It was snowing heavily in Tubo, and the temperature dropped sharply.
The ground was covered with snow. Sheep would dig the ground with their hooves when they ate grass, and digging would hurt their hooves.
There was not enough hay prepared in summer, so some of the sheep would die.
The former Tubo tribesmen who became citizens of the Tang dynasty had a better life. The soldiers of the Tang dynasty helped them collect grass for a while.
In addition, they planted their own barley, which was robbed by the soldiers of the Tang dynasty to harvest.
The animals they raised were protected from the wind by the city walls. The animals stayed in the pens and lived a good life.
The Tubo tribesmen who were farther away occasionally rode over to trade with the Tang dynasty. The two sides did not fight.
Seeing that the animals of the tribes who surrendered did not freeze to death in winter and even gained weight, they were naturally tempted.
When the snow fell, the leaders of the tribes discussed with others and agreed to become citizens of the Tang dynasty.
Because the distance was relatively far, it was not easy to move. They were worried that they would not be able to arrive at night even if they started moving in the morning.
Their leaders ran over to Guo Zhiyun and others and said that they were willing to change their identities. "Can you help us move?"
Guo Zhiyun discussed with Qin Li, Zhang Xiaosong, Hao Lingquan, Wang Junkui, Zhang Zhongliang, and others. Everyone agreed.
They sent people to help move, but it would definitely take them a day. They would need to ride three horses and leave before dawn and arrive at night. The sheep could not run so fast.
Adding tents, fences, and other furniture meant that they would have to spend the night in the wild.
While sending people, they also wrote a letter to the imperial court, telling them that many people would come and the logistical pressure would be great.
When the letter reached the Political Affairs Hall of Chang 'an, six tribes had already moved.
They took the initiative to hand over their weapons and applied when they needed to use them. It was impossible for the whole tribe to go hunting, so only part of the tribe was given.
"Tanghulu." A child from a new tribe entered the city and looked at everything in the city curiously.
He saw many snacks and craved them.
His mother took out some cheese and helped him exchange it for a bunch.
The little boy ate it himself and did not think of giving his mother one. Influenced by traditional education, women and the elderly had no status.
The child's mother, who was used to it, was also looking at everything in the town. She had only heard of it from the people who had come to trade.
The first thing he felt was warmth. There were tall city walls blocking the wind, and there were houses in the city.
There were coals and kang beds in the house, so the overall temperature was higher than outside the city.
In addition, the city was very clean. There was no snow on the streets, nor was there any animal excrement.
She brought her son to a random house and asked at the door. Someone responded, so she lifted the curtain and went in.
It was also a custom to visit other people's houses.
This was a tribe that came first. They lived in the house for free and worked in exchange for some remuneration to buy coal.
As soon as the mother and son entered the house, a wave of warm air greeted them.
When the head of the household saw that there was a child, he got up and went to get something. He brought over a bamboo can.
Open the can of peaches and pour them on a plate.
The child's mother hurriedly thanked her. Not to mention winter, even in the summer, peaches couldn't be eaten in Tubo.
She recognized peaches. There was an embroidery from the Tang dynasty with peaches on it.
There were also preserved peaches from the Tang dynasty that he had never eaten before.
The little boy was timid and didn't dare to eat them. He knew how precious fruits were in winter.
"Eat, eat. You'll have more if you work in the future. The strength of our Tang dynasty can be seen from the canned fruits."
The head of the household said "our Tang dynasty", and he liked his new identity.
There was nothing wrong with relying on whoever was strong!
As the head of the household spoke, he divided two small portions and placed them in front of the mother and son. Only then did the two of them eat with the knives and forks that they carried with them.
There was sugar in the can, and sugar made people feel happy, except for those with diabetes.
In an instant, the mother and son agreed with the new "nationality". The Tang dynasty didn't treat Tubo as a country.
The other tribes that came later were also strolling around to experience the benefits of the city.
If they were still in the enemy's position, they would definitely want to fight and take it for themselves.
Unfortunately, they couldn't beat them. Look at their logistics.
The soldiers of the Tang dynasty were full. They also had canned fruits and vegetables. They even planted greenhouses in the city. However, the vegetables were still small and couldn't be eaten.
After a few days, they would be able to eat fresh vegetables one after another.
This was the power of money. The Tang dynasty was too rich. If they became citizens of the Tang dynasty, their lives would be the same as those of the tribes that came earlier.
"The pressure on the logistics has increased. I don't know if the imperial court can cope with it?" Guo Zhiyun was in a meeting with everyone and expressed his concerns.
If they transported goods from the rear, the consumption on the way would be too great, even if there was a sleigh.
"What do you think, Brother Qin?" Zhang Xiaosong didn't ask anyone else but Qin Li.
Qin Li smiled and said, "I can see with my eyes."
After making a joke, he continued, "If Dongzhu knows about it, he will arrange it for us. The things that we are troubled by are just normal for Dongzhu."
"That's right." Hao Lingquan lived in Li Family Zhuangzi for many days and learned a lot of things.
What he felt most was that any problem was not a problem in front of Li Yi. He could solve it easily.
Even the war against Tubo this time, how big was the scale? In the end, Li Yi still dealt with it as usual. He just spent a little more money, but he earned it back immediately.
"Li Dongzhu is really amazing." Zhang Xiaosong was a Jinshi, so he had seen more.
He pursed his lips and said, "Li Dongzhu probably knew that a lot of Baggage and provisions would be needed, so he didn't say that he would take the source of the Yellow River at the beginning.
When the people's yield per mu increased and the Tang dynasty's overall provisions increased, he would take action.
It would make it difficult for the Tang dynasty to continue supplying provisions to the border. Every step was planned in advance. "
When he said this, the others showed a look of understanding.
"Don't let the newcomers live in the city first. Outside the city, they can build their own houses and sleep in tents. It's hard to work in cold weather. I believe they can do it if they are pushed to that point."
Guo Zhiyun arranged work for the newcomers. The houses were built next to the city and could be used as a defense.
They were not completely close to the city wall, but separated by a distance.
Hao Lingquan pondered for a moment and said, "Dig an ice cellar and let them take ice to store."
"We don't need ice here. Even in summer, the sun is hot outside, but the house is cool inside. The temperature difference every day is big."
Qin Li explained the situation here according to Li Yi's teachings.
Ice was useless in Tubo. Summer was only for a short period, and they didn't eat cold drinks.
At that time, Li Dongzhu said something about ultraviolet rays. He seemed to say that he should make some face cream in the future.
He just didn't know if he could make money in Tubo. Tubo was poor.
"Then what other work can we do?" Wang Junkui was in a dilemma. He understood that he couldn't let everyone be idle. They had to work.
"I'll write a letter to Dongzhu and ask." Qin Li couldn't think of anything, so he had to choose the simplest way.
It was easy to ask Dongzhu. Dongzhu was simple.
They still didn't know that Li Yi was not in Chang 'an and had run out to travel.
A letter flew out urgently. Everyone went outside and saw the arrangement of the tribes in the city.
On the other side, Li Yi's team ran over with an urgent report.
"Report! It's snowing heavily in Tubo. A new tribe has pledged allegiance to the Tang dynasty. The chancellors … sent a letter. "The messenger wanted to say a letter, but changed his words at the last minute.
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