Seiwa

At the end of February in the seventh year of Yongle, Jiaozhi was in chaos.

The leader of the bandits, Jian Ding, was captured alive by the Ming army in Meiliang Mountain.Of the more than [-] party members and rebels who retreated into the mountains with him, less than one-twelfth of them survived.Either died of illness or starved to death, and those who were beheaded by the Ming army were in the minority.

In addition to the Ming army, the local natives also hated the rebellious army, and cooperated with the Ming army to carry out a series of siege and interception.

The most effective method is to fortify the wall and clear the field.

There is absolutely no food, let alone herbs.If you want to hunt in the mountains, any movement will attract scouts and natives.

In the event of heavy rain for days, the rebellious army was even more unlucky.Those who are healthy are fine, but those who are injured will fester after being exposed to the rain. Without a doctor, they can only wait to die.

The puppet Chen king who was captured first was lucky, at least he didn't go to the mountains to be a savage.

When Jian Ding was captured, he was already so thin that he was out of shape, and he saw that he was exhaling more and less inhaling.If it hadn't been stopped by the officers and soldiers and beaten up by the natives who found traces of the rebellious army, what would be sent to the capital would only be a corpse, which still wouldn't look the same.

Historically, Jian Ding's army was very powerful in Jiaozhi, and the government army was once defeated. The Ming Dynasty sent troops twice to wipe it out.

There was a thunder explosion in the clear sky, and Meng Twelve Lang was born out of nowhere. This rebellion was doomed not to reach the "height" in history.

Merchants of the Ming Dynasty bought a large number of lands in Jiaozhi and hired local natives and border residents. Local officials and guards no longer imposed heavy taxes and exploited them wantonly. More and more scholars and talents were recommended to study in the Central Plains. He still stayed in the Central Plains as an official.It can be said that the interests of most Cochin people are tied up, and one end of the rope is held in the hands of the Ming Dynasty.

If the right time, place and people are in harmony, if the three do not account for one of them, it is doomed to end in failure.

This is exactly the answer Meng Qinghe gave when Zhu Zhanhe asked about the cochin.

"Food, clothing, housing, and transportation are what people need." Meng Qinghe spread out the rice paper, and drew an irregular circle, "Jiaozhi was included in the Ming Dynasty, and His Majesty practiced benevolent policies, and there were merchants from the Central Plains who bought land and planted grain, bought timber and mountain products, and hired soil. People on the edge of the border work. The son may not know that during the Annan Hu family, the local common people were still good, but the natives were still regarded as pigs and dogs. Since I set up three divisions in Jiaozhi and built a guard station, the lives of the natives have changed greatly. Money and food are also higher than in previous years. Chaos at this time is tantamount to asking for death."

"What does Shaobao mean, that the rebellious army is doomed to fail from the very beginning?"

"Naturally." Meng Qing said softly, "Ignore the sentiments of the people, it's unrealistic, how can you be undefeated?"

Zhu Zhanhe sat upright, thinking seriously about Meng Qinghe's words.

Food, money, benefits...

"Shaobao, I understand."

"Your Majesty, understand?" Meng Qinghe put down his pen, and the circle on the paper was divided into several parts, most of which were blacked out, and only a narrow one remained, which was completely negligible compared to the advantage held by the Ming Dynasty. "Can you talk to the officer?"

"The emperor's grandfather said that in the Han Dynasty, Jiaozhi was once included in the Central Plains. Now it is just to follow the will of heaven and the people, and then take it back."

"so?"

"The emperor's grandfather was administering benevolent government in Jiaozhi. Some people disregarded the holy grace and gathered a crowd to rebel and immediately displayed their force. In this way, there is no need to worry about people's uneasiness, and the thief will not be destroyed. It can also be deterred."

"The son is smart."

In fact, Meng Qinghe really wanted to tell Zhu Zhanhe that what the court did could be summed up as using a big stick and sweet dates together.Bundling with interests and using force as a deterrent will make the Jiaozhi people unable to cause much trouble.Considering the image of Emperor Yongle in Santou Xinxin's mind, it's better not to speak too clearly.Let the three-headed body understand it by itself, and the effect will be better.

Can they be mastered and used in practice in the future... With Zhu Di leading by example and Zhu Yuanzhang's powerful genes, as long as Zhu Zhanhe does not grow crooked and history does not change, the problem should not be a big problem.

According to the usual practice, Meng Qinghe's teaching content was put on Zhu Di's desk as quickly as possible.

After reading it, Zhu Di was very satisfied.With a big wave of his hand, in the name of rewarding the princes and civil and military officials who followed the northern tour, a lot of money was distributed.

