Chapter 1492 Forming a new army

The generals of the Western Regions discussed for a long time, and finally had no choice but to break up the meeting. They had finally figured out that His Highness had no orders so far, so they could only carry out the last order and continue in the Western Regions. Make modifications and then train your soldiers who are already proficient and can no longer be proficient.

"Mr. Zhang, please walk slowly."

Everyone else has left, but Xiao Shougui still has a problem of his own. In fact, Xiao Shougui already knows what to do, but he still has to ask Mr. Zhang. Especially from the analysis just now, Mr. Zhang really knows the best. His Highness's people.

"Master Protector, is there anything else?"

Although Zhang Jiuli is respected by everyone, he never dares to make excuses. The person in front of him is nominally the highest chief executive of the Western Region. If Zhang Jiuli pretends to be a senior in front of him, it may arouse some people's resentment. Once If it reaches Li Xiang's ears, I'm afraid he will have to find someone to beat him and let Zhang Jiuli know where his status is. After all, you are still a prisoner.

"It's like this. In addition to the various policies formulated by His Highness before, I feel that we are now able to formulate some new policies. For example, let people from all ethnic groups in the Western Regions join the army, at least let them be the same as the people of Gaochang State. , I don’t know what you think of my idea, sir?”

In the previous wars, various tribes in the Western Regions also sent some people to participate in the war, but it was a helpless move. The Tang army did not expect them to fight. What they were afraid of was leaving their young people behind, in case we What should we do if our retreat is cut off during the war?

So in that case, simply take away all their young people, and only the elderly and children will be left in your tribe. Even if you have such an idea, there is no way to do anything to our transportation lines.

Now that the entire Western Region is safe, Xiao Shougui has an idea. There are now 70,000 to 80,000 Gaochang troops, all of whom are helping the Tang army to stabilize the Western Region. They are also very easy to use and they are more familiar with this area. , all the generals are Han Chinese from the Tang Dynasty, this must be arranged.

If this is the case, Xiao Shougui has a new idea. Recruiting soldiers from various tribes in the Western Region is completely different from the previous recruitment. They must be given comprehensive training so that they have a certain degree of combat effectiveness. When the Arab Empire fights, these people will be able to help us.

"The idea of ​​Lord Protector is good, but the numbers must be strictly controlled. I have read the data before. When we first occupied Gaochang Kingdom, we only used 20,000 of their troops, and then only increased by five every year. Thousands of troops, and these people must find people whose parents, wives and children are healthy. Your Excellency, please do not forget this. Your Highness often tells us that those who are not of my race must have different minds. "

When Zhang Jiuli spoke, he deliberately lowered his voice. There were many Gaochang soldiers in the surrounding military camps. If they heard him, it would have an impact on the image of the Tang Dynasty.

Now there are soldiers of all ethnic groups in the Tang army. These people also want to become real people of the Tang Dynasty. Lobby points are also very important. These people are also working hard to kill the enemy on the battlefield in order to one day become a real person. Soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, Xiao Shougui's strategy must be implemented sooner or later, but it must be carried out carefully and never too fast. If anything fails to stop the car, then he will be the one to backfire in the end.

"This is a strategy I have recently formulated. We must first form an army of 3,000 people in the Western Regions. These 3,000 people will be treated the same as the Gaochang army, and the training will be exactly the same. They will first be selected from the tribes that submitted to the Tang Dynasty, and then slowly The earth radiates out, what do you think, sir?”

Xiao Shougui knew that this strategy was feasible, but as long as it was about the army, he had to obtain Li Xiang's consent first. Although Li Xiang said before leaving, Xiao Shougui could make the decision on military and political matters, but in the feudal dynasty, Control of the military has always been an extremely sensitive matter.

Take the Western Regions as an example. There were more than 100,000 troops from the Tang Dynasty. In addition to the troops from Gaochang and other tribes, there were hundreds of thousands of people. In addition to the brothers who got married, Li Chengyi and Xiao Shougui were also in charge of their respective parts. , no one can completely mobilize all the troops, only they can discuss it, this is also for the purpose of decentralization.

Although Xiao Shougui has just built a new army of three thousand, as long as you write a memorial to Li Xiang and report to the court, there will be no trouble in this matter. But if you train privately, this matter will be found out by the superiors. , not to mention Xiao Shougui alone, including many people in the Xiao family in Lanling, may lose their heads because of this matter. This is why military power is more important than a mountain.

"There is nothing wrong with your strategy, but you must report it clearly to the store before doing it. Don't act too hastily. Your talent is one of the best among the entire Lanling Xiao family. He has been entrusted by His Highness at such a young age. It’s a heavy responsibility, and you can’t take more than one step on many things.”

When Zhang Jiuli was in the Western Regions, Xiao Shouguo never regarded him as a prisoner. Instead, as Li Xiang said, he regarded this guy as a deputy governor.

So Zhang Jiuli also reciprocated the favor. He must give an instruction if it is necessary. Of course, it is your business whether you listen or not. If you don't take the lives of your entire clan in your eyes, then you just do what you think. , Anyway, the sword of the Tang Dynasty court is sharp enough. If it is really cut down by then, don't blame Li Xiang for being unkind. Maybe he won't even be able to save you by then.

"Thank you sir."

Xiao Shougui also understood what Zhang Jiuli meant. When people talked about the Lanling Xiao family just now, they emphasized the tone, and it also allowed you to understand that not only your own life is at stake, but also that of your entire clan. If you really don't want to take the life of your whole family, then you don't need to write a memorial to Li Xiang.

After Zhang Jiuli returned to his residence, he immediately wrote an adjustment on this matter. One letter was sent directly to the court, and the other was sent to Li Xiang. The court's letter was a bit concise, but Li Xiang's letter was indeed written. is very complex.

General Molun should have arrived in the capital, right? Zhang Jiuli murmured.

Although I sent this letter a little late, it is possible that I arrived in the capital before General Mo Lun. After all, letters can be sent much faster than people. (End of chapter)