The red light outside the window sky, dyeing the dark night sky with a fiery red halo, and from time to time there was a commotion outside the line.

Lu Duoxun in front of the table took a sip of salty milk tea, put down the ceramic cup, and his calm and serious expression was completely out of tune with the atmosphere outside, he said: "After the battle of Da (Tan) Rus, the Tang Dynasty was poisoned by the Anshi Rebellion, and had no time to look westward, and its forces gradually withdrew from the Western Regions; After many years of warlord secession, after the death of the Tang Dynasty, the Central Plains was in chaos, and the 'Chinese' forces never entered the Western Regions again. It has been more than 200 years. ”

Unexpectedly, Yang Ye was even more excited, "The official family has worked hard to restore the temperament of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and now tens of thousands of troops are displayed in Hexi, the time has come, and when will it be!" ”

Lu Duoxun looked at Yang Ye a few times, and guessed in his heart that the reason for his excitement was the dukedom of the country.

"What General Yang said is extremely true." "But it's not that easy. More than 200 years have passed since the Central Plains withdrew from the Western Regions, and now the geography, water sources, countries, and sects are all untouched. ”

Yang Ye frowned and pondered.

Lu Duoxun said quietly: "The lower official has a suggestion, the privy deputy envoy Wei Renpu is obsessed with the northwest, it is said that he came to Feng'an, saw the old site of the Han and Tang dynasties, and wept silently. Wei Renpu is one of the most relied on ministers around the official family, and he must ask about all military and national policies. If General Yang can send reliable people to get Wei Renpu's support in this matter, the chances will definitely increase. ”

Yang Ye suddenly clenched his fists and said, "Thank you Lu Shilang for reminding me." ”

Lu Duoxun nodded: "Xia Guan has to pour cold water on General Yang, and he can't get along with you." However, the soldiers belong to the imperial court, and the expenses, military supplies, and baggage must also be supported by the entire national strength, if there is no support from the official family and the imperial court, General Yang may only think about it if he wants to build immortal achievements. ”

This sincere and heartfelt remark made Yang Ye's attitude change greatly, and he asked with a humble attitude: "Lu Shilang's meaning, play the court first?" ”

Lu Duoxun shook his head again and said in a deep voice: "This is what General Yang wants to do, and he can't throw everything to the imperial court; The imperial court had a thousand plans and propositions, and all parties had to dispute and compromise on major decisions, which was very troublesome and slow. ”

Yang Ye bowed and said: "Ask Lu Shilang to see it." ”

Lu Duosun touched the short beard of his chin and muttered for a long time: "Now Suzhou is still in the hands of the Uighurs; He also had to consult with the Guiyi Army about the management of melons and sands. These things are not difficult, but they are very complicated and trivial, and it will take time. During this time, he could send a horse to report to the imperial court General Yang's strategy, wait for the imperial court's approval, and ask the Privy Council to copy the geographical dossier of the Western Regions of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Xia Guan just has some plans......"

Yang Ye said: "I want to hear about it." ”

Lu Duosun said eloquently: "I have two strategies for fighting and one guarantee.

The Western Regions are thousands of miles away from the Central Plains, Guanzhong Longyou is in decline, Hexi is new, and the supply and foundation are unstable; Da Xu wants to use force alone to send a large army to sweep away the Western Regions, which is undoubtedly a fool's dream. At this time, inheriting the Tang Dynasty's residual prestige in the Western Regions, regaining its prestige, and first making it impossible for the Western Regions countries to ignore Daxu's power in the west, this is the goal, and it is the best policy.

This time, the countries jointly attacked the Qarakhanid, promising to strive to preside over the face of the alliance, and to prove the strength of the Qarakhanid by fighter planes and light cavalry, rather than empty words; At the same time, it is necessary to keep the state of Khotan, restore the military towns of the Western Regions, build fortresses and strongholds to garrison elite soldiers, and win over the alliance with the Khotanese state, so that they can not only gain a foothold in the Western Regions, but also penetrate deep into the Western Regions, and gradually understand the astronomical and geographical situation in the Western Regions.

The Li family (Wei Chi) of Khotan has always been friendly with the Central Plains, and was canonized as king by the (later) Jin Dynasty, and married and formed an alliance with the Guiyi army. If you want to enter the Western Regions, you will be gracious to Khotan. ”

Yang Ye listened to what this young man said, and said with a sincere face: "Lu Shilang has been relied on by the official family at such a young age, and he is really a great talent. ”

Yang Ye appreciated Lu Duoxun's plan very much, and even if he was ready to play the march, he sent the horse back to Beijing as soon as possible.

At this time, the men and horses set out from the Hexi Army camp stationed in Ganzhou, and went out of the Hexi Corridor through Liangzhou (which had surrendered and stationed the Xu Army); Take Lingzhou, although this road is far away, but there are Xu army fortress strongholds and post stations along the way, which is more secure; Then go south from Lingzhou to Guanzhong and enter the hinterland of Daxu. The road from the Hexi Corridor to the Daxu Capital has been completely opened.

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In the study of the Jinxiangdian in Tokyo, there was a sudden "bang", Guo Shao did not drop the cup, but just slammed the cup on the table.

The three ministers and one eunuch in front of him immediately bent down in unison. Guo Shao has the name of Renjun, and rarely vents his anger in public, which is already very serious.

