In this way, the Zhao army used the eastern tribes and the subjugating tribes in the central part as a precursor, and began to attack those tribes who did not want to submit. In this way, it was possible to obtain supplies and weaken the Turkic tribes.

Although many tribes saw that this was the Zhao king's desire to use them to weaken the overall strength of the Turks, they had to do so, because, if they were unwilling to do so, then they would be the enemies of the Zhao army, and even, without the Zhao army's action, they would be destroyed by the warriors of other tribes. You must know that there are many tribes who want to become a khan, and there are also many tribes who want to attach themselves to the big tree of Zhao Jun, but their own strength is insufficient.

As for the former overlord of the Turkic tribes, Xue Jian Khan, now, the various tribes have forgotten about it. For some reason, the Zhao army did not send an army thousands of miles north to attack the royal court of Xue Pin Khan's headquarters.

In this regard, various tribes have also secretly asked the soldiers of the Zhao army, and the answers they have received are different. It stands to reason that with the current strength of the Zhao army and the decline of Xue Jian Khan, not to mention much, as long as 20,000 or 30,000 cavalry are dispatched, plus an army of various tribes acting together, it is enough to solve the so-called Xue Jian Khan, the culprit of the war between the two sides. However, Zhao Xun had no intention of making another move.

Since King Zhao didn't pay attention to this former tiger and the current sick cat, no one in the various tribes paid attention to it. Of course, no tribe dared to take it lightly, except for the place around the headquarters of Xue Pinch Khan.

In fact, for Zhao Xun, it is not useless to keep Xue Jian Khan. The current Xue Jian Khan is no longer a threat to the Zhao army, but Zhao Xun also hopes that this former tiger will have a deterrent effect on the Khan of the three commanders he is about to divide. In short, Zhao Xun just hopes that they will fight among themselves, and the harder they fight, the better.

Although the Zhao army defeated the Turkic army, Zhao Xun knew very well that this did not mean that he had completely subdued these uncivilized nomads. It is not an easy matter to tame them. Or, destroy them completely. Or, cripple them and swallow them gradually......

July, scorching summer. When the Zhao army was crisscrossing the north, the war in the south was also slowed down a lot because of the weather. However, because the Qi army, which was besieged by several princes, finally showed signs of defeat.

Among them, especially the Yongjun. Under Situ Lei's personal control, Jiaozhou, even if there were local natives and local troops secretly organized by the Zhao army to intercept it, it was finally occupied by the Yong army. Although Jiaozhou is not as prosperous as the states of the Central Plains. However, Jiaozhou is located in southern Xinjiang, bordering the sea on one side and intersecting with southern countries on the other. In this way, great trade benefits can be obtained. Here, after all, it was occupied by Situ Lei.

However, Qiongzhou Island in the east of Jiaozhou was occupied by the Zhao army. Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Qi army cannot control Jiaozhou. Since this place can't be defended, it is better to let others hold on. In the eyes of Murong Cheng and others, it would be the most advantageous thing for Zhao's navy to appear at the gate of Jiaozhou, if there was a dispute with Situ Lei.

The loss of Jiaozhou was not a great pain for Murong Cheng. But the loss of the entire Jingzhou made him a little painful. Although the current Jingzhou is not as large as the Qin and Han dynasties, it is also as big as most of the ancient Jingzhou. This place occupies the advantage of water conservancy, so the trade is prosperous, and the fields are fertile. Therefore, it has a large population and threatens Jiangzhou and Yangzhou down the river. Fortunately, the Tang army occupies Jingzhou and does not have a strong naval army, otherwise, Murong Cheng is afraid that it will be really difficult to sleep.

Because of the rapid offensive of the Yong army and the Tang army, the counterattack of the Qi army in Yangzhou was also affected. Therefore, the land of Sifu, which was occupied by the Xuzhou army, was still in a stalemate.

