"Well, very good. It seems that the three of you have basically agreed on the opinions. We must go to the Central Plains, but not now. I judge that within half a year to a year, there will be trouble in the Central Plains. In other words, we have half a year to go To adjust, my idea is that in terms of internal affairs, we should focus on economic development. In terms of military, we can intervene appropriately on the Indian side, but it should not be too deep. We should not target land and focus on obtaining profits, so as to march into the Central Plains. Accumulate a material base. In the Western Region, we will leave them alone for the time being, strengthen our influence and control in Bejia and Kuqa, and maintain pressure on Loulan." Wu Feng was also complacent, "The Mote people have shown considerable goodwill. We need to continue to deepen the alliance between the two parties, and I think if they have suitable candidates, we might as well support them and strive to gain a solid ally for us."
"But I'm also thinking that the situation in Kansai is not as calm as we imagined. I always feel that Bo Jinchen's old and sophisticated should not be so inactive. Now the Lin and Lang families have controlled Lujiang and Bashan. The southern part of Kansai has changed people, and Longdong has also become the choke point connecting Kansai and the Taiping sect's home base in Beiyuan. Once they are cut off by the imperial army or us, their situation will be difficult, so I doubt whether the Taiping army will What big action is being planned?" Wu Feng offered another opinion.
Ling Tianfang's eyes narrowed, and his face suddenly became heavy, "Sir, do you suspect that the Taiping Sect is planning to cause trouble in Heshuo?"
"Well, it's hard to say that after the integration of the Taiping Sect in the past six months, its military strength has begun to take shape, and it has voluntarily given up the Lujiang and Bashan Prefectures, further shrinking the defense line, and further increasing the conflict between the Linlang family and the empire. If you want to connect Kansai and Beiyuan Yanyun, Heshuo is a must-win place. What's more, if you occupy Heshuo, the imperial capital is also surrounded, and most of the empire is in your hands." Wu Feng passed through Lulong and recovered. After losing a battle, I have gained a deeper understanding of the upper echelons of the Taiping Religion. These guys are also people who are unwilling to be lonely. Their ambitions are far from being as simple as I originally imagined. I still have to think carefully about whether I really want to make the Taiping Religion too powerful. , then it will become an evil tiger blocking the road to the east.
"Sir, can your inference be corroborated by other intelligence or evidence?" Su Qin hesitated before asking.
Wu Feng shook his head, his eyebrows furrowed, "At least not yet, but the Taiping Religion suddenly sent troops to Partridge Pass in an attempt to seize our eastward bridgehead, although it ended in failure due to the incompetence of their commander and the keenness of our intelligence information. They failed, but their ambitions have been fully exposed. This time Shenei and Yue Shan did a good job and captured an important figure of the other party. I have asked people from the Intelligence Agency and Security Bureau to go to Partridge Pass to arrest people. Good job Let’s interrogate this guy and see if we can dig out anything.”
"In addition, I have also instructed Gu Dengyun to step up intelligence collection in Kansai and areas adjacent to Kansai, hoping to obtain information as soon as possible. We should also increase our efforts to infiltrate Heshuo. Even if the Taiping people take the lead, we We cannot be left without the ability to fight back, so we should make arrangements sooner rather than later."
"I really hope my judgment is a fallacy, hehe, but often the judgment that is not conducive to myself is actually the truth. This is what I have concluded for myself." Wu Feng smiled helplessly and laughed at himself.
"If this is really the case, can we remind the Empire Central Committee?" The beauty in green sitting next to Wu Feng finally couldn't help it anymore.
"Don't worry, the empire still has a legion of troops in Heshuo. In addition, since His Majesty the Emperor has authorized the Northern Military Region to regain the Yanyun Mansion, Situ Tai wants to earn a performance in front of her father, establish an image in front of the ministers, and create a good reputation for herself. Being able to ascend to the throne has more weight, and you have to show some real skills in this battle. I wonder if the Taiping Religion still has the power to get involved in Heshuo after being attacked by the Northern Military Region?" Wu Feng smiled lightly.
"Sir, the Taiping Cult is certainly a scourge, but in the opinion of my subordinates, for us in the northwest, the Kaman people are probably a greater threat than the Taiping Cult. At present, as long as we hold on to Partridge Pass, there is nothing the Taiping Cult can do. We, but the Kaman people are different. The threat from the Jiayuguan Pass has put a lot of pressure on us, and now we have taken on the defense of Jerok. No matter where the Kaman people go south, we have to deal with it with heavy troops, especially the Kaman people. I'm afraid this will become more obvious after the Man people resolve their northern barbarian turmoil. We should prepare for this in advance." Ling Tianfang put forward his different views tactfully.
"I agree with Brother Ling. If we don't solve this problem, we may fall into passivity at any time, and all our other plans will be restricted. This must be taken into consideration." Su Qin also agreed.
"The threat from the Kaman people cannot be eliminated in a short time. However, I am thinking that since the Kaman people are a country, they cannot be monolithic. Especially since they, like the empire, I heard that the person in charge of power is Prime Minister Ge. Max, doesn't their emperor have any charisma or is he completely of the same mind as the prime minister? I think it can't be monolithic here, right? Can you think of some ways to come up with it? Su Qin, what do you think?" Wu Feng smiled slightly, He left the topic to his foreign affairs supervisor.
