Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

On June 907, the seventh year of Jianji (22), the court meeting in Helong Palace just ended.

Officials from the Sixth Department of Shangshu and the Privy Council of the North and South unanimously agreed to establish a new Shenzhou.

Before the battle was over, the post-war construction had already begun. The people of the Great Xia court really didn’t pay much attention to Khitan—the situation on the battlefield also proved this point. So far no one can stop their footsteps.

After the court discussion, Shao Shude continued to review the memorial.

Gao Renhou sent a battle report from the middle of Guizhou: he had conquered the tribes of Chongzhou and Zangzhou, killed the chief of the Zhao family, beheaded more than [-] ranks, and captured [-].

Shao Shude took a closer look, and the Shengjie army that Lao Gao brought over was not small in size, so it was so hard to fight?Or are the Shu soldiers not brave enough?
After thinking about it for a while, he asked someone to bring the relevant documents of Zongzhou and Chongzhou and read them carefully.

Although Qianzhong is a feudal town with a vast territory, its development level is very low.It is mainly in Qianzhou, with a registered population of only 20.Since the beginning of Tang Wude, it has been developed for more than [-] years, during which there have been advances and retreats—for example, during the Kaiyuan and Tianbao years, two Zhengzhous were abolished and reduced to Jimizhou.But on the whole, great progress has been made. There are more than ten Zhengzhous in the whole province, with a population of nearly [-] registered households, most of which are concentrated in the northern region.

Of course, within the dozen or so Zhengzhous, there are still a large number of barbarian tribes in a de facto state of separatism.Their relationship with the imperial court is actually similar to those of the vassals and towns back then, and they are generally "peaceful and peaceful".

On the one hand, they envied Tang Ting's strength and wealth, and were willing to surrender.On the other hand, they don't want Tang Ting to intervene in their internal affairs and disturb their status quo of autonomy.

There is a Jimi area in Zhengzhou, not to mention the large area of ​​Jimi Prefecture in the south of Qianzhong Road.

The Central Plains’ development of central Guizhou began in the Tang Dynasty, and the result was Zhengzhou in the north and a population of 20 registered households.

As for the place of Chongzhou, there is a hereditary native official named Zhao.

"In the third year of Zhenguan (629), the Chongzhou Man paid tribute" - this Chongzhou Man was called the Zang Biebu.

"In the 25th year of Kaiyuan (737), the great chief Zhao Jundao came to the court and offered things."

During the Zhenyuan period of Emperor Dezong of Tang Dynasty, Zhao Jundao sent envoys to the court five times——Shao ​​Shude has read so far, feeling that this Zhao Jundao has lived a really long life, because the last time he sent an envoy to the court was the 18th year of Zhenyuan (802), this person must be over [-] years old ?
After Emperor Dezong, the frequency of entering the court gradually decreased, but this time it turned out to be the opposite.

Needless to say, since the peace has been settled, the Zhengzhou system of the Tianbao period will be restored.

With a swipe of Shao Shude's pen, he ordered Chenshui (now north of Jiangkou County, Tongren, Guizhou), Pingman (now Shiqian County, Tongren, Guizhou), Sinan (now east of South Shaojiaqiao Town, Sinan County, Tongren, Guizhou), and Dongting (now Guizhou) Zhenyuan and Cengongjian, Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture), Dongling (now northeast of Shibing County, Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou), Shaoming (now Jiuzhou Town, Huangping County, Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou), and Zangcang (now east of Yuqing County, Zunyi City, Guizhou) seven counties.

These seven counties were originally planned to be merged into Feizhou, but Gao Renhou fought a bit fiercely, and even Xixieman, who had "victorious [-] soldiers" in the early Tang Dynasty, was completely disabled, so he newly established Cangzhou and ruled Pingman County .

He also took Wei Wang Shao Mianren as the governor of Cangzhou and the commander of the state army. He recruited [-] soldiers from Henan, Kanxi, and Hebei to take up the post in Pingman County.

He also gave the name Shao Zhien to Zhang, another leader of Chongzhou Man, as the governor of Cangzhou.

