Han Shizu

Chapter 1500 The Iconic Character of Chu Man's Naturalization

"Who is that?" A Nanyin sounded outside the Chuigong Hall.

The person who asked the question was Qin Zaixiong, Marquis of Hong Jiang, who came to Beijing to report on his work. Following his gaze, he could see an old man from the Northeast with a smile on his face and a little wandering footsteps.

Noticing Qin Zaixiong's curiosity, Tongshi replied in a low voice: "That's Wanyan Bahai, governor of Songmo and leader of Jurchen Wanyan tribe!"

"Oh! It turned out to be an old Jurchen chieftain!" Qin Zaixiong's rough face revealed a look of surprise, and asked, "What kind of noble is he?"

"I haven't been awarded the title!" Tong Shi replied.

As if he got the answer he wanted, Qin Zaixiong showed a smile on his face. As the leader of the Yao people in the Jinghu area and now the leader of the barbarians, Qin Zaixiong felt that the greatest achievement in his life was the Marquis of Hongjiang. Lin also really integrated into the upper class society of the big man.

Hearing that Wanyan Bahai Wujue, Qin Zaixiong said with an obvious sense of superiority in his tone, "Smile is so bright, could it be that he was rewarded by His Majesty?"

This point is beyond Tongshi's ability to answer.But it is true as Qin Zaixiong said, for Wanyan Bahai, the pilgrimage to Beijing this time had a close and friendly exchange with Emperor Liu, and the purpose was fully achieved.

Just now, Emperor Liu had promised Wanyan Bahai that he would go to war with Shi Wei, attack Tieli Mansion, and support him.This promise is obviously more valuable than any reward of money or treasures.

When he left, Wanyan Bahai was in a happy mood, his footsteps were brisk, and his mind was joyful. Even though he didn't know Qin Zaixiong well, he gave him a kind smile as a sign of courtesy even though he didn't know Qin Zaixiong well. Reason for attention.

"Marquis Hongjiang, Your Majesty has summoned you, please come to the palace to have an audience!" Yan Tuo came out and said flatly when he saw Qin Zaixiong.

Hearing this, Qin Zaixiong's expression suddenly became solemn, his whole demeanor changed, and he became solemn. He tidied up his neat appearance in detail, and then stepped across the two-foot-high threshold of the Chuigong Hall in a respectful gesture.

"Qin Qing is here, sit down!" After entering the hall, before he could make a sound, he was welcomed by Emperor Liu's warm greeting.

Qin Zaixion was naturally flattered by this, and hurriedly knelt down to salute, but was waved by Emperor Liu, and said: "Pingshen! This is not a court hall, so don't be bound by this great ceremony, take a seat and talk with me!"

"Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Zaixiong lifted his robe and sat down with a look of honor.

The military and political affairs of the Han Dynasty can be regarded as a mixture of Han and Han, and there are also talented people from various ethnic groups, whether they are Khitan, Dangxiang, Uighur, Tubo, or the widely distributed and large-scale Nanban Miao, Yao and other ethnic groups. In order to maintain the rule of the Han Dynasty's vast territory, it also generously distributed the ruling power.

Especially in the barbarians in the Southwest and Huguang areas, the "elites" of all ethnic groups basically transformed into members of the Han system and gradually integrated into it.Among them, Hongjiang Hou Qin Zaixiong is the most representative one, and he is also the banner figure of the Southern Qunbarbarians in the court.

What is more obvious is that, compared with the tribes and minorities in the north, Emperor Liu was closer to these barbarians in the south and showed more trust in them. In essence, he probably thought that these barbarians in the south The threat is smaller, it will not cause too much harm to the rule of the Han, and it is relatively easy to assimilate.

In recent years, Emperor Liu has been lenient, and his attitude is also reflected in the imperial court's ethnic policy. The chieftain system has been implemented for more than ten years, but until now, it has only been implemented on a large scale in the vast southwest region. It is clear from the legal principle its governance and privileges.

In the north, it mainly implemented annexation and digestion, and then supplemented by restraint, such as the annexation of Xibu centered on Dadingfu, and the establishment of Yanshan North Road was a landmark event.

From the beginning to the end, Emperor Liu was wary of the tribes in the north, and it could even be said to be prejudiced.After all, since ancient times, only the Northern Di and the South invaded the Central Plains, and there was no Southern Barbarian and Northern Expedition to achieve the climate.

Under Emperor Liu's ruling ideology, Qin Zaixiong, as an outstanding figure among the Southern Man, was lucky enough to obtain an extremely generous benefit.

A title does not explain everything. Back then, there was a king named Fu Yantong, who was also recognized by the court. In the end, it was just a title, with a name but no reality. After Fu Yantong died, he completely took it back. For their descendants, they were only bestowed on the native officials according to the general barbarian chieftains.

Qin Zaixiong is not the case, he has won the approval of Emperor Liu and the trust of the court through his long-term performance.Including presenting the concubine Xiang back then, and giving birth to the thirteenth prince Liu Xin to Emperor Liu, this bond also deepened his relationship with the imperial court.

