The reason why Quza surrendered to the Ming Dynasty was simply because he felt that the Ming Dynasty was strong and would eventually become a powerful empire that would shock the past and the present. Therefore, for the safety and well-being of his family, he chose to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. He just hoped to live a peaceful and peaceful life. He never expected that the Ming Emperor would appoint him as the prefect of Luozu. This was so beyond his expectation that he was stunned on the spot.
Yang Peng asked with a smile: "Is there any problem?"
Qu Zha came back to his senses, and the heart that had been dead could not help but throb again at this moment. Who is willing to be poor? The reason for being poor is just because of necessity. The same is true for Qu Zha. At this moment, a big good opportunity is presented to him. How could he not be tempted in front of him? Qu Zha quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty trusts me so much, I would like to devote my whole life to Your Majesty!"
Yang Peng smiled slightly and said: "Being an official of the Ming Dynasty is not difficult, but it is not easy either. You have a lot to learn." Qu Zha said quickly: "Please give me your advice."
Yang Peng ordered the guards to prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone. The guard promised, ran down, quickly brought up pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and arranged them in front of Yang Peng. Yang Peng wrote a letter, then took out the seal he had with him to stamp it, and then handed the letter to Qu Zha. Qu Zha hurriedly stepped forward, stretched out his hands and took it respectfully. Seeing this, some friends may be confused. Didn't the Ming Dynasty appoint officials through consultation between the cabinet and the emperor? How could Yang Peng appoint officials himself without going through the cabinet? In fact, Yang Peng's approach did not violate the regulations, because Yanyun Law also stipulates that in a war zone, the highest military commander has the power to temporarily appoint and remove local officials. In other words, it is not only Yang Peng who has this right, as long as he is the highest military commander in the war zone. The commander-in-chief has this power. However, after the war, these appointment and dismissal cases had to be submitted to the cabinet for reconsideration. Only if they passed the cabinet's reconsideration can these appointment and dismissal cases be considered truly legal.
Yang Peng said: "This is the letter of appointment appointing you to be the prefect of Luoche. You should take this letter of appointment and go to Luoche now. One of my concubines is currently in charge of Luoche. You should have seen her. Take it with you. Go see her with this letter of appointment and she will arrange it for you. As for what you need to learn, just ask her." Quza held the letter of appointment and bowed in agreement, then withdrew. After leaving the hall, Qu Zha only felt that the sky was high and the sea was vast in front of him, and he couldn't help but feel broad-minded.
Yang Peng said to Yan Ping and Zhao Xiong: "I made a promise beforehand. As long as you can defeat Pibo, I will give you half of the proceeds as a reward. Since you have done it, I can't break my promise." The two couldn't help but be overjoyed. The two of them originally wanted to mention this matter, but they never knew how to say it.
Yang Peng asked: "What is the specific situation of the seizure?" Yan Ping and Zhao Xiong looked at each other, and Zhao Xiong said: "We don't know the specific situation."
Yang Peng asked with a smile: "Don't you have statistics?" The two of them shook their heads together, and Yan Ping clasped his fists and said: "We don't dare to confiscate the house without permission. We only know that the amount of gold and silver in this palace alone exceeds Two million taels of silver. I don’t know what the overall situation is.”
Yang Peng praised: "You have done a good job!" Then he said to Yang Dezheng: "I ransacked all the houses of those nobles, leaving only the necessary living materials and property for them." Yang Dezheng clasped his fists and promised, and ran Go down.
Yang Dezheng led his soldiers and horses into the nobles' homes and ransacked them. The city was full of hustle and bustle and crying. Everyone is trembling and terrified, only worried that something bad will happen to them. At night, the city gradually calmed down. The small nobles, slaves and a very small number of free people could not help but relax a little when they saw that the Ming army only ransacked the homes of the big nobles and did not touch them. However, they were still worried. I was only worried that the Ming army stopped raiding homes because it was dark. Maybe it would start again tomorrow, and tomorrow it would be my turn.
