At the same time, in Chahar, thousands of miles away, the same green grass is everywhere, and there are flocks of cattle and sheep.
But compared to Khalkha Mongolia, the herdsmen of Chahar have already put on the coarse cloth of Han Dynasty, which is not only resistant to dirt, comfortable, but also very cool.
Arada wears a green Mongolian robe with quails embroidered on the chest, which makes him very conspicuous on the grassland.
As the horse galloped, dust and grass splashed everywhere along the way, disturbing countless cattle and sheep, and dogs barked incessantly.
The herdsmen raised their heads and couldn't help but curse.
When they saw his conspicuous green robe and majestic horse, he immediately stopped talking, and instead bowed their heads in complete respect.
The children who had just returned from their nomadic journey looked up and blinked, their red faces full of curiosity.
"My child is an official of hundreds of households. We have to bow our heads and salute. If you are discovered, a whip will come down and you will have to lie down for half a month!"
[In view of the general environment,
"Eji, what is the official of hundreds of households?" the child asked innocently.
"On behalf of the Great Khan, the officials who manage our hundreds of accounts are more majestic than the previous Taiji!"
"Where did Taiji go?"
"They -" the woman sighed: "They went to Chifeng to enjoy their happiness. There are only some pastures left. Let us help them herd sheep..."
Arada naturally ignored the incident on the way, and he couldn't wait to arrive at Qianhusuo:
"There is news from Chifeng that all the Chahar tribes, including Khan, Nayanzhang (that is, the territory of the nobility), and Tabu Nang (that is, the nobility), will participate in the Naadam Conference on August 15th——"
At this time, Qianhu and Duansiguan were stunned immediately. They couldn't figure out why.
Because of the Naadam Conference, it originated from when Genghis Khan was elected as the Great Khan of Mongolia. In order to review his troops, maintain and allocate pastures, he held the "Dakhul Getai" (big gathering) from July to August every year.
During the Yuan and Ming dynasties, archery, horse racing, and wrestling competitions were combined and became a fixed form.
Theoretically, this is just a purely folk entertainment activity and has little to do with the imperial court.
"Since it is the governor's wish, we can only do it."
Qianhu could only agree, while the judge nodded.
Soon, the news spread throughout the Chahar region through the huge Mongolian bureaucratic network.
As early as after the emperor convened a meeting of the nobility to reorganize the aristocratic system, Chahar's pace of centralization continued to accelerate.
The hundred-household official system, which was originally only in the Khan's tent, instantly spread to the entire Chahar. Except for Chahar Khan Abul and Beihai County King Budali, the rest of the small and medium-sized tribes have completed the centralization of power.
The middle- and lower-class Tabu Nang and Taiji, who received a salary from the imperial class, were forced to stay in Chifeng for a long time and voluntarily, enjoying a prosperous life.
Also, they were ranch properties and were preserved.
In other words, the imperial court helped them run the territory, and they just sat and collected money without having to worry about labor, which was all they lost some power.
Under power, almost no one dares to disobey.
After Alada delivered the message, he returned to his tent exhausted. The servant brought milk tea, which he drank in one gulp:
"Hoho, hoho, my son—"
"Abu, you called me?"
At this time, the eldest son with a broad face and a dark face shouted, holding a curved bow in his hand and running over panting.
"My son, a world-famous Naadam Conference is about to be held in Chifeng."
Arada suppressed his excitement: "Although I don't know why the governor called all the Chahar people to participate, there must be huge rewards."
"And a great future."
"Abu, can I be an official of hundreds of households?" Huhe said excitedly.
"My official position cannot be passed on to you, but if you go to the Naadam Conference, there will be many people watching, including the Governor."
"When the time comes, as long as you perform well, you will definitely have a great official career, and you can even go to Beijing to protect the great Chuluo Khan."
Hearing the word Beijing, Huhe's heart skipped a beat.
"I must go to Beijing."
He made up his mind.
Baihu officials belonging to Baiji deliver news from Chifeng.
The bureaucracy is not old and functioning normally, and government orders are delivered smoothly.
Soon, in early August, thousands of Mongolian men gathered outside the majestic Chifeng City.
Anyone who has ambitions and wants to show off his power comes to Chifeng.
As the ruling center of Chahar, Chifeng is not only a political center, but also an economic and religious center.
Including the governor, two county princes, the great lama, Taiji, Tabu Nang and other small and medium-sized nobles, they all live in this grassland city.
