After Tuyuhun was destroyed, Li Zhiyun suddenly discovered that the world seemed to be completely peaceful. Whether it was the Western Regions or those long-conquered foreign countries, they were all obedient and cautious when facing the Tang Dynasty. Now, he even had little news about border conflicts.
Not received.
Of course, some arrogant local small tribes did not know what was happening in the outside world, and they continued to invade some southwest states and counties. However, those places were near mountains, and there were very few Tang people.
Despite this, adhering to the concept of not giving up any ground, Li Zhiyun still sent people to eliminate those who were causing trouble.
Sometimes, the weak tribes looked quite cute no matter how much trouble they made. However, after the Tang Dynasty took action, they no longer were cute, but cruel.
"Send my order to the general, and those who stubbornly resist will be killed on the spot!"
In Southwest Yazhou, Wang Xuance, following the imperial decree, led two thousand soldiers and horses deep into the jungle to massacre the small Black Qiang tribe that invaded the Tang Dynasty.
How could this small tribe, with a population of only about a thousand people, be a match for the Tang army? Facing the elites led by Wang Xuance, they were almost massacred in a one-sided manner.
After defeating the Black Qiang, the follow-up plan still followed the old rules. All healthy adult men were sent to build roads, dig mines and open canals, and all boys as tall as a wheel were beheaded on the spot. All the women were captured and awaiting their fate, or they were distributed
To unmarried soldiers in the army, or to work as weavers in factories.
As for those children who were babbling, they were naturally sent to the orphan camp to teach them the ideas of loyalty to the emperor and the country. They would either join the army or live as Tang people in the future.
"General, this Black Qiang woman is too ugly. Who dares to ask for her?" the guard said with disgust at the captured Black Qiang women.
Wang Xuance raised his eyebrows slightly, "Where does all this nonsense come from? You don't want it, but there are many people who do."
This is true, there were many bachelors in the Tang army.
As long as she is a woman and can have children, she doesn't care about many things.
The guard smiled sheepishly and said, "My subordinate is just joking. General, please don't be angry."
Wang Xuance was too lazy to pay attention and continued to urge the soldiers to escort the prisoners.
In fact, he also knew that the army had a set of standards for foreign women. The most popular among the soldiers were Hu women and Silla maids, followed by Tuyuhun women and grassland women, and the last was the black and strong Qiang women.
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"ah!"
Just as he was deep in thought, a scream interrupted him. Then, he looked for the sound and saw a soldier dragging a Qiang woman into the jungle.
Upon seeing this, without saying a word, he stepped forward on his horse, beat the soldier violently, and trampled the soldier to the ground.
"Military Judge!"
"exist."
"How to punish those who break discipline in the military?"
"Punishment will depend on the severity. If this person wants to do something wrong, he should be beheaded in public."
"Well said!"
Wang Xuance drew out the Tang Dao with his backhand.
"General, spare your life!" The soldier knelt on the ground and begged.
"Spare your life?" Wang Xuance sneered, "Once the army sets off, there are iron laws in the army. Anyone who dares to violate it will never be exempted from crime!"
Katcha!
Raise the knife and drop it, behead him!
Wang Xuance ordered people to collect the corpse, but his expression remained unchanged.
The Tang army was able to fight, so it naturally had a set of iron rules that made people fearful, and a reward system that made people unable to extricate themselves.
There is no rule without rules, and the army cannot be disciplined.
The suppression of the rebellion went smoothly, the memorial was sent to Chang'an, and Li Zhiyun was strolling in Furong Garden.
"Send it to the political hall and let the prime ministers discuss how to reward it."
"Yes." Several chamberlains took the memorial and left.
Stopping by the river, Li Zhiyun looked at the lush scenery without any regrets about spring and autumn. After all, after seeing too much, it was just that.
"Is there anything interesting happening in Chang'an recently?"
Gao Liangzhong thought for a while and said: "A few literati came from the south. After having fun in Pingkangfang, they did not pay the bill. As a result, they were beaten half to death. Yesterday, they went to the county government to report their death."
