Chapter 902 Troops Sent to the Western Regions
And just in a panic, he suddenly heard that the prince of the Celestial Dynasty came to the Western Regions with a million-strong army and led the army into the Cheshi country, which made him excited all night without sleeping. At least he knew that he was safe for the time being.
There were no foreign enemies before, although the Celestial Empire also had a legion in the Cheshi Country, but after all, the number was not very large, and it could not be placed in the eyes of the countries of the Western Regions. But now that a million troops have been stationed again, the situation is completely different, in exchange for the worries of all the lords of the Western Regions, in this case, it is obviously not easy for internal strife to happen, and the two countries of Dawan and Wusun will naturally not attack themselves.
In other words, the current Xiaowan country is safe. That is the case, Bijin wants to hug the thigh of the Celestial Empire, and tell me as soon as there is any news.
The news came to Cheshi National High School through special channels and was sent to Zhang Tian's desk.
Looking at this newly sent news, Zhang Tian, who was already the crown prince, said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "The countries of the Western Regions are a little unable to sit still, and they want to send people to explore our reality and reality, how do you think we should deal with it?" ”
Zhang Tian asked the two advisors standing aside, namely Sima Yi, the military advisor of the Dragoon Legion, and Li Ru, the military advisor of the Sixth Legion.
Both of them were resourceful men, and they had also made great achievements on the battlefield with their own ideas. This is also the reason why Zhang Chao is relieved that his son will go to preside over the overall situation of the Western Regions, he believes that what his son can't think of, these two military advisors must be able to think of, after not having a strong opponent like Zhuge Liang, he really doesn't believe that anyone can stump these two scheming military advisors.
The future Celestial Empire is destined to be inherited by Zhang Tianlai, which is a well-known thing. Now that the future master has opened his mouth to ask, it is natural that Sima Yi and Li Ru are going to stand up and say something.
The first to stand up is Sima Yi, after all, when it comes to qualifications, he is much worse than Li Ru, and this is not the time to pretend to be big. "His Royal Highness the Prince, we have three legions, and one and a half million remain in the Western Regions, it is impossible not to attract attention, and it is really reasonable that someone will come, but I just don't know what the prince is planning?"
"Sima Junshi said it directly." Zhang Tian knew that he had said this, and Sima Yi must have an idea in his heart, so he asked softly.
If it was in the face of others, Sima Yi might turn a corner, but after seeing that Zhang Tian was a little impatient, he didn't dare to have other methods, but went straight to the point and said: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, the minister just wants to ask if we are ready to go to war with the countries of the Western Regions, if so, this Prime Minister Billy is an opportunity for us to come." ”
"My father said that it will take some time for the army to mobilize grain and grass, and there is also the possibility of sending troops against the Rus' country, and some preparations need to be made. Of course, if we can't hold on, the war is now, and we don't have to be afraid of anything. But I just don't know what the opportunity is that Sima Junshi said? Zhang Tian hesitated for a moment and explained the situation.
Ever since Tang Jin, the lord of Xiaowan Kingdom, met Zhang Chao, the powerful war machine of the Celestial Empire has been in operation, and he has begun to prepare for war in the north and west at the same time.
It's just that it's a war, and of course it takes a certain amount of time to prepare. At a time when transportation was not well developed, it was possible that a huge war would have taken a year or two just to prepare.
Hearing Zhang Tian's words, Sima Yi had a certain number in his heart, the current Celestial Empire was strong enough to start a war at any time, even if this was the case, the opportunity he said was equivalent to coming. Thinking of this, he said, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, if this is the case, we can design a plan to make Naberi win, and then use it to stimulate the countries of the Western Regions?" ”
"Design?" Zhang Tian thought of something, but it was not complete, so he had to ask in depth.
This time, Sima Yi didn't speak, but took a step back, and deliberately fell his gaze on Li Ru, the commander of the Sixth Army Corps on the side.
You can't let yourself take advantage of good things alone, otherwise, it is not a meritorious service but a disaster. Sima Yi, who knew that it was beneficial to share, felt that he had said a lot, and it was time for Li Ru to play.
Regarding Sima Yi's modesty and prudence, Li Ru nodded lightly to show that he had accepted this feeling. Then he stepped forward and hugged his fists and said: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, what this strategy Sima Junshi refers to is to let Billy fall into our hands, so that the initiative will fall into our hands, and at that time, if you want to fight and make peace, it is up to us to have the final say." ”
"Why do you want to fight? If there is a real war, will the logistics of military rations keep up? Zhang Tian knew that even if the two military divisions said that there was a way, then there would be no problem, he was just worried about whether the military food would be enough once the war broke out in advance, after all, the three legions had a 1.5 million army, and the food that needed to be consumed that day was not a few.
