On October 16, Shao Shude inspected Shule City for the last time and then issued two orders.
The first step is to change the Shule Palace into an official school, divided into two parts: Confucian classics and martial arts.
Educating the people through the study of Confucian classics was an old trick of the imperial court, and no matter in the interior or on the frontier, it spared no effort.
Although Confucianism has its shortcomings, the political ethics it advocates are very much needed in today's world. No matter how bad it is, it is better than "the emperor's soldiers and horses are strong," right?
In fact, there is no need to worry about Confucianism affecting social trends.
In fact, there are many factors that determine the atmosphere, not just Confucianism. Confucianism was also very prosperous in the Tang Dynasty, which did not hinder people from fighting and killing. At the same time, they fought against the Turks, Khitan, Nanzhao and Tubo, and fought on all sides.
The key is not to allow Confucianism to dominate, and not to allow officials with imperial examination backgrounds to monopolize official positions. This is the core.
Let the masters educate the Tibetan people and make them obey some rules, which can also reduce the chance of rebellion. It doesn't cost much anyway, so why not?
Martial arts is a consistent policy.
Selecting the children of Tibetan and Han people in the border areas and transferring them to the Forbidden Army after their studies will strengthen the connection between the border areas and the Central Plains, and also give the local people a way out.
If he doesn't carry the gun for you, he has to carry the gun for someone else. This is a very clear thing.
The second order issued by Shao Shude was to form the Shule camp.
The selection of the commander of the camp requires a lot of thought.
Originally, he planned to select a general from the newly arrived Forbidden Army. However, Yang Liang volunteered and urgently requested to stay in Shule and lead the army. He did not even want to go back home.
According to him, the mother-in-law at home is very old, and the children have started their own families and started careers. There is nothing to worry about, so it is better to stay in the Western Regions and fight for the saint.
To put it bluntly, he is a pure martial artist who wants to fight.
"I'm afraid it won't be so easy to plow the grass valley next year. What strategy does Yang Qing have?" The convoy has already set off, heading north in a mighty way. Shao Shude stood by the post road, holding the horse and asking Yang Liang what to do.
"It's nothing more than making a splash in the east and attacking in the west." Yang Liang said: "This year, the Turks, Geluolu, Uighurs and other tribes have robbed a lot of things, and they are very interested. Next year, they can be sent from the north to plunder. The most important thing in Persia is the oasis valley.
When the Fan cavalry arrives, they will definitely gather heavy troops to go north. At that time, I will select the best soldiers, bring more horses and vehicles, rush into Ba Khanna, and leave after grabbing enough. In the troubled autumn of Persia, there are many places to use troops. After doing this for many times, they will definitely be exhausted.
I. The further you go, the easier it will be to grab it."
"The idea is good, but the actual execution may not be as you wish." Shao Shude said: "But you are also a veteran on the battlefield, and the strategy is generally correct. Just be careful. Remember, don't give me to you.
All the money I invested was squandered.”
"I must be careful," Yang Liang said happily.
"The four towns of Shule, Gumo, Khotan, and Qiuci have all been paid to you." Shao Shude said: "Besides the battle, don't forget the civil affairs. In March, the townspeople and their families have arrived, and they must be settled well. Later,
We must hurry up and organize spring plowing without any delay. This matter is actually more important than fighting and killing."
"I obey the decree."
As he talked, Shao Shude became more and more worried. He threw the reins to Zhong Yanyou and said to Yang Liang with sincerity: "The first priority of the four towns in Anxi is to develop themselves. Even if I harvest grass this year,
It is to develop Shule. Don’t put the cart before the horse. War is a means, and running the four towns of Anxi well is the goal."
"I will be taught."
"West of Congling, we must be careful not to let any one family dominate. Dashi is like the Tang Dynasty after the difficulties. With a certain strength, the army can still conquer and fight well, and it can also make each feudal town pay tribute, but they cannot
Moving eastward." Shao Shude added: "However, the vassal states under the rule of Dashi need to be paid attention to. In the late Tang Dynasty, the vassal towns annexed each other, and many forces such as Xia, Jin, and Liang came out, and they were finally unified. Now Sa
Mambos's national strength is particularly strong, and they must not be allowed to annex the Uighurs, Geluolu and other forces."
"I understand."
Yang Liang has also made up a lot of Dashi history recently.
More than forty years ago, when Safar Persia was at its peak, its strength was much stronger than that of today's Saman Persia. However, it was defeated by Muwafak, the great regent, and all its elite soldiers and generals were wiped out in one fell swoop.
Speaking of which, the "Shen Ce Army" in the hands of the Baghdad court is still very powerful. Whether it is Safar Persia or Samantha Persia, they are willing to pay tribute to the court, and no one dares to lend them a few courages.
