Li Zhen spoke happily and impassionedly, with a bit of a "bastard" spirit flying around. Unfortunately, Li Long couldn't see the look of surrender on his face. Instead, he turned pale and stared blankly.
After looking at Li Zhen for a while, he smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, please forgive the offence. Although the laws of the Tang Dynasty are good, I am afraid they are not suitable for the grassland tribes."
Oh, this seems reasonable. Ha, I am confused. Hey, I made a mistake. I made a mistake. Although Li Zhen was embarrassed in her heart, her face remained calm. She smiled and said: "Sir, I don't know something. I don't mean it in a big way."
The current laws of the Tang Dynasty were imposed on the grassland tribes. Well, the grassland tribes have their own way of survival. I know this well, but what if the grassland tribes decided on a set of effective laws?
, was confirmed by the imperial court, promulgated and implemented, and incorporated into the laws of the Tang Dynasty, wouldn’t it also become the laws of the Tang Dynasty?”
"Oh." Li Long nodded with enlightenment. He lowered his eyelids and fell into deep thought. The shock in his heart was not small. Without him, what Li Zhen said was actually just one of the practices of the later Qing Dynasty to appease the Mongolian tribes.
In addition, it is just a combination of some ethnic minority policies in the time and space where Li Zhen comes from. To put it bluntly, it is not a big deal. It is just a combination of kindness and power to unify the grassland tribes through cultural inheritance, and finally realize the sense of belonging of the grassland tribes to the Tang Dynasty.
Well, if we look at it from later generations, it actually doesn’t have much technical content. It has long been proven to be an effective method. It is not a strange strategy, but it is different in this era. Not to mention that people didn’t have much at that time.
The concept of the country is just nationalism. Even Li Shimin, a great emperor, did not know much about it, otherwise his old man would not have shouted something like "Those who are not from my race will have different hearts."
"Your Highness, what should we do with the tribal army?" Li Long thought for a long time and suddenly asked the most critical question.
Oh, why is this kid asking endless questions? He really thinks that we are the emperor. Damn it, what are I doing talking about this? Damn it! Li Zhen felt bored. She didn’t want to dwell on these issues anymore, but consider it.
The guy in front of me was considered a talented person. I didn’t want to leave a bad impression on others. He shrugged his shoulders and said: "The army belongs to the country. Since the tribes are the subjects of the Tang Dynasty, how can there be an army? If there is an invasion by foreign enemies,
Such wars should be handled by the national army. If there are disputes between tribes, each tribe will have its own bureau to administer justice. There is no need for each tribe to have its own army. Of course, as people of the Tang Dynasty, all tribes in the grassland should also follow their own laws.
According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, each ministry should be able to serve in the military and even serve as civil and military officials. Each ministry could set up civil and military schools to educate and educate the tribesmen. This was all arranged and coordinated by the imperial court, without any cost to each ministry."
Li Long nodded silently, thought for a while, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and then asked: "Since the people of the grassland are the people of the Tang Dynasty, how are they different from the Han people?"
Huh? There is an ambush in these words. Ha, this guy is really planning to trick us! Li Zhen's heart moved, and she suddenly smiled and said: "I am just a prince, that's all I said casually.
Haha, if Great Harmony can really be realized, the people of the grasslands should be on the same level as the Han people. They are all citizens of the Tang Dynasty. How can there be any distinction?"
"Datong, Datong..." Li Long muttered it several times in a low voice. The light in his eyes became brighter and brighter. He raised his head, stared at Li Zhen and asked with a slight trembling: "Your Highness, can this great unity really be realized?"
Huh?"
It is indeed possible to realize it, but it is difficult to say when it will be fully realized. At least the later generations where Li Zhen came from have not yet fully realized the Great Unification, but it is very close. Li Zhen knew very well in her heart that Chinese civilization actually
It is a fusion civilization, which includes the civilizations of many ethnic groups. It is a civilization with strong assimilation. As long as there is enough time, especially in peaceful times, any nation that integrates into the Chinese civilization will inevitably be assimilated into it. This
This has been proven by history, but it is impossible to achieve this within one generation.
"Yes, but it will take time. If possible, I am willing to work hard on this matter." Li Zhen also looked seriously into Li Long's eyes and said calmly.
"On behalf of the grassland people, I would like to thank you, Your Majesty." Li Long suddenly stood up and bowed to Li Zhen respectfully. His words were full of sincerity. Without him, life on the grassland is difficult. If
Life is even more difficult when encountering natural disasters and man-made disasters. If great unity can be achieved as Li Zhen said, the living conditions of the grassland tribes will be greatly improved, and at least man-made disasters will be reduced to an acceptable level.
Ha, this kid really comes from the grassland! Although Li Zhen understood in her heart, she pretended to be surprised and asked: "Why did you say this, sir?"
Li Long's face straightened, and he sighed and said: "I am not Li Long, I am actually Nalong, the high priest of the Beye Ancient Tribe. I have concealed many things before. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The high priest of the Beye Ancient Tribe? As soon as Li Zhen heard this, he immediately understood the purpose of the guy in front of him - according to the practice of the Tang Dynasty, not all of the grassland tribes captured in the battle would be beheaded, and some would be beheaded.
