Chapter 1355 Drinking blood and returning to the sheath
Xue Rengui couldn't help reminding the emperor.
"Your Majesty, Dashi has conquered Persia, seized Egypt, and defeated Rome repeatedly in just a few decades. Its momentum is sharp. Now the two kings of the country are standing side by side and attacking each other. I think it is time to unite with Dashi in the west and attack each other. It is a great opportunity to recover the entire Khorasan region, and even seize the Persian Plateau and the Plain of Two Rivers.”
"At this time, it stopped attacking Dashi and turned to the Indus River Basin. It is not a good thing to make enemies on all sides."
Xiao Siye still opposed his ideas.
"I feel that the decision made by the sage is a good one. Although Dashi is fighting internally, its strength is still strong. Although our Tang Dynasty Western Expedition Army has won several battles with the Dashi Army, it is very difficult to fight west now. Dashi The food army occupies a dangerous position and guards the border firmly. It has the danger of geographical advantages and the advantage of supplies. What's more, at this time, the food army is fighting among itself. If I attack too quickly, the kings of the food and the west may join forces. They fight among themselves, and we sit on the mountain and watch the fight, isn't it just a fisherman's advantage?"
"Besides, compared to Dashi, the states in the Indus River Basin are weak and weak, and even inferior to Kucha and Khotan in the Western Regions. We have now opened the door. As long as we cross the mountain pass, we can drive straight in. The fertile plains of the Indus River are at your fingertips."
Xiao Siye believes that it is very important for Datang to turn around and seize the Indus River Plain at this time. Once it is captured, the fertile plain here will be able to provide a steady stream of food and grass for the Western Expeditionary Army of the Great Tang. It is of course better to supply food and grass from here than to transport it from the Central Plains.
Not to mention, if the mouth of the sea is opened, then with the strength of the Datang Navy, the Datang can still transfer the navy to join the water and land. Behind the cannibals, and even directly expedition to the lair of the big cannibals, is located on the peninsula between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
This is strategically, of course, very important to Datang.
"Secretary Xiao, please don't forget that intelligence shows that the cannibals also have a very powerful navy. They even defeated the Roman fleet several times in the Mediterranean Sea. Even if we get through to the sea, the navy will be transferred from the Central Plains. Thousands of miles away, how difficult is it? When the big cannibals wait for work, we may not be able to gain the upper hand."
Xue Rengui reminded.
However, Xiao Siye still believes that it is always good to have one more choice in tactics. Moreover, the current grain and grass output reserves in the Western Regions are good enough to support the current situation, but if the war continues to escalate in the future, it will even go deep into the west of Khorasan In war, the demand for food and grass supplies will be higher, and the current situation in the Western Regions may not be able to support it. Therefore, if you can conquer the Indus River Basin and obtain a richer granary, it is very important and worth a try.
What's more, the countries in the Indus River Basin are all weak and weak, and they don't take advantage of their advantages. Instead of fighting against the big cannibals in the Gobi desert, it is not worth sending an army to conquer the Indus River Plain.
"I have decided on this matter, there is no need to argue."
The emperor interrupted the dispute between the two privy officials and decided with one word.
Xue Rengui retreated helplessly, worried, the Southern Expedition to the Pyu Kingdom has not yet ended, and the Western Expedition has not achieved the expected results. It is still in a stalemate, and now it is time to start a new war, sending troops to fight against the Indus River Kingdoms. The ones are too big.
"Your Majesty, I have one more thing to say. If Your Majesty decides to sit back and watch the infighting between the big cannibals for the time being, it is better to send a mission to Persia to negotiate a peace truce with the big cannibals. This will not only reduce the burden on the western front, but also let the big cannibals Concentrate on infighting. Moreover, we can reopen the Silk Road with the big cannibals and conduct trade, which can also reduce the burden on the front lines of the Western Expedition, and use the benefits of trade to supplement military expenditures."
Li Yin listened to this proposal.
"Xue Qing's words are reasonable, Gao Hu, contact the Zhengshitang later and ask them to arrange for Honglu Temple to send officials to go out for a feast."
The emperor paused.
"Give Laiji a decree to send troops to the west of the Dudu Mansion in Yinshan, and build a new military city, which will be named Qing Haijun Town, with 5,000 soldiers and 20,000 soldiers and civilians."
As soon as the emperor's decree came out, Xue Rengui, Xiao Siye, Li Sheer and others immediately understood the emperor's intentions.
Where is the Governor's Mansion of Yinshan Prefecture?
It is to the west of Tingzhou, the governor's mansion of Beiting, to the southwest of Jinshan, and to the east of Yibohai.
This Dudu Mansion was assigned to the Ge Luolu people by the imperial court. It is the one of Ge Luolu's four Dudu Mansions that is connected to Tuqishi, and it is separated from the Yili River Valley by a mountain.
Of course, the more important thing is that the land allocated to the Geluolu people under the Dotan Mountains is a very rare fertile river valley plain.
Like Yili, Suiye, and Tingzhou, they all belong to the rare places north of the Tianshan Mountains where farming can be vigorously developed. This is the Tacheng on the border of China behind.
The land is fertile and the transportation is more convenient. It is a strategic location just like Yili.
It was assigned to the Ge Luolu people before, and it was built as the governor's mansion in Yinshan. There are also several prefectures such as Yanmian Prefecture in the surrounding area, but now that the Ge Luolu people have become somewhat rebellious, and they even secretly flirt with the Tuqi next door. , the imperial court naturally had to take precautions.
