Chapter 1151: Preparations before the big wedding
"Father, my son has humiliated the King of Wusun and the Prince of Wusun. If they have hatred, they should take the lead in attacking. The Central Plains advocates that peace is the most important. To solve the worries of the Western Regions, the Wusun Kingdom needs to give a reason." Wu Hao said.
Because of Aisha, Wu Hao felt the evil intentions of Wusun Kingdom in advance.
"You'd better get married first. Aisha is a good woman, don't let her down. I've been choosing auspicious days for Zhuge Liang, so you can prepare it too." Wu Shun said.
The situation in the Western Regions will not change for the time being. If you insist on having it, it will be just that Shache has moved domestically.
Originally, after the decline of Shache Kingdom, the land area was pitifully small. Their migration could attract attention, thanks to Wu Hao, the prince of the Central Plains.
On the side of Wusun National Horse, there are secret guards and escorts staring at each other, so there is no need to worry for the time being.
To lure the enemy into action, you have to give the enemy a reason to take action.
The reason why Wu Shun chose was the prince’s wedding!
The scene of this wedding must be grand. Those who can invite to watch the ceremony must be invited, and even the surrounding vassal states must send people to show the prestige of the Central Plains.
Not long after Wu Hao retreated, Zhuge Liang, Fa Zheng, Xu Shu, Pang Tong, Guo Jia and Jia Xu came together.
"You all know the changes in the Western Regions openly and secretly. Let's talk about what you think." Wu Shun said.
None of these six people are outsiders, and Wu Shun is too lazy to beat around the bush.
"Emperor, the naturalization of the Western Regions has initially achieved results. If we use troops at this time, we may panic among the Western Regions." Fa Zheng said.
Fa Zheng also knew the country's policies and strategies for the Western Regions. He designed the Protectorate and the King of the Western Regions in order to limit the military strength of the countries in the Western Regions. With the invasion of Central Plains culture, the Western Regions recognized the Central Plains and imitated the Central Plains, and thus looked to the Central Plains.
This strategy is like boiling a frog in warm water. You cannot be anxious or even more so, which makes people panic.
From the perspective of long-term interests, Fa Zheng said that it was not at fault, but he only raised the questions and did not say how to solve them.
"The Wusun and other countries in the Western Regions seem to be unwilling to naturalize. As for the reasons, Lord Jia Xu also told you that the current situation is different from before, and the planning process of the Western Regions needs to be accelerated!" Wu Shun said.
The situation has changed, and the previous strategy is no longer suitable for continued use.
"Emperor, since some countries do not agree with the Central Plains, they will force them to agree with it." Guo Jia said out.
There is only interest disputes between countries, but now the Central Plains want to naturalize the Western Regions and become part of Shu. If it is too slow, it needs to show muscles.
"Fengxiao, what do you mean?"
Wu Shun asked.
Guo Jia is a man with a lot of tricks and likes to give advice and let him become an official and govern. He is very lazy. Wu Shun has no choice but to give him a free job.
"I ask Your Majesty to set up the Western Regions Protectorate's Mansion Mai Dayuan and face the peaceful revelation, Kushan, Northern Huns, and even Persia or even further out-of-territorial countries."
Guo Jiadao.
If the Central Plains put the Western Regions Protectorate in Dayuan, they can obtain the country's good-quality Dayuan horse, and the combat power of the cavalry can be greatly improved. At the same time, they can also send signals to the outside world - the scope of the Protectorate is all the sphere of influence of Shu Kingdom in the Central Plains. Don't be jealous, let alone be delusional!
Only in this way can the power and domineeringness of the Central Plains Empire be reflected!
The arrangements of the Protectorate before were still a little conservative.
"In addition to arousing the Wusun Kingdom to take action, our military expenditure will also increase. Is there any problem with the national treasury?" Wu Shun asked Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang can now be said to be the chief supervisor of Shu. Who made him outstanding in coordination? Among the outstanding members of Shu, he was the capable man.
Those who are capable will work harder!
"Return to the emperor, the treasury is full, and it is enough to spend!" Zhuge Liang said.
After years of accumulation, the money and grain accumulated by Shu Kingdom has become so vague that the records have been recorded. For this reason, Wu Shun issued several orders to reduce taxes and reduce the burden on the people.
However, if the policies are good, the people's enthusiasm will be high. In some places where the land is fertile, people's enthusiasm for land reclamation has increased significantly.
Recalling the low per capita forest coverage rate in later generations, Wu Shun also issued a special order that no one should cut down trees or burn forests at will.
After receiving Zhuge Liang's reply, Wu Shun was in a good mood. Since the treasury was full, he was not afraid of the possible increase in military expenditure.
But if you do it as Guo Jia said, you may be targeted, and there may be friction.
Therefore, the Protectorate's Mansion needs to arrange the subsequent preparations when moving westward, and the plan must be made first.
"The Protectorate is located in Dayuan. Since this matter was proposed by you by filial piety, you can arrange the subsequent matters yourself. Whenever the arrangement is made, I will issue an order." Wu Shun said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Guo Jia hurriedly thanked him.
This is the case in Shu Kingdom. Wu Shun often takes the advice of whoever Wu Shun is responsible for the implementation.
"The emperor is wise!"
The matter of finalizing the Protectorate's Office, no one else sang together.
"Don't make these false things. The prince brought back Princess Shache Country. I also named the crown prince's concubine. The Ministry of Rites should do a great job in the prince's wedding! It would be best if the vassal states send envoys to congratulate him." Wu Shundao.
After the major matter is decided, my son’s marriage must be taken seriously. Moreover, the prince’s wedding is also related to the countries in the Western Regions.
Think about it, the princess city in the Western Regions will become the queen of the Central Plains in the future. In this way, the people of the Western Regions will be honored.
People in the Western Regions are naturally much happier, but a small number of people are unhappy.
Wu Shun's purpose was to clear out these small groups of people, otherwise it would be difficult for the Western Regions to have a truly stable life.
"I will definitely urge the officials of the Ministry of Rites to personally send people to the vassal states to pass orders, and ask the lords to send envoys to congratulate the crown prince!" Zhuge Liang bowed.
"Okay, this matter has a lot to do. We must do it well. We must achieve the goal, but we must not let the prince not be displeased."
Wu Shun is very concerned about his son.
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The Ministry of Rites sent envoys everywhere to inform them.
An envoy went out from Liaodong, passed through Goguryeo, Baekje, Sanhan, and entered Japan through the Strait. He notified the date of the Prince's wedding in the Central Plains.
Another envoy went south and took a merchant ship to Funan Kingdom, informing the King of Funan to send envoys to watch the ceremony.
Other tribes like Qiang, they have their own notifications from the Northern Prefectures, such as the Grassland Tribe, Xianbei, Fuyu, Wuhuan, Dingling and Wushun, advocated letting merchants bring the news.
Whether to come or not is someone else's business.
Of course, if you don’t come, it means you don’t give face to the prince of the Central Plains Empire, and the consequences will be obvious.
As for the Western Regions, the news reached Gao Shun and Cao Cao, and it was their business to inform them.
For a time, there was something spreading in places where the power of the Central Plains Empire could affect, the prince’s wedding!
Chapter completed!