Don't be a prince

Yanqi, which was baptized by the rocket, turned into a purgatory, and all the kings in the city were killed.

Seeing the Tang army approaching again in the distance, Prince Yanqi roared in pain, and said to Prince Shule beside him through tears: "Father, they shouldn't choose to fight against Datang again. The current Datang is too terrible! If we resist, we can only cut off our last bloodline on this land. Let's go, maybe we can find a land where we can live and live in the west.

Bolu's obedient country is not yet our opponent.Now is not the time for us to criticize each other. Only by uniting as one can we defeat the enemy in front of us before Datang's army catches up. "

Prince Shule also burst into tears, and with a loud roar, he ordered his army to follow him back to Shule, organize the strong tribe, leave the weak tribe behind, and head west to seek new land.

Only in this way can they survive....

Chapter 524 What's up

There was no battle, and when the enemy's force was so strong that it was hopeless, not everyone could choose to fight to the death.

Yanqi, Shule, Balujia, Kucha, Khotan...

Facing the hopelessly powerful Datang, they could only choose to accept this humiliation, leave the land where they were born and raised, and head west to seek a new way out.

As for the armies of many countries engulfing the people and moving assets westward, Li Chengqian just followed them as if sightseeing, and did not persecute them excessively.And the Tang army is mainly to eliminate those diehards who are obviously unable to move westward, but still stubbornly resist to the end.

And for those who have no intention of fighting and choose to submit, they will be treated with kindness by the Tang people.

Benevolence is indeed a good quality, but it is only applicable when one has strong power and can protect one's own interests.Otherwise, if you are weak but still have to talk about benevolence with the other party, you are either stupid or useless.

It was also after gaining an in-depth understanding of the lives of the people in these countries that Li Chengqian discovered that in these small countries in the Western Regions, ordinary people did not receive any treatment at all. They not only had to accept the exploitation of the nobles, but also endured the exploitation of the merchants.If we were uncomfortable with the Tang army's use of force to conquer people's hearts at the beginning, when Li Chengqian found out that every time he occupied a piece of land, the people in the Western Regions asked if the tax could be lowered, and they were about to starve to death. It was gone.

With the conquest of the Tang army, many ordinary people chose to surrender, of course, there were also businessmen from the Western Regions.

These guys who are stuck in the traffic arteries don't do production themselves, but specialize in unscrupulous business, earning money from both the East and the West, and they have made a lot of money over the years.

When a Hu merchant from the Western Regions offered a large sum of money to bribe him, the crown prince, and asked to obtain the household registration of the Tang Dynasty, Li Chengqian accepted his property with a smile and agreed to give him the household registration of the Tang Dynasty.

However, if you want to settle in the Central Plains, save it!

"Although places like Yanqi and Khotan have been taken over by us, the merchants in these small countries are still a big problem. Since we want to confiscate their land and take in their people, we can't go too far. Directly plunder the assets of these merchants It's immoral, but it's okay to tax them heavily.

If you don't understand business matters, you will never know the way.Maybe a wine merchant is dressed in rags, but do you know the price of this wine after it is produced in the vineyards in the Western Regions?After shipping to Chang'an, what's the price?What is the price when it is distributed from Chang'an to the local area and into the hands of some local rich people?From two bottles for one copper coin to one bottle for two silver coins, how much profit was divided in each link during the period?

An official is like a high-hanging mirror. If you can’t see clearly, you can’t understand it. So, during your time in the Western Regions, you might as well study more about the ways in it. In the future, when you establish some other departments , it is also easy to use you. "

Wang Xuance's appearance on the horse was very funny, as if he was worried about falling off at any time.But even so, he still listened honestly, for fear that he might miss something.

Li Chengqian was still surprised by Wang Xuance's initiative to ask to stay.The Western Regions is not any other place, living here, not to mention the difficult conditions, life may be in danger at any time.Regardless of the hardships of the people in the Western Regions, the bloody gene is inherited from their ancestors.People who seem to be poor may turn into bullies who bully their neighbors and others when their lives get better.

