For this matter, many so-called literati came forward to criticize. For example, when the previous batch of more than a thousand Beidi prisoners were treated in this way, didn't Dong Jingwei and more than a hundred people submit a letter? But they were soon caught. Here, they enjoy the same treatment as those prisoners. In comparison, their bodies and bones are much worse, and they will die from exhaustion within a few days.
Tang Ao wanted to use this method to warn other foreigners that Daqian was Han territory and anyone who wanted to covet this place would end up like this. Tang Ao believed even more that the prisoners of Beidi who had such an experience would not think so. It's revenge, but just thinking about it will give rise to fear.
This is also true. After the more than 1,000 people who were released last time returned to Dadi, many of them fell ill, and they suffered from psychological diseases. Often, the word Jizhou cannot be mentioned in front of them, otherwise it will be serious. Yelling, or looking fearful.
Under this kind of repressive policy, even if some people want to show off their false morality, they dare not stand up and speak for them. But Tang Ao knows that this is just a superficial appearance. Deep down, those who cannot understand it There are still many of them. It’s just that the strength of the Jizhou Army is here, so they don’t dare to talk nonsense. Once there is a suitable opportunity, they are afraid that they will immediately jump out to accuse themselves and make themselves a stumbling block.
Tang Ao is not afraid of this. The trend has reached this point, and if you want to change it, you need a revolution. And since it is a revolution, people will die, and some people's interests will be touched, and they will be criticized. It depends on the people who reform. Is it because I can't be determined and can I withstand the pressure?
Tang Ao is the person who promoted reform, and he is also the King of Ji and the master of Jizhou. As long as he does not change his original intention, he can continue.
"Notify Longya later, pay close attention to Beidi's actions, and be careful of their other thoughts." Although Gongsun Guang promised, one man for one horse, they can accept such harsh conditions, which is really disappointing. He was a little worried. How should I put it, the pie falling in the world was too big, and he was afraid of being smashed to death.
"Understood." Geng Liang nodded repeatedly, indicating that he would discuss this matter with Long Ya's captain Tie Long after he got down.
"By the way, what's the reason for the Goryeo envoy coming this time?" Tang Ao changed the subject and turned it to this neighbor. When he was in Daliang City, the land did not border Goryeo, so he didn't know much about them. But now, most of the Xianjun in Jizhou borders Goryeo, so we can't turn a blind eye. Although, until now, Xianjun has been very perfunctory about Tang Ao's orders. It sounds good whether he listens to the announcement or not. In fact, it is He didn't take his new master seriously at all. Because there were too many things and the time was too short, Tang Ao didn't take time to deal with them.
There are ten counties and forty-six counties in Jicheng. When it comes to the level of control, Tang Ao, who has only been here for a year, cannot fully control it. In fact, the communication situation in ancient times was so bad that they often issued orders together, even if they were together. It also takes several days or even longer for a state to get news. It is in this environment that the real rulers of many places are the powerful ones, and the stronger ones among them can even instigate local officials. Even the weaker ones can He also has too many interests entangled with local officials wearing a pair of trousers.
This situation, even if Tang Ao took action many times, could not completely solve it. His current decree is only valid in Jijun, Zhongjun and Baijun, Songjun and Yujun on the northern border. In addition,
Not only Xianjun, but also Zijun, Tongjun, Yuanjun and other places that are very close to Liaozhou have not been affected. Even in those places, the basic policy of twenty acres of fertile land per citizen has not been implemented.
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Tang Ao really doesn't have the extra troops to deal with them. But the plan is already in place. As long as the people in the five northern counties have a bumper harvest this year, everyone will see the benefits and get the benefits. Next year will be the time for the entire Jizhou to implement a unified policy.
.Whoever dared to stand up and object at that time, Tang Ao would kill someone.
Having said that, after Geng Liang heard Tang Ao's question, he shook his head, "Master, I don't know much about Goryeo, but Qin is a local and he knows about it. He was there just now."
I saw him in the front yard, why don't I call him over and ask him?"
"That's fine." Tang Ao nodded.
After Geng Liang left, Qin Guben appeared in front of Tang Ao not long after. As Geng Liang said, the former chief historian of Jizhou, Qin Guben, really knew a lot about the situation in Goryeo.
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"Your Highness, compared to Jizhou, Goryeo is also in a corner. It's just that we rely on the north, and they rely on the sea. Over the years, they have been trying to develop. I heard that the King of Goryeo, Li Cunsheng, was also an aspiring king.
