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  Chapter 1037 The Historic Meeting in Jizijuan (2)

   This is what a Han scholar living on the grassland told Zaisai's father Boyan and uncle Nuantu about the power structure of Dazhou many years ago, and Zaisai learned it when he was teaching.

What impressed him most was a sentence, (the emperor) ruled the world with the scholar-bureaucrats. When he said this sentence, although the scholar had never been an official in the Great Zhou Dynasty, he was extremely proud when he said this sentence, and his face was full of pride , It also shows that in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the scholar-bureaucrats had great power.

At that time, he was also very surprised that with such a powerful court in the Zhou Dynasty, the emperor could not enjoy power alone, even worse than that of the tribal leaders on the grassland. Thought that the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty was omnipotent.

  The young man in front of him is one of the most potential among the scholars of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It is said that his master is already a member of the cabinet of the Great Zhou court. Presumably this person will follow the path of his master in the future.

Zaisai knew very well that it was impossible for the Five Divisions of Nekhka to remain independent from the world. As Lindan Batur's ambitions expanded, Nurhachi's appetite increased greatly. Neither the Chahar people nor the Jianzhou Jurchen would Let the surrounding forces sit on the hills and watch the tigers fight, and sooner or later the Five Divisions of Nekarka will be involved.

  Since you have to join sooner or later, instead of being passively involved, why not choose first by yourself, at least you can have a chance to choose, and you can get better conditions by walking ahead.

Zai Sai had another idea. He was said to be the wisest person among the younger generation of scholars in Dazhou. The Battle of Qian'an had indeed taught him a deep lesson. Listen to some of the views of this young man.

  Whether the other party wants to lobby for the five parts of Nekalka, or wants to spy on the situation of the five parts of Nekalka and open eyes for Da Zhou, Zai Sai doesn't mind.

  He felt that as long as the other party was willing to say something, she could always get something from the other party. As for whether he would believe what the other party said, it was ultimately up to him.

   It depends on one's own judgment on the future of the five parts of the Khalkha, the surrounding Chahar people and Jianzhou Jurchen, and the positioning of the Great Zhou.

  The kettle started to boil, and it would take time for the water to boil. Feng Ziying extended his hand to invite the other party to take a seat, and Zai Sai was not polite, so he nodded and sat down.

   "Master Zai Sai, to be honest, I really didn't expect you to invite me. I originally thought that the next battle in Qian'an City might make us both forge a death feud,..."

Feng Ziying's opening remarks are very frank, but Zai Sai is not very satisfied, "Master Feng, if you make such a judgment, I think it is not only underestimating me, but also underestimating yourself. I just revealed this meaning, and I think so, that's why I chose to invite you. I don't think we need to be too polite. This is the habit of your Han people, or etiquette, but our children on the grassland don't like it very much. .”

  Feng Ziying couldn't help laughing, "Alright, Mr. Zai Sai speaks quickly, I will accompany you naturally."

"The purpose of inviting Lord Feng to meet this time is for two purposes. One is to discuss the handling of the more than 50,000 captives in the Beijing camp. Busia Mara once brought a message, but I am not satisfied. In addition, there may be some changes in the situation. The Khalkha tribes and the Horqin tribe also need to consider it, so I plan to take this opportunity to discuss with Master Feng face to face; second, I heard that Master Feng is a wise man among the younger generation of officials in Dazhou. I would like to discuss the future prospects of the Liaodong grassland Discuss a thing or two with Lord Feng, and I hope you will give me some advice."

Feng Ziying nodded slightly, "Then let me ask, whether the result of the first issue will affect the second issue? In other words, Mr. Zai Sai has greater expectations for the second issue, so that Might the latter question have an effect on the first?"

  A gleam flashed in Zai Saiying's eyes, and he nodded: "Master Feng is really quick to talk, so I won't hide anything, the two possibilities you mentioned exist."

"Well, since Mr. Zai Sai is so bold and open, it would be too hypocritical for Feng Mou to act coy." Feng Ziying thought for a while, and said directly: "How about this, let's put the first matter behind Son, let’s talk about the second question first. I think the first thing is just for the immediate future, while the second question is for the long-term. If Erka Wubu is here, then I will choose to talk about the first thing first, but Mr. Zaisai, I tend to talk about the second question first."

   Zai Sai was a little displeased, "My lord doesn't need to look down on my uncle so much to elevate Zai Sai, Zai Sai is not so superficial,..."

  Feng Ziying laughed loudly, "Lord Zai Sai misunderstood, don't you think Feng is so superficial, do you still need to use such superficial and inferior means to cater to you?"

  Zai Sai thought about it too, who would Feng Ziying use such inferior tricks that even the manggu behind him could see through to please him?

