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Speaking of this, Li Xin paused, and said in a low voice: "Besides, there is an old enemy waiting for His Majesty in the north."

The emperor was slightly moved.

The north mentioned by Li Xin refers to Can Zhou in the north, that is, the Northern Zhou that was broken up by Ye Cheng back then.

More than 30 years ago, the Northern Zhou Dynasty under the Xianbei regime in the north had a vast territory, covering more than twice the area of ​​the Southern Jin Dynasty. However, a fierce man like Ye Cheng came out of the Great Jin Dynasty, and he beat the rotten Northern Zhou Dynasty to pieces with all his might, and finally As a result of the unification of the world, the Great Jin pushed the border to the Youyun area. The Ye family led troops to guard Jimen Pass, and the Zhong family led troops to guard Yunzhou City. land.

But the centipede is still dead but not stiff, let alone the huge Northern Zhou who coveted the Central Plains several times back then?

After the disintegration of the regime in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, it did not dissipate. Several Yuwen royal families in the Northern Zhou Dynasty gathered tribes in the north. Resting and recuperating, most of the remnants of the Northern Zhou Dynasty have also recovered.

When Li Xin obeyed the order of Emperor De to deliver things to the north, he once encountered the autumn winds of the Canzhou tribe at the small Chenji near Jimenguan. It was Ye Ming who deliberately gave Li Xin a great contribution. The beginning of Li Xinping's rise to the top.

Although that battle was under Ye Ming's control, since these Can Zhou tribes dared to enter the border of the Jin Dynasty, they must have a certain amount of confidence, and even have the power to threaten the border.

The emperor frowned and said, "Chang'an, what do you mean, you want me to go...to clean up Can Zhou?"

After the war more than 30 years ago, the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Southern Shu Kingdom naturally fell apart and ceased to exist, but the Dajin was also "seriously injured", so that for the next 30 years, it tried its best to recuperate. During the 19 years of the Chengde Dynasty, almost all It is to stick to the border and not to use troops against Can Zhou in the north.

Li Xin took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "Now that the imperial army is seriously injured, it is unrealistic for the imperial court to use troops against the north. Even if it is possible, people in the world will inevitably criticize your majesty for being militaristic, but I think that your majesty wants to fight shoulder to shoulder. Emperor, this matter must be put on the future plan, at least the preparations must be started now."

"Now that the Southwest is stable, His Majesty has the Forbidden Army, the Ye Family and the Kindred Family, plus the accumulated accumulation of the previous emperor's dynasty over the past few decades, with such a rich foundation, if His Majesty can't open up the territory and expand the territory, it would be too much Pity."

Expansion of territory is almost every emperor's lifelong dream, and it is also their greatest glory!

Hearing what Li Xin said, although Emperor Taikang didn't say much on the surface, he just frowned and thought, but Li Xin could hear it clearly.

His breathing became short of breath.

Chapter 638 The pusher of the big event

To be honest, before Li Xin said these words, this Emperor Taikang who had just secured the throne and "had no choice but to" pacify the southwest, never thought of surpassing the late emperor in the past, let alone the most dazzling person in the history of the Ji family. Emperor Wu stood shoulder to shoulder.

He just wanted to be his own emperor honestly.

But Li Xin's words reminded him instead.

That's right, I have solved the Southwest issue that the late emperor did not solve, and this matter will be recorded in the history books in the future, and I am not much worse than the late emperor.

If I can completely solve the remnant Zhou in the north, I will be able to expand the country to the north by at least a thousand miles. At that time, although I may not be comparable to Emperor Wu, I will indeed be far ahead of the first emperor!

The question is how this plan will work.

The emperor frowned and thought about it seriously, then made up his mind.

There is nothing to hesitate, as Li Xin said, now that the Great Jin is rich and strong, with strong soldiers and strong horses, as long as they wait for a suitable opportunity, they can naturally push Can Zhou to the north.

The current state of disunity would certainly not be a serious problem, but if left alone, if the various tribes of Yuwen were unified in a few decades, it might really threaten the northern border of the Jin Dynasty.

There is no reason to leave hidden dangers to future generations.

Emperor Taikang thought so in his heart.

Thinking of this, he took a deep look at Li Xin, and said in a deep voice: "Chang'an, what you said is wrong, the first emperor is the holy emperor of our Jin Dynasty, and Emperor Wu is the hero of my Dajin every few hundred years. No matter what, I am not half as good as them."

