25 Grip Tibet
As soon as these words were said, the three great scholars were stunned, but soon returned to peace. Qianlong's favor for Fu Kang'an had long been no longer concealed, and this day would come sooner or later. Qianlong had always planned to be king of Fu Kang'an, but because he had not found a suitable opportunity. Otherwise, ten kings would not be enough for him to be crowned.
This time in history, Fukangan defeated Nepal and forced Nepal to pay tribute, but did not completely destroy Nepal. Therefore, he was only named first-class duke and did not become king. This is a common regret between Qianlong and Fukangan. This time, perhaps because of Chen Shiqing's arrival, it will be different.[]
"I will definitely live up to my responsibilities!" Fu Kangan said excitedly.
Being a king, being a king! This is a king! Being a marquis and a prime minister was the dream of the ancients, but who dares to think of being a king? Even if it is a founding hero, being a title is just a duke. Being a king? You dream!
However, it has to be admitted that the Qing Dynasty was indeed the most important dynasty to be crowned kings. Unfortunately, what is even more interesting is that the Qing Dynasty has lasted for more than two hundred years of history, and only five kings were granted to living people, all of which were Han people. They are Kong Youde, Shang Kexi, Wu Sangui, Geng Zhongming, Sun Kewang, and Fu Kang'an was finally crowned king because of the identity of a prince who was posthumously awarded after his death. It is interesting to say that the Qing Dynasty guarded against the Han people for more than two hundred years and suppressed the Han people for more than two hundred years, and could never escape this vicious circle.
"Fu Kang'an, whether to fight or not is determined by me or the Grand Secretary, but how to fight is determined by you. I appoint you as general, Hailancha, and Kuilin as counselors, and fully manage the army's expedition. In this regard, if you have any specific views and ideas about the war, let me tell you now. What help you need to help me, but it's okay!" Qianlong said.
After thinking a little, Fu Kang'an held his head up and said, "Emperor, Prince, all the lords, this expedition to Nepal and to fight Guorkha is very different from our previous battles! Although Myanmar is a vast mountain and dangerous forest, it is not very different from our Yunnan-Guizhou generation. We have also experienced many such battles. As long as we overcome a few difficulties, we can cross the dangerous mountains and rivers, and the army is continuously transported to the front line and open up the food route, then Myanmar will become a turtle in the jar."
"This time we are very different. This time we are facing a mountain battle that we have never experienced before. In this mountain dangerous situation, large-scale infantry and cavalry charges are meaningless! Therefore, I dared to request to collect supplies on the spot instead of logistics troops. At the same time, this time, I requested to control the number of combatants to within 10,000. If there are too many, I will suffer!"
Ten thousand people?
Although Qianlong was very proud and proud, he was stunned when he heard this number, "Fukang'an, you want to recover the vast Tibet and fight Nepal. Is 10,000 people really enough? You may not know that Nepal has more than 100,000 soldiers to fight, and it is even more blocked by dangerous mountains and rivers. Is this 10,000 people really enough?"
Heshen also said, "Yes, Lord Fu, don't forget that our opponent is very strong. Although the court's money and food are limited, it is still possible to deal with 20,000 troops."
King Ganquan is also anxious. It is difficult for you to recover lost land if you go there! Isn’t this perfunctory to us?
"Mr. Fu, you are very impressed by your military service. However, most of our Tibetan Tibetans have plundered the Gorkha people. They are not a mob, ten thousand people, how can they defeat them? You should bring more soldiers over!" King Ganquan said anxiously, Brother, don't treat me perfunctorily! That's my hometown.
Fu Kangan had long expected that everyone would question their opinions, so he said with a smile: "Everyone is worried. I am not arrogant or look down on the Guorkha people, but because the geographical environment determines our number. If we lead an army of 100,000, of course we are angry, but logistics support will become our enemy. Besides, we mainlanders cannot adapt to the mountains and snows in this mountainous and snowy area. It is a blessing that we can pick out ten thousand people!"
This sentence hit Qianlong's heart. Yes, you want to send more troops, but do you have this ability? What is the level of your Qing army? The Tibetans don't know, you don't know, it's just a mob. This time, you have to adapt to altitude sickness to go to the mountains. The plateau soldiers are not a joke. The quality is extremely high. As for the Qing army, it would be good to be able to select 10,000 elite soldiers, 20,000. I think, do you have that strength?