For Murong Cheng, other places can be lost, but Yangzhou can't. Therefore, the Qi army and the Xuzhou army fought very hard in Yangzhou. However, Li Chi, the lord of the Xuzhou Army, is not a good person. The other princes have achieved results, but he has not achieved significant results, and Li Chi is naturally unhappy. Moreover, opening a gap on the south bank of the Yangtze River and establishing a base area is also a necessary condition for the development of the Xuzhou Army to the south. Therefore, despite the heavy casualties in the fight with the Qi army, Li Chi still persevered.

Nowadays, the north of Xuzhou is the territory of the Zhao army, the west is the Yanzhou army, the east is the sea, and the south is its own enemy Qi army. For now, the Qi army is the best way to deal with it, who made Murong Cheng now the public enemy of everyone, the meat in his mouth? This is also the reason why Li Chi fought desperately with the Qi army. He was worried that once the northern overlord Zhao Xun completed his operation against the Turkic army, he would inevitably turn his attention to the Central Plains princes fighting for hegemony. Then, he, a prince who is close to the Zhao army and is not strong, will be the first target to be hit.

Although the four prefectures in the northeast of Yangzhou were under Li Chi's control, these four prefectures were not completely returned, and even did not form a rule that was completely under his Li Chi. The reason for this is that it is in a war-torn place. Second, this is the foundation of Murong Cheng, the king of Qi, and the influence of Murong Cheng, the king of Qi, is extraordinary.

But whether it was Situ Lei or the other princes, I was afraid that except for Murong Cheng, all of them hoped that before Zhao Xun defeated the Turkic army or settled the war between the northern and Turkic armies, they could separate the victory and defeat in the southern states and lay a solid foundation for themselves, so that they could have the ability to resist the strongest northern heroes in the world.

However, the strength of the Zhao army, or the rapid defeat of the Turkic army, has exceeded the expectations of the princes of all walks of life. Both Murong Cheng and Situ Lei were taken aback by this. Especially Situ Lei and Li Chi, the two of them were very concerned about Zhao Jun's actions after his victory. After all, both of them were in contact with the Zhao army's territory. Now the Zhao army has a great victory, and can take advantage of the situation to go south at any time and drive into the jurisdiction of the two.

But fortunately, what reassured the two was that Zhao Xun did not go south immediately, but continued to stay in the north. After Zhao Xun defeated the Turkic army, he inspected the northern border of Xiazhou, Bingzhou, and Dingzhou, and then turned to the southeast, preparing to return to Youzhou to sit in the town and direct the aftermath of the war. However, the Zhao army in Xiazhou, Bingzhou and Dingzhou did not have any tendency to transfer south.

Although this is the case, no matter which way the princes are, after learning the results of the Zhao army in the north, they all sighed secretly. The complex feelings in my heart are deeply understood. After Situ Lei learned the news of the defeat of the Turkic army by the Zhao army, he was even more stunned for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh, "I, it's better to do it!" ”

Because of this, the good news that Situ Lei, who originally occupied Jiaozhou and defeated his old enemy Murong Cheng, did not make him much happy. On the contrary, because of this news, Situ Lei looked much older. For Situ Lei, the defeat of the Turkic army by the Zhao army has indescribable significance for the situation of the whole world. And his body is no longer enough to continue to support and compete with Zhao Xun.

"Hey...... It's time to choose the prince of the king, and let them handle the affairs of their children and grandchildren. Situ Lei smiled bitterly and said secretly.

Zhao Xun went from Xiazhou, passed through the state and then went north to Dingzhou. Everywhere he went, the people of all places welcomed the arrival of King Zhao for dozens of miles. You must know that in these border lands, whether they were originally residents of the border or those who migrated from other regions, they were all happy and celebrated that the Zhao army had defeated the Turkic army.

Those who were originally residents of the border had suffered from foreign disturbances. Naturally, I hope that the imperial court can defeat these foreign enemies and protect them. Now, Zhao Jun has done it, they can completely let go of the worries and hatred in their hearts, and they can live here in peace.

