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"Bang bang bang!"

Hundreds of dragoons who had loaded their ammunition fired at Chahun Dorji, then drew out their waist knives and rushed to kill.

The front was blocked, Chahun Dorji could only turn sideways.Many of the cavalry under Li Dingguo's command were blocked by the rout, and only rushed out with more than 1000 cavalry, and cooperated with the dragoons in front to pinch Chahundorji.

Li Dingguo stabbed continuously with his spear, knocking down several Chahun Dorji's personal guards.

Just as he was about to accelerate the capture of Chahun Dorji, more than 100 dragoons had already charged.Chahun Dorji swung his scimitar and blocked the waist knife of a dragoon, but was cut to the thigh by another dragoon, and then his horse was also cut.

The horse let out a mournful cry, accelerated forward and collided with the dragoon's war horse.

Chahun Dorji fell down with both men and horses.The rear guards did not brake in time, and the horse's hoof stomped hard on Chahun Dorji's chest.

Li Dingguo, who had already rushed in front of him, looked at the body of the enemy's coach, and suddenly felt a little speechless.

"Chasing and killing the enemy!"

Without the credit for breaking the formation, Li Dingguo vented all his anger on those Khalkha defeated soldiers.

The whole army chased for more than a hundred miles, and then retreated one after another.

It's not that they don't want to chase, but before the war, the Datong Army was exhausted because of the long-distance pursuit.Afterwards, they fought fiercely for a long time, and the horses had reached their limit, and the forced pursuit would definitely exhaust the horses to death.

In this battle, more than 8000 enemies were killed, more than [-] enemy troops were captured, and countless people, livestock, and food were captured.Those Khalkha cavalrymen who escaped were not feeling well, because it was about to snow, and they didn't know how many people were frozen to death on the way.And there was no food, and many people had to starve to death along the way.

Our own casualties were also quickly counted: 3251 Datong soldiers were killed, 704 were seriously injured, and 5633 were slightly injured.Two regiment leaders were killed.Wang Yaochen, chief missionary officer of the Liaoning Cavalry Division, had his right elbow broken by being trampled on, and he will definitely not be able to fight again in the future.

In addition, among the Mongolian cavalry who followed the Datong Army, the Chahar tribes suffered more than [-] casualties, the Bahrain tribes suffered hundreds of casualties (the patriarch died in battle), and the Horqin tribes suffered more than [-] casualties.

"Bring Lama Shixi here!" Fei Ruhe was furious.

"General, spare your life!"

Lama Shixi snotted and cried, and was dragged by Datong soldiers and howled.

Fei Ruhe gritted his teeth and said, "You first took refuge in Khalkha, and I allowed you to commit crimes and meritorious deeds, which is already a great forgiveness. When the two armies were in a decisive battle, your troops went away with one blow, and only dozens of people died. Fleeing from the battlefield for several miles, hundreds of nearby dragoons died! Someone, cut him down!"

With one blow, the head fell to the ground.

The leaders of the various Mongolian tribes yelled at this and felt that this man deserved to die.I fought bloody battles (in fact, I was also paddling), so why are you hiding?

Chapter 796 [Sandu Protectorate]

The good news from the grassland was already winter when it was sent to the south.

The Yangtze River is frozen!

It's not completely frozen, there is an ice floe in the east and an ice floe in the west.Some places seem to be completely frozen, and if people stand on it and walk a few steps, the ice surface will be cracked.

Governments all over the river are organizing official ships and private ships to clear the ice floes in the middle of the river and forcibly knock out a passage for boats.

The Little Ice Age did not disappear with Ming Dynasty, and the real cold winter has just begun.At least during the reign of Chongzhen, the Yangtze River did not freeze.In the next 15 years, there will be four years of freezing of the Yangtze River.

In addition, the Hanshui River has also been frozen this year, so you can race horses on the ice!

The Khalkha cavalry who fled back to Mobei encountered a snowstorm on the way, and more than 1 horses froze to death.

