Emperor Ming Dynasty

"Tatars? Even if they are Rakshasa ghosts, I will fight!"

"I'm a tall guy, but you're stirring up a water vat with your chopsticks!"

"What the hell, do you want to take off your pants and have a show?"

A group of people were chatting animatedly about women.

In this outpost camp, it is basically a purely male world. There are very few women, and the big guys only regard it as a place to make money, not a place to live.

Zhang Huan and the other three thought so too.

Le Shao even whispered: "How can a woman come here if you are so good?"

"Is the imperial court going to immigrate?"

"No way!" Huri frowned: "This can't feed too many people."

The front camp of Hanhai was originally an outpost, a resting place for hunters and night warriors. Later, seeing the increasing number of Rakshasa people, it was continuously expanded.

The Buryats, Manchus, and Han people who lived unsatisfactory lives in Beihai could not resist the temptation of wealth and continued to hunt.

Beihai even saw that there was a lot of wood here, so some people moved here to cut the wood.

So in less than two years, this place has become a concentration of wealth.

Mink skins, deer skins, even herbs, wood, and even mining resources are all highly sought after.

It is also true that once they leave the camp, scenes of plundering and killing each other are common.

Zhang Huan and the three of them had known each other for many days before they got to know each other and worked together. Only a team can feel safe in the wild.

"Look, the Yamen has something to announce!"

Suddenly, shouts came from outside the door, followed by bursts of gongs and drums, making the small camp instantly agitated.

In front of the bulletin board, Baihu put his hands on his hips and shouted without hesitation:
"The imperial court is planning to open up wasteland here. Anyone who is willing to stay will be given [-] acres of wasteland and [-] acres of forest land per household. If we keep our promise, we will directly give them the land deed!"

"These five hundred acres of land are real. Although it is a bit more desolate than the mainland, it can't handle the large area. Don't delay, guys--"

Five hundred acres of farmland and forest, this exaggerated figure did not make everyone too excited.

Because almost all of them are hunters, they earn money from the knife-edge business, and they are not too keen on farming.

However, the temptation to put down roots is really hard to resist. Within a short time, 30 to [-] people put their fingerprints on the site and prepared to settle here.

"Brother?" Le Shao turned to look at Zhang Huan.

"I'm alone!" Zhang Huan said solemnly: "Without women here, we can't form a family at all."

"Women will have it." Huri's breathing was a little rapid, and his pupils dilated: "Even in Beihai, there are only one hundred acres, and there is no forest land."

"This is a good opportunity!"

"We have saved so much money that we can just open up wasteland. If we buy two cows, we can open up wasteland in a month..."

Zhang Cheng and Le Shao understood that this guy was tempted.

"Looks like I have to raise a hunting dog myself!" Zhang Cheng thought to himself.

Le Shao expressed envy: "Why did this guy get married so early?"

Suddenly, the crowded camp began to boil.

It turns out that Baihu announced that they will build an outpost again a hundred miles away from here, and everyone can stay there.

This time, the scope of their hunting has been greatly expanded, and the poor resources have been alleviated.

Beihai City.

Wang Fuzhi stayed up late reading at night, and was quite surprised by the news from Hanhai.

In just one year, the outpost contributed 2 silver dollars, enough to support a thousand garrison troops.

"It seems that it is possible to infiltrate northward. The fur trade is the big one!"

He looked at the data and felt relieved.

In essence, the imperial court asked him to go to the north to explore good land and establish the city-state in order to plan for the future vassal state, which he was not very happy with.

Because this will consume the resources of the North Sea.

But there is no way, your life is in trouble.

However, if you really make money, that's a different story.

At that time, Beihai will not only not lose money, but also make a small profit.

"Although the Hanhai area is poor in resources, it is vast. We can build a city every three to five hundred miles. Then we can move some Mongolians there and form a country of [-] to [-] people. It is feasible!"

"Compared to today's vassal states, which often cost millions, the cost is probably not even [-], but only [-] to [-]."

Wang Fuzhi breathed a sigh of relief.

The inland is rich in products, and the people are not willing to move. Forced relocation will not be happy for the people, and can only be induced to benefit.

But this is not the case for the Buryat Mongols in the North Sea. Three to 40 of them have been enslaved by the Manchus for many years and can just be moved to the Hanhai.

When the time comes, it will be just right for the mainland Han people to take root in Beihai and move in and out.

However, it is said that the outpost camp has become a bit deserted, and it is not suitable for living as you go north. There are not many trees at all, only moss.

Therefore, you can only go east or west.

Thinking about the situation in his mind, he picked up his pen and started writing.

