A pair of eagle eyes on the thin cheeks fixedly stared at the book of "Wei Liao Zi" in this poem, "The one who has the temple without fighting is considered the winner, so he has to count too much; the one who has the temple without the battle is not the winner, has to count the few. The more counts Victory, even if you don't count, you won't win!" The culture of the Tang people has actually reached the forefront of all ethnic groups in the mainland. I didn't expect that a thin "Wei Liaozi" could have such a profound philosophy. Besang pawed his hands and sighed. Knowing that the Tang people have so many civilizations, they are still in decline. Although they still seem to be strong now, Besang knows how many crises are hidden behind the seemingly strong.
Shaking his head, Besang couldn't help but have a wry smile on his face. He still had time to worry about outsiders. The difficulties he faced had already made it difficult for him. If he had the time to do so, he might as well make some plans for himself. The spies sent by Kurdo to launch a rebellion in Loulan were all captured by the northwest security department. Although there was nothing to prove it, just dozens of people disappeared for no reason. Besang knew that he had finally established a stronghold in the Western Region countries. The intelligence network that had been established was almost completely destroyed.
Ever since he sent troops to participate in the regime change of the Mot people, Bessan has fallen into deep confusion. Faced with the crazy expansion of the northwest on the Tengger Grassland, he actually felt unable to resist, from the Bein people in the north of the Liberian countries to his close neighbors Qiur and Tubu people to the west. The figure of the Northwesterner seemed to be flashing everywhere in the Indian tribes, and it became increasingly difficult for him to grasp what his opponent was thinking. Originally, he thought his target was focused within the Tanghe Empire, but since last year, he has started to use troops against the west and north uncharacteristically. From India and Mote to the Western Region, it seems that every battle is to use up all the power. He looks like he won't return. Could it be that this guy suddenly changed his mind and wants to open up territory for the dying Situ Dynasty? He didn't believe it.
The biggest possibility is that Li Wufeng is preparing for his future Eastern Expedition. Relieving all worries has become his first priority. So where will his next step be? Besang had a bad premonition that Li Wufeng's next target might very well be him. Only by completely destroying Zhengdong could Li Wufeng be able to devote himself undividedly to the internal battles within the Tanghe Empire, so that his rear area could be protected. A safe and stable environment, but his Zheng Dongfang has become a thorn in his side.
Perhaps he made a mistake when he intervened in Mote affairs from the beginning, which made the northwest people sensitively realize that the Luobei people in the East Tengger Grassland have always been a decisive force, a force that the northwest people should not underestimate. At first, he pointed the finger of the war at himself, but then he thought, wouldn't Li Wufeng have more trust in the Luobi people if he didn't intervene in Mote's affairs? Will they really form a strategic alliance with their own side? Shaking his head subconsciously, Besang knew that this was absolutely impossible. With Li Wufeng's character, long-term alliances could only be based on the advantages outweighing the disadvantages. If he wanted to expand his power on the Tengger Grassland, his family would inevitably It became a roadblock for him, and the Mott incident was just an excuse, a trigger caused by different views on the spokesperson.
It's a pity that I couldn't mobilize all my strength to conquer the east. Otherwise, if I used all my strength to intervene in the affairs of the Mote people, it would be hard to say who would win. Unfortunately, the dignitaries living in Barona were firmly opposed to all mobilization. Even Wadeya The chief also agreed to their proposal, allowing him to devote only a small part of his military strength to support Gul'dan.
Thinking of this, Besang still sighed. Besang has given up any hope of instigating rebellion against the Western Region countries, especially Loulan, and even the Mote people have succumbed to Li Wufeng's power, not to mention the Western Region countries that are already in disarray? These losers, who have always been full of contradictions, have never surrendered under the pressure of foreigners. Even if they occasionally resist, it is just a flash in the pan. It is not worth the effort to go against Li Wufeng and only increase hostility. But those nobles who heard that they would lose the tributes from the countries in the Western Region suddenly started making noises as if they had been stung by a wasp, clamoring that they must teach the Northwest people a lesson, and the Loulan people's envoy also ran to Barona. Begging, but times have changed, and by the time the inefficient aristocratic meeting makes a decision, the countries in the Western Regions will already be crawling at Li Wufeng's feet and licking Li Wufeng's feet.
