As the army retreated, Luoxue City finally returned to peace. Due to Yang Fan's good reputation, the people and merchants of Luoxue City quickly came out of their homes and suddenly recovered. It has restored the bustle of the Tubo capital in the past.
Looking at the lively streets and the simple people who greeted him from time to time, Yang Fan smiled and knew that he had done nothing wrong.
Regarding Tubo, Yang Fan's mood was actually quite complicated. He didn't know what kind of attitude he should adopt towards it.
After all, most of the Tubo Kingdom was part of China in later generations.
But even in later generations, except for the people here in Luoche City who have a sense of honor belonging to China, there are still some rebels in certain Xinjiang areas. These people are really hateful!
But this is also caused by the geographical environment, because it is too far away from the Central Plains.
Not to mention that the roads here are difficult to travel and the environment is harsh. Even the various dynasties after the Central Plains regarded this place as useless, tasteless to eat, and a pity to abandon.
Therefore, no matter which dynasty it is, it actually does not attach much importance to this area.
Although nominally part of the Central Plains, it often exists in an autonomous manner.
When the Central Plains dynasty was strong and powerful, the barbarians were intimidated and the Tubo region was relatively stable.
But once the Central Plains dynasty was in political turmoil and weakened, this area liked to stir up trouble.
In Yang Fan's opinion, in the final analysis, people here have no sense of national belonging.
There is no way, this is determined by natural factors and geographical environment, and is not changed by the will of some people.
Therefore, Yang Fancai suggested that the purpose of controlling the Tubo region could be achieved through gradual and subtle cultural invasion, and then relying on economic dependence.
In fact, it stands to reason that Yang Fan does not need to spend so much energy to change this place.
Of course, in addition to some complex feelings of later generations, the more important thing is that this is an important passage to ancient India, Bangladesh and other countries, and it is also the main land route for trade in the Asia-Pacific.
Although Yang Fan firmly believes that once sea trade is opened, land routes will actually become useless.
But from a geographical perspective, if there is no land border, I always feel that I have no sense of belonging.
After arriving here, Yang Fan gradually developed a fanatical ambition without knowing it.
He wanted Datang culture to spread to every corner of this blue planet.
Let the national pride of the Tang people take root and flourish everywhere!
He even wanted to build a vast and rich super empire based on the Tang Dynasty.
Of course, none of this can be achieved overnight. It can even be said that without careful planning and strong foundation as a backing, this is just a dream.
But Yang Fan was unwilling to give in!
Because he didn't want to see the proud heads of the Han people trampled on by the barbarians in the future, or even kneel down for hundreds of years.
Thinking that this beautiful planet would be dictated by a group of savages who drank blood and hair in the near future, Yang Fan felt a heart-breaking indignation.
You must know that these savages could not even be called 'people' in the Tang Dynasty!
Yang Fan knew that the only way to prevent this situation from happening was to build an iron bucket.
Therefore, the suggestion that the Tubo people govern Tubo was put forward, which was also an idea borrowed from the autonomous regions of later generations.
In fact, it is not impossible to have a large army stationed in Tubo, but the current military system of the Tang Dynasty has natural flaws.
Because Tubo was too far away, the strategy of taking turns to garrison the troops would definitely not work. One rotation would take a year, which conflicted with the Tang Dynasty's system of troops and people.
After all, the Central Plains is an agricultural country, and it is impossible to lose the land on which survival is achieved before productivity is reached.
Food is the basis for people's survival.
Although the professionalization of military personnel can solve this problem, the imperial court's economy cannot support it.
If wealth is not accumulated to a certain extent, talking about social progress is just empty talk. This is the limitation of the background of the times.
Therefore, judging from the current social situation and development stage of the Tang Dynasty, Fubing is the most suitable system.
The time has not yet come to transform the military system into a professional one.
If it is proposed rashly, it will not only encounter significant resistance, but may even have the opposite effect and lead to social unrest.
So what method should be used to closely connect Seyi and Datang?
Yang Fan tried his best to find a solution once and for all.
Although I don’t want to admit it, there is still something to learn from the certain capital system.