Zan Jurun said: "Feng Jiye has a bad reputation, Cao Gong knows that he still highly recommends it, and he is bold in employing people, so he actually let Feng Jiye be the main striker, which is really a great trust of His Majesty......"

Zan Jurun's voice echoed in the silent house, and it was extremely clear.

Guo Shao was silent for a long time, took a deep breath, and said, "I am also at fault, and I agree to use Feng Jiye after all." Letting this person go to the state is a mistake in itself. ”

How could the emperor be wrong? Zuo You preemptively said: "Back then, Cao Bin was on the North Road of Shu Kingdom, in the Southern Han Kingdom, and there were many fierce generals under him, and he was able to restrain the soldiers from committing any crimes. In this case, Feng Jiye should also be restrained. His Majesty is just credulous about Cao Bin, not to mention that even if Cao Bin uses Feng Jiye, he shouldn't put him in the position of the main general......"

"That's it, let's not mention the merits and demerits for the time being, how to revise the Jiaozhou strategy now?" Guo Shao said, "Tomorrow morning, when discussing politics, ask the ministers first." He waved his hand a little unhappily.

A few people said no more, and bowed and retreated.

There are many claims in the DPRK and China on this matter. Some advocated increasing troops in Jiaozhou, using important towns as strongholds, building post stations along major waterways, and forming countless cities, forts, and posts along the post roads, so as to fully occupy Jiaozhou and implement military rule. Attacking the territory of the Ding Commandery, searching for key criminals, co-opting and dividing the local tyrants, exiling the Central Plains criminals, relocating households, sending seeds to cultivate cattle and reducing taxes, building schools and teaching halls, kingizing the people, and promulgating laws...... I don't know how much it costs, and I don't know when it will take effect, and the cost is a bottomless pit.

Some advocated abandoning Jiaozhou, occupying coastal strongholds, and slowly co-opting the newly established Jiaozhou forces. With the method that a few hundred soldiers can firmly defend a Liuhua Fort, this proposition is very economical.

Guo Shao didn't express his position, but just sighed again: "People's hearts are not good, and recognition is hard to find." ”

Soon, the Northwest Yang Ye's recital arrived in Tokyo.

Guo Shao felt a little relieved to learn that Yang Ye pacified Longyou and Hexi at a small cost and made the tribes surrender. He also took a closer look at the strategy proposed by Yang Ye and Lu Duoxun, and praised: "Long-term thinking, pragmatic approach." ”

However, Guo Shao understood that the situation in the Western Regions was more complicated than that of the mixed ethnic groups in Longyou, Hexi, and there were also sect problems. The Western Regions are too far away and too complicated, and the westward expansion of influence and influence is a long-term process, which cannot be achieved overnight, and there is no shortcut to the end of Nanshan.

On the one hand, he consulted with the minister and approved Yang Ye's recital, and on the other hand, he wanted to remind Yang Ye not to be reckless.

The eunuch Yang Shiliang played secretly, and the horse team that came back from the northwest had literati staff lobbying the Privy Council. Guo Shao asked Yang Shiliang to send someone to summon his staff to meet him.

Guo Shao's words did not fall on the paper, he retreated left and right, and said something to Yang Ye's staff: "After you go to Tokyo, go back and bring a sentence to Yang Ye: At this time, it is not the best policy to rush forward, and it is wise to be safe." ”

There was nothing else to say, but Guo Shao knew that Yang Ye would definitely understand.

Since Yang Ye's staff came to Tokyo, what happened in Jiaozhou, can the news be brought back to the northwest? Cao Bin has already disappointed the emperor a little, and Yang Ye has already held the prestige and merit of pacifying Longyou Hexi in his hands, either losing is winning, and risky behavior is only suitable for those who hope that the Jedi will fight back.

A month later, Cao Bin's recital arrived in Tokyo. He once again played a request, asking for an increase in military spending, and proposed a new strategy.

Cao Bin asked to set up a "Jiaozhi Province", and wanted to build a seaport and fortress along the east coast of Jiaozhou, and then build a stronghold and post road along the Taiping River to Luocheng. With Luocheng as the capital of Jiaozhi Province, he occupied the capital and the main road area leading to the East China Sea, and then gradually recruited Jiaozhou people to serve in the capital and local government, and used to pacify and govern Jiaozhou.

Guo Shao asked the central minister for his suggestion in the council hall, believing that this was a more moderate way to make up for it, so he adopted the suggestion of Cao Bin, who knew more about the situation on the ground. At the same time, he issued an order to recall Feng Jiye and let Cao Bin reappoint the generals.

Raiding Jiaozhou is a national policy that Guo Shao decided in the imperial court after a lot of efforts. He thinks that this matter is of great significance, so no matter what, he doesn't want to give up, he has to go on!

At this time, the Western Regions and Jiaozhou became protracted insistence at the same time.

Guo Shao stood on the high pedestal of the Jinxiang Palace, looking at the surging and changing white clouds in the air, thinking about Cao Bin and Yang Ye in his heart, faintly, he felt as if he was communicating with the heavens...... A sense of fatalism welled up in my heart.

Yang Ye, a person who originally left a great reputation in history, may still stand out here. After many twists and turns, fate seems to be unrecognizable, and it seems to be very mysteriously similar.

So, what is the fate of the Great Xu Dynasty? After a thousand years, it may be called "Qin, Han, Tang and Xu........