Chen Kan woke up in a daze and felt pain everywhere on his body, especially the inner thighs, which were extremely sore.
He opened his eyes and took stock of the environment in front of him.
Shengjingguan is just a gate city, and the house where the general soldiers live is only slightly better than the common room where ordinary soldiers live. It doesn't have the smell of the military camp.
Of course, for Chen Kan, who had been sleeping in the open for more than half a month, it was a blessing to have a room for him to sleep in at this time.
After lying quietly on the bed for a while, Chen Kan slowly sat up.
Then he endured the pain in his body and walked to the door of the room.
"See the Imperial Envoy!"
Opening the door, the two soldiers guarding the door hurriedly said hello to Chen Kan.
"No need to be polite."
Chen Kan stopped. One of the soldiers straightened up and said, "Sir, please come with me. I will take you to bathe and change clothes."
"Good work!"
Chen Kan nodded and followed the soldier to a room.
In the room, a huge wooden barrel was steaming. In a military camp, it was naturally unrealistic to find servants to serve him.
Besides, Chen Kan is not that pretentious.
After thanking the soldier, Chen Kan closed the door and began to take off his clothes.
After all, Chen Kan was not an elite cavalryman who rode horses all year round. After taking off his clothes, the inner thighs were already a bloody mess.
Chen Kan knew that the best choice for him at this time was to take a cold bath, because after taking a hot bath, his body would definitely be more sore than now.
However, Chen Kan could no longer wait for the hot water to cool down.
When I didn't have that condition before, I could still tolerate the stench emanating from my body. Now that I have the conditions, I was almost vomited by the smell on my body.
As soon as the broken skin on his body came into contact with hot water, Chen Kan grimaced in pain.
Chen Kan was a little surprised when he reached for the soap beside the barrel. He didn't expect that the soap had already been sold to Yunnan.
However, Chen Kan felt relieved when he thought that Xiping Hou Musheng was also a member of the general family.
Lying in the tub, Chen Kan gradually relaxed.
Regarding this trip to Yunnan, Chen Kan was unhappy at first, but as he approached Yunnan, Chen Kan gradually figured out Zhu Di's intentions.
Although Zhu Di didn't say it explicitly, Chen Kan instinctively felt that the Xipinghou lineage might have aroused Zhu Di's suspicion.
The reason why Chen Kan suspected that Zhu Di had begun to suspect Xipinghou's lineage was well founded.
Yunnan is located in the southwest borderland. Since Mu Yingyong came to Yunnan, it has experienced the governance of the second generation of Xiping Hou Muchun and the third generation of Xiping Hou Mu Sheng. Even though the power of the chieftains is still more entrenched, it is still thriving.
The accumulation of three generations of the Mu family has also made the Mu family deeply rooted in Yunnan, becoming a dominant family.
As early as when Mu Ying was still alive, Zhu Yuanzhang sent Zhu Shouqian, the grandson of King Jingjiang, and Zhu Xi, the fifth son of King Zhou, to Yunnan to establish vassal status.
But neither of them could defeat Mu Ying, and finally had to flee back to the capital in despair.
At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang considered that Mu Ying was also his adopted son and was loyal to the court. Mu Ying was even more obedient to the prince Zhu Biao. With the advice of the prince Zhu Biao, he gradually gave up the idea of checking and balancing the Mu family.
But later in the 25th year of Hongwu, Prince Zhu Biao died of illness, and Mu Ying was heartbroken and followed Prince Zhu Biao.
Mu Ying's son Mu Chun attacked the prince, and Lao Zhu became suspicious of Xipinghou's lineage again.
First, he ordered Mu Ying's body to be transported back to Nanjing for burial, and used ethics to restrain the Xiping Marquis lineage, and then changed the fief of the thirteenth son of Min King Zhu Chu from Gansu to Yunnan.
It is a pity that Zhu Yu is not Mu Chun's opponent. After going to Yunnan, he did not play the role that Zhu Yuanzhang expected to suppress the Mu family.
Even the three left and right guards assigned to him by Zhu Yuanzhang were not able to get it due to Muchun's obstruction. This is why Zhu Yunwen attacked King Min first when he cut down the vassal. He had no soldiers.
In the original historical time and space, after Zhu Di ascended the throne, he first married the fifth daughter of the emperor to Mu Xin, Mu Sheng's younger brother, in order to win over the Mu family.
He turned around and asked King Min to return to Yunnan and take office.
What disappoints Zhu Di is that King Min is a waste. He can't defeat Mu Chun, even Mu Sheng. He fled back to the capital in despair not long after leaving.
