The most arrogant in history

Chapter 617 Bullets have no eyes.

Zhao Biao was the leader of the tiger-hunting team in Guanjia Village and Ye Kun’s sworn brother.

Over the years, Zhao Biao has been in charge of military operations in the Hexi Corridor and the entire Western Regions.

It can be said that beyond Jincheng County, all the territory to the west is Zhao Biao’s.

Jincheng County, which is Lanzhou in later generations.

Zhao Biao not only controls the Hexi Corridor, but also parts of the northwestern desert and prairie. He has more than 100,000 troops at his disposal, making him a local lord!

The most terrible thing is that there is no force in the entire Northwest region that can restrain Zhao Biao.

Jasmine's face was heavy as she presented Wenqi's telegram.

The telegram was very long, with more than 600 words. It was drafted by Wen Qi himself and seemed to contain conclusive evidence.

Ye Kun frowned deeply: "Zhao Biao is now the commander-in-chief of the Western Regions. Among the generals, his rank is second only to Qin Erwu. He and I are from the same hometown. We have known each other for many years and have become sworn brothers. How could he betray me?"

Jasmine whispered, "Your Majesty, Wen Qi said it very clearly. Zhao Biao has four sons, all of whom are young, strong, and ambitious... Maybe Zhao Biao doesn't want to rebel, but his four sons don't want to be under someone else's command for long."

"That makes sense. That makes sense."

Ye Kun sighed.

Zhao Biao's four sons were later renamed Zhao Baoguo, Zhao Baojia, Zhao Baoshan and Zhao Baohai.

Guojia, Shanhai, the names of these four sons are indeed very ambitious.

Jasmine comforted him, "Your Majesty, don't worry. The power of the imperial court far exceeds that of Zhao Biao. Even if he really causes chaos, we can quickly put it down."

Ye Kun nodded and urgently summoned Sang Buyi, Guan Bao and Tan Bamao to discuss the matter.

Half an hour later, Sang Buyi and others hurried over.

Tan Bamao attended the prince's wedding today. He was drunk and was dragged away by force.

Ye Kun asked the eunuch to serve tea, and then took out Wen Qi's telegram: "The commander of the Western Regions, Zhao Biao, has his own army and is showing signs of rebellion. This is Wen Qi's telegram, everyone take a look.

However, I did not receive any other news from Zhao Biao’s army, and did not notice any unusual movements by Zhao Biao.”

Ye Kun naturally placed some of his trusted aides under Zhao Biao, as well as many soldiers and generals who were disciples of the Mohist school.

They also have channels to report the situation to Ye Kun or Gongsun Erniang.

So Ye Kun wondered why he didn't get the news, but Wen Qi noticed something was wrong?

Sang Buyi read the telegram and frowned, "Your Majesty, Zhao Biao is your sworn brother. You have to make the decision on this matter yourself."

"Stop talking nonsense."

Ye Kun was so angry that he blew his beard and glared: "The Nine Ministries are the units in charge of state affairs, and I am just an emperor who stamps the seal. If Zhao Biao really makes trouble, it will inevitably destroy our current good situation, severely hit economic development, and even cause large-scale casualties."

Sang Buyi chuckled, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Zhao Biao is a kind man and will never rebel. Wen Qi said in the telegram that Zhao Biao's four sons all have the ambition of tigers and wolves. This may be true. However, the commander-in-chief of the Western Regions is still Zhao Biao, not his sons."

"What if Zhao Biao is kidnapped by his son and really rebels?"

"Your Majesty, listen to me." Sang Buyi pointed at the map and said:

“Even if Zhao Biao rebelled, they would not dare to attack Jincheng County and Chang’an City even if they had a hundred guts. Even if they attacked, they would not be able to take it down.

Although Zhao Biao has some new guns and cannons, he doesn't have much ammunition, and it will be gone once he uses it up. We can produce ammunition continuously here, so how can Zhao Biao fight?"

Ye Kun nodded and asked Sang Buyi to continue.

Sang Buyi went on to say: "If Zhao Biao rebels, he has only two options. First, he can secede from the Western Regions and establish himself as king. Second, he can lead his troops westward from the Western Regions, seize a piece of land in West Asia, and establish himself as king."

Ye Kun thought it made sense and asked Guan Bao for his opinion.

