"Time is too late. Li Wufeng will not be quiet for too long. It's like racing horses. Tangren is running, and we are running. When their speed is faster than us, he will temporarily suppress his murderous intention, because the distance between us will become larger and larger; when our speed is faster than them, they will use the advantages they have to destroy us and prevent us from becoming stronger." Bi Xili seemed to be weighing something and pondering for a long time before saying: "Now Li Wufeng has a more important and urgent goal in his mind, so they will sign this peace agreement with us. Once time goes by, they will lift the problem they urgently need to solve, and their butcher knife may be swinging towards us."

"We are all waiting for opportunities, and reaching an agreement is also a common need for both sides. The Tang people continue to increase troops in the peninsula area, but on our western border, the Sixth Army replaced the Fourth Army. It seems that Li Wufeng may attack the South China League or the Nan'an and Soktu in the southwest, and the latter is more likely. On the way back, I have ordered our intelligence departments to pay attention to reminding the Nan'an and Soktu people, but this does not play a substantial role. The only variable may be the Sikkim, but even if the Sikkim joins the war, it may be difficult to change the outcome of this war. The best outcome we hope is that Sikkim can use their maritime advantages to maintain relative independence, so I dare not expect anything else."

Lei Juetian knew about this news, Bi Xili should also know that the Maqi Khan is now unable to interfere with others, and can only provide support to these forces who are sympathetic and sympathetic in terms of intelligence.

"I have already predicted this situation and result. From the news you sent back that the Tang people were willing to sign a peace agreement, I knew that the Tang people had other intentions. As expected, they turned their targets to the South China League and the Southwest. The South China League was using intimidation and threats, and Nan'an and Soktu were probably going to take real guns. I have also let the intelligence department inform the Nan'an city-state and the Principality of Soktu, and I hope they can have good luck." Bi Xili sighed. The small countries and city-states in the southwest can have the result of the Tang army with their feet. They can only do their best to do their jobs. In his heart, he hoped that the Sikkien people would not waste military power in this regard. Instead of doing so, it is better to preserve their strength and ensure that this sea passage is not controlled by the Tang people.

"Good luck? I'm afraid they are doomed." Lei Juetian replied with a wry smile.

"It seems that Li Wufeng is also preparing to start a massacre. He is about to establish a country and now he is starting a war. I heard that a large number of troops have entered the Central Continent, probably to compete with the Luzons, and he is going to use troops in the southwest again. The name of this war madman is not wronged at all when he is added to him." Bi Xili sighed.

"Hmph, khan, Juetian thought that Li Wufeng's frequent use of troops might not be a blessing to the Tang Empire he established."

"Oh? How did you see it?" Bi Xili was not surprised. He knew that he, the Minister of State, had always had a unique view on war.

"From Li Wufeng to Qingyang, it has been smooth sailing over the past ten years, and the songs are singing and singing all the way. Whether it is to deal with the nomadic people on the Tenggeri grassland or the Liberians in the north, as well as the vassal kings and Taiping scholars within the Tang He Empire, his success is based on the reunion of the Tang people and the full support of the industrial and commercial classes. The Tang people have an absolute advantage in these areas and the strong assimilation ability of the Tang people has enabled Li Wufeng to implement his policies so easily."

"As the territory of the Tang Empire continues to expand, we can see that its advantages in this regard are constantly weakening. For example, the Western Regions, Northern Luzon, Tenggeri grassland, Peninsula, and even Indian De'an, Li Wufeng is spared no effort to accelerate the expansion of his power, but military conquest is easy, but it is difficult to conquer the people. Perhaps Li Wufeng's series of generous policies in the early stages can indeed win over the hearts of the local people, but as time goes by, local gentry and people will gradually discover that the Tang officials who do not ride on them can also implement these policies and even live better. Why do we have to let Tang officials be above themselves? The ethnic complex is not so easy to eliminate. There will inevitably be conflicts between the local ethnic group and the Tang merchants who have found their way out because of interests. These contradictions actually planted the spark of turmoil."

