Cui Wenxiu did not wait until the 11th Empire Army and the Indian Army were reorganized before setting off. He and the commander of the 11th Empire Army Mu Lige took the lead in leaving Birja and embarked on the journey. Returning is as fast as an arrow. They have been away for a day. Cui Wenxiu's desire to go home seemed very urgent for many years, which made Mulige laugh at him. Was it because the taste of Indian women did not meet his aesthetic taste, so he eagerly wanted to go back? The empire itself is easy on the Tang women.
From Birja, you can enter North India's De'an County through Dexin Province and Pame Province. After passing through North India's De'an County and Solian County, you can enter the Western Regions. However, Cui Wenxiu and Mulige chose to enter the Western Region from Solian County. Although this route is a bit far away from the south and enters the mainland of the empire via Northern Luzon, the road conditions in Northern Luzon are quite good. Coupled with the superior conditions of improved horse carriages, the fatigue of this long journey is also reduced. Got great relief. Although Cui Wenxiu really wanted to inspect the defense situation of the two newly built mansions, Pamir Mansion and Kuiyang Mansion, time did not allow for it. He and Mulige had to follow the large passage that ran through the northern part of North Luzon County and inserted into Qingyang. .
Along the way, the old brothers Cui Wenxiu and Mulige had not stayed together for such a long time, and they talked eloquently. Even Mulige, a man of few words, was attracted by Cui Wenxiu's words. The conversation got aroused, and I was not lonely along the way. From the situation around the Indian region to the naval development in the Baltic and Aegean Seas, from the protracted war between the Hansen League and the Augsburg Empire to the Famini Empire and Leeds Grudges in the kingdom. From the ebb and flow of forces on the Tengger Grassland to the response strategies of the Holy Spirit Cultists in De'an County, West India, the two were also very interested and discussed the views of both sides in detail.
After entering Qingyang, the two of them diverted from Yinchuan along the Taixuan, Jiama, and Fanlin lines and crossed Yulin to Yunzhong before heading south along Cangzhou and entering the imperial capital. Both of them wanted to see the terrain and defense situation in the north. , now that I have made up my mind to play a game with the Liberians. It is also necessary to make some preparations early. Once the war with the Liberians breaks out, the northern region will definitely become the main battlefield.
The two were also discussing on the road the empire's disadvantages in heavy cavalry and how to use other means to make up for it. Among them, developing armored beasts was a clever move, but after all, the number of armored beasts was limited, and the scope of their use was also quite narrow, so it was still Need to make up for it through other auxiliary means. Rangers can also make up for some shortcomings, but in positional battles, the impact of rangers is far inferior to that of heavy cavalry. At most, they can play some substitute role after following the breakthrough of heavy cavalry.
Cui Wenxiu was constantly amazed by the rapid changes in the empire along the way, especially the large-scale use of mortar that greatly improved the road conditions in some important areas, especially the section from Vito Mansion to Qingyang Mansion. Because this section of the road is called the throat of Northern Luzon connecting the interior of the empire, and the climate is hot, humid, and rainy, it turns out that every time the road is repaired, it will not last long. It will need to be repaired after two or three years, but after using mortar. Not only has the smoothness of this road been greatly improved, but its durability has also been improved exponentially. It is said that its quality stability can even last for more than ten years, which makes Cui Wenxiu sigh.
Qingyang has developed into the leading town in the northwest, and not only serves as the political and economic center of the northwest county. It has also become the economic center and transportation hub of the northwest region including Eastern Tengger County, Western Region County, Jerok County and North Luzon County. Most of the goods in the empire's interior are handled and delivered here, including silk, porcelain, and tea. , paper, spirits, ironware, printed matter, and handicrafts were continuously exported to the west. Coffee, sugar, tobacco, cocoa, ethnic handicrafts, horses, leather, wool, cotton and their fabrics from the west are also sold in large quantities to the mainland. As a cargo distribution center and handling hub radiating throughout the northwest region, Qingyang has become a major The core city in the northwest region.
What is particularly worth mentioning is that the printed matter exported from Qingyang to the Tengger Grassland, the Western Regions, Northern Luzon and even the Indian region has almost doubled year after year. With the strong support and subsidies from the central government of the empire, only 700 printed matter exported from Qingyang. The number of printed matter in the inland areas to the west increased three times compared with 699, and the first three months of 701 exceeded the annual output of 699, introducing a large number of the history, culture and art of Tang civilization and the life customs of the Tang people. His books were exported to various parts of the western inland at relatively low prices, which also triggered a wave of admiration for Tang civilization in various parts of the western inland. The cultural and artistic taste of the Tang people has become an ascendant trend. And this trend has begun to spread from the initial popular among the middle and upper classes to the middle and lower classes.
What also occupies an important position is that Taoist and Buddhist scriptures have also been introduced into these areas in large quantities, which has also greatly expanded the influence of Taoism and Buddhism in these areas. The number of believers has at least tripled compared to 700 years ago. Above, especially in Northern Luzon and Tengger Grassland, this trend is more obvious.
