Emperor Ming Dynasty

The system of drawing lots from the golden urn is not only used by Hutuktu great lamas such as Darai, Panchan, Zhangjia, Jebtsundamba, and other high-level great lamas.

During the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, the upper-level great lamas who accepted the title of Hutuktu had to draw lots from the golden urn to select the living lamas to complete their reincarnation.

At its peak, there were multiple sects including Gelug, Karma and Nyingma in Monan, Mobei, Qinghai, Sichuan, Xizang and other places, with a total of 146 members.

The remaining living beings were confined to one temple and could not expand their influence, so the Qing Dynasty allowed them to reincarnate privately.

There is no doubt that using the golden urn drawing lot system to prevent the great lamas from coming from big aristocratic families is conducive to the centralization of power.

But it was far from enough for Zhu Yixi.

So he also added that the temple should return to the temple, and the imperial court should return to the imperial court.

Put an end to religious involvement in politics and ensure centralization of power.

The prince is carrying out drastic reforms on the plateau and intends to create a group of small and medium-sized landowners and self-cultivators, so it will be beneficial to him to keep the two great lamas in Beijing for a few years.

The fifth Dalai was worthy of being a political figure who welcomed Gushi Khan, and he immediately understood the emperor's thoughts:
"Your Majesty intends to integrate Zang District?"

"Not only!" Zhu Yixi said simply: "The same is true in the Mongolian Plateau."

Dibalosang Tudao's eyes were focused.

"I generally agree with the seat cushion regulations formulated by the Great Lama."

"The educational affairs in the Xizang area can be determined based on this!"

Zhu Yixi looked at the great lama and stated his conditions.

Sure enough, his expression softened a lot.

The so-called cushion regulations can be seen as political coaxing by the Dalai Lama.

As a caste that transcends the ordinary world, Huofao naturally has differences in status.

To give the simplest example, when a Dharma assembly is held, which living person is at the highest point and which living person is at the side?
These seemingly inconspicuous details need to be sorted using the living room hierarchy.

Although the Gelug Sect was the dominant family at this time, in view of the previous strife between the sects, they had to make compromises.

There are also seat cushion regulations.

The only one that can use five-layer cushions is Dalai.

The one with four layers of cushions was allocated to the Sakya sect, that is, the Sakya Dharma King and the master of the Sakya Zedong Temple.

The reason is that the Sakya Sect played the role of the ruling sect during the Yuan Dynasty.

Even though the Sakya Sect has lost its power to govern at this time, as a descendant of Sakya Pandita and Phagpa, the popularity of Sakya Dharma King cannot be underestimated.

The three-and-a-half-layer cushions were given to Dalong Huofa (Dalong Kagyu sect), Karmapa (black hat family of Karma Kagyu sect), and Shamapa (red hat family of Karma Kagyu sect).

The Dalung Kagyu Sect was famous throughout the Yuan Dynasty. In addition, at the beginning of the establishment of the Gelug Sect, the Dalung Kagyu Sect gave great support.

And even the Kagyu sect who persecuted the Gelug sect was treated well. It has to be said that Dalai's political wisdom was great.

The second and third figures of the Gelug sect such as Banchan and Ganden Tripa, as well as the top leaders of other small sects, are on the third floor.

Even though Banchan is the incarnation of Amitabha and Darai is the incarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva, in terms of political and religious status, Darai is the first and the leader of the Gelug Sect.

The reason for this is that Darai's status was nearly a hundred years earlier than Banchan's. The reincarnation system already existed during the Jiajing period, while Banchan only had the reincarnation system during the Gushi Khan period.

If the [-]th Panchen Lama hadn’t been the teacher of the [-]th Dalai Lama, he might not have been reincarnated!
"However, in my opinion, it still needs some repairs to make it more suitable for the world!"

Da Lai knew that he was overjoyed, so he could only smile bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, if you have any requests, please tell me, and the poor monk will take care of them."

Zhu Yixi smiled reservedly and revealed his understanding of the five-level system after the Kashag regime was changed during the Manchu Qing Dynasty:
That is to say, "Ban Chan" and "Da Lai" are super, superior to all living beings.

"Hutuktu Huofao" is the first class, such as Monan Zhangjia Huofao and Mobei Jebu Zundamba.

"Cuoqin Huofao" means that the Cuoqin hall has seats, which are of the third class.

"Chiwa Zhegu" (a reincarnated living person who has held the position of Gelug leader) is the fourth grade;

"Khenpo Zhegu" ("Zhacang Huofao") is the fifth grade, which refers to those who have held the position of Khenpo and were later recognized as reincarnated Huofao.

It can be simply understood that Zhacsang Huofao is the master of one temple, Cuoqin Huofao manages several temples, and Hutuktu is a regional temple.

Banchan and Dalai influence the entire Gelug sect and manage all temples.

