The saint had a stern look on his face and said coldly: "You are really crazy."

"More than ten years ago, my father and five thousand brothers were wiped out, and I am no longer me." Tantai Xuanye sighed: "Tantai Xuanye has died long ago. From now on, Tantai Xuanye is just my father and me.

Those thousands of soldiers are just ghosts transformed into ghosts."

There was a cold look in the saint's eyes, but there was also a hint of fear.

Of course she knew that if Tantai Xuanye's plan really succeeded, the Tang Empire would cease to exist.

Today's Tang Dynasty is surrounded by crises and it is too late to make every effort to govern. How can it go to war abroad?

After Tantai Xuanye seized power, he prepared to coerce the emperor and order the princes, intending to mobilize the imperial troops to march north to attack Monan. If it were during the heyday of the empire, this would certainly be an act of conquest to expand territory, but today's Tang Dynasty has long since stopped

Return to its former strength.

Even in the late emperor's dynasty, they did not dare to use weapons easily.

What's more, today's Tang Dynasty.

"Murong in the south and Li Tuo in the west are just insects and ants in my eyes." Tantai Xuanye said contemptuously: "How can these insects hinder my great achievements?"

The saint frowned slightly.

Both Murong of Southern Xinjiang and Li Tuo of Xiling were already the thorns in the Tang Dynasty, but Tantai Xuanye showed contempt, which made the saint feel that Tantai Xuanye was too arrogant.

"Murong Changdu controls two states, separates them as the king, and shows signs of always being ready to take the opportunity to go north. This is just his pretense." Tantai Xuanye said lightly: "The two states in southern Xinjiang, the poor mountains and rivers, the south

The Xinjiang army has always maintained 30,000 elite soldiers. For this alone, the money and food consumed every year is a heavy burden. Murong Changdu was able to become the king in southern Xinjiang. In the final analysis, it was nothing more than an agreement with the six chieftains of southern Xinjiang, giving both kindness and power. However,

After so many years, huge expenditures and heavy taxes have directly harmed the interests of the six chieftains. They are already dissatisfied with the Murong family. They are just afraid of Murong Changdu's iron-blooded tactics and dare not act rashly."

The saint said calmly: "You see clearly."

"Isn't it because of this that the saint has always been on guard against Southern Xinjiang?" Tantai Xuanye said with a smile: "You asked Pei Xiaogong to maintain military pressure on Southern Xinjiang at all times from the beginning, and Murong Changdu had to maintain it all year round.

Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were consumed in competition with the imperial court. However, in a remote border area, no matter how weak the empire was, it would naturally not lose to Southern Xinjiang. According to the sage's plan, Murong Changdu could last for three to five years, and there would definitely be trouble within Southern Xinjiang.

If there is a rebellion, when the six chieftains start the rebellion, Murong Chang will have no way out, and it will be easy for the imperial court to regain the southern border."

The saint walked slowly to a table, but Tantai Xuanye reached over, helped the saint sit down, and then poured the saint a glass of water.

His movements were gentle and meticulous, really like a considerate husband carefully taking care of his wife.

"It's just that the saint didn't expect that Murong Changdu was so skillful and the Southern Xinjiang Army's perseverance was amazing." Tantai Xuanye sat down opposite the saint and said softly: "Murong Changdu did not collapse. Even the six chieftains were defeated by Murong Changdu.

Changdu has been recovered honestly. Under such a situation, the saint dare not take the risk of attacking the southern border, which can only lead to the current deadlock." After a pause, he smiled and said: "But I think that the current Murong Changdu,

He was already at the end of his life. He was old, and the six chieftains were obedient on the surface, but the resentment in their hearts was getting deeper and deeper. At this point, Murong Changdu did not even dare to leave southern Xinjiang. He knew better than anyone that once he left southern Xinjiang,

Xinjiang, he is afraid that he will never go back."

The sage said: "You

Why won’t he leave southern Xinjiang?”

