Regarding Hexi affairs, the monarch and his ministers had already talked a lot in this building, and Emperor Liu's interest in the conversation was obviously not much left. Although Lu Duoxun noticed it, he couldn't help but call out: "Your Majesty! "
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu's attention turned away from the splashing sparks and turned to Lu Duoxun again. Seeing his cautious look, he couldn't help but waved his hand: "Lu Qing still hasn't finished his words! If you have anything else to say, just say it directly Come on, I listen!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Duoxun said quickly.
Growing up in a local area, there were few opportunities for face-to-face communication with the emperor. If Emperor Liu hadn't visited the west this time, he would probably have had to wait until he returned to the court to report on his duties. Therefore, Lu Duoxun still attached great importance to the conversation with Emperor Liu. Now it's natural for the monarch and his ministers to have a happy talk.
After organizing his words a little, Lu Duoxun continued: "I have made bold promises before to lead the officials and people of Hexi to restore the prosperity of the past, but I also know that this is not easy, and it cannot even be achieved in a short time. .
I will work on the internal problems in Hexi and gradually improve and solve them, but the external constraints are beyond the control of Hexi! "
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu immediately became interested and asked him: "What do you mean by external constraints?"
Facing Emperor Liu's scrutinizing gaze, Lu Duoxun said: "Your Majesty, the prosperity of Hexi for thousands of years has been due not only to the local water and soil culture, but more importantly to its geographical advantage. The corridor stretches for thousands of miles, and it is the transportation link between the east and the west. At this strategic location, business travelers from various countries have close contacts and frequent exchanges, which has given rise to the brilliant prosperity of Hexi!
However, now that Hexi has returned to the rule of the Han Dynasty, the trade routes are desolate and deserted. Business travelers from Guan Nei and the Central Plains often turn back when they reach Liangzhou and do not want to go deep.
Among them, the most important reason is that the Western Regions were reduced to a dependency of the Liao Kingdom and allowed to be exploited by it. During the Western Expedition of the Liao Army, the Western Regions were devastated by war, with lives devastated and cities and towns destroyed. The war caused the decline of the Silk Road and almost cut it off.
In the past few years, the situation in the Western Region has been temporarily peaceful. Although the trade routes have been reopened, they are quite restricted. On the one hand, the Khitans block the roads and business travelers are wary. On the other hand, the Western Region has never seen recovery.
Therefore, I believe that the Liao Kingdom's occupation of the Western Region and isolation of the east and west has become the biggest obstacle to Hexi's recovery and prosperity, and also a constraint to the development of the entire northwest region! "
After Lu Duoxun stated his opinion, Emperor Liu suddenly laughed out loud. Seeing this, a slight embarrassment flashed across Lu Duosun's face, and he asked, "Your Majesty, what is wrong with what I said to make you laugh?"
Emperor Liu shook his head and said: "What makes me laugh is that I seem to have found a reason to expedition to the north of Khitan!"
Hearing this, Lu Duoxun's expression moved, but his eyes looked very calm. He cupped his hands and said: "Han, Liao, south and north are both great powers in the world. Although they have been at war for ten years, they are actually secretly hostile and wary of each other. The Han Dynasty expelled the Khitan, After recovering the Central Plains to establish a country, the grievances between the two countries have become as deep as the East Sea, which is both unfathomable and unsolvable.
Nowadays, under the calm conditions, there must be undercurrents, and there must be a war between the two countries. This is inevitable! Therefore, I believe that the affairs in Hexi are only a small part of the overall situation of the Han and Liao Dynasties, and can be roughly followed by the progress of the court..."
"You know, this autumn I also went hunting with the Lord of Liao in the north of the Great Wall, and we had a great conversation!" Emperor Liu said.
Lu Duoxun raised his hand and said, "Of course I heard about it, but I thought it was just a two-pronged test!"
"There are not many civil and military people who can see that I have the intention of the Northern Expedition, but there are not many such people who can combine the development of Hexi and the national strategy! Lu Qing, it seems that I still underestimate your overall view!" Emperor Liu smiled lightly.
In response, Lu Duoxun finally responded humbly: "Your Majesty, Miao Zan! I've just been in Hexi for a long time, and I think more about it on weekdays!"
"I still made you think about something!" Emperor Liu murmured, his eyes became darker, and it seemed that there were swords and swords hidden in them.
"How is the horse administration situation in Hexi? It is said that there are many military horses produced at Rouge Mountain every year?" After thinking for a while, Emperor Liu suddenly mentioned.
