Xiao Lun and others who had come to vote were asked to leave, and a group of generals were brought in. Each of them was wearing armor, with a look of sadness on his face, but he did not dare to show it. He was hiding it suspiciously and looked a little weird.
Tubo is defeated, life or death depends on the next meeting, no one is sure.
When old acquaintances met, Qin Huaidao was in a good mood. He recognized everyone's identity at a glance, said hello to each one, and told some interesting things that happened last year, instantly getting closer and enjoying themselves.
Everyone was moved by Qin Huaidao's kindness and easy-goingness, smiled gratefully, and put down their worried hearts.
After a while of greetings, Qin Huaidao asked people to bring barbecued meats and good wine, and called Duan Zan to accompany them, and drank with everyone. Duan Zan had followed Qin Huaidao into Tubo, and he was an old acquaintance with everyone, and had never met each other before.
Very happy.
After having enough wine and food, Qin Huaidao asked people to serve tea.
After chatting for a few words, Qin Huaidao suddenly straightened his face and asked: "Everyone, we are all old acquaintances and soldiers. It is best to be straightforward with some things."
Everyone knew that the main show that they were most concerned about was coming, so they all sat upright and cheered up.
Qin Huaidao looked around and continued: "You all trust me and led your troops to surrender. I am very grateful and will not treat you unfairly. But today is different from the past. I will not just leave after taking Tubo. We need
With careful management, all slaves in Tubo can cancel their slave status and become common people. Everyone has a house to live in, every household has a field, has enough to eat, is clothed warmly, can complain about grievances, and redress grievances."
Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up and they looked at Qin Huaidao in disbelief.
"What, you don't believe it?" Qin Huaidao asked.
The old general Phuntsok rushed to say: "No, the king of Han has said everything, and I firmly believe it. My lifelong wish is to cancel the slave status. However, I wasted half my life and made no progress. Tubo slavery is as solid as a rock and there is no way to do it."
I am shaken, but if the King of Han performs this kind deed, it will be successful and the merits will be immeasurable. From now on, this old life will belong to the King of Han." There was excitement and expectation in his words.
Qin Huaidao knew that this veteran general loved his soldiers as much as his son. He had managed to rise from a slave to the position of commander-in-chief of the Northern Army. When he carried out the land distribution policy after the surprise attack on Luoche City and canceled his slave status, the veteran general stayed put and took a wait-and-see attitude. If
At that time, I sent my troops southward, but I might not be able to defend it.
After Lu Dongzan came to power, he found a reason to deprive him of his military power, take back the Northern Army, and only ordered him to lead 20,000 trusted troops south to guard the border.
This is a pure soldier, a veteran who has climbed up from the bottom, a slave at heart, and deserves respect.
Qin Huaidao smiled and said: "Don't worry, old general, I have implemented this kind of good governance in the past, and you have witnessed it with your own eyes. There is no need to lie, just wait and see. However, cultivate farmland, develop agriculture, and let everyone have enough to eat and wear warm clothes."
Having a roof over your head is a difficult task and requires support from everyone, especially you.”
"Please tell me, King Han." Everyone knew that the time had come to express their stance, and they all said in unison.
Qin Huaidao did not mince words and said bluntly: "The biggest problem I mentioned is the lack of manpower. Most of the young and strong people of Tubo are serving in the army, leaving women, children and the elderly to graze and farm. The output is limited, and there are many old soldiers in the army.
It is no longer suitable to fight in battle, so I want to disband your army and keep only the elite. The eliminated people will be divided into fields for planting and grazing. How about that?"
When we came, we had already anticipated various possibilities, including demotion, being demoted, being sidelined, etc. We even thought about being captured and losing our lives, but we had to come.
Now we are just dismantling the army, which is much better than expected. How can we disagree?
If you don't agree, I'm afraid you won't be able to get out of this Chinese military tent.
"It all depends on the King of Han!" Everyone said in unison. Although it was against their will and unwilling to do so, it was much better than beheading.
Qin Huaidao saw that everyone understood the choice, smiled with satisfaction, and continued: "Don't worry, everyone, our military system is unique. The five of you are named division commanders and command an army of nearly 7,000 people. Five divisions are one.
