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Chapter 2299 The Han family has changed

From a simple sentence, Renqingdong could infer many things and see the Song Dynasty's attitude towards Tubo.

Obviously, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty had made sufficient plans for Tubo, which was the most terrifying part of the Song Dynasty's official family. Ren Qingdong had heard of many deeds about this emperor before he went to the Song Dynasty. From these deeds, he knew that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was a difficult person to meet.

Now it seems that this makes him more clearly understand that the Emperor of Song in front of him is meticulous and has a long-term plan, and can even plan everything from the lowest serfs.

The Kangba people also had serfs. Their serfs were all prisoners of war captured from foreign wars. This was a natural thing for the Kangba people and the most common thing on the Tubo Plateau.

"Officials, I wonder if I, the Kangba people, want to abolish the serf system that has lasted for hundreds of years?"

This is a test and an expectation, but Zhao Zhen is destined to disappoint Renqingdong. This system on the Tubo Plateau must be abolished for Zhao Zhen. Even if the Kangba people surrendered to the Song Dynasty, this is the same condition.

"This is natural! When serfs say they just turn people into dogs. Is they different from other races on the plateau? No? In my eyes, they are the people on the plateau. If the Kangba people moved in and surrendered, then these serfs will also be removed from their slaves. My Song Dynasty has no slaves, only servants!"

"What the official family means is that we can turn these serfs into servants?"

Zhao Zhen nodded: "This is natural! But it depends on whether they are willing or not. I have said that they should give them the right to freedom. If they are not willing, they must not force them. The master wants to give them freedom, and the government will give them land."

Ren Qingdong was slightly surprised. He didn't expect such a good thing to happen. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty was so lenient to these naturally despicable people.

"Return the land?"

Facing Ren Qingdong's surprise, Zhao Zhen was also surprised: "Don't I give them freedom, and don't give them land? Otherwise, wouldn't it be a break from their life?! Hey! This is the gap between civilizations, the difference between wilderness and civilization! People in the plateau have been wilderness for a long time!"

Ren Qingdong was naturally dissatisfied with Zhao Zhen's words, but he had discovered the difference between the Song Dynasty and the previous Han dynasties along the way.

Although the people here are not all gentlemen, they are etiquette and rituals. From appearance to temperament, from clothes to speech and speaking, they are at least much higher than those on the plateau.

This was just what he saw on the road when he came in a hurry. He did not carefully observe the life of the Song people, but even so, he could not deny that compared with the Song people, Kangba people were indeed a bit wild.

The train made a sound of "Besides, let alone...", as if everything in the world was connected by it.

"The official family, the civilization of the Song Dynasty is naturally not as good as that of the Kangba people. I wonder what will happen after the Kangba people enter the Song Dynasty?"

Ren Qingdong's attitude was even more humble. He knew that he had to compromise with the arrogant man in front of him. He had no other way. The power of the Song Dynasty was like a mountain pressing on him, like this train constantly "crushing" his backbone.

Zhao Zhen was a little surprised and looked at Renqing and said, "I should have told you these things that you will receive the same treatment as the people of the Song Dynasty, and you will get the opportunity to study. There will be countless wisdom waiting for you to discover, and countless opportunities waiting for you to fight for. It is okay to study and become an official. I have also heard that you are good at doing business on the plateau, and almost every Kangba person is a natural businessman!"

Ren Qingdong bent down and bowed: "The people of Kangba will always remember and be grateful for your kindness. As long as the Song Dynasty can give you the promise, the people of Kangba will definitely repay their loyalty!"

Zhao Zhen patted Ren Qingdong's shoulder: "This is naturally. What I need is your migration in the world, and your warriors are also needed as cavalry of the Song Dynasty! Compared to the Song army, you know the plateau better."

After Zhao Zhen said that, he held Ren Qingdong's arm and let him sit down, and said with a smile: "Although you have no choice, I will not let you suffer any losses. Do you know why I want to take you to the south with you?"

Seeing Zhao Zhen say something in his heart, Ren Qingdong's attitude became even more respectful. He knew that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was giving him a step, and immediately spoke: "Ren Qingdong doesn't know."

"I want you to see the Song Dynasty and understand the Song Dynasty. Only in this way can you convince your loss and make you understand how correct your decision is!"

Ren Qingdong had already had a conspiracy in his heart and whispered: "Is the official family going to tour the south? I don't know where to stop."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "I don't have to go, I just go south all the way to see my beautiful mountains and rivers, and also look at all the things I have planned over the years. If an emperor only manages the world in his own palace, his world will become riddled with holes! I must look at the Song Dynasty and see if the officials in the world are doing things according to my law."

Ren Qingdong slowly spoke: "The official family restricts officials with the law?"

"It's not just officials, I'm using the law to restrain everyone. The law is made by me, and even I have to abide by it. Otherwise, what's the use of such a law? My law must be abide by it. Whether it's officials or the people, literati, civilian, merchant or workers, everyone must act according to the law, and I must also rule the country according to the law."

Ren Qingdong bowed and asked again: "I wonder how the laws of the Song Dynasty were formulated?"

Zhao Zhen smiled, already knowing what Ren Qingdong meant. This guy is really smart. He can point it straight to the point in just a few words.

"Of course, I have to make it, and of course I have to assist the court officials, but not only that, I have to formulate a law against whom I need to follow the suggestions of the person being made. Therefore, my legislation requires the participation of court officials, local officials, even ordinary people and local gentry. Only by making such a law can the people be convinced and so will the people respect the law."

Ren Qingdong was stunned for a moment. He found that not only the Han Dynasty in front of him had changed, but also the Han emperor had changed. He became no longer aware of him, which surprised him.

"No need to be so surprised. This is just the beginning. I want to let you see a brand new Han Dynasty, and at the same time, I want to let you not dare to rebel from now on. I want to let you think about integrating into the Song Dynasty. This is the first step for me to unify Tubo."

Although he wanted to correct Zhao Zhen and wanted to change the word "unification" to "conquer", Ren Qingdong finally held back. He knew that in the eyes of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, Tubo was already a fish on the chopping board.

The carriage was temporarily quiet. Zhao Zhen looked at Ren Qingdong's eyes, but the other party was flashing. Obviously he was still unwilling to give up, but there was time, and Zhao Zhen was not in a hurry.
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