Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 13 Get help
Ling Tianfang, who has been temporarily appointed by me as the director of the Jinzhou Prefecture Administrative Department, walked behind me on the streets of Jinzhou, "My lord, I think it's better to send some personal guards to go together, just in case Ah."
"Heaven, if the Gaoyue people really want to harm us, going to hundreds of guards will not help, but will increase their suspicion. I don't think they will turn their faces without even hearing the conditions Well, anyway, I'm still the chief executive of this side, I don't think they will be so hasty. They have been restrained in this mountain for long enough, don't they really yearn for a better life? It's hard to be willing The ancestors have been trapped in this mountain for generations and cannot develop? I think their leaders will make a wise choice."
Although the urban area of Jinzhou is not big, it is quite prosperous. There are a large number of medicine stores, medicine halls, wood processing workshops, furniture workshops, and carriage manufacturing workshops here. Of course, this is all because of the abundance of medicine and wood here. The whole street seems to exude a faint smell of medicine and wood. Fragrance blended. This is really an excellent rear! When I sighed deeply, Ling Tianfang also bowed his head in agreement.
"My lord, it seems that we have taken the right step. With this, Qingyang has become a solid shield. We can also attack and retreat, which greatly reduces the risk, and Qingyang also gains I really don’t know that Wang Shiqi has such good conditions, but he made this place look like this.” Ling Tianfang is obviously very satisfied with the plan he designed.
"It's still too early to talk about success. Controlling Jinzhou is certainly one of our goals, but taking the Gaoyue people under our command is our more important goal." The mountains, flying to the depths of the green and gloomy.
After cleaning up Wang Shiqi's family property, I found that this guy is worthy of being a money-making master. The small treasury of the Finance Department and the normal treasury actually left nearly one million gold coins, which made me pick a big deal for nothing. It can also be seen from this that the annual financial income of the Jinzhou Prefecture is very considerable. Under Wang Shiqi's extravagant enjoyment, there is still a huge amount left, and the temptation of the Golden State can also be imagined.
"Stop! Don't come close! Who are you? What are you doing here?"
After two days of trekking with a few guards, Ling Tianfang and I entered the sphere of influence of the Gaoyue people in the Dahengduan Mountains, and there were a few vigilant shouts and questions from the woods.
"I am Li Wufeng, the new Imperial City Guard of the Jinzhou Prefecture. I am here today to call on the noble elder and discuss some matters." I glanced at the dense forest and answered neither humble nor overbearing. It has been known from previous information that the Gaoyue people are somewhat different from other peoples. They are composed of many tribes of different sizes, and they are also divided into regions. Most of them live in the mountains of the Dahengduan Mountains, which span thousands of miles from the north to the south of the mainland. , the total number is about one million, and there are about 200,000 people living in the Golden State of the Empire.
There was a panic immediately in the dense forest. Although there has been hostility and even conflicts with the local government for a long time, this is the territory of the Tanghe Empire after all, and this person claims to be the new chief executive of the local area. The minions became flustered and didn't know what to do for a while. After a while, a young man came out from the dense forest, looked at me suspiciously for a while, and then asked: "You said you are the city guard of Jinzhou, what proof do you have?"
"Bold!" Several soldiers behind me shouted, "Who dares to impersonate my lord!"
Ling Tianfang also continued: "This is indeed my lord, I don't think you can make a decision on this matter, why don't you ask your majesty to report."
There was a hint of anger in the eyes of the man who came out to talk, but he quickly realized that it was definitely not a simple matter for these people to go up the mountain. , I am afraid that only the elders can receive them.
"Okay, wait a minute, I'll report to the higher-ups first, and if there's an answer from the higher-ups, I'll notify you." He gave Ling Tianfang a hard look. The figure of the young man quickly disappeared into the dense woods.
After half an hour, the figure of the young man reappeared in front of us, but his demeanor had calmed down a lot, let us follow him, and after half a day of trekking on the path, we reached a slightly flat dam Here, there are obviously many more residents here, which are very different from the sporadic houses we saw along the way. It seems that this place should be an important settlement of the Gaoyue people.
"Report to the Great Elder, the guests have been invited." The man leading the way respectfully saluted a few people standing in front of a very old wooden house.
