In early April, Huang Mingliao returned to Hexi. For Huang Mingliao, the incident in the West Sea is just a copy and has nothing to do with the overall situation. His goal has always been Guanzhong and has never changed.
News came from Tianshui that after Xue Ju's defeat at the beginning of the year, he actively accumulated power and won over heroes, and was now preparing to use troops against Li Tang again.
Xue Ju put all his efforts into attacking Guanzhong. Even after occupying Tianshui County, he gave up his hometown Jincheng and moved the capital to Tianshui, which shows his determination. This time, a decisive war was bound to break out between Qin and Tang. No matter who wins or loses, it is related to the next situation of the world.
And of course Huang Mingliao couldn't miss such a critical opportunity, so he rushed back to Hexi and prepared to march eastward.
Huang Mingliao originally intended to concentrate his forces to attack Fuhan County. After all, this place threatened Xiping County's retreat. However, in order to prevent this move from attracting Xue Ju's attention and affecting his decisive battle with Li Tang, they gave up in the end.
On April 6, Huang Mingliao arrived at Pipa Gorge and met An Xiuren who was going south.
After Huang Mingyuan arrived in Hexi, he wrote a letter through Beidou, saying that Guhun was determined, and he immediately appointed An Xiuren as the governor of the Xihai Protectorate and the prefect of Xihai County. The prefect of Wuwei County was appointed by the former Xiping County Prime Minister Yangxuan. Tan takes charge. Huang Mingliao had been suppressing the news until the Tuyuhun incident was settled, and then he caught An Xiuren off guard and ordered An Xiuren to come and take up his post without delay.
Huang Mingliao, like his brother, also distrusts An Xiuren.
After An Xiuren got the letter, he was shocked. What kind of place is Xihai County? As the hero of Wei Ping's appointment of Li Gui, he was transferred from the prefect of Wuwei County to Xihai County. This was definitely a demotion. As for the Chief of the Protectorate, Shi, he was just an assistant official, and he served An Xiu. Ignored by benevolence.
An Xiuren didn¡¯t know how he offended Duke Wei and was sent to a place where no one could shit, but he didn¡¯t dare to refuse. If Li Gui is not eliminated, he still has the capital to negotiate with Duke Wei. But at this time, major events in Hexi have been decided, and the troops stationed inside and outside Guzang City are all members of Duke Wei, so he has no right to refuse.
People under the eaves have to bow their heads.
Huang Mingliao urged him urgently, so An Xiuren had no choice but to rush to Xihai County immediately.
At this time, the two met at Pipa Gorge. An Xiuren was very tired because he was in a hurry, and because of his transfer, his face was not good.
After Huang Mingliao saw it, he said, "Shang Yi, why do you look so ugly? Are you unhappy with your brother for sending you to the West Sea?"
An Xiuren was stunned. He didn't know what Huang Mingliao meant, so he quickly said, "Xiuren doesn't dare."
Huang Mingliao smiled and said: "It's because I don't dare, not because I don't. It seems that Shangyi still has resentment in his heart."
An Xiuren was even more panicked. Huang Mingliao's words came from an unkind person. He thought Huang Mingliao was deliberately trying to provoke him. Could it be that after Mr. Wei finished arranging Hexi, he no longer needed himself, so he wanted to cross the river and demolish the bridge to get rid of himself?
At this time, Huang Mingliao patted An Xiuren on the shoulder and said: "Shang Yi, don't feel burdened, let alone have any resistance. People say that brother trusts you. I haven't seen it before, but this time I realized it. , as expected.¡±
An Xiuren said a little puzzled: "I forgive Xiuren for being stupid and not understanding what Mr. Shiro means."
"You don't understand!" Huang Mingliao said, "What do you think my brother is doing when he sends you to the Xihai Protectorate?"
"Stabilize Tuyuhun, naturalize the local people, and appease the rebels from all walks of life."
An Xiuren said tentatively.
