"Your Majesty, if you really want the Baiin people to persist while maintaining sufficient strength, I am afraid that the empire will have to risk a comprehensive deterioration in relations with the Hesthro people. There is no need for the Kaman people to worry too much. We We have already controlled Jiayuguan, and our defense system on the Jerok front line has been perfected and can fully shoulder the heavy responsibility of defense. What I am most worried about is that in this matter, if the Sisi Luo people get the support of the other three countries in Liberia, we will The pressure on the north would be too great, especially when the empire's next military action may be carried out in the south first." Ling Tianfang considered his words, this was a small-scale discussion, with the exception of the emperor. The only one other than His Majesty is his deputy, Right Privy Councilor Bo Jinchen.
Wu Feng could hear the meaning in Ling Tianfang's words. He tended to support the Sykes tribe in maintaining and growing its power. He believed that the Dole tribe, which had always been disobedient, could be properly taught a lesson, as long as the Dole tribe could be dragged through. In the past six months, the empire has done its best. As for the possibility that the power of the Dole tribe will be greatly weakened, it is not within the empire's consideration.
Ling Tianfang believes that after the empire solves the southern problem, the Liberians will no longer be able to compete with the empire even if they unite. The empire's comprehensive national strength will far exceed that of the four united Liberia countries, even if the Bein people cannot By exerting a little strength, the empire can solve the Liberians by adopting appropriate tactics, such as defeating them one by one. However, the empire is not yet ready to fall out with the Liberians. The empire cannot fall when it is actively preparing to use troops against the south. It is most appropriate to stick to the Liberian tail and maintain good or at least passable relations with the Liberian people in the near future.
"Tian Fang, we have to take a longer view. The Heathrow people have recovered their strength very quickly. Vasili and Knox, who are now in charge of the Kaman people, have also been influenced by the Heathrow people. have to be more pragmatic. In fact, except for the adjustment of military policies, their economic development strategies have not changed much from when Gomez was in power. Once the Kaman people shrink in military, it means that they You can have more energy to develop the economy. If the two carriages of the Liberians, the Sisluans and the Kamans, once develop, Daiyuan will have to face greater difficulties in the Northern Expedition in the future. Lian feels that we cannot allow the Sislo and Kaman people to continue to develop like this, and we have to let the Bain people hold back their development. "
Wu Feng didn't quite agree with Ling Tianfang's movements. He would rather use various methods now to let the Boyin people hold back the Liberians, rather than face a powerful Liberian group in the future, even if it means paying the price of antagonizing the Sisluans now.
Ling Tian Fanglu suspected that Tuoji had played a role in it, but he could not doubt His Majesty's opinion. He had stated his own opinion, but if His Majesty insisted on his opinion, then he would have no choice but to accept it, and the Privy Council's military The strategic plan had to change accordingly, which made him somewhat unwilling.
"Your Majesty. Then our military deployment in East Tengrina, Northwest County and even Zhangyuan County must be readjusted. The existing military strength is not enough to cope with the difficulties because of the possible consequences of the enmity with the Sisluo and Kaman people. conflict or even war." Ling Tianfang reluctantly expressed his concern, "If this sub-war state lasts too long, it will affect our planned southern war plan."
"I think, I have been thinking about this issue. Cui Wenxiu hopes to continue to promote the empire's westward expansion plan in the middle of this year. He asked to take back the South Meili and Northwest Indo-German Security Department. I have been worried about this issue. If Cui Wenxiu once Implement this plan. Will a full-scale war break out with West Orland and Jutland and the Empire? The Hansen Alliance also needs to consider this issue. I originally hoped to deploy two or three legions to strengthen the defense of the northern line. But if Cui Wenxiu wants to advance his plan, the troops from the central mainland cannot be deployed, and the defense in the north is a problem." Wu Feng was also a little troubled.
