Eight hundred and sixtieth nine chapters half a month
Hucheng.
It no longer mattered what the city's original name was. After the city was breached and occupied, the civil servant responsible for formulating temporary policies made a suggestion to Emperor Xin.
Modify the name of the city and declare ownership of it.
After Di Xin thought for a moment, he agreed.
After some discussion, the city was officially named Hu City.
They did not force the original people in the city to do the same, but posted notices every day, whether it was policy announcements or today's work requirements, etc., all notices would change the name of the city to Hu City.
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After the discussion, the Dali soldiers also called this city Hu City.
Under such a subtle influence, in less than three days, some people in the city unconsciously changed their words. Although they would still change their words after they realized it, they would say the word "Hucheng" again if they were not careful.
As time goes by, more and more people have this habit. Later, even if some people discover it, they are too lazy to correct it.
In addition, the series of policies decided by civil servants will also guide the people in the city to give up the original barbarian backward lifestyle and make changes according to the customs of Dali.
This process was neither forced nor drastic, but was done in a subtle way, just like changing the name of this city to Hu City.
Humans are very pragmatic creatures. In life, if they find a more convenient or better way to improve their lives, they will take the initiative to learn and use it without anyone urging them.
This is the human race's expectation for good things. It cannot be regarded as a shortcoming, but it is a good point to take advantage of in times like this.
After a few days of this, some of the people in the city have already shown some of the characteristics of the people in Dali.
And when they have more characteristics that belong to the people of Dali, it means that they are more deeply invaded by Dali culture, and it also means that the higher their recognition of Dali.
Slowly, their resistance to Da Li's army will decrease accordingly.
It not only improves the lives of the people, but also reduces their hostility. This can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Of course, such a policy of "sneaking into the night with the wind" was not just the work of civil servants, the think tank led by Xizi also played a very important role in it.
In other words, the use of such mild means was proposed by the think tank from the beginning. The civil servants who came with the army originally intended to rule with strong means.
Even when the city's name was changed, the people had to be forcefully forced to change their name.
And the effect is...
It was obvious that the think tank's approach was more effective, and no vicious incidents occurred. Therefore, even the most stubborn civil servants who had always opposed it finally chose to compromise and actively discussed it.
As the governance of Hu City got on the right track, and after promoting some people in the city to control the barbarians with the barbarians, the originally busy civil servants gradually withdrew.
Their plan was to only have five or six civil servants who came with the army from Yanque Pass in Hu City, and the rest would follow the army later.
The reason for this is that the cities captured later also need to be managed and stabilized by the civil servants accompanying the army, and they cannot all be left in one city.
Also going with the army are the think tanks.
The task of the think tank accompanying the army is to stay in a city for governance, but to discuss and modify corresponding policies based on the actual situation of each city captured by the Dali army, and to leave a part of the army behind in case of accidents after leaving.
Plan.
The only people who will leave some people to manage each city are civil servants.
This is the general arrangement, and the specific details require the cooperation of civil servants and think tanks.
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Half a month has passed since the siege of the city.
In the study room.
Di Xin put down the half-read military book, reached out to pick up the tea cup on the table, and asked casually: "Has the envoy who went to Jiande City to deliver the message come back?"
Xizi, who was massaging Di Xin's shoulders from behind, shook his head when he heard this and said, "Your Highness, there is no news yet."
"oh."
Di Xin nodded lightly, put down the teacup, and picked up the book of war again.
Di Xin just asked casually, but a hint of worry appeared in Xizi's heart.
After hesitating for a moment, she asked hesitantly: "Your Highness, considering the time, the messenger who went to deliver the message should have come back, but now there is no news. Could it be that the commander of Liudu in Jiande City refused?
Borrowing troops?"
Di Xin chuckled lightly and said as if he was not worried at all: "Don't be anxious, just wait and see."
Xizi opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but seeing His Highness looking so sure of victory, he finally said nothing.
In her knowledge, His Highness's decisions almost never go wrong, and this time will be no exception.
Knock knock.
Just as the conversation between Di Xin and Xi Zi ended, there was a knock on the door.
Di Xin said without raising his head: "Come in."
There was only a creaking sound, and the door was pushed open from the outside. Then Laifu walked into the room, bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, Princess Xi, Mr. Ouyang Xuan is outside asking for an audience."
Di Xin nodded slightly and said, "Invite him in."
"yes."
Laifu exited the study, and soon after another person opened the door from outside and walked in.
It was Ouyang Xuan who was temporarily in charge of Hu City's defense.
Ouyang Xuan walked into the study, bowed and raised his hands and said, "I have met Your Highness in my humble position."
"No need to be polite, just get up."
Di Xin closed the military book in his hand and put it aside. After signaling Xizi to temporarily stop the massage, he asked, "Why did you come here today?"
Hearing this, Ouyang Xuan said excitedly: "Your Highness, the envoy from Jiande City on the eastern border has arrived."
Xizi's eyes shrank behind Di Xin. The envoy from Jiande City had arrived, which meant that the decision of the commander of Liudu had been made.
We will know soon whether we agree to borrow troops.
Di Xin did not show much surprise. After raising his eyebrows slightly, he then asked: "Where is the envoy now?"
Ouyang Xuan said: "Your Highness, the envoy was attacked by barbarians on the way here and was seriously injured. He is now receiving treatment."
As he spoke, he suddenly took out a letter from his arms and presented it.
"This is the letter sent by the envoy of Jiande City to His Highness."
In the same white envelope, you can tell without touching it that there should be only one folded piece of paper.
Di Xin's eyes fell on the thin envelope.
The content here should be the reply from the commander of Jiande City.