PS: Thank you for the 10,000-point reward from the knife edge of the book friend. For Lao Zhuang, whose results are dismal, this is an encouragement in the snow.

"Master Dou is a fool." Dongfang Shuo crouched on the car window, looked at the undulating mountains in the distance, and suddenly said something.

Liang Xiao, who was writing at the desk, was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and asked, "Why?" ”

"Do you need to ask?" Dongfang Shuo pursed his lips disdainfully. "Her foundation is about to fall, but she still doesn't know the danger, and she insists on going her own way and competing with the Son of Heaven. The Empress Dowager is dying of old age, and her days are numbered, once she abandons the world, who else can she rely on? Now all the benefits she has received will be spit out in the end. ”

Liang Xiao shook his head. "I'm saying, why is she so stupid?"

"Uh-" Dongfang Shuo choked and hesitated for a moment. "It's not because I was born in a powerful family, I don't know the hardships of survival at all, and I blindly bully others. Meng Ziyun: Born in sorrow and died in peace, it is really a golden and jade good word. There are many losers in the powerful family, and Master Dou is just one of the more obvious examples. ”

Liang Xiao smiled. "That's why you fled Chang'an?"

"Not really." The contempt in Dongfang Shuo's eyes dissipated, and he was a little more helpless. He was silent for a moment: "Do you know about Shanglin Yuan?" ”

"I know, I heard that you also wrote an exhortation, so you got the Taizhong doctor and a hundred catties of gold."

"But the Son of Heaven still built the Shanglin Garden."

Liang Xiao's eyes flashed. "So what?"

"He rewarded me, but he did as he was. Either he knows his mistakes and does not change them, or he does not think that he is wrong at all, and the failure to reward them shows that he has the heart to accept advice. Dongfang Shuo smiled bitterly. Turned his head to look at Liang Xiao. "Could it be that the purpose of my advice is just for this Taizhong doctor and a hundred catties of gold?"

Liang Xiao nodded. Sympathetically patted Dongfang Shuo's knee. "Man Qian. You're a straight man. ”

"It's a pity that a straight man like me can't tolerate the court." Dongfang Shuo sighed a little exaggeratedly: "Feng Xi Feng Xi, how can it be like the decline of virtue." If the road is not good, I will float on the sea. ”

Liang Xiao rolled his eyes and ignored Dongfang Shuo. This thing is really narcissistic at any time, and he actually compares himself with Confucius. Although he didn't regard Confucius as a saint, nor did he see Dongfang Shuo as a haiyou, he felt that Dongfang Shuo was still a bit too narcissistic.

"You look down on me?"

"Don't dare." Liang Xiao looked at a recently drawn map. joked: "Confucius has never been given the opportunity to display his talents in his life, and you are luckier than him." Whether you can 'only be a month and a year to succeed' depends on your true ability. ”

"Hahaha......" Dongfang Shuo laughed. Are you a radical? ”

Liang Xiao didn't raise his head. "Whatever you want."

Dongfang Shuo touched his chin. "Then we might as well give it a try. You can't be idle, though. Etiquette and righteousness are conquests, and the two cannot be abandoned. ”

Liang Xiao was stunned for a moment and raised his head again. "Conquest? Do you think I have the strength to conquer just a few hundred people? ”

"If you are in the Central Plains, these hundreds of people are indeed not qualified. But in the Western Regions, it's entirely possible. Dongfang Shuo moved. Leaned over to Liang Xiao and snatched the map in his hand. found the location of Qiuzi and drew a circle in the area of Yuli and Wulei. "It is entirely possible to set up a governance office here, and guard it, rely on Qiuzi, hold Wusun and Yueshi hostage, and command all countries."

Liang Xiao raised his eyebrows, and his heart moved. He remembered one thing: this area is rich in water, with the Tianshan Mountains in the north and a large river in the south, which is indeed an important strategic location. Because of this, when the Han Dynasty ruled the Western Regions, the Western Regions Protectorate was in this area. It's just that the time has to be delayed by several decades, and even the predecessor of Duhu was established in the middle and late stages of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

However, this does not mean that Dongfang Shuo's proposal is hasty. On the contrary, it is a great opportunity. Now that the Yue clan still exists, Wusun has not yet sat down, and no one has the strength to dominate, and there is still an opportunity to join forces in the middle. If you add the support of Dawan and Dayue, it is entirely possible to gain a foothold in the Western Regions and establish the influence of the Han people.

