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    The reason why Zhenwu specifically asked about the number of Hui people was because there had been several Hui riots in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia area, and there was even a tragic Hui rebellion - the Tongzhi Hui Rebellion. It was said that there were more than two million Hui people in Shaanxi Province alone.  Hui people, he couldn't help but frown slightly. Hui people are widely distributed in Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, and Ningxia. Based on this calculation, the population of Hui people in the country should be around ten million?

    E Hai, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi Province, has been in Shaanxi for a long time and has always been very concerned about the Hui people. This is because the Hui people like to practice martial arts and are very united. They often respond to a hundred calls. In the five years of Shunzhi, the Hui people had small-scale riots. Relatively speaking, the Hui people in Shaanxi  It is the most concentrated and has a large population. As the governor, he is extremely vigilant towards the Hui people, so he has a very detailed understanding of the Hui people.

    Seeing Zhenwu mentioning the topic of the Hui people, he took advantage of the situation and said: "Your Majesty, the northwest is where the Hui people gather, and Shaanxi is the most concentrated. In recent years, the world has been peaceful, and the Hui people have multiplied rapidly. At the beginning of the country, there were only more than 800,000 in Shaanxi.  It has more than tripled in ten years, and the slaves secretly believe that it should be properly controlled.¡±

    control?  How to control it? I just tried to integrate the Manchu, Han, Mongolian and Hui ethnic groups. We can't just turn around and impose severe restrictions on the Hui people. Zhenwu thought for a while and then said: "What is the relationship between the Hui people and the Han people in Shaanxi?"

    "Your Majesty, we are quite harmonious." E Hai bowed and said, "It is not uncommon for the Hui and Han people to live together. There are also intermarriages between the Hui and Han people. Because of the marriage, there are both religious people and religious people on both sides.  Generally speaking, most of those who become religious are Hui women, while those of Han who become religious are both men and women, and there are more cases of becoming religious."

    Nodding slightly, Zhenwucai said: "You have served as the inspector of Shaanxi, the chief envoy, and the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi. Your time in Shaanxi is not short. What do you think of the Hui people?"

    After pondering for a moment, Ehai bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Hui people have strong religious beliefs and taboos and customs that are very different from the Han people. Although they get along well with the Han people, they are also highly xenophobic. What I am worried about is the fierce temperament of the Hui people.  , it is very easy to form a group, and they are widely connected in various places. There are also sayings that the world is like a family. When we meet each other, we will be close to each other. We will send you home when we are doing our responsibilities, and we will not keep food for thousands of miles. And so on.

    Nowadays, the population of Hui people is rapidly expanding, which is neither a blessing to the local area nor a blessing to the court. The slaves secretly believe that they must be strictly controlled.  One is to limit the rapid growth of its population, and the other is to limit inter-regional mobility.  Furthermore, strengthen local defense soldiers.  "

    It is indeed necessary to limit the rapid expansion of the Hui people, but how to limit population growth?  family planning?  Zhenwu couldn't help but chuckle to himself. This method obviously wouldn't work. Is it like Mongolia's promotion of Lamaism?  It's simply impossible, then there are only plagues and wars.  These two are the fastest ways to consume the population.

    Plague is not an option, it would harm the peace of the world, so it would be a good idea to form a militia to fight.  However, this is also a double-edged sword. If you don't do it right, you will hurt yourself. These are tens of millions of Hui people. Zhenwu couldn't help but frowned slightly.

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    Heard this.  Ehai couldn't help but be disappointed. Kangxi was already tolerant to the Hui people, but he didn't expect Zhenwu to be like this. With the current development momentum of the Hui people, in a few decades, there will be big chaos.  Unlike the Han people, these Hui people are not scattered. Once they cause trouble, the consequences will be disastrous.

