Chapter 952 You have to cooperate
"That's good. I don't care how you deal with them, but I didn't do anything to my own people. We are also very happy to join the Han tribe. I hope you don't kill everyone with one blow."
Hearing Tang Yao's words, some clan leaders in Panshi County, Taigang County, Haizhou County, Ningbo County, and Ganquan County were relieved.
To be honest, although some of these clan leaders were unhappy about joining the Han tribe, they were not so repulsive. After all, there was no difference in the structure of their Tang tribe and the Han tribe in essence. They were all formed by the gathering of multiple clans. Anyway, no matter which tribe they joined, they would not change their surnames. So what's wrong with joining a tribe that can make them live better?
What they fear most is that the Han tribe will find a reason to kill them all in order to accept their clans more smoothly. That would be too much.
The Tang tribe has eight counties, with a total of 20 to 30 clan leaders. Not all of them are as bad as the clan leaders of Longxi County and Jinpu County. They have never persecuted the people of their own clans.
This is not to say that they are all good people, but that they do not have such a good opportunity. In fact, some clan leaders saw Jinpu County planting sorghum on a large scale, and then squeezed sugar to sell for money. They were envious, but the land conditions there did not allow them to do so.
Although the Han tribe gave them a lot of grain seeds and planting techniques, the Han tribe basically never exported grain to other countries. The restrictions on grain trading were extremely strict. Even the people of the Han tribe were not allowed to trade grain privately. If they wanted to sell or buy grain, they could only go through the grain warehouses opened by the government. You can imagine how strict their management was.
In this case, if the Tang tribe changed to planting sorghum and did not plant staple food, then their own people would starve to death because they could not buy food elsewhere.
It was completely unrealistic for those areas with relatively poor land to learn to grow sorghum like Jinpu County, and naturally they could not exploit the people of their own clan.
It was also because of this that they were lucky to escape.
At least now, in this courtyard of Tang Ji's house, they dare to pat their chests and say that they have never persecuted their people. As for what will happen in the future, that is a matter for the future.
"Don't worry, uncles and aunts, whether you have persecuted your own people, Luo Chong will definitely investigate it clearly. For the clan leaders who have not done so, Luo Chong will never wrong you. In fact, the Han tribe has already grasped some of your confidence. Otherwise, how do you think my aunt and I know that such things happened in Jinpu County and Longxi County?" Tang Yao said very confidently.
She had told Tang Ji a long time ago that Luo Chong might have planted spies around the clan leaders of the Tang tribe. At first, Tang Ji didn't believe it until Tang Yao asked the Jinwu Guards who came with her, and then she knew that it was really the case. So she learned about the actions of the clan leaders of the Tang tribe from the Jinwu Guards.
However, the clan leaders of Jinpu County and Longxi County were not calm. They looked at Tang Yao in surprise and asked in disbelief.
"Tang Yao, you dare to join hands with the Han tribe to plot against us and plant spies around us?!"
Tang Yao hurriedly shook her head and denied with a teasing look on her face.
"No, no, no, we didn't plant any spies, and the Han tribe didn't do that either. These things were all complained to the people of the Han tribe by the tribe members who were persecuted by you.
"If you hadn't exploited the people of your own clan without any bottom line, they wouldn't have thought of reporting their own clan leader to the people of the Han tribe, right? The Han tribe only used a little food at most to exchange such important information from your own tribe members.
"You clan leaders should really reflect on why the tribe members who are of the same origin as you betrayed you first for a few bags of worthless food?!"
After Tang Yao finished speaking, the clan leaders felt a trance.
So that's how it is, so that's how it is, the people who betrayed them are actually the tribe members who were exploited by themselves.
Did I really go too far?
Even those tribe members were forced to rely on outsiders to get food to fill their stomachs? !
A few people laughed bitterly, and finally did not continue to refute or quibble. They simply surrendered and were dragged away by the Jinwu Guards.
The remaining clan leaders of other counties were still standing in the yard, looking at Tang Ji and Tang Yao, aunt and nephew.
"Tang Ji, Tang Yao, what should we do now? How do you plan to deal with it next?"
Tang Ji glanced at the clan leaders present, and then looked at Tang Yao. The two nodded, and Tang Ji said.