It is rare to see each other in the Central Plains, but it is the norm here.

However, for Wang Xuance, if he wants to be promoted, perhaps he can only work hard for his qualifications here.Although he is Tang Jian's proud disciple, Tang Jian's achievements cannot cover him as an outsider.In the eyes of some people, Tianzhu's contribution is not very conspicuous.Even if Li Chengqian wanted to bring up the old story again and use it to promote him, he would probably be resisted by the court.

Only by making new achievements and combining the old and the new can he spread his wings and take off.

Seeing that the crown prince had finished speaking, Wang Xuance carefully wrote it down, and then cupped his hands and asked, "Then, your Highness, when the humble officials rule these countries in the Western Regions, do you need to use heavy codes?"

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Yes, it doesn't take much to deter them. As long as things like rebellion disappear for two generations, it will not be easy to reappear. Although because of the Western Regions business, this place will only prosper linearly. But as far as Datang is concerned, its value has already been reflected. In terms of military strategy, you are still close to climate, so don’t think about the military and politics. When the time comes, I will send you a few generals.”

Hearing this, Wang Xuance breathed a sigh of relief.

Kucha divided troops, continued to persecute along the east-west line of Kucha, and entered Khotan all the way, supervising the confluence of Khotan and Tuyuhun to move westward.

It was not until the junction of Khotan and Jipantuo that the westward army of many countries officially entered the territory of Bolu Kingdom.

Bolu Kingdom was also stunned by the sudden approach of the army, and hastily dispatched an army of less than [-], but it was easily wiped out by the multinational coalition forces.

After that... it was a one-sided situation.Even the princes of Khotan were amazed by the smoothness of the battle. All along, they felt that the Bolu Kingdom was not easy to deal with, especially those countries that had alliances of interests. As for the fact that they have always been wary.

The result was... Facing the massive attack of the coalition forces, the Kingdom of Calkota, the Kingdom of Kapishi, etc., all kept silent, completely ignoring Bolu's request for help, and even blocked the country's gates to refuse King Bolu's request. defected.

At this point, Bolu Kingdom's end is already a certainty.

For a month, Li Chengqian was watching a show on the border of Bolu Kingdom, and from time to time, he discussed with Su Dingfang and others about the advantages and disadvantages of the Bolu Kingdom's army formation.This kind of temperament, which was passed back to the Tang Dynasty, must be the temperament of "feather fan and scarf", but it was praised and despised by the abandoned sect.

After watching the war from afar again, Qi Zong Nongzan couldn't help but said to Li Chengqian: "Obviously we are about the same age, but why do I always feel that you sometimes look like a cunning old man, and sometimes like an inexperienced child? One hundred thousand Tang troops followed you away from the border of the Tang Dynasty, and forced Khotan and others to come here all the time, just to make fun of you?"

Handing a teapot to Qi Zong to praise, Li Chengqian said with contempt: "Don't put a hat on my head, what do you mean by having fun? Tsk, but I really enjoy it."

Qi Zong praised him speechlessly: "Even in Gaochang, the consumption of supplies for a [-] army is already astronomical, let alone here in Bolu Kingdom. In my opinion, the mission of this [-] army has long been It has been completed, and now the delay at the border is purely to protect you, the prince. Besides, there is no war to fight, and they have no military exploits to obtain. Isn’t this a waste?”

Seeing Qi Zong Nong Zan's grief and indignation, Li Chengqian almost forgot that this guy was Tubo's Tsan Pu.

Calling a soldier casually, Li Chengqian directly asked in front of Qi Zong's praise, "How much reward can you get this time?"

The soldier wondered, "After I go back, I will be rewarded with [-] copper coins. Didn't your Highness say that?"

"Then do you think that the solitary give is too little?"

The soldier quickly shook his head and said, "A lot, a lot, [-] copper coins are enough for my family to renovate the house. That son of a bitch told His Highness that he was missing? Brothers, beat him up together!"

Seeing the soldier's righteous indignation, Li Chengqian couldn't laugh or cry, so he waved his hand to let him go.