Gold and silver banknotes, gauze and silk cloth were brought into Shen Xuan's mansion in boxes.

The eunuch sent away the decree, and after knowing the reason why the emperor suddenly sent money, Duke Ding suddenly felt a headache.

This will make money, is it good or not?

Although no matter how big the matter was, he was on his shoulders, and it didn't matter if someone was jealous, but the more times he did it, the more pressure he had.

Most of the civil and military officials who received the reward believed what the oral order said, that the emperor's distribution of money was due to the memory of the ministers traveling north.Only a few people will think deeply about what is behind this reward.It's a pity that no matter how hard they think, they are destined not to understand that they have benefited from Uncle Xingning.

Even if someone finds out the clues, they will not speak easily.

No need to mention the honorable military generals, but remember Uncle Meng's kindness in his heart, and he will definitely repay him in the future.

It would be nice for a civil servant not to bite his silver teeth, and take the initiative to build momentum for Meng Shaobao and spread his reputation?It is impossible to think about it.

Back at the mansion, Meng Qinghe was dazzled by five boxes of gold, silver and cloth laid out in a row.

He is not short of money, but he doesn't think it's too much.

Compared with the few princes in the DPRK, his little family background means that he is at the level of nouveau riche, and he is still at the bottom of the pyramid.

Uncle Meng's eyes were too bright, Shen Xuan was interested in seeing them, and gave him both the rewards.

"Twelve Lang, keep it."

The main reason for the rewards lies in Meng Qinghe, but there is still a significant contrast in the level of rewards between the Duke of the State and the first-class uncle.

"All for me?"

"En." Shen Xuan stood up, picked up a square silver ingot, and weighed it, "It's all about returning the gold and silver, and the cloth and silk treasures can be sent to my mother. This time, after returning from the Northern Expedition, Twelve Lang is interested. Mother, please come to the mansion to take care of her."

Fuchu?

Duke's Mansion or Earl's Mansion?

Closing the lid of the box, Meng Qinghe cleverly swallowed the question back to his stomach.

Shen Xuan is the guardian of Beijing, and he will also live in Beijing for a long time. It should be feasible to take Meng Wang's family to the city to support him.

It is no farther than Jinling, nor is it a frontier than Daning. The emperor will move the capital sooner or later. Moving his family to the city first is also a statement of his attitude. He firmly supports the emperor's decision to move the capital, and vows to die.

Meng Qingyi is the commander of the Beijing military and horse department, and occasionally shows up in the yamen no matter what he does.Fifth Sister's husband's family is in the city, and my sister-in-law should be happy when the whole family moves in.

However, it is necessary to discuss with Meng Qingyi to support the Meng Wang family.The starling is gone, and the ninth brother has become the "eldest son" of the top family.According to the secular etiquette, he should be the first to take care of the widowed mother.

If Meng Wang's family was brought to the uncle's house without telling in advance, those who knew it would be Meng Qinghe's filial piety, and those who didn't know would inevitably have criticisms.

Meng Qinghe doesn't care what the world says about him, but he cares about Meng Qingyi.He and Grandpa Guo are destined to have no friends, so Brother Nine cannot be without help.

"I still need to discuss this matter with Brother Nine." Meng Qing said softly, "I accept the Duke's wishes."

Shen Xuan didn't say much, and took out two house deeds, "To my mother."

Picking up the deed and looking at the location recorded on it, Uncle Meng's expression cracked a bit.

Golden locations, mansions, and most of the adjoining houses are official residences.

The Duke is rich and powerful, he knows it.But the rich and powerful are so...

Thinking of this, a thought flashed through Meng Qinghe's mind, "Master Guo."

"kindness?"

"The background is profound, and the family wealth is quite rich."

What do these two deeds represent?Private money, small coffers!Fortunately, he even boasted to Brother Nine that if something happened in the future, the Duke of the State would have to leave the house.

Duke Dingguo had bright eyes and a clear heart, and Meng Qing immediately understood the meaning behind the words.

"This is a gift from the Son of Heaven."

The house tickets are all given by the emperor, and there are well-documented records.Small treasury or something, absolutely nothing!

The Duke of the State was upright, Meng Qinghe held the deed and scratched his chin, well, there should be no doubts, it was his fault.

Uncle Meng was subdued, Duke Ding curled his lips, and picked Meng's chin, "Does Twelfth Lang not believe you?"

"No, absolutely not!"

"Oh?"

"..." I lost my confidence.

The Duke raised his eyebrows, and suddenly leaned over, picked up the man by the waist, "This matter needs to be discussed in detail."

After the words fell, he strode towards the inner room.

Meng Qinghe was dumbfounded.

Aren't you talking about something?

This direction is wrong!

