Chapter 406: Preemptive Strike

Style: Historical Author: Pretend to forgetWords: 2600Update Time: 24/01/18 15:14:09
Whether to attack Dawan or not, we must first look at the general direction, that is, whether the division has a good reputation.

If there is, you can send troops to fight against it with righteous words. This action can win the support of people all over the world. But if it is nothing, then it becomes a provocation. Even if you take it back, you will inevitably be criticized.

This is what is called righteousness.

As for Qi Yu's personal grievances, in fact, none of them can be brought to the table, nor can they be used as a reason for the two sides to go to war.

So, is there anything else?

Of course!

Qi Dalang has done enough homework and is well prepared for this.

His reason for starting the war was official and absolutely righteous.

What it says: The thieves of the Franji Kingdom entrenched in Dawan openly despised the power of God and brazenly robbed our emperor of the royal treasure with the following tricks. How can such a criminal act be allowed to go unchecked? How can we rectify the situation if we can't get rid of such treacherous bandits?

Contempt the power of God?

drink! This shit basin is indeed big enough!

Moreover, this statement is supported by factual evidence and no one can refute it. You must know that it is disrespectful to despise the emperor. For such a traitor, any minister has the obligation to attack him. For this reason, it is enough to stink.

100% successful!

Now that the name is in place, all that remains is how to send troops to clear it up. When talking about the use of force, one cannot avoid the core topic of Fujian Province.

No way, who made it so close to Dawan?

There is no way to avoid it!

After realizing this, Lu Boxuan looked at Qi Dalang with deep meaning, as if to say: Haha, you are trying to get some fat from the lips of the governor of Fujian!

However, he likes it.

For Lu Boxuan, the governors of various provinces with the same rank as him are competitors for official career. From this perspective, this move can have the best effect of benefiting oneself at the expense of others, so why not do it?

Besides, the reason for this matter is to vent his anger on His Majesty. No matter whether it succeeds or fails in the end, no one will be blamed, so there is no need to worry about it at all.

"Originally, I really don't want to get involved in these trivial matters, but you have opened your mouth. If I don't help you, wouldn't it be a loss of affection?" Lu Boxuan first found a step for himself, and then drove out. The so-called condition: "I can help you when the situation is favorable, but you must want to repay me in the future, so as not to let down my friendship."

Qi Yu's eyes flashed and he said, "Master Lu, please give me more details."

Lu Boxuan nodded and said: "Okay! For example, when you sit in the high position of governor one day, you must remember to speak up for me."

Win over! Absolute win over!

However, this is also the normal behavior of officials. In this world, which powerful official does not like to form cliques for personal gain?

Not knotted?

That's okay, but there's no guarantee that you'll be drowned by the fearsome spitting stars of others in minutes.

Qi Yu smacked his lips and said jokingly: "Master Lu, are you kidding me? My current official position is just a small fourth rank, which is far away from the second rank you mentioned. Even if I have the intention, It’s impossible to climb up in a short time, so your assumption is not realistic.”

Lu Boxuan smiled and said: "Under normal circumstances, without more than ten years of official experience, it is impossible to serve in the provincial government, let alone be a governor in charge. However, you have this opportunity."

"oh?"

To be honest, Qi Dalang has already considered the idea of ​​further promotion.

As the saying goes, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. Similarly, an officer who doesn't want to climb up is not a good officer. This truth is both superficial and easy to understand. Who doesn't know it?

But thinking about it, whether it can be realized in the end is another matter.

Forget it, let's brainstorm today and listen to the old governor's advice.

Therefore, Qi Yu pretended to be surprised and asked for advice: "Please give me some advice!"

"That's fine! Now, you have successfully swallowed Luzon. If you swallow Dawan again, then your Qiongzhou Prefecture's jurisdiction will be incredibly large. By then, if it cannot be upgraded to a provincial capital, The governance structure will have drawbacks. It is impossible for the court to be unaware of this practical problem. In other words, the idea of ​​upgrading state capitals to provincial capitals is actually established, but it may just lack an opportunity."

