"Please allow the emperor." After Guo Jia finished speaking, he knelt on the ground again and said.

Speaking of which, Guo Jia is the first person to take refuge in Zhang Chao's side, and his history is innocent and extremely important. But he himself did know that with the continuous strengthening of the Celestial Empire, if he didn't create any great achievements, he was afraid that he would not be able to rely on his old capital. Just like now, others are making meritorious contributions on the battlefield, killing the enemy and shaking the Quartet, making meritorious contributions and raising great causes, but he did stay for a few years, rebuilding the imperial capital of Luoyang, which was a step behind.

Although it is said that the credit for the creation of the imperial capital is also very large, but the Celestial Empire has not been established for a long time, and now it is still mainly based on expansion, so his credit is also greatly reduced.

In the past, the imperial capital was not completed, and Guo Jialiu could still be said to be here, but now that the task has been completed, it is time for him to leave, after all, there are too many capable people in the Celestial Empire now, and there are only four real first-class masters, it can be said that everyone is watching them, if they are not careful, their status may not rise but fall, even so, it is better to do more in practical actions.

Now that the Western Regions are in danger, the emperor must have a very heavy heart for his son, and this moment is also the most likely time to make mistakes. Although there are some dangers, but in the war, where is there no danger?

Guo Jia took the initiative to ask for battle, Zhang Chao thought about it for a while, and then agreed, he also needed a Zhichen by his side, and he had to remind himself at any time. And Guo Jia talks about his wisdom, I am afraid that it is not worse than Zhuge Liang, even if this is the case, it is better to bring this person, which can also reduce the possibility and probability of mistakes.

"Okay, even if Fengxiao takes the initiative to ask for battle, then follow me. By the way, Yun Chang is also here, so bring it with you. Zhang Chao thought that Luoyang had nothing to do, and now that the Western Regions was the key, he would simply transfer all the talents here.

Guan Yu was transferred to Luoyang from Eastern Wu and had the responsibility of guarding the town. After all, the army was transferred to the frontier, and there was also a fierce general at home to guard it, so he followed him to Luoyang. But now that the Western Regions are in danger, I can't take care of that much.

With Zhang Chao's words, all the soldiers were eating in front of the city gate, and after half an hour, Guo Jia and Guan Yu brought their bags, and they joined the army heading to the Western Regions.

During the march, Guo Jia was on Zhang Chao's side and heard about the use of the Southern Barbarian Army.

"Your Majesty, the Nanban haven't had time to incorporate it yet, so there won't be any problem in using them at this moment." Guo Jia asked with some concern.

"What can be the problem, if you don't cooperate with us, it's anti-yours, hehe, a border clan, what can I do, unless I don't want to live." Zhang Chao did say very casually. Obviously, a Nanban really didn't put it in his eyes.

This is not to say how arrogant Zhang Chao is now, but for the powerful Celestial Empire, it is difficult to put Nanban, who only has 200,000 soldiers, in his eyes. If it weren't for the war in the north, west, and sea this time, he would not have needed to borrow strength at all. And with such an opportunity, it is equivalent to giving Nanban a chance, what they do is to seize it, otherwise what awaits them next is a catastrophe.

After Zhang Chao said this, Guo Jia also nodded again. He also thought so about this matter, but he was still a little worried and said: "As far as the minister knows, that Southern Barbarian King has a reckless personality, I'm afraid he can't think of this." ”

"Haha, it's okay, his lady is not simple." Zhang Chao, who is familiar with the history of the Three Kingdoms, knows it very well in his heart. Meng Huo's wife Zhu Rong Nafei is comparable to ordinary women, not only is she reborn beautiful, but she is also extremely intelligent, and others can't see the current situation, she must be able to see one or two.

Of course, if Zhu Rong didn't see this, when the matter in the Western Regions was over, he wouldn't mind sending troops to the Southern Barbarians, as far as he was concerned, the forces that disobeyed were the opposing forces, and he didn't need to be polite.

Seeing that Zhang Chao said so firmly, Guo Jia didn't say much, he knew that his emperor was also extremely powerful. In summary, there are three major points, one is to look at people very accurately, at least now the people who have been reused by the emperor have proved that their abilities are extraordinary, and there are no problems.

The second is that the overall situation is extremely strong, and the performance is especially outstanding when there are major events.

The third is that the brain is active, and there always seems to be an inexhaustible idea in his mind, and he can always push the old ideas, which he admires very much.

Even so, the emperor said that there was nothing to do, and it must be fine. What needs to be considered now is the issue of the Western Regions. But as soon as he thought that there were heavy troops on the side, he couldn't help but say worriedly: "Your Majesty, the prince is not safe there, for the sake of the world, is it not the next holy decree to let His Royal Highness the prince withdraw first." ”

In fact, this is not only Guo Jia's idea, many courtiers have thought so. Now that the war with the Rus coalition army in the north starts, then the Western Regions can be put aside first, and there is no need to start a war at both ends to disperse the strength.

