I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 479: No high or low, no rich or poor! The "big pot" reform of the Rogler tribe

June 5th, afternoon.

Su Liang and more than 200 people turned from west to north, crossed the Tao River, and came to a grassland with lush grass and water.

The Hehuang area has complex terrain.

There are Gobi deserts, canyon rivers, and vast green grasslands.

A large area northwest of here.

It benefits from the irrigation of the upstream Yellow River and its tributary Tao River.

The land is fertile, rivers are densely distributed and rainfall is abundant, making it an ideal place for farming and nomadic life.

Here.

Located in the northwest region of the Tibetan tribes, it is a large tribe second only to the Zuosilo tribe in terms of power.

The Rogler tribe.

This tribe has nearly 80,000 people and 18,000 warriors.

From here to the northwest, the area of ​​800 miles is all the territory of the Rogler tribe.

At this time.

The one-armed Old Qiao looked forward and said to Su Liang: "Zhongcheng, more than ten miles ahead is Anchuan Fort. We will have to gnaw on this most difficult bone next!"

Su Liang nodded and looked forward.

The area of ​​the Luogler tribe mainly includes three places, namely Anchuan Fort, Ningtao City and Anlong Village.

There are troops stationed by the Rogler tribe in all three places.

Among them, nearly 70% of the people of the Rogler tribe live in the central Ningtao City.

Before setting off, Su Liang gained a comprehensive understanding of the Rogler tribe.

This tribe was once composed of several scattered small tribes.

Later, in the fifth year of the Qingli period, Rogler and his son Achaisi established the Rogler tribe by force.

Then in the second year of Huangyou.

The Rogler tribe also followed the example of the Song Dynasty and reformed the clan system.

The slogan "No distinction between high and low, rich and poor" made the Rogler tribe rapidly powerful.

The so-called "there is no high or low, no poor or rich".

That is, all the property of the Rogler tribe belongs to the tribe, and the tribesmen only need to work according to the instructions of the tribal leader.

All expenses for their food, clothing, weddings, funerals, etc. are borne by the tribe.

to be honest.

It's egalitarianism, eating from the same pot.

In Su Liang's eyes, this kind of reform method seems fair, can attract many people and make people's hearts united.

But it can’t last long.

A 30-year-old strong man and a 60-year-old old man get the same pay for the same work, and a lazy loser and a hardworking and capable strong man enjoy the same treatment. Sooner or later, huge conflicts will break out.

However, at present, the Rogler tribe is developing well.

As it gradually rises.

The Qingtang Tubo (i.e. the Zuosilo tribe) in the northwest and the Xixia in the northeast had both tried to recruit them, but were rejected by the Luogele tribe.

Currently.

Su Liang's plan was to make the Rogler tribe willingly submit to the Song Dynasty.

Once the Rogler tribe returned to Song.

Then Su Liang's plan to recruit the people of Hehuang to surrender was basically successful.

If the other party is unwilling to surrender to Song, Su Liang will be in a passive position. No matter how brave the 200 men under his command are, they cannot fight against this tribe of nearly 80,000 people.

But if they take a detour, the further they go, the more dangerous Su Liang and others will be.

Su Liang thought for a moment, and said to the one-armed Old Qiao: "Master Qiao, you will go to Anchuan Fort later to inform the troops stationed in the Rogler tribe that I want to go to Ningtao City to meet Rogler."

One-armed Old Joe was stunned.

"Zhongcheng, shall we go to Ningtao City? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to have Rogler come to Anchuan Fort to see you?"

According to Su Liang's current status and reputation, as well as the Luogele tribe's eldest brother, the Zuosiluo tribe, they are both considered vassal tribes of the Song Dynasty.

If he directly asked Rogler to come to Anchuanburg to see him, Rogler would most likely not refuse.

And everyone went to Ningtao City.

That would be equivalent to getting into the opponent's encirclement. If irreconcilable conflicts arise, it would be very difficult to escape.

Su Liang smiled and said, "The Rogler tribe is different from those small tribes. We can only convince them to return to Song if we show enough sincerity. They are big and powerful, and they will not rashly resort to force and easily become our enemy."

One-armed Old Qiao nodded.

……

Half an hour later.

The soldiers set up camp, and the one-armed Old Joe led several Dragon Feather Army soldiers and ran towards Anchuan Fort ahead.

An hour later, Old Joe came back.

"Zhongcheng, I have informed the garrison there. They said they would report to us and they expect to give us a reply before noon the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, then we will stay here for the next two days!" Su Liang nodded. He expected that Rogler would not refuse to see him.

……

into the night.

The temperature is gradually getting cooler.

There was a scent of green grass both inside and outside the tent.

Su Liang lit a mosquito repellent incense, lay on the grass, and looked at the starry sky, feeling particularly relaxed.

