Xie Changyang stood up and walked slowly in the camp. Only two divisions from the northwest have entered Hanzhong. According to the intelligence, no other follow-up troops have followed up. If Li Wufeng wants to get involved in the Hanzhong Basin, then his position in the Hanzhong Basin The strength seems a bit weak, but he let these two divisions stay at the foot of Hanzhong Fucheng. He obviously wants to get in here, but how deep he wants to get in, and what is the ultimate purpose? People thought a lot, maybe this guy was waiting for a price to get more benefits by showing his existence.
Seeing the general frowning and thinking hard, Wen Na sat leisurely aside and sipped tea. Now he didn't need to worry about these things, and it was difficult to explain this kind of thing clearly before opening the lid. Although the Lang family was talking to Li Wufeng Negotiations, but it is difficult to say whether the Lin family will be doing the same work as the Lang family. It is like an auction house. Whoever pays a higher price will own Hanzhong, and Li Wufeng is the owner of the goods, but it is a pity that he can be regarded as the real owner. The Taiping people and even the central empire have been ruthlessly deprived of ownership and can only be reduced to spectators.
"We can't wait any longer. The response of the Lin family in Northern Ronesia is very mediocre. The performance of the Machihan people is too bad. They have no control over the Lin family at all. If the Lin family is allowed to get out again, we will have to control it." It will be even more difficult to live in Hanzhong." After going around in circles for a few times, Xie Changyang finally made up his mind and said decisively: "Brother Wenner, you immediately send someone to contact the Northwest Army. I will also immediately send someone to contact Mr. Lang, hoping that we can To finalize the plan in the shortest time, we can tolerate the Northwest Army's intervention, but we absolutely cannot allow the Lin family to gain a foothold in Hanzhong. I think this is our bottom line."
"Master Xie, do you mean that we unite with the Northwest Army to drive the Lin family out of the Hanzhong Basin?" Wen Na asked calmly.
"Yes, this can only be done now. The Lin family controls Qitian Pass. Even if we drive them out, they will still stay at Qitian Pass to threaten us, but that doesn't matter, as long as we are in the southeast corner of the basin If we send troops to defend them, they won't be able to cause much trouble." Xie Changyang put forward his opinion carefully, "As for the northwest, they have now controlled the fortresses in the north and west. I am afraid it is impossible for them to withdraw. The only way is to leave. Take it one step at a time.”
"Well, if Mr. Lang can reply to us soon, I think we are confident that we can deal with the three divisions of the Lin family." A look of confidence flashed on Wenner's face. As long as the Northwest Army is there to assist , he can be absolutely sure to eat up the three divisions of the Lin family in one fell swoop, especially now that the Lin family is not mentally prepared.
Lin Guowei's somewhat old face was expressionless. As a veteran general in Sanjiang and the direct brother of Lord Jiedushi himself, he thought that his life had reached the pinnacle of glory. To be honest, he didn't really agree with himself. The elder brother's plan to advance north is especially true when there is no reliable means to deal with the threat of the Machikhans in the east. However, the elder brother's increasingly urgent mood is unstoppable. Once there is an opportunity, even if it is just a glimmer, he will be eager to Wanting to get it, such a performance made Lin Guowei full of worry from the bottom of his heart. The return of his niece seemed to have contributed to the situation. Lin Guowei was surprised to find that his resourceful niece did not seem to agree with the alliance opinions she brought back. She even never mentioned the matter again after a brief explanation. On the contrary, This aroused his brother's thoughts, and he kept sending envoys to the northwest to inquire about the news. Unfortunately, Lin Yunxiang's envoys did not seem to have made much substantial progress, which made his brother quite disappointed.
The dramatic changes in the situation in Hanzhong really caught the Lin family off guard. Fortunately, the Lin family was not weak after decades of accumulation. They quickly arranged an emergency plan. The conquest of Qitian Pass fully demonstrated the strength of the Lin family's back-up force and their calm expression. Lin Guowei was quite proud of the fact that Qitian Pass was taken into his hands in no time, but the performance of the Lang family made Lin Guowei even more frightened, especially after learning that the newly formed Burmese army in Winner had already formed two divisions and formed a considerable force. Combat power, this news puts great pressure on both Lin Guowei and Lin Guoxiong. The Lin family's situation is now like sailing against the current. If they don't advance, they will retreat. Even slow progress is equivalent to retreat, because the competitors who are eyeing them next to them are progressing faster. .
The dark city wall is like a majestic monster. From a distance, it can be seen that there are no lights, and there is no light on the wall. In the dark night, Lin Guowei has been standing at the entrance of the camp for a long time. He seemed a little anxious, as if he was waiting for something, but every time The sound of horse hooves coming from a distance disappointed him. The scouts did not understand the coach's psychology at this time and continued to stimulate the restless Lin Guowei.
There was another crisp sound of horse hooves, and Lin Guowei frowned. He didn't want to show it, but the expectation deep in his heart still made him couldn't help but look outside the camp gate in the distance again, and a familiar figure finally appeared in his eyes. In the middle, until he was in front of him, Lin Guowei was overjoyed when he saw the excited look in the other person's eyes. He couldn't hold back the joy in his heart and rushed forward to meet him.
