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Through Guò Mengxin's narration, the vague memories in Li Li's mind gradually became clear.

Combined with the intelligence of the detailed investigation and what Meng Xin said, Li Li came to a judgment that Meng Huo had not yet been recognized by the major tribes of the Southern Barbarians at this time, so he was not yet a barbarian king. Perhaps only after he marries Mrs. Zhurong of the Vulcan Tribe can he use the power of the Vulcan Tribe to deter the major tribes, so as to sit on the throne of the barbarian king.

Therefore, the most important thing at the moment is not to let Meng Huo marry with the Vulcan Tribe, so that he cannot command the major tribes.

If this can be done, the army under Li Li can break the southern barbarian tribes and quickly pacify the southwest.

But these were not the focus of Li Li's concern, and he didn't take those tribal leaders to heart at all. Regardless of whether Meng Huo is a barbarian king or not, and no matter what bulls, ghosts, snakes, and gods such as King Duosi and King Ugo, in his eyes, they are all arrogant guys, at best, they are a group of reckless rogues who occupy the mountains as kings, and they are not worth mentioning at all.

Now, what Li Li is most concerned about is how the Western Expeditionary Army will overcome the poisonous miasma and the water and soil adaptation, as long as these two old and difficult problems are solved, the rest is nothing, and it can't stop the Xiliang Iron Cavalry from moving forward at all.

"What are you worried about? Miasma? Or is it the complex terrain of the Nanban tribe? ”

Seeing that Li Li was silent for a long time, Mengxin didn't interject at first, sat quietly on the side, and when she saw him frowning slightly and looking solemn, she finally couldn't help but ask out loud. Married and served, since following Li Li, the Mengxin Fairy, who once did not eat fireworks in the world, completely fell into the mortal dust, and a heart was all tied to Li Li. Be anxious about what he is anxious about, and love what he loves. No longer the pure heart and few desires of the past, away from the red dust.

After Li Li heard this. He bowed his head slightly and said, "It's exactly as Madame said." As far as our Western Liang army is concerned, the barbarian tribes are not afraid, as long as they can get close to them, even if they fight in the mountains, they can be subdued or exterminated. At present, the two major problems in front of us are the miasma and water and soil inadaptability mentioned by the husband, if they can be properly solved, they can be solved with one qiē. on this. I wonder if Madame has a good plan? After speaking, Li Li's face showed a hint of sneer, which was quite unspeakable.

This was the first time he had asked his woman for advice, so he felt a little strange in his heart, feeling shameless and unable to pull his face. It is not difficult to see from this that Li Li is a pure machismo in his bones, especially after he has many beautiful wives and concubines, this macho tendency becomes more and more strict. I always want to show my wise and martial side in front of my wife and concubine. Asking a woman like this today is definitely the first time in the world, so I am a little embarrassed and look a little unnatural.

But he didn't know. Mengxin, Ren Hongchang and others have always wanted to contribute to him and share some troubles and pressures for him, but they have suffered from the constraints of etiquette. I never dared to take a step beyond the thunder pool, and I didn't dare to interject lightly. Fortunately, after Mengxin joined the sister group. Because of his special status, he doesn't care about his reputation at all. That's why he can discuss these military and political affairs with Li Li without any scruples. In this way, Ren Hongchang and others can listen from the sidelines, and occasionally have any ideas or suggestions that can be put forward casually. It's a good feeling, it's special, they're willing to participate, it's a reflection of their sense of existence and importance, so that Li Li can realize that they're not a "vase" that they don't use.

"Don't worry, husband." Sure enough, Mengxin did not disappoint Li Li, and gave an affirmative answer as soon as she opened her mouth. However, she then changed her words sharply, and said softly: "Before answering her husband's question, the concubine still has some questions, I wonder if my husband can solve my doubts?" ”

Li Li's expression changed slightly, and he said in surprise: "Questions? Madame, but it doesn't hurt to speak, for the husband must know everything and say everything. ”

Meng Xin obviously waited for Li Li's words for a long time, and after hearing this, she said without thinking: "This time to conquer the Southern Barbarian Tribe, I don't know what kind of result Fujun wants to achieve?" Is it to completely exterminate it, and then occupy the territory of the Southern Barbarians? Or is it enough to subdue his men and make them calm and stable? Or like the barbarian tribes pacified by the husband, destroy their tribes and resettle their people? ”

"Huh?" Li Li was stunned when he heard this, looking at Mengxin's solemn expression, he said with understanding: "Since it is a lady who inquires, the husband will naturally not hide it." As you expected, this expedition to the Southern Barbarians is no different from the previous expedition against the barbarians, adopting the same strategy, based on the war, focusing on extermination, supplemented by pacification, and using both suppression and appeasement, so as to finally achieve the strategic purpose of capturing the territory of the Southern Barbarians, subduing its subordinates, and completely incorporating it into the territory of the Han Dynasty. Could it be that Mrs. Fei still has doubts about this? If you have any thoughts, you can say them and listen to your husband. Hehehe! After speaking, Li Li laughed.

But the people who were familiar with him, such as Ren Hongchang and He Ying, saw his smile, but their expressions tightened, and their delicate complexion changed, and they clearly knew that his last sentence was insincere and purely perfunctory. Because all women know that once their men decide, they will hardly change things, and they are really a mouthful of spit, a nail, and a word; If you want him to change his mind, it is extremely difficult, almost impossible. In this regard, all the women are familiar with it and have already learned it countless times, so they looked at Mengxin in unison, and gave her a look, hoping that she would accept it when she saw it, and she must not go against the wind, and must not be blinded by Li Li's feigned smile.