Tomorrow he decided to go fishing in the nearby rivers, catch some wild rabbits and have a good relaxing time.

The pace of life here is very slow and the scenery is beautiful.

If the people can live a stable and prosperous life, this place will surely become an ideal place for many literati and poets to travel and live.

The next day, it was broad daylight.

As soon as Su Liang woke up, he received a letter from Di Qing.

Di Qing said that the emperor and all the ministers fully supported Su Liang's strategy of persuading the Hehuang people to surrender, and advised Su Liang to be careful and not put himself in danger.

Su Liang did not expect such a reaction from the emperor and the ministers.

He thought that the government would definitely scold him and order him to return to Xihe Town immediately, but he did not expect that the government would actually agree with his risky move.

This made Su Liang very happy. After the matter was accomplished, he would not have to be punished.

……

Afternoon, Ningtao City.

In the living room of a large house.

"Dad, I guess that the changes in our Rogler tribe attracted the Song Dynasty, so the Song government sent Nasu Liang to visit us. It is possible that they want to support us and make us the second Zuosiluo tribe, and then deal with Xixia."

"A few days ago, the Song Dynasty increased its troops on the Hebei border. It is very likely that they are going to fight with the Liao Kingdom. I guess they want us to stand on the side of the Song Dynasty to maintain stability in the northwest."

A man in his thirties with dark skin wearing a round-necked brocade robe said.

The gray-haired, fat old man sitting on the main seat not far away stroked his beard and said, "No matter what he comes for, we cannot be used as pawns."

"If Song goes to war with Xixia, even if Zuosiluo joins the war, we will wait and see what happens. If Song wants us to maintain stability in the northwest and contain Xixia, we will push Zuosiluo out. He is the big brother of all the Tibetan tribes and should be the first to rush to the front when something happens!"

This father and son.

They are the leader of the Rogler tribe, Rogler, and his son Achais.

Rogler continued, "Achaisi, etiquette cannot be abandoned. Your father wants you to go and welcome Su Liang in person. When he comes, we will serve him with good wine and food, but we will never get involved in the war, nor make any promises to him."

"Dad, no problem, I'll leave right away."

A Chai Si stood up and said, "Dad, the reform of our tribe is far more successful than that of the Song Dynasty. When your son sees him, why don't you talk to him about the reform and let him see what is the best reform policy that is completely for the benefit of the people? At the same time, let him know that we are definitely not soft persimmons that can be manipulated by anyone!"

Rogler thought about it and nodded, "Okay, but we can't go on like that. The Song Dynasty is not something we can afford to provoke." "Understood!" Achaisi raised his chin and walked quickly outside.

……

The next day, it was nearly noon.

One-armed Old Joe walked quickly towards Su Liang with a bright smile on his face.

"Zhongcheng, there is news! Luo Gele's son Achaisi came to Anchuan Fort and personally took us to Ningtao City!"

Su Liang stood up immediately.

He expected this.

Liu Sandao on the side shouted: "Pack your things and prepare to enter Anchuan Fort!"

After a while.

Su Liang and more than 200 people rushed to Anchuan Fort.

At this time, the benefits of more than 200 people were reflected. Not more, not less, they looked more like a caravan.

If the number of people exceeds 500, many tribes will be afraid of them.

Five hundred cavalrymen can move freely in the Hehuang area if they are not surrounded.

At the gate of Anchuan Fort.

Achaisi rode on his horse and bowed to Su Liang, the leader, and said, "Central Prime Minister Su, I am Achaisi, and I have come to greet you on my father's orders. Do you want to rest in the village for a while, or go directly to Ningtao City?"

Su Liang said: "Let's just get going!"

Hearing this, Achaisi turned his horse around and galloped forward.

On the side, One-armed Old Qiao and Liu Sandao both frowned slightly.

Achaisi went to meet Su Liang without dismounting, which was disrespectful.

Even if Rogler went to meet Su Liang in person, he should have dismounted and bowed.

In addition, as a guide, he should accompany Su Liang and tell the people around Su Liang how to proceed next. Only after Su Liang agrees, can he run in the front.

He turned his horse around and rode away, leaving Su Liang to eat sand and dirt behind him, which was even more rude.

You need to know.

When Su Liang left the Song Dynasty, he represented the reputation of the Song Dynasty.

Su Liang smiled slightly and murmured to himself: "It's okay, young people are full of energy, it doesn't matter if they are a little crazy!"

After saying that, Su Liang and others rushed over.

……

drive! drive! drive!
A group of horses are galloping on a meadow.

Achaisi led more than twenty tribal warriors and galloped at the front.

They seemed to be deliberately provoking them and increased their speed very quickly, but Su Liang and more than 200 others chased them relentlessly, always keeping a distance of about 200 meters between them.

Soon, it was dusk and the sun was setting.

The whole prairie turned dark.

