His face suddenly turned cold. Link glanced at the two men in front of him who were waiting for his answer. The thin, dark-faced man even subconsciously licked his lips. It was obvious that he attached great importance to this question and rejected them. They Will he become angry from shame
"Haha, I'm sorry. Your request has gone beyond Lin's authority. Lin cannot agree to you. Moreover, Lin can clearly tell you that no one will agree to your conditions. , as long as it is under Lord Li's jurisdiction, all jurisdiction and management rights must be exercised by governments at all levels, no one can be exempted, this may disappoint you two." Without any delay, Link decisively and resolutely rejected the other party's request.
"Oh? But this seems to be somewhat different from what we know?" The older man was not discouraged, and continued after a pause: "Don't the Mote and Tubu tribes manage their own internal affairs? Even the countries in the Western Regions seem to They are all semi-autonomous."
He smiled coldly in his heart. He was simply overestimating his abilities. He actually wanted to compare himself with the Motes, Tubu people and other countries in the Western Regions, without looking at his own strength. Not to mention that the above places were all owned by Mr. Li. Under direct control, even if they are autonomous and semi-autonomous as the other party said, it is still not your turn to be the Mao tribe and the Shahe tribe. Link has already calculated in his mind: "You two, I think it is your understanding. To make matters worse, although Mote and Tubu are autonomous territories, this has something to do with their nomadic customs, not to mention that they are also subject to the jurisdiction of the Northwest Administrative Office. As for the countries in the Western Regions, not to mention, that is originally Mr. Li. The Western Region Government Affairs Bureau is assigned to manage, and the Western Region Government Affairs Bureau also accepts the guidance of the Northwest Administrative Bureau. The management agencies of these places also have northwest officials participating, so there is no such thing as a place outside the law."
A look of disappointment appeared on both of their faces at the same time. They did not expect that after they threw out the bait, the other party would still reject their request so cleanly. It seemed that there was no room for negotiation on this issue. The two of them were confused for a while. Some don't know how to start talking further.
"Two of you, as far as Lin knows, Mr. Li is not trying to deprive you two tribes of the management rights you long for. Mr. Li can be said to be the same on the outside in terms of the equality of all ethnic groups. People of any ethnic origin have the same ownership rights, including The prerequisite for the right to rule an area is that you must have sufficient management skills and be appointed by the northwest government. If there are outstanding people among the Mao and Shahe tribes, let alone manage their own ethnic affairs, even in the northwest and Guanxi It is equally possible to hold a leadership position in any administrative district within a radius of thousands of miles. Mr. Rao, the Director of War Preparedness in our northwest government, may have heard of him. He was an immigrant from India a few years ago, but in a few years The fact that he was promoted to the important position of Director of Northwest War Preparedness in the middle of the year is evidence of this. Among the Gaoyue people around him, Master Shanzhu has been promoted to the deputy commander of the North Luzon Army, and the Northwest County Jinzhou Prefecture and North Luzon There are people from the Gaoyue tribe serving as senior officials in the Weituo Mansion. In our northwest, ethnic origin is not a threshold. As long as you have talents, I think there are equally talented people among the Mao tribe and the Shahe tribe, and they can also be qualified for many official positions. The two elders There is no need to worry about being discriminated against in this regard.”
Seeing that the two of them were a little frustrated, Link changed the topic and introduced the selection mechanism of northwest government officials to them.
"Brother Lin, to tell you the truth, our Mao and Shahe tribes have been discriminated against and oppressed by the local government for a long time. Whether in terms of education or other conditions, they are far behind the surrounding Tang tribes. What you said is equivalent to It is a disguised form of depriving our ethnic group of the right to participate in local management. This is difficult for us to accept. And as far as I know, in Jinzhou and Vito, Mr. Li also agreed to establish a Grassroots local organizations have also allowed local Gaoyue tribesmen to serve as some town-level officials. Are you not favoring one over the other?" The older man was obviously fully prepared, and he even understood some of the rights that the Gaoyue tribesmen initially obtained when they surrendered to Li Wufeng. I understand, so I speak tit for tat.