The leaders of the barbarians who came to the court have been received by the Queen Zheshi, and now they can be given official titles and gifts, and each of them will leave one of their children as a palace guard.

All of a sudden, dozens of governors went out again.

However, these assassins did not need the imperial court to pay their salaries, and their official positions were hereditary from the family.

For example, in the tenth year of Kaiyuan (722) of the former Tang Dynasty, Xie Yuanqi, the great chief of the West Xieman, died, and his grandson (Xie) Jiayi was ordered to inherit his official title. In the 25th year of Kaiyuan (737), the Zhao family rose, and Zhao Jundao usurped the Xie family. He was granted the title of Lord Yelang, and "Xi Xie Man" was renamed "Xi Zhao Man" from then on.

Also "at the beginning of Emperor Gaozong, Yanzhou Liao rebelled, Zizhou Governor Xie Wansui, Chongzhou Governor Xie Faxing, Qianzhou Governor Li Mengchang tried to challenge him. Long Live and Faxing entered the cave to comfort and were killed."

These hereditary governors, governors and the like are not all traitors.In fact, most of them are relatively stable. Some people rebel, and others will send troops to crusade under the order of the court.When the imperial court conscripted Nanzhao, they would also send food and food to accompany the collection, which was actually equivalent to a military town.

Sometimes, barbarian leaders would also go to the mainland to serve as officials. For example, Xie Wansui once served as the governor of Zizhou, just like the officials of the feudal towns entered the court.

"Your Majesty, the King of Wei is the governor of Cangzhou, do you need to think again?" Chen Cheng sat opposite Shao Shude and asked softly.

King Wei started from the county clerk and worked his way up, so he was familiar with the people's conditions.This will be Ping Haijun again. He has just returned from Silla and turned around to serve as the Governor of Cangzhou. There is no big problem in terms of qualifications, but will he treat the prince too harshly?
Zangzhou Chuping, according to the description in the military newspaper, the fight was not easy.There will be unrest in the local area for a long time to come, there is no doubt about it.

If something happened to the prince there, the imperial court would have to launch an army to conquer for the sake of face, is it worth it?
Shao Shude didn't answer when he heard the words, but asked instead: "Did Ping Haijun's ship leave Silla and go north?"

"Already headed north, there are two ships in total." Chen Cheng had no choice but to reply.

The two sea sharks left the pier in Penglai Township in April and sailed east to Silla.

Uh, the first thing to do is to do business, and empty out the full cargo. In addition to buying supplies and hiring guides, the rest of the money is to give rewards to the sailors, so everyone is excited—the rewards have been given by Shao Mianren The boat brought back to Huaihai Road and handed over to the sailors' families.

After the two ships left Silla, they followed the southeast wind and slowly headed north along the coastline of Silla. It is not known what the final outcome will be.

Another thing related to sailing is that there has been no news of the Ping Navy ship that Master Huikong was on for a long time.

They set off from Haizhou, a traditional ship, and headed east to Japan directly. Half a year later, there was no news at all, which made people wonder if they had encountered a shipwreck.

"Zangzhou is not a den of dragons and tigers." Shao Shude said, "If something happens to my son, it will be my fate."

After all, he shook his head and turned to the harem.

Chen Cheng sighed softly.

The sage is sometimes lenient, and sometimes cruel.With so many princes born, it seems that none of them want to enjoy wealth and honor, and they are all driven by him to do this or that.

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Shao Shude turned to the back hall, and Yu Lujiangu and Xiao Chonggun came up to welcome him.

Yu Lujian's aunt's belly gradually swelled up again. This was the third child she was pregnant with.

Shao Shude felt a little regretful, why didn't Xiao Chonggun get pregnant?Is it too young?

Behind the mother and daughter stands a timid woman: Bodhisattva slave.

This girl was captured in Baiwang County, and it has been a month since she was sent here, and Shao Shude hasn't touched her yet.

"You lady, I brought you here for several months, but I didn't help you at all." Shao Shude patted Yu Lu Jiangu, and said, "You can't comfort the Khitan tribes, and your buttocks are not as big as a Bodhisattva slave. What use are you for?" ?”

