Chapter 25 Wu

In March of the Gengshen Year (April 12, 1260), Kublai Khan sent troops to detain the envoy sent by Ali Boke to Yanjing. After catching geese from the South Lake, he returned to Kaiping Mansion and discussed and supported the establishment of the The sweating thing. The Zongwang who supported Kublai Khan most actively was Tachal, who ranked first among the kings of the East.Tachar was severely reprimanded by Mengge Khan for his ineffective attack on the Song Dynasty, so he was dissatisfied.When Kublai Khan met with the kings and generals who had withdrawn from the battlefield and took over the military power, he sent Lian Xixian to secretly reward the Eastern Route Army with gold, silver, jewelry, wine, meat, cattle and sheep, and married in Tachal.Later, Mengge Khan passed away, and the whole country mourned. When the news came, Kublai Khan sent Lian Xixianshu to the Tachal tent to ask about military and political affairs, and agreed that "if you come to Kaiping, you should be the first to be promoted, and no one else will be the first."

On Jiawu Day in March (April 28th), Kaiping city is peaceful with singing and dancing, and the people are full of joy.In the Hongxi Hall of Kaiping Mansion, there are many kings and warriors. Tachar took the lead in kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times to Kublai Khan, and promoted him as the Great Khan of Mongolia.Previously, he had already made arrangements to lure other clan kings to persuade him to come in one after another. Therefore, at the beginning of the meeting, the other clan kings unanimously supported him, and Kublai Khan gave way three times. On the plush carpet, he took off his hat and bowed to pay homage, Kublai Khan began to answer with a smile.

Amidst the sound of drums and music, Kublai Khan was embraced by the clan kings and supported him to the throne. He officially became the new king of Mongolia and opened a new chapter in Mongolian history. Tachar presented a lamp, and asked the shaman to congratulate Kublai Khan on his ascension to the throne, and prayed to the heavens. On the right hand of Kublai Khan are Tachal and other kings and the 17-year-old prince Zhenjin, while the fifth prince Hugechi and other ten young princes are listed under the real gold in order.Other princes and nobles stood in the front row of the throne one by one, waiting for Kublai Khan to read the enthronement edict.

Empress Chabi sat on the left side of Kublai Khan, looking more and more graceful and solemn.For her husband today, she has no extravagant expectations, but it is not surprising.In her dark and bright eyes, there is a hint of joy after success, but deep in her heart, there is a faint worry about the unpredictable future situation.On the left side of Empress Chabi are the other concubines of Kublai Khan. They left Khala and Lin for Kaiping two days ago under the escort of the palace guards. Look a little excited and nervous. Zhao Bi, who served as the emcee of the enthronement ceremony, first read the ancestral instructions of the previous dynasty.In the melodious Mongolian long tune, after Zhao Bi chanted "Da Zhasa", the audience was silent for a moment, and then thunderous cheers broke out.

Kublai Khan said to his courtiers with a smile: "To establish a country, there must be national policies, to govern the country, there must be laws, and to govern the people, there must be rules and regulations. It is said in the "Shangshu·Yao Dian" that the light of the Holy Lord shines in all directions and reaches between heaven and earth. From the day of the vassal king, he was determined to act according to the "light quilt with four forms, and the upper and lower levels". The commander-in-chief of Monan, set up three divisions, personally conquered Dali, and attacked Ezhou. I always use Han law to regulate and restrain my behavior. Love the people like children, cherish soldiers like younger brothers. The ancestors have adapted and adopted the Han system, and it is today! From now on, I will follow the practice of the Central Plains dynasties in the past and formally establish the "Zhongtong" (that is, the orthodox China and North Korea). "

Inside and outside the hall, on and off the stage, princes, princes, nobles, civil servants, generals, common people, and soldiers knelt down on the mountain and shouted "Long live".For a while, cheers of "Long live the emperor" and "Long live the emperor" came and went. Kublai Khan raised his hands slowly, and said: "Listen to the decree: I live in the land of Longfei. At the beginning of Longfei, I ordered my master Basiba to set up a Buddhist temple in the southwest of Da Nei. From now on, it will be closed. Ba Siba is the national teacher! Granted the jade seal, he will serve as the master of the Central Plains, and rule the sects of the world."

Bhasiba was still in charge of affairs in the Tibetan area and had not returned to the Central Plains. As his representative, the monks kowtowed on the carpet to express their gratitude. Kublai Khan ordered them to die, and said: "Next, Lian Xixian will read the "Decree of Worship and Sacrifice", "Decree of Benefiting Widows and Widows", "Decree of Equalization of Taxes and Service", "Decree of Stop Contribution", and "Decree of Soliciting Soldiers." Lian Xixian got up and stood under the emperor's throne, and read the translated edict in pure Mongolian.

Since Genghis Khan unified the grasslands in 1206, the Mongolian tribes have conquered year after year, and their martial arts are outstanding.However, one can conquer the world right away, but one cannot rule the world right away, especially one cannot govern the Central Plains with the traditional experience of the nomads, and one cannot impose the nomadic culture on the Central Plains culture. This is what Kublai Khan learned from long-term practice after he came to Monan Han. conclusion.It is very difficult for the kings and nobles who are accustomed to nomadic life to accept these simple and clear principles.Among the Mongolian kings and aristocrats, there are many outstanding members. It took them more than 50 years to realize this truth.

