Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

The memorial from the prairie desert has arrived at the Tokyo Imperial Palace with colorful falling flowers and pavilions and green willows.

The people standing next to the imperial case included a few cabinet assistants, as well as the principal and deputy envoys of the Privy Council. Everyone has already read the memorial, and now they are waiting for Guo Shao to read the memorial carefully.

He raised his head and said: "We have traveled the Silk Road in the west for thousands of years; and the vast seas of the East China Sea and the South China Sea were almost unknown to us a few years ago. But I think the commercial road to the west is more difficult than the vast sea."

Privy envoy Wang Pu echoed, "People are more dangerous than all wild thorns."

After hearing this, Guo Shao looked at Wang Pu with great interest: "What Wang Shijun said is very true. There are no pirates on the sea today, but Hexi is full of thieves ready to move."

The monarch and his ministers were talking about business routes, but everyone present understood that the reason they paid so much attention to this memorial was because of Li Yiyin's news.

Guo Shao pondered for a moment, then said to Wang Pu: "Arrange the manpower of the Bing Cao Division to find out what Zhe Dejian said."

Wang Pu bowed and said: "The old minister obeys the order."

Guo Shao got up and stood in front of the map on the wall, with his back to the ministers, silent for a long time.

At this moment, the voice of Wei Renpu, deputy envoy of the Privy Council, said: "Yesterday, a silver cart passed through Xuande Gate. I opened the box and saw that there were boxes of shiny silver coins. Now the internal treasury is not short of cash. I think that the problem in the northwest can only be solved by sending troops to crusade."

The civil servants seconded one after another.

Guo Shao didn't say a word, because the northwestern tribes seemed to be uniting to try to fight against the Daxu court... This is something that Tokyo's monarchs and ministers can't accept. The court conquered Xiazhou and worked hard to manage the western border.

Guo Shao couldn't find a reason to give up, he now has money and soldiers.

"Deputy envoy Wei advocates sending troops, what's the strategy?" Guo Shao said.

Wei Renpu turned his head and glanced at Wang Pu, clasped his fists and said to his superior, "I have discussed with you that we will go to the Northwest first, with the goal of recovering Ganzhou, Liangzhou and other places, opening up the road to the Western Regions, so that all the ministries will completely give up the idea of ​​being an enemy of the Daxu court.

At the same time, during the war in the west, fortresses were built on the Liaoxi Corridor in the east to recover the road strongholds in Yingzhou... A large number of horses and cavalry were needed to fight the Liao army. If there were fortresses, some cavalry shortages could be made up. "

After hearing this, Guo Shao turned around and praised: "This is a little good. Building a fort in the west of Liaoning can also attract the attention of the Liao Kingdom and reduce the pressure on the northwest battlefield... Everyone knows that as long as we use troops, there will always be Khitans and mud."

Everyone laughed out loud.

Wang Pudao: "Your Majesty has learned from you. The Bing Cao Si reported that the Liao Kingdom has begun to increase its troops in the Northeast."

Guo Shao stood up straight, looked around, his heart was full of fighting spirit again, and everything was back to the best state. The dynasty he established did not have the Yanshan line of defense at the beginning, and the enemy army threatened Hebei from Youzhou and Pingchuan at any time. After several wars, the security of the north was guaranteed; and after this time of war, he believed that the situation had changed and his country would be more stable.

"Who will be the main general in the Western Expedition?" Guo Shao asked.

For a while, no one recommended it immediately, but when people heard this sentence, they already understood the attitude of the emperor's decision to go west.

...

Early in the morning in Tokyo, the sky was just dawn, and the streets and alleys were still shrouded in white mist. Some shops had already opened, and merchants were removing the wooden boards that were inlaid to form the gates.

At this time, in an alley, a young scribe was thrown straight into the street through the back door, causing him to groan. A burly man spat at the person lying on the ground with a "pooh".

An old man with white sideburns and half of his sideburns stepped out of the carriage, and the old man put a handful of money in the hands of the sturdy man.

The sturdy man curiously picked up a white round coin inside, took a closer look, and praised, "The minted characters are very clear."

"Silver. One yuan is worth two hundred Wen, and all big banks and court officials recognize it." The old man said lightly, "Can I take him away?"

The sturdy man counted and nodded.

The old man stepped forward to personally help the young scholar with pale face and disheveled hair lying on the ground, and got into the carriage. After a while, the carriage left the alley.

The old man looked at the frustrated young scribe: "Mr. Li, did you not use Mr. Li's name to scare them in the brothel?"

The young scribe was Li Liangshi, the younger brother of the founding father Li Chuyun. He stared and said, "I'm not that stupid! Even if I say it, Mr. Zhong thinks those people who are full of money will believe it?"

The old man Zhongli nodded and said: "If the Duke's reputation is ruined, I'm afraid it won't be so easy."

Li Liangshi clasped his fists in a dignified manner and bowed: "Thank you, Mr. Zhong, for saving me again."

Zhongli said lightly: "No thanks, you have to pay back the money."

Li Liangshi frowned and said, "I just wanted to win back Mr. Zhong, but unexpectedly..."

Zhongli said: "Don't worry, the old man doesn't need money for the time being."

After hearing this, Li Liangshi muttered: "Mr. Zhong is so old and has no children. What do you do with so much money? If you have money, why do you need to go out again? If you are like Mr. Zhong, you live in a brothel every day, hehe."