"In order to balance these interests, Li Wufeng had to make a difficult choice. Protecting the local ethnic interests would inevitably make the industrial and commercial classes in the empire dissatisfied, and sacrificing the local ethnic interests would inevitably arouse opposition from the local people. This is an insolvable contradiction. If the empire could still control the situation with its powerful influence in all aspects, but it would be farther away? Although Li Wufeng is of great talent, what about thirty or fifty years? Can his descendants be so wise? Is that short-lived empire pursued by Li Wufeng?"

Lei Juetian's series of rhetorical questions made Bi Xili unable to help but think deeply about it.

"Jetian, Li Wufeng and his advisers would not be unable to consider these issues, right?" After a long time, Bi Xili raised his head and asked in a sigh. Lei Juetian's view was quite sharp, not only for the Tang Empire, but also alluded to the future of the Maqi Khanate.

"Of course they have considered it, but people's self-confidence will expand with the changes in the situation. If it expands too much, it is afraid it will be difficult to hear the unpleasant words. Now, the Tang Empire, both emperors and civil officials and generals, seem to believe that the Tang Dynasty is at its revival, and it should use this momentum to increase its expansion efforts. Humph, they thought that with the powerful military power of the Tang army and the economic driving force brought by the merchants, they could conquer everything, but the world is not that simple. A country and a place can not be integrated by conquering force and interests alone. Many complex and changeable factors often lead to endless variables. If you are not careful, it may bring endless trouble." Lei Juetian's words were profound and firm.

"Then Juetian, do you think Li Wufeng should adopt the strategy of shrinking and digestion like us now?" Bi Xili frowned and pondered the meaning of the other party's words.

"No, the Tang Empire is different from our Machi Khanate. Its innate conditions are more solid and stable than our Machi Khanate. There should be nothing wrong with the expansion strategy that Li Wufeng has adopted now, but as this wave of offensives has spread so much, I think that Li Wufeng is still expanding his navy, I imagine whether the military flag of the Tang army will continue to penetrate westward in the future? Even the New World? Once the appetite is stimulated, it will be difficult to achieve it if it wants to be satisfied. Can Li Wufeng stop when he sees good in the future? It is impossible to achieve this without great determination and wisdom. Let's wait and see whether Li Wufeng and his ministers can do it." Speaking of this, Lei Jue Genius breathed a sigh of relief to end his own point of view.

Seeing Dahan who was deeply thinking, he looked solemn and did not return to his eyes for a long time, Lei Juetian also felt that he had thought too far. The survival of the Maqi Khan who needed to be considered the most at present was too far and nothing else, not to mention the Tang Dynasty, the old enemy of the Maqi Khan.

"Khan, Juetian also met the people we wanted to meet when he went to the imperial capital this time. Although he failed to achieve obvious results, Juetian had discovered that the Three Kingdoms Alliance was not as boasted by the Tang Empire. At least the Three Kingdoms Alliance did not feel this way. A neighbor who was too powerful would never become a loyal ally. The Three Kingdoms Alliance saw this very clearly." Lei Juetian finally changed his topic to the main purpose of his trip north this time.

"You met Bedoric? What did he say?" Biheli's attention also attracted back.

"The words are not detailed. Old foxes like Bedoric will not easily express their attitude. After all, we are still on Li Wufeng's territory. However, from the other party's attitude, the Milanese were also frightened by the crazy increase in military power. The Tang people ordered a large number of ships in Milan, and built shipyards in various places. It was clear that they wanted to compete for the East and South China Sea. According to this established plan, it will not take long for no one to challenge the hegemony of the empire in the South China Sea, which is something the Milanese people would not want to see." Lei Juetian smiled slightly and was obviously very satisfied with this mission. As long as the tacit alliance between the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms Alliance could be dismantled, it would be not so easy for the Tang Empire to deal with the Khanate alone.

"What about the attitudes of the two principalities of Mahad and Andako?"

"These two countries occupy a subordinate position in the Three Kingdoms Alliance. Generally speaking, the decision of the Milanese people represents their opinions. It can be imagined that the threat to them by the empire is also quite direct, but they are powerless and dare not express their opinions." Lei Juetian replied with a smile, "Bedoric has secretly invited me to visit Milan. It seems that they also realized that being too close to the empire will not win much substantial gain for themselves, and it may be more appropriate to maintain a balance in the Eastern Continent.
Chapter completed!