    Zhenwu glanced at him, changed his tone and said: "However, the Hui people are all members of the church, so we must prevent the situation where the religious authority and the imperial court compete for power. How to prevent it? We can start from four aspects. One is to promote ethnic integration,  This is in line with the imperial court's national policy of integrating all ethnic groups. The Han people have the strongest assimilation power. They have assimilated countless ethnic groups over thousands of years. Could it be that they alone cannot assimilate the Hui people? We must deliberately arrange for the return of Han people, and vigorously promote the promotion of Sinology to create conditions for assimilation.

    Secondly, promoting Hui officials to serve in other places and win over the Hui people and the gentry class can not only achieve the effect of differentiation, but also control the Hui people.  Thirdly, the Hui people must establish household contracts and implement the township contract system in areas where the Hui people live in order to achieve a restrictive effect. They can also implement the clan system so that they can not only believe in religion, but also observe the country's benevolence, recount the virtues of their ancestors, respect their ancestors, collect their clans, and train their descendants.

    Fourth, we must strictly monitor the Hui sects to prevent the emergence of religious leaders, and more importantly, strictly guard against the emergence of so-called new doctrines, such as Protestantism. Once discovered, they must be uprooted.  At the same time, the Hui people are cut off from overseas contacts, are not allowed to go on pilgrimage abroad, and are not allowed to preach from outside the country. In order to prevent strong opposition from the Hui people, this point must be implemented flexibly. The Eight Banners are allowed to be used. However, if the matter is not confidential, it will arouse  I will never take it lightly.  "

    Ehai secretly admired Zhenwu's points. Although Zhenwu's points were peaceful, if they were implemented effectively, the Hui people would definitely be weak in a few decades. I just didn't know why he had to take such strict precautions against the Hui people's Protestantism and overseas pilgrims, but actually allowed them to be used.  The Eight Banners garrisoned him to kill him, but he didn't dare to think too much about it at the moment. He hurriedly bowed and said, "I obey the order."

    WestGeneral An Xi Zhu was also overjoyed when he heard this. With the imperial edict of Zhenwu, the Eight Banners of Xi'an could be robbed according to the edict. He hurriedly bowed and said: "I accept the edict."

    Chuoqi also bowed and said: "The emperor's commanding position really impresses me. I will definitely respect your will and implement it one by one."

    Zhenwu nodded and said: "The supervision and education of the Hui people will be included in the overall assessment of Shaanxi officials, and it will be the primary assessment subject."

    None of them expected that Zhenwu would attach so much importance to the Hui People's Association. They all hurriedly bowed and said: "I will obey the order."

    Zhenwu nodded, glanced at the four of them, and said, "I'm tired too, so please kneel down."

    But Chuoqi, the governor of Shaanxi Province, returned from Mancheng to the governor's office in the north of the Drum Tower on Xi'an West Street. After entering the interior office, he sat down to drink tea. The concierge hurried to the door to report: "Sir, the chief envoy  Samuha, Inspector Yongtai, Supervisor of Grain Storage Road Wang Yonglin, Xi'an Magistrate Zu Yi, Shangzhou Magistrate Fan Shimu and other dignitaries were outside to pay their respects."

    These people were all close friends. Chuoqi naturally understood why everyone came and said hurriedly: "Invitation." After saying that, he put down the tea cup, stood up and went out to greet them. There were only a few government officials, and the chief minister  The envoy and the inspector still had to greet him. Of course, he would not go far to greet him. After leaving the inner gate, he stood still on the steps.

    Samuha and Yongtai came from Mancheng. They were all eager to know Zhenwu's attitude. They came quickly, exchanged greetings, and then went inside and took their seats in order. Once they were seated,  Wang Yonglin, who was in charge of grain storage, asked eagerly: "Sir, will Shaanxi immediately check the deficit?"

