Chapter 203: To Use Troops or Not to Use Troops
"Governor?" , Li Wei saw that Li Chengji was a little distracted, and called lightly. Although Li Chengji once told him that in private, he could call him young master. But as each other's status improved, he still didn't dare to cross the distance.
So even if it's just the two of them, he does his duty.
"Hehehe... Just remembering a little bit of the past...", Li Chengji settled down and said loudly: "Raise soldiers for a thousand days, use soldiers for a while." Although tomorrow is a military inspection, in front of the envoys of various counties and countries, it reflects the majesty of our governor's palace. Therefore, although it is not a soldier, it is more than a soldier! ”。
Li Wei knew what Li Chengji meant, and immediately said in an affirmative tone: "The governor can rest assured!" Since he commanded the three counties of Puhua, Naheishabu, and Amu, the number of soldiers has reached 60,000. Although more than 30,000 are recruits, they are all from border tribes. Since he was a child, he has been riding a horse and archery, and with a little training, he is a good hand at fighting.
In addition, our Apologetic Army has the training strategy handed down by the governor back then, and the army is strictly governed. After more than a month of training, the momentum is no longer the same...
Speaking of this, Li Qi also swelled with a strong sense of confidence.
This is because the training strategy handed down by Li Chengji is actually a series of methods for cultivating discipline, such as standing in a military posture and kicking a positive step from later generations. In this era, it is the first case. Although there is no significant improvement in the physical fitness of soldiers.
However, it is extremely convenient to cultivate discipline. Those tribal youths who were originally dissatisfied with the training of daily orders and prohibitions will develop subconscious habits. It's like eating and drinking, it's a conditioned reflex.
As for the border tribes, they are a few tribes in the land of the three counties.
This is the norm in the Hanaka region, and in Central Asia as a whole. Various tribes and races live together. Like the Huihe, Qarluq, Khorezm, etc., they are large tribes that can be named. There are many more tribes that cannot be called, and whose power is very weak.
They are not only divided into languages and cultures, but also regions, factions and even beliefs. Even if they belong to the same Muslim sect, they are also divided into two factions because of the differences between Shia and Sunni.
Fortunately, during the Tang Dynasty, Islam was promoted in the Hezhong region. For hundreds of years, religion here is not as complicated as Balasagon is. Even though Li Chengji was very reluctant to accept this result in his heart, he still had to say it to the point. Because of the unity of faith, the governance of the land in the river has become much easier.
Even those tribes are relatively easy to identify with because of their religion. Lee Seung-ji founded the Puritans and established the Apologists under the banner of the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. It is to take advantage of the power of religion to facilitate one's own governance.
Although, from the beginning to the end, he did not experience the orthodox initiation ceremony. But he still claims to outsiders that he is a Muslim. Even his father didn't know about it.
However, it can be expected that when his father finds out that he has become a Muslim, he will be angry. Because of the aggressiveness and expansion of the Muslims in the Hezhong region, the Daliao court was extremely wary of the Muslims.
At the beginning, Dezong Yelu Dashi proposed the equality of all religions, which was to restrain Islam from sitting on the throne. Although by the time it came, Yelu Zhilugu had broken this rule. In the court, there is also a Muslim faction.
But the long-standing vigilance has not faded in the hearts of those Khitan, Xi and Han officials. Therefore, after Zhang Timing became a Muslim, the entire Han Chinese officials severed relations with him.
It can be seen from this that the fact that Li Chengji became a Muslim will bring great shock to Li Shichang.
But Li Chengji is also helpless, and he can only hide it for a while.
At present, because of his religious banner, he has converted all the three counties to the Puritan line. There are more than 400,000 soldiers and civilians. In this land where there are many people and few people, it is a lot.
Those small tribes who lived in the forests and deserts, the wilderness and the sand sea, also converted to their religion under this power.
In order to reduce instability, most of their clansmen were recruited into the cathar army and became recruits. As a result, even if the tribal elders were unwilling, they would not be able to disobey. Because the orders given to them by Li Chengji are non-negotiable.
There were also tribes that rebelled, and they were immediately exterminated. All the tribesmen were also taken prisoner.
Some small tribes are even more afraid to rebel.
"Hmmm! So much better! It's just that if you use them to break the enemy, can you still use it? Li Chengji knows how powerful these tribal youths are, but if he uses these recruits to kill the enemy, he won't know how much he wants.
"Break the enemy?!" , Li Wei didn't expect Li Chengji to ask this, so he thought about it for a while, and then said: "Dare to ask what enemy the governor has broken?" ”。
"South of Mother City!" , although it is not explicitly stated, the meaning of the words is obvious.
Li Gao was a person who knew the soldiers, so he did not answer immediately.
Li Chengji looked at it and continued: "The county guard of Malu County, Murdus, deliberately reprimanded him for being rude, and the governor's palace reacted to it. At the banquet that day, Baranyi continued to be rude. said that no one instructed him, but I am afraid that no one will believe it.
After all, it was a self-defeating end, and Baranyi didn't know it. And even if you want to make trouble, it's not that way. For example, according to the habits in the river, it is better to test martial arts than to make a foolish palace banquet.
"But Malu County is so deliberate, I'm afraid there must be a plan ---", Li Weiwei said more tactfully. To put it bluntly, it was Malu County Shou who did so deliberately and stupidly provoked Li Chengji, he must have tried to plot behind his back.
Such a simple thing can be seen by people with a little brain.
Li Chengji smiled indifferently and said loudly: "Since Murdus is so eager to meet the cathars, let's rush over generously." so that he may know the power of the cathars. ”。
"It's just that it's all up to the recruits, and this battle is still too dangerous. And Murdus has a plan ahead, our army..."
"This is self-saving! But if Murdus can plan, how can our army not plan? Li Chengji is confident.
"So ---", Li Wei saw that Li Chengji was so determined, and suddenly had some bad words. Later, Li Chengji did not sell Guanzi, and brought his plans one by one.
At first, Li Qi's expression was a little fixed, but the more he listened, the more moved he became. When he left the Governor's Palace, his face was already faintly flushed with excitement.
The next day, the morning glow lit up the whole city early. In the large open space in front of the Holy Light Mosque, the Governor's Palace has ordered people to build a high platform early.
(There are still six or seven days until the end of the month, but there is not a single monthly pass.) Which book friend, can you help break through the embarrassment of zero? )