Ming Dynasty: A mere unruly commoner is rebelling against the heaven?

Chapter 150 These border generals must all die!
But this request made Xu Chang feel very difficult.

Tribute trade was a mutually beneficial trade between the Ming Dynasty and other countries.

It is the Ming Dynasty court again, using its means to control the surrounding countries.

Especially for the various tribes of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, this tribute trade was equivalent to their throat.

If Daming strangled them a little, they would not be able to breathe and would feel extremely uncomfortable.

If the Ming Dynasty could relax a little, they would live like fish in water and be very comfortable.

During the Zhengtong period, Emperor Yingzong used this tribute trade to allow Yesen to pay tribute to the capital every year and to help him grow bigger and stronger on the grassland.

Yesen's original name was Choros Yesen. He was not a member of the Golden Family. He was not even qualified to be called the Great Khan, let alone unify the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

After paying tribute from the sixth to the fourteenth year of Zhengtong, Yesen gradually grew stronger with the support of Zhu Qizhen.

But at this time, the nominal Khan of the Oirat was still Toghtobukha, and Yesen did not really have complete control over the Oirat tribe.

As for the claim that Oirat Yesen unified the Northern Yuan Dynasty, that is even more nonsense.

It can be said that which tribe in the Northern Yuan Dynasty was allowed to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year.

So this tribe may not be strong enough to unify the Northern Yuan Dynasty, but at least it can become a force that cannot be ignored in the grassland.

Xu Chang looked embarrassed and hesitated for a few seconds: "This matter is extremely important, and I can't make the decision."

"I can only wait for my letter to be submitted to His Majesty the Emperor, who will make the decision personally."

When Boluohan heard that Xu Chang was going to write a letter to Zhu Youtang, his expression became anxious and he quickly pleaded.

"Governor Xu, I would also like to write a letter to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty. Can Governor Xu deliver it to His Majesty?"

Xu Chang thought about it and finally agreed.

Boluohan was overjoyed and quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Governor Xu!"

"But Governor Xu, can I borrow the writing brush from the account book..."

Xu Chang nodded: "Please feel free to do as you please."

"Thank you, Governor."

Bolohan used pen and ink to write very neat Chinese characters.

After writing the letter, Bolohan handed it to Xu Chang.

Xu Chang accepted the letter and wrote another one himself, writing down today's battle report and a series of events that had happened. He then sent it to the capital together with Bolohan's secret letter through the Western Factory's intelligence network.

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Forbidden City.

Hongde Hall.

Wang Zhi, the director of the Western Factory, walked hurriedly into the Hongde Hall and saluted Zhu Youtang.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

"Get up."

"Your Majesty, there's a letter from the Northwest Expeditionary Force!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. The northwest has been pacified. There is no longer any Chagatai Khanate in the world."

As Wang Zhi spoke, he respectfully presented Zhu Youtang with a memorial and a secret letter.

Wang Zhi has already read the memorial, which is the military intelligence sent by Xu Chang.

The other letter was a secret letter from Boluohan, which Wang Zhi did not touch.

When Zhu Youtang heard the news, a smile appeared on his face.

He took the two letters and also read the memorial written by Xu Chang first.

The first half of the memorial records the battle report of the Northwest Military.

The Eastern Chagatai Khanate has been destroyed, and Mahamu Khan and Akhmad Khan have been beheaded.

The Chagatai Khanate, founded by Chagatai Borjigin, the second son of Genghis Khan, finally turned into the dust of history after 264 years of rule.

Xu Chang finally asked Zhu Youtang how to deal with the Eastern Chagatai Khanate.

Zhu Youtang took the memorial, thought about it for a while, and then gave an order to Wang Zhi.

"Wang Zhi, remember this."

Wang Zhi bowed respectfully and leaned forward to listen: "Yes, Your Majesty, please give your orders."

"The Chagatai Khanate was changed into a Jiangzhou, which governed the Eastern Chagatai Khanate and the Turpan Khanate, and established eight prefectures, including Aksu Prefecture, Gaochang Prefecture, Kashgar Prefecture, Asu Prefecture, etc."

"Another seven garrisons will be set up, including the Yilibali Garrison, the Yarkand Garrison, and the Khotan Garrison."

"There shall be one governor of the frontier states, two left and right chancellors, one judicial inspector, and one commander-in-chief."

"The Right Provincial Governor shall be a local minority. Among officials at all levels, the number of officials from minority groups shall not be less than 20%."

"All minorities under the age of fourteen in Jiangzhou, regardless of gender, will be relocated to Hamiwei."

"Then speak Chinese, write Chinese characters, learn Chinese etiquette, wear Chinese clothes, and vigorously sinicize all ethnic minorities!"

"Half of the men and women under the age of 30 will be taken to Hamiwei to rebuild the Hamiwei city."

"After relocating 20,000 criminals to the frontier, exile them to the frontier states, encourage intermarriage with the minorities, and newborns must be given Chinese names, speak Chinese, and learn Chinese etiquette. Those who violate this will be executed!"

"Minorities from the border areas living in the Ming Dynasty are allowed to intermarry with Han people, but are not allowed to marry within their own ethnic group. If they violate this rule, both the man and the woman's families will be confiscated and they will be taken into slavery by the government!"

"Open official schools in all prefectures in Xinjiang, and require all children under the age of nine to attend school for at least three years and receive a Chinese education!"

"Tuition and miscellaneous fees are all waived, and everyone is given a free breakfast every day."

"For those who don't enroll, the tax will be tripled!"

The sinicization of ethnic minorities is the key to managing border affairs and ruling ethnic minorities.

Zhu Youtang began to promote sinicization in the frontier areas in the second year of the Hongzhi reign. Another sixty years and three generations later.

