The uneasy mood of the envoys from the Western Regions did not last for a few days. Su Qin and Wang Liao, who had received Wu Feng's instructions, quickly started arduous and detailed negotiations with the envoys from the five countries. In view of the complexity of the content involved and the national situation involved, Differently, Su Qin and Wang Liao divided the negotiation into three stages. At the same time, the armies stationed in the north and south of the countries in the Western Region also accelerated their assembly. Even the first batch of 20,000 troops of Mote cavalry, which was being reorganized, also entered the border area with the Loulan Kingdom. Strengthen the deterrence against Loulan Kingdom.
On March 30, 697 in the Gregorian calendar of the mainland, the first phase of negotiations between the northwest and the Western Region countries ended. Envoys from various countries, after learning that the content involved was sensitive and complex and the interests involved were numerous, issued urgent notices to their countries, requesting to send a larger delegation to participate in the negotiations involving the future direction of each country. After receiving the notice, the envoys of various countries Later, a delegation representing the interests of all parties in the country was organized in the shortest possible time and rushed to Qingyang all night long. For a time, the high-end inns and hotels in Qingyang City were overcrowded. During this first stage of negotiations, I felt the firm determination of Northwest China and knew that The other party is unlikely to make concessions on this point. Wusun State signed the treaty first, followed by Gaochang State and Bejia State. However, the envoys of Kuqa and Loulan have not been able to do so because they have not been authorized by their countries. Signing.
On March 27, three divisions of the Northern Luzon Army entered the Kuqa Kingdom, and the 100,000-strong army in the north that had been stationed at the Loulan border moved all the way south and defeated many Loulan troops that came to block it, and completed the During the siege of Loulan City, it was at the last moment that the leaders of both sides finally compromised and the treaty was signed.
The content of the first stage of negotiations actually only involves two aspects. One is related to the issues of the various ** teams, and the other is related to the future framework of the Western Region Alliance. Regarding the military issue, according to the insistence of the northwest, all the countries in the Western Region will retain only 5,000 self-defense forces as security guards of each country, and the remaining troops will select their elites to form a Western Region United Army, whose number will be led by Wusun Yi. It is composed of 5,000 people, 5,000 people from Loulan, 5,000 people from Bejia, 5,000 people from Kuqa, and 5,000 people from Gaochang.
The issue of alliance structure is also a relatively sensitive issue. The countries in the Western Regions used to have a loose political organization, the Western Regions Alliance, but this organization only remained in form. It was a name used by the countries in the Western Regions to communicate with each other and externally. It has not become a substantive organization, let alone an executive agency. Wu Feng’s idea is to use the name of the organization, substantify it, significantly expand its power, and establish the alliance’s executive agency—the Alliance Government Affairs Office. There is one director and one deputy director. The Government Affairs Department consists of the Government Affairs Department, the Finance Department, the Interior Affairs Department, and the Trade Department, which are responsible for the specific government affairs of the alliance. This point also caused some controversy among the countries, but after the northwest party stated that there was no room for negotiation on this point, it also requested that the countries will gradually implement reforms within the existing framework and follow the government structure of the northwest provinces, so that To better reflect the development of democracy, the focus of debate among representatives of various countries has focused more on the allocation of positions in the Alliance's Government Affairs Office.
Wu Feng's majestic figure stretched into a long shadow under the afterglow of the setting sun. Several people following him were walking silently in the Qingyang Central Garden, which was built by Qingyang to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the victory of the Qingyang Defense War. In a municipal building, a row of marble reliefs depicting the tragic scenes of war were placed in the center of the garden. Behind the reliefs was a bronze statue, showing the image of a soldier with a gun and shield still fighting bravely after being hit by two arrows. In particular, the vivid expression on the soldier's face was so exciting that the whole statue was brought to life, making many military generals, especially the old men of the Northwest Army who followed Wu Feng in the bloody fight a few years ago, make an exception for Molun. The measures were applauded.
"Su Qin, since the first phase of the treaty has been signed, I think the second phase should follow immediately and strike while the iron is hot. Now almost all representatives of the aristocratic forces from the Western Region countries have accompanied the delegation to Qingyang. They are actually interested in our first phase. They are not too interested in the content of the negotiations. What they are most interested in should be the details involved in the second phase. During this period, you and Wang Liao should contact more representatives of various forces and find more supporters for us in the northwest. Xiao Tang You can also attend more liaison banquets or receptions. I think Su Qin and Wang Liao may be too busy." While looking at the relief, Wu Feng continued without looking back.