And those who have migrated from other regions, most of them are displaced people from all over the world. Now that they have moved here, they can enjoy all kinds of treatment from Zhao Jun, and they are already very satisfied with their own homes and fields. But the Turks are always a sword hanging over their heads, ready to fall at any moment. Now that this sword has been taken away by Zhao Jun, how can they not like it?

"The people's requirements are actually quite simple, but it is this simple request that is often difficult to achieve, and in the end, these ordinary people, like a monstrous wave, completely destroyed the Nuoda Imperial Dynasty. And this huge wave is often used by people with intentions and becomes a sword for dynasty change! Zhao Xunren sighed.

"The lord has already done what they need for them? Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so eager to welcome the lord! Han Meng on the side said with a smile.

"yes, moved in temporarily. The northern nomads have always been the scourge of our Central Plains Dynasty, and they cannot but be severely suppressed. Zhao Xun said lightly.

After Zhao Xun finished his inspection and dealt with some important military and political matters that needed to be personally approved, he returned to Youzhou and returned to his home for most of the year.

A family of all ages, all over the city came to greet them, feasting and drinking for a day, it is difficult to describe the mood of victory in the war......

On the second day, Zhao Xun got up early as usual to practice martial arts. On the martial arts arena of Zhao Wangfu, Zhao Xun saw his two tiger-headed sons. The eldest Zhao Rui and the second Zhao Heng are all nine years old now, and they are also in their teens. Because they live in a wealthy family, their two sons look very good, and their height is the same as that of ordinary teenagers twelve or thirteen years old. When Zhao Xun came, they were practicing martial arts with the soldiers of the palace guards.

Zhao Xun looked carefully, and the two sons were both spears, wielding them in a decent manner. Even, the marksmanship of the two is quite exquisite, between the swing of the spear, there are thousands of pear blossoms, and the cold light is shining.

"Father!"

Seeing Zhao Xun appear, the two little guys immediately greeted him.

"Not bad!" Zhao Xun said with a smile, "Who taught you your marksmanship, you learned it well!" When you grow up, you must be a good hand! ”

Zhao Rui said loudly: "My grandfather taught us!" Father, are we really good marksmanship? Why did my grandfather say we were still far away? ”

Zhao Xun nodded secretly, knowing that what Zhao Rui said meant Li Luobei. So he smiled and said, "You two little devils' marksmanship is really good, but it means at your age." If you want to become a master, you have to study hard and practice hard. Also, don't neglect your studies! Father wants you to be both civil and military, and not brave, understand? ”

"Got it!" Seeing that his father said that his marksmanship was good, both of them smiled and nodded.

"Okay, come, let's practice guns together. Use your guns now, don't just ask for moves. The moves are just to familiarize your body with the weapon, and more importantly, it is necessary to practice the basic skills. If you want to practice marksmanship well, just take the most basic moves apart and use them, and when he reaches a certain point, he will be able to do it naturally. Zhao Xun said while instructing his two sons in marksmanship, and in the martial arts arena, it was suddenly accompanied by the laughter of adults and children......

Subsequently, Zhao Xun began to check the knowledge of his two sons. Zhao Xun is out on the battlefield, and he doesn't want his son to be negligent in discipline and achieve nothing.

Subsequently, Zhao Xun told his experience in the past six months as a story to his son. On the one hand, as a way to broaden children's horizons, on the other hand, some land governance strategies have also begun to be imperceptibly handed over to them. After all, it will not be someone else who will replace him in the future, but his own son.

Jin Ge Iron Horse, the two armies face off! Although the two sons are young, they are still extremely interested in this kind of passionate story. As Zhao Xun spoke, they kept asking Zhao Xun all kinds of questions. Sometimes, it is difficult for Zhao Xun to answer. Speaking of nervousness, the faces of the two little ones began to turn pale.

"Father, these Turks, why do they invade us so many times?" Zhao Rui tilted his head and asked puzzledly.

