In terms of geographical location, Hexi is better than Longyou.

There is no doubt about this, because there is a Liangzhou and a Guzang in Hexi.

As the center where Eastern and Western cultures gather, Guzang, Liangzhou, was the third economic and cultural center of the Tang Dynasty. In terms of strategic significance, Hexi naturally had the advantage.

But in addition, Longyou is better than Hexi in all aspects.

Hexi governs seven states including Liangzhou, Ganzhou, Suzhou, Guazhou, Shazhou, Yizhou, and Xizhou. Except for Liangzhou, the other seven states are mostly sparsely populated prefectures and counties surrounded by grasslands and yellow sand and Gobi.

Although Longyou does not have the existence comparable to Guzang in Liangzhou, he governed the twelve states of Shan, Qin, He, Wei, Lan, Lin, Wu, Tao, Min, Kuo, Die, and Dang, plus the nine-curve land recovered by Pei Min, nearly the land of the thirteen states.

Among them, Shan, Lan, Wei and Kuozhou are also rare and prosperous places as economic belts on the Silk Road.

There is also Taozhou. Pei Min was the governor of Taozhou. Under his governance, Taozhou inkstones, Taozhou stones, and Taozhou dairy products were sold well in Guanzhong...

Pei Min also opened the Longshan Ancient Road and the Wushaoling Mountain Road, which drove the economy of the entire Longyou...

Half of the twelve states are Fuzhou, but only Dian and Dian are relatively poor. When it comes to the overall comprehensive economy, Longyou is undoubtedly better than Hexi.

In addition, the main purpose of the Longyou Army was to prevent Tubo. Tubo had already scared Pei Min about the attack four years ago.

Now the Tang and Tibet have reopened the Tang and Tibet business road. Before the two countries, they lived in peace and had almost no war.

In contrast, in Hexi, horse thieves are rampant in Hexi, especially inside and outside Yumen Pass, where the disasters of horse thieves are endless for years.

There are grassland tribes in the west, Tuqishi in the northwest, and the west is connected to the Western Regions. The situation is complicated, and war may come at any time.

Let’s talk about the troops of both sides. The Longyou Jiedushi governors commanded Lintao, Heyuan, Jishi, Momen, Baishui, Anren, Zhenwu and other troops, with 75,000 troops.

Because of Pei Min's face, the Longyou Army received only second only to the Emperor's Imperial Guard. With Pei Min's years of training, they were all brave and good at fighting, and were recognized as strong soldiers.

This time, the entire Turkic army was wiped out by 20,000 Longyou troops and horses were broken into pieces, directly crossing the desert and attacking Baitinghai.

It demonstrates the military quality of Longyou Junfan.

The Hexi Army commanded the Chishui Army, Dadou Army, Jiankang Army, Ningko Army, Yumen Army, etc., and managed 73,000 soldiers. Not only did the number of soldiers be less than 2,000, the quality of soldiers could not be determined by reason.

Even the Liangzhou army commanded by Xue Ne cannot compare with Pei Min's Longyou army, let alone soldiers from Gan, Su, Gua, Sha and other states.

No matter what angle we analyze, the Hexi Jiedushi is far from being compared with the Longyou Jiedushi.

The difference between fatty meat and roasted whole lamb is not an exaggeration at all.

Facing the heroic position of Hexi Jiedushi, many people are moved, but only a part of them are truly trying to win.

The main reason is that you are not confident in your own abilities and work in places where wars are prone to occur. If you are not careful, you may lose your official position and die.

If you have a high position and a heavy weight, the same risk will be greater.

There is no problem with Longyou. Longyou has strong troops and horses, and there are no external enemies...

Even if you are a fool, as long as you are obedient and not mess around like Yang Guang, and toss the precious things left by Pei Min, there will be no problem.

Who wouldn't be such a comfortable rank of officials?

The hearts of the civil and military officials in the court were bright and bright. No matter who they were, they wanted to give it a try as long as they had such a little chance.

All kinds of cliques and gangs and relationships were formed, and the civil and military officials in the court fought hard for this.