One night, everyone spent the night feeling uneasy and unable to sleep. By the next morning, people's hearts were in their throats, fearing that the wolf-like Ming army would suddenly break in. However, after waiting for a long time, nothing happened. People couldn't help but push open their doors and go out, only to see notices posted everywhere on the streets and alleys. It was written in Tubo script, and those who could read it started to read: "By the order of the Ming Emperor, this edict is issued to all Tubo people. Now that Pibo has been included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, all the people in this land will be the Ming Dynasty from now on. People. In view of the numerous crimes committed by the great nobles of Tibet against the people, it was decided to confiscate the property of the great nobles and abolish all unreasonable treaties signed by the great nobles and the people. All slaves have since become free people. This is what they deserve. Ordinary people should not be afraid. In addition, all people in the Ming Dynasty can obtain land from the imperial court. It is specially announced that people with less than ten acres of land at home can go to the local government and apply to the government. The government will allocate it free of charge based on the actual situation of each family. land."
The contents of the Anmin Notice quickly spread throughout the city. The people felt incredible and did not believe that the government would randomly allocate land to the people. Some people tried to apply to the temporary government office with the idea of giving it a try. Unexpectedly, they actually got the application, and they couldn't help but be overjoyed. The news immediately spread in the city, and the whole city exploded. People rushed to the government office. There was a sea of people in front of the government office, and the door of the government office was almost squeezed open. The common people were beaming with joy when they took the land certificates issued by the government. However, those slaves who had been slaves all their lives and had never owned their own property couldn't help crying with joy when they got their own land certificates. At this moment, no one misses Tubo anymore. They just feel that it would be better if they surrendered to the Ming Dynasty one day earlier!
In the palace hall, Yang Dezheng reported to Yang Peng: "Your Majesty, preliminary statistics indicate that the total value of the gold and silver seized exceeds five million taels of silver!"
Yang Peng nodded and said to Yanping Zhao Xiong: "I will give you three million taels of gold and silver out of the five million taels of silver." The two of them did not expect that Yang Peng would give so much more. They were overjoyed and quickly thanked them. .
Yang Peng stood up and walked to the two of them, "Although your gains this time are not small, your losses are also great. How do you plan to deal with the families of the injured and injured escorts?"
Zhao Xiong said carelessly: "According to the rules of the Escort Bureau, the deceased will receive a pension of one hundred taels of silver from his family, and the disabled will receive a pension of fifty taels." Yan Ping cupped his fists and said, "Does your Majesty have any advice?"
Yang Peng said with a smile: "You have gained a lot this time. Such a pension standard is too little!" The two of them were stunned, and Zhao Xiong nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right! I didn't react! This time you have gained so much." Yes, we can double the pension! We have to let the dead brother close his eyes!" Yan Ping nodded.
Yang Peng said: "Let me make a suggestion. Your bodyguard agency can completely invest part of its funds in businesses such as restaurants, teahouses, cloth shops, and rice shops, which can be used to resettle the disabled brothers and the families of the dead brothers. Firstly, it takes care of them, and secondly, Coming here can also increase extra income for your escort agency." The eyes of the two of them lit up, and Yan Ping nodded thoughtfully: "This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone!"
Later that day, Yang Peng and Yang Dezheng walked on the city wall. Yang Peng looked at the vast grassland outside the city and the snow-capped mountains reaching into the sky in the distance, and sighed: "Snow-capped mountains and grasslands, such beautiful scenery is difficult to see elsewhere!" Yang Dezheng said: "It's just too high. The combat effectiveness of the specially trained plateau troops fighting here has also been greatly affected!"
Yang Peng said angrily: "Don't always think about military matters! You have to understand the mood of life!" Yang Dezheng looked stupid, obviously not understanding what Yang Peng was talking about. Yang Peng sighed and said: "I didn't know what playing the piano to a cow meant, but now I finally know!" Yang Dezheng picked his head in embarrassment.
