Situ Liang continued: "Not only that, we must also increase supervision of the great families in various places and those powerful families who have lost their interests. Many of these people are dissatisfied with our Zhao army. However, if you find out, you will immediately punish them and let them
Those who have not taken action yet know that those who are against me, Da Zhao, will not have any good endings."
Wei Zilin said in a deep voice: "However, this requires accurate evidence. Our actions in the southern countries have already made more than 70% of the powerful and powerful families no longer exist. If they think we are going to use the name of this horse thief to deal with it."
It will be extremely unfavorable for us."
Zhao Xun said coldly: "No matter what, the horse thieves in Xizhou must be resolved in the shortest time. Let Xu Ye and Nangong Hao take action to give me a net-style clearance. Now, we should also let this Xi
The people of the state know that this land of the Western State has caused our rule under the Great Zhao. Those who follow it will prosper and rebel against it will perish. If these Western Regions do not pay, they will let them die."
The Zhao army in Xizhou immediately took action and once again launched operations in various places. At the same time, governments in various places also began to cooperate and carry out public opinion propaganda.[
Some of these horse thieves were indeed dissatisfied with the Zhao army, and deliberately attacked the Zhao army, and even some ambitious people wanted to restore the country. However, they did not want to return to the old system and change those who transformed from slaves into civilians in the city.
It means to become a slave again. After all, they are not stupid either. If they really do this, they are afraid that they will succeed.
However, they cannot defeat the propaganda of the government. What is the government? It means that it can openly promote its own slogans and conduct any non-real public opinion conclusions and attacks on those hostile forces. That is to say, slander.
Whether it is the case with those horse thieves or those who are interested, they know that this is not the case, but they do not defend themselves. Soon, the Zhao army received support from the people of all over the country and criticized the horse thieves, making these horse thieves become rats crossing the street and everyone shouted to beat them. In this way,
This also caused some people who were related to horse thieves to understand.
Many people even reported some information related to horse thieves to Zhao Jun. For this reason, no less than 30 large families fell into the hands of these ordinary people. Many people fell into their own families.
in the hands of the servant.
The Zhao army's actions were quicker and cleaned up the various places. Especially with the construction of the new city, people from all over the country began to gather in the residential areas designated by the government, forcing these horse thieves to move around in order to survive.
They were quickly swept away by the Zhao cavalry one by one.
The Zhao army marched from all sides and swept across the road. At the same time, local governments in various places immediately took action, building up the yamen runners and county soldiers above the local governments one by one, and decreed the Great Zhao law order to implement new policies in various places.
In a month, more than 10,000 Zhao cavalry and local governments cooperated and went out to clean up the southern area. A total of more than 30,000 horse thieves were killed and more than 50,000 prisoners were captured. A small part of them were because of the war.
The chaos expanded the team that was originally a horse thief. Most of them were formed by soldiers from various countries. Under the leadership of some officers who were unwilling to be prisoners, they began to become horse thieves.
But no matter what, these people will become laborers in building new cities, building water conservancy, and other projects. The government has all kinds of charges on them, which also makes people from all over the country completely despise them and feel sympathy. In addition, Zhao
The army also placed all the charges of powerful and powerful clans who were secretly killed by the Zhao army in some places on these horse thieves to alleviate the remaining few local clans and merchants' fear of Zhao army.
The entire Western Regions two states entered the construction period as spring came. The cities, roads, water conservancy projects, farmland reclaiming and other various resumption and development attacks were launched. In addition, in the two states,
A new household registration system was also implemented, the population was checked, the number of residents was counted, and a large number of people were all gathered by the Zhao army to various new cities, and they were settled and managed in a unified manner.
In Liangzhou, a large number of Han people were still coming to the west. They were all immigrants who moved to increase the proportion of Han people. After a great war, there were fewer residents in the entire Western Regions as a whole.
About 20% of the population makes the population of the two Western Regions, which were originally vast and sparsely populated, even smaller. Now the population is just right and there will be no conflict with local residents.