Speaking of this, he paused, and then slowly said: "But the Yuwen tribes in the north have been recuperating for more than 30 years. If they continue to let it go like this, it may bring disaster to future generations."

Li Xin bowed his head deeply, with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty Shengming."

Part of the reason he raised this matter with the emperor was to eliminate hidden dangers for Da Jin, but he also had a selfish motive.

The birds are exhausted, the good bows are hidden, the cunning rabbits die, and the lackeys cook.

Now the flying bird in the Southwest has fallen into the heart of the Emperor Taikang, and the fat rabbit in the Pingnanhou Mansion has also entered the belly. Li Xin, a good bow, is likely to become the enemy of the Emperor, so in order to ease the conflict, give yourself To create some space for mediation, Li Xin will artificially create some birds and some cunning rabbits for him.

And the remaining Yuwen tribes in the north are the best birds.

These Xianbei people lived as nomads and accompanied bow horses all year round. They were almost born elite cavalry, and it was difficult to really eliminate them.

During the Northern Zhou Dynasty, these Xianbei high-level officials were addicted to enjoyment, and their flesh was full of flesh. Some of them could not even ride a horse, so they were pierced through by Ye Cheng's spear. However, after they were scattered more than 30 years ago, they have recovered. After the nomadic life, it is very difficult to eliminate them now.

However, if Emperor Taikang is really made, then he can really surpass Chengde Shengtian and become one of the few emperors who opened up territories in the history of the Jin Dynasty.

But these are the emperor's affairs, and have nothing to do with Li Xin for the time being.

The Son of Heaven patted Li Xin on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "Chang'an, I know in my heart that I am no more than a middle-class man, and I am much inferior to the late emperor. I shouldn't have such thoughts, but with you here, I can be more ambitious."

"You have to help me."

Li Xin bowed his head and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the Northern Expedition is not a matter of a day or two, it will take several years just to prepare, and there are many famous generals in this dynasty, whether it is the Ye family or the Zhong family, they are better than the ministers. "

Having said that, Li Xin paused.

"However, if the imperial court is ready, Your Majesty will be able to use the minister's place, and the minister is obliged to do so."

The emperor smiled.

"With Chang'an's words, I can let go and prepare. Chang'an, you are my blessed general. With you, everything can be done."

Li Xin shook his head and did not dare, then got up and bowed to the emperor: "Your Majesty pardoned Li Ye's grandsons for their death crimes, and I thanked His Majesty's kindness on their behalf. Habayashi Guard's old boss, General Hou, should be waiting at this time, and the minister's affairs are over, so he resigned."

The emperor hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile: "Speaking of Hou Jingde, there is one more thing I forgot to tell you, Chang'an."

Li Xin stood with his hands down.

"My minister is all ears."

Emperor Taikang pulled him to sit down again, and said with a smile: "There is no need to be so serious."

"The Southwest was pacified by you in Chang'an, and the eldest brother also passed away unfortunately. Pei Jin, who was once promoted by you and me to the governor's mansion, is no longer a threat, and this talent is over 40 years old, so it would be a pity to abandon it. Tianzhao met with him a few times, and he is also willing to be loyal to me, so I am going to let him take over your position in the imperial army first, and wait and see for a while."

"Anyway, the imperial guards have Hou Jingde watching, so nothing major will happen."

Li Xingong said: "Forbidden Army is His Majesty's sword, so it should be judged by His Majesty. I have no opinion."

The Son of Heaven shook his head and smiled, "After all, he is taking over your position, so at least you should say a few words."

Li Xin hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said: "General Pei is certainly capable, but he used to be the general of the imperial army, and now he is the right governor of the governor's mansion. Let him be demoted two ranks. To be a second-rank general, I'm afraid he will feel uncomfortable."

The emperor said with a smile: "He has been out of work for more than two years, and he is almost crazy in the governor's mansion. Let alone a second-rank general now, even if he is asked to lead a Zhechong mansion, I am afraid he will bow his head and agree."

Lord Jing'an said in a deep voice, "He promised to be his."

"According to my request, General Pei can lead the right battalion, but his rank is higher. Your Majesty can give him a military official of the first rank, and let him serve as the general of the right battalion of the forbidden army. , you will be convinced by His Majesty."

The emperor nodded and smiled: "It's still Chang'an, you are thoughtful."