Chapter 1 Things Are Not Going Well
May is approaching, and the Central Plains is already in summer. After the death of Mongge Khan, Kublai Khan ascended the throne of Khan in Kaiping and fought for the throne with his younger brother Alibuge who was left behind. Kublai Khan relied on the rich manpower and material resources of the Han area to use Kaiping as a frontier base. After four years, he finally defeated Alibuge.
In the fourth year of Zhongtong, Kublai Khan promoted Kaiping Prefecture to Shangdu to replace Helin. However, at this time, the focus of the Mongolian regime had shifted to the Han area of the Central Plains, and the capital was set up in the grassland behind the mountains and was destined to be remote. In the first year of Zhiyuan, Yanjing was changed to Zhongdu. In the ninth year, Zhongdu was changed to Dadu and established as the capital, and Shangdu was used as the summer capital to escape the summer, forming a two-capital system pattern.
Every April, Dahan goes to Shangdu to escape the summer heat, and returns to Dadu in August and September. During the autumn of August and September, Dahan was in Shangdu, the imperial department branch offices followed the officials to handle important government affairs. In addition to hunting and having fun here, the Kulitai Conference and traditional sacrificial activities of the Mongolian kings and nobles were held here, which has gradually become a regular practice. Dahan had the intention to go to Shangdu as early as last month, but it was delayed for more than a month, but it still did not go there.
At this time, the city of Dadu Palace seemed to be calm, but everyone coming and going was in a hurry and his face was uneasy. The guards who were sieging the city were even more cautious and strictly investigated those who were in and out, and idlers were strictly prohibited from lingering in front of the palace. If they were slow, they would be scolded or even whipped. The palace was also covered with Qixue soldiers, especially the Daming Palace, which was even more vigilant and was not allowed to approach without summoning.
Kuokuozhen in the Kunde Hall of Danei changed his quietness and was a little anxious. Since the end of last year, Dahan has been living in the Daming Hall for a long time on the grounds that his body is inconvenient to travel to the harem. In fact, since reaching a peace agreement with the Southern Dynasties, Dahan's body has gradually recovered, saying that it was because of the good medicine He Weixian found. Therefore, he was favored by Dahan and asked him to take charge of the imperial guards.
Although it was against common sense for the Han general Suwei Imperial City, Kuokuozhen thought that when the kings entered the capital, the Han army's Suwei was also a move to prevent changes. What worries her most was that the Khan frequently adjusted officials after the New Year. Many Han generals led troops into the guards as if they were arranging their funerals. However, her favorite son Tiemur was still stranded in the Southern Dynasties and had not been able to return to the capital. Today, the Khan ordered several important officials to enter the palace to discuss matters, which made her worried.
"Empress!"
"Let me tell me, today the Khan ordered the important officials to discuss matters, so can there be any discussion on the appointment of a crown prince?" At this time, the eunuch general Fang Chenyou hurried in, and Kuokuo asked anxiously.
"Empress, the Khan ordered several important ministers of the Secretariat to enter, but did not talk about the establishment of a crown prince!" Fang Chenyou wiped the sweat from his forehead and said.
"Oh, it's okay!" Kuokuozhen said with relief. Since the Khan was sick, the matter of establishing a crown prince became her heart disease. Now she is even more worried that Tiemur has been stuck in the Southern Dynasty for a long time. Some people took the opportunity to encourage the Khan to become a crown prince. It is rumored in the court and the country that the eldest son of the emperor Ganmala is the most popular, especially a group of Han ministers wrote letters several times to beg the Khan.
"The Khan issued an order to change the title of Dalamabala to the King of Beiping, and ordered him to go to the old capital Helin to command the military and political affairs of the northern region!" Fang Chenyou said.
"Oh?! This is the proposal of the Khan!" Kuokuozhen said with a frown.
"No, it was the proposal of the Left Prime Minister of the Secretariat Boyan." Fang Chenyou shook his head and said, "He said that the rebel king in the north heard that our dynasty was defeated and transferred the northern army to defend the Central Plains. After the Spring Festival, he was ready to move. He asked the Khan to send the prince to Helin Fujun, to seize the fundamental land of the ancestors in the northern desert, to defend the Taizu Dawuerduo, and to shock the rebel king!"
"Why didn't the Khan send Ganmala? I have a serious illness, what can I do if I go?" Kuokuozhen frowned even more when he heard this. The second son was disabled and was not the candidate for the Khan throne. However, he was raised by the Empress Dowager Cha Bi. The two brothers were deeply in love and friendship, but they were alienated by Tiemur. Because his capital was in charge of the northern land and the general commanded the kings of the sects, he would be the help of Ganmala in the future.
"Boyan said that although Dalamabala is sick, he is smart and good at planning, and dares to make decisions when encountering problems. This is the best choice." Fang Chenyou looked at Kuokuo's real face and said carefully, "Boyan resigned from the position of Zuogong of the Secretariat today, and recommended Ganmala to take over and take charge of the affairs of the Secretariat. Although the Khan rejected it on the spot, he had already made intentions according to his servants."
"Didn't Brother Sang come? Why didn't he refute!" Kuokuozhen was shocked and said that he took over the Secretariat to learn government affairs and prepare for future administration. And the Khan was interested in it, so he must have the intention of the reserve position in his heart, which is a very dangerous signal.
"Brother Sang also tried hard, but he couldn't help but be alone. First, Boyan, then An Tong, Li Qian and others supported him..." Fang Chenyou sighed and said helplessly.
"What else was there to discuss?" Kuokuozhen suppressed his anger and asked again.
