Standing in the secret room of the mansion, Wu Feng concentrated on the information obtained and carefully inspected the large-scale map that almost occupied an entire wall. Although this secret room was very secretive, the open movable tiles on the roof still made the room feel elegant. Very bright. Since being appointed as the Military and Political Envoy of Kansai, Wu Feng has changed his past habit of thinking about things in the study, and will stay in this large and hidden secret room when he thinks about problems alone. A large desk occupies a corner of the secret room, and a comfortable easy chair is placed aside so that Wu Feng can take a nap when he is tired. There is a small reception room outside the secret room, which is used by Wu Feng to receive internal staff. The study room in the past has become an official place to receive visitors. It can not only give visitors a sense of intimacy and trust, but also avoid accidentally encountering certain inappropriate situations.
The secret room is Wu Feng's private place. Almost no one can enter this room. Even people like An Qier, Su Jie and Qin Shuangying can only stay in the small reception room outside the secret room. But today there was one more person in the secret room. Even the guards were ordered to retreat a few meters away from the secret room. Seeing this guy who was completely covered up, the guards were a little worried about their master. It was safe, but under Wu Feng's strict order, the guards had to retreat with vigilant eyes. Even Qin Shuangying, who came to bring the tea, just brought the tea and left quietly. It was obvious that she had no important matters to discuss with this tightly covered visitor.
It was not until everyone had retreated that the visitor took off the clothes covering his body, and Wu Feng enthusiastically stepped forward to hug him as a sign of intimacy.
"Gu Ji, how long has it been since we last met? It's getting more and more troublesome for us to meet like this. When can we meet openly and drink tea together?" Wu Feng opened his arms and looked at the other person carefully.
The visitor was Gu Ji, the intelligence chief assigned by Wu Feng in the Imperial Capital. In view of the current unstable situation in the Imperial Capital, Gu Ji had to continue to hide himself in the darkness in order to work more effectively for Wu Feng.
"Sir, when you can freely become the master of this city, my mission may be over. I hope this time will not be too late." Gu Ji also replied half-jokingly, while removing the hood that covered his body. Put down these pretenses.
"Haha, Gu Ji, what do you think if His Majesty the Emperor hears your words?" In front of Gu Ji, Wu Feng responded without any scruples, "There will come a day when the Situ family has become history. They and the majority of the nobles they represent have completely lost the enterprising spirit they had when they founded the Tanghe Dynasty. Apart from just wanting to maintain their existing superior life, they no longer have any other desires. This kind of empire without ambition has come to an end. It's time. If the Tang people do not think about making progress under the influence of such conservative and complacent thoughts, one day either the Kaman people or the Machihan people will become the masters of the Central Plains, and we Tang people will become crawling in these We, the Tang people’s cultural and artistic nourishment, became their slaves under the feet of the foreign people.”
Gu Ji's admiring eyes have been hovering over Wu Feng. From the moment he met Wu Feng, he felt that this was an outstanding person worth working for. His broad mind, far-reaching vision and sensitive understanding of the current situation impressed Gu Ji. At that time, Ji felt that this man was not a thing in the pool, but now it seems that his choice was indeed right. In just a few years, a small city guard captain suddenly became two men who controlled the entire western part of the Tanghe Empire. The commander-in-chief of the county commanded hundreds of thousands of troops who could decide the fate of the Tanghe Empire. However, the man in front of him seemed to be the same as when he first met him a few years ago, except for a hint of calmness. gas.
"Sir, you seem to have some plans?" Gu Ji asked casually with a smile. He was the only one with freedom in front of Wu Feng, and the same was true for Wu Feng. Only in front of Gu Ji could Wu Feng be free. Feel free to speak freely without any scruples.
"There must be a plan, but it's just a rough idea. The time is not ripe yet, and it's useless to say it, and it's not worth mentioning. But in the near future, I feel that I, the military and political envoy of Kansai, should also formally exercise my authority. Yes." Wu Feng smiled faintly, picked up the tea cup in his hand and motioned for the other party to try the newly brewed Da Hong Pao.
"Oh? Your Excellency, do you want to take back Hanzhong and Jincheng?" Gu Ji understood the elegant meaning after hearing Xian Ge, nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Then, are you going to negotiate with Situ Jun or Situ Biao?"
"The only one that can be controlled by Situ Jun is the Fifth Army. Hanzhong is now the Fourth Independent Division of the Southern Military Region. I can order them to change their flag immediately. Qiu Zicheng, introduced by Ji Congrong, has gone to Tianshui to meet with Liang Chongxin. This guy is a smart man and can accurately guess the situation, but that’s fine, I like smart people. Jincheng is now controlled by two independent divisions, but one of these two independent divisions should be Situ Biao The leader of the other independent division is probably still hesitating to see which side is more suitable to join. I believe Situ Biao won’t fall out with me for Jincheng, right?” Wu Feng savored the rich tea aroma, lingering in his teeth. The aftertaste of the time made Wufeng's mind clear, and his thinking seemed to be much quicker.
