Li Xiang's main purpose of this trip was to inspect along the way, so he couldn't waste too much time here. After the news of the entire Jiaozhou City spread, Li Xiang would not stay here for too long.
In addition to leaving behind 200 people, Li Xiang also stationed more than 1,000 people outside the city. The role of these people was very simple. If something like this happened in Jiaozhou City, local officials in other major cities might take action. If they did, then these more than 1,000 people would be ordered to wipe them out.
Li Xiang also handed this task to Ruan Yuanjia. After all, this guy had carried out such tasks twice, so he could do it with ease. When he heard that the affairs of the two surrounding states were handed over to him, Ruan Yuanjia felt that he was being valued.
Of course, how he got this important position was probably only known to himself. After killing the rebels around him, Ruan Yuanjia could not think of having a good end. He had to stay close to Li Xiang.
Chang'an City.
Li Shimin also received the secret report from Li Xiang. He frowned about what Li Xiang was doing on the southern border.
You have to know that the Li royal family actually has Hu blood in their bodies, but Li Shimin has never talked about this matter. If Li Xiang did so, it would probably cause dissatisfaction among many officials within the Tang Dynasty.
"It's not that this kid's actions are wrong, but doing it so openly, I'm afraid it will cause a series of reactions. Take the officials in Chang'an now, for example, many of them have Hu blood in their veins."
In the square in front of the Qinzheng Hall, Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji walked slowly forward.
"Your Majesty, I believe that His Royal Highness's move may cause some reactions, but it will bring more benefits than disadvantages to our court."
In fact, the Han officials in the court had already had this idea. Having Hu people serving as officials not only took up their quotas, but more importantly, it caused instability among many foreigners in recent years.
Changsun Wuji listed several foreign officials in the north. When the Tang Dynasty court was strong, they would naturally follow the Tang Dynasty court, but if the nomadic peoples in the north became strong, these people would immediately change their ways, so don't expect them to follow anyone wholeheartedly.
But it would be different if they were Han officials. These Han officials knew where their roots were. Even if the nomadic peoples came with their armies to attack, they would fight to the death. Once they retreated, they would die without a burial place.
"I understand what you said, but the world is a place where all ethnic groups exist. If only Han people are allowed to hold official positions, then people of all ethnic groups will see no hope at all. How can they truly join us?"
In terms of national integration, Li Shimin did have a long-term vision, which is why he was called the Heavenly Khan. But the problem is that at this stage, his ideas are too advanced.
Changsun Wuji was also hesitating about how to remind Li Shimin. In fact, some of the strategies proposed by Li Xiang were still feasible. At this stage, the Han people were still the main group, but if they lived in the territory of the Tang Dynasty for more than ten years, then these people would have the same rights as the people of the Tang Dynasty.
Of course, Li Xiang also set many restrictions. For example, the Japanese will not have such rights in the future.
The Koreans were governed in different regions. The Koreans in Liaodong would have such rights after 20 years, but if they were on the Korean Peninsula, they would have such rights after a hundred years.
"Why don't we try your Highness's method and let these people live according to our way for a while? If they don't make any mistakes, then it's understandable that we give them equal rights. But we can't be too kind to them at this stage. Those who are not of our race will definitely have different hearts."
Changsun Wuji's cold face expressed Li Xiang's thoughts. In this regard, the father and son had the same idea. In the past, Li Shimin always felt that Changsun Wuji was too ruthless. Whenever he discussed such things, he would call Fang Xuanling.
However, after hearing the example given by Zhangsun Wuji, Li Shimin's mentality also changed. In addition, Li Xiang's memorial made it very clear. Take the incident in Jiaozhou as an example. Except for a post station manager, there was no Han official in the local area. They openly violated the laws of the court. How could this be explained?
"Sometimes what this guy says is not wrong. Let's follow his method first. Special personnel should be sent to patrol the southern border areas. This kind of situation cannot happen again. My Han people are also suffering in the border areas."
After Li Shimin finished speaking, Changsun Wuji next to him had already made up his mind, and this basically formed a national policy, which also made the lives of the Han people in the border areas better.
Of course, Changsun Wuji and his men would not go too far. As for other ethnic groups in border areas, as long as they truly contribute to the Tang Dynasty, their rights must be protected and must not be infringed.
"By the way, when does that kid plan to arrive in Chang'an?"
Li Shimin had never thought about this grandson before, mainly because he often went against him. But now that they haven't seen each other for a long time, Li Shimin really misses this kid a little. In recent times, the grandfather and grandson have not had any disagreements, so they can still become a good family.
"In reply to Your Majesty, according to the memorial submitted by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, it should arrive in Chang'an within two months, and by then, Your Highness's first child should also be..."
Datang Kunzhou
After several days of journey, Li Xiang had already arrived in Kunzhou at full speed.
Because the situation here is close to Nanzhao, they dare not disobey the imperial court's order. Li Xiang also checked all the local officials and found that they basically complied with the imperial court's regulations.
Li Xiang also praised the local officials, and did not stay in the area for too long. He only left behind a few civil servants and asked them to build large warehouses in the area to prepare military supplies.
These were all ordered by the imperial court in advance. Li Xiang only came to arrange the personnel. The local officials had already started preparing, and they were only now starting to implement them.
According to their thinking, the imperial court would build a large number of warehouses in the local area, which would also be a huge stimulus to the local economy.
There was too little fertile land in the area, so if everyone wanted to have enough to eat, large-scale projects from the imperial court were necessary. Nanzhao had previously prospered because of this, so the officials in Kunzhou had finally waited...
