Dunhuang is located in the western part of Liangzhou. It is located on the Silk Road, the main transportation route to the Western Regions, Central Asia and even Europe. It once had prosperous commercial activities. Here, there are Yumen Pass and Yang Pass on the border of the Han Great Wall.
From the former Great Chu State to the present Great Yan Empire, Dunhuang has always been ruled by the Central Plains dynasty and serves as a trading station for Liangzhou to the Western Regions and the West. At the same time, it is also the center of gravity of Liangzhou in the west.
In the western part of Liangzhou, in addition to the Han people, there are Turks, Tuguhun people, Dangxiang people, Tubo people and other various tribes except the Han people. Even here, you can see a lot of people.
People from the Western Regions.
In the past, this place was a major commercial place and an important place for merchants from Dayan to Western Regions. However, now there are fewer caravans coming and going here.
Around Dunhuang, there were thieves and horses everywhere. Caravans came and went, and it was difficult to survive. More importantly, the countries in the Western Regions also began to invade under the weak situation of Liangzhou and under the stimulation of some people.
The western part of Liangzhou. Among them, Shanshan, in the western part of Dunhuang, and the two prefectures were occupied by the Western Regions, and local governments were established, and separatist and independent.
Although these two places were also under the jurisdiction of the Western Regions in the past, in the middle of the Great Yan period, they were captured by the Great Yan and established prefectures and counties, becoming the territory of the Great Yan. But now, they are lost again. The rest of the Western Regions countries are in the Great Yan era.
Seeing that Liangzhou had no counterattack measures, the king began to gradually abandon his fear of Da Yan and invade the land of Da Yan.
In early June, the Liangzhou army fought a battle with the troops of Gaochang and other countries in Yiwu. In the end, the coalition forces of the Western Regions retreated, and the Liangzhou army also suffered 7,000 or 8,000 casualties. This was why the Western Regions countries were
Converged a little.
Nowadays, Xu Ye, the general of the Left Guard under the command of the Liangzhou Grand Commander. Speaking of which, Xu Ye was quite famous in Liangzhou. In the past, the Liangzhou Prefecture Army rebelled, and Xu Ye led the army to fight and defeated it.
It is also because of this that he was named Pingliang Hou by Emperor Xuanwu.
However, Xu Ye himself knew that he, the Left Guard General of Liangzhou, was actually very sad. Although he was in charge of the army of the three western Liangzhou governments, the total number of troops in his hands was only more than ten thousand. Moreover,
These are all the local heroes he has helped him to raise.
In the western three prefectures of Liangzhou, except for Jiuquan, there are almost no Liangzhou officials who are in charge of the remaining two prefectures. In other words, Xu Ye now holds the power of the three prefectures. In theory, such a result,
Many people will be satisfied. However, based on the situation of the three western prefectures, no one sitting in this position will have any good mood.
In the three prefectures, people's livelihood is withered, and local tyrants protect themselves according to the fort. Local governments are difficult to leave their capitals. Local prefectures and counties may not be able to manage all matters within the prefectures and counties.
What made Xu Ye’s headache was not that the lack of troops was insufficient. At that time, Xu Ye still asked the Liangzhou Grand Governor Situ Fei for help on the grounds that it was difficult to guard the local area. Situ Fei allowed Xu Ye to summon him on his own. In this way, military strength was not a problem, but the problem was
Recruiting soldiers and the money and food needed to raise soldiers.
At that time, Situ Fei had an order that Xu Ye was the most good at fighting in Liangzhou. He was in charge of the decayed land in western Liangzhou. Xu Ye was the first to be the first. Therefore, Xu Ye was allowed to recruit troops on his own, and the money and food required and the land of the three palaces should be collected by himself.
.In other words, Situ Fei gave Xu Ye all the money and food from the three prefectures, and let him ask for it and support the troops guarding the local areas. However, Xu Ye also had to bear the major military affairs in the western Liangzhou and must not allow foreign enemies to invade.
On the surface, Xu Ye is equivalent to an autonomous governor, similar to the princes, and the military formations are captured. However, in the three prefectures, the government affairs of Jiuquan were controlled by officials sent from Liangzhou, and cannot be controlled by Xu Ye.
For use. Of course, Xu Ye had no intention of government affairs. The problem was that the only place in the three prefectures was relatively stable and could provide money and food. However, it was good that the other two prefectures were not allowed to provide relief to the government.