In these years, under his leadership, Goryeo's strength has gradually expanded, and the people's hearts have also changed. It has become richer, and it has also faintly suppressed the power of other small countries such as Baekje, Silla and Gaya. However, it was also given up by Japan.
Keep an eye on it. I heard that the small island country sent troops to Korea more than once, and both sides had their own victory or defeat after several battles."
"However, I heard from some businessmen who came from Goryeo that Goryeo's land army was not strong, but its navy was more powerful. As long as the Japanese could make a sneak attack and land on Goryeo land, they would often take advantage and plunder and leave. Considering that
The problem of insufficient population and insufficient army in the country made Goryeo very troubled by this matter. As a vassal state of Daqian, they had asked the emperor for help more than once, but they did not receive a response."
"Later I heard that the King of Koryo asked King Chung for help instead and was willing to contribute military expenses. However, King Chung was even more shameless. He accepted the military expenses but did not send a single soldier. This made the King of Koryo furious.
But because the land army was too weak, they didn't dare to question King Zhong, so they could only endure it. And presumably this is what they came here for." Qin Gu was telling the truth.
Tell the truth and tell everything you know.
Tang Ao couldn't help but nod. He didn't expect such a thing. To be honest, he had really forgotten about Gao Li before. It wasn't intentional, but there was very little news about Gao Li in Daliang City.
It's different now. People came to the door on their own initiative. It seems that Gao Li still has some strength. It seems that he has a navy that is not weak, and he seems to have some money. These two points can still impress Tang Aozhi. "Well,
Qin Zheng, in your opinion, if the Korean envoy really came to ask for help, should we care or not?"
"Of course I don't care." Qin Guben gave the answer without thinking, "Your Highness, Goryeo is just a small country. What does his life and death have to do with us? What Japan is looking for is their trouble, not ours.
It's better to watch them dog bite dog, and it won't be us who lose in the end, right?"
Obviously, Qin Guben's answer was not his own. I am afraid that even Emperor Qianwen and Prince Zhong had such thoughts.
This cannot be said to be short-sighted, but it is actually because these people do not know how important maritime areas and coastal defense will be for a big country and a sovereign country in the future.
Now that Tang Ao is here, of course he will pay attention to it. "Well, I know the situation. You can go and do it." He waved his hand and asked Qin Guben to leave, and Tang Ao fell into deep thought.
In the front yard, Park Defa and Jin Dajiang left. They came with hope, but left a little disappointed. Apparently Zeng Tong who met them rejected them verbally, if not for the fact that his master often likes to go against common sense. If he played his cards, Zeng Tong bluntly said that he would not see them again. It was because he was worried that Tang Ao would have other ideas, so he said that they should come back in two days. The matter of supporting Goryeo was very troublesome and needed to be carefully considered.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this kind of consideration is just rhetoric. In fact, Park Deok-fa has no hope.
After seeing off the Goryeo envoy, Zeng Tong came to the backyard. He couldn't take charge of such a big thing as Goryeo, and he still needed to report it to Tang Ao. As expected, after this opening, the master had different opinions. , “Why can’t we support Goryeo?”
"This? Why support it?" Zeng Tong didn't know what to answer, so he asked the same question.
Ordinarily, speaking like this was somewhat disrespectful, but Zeng Tong, who already knew Tang Ao, knew that as long as the two sides had different opinions when discussing business, Prince Ji would never be angry.
"Because they have a navy that we don't have, because they have money, and the most important thing is that they border with us. Mr. Zeng, I want to ask you, if our Jizhou becomes rich, one day after the Japanese soldiers plunder Goryeo, what will happen to them?" Aren't they attracted to us too? If they suddenly attack us and we are not prepared, will we suffer a loss?" Tang Ao answered and asked another rhetorical question.
"They don't dare. Japan is our vassal country and is vassal to Daqian. How dare they do evil in the land of Daqian? If we really do this, we can definitely send troops to kill them and make them look good." Zeng Tong replied When doing this, I feel quite proud. No matter how unstable and weak Dagan is internally, at least on the surface the people of this land still respect Dagan.
"Oh? Really? But we don't have a navy. What can we do after the Japanese soldiers retreat to the sea?" Tang Ao's rhetorical question came again, and this was the key point he wanted to say.
"This..." Zeng Tong was speechless.
Seeing that Zeng Tong had stopped talking, Tang Ao spoke again: "Mr. Zeng, if you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries, and your lips will be dead and your teeth will be cold!"
"Yes, your Majesty is short-sighted." At this point, Zeng Tong had to change his point of view. But he still had doubts, "Your Highness, but we don't have any extra troops to help Goryeo now?"