Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 51 Diplomacy

When Diao Su went out, three more figures approached, naturally Xiao Tang, Su Qin and Ling Tianfang. Take a breath, why, can't you just wait overnight?"

"My lord, it's a matter of the overall situation. It's better to make a decision early." Xiao Tang who answered, from his mental state, Xiao Tang seemed to be in a good mood.

This is indeed the case. When Shanzhu recruited the Gaoyue militiamen without authorization, Xiao Tang, who has always been calm, couldn't help being furious. angry.

Fortunately, Wufeng sent a letter in time to explain the reason, and the Second Division who returned to the Northwest earlier did bring back a large amount of property, which made Xiao Tang turn his anger into joy, especially when he confronted Su Qin. After a simple appraisal of a large number of antique calligraphy and paintings brought back by the Second Division, it was determined that the value of these items far exceeded Wufeng's initial estimate, at least worth more than four million gold coins, plus the confiscated cash and gold bars. Xiao Tang was so overjoyed that he gained at least six million imperial gold coins during his trip to Lu Song, so that when Cui Wenxiu returned to Qingyang to convey Wufeng's intention to form the Northwest Independent Light Cavalry Division, Xiao Tang agreed without hesitation. And immediately arranged for the officials of the War Preparedness Department to immediately allocate horses from the Qingyang Army Horse Farm, and began to buy the insufficient horses from the Luobei and Mote people.

"Oh, Xiao Tang, it seems that you are in a good mood, why is there any happy event?" Wufeng smiled on his face.

"What happy event will he have? It's not that the adults asked the Second Division to bring back a large amount of property from Luzon, so that our Director Xiao likes it so much that we can't shut our mouths from ear to ear all day long." Su Qin said.

"Well, brother Su is right. The items sent back by the lord are really a timely gift. I have already contacted Gu Ji in the imperial capital and asked him to find a way to digest and dispose of these items and try to sell them for a good price. .” Xiao Tang did not hide his satisfaction at all.

"Xiao Tang, I think you should not be too happy too early. Although the harvest has been quite fruitful this time, Northern Luzon is a new territory under our management, and the original economy is relatively backward. I also promised the local people to Increase investment and strive to promote the local economy to take off as soon as possible, but it will also cost a huge amount of money." Wu Feng reminded Xiao Tang with a smile.

"I'm not worried about this. Since your lord has included Northern Luzon into the empire's territory, how can you not express that the central part of the empire has obtained such a large piece of treasure land? This is different from the northwest. In the past hundred years, the empire has never acquired half an inch of land from the surrounding area! I think His Majesty the Emperor must attach great importance to this point." Xiao Tang looked relaxed.

"That's right, my lord is returning to Beijing to report on his duties this time. As long as we make good use of His Majesty's mentality, I think we in the Northwest will definitely gain a lot." Su Qin also nodded in agreement with Xiao Tang's point of view, "The current emperor always attaches great importance to Military exploits, longing to reproduce the glory of conquering the city and plundering the north in the early days of the empire. This time, the adults have seized such a large territory from the Luzon people without using their own soldiers. In the south, the two sides of the southern military region of the empire This legion has repeatedly suffered setbacks in the conflict with the Machi Khans. Yesterday's residence newspaper said that His Majesty the Emperor has revoked the commander of the southern military region of the empire, Duke Chen Xiangnan, and the commanders of the fifth and sixth legions. Escorted to a military court for trial, and his family members were also confiscated as slaves. Comparing the two, your lord's achievements really inspire the whole country."

Although Ling Tianfang didn't talk to each other, he agreed with the two from his expressions.

On the contrary, Wufeng was not very satisfied, "It is certainly a great thing to occupy Northern Luzon this time, but it may be too early to make a conclusion about how the empire, including His Majesty, thinks about it. This time When we go out on an expedition, we will kill first and play later. It will definitely cause many people to attack us in the court, and we will also get such a great result. Do a lot of work, this is not something that can be achieved in a day or two.”

After pondering for a while, Wufeng continued: "Our strength in the Northwest is not strong enough, even with Northern Luzon, it is far from enough. We still need the support of the central government of the empire, and it will take some time to digest and develop. So at this time, we still have to keep a low profile as much as possible, and try to avoid causing hostility and suspicion from other parties.”

"Your Excellency's words also have some truth, but the matter has come to an end. My Lord Xiao and I have also discussed about the matter of your Excellency's upcoming report to Beijing. We think that under the current situation, His Majesty the Emperor should not take other measures to deal with Your Excellency for the time being. After all, my lord returned from Northern Luzon triumphantly, won honor for the empire, and won glory for His Majesty the Emperor. From this point of view, His Majesty must be very happy in his heart. As for His Majesty's attitude will change in the future, Maybe it depends on our behavior and the attitude of those close ministers around His Majesty towards us." Su Qin has been thinking about this point, and such things as high-gong earthquake masters are very taboo in all dynasties. Wufeng's current power The rapid development will inevitably arouse the suspicion of some interested people.

Both Xiao Tang and Ling Tianfang agreed with Su Qin's opinion, and nodded at each other.

"The only way to deal with this matter is to remain unchanged, so we don't have to worry too much." Seeing that the three of them were worried, Wu Feng waved his hand, "Now the Machi Khans are very powerful, and the east side has repelled them." The attack of the Milanese, the continuous defeat of the imperial army in the north, and the situation in the occupied Yuejing Kingdom have gradually stabilized. However, according to my intelligence, even the Fourth Army stationed in Kansai has been mobilized to go south, and the Eastern Military Region is independent. The division has already gone west, is it true that the empire is really determined to fight? What do you think?"