"What kind of thing does Tuyuhun deserve to be so valued by my brother?"
Huang Mingliao said proudly, "I have killed Tuyuhun to pieces, and it is impossible to do anything. My brother's eyes are never limited to one place, but to places farther away."
Speaking of Huang Mingliao took out the map, referring to An Xiuren: "But to the south from the Western Sea, it is full of cluster mountains.
There are countless ethnic groups, all of which are descendants of the original Qiang and Hu. You see, south of the Xihai Protectorate, there are Dangxiang, Bailan, and Dangmi. Further south, there are Fuguo, Supi, Pengyu, Gongbu, Dabo, Baoji and other tribes. To the west, there is Nuguo. , Xiangxiong. With so many tribes and countries, it would be nothing if they were torn apart. But if someone unified the tribes, then there would be enemies everywhere along the tens of thousands of miles of border from the Western Region to Nanning Prefecture.
Therefore, my brother is prepared to take action against these tribes in advance and completely disintegrate them. "
An Xiuren suddenly realized at this moment that Duke Wei really valued him. Although An Xiuren didn't understand why Duke Wei valued this place, it didn't matter, as long as Duke Wei valued him.
Huang Mingliao added: "Brother said, this matter must be done by you. When you go to Xihai, Liu Quan and Duan Wen will be in charge of the military. They are both good people.You will definitely not be held back by this. The disposal of the Qiang and Hu tribes is all yours. "
An Xiuren was overjoyed. This gave him great power. In this way, although he was not the Protector, he controlled most of the rights of the Protectorate. As for military power, An Xiuren doesn't know how to fight, so what's the use of it.
So An Xiuren knelt down on one knee and said: "Xiuren will devote himself to everything and never give up in anything."
Huang Mingliao helped An Xiuren up and said: "Shang Yi grew up in Hexi, and he must know the land of the Qiang. From the West Sea to the south, the terrain is getting higher and higher, the roads are difficult to travel, and it is not easy for the army to pass. And ordinary people can't get here. , you will also feel dizzy and have weakness in your limbs. My brother said that this is called "altitude sickness". The higher the altitude, the thinner the air. Our army's combat strength will be reduced by more than half when we get here, and without the logistical impact, it will be very difficult. It is difficult to mobilize troops against them. I have ordered Liu Quan and Duan Wencao to train troops that can adapt to the environment here, but it is hard to say whether they can succeed. Therefore, the affairs of the Qiang must be dealt with by Shangyi, and they must not become the enemies of the Later Han Dynasty. Like the Qiang people, they threaten Guanzhong."
¡°A humble position must fulfill the mission.¡±
An Xiuren felt that Duke Wei was making a fuss out of a molehill, and even Huang Mingliao thought so too. The Qiang land has been in chaos for so many years. Except for the Qiang people who were close to the Han family and made trouble during the Later Han Dynasty, how could other Qiang people have this ability?
But Huang Mingliao has a good habit and will never question his brother.
After explaining An Xiuren, the two embarked on their own journeys. When they were leaving, they said goodbye. At this time, Huang Mingliao whispered: "Brother specifically told me to tell Shangyi. There is a Yalong tribe in the Baoji area. Its leaders, Dabu Nisai and Nangri Lunzan and his son, have a heroic appearance and must be eliminated. Of."
"No!"
Huang Mingliao didn¡¯t even know which corner figures Dabu Niesai and Nangri Lunzan were. But if their brother asked them to die, then they must die, there is no reason.
After the two parted ways, Huang Mingliao crossed the Qilian Mountains and returned to Hexi.
It¡¯s the smoke of the desert again, and the majestic Qilian Mountains. Huang Mingliao leaned on his horse and looked out. Wherever he looked, there were endless mountains and rivers.
"Shida (characterized by Liang Shuo), look at the mountains and rivers like this. They are infinitely beautiful. Who else in this world is qualified to control them except my brother." (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com