I also took this opportunity to take a closer look at the more than 200,000 people in charge of the Gaoyue tribe. Standing at the front is an old man in brown clothes. His face is full of wrinkles, making it hard to tell his exact age, but his jet-black hair matches his old face, which makes people feel indescribably mysterious visually. His bright eyes also made people feel his abundant energy. Three of the four people in the back are also old men over sixty years old, and they all look quite imposing, but the man in black on the far side looks less than thirty years old, and he is also a great elder, which is quite surprising , especially there is always an unpredictable smile on his dark face, and his hands are tightly closed in the armholes, which is unforgettable at first sight.
"It's a welcome guest. Master Li is well-known and well-known in the northwest. Although I have been in the wilderness for a long time, I have heard of it." The brown-clothed old man came forward with a smile, and the four behind him also Followed silently. "This old man is Kapok, the chief elder of the Gaoyue tribe in Jinzhou."
It can be seen that these people are very prestigious here. The Gaoyue people who were watching saw the five people walking down the stairs together, and they all showed shocking expressions of disbelief. Maybe they have never seen any guests who need five people. The elders came out to welcome them at the same time.
"Elder Mu Mian's name, I have already heard about it, and I should have come to visit early, but when I first took over, there are still many trivial matters that need to be dealt with, so it has been delayed until now." I also smiled sincerely and strode forward to shake his hand. Hold the gentle and soft hands of Elder Kapok.
"Please." "Please"
This is a rather simple wooden house, but it can be seen that this wooden house has a long history, and it is by no means a place where anyone can enter and exit. A few original-color wooden chairs have been polished to a shine. Although simple, they are spotless. This is probably their meeting room.
"This is Mr. Ling Tianfang Ling, the current Director of Administration of Jinzhou Prefecture." Signaling the guards to stay outside, Ling Tianfang and I walked into the wooden house calmly.
"Mr. Ling's name, the old man has heard of it. Now Mr. Li has a heart for the world, and Mr. Ling can make great achievements under his command." Elder Mu Mian seemed to have something to say, which made me think about how to cut into the topic of the brain. It was running quickly, and I couldn't tell that this old guy had such a sharp eye. I just entered the Golden State, and he could guess my ambition from this. It's not easy, but it's okay, it's much easier to deal with smart people. It seems that today's trip should be rewarding.
"The Great Elder really has something to say. The purpose of Master Li and I coming here today must be something that the Great Elder knows a little bit about." Ling Tianfang also confronted him.
There was a sly smile on the wrinkled face, "I would like to hear from you two."
Seeing that Kapok is so cunning, I don't want to go around in circles with him, "Elders, I went up the mountain with Master Ling today to change the current situation in Jinzhou that is not conducive to Jinzhou's economic development, so I hereby come here to talk to a few Discuss."
"I would like to hear more about it." The attitudes of the five elders became serious.
"As we all know, under the leadership of the world, is it the land of the king, and our Jinzhou is the territory of the Tanghe Empire, and it is also a treasure land of geomantic omen rich in precious wood and medicinal materials, and it is also well-known in the whole continent. The current situation is that, Due to the confrontation between the Gaoyue people and the Jinzhou local government and local forces, the management of the Jinzhou government could not reach the whole territory. Due to the various restrictions of the local government, the Gaoyue people could not be self-sufficient in basic necessities such as food, salt, and cloth. Life is difficult, but the wood and medicinal materials produced are subject to various constraints and cannot be freely sold. Therefore, I want to discuss with the elders to solve this problem fundamentally, so that Jinzhou's economy can develop smoothly, and at the same time, Gao Yue The life and development of the clansmen will embark on a broad road." Although the few words I said before made some people dissatisfied, after hearing the next few words, they all showed expressions of careful consideration.
After a long time, Kapok nodded lightly, and at the same time looked at the other elders beside him, "It seems that Mr. Li must have a good plan to teach me during this visit. I want to hear Master Li's thoughts."
I stood up and slowly turned around in the spacious hall, everyone's eyes were on me, "For now, it seems that no government on the mainland recognizes the equality of the Gaoyue people. Status, including the Tanghe Empire, all adopt a discriminatory attitude towards the Gaoyue people. This is the main reason why the Gaoyue people have always been trapped in the Dahengduan Mountains. As long as this reason still exists, the Gaoyue people will never be able to truly develop and grow up, and it will gradually decline.”
Although what I said was very unpleasant, these elders had to admit that what I said was true, and two of them couldn't help but sighed softly.
