The foreign tribes within are worthy of vigilance. Not long after the Five Husties disrupted China, the Huns, Xianbei and other tribes within have brought serious disasters to the Central Plains.
These "internal" Turks living together in Mayi are remnants of the past. Now it's time to deal with them. Scattering them is only the first step.
When the population of the Tang Dynasty increased to a certain level, some people would be moved there to mix and completely assimilate these Turkic people.
This was a relatively benevolent approach, and it was also because the Turkic tribes within them had contributed to Li Po's struggle for hegemony in the Central Plains that they were able to receive such preferential treatment.
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The largest number of troops were stationed in Hebei. After the East China Sea War, most of the elite soldiers and generals returned to Hebei.
After Li Po returned to Beijing, he immediately ordered Wei Chi and his troops to go north to Youzhou, command 50,000 infantry troops of Youzhou, plus 10,000 cavalry, and march to Yingzhou to reorganize the army and prepare to conquer Liaodong with the Turkic royal court next year.
Li Nian, the Protector-General of the Korean Protectorate, was ordered to lead all the Korean ministries to raise troops at the same time next year. He led 50,000 people to cross the Yalu River and attack Ashina Duowen from the east.
Bu Qun led his troops to station in Hebei. When Yuchi Kai raised his troops, the soldiers and horses he led would guard the way back for Yuchi Kai and at the same time transport grain, grass and weapons for the army.
This war can be roughly said to be a continuation of the war against Goguryeo, and it is also the result of the mutual game between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks in recent years.
The Turkic Eastern Khan Ashina Duowen was the bargaining chip of the two countries, or a chess piece on the chessboard. Under the influence of the kings of the two countries, he finally reached the final step.
Ashina heard a lot about spying on the Turkic Khan's position, which was tabooed by the Turkic Khan Ashina Yang Huan.
Then the Tang Dynasty sent troops to the East China Sea to attack Goguryeo.
Sandwiched between the Tang Dynasty and the Turkic royal court, Ashina Duowen was involved in what can be called the tide of the times, and could not help but rise and fall with the tide.
In the seventh year of Yuanzhen, the Tang Dynasty and the Turkic royal court once again concluded an alliance, leaving less and less room for Ashina Duowen to maneuver.
His only chance is to resist this wave of output and maybe save him, otherwise his ending will not be very happy.
In the game between the two countries in the past few years, Datang undoubtedly had the upper hand, mainly because the war in the East China Sea went very smoothly and achieved various strategic goals formulated in advance by Datang.
By the way, the Turkic Dongfang Khan betrayed the royal court and went on a dead end, effectively weakening the strength of the Turkic Eastern tribes.
On the other hand, the Turks suffered a heavy loss, but for Ashina Yang Huan, it was not necessarily a bad thing. She took the opportunity to eradicate the rebels of the Turks.
At the same time, he continued to use tactics to weaken the authority of the two young Khans in the East and West, and firmly held the power of the Turkic Khan in his own hands.
The more tragic the fate of Ashina Duowen, the more profound the warning to other Turkic dignitaries. For this reason, she would not hesitate even if the Turkic national power was damaged.
In other words, generally speaking, both countries have achieved results they are satisfied with, and now it is time for the final touches.
The Turks launched an army to conquer the west. The Tang Dynasty had little interest in the west and took this opportunity to end the war in Liaodong.
However, in the west, Li Po had promised Ashina Yang Huan that he would march into Gaochang to contain part of the Western Turks' power.
The envoys sent by the Western Turks to Chang'an were all killed. The Tang Dynasty would not let the Western Turk king Zhang rule the Western Regions again, at least not Tong Yehu Khan.
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After the court meeting, Li Po returned to Ganlu Hall for dinner in the evening.
In two days' time, he would lead his courtiers to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth. The court had already planned to do so when Li Jing, the commander-in-chief of the expedition, returned to the court.
But in the end Li Jing still didn't catch up, and he probably would have to wait until August or September before returning to the capital.
Goguryeo people were being transported back in a steady stream. Even though the court had anticipated it and made a lot of preparations, more and more people were being transported back, and local officials everywhere were still very busy.
In the autumn, the storms on the sea began to get stronger, so Wen Yanbo suggested to postpone the action until next spring before continuing to send people across the sea, and to send all the troops back first.
Li Po agreed, it would be a big joke if the boat capsized at sea and all the people in the boat were sent into the mouths of fish and turtles. Moreover, those sea-going ships were especially precious. Once encountering big waves, the boats would capsize in the sea.
, more than half of the Tang navy was wiped out, and everyone had to vomit blood at that time.
In addition, the Silla people made great contributions in the East China Sea War. Queen Kinderman of Silla came to the court twice during this period, and she must be rewarded for her Yiquan.
So after the Dachao meeting, Li Po issued an edict that people from Silla enter the Tang Dynasty, just like the subjects of the Tang Dynasty, and enjoy all the rights and obligations of the people of the Tang Dynasty.
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When Silla caravans entered the Tang Dynasty, the commercial tax was equivalent to that of Tang Dynasty merchants, and they could travel to all counties without any distinction.
Silla people could study in the Tang Dynasty and serve as officials. Those with talent could not be rejected because they were Silla people.