As a couple who have shared a bed for many years, they know their men too well. Usually he likes to laugh, laughing innocently and sunny, but when it comes to business, he often doesn't smile, and suddenly laughing like this is a kind of cover-up, perfunctory, and may even be a precursor to anger.

Seeing the eager expressions on the faces of the sisters, Mengxin smiled slightly, saying that she knew the balance and made them feel at ease. Then she said softly without hurry: "My husband must have guessed that the concubine does have the intention of interceding for the Nanzhong tribesmen. Perhaps Fujun did not know much about the tribal people in the southern and central areas, about half of them were descendants of the Han people, and the remaining half were also inextricably related to the Han people. It is because they are completely different from the barbarians outside the Cypriots, and they cannot be regarded as the same. The tribes outside Nanzhong are different, most of them are natives, and they have nothing to do with our Han people, so the husband wants to exterminate them, and the concubine has no objection. Therefore, the concubine begged her husband to be merciful to the people in the Nanzhong area, and if possible, please treat them well and treat them the same as my Han people. I don't know what my husband wants? In the last sentence, Mengxin used an honorific title to express her earnest pleading. This was already rare for her, and it was the first time she had made a request in all the years she had followed Lily.

Li Li's expression changed slightly, and he said noncommittally: "Madame is very familiar with the Nanzhong tribe, could it be that she has dealings with them?" ”

"Well, the concubine studied witchcraft from the great wizard of the Vulcan tribe in her early years, and she has known the old chief of the Zhurong clan with her tribal leader for many years, which can be regarded as a friendship with the same family." Mengxin said truthfully.

Li Li nodded lightly and smiled, "That's right." Madame has always been uninterested in conquest, but this time she is quite concerned about the conquest of the Southern Barbarians, and there must be a reason for this. In fact, even if the lady does not speak, the husband will not condone the soldiers under his command to wantonly kill people of any race, and the lady can rest assured that the husband is not a violent and murderous person. Mrs. Yi don't have to worry, I have written it down, and I will definitely tell the people to pay more attention in the future and restrain the soldiers to avoid mass murder as much as possible. But I want to make one thing clear beforehand, that in all wars, there is bound to be fighting, and killing is inevitable. Therefore, I will tell them to exercise restraint as much as possible, but I will not strictly order them to stop it. After all, war is cruel, and I have to think about the safety of my soldiers first and take responsibility for them. I hope Madame understands this. ”

Meng Xin nodded in response: "What the husband said is very true, thank you husband." ”

Li Li smiled and shook his head, "Madame doesn't need to be like this, why should you and I be thankful between husband and wife." I don't know what Madame's good plan for this westward expedition to the Southern Barbarians? This is the focus of Li Li's attention, and it is also the major event that he has been thinking about for a while now. It was precisely because he was unable to make up his mind that the army rested for nearly a month, and the matter of the westward expedition to the southern barbarians was also unresolved.

Meng Xin smiled and said softly: "Husband, you don't need to worry about it, the concubine has already prepared for this." In her early years, the concubine stayed in the Vulcan tribe for five years, during which she traveled to the major tribes, almost all the entire Nanban territory, and drew it into a map, indicating in detail the location, terrain and population of the major tribes on the back. This time, the husband conquered Yizhou, and the concubine took the map with her, knowing that the husband would definitely use it, so she handed it over to the husband later. In addition, the disciples under the concubine have all been to the Nanban territory, and they know how to restrain the miasma, so they will hand it over to their husbands this time, and let them lead the way for the army, which will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort. And ?????"

"Good, good, very good! Hahaha! Without waiting for Meng Xin to finish speaking, Li Li laughed heartily, and the hearty laughter resounded throughout the back garden, sweeping away the previous oppressive atmosphere, making Ren Hongchang and the other five girls infected by it, and they all showed knowing smiles.

Between laughing, Li Li held Mengxin in his arms again, and couldn't help but kiss her on the forehead, and then when the wolf kissed Mengxin's red lips, she reached out to block it, and said coquettishly: "The sisters are all watching, don't worry, Concubine Rong will finish speaking." ”

"Okay, you say, listen to the Father." A kiss Fang Ze was blocked, Li Li was not discouraged, still hugged Mengxin, and agreed with a smile, while getting his hands up and down, rubbing oil wantonly.

Meng Xin endured Li Li's harassment, and pretended to be calm and said: "What's more, the concubine accepted the daughter of the chief of the Fire God Zhurong tribe as a disciple three years ago, that is, Zhu Rong who Meng Yu wanted to marry and marry. This woman is a rare martial arts qualification in the world, and she has entered the hall after three years of practicing martial arts with me, and she is a heroine among women. What's even more rare is that this woman is naturally beautiful, and she was born with a beautiful and fragrant appearance, which has made countless men salivate and covet it for a long time. If the husband intends to include it in his name, the concubine is willing to match it, I don't know what the husband wants? ”

"This 、、、 hey, hey, hey!" In astonishment, Li Li said with a smile: "Don't mention this matter, for my husband, I will have you by my side in this life!" It's rare to be happy tonight, so I'll set up a banquet in the pavilion and ?????rest as soon as I get drunk."

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