The great hero of the Silk Road, starting from a farm farmer

Chapter 213 Yang Shunan’s mission to the Western Regions

The first commercial trade with Xifan was a great success, which was of great significance to the subsequent industrial and commercial development of Yungu.

The Gao family in Hexi finally responded, saying they were very interested in participating in Haixi Fort's market trade.Of course, they are more interested in forming an alliance with the Yungu Army.The Gao family's messenger brought a letter written by General Gao Cunhu. In addition to expressing concern about the friendship between the two families, the letter also cordially invited Yang Shunan, deputy commander of the Yungu Army, to go to Liangzhou as an envoy to further discuss the alliance between the two armies.

"Deputy Commander Yang and General Gao invite you to go to Liangzhou. I think it is really necessary. You should make preparations and take a company of soldiers to Liangzhou via Haixi Fort to establish an alliance between the two armies at the beginning of the year. You will need to use the road to go there. In the land of Xifan, I will let people inform the people of Xifan and ask them to open the way and allow you to lead the troops to cross the border." With the foundation of the market trade, the relationship between Xifan and Yungu Army has heated up quickly, and it is now the honeymoon period. , Yang Shunan brought a hundred cavalry across the border, I think the people of the Western Fans would agree.Now, the Xifan, Yungu, and Guining armies are facing the powerful Beixiang. With this common enemy, the Xifan people should be able to distinguish the situation.

After hearing Song Yingkui's arrangement, Yang Shunan showed a puzzled expression and said, "Commander, why do the Gao family insist on inviting me over? What exactly is the covenant between our two families going to be discussed? Should we send someone from the Administration Department to make the appointment? Is it more appropriate?"

"This is a job that you really have to do! The Gao family invited you over because they have ancestral friendship with the Yang family and invite old friends to reminisce about the past. In fact, they are interested in your status in our Yungu Army. .

Let's put it this way, the important thing about our alliance with the Guining Army is reputation rather than actual profit.The two families are separated by mountains and are not actually bordering each other. No matter how well the covenant is written, no one can guarantee how much it will actually be fulfilled.But in terms of reputation, once the two families form an alliance, they will no longer be alone in fending off the enemy. This is very important for stabilizing the people. At least the people will feel that there is hope for foreign aid in times of crisis.

We are also isolated outside the territory. Relatively speaking, the Guining army is in a more dangerous situation than us. The Gao family needs a front to stabilize the morale of the army.When you go there, you just arrange a place for them.Therefore, although the envoy to Liangzhou this time does not bring many troops, the scene must be tidy and more flags and orders must be brought!Not only should we use the banner of the deputy commander of the Yungu Army, but we should also use the banner of Dazheng, namely the deputy general of Dazheng Lintao.When I'm done, I'll think of a few more flags and bring them with you. "

Song Yingkui understood Gao Cunhu's intention of inviting Yang Shunan to Liangzhou.It is obvious that he values ​​the political significance and propaganda significance.In this scene, Yun Gujun must cooperate.The original purpose of contacting the Hexi Army was not just economic interests, but political demands were equally important.

In alliance with the Hexi Army, they may not be of much help in specific wars, but their existence itself has strategic value.It is estimated that the Guining Army is currently facing a lot of pressure, especially the gentry class in Hexi, and it is very likely that people are panicking.Once Yang Shunan visits Hexi, they will be able to see hope and a way out, and they will strengthen their confidence in standing with the Gao family to defend against the enemy.

War is not just a fierce military confrontation. Compared with the direct victory or defeat of the war, the pressure in the stalemate stage is more deadly.Judging from the current situation in Guining, it is easy for the people to feel desperate.Think about it, except for the narrow Hexi Corridor, everything you look at is filled with tigers and wolves. This is like a small boat in the middle of the ocean!Let Yang Shunan go to Liangzhou just to let the people in Hexi know that there is a ship in this vast ocean, and the ship's ability to withstand wind and waves has been tested, and it can be counted on at critical moments!
After listening to Song Yingkui's analysis, Yang Shunan figured out the reason.No wonder he can become the leader of one party. He thinks about the problem in a different direction.

On the ninth day of the first lunar month of the sixth year of Jingli, Yang Shunan set off from Taoyang City with a company of soldiers and horses, preparing to embark on an envoy trip to Liangzhou.

Before leaving, Song Yingkui explained: "After arriving in Liangzhou, if it is convenient, it is best to meet with the local gentry and explain to them the significance of the alliance between the Yungu Army and the Guining Army, so as to build momentum. Also I just want to tell the scholars in Liangzhou that Yungu welcomes them to come and study." Other matters related to cotton and grain procurement have been explained before, and Yang Shunan also has a dedicated business negotiator in his entourage, so he does not need more worry.Therefore, Song Yingkui's last task was to let Yang Shunan do more propaganda and diplomacy. This was the meaning of his past.

Yang Shunan and his men crossed the Linjin Ferry with great fanfare, and took the temporary road opened by the Xifan people to lead them past Haixi Fort, into the Qilian Mountain Road, and to the border of Liangzhou.

As soon as they entered Liangzhou, as Song Yingkui had expected, the Gao family paid great attention to the sense of ceremony, and there were endless teams of people greeting them along the way.When entering Liangzhou City, the Guining Army gathered more than a thousand elite soldiers, and under the leadership of the general Gao Cunhu, they personally went out of the city to greet him.

It is estimated that this standard is more grand than when they welcomed the angels in Dazheng.Seeing this scene, Yang Shunan couldn't help but complain.What were you doing earlier?Would you like to know if there is help during this period?Did you put more effort into the battle of Ningxi Acropolis back then, especially not to withdraw troops without permission? Would the situation have turned into this?You only know how precious it is when you lose it!Now that I'm alone outside the territory, does it feel good?

"Uncle Shi can take the risk to visit Liangzhou in person, and we in Liangzhou are very honored. My relatives invited me, an old man from Hexi Township, to cleanse Uncle Shi, and I hope that Uncle Shi will not despise the simplicity." After welcoming Yang Shunan into the Liangzhou magistrate's office, Gao Cunhu began There was business blowback.

Mao Xian's uncle, Yang Shunan's grandfather did have a romantic relationship with the Gao family in the early years, but those were friendships that took place several generations ago.Later, the status of the two families became increasingly different, and they had no contact at all.Yang Shunan himself never imagined that after reaching middle age, he would have the opportunity to catch up and bring the status of the Gao and Yang families into the same position!Things are so unpredictable.

"General Zhenxi (the semicolon given to Gao Cunhu by Dazheng) treated him so kindly, how could Yang find it too shabby? In these troubled times, it is a blessing to meet all the sages from Hexi! Yang can represent our Yungu Army this time The Commander-in-Chief, General Lintao, has come to Liangzhou to discuss the matter of the generals' joint advancement. It is a great honor for us. Come on, Yang, on behalf of General Song, would like to offer a toast to General Zhenxi and all the wise men from Hexi. I wish the two armies can help each other and achieve great success!"

As he spoke, Yang Shun'an picked up his wine glass and toasted to the senior officials and village elders of the Guining Army present.

The banquet that day was a feast for the guests and the host, especially the Hexi gentry who participated in the meeting. They could not even conceal their joy.They kept toasting to Yang Shunan at the banquet, and asked about the current situation of the Yungu Army to make themselves feel more at ease.

(End of this chapter)