Pei Xingjian, Li Chunfang, these chess pieces, in fact, whether they vote for Cao, Zhao, or Zhu, these princes should not refuse.
However, Cao Cao and Zhao Kuangyin's side was not as valuable as Zhu Yuanzhang's side, so these talents finally chose Zhu Yuanzhang's side.
The land of the Central Plains is originally flat and is a natural racecourse for cavalry. Among the princes in the world, Li Xiang's cavalry has an absolute advantage, let alone facing these Central Plains princes.
If they really attack the Central Plains one day, the princes of the Central Plains will basically have no qualifications to fight with Li Xiang.
In addition, with the power of Dou Jiande, as long as it is time to actually activate this chess piece, whether it is used in the war against Hebei or the war against the Central Plains, this chess piece will be given to the opponent.
Heavy damage.
It is no exaggeration to say that as long as the chess piece is used at the right time at this moment, it will have the power to change the situation of the battle or even establish the situation in one fell swoop.
Thirdly, after all, Zhu Yuanzhang controlled the natural dangers of Yangzhou, which was easy to defend but difficult to attack, so it was normal for him to place the chess pieces there.
Pei Xingjian's righteous backstab and the fact that he took away so many men declared the official demise of Yuan Shu's power.
Among Yuan Shu's territories, Chi You was the smallest, occupying only a small half of the Pei Kingdom. Of course, he was also the first to leave.
Wu King Zhu Yuanzhang took over the two small counties of Geyang and Yang'an in the southernmost part of Yuzhou. Although they were the two smallest counties in Yuzhou, compared with his efforts, this harvest was definitely worth it. Cao Cao harvested
He conquered the state of Chen and the half of the county to the north of Runan.
The remaining Zhao Kuangyin naturally gained the most. Most of Pei State was captured by him, as well as Qiao County and Ruyin. In addition, the southern half of Runan County was also captured by him.
Zhao Kuangyin was among them.
So far, in terms of territory alone, the three states of Yan, Yu, and Xu in the Central Plains, and Zhao Kuangyin alone occupies half or a little more.
Moreover, coupled with the continuous export of gold and silver and other resources from the Japanese country, Zhao Kuangyin also had the possibility to integrate these newly acquired lands as much as possible.
Therefore, under this situation, how could Cao Cao and Chi You not be wary of Zhao Kuangyin! After all, either of them alone would not be Zhao Kuangyin's opponent. If they want to compete with Zhao Kuangyin now,
, I’m afraid they have to join forces.
At this stage, for Cao Cao and Zhao Kuangyin, the most important thing is how to defeat Zhao Kuangyin!
At the same time, Su Lie's battle in the Western Region has begun to reach its climax.
The Western Region includes Qiuci, Yanqi, Ruoqiang, Loulan, Jingjue, Qiemo, Xiaowan, Ronglu, Mi, Qule, Pishan, Xiye, Puli, Yinai, Shache, Shule, Weitou,
Cheshi Weidu State, Cheshi Houcheng State and other countries, these countries are basically located in the Xinjiang region of our country today.
In addition to the other countries in the Western Regions further west, there are more than a dozen Western Region countries such as Wusun, Dayuan, Anxi, Dayuezhi, Kangju, Haohan, Kanjuti, Wuyishanli, etc., and these countries
Basically it is not within the territory of our country.
Of course, this was the previous Western Region. After the defeat of Yelu Abaoji, Yelu Dashi ran westward with less than a hundred horses and entered the Western Region. It can even be said that he started from scratch. But in just a few years,
Already, more than a dozen small countries have perished in his hands.
It was because he saw the possibility of Yelu Dashi to unify the Western Regions. If he was really allowed to unify the Western Regions, there would be another uncertain factor and such a threat.
Therefore, this prompted Li Xiang to send Su Dingfang to the Western Regions to nip possible threats in the bud. Moreover, solving the problem in the Western Regions would also be of greater benefit to Li Xiang.
From the map, the Western Region is a small hand stretched out by the Central Plains dynasty. There is a relatively long and narrow corridor in it. Going west is the Silk Road. This road carries the core of China's foreign exchanges and trade.
important mission.
Moreover, the Western Region is located in most of today's Xinjiang, China and parts of Central Asia. It is connected to the grasslands to the north, the Central Plains to the east, and West Asia and Europe to the west. It is in the center of the Eurasian continent and is an important part of the Silk Road.
From the Western Regions, you can attack the grasslands to the north, and you can attack the Central Plains from the east. At the same time, you are at the throat of the Silk Road, and your whole body can be affected by one move. In addition, the Western Regions are also a good strategic buffer, which can maintain the flank security of the Central Plains Dynasty.
It is said that to defend the river, you must defend the Huaihe River. The Western Regions also played such a role for the Central Plains Dynasty. The Central Plains Dynasty's need for the Western Regions was to ensure the stability of its regime.
For example, the Central Plains dynasty will always face threats from the nomadic peoples in the north. Whenever the Central Plains dynasty is strong, they can surrender and surrender, but once they weaken, they will definitely attack in groups. The Wuhu Chaoshua is such a tragic example.
Therefore, in order to have enough deterrence against the northern neighbors and prevent them from fleeing westward if they cannot defeat them, the troops stationed in the Western Regions always threaten the rear of the northern neighbors. As long as they invade the Central Plains Dynasty to the south, the soldiers stationed in the Western Regions will
You can poke them in the butt.
Therefore, the Western Region is also a place that Li Xiang pays great attention to.
Yumen Pass was first placed when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened the road to the Western Regions and established the four counties of Hexi. It was named because jade was imported from the Western Regions through this route.
Yumenguan and another important pass, Yangguan, are both located in Longle County, Dunhuang County. They were both the governor's offices and important places for garrisoning troops. At that time, all transportation between the Central Plains and the Western Regions took two passes, which were important military passes and military passes during the Han Dynasty.
Silk Road transportation artery.
Originally, this should be a level for the Han Dynasty, but it was the same situation in Liangzhou before. The Han Dynasty had very little control over this place. Even when the three families of Fu, Ma, and Han dominated Liangzhou later, due to the four sides in the western part of Liangzhou,
The county was too extreme and did not pay much attention. Therefore, Yumen Pass temporarily fell into the control of the countries in the Western Regions.
Yumenguan and Yangguan are separated by one man, and no one can open them. If this pass is not broken, it will be a joke for the war in the Western Regions.
However, Su Lie and Su Dingfang, who had been stationed in Liangzhou for many years, accidentally learned from passing traders that from Dunhuang to the Western Regions, in addition to Yangguan and Yumenguan, there was a valley road to the north that could be entered.
The barrier was difficult to break, and there would be damage in a strong attack. Therefore, Su Lie sent people to look for the valley road to the north, bypassing Yumen Pass and going straight to the back of Yumen Pass. In the end, they attacked Yumen Pass from both sides and successfully opened the first step of the Western Expedition.