Daming: From the end of Hongwu

Tang Sai'er's parents couldn't be from the White Lotus Sect. If that's the case, then why did her parents send this girl here?

In Zhen Wu's impression, he remembered that Tang Sai'er's rebellion was fought in the name of the White Lotus Sect.

Zhen Wu, who lived in this era, was deeply touched by the horror of the White Lotus Sect. The White Lotus Sect has been passed down since the Tang and Song Dynasties. Not to mention the countless ordinary people who believe in the White Lotus Sect, there are also many professional believers, and some of them have rich families. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the Red Scarf Uprising Army belonged to the Xiangjun of the White Lotus Sect. Han Shantong, Liu Futong, Zhang Shicheng, and Xu Shouhui can be said to have a deep relationship with the White Lotus Sect. Even Zhu Yuanzhang was born in the White Lotus Sect.

It's just that the current White Lotus Sect has all turned from light to dark.

Because Lao Zhu is a great talent, as soon as he came to power, he directly designated the White Lotus Sect as a cult and severely cracked down on it. Judging from Lao Zhu's actions, it is enough to show how threatening the White Lotus Sect is to society.

But even these years the imperial court has been attacking the White Lotus Sect.

However, only God knows how many people secretly believe in the White Lotus Sect in this world. Zhen Wu only knows that anyone who later rebelled, no matter whether he is a member of the White Lotus Sect or not, will inevitably use the name of the White Lotus Sect.

So at this moment, Zhen Wu didn't dare to make a conclusion rashly, thinking that Tang Sai'er's family were followers of the White Lotus Sect.

After a brief thought, Zhen Wu patted Cao Xiaoman's arm, signaling Cao Xiaoman to talk to him in the study, and then the two came to the study one after the other, and Zhen Wu told Cao Xiaoman what he had guessed. listen.

Cao Xiaoman never questioned Zhen Wu's words, and was immediately shocked.

He said with a serious face: "I'm going to arrest them and interrogate them now." After saying that, Cao Xiaoman was about to turn around and go out.

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Zhen Wu stopped Cao Xiaoman with a voice: "There is no need to make such a big move, this is just a possibility I thought of." Speaking of this, Zhen Wu pondered for a while and said: "Well, you should investigate secretly first. If Tang Sai'er's parents are members of the White Lotus Cult, so don't say anything, because even if you capture their family, it doesn't make much sense. You might as well pretend you don't know, and see if you can influence them to rebel. If so, let them be our insiders Eyeliner, the White Lotus Sect, no, at least the White Lotus Sect in Shandong Province will not make any big disturbances, of course, if you check and find out that their family is not a member of the White Lotus Sect, then there is no loss."

Cao Xiaoman thought for a while, and nodded solemnly after he understood.

Zhen Wu got up and walked to the window, Tang Sai'er's innocent look appeared in his mind just now, after thinking about it, he couldn't help telling Cao Xiaoman, "Since you have adopted a adopted daughter, little girl, no matter what the situation is, don't let me go because of the situation." Because of her parents, deliberately alienate or blame others, what can a four-year-old girl know, teach her well, and she will always remember your kindness."

"Well, I understand." Cao Xiaoman nodded and said.

Zhen Wu looked at the scene outside the window, he suddenly couldn't see how the future would develop.

In the evening, because Cao Xiaoman had almost completed the investigation of the case, he set up a banquet to have a good drink with Zhen Wu. He originally invited Yao Qing over, but he didn't know if it was because Zhen Wu asked Cao Xiaoman to relay what Yao Qing said. For the sake of effect, Yao Qing did not come to participate.

So this time, only Zhen Wu, Cao Xiaoman, and Cheng Liang drank the wine.

During the period, they talked a lot about the past, accompanied by the difficult years they experienced together, the wine was fragrant and mellow, and after a while, several of them were a little drunk.

Taking advantage of his drunkenness, Zhen Wu talked about his vision for Da Ming, and his ambition to do something for Da Ming, which moved Cao Xiaoman and the others and vowed to follow Zhen Wu for life.