Went westward.
If we cannot advance westward, we may expand eastward.
Yang Liang didn't know the history of later generations, but he could draw this conclusion based on his common sense analysis.
In fact, this is also true. More than 20 years later in history, Nasr II, the Samanid king who took charge of the country, captured Balashagon and captured one of Sartuk's sons and a large number of ministers.
To be honest, Shao Shude didn't quite know how Satuk, who had lost Balashagon, was able to fight back. Logically speaking, his chances of success were slim.
But he did it, and I have to say he is a talent.
The existence of the Karakhanids meant that Saman Persia had never touched the east of Congling in history, but what if the Karakhanids ceased to exist? Can you guarantee it?
The direction of history has undergone significant changes.
If the Persians are allowed to destroy the Uighurs, whose strength has been greatly reduced, and capture Balashagon, do you think they will try to conquer the Rehai Turks who are close to Chichi?
If the Rehai Turks are conquered, then their hands will have entered the Yinli Valley.
Referring to what the first and second generation Persian kings did after they conquered the grasslands north of Bukhara and expanded the land thousands of miles away, they would probably immigrate to the Yinli Valley and establish towns because this area is very suitable for farming.
To be honest, this big hole was dug by Shao Shude.
His actions in capturing Gumo and Shule have greatly weakened the strength of Ogurchak and his son. At the same time, his prestige has far surpassed the poor father and son. The Uighur Kingdom has become even more fragmented.
It is difficult to have a back-and-forth fight with Samampos like in history.
Someone must fill the ecological niche of the Karakhanid Dynasty. If it cannot be filled, then the balance between the various forces west of Congling must be maintained.
You must not place your hopes on the Persians not to expand. That is just trying to make ends meet, and it is also a matter of history. At the very least, they are very interested in completely wiping out the Uighurs, and this is intolerable to Shao Shude, because it means the loss of the buffer zone.
, the Western Region became the front line.
Shao Shude was like a nagging old farmer, talking a lot, and his uneasiness was palpable.
But he knows that he still has to give up those inexplicable emotions from later generations in his heart. He has made up for the shortcomings of history and achieved the ultimate. He has no avatar and cannot handle everything personally. He still has to let go.
After patting Yang Liang hard on the shoulder, he got on his horse and galloped north.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone desolately on him.
The emperor who single-handedly created this empire is old, but under his careful care, the sun is rising in this country.
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In early November, Shao Shude arrived in Gumo, where he summoned the leader of the Rehai Turks and his eldest son Shao Siwu.
"Has Persia withdrawn its troops?" In the dilapidated city, Shao Shude reluctantly found a decent house to entertain the guests and asked casually.
"Grandpa, it's snowing heavily, and the Persians have already retreated." Shao Siwu said, "Actually, not many of them came. The main force should have gone to Ba Khan."
"Blizzard? Is it cold?" Shao Shude asked.
"It's very cold." Shao Siwu showed a wry smile.
It was very hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter. He now understood why the palace was divided into two living parts, winter and summer, and why the roof had to be filled with a lot of materials.
Shao Shude also laughed when he heard this.
The Talas and other places they competed with Persia were in Kazakhstan in later generations.
This country has a typical continental climate, and once the word "continental" is used in it, it's bound to be bad.
In summer, it’s over ten degrees Celsius in the morning, over thirty degrees Celsius at noon, and in the forties in the afternoon.
The average temperature in winter is generally more than ten degrees below zero, and even reaches over minus 48 degrees at the coldest time. Winters in this country are colder than those in Northern Europe.
"What are you going to do next year?" Shao Shude asked.
"Does father have any plans?"
Shao Shude thought for a while and sighed: "I won't be able to capture the Bukhan for a while, so you can stay in the Yinli River Valley. It is warmer here than in Talas and other places, so you can farm and graze well. Can you catch it this time?
Few cattle and sheep, slaves?"
"We captured more than 200,000 cattle and sheep, more than 40,000 slaves, and more than 100,000 hu of grain and beans." Shao Siwu replied.
"That's enough for your expenses." Shao Shude smiled.
Shao Siwu also laughed.
"Do you know the reason why grandpa placed you in Yinli Valley?" After laughing, Shao Shude straightened his face and asked.
"I know." Shao Siwu also said seriously: "For the country's vassal screen."
"Tell me more specifically."
"The Great Uighur Kingdom seems to be in ruins, and may be taken advantage of by Persia. We need to integrate all forces, carry the banner, and fight against Persia."