Facing the cold winter, Zhao Han also put on furs and began to review the snow disaster memorials sent from various places.The temperature dropped so fast that the common people didn't have time to react when the cold snap hit overnight, and many people died of freezing or got sick from frostbite.

Even a prince and two princesses who lived in the Forbidden City caught a cold.

"Your Majesty, the Monan victory!"

The cabinet, the Ministry of War, the Governor's Mansion, and the Imperial Horse Supervisor all came to tell the good news.

After carefully reading the victory documents, Zhao Han finally showed a smile: "Well done, the cabinet, the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Etiquette, discuss together how to award and reward meritorious service. Give them the title of Shangzhu Kingdom. Fei Ruhe, plus Taifu (the first rank), and the prince Taibao (from the first rank). Zhang Mingshan, plus the Taibao (the first rank), and the prince Taibao. In addition, both of them are crowned with one British, Reward his wife with an imperial order. As for granting gold, obedience, and land, you can discuss these."

With such great military exploits, Fei Ruhe and Zhang Tieniu were not promoted to titles.It seems mean and ungrateful, but it really doesn't count, because the weight of "Shangzhu Kingdom" is too heavy.

In the 300 years of the Ming Dynasty, there were only a few "Shangzhu Kingdoms".

Li Shanchang, Xu Da, and Chang Yuchun belonged to the Shangzhu Kingdom, but they were also confiscated after their death and changed to the next-level "Zuozhu Kingdom".

Xia Yan became the Shangzhu Kingdom and was extremely honored for a while, but he was also deprived of his title.

Yan Song was granted the title of Shangzhu Kingdom, so he quickly declined in fright, saying that Xia Yan was unlucky because of this title.How can a minister be called "superior"?

Xu Jie and Zhang Juzheng were entrusted to the Zhu Kingdom, and they also chose to decline, not daring to accept it.However, after Zhang Juzheng's death, he was posthumously granted the title of Shangzhu Kingdom, and then deprived of it, and was restored by another emperor.

Therefore, excluding those whose titles were withdrawn, in the entire Ming Dynasty, there was one and only Zhang Juzheng who was the "Shangzhu Kingdom".

Although this thing is a false title, it is much rarer than a title!

By the way, Zhang Yunxiu, Zhang Juzheng's fifth son, was also forced to become an official by Zhang Xianzhong just like in history.Zhang Yunxiu refused and chose to commit suicide. He was almost 80 years old at the time.

Zhang Tongchang, Zhang Juzheng's great-grandson, did not die heroically for resisting the Qing Dynasty.This gentleman is loyal to Ming Dynasty and refused to be an official in the court of Datong. Now he is living in the countryside of Jiangling as a teacher.A serious elementary school teacher has a salary and a salary, but he insists that a teacher is not an official.What he took was not the salary of the new dynasty, but the Shuxiu that he deserved as a teacher.

Among all the descendants of Zhang Juzheng, two are currently officials, one is a magistrate, and the other is only a county magistrate.

Song Yingxing said: "Fei Dudu requested that the Mongolian leaders who made contributions in this battle be given surnames and names, and I think it is feasible."

The reason for Fei Ruhe's request to reward the Mongolian leader with his name is actually very simple.He felt that Mongolian surnames were too awkward to pronounce, and there were too many duplicate names. For example, there were two in Manzhu Xili, and they would be confused if they were not careful.

Song Yingxing had other ideas. In the prosperous Han and Tang Dynasties, they often gave surnames to the leaders of different races. Why can't I, the Datong Dynasty, do it?Moreover, giving Han surnames is conducive to the assimilation of foreign races.Mongolia does not edit history books, as long as they change their surnames to Han, the Golden Family will gradually fade away after a hundred years.

Zhao Han also thought it was feasible, so he said to Wang Tiaoding, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites: "Choose from hundreds of surnames... Forget it, let's all be named Zhao. The Mongolian leaders probably don't like common surnames, so let them have the same surname as the royal family. The Ministry of Rites We are discussing to get some names, and the daily report will be published in a few days, and after the beginning of spring, we will send envoys to the grassland to reward the names."