Now Guo Jia put forward this argument, but Zhang Chao didn't have the slightest reaction when he heard it, but just said very indifferently, "This is a good opportunity to train the prince, let's take a look." ”

It is not easy for Zhang Chao to beat the country to such an extent. And people say that it is easy to fight the country and it is difficult to defend the country, Zhang Chao cannot live forever, the world will be handed over sooner or later, and does the successor also have the ability to defend the country?

Zhang Chao didn't want to be like Qin Shi Huang, not long after he unified the world, the great country was buried by Qin Erzu. The lessons of history are there, and it is impossible for him not to take them as a warning. And what kind of conditions can best train people? Presumably it is life fighting, if you can't even deal with these problems in front of you, then Zhang Chao really has to think about whether the prince he set up is qualified or not.

The person said that Zhang Chao now has several sons, not to mention the two sons who have not grown up, just say that the second son Zhang Xing, who has always performed very well, and now he has been transferred to the cavalry of the Zhang family army to serve, and now he can stand alone, if Zhang Tian is not good, he does not mind replacing a prince, although this is a little fluctuating for the country, but with Zhang Chao, there must not be any big problems.

In a word, Zhang Chao still has the strength and energy to manage the world, and he also has the time to re-establish the prince.

Of course, Zhang Tian is not unqualified, at least the matter of the Western Regions is an opportunity to test him. If it is qualified, it can be established, otherwise it will be abolished.

The so-called long-term theory, Zhang Chao is not very careful, the world can only rest assured when it is in the hands of the capable. Of course, this is just his heartfelt words, whether it is the idea of changing the prince He has not told anyone, because he knows too well how stubborn people's thinking was at that time, if he said it now, it would definitely cause an uproar, and this is not what he wants now.

Guo Jia heard that this was an opportunity to test the prince, and nodded very approvingly, thinking that there were still wise men like Li Ru and Sima Yi in the Western Regions, and fierce generals like Ma Chao, Dian Wei, and Bu Qi, presumably there should be no big problem with safety, so he couldn't help but nod with a relaxed expression.

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Western Regions Cheshi Country.

Zhang Chao and Guo Jia just discussed here, and the current situation is indeed not very good, at least in the main hall of the palace, you can feel a very heavy atmosphere.

Tianyan has reported that the troops of the Western Regions Alliance are divided into five routes, and they are deploying troops to prepare for a large-scale attack on the Cheshi country.

Among them, in addition to the First Route Army placed outside the Yuguan Gate, there are also four Western Regions Alliance Armies that will attack Jiaohe City in four directions, southeast, northwest, and northwest, so that the Che Division is likely to be in danger at any time.

Without foreign aid, the food supply alone would be a big problem, not to mention the bloody battle to defend the city every day.

Feeling the urgency of the situation, Li Ru and Sima Yi were both worried, obviously they were also extremely worried about the current situation.

"Two, now that the war is on the horizon, I'm afraid that the reinforcements sent by my father can't enter in a hurry, is there any good way at this moment?" Zhang Tian, who also felt the huge pressure, asked each other at this moment.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, if the reinforcements don't come, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to continue, even if this is the case, we can only delay first, and we are thinking of a way." Li Ru has been planning a solution to the problem, but it is difficult for Qiao Nu to cook without rice, and there is not enough army to compete with her, so it is difficult for him to find a better way.

"Procrastination? How does this work? Of course, Zhang Tian knows that time is life for him now, if he can hold on for a while longer, the natural victory rate will be much higher, but the question is whether the Western Regions Alliance will give himself such an opportunity?

"Negotiate!" Li Ru's expression was extremely solemn. Then he seemed to explain: "The Western Regions Alliance looks very terrifying and menacing, but in fact it is also composed of small countries, that is, the United States will have their own thoughts, as long as we can get a thorn in them, it may cause all kinds of chain reactions, and the situation may be in our favor." ”

said two possibilities in a row, which is enough to prove that Li Ru is not very sure of such a plan, but now he really can't think of a better way.

"Li Aiqing is talking about deterrence?" Zhang Tian was so smart that he quickly understood the meaning of Li Ru's words.

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise." Li Ru didn't forget to take a free fart at the moment.

"That's the way to do it." Zhang Tian nodded approvingly, but said in embarrassment, "But who are you going to send?" If you do it well, you may be able to buy a certain amount of time, but if you don't do it well, then things will not be good. ”

Yes, if the people who go can speak well, they can play a deterrent role. But if you don't understand it, you think that the Celestial Empire is cowardly, if so, it will only push things in the opposite direction, but it will boost the prestige of the countries in the Western Regions.