The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

These days, people aren't easily fooled!

Once they realize how profitable the port towns they control are, they'll definitely try to seize them.

The thought of being reaped by the current regime in the future causes me unbearable heartache, and I feel like I can't breathe properly.

Before anyone could react, a rift had already formed between the princes of the imperial family and the current emperor.

Of course, outsiders don't easily get involved in disputes within the royal family, and few dare to do so.

As for the final outcome, we can discuss that once the winner is decided.

"General Jia has made great contributions and has already defeated the invading army of Qianxiang Kingdom, even driving them back to their country. Shouldn't he be transferred back to rest and recuperate?"

During the small court assembly that day, the emperor suddenly uttered these words.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. General Jia should be recalled and properly rewarded!"

"General Jia has been fighting for more than half a year since he took command of the army. He must be tired. It's time for him to come back and rest properly. We can't overwork our meritorious general!"

"Not only General Jia, but also his troops have been fighting for a long time!"

"The environment in the southwest is harsh, so it's better to bring them back as soon as possible. Even if they are temporarily stationed in Jinling for a period of time, it's better than leaving them there all the time. They can also rest and recuperate!"

"General Jia's troops are mostly from the north, so it would be best to transfer them directly back to the Beijing garrison!"

"Indeed, with the reinforcement of General Jia's elite troops, the combat effectiveness of the Beijing Garrison will be further enhanced!"

"..."

The cabinet leaders, as expected of seasoned veterans of officialdom, seized upon the current topic and launched into a long speech.

On the surface, he kept praising Jia Huan and his men, but in reality, he wanted to quickly recall them.

They even went so far as to suggest strengthening the combat capabilities of the Beijing garrison.

Before he could see it, the current emperor, who had only mentioned it casually, suddenly became interested, his eyes lighting up.

The combat effectiveness of an army is not something that can be boasted about; it is something that is earned through real combat.

The Beijing Garrison was previously known as the elite force in the land, a formidable force on par with the border armies, and one of the greatest assets that the Great Qian Emperor and the court had in controlling the country.

Everything was top-notch: camp facilities, logistical supplies, and even training subjects were all intentionally arranged by many veteran military officers!

As a result, after actual combat, all their old skills were lost.

If we can't fight, we can't fight. No matter how anxious the current emperor and cabinet are, it's no use!

Fortunately, the brothers Jia Cong and Jia Huan rose to prominence. One performed exceptionally well in the bandit suppression campaign, while the other was like a god descending to earth, invincible in conventional warfare.

The presence of the two brothers barely salvaged the embarrassing situation of the Beijing garrison's poor performance on the battlefield.

But don't they realize that the dignified military governor of the capital is only a third-rank official, while Jia Huan is a second-rank general!

If he is indeed transferred back, what should be done to arrange things?

It's absolutely impossible to put Jia Huan in charge of the Beijing Garrison; only someone out of their mind would do such a thing.

Previously, it took the Emperor Emeritus and even the sacrifice of the deposed Crown Prince to finally end the situation where the Ning and Rong families controlled the Beijing Garrison. If Jia Huan were to take over again, what would happen in the future?

However, it is unacceptable for the current emperor to leave such a capable general as Jia Huan idle. Wouldn't that be playing with the affairs of the state?

Therefore, when the current proposal to transfer Jia Huan back was made, it wasn't taken too seriously.

However, after hearing the arguments from several cabinet ministers, he found them quite reasonable and decided to recall the person first. As for the potential troubles and problems, he could deal with them later.

As for the nobles and military generals, before they could even react, the current emperor and the cabinet leaders had already finalized the matter.

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At this moment, Jia Huan was wrapping up the battle.

To be honest, dealing with the 50,000-strong army of Qianxiang Kingdom was quite easy, like beating up a grandson.

Only about 20,000 to 30,000 managed to escape back to Qianxiang Kingdom, and they were pursued all the way by Jia Huan's army.

In the end, fewer than five thousand were able to leave alive from the mountains bordering the Great Qian!

These guys played a crucial role, helping Jia Huan to completely wipe out the local indigenous tribes under the expulsion of the Daqian army.

In modern times, there are more than 200,000 square kilometers of land with a total population of less than 10 million.

At this time, the estimated population in the same area is less than one million.

After the devastation and purge by the defeated army of Qianxiang Kingdom, the remaining population was even smaller.