Looking back at Qi Zong and praising him, Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Now you know? Gu has a clear distinction between public and private. During this time, the soldiers did not follow in vain. Gu will give them another reward."

Qi Zong praised the toothache and said: "The copper coins of the Tang Dynasty have not changed much now. Ten thousand copper coins are equivalent to the previous ten guan. 10 copper coins are 100 million guan. How do you pay for so much money? From the treasury?"

Li Chengqian curled his lips and said: "I didn't tell you, but Gu has a clear distinction between public and private, so the money is naturally paid by Gu himself."

"You have so much money?"

"That's natural, it's only 100 million, and the most isolated railway construction will become a little tight..."

Seeing the prince's indifferent expression, Qizong Nongzan only felt that he had failed too much as the king of Tubo.After all, in terms of a low position, he is one level higher than the prince!

Speechlessly turned his head to the side, Qi Zong Nongzan discovered that outside the border, the team of the multinational coalition forces returned after defeating the enemy. At the forefront of the army, Prince Shule, Prince Khotan and others were clearly visible.

Just after the battle was over, they naturally didn't come to fight Tang Jun to seek death, so they probably had something to say.

Li Chengqian also smiled when he saw this scene, and told the soldiers not to attack, let them come over, and was ready to listen to what they had to say.

When the Tang army was still about four miles away, the coalition army stopped.

The princes of various countries, riding lightly and simply, left the formation and came towards the Tang army.

Tang Jun's army formation was opened, allowing them to come to the camp of the Chinese Army.

After unloading all the weapons on their bodies, several princes signed up and asked to enter.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Li Chengqian received them, while Qizong Nongzan hid behind the scenes, wanting to hear what they had to say.

Seeing the embarrassment of the princes, Li Chengqian said to Zhang Yun on the side: "Go, call the military doctor and bandage them up."

Prince Shule cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, His Royal Highness the Prince of the Tang Dynasty. I will come to see you today, and I only have one question to ask."

Li Chengqian asked knowingly: "What do you want to ask?"

Although he was very angry, Prince Khotan still bowed his hands and saluted: "Dare to ask Your Highness, where will the Tang army follow us? Now that the army of Bolu Kingdom has been completely defeated, we will soon take this place as our own. We have already After leaving the land of Khotan, why did the Tang army continue to follow?"

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Well, Gu is just curious about what you can do in a fight. If you can't beat the opponent, Gu will send someone to help you. After all, it is Gu who forced you to leave the land. Why do you have to escort you for a ride?"

These words sound heart-warming, but based on the premise that the prince of the Tang Dynasty was the culprit who forced them to leave their homeland, Ba Lujia's prince just wanted to tear this pretending guy in front of him to pieces!

Gritting his teeth, Prince Ba Lujia said: "Thank you!! Your Highness the Great Tang Prince's kindness, but I don't need the help of the Tang Army. Please, Your Highness, withdraw the troops and leave. In addition, we are willing to give the spoils of this battle in exchange for my Waiting for the remains of the father king, please be kind to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! Yes!!"

After speaking, Prince Baluka took the lead, and they all knelt on one knee to salute.

Finally, when they made this request, Li Chengqian also smiled: "It's not impossible to return it to you, but Gu suddenly remembered something a few days ago and wanted to discuss it with you."

The princes became alert almost instantly, staring at Li Chengqian dumbfounded, waiting for the next sentence.

Looking at them, Li Chengqian said: "It's actually very simple. You can withdraw your troops, and you can return your father, queen mother, and queen, and they are still alive! But, I want to build a building on the mountain under our feet. This , you need to pay for it, how about it?"

"Alive?"

After a brief surprise, Prince Qiuci regained his vigilance and asked, "I don't know what building Your Highness is going to build?"

Li Chengqian didn't speak, but just took out a sketch.

Because I didn't bring any tools, the drawing is a bit unflattering, but the momentum is naturally there.

