Han Shizu

Chapter 1242 With this person, Hexi Hexi died
Regarding the Hexi affairs, the monarch and his ministers had already talked a lot in this closed building, and Emperor Liu obviously had little interest left in the conversation, although Lu Duoxun noticed it, he still couldn't help calling out: "Your Majesty! "

Hearing this, Emperor Liu's attention was also diverted from the splashing sparks, and he turned to Lu Duoxun again. Seeing his cautious look, he couldn't help but waved his hand: "Lu Qing is still talking! If you have anything else to say, just say it Come on, I'm listening!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ludoxon said hastily.

Growing up in a local area, he rarely had the opportunity to communicate with the emperor face to face. If it hadn't been for Emperor Liu's visit to the west, he would probably have to wait until he returned to the court to report on his duties in the future. Therefore, Lu Duoxun still attached great importance to the conversation with Emperor Liu.Now that there are only two monarchs and ministers, it is natural to have a good talk.

After organizing the language a little bit, Lu Duoxun continued: "The minister made a bold statement before that he would lead the officials and people in Hexi to reappear the prosperity of the past, but the minister is also clear that this is not easy, and it cannot even be achieved in a short period of time. .

Hexi's internal problems should be slowed down and gradually improved and solved, but the external constraints are beyond the control of Hexi! "

Hearing his words, Emperor Liu suddenly became interested and asked him: "What do you mean by external constraints?"

Facing Emperor Liu's scrutinizing eyes, Lu Duoxun said: "Your Majesty, the prosperity of Hexi for thousands of years is not only the local water and soil culture, but also its geographical location. The corridor stretches for thousands of miles. At the key point, business travelers from all over the world have close contacts and frequent exchanges, which has given birth to the glory and prosperity of Hexi!
However, now that Hexi is back under the rule of the Han Dynasty, the business routes are sluggish and deserted. Business travelers from Guannei and the Central Plains often turn back as soon as they reach Liangzhou, and do not want to go deep.

Among them, the most important reason is that the Western Regions were reduced to the subsidiary of the Liao Kingdom and allowed to be exploited by them.When the Liao army marched westward, the Western Regions were suffering from wars, people were devastated, towns were destroyed, and the war caused the Silk Road to decline and almost be cut off.

In the past few years, the situation in the Western Regions has temporarily stabilized. Although the commercial roads have been reopened, they have been severely restricted. One is that Khitan blocks the roads, and business travelers are scruples. The other is that the Western Regions have never seen a recovery.

Therefore, I believe that the Liao Kingdom occupying the Western Regions and isolating the east and west is the biggest obstacle to Hexi's recovery and prosperity, and it is also a hindrance to the development of the entire Northwest region! "

After Lu Duoxun finished stating his opinion, Emperor Liu suddenly laughed out loud.Seeing this, a little embarrassment flashed across Lu Duoxun's face, and he asked: "Your Majesty, what is wrong with what I said to make you laugh?"

Emperor Liu shook his head and said, "What I'm laughing at is that I seem to have found a reason for the Northern Expedition to Khitan!"

Hearing this, Lu Duoxun's expression moved, but his eyes looked calm, and he cupped his hands and said: "Han and Liao are both great powers in the world. Although they have fought for ten years, they are secretly hostile and guard against each other. The Han books expel Khitan, Recovering the Central Plains to establish a country, the grievances between the two countries are as deep as the East China Sea, which is neither predictable nor unsolvable.

At present, when the weather is calm, there will inevitably be undercurrents and undercurrents, and there will inevitably be wars between the two countries. This is an unavoidable thing!Therefore, I believe that the Hexi incident is only a small part of the overall situation of the Han and Liao Dynasties, and can be roughly developed with the court."

"You know, this autumn I will be hunting in Saibei with Lord Liao, and we had a great conversation!" Emperor Liu said.

Lu Duosun cupped his hands and said: "Of course I have heard about it, but I think it's just a two-phase temptation!"

"There are not many civil and military people who can tell that I have the intention of the Northern Expedition, but there are not many people who can combine Hexi's development and national strategy! Lu Qing, it seems that I still underestimate your overall view!" Emperor Liu smiled lightly.

To this, Lu Duoxun finally responded modestly: "Your Majesty, Miao Zan! I just stayed in Hexi for a long time, and I thought about it more on weekdays!"

"It still made you figure out something!" Emperor Liu murmured, his eyes became darker, as if there were swords and swords hidden in them.

"How's the horse administration in Hexi? It's said that Yanzhi Mountain can produce a lot of military horses every year?" Emperor Liu suddenly asked after pondering for a while.

