Chapter 266 Title Function
Luo Ling stared at the map in front of him in a daze. In the eyes of many people, this might just be a useless piece of parchment.
In the minds of the people of the Xia Dynasty today, the Central Plains is the richest place in the world, and other places are remote and poor. Even many places in traditional Xia countries such as Chu and Yan are despised.
The Supreme King of Su only has mercy on the people of this land. This is the proof of the nobility of the people born in this land. So why should we leave this land?
From nobles to common people, this is the truest thought of many people. Luo Ling is trying to change this thought hidden deep in his consciousness.
Luo Ling stared at the Western Regions and asked in a trembling voice, "Ancestor, is the land there as fertile as the Central Plains?"
Ji Zhao knew that he couldn't spoil too much for Luo Ling, so he smiled and said, "There's no fertile land there like the Central Plains, but apart from the land, the Chinese can get anything from there, gold, jade, BMWs, it's the world's treasure house."
Luo Ling was shocked that he could actually receive such praise from the ancestor. The last time he was praised was when he built Luoyang City between Yi and Luo. In the end, he really made endless contributions to the rule of Bang Zhou.
What about this land?
What can it bring to the Chinese people?
Ji Zhao's voice became serious. "Treasures should be obtained by people with virtue. Is there anyone in the world who is more virtuous than the people of Zhuxia?
Go get it back, and never throw it away. This is my request to my family. This artifact is given to you. You must live well and go to the Western Region to see the beautiful mountains and rivers with your own eyes."
Luo Ling was stunned when he saw the powerful might of the God of Four Seasons. It was far more powerful than the divine weapon he used before.
But he didn't care at all, because the most important thing was that the ancestor actually made a request to the family!
For a thousand years, the ancestor rarely asked the family to do anything. He always let the family members do what they like.
No matter what happens, the ancestor will quietly take care of the aftermath for his children, even if it costs the family's wealth, the ancestor never cares.
Luo Ling understood everything and kowtowed heavily, saying, "Don't worry, ancestor. Our family will do everything we can to explore the Western Regions. Within fifty to one hundred years, we will definitely bring that land under the rule of the Han Dynasty and pass it on to the future dynasties of the Xia Dynasty."
Ji Zhao said softly: "The Western Region is thousands of miles away, just keep it in mind and follow your plan step by step.
Within a hundred years, we will control the Western Regions by force. Within five hundred years, we will completely rule the Western Regions and complete cultural coverage. Within a thousand years, we will complete the replacement of the races in the Western Regions, and the people of Zhuxia will occupy the majority in the Western Regions. "
Luo Ling asked doubtfully: "Ancestor, are the countries in the Western Regions very powerful?
Why can't we just enfeoff the princes in the Western Regions as you did in the beginning? We can just send a direct descendant with the artifact and we should be able to win."
To those who don't know Luo Ling, these words may sound innocuous, but to those who know Ji Zhao, they can even smell blood in them.
Ever since Ji Zhao pacified the Three Surveillances, his attributes have been rising rapidly, and he is truly invincible in the world.
Jian Yan was very cruel, but he was even more cruel to the barbarians. Any male who could outrun the wheels were either killed or made into slaves, and all the women were also made slaves. At least the Yan Kingdom kept the children.
When conquering the barbarians, Ji Zhao despised them for wasting food. In short, now there are no descendants who can come to Ji Zhao to collect debts.
After the Eastern Expedition, he physically carved out a number of strongholds that were later used for fiefdoms.
Later, they returned to Haojing because the soldiers were too tired and were about to have mental problems from killing so many people.
Although people always say that barbarians are beasts, when it comes to actually taking action, many people still have compassion for them.
After all, the Zhou people were not a tribe like the Shang people who would frequently perform human sacrifices.
Ji Zhao noticed this, so he decisively led his army back to Haojing.
Now Luo Ling was ready to do it again, and Ji Zhao instantly understood where Luo Ling's shortcomings lay. His divinity was becoming higher and higher, and it had begun to affect his behavior and judgment, which was a mixture of pros and cons.
So he said: "The area there is so vast that it is even equivalent to the heart of the entire Central Plains, and it is all in the form of dots. Just rushing around will consume a lot of energy and suffer a lot of casualties. It is impossible for you to kill all the savages in the countless mountains and forests.
Moreover, it is not easy to migrate the population from the Central Plains there. If there is a window period, other tribes will definitely occupy the place, which will only serve as a hindrance to others.
If we simply occupy those larger cities and at the same time completely oppose the local people, we will definitely be exhausted. Not only will we not be able to obtain resources from there, but we will also waste national strength and family foundation.
Therefore, we have to kill and appease at the same time, and we have to be ruthless when killing, to cut the weeds and completely eradicate them. First of all, we have to kill the entire ruling class.
Then, among the ordinary people, anyone who had been stained with the blood of the people of Zhu Xia, whether they were common people or nobles, would be killed, and before killing them, the reasons would have to be explained in detail and then spread.
