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Chapter 356 Western Regions
A word to awaken the dreamer.

Although the western capital is good, it is too closed, surrounded by mountains, it is troublesome to go out, and it is also troublesome to come in.

If Yang Zheng only wants to separate himself, this place is also a good place.

But if Yang Zheng wants to go further, he must go out.

From the point of view of the sand table, moving to govern Guzang can better control Xiping, Xihai, Jincheng, Xitao, and Anding.

The layout of Guzang City is also much larger than that of Xidu.

To the north of Wuwei is Xianbei, and inside there are Qianghu and scholar tyrants. In addition to these, there are also Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang, which are on the same rope as Wuwei.

If you don't sit in the town yourself, it will definitely not work.

Relocating Gu Zang is actually a sign of determination.

A determination to attack.

Yang Zheng turned his gaze to Du Yu. After pondering for a long time, Du Yu nodded, "If our army wants to be successful, it must be moved to Wuwei."

"It's best to ask Duke Lu for his opinion on this matter." Yang Zheng didn't forget Lu Zhi who was guarding the rear.

Without him, this string of victories would not have been possible.

Later generations always like to praise Zhang Liang for planning strategies, but in fact, the real pillar is Xiao He.

Without Xiao He repeatedly stabilizing Liu Bang's rear and sending soldiers and food to the front line, Liu Bang would have lost a long time ago.

Seeking Lu Zhi's opinion is the greatest respect for him.

Yang Zheng left Wei Guan in Quyin to assist Du Yu in dealing with various post-war affairs, and took a thousand cavalry with him to the west capital.

All the way home like an arrow.

Xiping has not had a war in recent years, and has absorbed a lot of people, and it gradually looks like a paradise.

Villages have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

In the criss-crossing fields, the elderly, women and children are happy.

However, Yang Zheng didn't have the time to appreciate the scenery along the way, so he hurried to Xidu.

Seeing Lu Zhi, I couldn't help feeling a little sour in my heart.

Lu Zhi's white hair on the temples became thicker, and the groove on his face became deeper.

When Yang Zheng came to this chaotic world, he had never met his biological father, nor had he felt the warmth of his family like other people. He was alone, hacking and killing all the way, and this is how he is today.

Only in Lu Zhi, can I feel the care of the elders.

"uncle……"

"Xingyun broke through Yongliang and reached Chang'an, and his fame spread throughout the world. Congratulations." When Lu Zhi saw Yang Zheng, the wrinkles on his face also rippled.

"If it wasn't for uncle, would my nephew Aneng make meritorious deeds?"

Lu Zhi shook his head, "Although Guo Huai has selfish intentions, he is a veteran general who fought for the country after all. You can treat his corpse kindly, which shows that you are broad-minded, and the Yongliang Army can be used by you in the future."

Only then did Yang Zheng remember that Lu Zhi was recommended by Guo Huai back then.

"The dead are dead, humiliating the corpse is not what a real man would do."

"Recently, the Governor of Dunhuang, Huang Fulong, the Governor of Zhangye, Du Tong, and the Governor of Jiuquan, Wang Huiyang, have all sent letters to recommend you as Liangzhou Inspector, Commander of Liangzhou's military forces, and General Zhenxi!" Lu Zhi smiled more and more kindly.

Yang Zheng was taken aback for a moment, and then he was overjoyed.

Master Sima got himself a general who conquered Shu, obviously digging a hole for himself.

Now that I have five counties under my command, plus a Xitao, it is unreasonable to be just a prefect of Jincheng.

Besides, it's not easy to explain to your subordinates.

Now that the three of them recommend it, it is equivalent to standing on their side.

The governor of Liangzhou, the governor of Liangzhou's military forces, and the general of Zhenxi, the meaning behind it is that Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang will all be under their own control in the future!

The strength of these three counties is by no means inferior to Wuwei.

Dunhuang, in particular, has a vast territory and has been managed by Cangci and Huangfulong for many years. It has a large population and abundant food and money.

