Pei Xingjian returned to the camp and faced several Tubo people and Persians. He made tea for them with tea from the Central Plains and said, "Are you nobles from Persia and India?"

Several Persians and Indians chattered and discussed, and then summarized a few sentences and handed them to the translator. The translator recounted, "Why did this respected general, why did you close the business road for so many days? Your actions have greatly affected our business."

"The alliance was not successful, so the business road had to close." Pei Xingjian said with a smile, "Forgive me, I don't want the business road to close. We have also lost a lot of people in Guanzhong to do business."

The translation reposted again, and the nobles who were sitting there discussed again, and handed over the words to the translation reposted, "Are you able to open up the trade route again as long as the alliance is successful?"

"It's true." Pei Xingjian nodded, "But the messenger from Tianzhu does not agree to the distribution of Shangdao, what should I do?"

There was a sound of discussion below, and everyone saluted Pei Xingjian and then dispersed.

When everything calmed down, Pei Xingjian ordered people to remove the tea and greet the officials around him and said, "The cause of the alliance matter is spread, and everyone who spreads it best knows."

"yes!"

Pei Xingjian looked at the burning oil lamp in front of him. It was a quarrel that everyone knew. According to Chu Suiliang's requirements, conflicts on the business road should still be maintained. A seemingly fair but actually subtle business road distribution is just a piece of paper. Pei Xingjian knew very well why Chu Suiliang did this. If the conflict between India and Tubo and Persia escalated again, it would be very likely that it would start again. Regardless of whether the alliance could be decided this time, the decided alliance would be torn down within a few years.

Then the Tang Dynasty could interfere in business affairs again as its master. Of course, Chu Suiliang and Gu Qing would not think about wasting their efforts. This time the business arrangement must be buried in the back.

It’s like taming animals, giving them a sweet spot first and then giving them a whip. This is the real purpose of those in power. Business roads are no longer important. Gu Qing said a few years ago that the convenience of sea trade and waterways will replace this business road in the future. There must be some attempts in such a big waste of money on this business road that is destined to be eliminated.

Pei Xingjian spread the map in front of him. Tianzhu bordered the South China Sea. The next step of sea trade development is also the South China Sea. From this perspective, Chu Suiliang and Gu Qing were the first to target Tianzhu. The business road was not targeting Tubo and Persia, but only targeting Tianzhu family.

The first step in the development of the South China Sea is to master the Indian.

After sighing, Pei Xingjian took a deep breath after thinking about it. He took one step and looked at a hundred steps. They were all thinking far. The three ministers in the court must have prepared their strategies to deal with India. Once they control India, the Tang Dynasty could even reach out to those small countries north and west of India.

"Come here." Pei Xingjian called again, "Call General Xue Rengui."

"yes!"

Xue Rengui walked into the tent, "What's wrong?"

"Come and look at the map." Pei Xingjian waved, "I think there is a backup plan in the court."

"What does it mean?" Xue Rengui walked forward and looked at Pei Xingjian.

Pei Xingjian pointed at the South China Sea coastline of Tianzhu and said, "It seems that the court will attack Tianzhu in the past two years."

"I still don't understand." Xue Rengui said.

"The teacher said that after the battle of the big food, he would go to Kuma and put it in the Nanshan Mountains." Pei Xingjian said in a low voice, "If the court wants to open up the South China Sea, it must contact the Tianzhu in the South China Sea. If you want to get the greatest benefits, you must take Tianzhu in your hands. I have thought that the business road is just a cover, and the real purpose is to plan a big situation in the court. In this situation, Tubo and Persia are just a foil. All business roads and alliances are just an introduction."

"I don't really understand what you said."

Pei Xingjian then explained to Xue Rengui, "The court should take action against Tianzhu. If necessary, he will definitely fight. Now, who is the generals in the court are suitable to go to Tianzhu."

This sentence asked Xue Rengui, "Yes, Brother Su Dingfang, General Cheng Chumo, and you, and..."

"Only you!" Pei Xingjian said again, "You must seize this opportunity. Now the most suitable battle in the court is you Xue Rengui. You followed Su Dingfang, teacher, Cheng Chumo, and returned with great victory several times. Su Dingfang no longer intends to lead troops to the battle. You know this."

Xue Rengui nodded, "Brother Su Dingfang did say so. He no longer wants to fight."

"Cheng Chumo is the eldest son of Duke Lu Cheng Yaojin!" Pei Xingjian said again, "Now the old dukes in the court are all old. Cheng Chumo's wife has given birth to the eldest grandson, and she is still pregnant with one. Cheng Yaojin will no longer let his son go to war. Now Cheng Chumo is about to take over the hereditary title. My position after I come to host the alliance this time will likely change. I can lead troops to fight, but I am not as familiar as you. The candidate for the next battle may be you."

"You said that Tianzhu wants to fight?"

"The opportunity for this battle is very important to you." Pei Xingjian looked at Xue Rengui and said, "If you want to completely master the Indian, you must first make the chaos in India, and even threaten the royal family of India. The Tang Dynasty will have a reason to take action and control the South China Sea! Don't worry about how much I said, Brother Xue, in short, after you go back this time, you will talk to the teacher more. You can lead troops to fight, but you don't know how to do power. You should ask the teacher more about this. Remember that if the court really has such a meaning, you must seize the opportunity."

It is false to say that he is not moved. Xue Rengui really wants to become a general like Li Jing, at least not inferior to Su Dingfang. When he came to his senses, he was hesitant, "I have never led troops to fight alone. I have always followed the war, following the teacher or General Su Dingfang. They will fight me as much as I ask me to fight. I really want to lead troops alone, but I am very worried in my heart that I will mess up the matter."

"Everyone will have such concerns." Pei Xingjian comforted Xue Rengui, "I also had this confusion when I first served the Chang'an Order. I felt very panicked at first, but after being down-to-earth, I would be very down-to-earth and take it step by step."

"Step by step..."

"Yes." Pei Xingjian put away the map again, "You can prepare for this matter first."

Xue Rengui really wanted to get this opportunity to try how much skills he learned in several wars. If Pei Xingjian was right, it would be a very, very good idea for him. After coming to Chang'an for many years, he has been studying military books. Tianzhu has a very good location and can directly threaten Persia, Tubo and the farthest west, and can even be a transit station for the Tang Dynasty to rest.
Chapter completed!