If you want to deceive a smart person, you need not a big lie, but a clever lead. Just give him a head, and everything else will be justified by himself.

The abnormal movements of the Northern Xiongnu are naturally impossible to detect in peace, and it is normal to send troops to the border. But all this changed in Guishuang's eyes.

As for Xu Shu and others, the other party in the know, the Northern Xiongnu naturally did not say much, and even kept their mouths shut for Xu Shu.

The reason is also very simple, the Northern Xiongnu did not want to bring about their own destruction.

What's the use of saying it? The Kushan and the rest were wary of the Han people, and they were not beneficial to the Northern Xiongnu. But if they didn't think about it so much, after knowing that the Han people were going to attack the Northern Xiongnu, they would probably not mind doing a small favor and taking advantage of it. After all, the Northern Xiongnu were like a nail between the Western Regions and the border between the two countries, and they had been unhappy for a long time.

The place where the Northern Xiongnu was located was thousands of miles away from the Han land, and the Han people were definitely unable to control it. In the end, it will still fall into the mouth of Guishan and Rest. Guishan and Anxi are both shrewd people, and they should be vigilant and vigilant, and the meat that reaches their mouths will not be spared.

picked out this matter, annoyed the Han people, and in the end it was the Northern Xiongnu themselves who were unlucky. Although Kushan and Anxi will not harden the Northern Xiongnu, it is even less likely to unite with the Northern Xiongnu.

And all this is also expected by Xu Shu. Both the calculating party and the calculating party know that this is not a conspiracy, but a conspiracy. The Yang conspiracy that made the Northern Xiongnu have to follow Xu Shu's thoughts. In this case, if you don't enter the trap, you will die; into the set, maybe there will be a glimmer of life.

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"Yuan Zhi's hand is really good, and it doesn't take much effort to make the Northern Xiongnu a pawn of us to disrupt the situation." Yuan Shu said sincerely after learning the news.

"But the Northern Huns must have known our plans. The secret is in someone else's hands, and sooner or later it will be exposed. Tian Feng said.

"By then, it's too late." Guo Jia, who was half-drunk, shook his head and said.

"We didn't want to hide it from them completely, and it was just a matter of hiding it for a while. By the time they learned the news, they were afraid that the Northern Xiongnu had been driven to a dead end, and by then our general offensive had already begun, and it would be too late for them to know. ”

"Are Kushan and Rest really so dull?" Yuan Shu frowned and said, "They really didn't notice it at all?" ”

"It's not that there isn't, it's that I don't want to. You can never wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep. Jia Xu said indifferently: "They are just intoxicated with a sweet dream and don't want to wake up." ”

"In this world, the strong will think about the worst, and even the whole world will be the enemy. The weak, on the other hand, will have a fluke mentality, and they will get by without knowing that the catastrophe is coming. Kushan and Sabbath are outdated, and even without us, they are not far from perdition. ”

"Yuan Benchu, they have already left."

"Well, the soldiers are leading the people, dragging the family and the mouth. Coupled with so many supplies, at their speed, I am afraid that it will take at least half a year before they can take root in the Western Regions. Tian Feng said.

"In order to prepare these people's supplies, Yuan Hao, you have worked hard." Seeing Tian Feng with a tired face, Yuan Shu hurriedly relieved. Tian Feng has always been the one who has done the most under Yuan Shu and carried the most black pots. Although he has a straight temper, Yuan Shu is indeed inseparable from him.

Then he also took advantage of the situation to glance at a certain drunkard: "Or Yuan Hao, you are diligent and reliable, unlike some people." I don't do anything all day long, I don't have a proper shape. ”

"Hiccup!" Some people burped, didn't lift their eyelids, and poured another sip of wine as if they hadn't heard.

Seeing Guo Jia's unscrupulous appearance, the corners of Yuan Shu's eyes couldn't help twitching: "Yuan Hao, I have withdrawn the title of this guy, and I will limit the wine for three months." ”

"Hiccup!" Guo Jia burped again, but this time he was scared.

"Your Majesty, the minister is wrong." Stuffing the wine jug into his arms, Guo Jia stood up with a straight face, and arched his hand, without the slightest drunkenness on his face.

"It's useless to admit your mistake now, you don't have any jokes, Yuan Hao, you are responsible for supervision. Before the ceremony, not a single drop of wine is allowed to be drunk. Yuan Shu said fiercely.