    Chuoqi glanced at him and then said: "The emperor did not explicitly say whether to clear up the deficit, but he asked about the deficit." As he said that, he paused slightly and glanced at Zu Yi, the magistrate of Xi'an, and Fan Shimu, the magistrate of Shangzhou.  , said: "Your Majesty heard that there are prefectures and counties in Fengxiang Prefecture that charge the fire fee to three qian? He has issued an order that all the officials from the Prefecture and Dao will be investigated, dismissed on the spot, escorted to the capital, and the Yamen and the property of the original family will be confiscated. Do you have any in the prefectures and counties below?  This situation?"

    Zu Yi felt quite relieved and bowed and said, "Sir, Xi'an Prefecture Huohuodu only received one to five to two qian, and there was no three qian for the prefecture and county."

    Fan Shimu's face was pale and his back was cold. Seeing his situation, Chuoqi's face also darkened and he said, "Is there anyone in Shangzhou who levies three coins of fire consumption?"

    "Back to your lord." Fan Shimu said in a low voice: "The four counties of Shangzhou all have a fire tax of one qian and five qian. However, there is also an additional levy, which totals more than three qian. Sir, Shangzhou is located in a strategic location.  In Tianjin, officials come and go frequently, and the expenses are very high, which we simply cannot cope with without imposing additional taxes."

    Chuoqi pondered for a moment, and then said: "The emperor will definitely pass by Shangzhou on his way back. You will rush back early tomorrow morning to deal with the aftermath. Both the post office servants and the merchant porters should pay attention."

    "Thank you, sir, for your advice." Fan Shimu bowed hurriedly.

    Chuoqi glanced at a few people and then said in a deep voice: "The emperor also thought that the fire consumption of one qian and five yuan was too high. He explicitly ordered that the province of Shaanxi could only collect 1 qian for the fire consumption. In addition, the emperor also specifically told not to exploit the people to make up for it.  If there is a deficit, otherwise it will not be a case of confiscation and exile. Now all prefectures and counties in Shaanxi have supervisors to supervise disaster relief matters. I hope you will take care of yourself."

    Hearing this, Wang Yonglin, the food storage supervisor, couldn't help complaining: "For a penny of fire, all filial piety will be greatly reduced. How can we make up for this shortfall?"

    "How to make up for it? Naturally, you can avoid disaster by giving up your wealth, and your arms can still stretch across your thighs? It is only right to keep your official position first." Yongtai, the inspector, said unhurriedly: "The supervisor cannot always stay in the local supervision. This is not appropriate.  The system, once the prison students return to Beijing, it will not be business as usual."

    "I'm afraid things are not that simple." Chuoqi said in a deep voice: "Since the emperor has issued the decree, he will definitely send another supervisory officer to inspect. You should fill in the shortfalls honestly. The new king Yuji should not take any chances.  It¡¯s good.¡±

    "My lord, this shortfall has been made by everyone before, and it is all up to us to make up for it. It is really unfair." Wang Yonglin murmured softly.

    "You didn't settle the accounts like this." Chief Minister Samuha glanced at him and said, "Can't you still see? This cleanup of deficits is a nationwide cleanup. How many years have you been an official?  Now someone is filling your shortfall,"

    After being robbed for nothing, Wang Yonglin said somewhat sarcastically: "Master Fantai, I don't mean to complain, but the fact is that money is tight now, and I can't make up the money for a while to make up for the shortfall. After such a commotion in Shanxi, the local gentry and wealthy businessmen simply  He won¡¯t lend us any money.¡±

    Chief Envoy Samuha smiled slightly and said: "If you are not a private person, then you still have the 'Four Constants'."

    ¡®Four Constants¡¯?  Hearing these words, even Chuoqi was stunned. Although the ¡®Four Dahengs¡¯ offer interest-free loans and low-interest loans, the system is quite strict and you cannot borrow at all. Interest-free loans are especially targeted atDisaster relief is too risky, so don't even think about it. The low-interest lending system is also strict, and the amount that each person can borrow is very small. It's just a drop in the bucket, and it's not even enough to fill the gap between your teeth. How can you borrow money from the 'Four Dahengs' to fill the shortfall?  ?

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