"Boji, are you still thinking about the more than 20,000 heads of the four tribes of Tatar people?" Changsun Moli asked softly.
Li Gang forced a smile and said, "Yes, Mr. Xuanming, whenever I close my eyes these days, I have nightmares when I think of those bloody heads. And the ones in Hara and Lin Hepan..."
Changsun Moli raised his head and looked at the sky. It was like a blue sky washed with water, like another pasture, with white clouds like sheep grazing.
The large group of people walked westward along the Luqu River. The moist smell of the gentle river was mixed with the special aroma of the grass, and was carried to them by the gentle breeze blowing from the top of the grass.
Like the singing of a shepherd girl, soft and warm.
"What a beautiful and peaceful grassland." Changsun Moli looked at this scene and couldn't help but sigh, "Boji, you said this grassland is full of green grass, and it stretches thousands of miles. Why is it so fertile?"
Li Gang shook his head.
Changsun Moli looked at the grassland, his smile slowly disappeared, and his face slowly turned cold.
"Because this land is soaked in blood. From the Xiongnu to the Xianbei, from Rouran to the Turks, and from the Uighurs to the Tatars, the law that has always been followed in this land is killing. Because only cruel killing can subdue The animal nature in these people’s bones.”
Speaking of this, Changsun Moli sneered and said: "Boji, you don't really think that you can educate these people on the grassland by talking about the principles of saints and sages?"
Li Gang shook his head firmly: "Mr. Xuanming, until they surrender willingly, the so-called education with benevolence is a joke. It's just that students... always fail to cross that threshold."
Changsun Moli smiled again, this time he smiled happily.
"Boji, do you know why the officials insist on taking you around Mobei?"
"Mr. Xuanming, you know something."
"It's good to know. You are all the talents that the government is optimistic about. Ten years from now, the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty will definitely be among you." Changsun Moli said in a profound voice.
"Prime Minister, it's not that easy to do. First of all, you need to have a strong will. That's why the officials will take you to this cruel Mobei to temper your will."
Li Gang lowered his head and replied: "Students know that. So before leaving, I kept watching around the capital. No matter how disgusting it was, I had to force myself to watch."
"That's right, Zhao Yuanzhen (Zhao Ding) is just like you. He watches around those people. When he vomits, he takes a break before continuing to watch. That's how you have to endure it. Just survive it and cross this hurdle, and you'll be fine. "
"Students know. So I plan to go back to Hara and Linhe, and then go to the riverside to take a look at the wooden heads and Jingguan."
Changsun Moli nodded approvingly, "Now that I have recovered, let me ask you, what is the official's intention of killing the four most powerful tribes of the Tatar people?"
Li Gang raised his head, straightened his chest, and straightened his waist, as if he was a different person.
"The Tatar people are the most loyal and ferocious lackeys of the Khitan people on the grassland. The four tribes of Nagur, Alchi, Tereti, and Buluhui are the strongest tribes among the Tatar people. They They are married to each other and control 70,000 households of Tatar people. If the officials kill them, they will cut off the Khitan people's minions, and then kill them to serve as a warning to others. Killing two birds with one stone."
"The officials left Hu Lu to protect the army, General Zhe (Yan Zhi), General Yang (Zong Min) and others led 20,000 former deputy households of Zhuque Banner, and transferred them to the main households and Jia households of Xuanwu Banner. Then from the main households of Zhuque Banner Hundreds of people with meritorious service were transferred from Hu and Jiahu and moved to Jiahu and Baihu of Xuanwu Banner. They reorganized the Chahan and Kuin tribes that had been disrupted, as well as recruited Nawuer, Alchi, and Tie. Vigilantly, the women and children of the four tribes of Bu Luhui were formally organized into the Xuanwu Banner with Golden Bull Wings."
"Since then, the Tatar people, the minions of the Khitans, have become the wings of His Majesty and the Song Dynasty."
Changsun Moli laughed with satisfaction and asked: "Tell me, who will come to the heroes meeting set up by the officials on the banks of the Halahe Lin River? Who will not come?"
Li Gang shook his head, "This student can't guess. But the student knows that those who are willing to come are probably tribes whose strength has been greatly damaged by the wars in the past few years. Those who are unwilling to come are probably a bit self-conscious."
"That's right. There are examples of the Kelei tribe and the Tatar tribe there. At the conferences in Hara and Linhe, it is easy to see who is our friend and who is our enemy. Who is likely to surrender? Among us, who are still waiting for the price?"
Changsun Moli said leisurely.
The shepherd girl standing somewhere in the distance watching the army sang a pastoral song. The song was long, like the water of the Luqu River, gentle and powerful, and contained endless sorrow and expectation.
Everyone was listening silently, and suddenly someone joined in, singing loud and vigorous, like a goshawk flying from Yanran Mountain, drawing beautiful notes in the blue sky.
At this moment, this team, which had been winding for dozens of miles, merged silently into this green grassland.
Looking at the sky, Changsun Moli suddenly said: "It's August now? It's so fast. It's been almost three months since I came to the grassland. With your fingers crossed, Liu Fa, Yao Gu, Wang Wenzhen, Li Zhongjie... they led The second batch of the Suzaku Army will be recruited and the day is not far away from Juyanhai."
