Although Cui Wenxiu is not the civil affairs chief, he knows how important this seaside is to the entire empire, especially the western part of the empire that extends to the Indian region, from the Western Region to Northern Luzon, and the entire Indo-Germany region that is now being integrated into the empire. In An area, all goods must be transported through long land routes. It is true that the road traffic conditions in the empire have been greatly improved and are still developing day by day. However, the low freight of water (sea) transport is undoubtedly incomparable to that of land transport. , being able to build one or two ports on this seashore will undoubtedly be able to maintain the empire's commercial business throughout the Central Continent.
Shifting the focus of industrial transportation here, of course, requires overcoming the obstacles of pirates at sea, but after all, this is not an unattainable thing.
The West Indian region is obviously much poorer than East India and South India. On the one hand, it is due to land reasons, and on the other hand, it is also because of the frequent sectarian conflicts that have caused a lot of wars, not only between Niyeism and Holy Spirit Cult. There are deep conflicts between Niyeism and Romanism, and between various sects within Niyeism. This may be suppressed under a strong ruling power, but once authoritarian control is lost, then These contradictions will inevitably break out, and this is the current situation in West Indies.
The two provinces of Destin and Dexin currently have a certain foundation for the Holy Spirit Religion, and are competing with the Manichaean sect of Niyeism for the dominance of the faith. Especially in the province of Destin, the Holy Spirit Religion has stabilized with the strong support of the Principality of Hanover. It is firmly in the dominant position; and Maina has always been the two major sects within the Niyeh Sect, the Mani and the Jaya Sect, competing for power, but the Holy Spirit Sect has successfully stepped in and successfully seized the upper-class aristocratic land. trust. This makes the situation in the Maina Province more complicated: in the two provinces of Fahan and Kerman, the Jaya sect of the Niye religion occupies a dominant position, but there are certain restrictions. The western coastal area is dominated by the Youmu tribe. In terms of scope, the Jaya sect is more powerful, but in the eastern farming areas, the Manichae sect still has a strong foundation, and the two sects are equally divided; as for the Khura Province, it is the bridgehead of the Roman sect in the De'an region of Western India. Hold the last position here.
The nomadic tribes headed by the Zahudin family also felt tremendous pressure from the Holy Spirit Church who was facing a full invasion. They also knew that they themselves could not compete with the Holy Spirit Church, which had the support of the entire Hansen Alliance. If they wanted to maintain the Nepalese religion they believed in, The status of Ye Jiao in this region. Then there must be a stronger supporter, and the Tang people seemed to be the only choice, especially the tolerance and freedom shown by the Tang people in their religious beliefs made their hearts beat. So when Tang Ren offered him an olive branch, they jumped into Tang Ren's arms without any extra hesitation. If the empire wants to gain a foothold on this land, it also needs to cooperate with these local forces, especially to build one or two port cities in the coastal area that can become the commodity export terminals of the empire's western territories. These guys are even more needed for security. to cooperate.
The patriarch of the Zahudin family looked at the elegant man in front of him with some awe. The man wearing a green shirt seemed to have no chilling aura unique to soldiers, but he knew that the man in front of him could be said to be the de facto ruler of the current Indian Kingdom, whether it was the Hansen Alliance or the Luzon people in India. An's weight on the land is much lighter than this person's.
"Lord Saiti, it seems that we have a common view in many places. The previous management model is no longer suitable for the development of the times. We need to reform and update. What I want to know is the horse thieves and bandits currently operating in this land. How much contact does it have with the Zahudin family? Or how much control does the Zahudin family have over these guys? I don’t want the Kerman Province to be the same as before when it is already under the control of the empire.”
Although the Tianfang dialect of the elegant man has a slight East Indian accent. And it was not up to standard, but Saiti was able to hear the toughness behind the opponent's words. The Tang army won victories in the two provinces of Kerman and Huluo, establishing the Tang people's position in De'an, Western India. At the beginning, Saiti Ti was still a little uneasy when he voted for the Tang people, but now he knew that his judgment was correct. It is enough to earn sufficient returns for the Zahudin family.
"Mr. Cui. Well, please don't tell secrets. The horse thieves associated with the Zahudin family have stopped all activities now. They will fully comply with your request. But you also know that it is not our Zahudin family in Kerman. The Hudin family has the final say, and there are many families that raise horse thieves. We, the Zahudin family, can only affect a small part of the families that are closely related to us. Others, well, I'm afraid Master Cui will need to give them a beating. That’s all.”
