Everyone couldn't help but frown when they heard that Dorgon asked Luo Ning to manage the princess's dowry territory.
What qualifications does a Xia boy with no family background have to manage a dowry territory?
Who here can be convinced?
But in front of Dorgon, they couldn't object.
The decision-making power on this matter actually lies in the hands of the princess. After all, the real owner of this dowry territory is the princess herself.
If the princess does not refute Dorgon's face, then no one can object to this matter.
But the princess will probably not refute Dorgon's face.
Luo Ning looked calm on the surface, but he couldn't help but be secretly happy in his heart.
The dowry territory is five hundred miles away. Although it is only an escrow, but when the princess marries to the Kingdom of Jin, the escrow does not have the final say?
The aloof Princess Luo Budeji glanced at Luo Ning lightly, with a pure and peaceful smile.
But her eyes were clearly looking down.
"He is just the shepherd of the dowry territory, that is, the steward of a large estate. It is up to the ninth brother to decide who he is."
"What Ninth Brother said makes sense. I am a Tubo, but I am married to the Great Jin Khan. It is indeed most appropriate for this dowry territory to be entrusted to Luo Ning, who is neither a Tubo nor a Jurchen."
She was Zamp's beloved daughter, and she had dozens of manors as Tangmuyi. She really didn't take the five hundred miles of dowry territory seriously.
And I will never offend Dorgon just because of the choice of the shepherd guard of the dowry territory.
Jiedushi, Xibian, Jierlun, the heads of major temples and other local dignitaries all secretly sighed in disappointment when they heard the princess's statement.
The princess didn't object, so the job of Mu Shou in the dowry territory really fell on Luo Ning.
Five hundred miles of territory, that's one-tenth of Shunzhou!
Although the shepherds and guardians of the dowry territory are not official Tibetan officials, the territory they manage is comparable to that of a tribal envoy!
The most depressing thing is Lord Jiedushi. The dowry territory is separated from Shunzhou, which means that his jurisdiction has lost one-tenth of the territory.
"Luoning Anda, the princess has agreed." Dorgon smiled at Luoning, "You can be considered a retainer of Her Royal Highness the Princess."
The princess nodded: "Since the ninth brother said this, from today onwards, Luo Ning will be regarded as my retainer."
The word "calculate" shows that she does not take Luo Ning seriously and is not willing to accept a Xia as a retainer. It is only because of Dorgon's face that she is willing to let Luo Ning have a background as a princess retainer.
That's right. In Tubo, the prince's retainers and princess' retainers also had the same origin.
This kind of background is not low, and it is also qualified to be an official.
Dorgon was really thoughtful. He gave Luo Ning a background as a princess retainer, which gave Luo Ning a basis for promotion in the future.
As soon as the princess said this, many Tubo people looked at Luo Ning with hostility.
Their children couldn't get the birth title of a princess's retainer, but Luo Ning got the title of a princess's retainer just because of Dorgon's words.
How could Luoning refuse this opportunity? He immediately stood up, bowed with the Xia people's bow, and said to the princess in proficient Tubo language:
"Chen Luoning, I would like to thank Her Royal Highness the Princess for your kindness and generosity."
When the princess heard Luo Ning's proficient and authentic Tubo language, she couldn't help but take a high look and took out a jade sign with a snow lotus pattern engraved on it, "This is my palace's retainer notice board. You can use this card to make decisions on my behalf in the dowry territory."
thing."
Luo Ning took the retainer notice and bowed again, "Thank you again, Your Highness, Princess!"
As soon as he got the jade token, Luo Ning understood that the position of pastor and guardian of this dowry territory could no longer escape his grasp.
Hehe, Dorgon, you are very capable.
Territory shepherds were not Tubo officials. They had no rank and received no salary. They could only be regarded as retainers of powerful people, not imperial officials.
But the problem is, the power in their hands is no less than that of county officials!
Even bigger.
Because, since he is not a formal official, he has greater autonomy, and there are no higher-level superiors to show filial piety, manage, and curry favor with.
As far as Luoning is concerned, once he becomes the shepherd of the dowry territory, he only needs to be responsible to the princess herself, and he only needs to please the good princess as his master.
He could ignore other people, such as Jiedushi, Xibian and other local officials and lords.
With his background as a princess retainer and his relationship with Dorgon, local dignitaries did not dare to deal with him openly.
More importantly, the princess as the master is only symbolic. She married far away from the Kingdom of Jin. How could she be staring at a dowry enclave that she didn't even care about?
Then, Luoning, a retainer of the princess, has a lot of room for maneuver, and basically no one cares about it. Even if he turns over the entire dowry territory, there is probably nothing anyone else can do.
Dorgon said: "Sister-in-law, if it is difficult for you to choose the dowry territory, my brother can refer to it for details."