Several people behind him nodded in agreement. The first phase of the agreement had been signed. After countless discussions, arguments, quarrels, and even threats and intimidation, along with a series of compromises and concessions, the first phase of the task was finally basically completed. This has already made Su Qin and Wang Liao feel exhausted, but as their boss said, the arduous work has just begun. The second phase of negotiations is the top priority, and the first phase of negotiations is just a prelude. , many people made concessions in the first stage in order to obtain more benefits in the second stage of negotiations, and Su Qin and Wang Liao had to make concessions to those people against their will in order to urge the other party to make concessions on the conditions of the first stage of negotiations. People make all kinds of wishes and promises.
"Tian Fang, I'm afraid you have to make a hard trip to the countries in the Western Region to inspect and supervise the implementation of our garrison in the countries. Also, you may have to discuss the formation of the Western Region United Army with Helianbo and the others. , be sure to pull up the framework in a short period of time, and do not give the countries too much time to prepare. If this is not possible, you can directly draw from the existing militaries of the countries into organizational structures, but be careful not to concentrate too much on one establishment. They will be transferred from among the troops, and they will be strictly supervised to disband the army according to the timetable. There can be no ambiguity about this, lest some people have their own whims."
"Sir, the Wusun army is easy to handle. They can be directly drawn from Huyanqiu's guards. However, the armies of other countries may need more and more detailed intelligence from the intelligence department and Mr. Su and Mr. Wang. The coalition army is Our future military foundation in the Western Region must not be allowed to be taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives." While Ling Tianfang agreed, he also put forward his own opinions.
"Well, go and ask Linghu Yi to provide you with some information. He has been preparing for some time. I believe he should gain something. Su Qin and Wang Liao can also provide you with some information you have." Wu Feng Turning around, he said, "The situation in the Western Region has now reached the most critical step. We must be cautious in the next stage of negotiations. This is related to our northwest interests in the Western Region in the future. We can neither allow the various tribes in the Western Region to become a rope. But we must also prevent excessive weakening of the tribes in the Western Region, otherwise we will be burdened with too much burden. Fortunately, the first stage has laid a good foundation for us, and the interests of the nobles of various tribes are not consistent, so we only need to We must adhere to this principle, that is, let the nobles taste the sweetness as much as possible in terms of economic interests. Even if they suffer some immediate losses, it is okay. However, when it comes to national power, we cannot make any principled concessions. We must follow our intentions. To be sure. As long as we firmly grasp this point, I think even those who are unwilling to lose will not be able to make any waves."
While Wu Feng and the others were chatting about the second phase of the idea, two men on the outskirts of the city also drove their horses for a stroll along the path beside the westward business road. The fiery red sunset now no longer had the light of noon, like a red iron gradually of falling downwards.
"Lord Saibo, we haven't seen each other for some time, right?" A slightly older middle-aged man wrapped his head in a white scarf and wore a neat gray-white robe that rippled with the undulating footsteps of the strong horse.
"Well, Mr. Abuhiev, the last time we met was at Loulan Palace four years ago, right? Thanks to your warm hospitality at that time, the hand-caught lamb served by the royal chef of your palace is indeed well-deserved. It is still unforgettable to me. I have many I haven’t tasted such delicious food in years.” The man who answered was thin but full of energy.
"I'm sorry about the matter of Your Highness Sethna and His Highness Said. Although I didn't agree with my Lord's idea at the time, I didn't firmly oppose it. Fortunately, the outcome of the matter did not have any major twists and turns." The older, middle-aged man is naturally Abuhiev, the Minister of State of the Loulan Kingdom. The maternal family of Saibo, the Minister of State of the Wusun Kingdom, was originally a Loulan aristocrat. Tuo himself has always been on good terms with important figures in the other family, so the negotiation was signed today. He took the initiative to invite Saibo to go out to the city, and the other party readily accepted the invitation.
"Oh, the past has passed. You and I are just our own masters. I can't blame you." Saibo smiled and met the other person's somewhat apologetic eyes. He seemed to smile at each other and forget all grudges. smell.
"It's fine if you don't mind. If it hadn't been for those things at the beginning, how would we have made today's appointment?" Abuhiev looked at the setting sun with some emotion, "Everything is like a passing cloud of smoke, a white horse passing by, and fleeting. "
Saibo felt the sadness of the other party. He understood it somewhat, but not completely. He could only ask vaguely: "Master Abuhiev, you seem to be worried? Now that the first phase of negotiations has ended, the Northwest Army and your country A bloody battle has also been avoided, you should relax and take a rest, your body still needs attention."
"Haha, negotiations?" Abuhiev smiled bitterly, "Sir Saibo, the negotiations in this first stage are so difficult, but you haven't noticed that representatives from various countries, including you and me, are working for the interests of their respective groups. Are you already fighting endlessly? Then we don’t know what the situation in the second stage will be like.”