These Han people who moved to the country led the local residents from all over the country to start reclaiming farmland and learning farming. Of course, the nomadic life in the two states in the Western Regions will not be completely abandoned by the Zhao army. Grazing means that the livestock and war horses are the same.
These are all needed by the Zhao army. Those residents who are used to grazing will be uniformly governed by the government and arranged management personnel to grazle in an orderly manner. The livestock, war horses and the skins of the livestock, etc. of the livestock.
A reasonable price will also be given to acquire to ensure their income.
Compared with the past, the burden on the people in the two states of the Western Regions was many times lower. Not to mention those slaves who were exempted from slave status, they were exempted from the three-year land tax, all kinds of taxes were exempted from the tax, and various taxes were exempted from the taxes, and the taxes were reduced.
Various policies and actions such as unifying trade taxation and building roads have made residents everywhere realize that although their kings have been replaced, their current life is many times better than they did in the past.
For the powerful and powerful, they are reluctant to give up their power, and if they change to the country and king, they are naturally dissatisfied. However, for the ordinary people below, as long as they live well, what is the difference between who is the master of their own country now.
What about? Perhaps many remaining powerful and great clans are dissatisfied with the rule of the Zhao army, but as long as the people below are satisfied, what is the use of these remaining powerful and great clans?
This is also the reason why Zhao Xun attacked the powerful and powerful countries. These so-called powerful and local tyrants were vested interests of the previous dynasty. Now that the Zhao army wants to unify the Western Regions, the interests and power in the hands of these people will naturally be
Become a history. Although the Zhao army is not afraid, if it can be cleaned up, it will leave hidden dangers. In other words, even if it is rebuilt, it must be completely attributed to Zhao State, rather than simply putting them
Defeated storage.
This Western Regions is not the Central Plains, the residents here are not Han people, and the masters of the various places are not the powerful and powerful people of the Han people. Therefore, Zhao Xun carried out a major cleanup of the place, even if the original order collapsed, it would have to be thoroughly eliminated.
Establishing the Zhao State system. Judging from the current situation, the Zhao army's series of actions here have achieved relatively perfect results.
In early April, Zhao Xun left Wei Zilin to coordinate the affairs of the two states in the Western Regions and led a large army to return to the Central Plains.
The return of Zhao Xun and Zhao army shocked the people and princes in the Central Plains. For the people, Zhao Xun's return means that the Western Regions had been pacified by the Great Zhao army. For them,
The strength of the Zhao army was naturally what they wanted to see.
Even the people under the rule of the southern princes hope that the Great Zhao army would go south one day as soon as possible to command the world, implement new policies in the southern part, and rescue them from the water and fire. It has to be said that the princes fought in a melee and suffered the suffering were the ordinary people.
Especially after the recent victory of the Zhao army in the Western Regions, these princes began to become impatient and wanted to further expand their strength before the Zhao army returned. Therefore, wars were more frequent and people's lives were more difficult.
Of course, it is not to say that the southern princes ignore the people's livelihood. The southern princes also learned and implemented some of the new policies and strategies of the Zhao State, but they were not as simple as the northern Zhao State. Just talking about it, these new policies were implemented in the southern princes' territory.
It also improved the lives of the people in the southern princes.[
However, the premise for improvement is that the war in the south is quelled and the people can return to production well. Unfortunately, the southern land is far less peaceful than the rule of Zhao in the north. The earliest ones were the southern princes fighting against Qi army and the army of King Yong Situ Lei in the army of King Yong.
The Southern Expedition. Then, the Zhao army established a powerful force in the north, and the southern princes were fighting endlessly.
As a result, the burden on the people was not only not reduced, but also increased a lot. This was not only because the army of princes needed a lot of taxes. More importantly, the army of princes had to fight for years and needed a lot of soldiers.
, Where did these soldiers come from? They are all young and strong under the princes.