Zhao Xun said with a smile: "Because they don't know how to farm, but they don't want to go hungry, so they come to us to rob/rob." In order to prevent our things from being robbed by them, and in order to prevent our people from being killed by them, my father had to defeat them completely, defeat them, and beat them until they no longer had the ability to rob them. ”

"These Turks, they not only plundered our things, but also wantonly slaughtered our people. Therefore, there must be no mercy for them, and only by completely destroying them or annexing them can these hidden dangers be eliminated. "Even though I know it, it's useless to say this to them now, and they can't understand it. However, Zhao Xun still gradually instilled some tough views in the hearts of these children. At the same time, Zhao Xun also began to tell them about the pros and cons of expansion.

"Father, why can't we accept them? We can accept displaced people from far away, so why can't we accept these Turkic people who can't farm? Zhao Rui asked again.

Zhao Xun was slightly stunned, not understanding why a child about ten years old would understand this. However, no matter what, he has begun to have his own ideas, and for Zhao Xun, this is a good thing.

Zhao Xun said with a smile: "This Turkic is different from us Han people, they will not be grateful. Unless, we are completely scared of them, and we have to have the absolute upper hand. Otherwise, as soon as we are weakened, they will immediately change from sheep to wolves and bite us. ”

"Well, Father, tell you a story. There was a farmer who saw a frozen snake in the snow, and he relented. Take the serpent in your bosom and warm it with your body. However, when the snake was warm, it bit the farmer and injected all the venom into the farmer's body, causing the farmer to die soon after. ”

Zhao Rui and Zhao Heng said in unison: "This farmer is so stupid! ”

Zhao Xun said with a smile: "You all think that farmers are stupid, right, no matter whether they are good or bad." And in this story, we are likely to be farmers, and the Turks are poisonous snakes. You pity him now, and in the future, he will kill you! Before the Great Yan Kingdom, I don't know how many countries were so bullied by the northern nomads all year round. ”

"When we are strong, they give in. But as soon as we are weakened, they immediately become poisonous snakes and will bite us fiercely. Once, twice, when we are strong, we can resist the venom, but when we are weak, we only need a moment. It will take our lives. Therefore, for the northern nomads, there must not be any soft-hearted thoughts. ”

"Well, I see! When Rui'er grows up, she will definitely exterminate the northern tribes! ”

"Me too!"

Zhao Xun smiled and said, "Okay, then learn literature and martial arts!" ”

The officials of the Zhao Palace, Zhao Xun and the Administrative Secretary gathered together to prepare to officially issue an edict of canonization to the nine town guards and the three tribal leaders.

It stands to reason that this kind of canonized edict can only be issued by the imperial court and the Great Yan Emperor. However, the current Great Yan Kingdom has existed in name only, and as for that emperor, no one has taken him in his eyes for a long time. At the very least, in the entire Zhao army's rule, most people did not take the so-called Great Yan Emperor in their eyes. In their eyes, King Zhao is their lord and the supreme existence of wisdom and martial arts.

"My lord, so far, the candidates for the three Great Khans have not been decided. Especially in the west, there are no larger tribes coming to contact at all. Therefore, the canonization edict of the three Great Khans cannot be issued yet. ”

After listening to Pei Yi's words, Zhao Xun smiled faintly and said, "Yes, what's the matter?" Let's canonize the nine Guiyi uncles first. In addition, to send messages to the leaders of the various tribes in the east and center. From now on, they can lead their army to the west, and I, Da Zhao, are willing to exchange their captured livestock, war horses, and slaves for the food, arrows, knives, guns, salt, tea, and other things they need. ”

"In addition, tell them that this king will choose the best three tribal leaders among these war-going tribes to be canonized as the three Great Khans, above all the tribes, and enjoy the blessing of my Great Zhao!"

Pei Yi smiled responsibly: "The lord's move is wonderful!" In this way, they can kill each other and weaken the strength of the Turkic tribes as a whole. ”

Zhao Xun nodded and said: "One thing to pay attention to, the transaction with the Turks must be well checked, it is very good to trade, what can not be traded, the Department of Commerce must have a charter." This king doesn't want to make the Turkic tribes strong after some trade. ”