"Your Majesty..." Yu Lu was a little ashamed and angry when she saw her aunt.

"Oh, it's my fault. I didn't control it, and it made your belly bigger." Shao Shude sighed: "After a while, follow me to the north."

"Yes." Seeing her aunt caressing her lower abdomen, Yu Lu replied.

"Bodhisattva slave, come here." Shao Shude beckoned.

The Bodhisattva slave's eyes were full of complexities, and he walked over reluctantly.

"During it." Shao Shude said angrily, grabbed the woman and made her kneel on the ground with her back facing him.

The Bodhisattva slave was forced to kneel down, only to feel a chill in his buttocks, and his skirt had been taken off.Then came a few hard slaps, very rippling.

"Do you know that your sister Yue Liduo has been captured?" Shao Shude asked proudly.

Bodhisattva Nu suddenly raised his head and looked at Shao Shude in disbelief.

"I just received the military report that the North Tower was destroyed by the cavalry and flying dragon armies, and more than [-] Khitan, Uighur, men, women and children were captured, and Yue Liduo was among them." Shao Shude said.

The Bodhisattva slave's face was pale.

Although the grassland woman was captured as a victor's slave girl and reproductive machine, she was a Uyghur or Khitan after all, and she still had nostalgia for the tribe.

What's more, Abaoji treats her well.After his son Yelu Laogu died in battle for him, he still remembered his old love and gave her Baiwang City as the military state under his head.

"A Baoji..." the Bodhisattva slave muttered.

"Huh? Are you still thinking of A Baoji?" Shao Shude said in surprise.

The Bodhisattva slave didn't answer, maybe he didn't bother to explain.

"You woman!" Shao Shude laughed loudly: "Why don't you just kill your son. I just want to compensate you, how many do you want?"

The Bodhisattva slave turned his head away.

"If A Baoji doesn't know what to do, I'm afraid it's hard to escape this time." Shao Shude waved his hand, making Xiao Chonggon dance, and said: "Actually, I really want to see him."

He is really interested in this kind of person who rose up at the right time in history.

A Baoji is dedicated to Sinicization, which is in stark contrast to his wife.

Moreover, Abaoji did not engage in any discriminatory policies such as shaving hair and changing clothes.

This may have something to do with his experience.From the second year of Liao Shenchu ​​(921) to the first year of Tianzan (922), his [-] elite cavalry were defeated in the Battle of Wangdu, and countless carefully selected and experienced Khitan men were driven into Shahe by Jin soldiers. I don't know how many people trample on each other, freeze, starve and drown.

Less than 10 of the [-] returned, and the founder of the country has lost a lot of soldiers. This is directly related to the military tradition and inheritance of the Liao Kingdom. faster.

And it didn't happen just once.

After learning from the pain, A Baoji set the basic national policy of "governing the Khitan with the national system and treating the Han people with the Han system", "respecting Confucius and Confucianism", and "integrating Han and Qidan".

The treatment is all typed out.

A Baoji went south three times and returned in defeat, allowing the Han people in the Liao Kingdom to gain an equal status.

After Yelu Deguang entered the Central Plains, he lost his head and let the Khitan soldiers burn, kill and loot, which aroused the anger of the people in Henan and drove him out of the Central Plains.

Hu people know very well whether you have the value of united front.

"If Abaoji can be captured in battle..." Shao Shude stood up, hands behind his back.

The Khitan noble daughter Xiao Chonggon danced beside him like a butterfly wearing flowers, flattering and inviting him.

Yu Lujian, the eight great shamans, stood beside her with her big belly.

The Bodhisattva slave, the city master of Junzhou, knelt on the ground like a bitch.

"Zhen will give him a pot of poisoned wine." Shao Shude said: "Some people still want to die decently."

The Bodhisattva slave subconsciously trembled, and the waves were rippling.

I plan to adjust the update time and try to arrive in Yangjian as early as possible.

Every day before midnight, people gained ten catties, and they couldn't hold on anymore.