Li Gang understood the idea and nodded in agreement: "Yes, I guess they should arrive after the meeting convened by the officials."
Back at the Halahelin base camp, Changsun Moli led his staff to prepare for the upcoming conference of various ministries. Gao Shixuan, Wang Shunchen, and Zhao Long were busy arranging their troops.
Xu Guangliang and others were busy reorganizing the Xuanwu Hatake Xieyi, which was disrupted and reorganized under the leadership of Ke Lie.
Zhao Si, who was the most leisurely, took Yu Wenxuzhong and wandered around Yanran Mountain under the protection of Yang Keshi and other guards and Yi Cong.
"Your Majesty, are you going to continue to make major changes to the Zhuque and Xuanwu flags?" Yu Wenxuzhong glanced at Yang Keshi, Boji Changkong, Yan Wanshi and Yi Cong who were lagging behind, and then at those who were following closely behind. Han Jia waited for a dozen personal guards and asked softly.
"Yes, the system is to try and change at the same time, and to continuously improve according to the actual situation, so that it can suit the situation and exert the best effect. The Four Banners is a system integrating military and political affairs, which is used to restrain, organize and train the various tribes that have been incorporated, and will continue to do so in the future. Continue to use it as a powerful mobile armed force of our Song Dynasty."
Zhao Si was walking on the slopes of Yanran Mountain, bathing in the sunshine and blowing the mountain breeze, waving the riding whip casually in his hand, looking very comfortable.
"But it can't be too strong. For example, the Uszang area under the jurisdiction of Zhuque Banner was originally one of the few farming areas on the Qingtang Plateau. After buffering, I plan to establish Tubo County there, establish prefectures and counties, and implement the county system. Jurisdiction.”
"Your Majesty, it is far away thousands of miles away. If there are counties under its jurisdiction, will it be beyond our reach?" Yu Wenxuzhong asked doubtfully.
"The land in the Zangbo River Basin there is fertile and highland barley can be cultivated. The people can settle down and no longer be nomadic. There is a basis for the establishment of prefectures and counties. The establishment of prefectures and counties can represent the imperial court's consolation and appeasement to the surrounding areas. Waiting for the chieftain to manage it; secondly, there are several cities in the hinterland of the Zhuque Banner as a basis."
"The prosecutors, judges and other officials who patrol hundreds of households in Zhuque Banner also have a fixed official office. And the armies of Zhuque Banner can provide strong military support for Tubo County and complement each other." At this point, Zhao Si said
He smiled calmly and said, "This is just my idea. It may not succeed. I have to give it a try. If it doesn't work, I will try another method."
Yu Wenxuzhong asked again: "Your Majesty, if Tubo establishes prefectures and counties, does that mean it is divided from the Zhuque Banner?"
"Yes. Separate part of the Zhuque Banner. Anyway, the key to the Four Banners system is Thousand Households and Hundred Households, which are equivalent to the prefectures and counties in the Central Plains. The most important thing is. The order of Xuanhui Yuan can be directly issued to Thousand Households. Ten Thousand Households
, each wing, the significance of establishment is greater than the significance of jurisdiction. In the future, there will definitely be more and more officers and soldiers who have made military achievements in the southern and northern campaigns, so we must leave more prominent positions to reward them."
Yu Wenxuzhong also smiled, "I also understand what your Majesty means. The ten thousand households and the guardians of each wing are just empty duties for honor. The real power of each banner is in the hands of thousands of households. It is just another part of the design.
In counties and counties, there may be only four or five thousand households under the command of each wing."
"This is better!" Zhao Si said meaningfully.
At this time, several people started arguing behind them. Zhao Si turned around and asked, "What are you arguing about?"
"To answer your Majesty's question, Bo Ji Changkong, Yan Wanshi, Zhao Huaiyi, and Zhao Huaizhong are quarreling over the matter of Sahe Qierte." Yang Keshi replied with a smile.
Zhao Huaiyi and Zhao Huaizhong both came out of Huaide School. This time they formed the Huaide Battalion and fought with Zhao Si. They both achieved considerable military exploits in several battles.
"What's the noise about?" Zhao Si asked with a smile.
"Huaiyi and Huaizhong said that Sahe Qierte, Oluan, Dong Helie, and Qukeba Atu'er might not come back. Boji Changkong, Yan Wanshi didn't believe it, and said that the three were tribal leaders, and the people on the grassland
The eagle will definitely keep its promise and will definitely come back with all the troops."
Before they arrived at the banks of the Halahe Lin River, Sahe Qierte, Oluan, Dong Helie, and Qukeba Atuer said goodbye to Zhao Si, saying that they would go back and bring all the tribesmen and formally submit to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.
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Zhao Si readily agreed.
It's just that it's been five or six days now, and there's no news at all. Someone accidentally mentioned this matter today, and then the two groups started fighting.
Zhao Si laughed loudly and turned to ask Yu Wenxuzhong: "Shutong, what do you think?"
Yu Wenxu pondered for a while and replied: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, Sahe Qierte, Oluan and Dong Helie will definitely come back, and Qu Ke will control Atuer. It's a bit hard to say."
Zhao Si shook his head, looked at the thousands of miles of grassland at the foot of Yanran Mountain, and said leisurely, "Shutong, you still don't fully understand them. Qukeba Atu'er must be the first to come back." This chapter has been completed!