Yang Peng put his hands on the wall, looked into the distance, and asked: "Do you think our ordinary army can garrison in places like Luosue and Pibo?" Yang Dezheng thought for a while and said: "Although these places are better than those in the Central Plains, Much higher, but they are all located in the plains and valleys of Tubo. Although the general army will inevitably experience discomfort, it should not be a big problem! However, the combat effectiveness will definitely be greatly weakened compared with that in the Central Plains!" After a pause, "The final general will be updated. I'm worried about another problem. All our troops are accustomed to eating pasta and rice. If they are stationed in Tubo, the pasta and rice will be transported from the Central Plains. The high mountains and long roads will cost too much, and they will not be used to Tubo's diet. I'm afraid Many people are acclimated to the local environment! I'm afraid that if we don't start a war with others, we will suffer a lot of losses!"
Yang Peng frowned and nodded. He looked at Yue Yun and asked, "What suggestions do you have?"
Yang Dezheng said: "The general and General Yang Gui have already discussed this matter. They feel that the gain of deploying troops from the country outweighs the losses and the cost is too high. It is better to follow the plateau army's approach and recruit and train personnel nearby to form an army! Originally, the general and General Yang is also worried that the Tibetan people will oppose us and this matter will be difficult to carry out. However, these days, he has seen that the people in Luozue and Pipbo have sincerely joined us because of our land policy. This matter should no longer be a problem! In Tubo, most people are slaves of the nobles. Now that they have obtained the land, they naturally do not want the nobles to come back and become slaves again. These people can be trusted!"
Yang Peng laughed and joked: "You kid, sometimes you are very stupid, but sometimes you have very sharp eyesight!" Yang Dezheng smiled sheepishly. Yang Peng smiled and said: "You kid, you are just interested in military matters. In this regard, you can be said to be a genius! You are worthy of being Yang Yanzhao's son!" Yang Dezheng couldn't help but show pride in his eyes.
Yang Peng asked with a smile: "You have been fighting endlessly these past few years. Are you tired of it?"
Yang Dezheng was stunned, shook his head and said: "No, how could it be!" Then he frowned and said: "If there is no more fighting one day, the general will really not know how to live his life!"
Yang Peng laughed, patted Yang Dezheng on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, that day will never come!"
The two continued to walk around the city. Yang Peng said: "This Pibo City is the largest and most important city in the south of the Yarlung Zangbo River. I not only plan to build it into the economic and political center of the south of the Yarlung Zangbo River, but also build it into an unbreakable fortress. ! This matter will fall on your shoulders!" Yang Dezheng clasped his fists and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty! This city is located on a steep mountain. Even if it is not reinforced, the general will still have the confidence to deal with any invading enemies!" Yang Peng thought: "The city walls here are made of huge stones. The mountains are tall enough and strong, so there is no need for additional reinforcements. However, I plan to bring in some artillery to strengthen the city defense. You can cast forts at appropriate locations in advance. !”
Yang Dezheng clasped his fists in agreement and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to suggest that the Luoche should also be strengthened, one with Pibo to the north of the Brahmaputra River, and the other to the south of the Brahmaputra River, forming a horn. Even with a small force, it is enough to control the entire area. The Tubo region!" Yang Peng nodded with a smile and said, "Your idea coincides with mine. Luoshe and Pibo can control the north and south of the Yarlung Zangbo River from the south to the north, which is an extremely important strategic point. Land!" He glanced at Yang Dezheng and said: "The current land reform policy is in progress. You can take this opportunity to form a local civilian army. Wait for the military government to send someone here before handing it over." "Yes."
One day later, Yang Dezheng left Pibo, and Yang Peng also left with the mercenaries who had made a lot of money. Although the mercenaries had suffered heavy casualties before, their morale was high now, and they all wanted to fight again.
A group of people entered Luoxue. At this time, Luoxue had returned to a quiet and peaceful scene. Outside the Luoxue Magistrate's Office, there was still a lively and crowded scene. Slaves who fled outside were constantly returning from their slave masters. They registered their names and families with the Yanyun government and applied for land allocated by the court; the slaves who received the land were all happy.
