The next morning, Nangong Aotian ordered people to escort all the prisoners back to Luoyin City. More than 50,000 soldiers escorted the prisoners alone. There were too many people to help.
At this time, Dongfang Xiaotian also arrived. At the same time, he brought 20,000 people with him.
After breakfast, Nangong Aotian and the generals gathered again at the Lord's Mansion of Blue Water City.
"Ao Tian, why do you want to escort these prisoners back to Luo Yincheng?" Dongfang Xiaotian only had time to ask this question at this time, "Don't you plan to escort them to the imperial capital?"
"I have some ideas," Nangong Aotian said, "I want to speak out and discuss them with everyone."
"If you have anything to say, just say it." Liu Dingguo said with a smile.
"Since these small principalities around us have now surrendered to the Lion Empire, leaving them like this will sooner or later be a disaster. And this time is an example. In the future, the Lion Empire will not know how many such small principalities will gather to attack our country. This
It’s called borrowing a chicken to lay an egg.”
"What, you want to use force against these small principalities?" Dongfang Xiaotian thought for a while and said, "But we don't have enough troops now. And the city in front of us hasn't been taken back yet." Dongfang Xiaotian thought for a while.
said.
"That's what I think." Nangong Aotian said, "I plan to deal with these small principalities that are hostile to us at once. I wonder how many small principalities are participating in the attack on our country this time?"
"In the area bordering the Kublain Empire and the Lion Empire, there are a dozen small principalities attacking us. Of course, our army has not moved on the Lion Empire side, but here there are only
Nine small principalities are hostile to us, and of course there are five small principalities that have a good relationship with us." Dongfang Xiaotian said, "These small principalities are all in our surrounding areas. However, these small principalities are not large in area. The troops sent this time
The area of the three small principalities is larger. The combined land area of the three principalities is one-fifth of the size of our country. However, they suffered heavy losses in the use of troops against us this time. I think these small principalities no longer have much military power."
"We can completely eliminate these small principalities that are hostile to us this time. At least we can destroy these three larger principalities." Nangong Aotian said, "Only in this way can our border defense be strong.
Able to be stable.”
"It's easy for you to say." Dongfang Xiaotian said, "Even after we captured it, there were no more troops to guard this place. There was no one to govern it. The principalities are all independent countries. Once they are captured by us, we will
We must send a large army to guard it, otherwise rebellion or turmoil will inevitably occur."
"This is not difficult." Nangong Aotian said with a smile, "I have a way to solve this problem."
"Oh, tell me." Dongfang Xiaotian said doubtfully.
"The principalities that are currently hostile to us are actually controlled by the Lane Empire. Their sovereignty has almost been lost. This attack on our country was also forced by the Lane Empire, and they suffered such huge losses this time. I think they
The citizens of these small principalities are already very dissatisfied." Nangong Aotian said, "As long as we have appropriate policies to calm the people, we can not only conquer these principalities, but also expand our territory. It is more likely to form a large army here. Yes.
It’s said that one stone kills several birds with one stone.”
"Is there such a good thing?" Dongfang Xiaotian smiled and said, "You think it's easy."
"You don't know. The citizens of these principalities are also patriotic. If we occupy these small principalities, how can we have so many people to manage them? Besides, how can they be willing to fight for us?" Dongfang Phoenix
He also said, "This is not a simple matter."
"Listen to what I have to say." Nangong Aotian said with a smile, "I said there is a way to solve it, there is a way to solve it."
"Then let's talk about it." Dongfang Xiaotian said with a smile, "Let's see if you have any good ideas."
"First of all, those small principalities must not be willing to be controlled by the Lion Empire in this way. But this time they attack us first, and it is normal for us to attack them in turn and even occupy their country. No one will have any objections."
Nangong Aotian said, "After we occupy their country, we can implement some very loose policies, such as letting their local governments govern their own country. All policies remain unchanged. We are only responsible for forming an army to protect them. They only need
Pay appropriate taxes to the country. The rest can be left to develop. At the same time, because they have merged with the Chinese Empire, they can enjoy many of the advanced technologies of our Chinese Empire. Our government can also support them when they encounter major changes.
."
"The method you mentioned is very attractive." Dongfang Xiaotian frowned and thought after hearing Nangong Aotian's idea.
This is actually the policy of one country, two systems on earth. Nangong Aotian can copy it and try it with slight changes. History has already proved that this is a very feasible method. At this time, Nangong Aotian was also full of confidence in this policy.
.
"Haha, in addition to that, we can build a large city in our border area. I think the Holy Dragon City in front will be fine." Nangong Aotian thought for a while and said, "Where can we build a super large city?"
Logistics center. Where residents of the principality and residents of our country can move in and live. And there will be the richest products. We can allow and even encourage intermarriage between countries. At the same time, we build in this large city
A military organization. We are only responsible for the top management. The construction of the army can recruit young adults from the principality. Form a Holy Dragon Guard Army here. Use this army to defend their own borders. I think they will join the army enthusiastically.
In this way, we not only absorbed the young and middle-aged people from the principality, but also formed a powerful army. It can be said that we can kill many people in one fell swoop."
"You...how did you come up with this?" Dongfang Phoenix on the side looked at Nangong Aotian infatuatedly and said, "How come you have such profound attainments in politics?"