In this way, the young and strong people in various places have decreased, and the people's labor is insufficient. If they lack labor, they will carry out agricultural work. The heavy taxes have firmly trapped them with a rope, allowing these people to escape. Therefore, there are many under the southern princes.
The people became refugees, fled everywhere, and were taken over by the Zhao army from various places. This was also the main reason why the people gradually became dissatisfied with the southern princes under the rule of the southern princes.
For ordinary people, as long as their survival problems are not endangered, these people generally will not leave their hometowns and will not easily oppose the government and court. However, if they even survive becomes a problem, then these people will naturally abandon them.
Officials and courts and princes.
The reason why Zhao Xun did not go south immediately after the merger of the Yanzhou army was because the southern princes were following the new policy of the Zhao army, which led to the recovery of the southern land. In addition, the southern princes were still relatively strong at the time and did not have each other yet.
A comprehensive confrontation. Once the Zhao army goes south, the princes of the southern regions will inevitably join forces to fight.
Zhao Xun was also worried that once he went south and entered a melee stage with the princes, the losses between the two sides would be significant, and they would eventually get the benefit of foreign enemies. Therefore, Zhao Xun first came from outside and then inside. Of course, the premise was that the princes in the south would fight by themselves and would not go north easily. As a result, the result was that the princes in the south would not go north easily.
Zhao Xun's plan was successful. The foreign enemies in the north were severely damaged. Although they dare not say that the Turks had completely surrendered, it was impossible for them to go south to take advantage of the situation. And in the border area, hundreds of thousands of troops
With the local garrison troops, they were firmly nailed to the border line, and the internal stability was maintained, and a large amount of food and supplies were stored. The Zhao State, which was full of national treasury, was not afraid of the Turks' going south. Of course, the two major groups on the left and right of the Turks were still in Zhao State.
Under the guidance of the slightest degree, the foreign enemies in the north were eliminated.
As for the west, all the countries in the Western Regions were destroyed and became the two states of Zhao State. Compared with the north, the foreign enemies in the west were completely eradicated. Now, the princes in the south were also killed and killed, and each other
He was already full of hatred. In addition, some princes also weakened their strength to the lowest level in the battles, which also made it easier for the Zhao army to turn around and clean up the mess.
Zhao Xun returned to Youzhou City and welcomed the important civil and military officials. Of course, there is a need to talk about the grand occasion. The current Youzhou City can be said to be one of the most prosperous cities in the world. If people's livelihood is included, Youzhou City
It is definitely ranked first among the most prosperous cities in the world.
Because the Great Zhao became stronger and stronger, he destroyed the Western Regions countries, making Youzhou City a new center of the world. More and more people came to Youzhou City, and more and more merchants were coming. In addition, there were also
Many scholars also began to gather in Wang Youzhou City. After all, the general trend of the world has gradually become clear, and Da Zhao is going to take over the world. If they don’t come out to find a position, it will be a rare opportunity to dominate in the new dynasty in the future.
Of course, it is not that Zhao State does not need talents after the New Dynasty. But in the New Kingdom, even if the imperial examination is in the imperial examination, there must be a vacancy. In addition, the imperial examination is not so easy to be on the list.
Now that the Zhao army's power is gradually expanding, many places need officials. Especially after the Zhao State integrated officials and officials, it began to recruit scholars and train corresponding officials to serve as low-level officials in the local area. Now being an official is not something that is looked down upon by others.
Position. On the contrary, if there are vacancies in the future, these officials will be the primary assessment target. Therefore, the scholars who are more and more meeting begin to gather at the Zhao Army’s power center.
In addition to these scholars, the most common ones are businessmen. Youzhou City is connected to Liaozhou, Dingzhou, Jizhou, Qingzhou, and Zhao State's current capital. Business is prosperous and it is common for merchants to pass through this place. You can still see it in Youzhou City.
Merchants from the Western Regions who were very different from the Han people and merchants from Persia and other places who traveled by sea.
