Regarding Lady Elena's long-term expectations, Theodora seemed more cautious.
"We shouldn't need so many local troops for the time being." She pointed out: "Novgorod's situation is very special. It happens to be on a traffic artery. But other places may not have this need."
"Of course." Mrs. Elena nodded: "But this is a long-term job."
"In the long run, the Khanate will definitely continue to develop in the direction of the Russian countries and manage them. Carrying out preparatory work first will also be conducive to future actions."
Theodora thought for a while, nodded, and continued to ask: "Now, how do you plan to start? Is there anything we need to do?"
"I hope to prepare a demonstration unit first." Mrs. Elena said, looking at Guo Kang: "Mr. Guo, can you personally lead this unit?"
"Me?" Guo Kang was a little surprised: "I have never led an army before. Is it my first time to lead a completely new army..."
But compared to him, Theodora immediately discovered other problems.
"It's impossible for him to lead the auxiliary brigade." Theodora directly intervened in the topic and interrupted Guo Kang's words.
"I..." Guo Kang hadn't reacted yet, but Theodora glared at him and glared back his doubts.
"After the plan is implemented, Brother Kang will definitely personally participate in the expedition." She continued: "But usually, for this kind of first battle, the family will carefully plan and arrange reliable deputies and elite veterans."
"This is an old tradition, and it is also a habitual cooperative relationship between legionnaires and the Zhuguo people." She pointed out: "These officers and soldiers will help the prince's children. Correspondingly, they themselves will get more military exploits and promotion opportunities. , and other repayments from the family. This is a very honorable and affordable job, and everyone usually rushes to do it."
"So, it is impossible for him to bring the auxiliary army into battle. Even if he just hangs a title, or let this auxiliary army be one of his subordinates." Theodora said seriously: "In the eyes of other legionnaires, this It will be a reflection that the family does not value him. Other battle groups under the command of Guo Kang with them may even think more and think that we are contemptuous of them. I cannot allow this to happen."
"We can operate in advance and carry out publicity." Mrs. Elena quickly explained: "Can we let them join the regular army?"
"This is not realistic." Tuohuan also shook his head and said bluntly: "It's just like what my sister said. Fighting side by side with the Slavs? Everyone will be unhappy."
"I also know this situation." Mrs. Elena had no choice but to state her intention directly: "Our idea is to give the Russians a chance so that they can prove themselves on the battlefield."
"Historically, the Rus have also launched large-scale wars, posing a serious threat to the Greeks. In theory, there should be no shortage of warriors here. But now, their actual performance is so bad. So I believe that this There is a problem with organization and management.”
"I hope to select a group of warriors and manage them in the Roman way, so that they can gradually become qualified Romans. According to our observation, there is only one way to truly gain dignity and recognition, and that is to make meritorious deeds on the battlefield. .So, I came up with this idea.”
"My people have been suffering from suffering and darkness, and are often enslaved to this day. I also know that in the current environment, it is impossible for the Roman Khanate to help them unconditionally. It would be impossible for the Romans to accept them immediately. It’s unrealistic. But I am willing to use the conditions I have as a bargaining chip to give them a chance.”
"If these demonstrations can be successful, they can open the door for newcomers. I think it is worth it."
Theodora was speechless for a moment, but Tu Huan was a little confused.
"Is there a problem with this?" he asked: "We have never enslaved the Rus. We have always captured Slavs, right?"
"Moreover, which ethnic group do you want to save?" He asked curiously: "Is it the Russians, the Slavs, the residents of Ryazan City, or the people in the principality territory? I don't quite understand what groups of people these words cover... …”
The Queen Mother and others were originally immersed in the touching atmosphere of self-dedication. After hearing what he said, the whole atmosphere was swept away and they all became curious.
As a result, Mrs. Elena herself didn’t seem to understand.
"I remember that in the earliest days, only the rulers from the north were called Rus. But as time went by, the name kept changing, and I don't know which one is more standardized." She thought about it, and she was a little confused. say.
"For a while, the Rus region also represented the circle around Kiev. Because that was where the Grand Duke of Rus was stationed and ruled for a long time. But then Kievan Rus declined and collapsed, and each place went its own way. The Golden Horde destroyed the last authority of Kiev. After that, the idea of the Ross area became even more widespread."
"As for the residents of the Rus area, are they Rus' people..." Mrs. Elena obviously didn't think about it seriously herself: "Maybe the Slavs living here can also be considered Rus' people."
"Is this okay?" Guo Kang always felt even weirder: "Having been ruled by someone else, does it count as the other nation?"
"Oh, that's actually no problem." Tuohuan nodded and explained to him: "Central Plains people may find it strange, but this is the rule on the grassland."
"If a tribe is ruled by Turks, they are Turks; if it is ruled by Mongols, they are Mongols. There are countless examples of this. The Slavs were ruled by the Rus for longer than the above two, and they can also be regarded as Rus. Man, no problem.”
"According to what you say, it seems that the Slavs are also grassland bastards." Guo Kang muttered.
"Then what else?" Tuohuan asked strangely: "There are only a few categories of people in the world. Are they not grassland people or what? Can they still be Europeans?"
"Don't tell me, I think Novgorod can be considered European." Guo Kang pointed out: "The soldiers of the Petrovich Regiment always thought that they were the earliest batch who migrated with Rurik. The descendants of North Sea settlers are different from other Slavs around. There is a real difference."
"So that's it." Tuo Huan showed a clear look and looked at Mrs. Elena: "In this way, the definition is probably clear. Then can you tell us who you want to admit?"
"Then let's start from our own principality." Lady Elena said, "Is this okay?"
"You can give it a try..." Tu Huan's attitude softened.
(End of chapter)
