"Xia Guan understands, after he goes back, he will immediately go and arrange it!" Although he didn't particularly understand the meaning of what he did, Xue Zan still received the order. "Also, some of the people who came back with Wu Hui and them this time were envoys of the Hu tribe. Before they submit to us, they must be treated as Gentiles. This kind of thing naturally has to be the responsibility of your Ministry of Rites. Moreover, the matters of dealing with the Gentiles in the future will also be entrusted to your Ministry of Rites. In my opinion, the Ministry of Rites has to set up a new protocol department to take care of this kind of thing! Li Xin thought for a moment and then said.

Today's Ministry of Rites, in addition to being responsible for the most important task of indoctrination in the territory, is actually responsible for selecting auspicious days, festival etiquette, worship and sacrifices, and other matters. This kind of thing, in later generations, is basically absent at the national level. But in times like these, it's a very important thing.

Especially when it comes to going on an expedition, a catastrophe, or a great victory, these things are often accompanied by solemn ceremonies. That is, the Huashan Army does not have a justifiable title now, otherwise, there would be more such rituals.

If Li Xin is proclaimed emperor, then the Ministry of Rites has to do much more than I don't know now. Although these things seem to be of no substantive use, they can have the effect of stabilizing the people's hearts, uniting the people, and making them united.

Therefore, even if Li Xinzhong doesn't want to do this, sometimes he has to succumb to reality. Anyway, as long as it is beneficial to the people and the Huashan Army, it is okay to do it!

And now with the responsibility of the protocol, the Ministry of Etiquette has relatively greater powers and responsibilities. After all, things like language barriers are all too common when it comes to interacting with all ethnic groups. The protocol is in charge of this, translating and teaching etiquette.

This matter should be said to be right for Xue Zhan's appetite, so without thinking about it, he happily agreed and hurriedly went back to prepare.

Peng Lin's smooth return, the last stone in Li's confidence also landed. At least, judging by the current situation, this year should be able to have a good year.

However, compared to him, Zhang Ping of Bingzhou is not very good. At least, the breath held in his heart, which he had eaten at Li Xin's place, couldn't swallow it until now.

In Jinyang City, Zhang Ping returned here since the defeat of both armies. Now that the weather is cold, he rarely goes out. Every day, he gathers a group of generals and strategists under his command and thinks about how to expand his power.

For more than two months, he has not been without action. At least, Zhuge Xiang took Puzi County and Huchan County in Pingyang County according to the plan. In addition, when he went south to Yong'an, he took the entire territory of Xihe Country and several counties in the south of Xihe County.

In this way, in fact, his last operation was not a failure. It's just that Zhang Ping feels that those places originally belonged to him, so it was natural to take them. And Li Xin should have had nothing in Bingzhou, but he snatched Shangdang and Pingyang by force.

This is what makes him unbearable, after all, the meat in his mouth is eaten.

"Originally, I thought that Liangzhou would have a big fight with Li Xin, and then we could send troops south. In this case, maybe you can take back Shangdang Pingyang, and even Hedong may be able to take it down! Who would have thought that Zhang Qian would be so careless, and after a battle, he actually negotiated peace, not only sent a thousand war horses to Li Xin, but also lost Jincheng County and other places, which is really annoying! Zhang Ping, who had just gotten the news from Guanzhong, was completely hated at this time.

"Envoy, if you want to say this, you can't blame Zhang Qiang, it's really hard for him to protect himself now. If there is no rebellion in Jiuquan and other places, I am afraid that now he is fighting Li Xin to the death! If you want to say anything, you can only say that Li Xin caught a good time! A strategist next to him persuaded at this time.

"Actually, if it weren't for the civil strife in Liangzhou, I'm afraid that Li Xin wouldn't have made a move. Now, he controls Jincheng and Xiping two counties, and the west of the river is under control. In the land west of the river, I am afraid that no one can shake his power. Another strategist also sighed.

Everyone felt that the location of their place was really bad! There is a powerful Yan State in the east, a fierce Huashan army in the south, and needless to say in the north, there are many Hu people there, and it is not something that Zhang Ping can afford to provoke!

"Speaking of which, although we failed in the last battle with the Huashan Army, we at least won a lot of county seats! In particular, Puzi County and Huchan County are located on the east side of the river, and if you want to send troops to Guanzhong in the future, you will pass through there. It's just that the weather is cold now, and the last general is a little worried! Zhuge Xiang has now returned to Jinyang, so he was naturally summoned, and said at this time.

"What are you worried about?" When Zhang Ping heard this, he couldn't help frowning.

"Some time ago, the Huashan Army suddenly sent troops and took the old counties such as Gaonu Yuandu. The envoy should know that the county seat of the original capital county is one west and one east of the county seat of Huchan, and a little further north is where the ferry is located. The weather wasn't cold before, so we don't have to worry too much, we just need to hold the ferry. But now that the weather is getting colder, if the river is frozen, even if there is no boat, it will not be difficult for the Huashan army to cross the river if they want to! Zhuge Xiang said worriedly.