"I hope that all the clan leaders present will cooperate. Tomorrow we will publicly hold a sacrificial ceremony for the succession of the leader, and officially pass the position of the leader of the Tang tribe to Tang Yao. Then, after Tang Yao succeeds to the throne, immediately announce her marriage to the Han leader, and the news that the Tang tribe will be integrated into the Han tribe as a whole.
"At that time, I hope that all clan leaders can publicly recommend Tang Yao as the new leader, and after the ceremony, return to your respective territories and announce this matter to the people of your own clan.
“Oh, by the way, when you go back, in order to ensure the safety of the clan leaders, the county governor Lin of Takumi County will send soldiers and officials to go back with you to help you finalize this matter. I hope that the elders can cooperate.
“Dear elders, please rest assured that after the Han tribe takes over the Tang tribe, you clan leaders will definitely benefit a lot. If there are children in your family who are determined to become officials, they can get priority training from the Han tribal government, and then choose to serve as officials. You clan leaders will also receive titles bestowed by the Han leaders, so that you can enjoy a glorious life! "
When the many clan leaders present heard this, their hearts sank.
Good man, although this did not kill them directly, there was no relaxation at all.
It was just talk to send people to protect them, it was completely surveillance.
They also sent soldiers and officials to go back with them to help them finalize the matter, and help them? Helping the Han tribe to stabilize the situation and confirming the Han tribe's acceptance of the Tang tribe was almost the same.
This is not trusting them at all!
However, Tang Yao, Tang Ji, and the Han tribe were not wrong to worry. Don't
look at the good promises made by these clan leaders here. If they really let them return to their own clans, who knows what kind of moths they will come up with.
What if they instigate the relationship between the Han tribe and the people of the Tang tribe, and spread some false information, such as the Han tribe is going to forcibly conquer the Tang tribe, forcing the people of the Tang tribe to do some coolies, and then instigating the people to revolt independently?
Even if they didn't dare to resist the Han tribe, what if they ran away secretly with their people?
Nowadays, there are wilderness and forests everywhere. If they run away with the people, it will be difficult for the Han tribe to catch them back.
If there are one or two more rebels, it will be even more troublesome. The Han tribe will have to send troops to quell the rebellion. These are troubles that should not happen.
The Han tribe has just ended a war with the Xin tribe. If they are involved in another war within a year, even the Han tribe cannot afford it.
So at this time, only a small number of people are needed to quickly stabilize the situation of the Tang tribe and absorb the entire Tang tribe. It is absolutely a win-win situation.
The remaining elders present thought of the intentions of Tang Ji's aunt and nephew and the Han tribe, but they couldn't cooperate now. After all, they were at the mercy of others. What can they do?
Fortunately, the compensation mentioned by Tang Ji can give them some comfort.
Allowing their nephews and nieces to be officials first and granting them titles is already a good treatment.
These clan leaders have dealt with the Han tribe a lot, so they naturally know what the merit system of the Han tribe is, as well as the wealth of the titles at all levels.
Although they didn't know the specific levels, they knew that in the Han tribe, the higher the title, the more land and houses they had. Having land and food meant having money. Nowadays, as long as they had these, it was enough. They didn't expect anything else. Anyway, no matter how bad it was, it couldn't be worse than the old days.
But what was the matter with choosing places to appoint officials? The clan leaders couldn't figure it out, nor could they understand the mystery. Only Tang Ji and Tang Yao knew that this was still a means to prevent them from making trouble.
It means that it is okay to let your children become officials after receiving training, but they cannot be officials in their own territory. They must be transferred to other counties to serve, otherwise what is the difference from the previous clan leader system.
This can prevent them from making trouble, and it can also allow these new officials to grow up quickly.
It is not a skill to lead your own people to live a good life. It is a skill to lead other people's people to live a good life in other people's homes.
The clan leaders agreed on the spot, because there was no way to refuse.
Tang Ji and Tang Yao were very satisfied with the attitude of the clan leaders, and ordered people to prepare rich food for them to enjoy, but they could not leave the courtyard for the time being. The gate and the wall of the courtyard were guarded by the Tang clan's own soldiers and Jinwuwei soldiers, which was considered to be under house arrest.
Tang Ji had already said that this situation would not last long, and someone would be arranged to send them home after the succession ceremony tomorrow. Even if the elders were unwilling in their hearts, they could only swallow their anger and agree. After all, they were under someone else's eaves and had to bow their heads, not to mention that there were soldiers outside the eaves.
