Xin Er didn't ask immediately, first asked Zhang Gu to enter the hall, and after he sat down with him, he asked, "Which two strategies?" ”

Zhang Gu said: "Pu Mao and Meng Lang have carried out reforms, punished the chieftain, Daxing the school, set the difference between the upper and lower, and the order of respect and inferiority. If its reform is successful, and then the government is passed, it will be a huge disaster for me in the future. ”

Xin Er thought so and said, "Not bad." ”

The various reforms carried out by Pu Mao and Meng Lang, such as the economic promotion of economy and the light taxation of small taxes, the military increase in the proportion of Tang soldiers, the practical rewards and punishments, and the strict training, were not very important, and the most important thing was the various revolutions they carried out in the political and cultural fields.

Culture is the foundation of all nations, and politics is the core of a country.

The key to how far a country and a nation can go in history depends on the politics and culture of the country and nation.

Only countries and nations with advanced politics and profound culture can become the ultimate victors in the chaos.

Why do you say that the Hu people have no 100-year national fortune? This is the fundamental reason for this.

The Hu people were politically backward and culturally primitive, and could not be compared with Huaxia. In this case, even if militarily, because of the nomadic nature of being good at riding and shooting, they have the upper hand for a while, but after a certain period of time, it is still China that will win.

The Hu people either failed or were assimilated by the Chinese, and there was no other way.

Looking at the sea, the situation below is the period when the Hu people have a slight military advantage.

- Of course, the Hu people in the current period have a slight upper hand, and in the final analysis, it still has to be attributed to those clans in this dynasty who have inherited the "fine traditions" of their ancestors and can't change their, if there is no chaos between the kings and the kings, the Hu people will not have the opportunity to enter the Central Plains.

Although this is the case, because in so many years, the politics and culture of the Hu people have not made great progress, because although they have a slight military advantage, although Beidi and Guanzhong have been occupied by them for a hundred years, the Jiangzuo court has not fallen, and the small kingdom of Dingxi can also "resist the Hu of the world" and be preserved.

——The previous lords of Wei and Qin, especially the Wei State, had such a long-term vision, and tried to implement the "Tang Dynasty" in his own country, but it didn't take long for him to be stopped by the conservative forces in his own country, and the current Wei lord is so high.

And because of cultural and political backwardness, even the Hu people themselves have no confidence in their own people, believing that the "Mandate of Heaven" is still in the Tang Dynasty.

It can be said that Jiangzuo and Dingxi, and now compared with Rong Qin and Xianbei Wei, politics and culture are their greatest advantages.

However, if the current momentum continues, perhaps in a few years, there will be earth-shaking changes in Puqin's country, and at that time, the political and cultural advantages of Jiangzuo and Dingxi may be greatly reduced.

In this way, Jiang Zuo is fine; Dingxi, where the people are less than Pu Qin, the land is poorer than Pu Qin, the soldiers are not as many as Pu Qin, and the financial resources are not as strong as Pu Qin, and the day of its demise may be just around the corner.

Xin Er's concern about the Qin State is the main concern about this.

Zhang Gu was recognized by Xin Er, as if he was encouraged, the one-eyed became more and more attentive, and continued: "If the husband wants to use troops outside, he must first settle inside. While Pu Mao was carrying out reforms in the country, his intention to send troops to attack Shuofang was clearly revealed. Ming Gong, he wanted to start from the two aspects of politics, culture and 'Ann' at the same time, so as to strengthen the national strength of the capture of Qin and prepare for the 'use of troops outside'.

"The turtle thinks that our country must not sit idly by and ignore this matter, and be a war general, lead a division, and rush to the aid of Zhao Yanli. This is also the best policy. ”

Xin Er asked, "What about the next step?" ”

"Our country is barren and has few people, and the military budget is scarce. The year before last, the first king was warned; Last year, the Ming Dynasty fought against the Western Regions, and the two wars had made the treasury empty. Although he still has the strength to fight again, he will inevitably use all his strength. Take the opportunity to raise troops and capture Longxi County and Ranxing, this is a policy. ”

"The land is barren and the people are few" is the biggest problem in Dingxi.

