Chastity Layman

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.”

"It is not a good thing to stop attacking Dashi at this time and instead march eastward 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 Great Tang 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 even inferior to Kucha, Khotan and other countries 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 are within easy reach."

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 of course very important to Datang strategically.

"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 with the big cannibals in the Gobi Desert, it is not worth sending an army to conquer the Indus River Plain.

"I have already decided on this matter, there is no need to fight any more."

The emperor interrupted the dispute between the two privy officials and settled it 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 actually listened to this proposal.

"Xue Qing's words are reasonable, Gao Hu, please 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 an order to send troops to the west of the Dudu's 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 governor's mansion was designated by the imperial court to the Ge Luolu people. It is the one of Ge Luolu's four governor's 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 Ge Luolu 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. Like Yili, it is a strategic location.

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.

To build a new army town directly on the fertile plain of this throat, station a heavy army, and build a city to garrison the fields, in order to isolate the Grolu people from the Tuqishi people.

Similarly, there is such a military city that is like a nail stuck in 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 military towns north of the Tianshan Mountains have played a huge role in the stability of the Western Regions for more than 20 years. They have already proved their great functions, so this time they 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 guard of Qinghai town and the envoy of the Qing navy!" 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.

Although it was a new military town, it had 5,000 soldiers and 20,000 soldiers, which undoubtedly made the military town very high-level, so Xiao Siye directly asked the emperor to choose generals.

"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. .”

Concubine Xiao Huanggui who was 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 gained favor again?

Previously, Qin Xun had been reinstated as County Duke, and this time Qin Li was reinstated as 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 take 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.

Webster has fallen out of favor, and although he has not been abolished, it will be a matter of time, and the concubine Qin was convicted last time, which also let them see that the emperor does not want to make the Qin family his queen.

But now, what does the emperor mean?

He was not in the mood to talk to other colleagues along the way, 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, king of Guide County, is the half-brother of Qin Guozhong, 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, shortly after conquering Baduwa, he returned by boat, and he should still be in the South China Sea now." Li She'er 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 knew that the strength of Huyue Kingdom was rubbish.

However, after all, Qin Lang traveled thousands of miles from the South China Sea for his expedition, not to mention that he brought all the troops from the South China Sea, and in terms of equipment and strength, they may not be better than the Huyue people.

Not to mention, Qin Lang's first batch of expeditionary troops only had a few thousand people.

But Qin Lang is so strong, he only used 20,000 soldiers from the South China Sea, he insisted on entering the land of no one in the southern part of the Pyu country, attacking the city and plundering the land, no one can stop him.

In the end, the looting was rewarding.

In comparison, Wang Xuance, who had an astonishing record before, was completely inferior.

Not to mention the imperial court's expeditionary navy.

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 on the sea, and such a display of supernatural power have shocked the court.

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.

Grand Master Qin drew his sharp sword out of its sheath, and its sharpness must be exposed. After Nabiao drank blood, he 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, Qin Lang's brother-in-law's younger 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 feel much easier.

"I hope there will be no more incidents!"