From the grassland desert, the concert arrives at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, which is full of flowers and green willows.

In addition to several cabinet assistants, there are also the chief and deputy envoys of the Privy Council. Everyone has already seen the recital, and they are waiting for Guo Shao to take a closer look at the recital.

He raised his head and said, "On the Silk Road in the west, we have traveled for thousands of years; And the vast sea surface of the East China Sea and the South China Sea, we knew almost nothing about it a few years ago. But I felt that the trade route to the west was more difficult to travel than the vast sea. ”

The privy envoy Wang Pu opened his mouth and echoed: "Man is more dangerous than all the wild thorns. ”

Guo Shao looked at Wang Pu with great interest after hearing this: "What Wang Envoy Jun said is extremely true, there are no pirates on the sea today, but Hexi is full of thieves who are ready to move. ”

The two monarchs and ministers talked about the business route, but everyone present understood that the reason why they paid so much attention to this piece was because of Li Yiyin's news.

Guo Shao pondered for a moment and said to Wang Pu: "Arrange the manpower of Bing Cao Si to find out the news that Zhi Deyan said." ”

Wang Puzuo said: "The old minister obeys the order. ”

Guo Shao got up and stood in front of the map on the wall, with his back to the ministers, and was silent for a long time.

At this moment, the voice of Wei Renpu, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, said: "Yesterday, a silver cart passed through the Xuande Gate, and the minister opened the box to see that there were boxes of shiny silver coins. Now that the inner treasury is not too short of cash, the minister thinks that only by sending troops to fight can the problem of the northwest be truly solved. ”

Civilian officials seconded the motion.

Guo Shao didn't say a word, because the northwestern tribes seemed to be uniting and trying to fight against the Daxu court...... This is something that the monarchs and ministers of Tokyo cannot accept, and the imperial court must not give up its efforts at this time to destroy Xiazhou and painstakingly manage the western frontier!

Guo Shao couldn't find a reason to give up, he now has money and soldiers.

"Deputy Envoy Wei advocates sending troops, what is the strategy?" Guo Shaodao.

Wei Renpu turned his head to look at Wang Pu, and said to the upper position: "The ministers and others have discussed, first conquer the northwest, the goal is to recover Ganzhou, Liangzhou and other places, open up the road to the Western Regions, and let the departments completely give up the idea of being enemies with the Daxu court."

At the same time, during the war in the west, a fortress was built on the Liaoxi Corridor in the east to prepare for the recovery of Yingzhou...... A war with the Liao army required a large number of horses and cavalry, and if there was a fortress, it could make up for some of the cavalry shortages. ”

Guo Shao turned around after hearing this and praised: "This is slightly better." Building a fort in western Liaoning can also attract the attention of the Liao State and reduce the pressure on the northwest battlefield...... As you all know, as long as we use soldiers, there will always be Khitans and mud. ”

The crowd burst out laughing.

Wang Pu said: "Your Majesty Mingjian, the soldier Cao Si reported that the Liao State has begun to increase its troops in the northeast. ”

Guo Shao stood up straight, looked back left and right, his heart was full of fighting spirit again, and everything returned to the best state. The dynasty he established did not have a Yanshan defense line at the beginning, and the enemy army threatened Hebei at any time from Youzhou and Pingchuan, and after several wars, the security of the north was guaranteed; And after this war, he believes that the situation has improved and his country will be more stable.

"Who is the main general of the West Requisition?" Guo Shao asked.

For a while, no one immediately recommended it, but when people heard this, they already understood the emperor's attitude towards the decision to go west.

……

In the early morning of Tokyo, the sky is just dawning, and the streets are still covered with white fog, and some shops have opened, and merchants are removing the wooden planks that make the gates.

In one of the alleys, a young scribe was thrown out into the street through the back door, and he groaned. A big man spat on the man lying on the ground.

On the carriage walked an old man with half of his sideburns and beard, and the old man put a handful of money in the hands of the big man.

The sturdy man curiously picked up a white coin inside, looked closer, and praised: "The words cast are very clear." ”

"Silver. A round is worth 200 Wen, and all the big money houses and imperial courts recognize it. The old man said lightly, "Can I take him with me?" ”

The sturdy man counted it and nodded.

The old man stepped forward and personally picked up the young scribe who was lying on the ground with pale face and unkempt hair, and got into the carriage. A moment later the carriage left the alley.

The old man looked at the depressed young scribe: "Mr. Li, didn't you move out of the name of Duke Li in the Qinglou to scare them?" ”

The young scribe was none other than Li Liangshi, the younger brother of the founding prince Li Chuyun, and he glared and said, "I'm not so stupid in Xia!" Even if he said it, Mr. Zhong thinks those people who are covered in copper stench will believe it? ”

The old man Zhongli nodded and said, "If you ruin the reputation of the Duke of the Kingdom, I'm afraid it's not so light." ”

Li Liangshi clenched his fists and bowed at the moment: "Thank you, Mr. Zhong, for saving me again." ”

Zhong Li said lightly: "No thanks, you have to pay back the money." ”

Li Liangshi frowned and said, "I just want to win back Mr. Zhong, but I didn't expect ......"