After the Han Dynasty, a bunch of leaders of the Southern Huns were surnamed Liu, and there were even hardcore "smart men" like Liu Yuan.Although Liu Yuan was from the Huns, in the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, he can definitely be called a benevolent monarch, even more benevolent than most Han emperors.

Now Zhao Han decided to grant a surname. As long as the authority of the Datong court is still there, from now on, the leaders of the Mongolian tribes in Monan will be surnamed Zhao from generation to generation.

Maybe one day, there will be a few "same" Mongols.

Zhao Han continued: "In Hetao, Li Zicheng refused Cao Bianjiao to recruit an army. I was careless about this matter. After the spring, I asked Fei Ruhe to appease Li Zicheng himself. The generals Fei Ruhe brought to Hetao must not There are former Ming generals, so avoid provoking Li Zicheng and his followers."

Minister of the Ministry of War Lu Xiangsheng cupped his hands and said, "I received the news of the grassland war before, and the Ministry of War, together with the cabinet and other ministries, re-drafted a plan to control the grassland."

"Speak." Zhao Han said.

Lu Xiangsheng said: "The northern region is under the jurisdiction of the Sandu Protectorate. The ancient names of all places have been restored, such as Tumochuan, which was changed to Chilechuan. Xilamulun River was changed to Raole River. Heilongjiang was changed to Heishui... ..."

Zhao Han interrupted: "Heilongjiang is a good name, there is no need to change it back."

Lu Xiangsheng didn't bother to dig into the details, and continued:

"Three capitals protect the mansion, all follow the old name of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. One is Anbei Duhufu, the second is Rao Le Duhufu, and the third is Andong Duhufu (Heilongjiang Dusi)."

"Anbei Duhufu, the government is located in Guihua City (Hohhot). Guihua City, renamed Yunzhong City. It governs Hetao Han people and Chahar, Tumed and other Mongolia. The Han people under its jurisdiction are governed by Han officials designated by the court. The Mongolian tribes set up twelve capitals, all of which are held by Mongolian leaders. Mongolian capitals can be hereditary, but they must be conferred by the imperial court in advance. However, if there is a mistake, the imperial court has the right to re-select the capital.”

"Rao Le Duhufu, the government is located at the confluence of three rivers. When the city is built, the name of the city has not yet been determined, it can be Raozhou. It governs Horqin and Bahrain, Ongniud, Ujimqin and other ministries. The Han people in the jurisdiction are governed by the Han Official governance. The Mongolian tribes also set up twelve capitals, which are generally the same as the Anbei Protectorate."

"Andong Dufu was renamed from Heilongjiang Dusi. The original capital (Harbin) was moved eastward to the former Ming Dynasty's Orimi Station (Tongjiang), and a city could be built at the intersection of Heilongjiang and Songhua River, called Heishui City. The Han people within the jurisdiction are governed by Han officials. The Jurchen tribes also set up a capital to rule."

Zhao Han took a map and checked it carefully, and basically agreed with the new plan formulated by the ministers.

Guihua City was renamed Yunzhong City, although the location of Yunzhong County City in the Han and Tang Dynasties was different.But the difference is not far, it is nothing more than the difference between Tuoketuo County and Hohhot, the distance between the two places is less than two hundred miles.

The new Yunzhong City, backed by Yinshan Mountain, controls the fertile Tumo River, the terrain is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the military rations are completely self-sufficient.In case of danger, the reinforcements from Shanxi and Shaanxi can go to the Yellow River for support, and the reinforcements from Hebei can go to Zhangjiakou to take the Chahar tribes directly.

Zhao Han said: "The government office of Rao Le Duhu Mansion, after the city is built, it should be called Rao Le City. After all, there is a Rao State in Jiangxi, try to avoid duplication of names."

Raozhou in the Horqin Grassland was established in the Liao Dynasty and is located on the south bank of Raole River.

The name Rao Leshui has existed since ancient times, and it was not established by the Liao Kingdom.In the Tang Dynasty, it was called Rao Le Dudu Mansion, and it belonged to the settlement of the Xi people at that time.