"But the location of Jincheng is very important. Situ Biao must know that once Jincheng is under your control, your army will directly threaten the entire Wuhu area. Isn't this a bit difficult for him to accept?" Gu Gillo had a slightly different view.
"That's very simple. Let's talk about it with strength. If Situ Biao is really confident that he can stop me with the 100 or 200 thousand people in his hands, then ask him to give it a try! I happen to be short of one If he dares to do this when he gets the right opportunity, I would really like to thank him." A flash of green energy disappeared from Wu Feng's face, replaced by a sinister and murderous smile, " I'm afraid he doesn't have the guts. Gu Ji, you think too highly of these so-called royal children. The troops in their hands are just tools used to intimidate and threaten people. They dare not use them casually. They simply don't understand if If the army does not often fight hard and bloody battles, even a group of lions will turn into sheep. If you hide it in your arms and mouth all day long, thinking that you can preserve your strength, what is the use of such strength even if it is preserved? I am not I despise them. Even if Situ Biao controls the Sixth Army and several other independent divisions, as long as the time is right, I can still defeat him within three months. But I guess there is no need for me to take action. Someone will naturally do it. It is not easy for him to feel that the position of the Lord of the Land is not easy to sit in."
Guji nodded, "You mean the Machikhans?"
"Well, this time the Machikhans' Northern Expedition is not as simple as the last time. They came prepared. All the naval forces who have been training in Yuejing for several years have been pulled out. It seems that they want to take root in the five lakes. We can't leave. Lei Juetian's methods are very clever. Although the conservative power of the empire is very strong in Baling, under Lei Juetian's kindness and power, he did not stir up any trouble. This guy Lei Juetian may be our enemy in the south. The strongest opponent." Wu Feng sighed with emotion, "But I want to see how Situ Biao deals with the aggressive Machihan people. His only advantage is the navy. I hope his navy can give the Machihan people The primary school student navy will learn a lesson."
"Well, this is a good opportunity, sir. According to the intelligence we have, Situ Biao may launch an attack in the next few days. He may secretly support Situ Lang's succession, and then use the Sixth Army to control Anqing and Yueyang. As for Huanggang, Situ Jun can't hold on alone. I guess Situ Jun's only way is to surrender to Situ Lang." Gu Ji thought for a while and then said with a strange expression, "Maqi Khan's Northern Expedition, you can take advantage of this opportunity. Recovering Hanzhong and Jincheng, neither Situ Jun nor Situ Biao had the energy to take care of them. Although they seemed a little unkind, they still agreed with the Lord's style of doing things. Taking advantage of people's illnesses to kill people. "
Wu Feng looked indifferent and said with a smile: "Just treat me like this, I'm used to it anyway. As the Military and Political Envoy of Kansai, the entire six Kansai Prefectures should naturally be under my control, including Situ Jun. , Situ Biao, I don’t think you can blame me. I was merciful by not including their Five Lakes, but Chang Gui and Liao Qichang were already begging me to send troops to the Five Lakes to relieve the people from the fire and water. "
"Oh?" Gu Ji's eyes lit up and he asked quickly: "If this is really the case, you might as well think about it carefully. If you can win the Five Lakes in one go, then you no longer need to worry too much about the food problem. With the backing of the Five Lakes, it will no longer be difficult to unify the empire. Whoever can control the Five Lakes will be invincible under the current circumstances!"
Seeing Gu Ji's words with such certainty, Wu Feng was a little puzzled, "Gu Ji, why do you say that? Isn't it enough for me to be invincible even if I control Guanxi and Northwest?"
"No, sir, that's not what I mean. What I mean is that if we can control the five lakes, the entire empire's granary will be in our hands. According to my many years of observation and discussions with some scholars, the Eastern Continent has also It can barely be said that the weather is smooth, but according to the rules, the climate will be abnormal this year, next year or even the year after that. It is estimated that the entire Eastern Continent, including the empire, will experience large-scale floods and droughts. Due to the drastic changes in climate, locust plagues are very likely. It may happen one after another. I have been thinking about this issue and whether I should tell the adults. Now there are several large lakes in the Five Lakes area used as irrigation water. The situation may be slightly better in comparison, but if there is a war or war, the farming season will be delayed. , especially in Anqing and Yueyang, it is very likely that an uncontrollable situation will arise, and the entire empire will face a food shortage!" Gu Ji's face was hesitant with a hint of worry. He had no definite evidence and was worried that it would become a fact. That's why he said it when only Wu Feng asked.