The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 495: Testing

In addition, it was also required that several large Wusun tribes, those who were conferred the title of marquis, should pay tribute to their own daughters for marriage.

Targan was personally both satisfied and somewhat worried about the division of titles.

He was satisfied because his tribe was not the strongest among the Wusun tribes and could not become the Kunmo, but now he was granted the title of Marquis and could also trade with the Qin Dynasty, which was beneficial to his tribe.

He was worried because he was considering the future of the entire Wusun tribe. He knew very well that only with true unification could they truly have a future and survive better in this cruel world.

Although Daqin's move seemed fair, it did not seem to have any good intentions.

But in the end he agreed, because he couldn't refuse.

As for offering tribute of beauties from the tribe to the King of Qin and peace between the two countries, Targan would be more than happy to do so and would not refuse.

No matter what, marriage is always the simplest and most reliable way to bring two sides closer together.

Ying Zheng also did not forget the unlucky person who died on the road due to acclimatization and long-distance bumpy ride.

A special order was issued that even if their leader had died on the road, the Qin Dynasty would still protect them and would not lose any of the rewards they deserved as long as the leader had been accepted.

Such a decent and benevolent approach also won the hearts of various countries.

In addition, cultural transformation has already begun. It is not forced, but it is encouraged that all countries learn and use Qin language and Qin characters.

As the goods of the Qin Dynasty were dumped on the Western Regions, Qin money was gradually spread. By using economic control methods, it would not take long for the Western Regions to be transformed into the shape of the Qin Dynasty.

If they want to do better business with Daqin but don't know Qin language and characters, they can only eat some leftovers. Driven by interests, they will actively transform themselves.

Didn't the King of Kucha actively study? Not only him, but anyone with a bit of brains had been studying hard since they set foot on the land of Daqin.

Under economic control, if there is a will to carry out cultural transformation, coupled with the deterrence of absolute power and the absolute suppression of size, using economic means to carry out cultural transformation, advanced civilizations can easily assimilate primitive civilizations that are basically on the verge of collapse.

The countries in the Western Regions were not averse to foreign civilizations. They themselves were a hodgepodge. Life in the Western Regions was difficult and survival was not easy. Everyone in the region was a pragmatist.

Because of the instinct to admire the strong and the hope for a better life, advanced civilizations are always more likely to assimilate and absorb backward civilizations.

In this case, cultural transformation is not that difficult. As long as you are willing to push forward with all your heart, with a knife on your waist, a pen in one hand and candy in the other, nothing will be impossible.

As long as there is no exclusion, advanced civilization can easily promote the assimilation of backward and scattered civilizations. If someone excludes, then there is no need for this person to exist.

Isn’t this how English can become the lingua franca of the world?
For the management of the Western Regions, it is natural to formulate a set of detailed rules and regulations to maintain order and ensure trade.

As well as the regulations on tribute and taxation in the future, which were used to defend against foreign invasion and internal rebellion, as well as to adjudicate conflicts between countries.

All of these also need to be established in conjunction with the actual conditions of the countries in the Western Regions. Fortunately, the people who come here are actually people whose words are truly effective in their own countries, and they can be established by communicating with these people.

Once the rules are set, people naturally need to enforce them.

The Western Regions are too far away. Even from the Hexi Corridor, it is still quite far away. Moreover, it is not suitable to add more burdens to Feng Chenghui and Lu Yi. If they are given more burdens, they will really become the kings of the Western Regions.

It is time to establish an independent Great Qin Western Regions Protectorate, with its office located in the Western Regions and officials sent to manage it.

Of course, garrisons are necessary.

The most important thing in execution is not the mouth, but the knife at the waist.

The emperor is far away and there are always daring rebels who commit treasonous acts. It is necessary to station troops. If we don't show the sword in our hands, some scoundrels will not know how high the sky is and how thick the earth is.

There is no need for too many garrisons, five or six thousand people are enough. It is enough to have an office in the Western Regions and design military strongholds on several important military routes. If something big happens, there are still the two cities in the Hexi Corridor to provide a backup.

The garrison can cultivate land and become self-reliant, and with the support of the Qin Dynasty, it will be enough once the scale of trade is expanded.

Fortunately, it was an open-book exam, which saved me a lot of effort.

There are five garrison points in total. Among them, Kucha is the largest country in the Western Regions. It is located in the center of the Western Regions and is also a center of cultural and trade exchanges. Kucha must have garrisons. Similarly, it is most appropriate for the Protectorate to be located in Kucha.

Then there is Loulan, which is the first stop for the Qin Dynasty to enter the Western Regions and also the last stop for other countries to enter the Qin Dynasty. It is an extremely critical strategic location and must also be stationed.

Loulan is the only way to the southern and northern routes to the Western Regions. Stationing troops in Loulan can monitor the trade routes of the Silk Road and protect the safety of passing caravans. It is a real throat that can be used for both offense and defense.

