Guo Huai was speechless. Ouyang Jingzhong was already the last pillar of the Qingfeng royal family. If Ouyang Jingzhong fell, then the Suzaku Army alone would not be able to support Qingfeng's sky. However, Ouyang Jingzhong's fall was unavoidable.
At least, the Hetao will definitely move south in the future, and facing hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers and generals in the Hetao, it will be difficult to preserve the Dahu Road.
"What do you think of Dahu Road?" Although he knew there was nothing he could do, Guo Huai still asked.
"The lord and the soldiers all admire the commander-in-chief very much. Jiuyuan and I are also the commander-in-chief's juniors. We will try our best to avoid conflicts between the two parties. Of course, if the conflict is inevitable, we will try our best to reduce the conflicts between the two parties to the extreme. Besides,
, Marshal has been guarding Dahu for many years, and it can be said that he has worked hard and made great achievements, and he has not had the slightest entanglement with us." Chu Xiangcheng said after thinking about it.
Guo Huai took a long breath and sighed softly: "That's good. It's just that the commander is loyal, alas."
Chu Xiangcheng stopped talking. The meeting between Hetao and the Qingfeng royal family was destined from the beginning. Although there may be some twists and turns in the middle, it will never affect the final outcome. The Qingfeng royal family, and even the current Qingfeng court,
It is indeed extremely corrupt. However, in the court, Chu Xiangcheng and others are not completely without concerns. At least, the highly respected Ouyang Jingzhong, generous and heroic Xiang Xing, and Liu Nanshang, a descendant of the royal family, are respected by them.
object.
"One general's achievements can lead to countless deaths, let alone create a lasting hegemony?" Guo Huai said helplessly.
Chu Xiangcheng said silently: "But for the land under our feet, this is the best solution. If we didn't go through such a big change, how could the decadent Qingfeng royal family be overthrown? Look at us
Isn’t the situation in the prefectures and counties under Hetao’s current rule hundreds of times better than that of the empire and the three major aristocratic families?”
Guo Huai nodded and admitted. Although the current situation of Hetao Third Road is not as good as that of Jiangnan Dahu and Yangzhou Third Road, in the current Qingfeng territory, I am afraid that even the territories of the three major families cannot be compared with Hetao. Northwest Second Road
The situation may be a little worse, but there is no doubt that the six states of Hetao have reached their peak in history.
After chatting for a while, Chu Xiangcheng finally brought the topic back: "Guo Huai, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for any reason. What is the purpose of coming here this time?"
Guo Huai said in a deep voice: "It's not about the matter between the two of us. This time the Iron Eagle Qiu Ming 300,000-strong coalition attacked Yumen Pass. Although our Uma did not send out a single soldier, we also sent 50,000 civilians.
At least one third of their food and grass is our responsibility. His Majesty is frightened by your Loop and is afraid that you will be angry with us in the future. He also knows that I have a good relationship with you two, so he asked me to come.
Explain."
When Chu Xiangcheng talked about official matters, his expression became much more solemn. He picked up the teacup and tasted it carefully and said, "Is this the case?"
Guo Huai shook his head: "There are other things. Your army of hundreds of thousands swept across the Great Wall half a year ago, allowing His Majesty and the military to fully witness your strength. Therefore, Your Majesty hopes to have a good relationship with you. However, although Hetao is now strong,
But the power has not spread beyond the Great Wall for the time being, and the northwest prairie is still dominated by nomads. Therefore, His Majesty wants to find a compromise."
"Do you want to help each other? Will you make a choice after the dust has settled?" Chu Xiangcheng said with a half-smile.
Guo Huai nodded: "Yes. To be honest, it is very valuable to be able to let His Majesty make such a decision. Although your last military operation deterred many radicals in the country, it also aroused resentment among many people.
At least, the two generals of the military, Hu Jinchu and Yan Shensi, strongly requested His Majesty and Tie Ying Qiu Ming to form a coalition to attack Yumen Pass."
Before Chu Xiangcheng spoke, Tong Xiu behind him had already laughed. The Uma dynasty's total strength was only 170,000 to 80,000 troops. Although its combat effectiveness was acceptable, it was nothing compared to the Hetao soldiers who had experienced hundreds of battles.
Price. The 300,000-strong allied force of Iron Eagle and Qiuming, together with their sneak attacks, were unable to capture Yumen Pass, which was guarded by only 60,000 people. Uma could only send 300,000 to 50,000 troops at most. What impact could it have on the overall situation?
Chu Xiangcheng glanced at Tong Xiu dissatisfied. Although he thought the same thing in his heart, Guo Huai was his old friend for many years. With this status alone, he had to show due respect to him. Tong Xiu obviously
He also realized his mistake, so he honestly shut his mouth.
"What's the current situation between the two of them?" Chu Xiangcheng asked.
"Your Majesty has severely reprimanded them, but due to their high prestige in the military, they have not been relieved of their military duties. However, His Majesty has restricted some of their behaviors," Guo Huai said.
