"Is the Dijinze grassland relatively stable these years?" Shao Shude asked, wearing a purple prince's robe and sitting on it.
Of course, he knew a lot about the Weicai Department, but what he knew and what others knew were not necessarily exactly the same, so he asked.
Yang Anji didn't pause at all, and said without thinking: "The Weicai family worshiped Buddhism wholeheartedly and built many temples. The monks went to various tribes to teach the Dharma, which was very convenient. The great king's reputation has been spread throughout the tribes, and everyone knows it."
“Do the Tibetan people trust the Buddha?”
"Very pious."
"Can the anger be resolved?"
"Your Majesty." Yang Anji glanced at Shao Shude and said, "The Tibetan people are more obedient than before, but I think it is not the merit of the preaching master, but the merit of the Majesty."
"Are you doing this too?" Shao Shude smiled and said, "Tell the truth."
"It is indeed the work of the king." Yang Anji said without changing his expression: "Although Dijinze is not suitable for farming, we have made a lot of money and silk by renting cattle to the people of Lingxia. Every time we sent out troops and recruited people to fight, there were many achievements.
As a reward, the people's life will not be so difficult, so the hostility can be resolved."
It turns out that this rhetoric is not unreasonable. Shao Shude nodded and said: "The Weicai clan annexed the Dijinze tribes and ate the Kujie Shafan tribe. They have a lot of people, but they can't farm. At the moment, they are closed.
There is no shortage of cattle in the north anymore. How do they plan to solve their livelihood problems in the future?"
Yang Anji had obviously thought about this problem. He just heard him say: "The Weicai family is located in the Hetao Grassland, with Lin, Sheng, and Yin in the east, Xia, You, and Yan in the south, Lingzhou in the west, and Fengzhou in the north.
, all belong to the Han region, and they are surrounded from all sides, so there is actually no need to worry. If they want to solve their livelihood, I thought about it and the only way is to recruit their best men to join the army and work hard to gain wealth."
Of course, if they become rich, they will most likely not go back. The grassland is still poor, and their main products are in direct competition with the Han people. Shao Shude doesn't know how to make them prosperous.
Perhaps, the only thing left is to recruit soldiers. After recruiting the strong ones, the remaining people will not be able to make a big splash. And with fewer people and abundant resources per capita, it may not be so difficult.
The situation in Guanbei is complicated, with both Tibetan and Han Dynasties mixed together.
There are three plains to the north and west, which can use the water resources of the Yellow River and its tributaries, and are suitable for grazing and farming. Due to the terrain, the water resources of the Yellow River cannot be effectively used in the east, but the area like Kuye River has relatively more precipitation and is a famous "
"Yuwozi" is also suitable for grazing and farming.
The northern foothills of Hengshan Mountain in the south are not too bad, and can also be used for half-grazing and half-farming, but the population carrying capacity is not as good as that of Lingzhou and other places.
The tribes in these places have been organizing households to integrate the people for many years. For example, the small Dangxiang tribes in Suizhou and Yinzhou have completely disappeared, and the Hexi Dangxiang tribe in Lingzhou has also become a historical term.
These people who have registered households have relatively tight government control and are basically a reliable base. Shao Shude traveled all the way from Yanzhou and found that the people lived a good life and they all supported him.
The only thing you need to worry about is Fanbu. If you support it now, will you still support it in the future?
It is really difficult to generalize about the disadvantages caused by the geographical environment. We can only analyze specific tribes. If that doesn't work, we can recruit soldiers and recruit those who are capable of rebellion to serve as soldiers.
Anyway, the warriors of the imperial dynasty had no discrimination against Qiang and Hu soldiers. They had long been accustomed to Han soldiers. Hu soldiers fought side by side and killed Han soldiers on the opposite side.
This is the only way to give them a promotion channel within the system, treat them equally, and select the strongest warriors from the grassland.
"After the family moved south, I heard that many tribes attached themselves to the Yang family." Shao Shude suddenly asked.
"King Haojiao knows that if these tribes are left unchecked, they are afraid of causing trouble to one of them. Therefore, the Yang family divides pastures for them and strictly prohibits private fights. The best ones are regularly selected and sent to Lingzhou Court. In the past, he ordered the Duke to go to Guanbei.
To recruit soldiers, my Yang family has also selected thousands of soldiers and handed them over to Duke Zheling to take away. If the king refuses, the Yang family will naturally no longer be in charge." Yang Anji said calmly.