"It's a great idea." Liang Xiao raised his eyebrows, weighed it carefully for a moment, and then said: "However, Hexi is not connected, our contact with the imperial court is extremely inconvenient, and the business road is also controlled by the Huns, isn't it ......?"

"Business has never been broken." Dongfang Shuo shook his head. "The control of the trade routes by the Huns will only increase the price of goods, and will not completely block the trade routes. The threat of the Huns was a great opportunity to unite the nations. If it weren't for the Huns' eyeing them, would Hunter Jiaomi give up the opportunity to kill Aleusu? ”

Liang Xiao nodded again and again, and gave Dongfang Shuo a thumbs up. "I don't think you still know the academics of the Zongheng family."

Dongfang Shuo raised his head and was full of confidence. "Not only is it a vertical and horizontal family, the world is knowledgeable, but I know everything and everything is fine."

"Well, that's true." Liang Xiao nodded, with a look of adoration. "Except for the fact that you can't understand small problems such as the Qianqiu formula and the clairvoyance principle, nothing can stop you."

Dongfang Shuo was stunned, sighed, and kept silent. The two glared at each other like cockfights, and after a moment, laughed again. Dongfang Shuo stretched out his big hand and patted Liang Xiao's shoulder hard. "I have a great way, you have a small skill, you and I join forces, what is the way in the Western Regions?"

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Although Liang Xiao disagreed with Dongfang Shuo's narcissism, he attached great importance to Dongfang Shuo's suggestions. He found an opportunity and discussed it with Li Danghu, Li Shuyun and others.

Erli unanimously agreed.

They rushed to the Western Regions not to enjoy the mountains and rivers, nor just to increase their knowledge, but their first goal was to make meritorious contributions. However, when they met Liang Xiao, the war had already ended, and they originally expected to be able to show their skills when rescuing Aliusu, but they didn't expect Dongfang Shuo to solve the problem with one mouth, which made them envious and jealous.

If you want to set up a governance office in the Western Regions, Dongfang Shuo's vertical and horizontal skills are certainly very useful, and these warriors are also indispensable. To put it bluntly, the vertical and horizontal art must also be backed by force. Without Qiang Qin's force, how could there be a brilliant duel between Zhang Yi and Su Qin?

Li Danghu's only concern was how to report to the Son of Heaven and get permission from the imperial court.

Dongfang Shuo disagreed. Outside the generals, the military order is not subject to it. Since the Son of Heaven appointed Liang Xiao as the envoy of the Western Regions. It is to entrust the affairs of the Western Regions to Xiao. At present, the imperial court is still practicing the way of Huang Lao. Even if it is reported to the Son of Heaven. I'm afraid the Son of Heaven can't be the master. However, the opportunity is fleeting, if you do not seize the opportunity of the Hun army to press the border, and the people of the Western Regions are panicked to establish the prestige of the Han people, I don't know when I will wait next time.

After listening to Dongfang Shuo's suggestion, Li Danghu also let go of the worries in his heart, and only suggested that Liang Xiao should ask the court for instructions as soon as possible, so as not to be truthful and leave a bad impression of wanton behavior. will be outside. The military order is not subject to something, this sentence sounds reasonable, and the consequences are also very serious, and Zhou Yafu is the most obvious example.

Liang Xiao heard Zhou Yafu's name again, and his heart was somewhat shadowed. At this time, Li Guang had not yet become a symbol of the warriors of the Han Dynasty, and Zhou Yafu, who was unjustly killed, was a pain in the hearts of the warriors. He disobeyed the edict and quelled the Wu Chu Rebellion in three months, saving the Han Dynasty, and also because of his unruliness. starved to death in prison.

