In the Western Regions in winter, a thin layer of snow covers it, making the wind and sand much smaller.

Lin Ze stepped into Loulan City, the capital set up by him personally, and said to a vendor on the street: "Inform all officials above the fifth grade in the Western Regions to rush to Loulan City within half a month to participate in the deliberations, and those who are late will not be used in the future." ”

Dressed as a hawker, Wei Qianhu in brocade clothes first looked at Lin Ze carefully, and then looked ecstatic, knelt down on one knee, and arched his hand: "Obey orders." ”

Then he didn't even want the stalls, ran up, and disappeared into the streets.

Lin Ze smiled and continued to walk towards the mansion in the city that had just been built and only had the word "Lin Mansion" on it.

This mansion is not big, compared to Lin Ze's Shuhou Mansion in Chang'an, less than one-fifth, the only thing that is surprising is that it was designed and built by Lin Ze himself.

Guarding the "Lin Mansion" was a group of veterans who had to quit the army due to injuries.

The military merits and pensions obtained by these people are not enough to support their entire family, including themselves, and they are naturally very happy to have a job to earn a living.

Whether it is from the perspective of buying people's hearts or making full use of human resources, Lin Ze feels that this method is very good.

Up and down, not only Lin Ze, Han Xin Chen Ping, but also the guards and servants used at home are all from the army.

The petty officials used by the various government offices will also give priority to these people.

Some people may think that Lin Ze is harsh, and even the soldiers who are born and died and are injured on the battlefield cannot get enough pensions to support their families.

Lin Ze could only say sorry for this, even if the savings of the Qin State for a hundred years could not withstand such a toss.

When Lin Ze came to the door of the Lin Mansion, the guards had already recognized him, knelt on one knee, and shouted with a grateful face: "Welcome the Hou Ye back to the mansion." ”

"Get up, don't be polite," Lin Ze didn't stop, after saying this, he walked into the mansion.

Suddenly, a surprised voice sounded: "It's really Hou Ye who is back, and his subordinates are here to see Hou Ye." ”

Lin Ze turned around and looked at it, and said with a smile: "Wu Fan, you have a keen sense of smell, as soon as Ben Hou came back, you received the news and rushed over, get up first." ”

Wu Fan straightened up and said a little embarrassed: "Don't hide it from Hou Ye, my subordinates have been waiting for Hou Ye to come back in Loulan City during this time, so they got the news so quickly and rushed over." ”

Lin Ze nodded slightly: "Go in with Ben Hou and say." ”

The two came to the study one after the other, Lin Ze sat on the Taishi chair and motioned for Wu Fan to sit too.

"What's the situation in the Western Regions lately?"

Wu Fan smiled bitterly when he heard this: "It's not too good, since the Hou Ye blatantly left Chang'an a few days ago, I don't know how many black-clothed guards have been ordered to sneak into the Western Regions, spread rumors, and wait for an opportunity to shake the prestige of the Hou Ye." ”

"The subordinates secretly killed some, but it attracted the pursuit and killing of the Qin State Captain, if it weren't for the alertness of the subordinates, I am afraid that this life would have been confessed. ”

"The subordinates knew that they were not the opponents of the Qin State Captain, so they could only hide, but it made the Western Regions more turbulent. ”

"Fortunately, Your Majesty did not explicitly order to deal with the Western Regions, otherwise the situation would only get worse. ”

Speaking of this, Wu Fan's expression moved: "Didn't the Hou Ye go to the Dao Palace to take refuge? Why did he suddenly appear in the Western Regions openly? Isn't it a matter of running away, and there is another hidden secret?"

