Luo Cheng watched Siye fall into silence.

"As Sui generals, shouldn't we stop all this from happening?" Siye asked.

"If possible, it should be, but if the situation cannot be done, there is no need to go against the trend. After all, this world is not a world of one family."

When he said that the world is not a family, Siye widened his eyes in shock. In his thoughts, such words were too rebellious.

But Luo Cheng said it very calmly, as if this was just a very ordinary sentence.

"San brother, I have no other meaning to tell you about this today, just to make you a little mentally prepared. Actually, think about the Guanlong nobles, they jointly founded the Western Wei, and then the Northern Zhou and Sui, which were also supported by them. The dynasty changed three times, and the emperor changed three surnames, but those families have always been above the temple? Instead, it was like Yuchi Jiong who was determined to protect Zhou, and the Yuwen family, who once served in Wei, was destroyed by the Yang family. So, the so-called change of dynasties has never been a matter of people's favor, it was just a game of power."

"When you have a high enough position, you have enough chips in this game to allow you to participate in more core games, otherwise you can only bet on the outside."

Luo Cheng believes that Siye’s current position is very important.

The prefect of Lushun guards the southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula, has two ports of Lushun and Dalian, and is opposite Donglai County controlled by Luo Cheng, across the sea.

"When the troubled times come, what we need to do is not to think about protecting one, but how to get as many chips as possible. In this way, no matter who comes to the end of the world, he needs to win over us, not who we will surrender. Tomorrow I will lead my army across the sea and return to Donglai, and you can guard Lushun and guard it well. This is a good place and has a good harbor. Regardless of whether this Eastern Expedition fails, we will come back sooner or later in the future. It's just a matter of time."

Although the Second Eastern Expedition has been defeated, the difference from history is that after the Second Eastern Expedition failed in history, the Sui Dynasty retreated to the west of the Liaohe River and had no territory east of the Liaohe River.

But now, the imperial court is in Liaodong, with four counties: Xincheng County, Liaodong County, Jian'an County and Lushun County. The Liaohe River is on the front line. In addition to the northernmost Fuyu and the Anshi at the mouth of the river, the Sui Dynasty has almost obtained the Liaohe Plain.

Even if the troops were withdrawn this time, the emperor would never be able to give up the fat that had been taken away.

As a waterway port in Liaodong, Lushun will definitely become more and more important in the future. At that time, countless materials will be transported from here, and it will also become an excellent fishing port, and may even become an excellent border city.

Controlling this place is very important for the Luo family.

In troubled times, you must have territory and troops. Without territory, troops are rootless duckweed. Without territory, you cannot have money and food, and it is impossible to gather troops to support your army.

"Actually, I would rather go to war and fight. Being this prefect is boring."

"For the long-term consideration, you should stay here with peace of mind."

Luo Yi is now transferred to the prefect of Liaodong, and is still a bit far away from Siye, with An City and Jian'an between them.

"After this time, I will have to fight Goguryeo three times. Even if I am no longer the imperial commander, I will definitely fight. Anshi is stuck at the mouth of the Liaohe River, and it is a thorn in the side. If you don't get rid of it, you will be prepared. It is estimated that the Goguryeo people will take advantage of this civil strife to launch a counterattack in order to regain the front line of the Liaohe River."

"Don't worry, I'm guarding Lushun and staying on this Dahei Mountain, the Goguryeo people can't take away southern Liao."

"Shicheng, what are your plans for returning to Central Plains this time?"

"What are the plans to participate in the quelling of the rebellion and take the opportunity to make some achievements."

Luo Cheng believed that Yang Xuangan would be defeated, so he returned to the army to quell the rebellion, just to fight a boss to gain some reputation and merits, and to burst out equipment.

"I have something, I want to tell you." The third brother said with a little twisted look.

"you say."

"I came before, an eunuch of the emperor came over and asked a lot of things, and gave me a portrait."

"The emperor sent an eunuch to paint you? That's a good thing, it means that the emperor already attaches great importance to you. This is not the treatment that ordinary generals can get."

"The eunuch revealed something to me, saying that the emperor intended to recruit me as his son-in-law."

"The Prince Consort?" Luo Cheng was really surprised. He looked at Siye and seemed a little embarrassed when he saw him. This was a very difficult situation. "Do you know which princess it?"

"It seems to be the emperor's favorite Princess Izumo."

The general princess’ titles are named after place names, such as Princess Nanyang, Princess Langya, Princess Yongjia, Princess Changsha, etc. But this princess is named Izumo.

Luo Cheng didn't remember the name of such a county. Such a special thing only shows that this princess was indeed favored by the emperor.

"Good thing, the emperor is willing to promise you the most beloved Princess Izumo. That's why he really likes you."

The third brother smiled, "Actually, I know that the emperor only has this meaning now, and he chose me more because I am your brother and Luo Yi's nephew. The emperor wants to win over you two and win over our Luo family, otherwise it will be my turn. You were the candidate for the emperor's son-in-law, but it was my turn because you have married."

"Don't say that." Luo Cheng patted his brother's shoulders.

"Actually, I'm telling the truth, and there's nothing else. There's no intention between us brothers that I'm jealous of you. I'm taking advantage of you." Siye was actually a little lonely when he said this. After all, the emperor chose him not because of his ability and reputation, but because he was Luo Cheng's brother and Luo Yi's nephew.

"Don't worry, even if I really become the emperor's son-in-law, I will always be the son of the Luo family and your brother."

"Hahaha, thank you, my third brother."

"Haha, I didn't expect that I, a bachelor, would have so many benefits. Last time Li Yuan said he wanted to marry his daughter to me, but he didn't succeed. Now he is a blessing in disguise and he still has a chance to marry a princess. Hahaha!"

"Don't say that, or the fourth brother doesn't know how to envy, jealous and hate after hearing this." Luo Cheng also smiled.

"No matter how envious, jealous and hated the fourth brother, it is useless. Who would have to marry the third lady of the Liu family when he was determined to die?"

"I guess he often regrets it now. After all, I heard that the fourth brother was killed by Sanniang Town."

The two brothers laughed together.

"San brother, I will leave you more old brothers when I leave tomorrow. If you are here in Lushun, remember to do one thing well, develop more direct descendants, and firmly control Lushun County."

"Don't worry, I understand this." After saying that, the third brother was stunned. "I always feel like a traitor now. Alas, I originally wanted to be a loyal and righteous general, but you led me to ruin."

"Haha, don't worry, I won't take you into the pit, let me tell you a cruel truth. The so-called historical evaluation is actually just a lie written by the winner in history books, and there will be no truth. So loyalty or treacherous is just a matter of whether you are the winner or the loser!"

"Cao, stop talking. If you continue, I will be confused. You can't listen too much to your bad words." The third brother waved his hand.

"Okay, then drink tea, this is a good tea. Look at how long the taste is."
Chapter completed!