Chapter 1190 About the Importance of Qingyuan Pass
Chapter 1190 About the Importance of Qingyuan Pass
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
After reviewing some excerpts, Liu Lang stood up, stretched his body, and asked, "Pei Yang, how is Chai Yan doing?"
Pei Yang, who was standing by the side, said hurriedly: "Back to the emperor, I just came down to report that early in the morning, Uncle Chai County's carriage went to pick up the two Jimo ladies, and then left the city. Calculating the time, it must be now
Already arrived at Yunshui Villa."
Liu Lang nodded and said: "Well, I really hope that the trial planting of potatoes can be successful. In this case, the people of our Sheng Kingdom will be blessed!"
Pei Yang immediately held up his hands and said: "Your Majesty has a long and prosperous life, and the trial planting of potatoes will definitely be a great success!"
Liu Lang said: "Okay, Pei Yang, say less flattery in the future. Whether it succeeds or not depends on the right time, place and people. It actually has nothing to do with me."
Pei Yang said solemnly: "No, Your Majesty, how can a country's fortune have nothing to do with its monarch? If the Emperor is blessed, then the whole country will naturally be blessed too!"
Liu Lang smiled and said: "I can't refute what you said, hahaha..."
Pei Yang also smiled and hurriedly bowed again.
Liu Lang suppressed his smile, suddenly opened a booklet in his hand, and said: "Wudesi just sent a booklet, saying that the Muyue Kingdom envoy has set off from the inn and will arrive in the capital soon.
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Pei Yang raised his eyes slightly and looked at Liu Lang, but said nothing.
Liu Lang continued: "The official envoy of the Muyue Kingdom's mission this time is Ahudala, the second prince of Muyue Kingdom. I heard that he is one of King Muyue's favorite heirs. This time King Muyue sent him as the envoy.
Just as we are coming, the war on the border of Muyue Kingdom is probably very urgent!"
Pei Yang still didn't make a sound and continued to keep quiet with his head lowered.
When Liu Lang saw that Pei Yang didn't respond, he immediately understood. He closed the fold and said, "Hey! Why am I telling you this? Look at my brain..."
Eunuchs are not allowed to interfere in politics. This is the legal rule of all dynasties, so Pei Yang did not dare to say a word and kept looking at his nose and his heart.
At this time, someone came to report from outside the imperial study, saying that Gu Zhengbang was out seeking an audience.
Liu Langzheng was worried that no one would discuss matters with him. When he heard that Gu Zhengbang was coming, he hurriedly said: "Commander Gu, please come in."
Soon, Gu Zhengbang, dressed in official uniform, entered the imperial study.
"Your Majesty bows to Jin An!" Gu Zhengbang asked An.
Liu Lang immediately said: "I'm sorry, Gu Aiqing doesn't need to be polite. If you come, please give me a seat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a young eunuch brought a round stool and gently placed it in front of Gu Zhengbang.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Zhengbang thanked him and sat down.
Liu Lang asked: "Gu Aiqing, I sent you here because I want to know what the recent developments of the Pitz mission are?"
Gu Zhengbang held up his hand and said: "Back to the Emperor, there has been little movement from the Pitz State mission in recent days. Except for sending people to Honglu Temple twice, they have not had any contact with others."
"Oh, I know about this. They sent people to Honglu Temple twice, saying they hoped to meet with me again and explain the war in Muyue Kingdom in detail." Liu Lang nodded.
Gu Zhengbang asked: "The emperor doesn't plan to see them?"
Liu Lang said seriously: "It's gone for the time being. Just wait for two more days. By then the Muyue Kingdom's envoy will enter the capital. We will wait until we meet with the Muyue Kingdom's envoy first."
Gu Zhengbang thought for a while, then nodded and said: "Your Majesty is thoughtful!"
Liu Lang smiled and waved his hand, and then asked: "Gu Aiqing, I want to hear your opinion. Regarding the war in Muyue Kingdom, should I rescue you?"