Rao Leshui, the river of richness and peace, can be seen from the name that the soil there is fertile.

Black land!

Raole City, which is about to be built, is [-] miles west of Tongliao City, at the confluence of Xilamulun River, Laoha River and Xiliao River.

Going west along the river is the garrison of the Bahrain Ministry. If you continue westward, you can cross the remaining veins in the southern part of the Greater Khingan Mountains.main traffic.

Going east along the river, you can control the tribes of Ekorqin.After the West Liaohe River flows into the Liaohe River, it goes south to Tieling, and materials from Liaoning can be transported directly to Raole City by boat.main traffic.

Going south along the river, you can reach the southern part of Ningcheng County.After turning over a few mountains, it is a tributary of the Luan River, and the materials from Hebei may also be quickly transported to Rao Le City.main traffic.

Not to mention the black land, just the traffic radiating from Rao Le City to three sides is enough to become the governing place of Rao Le Duhufu.Strictly speaking, it radiates in all directions, and you can also walk a section of river to the north.

The large area near Rao Le City was originally the territory of the Horqin Department.

Now the Han people must be relocated there. It just so happens that Horqin's various ministries suffered heavy casualties this time, and all the grasslands need to be redefined.

Zhao Han said: "All the 24 tribes of Mongolia are in charge, and the Ministry of Rites selects two right servants to go to the grassland to preside over the alliance and canonize them. All the Han slaves captured by the ministries must be released and moved to the government office of the Duhufu for farming. Who would dare If any Han slaves are found, they will be beheaded, and their sons will not be allowed to inherit the position!"

Talking about the establishment of the three capital guards, they are actually the capitals of the Ming Dynasty.

What is said about the establishment of the 24 capitals of Mongolia is actually the alliance flag system of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

It sounds better after changing the skin, and a large number of ancient place names have been restored.Cloud City must sound better than Guihua City, and Rao Leshui must sound better than Xilamulun River.

As soon as the name was changed, he immediately became taller, and he also had the style of catching up with the Han and Tang Dynasties.

Of course, the details are different, not just a name change.

Lu Xiangsheng said: "Your Majesty, the ministers and others have discussed repeatedly, and the Governor's Mansion also strongly suggested that the military command of the governor should be restored. This time, Li Zheng, the governor of Heilongjiang, also temporarily resumed the command of the military. It is estimated that there will be many wars in the future. The second time must be authorized by the imperial court. If your majesty is worried about the story of the Tang Dynasty Jiedushi, you can hand over the civil affairs and power of the Duhufu to the Changshi. The Changshi is a civil servant who controls financial power and civil rights. In order to follow the second grade, the rank is higher than that of the right ministers of the provinces."

Zhao Han pondered over and over, nodded and said, "Yes."

Song Yingxing suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the functions of the left and right ministers of each province overlap quite a bit. After discussing with the cabinet ministers, please set up two right ministers in each province to take charge of the affairs of the various departments in the province."

In other words, a left chief envoy is equivalent to the (that) governor of the province.The two right chief envoys are equivalent to the (that) deputy governor in charge.

Zhao Han said: "We can seek the opinions of the chief envoys of various provinces on this matter, and discuss it after summarizing."

Zhao Han also said: "The Protectorate of Andong, the administrative office can be moved to the confluence of Heilongjiang and Songhua River (Tongjiang). But don't worry now, it is too far away, and we have to stay in the current residence (Harbin) for the time being. .Wang Fuchen has already stationed there with 1500 soldiers. In recent years, many criminals have been exiled. Although they are exiled criminals, they must not be abused. Indigenous women are wives. At least five years later, they can move to the residence of the Andong Protectorate. As for the construction of Heishui City, it has to be done slowly, because the population there is sparsely populated and cannot withstand the toss of building a city."

"Your Majesty is holy!" the ministers shouted.

Zhao Han smiled and said, "Let's go."

The ministers of the cabinet left happily, although Zhao Han cleaned up the Tianzheng and the officialdom, and put the Beijing officials in danger.But combating corruption is one thing, and expanding territory is another.