Shao Shude smiled and said: "The Yang family is sharing my worries, so why should I be afraid? Let's do this, select two hundred brave men and send them to the army together with the Yang family's children. I want to form Yin'anzhi, exactly
When employing people."
"Yes." Yang Anji responded.
"Mr. Yang, I trust you. From now on, I have taken care of Linzhou. If anything happens, I will discuss it with the shogunate. I have my nephew work in the Duhu Mansion and have made outstanding achievements. As long as he is diligent, the Yang family will also be rich in the future.
Shao Shude finally encouraged him.
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The armored cavalry, which has expanded to nearly 1,800 riders, has begun routine training.
The men and horses were all wearing armor, shining with silver, and charged in groups, with a power that shook the earth. The Yeli arrayed in the wilderness, Wu Zang, Wei Cai and other Tibetan people were dumbfounded, and subconsciously substituted themselves for those straw men. They didn't know
Can you withstand it?
In fact, the Tibetan people on the grassland are not very afraid of cavalry, but this mainly refers to light cavalry and medium cavalry.
In the 19th year of Zhenguan (645), Xue Yantuo took advantage of the opportunity of the Tang Dynasty to conquer Goryeo and invaded the Hetao area. The Tang army fought with it and eventually destroyed it.
Xueyantuo's tactic of dominating the grasslands was mounted infantry. Their men rushed to the battlefield on horseback, dismounted and fought on foot with spears. Their equipment was not good, and their infantry tactics were mediocre, let alone a military formation. However, they beat the Turkic cavalry so badly that they ran away with their heads covered.
In fact, there is no secret. Just don’t be afraid. Spot the cavalry coming from the other side, strike steadily and hard, and knock them down with your spear. Don’t be afraid if they are scattered. Continue to fight in small groups and knock down the cavalry one by one.
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Getting rid of fear is the first one. Cavalry is no big deal. Xue Yantuo once defeated many with less, and thousands of infantry defeated more than ten thousand Turkic cavalry.
Their infantry was often scattered by Turkic cavalry, but they did not break up and continued to fight independently, because the cavalry's frontal fighting ability was not as good as that of the infantry. Don't be afraid. As long as you get rid of the fear in your heart and feel that the cavalry is no big deal, Xue Yantuo's infantry can
Dominate the homeland of the Eastern Turks and become the overlord of the grasslands with an army of 200,000.
Of course, when the mounted infantry of the Tang Dynasty entered the Yinshan grassland and the two sides dismounted and fought on foot, Xue Yantuo's unprofessional infantry were beaten to the ground. But the Tang infantry was not as relaxed as Xue Yantuo when fighting the Turkic cavalry. This is really
One thing comes down to another.
The above are all light cavalry and medium cavalry. If they are replaced by armored cavalry, I am afraid that Xue Yantuo's infantry will also suffer when they come.
At this time, the Tibetan infantry watching in the field were not actually very afraid of the cavalry, but they were still shocked when they saw the armored cavalry, because it was really not something you could shoot down with a long spear, so everyone was afraid of it.
Shao Shude felt happy and quietly said to Princess Zhe Fangxiao: "In the Northern Dynasties, armored cavalry ruled the roost, but they were beaten off the battlefield by heavy infantry. They had to lose weight and did not dare to charge head-on. If these Tibetan people also have
The tough heavy armored infantry, I don’t dare to show off my armored cavalry.”
"The Tibetan people can't learn these things, so why worry, husband?" Zhe Fang Ai said softly.
"But there are always some Tibetan people, and the infantry is better than the cavalry." Shao Shude said.
He didn't know if Xue Yantuo was the first nation to use infantry to dominate the grasslands. In short, they were very weird and alternative.
After Xue Yantuo, the Liao and Jin infantry were actually pretty good. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Manchu and Qing Eight Banners infantry also violently defeated the Mongolian cavalry.
Facts have proved that as long as the mobility of the infantry is solved, the impact of the cavalry cannot take any advantage in front of the heavy armored infantry, and they will be defeated repeatedly in battles.
"Could it be that your husband wants the three armies of black sword, golden sword, and flying dragon to sweep across the grassland?" Zhe Fang Ai asked.
"If we can free our hands, with these 40,000 armored soldiers, riding horses and maneuvering, and supplemented by some cavalry, who on the grassland can defeat him?" Shao Shude said: "If I really want to attack Yelu Yi, he will definitely be surprised."
While the two were talking, the Black Sword Army and the Golden Sword Army that had just arrived also started training.
