Late Tang

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Li Jing woke up before dawn penetrated the curtains.

A large number of outsiders flooded into Yanjing City, most of whom came to participate in the Yanjing National Examination of the Qin Fan.Originally, Qin Fan's first major exam was scheduled for the tenth day of the first lunar month. After the exam, it happened to be in time for the Shangyuan Festival.However, a large number of refugees flooded into Qin territory last winter, among which at least [-] refugees flooded into Yanjing.For this reason, the national exam was pushed back and forth until the end of February.The postponement of the national examination time also brought more literati and warriors from the towns and states of the Tang Dynasty to come here in an endless stream.Even because of the large number of candidates coming, it also attracted countless traders and female opera troupes from the surrounding area.

If it was in the past, Li Jing would be very happy about it.As the center of the Qin Dynasty, Yanjing needs a large population to enrich.But that was before last autumn's poor harvest and the severe winter conditions.

Now everything is different. The lack of harvest last autumn, the severe cold in winter, and the wars in various places throughout last year made the most important thing Qin Fan lacked right now was population.Last year, they captured the land of Huanghuai and Xusi, and later captured the prefectures of the mountains, and successively captured the prefectures of Yan, Zhuo, and Yi. The territory of the Qin army almost doubled, and the population increased sharply, exceeding the tens of millions mark. , accounting for almost one-third of the population of Datang.It even far exceeds the five million people of Bohai, a large country in the east of the sea, and the two million people of Khitan, a powerful family in the grassland.The true overlord of the East.

This morning, the Martial Arts Examination will be conducted by the river outside the city, including step-by-step archery, and long and short weapons.

A few of his apprentices will still be the judges and guest performers today, but they don't have Li Jing's role.He has to stay in the palace of King Qin and faithfully perform his duties as King Qin. "As the overlord of the East, what you need now is not to show your face too much, but to sit at the center and take charge of military and political affairs. Diligence is the king's seat on the throne." The number one skill." Cui Yunqing advised Li Jing more than once.

Basically, up to now, Li Jing has nothing to do with leading troops to fight.What he needs to face every day is not fierce enemy troops, but memorials like mountains and seas.For this reason, he is often thankful that he has formed a cabinet, otherwise, he would have to instruct so many official memorials by himself, and he would be exhausted without mentioning it, and it would delay things.With that group of talented and highly prestigious cabinet bachelors, Li Jing saved a lot of things and didn't have to worry too much about the cabinet taking power.

In fact, compared to sitting in the royal mansion wearing a python robe and correcting memorials every day, Li Jing hopes to wear shining armor, hold a fluttering flag, hold a gun and a sword, straddle a war horse, and crush the front.Why give up what you like, and do it here every day, sitting here with a group of great Confucian scholars, discussing Taoism, drawing pens and ink, and fighting against piles of memorials?Because you are now a king, not just a general, and even you are no longer a marshal.

The general leads the troops, the marshals will lead the generals, and Li Jing is now the marshal of the world's soldiers and horses. He is commanding a group of marshals who lead the troops and generals for him.

"Son of a thousand gold, you can't sit down! You are the king of Qin, the order of the minister, the commander-in-chief of the world's soldiers and horses, and the eastern overlord who divides the world into three parts. You have millions of troops and tens of thousands of people." Cui Yunqing said, and he reminded him , "Those kings who like to conquer the front line by themselves, no matter how good their performance is, they are actually making mistakes. Leading troops to fight is the job of the marshals and generals, and the king should be at the center. Few of the famous Mingjun in ancient times rely on driving It was typed out by personal conquest. Diligent in government and loving the people, this is what Mingjun does."

Yesterday, Gongsun Lan brought the latest news.

The military observation team sent to Guanzhong sent back the latest news that Zheng Tian led the eight towns in Guanzhong with [-] soldiers and horses to fight against the [-] Qi army led by Shang Rang in Longwubei, Qizhou, Fengxiang.In this battle, Zheng Tian adopted the strategy of Zhao Chong, a young general of the Qin army, and used himself as a bait to set up an ambush on all sides. With the gunpowder brought by Zhao Chong, he finally defeated Shang Rang, who underestimated the enemy, and beheaded [-] Qi troops in the first battle. At the first level, Shang let the whole army collapse, and fled back to Chang'an with only a few troops.

The Guanzhong Allied Forces won a big victory!

This victory will soon spread throughout the world. Li Jing, who is deeply aware of the situation in the world, knows very well that the situation in the whole world is about to enter a new stage.

Huang Chao has passed his ascension period, and this chaotic army sweeping the world is finally about to go downhill, heading towards extinction.Huang Chao is about to be destroyed, it is inevitable.But with Huang Chao's demise, his territory will inevitably become the next target for the towns to compete for.

Li Tang will not be rejuvenated by Huang Chao's demise.On the contrary, the demise of Huang Chao actually means that the towns are about to start attacking each other, and the days when Li Tang really survives in name only are about to begin.How should Qin Fan prepare before this big wave comes?

