"This plan seems a bit whimsical, but it is actually feasible." Seeing the embarrassment of having sex, Guo Kang quickly took over: "First of all, the four of us have clear territorial or security needs for these destinations. , there are enough reasons to convince everyone to act in a unified manner. Secondly, we do not need to carry out precise tactical coordination, as long as we form a strategic synergy."
"The reason why nomads are difficult to deal with is not because they can fight, but because they are difficult to deal with." He also walked to the map and gestured: "Fortunately, now we have a better understanding of world geography than the pre-Qin and Han dynasties, and even In the Tang Dynasty, there was a more accurate understanding."
"Starting from the western part of Liaoyang Province." He pointed to the area from western Liaoning to Yuerhai: "To Mobei, to the Qinchak Grassland, to the southern part of Oros, and then to Hungary - all these places are actually connected. Get up."
"If we want to solve the problem of nomads, we must understand the nomads, even better than the nomads themselves." He took back his hand and explained: "We must first clarify three questions: what is nomads, and where do nomads come from? , and where are you going?"
"Mr. Guo, are you a philosophy teacher?" Zhu Rangna suddenly interrupted.
"Uh, no..." Guo Kang was choked by her and was speechless.
Theodora couldn't hold it back and burst out laughing. The queen quickly turned back and glared at her. Zhu Wenkui also quickly turned around and tried to stop his sister, but Zhu Rangna returned to smiling sweetly and said nothing. He had no choice but to ask Rangna to stop talking nonsense.
"Philosophy? What philosophy? Why philosophy?" Tuohuan still asked with a confused look on his face.
"Nothing, nothing." Guo Kang quickly put him away.
"Please continue, this is indeed very important." Zhu Wenkui dealt with his sister well and came to smooth things over again.
"Oh, okay..." Guo Kang scratched his head, thought for a moment, and continued: "First of all, why is there the threat of nomadic forces? It's because some people are nomadic on the grassland; why are some people nomadic on the grassland? Because The prairie is right there.”
"You just said that you are not a philosophy teacher." Jeanne complained again.
However, Guo Kang experienced an embarrassment and his mentality was much better this time. He thought for a while and replied: "Philosophy is a tool for us to understand the world. If philosophy can help us understand the nature of our enemies and discover their weaknesses, then I hope everyone can become a qualified philosopher."
"Children, don't interrupt when adults are talking!" Zhu Wenkui scolded Jeanne again, and then quickly turned to Guo Kang: "Young Master Guo, don't worry, please continue..."
"The biggest problem on the grasslands is poverty." Guo Kang nodded: "In places such as Monan, Hungary, and Crimea, the land and climate conditions are relatively good, and they are suitable for farming and grazing. Compared with grazing , the output of farming should be higher and more stable, so when conditions permit, herders will definitely want to diversify their land."
"Similarly, due to this model, the output is higher, and these herders will have an advantage over other forces. This is why the Xiongnu and Tuoba Xianbei all started in Monan."
"So what is your country like?" Zhu Rangna completely ignored her brother's discipline and continued to ask questions.
"Boyan Timur, the founding ancestor of our country, was born into a noble family of the Golden Horde. But speaking of it, he actually came from a position of leading the herdsmen who farmed these fields." Guo Kang thought for a while and said.
"However, in terms of proportion, they are not like the Xiongnu and Tuoba Xianbei I just mentioned, but like the Southern Xiongnu, Murong Xianbei, and Duan Xianbei. This group is not so much a settled herdsman as a 'border' land group', because from the beginning, a large number of farming residents joined."
"To sum up, he is actually more 'farming' than this model. The reason why we were able to develop and finally defeat the various tribes of the Golden Horde should be the same."
"So I understand." Jeanne nodded: "You are actually the same as Liu Yuan. His Xiongnu Han is a big Han, and your Mongolian Qin is also a Da Qin..."
"That's right." Tuohuan said proudly, "We are indeed Da Qin."
"..."
His attitude silenced Jeanne directly, which made Guo Kang and Zhu Wenkui breathe a sigh of relief.
"After talking about this category, we can look at the next level." Guo Kang continued: "There is another type of relatively fertile place in the Northeast, Moxi, Southern Russia, and northern Central Asia."
"Some of these places have a bad climate, and some have insufficient reclamation efforts. In short, the proportion of agriculture is already very low, and it can only be used as a sideline at most. But the pastures are relatively prosperous, and relatively long-term and stable camps can be set up. This kind of fixed grazing The area can support a certain size of herdsmen group, so it is also an important force on the grassland."
"Finally, there is the poorest place, which is the core area of the grassland." He circled a circle in the middle of the map: "This place is the real 'nomadic' area. Due to the harsh natural conditions, the grassland cannot They carry enough livestock to feed the tribe, so they can only move frequently between pastures. Because of this, they are called 'nomadic'."
"Many of the people who farm here all year round have never seen a grassland in their lives. Their decisions may not be realistic, so I am telling you this specifically." He pointed to the Mobei area.
"For example, in a place like this, the so-called grassland is not an endless and even grassland, but a clear distribution area. Even on the most orthodox 'grassland', there are only a few places that can support large tribes. Pastures with ample water and abundant grasses.”
"Therefore, conflicts and vendettas between these tribes are very frequent. If it is difficult to understand, just look at how the farming areas compete for water. On the grasslands with harsh living environment, this kind of conflict is even more intense, causing Conflicts and even wars are also much more frequent."
"Many things on the grassland, such as culture and organizations, are the product of this environment." Guo Kang finally said: "For example, one of the main reasons why they often produce a Great Khan is that the Great Khan will Relying on violence and authority to control and mediate this endless conflict and dispute."
"Not only the people of the Central Plains want reunification, but the French also want reunification. Even the grassland people also want it. Because one great khan is better than dozens of chiefs. This truth is not difficult for herdsmen with personal experience to understand."
"Another function of the Great Khan is to lead the herdsmen of various tribes to carry out trade and robbery to make up for the inherent problem of insufficient supplies on the grasslands."