To a certain extent, there is no difference between humans and beasts. Once beasts have eaten humans, they will always want to eat them. Once barbarians have killed the Chinese people, they will no longer feel awe. These are not allowed to exist in the world.
When appeasing them, you need to make them feel that Zhuxia treats their vassal states very well, and they should not think about betrayal all the time."
Although Ji Zhao's words were also bloody, they could be implemented in this era. Luo Ling somewhat ignored the psychological state of the soldiers.
"A Ling, the Chinese were weak at the beginning, so I fought bravely to carve out a bloody path. After becoming stronger, I have more choices. It is not easy to maintain a large army in the Western Regions. If we cannot unite the locals and rely solely on the Central Plains, the logistical pressure will be very great, and these pressures will eventually be passed on to ordinary people.
This is no longer the era where Xia and Yi cannot coexist. It is okay to kill the barbarians, but when it comes to actually doing it, you cannot be brainless.
We are not murderous monsters. We kill the barbarians so that the people of China can have more land to survive.
It was not for the glory of the emperor, nor for the great military achievements of the generals. Hundreds of thousands of people died, but nothing was gained. It was just a simple show of force, and it even increased the burden on the common people. What was the point?
Moreover, the family's countless wealth has been poured into the Western Regions. It would be unacceptable if it were to fail due to policy issues.
You are a child of great wisdom. I believe that after you understand the place, you will find the best way for your family and the Han Dynasty."
Luo Ling nodded heavily upon hearing this and said, "Grandfather, I understand. This time, I will send my family members to the Western Regions according to the route on the geomancy map you gave me. My second brother is very brave and wise, but he has been staying in Luo Village and is unwilling to come out. It's a pity. Now that you have issued the order, let him take the family members to the Western Regions to at least understand the local language and customs first."
Speaking of language customs, Ji Zhao thought of the system's newly updated feature - the title feature.
Currently there is only one title, Explorer.
[Intermediate Explorer: Activate luck, you can give family members titles, the children can gain language proficiency, and when in a foreign land, they can be exempted from certain diseases, which can be granted to people traveling with them in small amounts. PS: It is recommended to bring a doctor.]
When exploring a new area, the biggest problems are language and acclimatization. The former increases the difficulty, and the latter may even be fatal.
With this title, at least the team will not have to worry about being wiped out by a minor illness when traveling to a foreign place. Although they may not be able to withstand a serious illness, headaches and fevers will be no problem.
Ji Zhao smiled and said, "Don't worry about the language problem. I will bless you. The direct descendants of the family will be able to learn without a teacher, and they will also be able to avoid many diseases."
Luo Ling was very surprised. Thanks to their ancestors' blessings, most of them were in good health, but they were not disease-resistant after all. They couldn't use a magical artifact like the medicine talisman to treat all diseases.
"With the help of our ancestors, the Chinese nation will surely prosper for thousands of years."
Ji Zhao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Go, do what you should do."
A breeze blew by, blowing up the peach blossoms on the tree, and Luo Ling's figure disappeared on the spot.
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Luo Ling slowly opened his eyes and found that he had returned to Zhaocheng. Recalling the sacred place he had just been in, he felt infinite beauty and indescribable fantasy. The air was filled with sweetness without a trace of turbidity. The sky was like crystal, with peach blossom petals flowing all the time and even the faint sound of a phoenix crying. He couldn't help but feel dazzled.
"That is the heaven that our ancestors promised us!"
Luo Ling took a deep breath. Even with his almost demigod nature, he was temporarily unable to suppress the excitement in his heart.
"Brother, seeing your letter is like seeing you in person.
The King of Su is with you.
A few days ago, the ancestor Su Wang sent down a revelation from heaven that in the northwest of the Xia Dynasty, there is a piece of land chosen by heaven, which is the key to the prosperity of the Xia Dynasty. As your brother, I have counted all the brothers and hope that you can take on the great responsibility. I hope you can lead people to the Western Regions to find out the truth.
As your brother, I would like to send a team of 300 people in the early stage. You will be in charge of the family resources. Bring the best of Luomo, brave warriors, armor, bows and crossbows, and even artifact guards. Also bring the family's scholars, astronomy and geography, doctors, numerators, and people who are good at speaking. Make sure they are safe."
Luo Ling wrote a lot in a very eloquent manner. This matter was really too important and the Luo family had extremely deep foundation.
Although Ji Zhao can only influence his family members and cannot directly kill other people, he can actually use his family members to display his extraordinary abilities through props.
Even without mentioning Ji Zhao, the Luo family has more than three thousand elite warriors that they can directly control within the family. These are completely their own people. The Luo family also has the most sophisticated armor and bows and crossbows. Even if the imperial court bans them, it is useless. Sumeru mustard seeds and Peach Blossom Spring can be stored by spending a certain amount of luck points.
Three thousand elite armored soldiers are enough to launch a coup d'état, or even start a rebellion, as long as the plan is appropriate.
This is the foundation of the Luo family!
(End of this chapter)
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