Author: Gongsun Wujiu

At this moment, Huo Guang suddenly thought of the late emperor's last words.

"We can deal with the affairs of the Western Regions to Yue, but of course we should stick to Dunhuang..."

Thinking of this, Huo Guang couldn't help but said, "Your Majesty, I think we can set up a town in the west of Hexi!"

"Establish a town on the west side of Hexi!"

Che Qianqiu looked at Huo Guang in surprise. He never expected that Huo Guang's first proposal was to set up a festival town in Hexi.

The establishment of a festival town in Hexi is clearly to guard against the Western Region Protectorate!

Che Qianqiu originally thought that Huo Guang had formed an alliance with Zhang Yue, but Huo Guang's actions today made Che Qianqiu feel confused.

The emperor was different. After Huo Guang proposed setting up a festival town in Hexi, he obviously felt that a stone in his heart fell to the ground.

As he grew older, the emperor was naturally unwilling to let go of his power.

In the past few days, he has been worried that Huo Guang and Zhang Yue would join forces to evade him, and now it seems that the two have not reached an agreement.

Che Qianqiu thought for a while and then said, "If we set up a town in Hexi, will it cause misunderstanding to Marquis Yunyang?"

After hearing Che Qianqiu's words, the emperor also turned his attention to Huo Guang.

Huo Guang still had the expressionless look on his face. He said calmly, "Whether to set up a festival town in Hexi is the right of the court, how can it be influenced by the local government... What's more, setting up a festival town in Hexi will not only help to conquer the Xiongnu and suppress the Qiang"

There are also benefits to human chaos..."

Huo Guangzhi said that Che Qianqiu nodded repeatedly.

The emperor also recognized it in his heart, but he still had concerns.

After all, the Western Regions are different from other places. Chang'an has never directly managed the Western Regions.

After Huo Guang finished speaking, Che Qianqiu supported him, "What the general said is true. It is indeed a wise move to set up a town in the west of the river. The north can attack the Xiongnu, and the south can suppress the Qiang people..."

Another thing he didn't say is that Xi can defend the Western Regions.

Under the explanations of Huo Guang and Che Qianqiu, the emperor finally gave up his doubts and decided to set up the post of Hexi Jiedushi in the four counties of Hexi.

"General, who do you think the prime minister can serve as the governor of Hexi Province?"

The emperor no longer discussed whether to establish Hexi Town, but directly asked about the candidate for Jiedushi.

Che Qianqiu was not familiar with the army, so he pushed the question to Huo Guang.

"Who does the general think can serve as the governor of Hexi?"

Huo Guang weighed several candidates in his mind and said, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister! I recommend Lu Bode, the strong crossbow captain!"

The emperor looked questioning and said, "Lu Bode!"

Huo Guang introduced, "Lu Bode is a veteran general of the Han Dynasty. In the fourth year of Yuan Shou, he followed the Hussar General to conquer the Huns in the north. He made great military exploits and was granted the title of Marquis of Fuli.

In the sixth year of Yuanding, General Fubo and General Yang Pu of Louchuan and others attacked Lingnan... In the first year of Taichu, he was reduced to nobility.

In the third year of Taichu, the former emperor ordered Lu Bode to build Juyan Fortress in Juyanze. Later, he continued to guard Juyan as a strong crossbow captain... During this period, he went out to fortress many times to attack Hu, without ever being defeated.

After Huo Guang's introduction, both the emperor and Che Qianqiu were quite satisfied with Lu Bode.

The emperor thought for a while and said, "In this way, Lu Bode can be appointed as the governor of Hexi Province!"

…

The news of Zhang Yue's letter to build Sijie Town in the Western Regions and the general's proposal to build Hexi Festival Town reached Shangguan Jie's ears almost at the same time.

Shangguan Jie quickly summoned his allies to discuss the matter.

"What does Mr. Sang think Huo Guang wants?"

Shangguan Jie naturally first asked Sang Hongyang, his most important ally.

Sang Hongyang said, "Lu Bode is a veteran left by Wei Huo. Huo Guang must have two intentions in this move!"

Shangguan Jie said, "I would like to hear the details!"

