Then, the messenger soldier, who was panting and about to fall, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, a great victory has been achieved in the northwest. General Li Dingguo of the Tianshan Mountains has led his troops to destroy the three Oirat Mongols, and Oqiltu Khan has been captured..."
"good--"
Zhu Yixi was overjoyed and couldn't help but praise.
Although he had gone through many victories, he was still elated because of this victory.
Without him, this is the Western Region!
From the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty to now, in the nine hundred years, the Central Plains Dynasty has never ruled this place again.
The Western Region has withstood several waves of changes in people, including Tubo, Xixia, Xiliao, Mongolia, and now the Oirat Mongolian tribes.
Originally a place of Buddhism, it is now on par with the Peace Sect. This place is too sensitive.
This is the crossroads of Asia, with the Yenisei River to the north, the Kazakh Khanate and the Black Sea to the west, and the Mughal Empire to the south.
"Inform the cabinet to come over——"
After taking a long breath, Zhu Yixi calmed down.
The cabinet members who had been watching for a long time stood on tiptoe to observe. After hearing the emperor's instructions, they ignored the snow and walked quickly.
"The land of the Western Regions has been restored to this day. Your Majesty has regained the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Congratulations to the Ming Dynasty, and congratulations to your Majesty——"
Everyone bowed down one after another. Everyone knew that the emperor was so happy about his success, and congratulated him in unison.
Zhu Yixi was instantly filled with energy and feelings.
"Get up!"
The emperor smiled and said, "You and I, the monarch and my ministers, are the only one who can achieve this feat. If I were alone, I might not be able to achieve it."
"Sir, I wonder what the cabinet's plans are for the Western Regions?"
Facing the emperor's inquiry, Zhao Shu had obviously been prepared for it. After all, the battle in the Western Regions had been prepared for several years, and the possibility of success was too high.
"The meaning of ministers can be divided into two types."
Zhao Shu said softly: "First, follow the example of the Han and Tang Dynasties and set up the Western Region Protectorate, or the Anxi Protectorate, to station troops in the fields..."
"Today is different from the past." The emperor directly objected: "In the past, the Western Regions of the Han and Tang Dynasties were full of small countries. The military governors commanded the soldiers of various countries, and each country did its own thing. What small countries are there now?"
When the Mongols came, they wiped out a large number of remaining ancient kingdoms and roughly turned the land into pasture. It was a big reshuffle.
If it is still like the previous Protectorate, which only commands troops without administrative or judicial power, then the Western Region will soon be out of control, and the Ming Dynasty will only rule but not rule it.
This is not what he wants.
Zhao Shu was not impatient and said directly: "Second, follow the example of Suiyuan, establish a government office, collect taxes and recruit troops, and then station soldiers and horses in various cities."
After saying that, Zhao Shu said calmly: "The imperial court is in the Western Region, so naturally it does not have that many soldiers and horses, and it cannot consume too many troops there."
"So after discussion, the cabinet decided that the southern troops should be stationed in the north, and the northern troops should be stationed south..."
Because of natural geographical factors, the entire Western Region is divided into two.
The area north of the Tianshan Mountains has fertile land and high mountain pastures. It can be said to be an extremely good place.
In the south, this is the Taklima Desert, where people live in oases and rely on the Silk Road to live.
There are naturally two groups of people in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.
Due to the religious element, although the Yarkand people believe in peace religion and the Mongolians believe in Buddhism, there is naturally a conflict of faith.
Therefore, recruiting soldiers from the southern region to garrison in the north can easily prevent local collusion and lead to rebellion.
Thinking about this matter, Zhu Yixi suddenly felt familiar.
Good guy, isn’t this the British Empire’s policy of ruling India?
I have to say, this is a very good idea.
However, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties in history have no reference significance.
Because the Manchus massacred the entire Junggar people, the north of the Tianshan Mountains became a no-man's land, and they had to immigrate to farmland and establish the Ili General.
"good--"
Zhu Yixi nodded, he moved, seemed to be thinking about
Something.
After a long time, he nodded and said: "We established Anxi Province, but arranged two garrison generals. One is General Yili stationed in Ili, and the other is General Yarkand stationed in Yarkand."
"As for the governors, chief envoys and other officials in the three departments, all prefectures and counties should arrange for the officials to take up their posts as soon as possible!"
"Your Majesty, where is the provincial capital of Anxi Province?"
Lu Daqi couldn't help but ask.
"Just in Urumqi——"
The emperor asked someone to bring a map and pointed at the huge Western Region.
This huge map of the Western Region was hand-drawn by Li Dingguo's organization. It not only symbolizes his determination to win Anxi, but also expresses the tactics of knowing yourself and the enemy.
The so-called Urumqi is inconspicuous on the map at this time.
