Chapter Thirty-Seven: Leading the Wolves to Fight
"Brother Hu, Wuhu has been doing a lot this year. His Highness Xiang has attached great importance to agriculture. I heard that by vigorously dredging rivers and repairing water conservancy facilities, it seems that the grain of Wuhu Lake will definitely be able to achieve a bumper harvest in the spring." Su Qin finally opened the topic. The purpose of renovating rivers in Wuhu Lake was not just for agriculture. This is what Su Qin knew. With the smooth flow of waterways, the traffic conditions mainly based on water transportation can not only be greatly improved, but also conducive to grain transportation. More importantly, the mobilization ability of Situ Biao's army is also a great improvement. This is Situ Biao's main purpose.
"Yes, Brother Su, although Wuhu is a major grain-producing area, due to the severe drought from last year to this year, grain production has been severely reduced, and even Wuhu is somewhat difficult to subsistence locally. We do not have the ability to predict the future of our knowledge in Western Xinjiang, so we can only make up for our shortcomings with diligence." The literati surnamed Hu also responded with a smile. Before entering deep-seated topics, these government affairs can often play a role in easing the atmosphere and moving forward.
"The preparatory meeting will be held in the afternoon. Although the empire is much more stable outside, there are many hidden worries inside, especially after last year's drought, the north is vast and the south has withered industry and commerce. If this continues, the empire will only become more and more difficult, while the foreign enemies have been spying on the empire. Once they have the chance, they will definitely attack the empire. I wonder if the kings will only have Brother Hu's suggestions this time?" Su Qin did not want to go around too many circles, and a preparatory meeting will be held in the afternoon. Situ Tai, Situ Yuan, and several representatives of the central government of the empire will appear one after another. Although Su Qin really wants to wait until the attitude of all parties becomes clear and express his attitude, he still hopes to reach a tacit understanding with Situ Biao and his forces as soon as possible according to the requirements of the lord. Even if he can't meet at this time, Su Qin and Wang Liao also plan to contact Situ Biao's representatives after the afternoon to find common ground.
"Brother Su is so serious. These matters should be discussed by his Highnesses. We are subordinates, but we only need to arrange some procedural and chores. As for these issues, we should wait until the few highnesses meet before they discuss them." The scholar Hu considered it and then slowly suggested. Now it seems that it is not the time to make a clear attitude. The best way is to mix with him. If you can, you should not be an enemy of the other party. You must show that one side will never be an enemy of the other party, but you cannot break the blame with the other party. You must master the condition in the middle, and it does require careful consideration. Now is not the time.
Su Qin also knew that the other party would not express his attitude so quickly. In advance, the Foreign Service Department sent someone to Yueyang to contact Situ Biao according to Wufeng's arrangement, but the other party was unwilling to answer this question head-on, which led to Wufeng's deployment of the First Legion in Guansi. The other party's tone changed a little, probably seeing the possibility of Situ Tai ascended the throne, which was also dangerous for Wuhu, so he had the willingness to maintain the status quo. However, this idea of maintaining the status quo is just a transitional thing. Sooner or later, there needs to be a clear attitude to show that Su Qin believes that the other party will have a wise decision, but it still needs to go through some ideological struggle.
"Brother Hu said that, but we have to prepare many things in advance. The word "preparation for the preparatory meeting" is to ask our subordinates to share the worries for the lords and be forward-looking. I think Brother Hu probably knew it in his mind for a long time." Su Qin nodded with a smile and said calmly.
"Brother Su, I don't think we have to go around the circle. Now I really can't give Brother Su a clear answer, but I think both of us will know soon, so you don't have to force your brother anymore." The scholar surnamed Hu had no choice but to beg for mercy in the face of Su Qin's step-by-step pressing.
Seeing that the other party was acting like this, Su Qin couldn't force him anymore. He also knew that even if he forced him again, it would be useless. Without Situ Biao's clear approval, the other party would definitely not leak anything.
Looking at the somewhat embarrassed figures of the two surnamed Hu disappeared from the mottled shore, Su Qin looked calm, while Wang Liao felt thoughtful.
"Brother Su, look at this look, Situ Biao hasn't made up his mind yet? Or is he deliberately trying to make this look and ask for a price?"
"Hmph, I'm afraid both are there. The strength we show is probably both good and bad. The advantage is that Situ Biao dares not join the Situ family's alliance camp casually, because once he joins, he may be the one who faces the Western Xinjiang swords first, but he is unwilling to stand on the same front with us. Once the alliance between Situ Tai and Situ Yushuang is defeated by us, I'm afraid that his own fate can be imagined. I'm afraid what he most hopes is that we can continue to tangle with the other party and stay alive. This is also a situation he tried his best to make, but it's just a bit difficult." Su Qin looked at the water shadows and sky light in the distance, and the ripples seemed to be the ripples on the jade jade pond, which was very beautiful.
