Yan Qi smiled and said nothing, and did not explain in detail why he praised Prime Minister Cao as an unparalleled scholar.
How can some words be told in full in public?
Isn't that a fool?
"Master Yan!"
A majestic and high-pitched voice came from beside him.
Yan Qi looked back and saw Daoshi standing aside.
He is majestic and has the air of a general.
Yan Qi was very happy and stepped forward to hammer Dao Shi on the chest: "Brother Dao is here too."
Daoshi was dressed in military uniform and stood upright. Although the scar on his face was ugly, he looked heroic and intimidating.
Dao Shi handed over to Yan Qi and burst into tears with gratitude: "Thanks to Mr. Yan's support, my brothers and I have re-entered the army to serve the country. This time, I was ordered to accompany him to represent Dahua and protect the safety of the Western Region Imperial Guard."
Yan Qi patted Dao Shi's shoulder with a playful smile.
Daoshi was confused: "Master Yan, why are you laughing?"
Yan Qidao: "Unexpectedly, Brother Dao has become a talker. In the past, he could say two words but never three words. Now, he talks eloquently and has the style of distinguishing scholars."
Daoshi was embarrassed for a moment and held back a sentence: "I have been deeply influenced by Mr. Yan, and I have also learned some skills in talking. Mr. Yan, don't be surprised."
"Ha ha!"
Yan Qi laughed loudly: "Why are you so weird? It's not too late to be happy."
The two chatted and talked about home affairs.
But the talented men stared at the map and thought about it again and again, but they did not see the strategic value of Weishan Mountain.
Isn't it just a mountain?
Although it is said that Weishan Mountain is indeed towering into the clouds, with continuous ups and downs and a width of more than a hundred miles.
However, food cannot be grown in Weishan, and it is extremely cold at high altitudes. Standing at the top of Weishan, you may even suffer from hypoxia.
Such a big guy has no value, let alone farming.
What's the use?
"Master Yan, why do you value Weishan so much?"
"Yeah, we don't understand it, we can't see any way."
"Master Yan, can you give us a reasonable explanation?"
…
Yan Qi laughed: "I just said it casually. Don't take it seriously. Don't take it seriously. Hey, everyone, come and see. The costumes of the countries in the Western Regions are really different from ours. Look, there are several exotic people behind us." Beauty, hurry up and strike up a conversation, maybe you can win her back."
The talented people turned around and looked, and sure enough they saw rows of exotic girls standing out. They hurried over and cheered and watched, no longer thinking about talking about Weishan.
Yan Qi looked at everyone running away and shook his head strangely.
I thought to myself: It’s useless to explain. Weishan Mountain is of very important geographical value. How can we explain it in a grand manner?
Yi Guinong did not leave, however, and continued to mention the Weishan incident. His originally domineering face was full of helplessness and resentment.
"Once upon a time, Dahua's national strength was strong and its national destiny was prosperous. However, after Prime Minister Cao's misfortune, the imperial court was blocked by erroneous ministers, and they fought independently, becoming a mess. Dahua's national strength, which was in good condition, has declined."
"Originally, the seventeen countries in the Western Regions were all vassals of Dahua, but in recent years, they never paid tribute, let alone sent envoys to China. They even wanted to be on an equal footing with Dahua, and for three consecutive years, they asked Dahua for help. Want towering mountains."
"However, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Although Dahua is declining day by day, it is not something that the countries in the Western Regions can offend arbitrarily. Although Weishan Mountain is of no use to Dahua, but since it is the territory of Dahua, then an inch We can’t throw it away. If Weishan is taken back by the countries in the Western Regions, where will the dignity of Great China be? Where will the face of the suzerain country be?"
Yan Qi frowned: "But this year, the countries in the Western Region finally came to ask for Weishan in person?"
Yi Guinong sighed: "The situation is getting more and more serious now. The internal cause is that the Dahua court is in chaos and there are serious internal strife. The external cause is that the Turks repeatedly invaded the border areas, Leng Ruqing's army was defeated by Binghe, Dahua lost its troops and generals, its military strength was unprecedentedly weak, and its finances and taxes There has been a sharp decline, the state treasury is empty and it is unable to make ends meet.”
Dao Shi listened, feeling terribly uncomfortable.
He clenched his fists and made a gurgling sound. His expression was ferocious and his eyes were red.
The Battle of Binghe was a lifetime of pain and a lifetime of shame.
once!
Leng Ruqing insisted on going his own way, refused to listen to his dissuasion, and forced the ice river. As a result, he was attacked by the Turks halfway across the river and was trapped in the ice river, causing Dahua to lose more than 20,000 troops.
These 20,000 people were all elite soldiers, but they died inexplicably.
Dao Shi fought hard but could only bring back more than 300 brothers.
Thinking of this, Daoshi's heart was as sharp as a knife.
Yan Qi patted Daoshi's shoulder and comforted softly: "Don't worry, you can't owe this debt. Sooner or later, you will get it back with interest."
Daoshi nodded and then calmed down some of his anger.
Yi Guinong was so sad to see Dao Shi that he couldn't continue talking.
Yan Qidao: "It's okay for the governor to speak frankly. The sword and stone have gone through hundreds of battles. He can still withstand this small blow."
The sword and stone were handed over: "It doesn't matter, the governor."
Yi Guinong said again: "The countries in the Western Regions saw this opportunity and united to ask for Weishan. Dahua was surrounded by enemies from both sides, and Leng Ruqing was defeated, his confidence was hit, and he was afraid of offending the countries in the Western Regions, so he decided It gives the countries in the Western Region a chance to negotiate. Hey, I estimate that Weishan will probably not be able to survive this negotiation."
Yan Qi nodded: "There are experts in the Western Regions. They risk breaking up with Dahua to ask for Weishan. It seems that they have realized the importance of Weishan to them."
Yi Guinong said: "What is so important about Weishan? Isn't it a matter of face and dignity?"
Yan Qi shook his head and pressed his finger heavily on the map: "The existence value of Weishan is a hundred times more important than face and dignity."
Yi Guinong would like to ask again.
Yan Qi waved his hand: "Don't be impatient, Governor. Let's discuss it together later and go and admire the beauties of the Western Region first. How about that?"
"Hey, Mr. Yan, don't show off, Mr. Yan, Mr. Yan..."
Yi Guinong watched Yan Qi walking toward the beauties from the Western Regions, and couldn't help but sweat: Mr. Yan is really passionate.
Zhao Qing is the Minister of Rites and is in charge of foreign affairs.
The visits from countries in the Western Regions are a major foreign-related event.
Zhao Qing dealt with it wholeheartedly, for fear of any accidents.
Zhao Qing invited the Imperial Master of Xiaowan Kingdom, Dema, the Imperial Master of Pishan Kingdom, and the Imperial Master of Xiye Kingdom, Saxi, to enter the Star Reaching Tower and sit down respectively.
The three national masters sat down.
Behind, there is a group of elite guards from the Western Regions, accompanying them to protect them.
There are also some female soldiers standing in the back, looking heroic.
That temperament is indeed very different from Dahua.
The talented men were indeed a little moved when they looked at those heroic female soldiers.
Yan Qi has a very high vision. In his previous life, he had seen countless beauties of various skin colors and had slept with countless beauties. He did not find it strange at all. How could he be like these 'country bumpkins' like Dahua Talents who only focused on reading? The sages and sages have never left home. When they see beauties with different styles, they are so greedy that they can't move.
