Datang Lingnan King

Chapter 379 Sending troops to Gaochang
"There are several reasons. First, we don't want to fully occupy the Western Regions now, because there are still too many convenient places to digest, and too many foreign races joining Datang, and there is not much benefit. Of course, they can be used as coolies, but the Western Regions It is a mature place, not as barbaric and ignorant as Nanyang, so they can only take away their wealth, which is not easy to use, and there is not much benefit, and many people will not be willing to accept slavery." Feng Daiwen took a sip of tea, put down Cup explained.

"So that's the case. Brother Feng, you are quite right. Many people from the Western Regions are horse thieves when they leave the city, and guards when they enter the city. They are only interested in profit, and they forget righteousness when they see profit." Su Dingfang said deeply.

"Well, so the more they die, the better. Let them kill each other. Let's just sit and watch. The second reason is this. It's also because it's too far away and supplies are not easy. We can't mobilize more troops unless Can grow more food in the Western Regions.

And these people from the Western Regions can't do this, so we have to rely on ourselves, which is why we want to attack Khotan. There is a lot of land around them that can be cultivated. With the cultivation technology of our Tang Dynasty, it only takes two years , can fully support [-] troops. "Feng Daiwen nodded, drew a circle on the map with his finger and said.

"But we don't have enough manpower to farm? It's not enough even if we add people from Khotan." Su Dingfang said in embarrassment.

"There are also Che Shi, Qiuci, Yanqi, and Gaochang." Feng Daiwen said with a smile.

"Yanqi, Cheshi, and the three kingdoms of Qiuci have always been close to us. Is it inappropriate to attack them?" Su Dingfang frowned and said in embarrassment.

"Who said that these three countries are going to be attacked?" Feng Daiwen asked suspiciously.

"Then what do you mean?" Su Dingfang asked puzzled.

"Since the three countries all admire the culture of the Tang Dynasty, why not let them get closer. We have developed some crude technologies, such as kangs and bricks, taught them how to grow cotton and grain, arranged for people to train their soldiers, and sold them some weapons.

Of course, this requires them to provide enough manpower and be obedient. "Feng Daiwen explained with a smile.

Su Dingfang knew this boss who was younger than himself very well. He knew that the conditions he offered could not be refused by these three countries, and they were reluctant to refuse them. However, after several years, the number of people in the three countries gradually decreased. , and finally disappeared into the long river of history.

Don't you see that so many Taoist priests and monks entered the Western Regions, making the beliefs of these small countries even more chaotic. This time the Western Regions were in chaos, and they were also behind them. Feng Daiwen's methods were more gentle, but also more thorough.

"Then what should we do? Now including the people you brought, only [-] fighters can be regarded as elites, and the [-] Japanese slave death squads may only be used to fight to the death." Xue Rengui couldn't figure it out, and asked in embarrassment.

"The lack of manpower is a problem now, but you can try to put pressure on Gaochang and see how it works.

Rengui, take [-] death squads of Japanese slaves and [-] cavalry to Gaochang, and try it first to see how Qu Zhisheng responds. " Feng Daiwen thought for a while and said.

"The general obeys orders!" Xue Rengui regained his energy immediately when he heard that there was something to do, stood up and cupped his fists, and said excitedly.

"Boss, do you mean that Gaochang may be forced to surrender?" Su Dingfang asked in surprise.

"That's right. Qu Zhisheng has already sent letters to plead guilty. In addition, you killed many of them before, and your strength has dropped drastically. Thinking about it, it is very likely that you will surrender." Feng Daiwen analyzed.

"The manager's analysis makes sense. It's better to let Yan Qi send troops together, and the army will suppress the situation. This will be a stronger deterrent." Su Dingfang suggested.

"Will Yanqi send troops?" Feng Daiwen asked with a frown.

"The king of Yanqi, Long Tuqizhi, has always been very kind to us, and he admires Tang Dynasty very much. He was also rescued by Baolin's leading soldiers during the siege of Gaochang. There must be no problem for us to let them send troops now." Su Dingfang said affirmatively.

"If they dare not send troops, we will destroy them first." A sneer appeared on Yuchi Baolin's handsome face, and he said in a cold tone.

"That's fine, Baolin, you go with me, let Chen Hu and Chen Xiong follow, go to Yanqi first, then transfer to Gaochang." Feng Daiwen nodded in agreement.

"Brother Su, ask people to keep an eye on the country of Khotan, and don't let those small countries really attack it. It will be difficult to deal with it then." Feng Daiwen continued.

"The general understands, so I will take someone to watch it myself." Su Dingfang said solemnly, cupping his hands.

"Well, you take 2000 people there, pay attention at all times, and strive to show up at the critical moment of Khotan. In this way, the operation will be much easier." Feng Daiwen urged.

"But in this way, there are only a thousand guards in Xiqiele City, your safety?" Su Dingfang said hesitantly.

"Don't worry, I will release the scout horse, and there are a thousand guards, and five hundred guards with the princess. The defense is more than sufficient. At least I can stick to it until you come back to help." Feng Daiwen said confidently and proudly.

"Hey! Brother Feng is here, so we can rest assured." Xue Rengui said with a smile and rubbed his head.

Su Dingfang, Yuchi Baolin and others thought of Feng Daiwen's ability, and nodded in relief, then left and went back to prepare.

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"Haha! This Feng Weiguo's business is to make me feel at ease!" Sitting in the shade of a tree, Li Yuan let go of a telescope on the newly built viewing platform in the Longshou Palace Group, and laughed heartily.

"Father, you just want to be happy! It's a good place to escape the summer heat in summer, and the scenery is beautiful. Besides, Weiguo knows that you are afraid of the cold, father, so he specially designed floor heating to make the whole palace group warm like spring in winter." Li Shimin also put down the binoculars in his hand , said with a smile.

"I know Erlang that you are worried that Yeye will get old and you won't be able to come back after going out. You are filial, and Aye knows. Anyway, I have seen all over the country, this Tang Dynasty, and I won't go out this time." Li Yuan held Li Shimin's hand sideways and said emotionally.

"It's good for the father to be considerate. If you stay in Chang'an, let the child show a little more filial piety." Li Shimin said with a sigh of relief.

He was always worried that Li Yuan would run around, and at his age, if there were any accidents, it would be bad, and he could still fulfill his filial piety by staying in Chang'an.

"Hey, this playground down the mountain is quite interesting!" Li Yuan laughed, staring intently at the scene down the mountain.

"Father, no! Those amusement facilities are prepared for children and young people, and it has been explained that the elderly cannot participate." Li Shimin was taken aback, and quickly persuaded him.

"Okay! Okay! Don't be too long-winded, it won't work if I don't go." Li Yuan said dissatisfied.

"I'm just going to see it. There's no problem. Well, I'm going to send all the animals in the palace to the zoo, and I want to have fun with the people." Li Yuan rolled his eyes and continued.

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(End of this chapter)