"No problem. The emperor once proposed to feed the war with war, and presumably the current situation is suitable for this purpose. Li Ru said very confidently. He has already done investigations, over the years, although there have been wars in the Western Regions, but they are all petty fights, so that many countries have abundant food reserves, in such a situation, he can fight and plunder at the same time, as long as he can win the war, there is no problem with the war to continue.
As soon as Li Ru said this, Sima Yi on the side also nodded and said: "Yes, that's right, we can occupy and grab while fighting, so there will be no problem." ”
Seeing that the two military advisors were all of the same opinion, Zhang Tian was relieved, and immediately said: "Okay, that's the case, get ready, just wait for Nabilly to arrive, and act according to the plan." ”
At this time, Billy did not know that there was a trap waiting for him, and he was only ordered by the lord Yuen Long to come to the Cheshi country to find out.
The sudden rise of the Celestial Empire made all the small countries in the Western Regions as neighbors nervous. Especially after the defeat of the extremely powerful Rus' kingdom in the north and the unification of the land of China, this tension is like a taut bowstring, which can be torn at any time.
At such a tense time, the Celestial Empire suddenly sent another million troops into the Western Regions, although it was only in the territory of the Cheshi Kingdom, but it had indeed caused panic among many people.
As for the actions of the Celestial Empire, among the Western Regions Alliance, there are also different opinions and opinions.
It's like some people think that the Celestial Empire is simply preparing for a big war, and now what everyone needs to do is to strike first, and before the other party is completely ready, it is the king to strike first.
But there are still some people who think that the Cheshi country is already a territory of the Celestial Empire, so whether it is to send troops or reinforcements here, it is all a matter of people's own domestic affairs, and as an outsider, it is not appropriate to interfere. And there are many people who think so.
In this way, even their own internal voices could not be unified, and the strength of the Western Regions Alliance was naturally weakened a lot. Eventually, when the two voices collided, Billy became the first to go and was assigned to the country of Cheshi to find out.
Prime Minister Billy didn't have any pressure on this errand, on the contrary, he thought it was a beautiful errand, because he came as a representative of the Western Regions Alliance this time, no matter what, his status was very important, and he should be taken seriously, and even should be treated with extra courtesy.
In fact, as soon as Billy entered the capital of the Cheshi Kingdom, he was indeed treated with good courtesy. First, Sima Yi, the military advisor of the Dragoon Legion, went out of the city to greet him, and then he was arranged to enter the palace of the chariot master and went to meet Zhang Tian, the crown prince of the Celestial Empire.
Zhang Tianke was the future emperor of the Celestial Empire, and when he first came here, he was able to see such a person, and Prime Minister Billy was obviously very satisfied, so when he entered the palace, he still raised his head with his chest up, looking very proud.
In the main hall of the palace, Zhang Tian had already prepared delicious wine and food, and just waited for Prime Minister Billy to take a seat and start the banquet.
At the banquet, Zhang Tian toasted frequently, causing Billy's face to show even more satisfaction, he believed that with this treatment, he would have to blow it after he went back.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Billy was very satisfied with the matter of saying goodbye first, in his opinion, even if the prince of the Celestial Empire respected himself so much, he obviously still didn't want to be their enemy, so what was there to be afraid of?
Billy wanted to go back to the inn to rest, and Zhang Tian said politely. "Prime Minister Billy finally came to my Cheshi Palace, so he should have a good visit, so that this prince will be the guide and accompany you to go around?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really too polite, just kind intentions, I really drank a little too much today, I think it's better to wait for the next one..."
In this regard, Zhang Tian did smile and said, "Alas, who doesn't know that Prime Minister Billy is massive, how can there be more wine at this point." Okay, it's better to choose a day than to hit the day, it's better to have this prince accompany you to take a look around today. As he spoke, he approached and reached out and grabbed Prime Minister Billy's wrist.
Seeing that Zhang Tian was so enthusiastic, Billy really couldn't refuse, so he had to nod and say, "If that's the case, just take a look around." ”
At that moment, Zhang Tian accompanied Billy around the palace, and this move even attracted many subordinates in the palace to see it, and they all looked at Billy with extremely envious eyes, after all, being able to let the prince accompany him in person was a big face in itself.
I don't know how long this walk was, until Zhang Tian suddenly said that he was tired, and then waved his hand to let the accompanying Li Rujun send Prime Minister Billy out of the palace.