In addition, Jin Deman, King Jindeman of Silla, was granted the title of Deputy Protector of the Korean Protectorate, and he assisted Li Nian, the Grand Protector of the Left, to take charge of the affairs of the government.
Half of the old land of Baekje was allocated to Silla, and the remaining part was established as a county and Zhechongfu to accommodate the various tribes of Baekje. Therefore, there was no longer a name for Baekje people in the world. This place was called Tang Tu, and the people above it were called Tang people.
Then Li Po issued another edict, instructing Li Daozong, the Grand Governor of Nanhai, to establish the Nanhai Protectorate. King Qin Li Yuanyao would take over the post of Grand Protector, and Li Daozong would be the Deputy Protector, in charge of the affairs of the government.
At this time, Datang's fleet had already arrived in the South China Sea, delivering the long-awaited supplies of food, grass and soldiers to Li Daozong. Kan Ze returned to the navy and took charge of the fleet.
The fleet will stay in the South China Sea for a period of time, and then continue to explore along the coastline when the sea waves calm down.
Their main task was not to fight with people, but to explore sea routes, communicate with the Southeast Asian indigenous people along the coast, explore the customs and customs of the countries along the route, and publicize the news of the Tang Dynasty's opening of sea trade.
Let the indigenous people take out all their good things and conduct business and trade with the Tang Dynasty.
If there are those who are blind, insulting the people of the Tang Dynasty, or don't want to accept the olive branch extended by the Tang Dynasty, then I'm sorry, if you have few people, the men on the fleet will kill you.
If there are many people, just wait, I will go back and call someone over, and we will have a serious discussion with you.
Business and trade were not so peaceful in many cases. People in the Tang Dynasty were good-tempered and would often adhere to the principle of courtesy before fighting when interacting with others. Don't be ignorant of praise. The construction of infrastructure projects in the Tang Dynasty required manpower for a long time.
Among the nine counties in the South China Sea, the four southernmost counties are serious barbaric lands. They are located at the very end of the Central Plains dynasty's tentacles. They often rebel and people establish their own country at every turn.
Now Datang's fleet can connect Datang's Lingnan coast and the South China Sea, which will greatly enhance Datang's control over these remote places.
This is a related effect of the Tang Dynasty's ships traveling on the sea. Places that are difficult to reach on land are like thoroughfares on the sea, making communication and communication more convenient. The most direct effect is to strengthen the control of the Central Plains Dynasty over these places.
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Of course, this is just the beginning. If Datang's ships want to achieve their goals, they still need to work hard. The role of this fleet is extremely limited.
It can only support the Tang troops stationed everywhere.
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After dinner, Li Po was about to go out for a walk to eat.
After returning to Beijing, he immersed himself in the busy government affairs. The excitement of traveling had not passed, so he was still a little uncomfortable with this boring emperor's career.
At this time, someone hurriedly came to report that Princess Fufeng was about to give birth.
Li Po was startled and immediately regained his composure, "Send a report to the Queen and ask her to go to the Xu Mansion to have a look. Are the imperial doctors there?"
The eunuch answered in the affirmative, and Li Po asked him to report to the queen.
Li Po left the Manlu Hall and stood in front of the hall for a while. He wasn't too worried. As Li Bi said before, Li Chun's body has always been strong and there should be no problem.
Fast forward many years, and the girl who followed him like a little beast in the mountains will also become a mother. However, she was a little older when she gave birth, and she is almost catching up with the advanced mothers who will later give birth.
Li Chun, who has a child, should be more honest, right? But don't imitate Ashi Tianxiang. After giving birth to a child, it is as if he has completed an incredible thing in his life, and then... he let go.
Self, just throw the child away.
He is less heartless than his father. Seeing this daughter like Li Zhen, surrounding the queen, he is quite proud. Turks are really wolf-like.
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Not long after, Li Bi and her people hurried to the Manlu Palace, said a few words to her husband, and then left the palace in a hurry.
When Li Bi arrived at the Xu Mansion, the Xu Mansion was already in chaos.
Xu Shiji and his parents didn't care about anything else and were waiting outside a courtyard of the inner house.
Several imperial doctors who had been staying at the house were in the courtyard, directing the midwives in the house to do this and that.
The stewards and servants in the mansion all knew that tonight was a critical moment. People were panicking, but they didn't know what to do. Fear and anxiety spread throughout the mansion.
Everyone had the same idea. If the princess gave birth smoothly, everything would be fine. If something unexpected happened, everyone in the house would be dead.
The emperor only had such a girl, so he was very concerned about it. After the news spread that His Royal Highness the Princess was pregnant, everyone was very happy, but when the critical moment came, everyone thought of their own situation.
As soon as Queen Li Bi arrived, the palace became even more chaotic. This was also the reason why Li Po didn't come over. It wasn't enough to add to the chaos.
The reason why I still asked Li Bi to come was mainly to keep an eye on the Xu family and not give them the chance to make any trouble to protect the elders and the younger ones.
Li Bi had given birth to two sons and was very familiar with this matter, but when she saw the basins of blood and water being brought out from the yard, she still felt uneasy.
She first asked about the situation of the Xu family and his son, and then waited outside the courtyard. There was no use for her to go in.
After waiting for a while, she felt something was wrong and asked, "Why didn't you hear...what was going on?"
This chapter has been completed!