Yang Peng separated from the mercenaries and entered the palace. After getting the news, Yan Ji immediately came to greet her. Yang Peng smiled and said, "I've only been away for a few days, why does my logic seem so much better than when I left?" He took off his robe. Yan Ji took the robe and walked to the clothes rack nearby to hang it up. She turned around and said with a smile, "Thanks to the magistrate Luoxue who accepted my fate!"
Yang Peng showed a look of surprise and said: "I appointed him as the prefect. I just considered that he is from Tubo and has surrendered to us. He can be trusted. Using him can make the Tubo people accept us more easily. It is just a transition." . Is he really a talented person in internal affairs?"
Yan Ji returned to Yang Peng, and the two sat down. Yan Ji said: "This person is indeed a rare internal affairs talent! After taking office, he immediately started to form the local government, and at the same time, he quickly implemented Yang Peng's major policies. If we continue to implement it, in just a few days, this city will be completely new!"
Yang Peng said with a smile: "Okay! With such a talent, we can save a lot of trouble!" Yan Ji smiled slightly, remembered something, and said quickly: "Not long ago, a cabinet document came from Bianliang, saying that from various places The personnel selected by the university have already set off." Yang Peng nodded and said: "To truly control and govern Tubo, it is absolutely impossible without a large number of internal affairs talents who have received formal training!"
A secret guard ran in, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, General Yang Gui is here." Then there were footsteps at the door, and Yang Gui, dressed in military uniform, strode in. When he saw Yang Peng and Yan Ji, he immediately paid homage: "General, I will pay my respects to your majesty and my empress!" According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, when the army goes to war, all etiquette is simple. Generals do not need to pass through to see the emperor, but can go directly to see them.
Yang Peng said: "General Yang is exempt from the courtesy!" Yang Gui thanked him, stood up, clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, General Yang Xin has begun to strengthen the pass in Qiongguo!"
Yang Peng nodded, "I have sent someone to inform the cabinet to transfer a batch of cannons from the armory to strengthen the defenses of Qiongguo, Luoche and Pibo." Yang Guixi said: "Great! Yes! Without these cannons, even if the Tianzhu people attack with all their strength, they won’t be able to get any favors!”
Yang Peng asked: "How is the formation of Luoxue's army?"
Yang Gui smiled and said: "It went very well! Most of the Tubo people were slaves of the nobles. Now under the rule of our Ming Dynasty, they finally became free people and owned land. I am very grateful to your majesty and to our Ming Dynasty!" As soon as we set up a stall to recruit military soldiers, the local people enthusiastically signed up, which can be said to be empty of people!"
Yang Peng smiled and nodded, "That's good. Tubo is really too high. It's difficult for the Ming Dynasty's main force to be stationed here for a long time. It's better to defend Tubo by local people." Yang Guishen nodded with the same feeling.
Yang Peng asked: "Is there any news about the return of the envoys who were sent to the north and west of Tanggula Mountain?" The Ming army currently mainly controls the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin, as well as the Nujiang River Basin and Jinsha River Basin east of Tanggula Mountain, but there has been no news to the north and west of Tanggula Mountain. Entering, to the north of Tanggula Mountain, is what is now called Hoh Xil. In the modern society with prosperous science and technology and a prosperous population, Hoh Xil is still a desolate primitive land, not to mention the ancient nature thousands of years ago. Yan Yun's army has never entered the north and west of Tanggula Mountain. Firstly, they can't take care of it. Secondly, it's because those places are poor and remote, and the settlements are scattered. It's really difficult to send troops there. Therefore, after the Ming army basically controlled the situation recently, Yang Peng ordered Yang Gui to send envoys to the north and west of Tanggula Mountain to recruit surrender.
Yang Gui frowned and said: "The situation is not very optimistic. Many of the envoys we sent were hunted down by local nobles. Only a small number of local small nobles had the intention to surrender, but they did not dare to express their stance under the coercion of the big nobles. Your Majesty, at the end of the day You will probably think that sending an army to conquer is inevitable!"
