Meeting hall.
Xiao Yuan was discussing matters with Shangguan Wenruo.
During the period, the issue of defense in Western Xinjiang was mainly discussed. Due to the special nature of the land, garrison troops were definitely necessary. Xiao Yuan thought over and over again and decided to use 100,000 garrison troops as the standard.
Shangguan Wenruo said: "One hundred thousand is the best, but Your Majesty, if this is stationed for a long time, will there be any problems? For our soldiers, they will defend the country to the death, but when they go, the soldiers We are young men, we cannot die in Western Xinjiang all our lives. As time goes by, we will definitely miss our hometown."
"Well..." Xiao Yuan pondered for a moment and said: "In this way, based on the particularity of Xijiang, we will change defense once every two years."
In other words, after one army is stationed in Western Xinjiang for two years, it will be transferred back to the country and another regular army will take over the defense.
There are many benefits to doing this. First, it solves the psychological problems of the soldiers. Second, it also prevents the occurrence of soldiers and oilmen in Western Xinjiang.
Shangguan Wenruo immediately agreed and said tentatively: "Then, the candidates for the garrison generals..."
"From among the eight generals, we will be transferred in turn." Xiao Yuan made a quick decision and attached great importance to the issue of Western Xinjiang. "Before the policy is fully implemented, Western Xinjiang will be temporarily under military control. However, after we deal with some problems, we still have to return as soon as possible. Capital, the political affairs for the governance of Western Xinjiang should not be delayed here for too long."
"What the king said is absolutely true." Shangguan Wenruo nodded.
Although the King of Xirong was annihilated, there were still many problems to come. Xiao Yuan also had to hold a court meeting to discuss the issue of Western Xinjiang and discuss future policy directions.
After he finished the trivial matters at hand, he stood up, stretched, left the study, and took a casual walk.
In the courtyard.
Qin general Wang He was sitting under a tree, playing with small objects in his hands.
That was what Yaruo gave him.
Put it under your mouth and play it for a while. The tune that comes out is not to mention how unpleasant it is.
Although he didn't know how to do it, he chuckled, holding the object as if it were a treasure, and the girl's appearance flashed in his mind.
Surrounded him, dancing like a butterfly, singing folk songs to him...
"Cough!" A low cough came. Wang He came back to his senses, stood up hurriedly, clasped his fists and bent down and said, "Your Majesty."
Xiao Yuan waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be polite, and naturally glanced at the object in his hand.
As if he had discovered some secret, Wang He blushed and hid somewhat.
Seeing his appearance, Xiao Yuan was happy: "What's wrong? It's been weird these past two days."
"No, no." Wang He laughed dryly, paused, and then said: "By the way, Your Majesty, we are stationed in Western Xinjiang, right?"
"Yes, it will definitely not work without garrison here." Xiao Yuan nodded.
"Then, let me stay as well. I hope your Majesty will grant me permission." He took the initiative to ask for orders.
It stands to reason that the generals of the Qin army should not want to be stationed here. Xiao Yuan couldn't help but look at him strangely, and then after thinking about it for a moment, he also caught something.
He had a gentle smile on his face, but did not point it out, but pointed out: "Our generals can marry women from ethnic minorities. The country does not prevent this."
"Ah?" Wang He was stunned.
"If you want to stay, just stay and keep an eye on Xijiang for my good." Xiao Yuan patted his shoulder and left.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang He reacted, clasping his fists and bending over excitedly at his back.
A few days later, the Di tribe.
There were only two people in the tent, and they were seated separately.
The one above is naturally the leader of the Di tribe, and the one sitting next to him is the leader of the Qiang tribe.
Now, more than half a month has passed since the Qin army wiped out Bai Rong.
With the Qin army stating that they would not anger other ethnic groups, some tribes have begun to restore their previous status.
For example, nomadic groups appeared in previous war places such as Dog Hill and Black Rock City.
The entire Western Xinjiang was included in the territory of Qin State, and the news that the relevant policies were about to be implemented had spread like wildfire.
Both of them seemed to have something on their mind. The leader of the Di tribe took the lead in breaking the silence and said: "Previously, the Wushi and Yi tribes were invited by the King of Qin to go to Rongdu and received many rewards. Moreover, Wu Yi, I heard that it’s very possible to get an official position.”
"It's not because he cut off King Xirong's head." The leader of the Qiang tribe said: "Wuyi is very lucky and smart. He knows how to show his loyalty to King Qin. Otherwise, there would be no place for him in Western Xinjiang."
"Ignoring Wuyi first, let's consider our own situation." The leader of the Di tribe said: "Until now, King Qin has not made any move towards you or our tribe, nor has he said that he would invite us to Rongdu. People can’t figure it out.”
"What's so unclear about this?" the Qiang leader said, "They are waiting for us to express our stance."
"You mean...King Qin is waiting for us to take the initiative?" the leader of the Di tribe pondered.
"If you don't go, your position will be unclear, and I'm afraid the Qin army will come." The leader of the Qiang tribe said.
"But I heard that once Western Xinjiang officially becomes the territory of the Qin State, all armed forces will be disbanded, including our current personnel." The leader of the Di tribe said.
The Di and Qiang tribes do not have regular armies, but are just armed forces of some tribes. Hearing this, the leader of the Qiang tribe pointed out: "Then you mean that under the rule of the Qin State, you still have your own troops? What do you think? , Will King Qin let you go?"
"This..." The leader of the Di tribe was thinking a lot, and after a moment, he said: "Wu Yi can be an official, then we can definitely ask for an official, and the bargaining chip for becoming an official is the armed force you and I have now. Once If we disband them now, then we will have nothing, will King Qin still care about us?"
Hearing what he said, the leader of the Qiang tribe thought for a moment, then shook his head slightly: "If you do this, it will be tantamount to threatening King Qin in disguise, which is a taboo for kings. Furthermore, for a person like King Qin, do you think, What consequences will it cause?”
The leader of the Di tribe swallowed his saliva and said tentatively: "Then...what do you mean."
"Follow the general trend." The leader of the Qiang tribe said quietly: "After Western Xinjiang belongs to Qin, at least it will be better than the king of Xirong. What I mean is to go to Rongdu as soon as possible and ask to see the king of Qin, whether it is a superficial stance or a stone in the heart. Come down earlier."
"But what should we do about the official position? You and I are the leaders of the clan after all. If we are reduced to civilians, will you be willing to do so?" The leader of the Di clan looked worried.
"This depends on the attitude of the King of Qin towards the Di Qiang." The leader of the Qiang tribe said: "As you said, even if you don't take the initiative to remove the armor, what can you do to anger the King of Qin? When the Qin army arrives, is there room for resistance? ? At that time, it will be even more embarrassing, and it will also harm the tribe."
The reason is very simple. After hearing this, the leader of the Di tribe sighed helplessly: "Okay, when are you going to leave?"
"Go early. The later you go, the greater the opinions of King Qin will be."
(End of chapter)
