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Ma Chao got married, not only Ma Chao was happy, but Cao De also followed. Oh, it should be three joys.

First, Ma Chao married a beautiful girl, and Cao De had a beautiful daughter-in-law; Second, Ma Chao was appointed by Liu Xie as the general of the chariot cavalry, which is higher than the current general rank of Liu Bei and Sun Ce; As for this third joy, Cao De finally officially announced that Ma Chao is my son! Of course, this was before Ma Chao started to worship the church.

Ma Chao got married, and Cao De naturally gave Ma Chao a two-day holiday, so that Ma Chao had enough time to be warm with the bride. After that, Cao De summoned Shang Shuling Jia Xu, Six Cao Cao Shi, Ding Chong, Ma Chao and King Dawan to discuss the affairs of the Western Regions.

Now that Ma Chao can get such a beautiful wife, Ding Chong can have the opportunity to discuss with the humeral pillar of Han China, it is not thanks to Cao De's decision to re-establish the Western Regions Protectorate.

The Western Regions Protectorate was established by Emperor Wu at the earliest. After that, the Metropolitan Protectorate persisted intermittently for more than 300 years, and it was not until a century ago that the Western Regions Protectorate disappeared in the long river of history, and until now, Cao De is going to rebuild the Western Regions Metropolitan Protectorate!

In the past, the responsibility of the Protectorate of the Western Regions was to maintain the stability of the countries in the Western Regions. But even when the Protectorate existed, the countries of the Western Regions should still make trouble. Moreover, many times the reason why the Western Regions Protectorate has been interrupted is that some Western Regions countries have chosen the Western Regions Protectorate.

Therefore, the previous Metropolitan Protectorate almost did not play the most basic role. In Cao De's previous life, the existence of the Imperial Protectorate was the most powerful evidence to prove the ownership of the territory. However, the current Cao De can't think about it so long-term, and he can't manage it so much.

Now Cao De is thinking about rebuilding the Western Regions Metropolitan Protectorate, and then build a Metropolitan Protectorate that has weight and can provoke the girder at a critical moment. It's not a three-day, two-headed provocation of the Metropolitan Protectorate.

Therefore, the newly built Metropolitan Protectorate must have absolute deterrence by force. This is the first element.

And the responsibility of the newly built Metropolitan Protectorate, Cao De is also preparing to be the focus.

First, it is necessary to maintain the stability of the Western Regions. The entire Western Regions will be the earth of Cao De's previous life, and the existence of the Metropolitan Protectorate is similar to the existence of the United Nations. It's just that this United Nations Office in the Western Regions has real military power. With soldiers, you have more right to speak!

Second, it is the fundamental reason why Cao De wants to rebuild the Western Regions Protectorate. That is the Silk Road. The Silk Road cannot be broken, and not only cannot be shortened, but must continue to be carried forward and expanded to the west.

Third, we can't ignore the way out. Therefore, the Protectorate of the Western Regions must maintain the security of the Silk Road. It's not 100% safe, but it's always possible!

Fourth, that is to unite the entire Western Regions as a major backup force for Cao De!

As the farthest and largest country under the jurisdiction of the Western Regions Protectorate, King Dawan expressed his unconditional and full support. In fact, this is also in line with the conditions that King Dawan talked about borrowing troops from Ding Chong before.

However, to rebuild the Western Regions Protectorate, it was not something that Cao De proposed and King Dawan could do. It also needs the consent of the kings of the Western Regions. And this is the reason why Ding Chong went before.

So, in Chang'an. After Cao De and King Dawan discussed the general framework of the Western Regions Protectorate, what was lacking in this matter was the joining of the Western Regions countries.

The Protectorate of the Western Regions is nominally one level lower than the state of the Han Dynasty and one level lower than the county. However, in terms of authority, the Protectorate of the Western Regions is higher than any state. After all, the Metropolitan Protectorate governs a group of countries, even if it is a small state, it is also a country!

