Chapter 370
When Lord Xue said this, his tone did not mean to stop, as if he was going to continue. But at this moment, he was interrupted by what Xue Ju was sitting on the dragon chair: "Okay, Xue Aiqing, I already fully understand and know what you want to express." But I want to warn you that there are some words that are better to the point. After all, if you talk about it any more, it will be useless, and it can be said that it will not help. Today, I called you Aiqing here to discuss the issues here, just to have a good chat with you, and everyone to brainstorm together to think about it, how can we keep the towering tree where we are now living together?
It's not for you to think about what to do with the maggots in this big tree. So don't say anything more, ladies and gentlemen. If there is anything that can be solved, you can say it directly. Just like what Xue Aiqing just said, the way is to renegotiate peace with Li Wenyuan and sign a treaty, this treaty must at least be a treaty of mutual non-aggression in the short term, is this correct? Xue Aiqing? ”
After listening to Xue Ju's words, this Lord Xue nodded busily, and then said, "That's right, Your Majesty." The minister also knew very well that no one in the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty would be willing to take this risk and go to Dunhuang County in the Western Regions to meet Li Wenyuan. Therefore, it is purely self-recommended, and I am willing to take on this important responsibility. Go to Dunhuang County to meet Li Wenyuan, and then we can discuss in person the relevant matters of peace talks. Presumably, it must be inferior to the mission. Your Majesty"
Lord Xue hadn't finished what he said this time, but he was interrupted again by the military general who had just spoken next to him, only to see the military general bow down and kneel on the ground, facing Xue Ju who was sitting on the throne, and crying loyally and saying, "Don't do this, Your Majesty!" What Lord Xue said is something that you can't hear no matter what! Li Wenyuan has now gathered a large number of troops on the border connected to us, doesn't it make it clear that he wants to fight a battle with us face to face, and solve all the previous problems in one fell swoop through this campaign? Otherwise, he only needs to gather some troops and station them on the border, so why bother to mobilize the troops of Zhangye County, Dunhuang County, and the army north of Wuwei County to guard against the southern invasion of the Turks, and they are ordered to camp here on our border? Therefore, to sum up, Li Wenyuan must have his own plan in doing this.
But no matter what the plan is, it's definitely not like you're here to make peace with us, right? You must know that if the army moves casually, then the military expenditure will be spent like flowing water. If he, Li Wenyuan, didn't take back something of the same value as compensation for the transfer of the army, then he would definitely lose a lot. But let's think about it for ourselves, looking at all the history of foreign expansion in the Western Regions over the years. When did he, Li Wenyuan, suffer such a loss? Therefore, it is not impossible for us to hold peace talks with Li Wenyuan now, but we must be mentally prepared to cede land and pay money. If the land is not ceded and the compensation is paid, it must be absolutely impossible to let Li Wenyuan withdraw his troops so easily, and I am afraid that it will not be possible to see whose face it is at that time. ”
After this military general said this, he quietly raised his head and secretly glanced at Xue Ju with his eyes. After seeing that Xue Ju's face did not fluctuate too much, he continued to puff up his confidence and said: "However, if we take it seriously and give Li Wenyuan the compensation for the land, then it will undoubtedly weaken our own strength, and at the same time, it will make Li Wenyuan's mouth full of oil, which will greatly enhance his strength." This kind of practice will only delay the time of our destruction at that time, but it will definitely not change this established fact.
You must know that the subordinates of the princes and bandits who are now divided by one side of the world are supporting countless armies, and even they still know the importance of the land under their rule and the farmers who cultivate the land to their strength. But the land of the Central Plains is full, and there is only so much. Besides, Li Wenyuan really has a lot of land under his hands, at least, Li Wenyuan is enough to feed his current army and officials, and there are even some Fuyu in it, but with the expansion of Li Wenyuan's territory, the number of troops is also increasing rapidly.
The more troops they have, the more land they need to support, so this situation dooms Li Wenyuan's desire for land to be endless. Besides, five cities were ceded to Li Wenyuan today, and ten cities will be ceded to Li Wenyuan tomorrow, but how many cities can we use to exchange this short-term peace with Li Wenyuan? You must know that the ancients once said a wise saying: Doing things with the land is no less than fighting a fire with a salary, and if the firewood is not burned out, the fire will not be extinguished. When the fire is extinguished, the firewood is turned into ashes. So peace talks are okay, but if you really want to cede the land and pay compensation, then you think in your heart that it is better to fight to the end with Li Wenyuan. After all, in terms of ending, there is no difference between the two. And most importantly, this move can also cause a large number of casualties to Li Wenyuan's army in the course of the battle, so that Li Wenyuan will tremble, and in the end he will choose to give up the attack on us. ”
After Xue Ju heard what the military general said, he looked around, and Bing Quan also picked up the ministers in the room. Afterwards, Xue Ju looked at them and said, "You Aiqing have also heard what Wu Jiangjun, the auspicious main battle, said, and I am really a little confused now. After all. General, what you said is indeed true. These are also very in line with the current actual situation, but what Lord Xue said is not inferior. Therefore, the solutions mentioned by these two Aiqing are definitely more variety shows, but after all, there can only be one solution. As for which one to choose? I don't know, but now, my heart is also in chaos, so I might as well let you stand up and say: Come, you Aiqing. If you think what General Wu said makes sense, then please stand behind General Wu; If you think what Lord Xue said makes sense, then you can stand behind Lord Xue. Okay, let's get started! ”
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