The prosperity of the northwest made Cui Wenxiu and Mulige very happy, but they also saw the economic gap in the north, such as Beiyuan and Yanyun. Although the early spring harvest has been ushered in, the economy in the north is obviously lagging behind, both in terms of Compared with the northwest, the city size, bustling level and infrastructure construction are all different. In just ten years, northwest county has officially surpassed Beiyuan and Yanyun. This has become an indisputable fact.
The imperial capital is still prosperous. As the capital of the entire Tang Empire, thousands of people come to visit. The bustling crowds and endless traffic make the gate of the imperial capital still in a relatively tense state. When Cui Wenxiu and Mu Lige arrived at the north gate of the imperial capital At that time, I even had to wait outside the gate for half an hour before I could enter the city.
Seeing Cui Wenxiu's dark and lean cheeks and Mulige's shiny black but high-spirited aura, Wu Feng felt a burst of joy in his heart. The two of them even went to the palace to see them before they even had time to change their clothes. This made Wu Feng feel proud again. A sigh of relief. The Indian sunshine made both of them darker than before, but the war did not seem to leave any mark on the two of them. It seemed that the war against the Hansen Alliance did not satisfy the two of them. The natural hobby of soldiers Zhan Rang and the two of them still had a vigorous and high-spirited spirit even when they were sitting next to him, and Wu Feng was very satisfied.
The steaming green needle mist tea made Cui Wenxiu and Mulige truly realize that they had returned to the mainland of the empire. The faint fragrance lingering in Cui Wenxiu's nose gave him a sense of rebirth. He had not felt this familiar for a long time. But the feeling of warmth is gone, hometown is better, this is the only thought in Cui Wenxiu's heart.
After chatting for a while, the three of them got down to business. Cui Wenxiu introduced the current situation in the Indian region in detail.
With the appointment of the governors of each county, although their governance styles and policies are different, it should be said that the situation in the Indian region has completely calmed down, especially in India County, where the situation is the most complex, and Pauling's La Using multiple means of hitting, suppressing, coaxing and luring, they soon managed to sort out the Sino-Indian De'an area, which had always been considered the most difficult, and the large-scale launch of local large-scale iron ore mines and smelting companies. Let people see Pauling's ability to attract investment.
Of course Cui Wenxiu is aware of these situations. Wu Feng has long been familiar with them. The Imperial Security Bureau and the General Intelligence Agency are not vegetarians. Cui Wenxiu has also heard about their activities in the Indian region. His Majesty the Emperor is concerned about the Western Indian and Hansen Alliance. During the war, Cui Wenxiu also introduced in detail his thoughts and intentions in the battle to recover the West Indian De'an, as well as the ultimate goal. Birja had been recovered, the West India De'an region had been unified, and the West India De'an County had also been restored. The original three and a half mansions suddenly became six mansions. However, Dexin and Destin are still under military control for the time being. Dexin's problem is not serious, but the Holy Spirit believers in Destin Province account for a considerable proportion. Although Cui Wenxiu has taken some measures , but still dare not be careless. How to ensure the stability and long-term peace of Destin, the northwest border of the empire, is also a problem that troubles Cui Wenxiu.
After introducing the situation in the Indian region, Cui Wenxiu also introduced his plans for the South Meili region. Although he had to put it on hold due to changes in the situation in the empire, Cui Wenxiu still hoped to give himself some time so that he could smoothly Captured the southern Meili region and achieved the unification of Meili.
Wu Feng listened very carefully to Cui Wenxiu's introduction, but did not comment on Cui Wenxiu's still thinking about Nan Meili. He then asked about the current situation of the 11th Army of the Mulige Empire and its performance in the Unification War of De'an in Western India. He answered truthfully.
Cui Wenxiu and Mulige entered the palace excitedly, thinking that His Majesty the Emperor would definitely discuss with them the current situation facing the Empire and what measures the Empire should take. However, they did not expect that His Majesty the Emperor would only comfort them with gentle words and words. However, they were told to go back and rest for two days first, which made both Cui Wenxiu and Mulige return disappointed.
Stepping out of the palace gate, a majestic man in black clothes was already standing outside the palace gate with a smile. Cui Wenxiu and Mu Li Gehui, who were full of sullenness, their eyes lit up when they saw him.
"Haha, Wenxiu, Lige, are you okay? Let's go, I won't come back until I'm drunk today!" A big folding fan was held in his hand and he suddenly waved it away, and the man in black clothes came forward with a face full of joy.
Cui Wenxiu's heart also flowed with warmth. No matter how different their political opinions or close their relationship was, at least this sincere affection was still hidden deep in the hearts of the two of them. Once they dug it out occasionally, it would flow out and he happily responded: "Boss Liang How dare Wen Xiu refuse to treat us to a treat?"