The news of the sudden death of the Tuqi Left Protector Kaidu reached Liu Yan's ears even faster than the speed that reached the ears of the Tuqi Great Khan Abicheril, which had to be attributed to Wu Sicheng's work efficiency.

Liu Yan was overjoyed when he learned the news, and patted Wu Sicheng on the shoulder again and again, because Kantar's death also meant that the Western Regions controlled by Tuqi had opened up the situation. In order to maintain his authority and prevent the emergence of new warlords in these armies stationed in the east, Ye Er will inevitably transfer a part of his forces into his own hands, and at the same time install people to strengthen control, so that the Tuqi army that controls the trade routes will be greatly weakened in terms of morale and actual strength, which will be an important first step for the power of the Silk Country to penetrate into the Western Regions.

Wu Sicheng quietly waited for Liu Yan's joy to slowly calm down, and was about to speak, when Liu Yan suddenly turned around him three or four times with his hands behind his back, tilted his head and said, "I said that Kantar's violent death this time should have something to do with your kid, right?" ”

Wu Sicheng couldn't help but sneer, to be honest, Liu Yan is indeed a smart monarch, although his reaction is not necessarily the fastest, but given time, he can always detect the hidden meaning behind things. Wu Sicheng hurriedly smiled: "Your Majesty Shengming, this matter does have a little bit to do with Weichen. Last time, when Wei Chen was in the Ramandel Department, he had a general understanding of the situation in the Western Regions, so this time he was a little awakened before Jingil infiltrated the Western Regions. ”

"What wake up?"

"Since Kantar and Ye'er are not compatible, and King Gaochang is an ambitious and greedy person, it is very logical to match King Gaochang to behave well in front of Ye Erxian. Therefore, Weichen asked Jingil to use the establishment of a secret smuggling silk trade with the country of silk as bait, plus a few treasures of the town country, this matter is estimated to be done. Now it seems that Ginger is really a very useful talent. ”

Liu Yan nodded again and again in praise after hearing this: "This move is good, good move." Not to mention a few treasures, dozens of them are worth it! ”

Wu Sicheng said with a smile: "Your Majesty has an overreputation. Weichen also wanted to take this opportunity to expand the contradictions between the countries in the Western Regions. Let Ye'er be busy dealing with these contradictions one after another, and we will have more room for activities and wait for the opportunity to rise in one fell swoop. ”

Liu Yan took Wu Sicheng's hand all the way to the giant map, pointed to the Western Regions region and said: "If Tuqi's ability to control the countries of the Western Regions declines, then Gesang and Pas, who have become Zampu, will definitely smell it soon, and they will never sit idly by." will definitely stretch out his hand, so that Ye Erxian will be even more anxious. This is the best time for us to take advantage of the situation to win over the countries of the Western Regions! ”

Wu Sicheng spared a circle on the edge of the map before saying: "Your Majesty, Weichen believes that the first step in the Western Regions has been taken, and the things after that still need to ferment for a while, during this time, we should devote ourselves to completing the rest of our strategic puzzle and creating a strategic advantage over Tuqi." ”

"Oh? Tell me what puzzle pieces they are? ”

Wu Sicheng saluted and said, "Your Majesty, please see." The Western Regions is like Tuqi's backyard, and now that we have lit a fire in his backyard, so in order to keep him from noticing the fire, or too late to notice it, should we hold back Abicheril in the front yard? Your Majesty, please see, now there is Su Chengdong in Liaodong, Zhu Tianshun and Xue Boren in Youzhou, and Zhongyi County King in Taiyuan. But Linzhou, Fengzhou. Lingzhou, what about the blockbuster of Yanzhou? This has always been the key area of our country's defense, and we have been at war with the Turks for so many years, and the Turks have not dared to raise troops to invade. Yes, that's enough to show that we've been very successful in defending this area, but when our strategy for Tuqi shifts from defensive to offensive, it's not appropriate. Because he will cause the strength of tens of thousands of garrisons to be put on hold in vain. Therefore, Wechen decided that now was the time to find a competent commander for the area. ”

When Wu Sicheng said this, Liu Yan frowned, stared at the map and touched his beard for a long time before he said, "What do you mean, don't you want to use Wang Hanxin?" ”

Wu Sicheng respectfully made another big salute. said: "Weichen's careful thinking really can't hide it from the emperor. Yes, judging from the current situation, Wang Hanxin is the best candidate for this position in terms of qualifications and command ability. In addition, Xue Shilang is disabled, and if there is a war, the troops sent by Youzhou will not allow him to lead the troops, and with Xue Shilang's ability, it is more appropriate to assist His Majesty in strategizing. ”

Liu Yan shook his head and said: "These two things are not suitable, first, Wang Hanxin's kid is now helping Su Chengdong in Liaodong, and it is not so simple to ask for someone from Su Chengdong; Second, it was indeed the right choice to transfer Xue Boren back, but I thought that Zhu Tianshun was not qualified to lead the Youzhou soldiers to attack Tuqi, and it was already commendable to be able to hold on to it. ”

Wu Sicheng said: "This is the second point that Weichen wants to make clear to His Majesty. Wang Hanxin is not the general of the Liaodong Metropolitan Protectorate, he is the general of Anyuan personally appointed by His Majesty. Regarding Youzhou, Weichen also thinks that it is really difficult for Zhu Tianshun to fight against Abiciel, Zhu Tianshun is a good general, but Abicialir is an unborn hero, if we rashly use a good knife to cut a treasure knife, then we are likely to lose this good knife in vain. But what if we send another good general when we attack? ”

Liu Yanhu looked at Wu Sicheng suspiciously: "Who are you talking about?" ”

"Your Majesty, why did you forget the Gao Dingbian of the Anton Metropolitan Protectorate!"

"He? But isn't he directing operations on the front line in Busan? ”

Wu Sicheng said with a smile: "This is the third point that Weichen wants to say. At present, there is a shortage of generals in two places, and there are endless rebellions of the Goryeo people in the Andong Metropolitan Protectorate, Yang Lian has been stumbling there, and Gao Dingbian has no skills. Therefore, Wechen believed that it was necessary to completely settle the war in Goryeo as soon as possible. Since sooner or later we have to transfer Wang Hanxin back from Su Chengdong, it is better to transfer him out now, let him put down the rebellion in Goryeo, and help Gaodingbian capture the fortress of Busan, so that we can free up these two generals, and the strategic puzzle will be formed. ”

Liu Yan's eyes still flashed with an uncertain light: "As for Wang Hanxin, that bastard boy, can he really put down the Goryeo rebellion and capture the Busan fortress?" ”

Wu Sicheng smiled and said, "Your Majesty, relax." According to Weichen, when it comes to the confrontation between the two armies, the soldiers against the soldiers will be against the future, Wang Hanxin and Gao Dingbian are not much different, and their personal combat ability is even worse than that of Gao Dingbian, but if it is about starting to use crooked brains and ruthless hearts, Wang Hanxin is not a little stronger than Gao Dingbian. If the affairs of Goryeo are to be stable for a long time, it will take time, but what we need now is to solve the problem as soon as possible, so we must take a fierce medicine, and this Wang Hanxin is a fierce medicine. There may be some problems with this medicine, but if the pros and cons outweigh the disadvantages, then it is still necessary. ”

Hearing what Wu Sicheng said, Liu Yan finally nodded and said, "I hope you're right, I'm afraid that this kid Wang Hanxin will cause some trouble." (To be continued.) )