Chapter 3382
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On the one hand, the information was transmitted out, and on the other hand, internal control was strengthened to slow down the transmission time of the message, mainly to slow down the transmission time of the message to other Brahmins.
The Kushan Empire was very large, and the Brahmin population within it was also very large.
Among the tens of millions of people, there are hundreds of thousands of Brahmins.
However, after this baptism and the cleanup inside Wuheyan's city, about 10% of the Brahmins in the entire Kushan Empire were lost.
It may not seem like much, but it is extremely deadly to Brahmins.
This means that the core family of the Brahmins, the central force that maintained the unified output of the entire class, was physically eliminated, completely wiped out.
The remaining Brahmins were indeed Brahmins, but the power they could exert only represented that Brahmin themselves; they could no longer represent the entire Brahmin class, or rather, they could no longer fully exert the power of the entire class.
When the Brahmins are no longer a monolithic entity and become fragmented, it means that this huge cake has had its hard outer shell peeled away, revealing its soft interior.
When things have come to this point, it's time to grab a knife and fork and cut the cake.
Whether he won over one faction and then eliminated another, or he eliminated everyone else and then swallowed the whole cake, it was a perfectly free choice for Vasudeva I.
"I never expected this, I never expected this troublesome matter could be resolved in this way, it's wonderful." Looking at the information transmitted from the south in his hand, Vasudeva I couldn't help but smile.
As an emperor, especially a good one, Vasudeva I naturally did not want anyone in his empire to disobey him.
But reality is not a dream; one's so-called status will not command unconditional obedience from others.
Strength, status, and interests—these external factors can affect everything about an individual, including the emperor's authority.
In the past, when the royal family was not strong enough, the main purpose was to maintain balance, control the power between the north and south, promote the integration of the north and south, attempt to unify the north and south, and build a true Kushan Empire.
So much so that when making certain decisions, even emperors had to learn to yield and compromise in order to get things done.
But things are different now. The Brahmins cannot unify in a short time, cannot guarantee that they are a cohesive unit, and cannot unify their efforts. This has already determined the final outcome.
By eliminating these high-ranking Brahmins through extremely simple and straightforward methods, one can seize power in this area, which can be described as quite efficient.
However, this efficient method can only be used once.
Politics is the art of compromise. This kind of unreasonable approach, which only resorts to force, is ultimately not a long-term solution.
Moreover, this success was also thanks to Kusroy; otherwise, the chances would have been slim. In the past, only the Yuezhi army from the north had the ability to effectively utilize their strength against the Brahmins; other armies simply lacked the courage and power to fight them.
This move by the Kusroyi Legion was a departure from previous methods of dealing with Brahmins, and it also provided a good platform for Vasudeva I to gain more benefits and value.
Upon hearing about this matter for the first time, Zhu Helai quickly considered the implications, assessing the scope of the impact and how to balance the interests of all parties involved.
It's quite worrying that we had no prior knowledge of such a plan or action.
Things that are not in one's own hands always arouse vigilance, especially for wise people. Without understanding the causes and consequences, it is difficult to make correct statements based on various perspectives.
"Zhuhelai, what do you think?" Seeing that Zhuhelai hadn't spoken for a while and wasn't in a hurry to reply, Vasudeva I asked with a smile and amusement.
“This is definitely a good thing. Without those guys, the forces we can mobilize will increase again, and the price we need to pay will be much, much less than before.” From the perspective of the Kushan Empire, Zhuhelai felt that this was a good thing, even if from a personal point of view, it was not so good.
However, when Sudeva I asked him a question, Zhuhelai immediately took the appropriate stance and gave the correct answer and reply.
“Yes, I never expected that Kusroy could achieve this. It’s truly gratifying.” Even with Zhuhelai by his side, Vasudeva I did not hide his heartfelt joy and spoke out without restraint.
According to the original plan, Kusroy only needed to eliminate the core members of the core Brahmin family. At that time, the branches would replace the core network, and he would personally take charge of the information and channels in this area. Naturally, he would be able to control this part of the Brahmins and thus better control the entire country.
Unexpectedly, Kusroy went too far, wiping out all the Brahmins in Wuheyan's city and exceeding the target.
In this way, the original plan can be discarded, and a new plan will be put forward.
In the original plan, even if these people were eliminated, Vasudeva I would not be able to plunder a large amount of power and army.
Even if they are not direct descendants or core members, as members who enter the core family from branch branches, they all have some ability or confidence in their own judgment.
This whole thing was just a way to make it easier to control the Brahman army.
However, the current situation is that the Brahmins have collectively disappeared, and as a result, the Brahmins who roamed throughout the country are like a scattered pile of sand.
The all-out effort in the past was not the true strength of Vasudeva I, but rather the result of Vasudeva I deliberately obtaining it.
Once the Brahmanical system is broken down into hundreds of small groups, each trying to find its own way to deal with the situation, different people and completely different ideas will inevitably emerge, making it actually more difficult to deal with the Brahmanical class.
After all, Brahmins are quite conscientious in paying their share of grain, so it's quite normal for unexpected events to cause a backlash.
However, if the Han Empire faces internal problems amidst its external attacks, the situation becomes entirely different. (End of Chapter)