Zhu Qizhen sat alone in the imperial study, frowning because there was a question he couldn't figure out.
During the Northern Expedition, Oara was destroyed, the Tatars fled, and the three guards of Duoyan moved to guard the Onan River. A new pattern was formed in Mobei, and everything was peaceful for the past five years.
The question is, how can we live in peace and harmony?
The Tatar tribe claims to have golden blood. How could the descendants of Genghis Khan easily abandon the Onon River, which is regarded as a sacred place?
Over the years, Zhu Qizhen has imagined more than once how the Tatar tribe would make a comeback.
However, Tuo Tuo Bu Hua seems to have completely disappeared from this world and has never been seen in the past five years.
Even when the Ming army mobilized troops against Annan and occupied the city, the armored ships went on an overseas expedition, and they also mobilized troops against Uzbekistan...
Even if the south is in a state of chaos, the northern border is still peaceful and peaceful.
Zhu Qizhen was very puzzled. Are all the Tatar tribe dead?
Eaten by a White Walker?
There will never be a plot where winter is approaching and the White Walkers descend from the sky...
"Your Majesty, Mobei Wei Qiqike requests an audience!"
Zhu Qizhen opened his eyes and asked, "What is she here for?"
Wynn bowed and said, "Have you forgotten, Your Majesty, that Qiqi Ke sent a memorial half a month ago, saying that he was discussing the establishment of a telegraph line..."
Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but smile and said: "This woman is really competitive. When she hears about any new gadgets, she will definitely come to me to ask for them. This was the case when we were building the railway!"
Wynn also smiled and said: "I have to say that over the years, the Mongolian tribes have been quite content in her hands, and their development momentum is also good."
"That's true!"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and asked, "Where is he?"
Huaien said: "Back to the emperor, he is already waiting outside the Meridian Gate."
"Let her in!"
"yes!"
"Wait a moment!"
Zhu Qizhen seemed to have thought of something and called out to Hua En.
Wynn quickly turned around and asked, "What other orders does the emperor have?"
Zhu Qizhen pondered for a moment, and then asked: "How many people did she bring?"
Wynn thought for a while and replied: "There are only a few followers, maybe three or five of them. The slave didn't pay attention..."
"Has she been anywhere else since she entered Beijing?"
"This... this slave doesn't know..."
Wynn slowly lowered his head, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Zhu Qizhen's face is a bit dark. He is also the leader of Dongchang after all. He doesn't know anything about it. What use do you need?
"Introduce her to the palace, and then go check how many people she brought to Beijing this time and who she has come into contact with."
"yes!"
Wynn's face turned pale and he left the imperial study room as if fleeing.
Not long after, Qiqi Ke came to see him.
"Your Majesty Qixike, I wish you the best of luck!"
"Love Qing's life!"
Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and at the same time couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Today, Qiqi Ke wore a Mongolian-style robe and accessories on his head, which seemed to be a very solemn outfit.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Qiqi Ke stood up slowly, raised his head, and smiled.
She was originally the princess of Oara, and she grew up on a horse. Compared with the weak Central Plains woman, she has a more heroic appearance, and her every move seems to be full of vitality.
Paired with such an outfit, it will look even more unique.
Zhu Qizhen stared at it for a long time, and then realized that it seemed a bit inappropriate...
Qiqi Ke did not pay attention to these details and said: "I came to Beijing this time to set up a telegraph line. I heard that with the telegraph, the court's instructions can be received instantly. This will also help the emperor to control
Why not follow the trends of the various Mongolian tribes?"
Zhu Qizhen said: "I have read Aiqing's memorial, but the establishment of telegraph lines cannot be rushed. When the time is right, the court will consider it."
Qiqi Ke was not in a hurry, and said slowly: "I heard that the Mohe Guard in the far north has sent a telegram. I wonder why the Mobei Guard where I am located cannot?"
Zhu Qizhen shook his head and explained patiently: "The Mohe Guard guards the northern border of the Ming Dynasty. It has a special strategic significance. You can open this telegraph line regardless of the cost. However, the Mobei Guard is not a border, so naturally the cost must be taken into account."
and uses.”
Qiqi Ke thought for a moment and said, "If the cost is too high, Mobeiwei can pay for it out of his own pocket."
Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but laugh, and said: "From what you say, you are rich now, right?"
Qiqi Ke smiled and said: "Thanks to the emperor's grace, the Mongolian tribes have not had to worry about food and clothing over the years, and every household has some money saved."
Zhu Qizhen had no choice but to say: "I didn't approve your request. It's not because of the money. The main reason is that the telegraph and wire technology are not mature enough. The Academy of Sciences is improving it. If the lines are laid now, they will be replaced immediately after the improvement is successful."
