In June of the 13th year of Kaibao, at the time of half-year summary, Dahan also entered a busy and eventful period unlike in previous years. Decisions related to the stability of the Han Dynasty have entered the final implementation and discussion stage. From the expansion of the Northeast to the naturalization of barbarians on the border, this has been the most important work direction of the imperial court in recent years.
Regarding the governance policy of the "naturalized" tribe Hu people in northern Xinjiang, Emperor Liu's instructions were quickly formed into written edicts, which were circulated to all borders and made clear to the court.
Although some of the opinions were too strong and too clear, which put too much pressure on the officials in charge and the requirements were too strict, they fully reflected Emperor Liu's attitude and will, but no one dared to raise objections.
The ministers of the imperial court, whether they were veterans who had served Emperor Liu for many years or newcomers who had just ascended to high positions, did not dare to comment. They could only implement it and do what Emperor Liu wanted. In this regard, Zhao Pu, as Prime Minister, is too experienced.
The target is not only Shanyang and Monan, but also Yanshan North Road, Yulin, Hexi, Guannei, and Shannan Road. This is a general guideline and policy for controlling wild beards.
At the same time, in late June, under the leadership of Prince Liu Yang and assisted by Prime Minister Zhao Pu, Privy Councilor Cao Bin and other ministers, a plan was finally put forward for the construction and establishment of the Andong Dudufu of the Han Dynasty.
This was the first time that the Han Dynasty established a formal and special governance organization for remote areas. Just from the name Dudu Mansion, we can know its specialness.
Its structure, staffing, and military functions are obviously based on the Andong Protectorate in the Tang Dynasty. However, the territory under its jurisdiction is much smaller. It is basically bounded by Huanglong Mansion and Changbai Mountains. The inner part belongs to Liaodong Road, and the outer part belongs to Andong Dudufu. Its governance focus is obviously going to move north. This is probably the number of It is a manifestation of the process of the Central Plains Empire's expansion into the Northeast over the past hundred years, but it is just a little slow and not so obvious.
Another innovation is the establishment of some positions, such as commander, inspection officer, grain officer, supervisory officer, city walled officer, etc. Of course, the difference is only in name and authority. The specific functions are not very different. They all belong to the left officials under the Governor's Mansion.
The army under the Governor's Mansion has a total strength of 17,500 men, including 5,000 cavalry, and is divided into four armies: Jingyuan, Suiyuan, Huaiyuan and Fuyuan. The personnel were drawn from the Liaodong garrison and servants. This force was not small. They were spread out along several major rivers such as Yahe, Nashui, and Heishui, as well as in the cities of Suihua, Tieli, and Jingyuan to control the situation. North-east area.
As for the headquarters of the Andong Dudufu, it was located in Suihua City. Of course, it was still on the map in June of the 13th year of Kaibao. It was a new mark and only needed to be built.
This place is located in Yahenan, close to Huanglong Mansion, and can receive support from Liaodong at any time. What's even more special is that this city will be built on the territory of the Wanyan tribe, and the soldiers of the Wanyan tribe will become the first batch of soldiers under the Andong Dudu Mansion. Governing the people.
After years of hard work, Wanyan Jurchen has not expanded, not to mention the Huanglong Mansion. The Tieli area has been gained and lost. The tribe has suffered heavy casualties, and its strength has seriously shrunk. Even the tribe's land has been invaded. If this trend continues, under the nose of Anton Dudufu, Wanyan Jurchen obviously cannot see the future. The key is that she has no strength to resist, unless she violently resists the imperial court at the risk of death and annihilation.
In terms of power, compared with the Andong Protectorate in the Tang Dynasty, the Anton Governor of the Han Dynasty was much smaller and more restricted, and needed to be under the supervision of the court.
Liu Yang's original plan was for the Anton Governor's Office to be in charge of military affairs. This was also convenient and required a certain degree of autonomy. But when he reported to Emperor Liu, he immediately frowned and thought it was inappropriate. He only felt that the concentration of military and political power was a way to control chaos.
