The red light from outside the window soared into the sky, dyeing the dark night sky with a fiery red halo, and the noise of cheering came from outside the tower from time to time.

Lu Duosun in front of the table picked up a sip of salty milk tea, then put down the ceramic cup. His calm and serious expression was completely inconsistent with the atmosphere outside. He said: "After the Battle of Daluo, the Tang Dynasty was poisoned by the Anshi Rebellion and had no time to look west, and the power gradually withdrew from the Western Regions. Since then, many years have passed since, and the Central Plains have fought in the demise of the Tang Dynasty, and the "China" forces have never entered the Western Regions again. It has been more than two hundred years."

Unexpectedly, Yang Ye seemed even more excited, "The officials worked hard to restore the temperament of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Now tens of thousands of troops are on display in Hexi. The time has come, and when will it be!"

Lu Duosun paid attention to Yang Ye for a few glances, guessing in his heart that the reason for his excitement was the Duke of the Kingdom.

"General Yang said very well." Lu Duosun said kindly, "But things are not that easy. The Central Plains have been withdrawn from the Western Regions for more than 200 years. Today, the geography, water sources, countries, and sects are completely different. We currently know very little about the Western Regions and dare not act rashly to use the lives of soldiers and the military expenses of the national treasury."

Yang Ye frowned and pondered.

Lu Duosun said calmly again: "The lower official has a suggestion. Wei Renpu, deputy envoy of the Privy Council, was obsessed with the northwest. It is said that when he came to Feng'an, he cried when he saw the old site of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Wei Renpu was one of the most trusted ministers around the official family. He must ask about the national strategy of all military and country. If General Yang can send reliable people and get the support of Wei Renpu in this matter, his chances will increase greatly."

Yang Ye immediately clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lu, for the reminder."

Lu Duosun nodded: "The officials are not going to pour cold water on General Yang, so they can't get along with you. But the soldiers belong to the court, and their expenses, military supplies, and supplies must also be supported by the entire country. If they do not get the support of the officials and the court, General Yang's wishes to build a great achievement may just be thinking about it."

These sincere and heart-warming remarks caused Yang Ye's attitude to change drastically. He asked in a humble manner: "Shilar Lu's intentions should I report to the court first?"

Lu Duosun shook his head and said in a deep voice: "General Yang wants to do this, so he cannot throw everything to the court. The court has many civil and military strategies, advocates all kinds of strange things, and makes decisions about major issues that require all parties to argue and compromise, which is very troublesome and slow."

Yang Ye said, "I would like to ask Mr. Lu for advice."

Lu Duosun touched his short-skinned beard and pondered for a long time: "Suzhou is still in the hands of the Uighurs; he has to discuss melons and sand management with the Guiyi army. These things are not difficult, but they are very complicated and trivial, and it still takes time. During this period, you can send a quick horse to report to General Yang of the imperial court's strategy, wait for the court's approval, and ask the Privy Council to copy the geographical files of the Han and Tang dynasties and send them. The officials happened to have some plans..."

Yang Yedao: "I hope to hear the details."

Lu Duosun talked eruditely: "I have a strategy of fighting for two and one to protect one.

The Western Regions are thousands of miles away from the Central Plains, and Longyou in Guanzhong declined, and Hexi was newly obtained, and the supply and foundation were unstable. Da Xu wanted to use force alone to send a large army to sweep the Western Regions, which was undoubtedly a fool. At this time, inheriting the remaining power of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions and regaining its prestige, the Western Regions countries could not ignore Da Xu's power in the West. Only then would the best plan be the best.

This time, the various countries jointly attacked the Uighurs in Xizhou (Karakhanate), and Dafu was committed to striving to preside over the face of the alliance. The strength of the fighter jets and light cavalry raided the Uighurs in Xizhou was proved, rather than speaking in vernacularly. At the same time, it was necessary to preserve the Kingdom of Khotan, restore the military towns of the Western Regions, build fortresses and strongholds to station elite troops, and win over the alliance with the Kingdom of Khotan. It can not only gain a foothold in the Western Regions, but also deepen its power into the Western Regions and gradually understand the astronomy and geographical situation of the Western Regions.

The Li family of Khotan (Yuchi) had always had a good relationship with the Central Plains. They were enthroned by the Jin Dynasty and married and formed an alliance with the Guiyi Army. If Da Xu wanted to enter the Western Regions, he would be kind to him."

When Yang Ye heard the young man speak with a sincere look on his face, he bowed his hands: "Mr. Lu is so young that he is highly dependent on the official family, and he is really a talented person in charge."

Yang Ye praised Lu Duosun's plan very much, and immediately prepared a memorial and sent a quick horse back to Beijing.

At this time, the troops set out from the Hexi Army camp stationed in Ganzhou, and exited the Hexi Corridor through Liangzhou (who has surrendered and stationed in Xujun); when walking in Lingzhou, although this road is far away, there are Xujun fortress strongholds and post stations along the way, which is more secure. Then, from Lingzhou to Guanzhong, enter the hinterland of Daxu. The road from Hexi Corridor to Daxu Capital has been completely opened.

...

In the study room of Jinxiangdian in Tokyo, there was a sudden "bang" sound, and Guo Shao did not throw the cup, but just stood the cup heavily on the table.