Army, Duan Zan is an old acquaintance of yours and serves as the army commander. The deputy army commander is the old general Phuntsok. What do you think?"
Qin Huaidao became more and more skilled in winning people's hearts by giving him a sweet date with a stick.
Everyone has never heard of the position of division commander or army commander. They have the impression that the Tang Dynasty court did not have this position, but it can command nearly 7,000 people. Isn’t that not much different from the commander of ten thousand men? His power has not been reduced much.
, were immediately overjoyed and said one after another: "Thank you, King Han, for your trust!"
Duan Zan, on the other hand, looked at Qin Huaidao with a surprised look on his face. He was just here to accompany him, why did he call him army commander all at once?
Unlike everyone else, Duan Zan was familiar with the military system of Hanzhou. He was in charge of five divisions and more than 30,000 people at once. Wouldn't he be on the same level as Luo Tong and others? But in front of everyone, it was hard to ask directly.
Qin Huaidao saw that Duan Zan acted steadily and had a thorough mind. He nodded secretly with satisfaction and continued: "Everyone, Duan Zan will explain to you the military system of Hanzhou Army when we return. After you return, you will select a sufficient number of elites to stay. According to the military system of Hanzhou Army,
The system will be reorganized and the remaining old and weak will be handed over. One thing you can rest assured is that I will not send anyone else to serve as generals in your army. The army is still yours."
When everyone heard this, their last worries were completely put aside, they were overjoyed and thanked them one after another.
After a few polite words, Qin Huaidao looked at Duan Zan and said seriously: "General Duan, I leave it to you. It must be reorganized within one day. As for the original troops you led, they will all be organized into a guard regiment."
The three places in Hanzhou trained a thousand-man unit according to the standard of special forces. Although the training lasted only a few months, it was powerful. After Qin Huaidao returned to Hanzhou, he originally assigned this unit to Luo Ying's special forces, but Luo ordered
After the attack on Tibet, these three thousand troops were assigned to Duan Zan to assist in the expedition.
Duan Zan had deep affection and trust for these 3,000 people. He was overjoyed when he heard that all of them would be assigned to him. Moreover, according to regulations, the guard regiment only had more than 1,000 people. Giving 3,000 people was obviously because he was worried that he would not be able to suppress these surrenders.
Duan Zan understood the Tubo general who came over and solemnly responded: "Thank you, King Han. I know what to do, and I will repay you with death. I will live up to my high expectations."
"Go!" Qin Huaidao nodded with satisfaction.
All the generals stood up one after another, bowed and said goodbye, and followed Duan Zan away.
Qin Huaidao watched everyone leave. He was in a good mood. He had gained another army. After being run in, he could become the main force in attacking the Turks in the future. However, Duoji's side was not easy to deal with. There were more than 100,000 troops. With the establishment of three armies, even if the old army was eliminated.
There are two weak military establishments. Once they are broken up, it will chill Duoji's heart, but there are too many hidden dangers if they are not broken up.
"Report——"
At this time, Luo Wu hurried in and shouted anxiously: "Uncle, there is a sudden fire in Luoche City. The city gates are wide open and countless people pour out of the city. It is difficult to identify the soldiers and civilians."
"What, a fire in the city?"
Qin Huaidao was shocked and keenly sensed that something was wrong. He wanted to surrender and just open the city gate. Why set fire? It must be to cover something.
Thoughts flashed, Qin Huaidao ordered decisively: "Send the order, Luo Zhang is in charge of the east gate, Cheng Chumo is in charge of the west gate, Xue Wanche is in charge of the north gate, and Duoji is in charge of the south gate. To prevent the royal family and other nobles from taking advantage of the chaos to escape, strict interrogation must be carried out, the army and the people must be separated and surrendered.
Those who do not obey orders will be killed without mercy. Notify Fang Yiai, Luo Ying and Liu Hongji, and quickly assemble an army to provide support at any time to prevent any unexpected events."
"Follow the order!"
Luo Wu agreed and left in a hurry.
"Lu Dongzan, long time no see!"
Qin Huaidao murmured to himself, with murderous intent surging in his eyes.