For Liu Kan's decision to want a decisive battle in Kaichun. Xiao He felt so sudden.

The policy of recuperating for half a year and waiting for a decisive battle after the autumn of the next year was decided from the very beginning. All of a sudden change is bound to arise with all sorts of problems. This involves conscription for military service. A series of things such as raising grain and grass are by no means an easy task.

But the reason why Xiao He is Xiao He will never stand up recklessly to oppose it.

On the contrary, after he returned home, he stayed up all night, and made an overall analysis based on the advantages of all aspects of Guanzhong, and came to the conclusion that it was impossible to fight.

Of course, if this battle is lost, General Guanzhong's vitality will be greatly damaged, and it will not be recoverable for ten years.

In other words, the decisive battle of spring requires the strength of the whole country.

Fortunately, even if it fails, the Tang State can still use Guanzhong as a foundation to block the Chu State. But in the land of Hebei, I am afraid that I will have to make some sacrifices. However, if it wins, the Tang State will reproduce the situation in which Great Qin swept through the Kanto region and dominated the world. It's worth a try.

Xiao He is a cautious person and knows that this matter is very important.

After making his judgment, he was not in a hurry to report to Liu Kan, but expanded the scope and added it

even invited some old Qin courtiers to discuss related matters. Three days later, Xiao He came to the Prime Minister's Mansion again and had already made a decision

"If the king wants to attack in advance, it's not impossible."

Xiao He said to Liu Kan: "Now that the war in northern Xinjiang has stabilized, it can be ended as soon as possible." General Shiruma was stationed in East Wusun.

But there is one point, to move the offensive in advance, you need to take it by surprise.

Once the action is taken, it is necessary to solve the war in the land of Heluo within ten months, and only in this way can the people of Guanzhong be reassured.

The battle of Heluo should not be delayed for too long. If it lasts for a long time, it will change, which is not good for the people. ”

Liu Kan smiled and nodded, agreeing with Xiao He's opinion.

He pondered for a moment, and then said: "Prince Qin has been guarding the tomb for Mr. Gongshu for a year, and he has fulfilled the friendship of teachers and students.

After the first spring, he will arrive in Xianyang...... I will arrange for him to experience the prime minister's side, I wonder what the prime minister thinks of this arrangement? ”

Liu Qin into Xianyang?

This also shows Liu Kan's own attitude.

Judging from the words, Liu Kan is asking Xiao He for advice, but in fact, Liu Kan is asking: He is entering Xianyang Palace, is the time ripe?

For the superior, naturally he can't speak too explicitly.

As the prime minister, Xiao He needs to figure out the master's mind.

Therefore, as soon as Liu Kan's words came out, Xiao He understood what Liu Kan meant.

"Brother Li Ying must have arrived in Hanzhong now."

Xiao He replied: "Based on the speculation of the ministers, there will be news in the next two days. The minister has ordered people to calculate the auspicious day of the zodiac, which can become a great thing. ”

What's the big deal? Honored as the Ninth Five-Year Plan!

Liu Kan nodded, and then said with a smile: "Yesterday, my mother discussed with me and wanted me to marry Man'er as soon as possible.

I thought about it for a long time, it is better to get married sooner rather than later, and it is better to do it together. Otherwise, it will cost the people and money, and it will be too luxurious. I have ordered someone to start renovating Xingle Palace, but Xingle Palace was burned down by Qin II in the past, and this name is a little unauspicious, so I want to change its name to Anle Palace. In response to the meaning of 'born in sorrow, died in peace'. There is no need for major construction, just a small rest. ”

Liu Kan's meaning is very clear.

Enthronement, big wedding, two happy events together, can reduce a lot of trouble.

Discussing these things with Xiao He, to a certain extent, is also an expression of closeness. This is Liu Kan's own business, and talking to Xiao He about this is like Xiao He showing an attitude: You are my confidant, otherwise I don't have to take these things out and talk about them.

In his previous life, Liu Kan was not a very scheming person.

But when he came to this era, he had learned some small means of wooing people.