In desperation, Zhu Di moved the fiefdom of Han King Zhu Gaoxu to Yunnan, hoping to use his son with outstanding military talents to suppress the Mu family, but Zhu Gaoxu was too busy seizing the legitimate heirs to bother to join the vassal.
As a result, the Mu family has always been entrenched in Yunnan. It was not until the last Duke of Guizhou, Mu Tianbo, died in Burma that the Mu family's rule over Yunnan was completed.
Looking back at what happened in the original historical time and space, Chen Kan became more and more certain of his guess.
But when you think about it, it's quite reasonable. The Mu family controls Yunnan, and Yunnan is like a country within the Ming Dynasty. The Mu family has control over Yunnan's military affairs and politics, and any emperor would be suspicious of it.
Last year, when Mu Sheng went to Beijing to propose marriage, he may not have included the idea of surrendering to dispel Zhu Di's suspicion.
But Zhu Di still allowed himself to come to Yunnan, which shows that Mu Sheng's trip to the capital last year did not play a corresponding role.
The hot water in the barrel is gradually getting colder.
Chen Kan raised his head and thought for a while, then got out of the barrel to dry his body and started to put on clothes.
No matter what Zhu Di thinks about the Mu family, Chen Kan has no intention of going into this muddy water.
Again, the Mu family was the real behemoth of the Ming Dynasty. Chen Kan was no different from a bug in front of the Mu family. Even if Zhu Di wanted to attack the Mu family, Chen Kan was prepared to stay out of it.
The reason why Zhu Di insisted on Chen Kan coming to Yunnan was also very simple. His identity meant that he would not be bribed by the Mu family, but would truthfully report everything he saw to Zhu Di.
After thinking about everything, Chen Kan endured the discomfort all over his body and walked out of the room, led by two soldiers to the Shengjingguan Tower.
Most of the soldiers under Chen Kan had recovered and were eating and drinking under Zhao Chen's arrangement. They walked past the wall and Zhao Chen was already waiting on the tower.
Before Chen Kan could get close, Zhao Chen trotted over and said, "I didn't know that the imperial envoy came to Yunnan, but he didn't come far to greet him. I am guilty of underestimating his position. Please forgive me, the imperial envoy."
Who is the guard of Shengjing Pass? Chen An had already given Chen Kan a popular science guide on the way.
He stopped and said: "It doesn't matter, there is no need to be polite, General Zhao. I am here just to inspect the customs and customs of Yunnan on behalf of the imperial court. I have nothing else to do. I will just do some repairs in your place and then rush to Lin'an. Zhao Let’s do whatever a general should do.”
Hearing this, Zhao Chen felt a little relieved.
Zhao Chen understood the meaning of Chen Kan's words. He, the imperial envoy, was not here to cause trouble, unlike those coquettish bitches outside.
If you don't cause trouble, then there will be no problem.
He stretched out his hand politely and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial envoy, has come a long way to work hard. The general has prepared a small amount of wine on the gate tower. Please don't dislike it."
Chen Kan said: "How could it be possible? Thank you, General Zhao."
After saying a few polite words, Chen Kan went up to the Guanlou under the guidance of Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen's words about being prepared with a little wine were naturally polite. Yunnan has many mountains and little land, so not much food can be grown.
However, the mountains of Yunnan are extremely rich in products. Shengjingguan is flanked by tree-lined mountains, and there is no shortage of delicacies and game. There were only a few dishes on the large table that Chen Kan knew.
After Chen Kan sat down, Zhao Chen began to introduce Chen Kan.
"This is mouse deer meat, this is black deer meat, that one is blue sheep, this thing is takin..."
Every time Zhao Chen said a name, Chen Kan's face twitched. He had only seen these things on TV.
If it were left to future generations, just with this table of meat, he and Zhao Chen could go to a dark room and work on sewing machines for the rest of their lives, without even a chance to reduce their sentences.
After Zhao Chen introduced more than ten dishes on the table to Chen Kan, he showed a hint of embarrassment and explained: "Well, my lord, please forgive me, Yunnan is located on the border and has many mountains and little land, so there is no extra land. Planting some vegetables that are commonly eaten in the Central Plains will make eating a little simpler, and this is not a deliberate neglect."
Chen Kan: "..."
Seeing the sincere look on Zhao Chen's face, Chen Kanren went numb.
However, in this era, dog meat is not allowed to be served at the banquet, so Chen Kan can barely understand.