Sang Hongyang said, "Hexi is located between the Western Regions and Guanzhong. The west can cut off the connection between the Western Regions and Chang'an, and the east can deter Guanzhong..."

"If Huo Guang completely controls Hexi, he can advance and attack...retreat and defend...and at the same time defend Zhang Yue in the Western Region...it can be said that he kills multiple birds with one stone..."

After hearing Sang Hongyang's analysis, the eldest princess of Eyi couldn't help but sneered, "This is really a good calculation by Huo Guang..."

Shangguan Jie looked at the eldest princess of Eyi and couldn't help but sigh and shake his head.

"Everyone else learns from their mistakes and gains wisdom. The eldest princess of Eyi has just been beaten and she still doesn't wake up..."

The performance of Princess Eyi made Shangguan Jie feel that he had found a pig teammate.

But now everyone is already a grasshopper in the same boat, and Shangguan Jie has no choice but to brace himself and think about how to deal with the current situation.

Shangguan Jie thought for a while and then said, "What do you think of setting up a town at Shuofang?"

Sang Hongyang trimmed his beard and said, "Shuofang!" He lowered his head and started thinking.

After a long time, he raised his head and asked, "Do you have someone to choose?"

Shangguan Jie said, "I am recommending General Zhao Chongguo to be the military governor of Shuofang!"

Princess Eyi heard this and said, "Zhao Chongguo is a member of the original Second Master lineage... Why not use someone like us?"

Shangguan Jie sighed and said, "Who do you think can be the governor of a town?"

Princess Eyi thought about it but couldn't think of a suitable candidate.

In the end, she had no choice but to say forcefully, "If there is no one, Shangguan An can be appointed as Shuofang's governor!"

Shangguan An was shocked when he heard this, "Master, please don't harm me!"

Although Shangguan An is greedy for power, he is also self-aware. With his own talents, he can hang out in Chang'an. Going to the front line is almost like courting death.

The eldest princess of Eyi looked at Shangguan'an and couldn't help but said doubtfully, "How can it be that a high and powerful position in a town will harm you?"

Shangguan An said, "I still have some self-awareness. The way of fighting is not my specialty. If I can do it for a while, I might even be like Zhao Kuo..."

When the eldest princess of Eyi heard this, she stopped talking.

At this time, Sang Hongyang said, "Zhao Chongguo has always acted neutrally. It is feasible for him to serve as the governor of Shuofang... His Majesty will also be satisfied!"

After some further discussion, the next few people decided that Shangguan Jie would report on the next day, requesting the establishment of Shuofang Town.

…

In the Xuanshi Palace, the emperor was giving orders to Zhang An Shidan to perform a solo duet.

"What does Duke Zhang think of setting up two military governors in Hexi and Shuofang towns?"

The emperor asked bluntly.

Zhang Anshi didn't expect that today's emperor's imperial edict would ask such a difficult question right out of the gate.

While thinking quickly in his mind, he stood up and replied, "I wonder what your Majesty's considerations are!"

The emperor gently stroked his sleeves and said, "Of course the Xiongnu is our top priority!"

Zhang Anshi had already made a judgment in his heart at this time.

He stood up and worshiped, "If your Majesty wants to deal with the Xiongnu, you should set up another town!"

The emperor's eyes flashed and he asked, "Where does Mr. Zhang think we should build additional festival towns?"

Zhang Anshi slowly spit out two words, "Liaodong!"

When the emperor heard this, he was first surprised, then happy.

"What does Zhang Gong mean by setting up a military envoy to Liaodong?"

Zhang Anshi said, "Not bad!"

The emperor lowered his head and pondered, and after a while he said, "What are Mr. Zhang's considerations?"

The emperor asked, but he thought of King Yan in his heart.

Liaodong is just north of Yan. If there is a change in the king of Yan, Liaodong Town can quickly attack.

Zhang Anshi didn't know what the emperor was thinking, but he had to have another explanation. He thought for a moment and stood up and said:

"The Huns conquered Xianbei a year ago. If they conquer Wuhuan again, the Huns will become stronger again..."
Chapter completed!