Xiao He was really excited, and said prostrately: "The minister will handle this matter properly, and he will never live up to the king's love." ”

Liu Kan smiled slightly, nodded silently......

In mid-December, Wei Bao captured Pengcheng and killed the king of Chu.

After he occupied Pengcheng, he looted the wealth of Pengcheng and proclaimed himself King Wen of Wei, which was very powerful.

However, Wei Bao also knew very well that Peng Cheng was not his foundation after all. Xiang Yu fought with Tian Rong in Linzi, and once he pulled out, he would definitely retaliate. Therefore, Pengcheng could not stay for a long time, and after Wei Bao occupied Pengcheng, he reactivated the prime minister Zhou City and ordered him to lead his troops to capture Daliang...... After all. Daliang is the foundation of Wei, and after capturing Daliang, he can take advantage of the victory to occupy Hanoi and adjacent to Tang.

Wei Bao is greedy and lustful, but he is not a fool.

He clearly realized that he could stop Xiang Yu. Only the soldiers and horses of the Tang Kingdom.

Now that a covenant has been made, how can it be abandoned?

Wei Bao believed that Xiang Yu's army was being held back by the Qi State. And it was a critical moment when it was impossible to react immediately. By the time Xiang Yu took action, he had already taken the girder and moved the capital. occupies the big beam, and he will not be afraid of the soldiers and horses of the Chu State.

It's just that Wei Mink is wrong......

In the early morning of December 22, Xianyang City was lit up with lights, and it was lively.

It's still winter, but it's spring. It has been sprinkled all over the pass.

The weeping willows on the top are green and dancing with the wind.

Liu Kan led hundreds of civil and military officials, boarded the car, and drove out of Xianyang.

He stopped on the official road and waited quietly.

Behind him, eight hundred hundred sharp soldiers, and the lieutenant army on both sides of the solemn gallop road, each with bright armor, swords, guns, swords, halberds, and extremely shining.

Just after the hour, a troop of men and horses appeared at the end of the road.

Yadu is dressed in strange costumes, all of them are good horses.

Da Xuan dances with the wind, and the golden characters on the book are big: Tang Guodianke, Neishi Tingwei, and in the middle is the word 'Chen'.

Under the big curtain, a black thin man who looked to be in his thirties sat on a majestic black black black Tianma, dressed in a black robe, with a steel knife at his waist and hips, and was full of energy.

When there were still ten miles away from Liu Kan's chariot battle, the soldiers and horses stopped abruptly.

The man urged his horse forward, followed by a dozen people. At the same time, Liu Kan also drove the car. When the two sides were still a mile away, I saw the man on the horse holding the war horse, kicking off the saddle, kneeling on both knees, and prostrate on the official road...... Today, he led the envoys of the Eastern Wusun Kingdom to return to his life. Long live my king, long live, long live, long live......" The attachés behind him also dismounted.

One of them, if you look closely, turned out to be a tall and beautiful woman.

High cheekbones, slightly sunken eye sockets, and exceptionally fair skin.

She stood behind Chen Ping and stared at Liu Kan in the car with some curiosity.

It was Liu Xin who drove for Liu Kan, he restrained the war horse, widened his eyes, looked at the woman vigilantly, and subconsciously put his hand on his waist.

"Lotus, don't be rude, why don't you knock on the king soon?"

Chen Ping shouted in a low voice, and the woman knelt down a little reluctantly.

"Daozi, hurry up."

Liu Kan stepped forward, helped Chen Ping up, looked him up and down, and then said softly: "Daozi, you have lost a lot of weight." ”

Chen Ping's body was originally a little obese, but after three years, he became lean.

Hearing Liu Kan's words, Chen Ping's heart warmed. "In the end, in order to live up to the trust of the king, even if you suffer a little, it is nothing.

This is the daughter of Jasmine, the queen of the Eastern Wusun Kingdom, and she has been ordered to come with me this time to meet the king. ”

Liu Kan nodded, "Okay, let's get up." ”

After speaking, he grabbed Chen Ping's arm proudly, "Daozi, in the past three years, you have stirred up the storm in Saibei, so that I can show my peace of mind and work hard." Now that Mobei is pacified, you should do it. Since then, Mobei has been peaceful...... Daozi, your work is in the community. Come, come, come with me into the city, and let us go into the city. ”

Chen Ping was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "The minister just did his duty, what virtue do you have, and ride with the king?" ”

"I said you have, you have!"