Su Qin, who had been prepared for a long time, was not polite and continued carelessly: "According to your Lord's arrangement, we already had some plans a year ago, but Gomez, the prime minister of the Kaman people, is quite strong and there is no such plan in his country for the time being. We have also contacted some conservative nobles who are opposed to going south and have maintained good relations with those who can compete with them. However, this will take time and opportunity. After all, they do not yet have the strength to directly confront Gomez and the Kaman military. , we hope that through them we can gradually influence the views of their Emperor, His Majesty Drica II, and delay their southward invasion. However, this does require considerable time and various opportunities."
"I hope this plan can gradually take effect. Haste makes waste, and we can't put all our hopes on this plan that still seems a bit illusory." Wu Feng continued.
The summer evening is particularly beautiful. The setting sun shines in the west, covering Qingyang City with a thin layer of golden light after a busy day. Walking among the pines and trees outside Xilin Temple, Wu Feng is also refreshed by the refreshing feeling that hits his face. . This Xilin Temple was originally a small, unknown temple located in the west corner of Qingyang City. Before Wu Feng took over Qingyang City, it had been abandoned for a long time. With Wu Feng taking over the northwest, the population of Qingyang grew rapidly, and people from temples in the interior of the empire grew rapidly. The number of Buddhist disciples is also increasing day by day, and many monastic monks simply live in Xilin Temple permanently. Xilin Temple is gradually gaining some vitality.
Wu Feng accidentally discovered such a secluded place and immediately fell in love with it. Whenever he had free time, he liked to leave the guards around him and go for a walk alone in the tree-lined paths here. This has become a part of his life. Hobby.
Although it was already evening, the northwest sky in midsummer was still bright at this time. The fiery red clouds made the western half of the sky shine brightly, which was still a bit dazzling. The cool breeze is blowing and the pine waves are blowing. Stepping here is a supreme enjoyment. Fully relaxing himself, Wu Feng put his hands behind his back and felt at ease. It had been a long time since he had been so comfortable and relaxed.
"Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, you can leisurely see the Nanshan Mountain. The mountain air is getting better day by day, and the birds are returning to each other." A graceful and melodious voice came quietly from the other end of the forest path, and another voice as crisp as a fine bell immediately followed: "There is a true meaning in this, but if you try to distinguish it, you are lying. Okay, miss, let's go back. It's almost dark, so let's not imitate those rotten scholars and gossip here, okay?"
The latter one's voice sounded like a young girl coquettishly showing off to her older sister, but the title sounded like a maid pleading with her master.
"It gets dark late in the northwest. I finally went out for a walk, so why not take a walk?" The soft and delicate voice sounded like a gentle breeze blowing on my face, and it sounded extremely comfortable.
"Is there anything special about such a small temple? Apart from the charm of this pine forest, He Ying really doesn't see anything worth visiting here." The maid named He Ying retorted, "It's getting dark soon. , Miss, you don’t put on makeup, what should you do if you are seen by the gangsters who are peeking at the lady’s appearance?”
"Well, He Ying, did you see the few stone tablets over there just now? Although the handwriting is blurry and tattered, it is full of ancient meaning, the fonts are strong and powerful, and the strokes are like sharp edges. At first glance, they are made by famous artists, but the lower edges are missing. The name has been lost, and we have no way of knowing who left it. It's a pity." The reply was still sullen, "We have been here in Qingyang for a while, and martial law has been lifted for a few days. It seems that the social security in Qingyang is quite good. I heard that the Qingyang city guard is a talented student from the Imperial University, but he seems to like to hang out in brothels, which is somewhat inconsistent with his official reputation."
With a disdainful snort, the maid's voice sounded: "Guan Sheng? People who hang out in those dirty places all day long still have Guan Sheng? I don't know how the people in Qingyang City can still praise such a guy. Is it possible? Are they all blind?"
"He Ying, your words are too biased. There is no big contradiction between hanging around a brothel and him being an official. At best, this person is a little careless about the influence. Even people of my father's age still socialize with people in these places from time to time. There’s nothing wrong with that.”
With a "poof" smile, the maid's voice became more pleasant and sweet: "Miss, if you speak ill of me behind my back, if I let him hear it, aren't you afraid of making me angry?"
"Damn girl, if you don't tell me, how will my father know?" Nirou's voice was also full of smiles, "Since you dare to go, don't be afraid of what others will say. I think this Qingyang City guard's behavior is quite unique. Could it be that he Aren't you afraid that being so presumptuous under Li Wufeng's nose will affect his future? This is also strange for Li Wufeng. Logically speaking, Qingyang is the capital of the northwest, so wouldn't he have heard the reaction? "
"The world is as dark as crows. Maybe the Qingyang City Guard has bribed Li Wufeng a long time ago. The two of them are also inseparable, the eldest brother let alone the second brother." The maid's voice was still dismissive, "Didn't you say that Li Wufeng is also a A playboy? Maybe all his men have this kind of virtue, right?"