And this time.

Achaisi and others lit torches and continued running, but at a slower speed.

Lighting a torch means traveling at night.

Liu Sandao said angrily: "Boss, this Achaisi is too ignorant of the rules. Even if he has to travel at night tonight, he should have consulted your opinion first."

Su Liang was broad-minded and was not angry.

He smiled and said, "The barbarians admire the strong, so he may think we are not as good as him. That's okay. Run to the front and tell him that we are going to cook, and ask them to come and eat. After eating, we will continue to move forward and try to reach Ningtao City before noon tomorrow!"

"I obey your command!" Liu Sandao squeezed his legs against the horse's belly and accelerated forward.

Su Liang and others slowly stopped.

……

After a while.

Achaisi and others rode over on horseback.

Achaisi walked up to Su Liang and said with a smile, "Central Prime Minister Su, I originally wanted us to rush to Ningtao City in one go and let you taste the food in our canteen, so I didn't prepare any food. Sorry!"

"It's okay, it's okay. We are prepared." Su Liang said with a smile. The other party's tone had a hint of evasion, and it was obvious that he was being falsely polite.

Soon, everyone started eating.

The meal was simple, mutton and vegetable porridge.

It is made from grains, vegetables and mutton. It can be used as a meal or a dish, saving time and effort, and the taste is quite good.

On the march.

It is already very good to be able to eat mutton.

However, when Achaisi picked up the bowl of porridge, he frowned.

"Central Prime Minister Su, I have heard that the reforms of the Song Dynasty were very successful, the national treasury revenue increased a lot, and the lives of the people have improved a lot, but...but the food in the army is really rough, far inferior to the food of the people in my tribe."

"I suggest that Su Zhongcheng can also learn from my tribe's reforms, which will definitely benefit him a lot."

Achaisi wanted to bring the conversation to Rogler's reforms and then show off to Su Liang.

But Su Liang just smiled and nodded without saying anything.

A Chai Si said again: "Central Prime Minister Su, I wonder what business you have in coming to my tribe this time?"

Su Liang thought for a moment and said very seriously: "Help the people of the Rogler tribe live a stable and happy life!"

"what?"

Achaisi was stunned at first, then he couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Hahaha... Su Zhongcheng, you... you still don't know the current situation of my tribe?"

"In terms of reform, my tribe is ahead of the Song Dynasty. I have also studied the various strategies of the Song Dynasty's reform. Your reforms seem to be for the people, but in fact they are first for the court, then for the officials and nobles, and finally for the people."

"But it's different in our Rogler tribe. We believe in 'no rich, no poor, no noble,' and everyone is equal. The old, the weak, the sick and the disabled all have food to eat and clothes to wear, and there is no need to worry about livelihood issues."

"The path that my Rogel tribe is on is the path to prosperity. When Su Zhongcheng arrives in Ningtao City, he will know that what I said is true. He will know that the people of my Rogel tribe do not need your help, but the Song Dynasty may need to learn the reform method of my tribe!"

……

Achaisi tilted his head back.

The tone of his voice was as if he was teaching Su Liang, even complacent.

He was jealous of Su Liang's fame.

But he felt that his ability to reform was better than Su Liang's, so he behaved in this self-righteous manner.

Liu Sandao and one-armed Lao Qiao, who were not far away, rolled their eyes at Achaisi from time to time.

If the other party was not Rogler's son, they might have been unable to resist taking action.

This guy really deserves a beating for what he said!

He was arrogant in front of Su Liang and talked about the way of reform, which was like a frog in a well looking at the sky, which made him a laughing stock.

After Su Liang heard Achaisi's "profound theory of reform", he didn't even think of defending himself.

There is a huge gap between the two sides' ideas and patterns. Achaisi has been completely brainwashed by the "big pot" reforms of the Rogler tribe, so there is no point in talking to him more.

Su Liang quickly finished the mutton and vegetable porridge in his bowl, then said to Liu Sandao: "Sandao, let everyone drink quickly, and then we will continue on our way!"

Liu Sandao immediately understood and started urging the people behind him.

Achaisi showed a disdainful smile on his face, thinking: When you enter Ningtao City, you will know that I am not just talking big. In the future, all the Tibetan tribes will definitely belong to my family. When my father becomes the new ruler, I will be the prince. By then, you will not even be qualified to carry my shoes!
Achaisi's ideal in life is -

His father became the king, and he became a prince, and then he succeeded to the throne and restored Tubo to its former glory.

A quarter of an hour later, everyone continued on their way.

Su Liang hoped that Rogler, whom he was about to meet, would be smarter.

If they were also obsessed with the "big pot" reform, the Song Dynasty would have no choice but to destroy them.

Otherwise, once the resources of the Rogler tribe are exhausted, the people of the tribe will all become bandits or beggars.

(End of this chapter)