   "That's why I misunderstood, but what Master Feng said really made me curious,..."

Zai Sai stared at Feng Ziying, and Feng Ziying was not polite, "I also have great respect for Mr. Zhuoli Ketuhunbatulu. As far as I know, Zhuoli Ketuhunbaturu can bring the five divisions of Nekhalka to the current state. Such a situation is not easy, and he can decisively support Mr. Zaisai to take charge of the Five Divisions of Nekhaka, which is also a good eye for people. This is not because Feng is flattering Mr. Zaisai. Chahar and Jianzhou Jurchen maintain an independent position, maximizing the interests of the five ministries of Nekhka, which is difficult for non-wise people to do."

  The words of independence and maximization of interests, when it comes to Zai Sai's heart, it also makes Zai Sai's eyes even brighter, "Master Feng is too praised."

"Hehe, Mr. Zai Sai, you don't need to be humble. I've always said one thing and another. If you are no longer obsessed with the immediate interests, you really need to think carefully about the future direction."

  Feng Ziying's words made Zai Sai and Mang Guda behind him, Bi Lingtu and the three Zai people all terrified.

   "I would like to hear more about it." Zai Sai pondered for a while, and dropped another sentence. This is what the Han Chinese scholar taught him many years ago, and it is suitable for humility when asking others for advice.

  Feng Ziying also thought about it, and then said: "How about this, I ask a few questions, Lord Zai Sai can not answer, but don't lie."

  Zai Sai was taken aback for a moment, but still nodded, "Okay."

   "Master Zai Sai, what do you think of the current Nekhka Five Tribunals and Chahar people compared with Jianzhou Jurchen?"

   "Not as good." Zai Sai said without hesitation.

   "In what ways is it not as good?" Feng Ziying asked bluntly: "Compared with the Chahar people, where is it not as good as compared with the Jianzhou Jurchen? Why?"

  This issue is a bit complicated. Although people in the Pingsu tribe have discussed the strength gap with the Chahar people and the Jianzhou Jurchen, what other aspects are there besides the population gap? And the question of why Feng Ziying raised at the end is very challenging.

  Zai Sai was naturally unwilling to answer this question hastily, and he was also unwilling to get stuck on the second question and refuse to answer it.

After a long time, Zaisai said slowly: "How do you describe the gap with the Chahar people? It is more complicated. From a legal point of view, the ancestors of Lindan Batur and the ancestors of the five leaders of our Neikalka are both Mandu The ancestors of Haihatun are all from the line of Dayan Khan. The ancestors of Chahar are elders, and we are young. We are different from Waikalkha. Their ancestors are from Sumilhatun, but the grasslands Inheritance is sometimes very important, and sometimes it is not so important, otherwise there would be no story about Oirat's grand master sweeping the entire grassland,..."

   "The population of Chahar is larger than that of Nekhka, and the location of the Chahar department is also better,..."

   "Wait a minute, let me excuse you. What aspect is reflected in the position of the Chahar Department that Master Zai Sai said?" Feng Ziying asked calmly.

Zai Sai was stunned, and nodded if he realized something: "The Chahar tribe is located in the south, and the pastures and water plants are more abundant, but this is not the most important thing. The bordering lands from Liaodong to Shanxi can be traded with each other, and the Great Zhou values ​​it more, and it can get more things from the Great Zhou, so..."

  Feng Ziying also nodded, "Is there any more?"

  Zai Sai hesitated for a while, "The population of the tribe, as well as the number of craftsmen, merchants, and farmers in the tribe all determine the strength of this tribe. In this regard, the Chahar people are stronger than us,..."

"Because those craftsmen, merchants, and farmers can provide you with more stable and more food, weapons, copper and iron materials, armor, salt, tea, cloth, and silk?" Feng Ziying continued, "If these things are more abundant, you The population of the tribe will be larger, the fighters will be more elite, and the combat effectiveness will be stronger?"

   "Yes." Zaisai took a deep breath. He had already realized why the other party asked these questions. He wanted to point out why there was such a gap between Chahar and Waikalka, and what was the root cause?

   "Then how does the Jianzhou Jurchen compare with you?" Feng Ziying didn't take it seriously, and turned the topic to the Jianzhou Jurchen.

  Zai Sai hesitated for a while, and finally said: "The gap with the Jianzhou Jurchen is even bigger than that of the Chahar people..."

  Feng Ziying interrupted the other party again: "Then forty years ago, what about the Jianzhou Jurchen and your Nekarkabi?"

  Zai Sai's whole body was shocked, and he said after a long time: "Forty years ago, Jianzhou Jurchen was not worth mentioning."

   "Then why do the Jianzhou Jurchens even the people of Chahar have to be in awe of them forty years later?" Feng Ziying asked again with hatred.

  (end of this chapter)