Liu Kan didn't say a word, and pulled Chen Ping to board the car.

Don't look at Chen Ping's weight loss, but this strength has not weakened. But even so, Liu Kan effortlessly pulled him into the car.

As Liu Xin drove away, the gongs and drums were noisy in an instant, and the shouts came and went.

This is also Liu Kan's special arrangement to pick up the wind for Chen Ping.

Standing beside Liu Kan, Chen Ping looked extremely excited. It took a long time before he said softly: "King, I don't know if Ping Ke is late to come back?" ”

Liu Kan smiled, "The show has just begun. ”

There is nothing to say, Chen Ping's entourage has been properly arranged.

It was the lotus flower, which followed Chen Ping's side closely, and followed Liu Kan to the Prime Minister's Mansion together.

At the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Xiao He stood on the steps with a smile. He and Chen Ping are also old acquaintances, but this time they did not go out of the city to greet Chen Ping.

Liu Kan instructed someone to take Lotus to the back house.

Then he sat down in the court and asked in surprise: "Daozi, what do you mean by taking that foreign woman?" ”

Chen Ping, under the pseudonym Yuan Ping, had an affair with the queen of the Yue family. Liu Kan knew something about plotting against the Yue Clan.

There are also people in the DPRK and China who privately discuss that Chen Ping's virtue is a loss.

But Liu Kan didn't care, but appointed Chen Ping as a pawn and a lieutenant.

The pawn is the barbarian who is in charge of naturalization, and the court lieutenant is in charge of the criminal law and the law, and has great power. However, Chen Ping still has an identity, that is, the prince of Dongwusun Kingdom, the right prime minister.

With the subsidence of the war in Mobei, Shima led the right guard army to be stationed in Shanyang.

Chen Ping's responsibilities in Wusun mainly included diplomatic matters with the Tang State and liaison with the Right Protector Army. On the face of it, Chen Ping had no intention of controlling the military of the Wusun Kingdom. But in fact, after several turmoils, the Eastern Wusun Kingdom is already a little tired.

Nomads, most of whom are assembled in battle, are scattered in all directions in peacetime.

Therefore, the only people who can be called an army in the Eastern Wusun Kingdom are the 10,000 people stationed in the Yue Clan's royal city.

Chen Ping smiled: "This is what Queen Wusun Jasmine meant. The combat effectiveness of General Shiruma's right protector. It frightened the thirty-six tribes and ninety-eight tribes of Mobei. Desperate for a permanent peace with the king. Jasmine hopes to marry the king. That's why he asked the minister to come to Xianyang with the lotus. ”

And pro?

For Liu Kan, this is a very sensitive phrase.

Historically, in order to achieve peace, the Central Plains constantly compromised with other races through peaceful relations.

the famous Wang Zhaojun, and Princess Wencheng, who was sung by later generations...... To put it bluntly. It is to use women to obtain peace.

This is a shame.

But if it's an interracial woman to kiss, it's a different feeling.

Liu Kan couldn't help laughing, and said to Chen Ping: "Let go of the matter of harmony...... In some time, I will marry Man'er, how can I have the spirit to think about this? However, you can send someone to tell Queen Dongwusun that as long as she is obedient, I will ensure that she will be king in Mobei for generations. ”

The words are a little rough, but the meaning is clear.

I believe that Chen Ping will convey Liu Kan's meaning to Jasmine with tactful words, which is not something that Liu Kan considers.

"Daozi, how is the situation in Mobei?"

Xiao He asked on the side.

Chen Ping said: "After General Shijian occupied Shanyang, the Xiongnu immediately retreated 300 miles, obviously a little afraid.