Wang Maozhong, who had been silent for a long time, also jumped out to fight for it. He couldn't fight for Pei Min at the beginning, but this time he was full of confidence in facing Pei Min's stupidity.

Except for Pei Min, who is more favored in the court now than him?

Wang Maozhong has been struggling with many forces in the Ministry of War over the years, and he is determined to win the position of the Longyou Jiedushi.

On this court meeting, Li Longji sat down on the imperial court and looked at the civil and military officials with a little boring look.

With his wisdom, it can almost be concluded that the court is about to become a downtown area, and disputes over the interests of all parties are endless.

Sure enough, the civil and military officials of the court started to argue again about the ownership of the Longyou Jiedushi.

After several days of discussion, the vast majority of candidates were defeated.

The four people who call the most are Zhang Jingzhong, Sun Renxian, Wang Shi and Wang Maozhong...

Zhang Jingzhong was a poet. Unlike Yang Jingshu's paper talk, he had real talents and knowledge. In the third year of Shenlong in Zhongzong, Zhang Jingzhong served as a military commander under the command of the Shuofang Army. During the reign of Ruizong, he was appointed as the deputy director of the Ministry of War. In the seventh year of Kaiyuan in Xuanzong, he was appointed as the governor of Pinglu Jiedu.

During his tenure, he was conscientious and inadequate, and was more than enough to maintain his success.

After working as the position of the governor of Pinglu for many years, he naturally wanted to climb up.

Sun Renxian was the governor of Songzhou. He was smart and capable, had a good reputation in the officialdom and achieved remarkable achievements in the local area. This time he went to Beijing to report his duties. It coincided with the meeting, mobilizing relations and intending to go further.

Wang Shi was even more amazing. He was a real talent. He was born in the Ming Dynasty. He climbed step by step from the Qingyuan County Magistrate to the Palace Censor, the Weinan County Magistrate, and to the Guizhou Governor, the Jingzhou Governor's Office. He had a very beautiful resume. Moreover, he had excellent connections in the officialdom in the court. All the six ministries had relatives and friends, and many people spoke to him.

As for Wang Maozhong, it goes without saying.

Although he was not very good, he was highly favored by the emperor and was covered in the imperial guards. Half of the twelve guard generals who were busy waiting to die were his friends.

These fox friends gathered together, which was also a considerable force.

In response to the four of them, many ministers who had already stood up began to support their goals.

Xu Tao, Minister of Rites, said: "Zhang Jingzhong, the governor of Pinglu, was loyal and righteous, and had the style of a general of big trees. In Longyou, stability is the best, and Zhang Jiedu is the most suitable."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately answered.

"Shangshu Xu's words are wrong!"

The Minister of War, Lu Bin, has always been incompatible with Xu Tao. Ten years ago, they were still friends who could talk to everything, but because of the battle for the position of Minister of Rites, they became enemies. They fought each other openly and secretly for many years, and they never stopped.

Lu Bin originally accepted Zhang Jingzhong's gift and supported Zhang Jingzhong. However, when he learned that Xu Tao also supported Zhang Jingzhong, he changed his goal and supported his friend Wang Shi.

"Under the training of Duke Pei, Longyou Army, became the strongest force in the Tang Dynasty. Such soldiers are only used to defend, which is really talented. Wang Shi, the chief of the General Administration of Jingzhou, is both wise and brave, and can attack and defend. It can protect the safety of Longyou and help Duke Pei to shock the land of Xicheng. It is the best choice."

"Inappropriate, inappropriate!"

Wang Maozhong's in-law Ge Fushun once again stood up and spoke to his in-laws: "The Longyou Army is an elite in the world, a group of fierce soldiers. How can ordinary people subdue it? No matter whether it is Zhang Jiedu or Wang Changshi, it is not possible. Mao Zhong, the Duke of Huo, is skilled in bows and horses, and is the best candidate..."

With skilled bow and horse skills, Wang Maozhong is just this one advantage.

You say one by one, and you say one by one, when the civil and military quarrels all the time.
Chapter completed!