If there is a bright spot, it is that it is very close to Hami. Similarly, it is also the location of the sweat tent of the Heshuote tribe.
Placing the provincial capital in a safe zone is an inevitable choice.
If Ili is chosen, not only will it conflict with General Ili, but it will also be very close to the border, which is not conducive to governance.
"Building a city?" Jiang Yueguang couldn't help but murmured.
"Yes, the city must be built." The emperor's ears were very sensitive and he immediately responded: "Urumqi is very close to Hami and is also close to Gansu, which is convenient for building the city and supplying money and food."
"The development of Anxi is in the area north of the Tianshan Mountains, where water and grass are luxuriant, where farming can be carried out, cities can be built, and millions of people can be fed."
The cabinet has also expressed its imagination.
Subsequently, rewards must be given to those who have made meritorious deeds.
The first success this time must be Li Dingguo.
Previously, he accompanied Li Dingguo to capture the Yarkand Kingdom, but due to lack of merit, he was still just a marquis. But now that he has swallowed three Oirats, his merit is naturally enough.
Being promoted to the title of Duke is inevitable.
"Dong Jinguo?"
When Zhu Yixi heard this word, she couldn't help but think of Jin Ma Chao.
I have to say, this word is really good.
The rest of the meritorious generals are mostly viscounts and barons, because nobles such as earls and above are either stationed in one side as the general army, or they serve in the governor's palace or the capital camp.
These young generals are all relatively young and are considered to be cultivating generals for the imperial court.
Among these young generals, it was Jia Daihua who was liked and favored by Li Dingguo.
Let’s put aside his background. Good guy, after his meritorious service, he was born in the Guards Department. He spent two years in the Western Region and honed his skills.
With 300 men, he defeated more than 1,000 men and captured Eqirtu Khan, achieving great success.
Originally, according to the rules, he was a baron at most, but capturing the enemy leader was naturally special.
After capturing Oqiltu Khan, the Heshuote tribe surrendered without a fight, while the Dulbert tribe stagnated, and it was only a matter of time before it was defeated.
In this case, it would be impossible to get through without giving it to the viscount.
If it were clear beforehand, the earls and marquises would be indifferent.
"Your Majesty, Jia Daihua's father is a viscount. He is a twin from the same family, which can be said to be an honor—"
Wang Yingxiong said with a hearty smile.
"If you are not your biological son, it would be nice to get another title."
Zhu Yixi was noncommittal.
For such a young general, after outstanding performance on the battlefield, he is placed in the Beijing camp for a few years to hone his skills and wash away his youth, then he must be a mature general.
"Be promoted as a guerrilla general and given the title of Wuchengzi."
The emperor's words are consistent, and the cabinet will naturally be drawn up.
Subsequently, this piece of good news was published in the "Daming Gongbao", which instantly caused a roar in the city of Beijing.
Ordinary people may not know what Anxi and the Western Regions are, but they understand that the Ming Dynasty has won another victory.
What could be easier to rejoice than this?
The literati were deeply moved.
On this day, Gu Yanwu, who had been the historian for several days, was on duty and once again
In the tavern, I made an appointment with Huang Zongxi and Wang Fuzhi.
Of these two people, Wang Fu's official rank was from the sixth rank, serving as the prime minister of Guanglu Temple, while Huang Zongxi was the sixth rank, serving as the prime minister of Taichang Temple.
Although they are inconspicuous minor officials in the capital, the two of them have only been in the officialdom for a few years and have already reached the sixth rank. They obviously have great futures.
Seeing the two of them, Gu Yanwu sighed with emotion: "I never thought that today, I would be able to hear the news of the recovery of the Western Regions. The imperial court is far away from Han Tang'a——"
"It suddenly dawned on me——" Huang Zongxi said with a smile.
Wang Fuzhi also raised his wine glass silently.
The three of them ate the meat happily.
"The beef here is also outstanding——" Huang Zongxi. He picked up a piece of meat roll that had been cut into thin paper with his chopsticks and said with emotion:
"Beef from Suiyuan and Chahar is very popular in the capital, and people in the capital like to eat it in hot pot."
"I just don't know if the hot pot and beef from the Western Regions are authentic."
"Why do you want to go to the Western Region?" Wang Fuyi was stunned.
I have been dating Huang Zongxi for several years, and I thought I had a deep understanding of him, but I never thought he would have such thoughts.
Gu Yanwu on the side silently put down his chopsticks and looked at his close friend in front of him, wanting to hear his reasons.
"I am already forty-six. If I reach the official rank at sixty, but after fourteen years and one promotion in about two years, I will only be at the seventh level, which is the peak of the third level."
"There are still people in the court, everything is going according to plan, but how can the time be so smooth?"
Huang Zongxi sighed: "At most, I can be appointed as an inspector, minister of Dali Temple, governor, let alone minister..."