It's a pity that Uncle Meng was at a disadvantage in terms of force value after all.After a few thumps, the food stopped immediately.

Ever since, Uncle Meng had a personal experience of suspecting the consequences of the Duke's private possession of the small treasury.

For a long time, Grandpa Guo leaned on the side of the couch, combing Meng Qinghe's hair with his fingers, with a lazy posture and a full smile.It was enough to make anyone blush and heartbeat, but it made Meng, who had been tamed by him, shudder.

"Twelve Lang."

"..."

"Xuan still has five houses."

"..."

"A thousand hectares of fertile land."

"..."

"There are also many gold and silver antiques. They were all left by the fathers and confiscated in the Hongwu Dynasty. After ascending the throne today, they were counted and returned just a month ago."

"..."

Shen Xuan brushed off the hair covering Meng Qinghe's neck, and said, "I'll hand it over to Twelve Lang, okay?"

Meng Qinghe covered his ears, he didn't hear, he didn't hear anything!Showing him the house deed was definitely on purpose!He finally understood that playing tricks with the Duke of the State was purely self-inflicted, asking for guilt and benefiting himself.

However, occasionally, it can be regarded as... sentimentality?

Excessively measured, I must admit that the Duke of the State at this time is really charming.

Sword eyebrows and star eyes, lips red like blood.

It's so charming that he doesn't feel real...

Is this what love is all about?

After pondering for a while, there was no solution.Simply Jin was pulled to the neck, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.

Regardless of the Sanqi 21, he is willing, what the hell!

The next day, Meng Qinghe forced himself to get up and went to teach Zhu Zhanhe on time.

Seeing Uncle Meng who could fall asleep standing up, Zhu Zhanhe was very worried, "Shaobao is not feeling well?"

"You don't have to worry, son, everything is fine as an official."

Meng Qinghe apologized and sat on the stool.

Grandpa Guo has shown mercy, otherwise, instead of sitting and giving lectures, he would lie on the couch and sleep for a whole day.

After drinking half a cup of tea, I finally woke up a little bit.

Pull up your spirits, ask the eunuch to unfold the map, and point a spot on the map with a wolf brush that has not been dipped in ink, Meng Qinghe asked: "Your Majesty, do you know where this is?"

"I know, this is North Korea."

"Exactly." Meng Qinghe nodded, and said, "Today, what I want to talk to you about is North Korea..."

The army is about to go out, and Meng Qinghe is going to go out with the army, and he doesn't know when he will be able to return.He decided to explain as much as possible to Zhu Zhanhe the foreign countries around Daming before he set off on the expedition.It doesn't matter if you swallow the jujube whole, I believe that Emperor Yong Le will definitely see the value in it, after he leaves, he will definitely continue to arrange someone to continue teaching Zhu Zhanhe.Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Household Department who accompanied the Northern Tour, was a good candidate.

Originally, Meng Qinghe favored Yu Xin, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs in Beijing.Unfortunately, Yu Shangshu passed away a few months ago.Daoyan is old and lives in Nanjing, so it is inconvenient for him to travel long distances.In contrast, Xia Shangshu became the best candidate.

Practical, familiar with the people's conditions, and has a good reputation.Although he is from a professional background, he does not judge the world by the standards of corrupt Confucianism.More importantly, Zhu Zhanhe needed such a teacher, even in name only.

Meng Qinghe is confident, but not arrogant.Know how many catties and taels you have, and how level you are.Coupled with the evaluation of him from the outside world, maybe he can teach Zhu Zhanhe a lot, but considering the future path of Santoshen, even if his heart is sour, he must take this step.

Leaving Fengtian Gate, I raised my hand to catch a few snowflakes, my palm was cool, and my mind became more clear.

He will do whatever he can.

As Dao Yan said, being able to be a master and apprentice in one's life is luck and fate.

The great monk's actions are criticized by the world, but his knowledge of handling affairs is far beyond ordinary people.Meng Qinghe has lived for two lifetimes, and only Daoyan can really "enlighten him".

As the snow fell harder and harder, Meng Qinghe got on his horse, kicked the horse's belly with his heel, and the horse raised its hooves, crossed the long street, and galloped towards the Duke's mansion.

In the second month of the seventh year of Yongle, at Renxu, Meng Qing and Shangshu said that they would go to the desert with the army, and they could not continue to teach the knowledge of the son of the King of Han, so the emperor asked the emperor to choose another virtuous person.

After reading the memorial, Zhu Di summoned Meng Qing and Fengtianmen to accompany him.

During the dialogue, Meng Qinghe successively recommended Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Ministry of Households, Liu Jun, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Jian Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

"These three are also available."

