"There are several reasons, first of all, we don't want to fully occupy the Western Regions now, because there are still too many places that are not digested, and too many foreign aliens join the Tang Dynasty, and there are not too many benefits, of course, they can be used as coolies, but the Western Regions is a mature place, not as barbaric and ignorant as Nanyang, so they can only collect their wealth, and it is not easy to use, there is not much benefit, and many people will not be willing to accept enslavement." Feng Daiwen took a sip of tea, put down the cup and explained.

"So that's the case, Brother Feng, you are right, many people in the Western Regions are horse thieves when they go out of the city, and they are guards when they enter the city. Su Dingfang said with deep feelings.

"Well, so the more they die, the better, let them go to kill each other, let's sit back and see, the second reason is so, it's also because it's too far away, it's not easy to supply, we can't mobilize more troops, unless we can grow more food in the Western Regions.

And these people from the Western Regions can't do this, so they can only rely on ourselves, which is why they want to attack Khotan, they have a lot of land near them that can be cultivated, with our Tang Dynasty's cultivation technology, it only takes two years, and it can fully support an army of 50,000. Feng Daiwen nodded, drew a circle on the map with his finger and said.

"But we don't have enough manpower to farm? Even if you add the Khotanese people, it is not enough. Su Dingfang said embarrassedly.

"There are also Cheshi, Qiuzi, Yanqi, and Gao Chang." The corners of Feng Daiwen's mouth rose and said with a smile.

"Yanqi, Cheshi, the Three Kingdoms of Qiuzi have always been close to us, is it inappropriate to attack them?" Su Dingfang frowned and said in embarrassment.

"Who said they were going to attack the three kingdoms?" Feng Daiwen said suspiciously.

"What do you mean?" Su Dingfang asked puzzled.

"Since the three countries all admire the Tang culture, why not let them get closer, we will come up with some superficial techniques, such as fire kang, burn bricks, teach them to grow cotton and grain, arrange people to train their soldiers, and sell them some weapons.

Of course, this requires them to provide enough manpower and be obedient. Feng Daiwen explained with a smile.

Su Dingfang also knows this boss who is younger than himself very well, and knows that the conditions he gave are all things that these three countries cannot refuse, and they are reluctant to refuse, but the shadow is hidden behind it, but after a few years, the people in the three countries gradually decreased, and finally disappeared in the long river of history.

You don't see so many Taoist monks entering the Western Regions, which makes the beliefs of these small countries even more chaotic, and this time the Western Regions is in turmoil, and they are also behind, and Feng Daiwen's methods are more gentle, but they are also more thorough.

So what do we do? Now with the people you brought, only 10,000 soldiers can be considered elite, and 3,000 Japanese slave death squads can only be used to fight to the death. Xue Rengui couldn't touch it, and asked embarrassedly.

"Lack of manpower is a problem right now, but you can try to put pressure on Gaochang and see how it goes.

Rengui, you take 3,000 Japanese slaves and 7,000 cavalry to Gaochang, test it first, and see how Koji Zhisheng reacts. Feng Daiwen thought for a moment and said.

"The last general obeys!" As soon as he heard that he had something to do, Xue Rengui immediately came to his senses, got up and stretched out his hand to clench his fists, and said excitedly.

"Chief, do you mean that Gaochang may be forced to surrender?" Su Dingfang asked in surprise.

"Yes, Koji Zhisheng has written a letter to ask for guilt in a row, plus you killed a lot of them before, and your strength has dropped greatly, so it is very likely that you will surrender." Feng Daiwen analyzed.

"The manager's analysis is very reasonable, it is better to let Yanqi also send troops together, and the army will press the border, so that the deterrence will be stronger." Su Dingfang suggested.

"Will Yanqi send troops?" Feng Daiwen asked with a frown.

"The Dragon Turf Branch of the King of Yanqi has always been very good to us, and he admires the Tang Dynasty very much, the previous siege of Gaochang was also saved by Baolin's troops, and we let them send troops now, there must be no problem." Su Dingfang said affirmatively.

"If they dare not send troops, they will be destroyed first." A sneer appeared on Yu Chi Baolin's handsome face, and he said in a cold tone.

"That's fine, Baolin, you also go together, let Chen Hu and Chen Xiong follow, go to Yanqi first, and then transfer to Gaochang." Feng Daiwen nodded in agreement.

"Brother Su asked people to keep an eye on the side of Khotan, don't let those small countries really attack it, it will be difficult to clean up when the time comes." Feng Dawen continued.

"The last general understands, so he will personally take people to keep an eye on it." Su Dingfang said solemnly.

"Well, you bring two thousand people over, pay attention at any time, and strive to appear at a critical moment in Khotan, so that the operation will be much easier." Feng Daiwen admonished.

"But in this case, there are only a thousand guards in the city of Sigera, your safety? ......" Su Dingfang said hesitantly.

"Don't worry, I'll let the horses go, and there are a thousand guards, and five hundred guards with the princess, it's more than enough to defend Xijile, at least until you come back." Feng Daiwen said confidently and proudly.

"Hey, hey! That's with Brother Feng here, we are naturally relieved. Xue Rengui smiled, touched his head and said.

Su Dingfang, Wei Chi Baolin and the others thought of Feng Daiwen's ability, and they also nodded reassuringly, then took their leave and went back to prepare.

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"Haha! This Feng Weiguo's work is to make me feel comfortable! "Longshouyuan palace complex, the newly built observation deck, Li Yuan sat in the shade of a tree, let go of a set of binoculars, and laughed heartily.

"Father, it's good that you're happy! It is quite good to escape the heat here in summer, and the scenery is beautiful, and Wei Guo knows that your father is afraid of the cold, so he specially designed floor heating, so that the whole palace group can be warm like spring in winter. Li Shimin also put down the telescope in his hand and said with a smile.

"I know that Erlang is worried that Ye Ye is old, and you won't be able to come back if you go out, you are filial, Aya knows, anyway, the north and south of the river, this Tang Dynasty, I have seen it, and I won't go out this time." Li Yuan took Li Shimin's hand sideways and said movingly.

"It's good for the father to be considerate, stay in Chang'an, and let the child do a little more filial piety." Li Shimin said with a sigh of relief.

He has always been worried that Li Yuan is running around, and when he is old, if there is any accident, it will not be good, and he can do his filial piety if he stays in Chang'an.

"Hehe, this playground is quite interesting!" Li Yuan smiled and stared intently at the scene under the mountain.

"Father, the Emperor! The rides are for children and young people, and it has long been stated that the elderly cannot participate. Li Shimin was taken aback and hurriedly persuaded him.

"That's it! All right! Hugh is long-winded, I can't go if I don't go. Li Yuan said dissatisfied.

"It's no problem for me to just go and see it, well, I'm going to send all the animals from the palace to the zoo, and I want to have fun with the people." Li Yuan rolled his eyes and continued.

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