As he spoke, his eyes shone: "I heard that when I go to Anxi this time, as long as I obey the arrangements, I will be promoted to the third level."
"In addition, as usual, the imperial officials will be promoted to the fourth rank, and they will be the prefects——"
"Prefect?" Wang Fuzhi was shocked.
This jump is too fast.
"There are no such good things in the world!" Gu Yanwu sighed.
"Yes, there are additional conditions." Huang Zongxi sighed: "You can only be promoted within Anxi, and you have to stay for six years."
"Six years -" Wang Fuzhi felt numb.
This is too long.
But he felt that Huang Zongxi had no choice.
After all, Huang Zongxi is nine years older than him and fourteen years older than Zheng Sen.
"Everyone has their own choice." Gu Yanwu said calmly: "Since you want to go to Anxi, then go without hesitation."
Huang Zongxi nodded and strengthened his mind.
This meal was tasteless.
At least Wang Fuzhi thinks so.
In fact, Gu Yanwu and Huang Zongxi enjoyed their meal.
As the New Year is approaching, Mobei Mongolia ushered in a great turmoil.
The wind and snow covered all the roads heading south, and the snow several feet deep wiped out the news.
But for the Chechen Khan, this was the beginning of disaster.
First, the Chechen Khan was shot falsely by the Manchus. The entire Kru River Khan tribe was attacked by surprise, and tens of thousands of herders became prisoners.
Subsequently, a large number of troops marching northward returned in a hurry after receiving the news that their hometown was attacked. As a result, they were attacked from two sides and the army was defeated.
The Chechen Khan was forced to surrender to the Manchus and was captured in humiliation.
There is no way, when the heavy snow falls, even if the other two teams want to come to the rescue, they dare not brave the wind and snow.
However, the Manchu Qing Dynasty ignored it and directly moved a large number of herdsmen to Fengjing Prefecture.
As a result, the Manchu Qing's military strength officially reached 100,000.
In order to better absorb the Chechen Khan tribe, Shunzhi generously conferred the Chechen Khan as the Prince of Chechnya and enjoyed the treatment of a prince.
If it were the time after the Manchus entered the country, the God of Cars must have been ecstatic, but now he is living on the shores of Lake Baikal, and has changed from a powerful khan to a prince with imaginary power. Who would be willing to do this?
But there is no way, the situation is pressing.
After taking down the Chechen Khanate, the morale of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties was greatly boosted.
It’s not easy——
You must know that the Chechen Khan tribe is one of the three tribes in Mobei and has great influence. After annexing its tribe, it will be of great benefit to the Manchus.
"Since then, the Eight Banners of Manchuria, the Eight Banners of the Han Army, and the Eight Banners of the Mongolian Army have nearly a hundred thousand soldiers and horses, which is enough to suppress those Buryats."
Jirharang couldn't help but sigh.
You must know that before, the entire Buryat population had about 200,000 people, which was almost the same population as the Manchus. If they were not careful, they would cause turmoil.
Nowadays, the Chechen Khan tribe is very different from the Buryat Mongolia, which can in turn completely suppress the Buryat people.
"Your Majesty, the Chechen Khanate is not suitable to be included in the Mongolian Eight Banners, at least not yet."
Fan Wencheng directly objected.
"Oh? Why is this?" Shunzhi looked at him and couldn't help but asked curiously.
"The Chechen Khan is convinced but he is not convinced at all. Moreover, his troops number in the tens of thousands, which is almost the same as ours in Manchuria. Wouldn't it be a matter of subject and object being reversed?"
These words made everyone suddenly realize.
Also, there are nearly 20,000 Mongolian Eight Banners in the army now, plus another 20,000 to 30,000 fresh troops, which can compete with the Manchu Eight Banners, and is a very dangerous move.
"Mr. Fan, what can you do?"
"It can only be consumed -" Fan Wencheng said rather coldly: "The current policy of the imperial court is to swallow up the three Mobei tribes. The Chechen Khan tribe has already taken them, and now only the Tushetu Khan tribe and the Zhasak Khan tribe are left. .”
"Drive the Chechen tribe to fight against the two, and after consuming each other, the remaining elites can naturally be incorporated into the Mongolian Eight Banners to strengthen themselves..."
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
Otherwise, no matter what you do, don't offend the literati, it would be too cruel.
If a balance is really to be reached and the Meng Eight Banners are allowed to be driven, then at least half of the Mobei Tribe will be killed or injured.
At this time, Hong Chengchou said vigilantly: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, the Ming Dynasty has always coveted the three tribes in Mobei, so this battle must be decided quickly."
"Once it's discovered, I'm afraid it will cause trouble again..."
No one can deny Akito's power, and I still have lingering fears!