Originally there was a high-level regent Huo Fa, but it was changed by Zhu Yixi.

Before Da Lai grew up, Diba took over the religious power and political power on his behalf, and held the real power, while Da Lai became a puppet.

But after the Junggar Rebellion, he was deposed by Qianlong.

But during the window period for Dalai's growth, someone must be in charge.

Therefore, in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, the regent Huofao replaced the ecclesiastical power.

Politically, in the 60th year of Kangxi's reign, the Galon coalition was established, the Kashag system, with three lay people and one monk presiding over the Kashag government.

This is also the origin of the Kashag regime.

Of course, when reforms are carried out now, the Kashag autonomous system will not be adopted, but will be replaced by a provincial system.

At most, some tinkering.

"The two great lamas, as well as Hutuktu, must obtain the approval of the imperial court and be witnessed by the governor or governor before executing the lot drawing from the golden urn."

"As for the second- and third-class living lamas of Tsochen and Triwa Drekgu, they must be witnessed by the men sent by the two great lamas to preside over the drawing of lots from the golden urn."

Zhu Yixi said solemnly: "This is fundamental and cannot be doubted."

Da Lai and Dibalosang Tudao looked at each other before saying, "I need to think about it."

"Of course!" Zhu Yixi chuckled and said, "I'll wait for your good news tomorrow."

In this regard, of course he knew not to press forward step by step.

In fact, Zhu Yixi was also dissatisfied with the system of general chief stewards like Diba, so it was natural to set up a committee to take charge of his power.

However, as a politician, he understands Xu Tuzhi's principles and cannot push people too hard.

Dibalosang Tudao and Dalai discussed it until midnight, and finally decided to compromise.

There is a situation in which people have to bow their heads under the roof, but in essence, Dalai's power has been checked and balanced by the Kashote Khanate for decades, and there is no monopoly on power.

Now, at best, we can go back to the past.

Luosang Tudao walked out of the room. He saw the moon was sparse and couldn't help but sigh.

This reform will weaken his rights the most.

"Your Majesty Diba, please come with me, Your Majesty has summoned you!"

Luo Sang Tu Dao frowned.

"Your Majesty!" Luosang Tudao bowed and saluted.

"I decided to re-canonize the nobles of Xizang and implement the Central Plains noble system."

Zhu Yixi said with great interest: "Da Lai and Ban Chan's families will be granted the title of Marquis, and Diba, you will also be granted the title of Earl, becoming a hereditary noble with your own title."

"The children of your family will have the power to become officials and enjoy a distinguished status."

Luo Sang Tu Dao was Da Lai's sidekick (religious official in charge of lectures and offerings), and later he became Diba. He was not a nobleman, let alone a manor.

So Luo Sang Tu Dao was stunned and immediately made up his mind. He knelt down respectfully and said, "What do you need me to do?"

"The prince raided the Qiong Stuttering family. You need to appease Da Lai, make him a hereditary marquis, and re-divide the land and estates. These are my conditions!"

Zhu Yixi said with a headache.

He didn't expect the prince to be so courageous. It's okay to kill a chicken to scare a monkey. You raided Da Lai's hometown and this chicken is too big. Doesn't this force Da Lai to resist?

It was just like Li Zicheng raiding Wu Sangui's house and then asking Wu Sangui to surrender. The trick was too low.

Luo Sang Tu Dao was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and responded, saying simply: "Your Majesty, the Great Lama first welcomed Gushi Khan to the throne, and then seized power after his death. This should not be underestimated." "At least keep the Great Lama in Beijing for three years. Year."

"Natural!" Zhu Yixi would never look down upon a person who lured a wolf into the house and trained the wolf behind closed doors, otherwise he wouldn't have met like this.

After he left, Zhu Yixi sighed in her heart: "All means are no match for time."

"Prince, Prince, I hope you won't disappoint me and completely transform Xizang!"

After meeting the two great lamas, Zhu Yixi met with the generals of Kang State and the defense envoys represented by Li Laiheng.

This group of de facto military governors was extremely low-key in Beijing at this time, showing no signs of being unruly.

Zhu Yixi was very satisfied, and according to his previous promise, he granted Li Lai the title of Marquis of Hengting Prefecture, with a settlement of [-] households.

Most of the remaining generals were viscounts and barons, and only a few were counts.

Soon after Li Laiheng's family arrived in Beijing, the imperial court arranged a four-entry courtyard for him.

Although it is a bit older, it is still more magnificent than in Kangguo.

"Look, it's Huanghuali." My wife sat on the chair, looking left and right. "This fabric is from Suzhou. It looks so decent and comfortable to wear."

Li Laiheng sat upright and said nothing.

At this time, he was in a mixed mood.

As Li Guo's adopted son, he surrendered to the court after more than 20 years and was awarded a title, which really made him feel uneasy.