Guan Bao pondered and said, "Lord Sang has a point. However, we still need to take precautions and use a foolproof plan to prepare for Zhao Biao's rebellion.

My suggestion is, first, to immediately strengthen the defenses of Jincheng County and Chang'an City, and at the same time send more troops to the four counties in Hexi;

Second, appease Zhao Biao and delay time, or order him to send troops to attack West Asia, and we will send reinforcements to the Western Regions.

Third, notify the Western Qiang troops and prepare for response."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "What Lord Sang and Lord Guan said is very much to my liking. But who can be the commander of the four counties in Hexi?"

"Zhuge Hong is the grandson of Zhuge Feng." Sang Buyi recommended someone.

Zhuge Feng and Guan Yafu were originally Ye Kun's most important think tanks.

Now, it has been several years since Zhuge Feng died of old age. His grandson Zhuge Hong started working as an official when he was a teenager. He was promoted from a county magistrate to a county governor, and then from the position of county governor to Zhuo County, where he became Tan Bamao's deputy and did an excellent job.

Zhuge Hong is only 23 years old this year and is one of the best young officials in Zhuo County.

Ye Kun asked: "Zhuge Hong is the grandson of Zhuge Feng, so his loyalty is beyond doubt, but he is young and a civil servant, can he take on this important task?"

Guan Bao smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this man has extraordinary talent and unpredictable skills. Sending him to deal with Zhao Biao is more than enough."

"Is it that powerful?"

Ye Kun turned and looked at Tan Bamao: "Bamao, tell me what you think."

"Ah, what did godfather tell me to say and what should I look at?" Tan Bamao was still drunk and felt dizzy.

"Say your uncle. Take Tan Bamao down to rest!"

Ye Kun was annoyed.

Huang Ye immediately took two young eunuchs and dragged Tan Bamao out.

Ye Kun sent an order to summon Zhuge Hong to see him.

Not long after, Zhuge Hong arrived and bowed.

Ye Kun went straight to the point, showed the telegram to Zhuge Hong and asked him what he thought.

Zhuge Hong clasped his fists and said:

"Your Majesty, Zhao Biao is old and should not have the heart to rebel. But it is hard to say about Zhao Biao's four sons.

My opinion is to first appoint Zhao Biao as the King of the Western Regions, grant him the imperial power and the nine gifts, so as to stabilize the hearts of the father and son; then, as Chang'an needs population, order Zhao Biao's army to send people to escort the foreign population over to divide their military forces.

At the same time, a telegram was sent saying that the latest guns and artillery had been successfully developed, and that the shells could hit targets ten miles away with enormous power, in order to intimidate Zhao Biao and his son and prevent them from betraying.

In addition, we must strengthen the defense of Chang'an City and Jincheng County, and quietly increase troops in the four counties of Hexi to cope with the changes. "

Ye Kun was delighted when he heard this and said with a smile: "Zhuge Hong, everyone praises you for your resourcefulness. I think your resourcefulness is not inferior to your grandfather's."

Zhuge Hong clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise."

Ye Kun looked at Zhuge Hong and said, "Zhuge Hong, Lords Sang Buyi and Guan Bao both recommended you to be the commander-in-chief and send more troops to the four counties in Hexi to contain Zhao Biao. I am also optimistic about you and have decided to appoint you as the special envoy of the Nine Departments and the deputy commander of the Ministry of War. You will lead the troops of Chang'an and Jincheng County to the four counties in Hexi and take charge of the overall situation.

I will give you another 30,000 soldiers, including 3,000 new soldiers, equipped with the latest steel guns and the longest-range steel cannons, with the best equipment and the strongest combat effectiveness. Do you think there is any problem? "

The 3,000 new troops that Ye Kun mentioned are almost the same as the modern soldiers of later generations.

They all have automatic rifles and each one is a sharpshooter.

Five hundred small-caliber steel cannons with a range of more than three kilometers and a certain degree of accuracy.

They have sufficient ammunition, are well-equipped, and are composed of well-trained veterans and cadets.

Zhuge Hong thought for a moment, clasped his fists and said:

"I am willing to serve the country, but there is one thing I need to ask the emperor for permission. If Zhao Biao really rebels, and we meet on the battlefield, bullets have no eyes. If I kill Zhao Biao, will the emperor blame me?"