Lin Ze shook his head and said: "There is nothing hidden, Ben Hou can appear openly and honestly because Ben Hou worshipped the Dao Saint as his teacher and was promoted to the realm of heaven and man." ”

Wu Fan was first surprised, and then overjoyed: "Congratulations to Hou Ye for achieving the Immortal Dao Fruit, and from now on he will live with the sky and shock the world." ”

Lin Ze waved his hand and said: "Above the realm of heaven and man, there are still many great powers, and this Hou can't talk about the world. ”

Seeing that Wu Fan still wanted to continue to flatter, Lin Ze interrupted: "Needless to say, Ben Hou re-entered the red dust this time, but there are some things that have to be done. Since you are here, Ben Hou will say a few words to you first. ”

Wu Fan's face was straight, and he said respectfully: "Listen to the orders of the Hou Ye." ”

"Come on, bring a pot of tea, forget it, you all go, if you have anything to eat or drink, bring some. ”

Lin Ze suddenly said to the guards at the door and pushed the people apart.

Seeing this, Wu Fan's palms sweated slightly, and he realized that what Lin Ze was going to say was not simple.

Then Lin Ze stared at Wu Fan and said in a deep voice: "Benhou wants to be openly self-reliant. ”

Wu Fan was taken aback, and subconsciously asked, "Why?"

As if realizing that his reaction was wrong, Wu Fan added: "According to what his subordinates have seen, the Hou Ye is like this now, he listens to the tune and does not listen to the announcement, he is called a courtier, and he is actually a prince, which is the best situation." ”

"If he openly stands on his own, he will only anger His Majesty the Emperor of Qin, and with his character, he will definitely not accept the open rebellion of his courtiers, and will definitely lead his troops to attack. ”

"Although the Western Regions are large, they are barren in terms of property, and the people are only a few million, so they are really powerless to resist. ”

"If the Hou Ye just thought about the emperor's addiction, his subordinates will never persuade him, if the Hou Ye really intends to dominate one side, his subordinates think that it is better not to be openly self-reliant. ”

Lin Ze looked at Wu Fan, who had a solemn face and earnestly advised, smiled and said, "Times have changed, and Benhou has to stand on his own. You don't need to persuade each other, just do what Benhou tells you to do. ”

Wu Fan opened his mouth, and finally bowed his head slightly: "Please ask Master Hou to command." ”

Lin Ze tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and said in a deep voice: "Ben Hou has three things to explain to you. ”

"First, find a way to find Han Xinzhang and Han Yuzi, so that they must rush to Loulan City within half a month. It is best if you can bring troops, but if you can't bring troops, you will leave the army behind and come alone. ”

"Second, didn't you just say that there are a lot of black-clothed spies in the Western Regions? You personally lead people to take action, and if you can, you will be arrested, and if you can't, you will be executed. In the Western Regions, Ben Hou has the final say, and no one can easily get involved. ”

"Third, let out the rumors, His Majesty of the current Qin State is fake, the real emperor, as early as five years ago, he returned to heaven. ”

"The fake Qin Emperor imprisoned the second emperor and plotted against the Great Qin, and I hope that the loyal people of the world will discuss it. ”

After Lin Ze finished speaking, Wu Fan looked at him with a shocked face, unable to speak for a long time, the adult really intends to stand on his own feet openly, and the road is dark.

As a subordinate, Wu Fan thought that he should persuade everything, and since the adults had made a decision, he would abide by it.

So Wu Fan got up and replied: "The subordinates will definitely not disappoint the Hou Ye, without further ado, the subordinates will retire first." ”

Lin Ze nodded slightly and said, "Go ahead." ”

After Wu Fan left, Lin Ze got up and came to a huge map of the Qin Kingdom.

The Western Regions are located in a corner, with the land of Guanzhong to the east, the endless desert and Tianshan Mountains to the west, the Kunlun Mountains to the south, and the Northland Wasteland to the north.

In addition, it is really desolate, and it is really a tasteless place to abandon it.

Originally, it was because the value in the Western Regions was not high and it was easy for people to dislike it, so Lin Ze chose to lay out here, just seeking self-preservation, but now it seems that he has miscalculated.

How should it be laid out?

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