Shao Shude nodded and told an old story: "Twenty-two years ago, Persia expanded northward and captured Talas. The first thing it did was to change the Nestorian temple in the city into the Temple of the Creator."
Shao Siwu knew about this, and the Rehai Turks who were watching also knew about it because they were so famous.
"There is some news that you may not know." Shao Shude added: "I captured many people from Bukhan and learned many things. Just this year, the Burial people (Volga Bulgar people) in the north of the country were attacked.
Under the influence of the priests, they have converted to the Creator. Oghuz and Khazar are also slowly changing. The words of Bukhan may be exaggerated, but some basic facts are not wrong. These tribes cannot resist the big food.
, the temptation of Persian goods, yearning for the so-called civilized life of cannibals, conversion is inevitable.”
In fact, this is equivalent to the natural attraction of advanced culture to backward culture. The Mohe people can actively learn Tang culture, and of course the Oghuz, Khazars, Burials and even the Gelulu people will also actively learn Dashi.
, Persian culture.
Shao Siwu couldn't help but ask: "Master, do you want your son to actively spread the culture of the Central Plains?"
"It's a good idea, but you have to act within your capabilities." Shao Shude said: "Persia is very close, but the Central Plains is far away. The first thing you have to do is to protect yourself. Did you know that there is a creator faction in Persia, called Su
Feipai'?"
"I don't know."
"Then we need to understand it carefully." Shao Shude said: "This faction has a very strong desire for expansion. In the past, it went deep into the Uighur territory and converted many Turkic tribes. It then provoked unrest in the Uighur country and took advantage of the opportunity."
"When Satuk seized power, there were also priests from this sect who helped him."
"Are there so many followers of the Creator in Shule really developed by Samani? Not necessarily."
There is one more thing Shao Shude cannot say.
Historically, the first thing the Karakhanid Dynasty did, which replaced the Saman Persians in Central Asia, was to unify domestic beliefs, and then go east to attack the Gaochang Uighurs.
The Uighurs in Gaochang had been at peace for many years, and they suffered many losses in battle. Everywhere Kara Khan's army came, they first used force to preach, and there was a lot of killing.
After finding that the Gaochang Uighurs were difficult to eat for a while, Karakhan began to attack Khotan, which lasted for forty years, and finally exhausted Khotan to death due to its national strength.
As a component of their national strength, in addition to their own large population, the countless Jihadists from the Middle East who have come one after another and participated in the war in their personal capacity cannot be ignored.
"The first thing you have to do is to tighten the fence." Shao Shude said: "Build the city first. Gongyue City will be repaired and expanded, and it will be enough to be your capital."
When he heard the word "capital", Shao Siwu felt happy and said: "I obey."
"In a few days, I will issue an order to determine your fiefdom. The name of the country -" Shao Shude's eyes were a little erratic, and after a long time he said: "Let's call it Zhao Kingdom. With Gongyue as the capital, the entire Yinli Valley belongs to you.
Yes, how far it can develop in the future depends on your own abilities."
"Basaigan, Sunong, Duolu..." Shao Shude called out several more names.
Several people knelt down one after another.
"My son is the commander of Yin Li's camp. You will be under his control for the time being." Shao Shude said.
"Obey." The leaders of the Rehai Turkic tribes responded one after another.
"Do a good job." Shao Shu took his son's hand and said with some sentimentality: "After I return to Luoyang, I will give you something. Next year, people from the Sixth Department of the Book of History, the Privy Council, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Sinong Temple will come to the Yinli Valley.
Help you organize your internal affairs. The Central Plains people who you urgently need will also be there."
Naturally, the people from the Six Departments of Secretariat helped King Zhao establish the system.
The Privy Council focused on training the army.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs helped establish trade routes.
Sinong Temple is responsible for providing agricultural and animal husbandry production technology.
In addition to these, a group of cultural people will also be sent there. As for how these people come, there is always a way.
All in all, one goal is to create a model circle of Han culture in the Yinli Valley while fighting.
The Oghuz, the Khazars, the Burials, the Golulus, and the Turks always felt that Persian civilization was advanced and noble, and they tried their best to imitate it. That was just because they had not yet encountered any competitors.
Shao Shude always felt that pure military conquest was not reliable. Looking at Dashi, Persian practices, and cultural assimilation were also very important.
Even though the Western Region is far away from the Central Plains and is a cultural desert, it is always possible to give it a try.
The former Tang Dynasty did not pay much attention to cultural management in the Western Regions, but over the decades, the Long family in Qiuci looked down on Tubo at all. Even when the military failed, they would still rather move east to Hexi than be ruled by Tubo.
The obedient people below.
This is the power of culture. If done well, it can be equal to an army of 100,000.