"What the lord said is, let's say that the lord is also the niece and son-in-law of Grandpa Wei, and Duke Li Shaoqin is also the father-in-law of the adult, so I have to say more good things for the adult." Zhuge said with a smile.

"Let's not talk about these, let's talk about the current situation, judging from the current intelligence, the Maqi Khans are very powerful, the east has repelled the attack of the Milanese, the north has successively defeated the imperial army, and the shape of the occupied Yuejing State has gradually stabilized. However, I see that the intelligence company has already mobilized the troops stationed in Kansai and is preparing to go south, and several corps of the Eastern Military Region have also moved west, could it be that the empire is really determined to fight a war? What do you guys think? ”

Liang and Su both looked at Zhuge Fang, and Zhuge Fang thought for a moment, "Judging from the current situation, it seems that there is such a possibility. However, so far the empire has not wanted the Macedhans to declare war, and even the Milanes have not done so, and from this point of view, it seems that the several sides are not willing to expand the war indefinitely, and may want to fight a limited war, and it is beneficial to gain an advantage in the peace talks. However, once a war breaks out, it may not be able to be controlled by those in power in various countries, just like now, the empire has suffered defeats in a row, where will the emperor's face go? Only by constantly increasing the number of troops and expanding the situation of the war will it be difficult to control the situation. Besides, there are still many people who can't help but make the mess as possible, and they are fueling the troubles. ”

"Then in your opinion, this war will definitely get bigger and bigger?"

Liang Qiming couldn't help but ask, military affairs are not his strength, he is more concerned about whether changes in the war situation will affect the development of the northwest.

"Not necessarily, there are many factors that affect the war, and it is difficult to say that political, diplomatic, military, economic, and even the personal feelings of those in power will play an unexpected role in the changes in the war situation." Zhuge Fang smiled and asked, "Intelligence shows that the Nanyang Alliance Council has discussed it three times. In the end, it was decided to remain neutral, and also sold a large amount of food, ordnance, clothing, pig iron and other strategic materials to the Macedhans, in fact, it was a disguised support for the Macedhans, of course, the Macedhans also paid the corresponding price, and the transit tariff rate of goods of the Nanyang Alliance was reduced by 20% for a period of three years. ”

"Hmm. It seems that the tone of the Mahad and Andakos in the east has changed somewhat, and at first the outcry has turned into an appeal, and the movement of the army has slowed down, for some unknown reason. Liang Qiming also answered.

"Needless to say, it must be the Maqi Khan people who are ghosts in the middle, and I don't know what benefits they are promised." Su Qin replied with a smile.

"On the surface, the Mache Khans currently have the upper hand, but the Empire's military strength is still far stronger than the Mache Khans, if the Empire can get the Sanjiang Lin family to send troops to respond. I'm afraid that the Maqi Khans are still more than lucky. Qin Duan slowly analyzed, "But the Maqi Khan people must have also thought of this, and now the attitude of the Sanjiang Lin family is very crucial." ”

"Lin Guoxiong is old and treacherous, how can he not see this? My lord, I think he must have already taken a countermeasure. Zhuge Fang said with a frown.

"It is definitely not in the interests of the Lin family to help the empire deal with the Macede Khanate, but if you refuse the empire's request, I am afraid it will also put the Lin family in an embarrassing situation, and it is still difficult to grasp the fire in it." Su Qin was also thinking about this issue.

"Rest assured. The Lin family has Lin Guoxiong and Lin Yuexin, and there will definitely be a way to deal with it. Liang Qiming attaches great importance to the resourcefulness of the Lin family's father and daughter.

"Then let's wait and see." Qin Duan smiled and concluded.

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January 16, 17th year of the Apocalypse. Qin Du set off for the imperial capital of Yanjing, preparing to return to the imperial court to report on his work. Before leaving, Qin Du considered that although there would not be much danger in returning to the imperial capital this time, there were also many uncertain factors, so he made various arrangements.

At the secret high-level meeting of the military and government in the entire northwest and even in North Loulan, Qin Du made a report on the situation in the northwest and North Loulan region. The gratifying shape of Beiloulan made everyone present feel excited, and the rapid economic development of the northwest also made the high-level officials happy, and the meeting was attended by Qin Duan's old subordinates for many years or henchmen who had been single-handedly promoted, and their loyalty had been rigorously tested.

Many people were opposed to Qin Duan's imminent return to Beijing to report on his work. I was worried that the imperial court would be unfavorable to Qin Du, after all, there were countless cases of this kind of rabbit death and dog cooking in the history of the empire for hundreds of years. Qin also explained to his subordinates, stating the importance of his return to Beijing and his own preparations, but several officials still expressed concern.

Due to the initial determination of the shape of Beiloulan, the military and political officials of Beiloulan did not attend the meeting.

At the meeting, Qin Duan announced his own arrangement, with Liang Qiming in charge of government affairs, Su Qin assisting, Zhuge Fang in charge of military affairs, and Li Xiangjun and Liu Ru assisting. At the same time, Qin Duan also announced that during his absence, if he encountered a major event, he must consult Liu Yan, the first lady.

After receiving Qin Dui's promise that the Yuli tribe would secretly absorb some weak tribes from the Tengger grassland to settle in Tokugawa County and ensure their safety, of course, the premise was to absolutely obey the management of the local local government, and the Yuli patriarch readily agreed to 15,000 young people of his own tribe to join the Qin Dui army.

Qin Duan also had a special conversation with Jiang Han and Yan Tong, and the security department also sent their previous resumes and the tables they had joined Qin Dui. Qin Duan was quite satisfied with the talents displayed by the two in the rebel army, especially Jiang Han's old scheming and Yan Tong's calmness and prudence, which made Qin Duan feel that he had not mistaken people. The two of them have long been overwhelmed by Qin Duan's eloquence, and this time they have the opportunity to follow Qin Dui, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, where is not to serve their lives.

After Zhuge came into contact with the two, he was also very satisfied, and fully affirmed the abilities of the two.

The Spring Festival of the seventeenth year of the Apocalypse is February 6th, and it is already January 15th after Qin Dui has arranged affairs, in order to return to the imperial capital before the Spring Festival, Qin Dui set off the next day.

Due to the opposition of many subordinates on this trip to the imperial capital, Qin Duan did not take his family to the capital due to various considerations.

In order to appease the dissatisfaction of the women, Qin Dui took the initiative to hand over the two daughters, and let the two daughters be Liu Yan's personal maids, and the two daughters were also quite well-behaved, and soon won the hearts of the women, and this matter was over.

Before leaving, Qin Dui also took the time to quietly go to Shaina's place, enjoying the plump and plump of the girl in the Western Regions, and the long drought made Qin Dui's soul fly out of the sky, and afterwards, Qin Dui asked Shaina to return to the headquarters of the Phantom Phoenix Gate in the Western Regions, asking her to convey a letter to their master, and then she reluctantly left.

On January 16, the seventeenth year of the Apocalypse, the military and political envoys of the Northwest Prefecture of the Empire made Qin Dui a light car, and only took a brigade of guards, quietly left Tokugawa County, and embarked on the road to Beijing. (To be continued......)