Chapter 845 0840 [Everyone Is Happy]

The 250 Ming soldiers stationed outside the city were already fully armed early in the morning.

It was obvious that they had already known the plan.

Wanyan Zongpan was escorted out of the city, and when he arrived at the south gate, he immediately ordered: "Hand over the city gate!"

The Jurchen soldiers guarding the city gate were a little confused, but they did not dare to disobey the order of the eldest prince.

Mao Zilian brought 18 strong servants and immediately stepped forward to disarm. Then he took off the armor of these Jurchen soldiers, helped each other to change, and took over the defense of this city gate.

Wanyan Zongpan continued to walk out of the city. Those Jurchen soldiers seemed to have received the news and were frantically blowing trumpets to gather soldiers.

The real commander was not in the barracks. The general who ordered the gathering of soldiers was called Nian Ge Han Nu, who was a personal guard of Jin Wushu.

Seeing Wanyan Zongpan coming, Nian Ge Han Nu did not dare to neglect it, and led the troops to kneel down and greet him.

Including Nian Ge Han Nu, all the defeated soldiers brought back by Jin Wushu have been resentful and uneasy these days.

Wanyan Zongpan was unable to speak, and turned to look at Han Qixian.

Han Qixian said loudly: "The tyrant Wuqimai betrayed the frontline soldiers, killed loyal ministers and generals, and now wants to destroy the peace talks. His Royal Highness the First Prince has decided to turn the tide. Are you willing to follow?"

Nian Ge Han Nu hurriedly said: "I am willing to follow!"

At this time, Wanyan Zongxian and Poluhuo rode over, each leading some tribes behind them.

Han Qixian stepped forward and said: "You two can be granted the command of the Ming Dynasty and get a piece of land to build your own tribe."

Poluhuo was still hesitant, Wanyan Zongxian knelt down to Wanyan Zongpan directly-Wanyan Zongxian has always been afraid of being liquidated, and he wished that Wuqimai would die sooner.

After thinking about it, Poluhuo still knelt down.

The two led their own troops, under the banner of Wanyan Zongpan, to take over the defense of the two cities in the north and south.

Gu San led the Ming soldiers outside the city to "protect" Wanyan Zongpan to the imperial city.

In the palace city, the two sides were still in a standoff.

Wu Dabu was ordered to take a detour out of the city to find reinforcements, but was captured by Wanyan Zongpan.

When Wu Qimai saw his son leading the troops to kill and standing behind Ma Kuo, he was so angry that he cursed: "Rebellious son, I shouldn't have given birth to you in the first place!"

Wanyan Zongpan sighed: "Father, from civil officials and generals to soldiers in the army, they have long resented you. There is no other way to go, you should end it yourself."

Wu Qimai sneered: "Want me to commit suicide? I won't fulfill your wish. The head of the Great Jin Emperor is here. Whoever wants to kill the king and the father, just come and cut off my head!"

After this, no one dared to move.

Because the overall situation has been decided, there is no need to bear a bad reputation.

From here, we can see that the noble children who stayed in Shangjing have really been quickly sinicized.

Ma Kuo turned his head and looked at Wanyan Zongpan.

Wanyan Zongpan gritted his teeth and ordered: "Yaoshe, capture your majesty. The Ming envoy has said that if you can capture him alive, you don't have to kill him, and you can be sent to Kaifeng for the Ming emperor to decide."

Bai Yangong immediately got rid of the burden in his heart, holding a knife and facing Wuqimai: "Your majesty, I'm sorry."

Wuqimai wanted to jump down from the palace, or cut his own throat, so that those traitors could not capture him alive.

But when the time came, he didn't have the courage to commit suicide.

He had enjoyed wealth for many years, and was also used as a puppet, and he had long lost the courage to face death.

At the same time, he couldn't lose face and kneel down to beg for mercy, and he had to maintain his emperor's demeanor.

While hesitating, he was held down by Bai Yangong and tied up in a trance.

In this incident, only a few people died from beginning to end.

Because of the appeasement of Han and Bohai civil officials, there was no chaos in the city.

Three days later, Yang Yun arrived with a large army and completely controlled the entire Shangjing City.