However, officials in Jiuquan often used various excuses to shirk the money and food required by Xu Ye. Therefore, although Xu Ye recruited 20,000 young and strong people in the three prefectures, they were unable to make them soldiers. Even the most important thing was that the most important thing was to recruit.
It is difficult to equip basic weapons and armor. Since this is the case, how to guard the place? This makes Xu Ye very troubled. In fact, not to mention that there is no Jiuquan, even if you put a Jiuquan mansion on it, it is difficult for Xu Ye to continue to be in charge of the western part of Liangzhou.
Xu Ye knew very well that it would not work without the support of Liangzhou in the western region. If the countries in the Western Regions were added, they would be afraid that the entire Yong army would need the support of the enemy.
Seeing that the people were unable to survive after being ruled, Xu Ye began to hate Situ Fei. If Situ Fei hadn't deliberately made things difficult for him, why would this be the case?
It is also because of this that after Zhao Jun's men came again, Xu Ye went straight to this question with the other party. Xu Ye did not look back directly when the other party convinced him. Instead, he asked the other party how to deal with the western issue.
The Zhao Jun said this time that it was Wei Zilin who convinced Xu Ye. Wei Zilin came here in person to succeed in one fell swoop and completely make Xu Ye surrender to Zhao Jun.
"General Xu is indeed a kind person who treats the people well and cares about the livelihood of the local people." Wei Zilin's face turned right and he exclaimed sincerely. Then he asked, "General Xu, how is the disaster in these three prefectures compared to the northern part of Bingzhou in the past?
?How do these Western countries compare with the Turkic tribes?"
Xu Ye said seriously: "These three palaces are just horse bandits everywhere, local tyrants and forts are everywhere. How can it be compared with the northern Bingzhou where the outside is invaded by the Turkic army and the inside is invaded by the princes. As for the inside, it is a battle between them.
The countries in the Western Regions are far inferior to the Turkic tribes. In fact, there are also a large number of Turkic tribes in the north of the Western Regions, but there is no Bingzhou and the Turkic tribes in the north of Xiazhou are just powerful."
"Very good!" Wei Zilin smiled, "Since General Xu is very familiar with the situation in Bingzhou and Xiazhou, Wei will not explain it in detail. The strength of this Turkic army is far beyond the disaster of local horse thieves, and far beyond the disaster of the local horse thieves.
The Western Regions. Since my lord would rather give up fighting for hegemony with the princes of the Central Plains for the sake of the people of Bingzhou, is this not a problem? Wei came here this time to solve the hidden dangers in the western part of Liangzhou."
Xu Ye said in a deep voice: "So, King Zhao is going to head towards Liangzhou? But now the Zhao army is suppressing the Turkic tribes. Can we send troops here immediately? It's not that I underestimate the strength of the Zhao army, but Liangzhou
After all, it is too far away from the Zhao army, especially in the western region. If we want to completely stabilize the place, we need to dispatch troops immediately to subdue these horse thieves and local tyrants with force. In addition, we also settle the poor people in the three western prefectures.
This requires huge logistics support, and the amount of food and supplies is quite large. Not to mention the amount required, it is probably not easy to transport these to this place."
Wei Zilin laughed and said, "General Xu really underestimated my Zhao army and my lord! The people in the northern part of Bingzhou also lived in dire straits and were even worse than the people here. What was the result?
The Northern Army of Bingzhou was defeated and the Turkic Army was completely expelled. In addition, hundreds of thousands of Han people were rescued from various tribes on the Turkic grassland many times. Aren’t these all the comforts of our Lord? The food and supplies needed
, Is there less? There are more people in the three prefectures in the western part of Liangzhou than in the northern part of Bingzhou?"
As he said that, Wei Zilin's face suddenly turned cold, "Besides, there are many people with a lot of food in this western three prefectures. Even if I have inconvenient transportation and it is difficult to transport it for a while, as long as my Dazhao army arrives,
General Xu has joined my lord again. We are not allowed to ask for food in these places? Does General Xu still have the heart to agree with the source of cholera in these places?"
Of course, Xu Ye understood what Wei Zilin knew, that is, the powerful clans, alien forces and groups in the three western prefectures, and in addition, there were some horse bandits from all over the world. No matter when the people starved to death, these powerful clans were
There will be no food shortage in the family.