Han culture has long penetrated into their bones and every little bit around them. At the same time, Zhu Youtang has a new option after dealing with the criminals, which is exile to the frontier state.

After hearing this, Wang Zhi immediately bowed and accepted the order: "Yes, Your Majesty."

After Zhu Youtang issued the decree, he continued to read.

The second half of Xu Chang's memorial records his encounter with the leader of the Oirat tribe, Borokhan.

It was also mentioned that it was Borokhan who suddenly appeared, blocked Ahmad Khan and Mahamu Khan, and presented the heads of these two khans.

Moreover, this Bolohan claimed that the Oirat tribe had been loyal to the Ming Dynasty for generations and requested to come to Beijing every year to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty!

When Zhu Youtang saw this, he was extremely shocked and remained silent for a long time.

The current leader of the Oirat actually claims that the Oirat tribe has been loyal to the Ming Dynasty for generations?
Was it really true that Zhu Qizhen was invited by Yesen to study abroad on the grassland?

This... this is so ridiculous, so absurd!

If what Bolohan said was true, then what was the Battle of Tumu?
What are those TV dramas, marketing accounts, and history books he watched before he traveled through time?
Zhu Youtang subconsciously felt that it was ridiculous, but he suddenly remembered the previous fight for the throne.

Since the history books can portray Concubine Wan as a wicked concubine, Zhou is cleared of all charges.

So is there really a hidden story behind the Tumu Incident?

Zhu Youtang thought about it, and finally opened the secret letter from Boluohan and started reading it.

What was said in Borohán's secret letter was actually very simple.

It’s just a matter of saying that since his grandfather’s grandfather, generations have been loyal to the Ming Dynasty.

His grandfather's grandfather, Choros Mahamu, was named King Shunning of the Ming Dynasty by Emperor Taizong.

His grandfather's father, Choros Toghan, once presented the Mongol Yuan Dynasty's imperial seal to the Ming Dynasty. He was commended by Emperor Xuanzong, who then gave the Mongol Yuan Dynasty's imperial seal back to Toghan.

His grandfather, Choros Yesen, was granted the title of Huai Wang of the Ming Dynasty and Right Prime Minister by Emperor Yingzong, and was allowed to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year, receiving strong support from the Ming Emperor.

Later, Yesen was rewarded for his contribution in saving the Ming Emperor Yingzong, who ordered a temple to be built for Yesen.

However, since Zhu Qiyu ascended the throne, the relationship between the Ming court and the Oirat tribe has deteriorated rapidly.

Having lost the support of the Ming Dynasty, his grandfather soon died in tribal disputes.

After his grandfather died, the tribes of the Golden Family of the Northern Yuan Dynasty rose up to attack the Oirat.

His father, Ashi Temur, had to lead the tribe to migrate westward, and eventually lost all contact with the Ming Dynasty.

Now, with the emperor's blessing, the Wala tribe has been able to contact the Ming court again.

Bolohan requested the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to allow their Oirat tribe to continue to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year and be loyal to the Ming Dynasty.

After reading Boluohan's letter, Zhu Youtang's heart beat faster.

According to the description in the letter, the Choros family has been loyal to the Ming Emperor for generations!

Moreover, Bolohan also clearly pointed out in the letter that Yesen had made great contributions in saving the emperor.

The man who led troops to kidnap the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was actually meritorious in saving the emperor?

Is there really something wrong with the Battle of Tumu?

Zhu Youtang frowned, the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

Finally, Zhu Youtang decided to meet this Bolohan in person.

Zhu Youtang picked up a pen and wrote an imperial edict, approving Boluohan's request to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year.

At this moment, Jinyiwei Commander Mou Bin walked into Hongde Hall with a serious face and saluted Zhu Youtang.

"I, Mou Bin, pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Zhu Youtang looked at Mou Bin and put down the letter in his hand.

"Get up, what happened in Puzhou?"

Mou Bin did not dare to hesitate and quickly bowed in response.

"Your Majesty, the matter in Puzhou is progressing very smoothly."

"All the members of the Zhang and Wang families have been arrested. Hou Wei, Wu Yong, and Gong Ang are also on their way to the capital."

"The Puzhou uprising has subsided, and Wang Yan, Yang Jizong and others have started to survey the land in Puzhou again."

Zhu Youtang nodded: "Yes, the Jinyiwei did a great job on this matter."

"If that's the case, then why do you look so serious?"

Mou Bin swallowed nervously and said carefully, "Your Majesty, something happened in the border town."

"Um?!"

Zhu Youtang's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he looked at Mou Bin like an arrow.

Mou Bin was shocked and quickly told the whole matter in detail.

"Your Majesty, Baihu learned during his investigation of the Wang family of Puzhou that the Wang family of Puzhou would secretly smuggle goods to the remnants of the Mongols outside the Great Wall every year under the pretext of delivering grain to Kaizhong in Xuanfu."

"Among these smuggled goods, in addition to tea, iron, silk, grain and other items, there are also weapons, armor, firearms and other military ammunition!"

Snapped!
Zhu Youtang slammed the table hard with one hand, stared at the dragon case with a gloomy face, and said nothing.

But that palm strike already expressed Zhu Youtang's anger.

Weapons are fine, but firearms and armor are things that only the Ming Dynasty court has.

If Xuanfu could smuggle arms, it means that the generals of Xuanfu were also involved.

The gates of the Ming Dynasty court have been completely rotten!
The border towns exist to protect the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and Xuanfu is less than 400 miles away from the capital.

If anything goes wrong in Xuanfu, Zhu Youtang won’t be able to sleep peacefully!

All these border generals who act recklessly in the border towns must die!

(End of this chapter)