"General Qutu, King Wei's use of troops against the Yiwu Kingdom this time is related to the Western Region strategy of the Sui Dynasty and whether the Silk Road can be re-opened. Moreover, after taking the Yiwu Kingdom, the connection between Tuyuhun and the Western Turks can be cut off.

, lost the Western Turks

With strong support, Murong Fuyun would not dare to attack the Ganzhou Racecourse even if he was daring; in the long run, with Yiwu as an important logistical base, the Sui army could march into the Western Regions without any worries and expand the Sui Dynasty to the far west.

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Gao Yan was complaining in his heart. Did Qu Tutong have his brain damaged by 300,000 horses? You are just a general manager of Ganzhou, but you are challenging the general manager of Liangzhou and the military forces of Kyushu. Are you not seeking death?

Although Yang Ji cannot kill officials, he does have the power to take people.

When he and Yang Ji received secret orders in the Zhonghua Palace, Yang Jian gave Yang Ji the Longyuan Sword among the Nine Swords of the Emperor. He also insinuated that some old officials in the Sui Dynasty were domineering and took pleasure in bullying the prince, and he aimed at himself and told Yang Ji

If someone maliciously makes things difficult for you, you will be dismissed from his official position.

Gao Jiong knew that Yang Jian was targeting him, and this time he sent the Western Regions as an envoy to the Western Regions when he was over 60 years old. Although he had the intention of avoiding disaster, he also wanted to complete the great strategy of the Sui Dynasty to open up the Western Regions. If he succeeded, even if he could not

Surpassing Zhang Qian and Ban Chao of the Han Dynasty can also be famous throughout the ages. It is precisely because of the ambition to be famous throughout the ages that I am always worried that this stupid young man will do something to me halfway.

He seemed to be stable, but Qu Tutong, who didn't know the height of the sky, bumped into him. Isn't this a slap in the face?

"Qi Gong, it's not the last general who is being pretentious." Qu Tutong respected Gao Jiong very much and stopped and said: "In fact, Ganzhou also has its own difficulties. In the past two years, Murong Fuyun not only frequently spied on our army

kept secrets and repeatedly instigated the Qiang people to rebel.

If Ganzhou becomes depleted of troops due to the war between Yi and Wu, not only Tuyuhun will send troops to threaten, but even the Turkic cavalry will invade southward. Therefore, although Ganzhou is small, it is related to the safety of the entire Hexi region, and the troops within the territory really cannot act rashly."

Qu Tutong glanced at Yang Ji and said calmly: "For Qi Gong's sake, then I will give the general manager two thousand people, and no one can be more!"

Gao Yan said: "General Qu Tu, although there are 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 garrison troops led by Dong Gongba in Guazhou, if the Western Turks suddenly increase their troops, 12,000 people will not be able to attack Yiwu country."

"Two thousand state soldiers, right? Okay!" Yang Ji glanced at Qu Tutong, who was smiling, and was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. He directly ordered: "I will now appoint you, Qu Tutong, as the general manager of the march on Yumen Road.

, led two thousand state soldiers to serve as the vanguard of the attack on the Yiwu Kingdom, opened roads in the sand, dug wells in the drought, and dared not to carry out the execution, he would be punished for collaborating with the enemy."

"??" Qu Tutong's smile suddenly froze on his face. If he were to serve as a vanguard in the Central Plains, two thousand state soldiers would be more than enough, but not in the desert where it is clear at a glance and easy to be discovered by enemy scouts. So when fighting against the grassland peoples

, the distance between the forward and the main army should not be far, so as not to be eaten up one by one by the coming and going like the wind.

Of course, the most important thing is to "make a road when there is sand, and dig a well when there is drought." It's not that you can't open a road in the desert, but after you drive out, a strong wind turns your road into a set of sand dunes, and you can't turn it into a road at all.

Come.

But Yang Ji's order was correct, and Qu Tutong was under his control. If he didn't obey it, at least he would be dismissed for disobeying the people's orders, or at worst he would be sent to Lingnan. Moreover, the Yiwu Campaign was related to the long-term development of the Sui Dynasty.