And Zhen Wu looked at the few of them, felt their like-minded intentions, and his laughter gradually changed from the gentleness of the past, and became free and easy.

Over the years, he has seen many people displaced, and seen many people's poverty. He hopes that one day in Ming Dynasty, all the people can live and work in peace and happiness.

At this moment, Zhen Wu didn't even realize that he, who used to only want to follow Zhu Di and try his best to get a title, has changed. He who has a mission now has that kind of lofty ideal.

It turns out that everyone in this world is great, but it's a pity that most people are stuck with three meals a day. When Zhen Wu wakes up, he only feels dry mouth.

Jin'er didn't know when she woke up, she had probably been paying attention to Zhen Wu's situation, seeing Zhen Wu rubbing his head and opening his eyes, she brought a cup of warm water and handed it to Zhen Wu.

Zhen Wu poured it into his stomach quickly with his head on his back, and immediately felt much more comfortable. He handed the water glass to Jin'er and asked, "Is there any ready-made food?"

He drank a lot last night, but he didn't eat much. After the night passed, his stomach was already growling.

Jin'er smiled sweetly and said: "When I got up early, I made porridge, which was kept warm all the time, and I also prepared some small flower rolls and Qiqiao snacks, should I eat it now or lie on the bed for a while?"

Zhen Wu was slightly taken aback. "Did you cook the porridge?"

Jin'er nodded and said: "Yesterday morning, I saw that my uncle wanted to drink porridge, but the taste was not right. I just woke up early today, so I wanted to cook a bowl of porridge for my uncle. I put in the red beans and jujubes that my uncle likes. Thinking about it, Grandpa must be hungry."

Zhen Wu was already hungry, but after hearing this, he became even hungrier.

As soon as he lifted the quilt, he sat up: "Someone bring it here, eat it now, yes, and choose some refreshing pickles, this is comfortable to eat after drinking."

"Okay, just listen to the uncle." Jin'er smiled lightly, called the servant girl outside to come in, explained the matter, and then began to help Zhen Wu get dressed.

When he got dressed and the food was set, Zhen Wu ate to his heart's content, so he gave up. Then he looked at the time and asked someone to tell Cao Xiaoman to prepare things related to the case, and to meet him at the yamen of the capital.

It's time for this case to come to an end.

Cao Xiaoman and Yao Qing's investigations were very detailed, and the evidence was solid. As soon as they interfered with the officials, all those who should be arrested were arrested, so Zhen Wu didn't take too long, and directly ordered some low-ranking officials according to the laws of Ming Dynasty on the spot. guilty.

As for the personnel at the command level, or the senior officials in the chief secretary, and those who need to be rewarded like Cao Xiaoman and Yao Qing, Zhen Wu recorded them in detail in the memorial and sent them to the capital urgently so that Zhu Di could make a decision. .

The case is here, and the matter is considered to be over.

Because Zhen Wu had other errands, it was not good for him to stay in Jinan City for a long time. On the same day, he informed the group of them to pack their luggage, and they left Jinan City without delay, and then headed for Liaodong.

After that, along the way, Zhen Wu didn't deliberately stop at a certain place to rest, and directly followed the nearest route, from Cangzhou to Jinghai, entered Yongping Mansion, and then exited from Shanhaiguan, and went straight to Liaodong Capital.

After arriving at Liaodong Dusi, Zhen Wu chatted with Meng Shan, who was in charge of Liaodong, for an afternoon. Then the next day, they started their journey again. They followed Taizi River, crossed Benxi River, arrived at Weizi Valley, and left the country through Yahu Pass. Finally came to the Suzi River Basin.

And the tribe from Aha is in the Suzi River Basin.

Aha appeared now and was named Li Chengshan by Zhu Di. His tribe is called the Huli Gai tribe. It is the largest tribe in Jianzhou Jurchen, with thousands of people. Their tribe has long known that Li Chengshan is going to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. He wanted to establish a friendly relationship with Daming, so when he saw Li Chengshan brought Zhen Wu and his group back to the tribe, they all rejoiced excitedly, and at the same time, each of them returned the greatest kindness and friendship to Zhen Wu and his group .

