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The islands of Java and Sumatra also face the problem of how to change the beliefs of the local people. The population in these places is still quite large, and it is unlikely to kill them all.
Qin Mu decided to merge Java and Sumatra and set up a Jinghai Province. However, like Luzon, he would not send civilian officials to govern them for the time being, but would implement military control for at least ten years.
During this decade, they tried their best to control the birth rate of the local indigenous people, and transferred a large number of local young and strong people to Australia to herd sheep and open up new land. In Australia, there are only cattle, sheep and men... ... ... cough.
In short, once the Chinese have become the majority in the South Sea islands, we will then let military officers take charge and send civil servants to govern.
Qin Mu suddenly felt that this was a truly wonderful era.
There is no need to worry about UN sanctions, no need to worry about condemnation from other countries, and there is no hypocritical bombardment of freedom, democracy, human rights, etc.
As long as you are the winner, any means you use are justified and in line with international practices and common rules.
Well, the slave trade in the West is booming now. I don’t know if they are interested in the natives of Southeast Asia. I have to let Xu Yongshun contact the British. We also need to keep up with the times, integrate with the international community, and not be too different.
Wang Guichen and Hai Rufeng made a lot of money this time. The navy will definitely ask for warships again. Let's see how much income they can make. As the navy goes further and further, it is necessary to build more high-speed clippers.
Outside the Gongchang government office, messengers were coming in and out, busy as news from the front and rear were constantly being sent in. The accompanying staff would first classify and sort out the news, and then report it according to its importance.
The people in the city were very happy because the emperor was staying here, and they didn't care about the wars in Lanzhou, Lintao and other places at all. Most of them firmly believed that as long as the emperor was in Gongchang Prefecture, this place was the safest.
Qin Mu and his ministers had a quick lunch, and then discussed the follow-up matters in Mobei.
Yu Shangyou said: "Your Majesty, the Mobei area is vast. Since ancient times, nomadic tribes such as the Xiongnu, Turks, Uighurs, and Mongols have risen and fallen. Even if all the Mongols in Mobei are captured and taken south, the vast Mobei grassland cannot be taken away. Soon, new nomadic tribes will rise.
Therefore, instead of taking the Mongols captive and taking them south, it is better to settle them where they are, in places with abundant grass and water. Build a city for each of them, and then, like in Khorchin, divide the pastures among the families, and try to let them settle down so that it is easier to govern.
Gu Jun'en said: "Now the remaining people in Mobei are mostly the elderly, the weak, women and children, and they are captives, so we might as well take some coercive measures. We can set up some elementary schools in the local area and force children under ten years old to attend school. They can speak Chinese, wear Chinese clothes, and learn Chinese characters. As for horses, cattle and sheep, it doesn't matter if the output is more or less, and the court does not rely on this income. After a few years, these children will grow up and have a sense of identity with the Qin Dynasty. It will be easier to govern."
Qin Mu nodded repeatedly and said, "Your proposal is very good. Let's implement it according to Khorchin's strategy. The most important thing now is to prevent Norbu from fleeing back to Mobei. Otherwise, I'm afraid there will be recurrences."
Gu Junen said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Mengke has also completed the reorganization of the eastern Mongolian tribes, and has sent 5,000 troops to the northern desert to support Aobai and his men. In the southern desert, Ma Yongzhen is attacking Guihua City, and Norbu has fled to the Datong border wall area and is attacking the Chahar tribes. Mengke's 30,000 troops are divided into two groups and have surrounded Norbu. It will not be easy for Norbu to break through the siege and head north. Even if he can successfully break through and return north, Mengke and Ma Yongzhen will definitely send pursuers..."
Qin Mu said calmly: "I don't want to hear any of this. I just want the result. I will never let Norbu return to Mobei."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will send someone to pass on Your Majesty's order."
Sima An said slowly: "Your Majesty, Mobei is far away after all. If it is placed under the jurisdiction of Liaoning Province, if there is something wrong in Mobei, I am afraid it will be inconvenient to ask for instructions. I think it is necessary to set up another administrative department to manage Mobei affairs nearby so that some emergencies can be dealt with quickly."
During the Ming Dynasty, a Nurgandusi was established in Heilongjiang Province. This dusi was very different from the provincial administration commissioner's office. It was usually located in border areas and was more focused on military affairs, somewhat similar to military control.
