Chapter 205 The most typical rise in light and dark decline

"I'm willing, of course I'm willing!" He Lushi was afraid that Chen Ying would not be happy to order an attack. From the Iri River Valley to the Yibohai, they were actually all in the eastern part of the sea. Other tribes of the Western Turkic tribes could escape, but they could not escape.

Once they escaped with other tribes, the Western Turks did not have such a vast pasture to support tens of thousands of people. Compared with the farming people, nomadic people needed more space. For example, in this era, although the agricultural output was extremely low, farmers needed at least 60 acres of land per person to support themselves, while nomadic people needed a hundred times the grassland. Almost one herder needed at least 6,000 acres of grassland to ensure food and clothing.

A huge tribe like the eastern part of the sea requires at least 400,000 square kilometers of land. If they fled with the Western Turks, they would have no way to resettle such a large population unless they became vassals or slaves to other tribes.

He Lushi said anxiously: "Our eastern part of the sea is willing to abandon the darkness and turn to the light and surrender to the Tang Dynasty. Please accept General Chen!"

"If you are willing to surrender, then it will be better. You are in the east of the sea..." Chen Ying listened to the translation of the tongue and pondered: "The eastern part of the sea is under the jurisdiction of 36,458, and more than 17,400 Dingkou has lived by nomadic life for generations, and the west of the Yili Valley is the pastoral area, winter and spring are in the west, summer and autumn are in the east."

"Please give the East of Hai a way out!" He Lushi looked at Chen Ying with a pitiful look on his face.

Chen Ying ignored He Luoshi's expression and said lightly: "However, the Yili River has been drought for years, the river channel is exhausted, and the grass does not grow. My Tang Dynasty is kind. My Protector decided to write a letter to change a more fertile pasture for the eastern part of the sea. You will change it to the western part of the sea in the future. Protector will be the master and reward you with all the plump pastures from the west of Ershi City to Kalar and Naren!"

He Lushi, who was already so sad and indignant that he could not suppress himself, froze when he heard this. He could hardly believe his ears. He wanted to listen to Chen Ying's orders again, but was pushed aside by the soldiers. He Lushi begged the tongue to translate again, and the tongue said Chen Ying's words impatiently. He Lushi was overjoyed. The area Chen Ying mentioned was actually the middle and lower reaches of the Sir River in later generations. This area was about 540,000 square kilometers, which was the most fertile area of ​​the Sir River. The grassland here was lush, with sufficient rainfall, and it was no problem to feed the 200,000 people.

He Luoshi kowtowed to Chen Ying repeatedly after hearing this.

Chen Ying actually did not follow his kindness. This most fertile land in Central Asia actually belongs to the Ashina family of the Western Turks. It was replaced by the Ashina family in the eastern part of the sea. A went to Land B, B went to Land C, and so on. The small tribes occupied the territory of the large tribe, and the large tribes occupied the land of the larger tribes. As for the largest tribes, they naturally wanted to disappear.

This is a story of tense or tense, which is a way for monkeys to deal with dissatisfied monkeys. Although it is very rough, it is surprisingly effective. The most important thing in managing the country is to unite the majority, abandon a small part, and lose the interests of a small group of people, and then govern the country well.

To be precise, any law is established by adhering to this principle. As long as you grasp a degree, Chen Ying thinks you can play it at will.

As a vested interest group of the Western Turks, the Asina family and the Anad family, the two huge tribes, occupy the most fertile grasslands of the East and West Turks, and control more than 60% of the resources of the Western Turks. As the former overlord of the grassland, the Asina family and the Anad family are not as cute as to be relieved from the Tang Dynasty. Just like when Ashina Helu was at the end of his life in history, he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, but gathered a little power and rebelled in Central Asia. He believed that he had gathered a hundred thousand troops and was thousands of miles away from the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty had no choice but to do anything to him.

But no one thought that Su Dingfang only led 20,000 infantry and cavalry, swept all the way, defeated Ashinahelu with less attacks, and destroyed the Western Turks.

Although Su Dingfang was very successful in the Western Expedition, Chen Ying knew that the war was very fierce. The soldiers of the Tang Kingdom completely captured the Western Turks and occupied Suye Town at the cost of more than 8,000 casualties.

In history, Su Dingfang did a good job, but left behind sequelae. This sequelae is that the strength of the Western Turks and the vassal divisions did not suffer a fundamental blow. With the appeal of the Turkic golden bloodline, the Asina family instantly attracted tens of thousands of supporters.

Now Chen Ying gave the plump pasture of the Ashin family to the eastern part of the sea.

In fact, the eastern part of the sea has long been three feet above the lower reaches of the Sir River controlled by the Ashina family, but their strength is not as strong as that of the Ashina family, so they dare not rob it.

Now, Chen Ying supports them. In fact, if Chen Ying does not need to urge them, they will boost morale and rob the Asina family's ranch. Of course, in order to allow the east of the sea to sleep peacefully, even without Chen Ying's order, He Luoshi's troops will spare no effort to kill all the strong men who are higher than the wheel of the Asina family. If they don't kill all the Asina family, they may not be able to sleep well in the east of the sea.

Just after He Lushi left, Chen Ying looked at the generals and said, "What do you think of this Great Protector's resolution?"

