Taizong probably “forgot” Su Dingfang.
From Su Dingfang’s experience, it can be seen that there were too many people who could be awarded titles during the Zhenguan period. If Li Shimin had granted a title of official who raised horses, he would probably not be able to convince the public.
But it doesn’t matter. Li Shimin knew that although Zhang Wansui was not good at fighting, he was still qualified to execute orders as a fierce general.
As long as you are obedient and able to beat, you can make great contributions to the little wolf dog tied around you. If Li Shimin wants to fulfill his promise, he just needs to bring Zhang Wansui by his side as his deputy general.
Li Shimin and his confidant generals revealed the facts.
How important is a war horse? It is impossible for the general to know. You are all Dukes and you don’t need to earn titles anymore. Zhang Wansui could have been awarded the title of title, but the generals in the court were not as reasonable as you, had a broad vision, and could not see the credit for breeding war horses, so I could only fulfill my promise, and you must help me do this well.
Zhang Wansui joined the team nervously. He thought he would be rejected by Qin Qiong and others, but he did not expect to receive the treatment that was super standard. He was like a relative. Anyone who cut his head would have to divide him.
Qin Qiong and others will not share the military achievements of other generals, but they will give Zhang Wansui the head he cut off and give it to Zhang Wansui. No one else can complain, right?
The Tang Dynasty Duke Group helped Zhang Wansui make military achievements. After this war, Zhang Wansui became a county duke. Before his death, he was specially promoted to Duke of the State duke by Shi En for his qualifications, and there was rumors that he was famous generals.
Later historians scratched their heads, wondering why this famous general suddenly disappeared and ran to raise horses. Could it be that he was indifferent to fame and fortune by nature, had a special liking for raising horses, and did not like to fight?
This interesting part is hidden in the yellowing painting, and I don’t know when it will be discovered.
Now, this is just a small episode on the battlefield in the Western Regions.
Li Shimin set off the camp and left, and Gao Bing continued to guard Yiwu City.
Now Yiwu City is not only a border town between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks, but also very close to Gaochang and other countries.
Gaochang and other countries were dissatisfied with the Western Turkic Khans, who only focused on expanding their troops, exploited them more and did not do their best to maintain the Silk Road, so they paid tribute to the Tang Dynasty many times. Among the people who danced the rituals at the gate of the Tang Dynasty, their envoys were their envoys.
But Gao Yong knew very well that these small countries had no brains.
Although they surrendered to the Tang Dynasty now, they probably wouldn’t be willing to really conquer the Western Turks.
If the Tang Dynasty completely controls the road to the Western Regions, then it will definitely want to take the greatest interests into its own hands. Gaochang and other countries are now making great profits by relying on their passes on the Silk Road. Will the Tang Dynasty destroy them and eat alone?
Especially Gaochang, he was very panicked.
Different from countries such as Yanqi, Gaochang is not a pure Western Region country, but a border town of the Han Dynasty.
During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the generals were guarding each otherRepeatedly independent, and later established Gaochang Kingdom. Even though Gaochang State was influenced by many Turks, it still spoke Chinese dialect and used Chinese characters. Most of the people were Han officials, which basically continued the Han Dynasty’s crown and uniform.
Gaochang State relies entirely on the Silk Road in the Western Regions to support the whole country, and business travel is frequent, so the news is also very well-informed.
Some business travelers from Persia and even further away brought the news of Linyi Kingdom to Gaochang Kingdom. King Gaochang was nervous every day for the King of Jin’s words, “This is the old land of the Han family, it’s time for you to go home.”
If the Western Turks fail, will the Tang Dynasty also say to Gaochang Kingdom, “This is the old land of the Han family, and you should go home?”
Gao Yang knew the arrogant and inferior mentality of these small countries and knew their stupidity, so he was always on guard against them taking advantage of the Tang Dynasty to pursue the Western Turks and raise an army to rebel against the Tang Dynasty.
Gao Yang also didn’t believe in the remnants of the East|Turkish tribe.
Although the eastern grassland has been divided, there are no Turkic Khans. But there will always be people named Asina who want to recreate the glory of the Eastern Turks at the end of the Sui Dynasty.
Shibi Khan and others who were arrested by Li Shimin may have lost their temper, but the young people have never been beaten and don’t know how much they are.
The old nobles on the grassland may also be lucky and turn a blind eye to those rebellious and stupid young people, allowing them to test the power of the Tang Dynasty.
When the Tang Dynasty could take out his hands to beat these young people, the old nobles of the East|Turkish people would definitely send troops quickly to help the Tang Dynasty suppress the rebellion, and they would be even more loyal than loyal ministers.
The premise is that the Tang Dynasty can take action.
The relationship between the Central Plains dynasty and the surrounding barbarians is always tentative, and Gao Yang never believed that they had true loyalty.
Only when the Tang Dynasty is strong can they be loyal.