After Xiao Tang learned about his "death", he thought about it carefully. On that day, he was ambushed by Gao Zhanling and the Yan brothers led by Bohai horse thieves at Longshou Mountain. The Liao army escorted General Arich and Qiong Yao Nayan failed to rescue Xiao Tang. , they could only fight to the death and fight their way out of the siege, leading the remaining troops to retreat to Liaoyang Mansion for help.
At that time, the Liao official army also sent several teams to search for the whereabouts of their group on Tokyo Road. However, on their way back to Liaoyang Mansion, Xiao Tang and others encountered the mastermind of the ambush, intending to blame the Jurchens. Gao Yongchang of various tribes.
Xiao Tang and others delayed the Jurchen Alliance led by Wu Yashu and Aguda for some time in the snowy mountains. Then Xiao Tang took the opportunity to secretly travel to Baozhou and go to Pi Island to take care of the construction of a city. Because Gao Yongchang assassinated Tokyo and stayed behind, he also incited and instigated powerful revolts all over Liaodong. The Liao government now lost control of most of the prefectures and counties in Tokyo and was already struggling to send troops to suppress the rising riots. How can you think and spare any effort to find out the whereabouts of an envoy from the Song Dynasty?
What's more, on that day, the 500 Liao Yuanmen troops were ambushed and killed by the Bohai horse thieves led by Gao Zhanling and the Yan brothers in Longshou Mountain. Xiao Tang and other Song envoys, with only a few people, were defeated in the barren mountain. He was besieged by thousands of brave horse thieves in the wild mountains, and the possibility of escaping was slim. After months of searching without success, the Liao Dynasty was busy quelling one wave of civil strife, so he told the Song Dynasty that he had died in Liaodong. Not surprising.
But... this is good. Due to the fetters of his official position, it is almost impossible for him to personally preside over various matters in the green forests of Song, Liao and other places. Since the Liao side has released the news, he might as well "die" for a while. Xiao Tang thought again: After I arrived at Pi Island, I communicated with Bianjing, Xiaojiaji, Mizhou and other villages in the Song Dynasty. The mansions, family members and brothers in the Song Dynasty all knew that I was in danger. There is no danger of life. However, according to Gao Qiu's temperament, he may harbor old grudges and take the opportunity to persecute his family members and subordinates in Bianjing.
"Xiao Yi, immediately send a letter to Bianjing. Before the court announces my 'disaster' in Liaodong, order Sanlang, Hua Rong and other brothers to prepare carriages and horses and escort my family back to Daming Mansion. The capital retains Xiao Jiasui and Yang Brothers such as Xu are in charge of the overall situation."
After thinking about it, Xiao Tang told Xiao Yi who was on the side that the restaurants and music shops he owns in Bianjing such as Jinfeng Yulu Tower are not only the places frequented by many dignitaries inside and outside the capital, but also Zhao Ji. Xiao Jiasui, Yang Xu and other brothers who stayed in Bianjing were all very smart and capable people. As long as they acted low-key and prudent and did not let Gao Qiu get any handle, even if Gao Taiwei wanted to add insult to injury, he would not dare to offend him. Song Huizong was unhappy.
However, according to Gao Qiu's secret behavior in the past, just in case, it is still necessary to ask Su Jinniang, Tang Pengxiu and other female family members to temporarily avoid the limelight, and to temporarily stop most of the business in Bianjing City, to guard against Gao Qiu secretly sending some hawks and minions secretly. Do tricks.
Let's allow you, Gao Qiu, to be arrogant for a while. When I return to the capital after "resurrection from the dead", I want to see what your face will look like...
After Xiao Yi took over, Xiao Tang went to the camp at Yantai Peak on Pi Island with Wen Huanzhang, Pei Xuan, Jiang Jing, Ou Peng, Tao Zongwang and others who had just arrived in Pi Island. The layout of the village mansion has been arranged, but except for two or three bedrooms and a hall for discussing important matters with the staff, most of the buildings have only laid the foundations and begun construction.
Xiao Tang first told Wen Huanzhang and others that he had sent Yan Qing and Duan Jingzhu to the interior of Liaodong to pick up the refugees who were affected by the military disaster on Tokyo Road, and then asked Wen Huanzhang how he planned to preside over the matter. When dealing with the government affairs of this Xinxing sea town, Wen Huanzhang briefly sorted out his thoughts and said: "Putting down a foundation on the overseas islands of Liaodong is no more dangerous than occupying a mountain in the green forest. If you don't follow the rules, you can't form a circle. When settling the people, There must be internal legislation, as well as the selection and appointment of subordinate officials to supervise taxes, manage civil affairs, arrest thieves, and maintain public security, etc., all must be determined in advance to carry out supervision and law enforcement...
After the household tenancy is established, it is necessary to let the people carry out their own business to calm the people's hearts. The nomadic tribes need to demarcate pastures, and the Han farmers need to allocate farmland... However, the folk customs of the ethnic groups outside the Guan are fierce and willing to fight. Ruthless, if you live together with the sons of the Han family, some troubles will inevitably arise. What's more, the situation in Liaodong is complicated now. When various tribes gather together, if there is a dispute between the two tribes, it is common for them to fight, causing various tribes to demand justice for their own people. Things can easily lead to great turmoil. This matter requires Pei Kongmu to worry more."
At this time, Pei Xuan's brows became more calm and majestic. After hearing what Huanzhang said, he nodded and said: "Mr. Wen said it is true, the Ming Dynasty has no selfless care, and the great public has no selfish relatives. In my opinion, no matter the Han Dynasty, Jiaerlang, Khitan, Bohai and other tribes and tribes must be courteous and courteous when enforcing the law. Only when the emperor and his ministers, high and low, obey the law can we call it great governance, not to mention the distinction between clans."
After hearing this, Xiao Tang nodded repeatedly. Compared with Xiao Jiasui, Xu Guanzhong and other thoughtful and resourceful people, Wen Huanzhang, who had been in the officialdom for many years, was obviously better at managing people's livelihood and handling local government affairs. Now Xiao Tang It is equivalent to a private "military government" autonomy in the territory of Liaodong. If it wants to take root in this mixed ethnic environment, it must make the different ethnic groups admitted under the rule live in harmony.
It seems that there are many ethnic groups living together in the Liao Kingdom, and in terms of the proportion of the ethnic population, it is not like the Song Dynasty where the Han people are the main ethnic group. If either side is favored or suppressed, the two ethnic groups will hate each other, and that kind of conflict will occur. It cannot be eliminated for a very long period of time.
Ethnic issues have been an extremely sensitive and difficult issue to deal with until later generations. How many multi-ethnic countries have been divided due to internal ethnic conflicts, not to mention Xiaotang, an overseas town that is still in its infancy.
Under the current situation, when Khitan herdsmen such as the Yichen tribe, Han refugees from Liaodong, and people from other ethnic groups flock to sea towns such as Pidao, if any conflicts occur, whether it is the use of force to suppress, or peaceful It is not advisable to deal with the situation in an attempt to calm the situation, and Pei Xuan, who is unselfish and unselfish, will indeed be needed to maintain the fairness of the law.
Later, Xiao Tang discussed with Wen Huanzhang, Pei Xuan, Jiang Jing and others about Pidaohai Town's household registration management, project construction, training of the people, the repair of ministries and many other matters. After about an hour, Zhang Shun walked in Hall, reported to Xiaotang: Duan Jingzhu and Yilacheng had arrived at the riverside with several nomadic tribesmen. They were inquiring about information in Baozhou and contacted the leaders of the tribes in the inland areas of Liaodong. The leader of the refugee leaders had sent a boat directly to Pi Island. Come.
