Ji Tang

Chapter 1116 Guizhou Yoshi
What now?
After clearing their thoughts, this question suddenly appeared in everyone's mind!

Who to send?
Cheng Yaojin?
Li Shimin shook his head. Cheng Yaojin was okay as a general, but he couldn't do it when it came to matters that were so complicated and required strong control.

Li Ji?

He also shook his head. That's not to say that Li Ji couldn't do it. Firstly, Li Ji had his own things to do. Secondly, if something happened in the Western Region, the DPRK would definitely need generals to guard it, and the north would also need to be on guard.

Since Guo Xiaoke and Su Lie were able to submit a letter, it means that they have lost control of the situation, otherwise they would not have submitted a letter to the court with great loss of face.

After counting, he found that no one was available!

Although Xue Rengui is good and has become a general in the DPRK through experience in the past few years, he is still young and inexperienced and cannot grasp such a complicated situation.

Zhang Shigui?Or Chai Shao?

Finally, he set his sights on Ji Song, but when he saw his legs, he could only shake his head helplessly.Wouldn't it be nice if his leg were okay?
We must have prestige and prestige, and march to the Western Region with the power of a great victory over the great water division. Without fighting, we can make the opponent feel guilty.

but now.
Of course Ji Song saw the emperor's gaze, but he remained silent.It's not that he doesn't want to serve Datang, but it's not the time yet.

Although matters in the Western Regions are important, as long as the defense is properly done and the country is clear, the cannibals may not be able to take advantage.After all, if they spend a lot of time on an expedition and cannot attack for a long time, they will definitely retreat.Otherwise, other forces will not miss this golden opportunity!

"Let's discuss this matter!"

Li Shimin had no choice but to put it aside for the time being.

"Your Majesty, despite this, we still have to find ways to strengthen the strength of the Western Region. Otherwise, the distance is too far, and if something happens suddenly, we may be caught off guard!"

Ji Songjian said.

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and said: "Then increase the troops. Stability is still the main focus in the Western Region. We cannot disrupt our own rhythm. Otherwise, we will end up losing more than we gain because of choking. Even if we win, we will still lose!"

"The Sixteenth Guards have not experienced war for a long time." Li Shimin murmured.

"I suggest you mobilize troops from the south or the Central Plains!"

Before Li Shimin finished speaking, Ji Song said: "The Tang Dynasty is not only the Tang Dynasty for people in Guanzhong, but also the Tang Dynasty for people in Central Plains, Hebei, Sichuan, Jiangdong, and Lingnan!"

"The Tang Dynasty has always been based in Guanzhong, and everything has been based on Guanzhong. Even if the army is recruited, it is also recruited from Guanzhong. I am not saying that this is not good. But as a unified empire, everyone has the responsibility to defend the country. , we cannot leave all dangerous matters to the people of Guanzhong."

"Otherwise, as time goes by, there will be more and more generals in Guanzhong, and the people in other places will not be able to benefit from their military exploits. In the long run, there will inevitably be cliques and conflicts among the generals."

"Therefore, I ask your Majesty to recruit troops from all over the country this time, not limited to regions. Whether it is regular prefectures and counties, Jisi prefectures, vassal countries, etc., all recruitment will be carried out."

"This will not only alleviate the war-weariness of the people in Guanzhong, but also allow people in other regions to jump in identity due to the war."

"It can further strengthen local control and enhance people's recognition of the Tang Dynasty!"

Ji Song continued: "Protecting the family and the country is the responsibility and obligation of every Tang Dynasty person. Therefore, I suggest that no matter whether you are a noble, a civil servant, or a descendant of the royal family. As long as you are willing, there are no taboos in this conscription!"

Li Shimin was stunned when he heard this. He had never thought about this problem.Whether it was the former Sui Dynasty or the earlier Han Dynasty, they all recruited troops from the area near Kyoto.

Because regardless of the quality of the soldiers or the tradition, the soldiers here can adapt to the battlefield faster.Because basically every generation of their ancestors has been a soldier.

But recalling Ji Song's words, his eyes shone brightly, and he laughed loudly and said: "Okay, okay, you really have something, I agree to this."

But then he hesitated and said: "However, this matter should be discussed in court. After all, it involves too much. If there is resistance."

Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin who dared not speak suddenly said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the court will not object."

"Oh? What do you mean by this? Aren't they afraid of the dangers on the battlefield?"

Li Shimin was puzzled.

"hey-hey!"

This guy chuckled and said proudly: "I'm afraid you don't know how many people are eager to be granted a title on the battlefield right now? In the previous battle of Goguryeo, Ji Qing and others returned ten years ago, and the battle of the South China Sea, how many titles did the court grant? A title?"