This also creates its unique brilliance.
Its city has an excess of 20,000 households, which is unprecedented on the grassland. .
Han and Mongolian merchants gathered here, selling goods from the Han region and absorbing Chahar's local specialties.
In a sense, the glory of Chifeng is inseparable from the gathering of Mongolian nobles here, because they collect money from their respective territories and spend it in Chifeng.
On this day, including the great lama who was enthroned as Hutuktu, the governor Sun Changzhou, and all the nobles of Chahar, they came to Chifeng City thirty miles outside to solemnly welcome the arrival of the distinguished guests.
Sun Changzhou remained silent.
But Beihai County King Budali couldn't bear it. Looking at Abda who was also taciturn at the side, he couldn't help but show off: "Eldest nephew, do you know who is coming?"
"Uncle, do you know?"
Abda was already eighteen years old at this time. He was a talented person and exuded nobility from the inside out.
He was brought to Beijing when he was a child. When he became an adult, he married a clan girl and returned to Chahar at the beginning of the year to manage his tribe.
But obviously, even Chifeng, the first city of Chahar, is not as good as Beijing, which makes him particularly uncomfortable.
As for the revenge for killing his father back then, considering his current situation, he was simply unable to take revenge and could only go with the flow.
"Of course." Budali said proudly: "Don't you know that my two daughters married the King of Qin?"
"I am the most well-informed about the news in Beijing."
"It can't be King Qin, right?" Abda chuckled.
"Half guessed right."
Budali continued to talk.
"Really the King of Qin?" Abda couldn't believe it: "Didn't he go to Annan?"
"Isn't this back?"
Budali raised his chest, the fat on his face was bulging, and his eyes narrowed into slits: "In addition to the King of Qin, there is also the King of Qi."
"The last two His Highnesses set out from Beijing and came to Chifeng."
"Then what is their purpose? Is it just to attend the Naadam Conference and have fun?"
Budali shook his head slightly and showed an unpredictable smile: "I don't know either."
Abda was stunned.
However, he had also passed the boring period at this time and began to look forward to it.
In front, Sun Changzhou, who had been waiting for a long time, listened to the words of the two Mongolian princes and couldn't help but talk:
What Chinese did you two Mongolians say in front of me?
As the two of you continued, time flew by very quickly.
After a while, a huge cavalry was seen approaching in a mighty manner.
Iron armored muskets, majestic.
A sharp look reveals an elite teacher.
There were three thousand horsemen, which seemed to be a small number, but their elite level was enough to make this group of Mongolian nobles fearful.
Seeing the pale faces of the nobles from the corner of his eye, Sun Changzhou smiled heartily: "It seems that the cavalry in the Beijing camp are already among the best in the world."
"Compared to the border troops, they look much stronger."
The military power boosted the prestige of the two princes
, the nobles who were originally respectful because of their status now wanted to put their faces to the ground.
After a while, two huge carriages appeared in front of everyone.
It was pulled by twelve horses, and the carriage was two feet long, which was very different from Mongolia. The patterns and decorations on the carriage all revealed wealth and luxury, which made the nobles stunned.
"Your Majesty, Sun Changzhou, the Governor of Chahar, leads everyone in Chahar to pay homage to your two highnesses."
"Get flat!"
At this time, a magnetic voice came from the carriage.
Soon, the curtains of one or two of the carriages were opened, and two thinly dressed, fair-skinned and delicate maids walked out.
A handsome young man walked out of the carriage with a smile on his face.
Soon, a young man also walked out of another carriage.
"His Royal Highness King Qin, His Highness King Qi——"
Sun Changzhou bowed again.
King Qin was nearly six feet seven inches tall, while King Qi was half a head shorter.
Although both princes are handsome, their appearance is very obvious.
The King of Qin has taller eyebrows and majestic hair, like a Confucian general; while the King of Qi has delicate eyebrows and thin lips, making him more handsome and obviously superior in beauty.
Of course, the mother of King Qi is the imperial concubine Miaoxian. If you look closely at her eyes, you will see that her pores are browner and the bridge of her nose is higher, making her facial features particularly beautiful.
"Please get up quickly. Before leaving, my father may ask us again and again to take care of your health!"
As the elder brother, King Qin put away the fan in his hand and spoke first, showing his true feelings.
King Qi on the side said slowly: "Yes, if we follow the rules, we will have to call you my grandson!"
