"Dingzihu," although he knew that Liu Xin would pop up some new words from time to time, Xiang Lang couldn't help but ask aloud.
In fact, it is impossible for nail households to appear in this era. Liu Xin decides the life and death of others. It is only a matter of one sentence, let alone demolishing a house. Of course, Liu Xin cannot explain to him the origin of the term nail households. , I had to hit haha, and said: "You see this house is left here, is it erected here like a big nail,"
Arranging Liu Xin to live here is what Jia Xu meant. He heard Yang Biao say that Liu Xin lived here when he was in Chang'an last year, and was quite satisfied with this place, so he suggested that Xiang Lang not demolish these houses for the time being. However, Jia Xu and Xiang Lang did not expect that the surrounding houses were demolished. These houses were lonely and looked a little desolate. The two looked at each other and became a little nervous.
But Liu Xin continued to say: “I’m just kidding, it’s just one night, it doesn’t matter where you live, it’s not too early, Wenhe, you stay, everyone else please come back. "
As the lord of these people, Liu Xin traveled all the way to Chang'an. According to etiquette, he should have a banquet to catch the wind for him. However, construction is being carried out everywhere in Chang'an. It is true that no suitable place can be found. Just in case, Xu Huang still proposed to set up the banquet in a military camp outside the city. Even so, everyone still felt a little embarrassed. Liu Xin seemed to see their embarrassment and suddenly issued this order, which just solved their problem. Everyone quit one after another, leaving Jia Xu alone to accompany Liu Xin into this side hall.
A study room has already been cleaned up in the side hall. In the study room, Jia Xu was sitting in danger, arched his hands towards Liu Xin, and said: "The subordinates were sent to the Western Regions by the lord’s order. They returned to Chang’an a few days before returning to Chang’an. Regarding the establishment of the Western Regions Protectorate, various countries had different reactions. Qiuci, Yanqi, Shanshan and other countries all expressed their support, while Wusun and Dawan clearly stated that they did not want the power of the Han to return to the Western Regions. Most of the other countries were in the Western Regions. Wait and see,"
Liu Xin nodded and said: "Liu had already expected that the resettlement of the Western Regions Protector House would not go so smoothly. I don't know what Loulan's opinion is."
Among the countries of the Western Regions, the only thing Liu Xin remembered was the ancient country of Loulan. He asked without hesitation, but heard Jia Xu smile and say: "Go back to the lord, Loulan is Shanshan."
Liu Xin suddenly felt that he had done too little work in this area, and he actually made such a big joke, he couldn't help but coughed twice, and said: "As far as Mr. sees it, where is this Western Region Protectorate? Is it appropriate,"
Jia Xu said: "The lord wants to set up the Western Regions Preservation Mansion in order to open up the business route to the West. If the countries refuse to accept it, the business route will be difficult to settle, and it will be useless to even set up the Presidency."
Liu Xin couldn't help but ponder: "Liangzhou's land is barren, and the people's food and clothing is still difficult to solve, let alone supporting the army in combat. If the army is deployed into the Western Regions, logistical supplies will be a big problem. I mean, it is better not to make a big fuss. It may be possible to win the support of more countries to ensure the smooth flow of trade routes and peace. Look at our trip to the Western Regions, which country is better to go first."
Jia Xu said: "Whether the lord goes to Yumen Pass or Yangguan, Shanshan is the nearest, and King Shanshan is also quite supportive of the lord's resetting of the Western Regions. Therefore, his subordinates believe that the first stop of the lord's trip to the Western Regions is a choice. In Shanshan,"
Liu Xin had a long conversation with Jia Xu. Even the dinner was delivered by Lan Nier directly to the study. After spending half a year in the State Shepherd’s Mansion, Lan Ni had already cooked good dishes, and Jia Xu was full of praise. ,
Through this talk, Liu Xin finally got a general understanding of the situation in the Western Regions. Only then did he understand that things were far from as simple as he had imagined. In fact, from the Western Han Dynasty Duhu Mansion in the Western Han Dynasty to the Western Region Changshi Mansion in the Eastern Han Dynasty. They are all abandoned several times, and each time they are re-established through wars,
The Western Regions are now much more complicated than before. Although there is no threat from the Huns, Wusun and Dawan have been out of the control of the Han for many years and will not easily surrender. Moreover, Wusun and Dawan have already extended their hands. In addition to other countries in the Western Regions, many small countries have been controlled by them. The three relatively large countries of Qiuci, Shanshan, and Yanqi were also in order to be able to fight against Wusun and Dawan, and they agreed to help Liu Xin reset the Western Regions Protectorate.
Liu Xin’s purpose of establishing the Western Regions Protectorate is of course to be able to effectively control the Western Regions, as a springboard to further control the Middle East, which is rich in oil resources in the future, but that is just Liu Xin’s vision. I don’t know if it will be possible. To realize, his top priority is to restart the Silk Road.
