Ming Zuo

Chapter 839 Naturalization
"The barbarians greet the commander."

Zuo Menggeng's demeanor and aura broke Lian Shanhai's heart, and he wanted to kowtow to him on the spot.

His legs were about to go limp, but they were stopped by a pair of big hands.

When he raised his head again, what he saw was Zuo Menggeng's annoyed expression.

"Why kneel?"

Even the mountains and seas are unknown, so I feel a little frightened.

"The grassroots admire the commander-in-chief's demeanor, and can't help it... can't help it..."

Immediately, he felt his body lighten, and he stood up again.

Zuo Menggeng's expression was very serious.

"Lian Shanhai, the commander of the [-]th Regiment of the Northern Legion!"

"To!"

Lian Shanhai reacted instinctively, immediately straightened his body, held his head high, full of energy.

This made Zuo Meng more satisfied.

"You are a soldier, don't you know the rules?"

Lian Shanhai blushed for a rare moment, and said, "You are the commander..."

Zuo Menggeng interrupted him.

"I am not only the commander in chief, but also your comrade in the army. How to meet each other, don't I need to teach you?"

Lian Shanhai was trembling all over, only feeling a warm breath rushing all over his body.He raised his right hand, put his thumbs together, and raised them to the eyebrows.

"Lian Shanhai, head of the Fourth Regiment of the Northward Legion, reports to the commander in chief."

Zuo Menggeng smiled slightly, and also raised his hand in return.

"Wei Yuanfeng and Wu Jiang should have told you that in Shandong, everyone is equal and there is no need to kneel and kowtow."

Lian Shanhai scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

"The head of the guard army said that, but his subordinates forgot when they saw the commander-in-chief and were excited for a while."

Zuo Menggeng laughed loudly, seeing that the others were still a little nervous, he said, "Commander, please introduce these friends from afar."

Just the word "friend" warmed the hearts of these primitive people, and a sense of intimacy permeated their whole bodies.

"I am Heishui, the leader of the Manjing Guard. Please accept the gift from our Manjing Guard."

Obviously, it can be seen that Heishui has made sufficient preparations.

He took out an exquisite wooden box, and when he opened it, it turned out to be a thousand-year-old ginseng inside, with expensive silk bedding underneath.

This kind of gift Zuo Menggeng could not refuse.

He took it with both hands, and hugged Heishui.

Heishui didn't expect him to be so approachable, and he was completely dumbfounded.Recalling the hug ceremony just now, there was a smirk on his face.

After him, other primitive people also presented precious gifts one by one.

Zuo Menggeng accepted them all according to the order, regardless of age, he hugged all of them.

This is a very noble etiquette among the Jurchens.

Being able to open your arms means that you are unguarded and sincerely accept.

In order to receive these people from afar, Zuo Menggeng really learned a lot.

For a time, both the host and guest had a good time, and their hearts got closer to each other.

On the same day, Zuo Menggeng arranged a sumptuous dinner and entertained Lian Shanhai and others in the Commander's Mansion.

The Commander's Mansion's actions were even more extraordinary. These primitive people almost swallowed their tongues on a table of delicacies from mountains and seas.

Luckily they still remembered that they had important things to do.

Heishui stood up.

"Over the years, the Northward Legion has helped us a lot, allowing us savages to live a peaceful life. Unlike those Jianzhou people who only bullied us, robbed us of our wealth and women, and captured us as slaves. We guys discussed it and hope to become your people."

This is the original topic.

Zuo Menggeng had already thought about how to deal with it.

He slowed down his speech.

"Although you have lived in the far north for generations and lived an isolated life, we are not independent of each other. In the Tang Dynasty hundreds of years ago, the place where you were located was the territory of the Great Tang Dynasty. The same was true in the Yuan Dynasty. More than two hundred years ago, Yi Shiha, an official of the Ming Dynasty, visited Nuergandusi and built Yongning Temple. It can be said that we have long been a family. This is also the purpose of the Beishang Legion. I hope it can help you live a better life. life."

Lian Shanhai was in a hurry.

"Commander, we all want to be Han Chinese, not Jurchens."

Zuo Menggeng was very pleased to see these primitive people's desire to become naturalized was so strong.

"Nowadays, there are many people living in this country, including Han, Miao, Hui, Mongolian, and of course the Jurchens. Although the ethnic groups are different, they all belong to one country, which I call the Chinese nation. Therefore You don't need to mind your national identity, you can live under this sky with dignity."

These words had lofty intentions, although they were a bit profound, but because they came out of his mouth, Lian Shanhai and the others immediately dispelled their worries.

Zuo Menggeng also used Lian Shanhai as an example.

"For example, your company commander, isn't he doing well in the Northward Army now? What's wrong with you? Or did someone bully you?"

Lian Shanhai shook his head quickly.

"No, no, everyone is very kind to me and taught me a lot. The head of the guard also recommended me to study in a military academy, hoping that I can make more progress."

Zuo Menggeng smiled.

"Then do you know who the principal of the military academy is?"

This Lian Shanhai really didn't know, he shook his head in confusion.

Zuo Menggeng pointed to himself.

"I am the principal of the military academy. Once you enter the military academy, you will be my student from now on."

Lian Shanhai was stunned for a moment, never thinking that one day he would establish a close relationship with Zuo Menggeng.

No wonder other members of the Northward Legion are so envious when it comes to studying at the military academy.

Is there anyone in this world who would not want to be a student who can become a commander in chief?
Even Heishui couldn't help it after hearing this.

"Commander, I also want to join the new army, and I also want to go to the military academy to study."

Looking at the strong and simple Heishui, Zuo Menggeng liked it very much.

"If you want to join the new army, I can approve it now. However, if you want to enter the military academy, you need to receive certain training and make certain contributions. It has been agreed that everyone is the same and treated equally, so whether you can enter the military academy or not It depends on your efforts."

Zuo Menggeng didn't open the back door for Heishui, but reassured these newly naturalized people.

To put it bluntly, in the past, Da Ming treated these alien races equally, not to bully them was considered kind.

These foreigners do not expect much, and being able to enjoy the same treatment as the Han people is enough to make them ecstatic.

Only when everyone is treated equally can there be a sense of identity, cohesion, and a family.

Zuo Menggeng saw the cruel side of Daming's treatment of foreign races, and also saw the disadvantages of later generations' treatment of foreign races.Under the combination of the two phases, it was decided to adopt an impartial and fair way.

And fairness is already a rare thing.

"Is this your son?"

Looking at Dahu who is nestled beside Lian Shanhai, the simple and bright eyes are very lovely.

The biggest hero in Dahu's mind is his father.But when he saw that his father was obedient to Zuo Menggeng, he was instinctively afraid and dared not say a word.

Zuo Menggeng has arrangements.

"Fu Song, come here."

Zheng Chenggong was eating at the table next to him, and rushed over when he heard the call.

Zuo Menggeng pointed at Dahu and told him: "This is a new friend, about your age. He still has a lot to understand, you have to take care of him, understand?"

After Zheng Chenggong came here, except for going to school, there was nothing around him to play.

At this time, seeing Dahu who is about the same age, he couldn't help being very happy.

"Dahu, may I take you to set off firecrackers?"

Dahu paused for a moment, then remembered that firecrackers were the fun thing they saw on the way here.

After all, it is the nature of a child.

He looked expectantly at his father.

Seeing Zuo Menggeng personally arrange playmates for his children, Lian Shanhai was particularly moved.

"Go ahead, have fun with your new friends, don't fight."

Dahu immediately became happy, and chased after Zheng Chenggong, and the two and a half boys ran away.

(End of this chapter)