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Chapter 696 Appetite
In the first year of Huangwu, Guanzhong finally ushered in a long-lost bumper harvest.

Everywhere is filled with the fragrance of mature wheat ears, and the fields and villages are golden.

The wrinkles on the faces of the people also stretched out.

Tang Bin and Wang Jun sent troops to attack and harass them several times, but they were all repelled by Meng Yu and Meng Guan who were waiting for them.

The Jin army could not harass Guanzhong, but the Muqi of the Qin army in Bingzhou drove straight in and invaded Youzhou. They captured more than 700 Wuhuan Han people and more than [-] shi of grain.

The people in Youzhou either went south or moved to Liaodong, and the three tribes of Xianbei in Liaodong took advantage of this to grow stronger.

After ascending the throne, good things happened one after another.

At this moment, Yang Zheng is busy receiving envoys from the Western Regions.

The defeat of Wusun had a great deterrent effect on the countries of the Western Regions. After Sima Yan usurped Wei, the so-called orthodoxy of the Central Plains also disappeared.

Great Qin completely became the suzerain of the Western Regions.

Feng Qi sent a message from Kangju Wanli, and he should take this opportunity to integrate the Western Regions in one fell swoop.

Yang Zheng had this intention long ago.

In this era, the Western Regions were extremely rich, with melons and fruits all over the world, and it was still an important place for east-west commerce.

Xuan Yilang, who was dispatched a few years ago, has achieved a lot.

Although countries are very wary of Daqin, the people's affinity for Daqin continues to increase.

Shu brocade, books, tea, and porcelain are equivalent to gold in the Western Regions, and common people and nobles flock to them.

The envoys of Xuanyi set up "Qin Guan" directly in the big cities of various countries to teach common people Chinese language and the way of Confucius and Mencius.

Penetration is often pervasive.

Qin's national power cannot be actually occupied on the land, but it must be occupied in people's hearts and minds.

Of course, the countries in the Western Regions are not fools, knowing that if this goes on, there will be endless troubles.

The Ronglu State sealed off the Qin Pavilion within the territory, but in a blink of an eye, the two thousand cavalry of Yin Chun, the governor of Xizhou, arrived at the door of the house, including the king and the civilians.

The nations became honest in an instant.

Several alliances in the Western Regions have been defeated by Qin, and it is impossible to do anything militarily.

War decides everything.

So they end up just resigning themselves to it.

By acquiescing to the existence of Qin Guan, Qin Guan has become an existence that even the king can't afford to provoke.

The Chinese language has gradually become the official language of the Western Regions. The nobles from all over the world say no to it, but they are very honest, and they have been secretly studying Chinese classics for a long time.

Spring River Plumbing Duck Prophet.

They know the situation in the Western Regions best.

War is the best way of communication between civilizations, and it is also the most direct and effective.

The power of Han, Wei and Qin had a profound and continuous influence in the Western Regions.

Naturally, it will attract many loyal fans.

What's more, the Chinese civilization standing at the top is completely incomparable with the fragmented civilization of the Western Regions.

Combining the measures of the beautiful country of later generations, Yang Zheng formulated eleven laws and regulations after discussing with Wei Guan for a long time.

First, the kings of the countries must be canonized by the Great Qin to be considered orthodox.

Second, the princes and nobles of all countries must go to Chang'an for study tours. The shortest period is three years, and the longest period is five years.

Third, the countries in the Western Regions have no command over the army in the future, and the troops sent by Chang'an to join the army, Sima, and Xuan Yiling command and train.

Fourth, all countries should unify the commercial tax, and should not levy it privately.

Fifth, Chinese is the official communication language.

Sixth, in addition to setting up Qin Guan, each country also set up Xiang Xu to teach the way of Confucius and Mencius.

Seventh, if there are any disputes among countries, they are not allowed to fight privately. They can be adjudicated by the Governor of the Western Regions.

The last few articles are about the etiquette system, which stipulates the grade and status of the kings of the Western Regions, the size and color of the palace, the wearing of clothes, the size of the carriage, etc.

The main principle is that the military power belongs to the Great Qin, while the political power and financial power still belong to the countries.

