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

Chapter 410 Whether to Send Troops or Not
Wang Hui clasped his fists and came out. He is the Minister of War. He is now old and is about to reach the age of becoming an official.

Wei Ning listened carefully to Wang Hui's words. When Wang Hui finished his speech, Wei Ning's face gradually became serious.

Fighting broke out in the Western Regions.

The two countries of Dawan and Loulan started a war because Dawan's herdsmen were killed near Loulan. Dawan blamed Loulan for provoking the war.

Loulan said that the Dawan Kingdom was framing them, and they did not kill the person at all.

Both sides insisted on their own opinions, and the disputes and differences soon became more and more serious. Finally, the two countries met each other and began to launch small-scale wars.

It stands to reason that the wars between these small countries in the Western Regions have nothing to do with the Han Dynasty.

But the Han Dynasty only engaged in arms trade with Loulan and Dawan. In particular, Loulan still owed the Han Dynasty a large amount of military expenditure. If Dawan annexed Loulan, the Han Dynasty would not get the money back.

This is only one aspect.

As Loulan and Dawan began to go to war, the sixteen countries in the Western Regions took sides. Among them, seven countries supported Dawan and six countries supported Loulan.

If this war really breaks out, the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions will immediately make a mess.

After Wang Hui finished speaking, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said in a deep voice: "Everyone, what do you think about this matter? Should we mediate?"

Zhao Zhou stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, in what name are we going to mediate?"

No matter Loulan or Dawan, they had no intention of letting the big man get involved.

It is obvious that the two countries intend to fight a real war.

It is unknown whether this is a conspiracy or which country is behind it.

Sang Hongyang came out and said: "I think we should mediate. If the chaos in the Western Regions continues, it will have a great impact on the economy of our Han Dynasty."

Weining heard clearly that it was obvious that these countries had obtained new weapons, and they all felt that their foundation was strengthened, and they wanted to unify the Western Regions.

Wei Ning said: "No reason is needed."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked Wei Ning: "Don't you need a reason?"

Weining nodded and said: "There is no need for a reason, or we can just mediate the conflicts between the two parties under the banner of peace."

"I think no matter what, Loulan and Dawan should give us some face."

"No matter how big the conflict is, if we intervene in it, we will put it on hold."

Wang Hui said: "What if they don't obey?"

Wei Ning said calmly: "They don't dare."

How could they not know how powerful the big man was now? If you really dare to disobey, I, the great man, will send troops to suppress you.

Sang Hongyang said hurriedly: "Your Highness, we, the Han Dynasty, must focus on economic development now. If we really want to start a war, it will consume huge amounts of money."

"We have made budgets for various finances this year, and we really can't spend too much money to support a war."

Wang Hui said: "If that's the case, why don't these two countries take advantage of the fact that our big men won't send troops, disobey us, and continue to fight each other?"

Sang Hongyang didn't know what to say this time.

Obviously, what Wang Hui said is really possible.

For a moment, the hall fell into silence.

Everyone was immersed in thinking about how to deal with it, but they couldn't come up with a good solution for a while.

As Sang Hongyang said, the Han Dynasty is not suitable for sending troops now. The domestic finances have been budgeted, and no finances have been allocated to the Ministry of War this year.

A large-scale war requires too much food and financial resources unless prepared in advance.

The main reason is that this happened too suddenly. There was no sign that the two countries would start fighting before, and even the big man didn't have much preparation.

But if the big man really doesn't send troops, and both sides are really jealous, even if the big man sends Shi Chen to mediate, they may not listen.

If you don't show off your muscles, they will never know how to be afraid.

At this moment, Weining suddenly spoke and said, "Since the Ministry of Revenue cannot allocate much money to fight the war." "Then can we let the troops in the northwest of the Han Dynasty organize a military exercise?"

"Military exercises?"

Everyone looked at Wei Ning suspiciously. It was obvious that no one had heard of this word, and they didn't know what Wei Ning meant.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also cast a puzzled look.

Wei Ning explained: "This is called strategic shock."

"They don't know how our Han army has developed, so we told the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions that we are conducting military training in the northwest during this period."

"Pull our powerful men's various forces under their noses for some training."

"A demonstration of various weapons."

"In this way, the deterrent effect on them is self-evident, and they will definitely worry that our exercises can turn into actual combat at any time."

"After the exercise, we will send people to mediate. I think they will think about it carefully by then."

The most important thing is that this set of exercises does not cost much money. The only cost may be to invest a certain amount of black powder.

But this must be within the range that the Ministry of Household Affairs can bear.

When Weining finished speaking, Qilin Hall suddenly fell into silence.

I don't know how long it took before Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "It's a good idea."

"What do you think?"

Of course, the officers of the three provinces and six ministries had nothing to say. They had never thought that they could play like this. Weining's suggestion was a wake-up call for everyone.

Wang Hui said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the prince's suggestion is very good!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked Sang Hongyang: "Where is the Ministry of Households?"

Sang Hongyang smiled and said: "The Ministry of Household Affairs can still make up for some of the gunpowder consumption."

As long as a large-scale war is not started, it is within the scope of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Sang Hongyang really admired Weining for doing the greatest thing at the lowest cost.

He could predict that once the Han Dynasty launched military exercises in the northwest, the sixteen countries in the Western Regions would be frightened immediately if they saw the sharp military fronts of the Han Dynasty.

Naturally, no one in the six departments opposed Weining's proposal, and they all agreed.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded, glanced at Wei Ning, and asked, "Who do you plan to send to the Western Regions?"

what?
Wei Ning was stunned for a moment. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty should have decided on these matters personally, but now he asked Wei Ning. It was obvious that the theory of Wei Ning's military exercise just now made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty very satisfied.

Wei Ning thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we just send Zhang Qian there."

Zhang Qian had been on a mission to the Western Regions before and was very familiar with the Western Regions. He was familiar with the customs and customs there, so it was perfect for him to mediate the conflict between Dawan and Loulan.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "Then let Zhang Qian pass!"

"Your official department will give Zhang Qian the title of envoy to the Western Regions."

"The Ministry of War ordered the Northwest Army and the entire army to start training exercises."

"Huo Qubing!"

Huo Qubing came out of the queue excitedly and said, "Here he is!"

"Go to the Western Region in person. You will be fully responsible for this exercise in the Western Region."

Huo Qubing said excitedly: "I obey the order!"

He had not been on the battlefield for a long time, and he was very excited at this time. He glanced at Weining with a smile and thanked his little brother for giving him this opportunity.

(End of this chapter)