He already has a deep understanding of this new sister-in-law. Luo Budji is a person who does not like "common affairs".
What she cares about most is the scriptures and cultivation.
This princess is a lay Buddhist, and she practices secret teaching techniques, and she calls herself the goddess of wonderful sounds.
She originally did not want to marry far away, but she changed her mind when she heard that the Khan was willing to promote Buddhism.
It's a pity that she didn't know that Dahan and Dajin never believed in Buddhism.
She doesn't care about the dowry territory, so she might as well choose it for her.
Sure enough, when the princess heard Dorgon's words, she nodded and smiled indifferently, "Then I'll leave it to you, Ninth Brother, to decide how to circle the circle."
"There is only one thing. The temples and the manors of the lords cannot be touched. Let's go from the Xia tribe."
As soon as these words came out, the Tubo lords and temple masters breathed a sigh of relief.
The princess was indeed sensible and did not touch the temple or the manors of the various lords.
Encircling the dowry territory from the Xia tribe was also the most acceptable plan for them.
"That's natural." Dorgon, relying on his noble status and the power of the Jin Kingdom, did not take the lords and temple masters present seriously.
"Luoninganda, please tell me first, which place is the best?" This is Dorgon's shrewdness.
Since this matter is for Luo Ning, a good friend, then of course Luo Ning must be satisfied.
Luoning had already guessed that Dorgon would ask for his opinion, and he had already thought about it.
Ke Luoning still hesitated for a while, pretending to think deeply and said: "Dorgon Anda, I think the Qingxian tribe, the Sangyue tribe, and the Longcuo tribe are the most suitable."
"First of all, these three tribes are Xia tribes and are not under the direct jurisdiction of the major lords and temples. They can be enclosed."
"Secondly, the territories of these three tribes are enough to cover a radius of five hundred miles, and they also produce salt, silk, and fish. The princess will not suffer any loss."
"Third, there are commercial roads, docks, and ferries there. The Longcuo City of the Longcuo Tribe was still the county seat of Xifan County in Yizhou, and it could collect a lot of commercial taxes."
Luo Ning's tone was completely from the princess's point of view.
There were two other reasons that he could not express aloud, but he did not say them out.
To the southeast of those three tribes is the Naixue tribe that Luo Ning wants to capture. And to the northeast of those three tribes is Qianqiu Mountain.
If he chooses to circle these three tribes and then seek the official position of the Naixue tribe envoy, then he can connect the dowry territory, Naixue tribe, and Qianqiu Mountain into one!
As long as this area is integrated, it will have a radius of 700 miles, accounting for one-sixth of the entire Western Fan land!
This area is surrounded by the Xifan Grassland on three sides in the east, is only three hundred miles away from Narokuan Pass in the west, and is only three hundred miles away from the Sacrifice Mother Official in the south.
And it borders the ancient deer tribe of the Qiang people where Youyan is located!
By choosing these three tribes, you can occupy the best strategic position in Xifan.
"Okay, then these three tribes." Dorgon nodded without thinking.
It's not Daikin's territory, it's the princess's dowry territory anyway, so of course it must be a well-circulated area.
The princess didn't bother to care where these three tribes were, and directly decided: "Then choose the three Xia tribes of Qingxian, Sangyue, and Longcuo."
"Your Highness the Princess..." The local military governor with the highest official position suddenly looked troubled and hesitated to speak.
"What?" The princess turned to look at Shunzhou Jiedushi.
Shunzhou Jiedushi said: "Your Highness, the three tribes are centered on Longcuo City. But Longcuo City was originally the Xia people's Western Fan County. Although it has declined long ago, it was the first city in Shunzhou after all.
, it can be regarded as a strategic place for military strategists..."
The princess frowned, "Really? Since Longcuo City has declined, it is definitely not as good as your Songyuan City, and it is no longer the number one city in the local area. Can't this palace be designated as a dowry territory?"
Jiedushi came from a large Tubo family and had backing in the royal city, but he did not dare to continue to refute the princess.
Alas, forget it. Although Longcuo City is good, it has indeed declined.
It's a pity that such a good place has become a dowry territory.
"Luo Ning, I will appoint you as the lord of Longcuo City and the shepherd of the territory." For Dorgon's sake, Luo Budji decided to help Luo Ning.
Although this Luo Ning was a little person, he was handsome and very lovable, and she was happy to help.
"The dowry territory of this palace will be named...Longcuo City."
"Although the Lord of Longcuo City is not an official of the imperial court, he is a retainer of this palace. He has full authority to manage the three tribes on behalf of this palace..."
When the princess finished speaking, Luo Ning immediately stood up and said without hesitation:
"Thank you, Your Highness Princess!"
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