"In this regard, we should send a large number of caravans to cooperate with Baipao and the Consulate to travel to various places in the Western Regions in the name of envoys to explore the news, find out the details, and know ourselves and the enemy. Only then can we know the weaknesses of the Western Regions." Xu Deyan added.
"good!"
"After that, we should 'divide the Western Regions'."
Pei Zilie raised his eyebrows: "Oh? What do you mean by this?"
Xu Deyan smiled:
"The Western Regions have never formed a powerful country that can challenge any force in the past. It is not just because of the long distance and inconvenient travel. You must know that although the so-called Silk Road by the imperial court no longer extends to the Central Plains, it is still operating in the Western Regions.
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All countries in the Western Region should be on this road, or have branch contacts, or simply grasp the key points like Gaochang. Internal and external transportation is by no means inconvenient. Countries should hear about each other and even cooperate in trade, but sometimes
To this day, Gaochang is still not the overlord, and other countries still exist. What does this mean?"
Pei Zilie frowned slightly. He actually only withdrew from the eastern front after the Battle of Wuwei broke out. Those who came to Hexi were definitely not as knowledgeable about the Western Regions as Xu Deyan, who had been in the northwest for a long time. Therefore, this issue still remains
You really need to think about it.
Before Pei Zilie could answer, Xu Deyan had already taken the lead in explaining - this avoided the embarrassment of his old boss if he couldn't answer: "This shows that there are probably many contradictions and dissatisfactions within the countries in the Western Regions. Otherwise, over hundreds of years, the chickens and dogs of all countries will
It's not normal for each other to go their own way after hearing about each other."
"That makes sense." Pei Zilie nodded.
If we were in the Central Plains, a bunch of small countries occupying one or two cities, unless they were wary of each other or even mutually exclusive, and even fought to the death, I am afraid that there would have been a talented and strategic leader, relying on one of the big countries.
By making close contacts with distant enemies, we achieved the unification of the Western Regions.
After all, countries like Gaochang still have a great chance of winning against the other small countries in the Western Region. It would not be like this now. Even a Tyuhun who came down from the plateau could force them to surrender.
Because he knew that after conquering other countries, the other country would definitely not surrender, so he could only slaughter the city directly, and in the end he would not get anything. The wealth of the countries in the Western Regions was indeed a lot, otherwise the Han court would not have been keeping an eye on it so early.
They fell in love with them, but all the countries in the Western Regions relied on oases. What they really lacked was water resources, and even more people. After really massacring the city, what can you do with a bunch of gold, silver and jewelry? Can you use it as food? Isn’t this the case?
Did you feel lonely?
So what's there to fight for? We know that we don't like each other, but it's better for each of us to eat the food in our own bowls. As long as the Silk Road is still running, we won't starve to death.
After thinking about this, Pei Zilie could already guess what the so-called "dividing the Western Regions" meant.
"There are many conflicts between countries, but they can't do anything about each other, so they can only tolerate each other." Xu Deyan said with a smile, "As long as we encourage them to criticize each other, or even provide some help, then the Western Region will be even more chaotic.
There may not be any reason for the imperial court to send troops."
Pei Zilie couldn't help but smile. The snipe and the clam are fighting, and the fisherman gets the benefit. It's so cruel!
The key is that as long as the work is done properly, countries in the Western Region will really fall into this trap if the situation is not guaranteed. When the time comes that they cannot defeat it, some people will naturally think of asking the big man for help.
"However, we still need to downplay the importance of the big men in it. The main thing is to let them fight each other, otherwise it may be counterproductive." Pei Zilie added.
The two of them smiled knowingly and understood.
These guys in the Western Region are all old people.
Once they sensed that there was a big man behind them, Bao Buqi immediately shook hands and made peace.
So smart!
Therefore, the big man would rather watch the show from the side than get too involved in the show.
Just leave it to the General Office and Baipao to coordinate this.
"The last step is to 'define the Western Region'." Xu Deyan continued, "The Western Region is vast, with deserts, snowy mountains, and complex terrain. If you want to win the Western Region, once you give the enemy time to react, the battle line will be stretched further and further.
It will only become more and more disadvantageous for the Han Dynasty. Therefore, when the time comes, we should use the elite troops as the vanguard, and the larger army will follow. The troops will be divided into separate routes and march from Dunhuang, Tuyuhun and other places at the same time to determine the overall situation of the Western Regions in one battle!"
Pei Zilie stood up suddenly and stared at the map of Hexi and the Western Regions hanging on the wall with bright eyes. At this time, most of the countries in the Western Regions on the map only marked a rough position.
The vast Western Region is filled with thousands of miles of yellow sand.
If these three strategies are adopted, it is possible to pacify the situation.
Defining the Western Region in one battle was so heroic and an unparalleled feat!
Pei Zilie looked at Xu Deyan: "If this is the case, we may really be able to take the Western Region into the hands of the Han Dynasty in our lifetime."
Xu Deyan smiled: "My subordinates have never doubted it."
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When Li Xingchen received the memorial from the northwest, he was no longer in Luoyang, but on the big five-tooth ship heading south from Honggou.
The inland water divisions have all been disbanded, and the remaining five-toothed ships serve as royal dragon boats.
In terms of stability and comfort on inland rivers, this thing is reliable.
Going to Jiangnan was something Li Xingchen had decided before.
Jiangnan is the lifeblood of the Han Dynasty's economy and industry. Before Li Xingchen can carry out the next round of external expansion, he must first stabilize the people of Jiangnan.
Of course, the situation in Liaodong and northwest is the most discussed issue in the government and the public. Although there are a few radicals clamoring to put all these into the hands of the Han Dynasty, there are still a lot of people who are still waiting to see the Han Dynasty's external expansion.
Opposing attitude.
There is no other reason. Since the three hundred years of war, everyone in the government and the public is eager for the war to subside and everyone can take a breather. It was because of this that Li Xingchen was able to gather the morale of the military and the people.
But now that Kyushu is at peace, the imperial court frequently uses troops to attack foreign countries. Is it going to end?
Li Xingchen went to the south of the Yangtze River, naturally to show that he does not plan to use large-scale troops abroad. Otherwise, His Majesty should go to Yecheng or return to Chang'an at this time. How can he be farther and farther away from the battlefield?
However, Li Xingchen's attitude does not mean that the imperial court is really doing nothing, setting up checkpoints everywhere, and everyone is living happily.
In fact, the imperial court, especially the Taiwei Mansion, has been preparing for war against Liaodong and the Western Regions. The imperial scouts, working with Baipao, are also closely monitoring every move outside the pass. Now Goguryeo and Khitan have been fighting for a long time, and their allies, the Wuji people
It doesn't seem to be that reliable, so the offensive situation often slows down. After all, the Goguryeo people have to think about the fact that Silla and Baekje are sharpening their swords behind them. If they continue to move forward, they may touch the giant Han Dynasty, so they have to stop in moderation.
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In this way, Li Xingchen judged that Goguryeo would not have the guts to go directly to Jieshi to challenge the Han for the time being, so he could go to Jiangnan first. When he returned, the Han would use troops against Liaodong.