Although the Western Regions were negotiated, the Western Regions trade routes were completely controlled, and through the establishment of Shazhou and the addition of the Yumen Guard, the smooth and safe trade routes were ensured, which was regarded as opening up and stabilizing a financial source for the imperial court, but the battle of the Western Regions was fought in the summer and autumn of last year, less than a year ago, and there was a cold winter with heavy snow in between, and the Dingxi Imperial Court had not yet received much dividends from it.

As for the goods seized in the Western Regions.

Those things are disposable, and when they are used up, they are gone, and they can be used to fight another half-time battle, but they are not a long-term solution.

Xin Er sighed and said, "Military spending is indeed a big problem. ”

Thinking of Shi Liang, he said in his heart, "Last time, Shi Liang gave me a message and said two ways to raise money. I've been so busy these days that I haven't had time to think about it. After these two days, I have to think about his proposal and ask Yang Chao and others to see if it can be adopted. ”

Zhang Gu said: "Ming Gong, the two strategies of the turtle are like this. "Ask Xin Er," dare to ask Ming Gong, do you think it is okay to go to the turtle strategy?" ”

Xin Er touched the short mustache, thought for a while, and said, "Your two strategies are good." However, as you said, the military budget is insufficient, and the strategy cannot be used. The best strategy is very good. ”

Suddenly I felt that what he said was very awkward.

Saying in a regretful tone that "the next policy" can't be used, so is this next policy down, or up? Or is he incapable of discernment?

After looking at Zhang Gui twice, he couldn't say anything about this awkwardness.

Xin Er threw this thought out of his mind and said in a deep voice, "It's just ......." ”

"Ming Gong, just what?"

"Zhao Yanli has not asked for help from our court, and I am afraid that my country's reinforcements will not be able to be sent immediately."

If you don't talk to Zhao Yanli first, if Zhao Yanli mistakenly thinks that Dingxi is here to take advantage of the fire to rob, then maybe the rescue will not be successful, but the swords and soldiers on both sides will meet each other, or Zhao Yanli will simply surrender to Pu Qin.

Zhang Gu said: "You can send a soldier to Shuofang to explain the general's righteousness to save the needy." ”

Xin Er laughed and said, "Save the needy? That's right, Changling. He asked, "Who do you think is the one who can do this?" ”

Xin Er personally led the troops and fought a battle with Shuo Fang, will Zhao Yanli believe his sincerity?

The role of the messenger is very important, and the selection of people should not be sloppy.

Zhang Gu recommended a person that Xin Er didn't expect, and he said: "Gao Chong can also." ”

Gao Chong is the Jiankang Shi who was too punctual for Jiankang and was his former official.

Xin Er still remembers that once, Gao Chong was in front of the public, and his belt fell to the ground, and he picked it up calmly, without any embarrassment, and his demeanor was very elegant, which was very comparable, and was praised by Fu Qiao, who was present at the time.

On the way back from the Western Regions, Xin Er stayed in the county for a few days, and hired the former group of subordinate officials, who were available, and hired them one by one, Gao Chong, Koji Jing, etc. Both of them accepted Xin Er's expulsion. Gao Chong is now a member of the army in the General's Mansion.

"High charge?"

Zhang Gu said: "Gao Chong's appearance is elegant, his demeanor is elegant, and his demeanor is enough to show my demeanor in the country. The turtle thinks that it is the best candidate. ”

Xin Er thought for a while, and said in his heart: "What Changling said is quite reasonable. Gao Chong is my old official, and my acquaintance with him is not short, but unless Chang Ling talks about it, I don't find that he has the potential to be a messenger. If you listen to it, you will know it, and you will not deceive me! ”

But I don't know that he and Gao Chong have only known each other for a year or two, Zhang Gui and Gao Chong are in the same county, but the two are old acquaintances, and they have long been familiar with each other.

For high charge, Zhang Gu certainly knows more than Xin Er.

