Only when life is stable, can there be an opportunity to deepen cultural influence and inheritance.

Apart from that—

Gu Quan, following the arrangement of Gu Yu, proposed implementing the system of garrison farming, which would stabilize border grain prices, increase the court’s revenue, and gradually influence the lifestyle habits of the nomadic people.

This includes training a group of warriors loyal solely to the Great Tang from a young age to further divide their cultural affiliation.

Building upon the foundation that Gu Ye established in former years, the advancement of these institutions now proceeds naturally.

Gu Yi has been closely observing all of this.

According to historical development, the evolution of Kyushu’s system and ethnic beliefs came from the successive dynastic changes over time.

For example, during the Qin and Han—

In original history, the Qin and Han established the concept of "unification," often employing military threats and resistance against foreign races.

This concept only began to change with the chaos of the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the disorder at the end of the Sui Dynasty, reaching a shift during the Tang Dynasty.

The emergence of Ji Mi Prefecture turned Chang’an into a cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic capital.

This was a fundamental step forward.

However, true multi-ethnic direct governance wasn’t achieved until the Yuan Dynasty.

Yet now, all of this has been accelerated due to the appearance of the Gu Clan.

Although this is just the beginning, and it currently only affects the nomadic tribes of the Northern Border, fundamentally, the Great Tang has begun direct governance over them.

This is progress and development of the system.

Although the future impact on Kyushu is unknown, from the current standpoint, this is definitely not a bad thing for the entirety of Kyushu.

At the very least, this era of the Zhen Guan reign shall surpass the original historical prosperity.

The whole culture of Kyushu will also experience an explosive expansion.

Gu Yi firmly believes this.

——The clouds stir from all four directions.

When Gu Quan’s various proposals were sent back to Chang’an, they naturally sparked a heated debate.

The ministers approached this matter with extreme caution.

Direct intervention and governance would undoubtedly cause disorder, potentially destabilizing the recently settled Great Tang; how could they not be cautious?

However, they also understood that as long as this system could be implemented, the assistance it would provide to the Great Tang would be unprecedented.

The ministers held varying attitudes on this matter.

Some were conservative, while others thought it feasible to implement.

Ultimately, it was Li Shimin who officially decided on this matter, which was also one of his charms; his boldness was unparalleled by others.

Still, in the words of Li Shimin—

Any enemy blocking the path of Great Tang’s rise would be crushed by him!....

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In the fifth year of Zhenguan, autumn, July, on the day of Jiaxu.

Following the pacification of the Turkic, all the foreign tribes were in awe.

Chieftains from the twenty-eight tribes, including Huihe, Xue Yantuo, Khitan, Turkic, and Shiwei, offered treasures and tributes, gathering in Chang’an.

The Emperor presided over the Taiji Hall to receive the court’s congratulations.

On this day, the Purple Chamber was solemn, and flags filled the sky.

All the chieftains exchanged their braids and attire, dancing on the red floor, loudly proclaiming: "Your Majesty’s divine prowess has swept the universe. We, dwelling in remote lands, wish to honor the Emperor as ’Celestial Khan,’ vowing everlasting vassalage and never rebelling in life or death!"

Their voices shook the palace.

The Emperor looked at the ministers and said, "I inherit the Celestial Mandate, nurturing both Chinese and foreign peoples. Now that the various tribes are sincere and wish to add the title of Khan to me, what do you think?"

Fang Xuanling came forward and said, "Emperor Wu of Han extended far and exhausted national resources; Your Majesty’s influence and virtue subdue people without conflict, akin to the prosperity of Yao and Shun." Wei Zheng replied, "The unity of Hu and Yue into one family is unprecedented. However, the weight of the title should be considered carefully at the outset."

The Emperor remained silent for a long while, then descended the steps to take the hand of the Huihe chieftain, saying sincerely: "As Emperor of the Great Tang, I do not govern as a Khan. However, seeing your sincere hearts, how can I refuse? Henceforth, in official decrees to the northwest countries, I shall be titled ’Emperor Celestial Khan’."

The ministers bowed in congratulations, and the chieftains swore blood oaths, cutting their faces in innumerable number.

——"Tang Book. Chronicles of Taizong"