Sichuan Province, Bozhou Xuanwei Division.
Zhenzhou Division.
Zhuang De brought only one official and twenty sergeants, carrying ten large boxes, and entered the Zhenzhou Si Yamen Office.
The chief officer Zheng Congren led his subordinates Zheng Nan, Zheng Hu and others to greet him. He wanted to order someone to take the box, but the sergeant refused.
Entering the hall, Zheng Congren gave up his seat and said, "Zhuang Canjun, please take a seat."
Zhuang De gave way and said, "I don't dare, sir. Today Zhuang came to Zhenzhou Division in compliance with the emperor's decree and the order of Sheng Yong to reform Sichuan's agrarian system and return it to the presidential system. He came to ask Chief Zheng whether he was willing to accept the imperial court's agrarian reform." Go back, let go of your power, and enjoy wealth and honor."
Zheng Congren looked at Zhuang De in shock. The news came too suddenly, and he was not mentally prepared at all.
Is the imperial court going to change its position?
What is the emperor doing? The native officials have been governing the native people for decades. How can they just change it?
Our Zheng family is so loyal to the imperial court. We have never made any trouble or caused trouble in these years. We have paid taxes honestly, ate obediently, and never snatched a single treasure note from passing merchants.
"This matter is really urgent..."
Zheng Congren's face looked a little ugly.
As the chief of the Zhenzhou Division, although he did not control many people, there were still 1,600 households, and he still had 400 or 500 soldiers. The court did not say a word, and did not even say hello in advance, but sent people directly. Is it too disrespectful to issue an ultimatum?
Zhuang De looked at Zheng Congren's unhappy face and softened his tone: "The reason for Zheng's lawsuit was not that Zhuang was bullying others, but that the chieftain of Yunnan had done something too big, which aroused the anger of the court. His Majesty directly issued a decree and sent troops to various places to achieve it. He changed his native land and returned to his hometown. Although the Zhenzhou Division had little information, the war had been over for several months. I wanted to come.
I also heard the news. "
Zheng Congren frowned.
Indeed, Che Xuanweisi rebelled, and by using various means, he gathered almost all the chieftains in Yunnan Province, gathering a force of 100,000 people, and launched a massive war against the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty's prefectures and counties across Yunnan were attacked, and some officials and people were killed. Zheng Congren had heard all this, but this tense war ended in an incredible way.
It is said that the Ming Dynasty sent people to directly rob Dao Gengmeng and others out of the camp, and then the army launched an attack. The chieftain soldiers without unified command were in chaos, and they suffered heavy losses without the Ming army rushing to kill them. Not to mention that Mu Sheng and Yunnan Dusi also used firearms. …
But that is a matter within Yunnan territory. It has nothing to do with Sichuan chieftains, and it has nothing to do with Bozhou and Zhenshusi. It is inappropriate to implicate all the chieftains just because a chieftain from one place rebelled.
Zheng Congren said bluntly: "We surrendered to the imperial court and never had two intentions. What's more, most of the people here are native people. After the official comes, he may not be able to communicate with the people here. He doesn't know the customs here and it is difficult to deal with the conflicts and disputes here. Please also ask The general will allow us to write to the court and explain the situation."
Zhuang De admitted that Zheng Congren was right. Native officials had certain advantages in governing the native people. At least there were no differences in their lifestyles, languages, and customs. They knew the lives of the people here very well and could reconcile them. However, the official was appointed by the imperial court. However, non-locals may have many differences in language, customs, life, etc., and many problems may arise during the governance process.
However, this is no reason to postpone or stop the toast system!
It is necessary for native officials to govern native people
There are certain benefits, but there are also problems with native officials' governance of native people. If this problem doesn't break out, everything will be fine. Once it breaks out, it will be another Luchuan, another car, and eight hundred Dadian!
The problem of how exiled officials govern native people can be overcome, but the problem of native officials governing native people is difficult to eradicate.
Zhuang De's eyes were sharp and he said in a deep voice: "Chief Zheng, if you want to submit a letter to the court, I will not object, but Sheng Tongzhi has an order to express his position when the troops arrive. Within eight months, all the chieftains in Sichuan Province will be returned to their native land." .”
Zheng Hu had a bad temper. When he saw Zhuang De being so aggressive, he immediately became angry: "We have been at peace with the imperial court all these years. Why do we need to change the system today? If we are forced to let go and all the power is vested in the imperial court, aren't we just being treated like slaves?" Slaughtering a lamb? What happened in Yunnan has nothing to do with us, why should we bear the punishment?
Punishment? "
Although Zheng Congren did not want to get into trouble with Zhuang De, he did not stop Zheng Hu.
I also want to say these things!
Zhuang De turned his gaze to Zheng Hu and said solemnly: "I, Zhuang De, am the emperor's sword. As long as the emperor makes a decree, I will overcome obstacles and move forward indomitably to reach the point pointed by the emperor! I don't care what grievances you have. No matter how unwilling you are, I don’t have the patience to discuss it slowly with you. Zheng is taking the case, and Zhuang is a rough man, so he said it bluntly: It is the general trend to change the land and return to the local people. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish!"
Zheng Congren's expression changed, he couldn't believe that the imperial court was so powerful.
Judging from Zhuang De's intentions, he was prepared for the worst. Even if all the Sichuan chieftains were in chaos, they would carry out the reform of the land and return to local rule at all costs!
Zheng Hu shouted angrily: "Is it possible that the imperial court is going to launch another attack?"
Can the soldiers defeat us? "
Zhuang De shook his head and pointed at the ten boxes that were brought in: "Inside are the gifts from the imperial court. Three boxes of silks, three boxes of banknotes, and two boxes of glazed utensils. These are rewards for submission. The imperial court is returning to the country. After you are exiled, you will be transferred out of here, and the imperial court will give you generous treatment and official salaries from fourth to seventh ranks."
Zheng Congren stared.
No matter what fourth-grade or seventh-grade salary, nothing can compare with the comfort on one's own territory.
only--
"There are ten boxes here, why are only eight of them mentioned and the other two?"
Zheng Congren asked doubtfully.
Zhuang De's lips twitched slightly: "That's an empty box. If someone refuses to change his ways and return to his homeland, I will use this box to take his head away."
Zheng Congren was horrified.
This time the imperial court was really unreasonable, and they would not hesitate to kill people to force him to reform his country and return to his hometown.
Huang Yun, the chief envoy of Sichuan who was following Zhuang De, saw that something was wrong in the atmosphere. He cleared his throat and said, "In fact, the reason why the imperial court wanted to force the reform of the land and return to local rule at this time was because of the general trend of Zheng Chang's lawsuit. Among them. Don’t you know that Uliangha is gone now, Benya Shili, the Great Khan of Tartar, has also been captured, Oara has surrendered, and the war in all directions ended with the Ming Dynasty’s complete victory.”
"Now that there are no enemies in the north, the imperial army is powerful and can mobilize millions of troops from the north to the south at any time. What's more, Yunnan chieftains have rebelled not only once or twice, but also in Guangxi, Guizhou, Guangdong, Huguang, including Sichuan. Over the years, some chieftains are still here It was noisy, but the situation was not serious and it did not anger the court."
"The Emperor is a wise lord who has made great achievements in opening up new territories and killing powerful enemies. Naturally, he cannot tolerate the chieftain's succession.
Continue to cause trouble in the place. Now the imperial court is willing to give rewards, salaries, and shadow to descendants for generations to come. You should obey the general trend and completely submit to the imperial court to avoid the disaster of swordsmanship. "
In one sentence:
Be obedient or I'll get you wrong.
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