Chapter 625: The Difficulty of Checking and Balancing
If a small country sandwiched between two big powers wants to survive, the simplest way is to check and balance. Find a balance between the two big powers, so that the two big countries can feel the existence of this small force without being hasty.
Send troops to destroy this small force.
Of course, this requires a certain amount of technology, and this small country should also have a certain strength, so that the two big countries are more inclined to rely on its power, rather than risking enemies from both sides and swallowing this small country up in one go.
For this small country, checks and balances can firstly ensure its own security, and secondly, it can take this opportunity to continuously obtain benefits from both sides, thereby taking this opportunity to strengthen its own strength, until one day it can quietly become enough and two
Great powers exist side by side.
If you want to check and balance, you will definitely need considerable wisdom and means. Once something goes wrong or ambitions are shown prematurely, death and the destruction of the country will definitely be inevitable. For example, the "Pingdu Zhenlu Da**" in the early stage of World War II is a typical example
In this example, I gained nothing, but the entire country was abruptly cut into pieces.
Uncle Liu Huang three hundred years ago may be regarded as a positive example. He was able to pass from the city of Xinye to the hands of the two heroes Cao Cao and Sun Quan. In the end, not only did he own Jingzhou and Yizhou, but he also became able to challenge Sun Quan at the same time.
With the existence of Cao Cao, it is a pity that Liu Huangshu acted arbitrarily and alone, and the foundation of Bashu was stable. In the end, the Shu Han prospered and declined, and turned into the weakest among the Three Kingdoms. Only the long-cherished wish of the Northern Expedition was never possible.
Finish.
Li Xingchen is now in the same position. Both the Southern Chen Dynasty and the Northern Zhou Dynasty have expressed goodwill to him, because the courts of these two countries are not stupid, and they all know that Li Xingchen is a hedgehog who is not easy to find heat. Unless the whole country comes to come,
Otherwise, it will be difficult to deal with Li Xingchen in a short while, but it may lead to defeat on other lines of defense.
And if Li Xingchen can be won over, it will naturally put a lot of pressure on the opponent's flank. Li Xingchen can attack Hanzhong to the north and Jingzhou's flank to the south. No matter which side he goes to, he will target the two dynasties.
A place that cannot be handed over to others.
Therefore, although Li Xingchen's footing was not yet stable, the goodwill of the Southern Chen and Northern Zhou Dynasties had already arrived. Even the Northern Zhou envoy Yang Su was one step faster than the Southern Chen envoy Xu Shanxin. Of course, Yang Su came quietly alone and with Xu Shanxin's fanfare.
Diametrically opposed.
However, Xu Shanxin obviously knew whose territory he was on now, so after the ship passed Kuimen, he asked people to put away the guard of honor first. Wang Chang, the naval general under Li Xingchen, also gave the court "face" very much.
Several high-rise boats were lined up outside Kuimen, making the boat Xu Shanxin was riding in seem extremely small.
Of course, Xu Shanxin also knew that Wang Chang was not escorting at all, but was trying to show off his power to him. However, at this point, there was nothing to say. After all, Xu Shanxin had already been mentally prepared before entering Shu.
And Xu Shanxin's attitude is obviously not what a messenger should have. The Nanchen court's attitude towards Li Xingchen's wooing can be imagined.
However, Li Xinchen did not appreciate this. At least Li Xinchen had not sent any other generals or officials under his command except Wang Chang to greet him. The most recent greeter was led by King Gu Ye, who had just arrived in Hezhou. Therefore, Li Xinchen sent an envoy to the Nanchen court.
Needless to say, Tuan's indifference goes without saying.
Even Xu Shanxin did not meet the official in charge of Ba County, Luo Ya, because Luo Ya had already traveled to Shu County to see Li Xinchen.
Li Xingchen walked quickly into the meeting hall while considering whether he should see Yang Su again.
There were only five people standing in the meeting hall. Xiao Shilian and Pei Zilie stood on one side, while Luo Ya and Tang Yishun stood opposite them. Du Qi, the recognized leader of the eight tribes of the Ba people, stood on Xiao Shilian's side and just listened with his ears raised.
But he didn't speak. The four people except Du Qi were very close and were talking in low voices. When the five people saw Li Xinchen approaching, they hurriedly stepped forward.
Although there are only five people, they are the core of Li Xinchen's entire ruling system. These four people are the top of civil and military officials, and represent the Nanchen faction that followed Li Xinchen into Shu, the local Bashu faction headed by the Xiajiang Tang family, and the
The eight tribes of Ba people cannot be ignored either.
It can be said that these three parts constitute Li Xinchen's entire current system. As long as they agree to any decision made by Li Xinchen, it is equivalent to reaching an agreement among the three major factions. Only in this way can this policy and order be successfully implemented.
Of course, Li Xingchen did not want to focus on this naturally formed faction. At least it is not a bad thing to form a little competition in this growing system. After all, Bashu has begun to build and develop steadily, and everything should no longer be based on unity.
With the theme of unanimity to the outside world, Li Xingchen must of course begin to gradually let go of public opinion and decentralize all the power he holds in his hands.
Between the two behemoths of the Southern Chen Dynasty and the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Li Xingchen had to learn how to check and balance, and in front of his subordinates, Li Xingchen had to learn how to trust and let go.
"It's all here." Li Xingchen said with a smile, "I have written letters or told you in person about my previous plans. Let's talk about them."
Xiao Shilian and Pei Zilie looked at each other and did not speak in a hurry. As military generals, once they took on the role of chief officials according to Li Xingchen's idea, they would inevitably have to take charge of civil affairs. Of course, they took advantage, so they
Nothing to complain about at all.
In the future, Luo Ya and Tang Yishun will be the chief officials in Luzhou and the other in Shu County. Although they both manage the rear area, the rear area also includes local military power. They control civil and military affairs in disguise. This makes them somewhat
I felt a little panicked in my heart.
It is the dream of every passionate man to lead an army in war, but they know their position better. As civil servants, they have almost no contact with the military, so it is difficult for them to make achievements in it. Even if they are not handled properly, they may become
They are being attacked by political opponents - even if they are not yet - so as two very self-aware people, Luo Ya and Tang Yishun actually want to refuse.
After pondering for a moment, Luo Ya stepped forward and said first: "General, before I was promoted to official position, I was always dealing with civil affairs. Now I suddenly have to train soldiers and horses. It may not be possible for my subordinates to be competent for a while."
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment, and then said with a smile: "The tasks of you and Bai Xian are mainly to recruit soldiers and horses and provide enough food and grass. The training of soldiers and horses in Shu County will be personally responsible for the training of soldiers and horses by You and Dai Cai, while in Luzhou...
It will be handed over to Chen Zhishen, so you can rest assured."
After a pause, Li Xingchen's voice sank: "Although Shu County and Luzhou are located in the rear, it does not mean that there will be no war."