, isn’t it a waste of money and food?”
Chi Chike asked again: "When can it be improved?"
"I can't say for sure, but it should be soon!"
Zhu Qizhen flipped through the imperial desk, found a map, and spread it out.
"Look here!"
Qiqi Ke stepped forward and heard Zhu Qizhen pointing to the location on the map and saying: "The imperial court has planned a route from the capital to Beihaiwei. It will pass through Monanwei and Mobeiwei along the way. It can take up to one year."
It will be implemented, just go back and wait for the news."
"Then thank you, Your Majesty!"
Qiqi Ke could see clearly that since the imperial court already had a plan and could try it within a year, there was no need to ask further.
Zhu Qizhen put away the map, and then said: "The Mongolian tribes are also citizens of the Ming Dynasty. I will not favor one over the other. You can just rest assured and get things done, and there is no need to go back and forth to the capital."
Qi Qike smiled and said: "Of course I understand the emperor's grace. I'm afraid that the people in the tribes don't understand, so I just come to the capital to show off!"
Zhu Qizhen smiled in astonishment, it turned out to be like this!
I thought that Qi Qiqi had a fiery nature and couldn't hide things in his heart. He would run to the capital whenever he had trouble.
Every time I came here in a hurry and rushed back in the dust.
It turns out that it was just for show!
The Mongolian tribes in Mobei surrendered to the Ming Dynasty five years ago. There must still be grudges in their hearts.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! As long as there is a slight imbalance, for example, the court is building a road for Uzang, but there is no movement in Mobei, they will definitely think that this is the court's response to Mobei.
The various tribes in Northern Mongolia are wary, and if not handled properly, a lot of negative emotions will definitely arise.
At this time, Qi Qike personally went to the capital to fight for a railway, and things immediately changed.
Since the imperial court's bowl of water is fair, everyone naturally has no complaints.
It can be said that Qiqi Ke is very smart. His seemingly reckless behavior is actually maintaining the unity and stability of the Mongolian tribes.
Zhu Qizhen had to re-examine this woman. There were actually two reasons for keeping her in the first place.
First, the Mongolian tribes need a leader. This person must have a certain degree of prestige and be able to make the people of the tribes surrender. Otherwise, the group will be leaderless, which will only make the management of the court more difficult. If there is any slight misconduct, there may even be the risk of unrest.
Second, that is the Tatar tribe that escaped!
The Tatar tribe would never give up and went to hide in some nook and cranny of the icy and snowy mountain.
When the time is right, they will definitely make a comeback. However, the strength of the Ming army cannot be touched by a remnant. If they insist on it, they will only die.
Therefore, if Tuotuo Buhua wants to stir up some trouble, he must use some strategy.
The only ones who can support them are the Mongolian tribes in Mobei.
Duoyan Sanwei has now returned to the Onan River, transformed into a Mongolian orthodox, and is living a very comfortable life.
If the Tatar tribe comes back at this time and says that we are the real golden bloodline, you Duoyan Sanwei are fakes!
There is no need for the imperial court to issue an order at all, Duoyan's three guards will definitely cut with their swords.
At what level do you dare to talk to me about orthodoxy?
It doesn’t matter what your status is. You are just a lost dog. What qualifications do you have to speak loudly to me?
In such an environment, the only internal agent Tuotuo Buhua can contact is Qiqi Ke!
The Mongolian tribes in Mobei were civilians left over from the Oara tribe and the Tatar tribe. Since all the strong men were taken to fight at that time, most of the remaining people were old, weak, women and children.
Over the years, the development momentum of Mobei Wei has been good. Coupled with the Ming Dynasty's continuous immigration to Mobei and the intermarriage between Mongolian and Han people, the strength of each tribe has grown a lot.
If Tuotuo Buhua is ready to make a comeback, the time is almost ripe.
For Zhu Qizhen, leaving Qiqike behind is equivalent to leaving a bait behind.
This bait is specially designed to catch fish without fish. As for when you catch it, it doesn't matter whether you catch it in three or five years, ten or twenty years, or even never.
Over the years, the Jin Yiwei lurking in Mobei have been paying attention to Qiqi Ke's every move and found nothing unusual.
Zhu Qizhen is also constantly testing, hoping to test this woman's bottom line.
However, nothing has been tried until today...
It seems that Mobei has really become a part of the Ming Dynasty, and the once glorious Oara and Tatars have completely become a thing of the past.
Qiqi Ke chatted some more about the customs and customs of Mobei before saying goodbye and leaving.