"In addition, as long as you have a knighthood, you will be eligible to develop overseas, as well as the promise of time protection."

"Now the whole world is waiting for the imperial court to recruit troops. There was no chance before because the imperial court rarely recruits troops from outside Guanzhong. They can only think about it."

"But now if you say this in court, I'm afraid everyone will go crazy. The Tang Dynasty now dominates the world, and the armies of all parties are invincible. The myth of being invincible has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. How many years did the Tang Dynasty have? Are you eagerly looking forward to it? I’m afraid there will be many surprises then!”

Li Shimin was stunned. Is there such a thing?
"Your Majesty, although what Duke Lu said is a bit exaggerated, it is true. How many capable generals emerged in the chaotic world at the end of the Sui Dynasty? How many heroes took advantage of the situation?"

"As long as there is a chance, there is no shortage of generals in this land. Jiangdong, Shuzhong, Central Plains, Hebei, Liaodong. As long as government orders are issued in these places, there will be many surprises!"

"They just lack opportunities!"

Li Ji said with emotion.

He also rose up in troubled times. If he hadn't been unable to survive in troubled times, he would have been just a rich man in Shandong. How could he have achieved what he has now?

Ji Song also smiled and said: "There are so many heroes in the world. Aren't you worried that there are no available generals? Give them a chance now, and give Datang a chance. Let's see how many heroes are hidden in the world."

boom!
"Okay, then I will convene the officials to discuss the matter. I want to see if the crowd is really as enthusiastic as you said!"

To be honest, Li Shimin didn't believe it.

It's not that he doesn't trust them, but he feels a little weird about this.

Soldiers have always had a narrow escape from death since ancient times. When did you become so active?It is a pity that although Li Shimin is the supreme leader in the world, he does not understand the pursuit of the people at the bottom.In times of peace, all rules have been established.

People with families, connections, and wealth can control more resources.Whether they are studying or becoming generals, they have many more opportunities.

The people at the bottom follow the rules under the slowly improving laws and regulations. Even if they have talents, they are buried in trivial matters at home and livelihood due to various reasons.

If you are busy with tea, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea all day long, do you have time to think about other things?

In the prosperous times, they may not have lived a good life, but at least they were safe.If you don't have the chance, you may have to bury your head in the fields or focus on the mountains and rivers.

As the saying goes, how can the golden scales be a thing in the pool, it will transform into a dragon when encountering a storm.

Even if you transform into a dragon, you still need wind and clouds to ride on the wind.

So, opportunities, they lack just opportunities!
Three days passed suddenly, just as Li Ji and others said, when the emperor announced the national conscription to go to Anxi to support.In addition to the strong opposition from the military nobles of Guanlong, the civil servants strongly supported it.

Some even wanted to support the conscription at all costs, especially those from poor families and small and medium-sized families.Without exception, these people are officials from Shandong, Hebei, Shuzhong, Jiangdong, Jiangnan and other places.

It's not that they have never thought about letting their children join the army before, but since the Sui Dynasty, the main soldiers of the imperial court were mainly ordinary people from Guanlong, Heluo and other places.And these people are precisely where the military nobles of Guanlong are concentrated.

At this time, the Tang Dynasty was full of martial virtue and the status of its soldiers was also high.Not to mention far away, the Battle of Goguryeo, the Expeditionary Fleet, the Battle of the South China Sea, how many titles were awarded in the three battles?

Since the emperor ascended the throne, he has been constantly eliminating nobles who have resigned themselves to degenerate titles. Except for military merit and special meritorious service, it is extremely difficult to obtain titles.This also led to the curbing of the corruption of titles at the founding of the country.

Therefore, although the title at this time is not as good as that of the previous Sui Dynasty, it is still a height that many people will find difficult to reach in their lifetime.In addition, people with titles have the right to go south and explore overseas.

Different from the fact that aristocratic families need to acquire territories and ennoble them, after the South China Sea War, the Tang Dynasty Navy fleet searched for countless uninhabited territories. As long as you have the title and ability, you can ask the court to transfer your fiefdom overseas. Not only will you at least The replacement ratio was more than ten times, and there was also a promise of being protected by the Tang Dynasty Navy fleet for ten years.

After this, everyone discovered that the title that was not popular before has now become popular.

Even the lowest baron is still eager to get it.Because once you obtain the title, it means that you have the tickets and qualifications to establish yourself overseas.

Don’t think that a ten-year protection commitment is nothing. It can at least allow you to develop overseas safely for ten years.During the past ten years, no attacks were allowed on any of Datang's overseas territories in any form.

