Chapter 3368
I Like It Even More
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Politics is the art of compromise and exchange, and even Brahmins understand this, even without systematic study of these things.
Without benefits, charity, or even an absolute threat of force, how can you get others to work? Especially Rahul!
Rahul, who is extremely strong and has exceptional talent in command and combat, is also a member of the Brahmin class. How could such an invincible figure in the south be commanded without political means of communication and exchange?
Whether through coercion or enticement, the goal is to get Rahul involved, thereby altering the current course of the war, reducing pressure from the north, and mitigating the political consequences of Shantana's defeat.
In a sense, the Brahmins of today should actually thank Cao Cao's attack from the north.
Without Cao Cao's attack on the Khyber Pass fortress, the defeat in the Shantuo War would have only created new vulnerabilities for the southern Brahmins, giving the northern Yuezhi more excuses to exploit them.
If that happens, how many Brahmins will be happy?
They must have communicated and confirmed with the Han Empire privately, and understood that the Han Empire was not very willing to accept Brahmins. Otherwise, how could the Brahmins be caught in the middle like they are now?
If the battles don't go well, the territory will fall to the Han Empire, and the Yuezhi in the north will use it as an excuse to exploit us.
Only by achieving good results in battle can we maintain our current rule and use force to keep the Yuezhi people in the north, preventing them from migrating south.
However, the Brahmins and others were not afraid of war, because they were noble Brahmins.
Since not all the commoners have died, it naturally has nothing to do with them.
The untouchables in the Brahmin territory are like weeds, impossible to kill or exterminate. They don't need much attention; they just keep being born and then dedicate everything to Brahma and the Brahmins, sacrificing everything for him.
Having gone to such lengths, they still failed to win the war and were under pressure from the Han Empire and the Yuezhi people in the north. As a Brahmin, he was naturally unhappy.
Even if their words are all for Brahma, and they claim to be explaining the great god Brahma to the untouchables and watching over these sinners, their true choice in their hearts is naturally for themselves and their class, especially the ruling class of Brahmins.
If the core objective remains unchanged, the number of choices available to you will naturally decrease.
Rahul is a fairly excellent and qualified choice in this selection system.
Although communication and exchange between them were not exactly harmonious, they were all Brahmins, so at least they were able to communicate and exchange ideas.
At their level and in their social class, achieving certain things is not done through the words of Brahma or the explanations of deities, but purely through the exchange of benefits.
To make up for Rahul's previous losses, the Brahmins relaxed their control over Rahul to some extent, granting him greater freedom and more opportunities for promotion.
Under normal circumstances, as a member of the Brahmin caste, Rahul naturally has the power to promote people to higher ranks.
However, the number of promotions available each year is inherently limited and not many, and they are basically all in the hands of the various Brahmins.
The quotas held by Brahmins are essentially used for political or economic exchanges, allowing them to obtain extremely high benefits at minimal cost. This time, in order to get Rahul to participate again, and also to compensate for Rahul's losses, the other Brahmins pieced together a fairly large number of slots for him.
"A full three hundred spots?" Looking at the sheepskin in his hand and the numbers on it, Rahul chuckled softly, then nodded without hesitation.
According to the annual management targets within the Brahmin community, three hundred people is not a small number, especially considering that promotion opportunities, which are also recognized within the Brahmin community, are extremely rare.
This number of slots actually exceeds the number that was internally controlled in previous years, a fact that Rahul was well aware of.
But knowing something doesn't mean Rahul will choose to agree with it.
Especially after personally promoting hundreds of people in a year, Rahul became even less concerned about this.
What is the difference between compliant and non-compliant promotions?
He is a Brahmin, he is the mouth of Brahma, he has the right to speak only after Brahma, and he also has the right to elevate people's social status.
This level of political concession is enough to make him submit? These old guys who have been in the Brahman world for so long are indeed getting old.
"300 spots? This is the first time I've seen them release so many..." Kailash, who also witnessed this scene, spoke with envy and a hint of nostalgia.
If they had had so many opportunities for upward mobility in the past, the number of officers and generals standing beside him now would be at least two or three times that.
At that time, let alone an army of two or three hundred thousand, even if we really pull out an army of a million, we will still have corresponding core members.
“That’s true. At least they’ve given us so many spots, which should buy us more time.” Following Kailash’s words, Rahul keenly grasped the key point and then said thoughtfully, “In that case, let’s make a bigger commotion to attract their attention and divert their focus.”
"Attract their attention?" A hint of surprise flashed in Kailash's eyes, then he said with a smile, "Understood, Commander Rahul. I will definitely do a good job and make these Brahmins focus their attention on us."
"Go ahead." Rahul waved his hand casually, then gestured for Kailash to go and handle the important matters.
After Kailash left, Rahul turned his attention to the map behind him, looking at the markings on the map and the positions of the two armies.
Looking at those suspicious locations, Rahul frowned on the spot, estimating the probability of the Han army appearing in which location, and under such circumstances, how to further strengthen control over the army, while also preparing the army.
While devising a rough plan to appease the other Brahmins, he also secretly communicated with Vasudeva I.
To understand His Majesty the Emperor's current thoughts, his direction, or rather, the likelihood of success. And this likelihood is very high.
Centralizing power is something everyone likes, especially someone like Vasudeva I, who would only like it even more. (End of Chapter)