After waiting for more than ten days, Li Cheng hurried to Shangjing City with more than a hundred cavalrymen to take up his post. He was the first Andong Protectorate, and Shangjing City would be the seat of Andong Protectorate in the future.

Li Cheng discussed privately with Ma Kuo, and then summoned the civil and military officials of the Jin Kingdom to discuss matters.

Wanyan Zongpan was recommended by Li Cheng as the commander of Huligai to rule the lower reaches of Mudanjiang.

Wanyan Zongxian was recommended by Li Cheng as the commander of Tunhe to rule the lower reaches of Tangwang River. Tangwang River was called Tunhe at this time, and that large area was originally the fief of Wanyan Xiyin.

Wanyan Poluhuo was recommended by Li Cheng as the commander of Gulidian to rule the area of ​​Mudanjiang City.

Most of the Jurchen nobles who helped stabilize the situation can continue to stay in the Ming Dynasty. The specific appointment documents need to be confirmed and promulgated by the court.

At the same time, the Jurchen tribes scattered everywhere also sent envoys to ask them to submit.

Those who are willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty can be granted the position of commander by the leader.

In addition, the Jurchen tribes along the rivers around Shangjing, such as the Hulan River and the Ash River, must migrate. They can choose their own way or stay and become citizens of the Ming Dynasty.

For example, the Ash River was called Anchuhushui at that time, which was Aguda's old nest. There are many Jurchen tribes here, and they can choose to leave with a certain commander or stay and be registered as citizens.

There is also a part of the Hulan River basin that belongs to the branch territory of the Hesheli tribe. It is now directly under the jurisdiction of the Andong Protectorate, and the relevant tribes can also choose to stay or leave.

Whether they leave or stay, they must release the slaves and hand them over to the Protectorate to be registered as citizens!

Those who still want slaves can catch them in their own territory.

There are still many Jurchens in the new territories of Zongpan, Zongxian, and Boluhuo. Even during the reign of Wanyan Liang, those places were still capturing Jurchens and bringing them to the Hulun River basin for reclamation.

The commanders who left Shangjing could take away at most 500 sets of armor each.

Jin Wushu's son-in-law Hesheli Zhining asked: "May I ask Li Duhu, if the Jurchens are willing to stay and register as civilians, can they participate in the imperial examinations, or join the army to become generals?"

Li Cheng nodded and said, "Of course."

Ma Kuo explained in detail: "Liaodong and both sides of the Yalu River are temporarily unified as Liaoning Province. Scholars in Andong Duhufu can take the examination for scholars in Andong City, and then go to Liaoning Province to take the examination for Juren. In view of the fact that Hebei and Liaoning were severely affected by the war and the imperial examinations were temporarily not prosperous, candidates from these two provinces have preferential treatment."

Li Cheng said: "If you want to join the army, when you register as civilians, change your name to a Chinese surname. I will form a local army, and people of all ethnic groups can join the army. You have fought in wars and can read and write. You can lead at least 100 soldiers, and you can be promoted if you make merit in the future."

With the expansion of the Jin Dynasty, several major Jurchen tribes had their own sub-bases.

Hesheli Zhining's hometown is in Baicheng City, Jilin Province.

It has been designated as the direct jurisdiction of Andong Protectorate. The local Jurchen tribes can choose to migrate or stay and be registered as citizens.

Hesheli Zhining was unwilling to move. He was a man of both civil and military talents. He was used to living in the city and could not stand that kind of tribal life.

Hesheli Zhining knelt down to Li Cheng and said, "I am willing to change my name to Shi Zhining, be registered as a citizen in the Ming Dynasty, and join the army to help the Protector General to pacify the four directions. I can also return to my hometown to persuade my tribesmen to become registered citizens of the Ming Dynasty together."

"Good!" Li Cheng was very happy.

He wanted to be promoted quickly, but was worried that he could not win over the generals, so he took the initiative to volunteer to be the Andong Protector. Anyway, he can be transferred back to the capital in ten years at most, which is also a shortcut.

But there are not many soldiers who volunteer to come to Andong Protectorate. Li Cheng must recruit locals and train new troops to supplement the troops.

Hesheli Zhining is not bad, and he can be trained with emphasis.

Hesheli Zhining was also delighted to receive Li Cheng's praise. He had a long-term vision and would rather stay and be a general of 100 men than move to be the commander of the Jurchens.