In fact, the Silk Road has always existed, but because of the loss of the support of the Western Regions Protectorate, the Han caravans rarely reach their destinations smoothly. In addition to the complex relations between the Western Regions, the bandits active in the Western Regions are also Han merchants. There are more than a dozen gangs in the Western Regions, large and small. These gangs come and go like flying, killing people and doing everything, most of the time the local officials in the Western Regions keep one eye open and close one eye. In some countries The officers and soldiers even occasionally appeared as gangsters,
Therefore, in recent years, the footsteps of the Han caravans have mostly stopped at Yumen Pass or Yang Pass. Most of the profits of the goods have been earned by the Western Regions merchants. What Liu Xin has to do is to change this situation and provide powerful military guarantees for the Han merchants. To ensure they can reach their destination safely,
Liu Xin stood in front of the map and looked at it for a long time, tapping a finger on it, and said: "Wenhe, according to what you said, the first stop is at Shanshan, and then through Qiemo, Jingjue, Tianzhi, Sha Che, Shule, set up a permanent market outside the city of Uzbeli, and then build a fortress at the Uzbeli Pass and the Tulugort Pass. It Gancheng, for the countries of the Western Regions, as long as they are willing to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Protectorate, they can promise not to levy taxes, levy food, and not recruit soldiers, and the Han army will protect their safety.
Jia Xu took a deep breath and said, "The master is such a big hand, it would cost me no one to retain such a military force in the Western Regions for a long time."
Liu Xin waved his hand and said: "Silk, porcelain, and tea are the three major commodities exclusively operated by the government. I'm sure that these three major commodities are sold smoothly in the Western Regions. As long as they can be delivered safely, the only variables will be overlooked. Can Leguo promise us to set up a permanent market there,"
Jia Xu arched his hands and said, "Sule's friendship with Dawan was mostly frightened by Dawan's military strength. Since the lord is stationed there with heavy soldiers, how dare he not follow him
The plan was settled, Jia Xu quit, and Liu Xin got up and walked towards the backyard. Lannier heard the footsteps and hurriedly greeted her. She said a deep blessing, and said, "My lord, the seventh lady is walking in the garden. went,"
Liu Xin frowned and asked, "Who went with the wife?"
Lannier said without hesitation: "Mrs. Seven said, she wants to be alone, so she won't let her servants accompany her."
Construction is being carried out everywhere in Chang'an City, and the house is surrounded by ruins. Although the garden that Diao Chan went to was once the back garden of Taishi's mansion, it has been left unattended for half a year. Before, Xu Huang had asked people to search the surrounding area carefully. Later, Dianwei took his guards to carefully check every corner. There should be no other people waiting, but Liu Xin is still a little worried, Chaolan Nier Waved his hand, walked straight to the back garden,
There is a pond in the garden, and there is a pavilion by the pond. Diao Chan is leaning against the railing beside the pavilion, watching the reflection in the pond silently. Suddenly he feels a gust of wind behind him. When he hurriedly looked back, he saw Liu Xin undressing his robe. On her body, he said with concern: "It's so late, why come here, be careful of colds,"
Diaochan stubbornly said: "I can't sleep, come out and walk,"
Liu Xin blamed: "Then I should bring Lannier by my side. At any rate, there is a caregiver. Even if I bring Qiling, it's late at night. If something happens, how can I feel relieved?"
Diao Chan leaned her head on Liu Xin's shoulder and said softly, "I just want to walk alone, so I'll just pay attention next time. Besides, Lan Ni'er and Yan Jia's sister have worked hard enough. I’m so excited, I’m too tired to fall asleep now, and I don’t want to disturb them either."
Liu Huan felt that Diaochan’s words flickered, and looked up at the surroundings. With the bright moonlight, he suddenly found something behind the pavilion. He fixed his eyes and found that it was a case of incense. He asked suspiciously, "Chan'er, What are you doing,"
Liu Xin discovered his secret, and Diaochan's pretty face couldn't help but flushed slightly, and said in a flustered manner: "Today is the night of the full moon, and the Nujia will worship the Moon God by the way."
Liu Xin couldn't help but think of the legend of Diao Chan's worship of the moon. He looked up at the sky. The full moon was still high above the sky. It seemed that Chang'e in the moon didn't think that she was inferior to Diao Chan and hid in the cloud. Smiled and said: "It's good, what moon god to worship, Chan'er, you have a mind,"
Diaochan hurriedly twisted her body and said, "How can the slave family have any thoughts,"
Liu Xin said sternly: "No, you must have some thoughts, I am your man, your god, how can you hide it from me,"
Seeing Liu Xin seemed to be a little angry, Diaochan couldn't help but flashed a few crystal tears in his eyes, and trembled: "The slave family has been with the master for half a year. Duomeng master favored him, but the slave family's body is quite unbelievable. There was not a trace of movement yet, and the slave family was anxious, and only then did they worship the Moon God and ask the Moon God to bless..."
Her voice became smaller and smaller until Liu Xin couldn't hear her. However, Liu Xin already understood that Diaochan wanted to beg for a son from the Moon God, so she couldn't help but laughed and hugged Diaochan tightly in her arms, and said : "I want a child,"
Diaochan gave a soft "en" and nodded.
Liu Xin touched her dark hair, smelled the faint fragrance of the body, and couldn't help but feel relieved. He couldn't help but walked up and down with both hands, and then whispered in her ear: "Then you What's the use of worshiping the Moon God? It’s better to worship the Lord and let the Lord work harder.”
Diaochan softened, snorted, and suddenly said, "Don't, sir, Nujia, Nujiajin, it's not convenient today."