When Pang Qing read it out, the envoys from various countries were dumbfounded.

"Is Your Majesty going to destroy us?" The envoy of Kucha Kingdom couldn't sit still at first.

Yang Zheng is used to wearing armor with a long sword on formal occasions. The armor is covered with a layer of black samurai to show the martial spirit of the Great Qin Dynasty.

"You are wrong. This is to ensure the long-term stability of your country and the stability of the Western Regions. Your king is still the king, your people are still your people, and the army is still yours. Daqin will assist you. From then on, you will be responsible for the safety of all countries, and you no longer need to fear foreign enemies. Wouldn’t it be good to invade and make the Western Regions a state of etiquette? Besides, I can allow your king to have a guard of 500 people.”

The status is different, and the strength of speaking is also different.

Yang Zheng felt that he didn't say a word, but there was an invisible majesty.

Several envoys rolled their eyes, "This matter is too involved, I have no right to make a decision, and I need to report back to the country."

The price depends on the sky, and the money will be paid back on the ground.

Integrating the Western Regions has always been a long process. All countries have the same thoughts. For example, small countries like Qiemo, Ronglu, and Raoqiang have only 3000 to [-] people. If they can hug Qin's thigh, they will not be bullied in the future. Of course they are willing .

However, slightly larger countries such as Qiuci, Shule, and Shanshan have always had ambitions for expansion.

"It's okay, you can go back and think about it, I'm waiting for your good news in Chang'an." Yang Zheng was not in a hurry.

With a knife in hand, of course there is no panic in my heart.

Time is also on Daqin's side.

After the occupation of Wusun, the countries of the Western Regions are the fish on the chopping board.

It's best to disagree, Yang Zheng doesn't mind sending cavalry to destroy them.

However, it is impossible to fully occupy the Western Regions, and the cost of ruling is too high.

But linear occupation is possible.

Yang Zheng is still interested in acquiring some wealthy commercial centers.

Today, Yang Zheng's reputation as a tiger and wolf is not only widely spread in Central China, but also in the Western Regions.

Some scholars in the Western Regions regard Yang Zheng as the monarch with the strongest desire for land in China in the past 300 years. Only Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty can compare with him.

Yang Zheng asked Yang Wu and Yang Hong to continue entertaining the envoys from various countries.

These envoys were also relatively chicken thieves, and they kept wanting to visit the military camp.

Especially interested in cavalry.

There are still some people who want to observe blacksmith workshops, paper workshops, weaving workshops...

These places have long been set as forbidden areas, and no one else is allowed to enter.

But Taixue is open to them, especially the library, Confucian classics, you can read them however you want, and everyone also gave a set of hardcover editions of the Four Books and Five Classics for free.

Du Kuan and Zhang Yu, who were in charge of the reception, couldn't stand it anymore, "Why is Your Majesty so stingy? If so, I'm afraid it will seriously hurt people far away."

According to the old rules, when envoys come, the imperial court often bestows tens of thousands of gold, jade, Shu brocade, etc.

Yang Zheng squinted at him, "I'd rather be stingy with them than waste the richness of the common people."

Money should be spent where it should be spent.

Now that the frugality has just picked up, there is no need to be generous to outsiders.

Besides, Daqin was already poor, and Yang Zheng was always seeking truth from facts, never swollen his face to pretend to be fat.

I am saving money on food and clothing, so do I still have to feed outsiders?
Isn't this a bitch?

Du Kuan said: "It's good to be frugal, but I'm afraid they will despise me, Daqin."

Confucian scholars are more concerned about face.

These envoys were all dressed in gold and silver, with Shu brocade inlaid on their bodies and inlaid with various gems. In comparison, the emperor and ministers of the Great Qin Dynasty looked a bit shabby.

Everyone wears cotton clothes and sheep fur, not even mink fur, and the clothes are not colorful.

Du Kuan and Zhang Chen are both powerful and wealthy for generations, so they naturally talk about ostentation.

Yang Zheng sneered and said, "Contempt? I hope they have the guts. Daqin's national prestige is not made of gold, but with bows, knives and horses."

(End of this chapter)