"What General Zhuge said is reasonable, if the Huashan army crosses the river from the original capital county, and then the Huashan army in Beiqu County goes north from the south, I am afraid that the county towns we took before will be robbed by them! So that you should take precautions as soon as possible! When the surrounding strategists heard this, they all nodded their heads in agreement.

"These counties have been in their hands with great difficulty, and they must not be robbed by them again. Chisel ice, send someone to chisel ice, as soon as you find that the river is frozen, immediately chisel all the ice. In this case, I don't believe that the Huashan army can still cross the river! Zhang Ping was also worried in his heart, and after thinking about it for a while, he immediately said.

This method is not new, it has been used for many years. Although it is more labor-intensive, it is still quite effective.

"It's not the way to go. We have been guarding against the Huashan army attacking us day and night, and we have always been too passive, we should think of a way, and it is best to be able to solve their threat. The best thing to do is to drive them back to Guanzhong. After thinking about it, Zhang Ping always felt that it was too faceless to do this, and he felt a little afraid of things, so he said again.

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other, because no one could think of any good way to defeat the Huashan Army for a while. Otherwise, there would have been no big defeat last time.

"Why, are you all dumb? Why don't you speak? Zhang Ping couldn't help but say angrily when he saw everyone's expressions.

"Envoy, if you want to drive the Huashan army back to Guanzhong, I'm afraid we won't be able to achieve our goal with the strength of our family. In the following opinion, if you want to wipe out the Huashan Army in one fell swoop, I am afraid that it will be possible to achieve it by attacking in many ways and pressing Mount Tai to the top! Finally, one of the counselors stepped forward and spoke.

"Oh, let's talk about it!" When Zhang Ping heard this, he was immediately interested, and hurriedly asked.

"This is a matter of confidentiality, you see ......!" The counsellor looked around, a little embarrassed.

"All of you go down!" When Zhang Ping saw it, he understood what he meant, and hurriedly waved everyone else back, leaving only the strategist.

"Now you can talk about it!" When everyone left, Zhang Ping looked at him hopefully and said.

"Yes, the territory controlled by the Huashan Army now, Xida Xiping Jincheng, and this was originally the land of Liangzhou. Zhang Qian of Liangzhou sued for peace this time and lost the war horse, and he must be dissatisfied in his heart. As long as the envoy sends a man who can speak well, invite him to form an alliance with us, and agree on a date to jointly attack the Huashan army. Moreover, Xu Yi returned Jincheng Xiping and gave them the land of Qinzhou, so that he would inevitably agree to send troops! Then the counsellor spoke.

"Yes, go on!" When Zhang Ping heard this, he immediately moved and hurriedly urged.

"Another one, Nayuanwei County and Xuanjuan County, both located in the Hetao area. That place had been occupied by the Hu people for a long time, and Li Xin sent troops to occupy Xujuan County, and the garrison did not leave. Those Hu people were afraid that they would also be afraid in their hearts, so that Jun Ke would send another eloquent person to lobby, promising to give them the hometown of Shangjun and Beidi County afterwards. In this way, the other party will inevitably be moved and go south to attack the Huashan army! ”

"What else?" Zhang Ping became more and more happy.

"Again, let Jun Ke send someone to Yan State to meet Murong Jun, make an alliance with him, and let him send troops to attack Shangdang and Yiguan. Moreover, he promised to cede Shangdang and Hongnong County afterwards, so that the other party would inevitably send troops. In this way, there will be a three-way army to help, plus we ourselves will go to Pingyang from the south, and if the four-way army is added together, then Li Xin will not be able to save him even if he is full of hands! The advisor finally said.

I have to say, this plan is really powerful. The sum of several armies is almost equivalent to encircling the entire territory of the Huashan Army, except for the border with Jiangzuo and Qiuchi. In this way, the Huashan Army will inevitably face the result of a war on all sides.

Although today's Huashan Army has been expanded, there are 70,000 regular troops in its hands. But this army has not yet been fully trained and proficient, and the most important thing is that once such a big war starts, the pressure on the Huashan army will inevitably be unprecedented.

"Okay, good, it's a brilliant plan! As soon as this plan comes out, he Li Xin and the Huashan Army will definitely be wiped out! When the time comes, we just take Hedong and Pingyang, and then take advantage of the situation to enter the main pass! That way, I don't have to listen to anyone else's orders anymore! Hearing this plan, Zhang Ping couldn't help laughing.

"It's just that this matter still needs to be done in secret, otherwise, if Li Xin knows about it, he will definitely take precautions, or even sabotage our plan in advance!" The counsellor reminded.