Xu Ye frowned and said, "I believe that the Zhao army can do this, and I also believe that the King of Zhao is capable of seeking benefits for the people here. However, the place where Xu is located is the three prefectures in the western part of Liangzhou, and it does not connect with the Zhao army.
Even the middle is far apart. If the Zhao army wants to arrive here, they are afraid that they can only completely defeat the Liangzhou army."
"But once your army takes action, the Grand Governor will definitely let Xu transfer his army to the eastern part of Liangzhou to fight against your army. Then, the situation here will be unpredictable. By then, there will be no army guarding here, so Gaochang and other countries
But I will not miss this opportunity. As for the people above the local area, they will suffer."
"Besides, although the Grand Governor is more harsh on Xu, Xu is not willing to change and betray the Grand Governor. After all, His Highness Yong still has kindness to Xu."
Wei Zilin smiled and said, "My Lord has solved these problems long ago. Compared to General Xu, he also understands how famous my Da Zhao is on the grassland now. I dare not say anything else, at least, no tribe dares to treat me.
Da Zhao is not respected. Although your three western prefectures are located in the northwest end of Liangzhou, it is also located in the southern section of the western Turkic tribe. My Da Zhao army passes through the grassland, who dares to stop it? Who dares to stop it?"
Looking at the arrogance on Wei Zilin's face, Xu Ye couldn't help but feel envious. To be honest, he also admired the current strong posture of the Zhao army. He could make the Turkic tribes, who had always been arrogant and arrogant, lower their heads, and he could not help them.
As an iron-blooded soldier, he feels longing for it.
Xu Ye frowned and said, "According to Lord Wei's intention, your army is preparing to take the road from the northern grasslands and enter directly here?"
Wei Zilin said in a deep voice: "Yes, this is also my master's intention. It's okay that the western part of Liangzhou is in chaos, but the countries in the Western Regions dare to attack me, Da Yan, that is, it is unforgivable. Therefore, no matter how General Xu decides.
, Our army is definitely going to come here, and we must let the countries in the Western Regions understand that the territory of the Han people is not something they can invade at will."
Looking at Xu Ye's ugly face, Wei Zilin smiled again and said, "Of course, General Xu, don't rush to make a decision first. Let's take a look at this first." As he said that, he betrayed Liangzhou Army by the Shadow Department.
The interests of the state were handed over to Xu Ye in exchange for information on joining forces with the Western Regions to fight against the Zhao army.
"Is this true?" After reading the information Wei Zilin handed him, Xu Ye joined forces to say ugly.
"Of course, now, we have sent people to try every means to stop Situ Fei from doing this. Otherwise, once he joins forces, even if we send troops to suddenly come here, it will be difficult to resist the left and right attacks of the Western Regions and the Liangzhou army.
, There will definitely not be too many troops here suddenly. The situation here cannot provide for the needs of the army." Wei Zilin said in a clear voice.
"How about it, General Xu, you should make a decision now! If you want to talk about kindness, Emperor Xuanwu's kindness to you is greater than that of Situ Lei. Now, everyone in the world knows that Emperor Xuanwu died at the hands of Situ Lei. You say Situ Lei
If you have kindness to you, you cannot betray it. Then, Emperor Xuanwu has kindness to you, why don’t you leave it alone? Is General Xu reluctant to let go of the power of the Left Guard? In this way, the late emperor saw the wrong person."
Xu Ye's face suddenly changed and he said angrily: "Nonsense! I have a clear conscience! Did Emperor Xuanwu die at the hands of King Yong? Don't you know? The pedantic people in the world can be deceived, but you and I are all.
Understand people.”
Wei Zilin sneered: "Is that so? But there is one thing you can't deny, that is, if Situ Lei had not forced too much, why did Emperor Xuanwu look at his attitude by death? In order to gain the support of the Turks, Situ Lei wanted to sacrifice the royal princess.
.In order to make it legitimate to seize power in the future, he is even more prepared to let his son marry a princess. Such behaviors are so ruthless that they should be done by traitors."
"Hmph... Speaking of the treacherous ministers, King Zhao and King Yong are so similar!" Xu Ye responded coldly.
"Is that so? Do you dare to say that Situ Lei can compare with my lord? Xu Ye asked himself, "Who can do this in the world of princes? First defeat the tribes of the Martialis and recover the land of Youbei. Then, you will use the entire Martialis to complete the Martialis to
Who can compare with the tribes and the Khitan tribes to all rule and expand their territory?"
