I am the Empress Dowager!

Chapter 261 The general of the Han Dynasty—Fufeng Banshi

"Hehehe. That's a good idea. It's really a good idea." Liu Long couldn't help but clapped his hands and laughed after hearing what Ban Yong said.

But there was nothing sincere in that smile.

He was even interested and asked again with some meaning.

"You just want to say that the court did the right thing?"

"The imperial court did the right thing, but the general also has some suggestions!" It was obvious that Ban Yong did not come here to flatter him today.

And he didn't mean to be flattery.

"The general has always believed that no one in ten thousand who wants to make achievements in the wilderness will succeed. If the army leads to disaster, there will be no regrets.

What's more, the treasury is empty now, and my big man still has Qiang and Hu as a threat. Although the army is brave, it has no reinforcements behind it. This is exactly what it means to show weakness to the distant barbarians and to be exposed to the enemy at home!
The last general thought that he could not agree with it and recognized the opinions of His Majesty, the Queen Mother and the courtiers.

However, the old Dunhuang County had a camp of 300 soldiers. It should be restored now, and the deputy captain to protect the Western Region should be resettled and stationed in Dunhuang, just like it was done during the Yongyuan period.

We should also send 500 people, led by the Chief Commander of the Western Regions, to garrison in Loulan, to block the approach of Yanqi and Qiuci to the west, to embolden Shanshan, Khotan and other forces in the south, to defend against the Xiongnu to the north, and to connect Dunhuang to the east.

If we can do this, I will feel that this is safe and convenient. "

After hearing the second half of Huan Ban Yong, Liu Long couldn't help but nodded slowly, feeling that this guy was indeed interesting.

However, as interesting as ghosts are, you still have to ask what you should ask.

"What you said is true, but have you ever thought about it, if we were to establish a deputy captain of the Western Region now, who would be the right one to send?
Moreover, you also want to set up Chang Shi to lead troops to station in Loulan, which will not only consume money and food for soldiers and horses.

But what are the benefits? "

"Report Your Majesty!

The general remembers that in the last years of Yongping, my Han Dynasty had just opened up the Western Regions. At that time, it was only then that Zhonglang Generals were stationed in Dunhuang County!

After a long time, I, a big man, began to set up deputy captains in the chariot division and other places.

On the one hand, its purpose is to control the barbarians, and on the other hand, it prohibits the people of my Han Dynasty, or some of the forces of my Han Dynasty from intruding!

It is precisely because of this two-pronged approach that many forces in the Western Region and countless foreigners willingly surrendered!

And the Xiongnu, who had been controlling the lands of the Western Regions, were also afraid of our power and had to retreat continuously. Finally, I, the great Han, got the land of the Western Regions.

And now the King of Shanshan is the grandson of my Han people. It seems that he also recognizes my Han people and is willing to be loyal to me and even surrender to my Han people!

If the Xiongnu succeeds, King Shanshan will bear the brunt and must die.

After what happened, not only were these people similar to birds and beasts, although they did not know the severity, they also knew how to avoid harm.

I'm afraid I will run away directly, and I will no longer be able to believe in the prestige of my big man!

But if we send troops to Loulan, it will be enough to make them surrender. Although it will cost some money and food, it shows my big man's attitude towards them.

As long as we withstand a few attacks from the opponent, we can save those countries that yearn for my big man in their hearts and avoid the disaster of annihilation.

At that time, these losses will not be considered appropriate.

Moreover, the place where Loulan is stationed is the most suitable place for the general! "These words obviously did not come up suddenly, and they could not even be understood in a short period of one or two days. It can be said that they made Liu Long very happy.

But since he is the emperor, he must understand a truth.

That was to calculate defeat before calculating victory. He could not let the Han soldiers and horses suffer losses in vain, so he did not agree immediately.

"I have actually heard officials and my mother discuss these matters.

At that time, the imperial court wanted to abandon the Western Regions, just because the Western Regions were no longer beneficial to me as a big man, and although it was a bit hard to talk about.

But we must admit that the Han Dynasty's treasury is really empty.

If you continue to struggle, it may be difficult to meet this expense.

Although the chariot division is not yet considered to belong to the Huns, it will not last long. Even if I quickly calm down the chaos in Yongliang, it will take some time to relieve the fatigue of the soldiers.

A few years later, when the big man takes his breath, the driver may not be able to survive.

To be honest, Shanshan on the other side, I think that guy is not reliable either.

So once there is a reversal, can you guarantee that the northern Huns will not become a future trouble on the frontier? "

"Your Majesty's words make sense!" Na Banyong once again acknowledged the issue Liu Long was considering, but he did not answer directly, but asked Liu Long a few questions.

"The general knows that our great Han Dynasty is now thinking about changing the governor's status to the state pastor, so as to turn the governor under the imperial censor into a real state pastor under the control of the military and government.

The purpose is to prevent thieves from causing trouble in the county, and also to make it more convenient to manage the place.

But just as Zhou Mu can guarantee that the thieves will not rise, I am also willing to cut off the waist to ensure that the Xiongnu forces will not become a side hazard! "

As soon as Ban Yong said these words, the expressions of Liu Long and Ban Xiong changed.

They are not only because of this guy's attitude, but also because this guy is simply stabbing a knife into people's hearts.

Even Ban Xiong was worried that Liu Longhui would overturn the table.
However, Banyong did not stop at all. He seemed to know that he did not have much time, so he continued after saying this.

"Your Majesty, I don't mean to be arrogant, but I know a truth very well.

If the Western Region is connected, the power of the Xiongnu will inevitably weaken; if the power of the Xiongnu weakens, then the possibility of him continuing to harm our Han border will be much smaller.

He does not have enough power and background to do this.

Now we set up school captains to defend the Western Regions, and set up chief scribes to recruit all the countries to surrender. This is precisely to deal with the Xiongnu, and even the Qiang and Hu!
If I wait and continue to give up, wouldn't it be equivalent to returning their abdominal heart organs and replacing their broken arms?
The efforts of countless ancestors will not be in vain.

And when that time comes, the countries in the Western Regions will definitely be disappointed when they see the attitude of our great Han, and after their hopes are cut off, they will definitely surrender to the Northern Huns.

By that time, the counties in Liangzhou will definitely be in trouble, and I am afraid that the Hexi city gate will be closed again during the day.

If that time comes, wouldn't it be a big mistake?
If we don't widely publicize the great virtue of the imperial court now, we don't think about the future, how to govern and appease the Western Regions, and the long-term gains and losses of this matter.

Well, the courtiers, but they just saw how much more money it would cost to station the army. This is so short-sighted.

Don't they know that if the Northern Huns become stronger, will the border fortress be able to enjoy long-term peace and stability? "

(End of this chapter)