Lu Duoxun explained: "Your Majesty, the Rouge Mountain area is rich in water and grass, which is suitable for raising horses. After Gansu was recovered, Hexi enclosed the land to raise horses in accordance with the imperial horse administration regulations.
Although it has only been a few years, Rouge Mountain has now become the largest horse farm in the northwest. In addition to serving the tribute center and satisfying the Hexi garrison, it can also transport military horses to the entire northwest garrison! "
"Okay!" Emperor Liu said this simple word with a loud voice.
"In the Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom, all kinds of horses will be the most important strategic materials!" Emperor Liu said: "I must go and see Rouge Mountain!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Duoxun immediately said: "Your Majesty, I heard that there is a sweat horse there, which can be called the king of horses. I was planning to go to the palace to present it. Now that your Majesty is here in person, you can try riding it first!"
Emperor Liu smiled and was not interested in Lu Duoxun's flattery, but said: "If a BMW and a good horse are kept in the palace stables, it will be wasted!"
With that said, Emperor Liu ordered Yantuo: "Inform Zhao Guogong and ask him to prepare and follow me at the Rouge Mountain Racecourse tomorrow. Tell him that if he can tame those sweat-blooded horses, I will give them to him!"
"With Zhao Guogong's prowess, he is the king of horses, and he is unruly, so he should be surrendered!" Lu Duoxun said.
After patrolling Guzang City for more than an hour, Emperor Liu had to go back and rest even if the servant did not remind him. To show his honor and favor, Emperor Liu asked Lu Duoxun to accompany him.
Back in Xingzai, Lu Duoxun was about to resign when the palace officials came to report the matter. Gansu General Zhebu Sizhong came to see him with an imperial edict! Zhebu Sizhong is the leader of the Liugu Tubo tribe. He is a standard pro-Han sect and a willing servant of the imperial court. He lives up to his name. Over the years, he has always been conscientious in his work and has never disobeyed the slightest bit. He is more loyal to the imperial court. There is no reservation.
Under his leadership, the Liugu Tubo were also extremely obedient. In the process of collecting and controlling Hexi, they also made great efforts and made great contributions. As the big leader, Zhebu Sizhong also gained the attention and trust of the imperial court. He served as the general of Gansu and was responsible for the military affairs of the Uighurs.
Using a Tubo to restrain the Uighurs clearly had Emperor Liu's will. Of course, today's Zhebu Sizhong always thinks of himself as a Han Chinese. He will fight with anyone who dares to say that he is from Tubo or Wenmo.
Emperor Liu had heard about such a loyal servant who had lived in the palace for a long time. Therefore, when he learned that he had returned to Liangzhou for an audience, he behaved naturally and enthusiastically, and immediately ordered him to appear.
"You mentioned in your memorial that the Liugu Tubo occupy the key passes of the deep valleys of Liangzhou and have a great influence on the territory!" Before the summons, Emperor Liu first talked to Lu Duoxun about the Liugu tribe.
"To be honest with your majesty, this is indeed the case!" Lu Duoxun explained: "The six valleys and Tubo formed an alliance and have been in charge of Liangzhou for more than a hundred years. They are deeply rooted in Liangzhou and cannot be shaken.
Not to mention anything else, more than half of the people under the jurisdiction of Liangzhou are now Liugu Tubo people. They all obey the orders of the tribal leaders first and then follow the rules of the court.
Although under the leadership of two generations of chiefs, Zhebu Jiashi and Zhebu Sizhong, they became increasingly respectful to the court and paid taxes diligently, relying only on one or two generations of chiefs was not a solution for long-term stability.
Therefore, I plan to gradually break up the Liugu-Tubo alliance. Previously, when I was supporting Zhebu Sizhong to come to power, internal conflicts and conflicts had emerged, and there was a tendency to split. This can be done.
The most important thing is to change their self-contained living condition of gathering in valleys. It is necessary to establish authority among the Tubo tribesmen in the six valleys, reduce the influence of nobles and leaders, and organize households to unify the people. It cannot just be a formality. ....."
Lu Duoxun talked eloquently again, and was even more excited when he mentioned his preparations to spit out Bo to Liugu. These were things he was extremely good at. Back then, he was the leader in the efforts to divide and bribe the Xiazhou party members.
Emperor Liu was even more impressed by Lu Duoxun's ability and resourcefulness. He only mentioned the Liugu Department and he was able to come up with so many ideas...
After hearing his opinion, Emperor Liu couldn't help but patted him on the shoulder and said: "It seems that you are in Hexi and have a lot of things to do! I am looking forward to the day when Hexi will be governed!"