Gu Zhengbang pondered for a while and said seriously: "Your Majesty, I think we should rescue him!"
"Oh? What's the reason?" Liu Lang's eyes suddenly became more focused.
Gu Zhengbang said: "Your Majesty should be aware of some situations. The Pitz Kingdom had a battle with our Sheng Kingdom thirty years ago. At that time, the location of the war was advantageous for us, while the enemy was at a disadvantage.
Later, it was precisely because of the geographical advantage that we defeated the Pitz country relatively easily..."
"Well, that's right..." Liu Lang nodded and said, "I was not yet born when that battle happened. It was Grandpa Huang who managed well and won the battle."
Gu Zhengbang continued: "Your Majesty, the Piz Kingdom has been coveting the land of our Sheng Kingdom many years ago. This time they suddenly sent troops to the Muyue Kingdom. I thought it was to prepare for the use of troops against our Sheng Kingdom in the future!"
Liu Lang frowned and said seriously: "Continue talking..."
Gu Zhengbang said: "Your Majesty, the Muyue Kingdom is divided into southern and northern parts by the Amohahar Mountains. It borders the Lingpiz Kingdom in the north and our Sheng Kingdom in the south! Now, the Muyue Kingdom's army is retreating steadily, and there are already
Thirty percent of the country is occupied by the Piz Kingdom, and they are about to attack the pass of the Amohar Mountains..."
Upon hearing this, Liu Lang suddenly said: "Pei Yang, quickly get the map of Kanyu in the north!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Pei Yang obeyed.
Then, Pei Yang took out a map of Kantu and unfolded it on the empty table beside him according to the emperor's instructions.
Liu Lang walked directly to the northern border Kantu map, and Gu Zhengbang quickly followed.
Liu Lang found the location of Muyue Kingdom, pointed to a horizontal mountain range on the map, and said: "Gu Aiqing, this is the Amohar Mountain Range..."
"Yes, Your Majesty..." Gu Zhengbang pointed at a pass between the mountains and said, "Please see, Your Majesty, this is the pass I mentioned, Qingyuan Pass!"
Liu Lang stared at this place closely and repeated: "Qingyuan Pass..."
Gu Zhengbang pointed to the north of Qingyuan Pass and said seriously: "Your Majesty, communication between the southern and northern parts of Muyue Kingdom basically has to pass through Qingyuan Pass, because only the roads in Qingyuan Pass can carry vehicles, horses, cattle, sheep, and troops.
Minzhuang travels freely, but if you want to bypass the Qingyuan Pass and cross from other parts of the Amohahal Mountains, it is almost impossible for ordinary people to complete it!"
Liu Lang nodded slowly and motioned for Gu Zhengbang to continue.
Then, Gu Zhengbang moved his hand down, pointed at the south side of Qingyuan Pass, and continued: "As long as you pass Qingyuan Pass, the southern area will be a flat plain area, and it will extend to the border of our Sheng Kingdom.
...Your Majesty, in other words, if the barbarians of the Piz Kingdom are allowed to occupy the Qingyuan Pass, they may launch an attack on our Sheng Kingdom at any time in the future!"
Liu Lang's expression suddenly became serious. He nodded slightly and looked at the Kanyu map and said, "Yes, the Pitz cavalry are brave and good at fighting. If they are allowed to break through the Qingyuan Pass, wouldn't our border be in danger?"
Gu Zhengbang said: "Your Majesty, after passing the Qingyuan Pass, there is no danger to defend from the south of Muyue Kingdom to Wanzhou of our Sheng Kingdom. If they attack steadily and one camp at a time, the situation will be unstoppable.
Dare to imagine!"
Liu Lang's mood suddenly became anxious and complicated. He nodded and said, "I understand what Gu Aiqing means. This Qingyuan Pass must not fall into the hands of the Piz people!"
Gu Zhengbang immediately bowed and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"