Fifty years is not a short period of time for an individual. When Kublai Khan ascended the throne, people saw great hope. The news of Kublai Khan's first accession to the throne in Kaiping quickly spread to Mobei Hara and Lin. Brother Ali was surprised and angry, and deeply regretted that he missed the opportunity and let his fourth brother take the lead.After discussing with a group of loyal followers, including Azode and Alan Daer, he decided to send envoys to the four major khanates, and invited them to participate in the Kuliletai Conference.Soon, except for Ilihan Hulagu who made it clear that he did not support Ali Boke's ascension among the four major khanates, the kings of the other three khanates who were willing to support Ali Boke were invited to come.Although Xu Liewu refused to send someone, he entrusted the envoy to bring back a letter he personally wrote to brother Ali Bak.In the letter, he repeatedly urged Brother Ali to admit the reality and not to artificially cause the division of the Mongolian Empire.He bluntly stated his point of view: Brother Ali's ability in all aspects is far inferior to that of the fourth brother.After reading the letter, Brother Ali was so angry that he tore the letter to pieces.He knew that the sixth brother Xu Liewu had always only admired the fourth brother, and he always felt a little worried about him in his bones.That being the case, he simply competed with the fourth brother so that the sixth brother could see who was worthy to be the Great Khan of Mongolia?

Brother Ali's self-confidence cannot be said to be unreasonable.At this time, he not only had his own army under his command, but also the troops of the Ogotai Khanate, the Chagatai Khanate, and the Golden Horde that he could mobilize with the help of Mengge Khan's golden talisman and will, as well as the troops of Mengge Khan. After Khan died of illness, he left his pro-army. This pro-army is the most elite cavalry in all Mongolia, and it is the most precious legacy left by Genghis Khan to his descendants. According to the scheduled date, Ari Boke held a Kuliletai meeting where only some kings and nobles participated in the summer place in the Altai Mountain Valley, and was elected as the Great Khan of Mongolia in a slightly deserted atmosphere.Since then, two major political groups have emerged in Monan and Mobei, and a life-and-death struggle for the throne is imminent.

Miyagi Xuanwen Pavilion. Eighteen huge palace lanterns are hung in two rows under the eaves of the pavilion. When entering the courtyard, nine palace lanterns are hung under the eaves of the east, west and south wing rooms, illuminating the entire courtyard like daytime. In the hall, Kublai Khan was discussing matters with his beloved ministers Zhao Bi and Lian Xixian. "Show Your Majesty!" Zhao Bi and Lian Xixian played together: "Monk Zi Cong has been working as a monk for more than 20 years since he entered the palace, and the world calls him 'Secretary Cong'. He is loyal The vassal mansion has accumulated years and years, participated in the plot of the tent, determined the great plan of the society, and deserved to be honored for its hard work. The ministers think that your majesty should return their clothes and honor them to show their rank, what do you think of your majesty?" "The play by Erqing is very suitable for me. Zi Cong has lived with me in Mobei for many years, and he is familiar with the old scriptures of our Mongolian ancestors. He also assisted me in blending the old Mongolian system with the traditional system of the Central Plains to formulate a new system for the new dynasty. He has contributed a lot. He and National teacher Basiba is my arm. Whenever I encounter Tibetan or Buddhist affairs, I will respectfully ask for advice. Before I came to the throne, I ordered someone to build a nunnery for him in the scenic spot of Nanping Mountain in Kaiping as a place of meditation. The second secretary just now What I have played is very much in line with my wishes, and I should accept his words, and I will order a book of ceremonial preparations today, confer the title of doctor Guanglu, and the position of Taibao. , what do you two lovers think?" Zhao Bi and Lian Xixian kowtowed to express their gratitude: "Your Majesty is wise, and I am most grateful to you." Kublai Khan leaned over to help the two confidantes who had followed him for many years: "It's not in front of all the officials in the palace hall, why should the two lovers make such a big gift! Please hurry up." "No matter when and where, the etiquette of the monarch and his ministers must not be disturbed, and the laws of the country must not be broken. As the people who followed His Majesty in the early years, the ministers should set an example for everyone." "I am able to have what I am today, thanks to the contribution of the two lovers. In the future, the country's general etiquette will require the two lovers to take care of it and take care of it on my behalf." Kublai Khan and the two ministers sat side by side, talking until the night scattered. After Kublai Khan ascended the throne, the focus of the Mongolian regime shifted from the Mobei grasslands to the Central Plains. For this reason, he reformed the military organization system and gradually established two major systems: the central guard army and the local garrison army.The court's Suwei army is composed of the original Qixue and the newly built bodyguard army.Kublai Khan inherited the Suwei system of the Four Khans of Mongolia, and the chief of the Four Khans was still held by the descendants of several heroes.Although Qixue and the guards are both central guard troops, there is a clear division of labor in terms of functions.Kexue was responsible for the safety of the emperor, in charge of the defense of Miyagi and Ordo (palace tent), and generally did not go out to fight.The guards are not only responsible for the security of the national capital and the garrison of the Gyeonggi area, but also a standing elite force used by the imperial court to deal with emergencies or undertake raids at any time. Through this series of effective military and political reforms, Kublai Khan quickly stabilized his new regime, thus gaining the political capital to dominate the world.