As for the candidates for the protector, apart from Ding Chong, who knows the Western Regions best, who else is the better choice. Moreover, Ding Chong was originally born as a military general, and after more than a year of training, he can be regarded as a qualified diplomat.

As for the military strength of the Western Regions Protectorate, Cao De planned to select some of the armies at all levels of Han China to be stationed in the Western Regions, but the focus of the selection was also on the Liangzhou Army and the Blue Dragon Cavalry and Flying Wolf Army who had been to the Western Regions.

Cao De planned that only 10,000 soldiers would be enough for this group of soldiers. Moreover, these 10,000 people were also divided into three groups, one group was stationed in the Western Regions Protectorate, and the other two groups were stationed in Dunhuang County in Liangzhou. Each batch of soldiers was stationed in the prefecture for one year. At the end of the year, the guard was changed, and the soldiers returning from the Western Regions had three months of vacation.

If you want to defend the entire Western Regions, 3,000 people alone is definitely not enough, so Cao De also plans to let the countries of the Western Regions send a part of the army. Each country that joins the Protectorate of the Western Regions selects a part of the Western Regions Alliance Army according to the ratio of population to army.

This Western Regions Alliance Army is the main force that manages the peace of the Western Regions.

As for the governance of the Western Regions Metropolitan Protectorate, Cao De was a little worried. First of all, this must be in the west of Yumen Pass. And there are two best choices, the first is Jiaohe City, the capital of the original Cheshi Country, and the second is the Jiashi City in Dawan's country.

After more than a year of construction, Jiaohe City can be called a military base. And the choice of the Master City, with the backing of King Dawan, the establishment of the Western Regions Protectorate is naturally smooth sailing and without resistance.

However, both cities have a common drawback, which is that they are too remote. Jiaohe City is located on the east side of the Western Regions, while the Commander City is on the west side of the Western Regions.

In the end, Ding Chong proposed, otherwise we would choose the site of the former capital to protect the mansion, it is a dry city! And Jiaohe City is used as the sub-city of the Metropolitan Protectorate.

It is Qiancheng and is located in the country of Qiuzi. It used to be the capital protection office set by Ban Chao, and it has experienced ups and downs for more than 100 years.

Ding Chong's proposal was immediately supported by King Dawan. And Cao De, who was not familiar with the situation in various parts of the Western Regions at all, did not continue to dwell on this matter, "Let Ding Duhu call the shots!" After it is decided, it will be reported to the Prime Minister's Office for the record! ”

In addition, Cao De also urgently ordered the recruitment of a group of officials who voluntarily signed up to serve in the Western Regions to assist Ding Chong in managing the huge Western Regions and the Western Regions Protectorate.

This delay is nearly half a month. Until July 1, outside Chang'an City, a huge team had assembled and stood by.

Many matters related to the establishment of the Western Regions Protectorate had to be decided by Ding Duhu to the Western Regions. Therefore, after Cao De drew the main frame, the rest of the building had to be completed by Ding Chong himself.

"Your Majesty! Bon voyage! Treasure! ”

"Prime Minister! Treasure! ”

Outside Chang'an City, Cao De and King Dawan stood face to face, their eyes full of reluctance!

And Princess Haier on the side burst into tears!

This may be the only time Cao De and King Dawan have met. Moreover, this may also be the last time Princess Haile meets her father.

"Ding Chong! The matter of the Western Regions Protectorate must be brainstormed! Learn more from the experience of previous people! If there is an urgency, there is no need to report to Chang'an, you are allowed to arbitrarily decide on the spot! ”

"Thank you, Prime Minister! The subordinates will live up to the trust of the prime minister! ”

Finally, Cao De patted Ding Chong's shoulder, "Remember! Revert to one 's origin! ”

"Thank you, Prime Minister!" Ding Chong's eyes gradually moistened! Although it's just a very simple word. But this represents......

"Haier, send the king to Yumen Pass on my behalf! Chao'er, I promise you to send it to the Chang'an Division! Suddenly, Cao De said loudly to Ma Chao behind him.

"Thank you, father!"

"Thank you, father!"