Prostitution for free?
Li Zhiyun smiled and said: "Haha."
The people of Chang'an are very arrogant now. It doesn't matter who you are, it is impossible to have sex for free. The Hu people doing business in Chang'an have very profound experience of this.
"Any more?"
Gao Liangzhong continued: "A few literati also said that the Tang Dynasty was now prosperous and peaceful, and that it should hold literary conferences to revive Jin metaphysics."
"No." Li Zhiyun said disgustedly: "My oral instructions are empty, metaphysics are not allowed to be discussed in any way. If you only talk about poetry, let them go."
"According to the decree."
In prosperous times, culture will inevitably prosper. Li Zhiyun has always been obsessed with world peace and rarely pays attention to the current literary world. However, this does not prevent him from hating metaphysics.
After meeting in Furong Garden, Li Zhiyun returned to the political hall to continue handling government affairs.
Fang Xuanling glanced at the emperor and felt something in his heart. He originally thought that the emperor should be very diligent, but after getting to know him these days, he discovered that the emperor often kept silent and sometimes did not even come over.
"What's wrong?" Du Ruhui asked in a low voice, "But you encountered a problem?"
"No, it's not." Fang Xuanling shook her head and continued to deal with government affairs.
Li Zhiyun didn't notice the distraction of the people below. He was carefully reviewing the memorials. When he was playing, he had fun, and when he was working, he must work seriously and not delay each other.
Gaochang.
"The market is open!"
The sound of gongs and drums can bring thousands of taels of gold. Businessmen from the Western Regions who cannot go directly to Chang'an to do business can only resort to the next best thing and buy something in Gaochang.
After all, there are many Tang merchants here.
Su Lie walked around the city with his guards and dressed in casual clothes, casually looking at things in his hometown and feeling very friendly.
Zhang Xiong said: "Brother Su, the old rules for that batch of goods not long ago were that we should divide it into 30-70."
"How come it's only 70%?" Su Lie frowned.
Zhang Xiong hurriedly explained, "Some of them are requested by the king. You also know that given my status, I cannot ask for more."
"Understood." Su Lie nodded and then asked unintentionally: "King Gaochang, how are you doing recently? I heard that he hasn't seen you for a long time."
"Oh, I don't know where to start." Zhang Xiong sighed: "I don't know if it's because of the bad weather. Your Majesty has been in poor health these days. Either he's feeling hot or he's confused. In short, I haven't been able to do anything for some days.
I’ve discussed the matter with the king.”
"So, you have the final say in Gaochang now," Su Lie said.
"Be careful what you say, Mr. Su!" Zhang Xiong quickly reminded: "Mr. Su, I am a minister, and the king is the king. Don't say such nonsense, otherwise if others hear it, I will be suspected by the king.
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"What are you afraid of?" Su Lie said disdainfully: "As long as you are by my side, even if the Western Turks come, you will have to bow your head. You must know that the power of the empire now makes even the tribes thousands of miles away feel frightened."
"Yes, you are right." Zhang Xiong sighed: "His Majesty the Emperor is the Holy Emperor of the world and will surely rule over thousands of people."
"What a pity." Su Lie suddenly said.
"What's a pity?" Zhang Xiong was puzzled.
Su Lie stopped, looked at Zhang Xiong, and said, "If you have the opportunity to go to Chang'an and see His Majesty's grace, you will be even more impressed."
"I don't know if there is a chance." Zhang Xiong said helplessly.
"If you think about it, then it must be possible." Su Lie said, "Gaochang is too small. How can you leave a name in history here?"
Definitely not.
Zhang Xiong knows without thinking that a small country like Gaochang cannot give him a big stage to show off. However, this is not important anymore. At his age, what he should do is to do his job well.
Give it time, or leave it to future generations.
I believe in the wisdom of the younger generations of Gaochang, and I hope they can protect the small country of Gaochang.