Lu Duosun explained: "Your Majesty, the Yanzhi Mountains are rich in water and grass, which is really suitable for grazing. After Gansu was recovered, Hexi used the imperial court's horse policy to raise horses in enclosures.

Although it has only been a few years, now Yanzhi Mountain has become the largest horse farm in the northwest. In addition to paying tribute to the center and satisfying the Hexi garrison, it can also send military horses to the entire Northwest garrison! "

"Okay!" Emperor Liu said with a simple word, loud and clear.

"For the Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom, all kinds of horses will be the most important strategic materials!" Emperor Liu said: "Mount Yanzhi, I must go and see it!"

Hearing this, Lu Duosun immediately said: "Your Majesty, I heard that there is a sweat horse, which can be called the king of horses. It was supposed to be a plan, so I offered it to the palace. Now that Your Majesty is here, I can try riding it first!"

Emperor Liu smiled, and was not impressed by Lu Duoxun's flattery, but said: "If you keep a good BMW in the stables, it will be wasted!"

As he said that, Emperor Liu ordered Yan Tuo: "Notify Duke Zhao to prepare and follow me at the Yanzhishan Racecourse tomorrow. Tell him, if he can tame those bloody horses, I will give it to him!"

"With Zhao Guogong's heroism, even if he is the king of horses, even if he is unruly, he should submit to him!" Lu Duoxun said.

After patrolling the city of Guzang for more than an hour, even if the servants didn't remind him, Emperor Liu had to go back and rest.To show his honor and favor, Emperor Liu let Lu Duoxun accompany him.

Back in Xingzai, Lu Duoxun was about to resign, the palace servant came to report, General Zhebu Sizhong of Gansu came to see him by order!Zhebu Sizhong is the great leader of the Liugu Tubo tribe, a standard pro-Han faction, a man who is willing to be a servant of the court, as his name suggests, has been conscientious for so many years, has never violated the slightest, and is even more serious to the court. Yes without reservation.

Under his leadership, Liugu Tubo was also extremely obedient. In the process of taking over Hexi, he also made great efforts and made great contributions.As a great leader, Zhebu Sizhong also received the attention and trust of the imperial court. He served as a general in Gansu and was in charge of Uighur military affairs.

Using a Tubo to restrain the Uighurs is obviously the will of Emperor Liu.Of course, today's Zhebu Sizhong always regards himself as a Han Chinese, and he is in a hurry with anyone who dares to say that he is from Tubo or Wenmo.

For such a loyal servant, Emperor Liu lived in the deep palace and had heard of it.Therefore, when he learned that he was returning to Liangzhou for an audience, he was naturally enthusiastic enough, and immediately ordered an audience.

"You mentioned in your memorial that Liugu Tubo occupies the deep valley pass in Liangzhou, which has a great influence on the territory!" Before the summoning, Emperor Liu first talked to Lu Duoxun about the Liugu tribe.

"To tell you the truth, Your Majesty, it's true!" Lu Duoxun explained: "Liugu Tubo, formed an alliance, governed Liangzhou for more than a hundred years, and the roots in Liangzhou are deeply entrenched and difficult to shake.

Not to mention anything else, more than half of the people under the jurisdiction of Liangzhou are the people of Liugu Tubo. They all listen to the orders of the tribal leaders first, and then follow the system of the dynasty.

Although under the leadership of the two generations of leaders Zhebu Jiashi and Zhebu Sizhong, they became more and more obedient to the court and paid taxes diligently, but only relying on one or two generations of leaders is not a strategy for long-term stability.

Therefore, next, I plan to gradually dismantle the alliance of Liugu Tubo. Previously, when Zhebu Sizhong was supported to take over the throne, internal conflicts and conflicts had emerged, and there was a tendency to split, which can be acted upon.

The most important thing is to change their self-contained state of living with valleys as a group. It is necessary to establish authority among the Tubo tribesmen in Liugu, reduce the influence of nobles and leaders, and organize households and people, not just in the form. "

Lu Duosun talked eloquently again, and he was even more elated when he mentioned that he was going to attack Liugu Tubo, which he was extremely good at.Back then, he was the leader in the division and bribery of Xiazhou party members.

Emperor Liu was even more impressed by Lu Duoxun's ability and resourcefulness. He only mentioned Liugubu, and he could come up with so many ideas.
But listening to his opinion, Emperor Liu couldn't help but patted him on the shoulder and said: "It seems that you are in Hexi, and you have a lot of things to do! I look forward to the day when Hexi will be governed!"

(End of this chapter)