After all, it would take some time for the exchange of information between Xu Shanxin and the court, and it was still too late for Li Xingchen.
Li Xingchen tapped the table lightly: "The selection of soldiers and horses in Shu County has been finalized as soon as possible, and I am preparing to leave for Ba County."
Tang Zhengliang and Dai Cai also promised solemnly, they knew this before.
Li Xinchen arranged for Du Qi to handle the affairs of Nanzhong. Now the barbarians in Nanzhong have contacted Du Qi. While Du Qi was getting closer to them, he sent someone to report to Li Xinchen. Of course, Li Xinchen didn't want to delay this matter any longer.
After I came back from Jiankang Mansion, I decided to go to Bajun as early as possible and settle this matter first.
Nanzhong seems to be a desolate and poisonous place, but Li Xinchen, who came from a later generation, knows very well how important this place is. Not to mention how many resources there are underground in Nanzhong, the Tea Horse Road that has not yet been formed is enough for Li Xinchen.
be envious.
For the current Bashu, self-sufficiency is still an urgent problem that needs to be solved. If the economic development of Bashu can be promoted through the Tea Horse Road, it will naturally be beneficial and harmless to Li Xinchen.
In addition, Nanzhong connects Lingnan to the east, which is Nanchen's rear area. It puts pressure on Nanchen's rear area, which is naturally not a bad thing strategically.
When Li Xingchen has no way to expand north or east, he naturally has to seize the only opportunity in the south. What's more, the example of Zhuge Liang's southern expedition during the Three Kingdoms period told Li Xingchen that these barbarians are not invincible, and they are not invincible.
If Nanzhong is pacified, no one knows if problems will arise in Nanzhong in the future. In that case, Luzhou and Shu County, which are Li Xinchen's heartland, will be threatened. This is why Zhuge Liang first solved the problem of Nanzhong before the Northern Expedition.
No one wants to have a sharp knife on their back.
Correspondingly, as long as it is managed properly, Nanzhong and Lajiang will be the foundation for Li Xingchen to conquer the world in the future.
Li Xinchen didn't know if his current expansion was correct, but at least a larger territory was necessary for Li Xinchen, who needed fresh blood and room for maneuver.
It was precisely because they understood this truth that Luo Ya, Tang Yishun and other civil servants under Li Xingchen did not object to this. As for the military generals, it was good that they did not rush to expand the territory.
Thinking of something, Li Xingchen's eyes swept over everyone present, and said in a deep voice: "This time when I go to Jiankang Mansion, I cannot be alone. You all have important things to do, and I'm afraid you won't be able to move around. But your subordinates,
I may have to remove a few people. Of course, although you are old, Mr. Gu, you are the one who knows the most about the imperial court around me, so this journey of thousands of miles may have to drag you down with me."
King Gu Ye immediately handed over his hands in a solemn voice: "As a subordinate of the general, I should share the general's worries. Although I am older than everyone present, I am still capable of doing this trip to Jiankang Mansion. Please go ahead, general."
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Li Xingchen smiled slightly. The old gentleman had already expressed his position like this. Xiao Shilian and Pei Zilie naturally had no objections. After all, Li Xingchen went to Jiankang Mansion this time. Of course, the more people the better, and he could also take this opportunity to show his subordinates a performance.
For them, why not take advantage of the opportunity?
For Li Xingchen, this is obviously a good opportunity for him to evaluate the unfamiliar officials under him. After all, Li Xingchen will leave Bashu in the future. Of course, he will not be able to just deal with a few people like Xiao Shilian and Pei Zilie.
To understand something, he must be familiar with these officials who have followed him in the early days - which often means they are more loyal - and at least know what they are good at and where their shortcomings are. Otherwise, it is impossible to entrust them with the important task of governing the local area.
them.
Han Xin is good at generals, while Liu Bang is good at generals. Li Xinchen's attainments in military command are enough to be in the first echelon of this era, so what he needs to study harder now is how to arrange and appoint talents. After all, in the future, his subordinates will
The territory is large enough, and of course there is no way for one person to control it all.
This trip to Jiankang Mansion was an experience that Li Xingchen gave to himself, as well as to the officials under him.
Xiao Shilian, Pei Zilie and others must also understand this truth, and they will definitely recommend their most capable subordinates to Li Xingchen. After all, these subordinates perform well and their faces as commanders also have brilliance.
"This matter has been agreed upon for the time being, and a certain meeting will set off as soon as possible." Li Xingchen said after careful consideration, "The arrangements just made will be implemented as soon as possible!"
"No!" Everyone didn't dare to neglect, and they all said yes.
They knew very well that when Li Xingchen's order began to be implemented today, the entire group passed a turning point and embarked on a path with no one knowing the outcome, either glory or destruction.
On the road, there is no room for turning back, we can only move forward hand in hand.
Xiao Shilian, Dai Cai, Pei Zilie and other military generals clenched their fists and had high morale. Such a challenge was what they dreamed of.
Tang Zhengliang, Gu Yewang and other civil servants subconsciously looked at each other and communicated. Although they are all stable people, they have to admit that such stimulation and challenge are still exciting enough, and they are willing to participate as part of it!
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The sky is a little gloomy, and the wind blowing on your face is slightly cool. You can imagine that a heavy rain at the turn of spring and summer is about to come.
The fallen leaves of the evergreen trees and the flowers that have just bloomed in spring are swaying and swirling in the wind. At this time, you can even smell the moisture in the wind.
Li Xingchen stood in front of the bronze mirror and looked at himself in the mirror. Compared with when he first came here, his beard had grown out and the edges and corners on his face were more distinct. Time was passing by at his fingertips. After all, it was impossible not to leave any traces.
Leave.
Fortunately, I am not the flying general Li Guang who has been depressed all his life, and the result of "Li Guang is difficult to seal" will not fall on me.
At a young age, he was the General of Zhenxi and the Marquis of Hanzhong. This official position should be the only one held by Li Xinchen in the Southern Dynasties for so many years. What’s more important is that such honor and power were not obtained by Li Xinchen relying on flattery. He has reached this point.
Every step he took was made with a real fight with swords and guns, and was gained in exchange for the weathered edges and corners on his face.
So Li Xingchen has no regrets.
"Husband, it is the rainy season in the south of the Yangtze River, so you must keep warm." Xiao Xiang handed over Li Xingchen's cloak, "We are going to Bajun. It is likely to rain on the way, but don't get cold."
Li Xingchen did not speak, but gently held Xiao Xiang's hand and stared quietly at the girl's eyes close at hand.
It turns out that Li Xingchen never believed what could be seen in his eyes. They were all black pupils on a white background, with some blood streaks dotting the sky. Who could tell the difference?