Chapter 810 annexation of Wuhu
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Li Jing was awake before the dawn penetrated into the curtains.
A large number of foreigners flocked to Yanjing City, most of whom came to participate in the Qin vassal and Yanjing national examination. Originally, the first major examination of the Qin vassal was scheduled for the tenth day of the first lunar month. After the exam, it happened to be the Chinese New Year. However, a large number of refugees flocked to Qin in the winter of last year, and at least 100,000 refugees were poured into Yanjing. For this reason, the national examination was repeatedly pushed forward, and it was pushed to the end of February. The national examination time was delayed, but more literati and warriors far away in various towns and prefectures came in a constant stream. Even because of the large number of candidates, countless vendors and prostitutes were attracted to the surrounding areas.
If it were in the past, Li Jing would have been very happy. As the center of the Qin vassal state, Yanjing needed a large population to be enriched. But that was before the lack of income last fall and the situation in winter was drastically and bad.
Now everything is different. The lack of harvest in autumn, the severe cold in winter, and the wars everywhere throughout the year last year have made the Qin vassal the most lacking population. Last year, he captured the land of Huanghuai and Xusi, and later he captured the prefectures in the mountains, and successively captured Yan, Zhuo, and Yizhou. The territory of the Qin army has almost increased, and its population has increased sharply, exceeding the tens of millions of barriers, accounting for almost one-third of the population of the Tang Dynasty. It even far exceeds the more than five million people of the Bohai Kingdom, the great power of the sea east, and the more than two million people of the strong grassland Khitan. It is a real Eastern overlord.
This morning, the martial arts examination will work hard on the riverside outside the city, including archery steps, as well as long and short weapons.
His apprentices will still be the assessment judges and performers today, but they do not have the share of Li Jing. He has to stay in the Qin King's Mansion and faithfully perform his duties as Qin King. "As the overlord of the East, what you need now is not to show up too much. Instead, you should be in charge of military and political affairs. Diligence is the first skill for the king to sit firmly on the throne." Cui Yunqing has advised Li Jing more than once.
Basically, Li Jing has nothing to do when leading troops to fight. What he needs to face every day is not a fierce enemy, but memorials like mountains and seas. For this reason, he is often glad that he has formed a cabinet. Otherwise, he would have to give so many official documents and memorials, and he would not say them to death, and would delay things. With those talented and highly prestigious cabinet scholars, Li Jing saved a lot of trouble and did not have to worry too much about the cabinet's arbitrary power.
In fact, compared to sitting in the palace in a python robe every day to criticize memorials, Li Jing hopes to be able to wear shining armor, hold a fluttering flag, hold a gun and a sword, cross-strategic battle horses, and destroy the edges. Why give up what you like? And do it every day, accompany a group of great scholars of Confucianism and literary talent to sit here and discuss, pick up their pens and touch the ink, and fight against piles of memorials? Because you are now a king, not just a general, and you are no longer a marshal.
The general led his troops, marshals and generals, and Li Jing is now the Grand Marshal of the World. He commanded a group of marshals who led his troops to command generals for him.
"You are the son of a thousand gold medals, but you can't sit in the hall! You are the King of Qin, the Shangshu Ling, the Grand Marshal of the World, and the Eastern overlord who is now divided into three parts of the world. You have millions of troops and tens of millions of people." Cui Yunqing said, and he reminded him, "Those kings who like to personally fight for the front line, even if they perform well, are actually making mistakes. Leading troops to fight is the business of the marshals and generals, and the king should live in the center. Few famous wise monarchs in ancient times were fought by the imperial commander in person. Diligence and love for the people is what the wise monarch does."
Yesterday, Gongsun Lan brought the latest news.
The military observation group sent to Guanzhong sent back the latest news. Zheng Ting led the eight towns of Guanzhong to fight 100,000 troops and horses to fight with the 50,000 Qi army led by Shangrang in Longwubei, Qizhou, Fengxiang. In this battle, Zheng Ting adopted the strategy of the young Qin army general Zhao Chong, using himself as bait, set up ambushes from all sides, and combined with the gunpowder brought by Zhao Chong, and eventually defeated Shang Rang, who was underestimating the enemy. He beheaded the heads of 30,000 Qi army in one battle. Shang Rang's entire army collapsed and fled back to Chang'an with only a few people.
The Guanzhong Allied Forces won a great victory!
This victory will soon spread all over the world. Li Jing, who is deeply aware of the situation in the world, is very clear that the situation in the whole world will enter a new stage.
Huang Chao has passed his ascent period, and this chaotic army that swept the world is finally about to go downhill and continue to perish. Huang Chao is about to be destroyed, which is inevitable. But with Huang Chao's destruction, his territory will inevitably become the next target for the towns.
When Huang Chao was destroyed, Li Tang would not revive because of this. On the contrary, Huang Chao's demise actually means that the towns were about to start attacking each other, and the days when Li Tang truly died in name only were about to begin. What preparations should Qin Fan make before this great wave?