"Hmph, maybe we should have some action, or it wouldn't be a solution to drag it like this." Wang Liao grabbed his eyebrows and said.
"No hurry. On the way, I have discussed with Your Highness. Your Highness's opinion is also delayed. We also need time to breathe. Not only is the military's rest and recuperation problem, but our arrangements in the empire are not yet in place, and we need to further improve. In addition, the financial aspects, the consumption has been too much in the past year. The Finance Department has complained almost every month, and with external assistance and assistance, I am afraid that the money earned from selling grain can only be barely supported.
It still needs to be digested. Fortunately, we have gained a lot of geographical advantages and people. Otherwise, if we are as indigestion as the Maqikhans, that would be really troublesome." Su Qin carefully said, "But Your Highness also said that we can't delay it for too long. After too long, we will breathe, and the enemy is also recovering. I thought this year would be a disaster year, and it doesn't seem like it. Only some areas of Xiaochun were affected, and many places have achieved good harvests. Who can tell the truth clearly in Dachun?"
"Then your highness's opinion is that you have to take action before the harvest of Dachun?" Wang Liao was not unclear about such military issues, but he was unwilling to ask about things he shouldn't know, so he did not deliberately understand them.
"Well, it's the point. Your Highness is hesitating or unable to make up his mind. He has never had a clear statement on who to choose as the first target of attack. Maybe he wants to wait until this meeting to confirm."
Su Qin was also a little swaying on this issue. In his opinion, Situ Biao was undoubtedly the weak in the middle and was most suitable for annihilation and annexation. However, Situ Biao had a good heart in the Wuhu area. Attacking Situ Biao would not only make Situ Biao completely fall into the alliance of Situ Tai and the others, but also united the Situ family and the great nobles of the empire with the industrial and commercial forces of Wuhu landlords and nobles. This seemed a bit in line with His Highness's strategy of winning over some of the differentiation and disintegration, followed by Situ Tai.
Although Situ Tai's military strength is strong, he will not lose too much points in the people's hearts, and even win some praise. However, the disadvantage is that Situ Tai's military strength is not only strong, but also in the end, the dominoes like Duo Dun and the Japanese are afraid that they will directly intervene with force and even trigger the intervention of external forces. This is probably because His Highness has some concerns. The Empire Central Group and Situ Biao may also join at a critical moment, and this battle may become protracted, which Wu Feng is unwilling to see.
Until now, Su Qin and Wang Liao cannot figure out what their lord are thinking. What else is Li Wufeng thinking?
"Yuexin, you said, if we don't go to Beijing, will Situ Yushuang be so anxious that she can't sleep?" Standing at the entrance of the camp and looking into the distance, the towering city wall could only blur a black line in the clear weather. Wufeng was interested in holding the thick wooden stakes at the gate, and the rough bark was slightly thorny.
"I'm afraid that it's not just her who is anxious in the end. Everyone wants to understand the other party's intentions through this meeting, get some promises or form some alliance. Even we are no exception. If this meeting really requires such a silent miscarriage, do you dare say that only she will be disappointed?" Lin Yuexin smiled and said leisurely, "Things must always have a result. What should come will always come. Why should we be afraid?"
"Fear, is there anything else in the world that Li Wufeng is afraid of? I just don't want to let the entire Tanghe Empire turn into a ruin in my hands. After all, it is the crystallization of our Tang clan's civilization for hundreds of years. It can be obtained at the lowest cost. So why should we destroy it? Of course, there is no other way." Wufeng waved his hand, and a stone in his hand flew out suddenly, shooting out dozens of meters away, and said with a loud laugh.
"But what can you do to crack the current chess game?" Lin Yuexin was not overwhelmed by the other party's bold words, and asked with a chuckling.
"Yuexin, people have ambitions, but some people can control their ambitions well, while others cannot see through what is behind their ambitions. What do you think about Situ Biao now? To form an alliance with his brother, no matter what the final outcome is, the throne will not be his part, and it is impossible to even separatist one side and become a prince. But don't form an alliance. If we really want to destroy Situ Tai, we are afraid that it will be his turn next, and he will not be unable to see it. What do you think about him now? Stay neutral and make us fight with Situ Tai and wait for an opportunity to join one side? Does he have no other ideas?" Wufeng showed a mysterious smile on his face.
"Oh? Are you saying he has other ideas?" Lin Yuexin raised her beautiful willow-leaf eyebrows.
"Yuexin, you seem to have forgotten that there seems to be an important guy between Situ Tai and Situ Biao." He clapped his hands and was very entertaining.
The three words "Cheng Dayou?" jumped out of Lin Yuexin's mouth.
Chapter completed!