Moreover, most of the able-bodied men who dared to resist were already dead.

It can be said that a certain area that would later become famous was now completely under Jia Huan's control.

He did not write a memorial to report these things to the current emperor in the capital!

This area was now considered Jia Huan's private territory.

Afterwards, while clearing out the scattered defeated soldiers, they also needed to assert their sovereignty over the local tribes.

On the other hand, we must also find ways to control this vast area!

Although this is a high-altitude region, it is rich in mineral and forest resources, especially in jade and gemstone reserves, which are quite astonishing.

With numerous rivers crisscrossing the area, transportation issues can be gradually resolved, making it a place with significant development potential.

The key issue is that there are too few Han Chinese people here.

Trying to increase the population by absorbing Han Chinese migrants through formal channels is simply too slow.

They always talk about things in ten-year increments, which Jia Huan doesn't seem to care about, but his underlings probably don't have that kind of patience.

In other words, relying solely on the Jia family in the capital and the Jia family in Jinling, or even mobilizing the entire power of the four great families of Jinling, would only be a drop in the ocean.

To put it bluntly, when the Great Qian Dynasty was stable, the power and role that the four major families of Jinling could play in this regard were probably only slightly stronger than that of the Ningrong Street branch.

He would naturally want to think of other ways, or rather, try them.

And so, Jia Huan set his sights on martial arts sects and forces.

These guys possess considerable martial prowess and are not lacking in resources.

The key point is that, because of their considerable martial prowess, they are incredibly driven to take risks, provided the benefits are sufficient.

Compared to the aristocratic families who value stability and wish for their rule to last forever, these guys are much more enterprising, which is the main reason why Jia Huan has his eye on them.

If we were to encourage powerful and influential families to take the lead, the price we would have to pay would be far too high.

They might even seize the initiative and kick Jia Huan and his cronies aside.

There's no need to overthink it; it's bound to happen!

That's why it's often said that powerful and influential families, whether for a dynasty or a power, are more of a disadvantage than an advantage, and are generally disliked.

It's much easier to control and fool those in the underworld!

So he started conning people, along with the several martial arts factions that fought alongside the army.

As mentioned before, when Jia Huan arrived in the southwest region, he recruited a group of skilled martial artists to join his army.

Its main uses are reconnaissance and providing logistical assistance.

For example, local martial arts forces in the Southwest, similar to the Five Poisons Sect, have conducted in-depth research on the poisons and medicinal herbs of the region, with research periods measured in centuries, naturally yielding fruitful results.

Jia Huan and his men were mostly from the north!

After entering the southwestern region, they were able to adapt to the environment quickly without experiencing large-scale acclimatization problems or outbreaks of disease. This martial arts sect made a significant contribution to this.

In the scouting battles, the local martial arts figures from the southwest also performed exceptionally well.

They moved swiftly through the mountains and forests, even more so than the army's elite scouts!

Often, they were able to spot the enemy ahead of time and deliver accurate information to the rear camps more quickly.

It can be said that the heroes of the Jianghu recruited by the army played a significant role in making Jia Huan's trip to the southwest so successful, and their contributions cannot be denied.

Jia Huan is not a stingy person; he gave the rewards he deserved in full!

They were quite generous with the gold, silver, and other valuables they gave, at least ensuring that these martial arts figures wouldn't feel cheated.

Jia Huan was a big shot in the martial arts world, and his martial arts skills had long impressed the heroes who accompanied the army. They got along quite well.

Therefore, in the final stages, Jia Huan approached several leaders of the heroes who had accompanied the army and directly stated his purpose.

"Is what the general says true?"

"Would you really allow us to act freely, as long as we control a township and relocate a sufficient number of Han people, allowing us to directly manage the township's administration?"

"If one could control a county, could one really become the county magistrate directly?"

"What price do we need to pay? Is it really just paying a certain percentage of taxes according to the rules, and are there any necessary oversight mechanisms?"

"This is a good thing! Old Lin, I'll say nothing else, but I have plenty of brothers and friends in the underworld!"

"..."

Jia Huan was quite generous this time, directly granting the accompanying heroes of the Jianghu a "pioneering order".

The content is actually very simple: they can give officials the highest official positions based on the size of the territory they control in the area bordering the southwestern frontier.

The conditions are simple: they must have considerable control over the area, relocate a sufficient number of Han Chinese people, and then let the other party or their backers manage the entire region.