At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 114: The Three Shatuo Tribes Surrender
"Your three Shatuo tribes have only existed for less than 30 years. Before you, many other large tribes were born on the grassland, and many of them were even much stronger than the three Shatuo tribes."

"But what is the final outcome?"

"Without exception, all of them disappeared in the long river of time. They were either destroyed by other tribes, or wiped out by the Northern Wei or Central Plains court."

"Yes."

Rabdan was helpless: "This is the fate of the grassland people."

"That was before."

Xiao Han shook his head: "Now that your three tribes have joined my army, setting up three thousand guards is just the beginning."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the imperial court will send an order to abolish the county and establish a state in a few days."

"I plan to establish two counties on the grassland outside of Xiliang, covering the east and west banks of the Shule River. In other words, your grassland will also be included in the counties of Xiliang Prefecture in the future."

"Remove the county and establish a state."

Rabdan was shocked.

"Yes."

Xiao Han nodded: "I have received a secret report from the court."

"Congratulations, General."

Rabdan reacted and showed an ecstatic look.

"Don't rush to be happy yet."

He raised his hand to suppress Labudan and continued, "After the county is abolished and the state is established, the garrisons of the three Shatuo tribes will be incorporated into the Central Plains. On the premise of retaining some grasslands, we will vigorously implement agricultural reclamation."

"This is a good thing."

Rabdan said: "After we learn to farm, no one in our tribe will starve to death, and we will not go south to plunder."

"It's indeed a good thing."

Xiao Han raised his eyebrows: "But I can tell you clearly that I will increase my control over the three Shatuo tribes, and slowly integrate the three tribes with the people of Xiliang until they are indistinguishable from each other."

"In this process, the three Chanyu of you will have to give up some of your power, but I can guarantee that as long as you cooperate, your three Chanyu families will stand with me, share honor and disgrace."

"It depends on whether you are willing to give up these powers."

"If you are willing to give it up, everything will be done according to the letter. If you are not willing to give it up, I will not reduce the benefits I promised you."

"It's just that ten years later, the Xiliang army will continue to move westward."

"Think about it carefully."

As he spoke, he picked up the teacup, sipped the tea slowly, and waited quietly for Rabdan's answer.

Deeply appreciate it or reluctant to give it up?
Labdan was extremely conflicted.

The result of being reluctant to let go is that you will be happy for ten years. Ten years later, Xiliang sends troops to the grassland.

But he was somewhat reluctant to share the power of the Great Chanyu.

"Great Chanyu, why are you so fussy?"

Dayueer frowned and said, "My master has made it very clear. If you don't agree, just take the benefits and go back."

"Ten years later, Xiliang will send troops to the grasslands, and it is time to set up a county. If you agree, be quick."

"General."

Rabdan stood up and asked solemnly, "If the three Khans of my tribe and the general advance and retreat together, share honor and disgrace, can we protect the power and wealth of our family?"

"can."

Xiao Han nodded.

"Those of you who are good at learning can go to school, and those who are good at fighting can join the army. As long as this general is still here, the prosperity and wealth of your three tribes will not be lost."

"I am willing to give up my power."

Rabdan knelt on one knee and said: "In the future, the three Shatuo tribes are willing to fight to the death for the general."

"very good."

He smiled and said, "This general appreciates your straightforwardness."

"No, it was the general who was honest with me first. I have heard an old saying in the Central Plains, which goes, 'When Duke Zhou spits out his flesh, the whole world will be at peace.' The general is the Duke Zhou of the three Shatuo tribes."

Rabdan stood up and patted his chest and promised: "In the future, if anyone in the three tribes dares to disobey the general's orders, I will chop off his head first without the general having to do anything."

Only if Rabdan is truly persuaded can the decrees in the memorial be implemented in the three Shatuo tribes.

"The deputy captains of the three guards and officials at all levels are being selected. The list will be out soon. When the time comes, you will go back to the grassland with them and get everything done according to the regulations on the memorial."

"I will definitely live up to the great general's trust." "After finishing these things, I will immediately return to Xiliang and serve the great general in his tent."

"Xiao Yue'er, send the Great Chanyu back."

"promise."

Watching Labdan walk out of Tinghua Garden, Dayueer smiled and said, "Young Master, you have some tricks."

"How good is it?"

Xiao Han smiled.

"Hehe, so good that this slave girl prostrates herself and begs for mercy."

Xiaoyue whispered.

"Sir, that emperor really wants to abolish the county and establish a state."

She was curious.

"Ah."

Xiao Han nodded and said, "Counting the days, the imperial envoy will arrive in at most half a month."

"Then Sir, you will be promoted again."

Dayue's smile is as beautiful as a flower.

"almost."

He stood up and stretched, "When two counties are established on the grassland, plus Xiliang County, the entire Xiliang will have three counties. It is vast, covering two thousand miles from east to west, and there are several large rivers such as the Yellow River and Shule River to irrigate the land."

"Although we can't say that it can surpass the land of fish and rice in the south of the Yangtze River, as long as we manage it carefully, in a few years, those grasslands can be turned into fertile fields. Not only can we open up thousands of miles of territory for the Central Plains, but we can also put an end to the disaster of looting by grassland tribes forever."

"Such a great achievement will be remembered by you for eternity."

There was a gleam of light in Dayue'er's beautiful eyes.

Looking at Xiao Han, she wanted to eat him up. Which woman would not like and be obsessed with such a man?

A few days later.

Labdan led hundreds of officials and set out from Xiliang City, heading straight for Luanshi City, then crossed the Shule River and went deep into the Wang grassland.

Soon after, official documents for recruiting soldiers were sent to all county offices and towns. Countless young and strong men came upon hearing the news and crowded all the government offices.

Although the number of recruits this time is huge, we still adhere to the usual practice and will never recruit unqualified people.

Every soldier needs to be carefully selected and the best of the best.

The reason why the people of Xiliang were so enthusiastic, apart from Xiao Han's own prestige, was also the large amount of pensions that were distributed to the families of the fallen soldiers a few days ago.

In addition to the white shadows and half a year's supply of food, these families will be exempted from taxes for three years.

A military affairs office was even set up specifically to deal with the affairs of these fallen soldiers.

In this case, how could the people of Xiliang not rush to get in?

Many people even fought each other for a conscription quota, which was unique in the entire Northern Wei and Central Plains.

half a month later.

The imperial envoys from the court arrived in Xiliang City, bringing with them countless gold, silver, jewelry, brocades, silks, and cartloads of food and fodder.

into the night.

Listen to the flower palace.

Bright lights.

"Eunuch Gao, have some tea."

"You're welcome, General."

Gao Qian was beaming with glory, and it was obvious that he had gained a lot of benefits.

The two sat down.

Xiao Han: "In the past few years, I relied on Eunuch Gao to mediate for me in the court."

"I must stay longer this time so that I can play the role of a good host."

"Can't stay long."

Gao Qian: "I still have to go to Jizhou to convey the imperial edict for His Majesty."

(End of this chapter)