On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, just after nightfall, Brother Tie arrived at Dingding Gate in the south of Luoyang City.
It was already the ninth year of Tongguang (924), and before we knew it, it had been more than 22 years since the founding of Daxia.
More than twenty years is almost the time of a generation.
Famous ministers and generals in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China passed away one after another.
Just last year, Deputy Privy Councilor Xu Hao passed away.
This year, Hu Zhen, Deputy Privy Envoy of Nanya, Li Tangbin, Privy Envoy of Beiya, and Lu Siye, Secretary Superintendent, passed away one after another.
Recently, Beihai County Duke Mizang Jie Ming, Quwo County Gong Fanhe and others are seriously ill and bedridden. The end must be approaching.
The new generation grew up rapidly.
Nowadays, the Forbidden Army that has completed martial arts training has expanded to eight branches, and a large number of martial arts student officers have filled the army, replacing the traditional inheritance of generals. Of course, the major channels of general families, the reduction of ranks, and the transfer of guards have not been completely cut off.
As for the civil service, after two years of reform and reform, a new political landscape is slowly taking shape.
In the past, it was only in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China that it was possible for a large number of people with no merit, academic background or low-level people to occupy high positions. As time went by, the system became more and more strict, and everyone was driven to the path of Jinshi.
Thousands of troops crossed the single-plank bridge and fierce competition began.
But in Daxia, after more than 20 years, Jinshi's influence has become weaker and weaker, and its appeal is not as attractive as before. Even businessmen from the Bohai Trading Company have begun to join the tax superintendent and serve as officials at all levels.
Everyone knows that if this situation continues, it will become harder to change it later on, because they have become a political force and are not so easy to deal with.
The tax inspector is most likely a paradise for businessmen and mathematicians. Even if there are Jinshi who squeeze in, they may not be able to gain an advantage.
The replacement of old and new, the changes in the world, this is probably what we are talking about.
Brother Tie came from Shangxiong, so of course he didn't have these emotions.
He was not interested in the Central Plains either. At most he lamented that he had been away from Tubo for several years. After returning, he found that the centrifugal tendencies of the princes in various places were getting stronger and stronger.
I am obviously trying to win over all the ministries and maintain the integrity of Xiangxiong, but you are actually targeting me like this, and you are still holding my head and coming to Luoyang to participate in some kind of heaven-sacrifice meeting! Every time I think of this, Brother Tie's nose will twist with anger.
When I entered Prince Shang Hung's palace and saw the palace guards in front of the door, my mood became even more gloomy.
The three wives stayed in Luoyang as hostages, and the imperial court was of course obliged to take responsibility. Not only were the daily meals and expenses paid by Honglu Temple, but even the palace was guarded by twenty palace guards from Weiwei Temple to ensure the safety of the hostages.
This is the right thing to do, but Brother Tie just feels unhappy.
After negotiating with an official from Honglu Temple and verifying his identity, Brother Tie entered the palace, while his entourage was left outside.
No one came to greet him.
Princess Bulu came to the door to greet her, said a few words, and then went to rest.
Brother Tie was annoyed and wanted to follow him in, but was stopped by the guard at the door, so he moved to the side hall guest room to stay, and ordered the servants to serve him and his entourage some food to satisfy their hunger. When he returned to his home, he only
Being able to stay in a guest room is really outrageous.
After the irritation, there was even deeper fear.
He knew that he had been a little complacent in recent years. After returning to Zhangxiong, he was apparently Zanpu and the prince canonized by Daxia, but the power was all in the hands of the Mulu family, which made him very aggrieved.
It's not that he never thought about resisting, such as wooing other princes of the feudal states, which was successful for a time. In the end, with the alliance of the Meru clan and the Khotan people, his success failed and he became completely alone.
Looking back to review the gains and losses, he found that he was still too hasty and too careless. He should not have had a quarrel with the Mulu family from the beginning. On the contrary, he should have cooperated with them and united against the imperial court.
The Wulu clan has no status and cannot be a Zanpu. They need to decorate their appearance on the stage. And they also need the Wulu clan to help them protect themselves from wind and rain, eliminate the Khotan forces that have infiltrated Zhangxiong from the beginning, and get rid of Daxia.
The clampdown of the imperial court.
As long as they have a good discussion, the Lu family should give them some power. After all, they don't want someone to dictate to them.
Alas, screwed up.
However, there is still a chance.
In the team that accompanied him to Luoyang, there were many people who were not from the Lu family, and we could have a good talk with them.
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It was also the first month of the year, and Dun Yu arrived in Luoyang.
The male camel king Ogurchak died of illness last year, and Dun wanted to succeed to the throne.
The whole process was generally peaceful, except for a few Geluolu people who rebelled.
Generally speaking, there would be some glitches in the succession of the grassland Khan king, and it would not be so smooth. But the transfer of power to Balasagon was completed so smoothly, because the court canonized him: Dunyu was already the second generation of loyal and obedient Suiye King.
The rebellious tribes were mercilessly attacked.
The Rehai Turks and the King of Zhao jointly sent 50,000 troops, together with tens of thousands of Balashagon's cavalry, to slaughter all these rebellious Geluolu people, and carve up all the cattle, sheep, and young people.
This is the power of the so-called iron triangle.
Three forces and four major families jointly influence this vast area.
But Dunyu also knew that the iron triangle was stable and needed the mediation of the Great Xia court, otherwise he would be in a fierce fight.
Will there be conflicts among herdsmen when they compete for pasture and water sources?
Will there be no competition in attracting businessmen to cross the border?
Conflicts will also arise when we fight against the enemy together.