Zhong Li said: "Don't worry, the old man doesn't need money for the time being." ”

Li Liangshi muttered after hearing this: "Mr. Zhong is so old and has no children, what is he doing with so much money?" If you have money, why bother going out again? If you are like Mr. Zhong, you live in the Qinglou every day, hehe. ”

Zhongli smiled and said, "If Brother Li Xian is the age of the old man, I'm afraid he won't be interested in Qinglou Yaoyao." ”

"It's really boring." Li Liangshi sighed, and he said with great interest, "Last time, I finally recommended Mr. Zhong in Xia, and this is also what Mr. Zhong took the initiative to let me do, but you refused Gong Li's invitation, so you really calmed down." ”

Zhong Li said with a smile: "As a soldier, you must have some born bones, and Li Gong is also happy to have the demeanor of a corporal of courtesy." ”

Zhongli sent Li Liangshi home and went straight to the Founding Mansion, where he was a guest and also lived in the mansion.

In the afternoon, Li Chuyun's guard of honor came back from the gate, and Zhong Li immediately went to the study to pay a visit.

Li Chuyun put his sword and helmet on the table, and was still wearing military clothes and armor, and was sitting in front of the table drinking tea, when he saw Zhongli at the door, he beckoned him to come in and served another cup of tea.

Li Chuyun glanced at Zhongli and said, "The official family once said that war is the shortcut to solve everything, and it is true. ”

Zhongli bowed and listened.

Li Chuyun stroked his beard, "There are everyone in the northwest, it's a mess." However, as long as a strong force is swept away, any messy forces will be cleansed! ”

Zhong Li hugged his fists and said: "Congratulations to Gong Li, if you make meritorious service to the Son of Heaven this time, Han Gazing will not dare to speak so loudly in front of Gong Li." ”

Li Chuyun said quietly: "The official family has not decided who to use as the commander. ”

Zhong Li said indifferently: "If the official family does not levy it in person, it is the best choice to use Li Gong...... Among the generals, only your identity can serve Shi Yanchao; And with Shi Yanchao on the battle array, everything will be much simpler. ”

Li Chuyun looked at Zhong Li appreciatively: "Mr. Zhong is a rare talent, Li Yun had Mr. Zhong back then, but he did it so badly, it was really not easy." ”

Zhong Li arched his hand and said: "In the next literati, the old man has no power to restrain the chicken, even if he has a plan, he must be willing to listen to the superiors." ”

"Yes, the power to make decisions lies with the master." Li Chuyun said indifferently.

He has a big beard on his face, but the pair of eyes on his red face are extremely bright: "Mr. Zhong has a lot of knowledge, and sure enough, when the war starts now, there are many people who even preside over the civil service." ”

Zhongli smiled: "Force has brought great benefits, in just one year, the silver brought from Dongdao has solved a lot of headaches for the Manchu ministers, and everyone has also got their own benefits from it."

As soon as the guns rang out, silver and goods were transported one after another, and the countries were shocked, and the court was very dignified, and they could simply make the Quartet obey...... Not only soldiers, but also civil officials will be fascinated by such an easy-to-get benefit, why should the princes refuse? ”

Li Chuyun said: "There is also the stability of the imperial dynasty!"

The northwestern provinces are ready to move, and the imperial court will never allow the frontier to form a force that cannot be controlled, otherwise they will be a hidden danger, at least it will force our court to increase the number of troops and fortifications in the west, and increase military spending.

So the best way to do that is to break them up! And he can open up trade routes, get more war horses, and prepare for a war against Liao. ”

Zhongli groaned: "Is it necessary for the official family to start another war against the Liao State? ”

Li Chuyun glanced at Zhong Li, "Mr. Zhong is good at strategy, but he doesn't seem to be good at strategy. Our dynasty defeated the Liao army in Youzhou and recovered the Youyun Prefectures, but never took the initiative to attack the Liao State......"

Zhong Li nodded and said, "Old man understands. This is the reason why the Liao State unscrupulously helped Daxu's enemies. ”

Li Chuyun paced a few steps in the study with his hands behind his back and said, "You're right. The national power of the Liao State has been suppressed by our dynasty, but now the offensive and defensive momentum is still the same. We are still in a defensive situation, the difference is that with Yanshan and the Great Wall, it is easier to defend; It is more difficult for the Liao Kingdom to go south.

However, diplomatic relations are like battle formations, and only defense cannot do it. Bengong's proposition in the court is to deploy a large amount of force beyond the Great Wall, and have the ability to take the initiative to punish the Liao State. In this way, the Liao people have to think twice before doing anything; Everything can be discussed, and the real peace can come. ”

Zhong Li said: "Punish the Liao people from time to time, and Li Gong and others will have a great place." ”

Li Chuyun remained silent, but did not refute. Although he was relieved of his military power and enjoyed glory and wealth, he did not want to return to the field at all, and he was willing to come in handy from time to time.

He touched his beard and looked left to say it: "For the reversal of the situation in Liao, Yingzhou is the first step!" However, attacking Yingzhou is not a siege city, mainly fighting reinforcements, and the strength of cavalry is very important; Therefore, it is necessary to open up the trade routes in Hexi and the Western Regions to ensure the fastest source of war horses. ”

After hearing this, Zhong Li stroked his palm and praised: "Li Gongzhen is the pillar of the imperial court!" ”

Li Chuyun said in a deep voice: "For the sake of Daxu Society, all of us are beneficial. ”

He looked out the window at the rich courtyard and was in a good mood. A strong and pioneering dynasty, a solid country, as a relative of the emperor, he can not only make the Li family prosperous and enjoy wealth for a long time, but also leave a name in history and be famous for centuries. If this is the case in a lifetime, what more can a husband ask for?