"Tianfang, you might as well consider the northern route plan again. The southern route plan is a good choice, but it does not mean that we have to choose it. Sooner or later, the Kaman and Puer people will find excuses to go south, regardless of whether the Taiping people will We won't invite them. As long as they think the conditions are ripe, they will naturally make excuses." Wu Feng was silent for a long time and finally broke the dullness. "In addition, Nanjie Locke is also a headache for the Kaman people. Without us, the entire Jie Locke would probably be dead. Even if we become a province of the Kaman people, they will not give up."
"But sir, at least for now, we don't need to provoke the Kaman people. The Kaman people have been quiet this year. In fact, they are secretly accumulating strength. Although the Baiin Duoer tribe has begun to build cities in the north, they want to prevent the Kaman people from attacking. The surprise attack was very slow and many forces were restrained. At this time, the Kaman people could boldly mobilize their troops to go south. The subordinates judged that once the Taiping people encountered Situ Tai or Situ Jun's attack, it would be difficult to resist them. Come on, by that time, it will be inevitable for the Kaman and Puer people to send troops. We should take advantage of this period of time to step up and stabilize the defense of Kansai. Capturing Hanzhong is the best plan, so that we can move eastward without being affected. development, and avoid direct confrontation with the Kaman people." Ling Tianfang was still unwilling to give up his efforts, and his persistence caused the coach to feel unreasonably irritable.
"These three plans still need to be considered. It should be said that they all have pros and cons. I will give it some thought." Wu Feng finally gave the instruction: "The middle line plan has too many disadvantages and cannot be considered at the moment. The north line and south line plans, Tianfang, please arrange for people from the General Staff Headquarters to make detailed plans first, bring them to me for review, and then make a final decision."
Sophia looked indifferently at the golden field outside the window, the smoke rising from the courtyard hidden by the woods in the fields, farmers resting comfortably in twos and threes in the teahouse on the roadside, while the peasant women were preparing various farm tools, sharpening their sickles, and freeing up the field. , preparing everything for the upcoming harvest season.
A touch of sadness lingered in Sophia's heart. It could be seen that the life of the people of the motherland seemed to be much better than when her father was in power. This was the conclusion Sophia came to after half a year of investigation. Although she could not say that the life of the motherland was much better than when her father was in power. The common people have completely forgotten about the Principality of Jemelo, but in comparison, it seems that the common people have gradually adapted to the current rulers, even though they are not of the same race as themselves.
It should be said that the rule implemented by the Machi Khans in this so-called Anjie Province was very successful. The internal political security situation in the entire Anjie Province is much better than that of the Viet Kinh Province and the Southern Romania Province. The pure and kind people Their requirements are very low. They only need to fill their bellies, wear clothes and keep warm, and they have no more extravagances. This has been achieved in the Machihan area, at least in the past few years, and local officials are used to This method of managing the local people has also proven to be successful. It not only greatly eliminated the hostility and nostalgia of the principality among the Jemelos, but also enabled the policies of the Machikhans to be well implemented.
Half a year of quiet visits and investigations and the information provided by her sister proved that it was unrealistic to restore the original rule of the Principality of Gemelo in the Gemelo area. Sophia had long given up on this idea, and the people's support had been lost. , and the policies implemented by the Machikhans so far have not made any mistakes. In this case, the people will not support any move that destroys their stable life.
So where should I go? Sophia, who was sitting in a daze on the carriage, suddenly found that she had lost her way on the road of life, and she didn't even know what kind of goal she should choose as the direction of her struggle at this time. Restoring the country seems unrealistic from the current situation. His mother and brother are under house arrest in Mulberry City. It is even more difficult to rescue them.
The carriage was running alone on the road. The weather was still hot in late summer, but Sophia, who was sitting by the window, felt like she was already in late autumn. Returning to the imperial capital to continue living with Situ Yushuang? Or are you staying in Jiangchuan at Lin Yuexin's invitation? None of these seemed to be a long-term solution. A trace of moisture slowly appeared in Sophia's beautiful big eyes. Her family was ruined. Her father had been dead for several years, but her mother and younger brother were still in the hands of the Machikhans. It was heartbreaking. The pain of split lungs filled her heart. Is there no place in the world for her to settle down
"Miss, what's wrong with you?" Seeing her master with tears streaming down her face, the maid sitting nearby was startled and quickly took out the silk silk and handed it to her master.
"It's nothing. I have some feelings after returning home after a long absence." In front of her personal maid, Sophia did not want to deliberately hide her feelings. This girl was given to her by Situ Yushuang, but after a few years, she grew from a young girl She has grown into a graceful girl and has completely focused on herself.