Chu Xiangcheng slowly closed his eyes. Guo Huai was very familiar with Chu Xiangcheng. When he saw his appearance, he knew that he was thinking about a problem. He slowly sipped the tea and waited for Chu Xiangcheng's response.
Although he was calm on the surface, he was also worried in his heart. No one knew the situation of Uma better than him. At least no one in the Uma Dynasty knew the strength of Hetao better than him. The outstanding figures of that year
The three talented men were all extremely talented and beautiful. At that time, even Sima Angelica and Pang Ye praised them highly. As their good friends, he naturally understood these friends of his better.
What kind of talent do you have?
Chu Xiangcheng was an old man in planning for the country, and his talent for strategizing was unparalleled in the world. It was Chu Xiangcheng's credit that the dilapidated Hetao Sanlu could be restored to life and prosperous in such a short few years.
As for Luo Xiang, this natural-born counselor is the most gloomy, decisive and ruthless. Perhaps his military attainments are not as good as those of a strategist, but he is an all-round talent. Whether it is military, political, civil or commercial, he can handle matters in a clear and logical manner.
These two people have extremely great influence on Haotian, but they are also decisive in killing. Coupled with the bloodthirsty atmosphere flowing in the bones of the Hetao military, such a regime is undoubtedly extremely dangerous. In the early spring battle, the Hetao swept across the Great Wall.
Dozens of Bansheng cities were built. Wherever the army passed, blood flowed and corpses piled up in mountains. With the strength of the three kings, Tie Ying Qiu Ming and Rou Ran, they still stood aside fearfully and did not dare to move. But a mere Uma,
If it weren't for the clear grievances in Hetao, they would have been wiped out long ago. Even the most arrogant and tough military guards, Chu Yan and Shen Shen, did not dare to be stubborn at that time.
Seeing what happened to Bansheng City and its lord, Guo Huai felt a chill from the top of his head to the soles of his feet. These Bansheng cities have become history, and according to Hetao's plan, the three tribes in the northwest will also slowly become history.
, and he did not want Uma to become the next history. At this time, Tupuchidan also truly realized the danger of the Hetao and began to review his own policies.
It was obviously impossible to follow Tie Ying Qiu Ming, and those Bansheng cities were his example. When dozens of Bansheng cities were destroyed, Tie Ying Qiu Ming did not make any rescue at all. Although her lips were dead and her teeth were cold, Uma also felt
There was a moment of unspeakable sadness.
But now it is impossible to turn to the Hetao. The outside of the Great Wall is still dominated by the three tribes in the northwest. The Hetao can protect itself, but the main army is still trapped in Youyun Sixteen Prefectures for a day. It is impossible for them to take the initiative to launch a large-scale attack outside the Great Wall.
Attack. Therefore, it is crucial to reach an understanding with the Loop privately.
Chu Xiangcheng was also making rapid calculations in his mind. Although Hetao would definitely not mind adding a weak opponent like Uma, the focus of Hetao now is to regain the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun, and he cannot create another branch for the time being. Although Uma has been
There were some small actions, and these small actions also caused a lot of trouble for Hetao. But in the final analysis, this was because the power of the Shenzhou Dynasty was exhausted and it was impossible to
To protect Uma's safety, Uma had to act as a backer in the middle for her own benefit. But even so, Uma did not threaten the safety of Guohetao in a real sense, and there was not even a head-on conflict. Moreover,
, Uma has guarded Northern Xinjiang for these years, and they have worked hard even if they have no merit. Even if there is no hard work, they are still tired. They must not be treated equally with the aliens outside the Great Wall.
However, for letting Uma go so easily, not only Chu Xiangcheng felt sorry for himself, but also Chu Xiangcheng couldn't explain it to Haotian, the military in Hetao, and the soldiers in the Yumenguan war zone.
His thoughts turned around, and Chu Xiangcheng finally opened his mouth and said: "Guo Huai, we have been friends for many years. If I don't give you an answer, it won't be justified. Let's do this. You take back your 50,000 civilians. As for the food and grass supplies, you were in our camp half a year ago."
We also suffered heavy losses during the offensive outside the Great Wall, and were unable to provide food and grass to the coalition forces."
Guo Huai's eyebrows moved and asked repeatedly: "How long do we need to support it?" He understood Chu Xiangcheng's meaning very well. Chu Xiangcheng wanted Uma to remain absolutely neutral. Under such circumstances, if Uma was in
In an absolutely neutral situation, Loop is naturally the biggest beneficiary.
Because once Uma is neutral, Tie Ying Qiu Ming will definitely suspect that Uma has different intentions, so he will not dare to attack Yumen Pass without any scruples. Of course, Chu Xiangcheng will not let Uma and Hetao fight side by side out of the blue. After all,
The combat effectiveness of the Uma soldiers is not at the same level as that of the Hetao. The most important thing is that the Uma soldiers do not have the determination and iron will to fight to the end. And this happens to be the strongest aspect of the Hetao.