Huai En hurried over, breathing heavily, and said: "Your Majesty, we have found out clearly..."
Zhu Qizhen asked: "What are you asking about?"
"Qiqi Ke is accompanying...five people, one personal maid, four attendants...guards..."
"Gone?"
Wynn wiped his sweat and said: "That's it, no more!"
"Did they come into contact with anyone?"
"No, they are all in Honglu Temple!"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "I understand."
Wynn asked again: "What else does the emperor need to check? I will go right now!"
"Okay, there's nothing wrong with you, go down!"
"yes!"
"Wait a moment!"
"Your Majesty, you... give your orders!"
Zhu Qizhen thought for a moment and said, "Put on your casual clothes and follow me out of the palace!"
"Leaving the palace?"
Wynn's heart sank, feeling that something was wrong, and asked: "Where to go?"
"Beizhen Fusi!"
The monarch and his ministers came to Beizhen Prefecture in casual clothes.
Yuan Bin hurriedly picked up the driver, but Zhu Qizhen waved his hand at him, gesturing for him to go in and talk.
Since I left the palace in casual clothes, I naturally didn't want to publicize it.
Yuan Bin signaled to take the person to his apartment.
"How is the matter I asked you to investigate?"
"Back to the emperor, we already have some clues!"
Yuan Bin seemed to be prepared. He took out a piece of paper and handed it over.
Zhu Qizhen took it, looked at it a few times, and said with a smile: "I guessed it right!"
Wynn stood aside, not knowing what he meant, but he vaguely felt that it might not be a good thing, and his face suddenly became tangled.
Over the years, Dongchang's investigative capabilities have been whittled down again and again. The two characters "factory guards" that were notorious at the time are now only guards and no factory.
Yuan Bin said: "I have made statistics on the Mongolian traders who have come to the capital in the past month, and found that there is a caravan selling leather that comes to the capital every month, so I will focus on investigating it."
Wynn interjected: "On the Mongolian grasslands, cattle and sheep are mainly raised, and the fur business is normal."
"Eunuch Huai is right, but..."
With a meaningful smile on his face, Yuan Bin continued: "Whether it is grazing cattle and sheep, or hunting foxes and wolverines, there are seasons!"
Wynn was puzzled and asked: "Whether it's cattle, sheep, wolves or foxes, they can be found all year round, so why do we need to divide them into seasons?"
Yuan Bin said: "There is no need to separate cattle, sheep, wolves and foxes, but the furs of these things have seasons!"
Wynn didn't understand even more and asked, "What do you mean?"
Yuan Bin explained: "Generally speaking, animals look for food in autumn and store it for the winter. Therefore, they are fattest in autumn and winter, which is a good time to harvest furs. Therefore, most fur traders focus on winter."
"Is it only winter? Then no one will do business in spring, summer and autumn?"
"It's not that there won't be any, it's just that there will be a lot less than in winter. And this caravan comes to the capital every month, no matter what time of year, it can be said to be rain or shine."
Wynn added: "Just based on these, it doesn't mean they have a problem."
Yuan Bin smiled lightly and said: "If there is any problem, just check it and we will know!"
"Okay, Dongchang will leave this matter alone!"
Zhu Qizhen couldn't stand listening anymore and interrupted the conversation between the two.
Wynn's face became even more ugly, so he could only salute and say: "I obey your order!"
At this time, he was full of bitterness, and he cut Dongchang's authority at every turn, and then he thought that Dongchang couldn't provide information. Now I'm asking a few more questions, and he won't let me take care of it. Who knows one day you will think of asking me.
If you can't say the words at that time, it will definitely be another trouble...
Zhu Qizhen looked at Yuan Bin and asked: "I saw that you recorded the whereabouts of these people. What doubts did you find?"
Yuan Bin raised his hands in salute and said: "Your Majesty, according to my speculation, this caravan is probably doing business under the guise of doing business, and its true identity is a secret agent of the Tatar Ministry!"
"Tell me your reasons."
"The biggest suspicion is that these people's shipping bills are generally very volatile. Sometimes the prices are very high, sometimes the prices are very low, and they even sell at a loss."
Wynn couldn't help but said: "In business, there are losses and profits, it's normal!"
Yuan Bin said: "In business, there are losses and profits. However, if you can only make losses but not make profits, and it can last for more than three years, it is very problematic!"
Wynn asked again: "Didn't you just say that the huge fluctuations mean that people also make money sometimes."
Yuan Bin nodded and said: "Judging from the account books, this caravan has sold goods at low prices for six consecutive months. This is no longer business, this is charity!"