I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 557: Enabling Slaves
Li Zheng's gaze turned and fell on Yang Bo, who lowered his head and hunched his body at this moment, not daring to be rude in any way.

For others, even Li Ke, they could see Yang Bo's ability, but for Li Zheng, they knew his future abilities.

"Yang Bo."

"Nice name."

"I'll remember that." Li Zheng smiled slightly.

"It is my great honor that the emperor remembers my name." Yang Bo said excitedly.

Yang Bo was also in awe of the legendary Emperor Jianwu, or perhaps it could be said that almost all the subjects in the world were like this. In the Tang Dynasty, Li Zheng's existence was almost like a myth.

Because Li Zheng's contribution to the national policy of the Tang Dynasty was indeed respected by countless subjects.

"Wait until this war is over."

"Just follow me back to the capital."

"The Ministry of Works happens to be short of a minister, and you are just right for this position." Li Zheng said with a smile.

Hear this.

Yang Bo was shocked by the excitement and surprise.

Then he knelt down and said, "I thank the emperor for his grace."

The Minister of Works, a third-rank official position, is definitely a real gift.

"Stand up." Li Zheng raised his hand.

Yang Bo stood up stiffly.

"How many slaves are there in the city?" Li Zheng asked.

"Return to the Emperor."

"There are 100,000 slaves in this city."

"They were all soldiers from the three Turkic tribes during the war to conquer the Turks, as well as those tribes that resisted our Tang Dynasty."

"In addition to these 100,000 slaves, there are another 400,000 slaves in various places in Northern Frontier Prefecture."

"I deployed them to reinforce the existing city walls and moats."

"We also asked them to build highways and grain roads."

"Make sure our Northern Frontier Prefecture is closely connected with the heartland of the Central Plains of the Tang Dynasty." Yang Bo immediately said.

"well done."

"The Ministry of Industry sent you to Northern Xinjiang, which was really a treat for you." Li Zheng praised.

"It is my duty to serve the emperor," Yang Bo said immediately.

Li Zheng turned his head and looked inside the city.

In addition to the military tents, there are barracks for storing food, supplies, and artillery shells.

As a newly built city, everything is still in ruins.

The city was filled with busy Tang soldiers and slaves.

"The Shihan Kingdom will definitely mobilize no less than 300,000 troops this time, maybe even more."

"I have already completed a plan for the army of the Shihan Kingdom, provided that this city can hold out until I can encircle and defeat the army of the Shihan Kingdom in one fell swoop."

"Although the troops in the city are all veterans of the Tang Dynasty, with their numbers several times greater, if the enemy attacks fiercely, there will be some omissions."

"Triumphal is the key." Li Zheng said slowly.

"emperor."

"I understand what you mean."

"You are going to make use of these slaves." Li Ke understood immediately.

Li Zheng looked at the busy slaves and said quietly, "So many years have passed. Their minds should have changed, right? How much hostility do they still have towards our Tang Dynasty?"

"emperor."

"These slaves no longer dare to rebel against the Tang Dynasty."

"Although they are slaves, my Tang Dynasty has not treated them badly. They are provided with three meals a day, and my Tang Dynasty soldiers have not been harsh on them. Moreover, most of their families are in various cities in my Northern Frontier Prefecture. They are even less harsh on them. We treat them as Northern Frontier citizens, and they dare not act rashly." Li Ke said immediately.

For these slaves.

This was a kind of exile that Li Zheng adopted at the beginning.

For those who resist, only the person himself will be exiled, and his family will not be implicated.

This was not a favor from Li Zheng to them, but an invisible threat to these slaves. If they dared to rebel and cause trouble again, it would not just be them who would be punished, but their families would also be implicated.

exactly.

Ninety-nine percent of the slaves were very obedient and did not dare to resist.

This is more effective than inciting their hatred.

"They were originally the Turkic army, and they are also young and strong Turkic soldiers." "They are natural soldiers, so they should not be wasted."

"Preach my will."

"Announce this to all slaves in the city."

"If you want to escape from your slavery and become a true citizen of the Tang Dynasty, you can go to the Ministry of Revenue in the city and sign your name to serve the Tang Dynasty."

"Anyone who is willing to serve the Tang Dynasty and resist foreign enemies can be stripped of his slavery and reunited with his family after the war is settled. He will also have the opportunity to stay in the army and serve the Tang Dynasty and receive a salary."

"and."

"If you sacrifice yourself for the Tang Dynasty in the battle against foreign enemies, I will not treat you badly."

"The families of those who sacrificed their lives for the country will be given the same compensation as the soldiers who died for the country."

"This opportunity only comes this time."

"No waiting after the time is up." Li Zheng said slowly.

Hear this.

Li Ke and many other generals could not help but admire him deeply.

It would definitely be a great thing if all the 100,000 slaves in the city could be put to use.

It is enough to solve the passive problem of only 80,000 troops in the city.

Moreover, these 100,000 slaves were all strong men of the former Turkic people, and many of them were former soldiers. Their fighting power was definitely not weak.

"There are a hundred thousand slaves in the city."

"Your Majesty, this is a wise move."

"As long as half of them are willing to work for the Tang Dynasty, we will have 130,000 defenders in this city, and we can even deal with foreign races." Li Ke said with a smile.

"good."

"Your Majesty, this is a wise move."

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

All the generals said.

"Go and make arrangements."

"Except."

Immediately go to other cities to gather enough food, weapons, and supplies.

"Once this battle starts, this city will become an isolated one. We must be prepared for a protracted war," said Li Zheng.

"I will receive the order."

All the generals said in unison.

Then they all retreated.

Only Li Ke remained on the city wall and stood in front of Li Zheng.

"Brother, that's good."

"His cultivation has reached the fifth level of the innate realm." Li Zheng glanced at Li Ke, and Li Ke saw through his cultivation.

"Haha."

"I can't hide it from you."

"The fifth level of innate realm."

This is you, and I can definitely join you in charging into the alien army and killing everyone.

"Your Majesty, am I the strongest warrior in the Tang Dynasty except for you?" Li Ke also smiled proudly.

It seems that he is still very confident in his own abilities.

"Zhao Ming and Wu Yuanlong have both reached the seventh level of the innate realm."

"Among the death warriors directly under my command, there are at least ten who have reached the fifth level of the innate realm, and more than thirty who have reached above the innate realm." Li Zheng glanced at Li Ke and then said.

Listen to this.

Li Ke was like being poured with a bucket of cold water, and then said awkwardly: "That's not bad."

"So, work hard, second brother."

"Don't get caught up." Li Zheng teased.

Inside the city.

The numerous generals were divided into several groups.

The sound of drums could be heard throughout the city.

Many busy slaves looked over.

(End of this chapter)