More importantly, in the seventeen or eighteen years since the imperial court pacified Jinghu, Qin Zaixiong's performance can also be regarded as a model of loyal ministers, who is completely dedicated to the imperial court and does his business in a down-to-earth manner.

It played a positive role in cooperating with the court's recruitment and subjugation of the barbarians in Hunan, and with the promotion and development of the Han system.Later, he was ordered to form a flying moat army, march west to Houshu, Nanping Nanyue, including sending troops to Dali. This army fought hard and sacrificed in the mountains and mountains in the southwest.

Up to now, the flying moat army is one of the few troops in the imperial court with a small number of people as the main body. It is powerful, and it is also the main force of the imperial court to conquer those disobedient subjects in the southwest. It can be called a model worker.And it all started with Qin Zaixiong.

After resigning from the Feicha Army, Qin Zaixiong served repeatedly as Chen, Governor of Chenzhou, Commander of Changsha Bingmadu, Transshipment Envoy of Jinghu South Road, until now the Commander of Jinghu South Road.

It can be said that the ability of martial arts is very strong, and the knife and pen are also good at playing. Such talents, one thing to say, are rare in the entire Han court, but this Yaoman is one of them.

But Qin Zaixiong's most outstanding achievements, apart from his literary and martial arts skills, are in those invisible places. Over there, they are useful for the court to maintain Hunan's rule. This is not an ordinary person, nor can it be completely guaranteed by force alone.

In the past dynasties, the barbarians entrenched in Hunan invaded the Han people frequently, and they happened repeatedly.

But in the era of the Great Han Dynasty, the savages in western Hunan were too peaceful, and there may be reasons for the power of the imperial court, but Qin Zaixiong played a great role in appeasement. people, and he guides them.It can be said that the assimilation of Chu Man by the Central Plains court has taken another big step forward under the tide of the times, and there is no doubt that Qin Zaixiong is the hero in it.

With these functions as a foundation, how could Emperor Liu not treat Qin Zaixion differently.And after nearly 20 years, good ministers such as Run Run, Bian Guizhen, and Li Fang successively governed. With painstaking efforts, Hunan has become a governing area worthy of the top Han.

The population is still weak, less than 300 million people, but the economic strength is already in the middle reaches. Together with Jinghu North Road, it has become the core rule and key development area of ​​the Han Dynasty. The productivity has also made great progress, although it is not yet "Huguang cooked , the world is full", but the potential is already visible.Qin Zaixiong, who is in charge of the provincial capital of Jinghu Lake, also provided escort for Hunan's development.

"Hunan has been developing better and better over the years. Although I am in the palace, I am delighted to hear about it and open up to see it. I am very pleased! Among them, the stability of law and order depends on Qin Qing's support!" Inside the hall, Emperor Liu looked at Qin Zaixiong with the same friendly attitude.

After being a Hanchen for so many years, Qin Zaixiong is also very proficient in dealing with it. Facing Emperor Liu's praise, he immediately expressed humility, and responded with a silly smile: "Your Majesty's ridiculous praise, I dare not be a minister! The minister is in Hunan, and he has not done much. Now the world Taiping has a stable heart and a good law and order. Although the minister occupies his position, he dare not take credit for it. All of these are dependent on His Majesty's kindness."

Listening to Qin Zaixiong's licking in a serious manner, Emperor Liu also found it quite interesting. Such compliments, spoken from the mouth of this "honest" man, always give people a sense of simplicity and credibility, even if it is Emperor Liu, It was also pleasant to listen to, and I couldn't help laughing.

"You guys, don't always add reputation to me, it's your credit, it's yours, there's nothing to be ashamed of!" Emperor Liu laughed.

Qin Zaixiong: "Your Majesty is as open-minded as a valley, and I admire you very much!"

"Okay, okay!" As far as Emperor Liu was concerned, hearing one or two good words was enough. Seeing that Qin Zaixion wanted to continue licking, he waved his hand to stop him, and continued to ask with concern: "Is the debriefing over?"

Qin Zaixiong nodded: "I have gone to the Privy Council to meet His Royal Highness King Zhao and Privy Cao, and just now I also went to the Political Affairs Hall to meet His Highness the Crown Prince and Mr. Zhao."

Now when local officials come to Beijing to report on their duties, the crown prince and Zhao Puyou are mainly responsible for receiving and listening to the reports, and Emperor Liu only selectively interviews them.Qin Zaixiong was a Marquis and a Daoist official, so naturally he was specially received by Emperor Liu.

Emperor Liu nodded: "Have you ever decided where to go next?"

According to Qin Zaixiong's resume, it is indeed time to move his position. Hearing the question, Qin Zaixiong replied: "The Ministry of Officials and the Privy Council initially proposed that the minister be the commander of Guangnan West Road!"

Compared with Hunan and Guangnan, the situation in these two provinces is not so optimistic, especially on the issue of governance.Due to the retention of a large number of officials from the Southern Guangdong period, coupled with the particularities of geography and people's sentiments, although the Han system was fully promoted, the progress of the rule was slow and very stagnant.

As time went by, this situation became more and more obvious, and it gradually attracted the attention of the court.

(End of this chapter)