Duhu Mansion, and set up three in one go.

These cabinet ministers were quite excited, dreaming that they would assist the Holy King and restore the distant and glorious Han and Tang Dynasties.In the future, it would be best to restore the Anxi Protectorate and take back the Western Regions. These important ministers will surely be able to leave their names in history.

Who said that generals only want to open up borders?

Wen Chen also wants to!

Chapter 797 [Governor of Luzon returns to Beijing]

A fleet of ships sailed on the water of the Yangtze River, and boatmen kept pushing away ice floes with long poles.

The speed of the boat is extremely slow, for fear of colliding with the ice floe.

Zheng Guozhong stood on the deck with his sleeves folded, shivering from the cold. He looked at the frozen Yangtze River everywhere: "Why is it so colder than during the reign of Chongzhen? Is it like this every year?"

Zhang Xiong, a general of the Yangtze River Navy, said in a joking tone: "Zheng Zongxian is really lucky. He has been out at sea for many years, and when he came back, the Yangtze River froze. It was not so cold in the past few years. This year is really weird. Our Yangtze River Division, some time ago the whole army was mobilized just to open up the waterway of the Yangtze River. But fortunately, I can earn some hard money, and there are rich people along the river to buy ice cubes."

"Ah sneeze!"

Zheng Guozhong sneezed and hurried back to the cabin to hide.God is sorry, he served as the governor of Luzon for several years, and now he has resigned and returned to Beijing, and suddenly came from the tropics to the frozen Yangtze River.

Zheng Guozhong said with emotion: "Fortunately, when it was snowing in Fuzhou when I was resupplying in Fujian, I bought two sets of padded jackets, otherwise I would be sick from the cold."

He returned home from Luzon all the way, taking a warship all the way.Sailing on a navy warship at sea and a navy warship on the Yangtze River, such a grand and high standard is not only for his safety, but also to ensure the safety of the gold and silver on board.

When we arrived in Nanjing, it was almost the winter solstice.

Looking at the long-lost Nanjing City Wall, Zheng Guozhong was full of thoughts.

As soon as they heard that he had returned to Beijing, all the ministries sent officials one after another, and they were officials at the rank of minister, and they came to the dock with great fanfare to welcome him warmly.

In the same way, it's not that Zheng Guozhong is so arrogant, it's just that he brought gold and silver treasures with him on board - every government office in the imperial court can get a share of it!

After the debriefing, Zheng Guozhong was summoned by the emperor.

"Chen Zheng Guozhong, pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor!" Zheng Guozhong's excitement was not feigned.He served in Luzon for an extended period of time and served as the governor for seven full years. He wanted to return to Beijing and missed the emperor a long time ago.

"Give a seat."

Zhao Han smiled and said, "Zheng Qing has worked hard."

Zheng Guozhong quickly said: "Doing things for the country and sharing worries for the king, I don't feel hard."

Zhao Han said: "There is something that needs to be changed on Lu Song's side. Zheng Qing may wish to speak freely."

Zheng Guozhong said: "Everything has been straightened out, and Luzon will inevitably become more and more prosperous in the future... However, there are more and more big landlords there. Although the more land, the higher the tax, the landlords can find ways to avoid taxes. The court stipulates that Luzon Landlords with less than [-] mu of land usually collect taxes. For every [-] mu more, the tax rate will increase by one class. But now all the land is [-] mu, and I have never seen a landlord with more than [-] mu of land.”

"The land that exceeds one hundred mu is registered under the clan's name?" Zhao Han asked.

Zheng Guozhong said: "Yes! There are many barbarians in Luzon, and the Han people must be united, so the clan and fellow villagers are very powerful. When something happens, the patriarchal clan or the village rules are used, and the government is rarely invited to intervene in the case. Therefore, the clansman entrusted with the property , although he owns the property in name, he never thought of actually getting it through a lawsuit. Once he falls out with the main family, after the government intervenes, the property may be obtained, but he will be rejected by the clan and fellow villagers."