Two days ago, the four chiefs of Sogdian Anqing, Mihaiwan of Sagebu, Tutiele Qibizhang, Xixi Quzhu, and Yinshan Tatar Hutu arrived in Yanjing. They were successively defeated by Li Keyong and Khitan, and retreated In the area north of Yinshan Mountain, Li Jing finally sent someone to send a letter to Guo Chongtao, asking him to open a passage for them, let them bypass Xijing, turn into Liaoxi, then take the Liaoxi Corridor, enter Beiping Province through Shanhaiguan, and finally be escorted by the Qin army. Down to Yanjing.

The four chiefs brought a large number of tribes, including their soldiers, horses and warriors, their families, and tribal people.The Sogdian Anqing and Sage tribes who were once the three tribes of Shatuo were defeated in the last attack on Datong. And almost.Last time, Xixi was first attacked by Khitan and then ambushed by Li Keyong. He also suffered heavy losses, and even Xidi couldn't stay.The Yinshan Tatar tribal alliance, an alliance of millions of people, is now also falling apart under the joint attack of Khitan and Li Keyong.

This winter, Wubu roamed the grasslands like frightened birds, froze to death and starved to death, and were killed by countless pursuers.Now they can only come to join their old friend Li Jing.

"It's a good excuse to come to see His Highness." Li Zhen explained, "But they came all the way and brought the whole tribe with them, not just to offer a few horses and mink furs. It's obvious that they Now that we have lost our roots, we can no longer stay in Monan in Daibei. If we continue like this, we will either be annexed by Shatuo and Khitan, or be dead. They dragged their families and brought their mouths, obviously wanting to attach us."

Li Jing looked down at the population of the five tribes temporarily staying at the border reported by the provincial newspaper in western Liaoning. The combined population of the five tribes was more than 100 million. Among them, the Yinshan Tatars had the largest population, with 40 people. In fact, they were not a tribe. It is the alliance of Shiwei people who moved from Mobei in the early years. It was originally called Shiwei, but now these people are collectively called Yinshan Tatars. This alliance originally had millions of people, and now there are nearly 40 people who have not surrendered to Khitan and Shatuo. , They all want to defect to Li Jing.

For the rest, there are 15 people in Qibi, 20 in Xixi, and 15 in Anqing and Sage each.

"They want to attach to us to avoid the pursuit of the Khitan and Shatuo people." Li Zhendao.

In fact, Li Jing is very clear about the surnames of these barbarians. Once they are strong, they will plunder the border and turn against customers.If they fail to fight with other tribes in the grassland, they will flee to the Central Plains and attach themselves to the Central Plains Dynasty to avoid the enemy.

The Xiongnu in the Han and Wei dynasties, and the Turks in the Sui and Tang dynasties were all like this.

After a while, a slender hand stretched out from the red brocade quilt on the big bed. Li Huier, who had just been crowned the princess of the East China Sea by the emperor Li Xuan a few years ago, opened her eyes sleepily, "Sanlang, why don't you sleep more?"

"Today we will meet with the chiefs of the five tribes to talk about the affairs of the five tribes." Li Jing lifted the quilt and got up.

Just as she was about to cover Li Huier with the quilt, she had already lifted the quilt, and her plump body, wearing only panties and a tube top, burst into glee.

"Be careful of catching a cold."

"I help you get dressed."

"I'll do it myself. You are a fit person now, so pay more attention to your body." Li Jing reached out and stroked Li Huier Weirong's belly.Ordinarily, Li Jing is now respected as the emperor's uncle by the emperor, but Li Huier's father is the emperor's uncle. After all, Li Huier, the eldest princess, also has to respect Li Jing as the emperor's uncle, but in fact, Li Huier Now she is finally pregnant with Li Jing's child as she wished.

Li Hui'er stood up stubbornly and personally helped Li Jing get dressed and combed his hair.

"Wear that four-clawed python robe today!" Li Jing said, "and the Panlong belt, the purple gold crown! To meet those barbarian chieftains, I have to put on the aura of the emperor's uncle, the majesty of the heavenly dynasty." In fact, Li Jing is not now Too willing to accept these barbaric attachments.But on the other hand, these Hu Man surrendered to Li Jing, and accepting their surrender is of great significance.

Li Jing has always insisted on carrying the banner of Datang, for the orthodox surname.Although the emperor is still there today, Li Jing still uses this banner.With this banner, not only can the towns be ordered internally, but also externally, they can act in the name of the kingdom of heaven.

However, although Li Jing held the banner of the Tang Dynasty, he respected the Tang Dynasty rather than being truly loyal to the Tang Dynasty.

The banner of the 300-year-old Tang Dynasty has great authority and is a considerable political asset. Li Jing will never give up easily.

In fact, if it weren't for Li Huier's status as the emperor's sister, with her ability, she could have done better than Gongsun Lan or even Liu Yuniang, Megan, Julie and others.This is a very capable woman, born beautiful and smart.However, although her status made her honorable, it also restricted her.

"I bet that if you enter politics, you will be a great prime minister." Li Jing said to her with a smile, "You will be better than most of the prime ministers."

Li Huier just smiled.