Build a new army town directly on the fertile plain of this throat, station a heavy army, and build a city to garrison the land, in order to isolate the Grolu people from the Tuqishi people.
Similarly, there is such a military city that is like a nail on the territory of the Geluolu people. If the Geluolu people dare to act rashly in the future, they will be able to suppress them as quickly as possible.
The four major army towns north of the Tianshan Mountains have played a huge role in the stability of the Western Regions for more than 20 years. It has already proved its great function, so this time I took the opportunity to set up another town.
When the Qing navy is stabilized, then the Yinshan Dudu Mansion can be abolished.
"Your Majesty, please choose a general to serve as the Qinghai Town Guard and Qing Navy Envoy!" Xiao Siye asked for an order.
To the north of Yinshan Dudufu's Mansion is Dotan Ridge, to the north is Xuanchi and Jinshan, and not far to the east is Yibohai, and to the south there are several large lakes. Ching Hai is also worthy of the name.
"I remember that the concubine Qin Huangchen's brothers are all brave and capable generals who have experienced battles for a long time, so I choose Qin Li and Qin Huaidao as the envoy of the Qing Navy and Qinghai town, and also as the deputy envoy of Xuanfu Jinglue of Kunling. .”
The noble concubine Xiao Huang behind the emperor was shocked, why did the emperor mention the Qin family again.
"I remember that Qin Li's title was the Duke of Licheng County, and the magistrate of Jiaochuan County, right? The decree was issued to restore his title to the Duke of Guangning County, and temporarily give him a loose title. After building the Qing Navy City and making meritorious deeds in guarding it, we will discuss it later. Let’s seal it up.”
Concubine Xiao Huanggui felt very uncomfortable when she heard it.
Has the Qin family regained favor?
Qin Xun had already reinstated the county duke earlier, and this time Qin Li was reinstated as the county duke. Although it was only a loose title and not a real title, it revealed enough information.
End of the meeting.
The imperial doctor who had been waiting for a long time came to withdraw the needle and withdraw the medicine.
Xiao Siye and Xue Rengui and other privy secretaries withdrew from the administration, Xiao Siye was a little absent-minded. The emperor's appointment to Qin Li just now made him a little worried.
The Xiao family wanted Concubine Xiao to be further empress, this was the consensus of the whole family.
Wei Shi has fallen out of favor. Although he has not been abolished, it will be a matter of time. The concubine Qin was convicted last time, which also showed them that the emperor did not want to make the Qin family his queen.
But now, what does the emperor mean?
Along the way, he was not in the mood to talk to other colleagues, so he hurried out of the palace and got into his carriage.
On the contrary, Xue Rengui, Li She'er and others are relatively relaxed. For them, they have a certain relationship with the Qin family, and some even have a close relationship.
For example, Li Sheer, the king of Guide County, is the half-brother of Qin Guozhong, the king of Huaihua County, and Qin Guozhong is Qin Lang's righteous brother.
Xue Rengui made his fortune when the holy ancestor conquered Liao, but at that time he was also praised by Qin Lang, and his career career was also supported and helped by Qin Lang. What's more, when he was guarding Mobei, he partnered with Su Dingfang, who treated him well. It is also like a teacher, and Su Dingfang is Qin Lang's disciple of the Art of War.
"I heard that King Qi has returned from the Piao Kingdom?" Xue Rengui asked with a smile.
"Well, not long after the Baduwa Kingdom was conquered, they returned by boat, and they should still be in the South China Sea now." Li Sheer said.
"King Qi's use of troops is really like a god. I never expected that King Qi would have such a strong prestige in the South China Sea. With a single letter, he could invite troops from nine countries to send troops for thousands of miles. It's too strong." Xue Rengui sighed sincerely.
Although he also knows that the strength of the Huyue Kingdom is rubbish.
However, after all, Qin Lang traveled thousands of miles from the South China Sea, not to mention that all the troops he brought were from the South China Sea. In terms of equipment and strength, they may not be better than the Huyue people.
Not to mention, Qin Lang's first expeditionary force only had a few thousand people.
But Qin Lang is so strong, he only used 20,000 South China Sea Fan soldiers, and he insisted on entering the southern part of the Pyu country, attacking the city and plundering the land, no one can stop him.
Finally, the loot is rewarding.
In comparison, Wang Xuance, who had previously had an astonishing record, was completely inferior.
And the imperial court's expeditionary navy, let alone.
The two smiled.
As the ruler of the shufu, in charge of the military power, they are well aware that Qin Lang's alliance in the South China Sea, expedition to the Pyu country at sea, and the shock of the imperial court with such a display of power.
Qin Lang showed off his muscles in a rare way.
This is not in line with Qin Lang's behavior style these years, but it is very in line with the current court situation.
Qin Taishi drew his sharp sword out of its sheath, and its sharpness must be exposed. After drinking blood, Nahuyue drew back his sheath and returned.
But it was enough for the court and the emperor to see the sharpness of this sword.
"Qin Silang served as the envoy of the Qing Navy and stayed far away in Beiting. It seems that we don't have to worry about the turmoil in the South China Sea. To be honest, we are really relieved. If we really want to face Qin Taishi, we are really not half sure." Xue Rengui told the truth. truth.
Li Sheer laughed even more. If there was a war in the South China Sea, he, the younger brother of Qin Lang's righteous brother, would not even have the chance to play. No matter whether Qin Lang wins or loses, he will be implicated.
Now that the emperor has given up, this undoubtedly makes him much easier.
"I hope there will be no more trouble!"
(end of this chapter)