Two days ago, Anqing, Saggi Mi Haiwan and Tutelchi Bizhang, Xixi went to Zhu, and the four chiefs of Tatar Hutu in Yinshan arrived in Yanjing. They were defeated by Li Keyong and Khitan and retreated into the area north of Yinshan. Finally, Li Jing sent someone to send a message to Guo Chongtao, asking him to help them open a passage, let them detour the Xi territory, turn into western Liaoning, then walk through the western Liaoning Corridor, enter Beiping Province through Shanhaiguan, and finally arrive in Yanjing under the escort of Qin army.
The four chiefs brought a large number of tribes, including soldiers, soldiers, families, and tribal people. Anqing, the Sogdian tribe who was once the three Shatu tribes, lost the foundation of Datong last time, and was killed by Li Siyuan almost lost his way out. In the end, they only fled tens of thousands of people, and the Kiba tribe was almost the same. Xi Xi was attacked by the Khitan last time, but was ambushed by Li Keyong, and suffered heavy losses, so he could not even stay in Xi. The Yinshan Tatar Tribe Alliance, an alliance of millions, is now broken down under the joint attack of Khitan and Li Keyong.
This winter, the five parts wandered on the grassland like frightened birds, freezing to death and starving to death, and were killed by countless pursuers. They can only come to join their old friend Li Jing now.
"It is a good excuse to come to see Your Highness." Li Zhen explained, "but they came from all the way and brought the entire tribe with them, not just to offer a few horses and a few martened furs. It was obvious that they had lost their roots and could no longer stay in the south of the Mobei area in Daibei. If they continue like this, they either were annexed by Shatuo and the Khitan or the deceased tribe. They brought their families to them. It was obvious that they wanted to possess us."
Li Jing looked down at the five people who were temporarily staying on the border reported by the western Liaoning Province. The combined population of the five tribes is one million. Among them, Yinshan Tatars have the largest number, with 400,000. In fact, they are not a tribe, but the Shiwei people alliance that moved from the north of the desert in the early years. It was originally called Shiwei, and now these people are collectively called Yinshan Tatars. This alliance originally had a million people, but there are nearly 400,000 people who have not surrendered to Khitan and Shatu. They all want to join Li Jing.
The rest, such as Qiezi, had a population of 150,000, Xixi, Anqing, and Saghe, each with a population of 150,000.
"They want to be in touch with us in order to avoid the pursuit of the Khitan and Shatu people." Li Zhen said.
In fact, Li Jing is very clear about the habits of these Hu people. Once they are strong, they will plunder the border and turn the enemy into the main. If they fail to fight with other tribes on the grassland, they will flee to the Central Plains, attach the Central Plains dynasty to avoid enemies.
This was the case with the Huns during the Han and Wei dynasties, and the Turks during the Sui and Tang dynasties.
After a while, a slender hand stretched out from the red brocade quilt on the big bed. Li Huier, who was just named the Princess of the East China Sea by Emperor Li Yan, opened her eyes sleepyly, "Sanlang, why don't you sleep for a while?"
"Today I will meet with the chiefs of the five tribes and talk about the affairs of the five tribes." Li Jing lifted the quilt and stood up.
Just as she was about to cover the quilt for Li Huier, she had already lifted the quilt, and her plump body, which was wearing only her pants and strapless, suddenly burst into tears.
"Be careful of catching a cold."
"I will serve you to dress."
"I'll do it myself. You are a person with a body now, so you have to pay more attention to your health." Li Jing reached out and stroked Li Huier's belly. In theory, Li Jing is now regarded as the emperor's uncle, while Li Huier's father is the emperor's uncle. In fact, Li Huier, the eldest princess, must also respect Li Jing as the emperor's uncle, but in fact, Li Huier is finally pregnant with Li Jing's child as he wishes.
Li Huier stubbornly stood up and served Li Jing's clothes and helped him comb his hair.
"Today I wear that four-clawed python robe!" Li Jing said, "And there is also a dragon belt and a purple gold crown! When I meet those Hu chiefs, I have to show the momentum of the emperor and the majesty of the Supreme Kingdom." In fact, Li Jing is not very willing to accept the inclusion of these Hu Man now. But on the other hand, these Hu Man surrender to Li Jing and accept their surrender is of great significance.
Li Jing has always insisted on carrying the banner of the Tang Dynasty for orthodoxy. Although he is still here today, Li Jing also uses this banner. With this banner, he can not only command the towns internally, but also act in the name of the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Empire, but also in the name of the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Empire.
However, although Li Jing was under the banner of the Tang Dynasty, he respected the Tang Dynasty rather than was truly loyal to the Tang Dynasty.
The banner of the Tang Dynasty for the past three hundred years is extremely authoritative and is a considerable political asset, and Li Jing will never abandon it easily.
In fact, if it weren't for Li Huier's identity as the emperor's sister, she could have done better than Gongsun Lan and even Liu Yunniang, Megan, Julie and others with her abilities. This is a very capable woman, born with beauty and smartness. However, although her identity makes her noble, it also limits her.
