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Chapter 652 Hollowing out the Western Regions
A few months ago, Gao Yihuan formulated a strategy of defending east and attacking west, consolidating the territory, and at the same time subsidizing the anti-Qing forces in the Qing Dynasty, so that the Qing army was busy suppressing the rebels in the territory, and had no time to spy on the Western Wei Dynasty.

If Dorgon knew Gao Yihuan's plan, he would be very surprised.

Of course, if Gao Yihuan knew Hong Chengchou's strategy, he would also be surprised, and would really want to kill him.

At this time, in the Wei Palace in Xi'an City, Gao Yihuan did not slack off because of his newlyweds, but stepped up his arrangements for entering Sichuan.

At the court meeting in the early morning, Gao Yihuan told Li Yan, Lu Yifang, and Liang Yizhang to stay in Wangjing to handle the government affairs of the feudal mansion, and also asked Zhao Daxian, Huang Bingzhong, Li Guo, Gao Yigong, Hao Yaoqi, etc. to guard various places in the Guanzhong. I am going to go to Hanzhong in person to preside over the battle in Sichuan.

It has been four months since the Western Wei Dynasty moved its capital to Guanzhong, and it has occupied Guanzhong for more than half a year. Everything is gradually on the right track. Gao Yihuan is busy with the imperial examination and wedding, and the army has been training for many days. The time has come.

If the time is further delayed, the first is that the Manchus will recover from the war and increase the variables for him to seize Sichuan.

The second is that the war in Sichuan is over, and Wu Sangui is ready to meet him.

The third is that Sun Kewang slipped away or was annexed and eliminated by Wu Sangui, making it impossible for Gao Yihuan to incorporate the Western Army and obtain the huge property left by Zhang Xianzhong.

Zhang Xianzhong captured Wuchang, killed the whole family of the Chu family, and seized the wealth accumulated by the Chu family for more than 200 years. After entering Sichuan, he obtained all the money of the Shu royal family.

Gao Yihuan remembered that this sum of money in history was sunk into the river by Zhang Xianzhong, and it should still be there now.

This battle is different from the battle against the Manchu Qing army. The war against the Qing army consumes only the resources of the Western Wei Dynasty. Even if they occupy Guanzhong, they still spend money there. However, the battle against Sichuan is different. Gao Yihuan is rushing to make a fortune and expand his territory. of.

If this battle is fought well, the financial situation of the Western Wei Dynasty will be greatly improved.

Of course, it is impossible for Western Wei’s financial revenue to be placed on Zhang Xianzhong’s legacy. If it is still sunk, Western Wei will basically not be able to get it out, so Western Wei still needs to open source and use the experience of Western Wei.

After the morning meeting, Gao Yihuan returned to his study, and when he reached the door, he suddenly asked, "Has Zhou Ronghua arrived yet?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, we have arrived and are waiting for your Majesty's summons!" The guard replied.

"Let him in!"

After Gao Yihuan said something, he entered the room and sat down a little tiredly.

Zhou Ronghua held the title of a mighty general, but he had no soldiers on hand. After returning from Sichuan, he just stayed at home with nothing to do.

Although he knew that King Wei would not forget him, he also found that there seemed to be no position suitable for him in the feudal mansion.

He was not good at leading troops to fight, and he could manage military supplies and logistics in the past, but now that the Western Wei Kingdom has received a large number of scholars to take refuge in them, there is no need for people like him to manage military supplies.

Thinking about it this way, Zhou Ronghua felt a little guilty when Jia Shan came back and had nothing to do for three months.

After experiencing Zhang Xianzhong as an envoy and trying to be a hero, Zhou Ronghua also wanted to do something in his heart. He didn't want to be a petty official with a meager salary and spend his whole life busy.

At this time, Zhou Ronghua was summoned by Gao Yihuan alone for the first time in several months, and he couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

He followed the guards into Gao Yihuan's study, and saw Gao Yihuan standing in front of a map with his hands folded, staring at the map for a long time.

Zhou Ronghua hurriedly stepped forward and bowed in salute, "I see you, Your Majesty!"

Gao Yihuan glanced back at him, and said with a slight smile, "General Zhou is here. Come, come here, and look at this map!"

Zhou Ronghua walked over and took a look. It was a very huge map with the words ""Kun Yu Wan Guo Quan Tu"" written on it.

Naturally, this is not the real "Kun Yu Wan Guo Quan Tu", but Gao Yihuan drew it himself.