After getting dressed, she sent Li Jing to the gate of the house.Until Zhang Tieqiang brought Li Jing's BMW and watched him get on the horse and wave away.

Swords and shields clashed and iron hooves roared from the school grounds in the southern suburbs outside the Arc de Triomphe. Li Jing came down to the school grounds under the protection of the Secret Service, the three guards of the pro-guards and pro-Yixun soldiers, as well as the Golden Armored Army and the Silver Spear Army.

The chiefs of the five tribes led the nobles and tribal leaders under them for morning training, preparing to welcome Li Jing's review in the afternoon. This place was originally the school ground of the Yanjing Unity Camp, but it was temporarily moved to the Wuhu tribe.

Most of the tribesmen of the five tribes stayed on the western border of Liaoning, and each of them brought only 1 soldiers and horses into the customs.However, 5000 of them were left outside Shanhaiguan, and only [-] of them arrived in Yanjing with the chiefs.

There is a row of targets on the school field, each of which is supported by a solid wooden stake, supporting a non-stop rotating wooden beam, with a shield at one end and a mallet covered with fur at the other end.The shield was painted red and black, and there was a crooked one-eyed man painted on it that resembled Li Keyong.

The warriors of the five tribes were galloping and shooting arrows a hundred paces away, and the knights were followed by infantrymen. When the knights shot a quiver empty, the infantrymen had already rushed forward and stabbed the target with their spears. Turn the gavel on.

This kind of training method is very special, somewhat similar to the training content of the Yingyang Army of the Qin Army's special warfare army.

As soon as Li Jing appeared riding on the bloody horse, he immediately attracted the attention of nobles and warriors from all five tribes.

The four-clawed bright yellow python robe, the coiled dragon jade belt, the purple gold crown, the five-foot sweat-blooded BMW, the three-foot jade sword, coupled with the tall and slender body, the sword eyebrows and star eyes, the red lips and the jade face, the whole person is not angry but majestic, full of aura. Stock coercion.Turning his eyes, he stared at everything.

Coupled with the silver guns clearing the way in front of the army, the neat team is tall and burly, all in bright silver full-body armor, with silver swords on their waists, and eight-foot silver guns in their hands, majestic and majestic.

Behind them, the golden armor defeated the Jie army, but it was shining golden, all of them wore golden armor, held golden guns, and carried golden knives on their waists, just like heavenly soldiers.

Afterwards, the bodyguards of the pro-army and the pro-Yixun three guards and the guards of the Secret Service were all composed of elites among the elites, all of whom were young officers above rank nine.All of them were dressed in armor and covered with brocade robes. When they stood there, they were like heavenly soldiers descending from heaven. In an instant, the warriors of the five tribes, who were still full of pride, looked down at the tattered and messy skin on their bodies. The robe, the messy beard, and all kinds of weapons, all of a sudden, his aura was shortened by three points.

Even Mi Haiwan, Qi Bizhang, Qu Zhu, Hu Tu and other chiefs who had served under Li Jing's command could not help being shocked on the spot.

With Li Jing appearing on stage like this, it seems that things might not be as easy as they expected.

Sitting on the back of a golden sweat-blooded BMW one foot taller than ordinary war horses, Li Jing looked down at the group of tribal chiefs and nobles who were worried, and said slowly: "We once fought side by side together, and now you are facing I am in a difficult situation, come to seek my help now, I am very welcome, and I am willing to help. However, I have a request first, if you are willing to accept, then the door of Qin will be open to you, if you are not willing to accept, then I will also respect your choice."

Mi Haiwan, one of the chiefs of the five tribes, took a step forward and said respectfully, "His Royal Highness King Qin, please ask for anything."

"This king's request is very simple. Since you want to be attached to our Qin State, then this king is willing to give you a chance. Give your army to this king to reorganize, and the tribes and people will disperse and move into the provinces of Qin State. Accept The unified governance of the provinces, prefectures and counties of the Qin State has since then treated all the other subjects of the Qin State as equals, and they are also the subjects of the Qin Fan."

"You guys, can you agree?" Li Jing asked loudly.

After listening to Li Jing's request, Mi Haiwan's expression changed slightly. Although Li Jing only made one request, he wanted to completely assimilate them.Receive and reorganize their tribal army, disperse and relocate their tribal people. In this way, they have no territory, no military power, and even the possibility of gathering in groups.

They want to blurt out no, but the word gets stuck in their throats and they can't get it out.

If they hadn't really been desperate, how could they have come so recklessly.If they refuse now, not to mention the two great enemies, Khitan and Shatuo, just the hunger and severe cold will reduce their population by half again this spring.What's more, they are already in Yanjing, their soldiers are in Shanhaiguan and western Liaoning, and the tribesmen are also in western Liaoning.If they say no, can they still leave?

After a long silence, Mi Haiwan and others nodded to Li Jing in unison after talking.

"I'll wait, but according to King Qin's arrangements!"

"Okay!" Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief, with a bright smile on his face. "Pass down this king's decree, prepare a banquet, and welcome the warriors of the five tribes who have newly joined my Qin Fan tonight!" (To be continued.)