Moreover, in the war at the end of the Han Dynasty, they all stayed out of the matter, and their families were rich.

Fortunately, he didn't kill them all in Anding at the beginning, otherwise Huangfulong would definitely be with him forever.

Not only Huangfu, but also Zhang and Liang in Dunhuang.

Northwest scholars and heroes are connected with each other.

It's not that I'm afraid of them, but this kind of internal friction will greatly consume the strength of the Han family and involve Yang Zheng's energy and time. Xianbei and Qianghu are staring at each other, and Yang Zheng is likely to fall into the same situation as Hu Fen back then.

When the time comes, Sima Zhao's soldiers will come, and several leading parties will open the door...

That picture is really unimaginable.

"My nephew is a military slave, and I never imagined that I can also supervise one side." Looking back on all the difficulties in the past, Yang Zheng was overwhelmed with emotion.

As for whether the Luoyang court agrees or not, it basically doesn't matter.

As long as the internal and peripheral acknowledgment is enough.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This is just the beginning. Xingyun must not slack off." Lu Zhi's expression became serious again.

"Nephew, remember!" Yang Zheng cupped his hands.

As for moving to Guzang, Lu Zhi nodded and agreed without thinking, "The kings of the Northwest gathered in Guzang, and it was also the king's city of the Xiongnu King Xiutu back then. Let's go to Xingyun, and Hehuang has an old man to manage it."

"Thank you uncle."

Although this journey has gone through difficulties and obstacles, Yang Zheng is still on the right track after all.

In fact, Xiping's biggest advantage is internal harmony. The Qiang, Hu, and Han have been kneaded into a whole, at least for now there is no internal friction.

All of Yang Zheng's orders can be carried out.

"Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang are standing with us, but the Western Regions are indifferent. Xingyun must be guarded against." After the joy was over, Lu Zhi said again.

"Western Region?"

"That's right, in the Western Regions Chief History Mansion, Wuji Colonel Ma Yanwei seconded the proposal. Maybe he has other thoughts, so we have to guard against it."

The Western Regions are on top of the West Sea.

Han and Wei ruled the Western Regions with Liangzhou.

Dunhuang has a strong control over Gaochang Loulan.

These two places are the essence of the Western Regions, especially the land of Gaochang. In the next 400 years, four Gaochang kingdoms of Han people rose one after another.

Since the Han Dynasty, the land of Gaochang has been the focus of the Han family's management and reclamation.

Two or three hundred years have passed, and the Han people have definitely reached a certain number.

Moreover, these areas are arable and grazing, so there must be a considerable number of cavalry.

It is a great threat to Liangzhou.

"Then send someone to investigate first to see what Ma Yan is thinking." No matter how strong the West Region Changshi Mansion is, can it compare with the current self?

In fact, it would be better for Ma Yan to have a different heart.

In today's situation, expansion to the east is obviously impossible.

Besides, Guanzhong has suffered repeated wars, and there is not much oil and water. On the contrary, the Western Regions are rich in oil and water.

Opening up the Western Regions means opening up trade routes. Isn't the money rolling in?

To make a comparison, Dunhuang is almost the Shenzheng of the later generations, and Gaochang is the Hong Kong and Hong Kong of the later generations...

Just as soon as it was about to rain, someone brought an umbrella over.

Ma Yan wanted to hit the knife's edge by himself, no wonder he was so cruel.

"You can decide on your own about the military affairs. People like Huangfulong, Du Tong, Wang Huiyang, and Fan Can have some sympathy with this old man. It's best if they don't go to war. It's not easy for the Han people in Hexi to grow up." Lu Zhi said compassionately.

Yang Zheng nodded and said, "Nephew knows."

"Don't fight any more this year. You have ruined Xiping's family fortune. The soldiers also need to rest and adjust internally."

"Of course we won't fight again this year, maybe Ma Yan will change his mind." Yang Zheng laughed.

If he became the governor of Liangzhou, he would have jurisdiction over the Western Regions.

You can't frighten Mayan, but you can frighten the soldiers of the Western Regions.

(End of this chapter)