"Your method is indeed extremely effective." Dongfang Xiaotian thought for a moment and said, "If this continues, not only will these small principalities permanently become part of the Chinese Empire, but a powerful military force will also be established here.
"
"Yes." Nangong Aotian said with a smile, "This method can definitely be both comprehensive and beautiful. We can organize this legion into the Phoenix Legion and control this holy dragon legion in the name of the Phoenix Legion."
"Haha. It depends on what Your Majesty wants." Dongfang Xiaotian couldn't help but smile after hearing Nangong Aotian's words about incorporating this legion into the Phoenix Legion. He was also very happy in his heart. After all, Nangong Aotian's words were sufficient.
It shows that he is thinking about the Phoenix Legion.
"Actually, Your Majesty will agree." Nangong Aotian said with a smile, "The duty of this Holy Dragon Legion is to protect the border here. They are the closest to the Phoenix Family, and the Phoenix Legion is the most convenient to control. At the same time, the number of Shenlong Legion is only
It can be controlled at 300,000. This will reduce many of His Majesty's worries and at the same time ensure the combat effectiveness of the Holy Dragon Legion. Of course, this is only a preliminary idea and needs to be improved."
"Okay. Your method is indeed feasible." Dongfang Xiaotian said with a smile, "Although I only understand military affairs and not much about politics, I still think your idea is very reasonable."
"I think this method is extremely amazing." Liu Dingguo had not spoken before, but listened carefully to Nangong Aotian's idea. The more he thought about it, the more he thought this method was very good, and it was simply the most ideal method. "I think
You quickly write down the specific details of this idea and the implementation method in a written memorial, and I will send someone to send it to my father as quickly as possible. I think your idea will cause a big shock in the government and the public."
"Haha. As long as Your Majesty agrees with my idea, we can attack the nine principalities that are hostile to us." Nangong Aotian said with a smile, "We can concentrate on training during this period."
"Aotian, now I finally know why you didn't deal with those prisoners." Liu Dingguo looked at Nangong Aotian with a sigh, "You have to wait until you conquer those principalities, then use your words and deeds to impress them. Then use them to
Move their countrymen and even incorporate them into the Holy Dragon Legion, right?"
"Haha. The third prince is indeed very smart. But I can't hide my little thoughts from you." Nangong Aotian said with a smile.
"Haha. You are the best. Not just anyone can come up with such a method." Liu Dingguo said, "It took me a long time to finally know a little bit of your thoughts."
"In this case, we have to separate all the captives from different countries. Then we can worry about it." Dongfang Xiaotian is so experienced that he already knows the general idea of Nangong Aotian at this time. "Those soldiers of the Lane Empire will
They can be used as coolies. The soldiers of the principality keep the best ones, and let the rest return home. At the same time, during this period, we will convey some good policies to them first. I think the effect will be very great."
"Yes, there are also the enemy troops we captured earlier. It is estimated that they total more than 200,000, right?" Nangong Aotian thought for a while and said.
"That's right, they are still working as coolies in Phoenix City. Now let's let them work as coolies in Holy Dragon City." Dongfang Xiaotian said with a smile, "You can also include your idea of building Holy Dragon City.
Write it in, and I think His Majesty the Emperor will definitely agree."
"Okay. Then it's settled." Nangong Aotian said with a smile.
"We will send people to quickly send these ideas back to the imperial capital tomorrow morning, and then His Majesty the Emperor will definitely give us a reply as soon as possible." Dongfang Xiaotian said.
"I don't want to delay any more time." Nangong Aotian said, "I can use my Wind Chaser to take this plan directly to Carlai College and hand it over to Ying'er. That will be much faster."
"Ying'er is my sister, Princess Liu Mengying." Liu Dingguo explained at this time, "This is a good method. With the speed of the chasing bird, it can fly back to the imperial capital in more than a day."
"Okay, let's prepare the army for war." Dongfang Xiaotian said, "Just have a good rest these days."
"Well, I will write down my idea today and send it to the palace tomorrow." Nangong Aotian thought for a while and said.
"Haha, I believe that His Majesty will be extremely happy when he sees this idea. He has always had some ideas about these principalities, but he has no suitable countermeasures. Now it is better." Dongfang Xiaotian said with a smile.
The meeting was over, and everyone stopped coming to disturb Nangong Aotian, but one person still stayed.
"I...can I help you?" Dongfang Phoenix saw that everyone had gone out, so he said to Nangong Aotian.
"Okay." Nangong Aotian was overjoyed, "I'm worried that one person didn't write it thoroughly."
"Then... let's go to the study room. People coming and going here will inevitably disturb your thoughts." Dongfang Phoenix said with a blushing face.
"Okay. I just heard that your grandpa said that you are also outstanding in these aspects. You can discuss with me to perfect this idea." Nangong Aotian said, "I am worried that it will be difficult for me to do it alone."
"Giggle, really?" Dongfang Phoenix felt very happy when he heard that Nangong Aotian wanted to help him.
"Okay, we only have one day, let's get ready quickly." After Nangong Aotian said that, he turned and walked to the study room of the city lord's mansion. Dongfang Phoenix hesitated for a moment, then walked in with Panpan, the panda in his arms.