Upon hearing this, Tuhuo Kuan's face instantly turned pale.
Although he didn't quite understand the specific purpose of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty's promulgation of the Tuen Order, as far as he understood, if this so-called "Tui En Order" was really implemented, the powerful Tuqishi Khanate would not be able to survive for twenty or thirty years.
It will be disintegrated into dozens of uncompetitive small ethnic states.
In this land of the Western Region where people cannibalize people, strength is the decisive factor.
The more territory and pasture you own, the more cattle, sheep, and slaves you can own, the more soldiers you can raise, and the more you can dominate the river!
But what if these many soldiers and land are scattered into dozens or even hundreds of parts?
Tu Huo Cuan felt a chill in his heart. He subconsciously tightened his Tang shirt and forced out a smile: "The Khan of Heaven has really shown me a mountain of kindness. But I, Tu Huo Cuan, can only stand still."
You have done so much, and you are truly worthy of receiving such grace!"
People in the Tang Dynasty were said to be good at plotting, but he didn't believe it at first, but now it seems that you really don't need a knife to kill someone.
"Oh? What does Fire-Tutting Tucker mean? Do you think His Majesty, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, has given you such a great favor, and Fire-Tutting Tucker still wants to refuse?"
Li Kuo's eyes were sharp, and he looked towards the fire spitting man. He was so shocked that the fire spitting man waved his hands to explain.
"Master Deputy Envoy, please don't misunderstand me, don't misunderstand me!" Li Kuo, who was about to get up after finally being persuaded, sighed and said: "My lord, I don't know something. This land in the Western Regions is not like the Central Plains. If we entrust it one by one,
, I’m afraid it will foster Xiao Xiao’s ambitions, which will not be conducive to me suddenly riding on my side to replace the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.”
What he said was extremely humble, but Li Kuo just didn't buy it.
The young man just snorted: "There is no need to worry about this, the Fire-Tumbling Tucker. If there is a small disturbance, our Anxi Tang Army will never sit idly by. As long as the Fire-Tumbling Tucker accepts the order happily, he can become the leader of the entire Assault Cavalry.
The Khan who gave alms to others can sit and enjoy the worship of thousands of tribesmen, why would he not do it?"
"this......"
Everything Li Kuo said was reasonable, but he couldn't find any reason to refute it, so he had to break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach.
Seeing that the matter was almost settled, Li Kuo raised his hand and said, "I'm afraid that our Anxi Army will be stationed in Suiye City for a few more days. If there is any disturbance, I hope Tuhuo Tucker will forgive me!"
After a slight pause, Li Kuo continued: "There are still things in the army that I need to deal with, so I won't disturb Tucker, the fire-breathing man, from resting!"
After saying that, he got up and walked towards the palace of Tuqishi Shik, but the Tuqi Shitaq, spitting fire, was stunned on the spot, not knowing what to do.
This is Tuqi Shiren's palace. Will the Deputy Envoy of Jiedu live here forever?
When everything is done, it seems that even Tucker, who is a member of the noble family, is unable to change it.
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In Tuqishi's palace, the lights were bright.
"After the brothers enter the city, will they still abide by military discipline?" Li Kuo leaned on the leopard skin armchair specially used for the Moqi branch, discussing with several confidants the issues that need to be dealt with after the war in Suiye City.
Different from previous battles that involved siege of the city, after this battle the Tianwei Tang Army needed to be stationed in Suiye City until the main force led by Gao Xianzhi returned, no matter the outcome!
If they win, they can go out of the city to welcome him on the road and add to the celebration. If they lose, the narrow paths of Yechuan's generation will become a life-saving road!
Therefore, Li Kuo needed to try his best to maintain stability in the city and create a relatively relaxed atmosphere even during wartime.
However, he is not good at civil affairs management. You must know that there are many differences in the behavior and character of ordinary people and army sergeants. Many things that can be done to sergeants will often attract people's attention if they are done to ordinary people.
"Brothers, please follow your instructions and do no harm to the common people!"
Li Shengchong gave the young man a respectful military salute and reported everything he knew to Li Kuo: "According to your instructions, the Tianwei Army is divided into four battalions, stationed on the four sides adjacent to the palace in Beicheng.