Everyone smiled. The revocation of the title seems to be a serious punishment, but who doesn't know that the canonization ceremony is about to begin? At that time, it will be necessary to re-enthrone the title, Guo Jia, as Yuan Shu's right-hand man, will definitely not be absent, and the revocation of this title is just a show, and it is not as heavy as the punishment.

"Your Majesty, since Yuan Zhi has opened up the situation, it is logical for Bo Fu and those three to enter the Western Regions. However, the states of the Western Regions are now only initially subjugated, and are not yet fully controlled. It should still be taken as soon as possible to stabilize the rear and avoid accidents. Xun Yu said.

"But sending troops to the Northern Xiongnu is already a risky move. If he raises troops to control the Western Regions again, no matter how stupid Guishan is, he will not be indifferent, and he will definitely be extremely vigilant. Jia Xu objected.

"Being alone is a taboo for soldiers. The countries of the Western Regions seem to be inconspicuous and seem to be at the mercy of others, but if they are really used by others, the consequences are unimaginable, and they have to be prevented. Xun You still insisted.

He and Jia Xu focused on the overall military strategy and the overall strategy, and their opinions inevitably conflicted.

"It would be nice if we could directly control the Western Regions without spending many soldiers." Yuan Shu muttered.

"Your Majesty, it is difficult to have a second Marquis of Dingyuan in this world." Tian Feng couldn't help but persuade.

Ban Chao's glorious deeds may not have been too conspicuous at one time, after all, the Western Regions were regarded as remote places in the past, and Guishan did not pay attention to it.

But now after figuring out the approximate strength of the Western Regions and the four empires, everyone realized Ban Chao's terrifying ability and amazing talent.

Almost single-handedly, without spending a single soldier of the Han army, even flickering and intimidating, he defeated Guishan and took over the countries of the Western Regions. Frightened, Guishan is still full of fear of the Han people.

Such a performance is no longer something that a good diplomat or military strategist can describe. There are probably few people in history who can match it. This is a real big guy, but he was born at the wrong time and was not valued and reused. If it were to be changed to now, he would definitely sit firmly in the top three positions under Yuan Shu.

"In fact, in the vertical and horizontal, the contemporary leader is Zijing." Tian Feng said suddenly.

Even under the talented Yuan Shu, Lu Su's talent is definitely second to none.

Yizhou is adjacent to the southwestern countries, and in the future it is even likely to be the base camp of the two armies by water to attack Kushan, and its importance is self-evident. With such an important position, Yuan Shu can let Lu Su take sole power because of his ability.

"When it comes to diplomacy, Zi Jingzhi is indeed far superior to us, but he is too square. Great power diplomacy is good for the royal road, but it is slightly inappropriate for the Western Regions. Jia Xu shook his head and said.

"Indeed, Zijing is too upright." Guo Jia nodded and said: "A gentleman can be bullied, after all, our trip is in a domineering manner, and there is no basis in morality." If Zijing goes, he will inevitably be bound by morality. What the Western Regions needs is not a good man, but an evil man. ”

"Wicked?" Yuan Shu thought of Sima Yi for the first time, but put it aside in an instant. Although this product is the best candidate in a sense, Yuan Shu really doesn't dare to use him now.

"Actually, Dezu and Ziyu are doing well in the Western Regions. Maybe it would be a good choice to leave this matter to them? Guo Jiaqian said suddenly.

Yang Xiu and Zhuge Jin, although they both seem to be personable, are actually not good people in essence.

Needless to say, Yang Xiu is arrogant and has a bad stomach. Although Zhuge Jin treats people politely, in essence, he is no different from Chenchen. But there are few people in the history of being a minister to achieve his kind of realm, and Dongwu knows from top to bottom that its ruling army is average, but everyone can take it as a friend. Even Sun Quan, who was extremely suspicious, relied on him very much. Zhuge Jin's ability to deal with the world is definitely full.

In the complex environment of the Western Regions, it is the best stage for these two people to play.

"You're really bold, aren't you afraid that they will mess up?" Yuan Shu glanced at the goods and said coldly.

"Your Majesty, you don't have a better choice, do you?" Guo Jia asked rhetorically.

"As Gongda said, the Western Regions is a land that must be gained, and it is better to take a risk than to miss the opportunity. After all, our win rate is not too low, and the abilities of Dezu and Ziyu must be clear to you, Your Majesty, even if it doesn't work, the result won't be bad. ”