economy develops, the Miao brothers can slowly move from the mountains to live outside."
"Your Majesty, many families in the village have moved to Zhenxi Village."
"Well, very good. Tian Jing. There are hundreds of thousands of Miao people in our dynasty. There are tens of thousands in western Hunan alone. These transactions alone are not enough. You also need to pool your wisdom and develop a variety of economies. Miao Most of our land is mountainous, and agricultural production is restricted. Therefore, we can plant more economic crops such as rapeseed and star anise that are suitable for the local soil. Or medicinal materials such as Tianqi, Gastrodia elata, and Eucommia ulmoides. If kiwi fruit is very popular, we can also vigorously plant it. Planting. In short, you must understand the needs of the market so that you can plant in a targeted manner. Don't do it blindly. In addition, you must vigorously develop handicrafts. You can try your Miao people's cross-stitching, embroidery, brocade, batik, paper-cutting, jewelry making and other handicrafts. Bring it to the market. Of course, I only know a little bit about your situation in western Hunan. You still need to make your own decisions on how to do it."
"Yes. Your Majesty. Quanzi also wrote to the grassroots people during the court. He asked the Miao people to focus on developing the economy. He said that only by developing the economy can we fundamentally solve the confusion of the Miao people living in the mountains for a long time."
"Well, Tian Zuiyan is right."
"Your Majesty, the common people are guilty of what happened that day. Please handle it, Your Majesty."
I knew that what Tian Jing was talking about was the conflict with the government last year. After thinking about it, he said: "Tian Jing, although you violated the laws of our court last year, the government was also responsible for that matter. I will record this for now.
Next. From now on, you Miao brothers must abide by the law. If you violate it again, I will double the punishment."
"Yes, Your Majesty. The common people have thanked the Emperor for not punishing him. The common people also promised the Emperor that there will not be a second time."
"En. Tian Jing, everyone is equal before the law. I have said that all ethnic groups have the same rights and should perform the same obligations. After that, no matter who violates the laws promulgated by the imperial court, they will be punished.
Sanctions.”
"Your Majesty, don't worry."
"Okay, Tian Jing. You also know the current situation. The war between our country and Mongolia is about to break out. The so-called fighting against foreigners must first settle the internal affairs. Only with a peaceful and stable rear can I concentrate my strength against Mongolia."
"Your Majesty, although I am just a village man in the mountains, I know a little about national affairs. Your Majesty has been very kind to us Miao people. The Miao family should also do our part for the Emperor. Your Majesty, although the number of men from our Miao family in western Hunan is not high,
Many, but brave and good at fighting.
Loyalty is unwavering. The common people have discussed with the clan elders and want to send two thousand strong men from western Hunan to follow His Majesty to recover the mountains and rivers. The common people originally wanted Zuiyan to tell Lord Wen about this matter. Since the Emperor is here in person, treat it as a gift from my Miao family.
.Gift to the Emperor."
Since ancient times, the Miao people have always been brave and good at fighting. They also have their own private soldiers. However, the Miao people are scattered and scattered. There are many tribes. There are no less than 20 tribes in western Hunan alone. The three largest tribal leaders are respectfully called the Three Tribes by the Miao people.
Big-headed man, Tian Jing is
One of them is that it is precisely because of this dispersion that the power of each Miao tribe is not strong. Moreover, the private soldiers of the Miao tribe basically will not step out of the Miao area. Tian Jing said that he is willing to mobilize
Two thousand Miao warriors went out to fight. It was quite sincere.
I said happily: "Tian Jing, I would like to express my gratitude to you Miao family for your kindness. I have accepted this great gift. Currently, our newly established Guangnan Military Region is recruiting soldiers. From what I see, you two
Qian Nan'er, please go to Guangnan Military Region as soon as possible."
"Guangnan Military Region. Guangnan Road." Tian Jing said, obviously misunderstanding what I meant. "Aren't the Mongolian armies all in the north? Your Majesty, I, the man of the Miao family, am not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. Just stay in Guangnan."
If you can't go to the battlefield. If you can't go to the battlefield, you won't be able to help the emperor."
"Old sir, this is ridiculous."
"Please express it clearly, Your Majesty."
"Tian Jing, let me ask you why you can't go to the battlefield after arriving at the Guangnan Military Region."
"Your Majesty, Mongolia is to the north of our dynasty. The first two wars between Song and Mongolia took place in Sichuan and Xiangfan. Guangnan Road is behind our dynasty. How could there be a war?"
"Old sir, I understand what you mean. Where is the west of Guangnan Road?"
"This is the country of the original Dali." Tian Jing thought for a moment and said, "Is it true that we must follow the emperor's wishes?"
"I can't talk nonsense about important military affairs. In short, I promise to let these Miao soldiers go into battle to kill the enemy and make meritorious service to the country."
"Okay, Your Majesty. The common people will obey your Majesty's instructions."
"Well, Tian Jing. After I go back, I will notify the Military Academy to make proper arrangements. Someone from the court will contact you then."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Tian Jing hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing."
"What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, before Mr. Wen arrived, a wandering monk came to the Miao village of Cao Min. This monk has quite good medical skills. He claimed to be from Lin'an. His dharma title was extended. It is normal for a monk to travel around the world. But this monk is giving When people are not treating illnesses, they always like to talk about the corruption in today's officialdom. Just like the only water source in Zhenxi Village. It was originally a well dug by the Miao people. Why should it be shared with the Han people? What they always seem to say is After instigating the relationship between the Miao and Han people, Master Wen came here to solve the problem. After Master Wen left, the monk also disappeared. A few days ago, a porter in the Miao village helped a medicinal merchant transport medicinal materials to Lin'an. He said he saw the monk in the city."