Of course, even so, Chu Xiangcheng still gave himself enough face. Hetao has always been tough and proud. If Uma does not show enough sincerity, even if Chu Xiangcheng is a giant with one hand covering the sky in Hetao, it will still not be good.
Accounts should be given to the three parties in Hetao, the military, the government and the people. And Uma also needs such a step.
Chu Xiangcheng pondered for a moment: "Two years at most. In these two years, you need to reduce the pressure on the Yumenguan war zone for us as much as possible. Guo Huai, we in Hetao are not ungrateful people who do not distinguish between grudges and grudges. As long as you show enough sincerity
, we will never let our friends down."
Guo Huai was silent for a moment and said: "I heard that a year ago, the six Loulan countries among the thirty-six countries in the Western Region also sent envoys to negotiate with you?"
Chu Xiangcheng's expression did not change at all, he just said with a smile: "That's right. On that day, the heads of the Six Kingdoms of Loulan and Zheshan Songbang, the wisest man in the Western Regions, came to pay homage to my lord in person, hoping to form an alliance with our Hetao."
"Then how did you answer?" Guo Huai was very curious. He had also heard about the fact that the leader of the Six Kingdoms of Loulan went to the Hetao in person. However, the specific plot was not known to outsiders due to the blockade of the Hetao and the Six Kingdoms of Loulan.
Know. Since this matter has considerable reference significance for Uma, Guo Huai asked specifically.
Chu Xiangcheng didn't even raise his eyelids, but said lightly: "My lord clearly rejected their alliance's request, and solemnly told them that we will definitely rebuild the Anxi Protectorate in the future!"
Guo Huai only felt a chill. Rebuilding the Anxi Protectorate? In other words, Hetao will definitely regain its old land in the Western Regions in the future, and it will never appear in the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions. Some of them may only be under the absolute rule of Hetao.
Protectorate of the Western Regions.
The rise and fall of the Thirty-Six Kingdoms in the Western Regions has nothing to do with Guo Huai. However, the Six Kingdoms of Loulan have always been very respectful to the Hetao. Although there was a slight conflict at the beginning, they never offended the power of the Hetao.
But it's so respectful
Several countries in the Western Regions, Hetao still did not give them corresponding preferential treatment. And Uma's achievements in recent years are still higher than those of the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions. Although he had already learned about Hetao's aspirations from Luo Xiang, Guo Guo
Huai still felt chilled.
The Western Region Protectorate has been rebuilt, what about the Beiting Protectorate? Among the five Protectorate of the Chinese Empire, the Western Region Protectorate is the first to be established and the one that has been under the leadership of the Chinese civilization for the longest time, followed by the Beiting Protectorate.
Since Hetao is determined to rebuild the Western Region Protectorate, it will definitely not give up the Beiting Protectorate, which also has an important strategic position. So, where is the future of Uma?
Chu Xiangcheng also saw Guo Huai's worry, so he smiled and comforted: "Guo Huai, in fact, things are not completely hopeless. Look at Goryeo, there is a deep hatred between them and our Chinese Dynasty, but
As long as they change their minds and completely stand on our side, we will give them a chance. Although Uma has taken the wrong path, it is not far wrong. You just need to step back as soon as possible."
Guo Huai nodded and said nothing. Chu Xiangcheng also knew that his old friend was in a fierce ideological battle, so he waved his hand to his servants to send him back to his residence and let him think for himself.
However, after all, Guo Huai was an important official who had been in charge of the Uma Dynasty for more than ten years. After a short period of thinking, he had fully understood the attitudes of Chu Xiangcheng and Hetao, and immediately gave Tupu Chidan the gift of Tupu Chidan as soon as he returned to the post house.
I wrote a secret letter, completely describing my situation and feelings here, and then had someone send it back to Uma without stopping.
Tupuchidan's trust in his confidant was unreserved. After receiving Guo Huai's letter, he immediately made a decision to let Guo Huai take full responsibility for negotiating with the Hetao, and to plant summer grain.
For this reason, he immediately withdrew the 50,000 civilians who had accompanied the Iron Eagle and Qiu Ming coalition forces to attack Yumen Pass.
Guo Huai received Tupuchidan's reply and felt confident, so he quickly concluded an alliance with Hetao. Originally, he planned to return to Uma as soon as possible, but it was rare for Chu Xiangcheng to see an old friend, so he persuaded Guo Huai to stay.
Prepare to stay for a longer period of time. Moreover, Tupuchidan specifically mentioned in his reply that
He said, I hope Guo Huai can pay more attention to the advanced production technology and farming technology in the Hetao when he is in the Hetao. After all, for a backward and poor country like Uma, these are very important. As the prime minister of a country, Guo Huai naturally understands this
It makes sense. So this stay lasted for more than a month.