"Tang Yao, what should we do with the clan leaders in Jinpu County and Longxi County now?" Tang Ji asked Tang Yao as soon as he left the courtyard.
Tang Yao glanced at Shi Jinkai who was following him, meaning that he should make the arrangements.
"Don't worry, Madam. I will send soldiers to take these tribe leaders to Takuhai County for temporary detention. They will probably be made into models and publicized in the Tang tribe later to win the hearts of the people for our Han tribe. Madam, just inherit the position of leader of the Tang tribe with peace of mind. Don't worry about other things. Leave it to us. The leader has already arranged everything for you." Shi Jinkai immediately told the plan that had been arranged in advance after seeing Tang Yao's inquiry.
The merger of the Han tribe and the Tang tribe was aboveboard and led by marriage. However, in order to win the hearts of the people of the Tang tribe and let the people of the Tang tribe willingly join the Han tribe, some publicity is also necessary.
After hearing this arrangement, Tang Ji and Tang Yao were very satisfied. Those elders were asking for their own death. Even if they were really killed, they deserved it and deserved it. They did it themselves and did not deserve anyone's sympathy at all.
"Well, let's split up, time is very tight. I will start to arrange people to prepare for tomorrow's sacrifice and succession ceremony. You go and contact Lin, the governor of Takuhai County, and ask him to immediately send soldiers and officials who are ready to take over the governors and county magistrates of various places. Then we can organize the acceptance of the Tang tribe. It's best if these people can come tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow at the latest. Otherwise, we will keep those clan leaders under house arrest for too long, and I'm afraid there will be other troubles."
After listening to Shi Jinkai's arrangements, Tang Ji nodded and told her own arrangements.
Tang Yao also agreed immediately, "Don't worry, aunt, I will definitely not delay things."
"Well, that's good, then I'll leave first, you should also pay attention to your own safety."
"Yeah."
The two said a few more words, and then turned around and left. Tang Ji wanted to summon several prestigious elders in the Tang clan to discuss tomorrow's ceremony with them.
Tang Yao took a group of guards and crossed the river directly to Takuhai County on the other side of the river by boat, and personally went to Dashu to mobilize troops and borrow people.
In the office of the prefect of Takuhai County, Dashu received Tang Yao very happily. After all, this was the woman who gave 80,000 people to the Han tribe for free. As one of the few veteran figures in the Han tribe, how could Dashu not be happy?
"Don't worry, Third Madam. Our leader has already made arrangements for this matter. I have already prepared the officials who are going to serve in the eight counties of the Tang tribe. Some of them will be directly transferred from Takuhai County, and some will be recruited from the homes of clan leaders in various parts of the Tang tribe. This matter can be solved immediately.
"As for the issue of troops, the leader has sent the most elite Huben Guards to be in charge of this matter. They are the guard post with the most combat experience in the Han tribe, and there is no problem in using them to maintain order. "
Seeing Tang Yao coming to him to borrow troops, Dashu told him about the preparations of the Han tribe without saying a word.
Although Takuhai County cannot provide so many county governors, it is not a problem to provide some minor officials. Coupled with the cooperation of the local clans of the Tang tribe, taking over the Tang tribe is not a difficult task.
As for whether the clans will cooperate? I believe that with the warriors of the Huben Guard standing behind them with swords, they dare not not cooperate.
Since the end of the war against the Xin tribe, the Huben Guards of the eight guards that went out at the beginning have been completely transferred back to the vicinity of Takuhai County to station and rest. The Fubo Guards have been exploring waterways and fishing areas near the coast, patrolling and rescuing some fishing boats at sea, which is also a kind of training.
Only the Huben Guards can be considered to be truly resting. They have not been idle since the end of the battle between the grassland and Maodun. They were first transferred to Takuhai County to train and reorganize the new army, and then led the new army as the main force to conquer Zhudao. It was not until the entire Xin tribe was defeated that they officially came back to rest.
The 4,000 soldiers of the Tiger Guards are all going home to visit their families in batches. Now there are only 3,000 people in the barracks. The other 1,000 people who went back to visit their families have not returned yet. However, even the 3,000 people in the barracks have rested enough. They have been resting in Takumi County for half a year. Now they are worried about having no place to vent their extra energy. There is something for them to do, and Xue Tu is very willing to do it.
(End of this chapter)
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