Zhu Di didn't make a decision on the spot, but ordered Meng Qinghe to continue teaching Zhu Zhanhe until the day he left Beijing.

"The minister obeys the order."

The next day, Meng Qinghe taught Zhu Zhanhe as usual.Immediately afterwards, Emperor Yongle issued a decree, ordering Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Household Department, to tutor the son of the King of Han.He also ordered Xia Yuanji to say: "Although the son is young, he is intelligent and hard-working. He should be diligent in his studies and cultivate his virtues to be a great weapon. You should do your best and guide you day and night. You will be wise and knowledgeable, and you will be successful in virtue and virtue. Inheriting the foundation of the ancestors depends on it, and you are also honored."

After receiving the order, Xia Yuanji's heart trembled.

There have long been rumors in the court, and the attitude of the emperor is also very obvious, but it is not as clear as in the edict.

The foundation of the ancestors depends on it.

This sentence alone shows who the successor is in the heart of the emperor.

I don't know whether to be happy or worried.

Fundamentally, Xia Yuanji still has a better impression of the prince who is close to scholars, but the temptation of the emperor's edict is too great.

The teacher of the emperor's grandson, the teacher of the emperor's grandson, the difference of one word is the distance of the world.

Suppressing the excitement in his chest, Xia Yuanji took the order to thank him.He gave the eunuch a red seal, and asked a few questions intentionally, but the answers he got were completely unexpected.

Xing Ningbo recommended?

Xia Shangshu frowned, and began to consider whether he should pay a visit to Uncle Xingning before the army marched north.But he was also very hesitant. If he really went, his position might be subtle.

Is it the future emperor's teacher, or the current reputation in the court?Is it from the achievements of the dragon, the three generations of glory, or the history books are clear and upright?

Holding the edict, Xia Yuanji quickly got the answer.

The opportunity to teach the heir to the throne is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.What was said in the emperor's decree did not allow him to refuse.

As one of the six Heavenly Officials, Xia Yuanji is talented, practical, and pays attention to reputation, but he is not a gossip officer after all, and he can see the pros and cons quite clearly.

Compared with the honor of the emperor's teacher, what is it to be included in Xingningbo's faction by the censor?

The son of the King of Han is really smart, if he can inherit the great rule in the future, the historian will always think about it before writing.

As long as the person on the throne is not a faint emperor, to say that the emperor's teacher is actually a traitor, or that he is in the company of a traitor, to some extent, is tantamount to insulting the emperor.

In the past dynasties, how many Taishi Ling Sima Qian?

The historian has a pen, and when necessary, no matter how big the matter is, it can be spring and autumn, let alone the evaluation of court officials.

There are still traces of modern people in Meng Qinghe's thinking habits.Changing to Xia Shangshu, who was born and bred, was far more far-sighted and more thorough than he thought.

At the end of February in the seventh year of Yongle, Xia Yuanji took over from Meng Qinghe to teach the Han king's sons knowledge.

Seeing the new teacher, Santou went to his father in tears.Zhu Gaoxu didn't hold back, and rushed to the Duke's mansion at night, and was almost kicked out of the gate by Duke Ding.Even so, he still stubbornly lingered and stayed until the army set off.

Zhu Di held his grandson in his arms, and didn't say a word that he personally ordered the change of teacher. He only said that the army returned triumphantly, and then let Meng Qinghe come back to teach him.

The scapegoat for making the grandson cry, the son will bear it.

Emperor Yong Le has no pressure at all, and he is not guilty at all.

At the beginning of March, the Son of Heaven issued an order to levy the Tatars at Chengtianmen, and sent Taisui banners and other gods. Wei Guogong took command of the seal, and the army sent to Beijing.

At that time, the army's formation stretched for tens of miles, the sound of war drums was deafening, and the sound of Ge Jia Jing was fierce, covering the sky and blocking out the sun.

Iron cavalry prancing like a torrent.The infantry are brave and brave, like mountains.

Among the army, a team of thousands of soldiers composed entirely of firearms is particularly eye-catching.

Cannons, firecrackers, fire mines, and chariots, although there are no swords, are even more frightening.This team was formed under the order of Emperor Yong Le, and it was the first time to go to the Shenji Battalion in the northern border.

Walking at the head of the team, Meng Qinghe was still a little confused.

In other words, he is the deputy general of the Zuo army, Shen Xuan's deputy, and he is in charge of the army's logistics work part-time, right?

Why is it related to Shenjiying again?

Holding the newly acquired waist card, he looked at the admiral who was walking beside him, and Meng Qinghe scratched his chin, not only puzzled, but still puzzled.

The Shenji battalion was assigned to the left army, and they obeyed his orders.

When making this decree, did Emperor Yong Le really not get hit by flying stones?