Zhen Wu looked at this group of friendly people, looked at this backward tribe, and couldn't imagine that the people here took over the Central Plains 200 years later and established the last feudal dynasty.

They don't even have iron pans.

A short dagger is a rare treasure among these men.

Li Chengshan was a little ashamed. He had seen the prosperity of Ming Dynasty, so he said to Zhen Wu embarrassingly: "Forgive me, my lord, our conditions here are relatively simple, and I hope you will not dislike him, but as long as we can do it, we will do our best to satisfy it." Duke."

Zhen Wu smiled and waved his hands and said: "No need to be like this, I'm used to lying on the ice and climbing the snow, and I don't have any requirements for food, lodging and lodging. I just hope that Commander Li will not be so ignorant in the future. From now on, everyone will be Daming's son." The people, Daming treats all the people equally, and sooner or later this place will become as prosperous and prosperous as the south of the Yangtze River."

prosperous?

Li Chengshan didn't even dare to think about it, he just wanted to make his tribe's life better under Daming's care.

Not to mention too much, as long as he doesn't have to eat a salt to be reluctant to pick and search, then he will be content.

That night, Li Chengshan entertained Zhen Wu and the others well. Zhen Wu had been to Liaodong, and he had also been here when he followed Zhu Di to conquer the barbarian Jurchen, so he was not surprised by the customs and food here. Rarely, he often showed some surprised expressions, which made Zhen Wu shake his head amusedly.

Jin'er lived in the palace since she was a child, although she can't be compared with Zhu Yuying, but compared to the life in the tribe, Jin'er's life is simply paradise.

Moreover, Jin'er seldom went out of the palace since he was a child, so he was naturally very curious and puzzled about the things here, which made Zhen Wu have to give Jin'er a science popularization from time to time.

But even though Zhenwu has popularized science, he still often expresses incomprehension of some things about the tribe with regard to the living habits and cognition that Jin'er has cultivated for many years.

But it's okay, the scenery here is very good.

It was June, and the breeze in the evening brought a strong fragrance of green grass, which made people feel refreshed and happy. In such a place, even Jin Er couldn't help feeling like galloping a horse.

Zhen Wu is naturally the same.

He even thought that one day, he would bring Zhu Yuying to play here as well. Speaking of the memories of the two of them, apart from home, that is, the snow mountain outside Beiping City, Zhu Yuying would also remember when Zhu Yuying came here. Very happy.

But don't worry about this matter, we have to wait until a certain day, when coming here is as safe as going to Liaodong.

Zhen Wu turned around and looked towards the night. That was the direction they came all the way.

It can be said that it is not easy for them to come here now, because there is no road, so it is very difficult to walk. We must open a road.

The army must be able to come here smoothly and quickly, so that Zhen Wu dares to build here with confidence.

Thinking of this, Zhen Wu smiled brightly at Li Chengshan. Babies, come to the bowl.

Chapter 348 - Li Chengshan: I have a daughter!

Most things in the world have a cause and a consequence.

Zhen Wu knew in his heart that the series of policy arrangements that he would implement during his visit this time would have a great impact on the future, so Zhen Wu was also very worried about this along the way, and did not dare to make light decisions.

But obviously Li Chengshan didn't have such worries, barefoot people are not afraid of wearing shoes, their tribe can't give Da Ming much benefit, on the contrary, after trading with Da Ming, Da Ming can effectively help their tribe.

So early in the morning of the second day, Li Chengshan waited anxiously outside Zhen Wu's tent.

After Zhen Wu knew about it, he was not in a hurry, he ate his meal in a leisurely manner, and then went out to get down to business under Li Chengshan's arrangement.

The first is the establishment of Jianzhou Wei.

Zhen Wu took out the imperial decree and read it majestically in front of all Li Chengshan's followers. The imperial decree especially emphasized that from then on, all the tribes of Jianzhou Guard were subjects of Ming Dynasty, and the officials at all levels of Jianzhou Guard were restrained. It is the responsibility of the people to defend the frontiers. In addition, the Jianzhou Guard must obey the Ming Dynasty's enlistment, and obey the order immediately, and must not violate it.