But understanding is understanding. Those who can eat meat these days are only wealthy families, and ordinary people still have two meals of porridge a day.
Chen Kan numbly raised his chopsticks and ate these delicacies with great enthusiasm, which would be enough to make him sit in jail in future generations.
He proved with his actions that not only did he not dislike it, he also liked it very much.
Zhao Chen felt relieved and carefully served the young imperial envoy to his meal.
After Chen Kan had filled his stomach, Zhao Chen raised his hand and said, "Sir, drinking is not allowed in the army, so the general is not prepared..."
Chen Kan shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, I am very satisfied to have a hot meal."
"I wonder why you came to Yunnan this time?"
Zhao Chen's attitude was a bit reserved. He was born and raised in Yunnan. In a place like Yunnan, imperial envoys rarely come for several years. This was also the first time for him to receive an envoy from the imperial court.
Chen Kan's purpose of coming to Yunnan is not a secret, and Chen Kan doesn't mind keeping it a secret with a closed-door general.
He said calmly: "I am here to discuss the matter of reforming Tuguiliu. The Marquis of Xiping wrote to the capital saying that the strategy of reforming Tuguiliu has been effective in Yunnan. Your Majesty sent me to take a look."
After saying that, Chen Kan picked up the tea and moistened his throat. He had eaten too much meat just now and was very tired.
"I see."
Zhao Chen didn't ask any more questions. He also knew the strategy of returning home.
However, Xipinghou did not choose Pingyiwei as the pilot. Instead, he chose Ningzhou, Jianshui Prefecture, Ami Prefecture, Tonghai County... and other places under the rule of Lin'an Prefecture as pilot projects.
He plans to wait until it is really effective before promoting it to the whole of Yunnan. As for whether it has any effect now, he is not sure. After all, Pingyi Guard is hundreds of miles away from Lin'an Prefecture. In this era, the distance of hundreds of miles is enough to isolate the enemy. Most information.
It's already good that he knows how to change the situation and return to exile.
Chen Kan had eaten and drank enough, and the sky was gradually getting dark.
He did not stay in Guanlou longer, but under the leadership of Zhao Chen, he walked to the training ground where Zhao Chen's soldiers entertained Chen Kan's team.
It is said to be a teaching ground, but it is actually a small dam between two mountains.
Seeing Chen Kan coming, the three censors headed by Chen An hurriedly stood up to greet him.
"No need to be polite, everyone has eaten and drank enough. After a night's rest, we will rush to Lin'an Mansion in one go."
Seeing that his soldiers were in high spirits, Chen Kan returned to his room.
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The next day, before dawn, Chen Kan was awakened by the sound of drills by the soldiers at Shengjing Pass.
"drink!"
"ha!"
"kill!"
The sound of shouts and shouts rang through the sky.
Chen Kan got up from the bed. On the school grounds, Chen Kan's men were feeding the horses, while the defenders at Shengjing Pass were practicing combined attacks on a group of straw men.
Chen Kan saw Zhao Chen, and Zhao Chen also saw Chen Kan.
He trotted up to Chen Kan, raised his hands and asked, "Sir, why don't you take a little more rest? It's just Yinshi now."
Chen Kan pointed to the soldiers on the training ground and asked, "Do you get up so early every day to practice?"
Drilling at Yin Shi is considered a rule in the military, but since the death of Lord Hong Wu, this rule has long been abandoned.
Now Chen Kan has seen the army, not to mention the local guards, even the three major battalions of the Beijing army only drill once every three days.
Zhao Chen asked back: "Uh... Sir, is there any problem with this?"
Chen Kan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No problem!"
Zhao Chen said matter-of-factly: "Drilling in Yinshi is an iron law in the army, not to mention that the last general is a frontier army. There are often chieftain rebellions in Yunnan, and the frontier army needs to send troops to quell the rebellion at any time. If you don't practice on weekdays, how can you fight?" Can you beat the indigenous people in Yunnan who roam all over the mountains and plains?"
Chen Kan choked at Zhao Chen's words, but after thinking about it, it seemed that this was reasonable, and what he saw in the capital was actually unreasonable.
He nodded: "What General Zhao said makes sense. In that case, you can go about your business, and I should be on my way."
Zhao Chen was stunned: "Are you in such a hurry?"
"Um!"
Chen Kan nodded, got on his horse, and shouted: "Brothers, set off for Lin'an!"
Seeing Chen Kan beating his horse and about to leave, Zhao Chen suddenly grabbed the reins of Chen Kan's horse and said, "Sir, wait a moment, I will send two hundred households to escort you to Lin'an."