Then there are Luntai, Quli and Yanqi, all of which are strategic locations where troops must be stationed. These places are rich in water and soil resources and have the conditions for developing military farms. They can carry out large-scale agricultural production activities and ensure the self-sufficiency of the garrison. Only in this way can the garrison be truly long-term.

Ying Zheng had already arranged the construction of the Qin Western Regions Protectorate to Ran Hong in advance. Ran Hong naturally knew what to do. The King of Kucha, Sufadie, was a smart man and he would not refuse.

First of all, he didn't dare to do it. He understood the importance of this matter and he had no room to refuse. Secondly, this matter would also bring great benefits to Qiuci, and could truly make Qiuci one of the most important and prosperous regions on this gold trade route.

After doing the math, Sufadie will make the right choice.

As for the other places that need garrisons, they will agree.

The Great Qin Western Regions Protectorate is naturally also a county-level organization, and the candidate needs to be carefully selected.

You must be brave, resourceful, and able to adapt to changing circumstances. It would be best if you also know a little about trade. You cannot be too rebellious and violent. You must be able to maintain good relations with the princes of the Western Regions and gradually assimilate and absorb them. You cannot force them to rebel.

At the same time, we cannot be too soft and weak, and we must also use thundering means to deal with the disrespectful country. The balance in the middle needs to be well grasped.

The position of Protector General of the Western Regions of the Great Qin Protectorate is equivalent to that of a county governor. In the Western Regions, it can be said that he has absolute power and influence. This place is of particular importance.

The selection of this person must be made carefully. Ying Zheng went over it several times in his mind and felt that Yao Jia was the most suitable person in every sense.

It's a pity that the timing is not right.

Let Wang Wan go first. He is capable and did a good job as the county lieutenant in Longxi. He can move up a level.

Let Gan Luo go as the Protector-General. He is an expert at coordinating relations among various countries.

The Protector General asked Zi Heng, the disciple of Six-Fingered Black Knight Ying Xing, to go, and he should also give Chu Mo a hand, both to win people's hearts and to narrow the gap between Chu Mo and Qin Mo.

Let Fu Nian go as the Protector-General. He has been the county magistrate in the north for two years. It is only right for him to go and educate these barbarians in the Western Regions.

Except for Wang Wan, the others were all promoted greatly. This was to win over and promote their own people, but also because life in the Western Regions was hard, and since people were sent there to live such a hard life, they should be treated well.

After Ying Zheng had made up his mind, there was only one thing left, and that was Loulan.

This place is so weird.

In principle, there should be no deep connection with the Central Plains civilization.

But sometimes this world has no principles.

The soldier demon god of Loulan, to be honest, wants it.

Ying Zheng had absolutely no interest in the messy stuff going on there.

There are only three things that Ying Zheng is interested in.

One is the Demon God of War and the Chiyou Sword, which will be of great use in the future.

The second is the tears of the goddess. Will the goddess of the nine heavens live in seclusion in Loulan? Nowadays, the vitality of heaven and earth is getting weaker and weaker. Even if it is the goddess, how much power can she still have?
The third is the little Pixiu. Let’s see if it can be used to make elixirs. It can also have other uses.

However, the little Pixiu is still needed, otherwise the Soldier Demon God cannot be activated.

That little thing must be in Loulan, it will appear when the time comes.

We still need to be cautious about Loulan. What if the Queen Mother of the West really exists?
The guardian of this world seems to be Lady of the West. Although she has never appeared in the show, she seems to be a decent person because of the influence she brings.

But this is not important. It is better not to use force until you are sure whether you can win.

Try it first.

Since that day when she paid homage to Ying Zheng, Nahmara has been representing Loulan and other countries in discussing many specific matters of vassalage with Qin. During these days in Qin, although there were many things to consider, she felt a little exhausted.

But they were also very satisfied with the result. The Qin Dynasty had no intention of destroying other countries, and the barbaric Dayuezhi was also destroyed. Previously, Loulan was a neighbor of Dayuezhi, but was often exploited.

Of course, it wasn't just Loulan, the entire Western Regions were exploited by the Dayuezhi. There was no way around it, the Western Regions were too weak.

Although Loulan is considered a big country in the Western Regions, it is not that big and can only be considered medium overall. Now, not only does it no longer have bad neighbors, but it can also get the protection of the Qin Dynasty. With the Qin Dynasty maintaining order in the Western Regions, all the rules are relatively reasonable. This can be considered a blessing in disguise.

Moreover, once the Qin Dynasty opens this trade route connecting the east and the west, Loulan's important geographical location will surely lead to rapid development in the future, and all its people will surely live a better life. The Qin Dynasty is too large, and there are also huge countries in the west. This trade route can easily drive the development of the entire Western Region.

As expected, the ministers of the Qin Dynasty obeyed the orders of the great king and did not interfere too much in the internal affairs of the various countries. They also did not demand much tribute and taxes, and they also helped build trade routes and protect trade.

It can be said that judging from the current situation, everything is developing in a good direction.

The King of Great Qin is truly a great and benevolent king.

(End of this chapter)