They are all martial artists, and many of them also have the identity of rangers. Unlike the scholars of later generations, who accused Zhou Yafu of not being courteous, and did not know that Taoguang was obscure, they stood on Zhou Yafu's side very calmly, and expressed dissatisfaction with the court's behavior of unloading and killing donkeys, just like children, right and wrong, right or wrong. The difference is only that some people are outspoken, and some people hide in their hearts.

With a new goal, Liang Xiao is full of energy. He reorganized his marching records and analyzed the strength and popularity of each country. Originally, he was the only one, right and wrong, he could only figure it out by himself, but now with Dongfang Shuo, a think tank, with the help of Li Danghu, Li Shuyun and others, and with the unanimous support of the knights, he immediately felt a lot easier.

Liang Xiao first consulted with Pu Jia, the king of Pu Class. If the Xiongnu wanted to retaliate against the countries south of the Tianshan Mountains, they would have to pass through the Pu country. The top priority at the moment is to strengthen the self-protection capacity of the Pu countries. With this bridgehead, the Huns could not freely enter and exit the vast area south of the Tien Shan.

It was a matter of the survival of Pu Guo, Pu Jia did not dare to be careless, and agreed to Liang Xiao's suggestion. Liang Xiao immediately sent Li Shuyun to lead the Greek veterans to rush back to Shuyu Valley with Pujia to fortify. After this long run, the Greek veterans were recognized for their strength as foot soldiers, and their confidence in helping the Pu people in their defense may have been greatly enhanced.

In order to make the Pu people last longer, Liang Xiao allocated a large amount of loot to Pu Jia, and asked Huangfu Qi and others to help, and exchanged a lot of cattle, sheep and grain from Qiuzi and other countries, and transported them back to Pu together.

Pu Jia was grateful, and Li Shuyun was also excited, getting such an important task, it can be seen that he made the right choice to come back this time. If it is in Chang'an, how can he have the opportunity to be on his own.

Seeing that Li Shuyun was entrusted with a heavy responsibility, the knights were very envious, and they also had a little more confidence in their future.

At the same time, Liang Xiao, accompanied by Dongfang Shuo, visited Qiuzi, Wulei, Yuli, Quli, Yanqi, and Weisu in turn. These countries are all in the vicinity, and it would not have been possible to establish a position here without their support.

Dongfang Shuo analyzed the current situation and knew the benefits and disadvantages, while Huangfu Qi, as a representative of businessmen, talked about business with magnates from various countries all the way and lured them to profit. Most of these small oasis countries are mainly grazing, and there are still some arable land to grow some food. In addition to self-sufficiency, they also need foreign goods, and there are Han merchants who are willing to help them communicate, and they don't have to travel far to get the goods they need, especially luxury goods from the Han Dynasty, which they can't ask for.

Of course, the most fundamental problem is that these small countries have limited strength and dare not tear their faces against Liang Xiao, and peaceful coexistence is the best choice.

It took a month of hard work for Liang Xiao to get the support of all countries and decided to set up a stronghold in Luntai.

Luntai is east of Qiuzi and west of Wulei. The construction of the city is not a matter of one or two days, and Liang Xiao temporarily lives in Wulei.

Wulei is a small country that can't be smaller, saying that it is a country, but in fact it is a small tribe, only more than 100 households, more than 1,000 people, adding up the old man and the young man, the total number of soldiers is only 300, and the strength is less than half of Liang Xiao. For Liang Xiao to settle in Luntai, since they don't have the strength to resist, they can only be happy to see it. At least Liang Xiao won't hurt them.

In order to avoid overburdening Wulei, Liang Xiao took out the spoils of war and bought grain, cattle and sheep from neighboring countries. It is the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, and the cattle and sheep of all countries are raising fattening, and some people buy them, and they can't ask for them. Liang Xiao quickly got enough supplies for half a year.

After everything was ready, Dongfang Shuo suggested that he meet with Hunt Jiaomi.

Liang Xiao agreed, and sent Dongfang Shuo to Chigu City with gifts to negotiate with Hunter Jiaomi.

(To be continued.) )