Gutu
I remember that a certain superpower in the past, although not the only one, used its own economic globalization to control the world for hundreds of years.
The wealth gained in this way is simply astronomical.
And whenever an economic crisis occurs, it can be passed on to other countries. This is the advantage of economic hegemony.
Now that Tubo has been included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, it is most suitable to be used as a testing base.
What's more, this is also one of the birthplaces of the ancient Silk Road. As long as the economic and trade road is opened, the influence of the Tang Dynasty can be spread to surrounding countries.
Economic enslavement of a country is the long-term solution.
Of course, for those who are disobedient, Datang's cavalry is a strong guarantee.
In his thoughts, Yang Fan rode across the street to the camp. Just as he was about to dismount, he heard someone calling his name.
Turning around, he saw Li Ke standing in the distance waving to him.
Yang Fan told his guards to go in first, then rode his horse to Li Ke's side, turned over and dismounted, clasped his fists and asked, "Why doesn't Your Highness go back with the army?"
As the commander of the forward battalion, Niu Jinda had already left, but Li Ke stayed, which really surprised Yang Fan.
Li Ke held back his words: "I would like to go back with the army, but unfortunately there are too many things here, so I will stay to help for the time being."
"Since there are many things, what are you doing here?" Yang Fan asked curiously.
Li Ke grimaced and said displeasedly: "Do you still have any conscience? Of course I am here to inform you, who made you my friend..."
That resentful look gave Yang Fan goosebumps all over his body. If he hadn't known that this guy's sexual orientation was normal, he would have wanted to slap him in the face.
However, if this guy casually puts on a woman's clothes, he will definitely make the top brother dizzy.
Of course, Yang Fan would not be fooled by this guy's appearance.
bother you for something!
If you just want to let yourself know that he is not leaving, you only need to send a personal soldier over, why bother to go there in person.
Ever since this guy knew about his plan, he always came over from time to time to ask questions about this and that. He was extremely curious about knowledge.
I came to see myself today, obviously I have something to ask again.
Yang Fan did not accept this trick, he waved his hand and said: "I know, your highness, please go and do your work first."
With that said, he turned around and left.
Li Ke was immediately dumbfounded!
Shouldn't he invite himself into the camp for two cups of tea, and then say with tears of gratitude that he can't bear it?
I am His Highness the King of Wu!
Seeing that Yang Fan didn't bother to pay attention to him, Li Ke suddenly became anxious, grabbed Yang Fan's arm and said, "Ahem, I still have something to ask you!"
"Isn't this the end? I'm a bitch and want to build a memorial arch. I'm speechless. Come in and talk." Yang Fan rolled his eyes, shook off Li Ke's hand, and walked into the barracks first.
Although he thought Yang Fan's words were rude, Li Ke looked happy and followed him eagerly.
Because he knew that the more casual Yang Fan was, the more he treated him as a friend.
There are many people who respect him respectfully, but what Li Ke lacks is real friends.
Entering the barracks, Yang Fan sat down, picked up the teapot and poured a few cups of tea.
I had just seen off under the sun and had been standing there for several hours. I was really thirsty.
Although Li Ke was a little depressed, he also knew that he could only have enough food and clothing by doing it himself. He wanted Yang Fan to pour him tea, but there was no way.
Li Ke picked up the tea cup and poured it directly for himself, completely different from his usual etiquette image.
Looking at Li Ke's handsome face, Yang Fan asked angrily: "Tell me, what do you want to do with me? Just tell me to get out."
This guy is simply the natural enemy of men. Every time he sees Li Ke, Yang Fan feels ashamed and really doesn't want to spend more time with him.
Li Ke gradually adapted to Yang Fan's way of speaking. His face straightened and he asked: "My father has already incorporated Tubo into the territory of the Tang Dynasty. It is only natural that the culture of the Tang Dynasty will be spread here in the future."
"But I can't understand how the economic bundling and economic dependence mentioned by Marquis Zhongyi should be implemented and carried out?"
"Tubo is located on a plateau, in a remote and remote area, and there is nothing we need in the Tang Dynasty. Why bother to spread the civilization of the Tang Dynasty here? Please clarify your doubts, Marquis Zhongyi."