Pointing to the pillar-like building, Li Chengqian said: "This is called a landmark. The prototype is a building called Tianshu in Gu's memory. This building needs to be made of pure copper to ensure that it will not collapse in a few years. In this On the copper pillar, it should be marked that the west of the copper pillar is your land, and the east of the copper pillar is the land of Datang.

Moreover, it must be marked on it why the copper pillar was erected, and you must promise that you will live forever and never invade Datang again.How about it, do you agree? "

Prince Shule couldn't help asking: "But, what if Datang attacks us?"

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Don't worry, it will also be marked that Datang will not attack you. Think about it, if you build a building, you can get Datang's non-aggression contract with you, and you have earned it!"

...

Several princes and princes have black lines on their faces.This is a naked temptation, and they have no choice but to accept it now.

The same thing is happening near Jiaozhou. The grassland war is not over yet, and will be established after it is over.As for Silla Baekje, there is really no need....

After thinking for a long time and exchanging glances with each other, Prince Shule and the others agreed.

Li Chengqian laughed immediately, and ordered the military doctors outside the tent to come in to treat them, and at the same time ordered the soldiers to bring King Yanqi and others over.

Li Tai's rocket was indeed powerful enough, but neither of the two shots aimed at the Yanqi Palace, so they did not cause effective damage.When the Tang army entered Yanqi to clean up the ruins, they caught these idiots and imprisoned them.

Although it was good to bring them back to form a dance troupe at the request of Taichang Temple, but after careful consideration, Li Chengqian decided to let them go back.

After all, the elites of various countries are still there, and it does not mean that they have been wiped out.

After agreeing that Datang would send craftsmen over, Li Chengqian led the army and turned away satisfied.

Looking at the back of Tang Jun leaving, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Thinking of the way they are being treated now, just because of that eloquent Korean, and the unrealistic dream of conquering the Tang Dynasty and seizing the land, they feel like crying.

If you do something wrong, you have to pay the price!

I finally completed the expulsion of these small countries. The weather has turned cold at this time. If I don't go back, I'm afraid I won't even see the birth of the child.Therefore, after Gaochang gathered the various armies and left [-] troops for Wang Xuance as a backer, Li Chengqian took the rest of the army, as well as Abandoned Zong and Praise, and rushed back to Chang'an.

During this period of time under the plateau, Qi Zong Nongzan never had a recurrence of headaches.Even though he was Zanpu of Tubo, he was not protected by the Qi epidemic, which made Qizong Nongzan more willing to believe what the prince of the Tang Dynasty said.Otherwise, it's too sad.

After the combat mission was over, the returning army was extremely excited. There were smiling faces everywhere in the army, especially when the caravan escorting the coins from the Eastern Palace delivered the rewards and distributed them, the joyous atmosphere was even higher.

Because a large number of Gaochang's troops are from Longyou Daoists, Li Chengqian's walk back from Gaochang is basically a group of soldiers who scattered all the way.

The merit list has been sorted out a long time ago, so every time they pass by a state capital, there will be a military Sima handing over to the local Zhechong government.Of course, Li Chengqian also learned from Cheng Yaojin, and the spoils of war were not shipped back to Chang'an, but distributed directly.

Fighting on the battlefield, it is hard to survive. If you go home with a whole body of military merits, but no rewards, glory is glory, but it can't solve the problem.

Qi Zong Nongzan followed all the way until the 10,000+ army dispersed. Li Chengqian was surrounded by more than 2000 personal guards and Li Tai's guards. One, which leads to the fact that you can always easily organize an army."

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "However, the Fubing system will soon be reformed. There is no doubt that the Fubing system has its advantages, but its shortcomings are equally serious. Zanpu did not realize that the troops supporting Gaochang this time are all recruits." , and lack of combat power? As the war subsides, the government soldiers who have no battles to fight, even though there is a fixed place for training, their combat power will still decline."

Qi Zong frowned and said: "You have invincible weapons, why do you care so much about the physical fitness of the soldiers?"