Sai Yizuo carefully considered his words. He first expressed his attitude, and then euphemistically stated the complex situation in the area. He used the power of the Tang people to reduce some tribes that had conflicts of interest with the Zahudin family. Although it was not so bright, That is their own fault. Those who cannot see the situation clearly will need to pay a price to wake them up.
"Well, very good, Mr. Saiiti, what I need is your loyalty and cooperation. As for other things, you don't have to worry about it. If there are really people who are still stuck in the original era and not thinking about making progress, then I think they will He really should have been eliminated." The smile at the corner of Cui Wenxiu's mouth seemed to turn into the tail of a sinister smile in Saiyiti's eyes.
"I don't know what aspects Master Cui needs our cooperation in?" Saiti hid his fears and worries deep in his heart. The person in front of him seemed more like the incarnation of the devil to these peoples in the Central Continent. Although there are risks in cooperating with the devil, the rewards are also extremely rich. Saiti does not want the Zahudin family to always be a second-rate family in Kerman. He hopes to reach a higher level to cater to the intentions of the new master. It's just necessary.
"Lord Saiti, there are many places where the Zahudin family can play a role. You have to remember this. The more you pay for the empire, the more you will get. Kerman will be included in the empire's management soon. The previous system cannot continue, so I hope you understand this. The armed force can only be controlled by the empire. Family force is not allowed to exist in the empire's laws. If the warriors of the Zahudin family are willing to develop great careers in the empire, Looking for opportunities, I can give them opportunities. Kerman and Farhan belong to the border areas of the empire and need to establish a team familiar with local conditions.
The cavalry troops, I wonder how many warriors the Zahudin remnants can provide? "
Cui Wenxiu glanced at the head of the Zahudin family, who had beads of sweat on his forehead. Although his words were light, they directly hit the most important point.
Saiti had also expected that the Tang people would raise this issue sooner or later. At the beginning, the Tang envoy clearly stated that Kerman would not be able to return to the original management system in the future. The army must be controlled by the empire and would not be allowed to The existence of human armed forces is also the most unacceptable condition for all nomadic tribes, including the Zahudin family. However, the empire has no room for maneuver on this issue. Saiti also knows that the Tang people must make concessions on this issue. It is unlikely that any ruler will allow the existence of armed forces that are outside their control.
Self, that's the same. Instead of arguing endlessly on this issue, it would be more appropriate to use this concession in exchange for more actual benefits.
"Well, sir, the population of the Zahudin family is not large. As you know, being able to provide 800 cavalry for the newly formed troops is already the limit."
"Really? What about the horse thieves who are closely related to the Zahudin family? And what about the tribes that the Zahudin family can influence? Lord Saiti, I need to remind you not to be deceived by superficial phenomena. Maybe later on , even if you want the warriors of the Zahudin family to become a member of this army, you may not be able to do so. Let me tell you, as long as I reveal this news, some people will be willing to join this army. I only have this strength. Preparations are limited to 8,000 people. I am reminding you because the Zahudin family took the lead in cooperating with us. Don’t blame me for missing the opportunity.
Without informing you first. "Cui Wenxiu interrupted the other party coldly.
"Uh, sir, please allow me to think about it, please allow me to think about it." Saiti lowered his head in embarrassment. While cursing secretly, Saiti was also carefully considering the true meaning of the other party's words. After a long time, he finally Said: "Sir, one thousand five hundred people is the limit that the Zahudin family can provide, including horses. In addition, I can use my personal influence to persuade other small tribes that have good relations with the Zahudin family to provide another five hundred horses." , two thousand people is the peak of our capabilities."
"Very well, Mr. Sayiti, I appreciate your frankness and straightforwardness. I can tell you that before you, Ibrahim and Duzmi have come to Kerman City to see me. They hope that their The family warriors can join this imperial team and use this method to be loyal to His Majesty the Imperial Emperor and serve His Majesty the Imperial Emperor. At this point, you seem to be a little slow."
The slight smile at the corner of the other party's mouth always had a hint of conspiracy in Saiyi's eyes, but Saiyi was still jumped by the other party's words, "Ibrahim? Duzmi? Farhan's Duzmi? Sir , do you mean that Fahanchi will be under the control of the empire?"
Saiti had just heard that Fahan seemed to be mixed up with Kerman in the other party's words. At that time, Saiti thought it was a slip of the tongue, but now that the other party said it like this, it was definitely not a slip of the tongue. Ibrahim: Falavi, the leader of the Falavi family, the biggest rival of the Zahudin family in Kerman, and Duzmi-Effendi, the leader of the Effendi family, the largest nomad in Farhan Province Tribal leader.