Officials were sold into slavery, and most of the Xue Yantuo tribe fell into this category; some of those who were valuable to the Tang Dynasty would be put back, such as soldiers from small tribes such as Pugu and Uihe, who were just asked to follow them.
Xue Yantuo was only trying to restrain him, but the Baye Gu tribe was on the list of exterminators. No one else. After conquering Kaiyang, the Baye Gu tribe did everything they could to burn, kill, and plunder. They were already included in the list of all the traps and had to be reported to the imperial court for approval.
It's time to go through the formalities. It's not difficult for Li Zhen to pardon the Baye Gubu. Although it requires some effort, with Li Zhen's current prestige in the military, it only takes a few formalities and a lot of talk.
It's just a matter of losing some money, but the question is, does Li Zhen need to do this? Obviously, this is related to what Nalong can give in exchange.
"I've admired you for a long time, I've admired you for a long time." Li Zhen said very plainly, without any expression, let alone the feeling of admiration for a long time.
Nalong obviously saw what Li Zhen was thinking, and knew that what he wanted could never be hidden from Li Zhen, so he did not hide it. He said bluntly: "I came here to ask the prince to come forward and relieve the people of my ancient tribe.
I'm in danger, I don't have much talent, but I'm willing to contribute my small amount to the prince's grand plan."
Ha, working for me, hey, that sounds nice, but although your guy looks good, it’s hard to say whether he can be used. Besides, why should I trust your loyalty? Li Zhen listened to Nalong
He didn't speak immediately, but looked at Nalong calmly, waiting for him to continue.
Nalong was obviously a sensible person and did not need Li Zhen to urge him. He said calmly: "Your Highness, Qin will lose its deer, and the whole world will chase him away. Isn't it okay for you, Your Highness?"
With Li Zhen's IQ, she naturally knew that the Qin Nalong was referring to was the prince. What he meant was that the prince would be deposed. What he asked was whether Li Zhen planned to participate in it. Although the question was hidden, it was really shocking.
, Without him, Li Zhen was a later generation, so he naturally knew that Li Chengqian would definitely be deposed, but among the people at that time, not to mention ordinary people, even the ministers in the court could see this. After all, Li Chengqian had already become the
The prince who has been a prince for fifteen years has always been very stable. Although a group of brothers have been aggressively attacking him, there is always nothing they can do about the prince. Li Shimin is covering his head. Suddenly he heard these words from the high priest of a small grassland tribe.
Li Zhen couldn't help but be frightened. His face darkened, he slapped the table and said, "How dare you say such treasonous and unethical things in front of me? Are you afraid that I will ask you about it?"
Nalong was not intimidated by Li Zhen's thunderous wrath, and said calmly: "What I said is just the truth. Your Highness knows it well, so why bother to threaten me with words? However, I thought that although Your Highness already knew about this,
But the response may not be appropriate. You must know that you cannot see the mountains in the mountains, and you may not be able to see the water in the water. If you are in a situation and seek to get out, isn't it like looking for fish because of the wood? Therefore, a gentleman should do something and not do something.
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Good guy, this kid’s analysis is very clear and logical. Damn it, how is this possible? Li Zhen couldn’t believe what she heard. Without him, if these words were spoken by the important officials in the court, Li Zhen wouldn’t care much.
But these words actually came from the so-called high priest of a grassland tribe. Li Zhen couldn't help but be suspicious. She stared at Nalong with twinkling eyes and said, "How can you see that?"
Nalong chuckled lightly and said: "I have been studying in Chang'an for nearly ten years. I just returned to the grassland a few years ago. I once had a good relationship with a friend. My friend is also a member of the court, so I am no stranger to the affairs of the court.
I have also heard a little bit about what the prince did in the past, and after examining the various signs, it is not difficult to understand the key point."
Ha, this makes sense. No wonder this guy speaks Chang'an Mandarin. It turns out he studied in Chang'an. It's a bit interesting. Well, friends? Who is the friend in this guy's mouth? How can such a person be in the court?
How come we haven't heard of such a knowledgeable minister? Hey, he can see so clearly. It's amazing, it's amazing, damn, no matter what, I must get that so-called "friend" into my hands. Li Zhen
Although he was relieved in his heart, he did not relax his vigilance. He glanced at Nalong and said with the same smile: "That's quite right. How should I deal with myself? Sir, please plan one and two for me."
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This was the real test question. Nalong knew very well in his heart that if he could not convince Li Zhen, not only would he not be able to save the whole clan of men, but he might even fall into it himself - given Li Zhen's behavior on the battlefield.
For someone with a decisive and killing temperament, it is absolutely impossible to let someone who threatens his own safety go unchecked. Of course, Nalong knows better that Li Zhen is not a pure martial artist, but an outstanding person with all-round talents in both civil and military affairs.
It was by no means an easy thing to convince Li Zhen. Faced with the pressure of having no way out, Nalong took a deep breath, calmed down his mind, and spoke slowly... dd