After a pause, Lu Boxuan said again: "The other thing is your personal capital. You must know that among all the achievements, opening up the territory has the greatest weight. You must make full use of this advantage and take advantage of the opportunity to report on your work. If you work more carefully, it is not impossible to achieve success. If it really reaches that juncture, I will definitely help you secretly and help you embark on the path of becoming a feudal official."

Now that everything has been said so clearly, there is really no need to hide it anymore.

Then, open the skylight and speak frankly!

Qi Yu gave up the pretentious compliment and directly expressed his position: "If things can work out, I will definitely repay the kindness in the future and repay your kindness."

"Okay! A gentleman's word!"

"It's hard to chase a horse!"

"..."

As a result, this behind-the-scenes benefit transaction was finally concluded.

The next step is to discuss how to deal with Dawan.

After careful analysis, Lu Boxuan suggested: "In my opinion, it is better to go to Fujian to get it first. If they are unwilling to get it, or if they can't get it, you Qiongzhou Prefecture will strike later and capture it. In the process of this operation, I will deliberately mobilize the government troops of Guangdong Province and let you, Qiongzhou, intervene alone. In this way, after the matter is completed, you will have the absolute right to speak."

To intervene alone means to try not to involve foreign aid, lest someone take the opportunity to share the pie, and the right to speak will also be divided and weakened.

Don’t underestimate this!

If you don't have enough voice, what qualifications do you have to 'negotiate' with the court?

The rationale is clear, but the practice is puzzling.

So, Qi Yu asked: "Master Lu, why do you suggest that Fujian go and get it first? If they really capture it, won't we, Qiongzhou, be in vain?"

"No! Such a situation is absolutely impossible!"

"Why?"

"Let me explain in detail." Lu Boxuan took a sip of tea, then stroked his beard and said with a smile: "There are two key factors that determine that the future of Dawan cannot belong to Fujian."

"Which two?"

"First, the governor of Fujian does not have the motive to attack Dawan. He is currently a feudal official. Whether Dawan returns will not be of much help to his career development. In this case, why should he do it? What about the risk of doing something thankless?"

After a pause, Lu Boxuan continued: "Secondly, the Governor of Fujian, Mr. Gao Minggao, has secretly formed alliances with powerful people in the court and made a lot of profits from the arms trade with the people of the Franco Kingdom. How could he possibly be restricted by such external factors? Are you going to attack the Flemish people who sent him money?"

Oh, I see!

Very logical and reasonable!

Eh~~~

Who did he just say? Governor of Fujian - Gao Ming?

Why does this name sound so familiar?

Oh...I think about it, isn't this person the Shuntian Prefecture Yin who had a conflict with me back then?

I still remember that when I took office at Xingtaipu Temple in the capital, I was sentenced to four days in prison by him. In the end, it was thanks to Yin Jun's secret help that I was able to resolve the crisis.

Now times have changed, and I didn’t expect that this old boy would climb to the high position of governor. It’s been three days since I last saw him, and I’m so impressed!

Let’s not mention the past for now, let’s talk about the present first.

According to Lu Boxuan's analysis just now, it is impossible for the Fujian army under Gao Ming to send troops to Dawan, and our own side can just take advantage of him to do the opposite. Use the "Three Preemptive Stratagems of Courtesy" to motivate him to send troops to take advantage first. After he refuses, our own side will naturally take over and try to get it.

In this way, after Dawan was recovered, he would have no reason to come and ask for it.

After deciding on this policy and strategy, Lu Boxuan immediately sent an official document to Gaoming, writing: The foreign bandits entrenched in Dawan openly despised the power of heaven and brazenly robbed the holy emperor's imperial treasure. This move is extremely bad, Lord Wanggao Support righteousness and try to calm down the hidden dangers of Dawan...

This article is being sent on an urgent basis of 800 miles, and I believe you will be rewarded soon.

And all Qi Yu can do is wait here with peace of mind.