"Unless the world is in chaos, he can stick his head out, otherwise I believe he does not have the courage." Tantai Xuanye smiled and said: "Sage, if you send someone to discuss with Murong Changdu, Pei Xiaogong will be evacuated from the south.

Legion, and it was decreed that the Murong family should inherit the title of King of Zhennan from generation to generation, and directly grant the two southern Xinjiang states as fiefs of the Murong family, do you think Murong Changdu will continue to maintain tens of thousands of troops?"

Saint Long's face changed slightly, and he said coldly: "Are you saying that the imperial court allowed Murong Changdu to split the earth and seal the country?"

When the saint ascended the throne, three states and seven counties rebelled. Murong took the opportunity to send troops to the north, but they returned in vain. After the court put down the rebellion, Murong Changdu immediately submitted a letter of surrender. However, at the time of the letter, the southern Xinjiang was preparing for war. He had just passed through

The war-torn Tang Dynasty needed to recuperate, so they could only reach a compromise with Murong Changdu and grant the title of Zhennan King, but they never granted the two southern Xinjiang states as fiefdoms. In name, Southern Xinjiang was still the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but it was

The Murong family only has actual control.

If Tantai Xuanye followed Tantai Xuanye's wishes and granted the two states of southern Xinjiang to the Murong family, it would be almost equivalent to the imperial court recognizing that the Murong family had an independent kingdom.

After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, although meritorious officials would be rewarded with fiefdoms, it was impossible to issue fiefdoms by decree. Fiefdoms and fiefdoms were completely different concepts.

"Originally, Southern Border is in the hands of the Murong family, so there is nothing wrong with issuing a fiefdom." Tantai Xuanye said with a smile: "And in this way, the needs of Murong Changdu were met, the Southern Army was withdrawn, and the imperial court paid more attention to Southern

The military pressure in Xinjiang was immediately relieved. I concluded that in order to appease the six chieftains, Murong Changdu would definitely reduce his troops and horses and win over people's hearts at once."

The saint looked calm and asked: "Do you want to appease Southern Xinjiang in this way?"

"If Murong is stabilized, Xiling will be easier to deal with." Tantai Xuanye said with a smile: "Jiayu Pass has been blocked for more than a year. After cutting off the trade route, Li Tuo's life is very difficult. With Li Tuo's strength, there is no way he can break through the pass."

"Don't forget that there are Wutuo people behind Li Tuo!"

"Li Tuo knelt down to the Wutuo people and wanted to use the power of the Wutuo people to occupy Xiling and become the king." Tantai Xuanye said lightly: "But the Wutuo people are not compassionate. Once there is a change in the pass, they will soon swallow them up.

Go down to Xiling. The three counties of Xiling have a vast territory and a large number of people. It will not be possible for the Wutuo people to completely control Xiling in a year and a half. Moreover, after the Wutuo people and Li Tuo's group broke up, Li Tuo will inevitably

We will lead the Wutuo people in Xiling and blockade Jiayuguan. In a short period of time, Xiling will not pose a fatal threat to the Tang Dynasty."

The sage said: "So while Commander Tantai was chatting and laughing, you easily eliminated the two enemy armies." His tone was full of ridicule.

Tantai Xuanye smiled and said: "I have never thought about actually dealing with those two armies. Maybe after three or five years, Murong Changdu has accumulated strength in southern Xinjiang, and the Wutuo people have also established a foothold in Xiling.

At that time, they may not launch an offensive against the Tang Dynasty. But that will be many years later. What I need is these few years. As long as the two groups of people do not move, the imperial court can issue a decree and mobilize the world's troops.

Horse, go north to Monan." Staring at the saint, he said softly: "The Tang Dynasty once shocked the world. When the Tang cavalry came, the enemy invaders fled. How many Tang soldiers hope to regain the glory of the Tang Empire. Once the imperial edict is issued to go north, I believe

Many soldiers of the Tang Dynasty must be happy and excited."