Zhongli smiled and said: "If Li Xiandi reaches the age of this old man, I'm afraid he won't be interested in brothels."

"It's really boring." Li Liangshi sighed, and he said with great interest, "Last time, I managed to recommend Mr. Zhong. This is what Mr. Zhong asked me to do on my own initiative. Unexpectedly, you refused Mr. Li's invitation. You really can't hold your breath."

Zhongli said with a smile: "To be a scholar, one must have a bit of character, and Li Gong is also happy to have the demeanor of a virtuous and corporal."

Zhongli sent Li Liangshi home and went straight to the mansion of the founding father. He was originally a guest and also lived in the mansion.

In the afternoon, when Li Chuyun's guard of honor came back from the gate, Zhongli immediately went to the study to meet him.

Li Chuyun put his sword and helmet on the table, and was still wearing military uniform and armor. He was sitting in front of the table drinking tea. Seeing Zhongli at the door, he called him in and served another cup of tea.

Li Chuyun glanced at Zhongli, and said, "The government said a word before that war is the shortcut to solve all problems, and it really didn't happen."

Zhongli bowed and listened.

Li Chuyun stroked his beard, "There are everyone in the northwest, it's a mess. But as long as a powerful force sweeps across, all the messy forces will be swept away!"

Zhongli clasped his fists and said, "Congratulations to Li Gong, if he has made meritorious service for the emperor this time, Han Bingyan wouldn't dare to speak so loudly in front of Li Gong."

Li Chuyun said calmly: "The officials haven't decided who will be the commander-in-chief yet."

Zhongli said indifferently: "If the officials don't personally recruit, using Li Gong is the best choice...Among the generals, only you can subdue Shi Yanchao; with Shi Yanchao on the battlefield, everything will be much easier."

After hearing this, Li Chuyun looked at Zhongli appreciatively: "Mr. Zhong is a rare talent. Li Yun had Mr. Zhong back then, but he did such a bad job. It's really not easy."

Zhongli cupped his hands and said: "In the next class of literati, the boss has no strength to restrain a chicken. Even if he has a plan in his chest, the superiors must be willing to listen."

"Yes, the decision-making power rests with the master." Li Chuyun said indifferently.

He was full of beards, but his red eyes were extremely bright: "Mr. Zhong has a lot of knowledge. Sure enough, when a war starts now, there are many civil servants presiding over it."

Zhongli smiled and said: "Force has brought great benefits. In just one year, the silver brought from the East Island has solved many headaches for the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, and everyone has also obtained their own benefits from it.

As soon as the guns were fired, silver and goods were brought in one after another, and the countries were shocked. Da Xu's court was very respectable, and he was able to quickly submit to the Quartet... Not only the soldiers, but also the civil servants will be fascinated by such an easy benefit. Why do you refuse it? "

Li Chuyun said sternly: "There is also the stability of the dynasty!

The various tribes in the northwest are about to move, and the court will never allow the frontiers to form an uncontrollable force again, otherwise they will be a hidden danger, at least forcing me to build more troops in the west and increase military expenditures.

So the best way is to break them up! And can open up trade routes, get more war horses, and prepare for a war against Liao. "

Zhongli murmured: "Is it necessary for the officials to start a war against the Liao Kingdom?"

Li Chuyun glanced at Zhongli, "Mr. Zhong is good at strategy, but he doesn't seem to be good at general strategy. I defeated the Liao army in Youzhou and regained Youyun Zhuzhou, but never took the initiative to attack Liao Kingdom..."

Zhongli nodded and said: "I understand. This is why the Liao Kingdom unscrupulously helped Daxu's enemies."

Li Chuyun walked a few steps in the study with his hands behind his back, and said: "You are right. The Liao Kingdom has been suppressed by our court, but the offensive and defensive momentum is still the same. We are still in a defensive position. The difference is that with Yanshan and the Great Wall, it is easier to defend; it is more difficult for the Liao Kingdom to go south.

But diplomatic relations are like battle formations, only defense is not enough. My lord's proposition in the court is to deploy a large force of force outside the Great Wall, and have the ability to actively punish the Liao Kingdom. In this way, the Liao people have to think twice before doing anything; only when everything can be discussed can real peace come. "

Zhongli said: "Punish Liao people from time to time, Li Gong and other talents will be of great use."

Li Chuyun remained calm, but did not refute. Although he was relieved of his military power and enjoyed the glory and wealth, he didn't want to be disarmed and returned to the field at all. He was a soldier and horse all his life, and he was willing to be useful from time to time.

He stroked his beard, looked left and said to it: "For the reversal of the situation in Liao Dynasty, Yingzhou is the first step! But attacking Yingzhou is not a siege, but mainly reinforcements. The strength of cavalry is very important; so we must open up Hexi and Western Regions trade routes to ensure the fastest source of war horses."

After hearing this, Zhong Li clapped his hands and praised: "Li Gongzhen is a pillar of the imperial court!"

Li Chuyun said in a deep voice: "For Daxu Sheji, all of us will benefit."

He looked comfortably at the rich courtyard outside the window, in a good mood. A powerful and pioneering dynasty, as solid as gold, as a relative of the Duke and Emperor, he will not only make the Li family prosperous and enjoy wealth and honor, but also leave a name in history and last forever. I have been like this for the rest of my life, what more can I ask for?