In the overall situation of the west, if this battle fails, Yang Ji can completely blame him. The serious consequences will not be enough to kill his whole family.

However, there was nothing he could do about it. He raised his hands and said coldly: "Please forgive me for my lack of talent and lack of knowledge. I am not qualified for the position of pioneer."

Yang Ji asked: "Then what can you do?"

Qu Tutong glanced at Yang Ji's subordinates and said disdainfully: "In a humble position, you can only raise horses."

"Then don't be a general manager for the time being, and don't worry about the army. Just keep raising your horses." Yang Ji understood that he was belittling others in this self-deprecating way, thinking that he would have to rely on him to survive in the end.

In war, this method has been tried and tested many times to deal with a general who has no one to use, but does he seem to be a person who has no one to use?

Even if there is no Qu Tutong, there are still Liu Quan, the governor of Ganzhou, and Zhang Dinghe, the deputy general manager of Ganzhou. They are both civil and military figures. How can they not know the situation of Ganzhou's army?

Qu Tutong was stunned for a moment, then threw down the wooden pole, cupped his hands and said, "Farewell!"

"General Qu Tutong, do you think it's appropriate for you to leave?" Seeing that Qu Tutong left after a disagreement, Gao Hao felt like scolding his mother.

Although he did not provoke Yang Ji, Yang Ji and the group of people he brought asked him for advice on the road.

Since the exchange, Gao Jiong has found that there are many generals and ministers, and some of them are more advanced in military level and combat concepts than Gao Jiong. When encountering problems with these people, Gao Jiong often only talks about cooperation between the army and local governments.

importance, so as not to be embarrassed.

Yang Ji has such a large group of capable subordinates. Do you really think that without you, Qu Tutong, nothing can be done?

Qu Tutong snorted, sat down on one side, looked at the sky, and looked like I was very angry.

He wanted to see how Yang Ji could solve the Qiang problem and how he could bring back the army without any worries.

Although Yang Ji solved the military power problem, he also knew that if he could not come up with a good solution to internal problems, it would be difficult to convince people. The conflict between the Han and Qiang tribes has always been a big problem in Liangzhou and is closely related to the General Manager's Office.

Come prepared when he is.

So he said to Liu Quan: "President Liu, each of us has a mission, and each of us has an extraordinary mission. You will not be idle in the days to come."

Liu Quan didn't expect that he also had a mission, so he quickly saluted and said: "Your Highness, please make it clear."

"The Battle of Yiwu is just the first step. Restoring and surpassing the glory of the Han Dynasty is the ultimate goal of the Sui Dynasty. When we have a firm foothold in the Western Regions, there are only two outcomes waiting for the Western Regions, either we will perish in the fight against the Sui Dynasty, or

It is to make a fortune by surrendering to the Sui Dynasty. But whether it is marching,

Whether you are doing business or doing business, you need a very convenient and smooth road. And along the way, I found that the Dadou Valley is narrow, difficult to navigate, and extremely steep. This is not only not conducive to marching and doing business, but also detrimental to the Liangzhou General Manager's control of the five southern states.

Management, so I’m going to widen this road.”

Dadouba Valley is a strategic passage connecting the Hexi Corridor and the Hehuang Valley, but in fact it is just a gap in the Qilian Mountains. This valley, which is more than 100 miles long, is narrow and steep, and can only accommodate three carriages at its widest. More places

It can only accommodate two vehicles in parallel, and there are many uneven places.

Of course, Ganzhou can also go to Liangzhou from the old road instead of going through the big battle. However, most of Shanzhou south of Ganzhou borders Tuyuhun. If there is a war, Tuyuhun will take over Shanzhou.

Block, General Manager's Mansion

Even though there are millions of troops in Ganzhou, there are only a few people. If a few people go out, it is not enough to kill the opponent. By the time Guanzhong reacts, Shanzhou, Lanzhou, Hezhou, Kuozhou, and Taozhou under the jurisdiction of Liangzhou have already

Corpses littered the fields.