The members of Li Chengshan's tribe, when they heard the strong tone of the imperial decree demanding their responsibility, many people's faces turned pale. However, because their tribe is closer to Liaodong, they have been more interested in Daming these years, so they didn't cause any riots. .

Especially when the followers saw Li Chengshan taking the lead to thank him, all of them followed Li Chengshan obediently and kowtowed.

These things were actually negotiated by Li Chengshan and Zhu Di when he was in Nanjing, so Zhen Wu was not worried about any troubles.

He waited until Li Chengshan finished kowtowing, helped Li Chengshan up and said with a smile: "Commander Li, from now on we will be our own people. The Ming Dynasty has always treated all ethnic groups equally. I also hope that Commander Li will join hands with my Han family to build a harmonious home. Get along and defend against foreign enemies together."

"Xia Guanjin listens to the teachings of the Duke, and will do his duty with all his heart." Li Chengshan leaned over and said politely.

Zhen Wu smiled, and then began to issue imperial seals, crown belts, clothes, etc. to the officials at all levels of the Jianzhou Guard. In the future, when they go to Daming, they must have this official seal.

As for the officials at all levels of the Jianzhou Guard, they were all determined by Li Chengshan when he was in Nanjing, and they were all members of Li Chengshan's tribe.

This is also the Zhidu commonly used by the Ming Dynasty for various tribes. This kind of Zhidu is similar to the Tusi Zhidu in the south and other places.

Nominally, they belong to Daming, but their finances, judiciary, administration, and military affairs are all in the form of self-government. Except when they are recruited by Daming, they are not allowed to violate it. Daming will not interfere in its internal affairs, so this kind of tribe still has a high degree of It can be regarded as an independent small local power.

Speaking of it, this kind of extreme actually has a lot of disadvantages, but there is no way, Daming at the current stage needs their favor and approval, and cannot be forced to be besieged on all sides.

Moreover, the integration of any two ethnic groups requires a long period of adaptation and subtle influence. When Daming is stable at home and has no worries abroad, it will naturally have a lot of time to reform the land and bring them into the territory of Daming.

So this kind of extreme is a necessary step. What Zhen Wu needs to do is to plant a seed for the future. The next step is the main event.

Jiji, as the name suggests, Ji, uses military strikes and political pressure to strengthen control to the local area, and Ji, uses economic and material comfort to the local area, regulates the types of local trade, and makes it more dependent on the imperial court.

But how it will be implemented will require debate on both sides.

This is obviously something that Li Chengshan is more concerned about. After Zhen Wu finished the things that needed to be issued, Li Chengshan invited Zhen Wu to go to his tent bag. The two of them each brought their own subordinates and began to discuss tributes and exchanges. things.

Among Zhen Wu's subordinates, some were arranged by Zhu Di, and some were brought over by Zhen Wu from Liaodong. They were waiting for this moment, and each of them was gearing up to compete with Li Chengshan and the others.

When the two sides came up, they expressed their views on the matter of paying tribute.

Daming wants as many horses, mink furs, pearls, cattle and sheep, and even Haidongqing. Anyway, as long as they can get it here, they want to add it to the tribute.

On the other hand, Li Chengshan raised his opinion on the rewards from the imperial court. He hoped that the Ming Dynasty would reward him with spices, ironware, animal tendons, silk and satin, food and so on every year.

Zhen Wu didn't say anything about this matter, but just watched his subordinates fight with Li Chengshan and the others blushing.

Firstly, although paying tribute will become a common practice, it still depends on the strength and situation of both parties. If the future is declining, Li Chengshan will take out some things casually. In order to stabilize Li Chengshan, Da Ming has to give others good things, but as long as Da Ming is always strong, even if Da Ming I asked for a lot of things from Li Chengshan, and then just rewarded Li Chengshan with some silk. Li Chengshan had to endure it, and even if Daming got angry, he just said, you don’t come this year, Li Chengshan and the others also need to cry. I went to Nanjing to beg Zhu Di for mercy.

In the end, it all depends on who asks whom.