Given the current situation in Mobei, there is really no need to send civilian officials to govern. It is very necessary to set up a military governorate and implement military control first.
Sima An's proposal was unanimously agreed upon by Li Yuan, Gu Junen and others, and Qin Mu also nodded.
Sima An went on to say, "Although the people in Mobei are all captives now, the situation is rather special in promoting Hanization, so purely implementing military control is not appropriate. In addition to the commander-in-chief, some capable civilian officials must be sent to assist in civil affairs."
Yu Shangyou added: "As for the Chechens who have moved to the middle reaches of the Heilongjiang River, we must also seize the opportunity to deal with them. It would be best if we can convince them to surrender voluntarily. If we cannot, after dealing with Norbu in the south of the desert, we must have Meng Ke transfer troops to the north. Otherwise, without other forces to check and balance the Chechens, they will soon become a major threat to the Northeast."
Qin Mu nodded and said, "Let the advance team of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs go north to persuade the people. It would be best if there is no need to resort to violence."
"Your Majesty is wise."
Qin Mu felt a little helpless in his heart. Not using force was wise, but starting a war now was not wise.
The situation in Mobei this time is very favorable to Daqin. All that are left in Mobei are the elderly, the weak, women and children. The children will be forced to learn Chinese and practice Chinese etiquette, and the women will be allocated as wives to the border troops stationed in Mobei. Then, according to the Khorchin model, several residential cities will be built in areas with abundant water and grass, and the grassland will be privatized, so that the Mobei herdsmen can basically settle down. In the future, if some more men are drawn as appropriate, that should be enough.
We really have to thank Qitat and Norbu. If it weren't for their series of actions, solving the problems in Mobei would have been ten times more difficult.
"Your Majesty, General Li Jiuli's 3,000 troops have successfully penetrated into Taohe Pass." Li Shi suddenly appeared outside the door and reported to Qin Mu.
Qin Mu was delighted when he heard this and asked quickly, "What about Risong? How did he react?"
"Your Majesty, General Gao, General Hao and others have all advanced to the city of Lintao and are encircling Na Risong with all their might."
"Okay, Lanzhou, if there is any movement by Bailutuhu, report it immediately."
“Yes!”
"Pass on my order. Tell Zhao Jian, Han Gang, and Zhu Yijin to be ready. Once there is news of Bailutu Hu, move out immediately."
“Yes!”
Seeing that things were going smoothly, Qin Mu breathed a sigh of relief. Now, all he needed was news from Qin Zuoming. If Qin Zuoming could successfully capture Jieshi Pass and advance to the confluence of Huanghe River and Datong River, cutting off Bailutuhu's escape route back to Qinghai-Tibet, then the plan would be perfect.
But is there such a good thing in the world? Everything goes as you wish.
Qin Mu frowned slightly, but Sima An comforted him: "Your Majesty, sometimes we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. Your Majesty does not need to worry too much."
"Yes, Your Majesty, now that Li Jiu has successfully cut off Na Risong's retreat, Na Risong's army of more than 10,000 will probably be unable to escape. In this regard, Bailutuhu has also been seriously injured."
After listening to what Sima An and Li Yuan said, Qin Mu couldn't help but smile. Indeed, he seemed to be pursuing perfection too much, which would shorten his life.
As long as Daqin can develop steadily, the Qinghai-Tibet issue can be resolved as soon as possible. Now that we have done our best, whether it can be resolved once and for all depends on God's will. There is no need to worry too much.
However, it seemed that God was destined not to let him have it easy. Qin Mu had just asked Sima An and others to deal with the matters at hand when a fast horse rushed into Gongchang City and headed straight for the government office. The messenger was quickly taken into the second hall and brought Qin Mu a huge piece of bad news: Lanzhou had fallen!
"What's going on?" Qin Mu asked in a cold voice with icy eyes.
The messenger who brought the news was exhausted and fainted after being scolded by him.
Qin Mu personally stepped forward, grabbed the unconscious messenger and slapped him twice, but still failed to wake him up. He was so anxious that he shouted, "Niu Wanshan, quickly call a military doctor."
“Yes!”
Niu Wanshan rushed away. Qin Mu could not help but pace back and forth in the hall. How could this be possible? How could Lanzhou be lost suddenly? Why didn't it fall earlier or later, but at this critical moment? It was a mess. I'm afraid all the deployments would be disrupted.
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