"Since His Majesty has made up his mind to disrupt the development plans of the Sisluo and Kaman people and support the Bein people, we first need to strengthen the defense on the northern front. It is inevitable to draw troops from the central mainland. If necessary, we can also draw troops from the mainland. Deploy a legion force from the southwest region. However, to launch wars against the Hansen Alliance, Jutland and West Orland continuously throughout the year will affect the overall planning and layout of the empire. Therefore, I think that if General Cui Wenxiu thinks it is really necessary, To launch a war this year, it can only be designed according to the maximum use of troops within four legions and four cavalry regiments. It cannot exceed this limit, otherwise it will affect the deployment of other aspects of the empire, including increasing deployment on the northern front. The two legions, mainly deployed on the Shulin and Yinchuan lines, should be able to satisfy
If necessary, we can station mobile forces, mainly cavalry, in Jiayuguan. If the Sisluans and the Kaman really want to have a showdown with us over the Bein issue, we can also use mobile power to carry out early strikes and disrupt their war plans, which can also buy them some time to readjust. "
Bo Jinchen, who had been silent for a long time, finally interjected. He advocated reducing the passive defense force and adopting an assault force to expand the mobile force to deter the Sisluo and Bianman people from easily showing off with the empire. This can avoid confrontation. It has great influence on the mid-continent area, and it can also actively prepare for the war in the south. As long as the Bai people can delay it until July, the shipping channel between the Xuanbing Ocean and the Bering Sea can be opened, and shipping can completely provide Baidu with With sufficient supplies provided by the people, the Boyin people can survive this year until next summer. I believe that by then the relationship between the empire and the Liberians will need to be repositioned.
Bo Jinchen's opinion made both Wu Feng and Ling Tianfang feel happy. If a sufficient number of mobile cavalry is deployed in the Jiayuguan area, once the Sisluo and Kaman people intend to take measures to assist the Bein people in the empire, During the counterattack, the motorized cavalry can protrude from Jiayuguan and attack the southern areas of Sisluo and Kaman. Although this may not pose a fatal threat to Sisluo and Kaman, it can at least make Sisluo and Kaman People should consider the consequences of taking military measures against the Imperial Garden.
"Well, Your Majesty, this idea is worth a try. Jiayuguan is now under our control. As long as we deploy about 100,000 rangers here, I believe that both the Sisluo people and the Kaman people will consider what they want to do." At the cost of using force in the Imperial Garden, this can also reduce the pressure on our northern defense line to the greatest extent, and we can also deploy the necessary cavalry forces on the East Tengger Grassland to suppress the Sisi Luo people from both sides and prevent They are desperate."
Ling Tianfang nodded in agreement. His deputy's tactical views had always been his strong point. In many cases, he was even sharper and more original than himself. Ling Tianfang did not hide his admiration for his deputy.
Wu Feng also noticed the novelty of this idea. Instead of spending heavy troops stationed on the northern defense line, it is better to prepare sufficient mobile troops for deterrence, forcing the Sisluo and Kaman people not to dare to act rashly. As for God in the territory of the Sykes tribe, **Perhaps the conflict between Nai and the Sisluans is another matter. As long as the war does not evolve into a full-scale war, the empire can accept it. Otherwise, the empire may have to reconsider the strategy of first south and then north.
When Doluo and Takla learned about the empire's decision, they were undoubtedly overjoyed. They didn't know what made Wu Feng suddenly become so reasonable. Although they refused the request to lift the ban, they gave them a solution that they had never expected. way out.
Obtaining supplies from the east channel is a completely unavoidable choice. Importing materials from the east is not only difficult to transport, but also suffers huge losses. It will also be affected by various possible variables. The Duoer tribe will not make such a move unless they are desperate. , if the empire can use force to ensure the passage within the territory of the Sykes Tribe, it will be the best for both the Sykes Tribe and the Dole Tribe. That means that both the Saikes Tribe and the Dole Tribe will be armed by the empire. For the protection of force, at least the Sisluo and Kaman people had to consider the possibility of facing the threat of force from the Tang Dynasty before taking large-scale military action against the Boyin people.
The Spring Festival Ceremony finally kicked off with Bai Yin's people in a satisfied and grateful mood. Wu Feng didn't like this somewhat cumbersome and lengthy ceremony. He also believed that no matter which emperor he was, he would probably be dissatisfied with such a pure ceremony. He was bored with a performance-based ceremony, but as the founding emperor of the Tang Empire, this was the first spring festival since the establishment of the empire. No matter from which angle, he had to bite the bullet and persevere to the end.
From worshiping to watching ceremonies, from holding a ceremonial dinner to spectators participating in folk performances, from ascending to the imperial city to accept people's worship to going down to the city and being touched at close range, this series of show-like forms is endless and tiring. Exhausted, following Wu Feng, apart from An Qi'er who couldn't bear it due to physical reasons, Situ Yutang, Lin Yuexin, Annie, Zhu Zimei, Su Jie and other concubines were also crowding behind him from one place to another. With a formulaic stiff smile, he received representatives and congratulators from all over the mainland. From getting up early in the morning until returning to the palace late at night, countless fireworks and firecrackers bloomed in the four cities of the imperial capital, announcing that the Tang Empire had finally passed An important moment in its history, it entered the second year of the establishment of the empire.