The maid also knew that her master seemed to be in a bad mood. She did not dare to ask more questions, so she could only sit aside silently and accompany her master. The carriage kept moving forward, and a fork appeared in front of it, and the carriage suddenly slowed down.
"Miss, are you still going to Jiangchuan?" Seeing that there were no instructions in the carriage, the carriage driver simply stopped.
Looking forward with some hesitation and helplessness, Sophia was confused. She didn't know where to go. The past year of running around made her a little exhausted, but neither returning to Jiangchuan nor going to the Imperial Capital seemed to be what she wanted in her heart. , the loneliness and loneliness wrapped around her like a poisonous snake, and she even missed Xihe and his son in Siam. Although they had no good intentions towards her, on the surface at least they could take care of her like a friend and distinguished guest, but now Living outside, the days when my heart strings are tense all the time, are really tiring.
It seems that life for her sister is not easy either. The condition of the Emperor of Tanghe Empire seems to have never improved. Situ Yushuang also seems to have fallen out with her brother. In Lin Yuexin's words, the current imperial capital is like a gunpowder The barrel may cause a big explosion at any time. Once it explodes, I am afraid that the entire Tanghe Empire will be wiped out. What will I do at this time? The life of the Lin family was also unsatisfactory. The Machihan people gathered heavy troops in the Sanjiang border area, which also put great pressure on the Lin family. The Lang family continued to stir up trouble in Hanzhong. Although it had not yet led to a major war, the two families The fight for Hanzhong is impossible to stop. Lin Yuexin is busy with military affairs planning all day long and rarely returns home. What help can she do if she goes alone? What's more, although Lin Yuexin trusts herself, the rest of the Lin family does not necessarily do so. Especially her relationship with Situ Yushuang made the powerful people in the Lin family who were wary of the empire suspect that she was a spy sent by the empire. This Under such circumstances, it is no longer necessary to return to Jiangchuan.
"Bu, don't go to Jiangchuan, just go straight forward." Sighing softly, Sophia said smoothly, take it one step at a time, but a sudden thought came into her mind, why not go to the northwest? Didn’t that person also kindly invite me to stay in the northwest? I remember that when I said goodbye, the other person's reluctant look made me feel so happy, and the words that repeatedly saved me seemed to echo in my ears again, and Sophia's heart couldn't help but beat violently in her chest.
But wouldn’t it be a bit abrupt to go by yourself at this time? With a slight fever on her face, Sophia brushed away her chestnut hair that was blown a little by the wind from her forehead, tried to calm down her somewhat chaotic mind, and thought quietly.
"Miss, are we going back to the imperial capital? Miss Yushuang must have missed you very much." The maid added with a complicated look on her master's face as she added.
"No, we won't go back to the Imperial Capital for the time being. Let's go to the northwest first." As if she had made up her mind, Sophia said decisively. Maybe he will return to the Imperial Capital soon. With the Imperial Capital now in a turmoil, he must be looking forward to the start of the big show in the northwest. The big stage of the Imperial Capital was born for people like him, and there is no way he would give up this rare opportunity to perform. , it is not too late for him to return to the imperial capital with him, and he can just use this time to pave the way for him and his sister to untie the knot between them.
Understanding this, the sunny smile finally climbed back onto Sophia's originally melancholy cheeks. However, there was one question that even Sophia herself couldn't figure out or didn't want to think about. Is she really trying to untie her sister's heart knot? Or is it because she felt like seeing the other person deep in her heart that prompted her to travel to the northwest? On the stage, maybe she should also find a stage that is faster than herself. Sophia's complex expression gradually turned into determination.
"Physician Huang, how is His Majesty's condition? You must explain it clearly to me today." Huang Guangji, the first doctor of Taiyuan Hospital, holding the medicine box, saw the woman standing in front of him with her eyebrows raised and a murderous look on her face, and couldn't help but secretly scream in his heart. With several young eunuchs and maids behind her, Huang Guangji knew that it would be impossible to leave easily today.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty just took the medicine and is already sleeping peacefully. There is nothing abnormal." Huang Guangji glanced around secretly. Fortunately, the surroundings were quiet. No one came to this remote place. He was just afraid of being caught. He wanted to block him, so he deliberately took a different route every time to avoid those interested people, but he didn't expect that he would be caught by the opponent who was well prepared.
"Huang Guangji, please stop playing tricks on me. I'm asking about your majesty's physical condition, not how your majesty is doing now?" He smiled coldly, and his extremely charming smile turned into a trace of murderous intent. Huang Guangji saw that His heart trembled, but he was not too worried. Although this place was remote, there were many people who knew about his entry into the palace. He was not afraid of the other party doing evil, but it seemed that he would have to put some effort into getting out.