"So, should the Qinglong Camp and the White Tiger Camp be allowed to attack together?" Qianlong thought that since the troops were limited, he would let the most elite troops go to fight. Although he was a little reluctant, it would be good to exercise.
Although Tibet is a plateau, it is very suitable for cavalry combat. It is easier to exert the combat effectiveness of cavalry than Myanmar. This time it is really time for the Eight Banners soldiers to avenge their shame. However, there is another point, that is, the dangerous mountain environment. In such an environment, if you need to climb rock, it is not what the Eight Banners Iron Cavalry is good at.
It just so happens that both Qinglong Camp and Baihu Camp are very good at rock climbing, which is conducive to fighting in complex environments with rugged roads and strong ability to overcome the environment. This is exactly the strength of the special forces team.
"If we can get the two battalions to fight together, of course it would be the best. The Tibetan people have been waiting for the king's army for a long time. As long as we send troops, we will travel day and night, and the elite cavalry will run wildly. We must kill to Tibet in the shortest time and recover the lost land!" Fu Kang'an said strongly.
"King Ganquan, don't worry, I have agreed to you, and I will definitely not break my promise! Fukang'an, go to the election of soldiers. Besides Qinglong Camp and Baihu Camp, what other people do you need? Just say it!" Qianlong made up his mind and said firmly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fu Kangan said with his head down.
The heart of Ganquan King finally could relax. Thinking of the tragic scene of Tibetan Tibetans being raped, raped, and killed, Ganquan King wanted to put on his wings and quickly return to Tibet to protect the villagers. Now, he finally got the permission of Qianlong. The army is about to set off soon, and the Tibetans are finally saved. It seems that it is really worthwhile to have an emperor protect us!
With a relatively relaxed mentality, King Ganquan returned to the inn. Of course, Qianlong's important officials came to his inn one after another and had a long talk with him.
"Fu Kang'an, our Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty, did not help them fight for the war in vain. Over the years, the ministers stationed in Tibet have no power at all. Although Tibet is on the top of the mountain, we have no time to take care of both, but sooner or later, we will go here to mine and farm. At that time, the Tibetans will still be as disobedient as they are now, so what should we do?"
"I, the Qing Dynasty, are mostly strong people. Taiwan, Yunnan and Guizhou, northwest, southeastern seas, and Jiangnan, all rely on our equal emphasis on suppression and hard work, and we have achieved our current achievements. So, this time you went to Tibet, in addition to attacking Nepal, I hope you can understand that your real task is to achieve jurisdiction over Tibet and real jurisdiction!" Qianlong said with a serious expression.
At this time, the Qing Dynasty was basically the papal states in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and even South Asia, and Central Asia. All small countries surrendered to Qianlong until the end of the Qing Dynasty. All their sovereignty, king's canonization, diplomatic sovereignty, and military contacts all needed permission from the Qing Dynasty. In other words, they were equivalent to colonies.
The reason for the sudden collapse of the British Empire was because their management costs in the colonies were higher than the benefits, which means they had a loss-making business. The time could be adjusted in a short time, but there was only one way for a long time, and that was the collapse. Although the Qing Dynasty did not reach this point, if Qianlong was willing to be a sucker, this step would be very fast.
Of course, the Qing Dynasty rulers could not be suckers. When dealing with border issues, they were more concise and clear, kill! Especially Qianlong, he almost killed the northwest in order to facilitate the rule of the northwest camp.
Qianlong had no time to care about Tibet. Since he had encountered it today, he had to take good care of it.
"According to what I understand, our ministers stationed in Tibet only have hundreds of soldiers, and we can't do anything except work. We say that we are managing Tibet with the two living Buddhas. In fact, what about it? It's not true! This counselor seems to be in charge of military affairs and civil affairs, but in fact, it's not the case at all."
"The counselors can only give their direct green camp and the Eight Banners. Most Tibetan soldiers do not obey discipline, and only have superficial respect. The Civil Affairs has listened to us, because we are constantly transporting food, grass and supplies to them from the mainland. Otherwise, they will not pay attention to us. Such a situation must be changed!" Fu Kang'an understood Qianlong's intentions deeply. Tibet has always been a heart-wrenching problem for Qianlong. Today, with the opportunity to solve it, he certainly would not miss it.