Both Xiao and Su looked at Ling Tianfang, Ling Tianfang thought for a while, "From what we have so far, it seems that this is possible. However, the empire has not yet declared war on the Machi Khans. , even the people of Milan did not do so. Judging from this point of view, it seems that none of the parties are willing to expand the war indefinitely. They may all want to fight a limited war. Gaining an advantage is conducive to peace talks. However, once the war If it erupts, it may not be able to be controlled by those in power in various countries. As it is now, if the empire suffers successive defeats, where will His Majesty's face be saved? Only by continuously increasing the number of troops and expanding the situation of the war, the situation will be difficult to control. What's more, there are still many people who are eager to make the chaos as good as possible, and add fuel to the flames by the side."

"In your opinion, this war will definitely get bigger and bigger?" Xiao Tang couldn't help asking, military is not his specialty, he is more concerned about whether changes in the war situation will affect the development of the Northwest.

"Not necessarily. There are many factors that affect war. Politics, diplomacy, military affairs, economy, and even the personal feelings of those in power will all play an unexpected role in the change of the war situation. It is hard to say now." Ling Tian Putting a smile on the head, "Information shows that the Nanyang Alliance Council finally decided to remain neutral after three discussions, and also sold a large amount of strategic materials such as food, ordnance, quilts, and pig iron to the Maqihan people. In fact, it was supporting the Maqihan people in disguise. , Of course, the Machi Khan people also paid a corresponding price, and the Nanyang Alliance’s commodity transit tariff rate was reduced by 20% for a period of three years.”

"Well, it seems that the tone of the Mahaders and Andakers in the east has also changed. At first, the strong protests have turned into appeals, and the speed of troop mobilization has slowed down. I don't know why." Xiao Tang also continued. Let's talk.

"Needless to say, the Maqihan people must be acting as ghosts among them. I don't know what benefits to promise them." Su Qin replied with a smile.

"On the surface, the Maqihans currently have the upper hand, but the military power of the empire is still far stronger than the Maqihans. If the empire can let the Sanjiang Lin family also send troops to support them, I am afraid that the Maqihans will still be vicious. How lucky and how little." Wufeng slowly analyzed, "But the Maqihan people must have thought of this, and now the attitude of the Sanjiang Lin family is very important."

"Lin Guoxiong is a treacherous old man, how can he fail to see this? My lord, I think he should have a countermeasure already." Ling Tianfang said with a frown.

"It is definitely not in the interest of the Lin family to help the empire deal with the Maqi Khanate, but if they refuse the request of the empire, it may also put the Lin family in an embarrassing situation. It is still difficult to control the fire." Su Qin also Considering this issue.

"Don't worry, the Lin family has Lin Guoxiong and Lin Yuexin, and they will definitely have a way to deal with it." Xiao Tang attaches great importance to the resourcefulness of the Lin family father and daughter.

"Then let's wait and see what happens." Wu Feng concluded with a smile.

Jiedushi Mansion in Jiangchuan City, the capital of Sanjiang County in the Empire. Lin Guoxiong, dressed in Confucian attire, and Ma Qihan's diplomatic envoy who came secretly raised their glasses at the same time, "Come, toast to our happy cooperation!"

"Cheers!" The envoy took a drink from his glass.

"Five days later, I will see the goods at Qixingguan. Mr. Special Envoy, it should be all right?" Lin Guoxiong narrowed his eyes and gently put down his wine glass.

"Master Jiedu, please rest assured that 30,000 horses are nothing to us Maqihan people. Being able to make friends with Master Lin is the biggest gain of this trip~IndoMTL.com~The face of the special envoy Disgusting hypocrisy smiles on the face.

Lin Guoxiong turned a blind eye, "That's good, I hope we can always cooperate happily."

"Master Jiedu, I would like to ask a question, if the central government of the Tanghe Empire asks you to send troops to support their army in the south, what are you going to do?" The face of the Confucian pretending to be an old man in front of him.

"Send troops? Where can I get any soldiers I can use now? Tomorrow, the Guishan tribe in the south of Sanjiang County and the Niudang tribe in the west are going to rebel. My army has already gone to suppress the rebellion. What about other things? Do you think so, Mr. Special Envoy?" Lin Guoxiong rubbed his chin, blinked his eyes with a smile and asked back.

"Understood." The special envoy showed a look of sudden realization on his face, and cursed in his heart that this old fox is really a thief.

When the figure of the special envoy disappeared at the door, Lin Yuexin floated out from the inner room, "Father, is it right for us to do this?" A trace of worry appeared on Lin Yuexin's face.

With a long sigh, Lin Guoxiong seemed to be a few years older, "There is no right or wrong. If our Lin family wants to survive in this world, we can only do this. The victory of the empire will definitely threaten our survival , we cannot tolerate the appearance of this kind of phenomenon, not to mention that we did not support the Maqihan people. Our Sanjiang County does not produce good horses, and the empire deliberately restricted it. This time we can get 30,000 horses from the Maqihan people. Greatly enhancing the combat effectiveness of the cavalry of the Second Legion is killing two birds with one stone, so why not do it?"

"Oh, I'm afraid the empire will hate our Lin family even more." Lin Yuexin sighed softly.

Looking at the sky outside the window, Lin Guoxiong's voice also sank: "We are not a family in the first place. Without this, water is as incompatible as fire."