This is Shengzhou. On August 26, the third year of Qianning, Shao Shude ordered all the troops gathered here to conduct a military lecture.
Armored cavalry are not suitable for sparring, and their martial opponents are "straw men".
What the Heijin and Golden Sword armies practiced was to rush to the battlefield on horseback and quickly dismount to fight.
Some of the auxiliary soldiers came to lead the horses and lined up in the rear formation, and some of the auxiliary soldiers were equipped with weapons to protect them. After the soldiers completed the formation, they continued to advance in changing formations.
Those who had experienced the Central Plains infantry tactics for a long time, such as Yeli Sussex and Mozang Qingxiang, did not change their expressions, but the expressions of the party soldiers under them were very exciting.
Some people have been drafted, and although they were greatly shaken, they were able to hold on.
But there are many Tibetan people who have been in the mountains all year round and have no ears to hear what is going on outside the mountains, or the new generation of young men who have grown up, and their faces are as pale as earth.
All members are heavily armored and possess a murderous aura. You can feel the ferocious smell from a hundred steps away.
"Thank you Zhu Quanzhong for your sponsorship." Shao Shude laughed, very satisfied.
Zhe Fang Ai looked at him strangely, but generally understood.
Aren't the two armies of Hei Zhen and Jin Dao mainly focused on surrendering troops? In the Battle of Luoyang, more than 3,000 Changzhi troops were captured, and about 2,000 were captured at Yique Pass and Taigu Pass. With these more than 5,000 elite troops, it is enough to build a
The skeletons of 20,000 people.
"My beloved, please wait a moment. I want to review the two armies of Heijin and Golden Sword." After the drill, the two armies broke away from contact and each formed a square formation.
Shao Shude rode on horseback, escorted by his own soldiers and the newly formed Silver Saddle Knights, and walked slowly past the formations of the two armies.
Halfway through, he suddenly dismounted, had his armor removed, and walked forward slowly.
The front row of the two armies was no more than twenty steps away, and the soldiers were greatly surprised when they saw this.
"Someone told me that the two armies of Black Silk and Golden Sword have not been formed for a long time, and the people's hearts have not yet joined in. They advised me not to parade in order to avoid harm from thieves." Shao Shude walked slowly and said.
The soldiers were sweating profusely, but they still conveyed his words to every corner.
There was an uproar of 20,000 soldiers with black swords and golden swords.
"What nonsense am I saying?" Shao Shude laughed and said, "I have always treated people with integrity, so why should I be suspicious? The Changzhi Army fought bravely in Luoyang. I was also filled with emotion. I wish I could have these warriors."
The noise of the black and golden sword soldiers suddenly died down, and everyone listened with bated breath.
"I have been appointed as king and commander, and since Yuan evil has been punished, what crime can be committed by the officers and soldiers of the Changzhi army? Fighting is the duty of a warrior. You have fulfilled your duties faithfully and fought bravely without retreating. I love them very much. The soldiers of Xia are my soldiers.
Liang soldiers and Huai soldiers are also my strong men."
The field was extremely quiet, except for the sounds of the soldiers' constant chatter.
Shao Shude pressed the sword with his left hand and waved his right hand vigorously. Everyone's eyes were chasing him.
"When marching and using troops, great faith is the basis." Shao Shude continued: "Have I ever killed anyone without permission after you surrendered to me?"
After the personal soldiers were passed down, one after another someone shouted: "No."
Gradually, the voice became louder and more uniform: "No!"
"After your military registration is registered, are there any shortfalls in the money and food agreed upon?"
"No no!"
Shao Shude approached a black soldier sergeant and asked loudly: "In that case, does anyone want to harm me?"
"No!" the sergeant shouted, his voice breaking.
"No no!"
The sound was earth-shattering.
"I am sleeping in the clouds tonight, black and white. Will the warriors with golden swords be willing to keep vigil for me?"
"May! May! May!" Twenty thousand soldiers struck the ground with their poles and slashed the ground with their swords, shouting in unison.
"You are truly my son!" Shao Shude laughed loudly, patted his shoulders one by one and walked by, saying: "To the officers and men present today, I will give you two pieces of silk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Twenty thousand people all bowed down and said sincerely.
The early morning wind was blowing, and Shao Shude stood with his sword in hand, calm and unhurried.
On the high platform, people are dressed in purple and purple, and the birds and birds are frightened by their power.
Shao Si and Wu Dingding looked at it for a long time and got goosebumps.