Xu Huizu and others in Dongshengwei after replenishing supplies, with Qu Neng and others along the Dongsheng City outside the big black river all the way to the north, the big black river roaring, the riverside green grass like a fungus, the eye can see, the sky is high and the ground is wide, a group of people can't help but be proud, galloping horses, when noon, Xu Huizu saw that there is a small dirt mountain next to it, the grass on the mountain is green, even in a grassland is very eye-catching, I can't help but ask Fang Lingfei around him, Fang Lingfei said: "Wei Guogong, this is the tomb of Zhaojun." It is said that when the grassland is yellow, the grass is still green, so it is also called a green mound, which is very magical. ”

When Xu Huizu heard this, he hurriedly dismounted, asked people to prepare sacrificial fruits, lit incense and candles, and led everyone to bow and salute. After the ceremony, the whole army was ordered to rest here for an hour, but not to touch the grass and trees on the tomb of Zhaojun, and the violators were immediately beheaded.

Fang Lingfei was a little puzzled, and asked Xu Huizu why he treated Zhaojun like this, Xu Huizu said: "When he left Beijing, the Imperial Grandson Palace ordered his own prince to go to Zhaojun's tomb to worship him, His Royal Highness said: 'Since ancient times, there have been many Han women who have been out of the Sai with their relatives, but there is only one person who can mourn like Zhaojun, the reason is very simple, the Han Dynasty experienced Emperor Wu's expedition out of the fortress, and then after the continuous war against the Xiongnu by Emperor Zhao, Emperor Xuan, and Emperor Yuan, and finally the Xiongnu surrendered, so Zhaojun's exit from the fortress was not a humiliating affiliation, but an equal Han-Hungarian marriage, Even the Han Dynasty's gift to the Xiongnu. Zhaojun's exit from the fortress brought decades of peace, but don't forget that this is the peace forged by the blood of tens of millions of Great Khans. ’”

Fang Lingfei said: "In that case, why did His Highness send the Duke of the Kingdom to worship?" ”

"I also asked His Highness, His Highness means that although the soldiers of the Han Dynasty have created peace, Zhaojun has played a great role in the maintenance of peace, and Zhaojun has gone down in history as a heroic son and daughter of the Han Dynasty, which is indelible. His Royal Highness called this policy the stick and carrot policy, and the policy of the Ming Dynasty should not only have a strong side, but also a gentle side. At present, the policy of my Ming Dynasty is slightly strong, and His Royal Highness hopes to gradually integrate the grassland into my Ming Dynasty, so that it will be a great cause for thousands of years. ”

"Carrots and sticks? Does His Highness want to be friendly to Beiyuan? No way? This is a shame for the Ming Dynasty. Fang Lingfei couldn't help but roar.

Xu Huizu suddenly looked at him fixedly, Fang Lingfei struck a fierce spirit, and knelt on the ground: "Lord Guogong, the last general is not going to question His Highness, it's just, it's just ......" Fang Lingfei didn't know how to fulfill what he had just said, and his sweat broke out.

Xu Huizu helped Fang Lingfei up and said: "General Fang, there is no need to be like this, His Royal Highness is magnanimous, although he does not account for comparison, but it is not good to be seen by others, His Highness does not want to be friendly, His Highness means to open up the mutual market, so that the soldiers in the frontier can be more comfortable, and the Mongolians can live better, so that it is conducive to the peace of the frontier." ”

"Your Highness, this is a good intention, but the last general is afraid that if the strength of the Mongols is enhanced, then the gain will outweigh the loss."

"His Royal Highness is also worried about this problem, so he sent his own prince here to inspect it."

An hour later, the group continued northward, encountering only a small number of herdsmen on the way, and ran away as soon as they saw the large group of cavalry. Arriving at the southern foot of Daqing Mountain in the evening, Xu Huizu ordered to camp and be surrounded by sentry posts to avoid being attacked.

There was nothing to say all night, and the next day began, everyone acted separately, surveyed the surrounding terrain, and sent cavalry to the four directions, Xu Huizu, Qu Neng, Wang Du and others went to the northeast to inspect the abandoned Fengzhou, and then through the white road, crossed the Daqing Mountain, arrived at the Wuchuan Basin, looked at the ruins of the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, the palace of Emperor Wei and the remains of the Wuchuan military town of the Northern Wei Dynasty, everyone had some mixed feelings, deeply felt a kind of historical heaviness, and experienced the vicissitudes of life experienced by Daqingshan.

For about ten days, everyone gathered in the camp at the southern foot of Daqing Mountain to hold a military meeting, which was presided over by Xu Huizu.