Link was shocked. He couldn't tell that this humble guy actually had some knowledge. He even understood Master Li's initial policies in Jinzhou and Northern Luzon very clearly. However, since he came here specially to see the two of them, he naturally had some knowledge. Preparation: "You two, you are right, but the relationship between Gao Yue and other local tribesmen was not harmonious at that time, so Mr. Li had this expedient measure. Now, whether it is Jinzhou or Vito, various places have Officials at all levels do not distinguish between ethnic groups. They only look at needs and political achievements. If you don’t believe it, you can understand. In the Gaoyue people’s settlements in Jinzhou and Weituo, there are also officials from other ethnic groups as chief officials, and officials from the Gaoyue people also serve as chief officials. Although the relationship between the Mao and Shahe tribes and the surrounding Tang tribes is not very harmonious, there are not many major conflicts, so Lin feels that this is not the case at all. This is necessary. As for the issues you mentioned about the education level and national quality of the two ethnic groups, there is no need to worry about this. Mr. Li has long arranged for Northwest University to have teachers responsible for cultivating and training children of various ethnic minorities. The Gaoyue people are the best role models. , I believe this can completely solve your concerns."
Seeing that although the other party's tone softened, there was no change in attitude. The two dark-skinned men were a little disappointed. However, they had expected that the northwest side would not agree so easily, but they did not expect that the other party would not make any move on this point. Jean didn't let go at all, and he sealed the topic with one mouthful. The compromise proposed by the other party actually completely changed the concept, changing the management rights of the entire nation into rights owned by individuals within the nation. Although this gave itself a step down on the surface, it actually completely rejected itself. Suggesting, the older man turned his attention to his companion and wanted to ask for his partner's opinion.
Seeing that both of them were a little moved, Link struck while the iron was hot: "You two are probably aware of the current situation. To be honest with you, I have just returned from Burma. General Wenner is already willing to submit to Master Li. Now Zhonglang Yongquan of Tiannan County The two of you should know best about the situation of the army. In the Battle of Kansai, there were very few elites of the Lang family left. The two legions now put together are just a combination of recruits and security forces. Compared with the Northwest Army, they are just a bunch of rabble. I am not bragging. If they want to fight with the Northwest Army, they will be vulnerable! Even without the cooperation of the Mao Tribe and the Shahe Tribe, if Mr. Li really wants to march into Tian South can also be unstoppable. If you two want to seek more benefits for the two tribes in the future northwest pattern, you must not miss the opportunity. Maybe when the big thing is decided, it will be too late to regret it again. "
Link's words not only shocked the two of them, but also made their already somewhat wavering minds even more wavering. If Wen Na really surrendered to Li Wufeng, then the northwest army's march south would be a foregone conclusion, and the Lang family's The destruction of the country is just around the corner. If I don't make a decision, the Mao and Shahe tribes may really have no chance to occupy a place in the future Tiannan regime.
After exchanging glances, the older man's expression gradually turned solemn, "Brother Lin, can you give us a clear answer? What do you want us to do?"
"I think you two must have a rough idea of what to do. You are not required to do anything now. You only need to bring the news back to the areas where your two tribes are located. When our Northwest Army really sets foot in Tiannan, there will naturally be people with you. As for the contact between the two clans, it will not be too late to talk about specific matters when the time comes. As for the two of them, now they can just wait for the opportunity. I think when the time is right, they can make a move, and the two of them will naturally choose the right time to turn against each other. "
Link felt relieved. The other party had softened his words. It seemed that his mission to Tiannan and Burma was successfully completed. On the surface, Link pretended not to care about the two clans, but he himself knew that he was facing These two people and the two regiments under him are not of great value to the Northwest Army, but once they defect at a critical moment, even if they cannot play a decisive role in determining victory or defeat, they will bring great benefits to the south. The huge negative impact is difficult to predict. The Mao people live in the Guining border area. Once an uprising occurs, they can also pose a threat and influence to the Tiannan Army in Burma. The Shahe people in Dandong can even open their arms to welcome the northwest army going south, and they also have a group of good people. Guides and allies supporting the Northwest Army, this will greatly speed up their own control of Tiannan.
The older man stopped talking and instead lowered his head to think about the other party's suggestion. However, the other short and thin man was a little unwilling and stared at Link's face for a long time before saying: "Brother Lin, you are not afraid of where we are going." Lang Yongquan snitched and joined forces to lure you into a trap?"
"Haha, joining forces with Lang Yongquan? This is a joke. If Lang Yongquan really believes in you, then you don't have to stay in Nanfeng to leisurely travel. What's more, what can you get by joining forces with Lang Yongquan? Land? Wealth? Or Dignity? It is already the general trend for the northwest to descend to the south. Smart people can see that it is definitely not something that can be changed by external factors. Even when the Tiannan Lang family was at its peak, they were nothing more than native chickens and tile dogs in our northwest army. , As long as we from the northwest really want to go to the south, no one can stop us!" Link stood up and said proudly, bringing up countless water spray and mist in the pool.