With a ten-year buffer, as long as you have some snacks, there will be no problem in protecting yourself by then.

So, with the livid expressions of the Longxi military nobles and everyone rejoicing, this decree instantly spread throughout the world.

Hebei, Shandong, Jiangnan, Jiangdong, Shuzhong, and even the Feng family in Lingnan and the Goguryeo survivors in Liaodong responded to the court's call.

The wife bids farewell to her husband, the mother bids farewell to her son
Most people who think they have some abilities will embark on the road to the west, north or south.But some are unable to make the trip due to various reasons.

The ties of wife and children, the aging parents, or lack of money, etc.Sometimes it's like this, a penny can stump a heroic man!
Hebei was one of the areas most severely damaged in the chaos of the late Sui Dynasty, and it has not fully recovered even now.Since the imperial court's fiscal revenue increased, taxes and labor in some areas were exempted from time to time.

Hebei, Guizhou.

The people here were displaced during the Great Xia War established by Datang and Dou Jiande, and basically all the young men died.Later, Liu Heitai's repeated attacks made things worse. Even now, there are still many ghost villages and widow's villages left over from the original.

Sometimes, there are even only three or five men in a village, and they are still physically disabled.

After more than 20 years of governance, although the place is no longer deserted, it is not much better.There are only 5 people in several counties in Guizhou, but only [-]% are adult men.

There is a newly opened private school in Guizhou City, which was opened three years ago.There lived a family named Xi, and everyone only knew that this family moved here from the south.They still don't understand why they abandoned the prosperous south and came here?
I remember that when I first came here, the owner of this household bought a house with three entrances. It was said that it was the house of Dou Jiande's general.

A rich man came to the barren Guizhou?This is a rare major event here in many years. I heard that the county magistrate came to visit in person.

It's not that no one wanted to 'borrow' some money. As the saying goes, the poorer the place, the tougher the people are. None of those who survived the war were good.

But they miscalculated. After the three waves of local 'strongmen' were dealt with, everyone became honest.No one expected that the owner of the family was actually a martial artist, not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also highly skilled in tactics.

After the boss of the three waves of people was beaten, not only did he not retaliate, he was completely subdued.On weekdays, when I have nothing to do, I go diving and chopping firewood, just like a grandson.

I thought this was the end, and from now on there might be one more powerful man in Guizhou.But the head of this family shocked everyone again!
Open a private school!

Yes, after half a year passed, the head of the Yin family spent a lot of money to buy a house in the city and actually opened a private school.Although this incident was surprising, everyone thought it had nothing to do with them, and then they stopped paying attention to it.

But who would have expected that a few days later, the head of the Yin family would actually send people everywhere to publicize that if children over eight years old were willing to go to school, all tuition fees would be repaid when they became adults and had the ability to do so.

wow~
Everyone was shocked now. Is there such a good thing in this world?

At first everyone didn't believe it, but when someone tentatively sent their children to private schools and it was confirmed that there would be no fees, everyone became anxious.

Reading is simply unimaginable for the poor people in Guizhou.It’s hard to find even a scholar here. If anyone can write well, it’s like smoke rising from their ancestors’ graves.

Not only are the girls from all over the country eager to commit themselves to him, but their status and status are even different!

"The fish is what I want, and the bear's paw is also what I want. You can't have both, and you would give up the fish and take the bear's paw. Life is what I want, and righteousness is also what I want. Both of them You can’t have it both ways, just sacrifice your life for righteousness.”

"When humans are born, their nature is good. Their habits are similar, but their nature is far apart."

"The best good is like water. Water is good for all things without fighting. It is what everyone dislikes, so it is close to the Tao. Living in a good place; heart, a good abyss; and, a good benevolence; speech, a good faith; government, a good governance; work, a good ability; action, a good At that time. Husband does not fight, so there is no need for you."

"The way to study things lies in knowing well. After knowing well, one will be sincere in one's mind. After one's mind is sincere, one will have a righteous heart. If one's mind is righteous, then one will cultivate one's body. If one cultivates one's body, then one will cultivate the body. If one cultivates one's body, then the family will be in order. If the family is in order, then the country will be governed. If the country is governed, then the world will be peaceful."

Whenever people passing by the private school hear the sound of Lang Lang reading, they can't help but stop at the door of the private school.Their children were reading inside. Listening to the clear sound of reading, they seemed to see hope.

Although they didn't know what it meant, as long as they listened to the ups and downs of reading, they seemed to be hearing the most beautiful music in the world.

(End of this chapter)