To guard the palace. Our soldiers from the Tongwu Camp will stay in the palace to ensure your safety."
Li Kuo nodded lightly. The reason why he left this matter to Li Sheng was because he valued his composure. Although he was still young, he had a maturity that was inconsistent with his age, which was highly valued by young people.
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To be honest, he is not very reassured about the Fire-Tubing Tucker. It's not that he thinks that the Fire-Tucking Tucker will immediately have a rebellious heart. Judging from the current situation, this Tuqi Shiren is very deep in the city, and even if he feels resentful, he can't.
It will show, and there should be no intention of plotting to capture Broken Leaf City in the short term.
What's more, now he still needs to rely on the prestige of the Tang Dynasty to establish his absolute dominance. At least at this juncture, he will not stab himself. But Li Kuo has to guard against it. The push of grace is the most soft knife to kill people.
He is a somewhat courageous lord, and he would not want the country he rules to be divided into several weak city-states.
The fire spitting man may use this to incite the people and put pressure on himself secretly. He may also secretly make friends with the Hu tribe and create some troubles. (Note 1)
But these things are not done by himself, and he will maintain a kind of superficial harmony with himself.
"Have the injured brothers received timely medical treatment?" Li Kuo sighed and finally changed the subject. In a larger battle, the injured are often several times the number of direct combat casualties. These injured
Because they did not receive timely and effective treatment, many
He passed away in pain. Of course, Li Kuo did not want the soldiers who fought alongside him to die in confusion, so since the city was broken, he ordered people to summon all the doctors in Suiye City and accompanied the military medical officer to concentrate on the injured soldiers.
Treatment.
"About two hundred brothers were injured too seriously and could not survive." Li Sheng swallowed and said, "The remaining two thousand soldiers have been saved. I believe they will recover after a while.
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"They are the pride of the Tang Dynasty and the pride of our Anxi Army!" Li Kuo clenched his fists and ordered: "Each of the deceased will be distributed twenty coins per person according to the imperial pension regulations, and ten coins per person will be paid from the Anxi Army.
Each person from our Shule army must receive ten tributes, and they must be delivered to their wives and children by hand. They have served our Tang Dynasty loyally, and they must not let their wives and children freeze and starve for the rest of their lives!"
After a slight pause, Li Kuo continued: "As for the injured, let's follow the regulations of the imperial court. Now our country, the Tang Dynasty, is in a decisive battle with Dashi. The military expenditure is very large, so we can only compensate them in the future."
"I obey, my brothers are really lucky to have a commander like you!" Li Sheng bowed to Li Kuo and praised him sincerely.
It was not that he was deliberately trying to please Li Kuo. After looking around the Tang army, Li Kuo was the only one who could use a large amount of money from his own army to provide pensions to the fallen soldiers outside of the imperial regulations.
Moreover, this army is not his direct subordinate, and it does not even belong to the Anxi Army!
We must know that although an army like the Shule Army is still a subject of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty on the surface, in fact it has nothing to do with the central court. To put it bluntly, if His Majesty the Emperor and Governor Li issued an order at the same time,
, I am afraid that there are many more people who obey Governor Li than those who obey His Majesty the Emperor.
In other words, such an army is close to Li Kuo's private army. The imperial court and the border army generals are well aware of this, but no one will pierce the window paper to maintain a certain order on the surface.
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Using a sum of military expenditures from one's own private army to provide military pensions to military officers who have nothing to do with one's own subordinates is not something that everyone can have.
"Commander Gao sent a report that Anxi's main force has arrived at Talas City."
Looking westward with his hands behind his hands, Li Kuo sighed quietly.
The lonely moon is bright, how many Zhengfu are there outside Talas City at this moment who miss their homeland of Guanlong?
Note 1: According to historical records: Suiyechuan "connects Shiguo to the west and is about more than a thousand miles long. There are tribes with different surnames and Turks with different surnames in the Sichuan, each with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. There are castles scattered among them, and they are looking for war every day. All farmers are
He broke his armour, captured and plundered his ministers, and treated them as slaves." Therefore, if the fire-breathing man wanted to cause trouble for the Tang army, there was no need to do anything himself.
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