The change in the situation put the three of them into a dilemma. At first, almost everyone supported Lian Lang to attack Lin and seize Hanzhong in order to ensure their interests in the northwest and Kansai. But now the situation has reversed, and the Lang family's planned sneak attack has greatly failed. Unexpectedly, the northwest people felt a huge threat, especially the amazing appetite they showed. And the tacit understanding with the Machi Khan people made it difficult for people to believe that they had no secret agreement with the Machi Khan people.
At this time, the Lang family is in a strong position on the Lujiang battlefield. It is estimated that Lujiang will become Lang Yongquan's meal soon, and even a fool can see his desire for Hanzhong. A steady stream of troops are pouring into the Hanzhong Basin. This is obviously To create a fait accompli and force himself to declare his rights to Hanzhong, doesn't Lang Yongquan know the consequences of this provocation? Wu Feng tried hard to think about the problem.
"In your opinion, how should we respond to the Lang family's envoy?" Wang Liao couldn't help but ask.
"You two estimate that if the Lang family gives up half of the Hanzhong Basin in the north for us to manage, if the Lin family's army is unwilling to surrender, it can be put under our supervision. Will the Lang family agree to such a condition?" Wu Feng said slowly. idea.
Wang Liao and Wang Zongxi exchanged glances before asking cautiously: "What do you mean, Sir, let the Lang family occupy Hanzhong Fucheng and hand over the four towns in the northern Hanzhong Basin to our control? If we add the three towns in the west, we can control Less than half of the Hanzhong Basin is occupied. This is somewhat contradictory to the Lang family's idea of controlling the entire Hanzhong Basin. If the Lin family's army is unwilling to surrender to the Lang family, we can be responsible for taking over. I am afraid that the Lang family will not agree to this. This is a bit of a recipe for future trouble. The smell. I’m afraid it’s hard for Lang Yongquan to accept such conditions.”
"No, no, Wang Liao, Zong Xi, don't jump to conclusions easily. Maybe Lang Yongquan's appetite will change because of my suggestion. People who are too hungry will not be able to digest too much at once. This is what our ancestors left to us. As the saying goes, this has very practical significance to me and Lang Yongquan." A plain smile appeared on Wu Feng's face, but there seemed to be a hint of mystery in this smile.
Looking at each other, Wang Liao and Wang Zongxi really didn't know why their bosses were so sure that the Lang family would agree to such harsh conditions. In their opinion, it would be extremely difficult to get the Lang family to agree to such terms. , especially letting the Lin family's troops trapped in Hanzhong retreat to the territory controlled by the northwest, this is almost a fantasy.
"You two, don't think so much. The Lang family is not without weaknesses. If there are weaknesses, there is room for bargaining. I have not said that the Lang family must accept such conditions, but at least this is our opinion. Is it okay? It is necessary. How to make a counter-offer? The Xiangbilang family is also very interested. Let’s talk about it first. Be careful not to pursue anything too much. Sometimes, negotiation is also an important means."
Wu Feng added a few words meaningfully, ignored the two of them, and walked away, leaving the two of them standing there blankly. After a long time, Wang Zongxi came to his senses and asked: "Brother Wang Liao, what do you think? What is the meaning of these next few sentences? It seems that your Excellency does not pay much attention to the content of this negotiation."
Wang Liao is also thinking about the hidden meaning in his boss's last few words, important means? What does it mean? Is it just a means without seeking results? Does the Lord mean to use this method to delay the other party? Does the Lord have other arrangements? Wang Liao fell into deep thought.
Wu Feng, who returned to his home, was also carefully considering the current situation. In fact, as soon as he received the battle report from the Hanzhong front line, Wu Feng had already made up his mind to intervene in the Kansai war. It was just about when and how to intervene. It has been difficult for him to decide how far to intervene, but one thing is certain, that is, intervention is inevitable, whether it is to destroy Lin with Lang, attack Lang with Lin, or do the thing of assassinating a tiger in Bianzhuang. Good preparation is necessary. Therefore, at the first opportunity, he issued an order to the 1st and 2nd Divisions of the First Northwest Army to station in Sishui Ridge and Xikang respectively, and the 3rd Heavy Cavalry Division of the Tengger Army also went to Xikang. At the same time, stationed in Qingqing Yang Xiu's 80,000 Mote light cavalry and 60,000 Tubu cavalry also quickly set off for Xikang.
Su Qin was already on his way back to Qingyang, but the news had already been sent back in advance. The negotiations with Duke Bokaninsky, the new prime minister of the Heathrow Empire, were very fruitful. The two sides were eliminating misunderstandings and barriers and promoting friendship and mutual trust between the two sides. Many agreements were reached in various aspects of negotiations such as developing economic and trade exchanges between the two sides. Finally, the two sides signed the Treaty of Friendship and Peace between the West Luo Empire and the Northwest County of the Tanghe Empire and its Affiliates. The Heathrow Empire promised not to infringe on the existing border areas agreed between the two sides within five years, and to reduce the Nuremberg garrison to 50,000 people within 15 days after the signing, and to 30,000 people within half a year; in exchange, the northwest side would Ensure that the Motes will not enter the western region of the Heathrow Empire. At the same time, it is recognized that the barbarian affairs in the northern part of the Heathrow Empire belong to the internal affairs of the Heathrow Empire. The northwest will not interfere in the internal affairs of the Heathrow Empire; both parties are not allowed to join military alliances against each other. Or participate in military operations and exercises against each other; both sides agreed to strengthen official and private economic, commercial and cultural exchanges between the two sides, and open the checkpoint between Yinchuan and Nuremberg to facilitate business travel. At the same time, the two sides also agreed to send military observation missions to each other, stationed in Nuremberg and Huohuaji respectively, to supervise each other's military garrison conditions.