"I can promise you that in the area I rule, the Gaoyue people are equal to other nationalities including the Tang people in all aspects, whether it is rights and obligations, of course, including the migration, work, farming, Doing business, receiving education, joining the military, and engaging in politics, etc. No one is allowed to discriminate against other ethnic groups, or they will be punished as endangering national security.”
What I said immediately moved the five of them a little, but Mu Mian quickly calmed down. He knew that the more he gets, the more he pays, and there is no free lunch in the world.
"In terms of specific implementation, I will allow the Gaoyue people to live and live in the plains in the central and southern areas of Jinzhou. As for the policy, refer to the regulations I made in Qingyang. Each person can get ten acres of land to cultivate, but within a few years Buying and selling. Of course, if the Gaoyue people want to, they can also move to any place in Qingyang and Jinzhou."
If the previous remarks are a bit too pragmatic, then the latter is the most practical thing. The Gaoyue people have gone through several generations of hard work in order to get down the mountain to live on this plain, but they have never succeeded. Now that I propose it, they are surprised and happy. Even Elder Kapok, who was as calm as a mountain, couldn't help but let out an "oh", and the wrinkles on his face seemed to have decreased a lot. This is what Gaoyue people dreamed of for generations. The other four elders couldn't help but whisper to each other.
It can be seen that this condition has deeply moved the hearts of Gaoyue people, so I strike while the iron is hot: "I can also guarantee the supply of basic production and living materials for Gaoyue people, so that Gaoyue people can live a better life."
After speaking, I easily returned to my seat and sat down. Now it's Gao Yueren's turn to think carefully.
"Master Li, you put forward such a generous condition. To be honest, even I am quite tempted. But I think you must have corresponding requirements. Why don't you just say it directly, so that we can think about it." Kapok Finally, I couldn't bear it any longer. If ordinary clansmen found out about such generous conditions, it would immediately cause chaos. Who wouldn't want to go down the mountain one day earlier to enjoy a better life?
"My conditions are not harsh, there are only two. First, the Gaoyue people inhabited areas in Jinzhou must submit to the management of the Jinzhou local government, but the specific management methods can be negotiated. Second, the Gaoyue people must obey I need to join the army for military operations. Specifically, the current Gaoyue troops in Jinzhou, I think there are about 30,000 people, join my army unconditionally, and must strictly obey the army's management." I don't panic. Busyly put forward my conditions.
Several elders immediately fell into a quarrel. After pondering for a while, Kapok finally made a difficult choice: "In principle, we agree to the conditions of the adults, but this is a big matter. We must hold another meeting of tribal chiefs." To decide whether to accept it. Please wait a moment, sir, we will hold a meeting of chiefs on this matter immediately."
The chiefs will be over soon, and the end result is acceptance of my terms ~IndoMTL.com~ This is what I expected, the desire for a better life is enough to overwhelm everything else. Regarding specific matters, Ling Tianfang had a careful discussion with the youngest Great Elder, Elder Yamane.
"Lord Li, let's go out for a walk." Elder Kapok, who had remained silent after getting the result, suddenly proposed this invitation.
The two of us strolled on the path in the forest, "Master Li, I am actually not very in favor of the result of this negotiation. After all, our Gaoyue nationality is an independent nation, and in this way, although our life will be improved. Great improvement, but we have lost our independence, is this a blessing or a curse?" Elder Mu Mian said in a low voice, as if talking to himself.
"There are gains and losses. The development and growth of a nation does not come from resting on its laurels. Elder Kapok, I believe that the Gaoyue people will get more development opportunities after the baptism of wind and rain. The outside world is more exciting. Let these It will benefit the entire Gaoyue clan a lot if young people venture out." I comforted Elder Mu Mian with a high-sounding sound.
When Elder Mu Mian and I returned to the wooden house, Ling Tianfang had already reached a final agreement with Elder Shan Gen on the terms of both parties, and we just waited for Elder Mu Mian and I to sign. In terms of our conditions, two items have been added: building roads leading to the Gaoyue inhabited area in southern Jinzhou as soon as possible and increasing investment in education and health infrastructure for the Gaoyue people. In the future, when necessary, assist the Gaoyue people in other areas to do a good job.
When Elder Mu Mian and I exchanged the agreement after signing, Elder Mu Mian looked at me with complicated eyes: "I hope you will keep your promise and not disappoint the expectations of the Gao Yue clan."
I also looked around and shouted in a voice that everyone around me could hear: "If I, Li Wufeng, go against what I said today, I will be punished by heaven and destroyed by earth!"