Sending spies to help instigate rebellion, provide weapons and provoke riots has become the only way for the nobles to cover up their shame. Besang does not agree with this trick at all. This is completely an excuse for Li Wufeng, who is looking for an opportunity to cleanse the opposition forces in the Western Regions. , and it will inevitably expose one's own intelligence network in the Western Region, but how can one change the decision made by the noble meeting
The result was exactly as he had expected. Apart from winning an unsuspecting massacre and the collapse of the intelligence network, there was no result. The Loulan people completely collapsed in the face of the bloody massacre, and all resistance and dissatisfaction disappeared. The person in charge of the matter, Princess Haliqina of Loulan, disappeared mysteriously. Besang deduced that Haliqina must have fallen into the hands of the people from the northwest, and perhaps she had become a forbidden object on Li Wufeng's bedside. Such an enchanting woman could not even see herself The chief is also full of "sexuality", not to mention Li Wufeng, a lewd evil spirit.
He stared blankly at the eagle on the desk with its wings spread and about to fly. The vivid technique vividly depicts the moment when the eagle flaps its wings and prepares to crow. Bessant loves this sculpture the most. It comes from the Western Continent. A sculptor's handicraft was taken by Besang at a glance, and he bought it at a high price and put it on his desk to admire.
How should we deal with possible changes now? Reporting to Barona will definitely not lead to any results. Although the northwest people have now opened two more trade routes to the Western Continent, and the revenue from customs duties has been greatly reduced, which has made the nobles' dissatisfaction with the northwest rise, but At this time, it would be impossible for them to believe that Li Wufeng might take the initiative to attack the Luo Bei people. Even he himself was just making a baseless prediction.
Recalling what he saw and heard when he returned to Barona City at the end of last year to report on his work, Besang was not even sure at all. The economic and cultural power of the Tanghe people has penetrated into the depths of their nation. The tea bricks, cloth, salt, medicinal materials and even grain that ordinary herdsmen need in their daily lives are not imported from the northwest. The northwest relies on its good geographical location and powerful The manufacturing capacity has firmly controlled the economic lifeline of his nation. Besang now even doubts how long his nation can survive once the northwest is completely cut off from business and economic ties with his nation.
The nobles of Barona City seem to be equally intoxicated in the economic and cultural civilization from the Tang River, fully enjoying the fruits of civilization from the East, exquisite handicrafts, gorgeous silk satins, and exquisitely crafted Tang-style sandalwood. Wooden or mahogany furniture, jade-like secret glazed porcelain, and simple and luxurious purple sand pottery have become indispensable items in the homes of the nobles in Barona. If you lack these things, it only proves that you are not qualified to enter the upper class society of the Luobi people, and others will abandon you like worn shoes.
Even hiring Tang people as housekeepers has become a fashion. For a time, Luoyang Zhigui, a Tang nationality who was able to speak fluent Mandarin in the city of Barona, became more popular among the upper class Luobi people than Tianfang language. and Rania, many nobles even proposed at the noble meeting to request the Tang River Empire to come to Barona to establish a Tang language school, so that the children of the nobles can learn Tang language and the glorious culture of the Tang people from an early age, so that they can master the most advanced civilization.
Bessang visited the homes of several of his nobles several times, and the scenes he saw made him suspect that he was in the homes of Tang gentry. It turned out that the oil paintings from the Western Continent had long been moved to the corners, and instead hung in the main hall were usually giant paintings. There are splash-ink paintings of Tang-style landscapes or large-scale paintings of horses, tigers, and eagles, and white porcelain vases half the height of a man are placed aside. Some homes even have arty study rooms, with stacks of Tanghe books on display. On the bookshelf, a huge folding fan was unfolded and placed on the wall behind the desk. The words "rarely confused" were clearly visible. Besang even doubted whether this aristocrat who could not read a lot of Chinese characters could recognize the words on the folding fan. A Tang character. The living room uses a Tang-style traditional carved bed, gold hook jade curtains, and silk satin mosquito nets. Even his married wife and concubine are unwilling to be left alone and use Tang-style embroidered silk pajamas, which makes Cai go home and enjoy Besang, who is gentle between husband and wife, is extremely depressed.
Green tea has become the most important drink for entertaining guests among nobles. If anyone dares to serve guests with scented tea or brick tea, it will immediately become a joke in the upper class society, and even the porcelain used for tea tasting will be recognized. The porcelain from Jiangnan of the Tanghe Empire is naturally the best, and the porcelain from Bonan in the northwest has gradually gained a foothold in the aristocratic families of Barona City. All these factors have made Besang, who has been away from the political center for a long time, It was a real eye-opener for the country bumpkin.
Recalling all this, Besang's thoughts were shaken involuntarily. It would be extremely difficult to get these guys who are addicted to enjoying life to agree to go to war with the northwest. Even if the northwest people take the initiative to start a war, will these guys hide behind them? It's hard to say that the city of Barona, thousands of miles away, is holding you back and causing trouble for you. But there are many things that you cannot control. You don’t want to go to war with the other party, but the other party thinks that you are hindering his interests, sees you as a thorn in his side, and wants to get rid of you quickly. What can you do