At this time, the level of map drawing, both east and west, is very rough, and it doesn't seem to be the case at all.

Although Gao Yihuan's painting skills were terrible, the map he drew was actually not much worse than the "Quan Yu Wan Guo Quan Tu" by Li Zhizao, the Shaoqing of Taipu Temple.

Compared with the Qing Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty's ability to accept external things is actually much stronger, and this kind of acceptance is not like the Qing Dynasty, where it was beaten up a few times before it began to learn passively, but when it found something good, it slowly began to learn. absorbed.

"Kun Yu Wan Guo Quan Tu" is just a map, but even the Americas are drawn on it.

Gao Yihuan pointed to the map and said: "This map was obtained from Xiyi. This is Guanzhong, and this is the Western Regions. They belonged to us during the Han and Tang Dynasties. Further west of the Western Regions are the Yuzi Khanate and the Raksha Kingdom. .Now Rakshasa is invading the Yuzi Khanate to the east, and it will expand to the edge of the Western Regions in a short time. To the southwest of the Western Regions are the Sasanian and Lumi countries, and to the south is Tianzhu."

Zhou Ronghua's eyes were glazed over, and he couldn't understand what Gao Yihuan was talking about.

He has heard about the Western Regions, what the hell are Luocha, Yuzi, Sassan, and Lumi, he is completely confused, and why did King Wei tell me this?

For a moment, Zhou Ronghua had an ominous premonition in his heart.

Regardless of whether he understood or not, Gao Yihuan continued to put one hand on his waist, supported his kidney, and pointed to the map with the other, and continued: "Since Zhang Qian in the Han Dynasty emptied the Western Regions, a road was established in the Han and Tang Dynasties. Starting from Chang'an, through Hexi Corridor to Dunhuang, and then through the Western Regions, to reach the Great Western Daqin trade route. Let me call it the Silk Road!"

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Gao Yihuan was taken aback for a moment, realizing that he seemed to have done something extraordinary just now, and that's how he named Silk Road.

Gao Yihuan couldn't help smiling, then looked at Zhou Ronghua, and said solemnly: "Has General Zhou heard about Zhang Qian and Ban Chao's deeds?"

Zhou Ronghua remembered that Ji Guofeng had mentioned the name Ban Chao, so he nodded, "I know there is such a person!"

Gao Yihuan nodded in satisfaction, and patted Zhou Ronghua on the shoulder, "Very well, the lonely king knows that you killed Ning Wan me in the street in Hanzhong, you are a hero!"

That was what Zhou Ronghua was most proud of, he unconsciously puffed out his small chest.

However, Gao Yihuan continued to point to the map, with high spirits, and said passionately: "Get down to business! General Zhou, have you seen this business road?" Gao Yihuan gestured, "I'm going to reopen this business road, and you are the lonely king Zhang Qian and Ban Chao! I hope you can hollow out the Western Regions, help Wei restore this road of communication with the West, and spread the culture of our Central Plains to distant places."

Now that the terrain of the Western Wei Dynasty is closed, if we can get in touch with Luocha, Poland and other countries in the west, there will be another channel for cultural communication and exchange. At the same time, it will also be convenient for the Wei State to obtain a large number of war horses, cattle and sheep through trade to improve the people of the Western Wei State. diet structure.

Zhou Ronghua didn't understand very well, nor did he understand the danger of this matter, but he was infected by Gao Yihuan's surging passion, and immediately cupped his fists in a strange way, "I am willing to go."

Seeing this, Gao Yihuan let out a gratified smile, "Well, Gu Wang will ask the Ministry of Accounts to prepare a batch of goods for you. You go to the Western Regions first to open up the nearest business route. Sun Fangyuan, who came back with you, will Let me be your deputy!"

After finishing speaking, Gao Yihuan waved his hand, "Okay, you go back and say goodbye to your family first. When you come back, I will make you an earl alone."

When Zhou Ronghua heard Uncle Feng, he immediately became overjoyed, "I will definitely complete the mission!" After saying that, he took his leave and exited the study, but when he was about to leave the room, he stopped suddenly, turned around, and stared at Gao Yihuan's hands on his hips , sincerely said: "The king should also pay attention to his body! Don't be too tired!"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and went back. When he got to the house, he rummaged through boxes and cabinets and finally found a copy of "Book of the Later Han Dynasty". He lay on the bed and flipped through a few pages to find "Biography of Ban Chao" and read it~
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