The 20-year-old son was very burly. Seeing his father like this, he couldn't help but said: "Dad, why don't you speak?"

"What are you talking about?" Li Laiheng curled his lips and said, "It's just that the gold and silver were replaced with silk furniture. It's no different."

"In the capital, we have to stay down like this."

"That's better than Kang Guo." His wife said happily: "Food and clothing, this is the real master."

"Dad, Kang State will die sooner or later, so relax!"

At this time, Duke Jing Gao Yigong came to visit.

Facing this former brother-in-law of Chuang Wang, Li Laiheng did not dare to be presumptuous and could only stand back and meet him.

"Brother Gao!"

He is Li Guo's adopted son, Li Guo is Li Zicheng's nephew, he is Li Zicheng's grandson, and Gao Yigong is his brother-in-law, there is a big gap in seniority.

Li Laiheng could only call Brother Gao.

"Laiheng!" Gao Yigong, who is nearly 40 years old, looked at the [-]-year-old Li Laiheng with emotion.

He played very well with Li Guo back then.

"Don't be so outspoken. I still hope you call me uncle."

"Uncle Gao!" Li Laiheng could only mutter.

"Don't be afraid when you get to the capital."

Gao Yigong patted his shoulder: "There is still a long time, and you are still young and vigorous. You are not far away from making great achievements."

"Your Majesty is a benevolent king with a broad mind, and he never hesitates to use subordinate generals. Am I not the Duke of the country?"

"With my support, who dares to bully you?"

"Good times are ahead!"

Hearing this, Li Laiheng felt warm in his heart.

……

At this time, as the ice and snow melt, spring is also ushering in various parts of the north.

The Zabhan River Basin also comes alive.

As the site of the sweat tent of the Zasaktu Khan tribe in the past, there are two lakes here, Karabo and Arakbo.

Coupled with the Zabuhan River and the Kyrgyz Lake to the north, the Zabu River Basin immediately became full of vitality and spring blossoms.

And a majestic city gradually took shape.

As the leader of the Dulbert tribe, Bayin tentatively moved south after a difficult winter, hoping to come to this land of abundant water and grass to add meat to the skinny cattle and sheep.

If there is no one there, then it is naturally the Promised Land of the Dulbert Department, and strength is just around the corner.

Not long after the tribe of more than [-] tents arrived at the Khovd River, they were surrounded by a cavalry of about [-] people.

"Where are you from?" The leader stood on horseback, wearing armor. The cavalry behind him stared at them with eager eyes. The sharp weapons made all the men tremble with fear.

Bayin left the hundreds of herdsmen around him, fearing that one charge would be enough to make the entire tribe disappear.

On the grassland, armor and iron tools are the key to victory.

It only takes one hundred iron cavalry to destroy Dulbert's tribe.

"Dear leader, we are from Dulbert's tribe." Bayin stepped forward and saluted respectfully:

"We thought this place was unowned and we just passed by accidentally. We hope you can forgive us."

"We are willing to send a gift of apology!"

"A gift?" The man sneered: "This is already the location of the Liang Kingdom. Under the decree of the Ming Emperor, the entire Zhasak Tuhan tribe will be subordinate to the Liang King."

"Please come with me to the audience!"

"Prince Liang?" Bayin lost his voice.

"No, it's Prime Minister Liang Guo."

Immediately, the entire tribe's young men were taken away, and after more than 100 miles, they arrived at a city whose foundation had just been laid.

Not far away, thick smoke billowed, and a large amount of charcoal was put into the brick kiln to prepare bricks.

A large number of logs were placed on the ground, and the craftsmen were constructing at will.

There are no less than 2000 people working on the entire construction site.

In the camp, Xia Wanchun was buried in the papers. When he saw the man coming in, he asked without raising his head: "What batch is this? How many people are there? Which batch?"

"This is the third batch. Dulbert's group only has about five hundred."

"A lot!" Xia Wanchun breathed a sigh of relief: "The old rule is that the young and strong labor force will build the city, and the old and weak will herd the sheep."

"Tell them not to let them work in vain. Food and accommodation will be included, and they will be paid a penny a month."

"Yes!"

Xia Wanchun rubbed his temples.

As the number one scholar in Shaowu for four years, his promotion speed was naturally very fast.

At less than 37 years old, he jumped from the fifth-rank magistrate (formerly the fourth-rank) to the fourth-rank counselor, and his future is bright.

Last year, he was appointed as a general by the emperor and served as the Prime Minister of Liang.

Spending a winter on this prairie was a torment.

Shaowu has been here for 23 years. What he will face is the establishment of Liangcheng, the restoration of the ruling order during the period of Zasaktu Khan, and then the transformation into the Ming Dynasty system.

This is a huge project that extremely tests political ability.

"In just three years, I will definitely make Liang Guo stand on the grassland!"

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