"I don't dare to be an old minister!" Sun Changzhou smiled bitterly, and then introduced the two princes to the nobles.
Then he introduced the Mongolian princes, great lamas, Zhu Taiji, etc. to the two princes.
In front of others, the King of Qin could be said to have given Budali the face of his father-in-law, making him very happy.
During the bonfire banquet at night, the father-in-law patted King Qin on the shoulder and said: "There are many women on the grassland. Whichever one you like, even if it is my woman, I will find it for you."
King Qin couldn't laugh or cry.
King Qi on the side was enjoying himself.
I almost didn’t even look at those dancing Mongolian women.
Hearing the two talking like this, he couldn't help but chuckle.
At this time, how could King Qin spare him and said directly: "My father is asking you to choose your concubine in person this time, and you can't escape."
"Let me help you choose——"
At this time, Budali, who had a sharp ear, couldn't help but reply.
King Qi was speechless: "Prince Beihai, it's not enough for you to have King Qin as your son-in-law, you want to drag me in too?"
Hearing this, Budali couldn't help but laugh because he had violated a taboo. His face turned red and he just thought he had drunk too much.
Abda, the king of Chahar County on the side, got too carried away at this time and said: "There are quite a few women in my lineage. Your Highness, King Qi, can choose from them."
King Qi smiled slightly: "Thank you very much."
After a few days, the Naadam Conference was prepared in an orderly manner. There were too many things to prepare for the Naadam Conference, which was unprecedented in scale.
The King of Qin and the King of Qi, representing the emperor, wandered around Chifeng to convey greetings from the emperor.
Of course, in the past few days, King Qi also chose a few concubines that he liked, which was considered to have completed the task.
However, on the day of the Naadam Conference, Sun Changzhou still met the two princes:
"You two, let me know. How many people are you planning to pretend to leave this time?"
Facing the governor's inquiry, the two brothers looked at each other and smiled. King Qin was the first to speak: "We don't want much, just a hundred people each!"
Hearing this, Sun Changzhou smiled bitterly: "My Highness, according to the established regulations, the Naadam Conference only enrolls 300 people, but you have stolen all of them."
The Naadam Conference, according to the imperial court's charter, is actually the Han
The local imperial examination.
Obviously, the paralyzing effect of religion still did not reassure the emperor. At the same time, in order to ensure the continuous improvement of talents, the emperor would definitely use the Naadam Conference as the basis and expand it into the Mongolian version of the imperial examination.
In archery, horse racing, and wrestling, the top three are the top pick, second pick, and top pick.
They will be directly selected into the Guard Division and even serve as officers.
The top ten in the third category will be ranked as Jinshi on the second list and enter the bodyguard department.
Of course, before joining the Guards Department, you must go to the Jiangwu Hall to study for two years. After all, you need to learn Chinese and Chinese characters.
They are candidates for generals and the mainstay of the army.
Those in the third category, from ten to one hundred, will be trained in Chifeng for half a year, then serve as deputy hundreds of households officers in various places. After three years, they will be promoted to hundreds of households, and then to thousand households or official officials.
If you perform well, you can even serve in the Governor's Mansion.
In the feudal era, nationality and race had no meaning at all, only interests were the only thing.
The most obvious evidence is that half of Zhu Yuanzhang's army during the Northern Expedition were downtrodden Mongolian people.
As a time traveler, Zhu Yixi deeply understands the essence of community of interests.
Only by establishing the Mongolian bureaucracy can it be truly integrated into the Ming Dynasty. The autonomy of feudal lords will not last long at all.
Three hundred people in three years, an average of one hundred people per year. With the number of hundreds of thousands in Chahar, after excluding the old, weak, sick and disabled, as well as women, children, lamas and soldiers, there are only 20,000 people who can really participate in the competition.
This screening quantity is neither too big nor too small, just right.
The fundamental way is to govern Chahar, and even the entire Mongolian Plateau, with these Mongolian elites.
The King of Qin and the King of Qi came to Chahar for the first Naadam Conference.
Their purpose is also very simple, which is to select capable people, recruit them as employees, and prepare for the future appointment of the vassal.
Even after getting married, the Prince of Qin's Palace could openly recruit palace officials. Except for the long history, the court and the emperor did not interfere at all.
Where did it come from?
He just wanted the King of Qin to pick out those talented people who were capable but not suitable for the imperial examination and let them go to the vassal state to realize their ideals.
Therefore, King Qin was specially recalled and came to Chahar to select people.