The three ministers in front of him, one eunuch, immediately bent down. Since Guo Shao was known as a benevolent king, he rarely got angry in public. This behavior was already very serious.

Zan Jurun said: "Feng Jiye's reputation is notorious. Cao Gong knew it and strongly recommended it. He was bold in employing people. He actually let Feng Jiye be the leading commander of the striker. He really let His Majesty trust him..."

Zan Jurun's voice echoed in the silent house, making it particularly clear.

Guo Shao was silent for a long time, took a deep breath, and said, "I have made a mistake, and I agreed to use Feng Jiye after all. It is a mistake to let this person go to Jiaozhou."

How could the emperor be wrong? Zuo You said first: "Cao Bin was on the northern road of Shu Kingdom and in the Southern Han Kingdom. He had many fierce generals under his command, and he could restrain his soldiers without any crime. Since that was the case, he should restrain Feng Jiye. His Majesty just trusted Cao Bin easily, not to mention that even if Cao Bin used Feng Jiye, he should not put him in the position of the chief general..."

"Forget it, I won't mention the merits and demerits for the time being. How can I modify the Jiaozhou strategy now?" Guo Shao said, "I will discuss politics tomorrow morning, so I will ask the ministers first." After he said that, he waved his hand a little unhappy.

A few people stopped talking and left for a week.

This matter was advocated by many in the court. Some advocated increasing troops to Jiaozhou, using important towns as a base, building post roads along the main waterways, forming countless three-level network orders along the post roads, occupying Jiaozhou in an all-round way, and implementing military rule. Attacking the territory of the Dingmen, searching for important criminals, encroaching and exile local tyrants, exiling criminals in the Central Plains, relocating households, sending seeds and plowing oxen to reduce taxes, building academic museums, and enacting laws... The cost is unknown, and I don’t know when it will take effect. The expenses are a bottomless pit.

Some advocate giving up Jiaozhou, occupying coastal strongholds, and slowly attracting new Jiaozhou forces. With the method of Xu's army being able to firmly defend a Liuhua Fort with hundreds of troops, this proposition is very cost-effective.

Guo Shao did not express his opinion, but sighed again: "People cannot be satisfied, but it is difficult to find recognition."

Soon, the Northwest Yang Ye's memorial arrived in Tokyo.

Guo Shao felt a little relieved when he learned that Yang Ye had pacified Longyou and Hexi at a small price, and made the tribes surrender. He also looked at the strategy proposed by Yang Ye and Lu Duosun and praised: "The idea is long-term and start pragmatic."

However, Guo Shao understood that the situation in the Western Regions was more complicated than the mixed situation of the various ethnic groups in Hexi and Longyou, and there were also sect problems. The Western Regions were too far and too complicated, and it was a long-term process to expand influence and power westward, and it could not be achieved overnight, and there was no shortcut to Zhongnan Mountain.

While discussing with the minister, he approved Yang Ye's memorial, and at the same time he wanted to remind Yang Ye not to be reckless.

The eunuch Yang Shiliang secretly reported that a literati and accomplice who came back from the northwest lobbed the Privy Council. Guo Shao asked Yang Shiliang to send someone to summon his aide to meet him.

Guo Shao's words did not fall on the paper, and he stepped back and said something to Yang Ye's aide: "After you go to Tokyo, you will give Yang Ye a sentence: At this time, it is not the best way to make a quick move. Only by being safe will you be wise."

There is nothing else to say, but Guo Shao knew that Yang Ye would definitely understand.

Since Yang Ye's aide came to Tokyo, what happened in Jiaozhou? How can the news not be brought back to the northwest? Cao Bin has already disappointed the emperor, and Yang Ye has already held the prestige and achievements of pacifying Longyou Hexi. No one loses, no one wins, and risky behavior is only suitable for those who are inferior in hopes of the Jedi counterattack. This is what it means.

A month later, Cao Bin's memorial arrived in Tokyo. He memorialed again, asking for an order to increase military expenditure and proposed a new strategy.

Cao Bin asked to set up a "Jiaozhi Province" and wanted to establish a harbor and fortress along the east coast of Jiaozhou, and then build a stronghold and post road along the Taiping River to Luocheng. Luocheng was the Dadu Prefecture of Jiaozhi Province, occupying Dadu Prefecture and the main road areas leading to the East China Sea, and then gradually attracting Jiaozhou people to serve in Dadu Prefecture and local areas, suppressing and governing Jiaozhou.

Guo Shao asked the Central Minister's suggestion in the Hall of Deliberations, thinking that this was a more modest way to make up for it, so he adopted Cao Bin's suggestion, who was more familiar with the situation on the ground. At the same time, he issued an order to recall Feng Jiye and let Cao Bin reappoint the general.

The strategy of striving for Jiaozhou was decided by Guo Shao after a lot of efforts in the court. He thought that this matter was of great significance, so no matter what, he was unwilling to give up and had to go on!

At this time, the Western Regions and Jiaozhou became protracted persistence at the same time.

Guo Shao stood on the high platform of Jinxiang Hall, looking at the changing white clouds in the air, thinking about Cao Bin and Yang Ye. In a faint sense, he felt as if he was communicating with God... A sense of fate surged in his heart.

Yang Ye, a person who had originally left a great reputation in history, may still stand out here. After many twists, his fate seems to be beyond recognition, and seems to be very mysterious and similar.
Chapter completed!