"The Khan led the Right Guards of King Kuorigisi to enter Tongzhou to defend the capital!" Fang Chenyou replied.
"Why is this? The Khan has promised that the King of Jining will only command the Right Guard Army and guard the capital!" Kuokuozhen couldn't keep calm, so he suddenly stood up and said angrily.
She knew that Korigis was born in the Wanggu tribe, and his father, King Aibuhua, had a great military achievements as a general. His mother, Princess Yuelie, was the second daughter of Kublai Khan, the ancestor of the Yuan Dynasty. He was also a legendary figure. He was strong and had both civil and military. He "had a brave and resolute nature, practiced martial arts, and was particularly dedicated to Confucianism. He built Wanjuan Hall in his private class. He discussed classics, history, principles, Yin and Yang techniques with various scholars, and was tireless all day long." He also "was a temple in the north to worship Confucius, celebrate the Holy Day, and used Chinese language alone."
Kurigis was very talented and martial, and was very different from the playboys of ordinary Mongolian nobles. He was unique among the nobles of the Yuan Dynasty. Therefore, he was deeply favored by Kublai Khan. When he was a young man, he served as Pingzhang, Gansu Province and other important positions. He married two princesses in a row, which was unique at that time: his daughter Hudadi lost princess, and his second wife was Princess Aiyassili, the daughter of Taramabala. Therefore, Kurigis was also a son-in-law of Kurigis, but she was willing to guard the capital with her, but she wanted to belong to her own family and was another son-in-law.
According to the Mongolians' chants from generation to generation, all Mongolians belong to the two major tribes of Mongolian Niluwen and Dierliejin. Hongjila was a branch of Dierliejin, which was scattered in the southeast of Hulun Lake in the Jin Dynasty; its other tribes Boshuer lived east of Hulun Lake and Erguna River, and north to the Deerbul River. Dierliejin and Niluwen were intermarried. Genghis Khan was married to Bortai, the daughter of Texue Chan, the leader of the Hongjila Boshuer tribe, when he was young.
The Hongjila tribe headed by Timgo Aman participated in the anti-Mongol tribe alliance many times. Texue Chan supported Genghis Khan and led his troops to surrender first. Therefore, Genghis Khan established the country and divided all Hongjila people into three thousand households, and appointed Txue Chan's son Shuchen and Sun Chiku as the heads of thousands of households. The Hongjila tribe participated in the conquest of Jin, pacified Xixia and other wars, and gradually expanded it into ten thousand households. Genghis Khan divided the land newly obtained from the south of the Jin Dynasty and gave the Laoha River, Xilamulun River Basin and its northwest and northeast areas to the brothers Shuchen. From then on, the Hongjila tribe moved to the south of the desert.
Ogedei Khan once issued an order: Hongjila "had a daughter as the queen, and gave birth to a boy as a princess, and never stopped for generations." Genghis Khan, Mongge, and the empress of Kublai Khan of the Yuan Dynasty all came from the Hongjila clan; the Hongjila nobles also successively married the daughters of emperors and clan kings of all dynasties. After Chen's death, Hongjila Wanhu was inherited by his descendants of his son Nachen. Because the five silk fiefs were on Jining Road and belonged to the Gulu Kingdom, he was successively named King of Jining, King of Jining and King of Lu, and the princess he married was named Princess of Lu.
So even though they were all son-in-laws, Kuokuozhen was closer to her niece. After the kings entered the Central Plains of Guard, she kept lobbying Zhen Jin Rang Ye only led the Right Guard Army and guarded the capital. Of course, this was also paving the way for Tiemur to fight for the Khan position. After all, with soldiers in hand, she could achieve a decisive role at critical moments. But in the end, it failed, which made her frustrated.
"At first, the Khan also proposed to let King Jining enter the capital of the Wei Dynasty, but Boyan strongly recommended Korrigis. An Tong and the Han officials knew that they believed in Confucianism and kept saying good things from the side. The Khan could not withstand the persuasion of the crowd, so he changed his mind!" Fang Chenyou said.
"Did Boyan be against me sincerely? Do you think the gift you gave him is too little?" Kuokuozhen asked with a slap in the table.
"Empress, after Boyan returned to the capital, he presided over the government affairs and reached peace with the Southern Dynasties. He was very favored by the Khan. Everything was determined by him." Fang Chenyou said aggrievedly, "Now, Boyan's mansion is the most lively in the capital city. People visiting every day are endless, and the carriages and horses for gifts are lined up outside the streets. The boxes of gold and silver are filled with dazzling pearls. According to the eyeliner of the slaves, their warehouses are filled with treasures, and gold and silver are placed in the corridor at will. He is afraid that he will not look down on the rewards of the Empress."
"Boyan seems to be strongly recommending Ganmala as a culprit. He is preparing for his successor to the Khan position. I don't know what great benefits he has made!" Kuokuo said angrily.
However, she also knew that Zhen Jin received education from Confucianism and Law since she was a child, was deeply influenced by Sinology, and had a good relationship with many great Confucians. After taking office, she appointed many Han Confucians. Although there were recurring, they quickly re-engaged. For example, Boyan, Antong, and Korigis were not Han people, but were also deeply influenced by Han law. Of course, they hoped that the eldest son would succeed to the throne in accordance with Han law. Zhen Jin might have been worried that it would be difficult for the Han law to continue to be implemented after her death, so she promoted these people to a high position and suppressed the old sects of the grassland. This situation was very unfavorable to her.
"What is He Weixian's attitude?" The other party Chenyou, Kuokuozhen, could not blame him. At the moment, she was running around for her own affairs, contacting the powerful and spying on the news. She relied on her. She calmed down and asked again.
Chapter completed!