At this time, Wang Shun, the guard commander of Prince Yan's Mansion, walked up to Yi Tian and reported to him.
"His Royal Highness King Yan, we have just received a letter from Yi Xiang. We have set up camp on the west path. Most of the people from the five surnames and Qiwang have also settled there one after another, waiting for the next instruction from His Highness King Yan. .”
Ye Tian smiled slightly and said.
"It seems that this Prime Minister Yi is quite aware of current affairs. When he wrote back to him, he said that the king appreciates his cooperative attitude and allows him to steadily establish a territory in the western border area. The king will ask the imperial court for permission. Make him the Marquis of Dingbian."
But Wang Shun looked a little worried and replied.
"Your Highness, in fact, the people of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes are not convinced by the prince. If the prince goes to Northern Xinjiang, he may lose control over them, and there may be changes."
Ye Tian frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said: "I know what I want, you just need to follow my instructions and let Yi Xiang stabilize at the border of the Western Border. As for the five surnames and Qi Wang, as long as they don't cause trouble, I don’t care about them either.”
Wang Shun knew that what King Yan decided was irreversible. He nodded silently and agreed, then resigned and left.
At this time, Ye Tian took control of his fifth-grade tiger again. Guard Xiao Qingqing called over to speak.
"On this trip to Northern Xinjiang, I want you to accompany me and protect me."
Xiao Qingqing was taken aback, not expecting that King Yan would suddenly decide to take him with him.
"It's bitterly cold in northern Xinjiang, and war is about to break out. My subordinates must defend the prince to the death." Xiao Qingwu immediately said with his hands.
"Okay." Ye Tian nodded, "You go down and get ready. I will set off later."
After Xiao Qingqing withdrew, Ye Tian called the two personal guards of Prince Yan's Mansion, Liang Zhong and Liang Xiao, to come forward to talk.
"You two are going to arrange everything for your trip to Northern Xinjiang immediately, and you must make sure that nothing goes wrong."
"Yes!" Liang Zhong and Liang Xiao quickly agreed.
After arranging everything, Ye Tian went to Tianxiang Pavilion again to discuss the trip to Northern Xinjiang with his confidante Su Meiniang.
Su Meiniang didn't say much about Ye Tian going to Northern Xinjiang, she just nodded silently and agreed.
"I'll arrange for someone to prepare immediately." Su Meiniang said softly.
Ye Tian nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, madam."
When we returned to Prince Yan's Mansion, it was already dusk.
Ye Tian and Xiao Wuqing discussed some details of the trip to Northern Xinjiang, and then went back to their rooms to rest.
Early on the next morning, Ye Tian left the capital with Xiao Wuqing and a group of royal guards and headed for northern Xinjiang.
At this time, Yi Xiang also received a reply from Ye Tian. After seeing the content of the letter, Yi Xiang smiled slightly.
"It seems that this King Yan is still a very courageous person. Since he wants the territory in the western border, then give it to him!"
Yi Xiang murmured to himself, "As long as he can control those people with five surnames and seven looks, there is no harm in giving this territory to him."
Yi Xiang called one of his counselors to him again.
"Go and make arrangements immediately so that the generals at the western frontier will surrender to King Yan. Tell him that the prime minister has assigned other important tasks to others."
"Yes!" The counselor responded immediately and then retreated.
Yi Xiang looked at the map of Western Xinjiang in his hand, narrowed his eyes slightly, and thought to himself: "As long as the Western Xinjiang border falls into the hands of King Yan, and with the support of those people with the five surnames and Qiwang, you will be able to control Northern Xinjiang and There are two places in Western Xinjiang. When the time comes, the Prime Minister will send troops to Northern Xinjiang, so that you can't look at each other, and you will be captured without mercy."
After Yi Xiang made up his mind, he began to mobilize his troops and generals to prepare for the expedition to northern Xinjiang.
But it was said that Ye Tian led Xiao Qingqing and others and galloped all the way to Northern Xinjiang.
"Xiao Qingqing, what do you think about this trip to Northern Xinjiang?" Ye Tian asked as he galloped on his horse.
"Your Majesty, it's bitterly cold in northern Xinjiang, and war is about to break out. We must act with caution," Xiao Qingqing said.
"I know this." Ye Tian nodded, "I'm asking if you have any specific plans or ideas?"
"Specific plans and ideas?" Xiao Qingqing was stunned for a moment, "My lord, your arrangements have been very thorough. All I have to do is follow your instructions."
Ye Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, "Do you really have no idea?"
Xiao Wuqing shook his head, "I don't have any ideas."
Ye Tian nodded silently and said nothing more. He could see that although Xiao Qingqing was highly skilled in martial arts, he seemed not to be good at military strategy. This may be one of the reasons why he has been buried!
The group of people galloped all the way and soon arrived at the northern border.
The northern border is bitterly cold and desolate everywhere.
When Ye Tian and others came to a pass on the northern border, they saw three big characters written on the pass - Yanmen Pass!
"Yanmen Pass?" Ye Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, "This is the gateway to the northern border."
Xiao Wuqing nodded and said.
"The army of the Great Zhou Kingdom is stationed here, and it is the first line of defense on the northern border."
Ye Tian waved his hand, "Let's go meet the guard here."
The group of people entered Yanmen Pass and came to the commander's mansion.
I saw a middle-aged general wearing armor approaching.
"Lin Feng, the humble captain of the Yanmen Pass, has met His Highness the King of Yan. I will rest assured that you are here. Those thieves and bandits are invading the territory. When you come, you will definitely eliminate them all!"
Ye Tian smiled faintly and said, "General Lin, how is the situation here?"
"Returning to the prince, the bandits have crossed Yanmen Pass and penetrated dozens of miles into our country. The general has sent scouts to investigate, but they have not returned yet." Lin Feng said.
"Where did these bandits come from? Why did they suddenly invade the country?" Ye Tian asked.
"I don't know about my humble position, but I heard that it seems to be the work of the barbarians from the Western Region. They have always been eyeing the northern Xinjiang, and this time they suddenly launched an attack for some unknown reason." Lin Feng said.
"Barbarians from the Western Regions?" Ye Tian frowned, "I understand. General Lin, please immediately unite your troops and go out with me to drive all these bandits out of the country!"
"Yes! The general has the order!" Lin Feng responded.
Ye Tian turned to look at Xiao Qingwu, "Xiao Qingwu, you come with me to the expedition."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xiao Qingqing nodded.
The group of people set off immediately and headed in the direction of the bandits.
The army marched very fast and soon arrived outside the bandits' camp. Ye Tian set up a pergola and looked forward.
There was an open plain ahead, with a tent in the distance and a group of soldiers wearing Western costumes surrounding the tent.
Their equipment is very simple and their weapons are a little rough, but their momentum is very fierce.