Luo Shixin curled his lips and said, "Why do you have to be so troublesome? If you want me to tell me, let me take the cavalry army to charge and defeat the troops under He Luoshi, arrest all the young and strong people in the east of the sea as slaves, and go to mine or build roads for us!"

Chen Ying just smiled at Luo Shixin's words, so he naturally did not comment on it.

Luo Shixin looked at Chen Ying's expression and said in confusion: "Am I wrong?"

"You are right, but the timing is wrong!" Chen Ying pointed to the night sky outside and said, "The world is so big that it is beyond our imagination. Not to mention that there are less than 20 million people in the Tang Dynasty, even if we have 20 million people, it is impossible to occupy the whole world. In this case, we need to use unity to unite to unite and fight one faction. What's more, our Tang Dynasty has not many people, and I feel sorry for one death, not to mention that there are 400,000 string-controlling men in the Western Turks. Once the war begins, the casualties will definitely not be one or two people, but tens of thousands of people. Therefore, the Great Protector has to adopt the strategy of driving away wolves and tigers."

Zhang Shigui said thoughtfully: "The general has made good plans and is generous to others!"

Chen Ying laughed.

The next morning, the sun rose from the east. Although the wind was still not small, it could march. Chen Ying ordered the troops to set off, and the soldiers of the Anxi Army advanced towards Shule City, the Western Regions.

...

Chang'an, His Highness Wude of Tai Chi Palace, Li Yuan looked at the memorial of Li Jiancheng being ambushed in Jizebo, and said with a gloomy face: "Come here, hurry up and announce Pei Ji to the palace to discuss matters.

The eunuch left in a hurry.

Just when Li Yuan was impatient, Pei Ji walked quickly and saluted Li Yuan.

Li Yuan took the memorial of Li Jiancheng's attack and said, "Pei San, what do you think?"

"This..." Pei Ji pondered. When Li Jiancheng met a discerning person, he would definitely think that it was the Qin King Li Shimin who took action. After all, the struggle between the Qin King's Mansion and the Eastern Palace is becoming increasingly fierce. Once Li Jiancheng encounters an unexpected situation, Li Shimin is the first candidate. However, everything has two sides. If it is a play written, directed and acted by Li Jiancheng, it is not impossible to blame the Qin King.

Pei Ji thought for a while and said, "I think this is the remnants of the Hebei rebels. Since His Royal Highness is safe, he will not give orders to kill the captured bandits!"

Listening to Pei Ji's words, Li Yuan deeply agreed.

If Li Jiancheng was really tested, he might have done it by Li Shimin, but now Li Jiancheng is safe and sound, the knowledge here will be great. Li Yuan said: "What do you think about the Western Regions...?"

Pei Ji pondered and said, "Your Majesty, are you worried about raising a tiger?"

Li Yuan nodded.

Pei Ji smiled bitterly and said, "What Your Majesty said is that the two rebellions in Hebei are the lessons of the past. Now the Hebei rebellion has just subsided and the Turks are eyeing each other. How can we avoid General Chen's great captain in the Western Regions?"

Li Yuan frowned and said, "Chen Ying is still a hero of the court. If there is no reason, how could he arbitrarily relieve his position as the chief magistrate of the Western Regions? In this way, he would be afraid that the hearts of civil and military personnel would be disappointed."

Pei Ji's eyes turned and suddenly smiled, "Your Majesty, I have a way..."

Li Yuan said curiously: "What method?"

Pei Ji said: "The Taiwei, Sikong, and Situ called the Three Dukes. Your Majesty He Shui was above the Three Dukes and added three Dukes, called Taishi, Taifu, and Taibao, which was the Shanggong...

Li Yuan looked surprised: "Shang Gong?"

"Not bad!" Pei Ji said: "Although Prince Chen is his junior, the difference between the monarch and the ministers is between public and private. Prince Chen has established territory for the Tang Dynasty and added hundreds of towns. If he has great achievements, he will not be able to repay the position of the three ministers. General Qu Tu can be promoted from the Minister of War to the Taiwei, and he is free to send the position of Minister of War to the Minister of War to the reward of Du Fuwei. His Highness of the King of Qin can be promoted to Situ, and Prince Chen can be promoted to Situ. In this way, he can be rewarded with meritorious ministers, and he will not lose his power!"

Li Yuan nodded and said, "Pei San, you really have it. I will be named Sikong!"

Situ was in charge of civil affairs, and the suburbs were in charge of sacrificial sacrifices and was in charge of the sacrificial destruction. It was just a void position and did not have any real power in normal times, while Sikong was different. Sikong was in charge of water and soil affairs. Whenever the city was built, dredged ditches and burials, and tombs were built, they were discussed and made contributions. Whenever the water and soil work in all directions was completed, the palace was reported to be the best and rewarded. Whenever the suburbs were in charge of sweeping musical instruments... Whenever the country had great doubts, and the advice was the same as the Taiwei.

This Sikong is actually the nickname of the Minister of Works, but his grade is far higher than that of the Minister of Works.

In this way, Chen Ying can be stripped of military power.

Sikong did not control the army, but only cared about the construction of projects in various places.

This is the most typical rise in the officialdom of light and dark decline!
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