In short, after being neighbors for a long time, it is impossible to be harmonious. At this time, someone needs to mediate.
Dunyu was very grateful to the imperial court for helping him consolidate his position. The Suiye subduing the army, which had been delayed for a long time during the previous generation of King Gongtuo, finally came to fruition: he agreed to allocate land in the Balasagon area to settle the subduing army.
It is reported that Suiye Town's military personnel are rated at 6,000. The first batch of relocations will begin this year and will be completed within two years.
Dun Yu calculated that after the formation of Suiye Zhenjun, the number of Daxia imperial troops inside and outside the Tianshan Mountains will reach 49,000.
Among them, the Gaochang Town Army of 6,000 has been established for several years, and their families have been resettled long ago.
Shuanghe Town's army originally numbered 6,000. In the past two years, a group of recruits from the Military Academy have been sent there one after another, and the number has been expanded to 10,000. The family members have generally been resettled, and this year there will be a final batch of final resettlement.
There are 12,000 troops in Shule Town, and their families have been resettled.
There are 5,000 troops in Khotan, and their families have been resettled.
The troops of Gumo and Qiuci each have 5,000 soldiers, mainly composed of new recruits from the abolition of the New Military Academy, plus 3,000 Guangjie soldiers, mainly Jin soldiers from Hedong. Their fighting qualities are first-rate. With them leading the new with the old, they can be formed quickly.
combat effectiveness.
The relocation of family members of soldiers and horses in these two towns has only just begun, and will be completed in the next three years inland - everything depends on whether the local money and food are sufficient.
Dun wanted to know that the establishment of the Zhenjun by the Daxia court was not just a matter of the army, but in fact it was a great migration of immigrants.
There are 50,000 soldiers, and there are hundreds of thousands of family members. Wherever they go, they are a united force.
When Dun wanted to pass through Xizhou, he heard that the local town sergeants were marrying each other. The son of the Li family married the daughter of the Zhang family, and the daughter of the Wang family married a nephew of a certain family. In short, they were very united. Only the bachelor sergeants married local natives.
Daughter of man.
These people have reproduced for several generations, and they still have swords and guns in their hands. They will inevitably become the mainstream in the local area and become increasingly uncontrollable.
The land allocated to the Suiye Zhenjun in Balashagon is mostly good irrigated land along the river. Even far away from the river, there are wells and canals dug by the Sogdians. They can be used with only a little repair.
stand up.
These 6,000 soldiers have arrived, and 20,000 men, women, and children will arrive one after another. From the perspective of the grassland, they are a large tribe, and they are also brave and good at fighting.
The more than ten officials selected and transferred to Balashagon by the Great Xia Civil Service now have support and confidence. Perhaps they will be more bold in their actions, right?
Dunyu actually understood the purpose of the Daxia court: to deeply control the political affairs of Balashagon.
But he had no choice.
He knew very well who he relied on for his successful succession. If he disobeyed the imperial court, his fate would not be any worse than that of the rebellious tribes. Moreover, the princess, who was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan, had been persuading him not to be half-hearted and to respect the imperial court.
, can bring wealth and wealth from generation to generation.
Dunyu thought about it carefully and realized that what the princess said made sense. The imperial court was unable to even reach a good place like the Yili Valley and Bukhan, so it was out of reach. Balashagon was further away and the conditions were not as good as those two places.
Well, how can the imperial court like it?
Perhaps, as long as they obey the orders, the imperial court will make their family rich and prosperous forever.
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At night when Jin Wu couldn't help himself, it wasn't just Brother Tie and Dun Yu who were daydreaming.
Li Shengtian, the king of Khotan, the king of Dabao, Zhongyun of Dafu, Duerji (Shao Xianzhong), the governor of Haixi Prefecture, Hunjia Shabo (Shao Zhongchen), the governor of Tuihun Yingtian (Shao Guozhen), the governor of Jishi Prefecture, Shao Azhuduo and others came one after another.
towards.
Since the Tang Dynasty, it is not that there have been no kings from other countries entering the capital, but it can only be said that it is very rare for so many powerful local officials to enter the capital at one time.
Everyone speculated that the heaven-sacrifice meeting scheduled for March must be very sensitive, and there might be things they had never thought of.
But no matter what, the title of Supreme Emperor Jianwen Shenwu was shared by everyone. In the era when Daxia's national power was at its peak and the king's divisions swept away all the rebels, no one dared to disobey orders.
To put it bluntly, even if you want to rebel, you have to wait until Daxia's national power declines.
A cruel and ruthless person like "Shao Thief" is still alive. He is already over sixty years old and is getting old. You are still young and in your best years. Wouldn't it be a shame to die with him?
Li Shengtian was a smart man and the son-in-law of a saint. He learned from the princess that the March Heaven Sacrifice Conference would be hosted by the prince. Regarding this, he could only sigh.
The supreme emperor will also leave one day, and the prince will eventually inherit the throne.
I don’t know what kind of character this uncle has, and what his attitude is towards these vassal kings, governors, and governors.
After thinking about it for a while, I felt that maybe my worries were unfounded.
For many years, he has always respected Daxia as Zhengshuo. During the Western Expedition, he sent troops several times and contributed a lot. In recent years, he has done dirty work for the court and deeply interfered in the internal affairs of his southern neighbor Zhang Xiong. He also had conflicts with the Tianjia family.
Marriage shouldn't end in nothing, right?
The imperial court cannot rule places so far away, so the imperial court must use people...
Under the night, everyone has their own thoughts.
Countless melancholy is hidden under the gorgeous lights of the Lantern Festival.
Life, the world, has joys and sorrows, bitterness and sweetness, that's how it is.