"The princes of the Central Plains were busy seizing power, but my lord was alone in the northern border to guard the entire Dayan area, defeating the Turkic army. Now, they have broken the Turkic tribes, making them obeyed.
Under my lord, did my lord act rebelliously when Emperor Xuanwu? The current situation of the Zhao army is all driven by our soldiers of the Great Zhao step by step, and they are also beneficial to the local area."
"Let me tell you what Situ Lei is doing? Even if Emperor Xuanwu didn't kill him, after Situ Lei learned about Emperor Xuanwu's death, he slaughtered the royal family, several princes were killed and three princesses died. Could it be that these are all fake
I am so futile that I am still treating you as a loyal minister and a good general."
As he said that, Wei Zilin smiled coldly and said contempt: "If Xu Ye was willing to die for Situ Fei and ignore the people of these three prefectures, then he would only make the entire three prefectures a racecourse for the countries in the Western Regions. He just didn't know,
Will these people forgive General Xu, whom they regard as saviors in the future?"
"Besides, you said that you don't want Situ Fei to be in harmony. Even Situ Fei wants to kill you many times. If you don't think about yourself, you should think about your family. If Situ Fei wants to do so many times, you should think about yourself.
Fei is the wise master, so it is worthy of praise for your success. However, if you continue to serve Situ Fei now, you will definitely be infamous for thousands of years in the future. Situ Fei will not bear the crime of colluding with the countries of the Western Regions, and he will be able to bear it.
The only one who is famous for this is Xu Ye.” Wei Zilin looked at Xu Ye and scolded him in a stern voice.
Xu Ye's face changed, and after a while, he smiled bitterly: "Xu did not say that the people who abandoned these three palaces were to help Situ Fei to abuse the evil. Xu could not bear such a crime."
Wei Zilin laughed and said, "It's great! General Xu is indeed a kind and righteous person. This move will be great kind and the people of the three prefectures."
Since he had already said that, Xu Ye no longer continued to twist and asked directly: "When will your army take action? How do you need Xu to cooperate?"
Wei Zilin said in a deep voice: "Now, General Xu should no longer call my Great Zhao army the army. From today on, you and I are ministers in the same palace. As for the actions of our army, it will take one month to prepare.
At least, we must calm down the problems of the Turkic tribes."
"General Xu also knew that the lord wanted to divide the Turkic divisions into three areas, divide them into three areas, and enfeoff three khans so that they could not unite and confront our army, which would also facilitate our Great Zhao to slowly annex the future.
But now most of the eastern and central parts have begun to surrender to our Great Zhao, but the western parts are still resisting. Therefore, just in case, in order to prevent it, in order to cause chaos in the north again when we are operating here in the future, the army will be in danger, so
First, we must suppress the Turkic tribes and set the overall situation."
"General Xu, although our army cannot act in this month, your mission is not small. First of all, you must completely control the Situ Fei people among the generals. When the army arrives, we need to go to the ground.
In the shortest time, the three prefectures were completed, at least in the western Dunhuang, Yiwu prefectures were taken over, and they were controlled in their hands, and there was a stable place to garrison."
"Secondly, you must check the divisions of the powerful peoples, foreign races and horse thieves in this month. It is also possible for our army to arrive so that they can completely calm them in the shortest time.
It can benefit the people and also keep us from worrying about future troubles.”
"The most important thing is that in this month, if Situ Fei orders you to have any military orders to mobilize, you have to find ways to delay. It is best to try to transfer some of the troops to the counties of Jiuquan, okay
It will facilitate us to take down the most prosperous areas of these three prefectures and serve as a frontier for us to resist the Liangzhou army's counterattack against us."
After Wei Zilin finished speaking, Xu Ye looked at the other party and said in a deep voice: "Brother Wei talked about the matter so easily, aren't you afraid that Xu would tell the Liangzhou Governor about this?"
Wei Zilin smiled and said, "My Lord admires General Xu very much. If General Xu does this, then think that General Xu cannot be regarded as General Xu. What's more, even if there is no General Xu, my Da Zhao will attack Liang.
The state is not a problem either. The only shame is that the people here are going to suffer.”
Xu Ye laughed and said seriously: "Since King Zhao values Xu so much, how can Xu let down King Zhao's trust? Brother Wei is worried, this matter must be worry-free."