Chapter 1005 Return to Chang'an
Datang military camp outside the city
Li Xiang's men were not idle. During this ten-day period, almost all the people who resisted the Tang Dynasty were arrested. Those who should be killed were killed and those who should be imprisoned. The remaining people are still there. During the investigation, the entire Nanzhao continued to be in an atmosphere of terror.
Li Xiang didn't want it to be like this, but if he wanted to live a more comfortable life in the future, he should take this opportunity to get rid of all these unstable factors. If he waits until the second time, he will be more comfortable. Or if they arrest people after they launch the attack, the losses will be even greater. This is done now to prevent more people from being implicated.
Listening to the reports from his men, Li Xiang felt that his whole body was numb. In these days, a total of more than 1,700 people lost their heads, and more than 24,000 people entered the labor camp. Currently, they have been given Arrangements were made for them to start building the road from Nanzhao to Sichuan.
The prisoners of war of the four major chieftains built the road from Sichuan to Chang'an. They built the road from Nanzhao to Sichuan. According to the original plan, the total construction period was about one year. In addition, 8,000 laborers would be recruited. If Without so many people, we wouldn’t be able to build the road within a year or so.
"The last general, Chang Sun Chong, pays homage to His Highness."
While Li Xiang was handling government affairs, Chang Sun Chong came in from the outside. This guy was now like a fire-fighting brigade captain. Things in Sichuan were almost settled. Xiao Yu said that this person could be freed up, so Li Xiang took This guy was transferred to Nanzhao.
Li Xiang said before that Changsun Chong is best suited to clean up the secondary battlefield. Now the various dangers in Nanzhao have not been eliminated, but a big war is unlikely to occur, so such professional matters should be left to professionals. Looking at the entire Tang Dynasty, Changsun Chong is the most suitable person to do it.
"The last general, Sun Ze, is here to see His Highness."
What surprised Li Xiang was that Changsun Ze's body was almost healed. If it weren't for the military medicines sent by Li Xiang, I'm afraid this guy wouldn't be able to get better.
"How is your health? You have also made great achievements in this matter. There is no need to come to a place like this. There are plenty of places in Chang'an City that can accommodate you."
Li Xiang said with a smile. It was indeed as he said. Changsun Wuji could keep his youngest son by his side, but according to Changsun Chong's wishes, he had to bring this guy to Nanzhao. Changsun Chong himself After taking another path, of course he thought that his younger brother would follow him on this path, and from now on he would deal with the secondary battlefield exclusively for His Highness.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I am as strong as an ox, and my eldest brother will not let me stay in Chang'an. After I go back, those gangsters always drag me around to spend money. It's better for me to come here, no." Credit also comes with hard work, and if I stay under His Highness for a few years, I can get a good title no matter what."
Changsun Ze was a little embarrassed. His father had already made it clear to him when he came here. When talking to His Highness, you must not go around in your head. Just say what is on your mind. You have not yet reached the level where you can go around in your head with him. .
"You can speak so clearly. It seems that many things have been figured out. You will be a deputy under your elder brother. From now on, I guarantee that you will have time to take charge of yourself."
After listening to Li Xiang's arrangement, Changsun Ze nodded fiercely beside him. Li Xiang called the two brothers over, which was equivalent to handing over the follow-up work to the two brothers, and the rest of the people also The class teacher returned to the court.
"You are responsible for the affairs here. Qin Huaiyu is still in charge of the army. The affairs of the common people are left to you. The king inside is just a puppet. As long as the scene is passable, if he is really doing evil, your sword will not taste it. Not sharp.”
Li Xiang knows what Changsun Chong is worried about? Although the king inside does not have much power, he is Li Xiang's father-in-law after all. If he relies on this status to do evil, it will still be difficult for Changsun Chong and the others to carry out their work. Now Li Xiang has said this in advance If you come out, it means that the amulet on that guy's body is useless. It's better for all of us to live our lives honestly. If you dare to do evil, with His Highness's words, you have to taste our knife to see if it is Sharpened.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely be able to sort out the entire Nanzhao in a year at most and at least half a year."
Changsun Chong said with great confidence that although the land area of Nanzhao is not small, there are not many inhabited places. After this war, the total population of the country has dropped by nearly 100,000, and some of it is still in our country. It is under control, so straightening out this place is not a difficult task. It is even simpler than the four chieftains. After all, those people are in the mountains.
"Then I won't waste time here. I will take Su Dingfang back to Chang'an this afternoon. I haven't returned to Chang'an for such a long time, and I miss Chang'an a little."
What Li Xiang said this time was the truth. Although he went back quickly in the middle, he did not stay for more than three days. After all, it was the place where he grew up. Everyone has a special feeling for their hometown. , Li Xiang is naturally no exception.
"I wish your highness a safe journey."
The two brothers knelt in front of Li Xiang at the same time. Li Xiang did not waste time and ordered his men to start packing. There will be other things happening in Nanzhao Kingdom in the future, but Li Xiang will never be needed. After staring here, Li Xiang took Su Dingfang and headed north after lunch.
"When we come back next time, I hope this road has been repaired."
Su Dingfang looked back at the trampled dirt road and said.
It was very smooth when we arrived, but after a heavy rain, it was no longer possible to leave.
After following Li Xiang for a long time, these people also began to think according to Li Xiang's thinking. If the road construction is not good, their belief in victory will be greatly reduced. Now everyone knows the importance of battlefield support. , and more people also understand that war is actually about logistics and food.
If the road is built, relying on the assault capability of our cavalry, we can travel 600 miles a day without changing horses, and we can reach any place quickly.
"Then it depends on what Chang Sun will do to them."
Li Xiang saw people pointing at the roadside in the distance. He believed that these people were the people in the labor camp who were dedicated to building roads.
