The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 213
Dahan, Southwest.

Luoyue is an ambitious tribe. The leader of the tribe is named Zhengxi, and she is a woman.

In the past ten years, Zhengxi had managed Luoyue in an orderly manner, introducing iron-smelting craftsmen from the Han Dynasty, Ding men who were good at farming, and women who were proficient in weaving.

Within ten years, the Luoyue people's economy developed rapidly, their population increased rapidly, and their military strength continued to strengthen.

Luoyue now has more than [-] young and strong men who are good at fighting. They have iron swords, bows, crossbows, long knives, and armor woven with rattan.

Because they are located in Guangxi, they also have the conditions to raise a large number of Guangxi horses.

Guangxi horses are different from the tall horses in the Western Regions. Although the horses are not tall or strong, they are enough for short-distance raids and battles.

Recently, the Huns moved from the Western Plateau to the southwest, informing the Han Dynasty of its strategic intention to attack the Xiongnu.

They hoped that the Expedition to the West would start a war in the south, contain some of the Han's forces, and drag the Han into fighting on two fronts. As long as the Han was dragged into a stalemate, the Han's economy would be depleted.

Bai Qi of the Qin State led the Qin Dynasty's 40 troops to launch a military invasion of Zhao State in Changping.

Lian Po was simply defensive and did not confront Bai Qi head-on. His purpose was to bring down the Qin Dynasty.

If Zhao had not changed its generals, and if it had continued to use Lian Po's tactics to drag it out, it was uncertain who would win or lose in the battle of Changping.

With an army of 40 fighting on the front line, the pressure on the rear economy can be imagined, and delaying it can drag the opponent to death!
This is the countermeasure adopted by the Huns now.

However, Zhengxi, the female leader of the Luoyue tribe, saw a different opportunity.

She wanted to use the Han Dynasty to completely conquer the Jiaozhi tribes while focusing all strategic goals on northern Xinjiang.

After the big man reacted, they still bowed to the big man and were still his vassals.

The only difference is that from now on, the entire southern territory belongs to Luoyue.

Different from Weining's analysis, Weining thought that Luoyue would go out to establish a country independently.

Weining really thought highly of the Luoyue people's ambitions. They didn't have such big ambitions, nor were they so courageous!
Regardless of whether this war is won or not, they will still surrender to the Han, because they clearly know that the lion, the Han, is an existence they cannot afford to offend.

Zhengxi has already made a comprehensive plan.

First, she sent a small force to push the troops eastward to prevent the Han troops from moving rashly. Her main force entered the southern tribes and completely pacified all the Jiaozhi tribes!

Half a month later, Luoyue's elite troops attacked southern Xinjiang!

……

Wei Ning waited at the mansion for several days, but still didn't see anyone sent by Li Cai to report to him. He couldn't help but frown slightly and said to Zhao Ce: "Take your Majesty's order and go to the Grand Sima Mansion to ask Li Cai. Ask about the situation in Luoyue Department."

Zhao Ce nodded: "Okay! I'll go and ask."

Wei Ning said: "Ask clearly, this is a serious matter."

Now he still doesn't know much about the Luoyue tribe. He can't infiltrate Luoyue through his own people. The distance is too far and it consumes too much manpower and financial resources.

He couldn't afford it and had no such connections, so he could only use the power of the state.

Li Cai is in charge of intelligence and spying on the world's soldiers and horses, and he has many people at his disposal.

Weining always felt that Luo Yue's intention was not simple.

After Zhao Ce left, a family general came in and handed a letter to Weining.

It belongs to Miss Qin.

【I saw your letter】

[See you in Dingxiang next spring, Dingxiang is developing very well now]

【…】

[The Luoyue people will not break up with the Han court. I think your analysis is correct. They will definitely attack the tribes in southern Xinjiang]

[The Luoyue people are very ambitious. They want all the tribes in southern Xinjiang to be unified and dependent on the Han]

[So no matter they win or lose, they will still rely on the big man and apologize to him]

[It depends on the court’s thinking. It is nothing more than a southern Xinjiang with many tribes or a southern Xinjiang with unified tribes]

[The latter poses a greater threat to the future of the Han Dynasty] Qin Ziyu gave Weining a lot of analysis, many of which Weining had never thought of.

Wei Ning's eyes gradually brightened and he fell into deep thought.

According to Miss Qin's analysis, the Luoyue people in southern Xinjiang will not rebel, or at least they will not start an army with the Han Dynasty. This is the bottom line.

They just used the Huns to contain the Han Dynasty, so that the Han court would not dare to easily send troops to southern Xinjiang.

But if they want to achieve unification in the south, even though they are still nominally dependent on the Han, isn't that equivalent to raising tigers and causing trouble?
The Huns themselves were not a unified tribe. After their unification, they immediately posed a huge threat to the northern frontier of the Han Dynasty.

The Han wants a southern border with dispersed tribes, not a unified southern border!

"The leader of the Luoyue tribe is not simple!"

Weining gave a very high evaluation and began to take it extremely seriously.

While Wei Ning was deep in thought, a maid came over, handed an invitation to Wei Ning, and said, "Master Marquis, this is an invitation from the Imperial Academy."

Ok?
Wei Ning was a little suspicious.

The national academy built by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was intended to cultivate Taixue students and provide talents to the officialdom of the Han Dynasty.

But he has no connection with Taixue University, so why should he send him an invitation?
Wei Ning opened the post curiously. It was an invitation letter, inviting Wei Ning to go to Taixue to debate Confucianism in three days.

The signature is Kong Anguo.

ill!

Wei Ning threw the invitation aside casually. How could he have the time to study and debate Confucianism now?

Also, for no reason, I am not familiar with Kong Anguo, so why should I argue with you about Confucianism?
Weining didn't take this matter seriously.

A general came over hurriedly, found Weining, and said, "Master Marquis, Brother Zhao is fighting with someone in Da Sima's Mansion."

Wei Ning: "..."

Even if he went to ask something, he would get into a fight, and Weining was speechless.

He said: "What's going on?"

Zhao Ce should not be an unreasonable person. Although his temper is a little hot, he will not hit people without reason.

The Yu Lin family general said to Wei Ning: "Brother Zhao was going to find Li Cai, but was stopped by a swordsman who said that Mr. Li was not on duty."

"Brother Zhao was planning to come back. He saw Li Cai outside from a distance and wanted to rush in."

"The swordsman said that Mr. Hou, you didn't tie him up, so Brother Zhao went up and beat him."

Weining's face twitched slightly.

So arrogant!A knife official dares to speak such arrogant words, even if he is beaten, he will be beaten!

"Where is Zhao Ce?" Wei Ning asked.

The family general said: "People from the Tingwei Mansion are in charge. Brother Zhao is under control."

Weining's face was slightly unhappy. I can't bear to beat or scold my big brother. Do you think he is a dog?
Beating a dog and then... bullying someone is too much!
Weining put his hands behind his back and said, "I'm going to Da Sima's Mansion."

Wei Ning led the red general and quickly arrived at Weiyang Palace. After dismounting, he walked straight towards the Grand Sima Yamen Office.

Soon, Weining came to the courtyard of Li Cai's duty house.

There were several small officials with knives controlling Zhao Ce in the courtyard, and a man in official robes was discussing something with Li Cai.

Wei Ning walked over calmly with his hands behind his back, reached out and pinched the clerk's wrist casually, and violently threw him away.

He glanced at Zhao Ce and said, "Are you okay?"

Zhao Ce hurriedly said: "General, you shouldn't..."

Weining pressed his hands: "Don't talk, I'll handle it."

(End of this chapter)