Chen Kan couldn't leave, so he frowned and said, "That's not necessary."
Zhao Chen shook his head: "You don't know something. In Yunnan, we Han people are few and it is not safe to walk on the road."
"Ah this..."
Chen Kan originally wanted to refuse. After all, he wanted to run to Lin'an in a simple and easy way.
But Zhao Chen quickly gathered two hundred cavalry, waiting for Zhao Chen to give the order.
Seeing that it was Qingqi, Chen Kan didn't refuse anymore. Yunnan was indeed not safe. He only brought so many people. If some chieftains with evil intentions saw it, just these two hundred horses would be enough to make people take risks.
After thanking Zhao Chen for his kindness, Chen Kan took the four hundred people on the road.
After passing Shengjing Pass, Chen Kan and his party entered a plain that could not be seen at a glance.
If Chen Kan remembered correctly, this area should be called Luliang Bazi. He passed by here when he traveled to Yunnan in his last life.
However, Luliang Bazi at this time was far from being as beautiful as it would be in later generations, with a sea of rapeseed flowers covering the sky. Except for a few pieces of land, there were large stretches of virgin forest.
As soon as he stepped into the dam, Chen Kan found that the two hundred cavalry sent by Zhao Chen suddenly became alert.
He waved to the leader of the hundred households and asked, "Who are you?"
The hundred households looked like they were facing a formidable enemy. They raised their hands to Chen Kan and said, "Sir, this is the territory of the Yi chieftains. The Yi chieftains are best at ambush in the forest and rob passing caravans. My subordinates are worried that they will attack the passing caravans." Let’s take action.”
Chen Kan couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and then said suspiciously: "We are the army of the imperial court, do these chieftains dare to attack us?"
The hundred households nodded and said: "The number of us Han people is too small, so we have to be careful."
Chen Kan nodded thoughtfully, and then started chatting with the hundreds of households.
Facing the endless stream of questions from Chen Kan, Baihu still asked his subordinates to be alert first, and then slowly educated Chen Kan about the current situation in Yunnan.
Half an hour later, Chen Kan finally understood the current situation in Yunnan.
Yunnan chieftains are just the unified name given to them by the imperial court. In fact, there are differences among Yunnan chieftains. They are divided into Yi people, Dong people, Yao people, Bo people...etc., there are dozens of ethnic groups, large and small, and they are different from each other. They are hostile to each other and conquer each other.
For the land of Yunnan, the Han people are completely foreign populations.
After Grandfather Taizu asked Mu Yingyong to control Yunnan, he implemented the largest immigration to Yunnan in history.
The earliest immigrants were naturally the 300,000 troops who followed Fu Youde in his expedition to Yunnan.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked the 300,000 people who followed Mu Ying and Fu Youde on their southern expedition to farm on the spot. As a result, these soldiers became the first batch of immigrants to settle in Yunnan.
According to the ratio of three to seven, 300,000 Ming troops were stationed in the cities, and 70% of the troops were farming in the countryside. They cultivated wasteland and supplied their own food; they also practiced military training to prevent war.
In order to allow these sergeants to live here with peace of mind, Zhu Yuanzhang also thoughtfully asked the family members of these soldiers to be sent to Yunnan and gave them settlement expenses.
But for a place as big as Yunnan, it is not enough to simply cultivate land by garrisoning troops. More people must participate in the development of Yunnan.
Therefore, around the fifteenth year of Hongwu's reign, Mu Ying returned to Nanjing in person and explained to Taizu why more people were needed in the foreign lands.
This time, Muying brought back tens of thousands of people from the capital.
From the Hongwu Year to the present, the imperial court has moved nearly 400,000 people to Yunnan.
And these foreign Han people naturally aroused the hostility of the local indigenous people in Yunnan, that is, these chieftains.
Therefore, the life of the Han people in Yunnan has always been miserable.
It's the most ridiculous thing to say that he was robbed by the chieftain every two days and reported to the official, but the official was still unable to take charge.
After all, there are mountains everywhere in Yunnan, and there are countless natives living in each mountain. They can’t even tell who the bandits are, so how can they control them?
As Chen Kan walked, he listened to the hundreds of households giving him popular science about Yunnan. As he listened, Chen Kan frowned.
Li Tong, his classmate at the Imperial College, had already told him about many conditions in Yunnan, but it was not until he actually set foot in the land of Yunnan that he realized that the living conditions of the Han people in Yunnan were so embarrassing.
