Yongzheng, Prince Guo, Prince Cheng and others are now in a complex state of exploitation and defense, cooperation and opposition.

No matter which side, it is clear that the result of internal struggle is not only a loss-making loss, but will also be easily eliminated by the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, facing the crisis of the Ming Dynasty, the two sides made appropriate concessions and were united by the Eight Kings' discussions on politics.

But even so, the mutual vigilance is also very strong. If there is no external force, they will not sit together to negotiate, and they will have already been slamming the dog's brain.

Therefore, after the cooperation was negotiated, not only did Lao Jiu be used as an agent in the Eight Kings' discussions, but also sent A Linga to the Shangshu to control part of the government. This move was considered during the negotiations between Prince Cheng and Yongzheng. Moreover, A Linga was the most suitable as the Minister of Shangshu during the Kangxi period and was also a relative of the state dynasty.

When A Linga went to Lanzhou, the civil affairs side lacked manpower, so Bei Henuo became a replacement. What's more, Bei Henuo had a high prestige in the court and was a magnificent official. With his support, Prince Guo and Cheng was even more a good political move.

After A Ling left, Prince Cheng put away his previous smile and his expression became serious.

"Brother Ten, Lanzhou will definitely not be able to be defended. What are your plans next?"

"Fourth brother, I have given you this military and political matter to you for a long time. Your idea has always been bigger than me, so why don't you make an idea?" Prince Guo said generously. When the two divisions joined forces, Prince Guo proposed the suggestion of Prince Cheng as the main one, showing great sincerity.

When Prince Guo was the prince, he was nicknamed "Ten Bags", but in fact, Prince Guo Mang Gui Mang was not a brainless person. He knew very well that his ability could not be an emperor, and even civil affairs could not handle it. At most, it would be just to lead troops to fight on the battlefield. So from that perspective, it is most appropriate to have Prince Cheng as the main body.

This is Prince Guo’s cleverness, and it is precisely because of his voluntary concession that there is no gap between Prince Guo and Prince Cheng, and the two cooperate closely.

"Brother Ten, no matter what you say, you are the leader of my Qing Dynasty and one of the Eight Kings!"

Prince Guo waved his hand and shook his head with a smile and said, "Fourth brother, why bother to say this between you and my brother? What is the leading prince, one of the Eight Kings? It would be fine if outsiders talk about it, but you still don't know the Tenth Brother's temper and personality? This kind of trouble is just a name. The Tenth Brother's biggest wish is nothing more than two. One is to avenge the starling brother, and the other is to protect my Qing Dynasty. The Fourteenth Brother, the Emperor Ama said back then, you are a rare talent among brothers who are both literary and martial. Now that the starling brother is gone, who will take on this big rope if you don't take on the big rope?"

Prince Cheng glanced at Prince Guo carefully and nodded silently.

"Since Brother Ten said that, let me tell you what I think..."

Prince Guo acted in a scrupulous manner, and Prince Cheng said, "From Zhili to Shandong, then to Jiangbei, then to the Central Plains, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou to the Western Regions, I have fought countless battles with the Ming army. Although there were small victories, they fought repeatedly."

Prince Cheng sighed and shook his head and said, "Compared to the beginning, the Ming army has become stronger and stronger over the years, while our Qing army has become weaker and weaker. Although this is due to the loss of the Central Plains, the advanced weapons of the Ming army, the changing tactics, and the well-trained training are obvious to all."

"When my brother was in power, he tried to learn from the Ming army to develop firearms and train the new army in Guanzhong. The tenth brother knew about this."

Prince Guo nodded. Of course he knew about this. Moreover, Jianxing made great efforts to develop firearms and train the new army at that time, almost emptied the old foundation of the Qing court after the westward migration.

It was precisely because of this that the Qing court was unable to make ends meet later that Jianxing decided to attack the Western Regions. Prince Guo was ordered to lead troops to go to the Western Regions to sweep the tribes and transfusion blood for the Qing court, which led to a series of subsequent situations.

In addition, Jianxing also activated the boss in order to develop firearms and train the new army. Although the boss later handed over the errands to Lao Jiu in order to prevent him, even so, it achieved certain results.

The reason why Prince Guo's troops were able to run rampant in the Western Regions and fought to the foot of the Tianshan Mountains was because of the new army trained by Jianxing and the firearms. Unfortunately, although the so-called firearms and the new army were still there, they were no longer worthy of their reputation.

Prince Cheng continued: "I won't mention the matter in Lanzhou at the moment, but it's almost whimsical to stop the Ming army based on the current firearms and equipment and military strength. If I expected it, once the Ming army starts war, Lanzhou will not be able to defend it. I'm afraid it won't take much time for Lanzhou to change hands."

"What is the fourteenth brother meant...?"

"Brother Ten, come and see."

Prince Cheng stood up and walked aside. There was a sand table here. The shape of the sand table was from the Western Regions. Although it was not very detailed, it roughly outlined the landforms of various parts of the Western Regions.

Prince Cheng picked up a stick and pointed at the sand table and said to Prince Guo: "Once Lanzhou is lost, the northwest corridor will fall into the hands of the Ming army. At that time, the Ming army will extend this way westward and can almost go straight in. Whenever, once here and here..."

Prince Cheng pointed to two places, namely southern Qinghai and Tibet, and said with a grim expression: "The Junggar Khan and Lazang Khan cannot remain indifferent. If I guess correctly, the former will definitely take the opportunity to move north, and Lazang Khan will also be ready to move."

Looking at the sand table, Prince Guo frowned and sweaty on his forehead. Prince Cheng was right at all. The situation in front of them was extremely critical. Once Lanzhou was lost, the Ming army could attack Dihua City by driving straight in.

Although Dihua is a strong city, there is no danger to rely on. It is not a problem to take Dihua with the powerful firearms of the Ming army. When Dihua is lost, the Ming army will be like a sharp sword and directly penetrate into the hinterland of the Western Regions and occupy the main traffic route.

"Fourth brother, if you have any ideas, I can't think of any moves."

Prince Guo was sweating coldly. This was not because Longkodo captured Dihua, but because of the Ming army! How serious would the consequences be? Prince Guo knew very well that when Dihua was lost, the Qing Dynasty's regime in the Western Regions would face collapse. Where would they go?

"I've thought about it. When I really got to that point, we only have one way to go." Prince Cheng sighed and pointed to the northwest in his hand.

"Continue to go west? But..."

"Nothing is true, this is the only way." Prince Cheng said with a grim expression: "It is impossible to go south. Going directly to the west is Tibet. You know the situation of Tibet, Brother Ten, so it is the only way out to the northwest or even north."
Chapter completed!