Secondly, the officials of Ming Dynasty are not useless, they will limit the quantity and types of military supplies, and no one will make random promises, so Zhen Wu didn't say much.

With the dispute between the two sides, gradually the two sides discussed a satisfactory charter. Zhen Wu nodded when he saw this, and then everyone began to discuss how to open the border market.

Zhu Di meant to open two horse markets.

Li Chengshan also knows this, so Li Chengshan came up and expressed his desire to open a horse market in Liaodong, and his tribe opened a horse market. The horse market in Liaodong is under the jurisdiction of Liaodong officials, and their tribe is under their jurisdiction.

Just as the Ming officials were about to refuse, Zhen Wu's words rang out.

"This is impossible. The two horse markets must all be opened in Liaodong, and they must be managed by the chief secretary of Liaodong." Speaking of this, Zhen Wu looked up at Li Chengshan: "Commander Li, you must know that opening a horse market is actually beneficial to Ming Dynasty. Not much, the emperor is willing to open a horse market, it is because we are our own people now, you can't let me, the son of the Han family, go all the way to your tribe to trade."

"But...but... our tribe wants to trade, and the journey is very inconvenient." Li Chengshan said.

Zhen Wu laughed: "It's simple. Actually, I have thought of a way for you. There used to be an abandoned inn from here to Liaodong. Today we can reopen the inn, and the roads that have been in disrepair for a long time can also be repaired. And the repairs are wider and wider than before, reaching to your tribe, what do you think?"

Er. Li Chengshan froze.

After the road is unblocked, although it is convenient for them to travel, the arrival of Ming soldiers from Liaodong to their tribe has become very fast. Coupled with the opening of the post station, their relationship with Daming will become particularly close, which makes Li Chengshan inexplicable some sense of insecurity.

When Daming called, if they couldn't escape, the meaning would be different.

A thread that seemed to be faintly visible before suddenly turned into a rope tied around Li Chengshan's body.

Li Chengshan was somewhat unwilling.

Zhen Wu looked at Li Chengshan with a half-smile and said, "Why Commander Li? As far as I know, Commander Li's ancestor was the head of ten thousand households in Guyuan Wanhu Mansion. Back then, you were willing to establish a post station with Guyuan when you were far away in Yilan. You Jia, now that you have migrated here, you are not happy to be replaced by our Daming Commander?"

"No...how could it be." Li Chengshan said with some embarrassment.

The next moment, Li Chengshan thought about it, and since there were some things that he couldn't refuse, he had no choice but to increase the size, so he said to Zhen Wu: "Lu Guogong once told me that he would like to give farm tools to teach my people to open up wasteland and farm fields." Can you do it for real?"

"Of course I did."

Zhen Wu hopes that Li Chengshan's tribe will change from the grazing and harvesting lifestyle to an additional farming attribute. After all, after starting farming, who would be willing to give up the hard-working fields? That is the foundation of their stable survival. After they have something they care about, they will gradually put down their swords and guns, and they will not only know how to rob.

What's more, this piece of land is different from the Mobei Grassland, this piece of land can be reclaimed into fields.

"Not only to teach you how to open up wasteland and farm, I said that my Ming Dynasty treats all tribes equally, as long as our Minghui is willing to teach you, I also want to build a few schools and two temples here for you. The tribesmen can also read and practice calligraphy, and when they are tired, they have the Buddha as their sustenance, and with the reclaimed fields, it is guaranteed that within a few years, this place will be like other places in Ming Dynasty, with plenty of food and clothing."

The castrated version of Confucian classics, Buddhist scriptures, farming, three-pronged approach, I am afraid that it will not corrode Jurchen's desire to fight.

But Li Chengshan didn't know what Zhen Wu was thinking, and he took what Zhen Wu said as a good thing.

So Li Chengshan's face suddenly showed joy, and he looked at Zhen Wu more and more closely, thinking in his heart that Zhen Wu is really their good friend, so he couldn't help asking too much when he was excited: " Can you teach us about the firecracker? I saw it in Nanjing this time, and I think it's great."

What? Firecrackers?