"Sir, it's done, they finally agreed to our conditions!"
"Okay, good job, without further ado, when will we start?" Lin Guowei suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, but his trembling voice still revealed his inner excitement.
"Tomorrow, just tomorrow, complete the handover within tomorrow!" The messenger who answered Lin Guowei was equally excited, although his tired face was filled with pride and happiness.
Just as the situation was unfolding under the Hanzhong Prefecture, Li Wufeng, one of the protagonists, had already quietly left Kansai and returned to his hometown of Qingyang. Ling Tianfang sat in Guide and unified the command of the northeastern defense line. Wufeng felt much more at ease. Liang Chongxin is in charge in the east, and Xikang is guarded inside the house. Song Tianxiong and Xiong Daoyuan's two divisions are stationed in Hanzhong to fish in troubled waters. At least for now, Wu Feng believes that there will be no major war on the eastern front for the time being. In this case, it is up to him. Government affairs need to be put on the agenda, especially in the past six months or so. Starting from the Western Expedition to India, I have mainly focused on military operations, and naturally I have not paid much attention to other affairs in my territory. There was a lot of laxity. Although Xiao Tang was in charge, Wu Feng still needed to make personal decisions on many major matters. Many particularly important matters still needed to be decided after a certain range of deliberations.
After a few days of rest, Su Qin was in much better spirits. He was dressed in a blue brocade robe, with an exquisite belt casually wrapped around his waist. A pair of jade pendants with dragon and phoenix reliefs symbolized that the owner seemed to have some happy event. Lian Xiao, who had always been a bit dull in this regard, Tang also noticed that his friend seemed to be in much better spirits.
"Brother Su, I think you seem to have met some happy event. Haha, this Jiangnan trip is a double harvest with both public and private considerations in mind?" It was rare to see his friend in such a good mood, so Xiao Tang also joked with him with a smile.
"Haha, it's official business. I've been ordered by the Lord, but it's quite satisfactory. As for whether it's done well or poorly, Su Qin doesn't dare to make a conclusion. I'm afraid it's up to Lord Li to make his own judgment." Su Qin looked much more cautious when talking about official matters. , "It's a personal matter. When Su Qin returned to Jiangnan, he asked Mr. Li for leave to go back to his hometown. In the past few years, although the family members are still in good health, they should go back to fulfill their filial piety."
"So, how is your health?" Xiao Tang nodded, seeming to feel something.
"Well, everything is fine. The climate in the south of the Yangtze River is indeed much more pleasant than in the northwest. When I left the south of the Yangtze River, I just wore a thicker jacket. But in the northwest, I have to wear a leather jacket." Su Qin's tone was full of nostalgia for his hometown. It's just that a man's career is more important than anything else. He can get a place where he can display his talents. Even if the conditions are worse, he can see the changes in these places being realized day by day in his own hands. This is This feeling of satisfaction is hard to replace with anything.
"Oh, Brother Su, why don't you move your family to the northwest sometime? Wouldn't it be much more convenient? If your father, Zun Lingtang, can't adapt physically, his wife, family and children might as well move to the northwest." Xiao Tang thought for a moment and said seriously. suggestion.
"Haha, Brother Xiao's kindness is appreciated by Su Qin. Is it just a matter of moving? I don't think it's necessary. Our adults' thoughts are now on the east. I think it won't be long before we can return to the Central Plains. This Although the northwest is a place where you can make a fortune, the economy is too weak after all, and the geographical location is a little far away from the empire. If you want to achieve great things, I am afraid that Qingyang will not be able to shoulder this heavy responsibility." Su Qin's tone became increasingly serious. Come on, this trip to the south of the Yangtze River passed through the Five Lakes and the East China Sea, and made a special inspection of Su Qin, the three most prosperous counties in the empire. Compared with his original travel, this time the inspection was much more targeted, and it also made Su Qin He deeply feels that the gap in economic strength between the northwest and these wealthy counties cannot be caught up in three to five years. According to his own opinion, if he wants to achieve great things, he must use his existing military power to take advantage of the Taiping Religion. The two sides were in a deadlock with the empire, and they pushed eastward at all costs. Whether it was Jiangnan, East China Sea, Wuhu, or Heshuo, the strength of any government there far exceeded any other government in the northwest. This disparity also prompted Su Qin to One of the things he did when he returned to the northwest was to find a suitable time to have a comprehensive exchange of opinions with his lord on this aspect. Of course, Xiao Tang was his good friend and the administrative leader of his lord, so he was naturally the one who gave Su Qin advice. one of the main objects.
"Oh? Brother Su has gained a lot from this trip to the south of the Yangtze River. It seems that it is not limited to the things entrusted to you by adults, right?" Xiao Tang obviously heard the meaning in Su Qin's words, and the other party's tone was very serious, It was definitely not a momentary feeling, but a result of careful consideration in many aspects, so he nodded in support, "In that case, Brother Su, you might as well wait a moment and explain it in detail when your Excellency comes."