Maybe he could continue to make contributions and eventually be promoted to the center of the Ming Dynasty.

He was still very young!

Bai Yangong, who had tied up Wu Qimai, also knelt down and said, "I am willing to stay and join the army."

He tied up the emperor of the Jin Dynasty, and no matter which tribe he went to, he would probably be looked down upon.

Moreover, he was willing to be sinicized, and he had been familiar with Confucian classics since he was a child, and he changed his Chinese name and surname in his youth. Now as a registered citizen of the Ming Dynasty, he has no psychological burden at all, but is full of confidence and ready to show his strength.

Li Cheng nodded in approval: "You two are thoughtful. When the new army is organized, I will report to the Ming court and recommend you to be the general of a hundred men."

Han Qixian stepped forward and asked: "Old Jin Hanchen, I wonder how you will be appointed?"

Ma Kuo said: "Civil officials of all ethnic groups in the Jin Kingdom who are over 30 years old can go to Kaifeng to participate in the special examination. This special examination is specially held for you. Those who pass the special examination will be awarded the title of Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty. In view of your older age and political experience, you can start as a county magistrate at the lowest and as a prefect at the highest."

"Civil officials and scholars of all ethnic groups in the Jin Kingdom under the age of 30 must take the imperial examination in Liaoning Province, or they can directly work as clerks in the local area."

"Of course, there are people who have made great contributions. For example, you do not need to take any exams, and the Ming court will directly grant you an official position. You will temporarily stay in the Andong Protectorate to assist the protector in registering the people. After completing this important task, you will definitely be promoted."

Han Qixian was overjoyed, turned around and kowtowed in the direction of Kaifeng, and bowed to Ma Kuo and Li Cheng.

Except for Wuqimai who was arrested, everyone was happy.

Wanyan Zongpan left with mixed feelings and started to move his people to a new tribe.

Because of the coup, his brothers had a tense relationship with him, and he didn't know which one was willing to move with him.

In fact, he didn't want to move either.

Because he couldn't take away the serfs, and couldn't take away the craftsmen of the Bohai, Han, and Khitan ethnic groups. What's the point of moving to Huligai City?

Although there is a small city there, it is dilapidated and old.

Wanyan Zongpan, who has enjoyed wealth since childhood, can't leave the prosperity of Beijing.

After thinking about it, Wanyan Zongpan actually found Li Cheng: "Duhu, can I stay here? Keep my house, change the contract for the slaves in my family, and leave my family's property. I know I can't pass the imperial examination, so I can be a clerk in the Duhufu. As for the Huligai Commander, I can give it to my brothers."

Wanyan Zongpan has made a lot of money over the years, enough for him to be a rich man for life.

Li Cheng thought he had misheard, and then laughed: "Since you are willing to stay, I will report to the court. If His Majesty is happy, it is possible to give you an official position in the Protectorate."

There are still many Jurchen nobles who are accustomed to city life.

In order to appease those nobles and officials, Li Cheng and Ma Kuo did not conduct large-scale house searches. They just confiscated the property of Wanyan Zonghan, Wanyan Zonggan, Wanyan Xiyin, Jin Wushu and other dead people according to the amount of confiscation ordered by Wuqimai.

In addition, the property of Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Loushi and others who died early was also confiscated.

Those young nobles whose property was not confiscated and whose fathers and brothers were killed in battle. More than half of them chose to stay and register as households, and would never move to live in the tribe.

They can speak Chinese, read Confucian poetry and books, and even imitate the dress of Han people.

They can't farm or fight, and can only enjoy themselves in the city.

This situation made Li Cheng laugh and cry, and he ran to Ma Kuo to discuss.

Ma Kuo said: "They can stay, but they must change their Chinese names when they are registered. Don't plunder their property, but protect them well, let them squander it, so as to stimulate the city's industry and commerce. The registration of the people in the villages and the distribution of land to the slaves must not be allowed to be the slightest mistake. There are farmers, workers and merchants. If they are governed like this for ten years, the Andong Protectorate and its directly governed areas can be quickly governed into Han territory, even if no Han criminals are exiled. By that time, you, Li Duhu, will have made a great contribution!"

"I will do as Mr. Ma said." Li Cheng began to fantasize about the future.