Given Emperor Liu's attitude, Liu Yang and others had no choice but to follow suit and make changes. After a new round of discussions, it was decided to set up the Andong Capital Command Department to command the Andong armies based on the mainland's Daozhou system. However, this was still rejected by Emperor Liu on the grounds that Anton was different from the mainland and did not have direct rule. conditions need to be different.
After another round of discussion, it was finally decided that Deputy Governor Anton would be in charge of the four armies and be directly responsible to the Privy Council. The Deputy Governor was also under the Anton Governor's Mansion and was responsible for maintaining public order and conquering unruly subjects. However, Not under the control of the governor, it is somewhat nondescript.
Moreover, all military supplies are also coordinated from Liaodong and Yanshan Roads. In the final analysis, while Emperor Liu gave the Andong region a certain degree of autonomy, he still had to hold the reins tightly in his hands and refused to make any openings to allow local military and political power to be concentrated, even in the remote Andong region.
It is not surprising that the garrison was disposed in this way and the financial rights were customized. Although the court did not intend to obtain much tax revenue from Antona, it still requested a clear tax and paid it to the court in accordance with the regulations, but the amount was adjusted to half. .
And because the Northeast needs money and materials for development and to maintain the operation of the governor's office and the prefectures, counties and towns under its jurisdiction, this financial tax will still be returned to Anton.
This article was not made by Emperor Liu, but by the financial envoy Wang Zhu. Although he took off his pants and farted, in his words, this is the system. Emperor Liu also agreed with this point. He liked rules and laws the most.
Of course, the final result is that Anton's finances and taxes do not actually need to be handed over to the central government, but the accounts need to be clear and subject to inspection and review by the court at any time.
At the same time, in accordance with Emperor Liu's instructions, the imperial court should also allocate one million guan every year for the management and development of the area under the jurisdiction of the Andong Governor's Office.
It can be said that although the imperial court set up many restrictions, including special care for military and financial power, once the Anton Governor's Office was established, it still had the most independent power among the many local governments in the Han Dynasty. In addition to the military and financial powers, other Can interfere with anything.
In the words of Emperor Liu, as long as the development of the entire Andong region does not violate the Han Dynasty or the will of the imperial court, even if some local regulatory policies are established, as long as it is beneficial to the development of Northeast China, anything can be done at will.
As for the choice of the first Governor of Anton, there was not much controversy. King Qin Liu Xu was selected. This was under Emperor Liu's will and no one raised any objection.
The more critical deputy governor in charge of the army was carefully selected. Emperor Liu selected An Shouzhong, the king of Xiangyang, and generals such as Tian Qinzuo, Hou Renju, Ma Huaiyu, etc. were also subordinates. It can be said that this first set of Anton governors The standards of the government's military and political leadership are high enough and luxurious enough.
As for Ma Renyu, who had been in charge of the Northeast for many years, he was finally transferred to the capital. The deputy commander of the Jin Guards Department was temporarily shelved. In fact, after so many years of development, the actual power in the hands of the chief and deputy commanders of the three yamen of the Forbidden Army has been very small. They only occupy a nominal power to command the troops, and their core powers have gradually been delegated to the commanders of the subordinate armies.
Ma Renyu was assigned to the position of deputy commander-in-chief of the bodyguard, not as a pension, but as a transitional stage. As for how long the transition will take, it depends on the situation.
Of course, Emperor Liu would not treat such a meritorious general badly. In recognition of his hard work and merit, Emperor Liu specially promoted Ma Renyu to the title of Marquis of Leling.
Accompanying the custom-made letter sent to Liaodong by the Anton Governor's Office was a letter written by Emperor Liu. The content of the letter was more genuine than the cold imperial edict. Emperor Liu encouraged Liu Xu and asked him to go ahead and do it. Create a new Northeast for the Han Dynasty.