First of all, Xu Hui's ancestor asked a question: "How is this place?" How about building a city here than in the east? What are the advantages and disadvantages? ”

Song Xuan first said: "Rank general, the last general sent cavalry sentries to the surroundings according to the arrangement of the princes, let's talk about the results of our sentry sentry, the position we are in now, the north is Daqing Mountain, the southeast is Manhan Mountain, suitable for defense, the south and west is a grassland, suitable for grazing, and it should be suitable for farming on both sides of the Dahei River." To the northwest is the ruins of Fengzhou City, built by the Khitans, which was abandoned in the late Yuan War. To the north is the famous White Road, leading to Wuchuan, which was one of the six military towns in the Northern Wei Frontier, and later the Wuchuan soldiers were ordered to advance into Guanlong, forming the Guanlong aristocracy. And the Sui and Tang both defeated the Turks in Baidao. All in all, the location of this place is very good. ”

Wang Du said: "Let me add, Daqing Mountain and the western Wula Mountain, Wolf Mountain belong to the Yinshan Mountain Range, the Yinshan Mountain Range has a special landform, the south slope is gentle and the north slope is steep, it is the natural barrier for our Han people to defend against nomads, the Yinshan River Valley on the south slope is fertile, the climate is relatively mild, and the north slope is much worse. The easternmost part of the Yinshan River Valley is at our feet, blocking here, it is impossible for the Mongols to enter the Yinshan River Valley, and in terms of climate, Daqing Mountain is much warmer than Wolf Mountain. Another reason is that there are many gaps in the Yinshan Mountain Range, such as the white road leading to Wuchuan on our back, which is the passage of the Mongols to the south, if we can contain this place, we can obtain a relatively advantageous position in defense. Daqingshan is also the Danhan Mountain of Xianbei, Tanshi Huai once built the Khan Court here, and from then on to the south is also the earliest capital of Xianbei Tuoba Department Shengle. On the whole, this place is a springboard for nomads to enter the Central Plains. As for Fengzhou in the northeast, Yunnei in the southeast, and Dongshengzhou, where Dongshengwei is now located, they are the three western states established by the Khitan of the Liao State, which are used to deter the Western Xia. The Central Plains Dynasty resisted the nomads in the Yinshan River Valley to establish cities, such as the Han Dynasty's Shuofang, Wuyuan and Yunzhong, as well as the Tang Dynasty's three surrendered cities in the west and the east, and this place is actually the northernmost part of the Han Yunzhong County, the defensive posture of the city built here is better than that of Dongshengwei, backed by Daqingshan, there is a defensive advantage, and the control of the grassland is much stronger than that of Dongshengwei, this position is well defended, so I personally think that this location is better than Dongshengwei. ”

Everyone studied it for themselves, and finally agreed that this position Jiancheng was superior to Dongshengwei in both defense and offense. However, someone soon raised a new question, Fang Lingfei said: "Generals, this place is indeed much better in terms of offense, and it also has geographical advantages in defense, but this position is relatively more prominent, and there will be three problems in the end: first, if a city is built here, the Mongols will feel deeply threatened, and if they don't do it, they will come to attack; The second is how to solve the problem of food, at present, Dongshengwei is unable to be self-sufficient, how can the city be self-sufficient here? Third, a lot of materials are needed to build a city, can you use local materials here? ”

Xu Huizu asked, "General Fang, are there any Mongol tribes around here?" Along the way, there don't seem to be any shepherds. ”

"Lord Guogong, there are indeed not many Mongolians here, mainly because this is too close to Datong, and our army is still strong at present, and there are only scattered herdsmen here."

"That's good, this shows that this is a good time to build a city, if you wait for the Mongols to recover and want to build a city, I'm afraid it will take a lot of time. As for the grain, the emperor and His Royal Highness will be sent from Ningxia Wei to transport it to Junzijin along the Yellow River, so that Dongsheng's grain will not be a problem, and then go north to the Great Black River to reach here. As for the materials, I think there should be no problem with the backdrop of the mountain. So I think the problem that General Fang said can be solved, do you have any other problems? ”

Qu Neng said: "Lord Guogong, building a city here is a big project, and it must be successful at the first time, so you need to plan carefully and be cautious." This will fundamentally change the situation of the Ming Dynasty and Mongolia, and the Monan Grassland is basically under the control of my Ming Dynasty. ”

"Yes, that's what I'm worried about, so let's discuss it again and gather more information to ensure a success."

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Finally, Fang Lingfei muttered to himself, "What is the name of building a city here?" ”

Xu Huizu said with a smile: "Your Highness has already thought about it, and it is called Suiyuan." ”

Oh, everyone glanced at each other, Suiyuan, this name is so apt, everyone seems to see a city rising from the ground here, controlling the Monan grassland......