Xin Er made a decision and said, "Then let Gao Chong be the leader!" When I write to the king in the afternoon, I will officially send him as an envoy to Shuofang. …… Changling, Zhao Yanli believes in Buddhism, right? ”

"Yes."

"You write on my behalf and give it to the Taoist monk, asking him to nominate a talking monk as a deputy envoy and go from Gaochong together."

Zhang Gui promised and praised: "Ming Gong is high! ”

Xin Yi smiled.

Zhang Gu paused and said, "Ming Gong, if it's fast, Gao Chong will be able to reach Shuofang in about five days." With high energy, it is not difficult for the turtle to believe in Zhao Yanli, and it will take two or three days at most for the news to return to the royal capital. That is, eight days later, the troops that came to the aid of Shuofang could set out. ”

"Almost."

"Meng Lang and Gou Xiong command 30,000 people, Xi Pu Qin is elite, and the soldiers are strong, although Zhao Yanli is not weak, after all, Shuo Fang is so place, it is very likely that the victory will be decided in a battle. In order to arrive at the rescue in time, the turtle thought that it was time to start the rescue. ”

"Exactly."

"Then the turtle dares to ask Ming Gong, I don't know who Ming Gong intends to choose as a general and which department to send to help?"

"What do you suggest?"

"The turtle thinks that it is better to send troops nearby. First, it can save the time of marching; Second, it can also reduce the loss of grain. ”

"You said 'nearby', but is it the Koji Marquis?"

"Yes."

Xin Er smiled and said, "Qingyi is with me!" ”

When Zhang Gui proposed the upper and lower strategies, Xin Er had already selected the main general who rushed to Shuofang, which was Koji Shuo's eldest son Koi Lan.

Koran is now the Taishou of Guangwu County.

Guangwu County is located in the south of Wangcheng Guyin, bordering Wuwei County where Guyin is located, and is the northernmost county in the southeast theater of Dingxi Guo's Koji Shuosuo Town, and it is also the closest county to Shuofang in Longzhou in addition to the three counties of Wuwei, Wuxing and Xihai.

"Under the tent of the Marquis of Koji, there are many fierce generals. Dare to ask who Ming Gong wants to choose? ”

"What is Kojiran?"

Zhang Gu also smiled and said, "Turtle Yi is the same as Ming Gong!" He took out the posture of suggestion and said, "Lilan is now the Taishou of Guangwu, and he has no right to leave the country to fight. ”

Xin Er laughed, and felt that the feeling of being in touch with Zhang Gui was really good.

Xin Er smiled and said, "Shuo Fang, it can be regarded as a foreign country." Wang, this battle of Lilan can build our army to be powerful in foreign countries, and raise our country's prestige in Huyi. I called him 'General Jianwei' in my book, what do you think? ”

The names of the generals are very powerful, it doesn't matter what the name is, the point is that General Jianwei is a fourth-grade official. Taishou is a five-rank official. This is equivalent to the fact that Lilan has been promoted to a first-level official out of thin air before the war has started.

Zhang Gu smiled: "Therefore, it is also good." ”

Xin Er said: "I'll talk about this matter tonight, this meaning, with Lu Shuang and Cao Fei, and then ask their opinions, and then I will play it in the book tomorrow." If the king is gracious, he can send a message to him and tell him to prepare for war. ”

The martial arts has ended, and the admitted candidates, Xin Er cannot monopolize them, and the points will be given to the army. How to divide it? Negotiable. Because of this, tonight, Xin Er set up a banquet and invited the two military leaders, Lu Shuang and Cao Fei, to dinner. Since marrying Ling Huyan, the general of the Shangjun Ling Huqu has responded significantly more positively to Xin Er's overtures, and he has also been invited. In addition, there are several tiger generals under the tent who will also participate in the banquet.

Zhang Gui is still living in the Xin Mansion, and when he heard Xin Er talk about it, he said with a smile: "Before the turtle came to the General's Mansion, the lord had already urged the slaves and maids in the family to prepare the wine banquet. Ming Gong, just wait for you to return home from duty, and the guests will arrive, and you can have a banquet at any time! ”

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