As long as you hold the land of Shanyang, it is equivalent to grabbing Mao Dun's ribs, and you can strike at any time. Mao Dun also saw it and watched its condition. It seems to be expanding eastward. After the Donghu Xiongnu entered autumn, there was an infighting. Ali killed the king of Donghu and now has control of Donghu...... It's just that now, Donghu's vitality is greatly damaged, and looking at Aliba's dynamics, it seems that he doesn't want to directly conflict with Mao Dun.

Before I went out, I had arranged for people to stir up the conflict between Maudon and Alita.

But the effect is ...... I can't see it now. Before I left, General Shiruma entrusted me to report to the king, and asked him to wait for the opportunity. ”

The so-called opportunity is the right to be proficient.

Fighters are fleeting, and once missed, it is difficult to make up for them.

The right to be exclusive in Shima refers to the current fighter plane, which can be cut first and then played, without consulting Xianyang.

This is tantamount to having complete control over the army, and can even command the Eastern Wusun Kingdom and the annexed states. It takes a lot of trust, and if you change it to Zhong Lifu or Baby, of course, there is no problem. But it is a general of the Qin State, and if he wants to be a general, it will inevitably make people suspicious.

Liu Kan frowned, this is a very troublesome thing.

How can the power of monopoly be lightly tampered with?

But the problem is that he also knows that this request is not unreasonable.

Chen Ping continued: "This time the minister returned to Xianyang, and General Shima ordered his three sons to accompany him. ”

Well, it seems, Shiruma is not a reckless person. Liu Kan knew that there was only one son in Shijian, and this time he was appointed to accompany him, but he was afraid that he wanted his three sons to act as hostages to show his intentions: I gave you all my sons, and I will never rebel.

"Prime Minister, what do you think?"

Xiao He squinted his eyes, "The king doesn't have to rush to make a decision, he might as well speak first." ”

"That's it, that's it."

Liu Kan nodded lightly......

"Daozi, the king intends to mention the decisive battle, what do you think?"

Xiao He suddenly asked Chen Ping, Chen Ping was stunned, but he didn't rush to answer, but asked in detail about the situation in Kanto.

For a long time, he raised his head and said softly: "Wang, are you worried about the captain of the South China Sea?" ”

"Huh?"

Liu Kan looked at Chen Ping in surprise. This thing. He originally wanted to wait two days to talk to Chen Ping, but he didn't expect that Chen Ping guessed the reason at once. And Xiao He was even more curious, and couldn't help asking: "Daozi, how do you know that the king is worried about Lingnan?" ”

Chen Ping said: "I know that the king is not a reckless person, and there must be a reason for suddenly changing the established strategy.

Now that Hebei is peaceful, as long as there are no big flaws, there will be no problem. How is Li Shaojun? The minister is not very clear. But Zhongli Lao Guan is a safe person, and with the assistance of Little Pig and Lao Kuai, the overall situation of Hebei has been decided. Although Peng Yue is there. Imagine ......"

Chen Ping smiled suddenly, "Lao Yan likes to encourage his three-inch incorruptible tongue the most, hehe, a great opportunity, how can you let it go?" ”

Liu Kan, I don't know if it's okay.

But I couldn't help but be surprised by Chen Ping's reaction.

That's right, Kuaiche did want to persuade Peng Yue to surrender, and Liu Kan had already agreed, and wrote a letter to ask Kuaicher to pass it on to Peng Yue.

Not surprisingly, the giant deer is just around the corner.

This is done very secretly...... In addition to Liu Kan and Xiao He knowing, only Zhong Liwu irrigated the baby, Li Zuoche and Cho Che and the four of them knew. Even Lu Shizhi didn't know that Zhong Liwu and they had already started an action against Julu County, and he wrote a letter to complain two days ago, saying that Zhong Liwu and others did not want to make progress, and let Peng Yue ignore it...... Liu Kan for this. even wrote a letter angrily reprimanding Lu Shizhi.

Unexpectedly, Chen Ping had already guessed it.

Chen Ping went on to say: "Wei Wangbao, don't worry; Heluo Zhanghan ...... I thought the king had a plan. Xiang is a brave and fierce person, but there is no need to be nervous. And the king is anxious to solve the war in the Kanto region, I am afraid that there will be variables.

Chen En thinks about it, and can be called a variable, I am afraid that only Lingnan is in charge.