It should be said that the negotiations with the Heathrow Empire achieved the expected results. Wufeng was very satisfied. In a short period of time, the threat from the Heathrow Empire to the north was eliminated. This was equivalent to reducing the pressure on Yinchuan and Taixuan. From the current point of view, Taixuan Mansion has two divisions and one division is stationed in Yinchuan. This configuration is enough to deal with it. The most important thing is that it can effectively prevent Sisluo and the Kaman people from getting together. Su Qin wrote in a letter This point was specifically mentioned in the article. The newly appointed Prime Minister Sislo has repeatedly put pressure on the Kaman people to take advantage of their economy, which makes the new Prime Minister very dissatisfied. According to understanding, the new Prime Minister’s recent work focus is on restoring the economy. In terms of strengthening the country's strength, this has also won the strong support of many domestic peace advocates. After the last throne crisis in Heathrow, the main war faction headed by Prince Mercado has been purged, its power has been greatly weakened, and there is no possibility of a comeback in the short term. This also laid the foundation for preventing the Hesthroans and the Kamans from forming an alliance against the northwest, because in the Hesthro Empire, the war faction or expansionist faction was mixed with the pro-Kamans faction.
Ling Tian rushed to the Jiedushi Mansion without stopping. He knew that something urgent must have happened, otherwise the Jiedushi Master would not have summoned him so urgently. After listening to Wu Feng's introduction, Ling Tianfang was also surprised. He also did not expect that the Lang family would take such big steps, which far exceeded his own imagination, especially the battle that unfolded in Lujiang. The fierce offensive showed that the opponent was determined to win.
"Sir, if this is the case, the plan of Lian Lang to destroy the forest that we discussed earlier can no longer be used. At this time, Lian Lang will only help him in vain. I am thinking that maybe Lang Yongquan and Lei Juetian will even The plan to carve up Sanjiang County is ready, and once the Hanzhong problem is solved, the next step will probably be to carve up Sanjiang with a flanking attack from the east and west."
Ling Tianfang's words were more violent and his views were more profound. Based on the intelligence he had obtained, Wu Feng also felt the pressure. "The envoy sent by the Lang family to negotiate is clearly a delaying tactic. They want to delay us from taking action for the time being. I It is estimated that the Lujiang War will end soon. By then, the Lang family will make every effort to solve Hanzhong. According to intelligence, Lang Yongquan has ordered Wen Na and his two sons to form three divisions in Myanmar and join the Myanmar Army. , making the Burmese Army a complete army, and the Lang family’s garrison division in Tiannan is also undergoing regular reorganization. I estimate that it won’t be long before the so-called Lang family’s Kansai Army will be released.”
Taking a breath of cold air, Ling Tianfang was stunned for a moment: "Lang Yongquan is crazy! How can he support such a huge military force with his two counties of Tiannan and Burma and the addition of Bashan Mountain? Where can he obtain so much funds to support his reorganization and expansion of the army? That requires real money to support it!"
"He is not crazy, he is more sane than anyone else! Based on the area he currently controls, if he expands the army according to his plan, his finances will be bankrupt in a year and a half at most! But think about it, if he How about taking over Hanzhong and Lujiang in this year and a half, and then taking over half of Sanjiang County? Not to mention how many trophies he could get in these wars, just because he controlled such a large territory, he could not help merchants or the Nanyang Alliance. I'm afraid I can just deal with borrowing casually for two or three years. In two or three years, I don't know how many things and changes will happen. Lang Yongquan has worked hard to achieve this." Wu Feng sighed deeply, "We are developing rapidly. , are actively preparing and accumulating strength, and others are not idle or slacking off. Lang Yongquan boldly activated Wen Na, and I noticed his ambition. Now he has given up a legion of troops to the Wen family. This kind of courage is consistent with His original performance was very different. On the other hand, the Lin family is conservative and old-fashioned, and has made no progress in the past few years. Comparing the two, it is clear that he is superior!"
"That being the case, sir, what should we plan now?" Ling Tianfang said no more and went straight to the topic.
"Who is Situ Jun's garrison in Jincheng Mansion? But which part of the Taiping Army surrendered to Situ Jun?" A mysterious smile flashed across Wu Feng's lips.
"Yes, it has now been reorganized by Situ Jun into a strengthened independent division of the Southern Military Region, with nearly 30,000 people. It is designated as the Fourth Independent Division of the Southern Military Region of the Empire. The division leader is the surrendered general named Qiu Zicheng. Situ Jun is Yishou is still quite generous and beautiful, without any adjustments or changes, he directly let these Taiping soldiers adapt as a whole, and immediately won the hearts of these Taiping soldiers. What do you mean, sir?" Ling Tianfang looked at Wu Feng suspiciously. asked.