Xiao Tang talked about the development of the territory in the past six months and the details were appropriate. Su Qin also made some additions. Wu Feng also had a relatively detailed understanding of the current situation in his territory.
"Thank you both for your hard work. It seems that the development situation in our northwest and northern Luzon is very gratifying." Wu Feng finally said with a smile.
"Yes, sir, Brother Su and I both believe that now is indeed a rare and good opportunity. According to the current development speed, I think the economic strength of our northwest and northern Luzon will surpass that of other counties in a few years." The top five in the empire." Xiao Tang also added.
"But time waits for no one. I see that the situation around us is developing so fast. I'm afraid the peaceful situation will not last long." Wu Feng glanced at Xiao Tang lightly and said.
"My lord, you don't have to look at me like this. Although Xiao Tang doesn't like to start a war, as long as the war is necessary and can bring benefits, I still firmly support it. Besides, my lord, you have already made a decision. Of course, those of us who are careful about our subordinates must be firm Support and cooperation." Xiao Tang said with a hearty smile.
"Eh? Has our Director Xiao changed his gender?" Wu Feng looked at Xiao Tang in surprise.
"Your Majesty, your words are serious. In the past, Xiao Tang opposed arbitrarily launching wars because we lacked strength. If we fought too frequently, it would greatly consume our strength and affect our economic development. But this year's situation is completely different. The county's economy is developing rapidly. The finances of Qingyang and Jinzhou continue to grow at a high speed. Even Guide and Bonan Prefectures have a small surplus. Now they have newly acquired Taixuan Prefecture, which is also an economically stable area. Northwest County has laid a solid foundation for We have a solid foundation to support a war. At the beginning of the year, we have made a lot of preparations in accordance with your requirements. In addition to storing enough food, we have weapons, war horses, armor, vehicles, cloth, medicine, etc. We have also made sufficient preparations for military supplies." Xiao Tang now turned against his previous attitude of dissent towards the war.
"In addition, our current surrounding situation is also relatively favorable. Northern Luzon can be ignored for the time being. Whether it is the Grand Duchy of Luzon in the south, the Indian Kingdom in the west, or the countries in the Western Regions in the north, they are not yet large-scale. At least the time to attack us is not yet ripe; in the northwest, except for Taixuan Palace, we have deployed sufficient forces to deal with it. Yinchuan Palace in the north probably has no intention of going south due to various reasons. Of course, we must also reserve the necessary resources. As long as the war in the east continues, the empire will definitely ask us to quell the chaos, and we can march into Kansai openly. This is indeed a rare opportunity." Xiao Tang slowly finished his opinion.
What Wu Feng admires the most is Xiao Tang. Although he is in charge of government affairs, he also has a deep understanding of the current situation, including the military situation. He will not stick to the affairs he manages, but will often put himself The work is integrated into the development of the entire region, which is beyond the reach of many people.
Applauding gently to show appreciation, Wu Feng smiled and replied: "Well said, as the old saying said a few years ago, a conversation with you is worth ten years of reading."
Wu Feng still commented on Xiao Tang with the same words he used when he first met Xiao Tang a few years ago, which made Xiao Tang deeply moved. "Your Excellency, you are very complimentary. Please ask Brother Su to make up for any shortcomings."
"The fall of Jiayuguan this time is certainly a major threat to us, but in a certain way it is also beneficial to us." Su Qin said in a surprising way.
"Oh? Please tell Mr. Su more carefully." At this moment, even Wufeng pricked up his ears in surprise.
"Although Jiayuguan was firmly under the control of the empire before, there was always a glimmer of hope for the two northern countries. But now that the Kaman people control Jiayuguan, they can naturally come and go south at will, and the scenery is unlimited, but for Sisi Luo For people, hope has been lost, and the taste is a bit bitter. It may be even more difficult for the people of Heathrow to take a peek at the Central Plains. To their west are the unruly nomads on the Tengger Grassland. Nation, to the east is the powerful Kaman Empire, to the north is the desolate Marston Wilderness, and there are the brave and fighting Baiin barbarians. The only way out is to go south, and Yinchuan Prefecture has become a must-win place. For Yinchuan Prefecture His ambitions will soon be exposed, and he will be more eager than before. Sun Yuanliang will not fail to see this. He will definitely step up his defense to the north. We can start from Sun Yuanliang's great efforts to consolidate this point three months ago. It can be seen from Ganlan Fortress in the north of Yinchuan Prefecture. Once the two sides are on guard, the pressure on our northwest, especially Qingyang, will be greatly reduced. Especially Sun Yuanliang will always be worried that the powerful Hesi Luo people want to annex him. , will definitely focus on the defense of the north, and naturally he will not have extra energy to go south." Su Qin has studied the relationship between Si Luo and Sun Yuanliang quite thoroughly.
While Wu Feng nodded secretly in praise, he also noticed that Su Qin seemed to have some unfinished ideas, so he smiled and said, "Mr. Su, you and I are one family now. If you have any ideas, just say it. Xiao Tang and I are all ears."