The minister once lived in Pei County, and Ren Huan had great ambitions and could not be taken lightly. ”

"Then if according to Daozi's opinion, how should we take precautions?"

"If the minister is arrogant, he will take advantage of the decisive battle between the king and Xiang Ji, suddenly send troops, seize the land south of the Yangtze River, and then cross the river by chance.

In this way, the layout of the king will inevitably change.

Therefore, it is imperative that the king must base himself in the south of the Yangtze River in order to resist. Chen Sizhi can seize Jingxiang and gain a foothold in Changsha County. ”

Liu Kan looked at Chen Ping in a daze, and was silent for a long time.

Xiao He said: "It's a blessing to hear Daozi's words today...... Congratulations to the king, the return of the Daozi, the post of the captain, there is no need to worry about it. ”

At this sentence, Chen Ping was stunned.

When he returned from Mobei, he learned that he had been appointed as a pawn and a court lieutenant, and he felt that he was already at the limit.

After all, during Liu Kan's most critical period, he was not by Liu Kan's side. Occupying two of the nine seats was beyond his expectations.

But you never thought about it......

Liu Kan nodded, "At the beginning, I hoped that Old Tang would be the first lieutenant, but unfortunately he ......

Daozi, now that the war is coming, he can be a captain. But it's still vacant. Although Zhang Liang has the ability to strategize, he is not a suitable candidate. When I learned that you had returned, I would discuss the matter with the Prime Minister. The prime minister proposed that you be the one to take the position, but I don't know, are you willing? ”

Chen Ping's mood was agitated, and he subconsciously clenched his fists.

He stood up and was about to answer, but he heard hurried footsteps outside the door, "King, King...... There is an urgent matter in Hanzhong, and there is a big event. ”

Jia Shao hurried into the hall.

Liu Kan sighed in his heart, could it be that there was a problem on Yingguo's side?

"Jia Shao, what's the urgency in Hanzhong?"

"Li Ying sent someone to send the letter urgently for 600 miles."

As Jia Shao spoke, he presented a letter and a brocade box to Liu Kan.

Shaking off the letter, Liu Kan glanced at ten lines, read it quickly, and his face revealed a strange and complicated expression.

Xiao He hurriedly asked, "King, what is written in Li Ying's letter?" ”

Liu Kan handed the letter to Xiao He, and silently opened the brocade box in front of him, but saw that there was a jade seal in the brocade box, which was the heirloom jade seal that Yingguo took away back then. In Liu Kan's hand, there is also a jade seal. It's to win Huhai and stay. At the beginning, Ying Huhai ascended the throne, but the jade seal of the country was not in his hand, so Li Si and Zhao Gao conspired and forged a jade seal. The jade seal of the country was originally supervised by Li Si, and he naturally knew it very well. Therefore, when Hu Hai was in power, he always used fake jade and seals. to confuse the public.

Now, the real jade seal of the country is in front of Liu Kan.

But Liu Kan didn't feel happy, on the contrary, he was a little heavy......

"Win the fruit is gone?"

After reading the letter, Xiao He was a little surprised at first. But then he breathed a sigh of relief. "That's fine, it's also the little princess's advance and retreat, and she knows the severity. As soon as she left like this, she saved a lot of embarrassment, with this jade seal, the king can be called a justifiable destiny. ”

Yes, the winning fruit is gone!

On the first day of the arrival of the Li Ying brothers, she took Ha Wuliang and 300 guards loyal to the Ying clan and secretly left Hanzhong, where she was missing.

"Your Majesty, Li Ying asked, is it to pursue and win Qin Guo?"

Kan pondered for a long time, and said softly: "Since you are gone, don't chase anymore!"

Tell Li Ying, let him come back...... in fact, it doesn't mean much to chase him or not. If I don't do a good job, even if I kill her, someone will replace me.

Okay, that's the end of this matter, and the next thing, please bother the prime minister. ”

Chen Ping originally wanted to persuade Liu Kan to chase down Yingguo.

But I listened to Liu Kan's words later. When it came to his mouth, he swallowed it back into his stomach......