The Three Kingdoms: Summoned generals at the beginning, shocking Cao Cao

Chapter 199 A Western Expedition, Permanent Frontier Defense
"Haha, Qubing, do you really think that I want to subdue these Xianbei people to strengthen the border defense in the north?" Liu Bian laughed.

Huo Qubing was a little puzzled, "My lord, isn't it like this?"

"of course not."

"Then why was the Shanyu Protectorate Mansion established? Isn't it used to control the Xianbei tribes?" Huo Qubing asked.

"The Shanyu Protectorate's Mansion was established to control the Xianbei tribes, but it's not the kind of control you mentioned!" Liu Bian said.

"My lord, I would like to hear more about it!" Huo Qubing became curious.

"To be honest, I have never believed these Xianbei people, or Wuhuan people, or any other tribes. I have never believed that Lu Juan was very loyal during that period," Liu Bian said. .

"My lord is right. Yidi people have a beastly heart, so you shouldn't trust them." Huo Qubing nodded.

"So, when I set up the Chanyu Protectorate, I never expected these barbarians to be honest, but it was enough to let them be used by us. As for allegiance to the Han and strengthening the border defense, I have no one except the Han army. Trust." Liu Bian said.

Huo Qubing was a little confused when he heard this.

"My lord, if this is the case, then why set up Shanyu Duhu Mansion, just kill them all." Huo Qubing said.

These barbarian tribes had a total of only a few hundred thousand people. Although it was troublesome to kill, it was not an impossible task for Huo Qubing.

"Hahaha, although I don't trust them, they still have their uses." Liu Bian said.

"My lord, what is the use of a bunch of barbarians besides looting? Even if it's herding horses, we big men are not bad now." Huo Qubing asked.

Liu Bian did not speak, but took out a scroll from his pocket.

"My lord, what is this?" Huo Qubing was a little puzzled.

Liu Bian opened it gently, and immediately a detailed map was displayed in front of Huo Qubing.

"what?!"

When Huo Qubing saw the map, he was stunned.

As the general of the town, Huo Qubing had a map of the territory of the Han Dynasty in his hand, and all the mountains and rivers in the four directions were described on it.

However, comparing those maps with the ones Liu Bian took out now, they are too rough and too small.

On this map, Huo Qubing saw the Monan Grassland, Mobei Grassland, Langjuxu Mountain, and Hanhai Icefield. He turned his attention to the west of the map and saw the recently restored Western Region Protectorate.

"Your Majesty, is this the Protectorate of the Western Regions?" Huo Qubing pointed to the map in surprise.

Liu Bian nodded, "That's right, this is the Imperial Guard's Mansion of the Great Han."

Huo Qubing was even more surprised immediately, even his voice was a little excited.

"This is the Protectorate of the Western Regions, so further west, is there such a vast land?"

It turns out that in the perception of the Han people, the Protectorate of the Western Regions thousands of miles away is already the most remote area.

Even, in this strange book, the Kunlun Mountains of the Western Regions in the sky are also written near the Protectorate of the Western Regions.

Many people, including Huo Qubing, believed that the Western Regions Protectorate of the Great Han Dynasty to the west must be a barren and narrow corner of the land.

However, on the map in front of him, the location of the Protectorate of the Western Regions is exactly in the middle.

The elite land of the entire Han Dynasty is located on the eastern side, and on the other side, there is a wider land.

Some names that have never been heard of are densely marked on it.

"It turns out that the world is so big?" Huo Qubing stared at the map, his eyes were full of flames.

Liu Bian knew that it had been a long time since he had seen this kind of flame.

"That's right, the world is much bigger than you thought before!" Liu Bian said.

"Young master, the general is willing to lead the expedition to the west and expand the land for the big man!" Huo Qubing suddenly turned his eyes, and asked Liu Bian to fight.

Such a performance was indeed not beyond Liu Bian's expectations.

Huo Hussar, who has traveled thousands of miles, would be abnormal if he didn't have this kind of ambition.

"Haha, don't worry about getting sick, my Shanyu Dufu Mansion was set up just for this." Liu Bian laughed.

Huo Qubing was immediately puzzled.

"My lord, what's the use of Shanyu Protectorate's Mansion being so far away from the Western Regions?" Huo Qubing asked.

"A ten-thousand-mile expedition is not that simple. Not to mention the time spent on the journey, even the food, grass and livestock consumed are absolutely astronomical. An expedition of 3 or [-] people can empty out half of the national treasury. "Liu Bian said.

"Well, what you said makes sense." Huo Qubing nodded.

"So, since we are going to travel thousands of miles, we need to use some new methods." Liu Bian said.

"What new method?"

"Come on a barbarian invasion-style expedition!" Liu Bian said.

Huo Qubing immediately guessed a little bit, "Young master, do you mean to use Xianbei's various tribes to migrate to open the way for the big man?"

Liu Bian nodded, "Yes, that's what I think."

Just listen to Liu Bian continue to say, "The ministries of the grassland are being honest for the time being, and no one can guarantee that in the future, when their population increases and the grassland can't bear it, will they invade the Central Plains again, so it is best to arrange a way out for them in advance. preventive measures."

"From the Western Regions to the west, it can be said to be a treasure land. There are not only grasslands with rich water and grass, but also plains and valleys rich in food, warm and rich seaside, and vast deserts. These lands are used to resettle Xianbei people, or people from various tribes. Barbarians, that can be the most worry-free."

"At that time, when the barbarians of the grassland encounter a famine, they will think of fleeing to the Western Regions to seek a living instead of risking their lives to invade the Central Plains. Naturally, it will ensure peace for future generations!"

The current Han army has just begun to mix cold weapons and hot weapons. Once there is internal turmoil, it will still be difficult to deal with the grassland nomadic tribes.

After the firearm is fully configured, it can be guaranteed to be foolproof.

And during this period of time, it was just right for the barbarians of the grasslands to harm the Western Regions.

However, Huo Qubing had many doubts.

"Young master, these barbarian tribes have migrated thousands of miles to the Western Regions. After arriving there, can they still show their combat power?" Huo Qubing was a little worried.

This kind of expedition of thousands of miles violated the taboo of military strategists.

The various forces in the Western Regions only need to wait for work at ease, and they must be able to easily clean up these Xianbei barbarian tribes.

However, Huo Qubing's thought made Liu Bian laugh for a while.

"Qubing, you made a mistake."

"I don't know what mistake the general made?"

(End of this chapter)