The ministers in Tibet and the two living Buddhas have the same status and jointly govern Tibet. The two living Buddhas can be said to be religious beliefs of the European countries, and the highest level of administrative officials is the ministers in Tibet. All political-related things, such as the appointment and removal of personnel and officials, diplomacy and other jurisdiction over foreign matters, military, finance, administration, civil affairs, etc., are all under the jurisdiction of the ministers in Tibet. They mean the governor of the mainland.
The counselor's minister can be said to be a governor and has a high status, but it is slightly inferior to the ministers stationed in Tibet. After Qianlong decided to strengthen the rule of Tibet, the counselor's minister gradually became a subordinate of the ministers stationed in Tibet.
These are not important. What is important is that the Tibetan people do not have any ministers and counselors in Tibet. Although Qianlong was an ancient emperor and could not recognize the high value of Tibet's positioning in the global strategy, he was unwilling to have such a big threat behind him. If the enemy comes from the mountains of Tibet, the mainland will be completely safe!
Tubo was so powerful back then that time, it was the most powerful enemy faced by the entire Tang Dynasty. It was defeated by Tubo many times. The decline of the Tang Dynasty was objectively caused by Tubo's capture of the Western Regions and preventing the smooth flow of the Silk Road. Tubo actually seized Yunnan and Guizhou and further blocked the Tang Dynasty. Before and after the Tang Dynasty, it lost hundreds of thousands of troops, and the people were losing as many as one million. The capital was defeated by others. To put it bluntly, Tubo did not have the ability to conquer the mainland, but it already had the ability to exterminate the Tang Dynasty.
Why did a large number of people travel south along the coast? It was forced out by Tubo’s compressed living space. They wanted to open the Maritime Silk Road, but they failed in the end. Otherwise, the Tang Dynasty still had the possibility of saving it. Qianlong and even Tibet had a huge threat, so they continued the Tang Dynasty’s strategy of Tibet, implemented religious suppression, and allowed Tibetans and the current Mongols to have fewer children and become monks, with a sharp decline in population. Of course, there would be no combat power and threats, and all crises would be eliminated, but Qianlong could not allow the next enemy to appear in this place.
"I have a complete plan, so you have to do your own things. After you go to Tibet, be careful to win people's hearts and make a name for yourself! During the battle, more Tibetans are consumed, but the credit must be found on my Qing Dynasty King's Army. Not only that, you must also expand the power of our ministers stationed in Tibet and hand over everything to the ministers stationed in Tibet."
"The two living Buddhas are highly respected and should respect the living Buddhas more. In addition to bringing my blessings to them, give more gifts and benevolence to the people! The most important thing is to open up the trade route between Tibet and the mainland. Otherwise, even if we have a sea of gold and silver, we will always be filled in one day. However, as long as we open up the trade route, this is a business that makes money rather than losing money. Once they have dependence on the mainland, they will no longer have any unfair intentions." Qianlong said with a smile.
"My memory, please obey the order!" Fu Kangan said with his head down.
King Ganquan was drunk and dreaming of death in the inn, but the monarchs and ministers of this country were already planning how to completely rule Tibet and strengthen its jurisdiction over Tibet. An era has passed, and Qianlong’s strong promotion of policies will allow Tibet to completely open a new page and integrate into the embrace of the motherland. This is what you should do.
The news of King Ganquan entering the capital soon spread throughout the capital. In the capital, there were many kings and princes everywhere, and foreign envoys were one after another, which was not a big deal. However, this Mongolian prince was close to the capital, so it was everywhere. The four Tibetan kings in Tibet were rare. When thousands of mountains and rivers came, everyone was very excited and rushed to see the true face.
"Princess, this child Shiqing hasn't bullied you, right?" Chen Feihu asked with a smile.
"Of course there is no more, dad, he treats me very well. Our family gets along very happily." Ruolan said with a smile.
"That's good! The blessing I have cultivated in my Chen family for eight lifetimes is to marry a princess. If possible, I would like to fight instead of Shiqing. However, if someone named Baihu Camp, I don't know any special operations. This child was not very smart when he was a child, and he practiced martial arts repeatedly by stupid methods. Now he has become a spirit. The thoughts in his mind have come one after another. I have never seen or heard of them!"
Chapter completed!