The saint stared at Tantai Xuanye with a solemn expression, as if looking at a monster.

Of course she knew the disastrous consequences that Tantai Xuanye's desperate move would bring to the empire.

Even when the Tang Dynasty was at its most powerful, it did not mobilize the power of the whole country to attack the north. It only sent powerful troops to teach a few disobedient groups.

Tribes and grassland tribes were also afraid of the power of the Tang Dynasty, and almost all bowed their heads when they saw the banner of the Tang Dynasty.

Today's Tang Dynasty is no longer as powerful as it used to be, and the various tribes in Monan were almost unified by Tie Han from loose tribes fighting each other.

Under such circumstances, the Tang Dynasty ignored the consequences and went north to attack Monan, which was a disaster. Once defeated, the Tang Dynasty would immediately collapse and the world would be in chaos. The surrounding tigers and wolves would not let go of the opportunity to overeat. All life in the Central Plains would be devastated.

Even if they win, it will definitely be a tragic victory, making the already weak empire even more vulnerable. By then, many ambitious people will not miss the opportunity.

For his personal grudge, Tantai Xuanye used the lives of countless creatures in the empire to seek revenge. Even today's saint only felt a chill running through his body.

This is a lunatic!

"Originally, I was thinking about how to guard against the Northeast." The plan Tantai Xuanye mentioned was extremely crazy, but his tone was extremely calm from beginning to end. He smiled and said, "But the saint solved this problem for me."

"Qin Xiao?" The saint understood immediately.

Tantai Xuanye nodded and said: "Exactly." He sighed: "Actually, I didn't expect that he could actually establish a foothold in the Northeast." Looking at the saint, he smiled and said, "I have already told the saint before that Qin Xiao is very

He was courageous and promising. Not only did he take the Black Mountain bandits under his command and increase his military strength, he also captured western Liaoning without a single blow. In a short period of time, he almost wiped out the Liaodong Army's power in Liaoxi County. He went to

I have read several details for the saint. He has set up a trading center in Montenegro, targeting Wang Xingchao's Fucheng Trading City, and has cut off the Liaodong Army's land trade routes. I just received the report a few days ago.

, the cargo ships of the Liaodong Army at sea were also attacked. Although it is still unclear where the pirates came from, my guess is that Qin Xiao secretly mobilized the Taihu Navy."

The sage picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said calmly: "If it were you, would it be like this?"

"He is better than me." Tantai Xuanye said with a smile: "I ask myself, if it were him, I would never do better than him. In the book, he implored the Ministry of Household Affairs to send someone to Western Liaoning to directly inquire about the taxes of the trading field.

, and also proposed to replace the military expenditure provided by Jiangnan with taxes from the trade market. I know his purpose for all this is to worry that there will be changes in the customs and that logistics will not be provided for a long time." He took out an official letter from his arms and handed it to the saint: "

I have no time to ask about this matter these days, and I just have two days of free time. I thought about it carefully and thought it would be better to agree. Let the saint see if this decree can be enacted."

The saint did not answer, but said coldly: "The jade seal is in your hand, so why bother asking me?"

"With him checking and balancing Wang Xingchao in the Northeast, I don't have to waste energy in the Northeast." Tantai Xuanye said: "I am only worried about one thing now."

The saint frowned and said, "What are you worried about?"

"Only half a year after he left the customs, he has already established a foothold in western Liaoning, and is about to control the commerce in the northeast." Tantai Xuanye said: "Jiayu Pass was blocked, and the trade between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions was almost interrupted. Now the merchants of the Tang Dynasty are turning their attention to

On the other side of the Northeast, I hope to trade with the grassland tribes in the Northeast. If Qin Xiao can really resist the pressure of the Liaodong Army and control the commerce in the Northeast, I'm worried that he will soon become a behemoth. This decree is issued

, the taxes of the trading field are in his hands, which is equivalent to giving him a peerless sword. I am worried that this sword is too sharp, and if he is too fast, I am worried that he will hurt me."
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