At this time, Bratsk, thousands of miles away, was a busy scene.

Since the area was opened in 1631, the Stroganov family has been engaged in various operations, including continuous mining activities and large-scale mink fishing, thus selling it to Europe and making a lot of profits.

The Stroganov family has always been the vanguard of Tsarist Russia's eastward expansion. They recruited Cossacks as vanguards, defeated the Siberian Khanate in one fell swoop, and then moved forward step by step.

But in the past 20 years, the Stroganov family has suffered difficulties.

The Manchus occupied the warmest and most suitable Lake Baikal basin, cutting off the Stroganov family's eastward expansion in one fell swoop.

So much so that they had to circle thousands of miles north to develop territory.

Even so, the combined total is not as good as the Lake Baikal Basin.

Boro Stroganov was a branch of the family, so he was not able to stay in Moscow and could only make profits for the family in Siberia.

He looked at the declining profits in his accounts and couldn't help but get a headache: "Those Tungus people robbed Lake Baikal, and now they have just been beaten away, and the Khitans have come again."

"Damn it, how should I explain it to my family?"

Starting from Lake Baikal, all the former strongholds such as Barguzin, Irkutsk, and Nerchinsk were occupied. In the past, they could trade with the Qing Dynasty, but now they need to compete with the Ming Dynasty for resources.

"No matter what, this is not something I can interfere with."

Paul sighed.

At this time, a servant suddenly came in and reported: "Master, several Cossacks have disappeared recently."

"No accident, he must have been beaten to death by the Khitans."

Paul said without any surprise: "Tell them to keep it quiet and just give them some rubles!"

……

Plateau, Shigatse.

The king of Uizang, Dayan Oqirhan, and a group of people lived in the palace, and the atmosphere was depressing.

After losing Lhasa, this group of dignitaries arrived in Shigatse, the residence of the Dalai Lama, and continued to maintain their luxurious life.Fortunately, there is no shortage of food here, and there are many serfs, so they can barely supply it.

But with tens of thousands of defeated troops here, even if it is a plunder, who can object?

Da Lai even took out the stored money and food to supply the army that was coming in an endless stream, as well as a large number of conscripted believers.

After all, the Khoshot Khanate conquered the plateau for decades and two generations. It can be said that it came as a liberator and was loved by many nobles and lamas.

In just ten days, he reorganized an army of [-] and established a foothold in Shigatse.

However, everyone was not in a happy mood.

Dayan Eqil Khan sat high, his belly was made from years of meat eating. Unfortunately, the panic these days caused two kilograms of fat and thinness accumulated on his face to disappear out of thin air.

Side by side with him were the two great lamas, Dalai and Panchan.

Behind the two great lamas stood two Dibas.

The Dalai Lama's Diba is the Lobsang Tutao.

Because of Dalai's status as the No. 1 temple, Luosang Tudao was not only the chief steward of the Rikeze area, but also had the right to speak to temples on the entire plateau.

It can be said that Da Lai, who chants sutras to the Buddha day and night, only takes care of food to open his mouth, while Diba (housekeeper) Lobsang Tudao is the natural agent.

Next to him is the prime minister of his Khanate.

In this way, the entire Heshuote Khanate actually consisted of these four people as the center of power.

At this time, Dayan Khan, who was nearly sixty years old and suffering from illness, was slumped in a chair, closing his eyes and seeming to be taking a nap.

This defeat greatly shocked the old Khan.

At the same time, Dayan Khan's eldest son, Tenzin Darai, who was nearly forty years old, participated in the meeting with great interest.

"Dear Khan and Great Lama, Li Laiheng of Kang State is entrenched in Lhasa and will not leave. He is even gathering food and grass to prepare for another attack."

Prime Minister Meng Keduo gritted his teeth and said angrily: "He unscrupulously attacked temples in Lhasa and plundered people's wealth. It can be said that he was unscrupulous."

"This cannot be tolerated any longer. The army must set off."

Dadi Barosang Tudao also echoed: "Now that soldiers and horses from Nagqu, Damxung and other places have gathered together, their morale has recovered a lot. It is just a matter of one go to conquer Lhasa——"

No wonder he cares so much.

During the period of Gushi Khan, he dedicated 13 households in Tibet, namely Lhasa and Shigatse, to the Dalai Lama, making him the largest landowner on the plateau.

The essence of the plateau is found in it, so the Dalai Lama can be said to be in charge of political and religious power and belongs to a country within a country.

Khan power was difficult to boost from the start.

This was also the root of the disaster planted by the Khoshot Khanate at the beginning, and it was a contradiction that lasted for nearly a hundred years, so that the Junggar people in history took advantage of it.

