We must know that the Qing Dynasty was different from the previous northern forces that occupied the Central Plains, such as the Wuhu, Liao, Jin, and even the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties. During the reign of Huang Taiji, they completed the overall establishment of the bureaucracy, summarized the experience of the previous northern dynasties in occupying the Central Plains, and determined own national policy.
To put it simply, the previous generation just grabbed one and ran away. Although Meng Yuan took control of the Central Plains, he did not regard the world as his own and exploited it wantonly.
The Qing Dynasty really came to rule the world.
For example, their efforts to win over the gentry and their claims of revenge for Chongzhen were something other northern forces did not have. This was the uniqueness of the Qing Dynasty and one of the keys to their success in entering the country.
Yan Ling made this move smoothly, so as not to have to prepare to deal with the Qing army going south in the future, and also to save the people in those many cities.
Now that even Nurhachi's ancestor Toluo is dead, naturally there will be no more Qing Dynasty.
However, although the Qing Dynasty is gone, it would be a dream to completely eliminate the Ming Dynasty's border troubles in the future. Just like the Huns came to the Turks, and the Turks came to the Khitan, the Central Plains dynasty will never lack opponents.
It's just that there is a huge difference between a nomad who uses tribes as a form of rule and a force that has completed the establishment of a dynasty and can be tightened into a rope.
What happened next was not beyond the expectations of the old foxes in Mingting.
After the Ming Dynasty clearly expressed its hostility towards the Jianzhou Jurchens, various tribes of the Haixi Jurchens and Savage Jurchens showed their fangs one after another.
Attacking Jianzhou, which is now extremely weak, can not only gain territory, but also gain the favor of the Ming Dynasty. Why not?
They launched an attack on the remnants of the Jianzhou Jurchens. At this time, the Jianzhou Jurchens were no match. They were beaten and fled in all directions, either surrendering or annihilating their clans. Tuoluo was also captured and sent to the Ming Dynasty. Ting, was beheaded together with Dong Shan.
After that, various Jurchen tribes also had disputes over territorial issues. After all, those who are close to Jianzhou Jurchen must have many benefits, but they may not be as powerful as other tribes. Those tribes are naturally unwilling to give in and want to obtain benefits that match their strength.
As a result, the Jurchen tribe fell apart instantly, and the war began again on the land of Jianzhou outside the pass, while the Ming Dynasty stood aside and watched with gloating as they fought each other.
Fight, fight, the deeper your conflicts, the more stable the border will be!
…
Afternoon, Forbidden City.
The warm sunlight shines on the golden colored glass, making it mottled, and the breeze blows, making it particularly relaxing.
Zhu Jianshen lay on Wu's body, enjoying the pillow of his queen's knees, lazily.
In this time and space, Zhu Jianshen has not suffered the grievances of the original time and space. As the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, he has a respected status, so naturally there is no need to like a woman who is much older than him.
Empress Wu was not deposed because of this, and she had a deep relationship with Zhu Jianshen.
"Does the palace have all the expenses?"
Emperor Chenghua asked casually while enjoying his wife's service.
"Since the fourth year of Chenghua, when His Majesty opened several silver mines in the south, used the internal officials to supervise the silver mines for his own use, and confiscated the properties of several unscrupulous internal officials as imperial estates, the internal funds have become increasingly abundant, and our lives have also become more and more abundant. It’s gotten a lot better.”
The queen's smiling voice came.
At this time, it was already the sixth year of Chenghua, and three years had passed since the original Liting sweep.
During this period, the Ming Dynasty developed steadily.
Yu Qian did not die as he did in history. He continued to shine for the Ming Dynasty.
Although the eternally famous Yu Shaobao is gone, he also made a great contribution to the Ming Dynasty. With his help, the Ming Dynasty was generally stable, and the burden on Emperor Chenghua was also much lighter. Little, I have time to be intimate with the queen.
In order to increase the income from internal funds, Zhu Jianshen found another way. He first put the silver mine under the management of internal officials, and then confiscated the fields obtained by several embezzlement and bribery, and named it "Huangzhuang".
They provided a steady stream of income for the royal family. After the end of the Western voyages, the royal family's internal funds were so abundant for the first time.
Hearing the Queen's answer, Emperor Chenghua was in a good mood. He even chatted with Queen Wu about gossip:
"Do you know Chen Guogong?"
"I have heard of them. The first two Chen Guogong were loyal to the country and the confidants of the late emperor. But the current Chen Guogong seems a little..." Empress Wu did not continue, but her expression also showed that Yan Yundeng was in the inner court. has a bad reputation.
"He was not very good before, but after being reprimanded by me, he has restrained himself a lot." Zhu Jianshen said with a smile:
"He seems to have put all his energy into his concubines. He married dozens of concubines and even gave birth to children desperately. It has only been three years, and Chen Guogong's mansion has already held seven weddings. Let me see, there is probably more..."
"I saw him again when I went to court a few days ago. Guess what?" Zhu Jianshen's smile gradually became lustful.
"How do I know?" Queen Wu spat.
"He no longer looks like a human being!" Zhu Jianshen slapped his thigh and laughed:
"The skin is covered with bones, like a skeleton. The dark circles under his eyes are very heavy. His beard and hair are mostly white. He is a young man under thirty, and he looks like an old man who has half of his body buried in the ground."
"This is clearly an overindulgence! I guess he won't live long."
"This is the rhythm of death for women!"
At this time, they were all on their own, and Zhu Jianshen was not too formal, and his words were a bit casual. Wu rolled her eyes at him, but it sounded funny and she couldn't help but laugh.
Suddenly, the palace was filled with laughter and laughter.
"Chen Guogong is a role model for all nobles! He is already like this. I think other nobles will not be much better."
Empress Wu covered her mouth with a handkerchief, smiled and said.
When Zhu Jianshen heard this, he was startled and the smile on his face stopped.
Yes, as the leader of the nobles, Chen Guogong is like this, so what about the other nobles?
He himself knew that such leisure came at a price.
The power of the civil service group is expanding, and this is the price. There is no need to doubt Yu Qian's loyalty and ability, but the emperor will not allow the existence of powerful ministers, so checks and balances are necessary.
What checks and balances are used?
Previous generations of emperors mainly relied on nobles and nobles to cooperate with the imperial power.
However, honors are hereditary after all. These young people have no experience, and many of them are even pure playboys like Yan Yundeng. How can they compare with those old fritters who came from the grassroots level?
Although the Tumu Fortress Incident in this time and space has prevented the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion from becoming a puppet of the Ministry of War, it is still a bit unrealistic to rely solely on nobles to compete with civilian officials.
"Alas." Zhu Jianshen sighed softly and rubbed his brows, his good mood instantly gone.
Checks and balances, checks and balances.
(End of chapter)