Yang Peng frowned and said: "There are no large-scale settlements in those places. The area is very vast but the population is very sparse. Going with a large army is like using cannon to fight mosquitoes. It is better to send a small number of troops and cooperate with mercenaries to wipe out the areas."
Yang Gui nodded and said: "Your Majesty is wise, this should be able to solve the problem, and the cost is small." Then he smiled and said: "It's just another payment to the mercenaries!" Yang Peng waved his hand and said with a smile; "This I don't plan to pay you once." Yang Gui showed a puzzled look, and Yan Ji smiled and said: "Is it possible that your husband wants to have a free meal?"
Yang Peng chuckled, "Your husband is not that hopeless!" Yan Ji smiled sweetly. Yang Gui inadvertently saw the beautiful smile on his face and couldn't help but lose his mind. Yang Gui was an upright man and never liked women, but he couldn't resist Yan Ji's charm. Yang Gui quickly looked away, feeling his heart pounding, feeling ashamed and afraid.
Yang Peng said to Yang Gui: "Aren't there big nobles in Hoh Xil? Since these big nobles want to resist to the end, I will help them. Tell those mercenaries that half of the family wealth of those big nobles will be paid to them as remuneration, and ask them to gather at least as soon as possible. Six thousand men and horses will march in three days." Yang Gui's eyes lit up and he said: "Your Majesty is wise, this is a good idea!" Then he clasped his fists and said, "I will go to negotiate now!" Chen Xiao nodded. Zhang Xian hurried away.
Yan Ji joked: "What your husband is doing now is really like a bandit leader!" Yang Peng laughed, hugged Yan Ji's slender waist, and joked: "Ai Ji, you don't know, right? He's the bandit leader!" Yan Ji pursed her lips and smiled. Suddenly he remembered something and said quickly: "Husband, there is something I almost forgot!"
Yang Peng's palm touched Yan Ji's vitals, and he said with a wicked smile: "Is it because Ai Ji misses her husband?" Yan Ji leaned against Yang Peng's arms with a sore body, looking at Yang Peng with infinite charm, and said angrily; "I want to talk to my husband about something serious!" Yang Peng stopped playing tricks, but his palms still rested on the vital parts, and said with a smile: "What is serious? Is there anything more serious than what we are doing now?"
Yan Ji rolled her lover's face charmingly, straightened her thoughts, and finally remembered the incident, saying: "Not long ago, news came from my men that the Emperor of Tibet had sent people to negotiate with the Tianzhu people. I think the Tubo Emperor wanted to seek asylum from the Tianzhu people."
Yang Peng said with a smile: "Now that Tubo is at the end of its rope, it is naturally eager to find a backer. But this backer may not be reliable!"
Yan Ji asked: "Husband, are you saying that the people from Tianzhu won't help them?"
Yang Peng pinched Yan Ji's vital part, causing Yan Ji to squeak and fall limply in his arms, and said with a smile: "A sheep wants to coexist peacefully with a tiger, but also wants the tiger to protect itself. Do you think Is it possible?" Yan Ji's sensitive part was pinched. When she was feeling emotional, she was in a daze. When she heard Yang Peng's words, she didn't understand what they were talking about. She just gasped and asked subconsciously; "What? ?" Yang Peng felt his heart skip a beat when he saw her looking so overcome with emotion, and couldn't help but kiss her red lips. In an instant, thunder from the sky stirred up the earth's fire, and it was out of control. Yan Ji wrapped around her lover like a beautiful snake, and kissed her back passionately and wildly. She hugged her lover tightly with a pair of delicate hands, hoping to make her lover kiss her. It's better to integrate yourself into one.
When the female guards at the door saw this, their cheeks turned red and they immediately closed the door.
At the same time, the Tubo Emperor was not as relaxed and relaxed as Yang Peng, and he could be said to be very anxious.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