At the beginning, many people were surprised to see such strange merchants who were very different from the Han people. However, now the people in Youzhou City are used to it and will not be too surprised. They learned that these foreigners with very different appearances
Everyone comes. After doing business, the people of Youzhou City have become accustomed to it.
Looking at the situation in Youzhou City, Zhao Xun was also very happy. After several years, Youzhou City has changed from a border city that was always worried about foreign enemies invading, becoming a prosperous place with prosperous business and literary style today. Zhao Xun
A sense of pride cannot help but appear in my heart.
However, when Zhao Xun looked at the current prosperous land, he also secretly considered the possibility of this place as the capital. For the current Zhao State, Youzhou City is still very good as the center of power. However, facing the whole country, here
It is not suitable. Although the construction of Chidao is very complete, it is too far from the west and south, and it will still sink to heavy food problems in the future.
Of course, this is also what Zhao Xun thought temporarily. For the future, it is still far apart. At present, the two capitals of Da Yan have not been controlled by Zhao. Where will the capital be determined in the future? Let's talk about it when the whole country is unified. Zhao Xun is now
Considering these things, it is not targeted. Many people have begun to suggest regaining Luoyang and Chang'an, regaining the old capital, and establishing the capital of the Great Zhao.
The Zhao Palace in Youzhou City is also equivalent to the imperial palace. The important civil and military officials of Zhao State all congratulated Zhao on his joy of Dasheng.
Pei Yi smiled and stroked his beard and said, "The king's achievements in the Western Regions are comparable to those of people. It is a blessing for all people in the world. Compared with the king, the arrows are not worth mentioning."
"Yes, otherwise it would not have led to scholars from the south going north to come to my Great Zhao territory. This is not only because my Great Zhao is strong, but also has a lot to do with the king's power in the Western Regions and his power over the world."
Zhao Xun said in a deep voice: "Scholars in the south? Well, nowadays, we are in need of more and more scholars to serve us. The Western Regions have recently divided the two prefectures and more than 20 prefectures and more than 100 counties. These areas are
Officials are urgently needed.”
Pei Yi said: "Not only that, we must cultivate as many reserve talents as possible and unify the south in the future. This requires a large number of officials familiar with our new policy in Da Zhao to take charge of the local area. By the way, there are also many places in Taiwan.
Officials. However, I have selected officials from all over the country and served as officials at all levels of the Tang Dynasty Palace.”
Zhao Xun nodded and said, "Now Shangzhou and Xizhou continue to be under the lower-level officials. Now, we will conduct assessments among the local officials. After this king integrates officials and officials, low-level officials at all levels will first follow the order officials.
Let’s start with this. Since the policy has been decided, it should be implemented.”
"What is needed in the two states of the Western Regions is to work hard, not literati who are studying. In my opinion, the officials from all over the world have much better abilities than those who only know how to read."[
"By the way, all the scholars who come here will be recruited from the Royal Academy to let them learn real skills. Just reading can't learn real talents. In addition, some real ones are included
Those who are capable are placed in government offices in various places to be magistrates."
Pei Yi was slightly stunned and smiled bitterly: "King, let these scholars be ruling officials, I'm afraid they won't want to."
Zhao Xun sneered: "Don't want to? Why, under the rule of our Great Zhao State, the officials are equivalent to officials, but the grade is low. In addition, even scholars who have passed the science examination must also be in government offices and yamen at all levels.
, participate in assisting work. Without governance experience, how could I feel assured that they will become parents in the whole place?”
"If you don't want to, don't pay attention to them. In the Western Regions, I need to run a large number of academies. The elders of these academies are also officials of grades. Since they are unwilling to be a minor official in the place and accumulate political experience, then
Let them go to colleges in various places to teach students. Under my rule, I have to follow my rules. Of course, those who are truly talented and have been evaluated will be a different matter.”
Zhao Xun has no good face for these scholars. It’s not that these scholars are useless. The country needs to govern, and these scholars cannot be lacking. However, these scholars despise those who engage in other professions and truly manage local talents.
Or experience, it is preferred that you have a good eye and a low level of skills.