Now that Yang Ji has become the General Manager of Liangzhou, he must consider this issue. If this strategic passage is repaired, the General Manager of Liangzhou can also play its due role in the war against Tuyuhun in the future.

After thinking for a long time, Liu Quan said slowly: "His Highness's intention has been understood. I also know that Dadou Bagou will play a huge role one day. However, the mountainous terrain of Dadou Bagou is steep, and without hundreds of thousands of people, it is difficult to do so in a short time."

Within a short period of time, you will be able to cultivate the official path and the Chi Dao."

"I also discussed this issue with Liang Mo, the governor of Shanzhou. Shanzhou is responsible for building two-fifths of it, building it along the valley to the north, while Ganzhou is responsible for three-fifths of it, building it from north to south." Yang Ji pointed.

Gong Cao Wang Cong and Xing Cao Xiao Yu said: "Wang Gong Cao is responsible for designing the road and shouldering the mission of connecting the two sides; Xiao Xing Cao is responsible for supervising the construction."

"In this case, I have no objection to the humble position." If this road is open, it will be a proper political achievement. Liu Quan heard that the pressure was not entirely on Ganzhou, so he did not object.

"Okay!" Yang Ji nodded and said: "The next thing is the issue of people's power. First of all, they need to use the corvee prescribed by the court. Every time they exceed one day, the general manager will give them a certain amount of wages. If someone is unwilling to exchange labor for money, there is no need to force them. Secondly,

, hired Qiang people from various villages in Ganzhou to clear the way. The reason why they often go out to cause riots is actually because they want to survive. If they have legitimate ways to obtain food, they will naturally be at peace."

These days, Yang Ji often asked Gao Jiong about issues in various places in the Sui Dynasty. With such a prime minister's endorsement, Yang Ji knew the situation in Liangzhou quite well. He knew that the Qiang people here were highly sinicized, and some Qiang people in neighboring towns

Zhaizi can’t even speak their native language anymore.

In addition to being different from the Han people in appearance, clothing, and customs, they are also relatively docile. If the government can give them fair treatment, they will never rebel. If these people participate in the construction and have wages to earn, they will definitely

This will bring more Qiang people to come and work.

Even if some villages are rebellious and obey Murong Fuyun's instigation, they will become isolated because of the imperial court's indiscriminate treatment, and they will not be able to survive.

Although the court spent some money and food, what it got was a smooth road, the return of the Qiang people, and a peaceful land. And without the war, a lot of military expenditures and post-war pensions would be reduced.

No matter how you look at it, it’s a good deal.

Moreover, before setting off, he also obtained the power of the experimental site from Yang Jian. Now he is just spending some money to build a road. What is there to worry about? However, Yang Ji did not have any systematic plan, let alone where to start, so he could only use his superiority.

The role of the leader is to use your words and then let your subordinates do it.

What the people around him have in common is that they are capable, energetic, bad-tempered, and very upright. If we send them out one by one, we will not worry about them not doing well, let alone being corrupt, and we will save them from being impatient.

Have a debate and then get into a fight.

This group of people argued all the way and held debates all the way. They argued on the horse during the day and in the posthouse at night.

They just played it by themselves. The key was that every time they couldn't get results, they dragged Yang Ji and Gao Jiong to seek justice. Gao Jiong, the old man, didn't speak at all and was extremely honest.

Everyone had nothing to do with him, so they all asked their immediate superiors to criticize him, so he was left one head and two big. In the end, they had no choice but to find ways and rack their brains to deceive him. However, with these guys with high IQs arguing around them, they seemed to have no idea.

Become a little smarter.

Now with this arrangement, Wang Cong and Xiao Yu, who have the most bad temper and the most accommodating nature, have temporarily got rid of them. When Xiao Ying comes, they will send Xiao Yu to a farther place on the grounds of official business, so as not to hinder him from having sex with her.

His sister.

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Sorry, I have something going on at home these days, so I can't update in time. I'll get back to normal after I'm busy.
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