"I bet that if you enter politics, you will be a great prime minister." Li Jing smiled and said to her: "You will be even better than most prime ministers."
Li Huier just smiled.
After dressing neatly, she kept sending Li Jing to the gate of the house until Zhang Tieqiang led Li Jing's BMW and watched him turn over and wave his hand to leave.
There were waves of swords and shields fighting and iron hooves roaring from the Nanjiao school field outside the Arc de Triomphe. Li Jing was guarding the guards and the three guards of Yixun, as well as the Golden Armor and Silver Spears, and the guards from the school field.
The chiefs of the five tribes, with their subordinate nobles and tribe leaders, were conducting morning exercise training, preparing to welcome Li Jing's inspection in the afternoon. This was originally the school grounds of Yanjing Tuanjie Camp, but was temporarily transferred to the Five Barbarians tribe.
Most of the tribes' tribes stayed on the western border of Liao, and they each brought only three thousand soldiers into the pass. However, 10,000 of them were left outside Shanhaiguan, and in the end, only five thousand men arrived in Yanjing with the chiefs.
There were rows of targets on the school ground, each with solid wooden stakes as pillars, supporting a constantly rotating wooden beam and column. One end of the beam and column was a shield and the other end was a wooden hammer covered with fur. The shield was painted red and black, and there was also a one-eyed man with twists and turns on it.
The warriors of the five tribes were riding their horses and shooting arrows a hundred steps away, while the knights were following the infantry. When the knight shot a quiver, the infantry had already rushed forward and used the spear in their hands to slap the target, and had to move away from the rotating hammer.
This training method is very special, somewhat similar to the training content of the Yingyang Army, the Qin Army’s Special Forces Army.
As soon as Li Jing, who was riding on a sweat-blooded horse appeared, he immediately attracted the attention of all the nobles and warriors of the five tribes.
Four-clawed bright yellow python robe, dragon jade belt, purple gold crown, five-foot sweat-blooded BMW, three-foot jade sword, paired with its tall and slender body, sword eyebrows, starry eyes, red lips and jade face, the whole person is not angry but powerful, full of pressure. As his eyes turn, he looks down on everything.
With the silver spear-like army leading the way in front, the neat team, tall and big, all with bright silver armor, a silver sword on the waist, and an eight-foot silver spear on the hand, majestic.
Behind them, the golden armor beat the Jie army, but it was shining with golden light. They all wore golden armor, held golden spears and held golden swords on their waists, just like heavenly soldiers.
Later, the guards and the guards of the Secret Service were all among the elites, all composed of young officers above the ninth rank. They were wearing armor and covered with brocade robes. When they stood there, they were like heavenly soldiers descending to the earth. In an instant, the warriors of the five tribes, who were already full of conceit, looked down at the tattered and messy leather robes, messy beards, and various weapons. For a moment, the momentum was immediately shortened by three points.
Even Mi Haiwan, Qi Zizhang, who had worked under Li Jing, went to Zhu, Hutu and other chiefs were shocked on the spot.
With Li Jing's appearance in this style, it seems that things will not be as easy as they expected.
Sitting on the back of a golden sweat-blooded horse that was one foot taller than an ordinary war horse, Li Jing looked down at the nervous tribal chiefs and nobles, and slowly spoke: "We used to fight side by side together. You are facing difficulties now. Now you are here to seek my help. I am very welcome and willing to provide help. However, I have a request first. If you are willing to accept it, then the gate of Qin will be open to you. If you are unwilling to accept it, then I will respect your choice."
Mi Haiwan, among the chiefs of the five tribes, stepped forward and said respectfully: "Dear King of Qin, please make sure you have any requests."
"The king's request is very simple. Since you want to be affiliated with our Qin State, then I am willing to give you a chance. Leave your army to me to reorganize, and all tribes and peoples will be dispersed into the provinces of Qin State, and accept the unified governance of various provinces of Qin State, and from then on, we will treat all other people of our Qin State equally and be the people of the Qin State."
"Can you agree?" Li Jing asked loudly.
After hearing Li Jing's request, Mi Haiwan and others couldn't help but change their faces slightly. Although Li Jing only made one request, they wanted to completely assimilate them. They accepted and adapted their tribal troops, and scattered and relocated their tribal people. In this way, they would have no territory, no independent military power, and even the possibility of gathering together was gone.
They wanted to blurt out no, but the word stuck in their throats and couldn't spit it out.
If they hadn't really had no way out, they would have come so recklessly. If they refuse now, let alone the two great enemies of Khitan and Shatuo, just starvation and coldness can make them reduce their population by half this spring. Besides, they are now in Yanjing, their troops are in Shanhaiguan and western Liaoning, and their tribes are also in western Liaoning. If they say no, can they still leave?
After a long silence, after a conversation between Mi Haiwan and others, they nodded in unison to Li Jing.
"We'll wait, but it depends on the arrangements of the King of Qin!"
Chapter completed!