Shigatse was also assigned to Banchan during the Kangxi period of history. Although it was still Darai's territory at this time, compared with Lhasa, it was in heaven and earth.

As the crown prince, Tenzin Dalai Lama frowned and said: "Now that Li Laiheng is at his peak, we should avoid his sharp edge and cultivate in Shigatse. After some time, he will definitely collapse without a fight!"

"With the blessing of Buddha, this is the inevitable result."

Rosang Tudao was angry, and his eyes seemed to burst into flames.

The army was eating, drinking, and having sex in Shigatse, and it was his money that they spent!

"What are you talking about?" Rosang Tudao said sternly: "The Potala Palace is the residence of the great lama. How can it be occupied by those barbarians for a long time? This is a blasphemy against the great lama and the Buddha."

As the regent of the Gelug sect, Rosang Tudao was not at all afraid of the so-called prince.

Even if the great lama wants to drink butter at night, he has to approve it.

Faced with his scolding, Crown Prince Tenzin Dalai did not dare to refute for a moment, and could only apologize without saying a word.

The power of Diba is evident.

Suddenly, a member of the Jisheba family came to report that Kang State had been attacked by the Ming Dynasty, and its retreat was cut off. The morale of the Lhasa army was in chaos, and they would evacuate Lhasa in the near future.

Suddenly, the light in the entire temple became much brighter.

Dayan Khan, who had closed his eyes to sleep, also opened his eyes; Dalai Lama, who was chanting sutras, also sped up his movements.

Banchan, who was regarded as a wooden figure, could finally speak out: "This is the blessing of the Buddha, and sinners will be punished!"

Rosang Tudao also smiled: "Dear man, great lama, this is good news and everyone needs to know it!"

For a time, the huge Shigatse became a sea of ​​joy.

The nobles can return to Lhasa and enjoy their wealth; the soldiers do not have to fight; the lamas can eat fast, chant Buddha's name, and are very happy.

And at this moment of joy, the sound of horse hooves broke the atmosphere, setting off a frenzy of fighting...

On that day, Li Laiheng personally led thousands of cavalry to attack Shigatse in one fell swoop. He captured Dayan Khan, Darai and more than a thousand people from the Heshuote Khanate alive, and captured tens of thousands of soldiers.

It can be said that the entire top-level rule of the Kashote Khanate has fallen into his hands, and the plateau war has come to an end.

Such meritorious deeds made his moral integrity perfect.

However, since he himself had made great contributions, he naturally did not forget those brothers.

Thousands of men, including the servant army, nearly [-] men were dispatched to Ladakh, Sikkim, Bhutan and other areas to recover them.

These small countries and regions were the key to their meritorious service and titles, and toad legs were also meat.

Li Laiheng was so proud that he was fooled by a simple plan. It was really wonderful.

He hurriedly sent someone to Kangcheng to report the good news to the prince.

Quickly, when the news arrived in Cannes, it was already late July and several days had passed since the Ghost Festival.

The prince was extremely busy building the province of Xikang.

Yamen, officials, garrisons, patrol camps, culture and education, roads, rivers, etc. are endless troubles.

Even with Sichuan's help, it was still difficult for him.

In the huge Xikang Province, the total population is only 130 million, but the army exceeds [-]. It can be said that one of the five households is selected for military warfare.

Dismantling these weak soldiers and relocating land and money waste a lot of energy.

After more than a month of busy work, he made a preliminary plan for the administrative division last time.

According to the original division of Xikang, Shunting became Kangcheng Prefecture, and the five local prefectures became five prefectures, namely Kangding Prefecture, Ya'an Prefecture, Xichang Prefecture, Batang Prefecture, and Litang Prefecture.

There are six prefectures and 28 counties in total, with a total population of more than 130 million, of which there are only about [-] Han people, and the rest are Tibetans.

"There is no need to delay the migration of Han people!"

He murmured, and soon received news from Lhasa.

The Heshuote Khanate was wiped out, and no one escaped.

"Very good, even the two great lamas are here. I'm afraid it will be difficult to cause chaos on the plateau this time!"

"I just don't know how your Majesty should govern the plateau?"

Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhu Yixi received the news from Lhasa and was overjoyed.

Then he thought about how to manage the plateau.

First of all, it is necessary to depose the Wei Zang Kingdom and establish Xizang Province, and then establish the Governor of Kangzang to be responsible for the military governance of the entire Xikang and Xizang.

The most difficult thing is the basic management of the plateau. The county system is inappropriate...

(End of this chapter)