"Well, sir, I have an idea, but it's not mature yet and I don't have much confidence, but I think it will be of great benefit to us without any harm." Su Qin was a little worried and obviously didn't have much confidence.
"Oh? Let me tell you, since it is a beneficial and harmless thing, what's the harm in giving it a try." Wu Feng was so interested that even Xiao Tang also turned his attention.
"I learned from the Intelligence Agency that Sun Yuanliang has been ill recently. It is said that he is not serious. He only has one son. His son does not like government affairs and likes to travel. He is rarely at home and travels all year round. According to reports from people close to him, he Now I am very homesick and have repeatedly revealed my intention to return to my hometown to recuperate." Su Qin slowly told the information he had obtained.
"Oh? Where is his hometown?" Wu Feng suddenly became energetic after hearing this.
"He is from Longdong Mansion in Guanxi County." Su Qin replied.
"This is a bit troublesome. Your Majesty hates him deeply now and wants to show him to the public. In this situation, it may be difficult to persuade your Majesty to pardon him." Wu Feng pondered, "Even if he wants to return to his hometown in Longdong, Longdong is now It’s also outside our control, and there are certain difficulties.”
"Yes, His Majesty the Emperor has an unforgettable memory of the Yinchuan Incident more than 20 years ago. It is not realistic to understand His Majesty the Emperor's ideological work now." Xiao Tang also agreed.
"Now Yinchuan Mansion has been vaguely divided into two factions. One faction is headed by Sun Yuanhui, the commander of the Yinchuan First Guard Division, Sun Yuanliang's brother. He is a resolute pro-Heathrow faction and is in conflict with the commander of the Nuremberg garrison of the Heathrow Empire. Kidman has a lot of connections, but this guy has a violent personality and is not popular among the people below. The other faction is headed by Zhou Tinggui, the director of the Yinchuan Prefecture Administration Department. They are pro-imperial faction and have always hoped to maintain friendly relations with the empire. However, due to the original Due to the impact of the Yinchuan Incident, it is impossible to maintain a better relationship with the empire. This faction includes the main officials of the 2nd and 3rd Guard Division. I am thinking that we can contact Sun Yuanliang first to understand his attitude and do some work. Contact the other main officials of the pro-imperial faction. Otherwise, once the Sisluo people discover Sun Yuanliang's change in attitude, they may first contact the pro-Sisluo faction in Yinchuan Prefecture to launch a coup. After all, the First Guard Division is the strongest. If the Sisluo people step in to help, the possibility of success is very high." Su Qin presented the information he obtained plus his own analysis one by one.
"Well, this is a good opportunity, and we can't let it go. Being able to recapture Yinchuan Mansion without any blood is of great significance. Even if our Northwest County is truly unified, I, the Military and Political Envoy of the Northwest, will be worthy of my name. But there are still many things in between. There is work to be done, Su Qin, you said it right, we must contact him immediately to do the work, we must not fall behind the people of Heathrow." Wu Feng's attitude was firm.
"We must immediately strengthen the monitoring of the Heathrow garrison in Nuremberg. If there is any abnormality, our army must immediately intervene. But we cannot act in advance now, otherwise Sun Yuanliang will misunderstand and it will cause trouble." Xiao Tang also added.
"It's best not to come to this point, but we have to be prepared. Let the 3rd and 5th Divisions be ready. In addition, the Qingyang Garrison Division should also be more vigilant. If a war really breaks out, I'm afraid it won't be easy. ." Wu Feng nodded in agreement with Xiao Tang's opinion.
"The person who went to Yinchuan to contact him?" Wu Feng looked at Su Qin.
"Su Qin is doing my part, and I hope I can bring you good news." Su Qin accepted the task with a smile.
"With Brother Su taking action, it will be an immediate success." Xiao Tang also congratulated with a smile.
"Well, thank you Brother Xiao for your kind words." Su Qin said confidently.
Standing on the tower and looking to the north, Su Qin and the others had taken it away for two days. Wufeng's heart was heavy. He was not worried about Su Qin's safety. After all, Su Qin was visiting his sick subordinates on behalf of himself, the military and political governor of the northwest. No one has any reason to go against them.
However, the intelligence response in the past two days was not optimistic. The Heathrow army in Nuremberg had begun to make secret adjustments. Although the magnitude was not large, it was all done at night, which was very suspicious. And Su Qin still hasn't sent back any news, which makes Wu Feng uneasy.
We can't wait any longer. We must at least let the troops prepare first. Under Wu Feng's order, the Fifth Division of the Northwest Army quickly advanced to the Mangye Plain in the northwest. It was nominally going to Mangye Plain for military training. Internal propaganda also said that it was to protect the Seventeenth Princess of the Empire who was inspecting there. As for why A division would be dispatched to protect her, because of course she attached great importance to the safety of the seventeenth princess of the empire.
The third division has also made all preparations. Mulige even ran to Wu Feng several times to ask when he would set out. He had been in Qingyang for several years and had not fought a real battle. , this made Mulige almost fall ill. It was so easy to wait until now, but there was no movement for a long time. Why didn't this make Mulige anxious