Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

The monarchs present had no objection to Qingji's decision to restore the Loulan Kingdom.

After all, the Loulan people contributed a lot to help the Wu army resist the Persian attack in the battle of Muni City.

Qingji has always been a person who can distinguish between resentment and hatred.

"My lord, I have a request, please fulfill it!"

At this moment, a clear and sweet voice sounded like an oriole's cry from under the steps.

Qing Ji couldn't understand the language of the people from the Western Regions. Fortunately, Mu Le and Yin Xi stood by and were in charge of translating for Qing Ji.

Qingji immediately followed the source of the voice and looked around, only to see that the person speaking was a young beautiful young woman.

She wears a pointed felt hat, a wool felt blanket, and straight leather boots. She has a small face, a high nose, big eyes, and long eyelashes.

Thick blond hair, slightly curly, hanging down the shoulders.

Qingji couldn't help but be dazzled by this charming face full of exotic styles and hot figure.

It is estimated that every man who sees her can't help but feel anxious...

"you are?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I am the queen of Jingjue Kingdom... no, the king, Uzenagahai."

The beautiful young woman named "Uzen Naga Hai" said shyly.

This shy look is probably fake.

After all, with her age and temperament, she doesn't look like a shy girl at all!

Is it the queen of excellence?
No wonder!

The foreign barbarians who can sit in this palace and talk to Qingji are basically the kings of a country.

It's just that it's quite rare for a woman to be the monarch!

After being translated by Mu Le, Qingji was a little surprised to learn the identity of this Uzen Nagahai.

"Wuchan... Uzen Nagahai, right? What request do you have?"

"Your Majesty, our Jingjue Kingdom is willing to submit to the Great Wu, enter the court every year, and pay tribute every year! Please also ask the mighty spirit of the King, the magical soldiers of the Wu Kingdom, to protect the Jingjue Kingdom!"

As soon as Wuchan Nagahai's words fell, all the monarchs of the Western Regions present saluted Qingji one after another, asking Wu to station troops in their own country, and willing to pay tribute to Wu and make Wu the suzerain.

This is exactly what Qingji wants to see.

Happy to hear!

After the Battle of Muni City, all the countries in the Western Regions saw the strength of Wu Guobing's front.

Even the Persians, who have been invincible and invincible in the west, were defeated miserably by Wu Jun!

You know, looking at the entire Battle of Mud City, the loss ratio between the Wu army and the Persian army is more than seven to one!

With such a strong backing, how could the countries of the Western Regions not surrender?
"good."

Seeing that the monarchs of the Western Regions were so knowledgeable, Qingji couldn't help but nodded slightly, accepting their submission.

According to the suzerain-vassal system of Wu State all the time, all vassal states of Wu State will station Wu Jun on the side of their capital, and the ruling ministers of their country will be Wu people, and then they will practice Wu law and be educated, basically keeping with Wu State one pace.

However, Qing Ji would not make such demands on the surrendered Western Regions.

After all, the mainland of Wu is too far away from the Western Regions, so there is no need for military occupation.

Furthermore, the countries in the Western Regions are not worthy of Wu Guo's efforts to encroach and swallow...

The best way to celebrate Jiji is to set up a Protectorate in the Western Regions, and then send an army to station there to maintain the law and order of the countries in the Western Regions and border security.

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After all the monarchs of the Western Regions retreated, Qingji summoned Sun Wu, the lieutenant of the state, Fan Li, the imperial historian, Prince Fan and Prince Hong in the palace.

It is worth mentioning that Gong Zihong was in charge of supervising the transportation of a batch of grain, grass and supplies, and had just arrived in Muni City.

As for Gong Zixi, he is still sitting in Badi.

Prince Heng has returned to Jinling.

After all, it was impossible for Qingji to let all the crown princes of the state of Wu follow him to the Western Regions.

In case Qingji is in danger and Prince Heng dies in battle, wouldn't the state of Wu fall apart at any time?

"Father, the Persians were defeated and fled in the battle of Mud City. My father's goal has been achieved, so why call the allied forces of the princes and go to the Western Regions?"

Gong Zihong asked rather puzzled.

Don't be ashamed to ask (just ask if you don't understand), this is a great quality of Gong Zihong.

This is also where Qingji appreciates Gongzihong more.

Qing Ji said with a faint smile: "Wu Hong, do you still remember the strategy of peace we discussed at Fangcheng Mountain?"

"Father is saying...to destroy Qin?"

"Of course"

Qing Ji slightly nodded and said: "The land of the Western Regions is a major throat connecting the East and the West, which is commonly known as the 'Silk Road'."

"This is a cornucopia, and for my country of Wu, it might as well be an important military town."

"Whoever controls the Western Regions is equivalent to who controls the Silk Road."

"In the past, the caravans of my country Wu and the caravans of other countries passing through Qin were all charged a high customs clearance tax, but now there is no need for it."

"Qin people or Rongdi, every time a layer of checkpoint tax is exploited, the land of the Western Regions under our Wu Kingdom can be exploited back."

After a pause, Qingji said meaningfully: "The widow intends to set up a Protectorate in the Western Regions."

"The duty of the governor is to appease the feudal clans and to bring down foreign bandits. He is in charge of all matters concerning appeasement, conquest, meritorious deeds, and punishments for the surrounding ethnic groups."

"hiss!"

Hearing this, Fan Li, Sun Wu, Gong Zihong, and Gongzi Fandong couldn't help but gasp, feeling extremely shocked.

According to Qingji's arrangement, the Protector of the Protectorate of the Western Regions would have extraordinary power.

"Du" means all, "Hu" means the guardianship of the soldiers, and "Duhu" means the general guardianship.

The nature of the Protectorate of the Western Regions is a military agency set up by Qingji to supervise the various ethnic groups in the Western Regions.

"Father, if this is the case, I don't know who the father plans to let take the position of the guardian?"

Qingji didn't speak, but kept staring at Gongzihong.

This made Young Master Hong tremble with fear.

Could it be that my father wants me to be the Protector of the Protectorate of the Western Regions?

Although, the power of the guardian is extremely great, equivalent to a county guard, a big official in the frontier...

Do not!
To be precise, the Protector of the Protectorate of the Western Regions still has power over all the county guards in Wu.

Because the Western Regions do not border the State of Wu, it is beyond reach. Even if Du Hu really establishes his own prestige in the Western Regions, separates one side and becomes the king and hegemony, it will be difficult for Qingji to attack directly from the mainland of Wu State.

Therefore, the Protector of the Protectorate of the Western Regions is equivalent to the existence of the Emperor of Earth.

How could Qingji easily hand over such a position to an outsider?

In Qingji's heart, from beginning to end, he had an idea of ​​"Five Hua Zhuxia".

Anyway, they are all his own sons. Even if Gong Zihong separates the Western Regions in the future and establishes his own country and proclaims himself king, there will be no loss for Qing Ji.

Of course, it is definitely not a small loss for Wu's successor king!
"Wu Hong, are you willing to be the Chief Protector of the Protectorate of the Western Regions?"