Shen Qianhua asked solemnly: "Your Highness, are you being a little too aggressive?"
Xizi didn't speak, but her opinion was obviously the same as Shen Qianhua's.
Except for the war, Shen Qianhua and Xizi are responsible for almost everything in Northern Xinjiang.
Although Xizi does not have an official position, the suggestions and policies put forward by the three think tanks she controls are not something Shen Qianhua can ignore. This is a substantial right.
If it were during wartime, Shen Qianhua and Xizi would be responsible for the army's logistical supplies and the stability of the rear area.
Therefore, the two of them see things more comprehensively than the generals An Junshan and Ouyang Xuan.
For them, fighting a war is not just about fighting, but also about what kind of impact the war will have, how to deal with the aftermath, etc.
Shen Qianhua continued without waiting for Emperor Xin to ask questions: "Your Highness, it has only been more than a year since the Turks were destroyed. If we continue to send troops at this time, it is very likely that the court will think that Your Highness is a militaristic person."
"If this is the case, I'm afraid it will affect the officials' impression of His Highness."
"The generals from other border areas will not be grateful to His Highness for this."
Shen Qianhua did not continue speaking, but everyone present understood.
Emperor Xin had just arrived at Yanque Pass a few years ago. He destroyed the Turks because northern Xinjiang was directly threatened by the Turks. It was normal to launch a counterattack. Many officials would even have a good impression of Emperor Xin because of this.
But if he sends troops to Goguryeo, Ryukyu and other countries, the nature will be different.
Although those barbarian lands were invading the Dali border, they were not the territory that Di Xin was responsible for. Logically speaking, even if he wanted to clean up them, the invaded border should be the first to send troops.
But except for Prince Yu, who was the prince, those in other border areas, even those with higher official positions than Emperor Xin, did not have the right to send troops.
Before the imperial court issued an order, they could only launch a counterattack when the barbarian lands invaded them, and only then could they take advantage of the war to launch a counterattack.
But the forces in the barbarian land are very smart. When they invade Dali, they always take advantage of the weak border areas. In this way, even if they are repelled, Dali will not have the energy to pursue them.
Without the consent of the imperial court, although Emperor Xin could take the initiative to send troops, he could not enter areas beyond his own jurisdiction.
That is to say, you can't use the road to pass by.
If there is no way to take advantage of it, it means that even if Emperor Xin wipes out Goguryeo and other places, the other border generals who are close at hand can only watch helplessly, but they will not get any credit.
People don't worry about scarcity but about inequality.
I can do without it, but you can't have it either, not to mention that these barbarian countries close to the border areas have long been regarded as their future contributions by the border generals.
Although he may not be able to do it, the credit he had prepared for himself long ago has been taken away by Di Xin. No one will have a good impression of Di Xin.
Therefore, as long as he dared to send troops to Goguryeo and other countries, he would offend the generals at the nearby Dali border.
And these are just the generals in the border areas.
For the imperial court, the Turks continued to invade northern Xinjiang, and as the general of Zhenguan in northern Xinjiang, it was understandable that King Yu sent troops to this.
Although the officials were a little unhappy about sending troops without the consent of the court, no one would hold on to this in view of the great achievements they achieved later.
Even King Cheng only made a small stumbling block based on this and stopped talking after that.
Before Emperor Xin sent troops to the Turks, various border areas represented by Wuchenghou kept petitioning the court, wanting to send troops to the surrounding small countries that often invaded the Dali border.
Considering the current situation in Dali, the imperial court rejected the request of these generals.
Yes, Emperor Xin has the right to send troops, but Goguryeo, Ryukyu and other places have not invaded the defense line of northern Xinjiang, and Emperor Xin's well water does not interfere with the river water.
After the imperial court rejected petitions to send troops to various border areas, Emperor Xin suddenly sent troops to these places along the Dali border. What else could it mean but a slap in the face of the imperial court?
Therefore, as soon as this incident came out, the impression of Emperor Xin among the imperial officials in the capital would decline.
In just a few years after arriving at Yanque Pass, Emperor Xin first sent troops to the Turks, and then to Goguryeo and other places. If someone with a heart like King Cheng, he would probably give Emperor Xin a militaristic image.
When smearing, they don't care whether Northern Xinjiang has the strength to support the expenditure of sending troops.
Rumors are fun for a while, but it's hard to refute them.
This will further affect Emperor Xin's reputation among officials and people.
Everyone present knew that Emperor Xin was determined to leave the throne.
Emperor Xin, who was far away on the border, could only rely on merit and reputation to gain an advantage in fighting for the throne. If his reputation was damaged, it would directly affect King Yu's future plans.
Moreover, in terms of merit, Di Xin has indeed achieved enough now, but this is without making any mistakes.
Compared to the good, people can only remember the bad.
The armies of Goguryeo, Ryukyu and other countries are indeed inferior to the Turks who are good at cavalry in terms of combat effectiveness, but the geographical environment also gives them their own advantages.
In addition to the Turks, the other small countries around Dali all have their own cities. Therefore, although they are not as good as the Turks offensively, they are stronger defensively.
But this time, Di Xin took the initiative to send troops.
With an army of thirty thousand, it would be fine if he wins, but if he fails, then all his previous achievements will be wiped out, and others will even take the opportunity to throw more dirty water on him.
At that time, Di Xin's only possibility was to be escorted back to Beijing to face charges.
Therefore, in the eyes of Xizi and Shen Qianhua, Di Xin's plan is full of risks.
An Junshan and Ouyang Xuan are also very clear.
Although they very much hope to make great achievements, if the situation really develops as Xizi and Shen Qianhua expected, not only King Yu, but they, as members of the King Yu family, will not end up well either.
As a result, it was visible to the naked eye that the two of them were shaken.
Zeng Hongshen also lost his silence and spoke to support Xizi and Shen Qianhua.
Postpone the dispatch of troops.
In other words, like Marquis Wu Cheng, he petitioned the court first, and then sent troops if the court agreed.
Although in this way, the imperial court would have to agree to the petitions of other border generals, and King Yu's contribution would be diluted, but the risk would also be reduced a lot.
Not only would those generals not be unhappy with Di Xin, they would even be grateful to Di Xin for bringing them the opportunity.
And even if it fails, the impact on King Yu will be minimized.
In addition to the above concerns, Xizi and Shen Qianhua raised objections to Di Xin's plan for another reason.
Without waiting for Di Xin to speak, Xizi took over Shen Qianhua's words and continued to speak.