"That's different. The sharpness of weapons can never replace a strong heart. It's not alone. In the first battle in Gaochang, it would be difficult for these recruits to fight to the end. Therefore, only an army with a strong heart and a strong quality can Bring powerful weapons to the extreme. On this point, the generals of the Tang military have reached a consensus. Therefore, in a few years, the military system of the Tang Dynasty will be reformed. At that time, the imperial court will specially train powerful Even if the army has been in peace for a long time, and suddenly goes to the battlefield again, it can still maintain a strong combat power."

Chapter 525 Poison

Li Chengqian wanted to start the reform of the Fubing system a long time ago.

Consolidating soldiers in agriculture can indeed save the court's expenses, but there is no way to maintain a strong combat power.Although the local Zhechong Prefecture conducts concentrated training once a year, more of them are perfunctory.In the eyes of many veteran generals, the quality of a soldier is directly linked to how many times he has been on the battlefield.

It is also because of this that Guannei Road and other areas that often go to war have always been recognized as the areas with the strongest fighting power.

When the country is poor, it is indeed beneficial to do so. However, with the end of the global attack on Tang, even ordinary people can see that a long period of peace is coming.Without the experience of the battlefield, how can the soldiers maintain their strong combat power?

Although it is now known as the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty, in the final analysis, only the royal family, nobles, and some businessmen really enjoyed the benefits of the prosperous age. Although the common people enjoyed the same, it was not very obvious.In the countryside around Chang'an, many people still talk about being able to eat enough to praise the greatness of the prosperous age.

However, this tmd is the prosperous age?Maybe it is, maybe it has stepped on the threshold, but it is far from the level of the real prosperity.Mansion soldiers are also ordinary people. If you want to conduct high-intensity training, then serious supplies are essential.Just eating enough is not enough.

I have tried to promote the so-called military training method across the country before, but the effect is not very obvious.The reason is that there is no way for the local government to guarantee the training intensity as pro rate.And what Li Chengqian has to do is to copy the 2000 people he personally led into 2 people, 20 people, or even more.

Listening to Li Chengqian's explanation, Qizong Nongzan became more and more startled the more he listened.He knew very well how powerful this team was. After all, this team was often mentioned by Lu Dongzan from the time when he personally led the extermination of tens of thousands of Tubo troops.

After many inquiries, Lu Dongzan also found a personal training method, but after taking it back to the plateau for a try, he found that the effect was not very good.

The current Datang is already incomparably mighty. If the model of personal leadership is replicated to the entire army, then, who else in the world can challenge the status of Datang?This time, although it is "worldwide attack on Tang Dynasty", it is only the countries around Datang.If it really happens, I am afraid that it is the real "world attack on Tang Dynasty", and Datang will not be able to do anything about it.

Tibetans were born on the plateau, so it was impossible to leave the plateau to migrate.And Tubo is right next to Datang. If Tang loses his patience one day, will Tubo's epidemic really work?A big question mark appeared in Qizong Nongzan's heart, and at the same time, he really considered the prince's words of surrender.

Perhaps, for Tubo, at the expense of the interests of their ruling class, they can get on the chariot of the Tang Dynasty and live a good life!

Hurrying quickly, I finally returned to Chang'an before the year.But Li Chengqian came back late after all, Su Yuan's stomach was very upbeat, and she gave him another son - Li Mengan.Because he was not around, the child was named by the emperor, and Ashina Snow was about to give birth.Maybe before the real Chinese New Year, he can hold another child in his arms.

After Qi Zong Nongzan made a secret pilgrimage to the emperor, he moved to the medical school to recuperate. He only returned to Chang'an once in a while to take a walk with Li Chengqian and enjoy the food in the Eastern Palace.

And when he asked to study in the Academy of Arts, Li Chengqian agreed without even thinking about it.

The mission of Zhenguan College at the beginning of its establishment was to teach people without discrimination, and never to cherish themselves.Of course, the scientific research institute still has to refuse outsiders to enter.For the place where even nitrocellulose can be figured out so quickly, while Li Chengqian had high hopes, he was also more vigilant.