In theory, this is a matter between the two countries and has nothing to do with the Great Zhou.
However, Xiao Yan did not think so. If he wanted the Great Zhou to develop well, he had to have exchanges with the surrounding countries.
It is really slow for a country to develop on its own. At least it needs to complement each other.
"Let's wait and see what happens. After all, it's not easy for us to interfere directly in the affairs of the two countries. Besides, neither of them is a small country."
"We should send troops to intervene, but it will end badly!"
But Yang Zhi didn't think so.
"Your Highness, I think that while our Great Zhou is waiting to see what happens, why don't we make some preparations?"
Xiao Yan looked at Yang Zhi, thoughtfully.
"What preparations?"
Yang Zhi pointed at Xiao Yan's map and said, "Your Highness, can I borrow your map?"
After unfolding it, Xiao Yan pointed to the place where the two countries were fighting.
"Your Highness, please look here, Fenggu Pass!"
"This is the border of our three countries, but now two countries are fighting here. I think we should be on guard against them!"
"If the two countries take the opportunity to join forces and march straight to my pass, I'm afraid it will be difficult to defend. After all, my army only has 100,000 troops stationed here."
"If the two countries join forces, there will be at least 300,000 troops. 300,000 versus 100,000, that's a huge disparity!"
Xiao Yan was also stunned when he heard this. He was only thinking about the diplomatic problems that would arise from a war between the two countries, but he did not expect that if the two countries were cheating, the consequences of the loss of Fenggu Pass would be disastrous.
"I was negligent. What you said makes sense. We have to be on guard. What troops can be deployed in the surrounding area?"
Yang Zhi straightened up again.
"Here, Bozhou!"
"We have an army of 100,000 stationed here just to guard against them!"
Xiao Yan calculated that with the 100,000 troops, there were only 200,000 in total, so the chances of winning were still slim.
"Is there a possibility that if the two countries join forces, our people can march straight into the enemy's hinterland?"
"It shouldn't be a problem for a hundred thousand troops to hold a pass. It's just a matter of time."
Yang Zhi's mind was working rapidly as he scanned the map.
Finally it was confirmed: “Yes!”
"The Bozhou army can march quickly here. This place is a mountainous area with many valleys that can serve as cover."
"Following this mountain range, we can go directly into the heart of Tubo. If there is no obstruction, we can directly reach its capital, Nero."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "No, if we want to attack, we should attack both countries. If we attack only one country, it will not work."
"They will only withdraw their troops to support the two countries if they suffer heavy losses at home at the same time."
"And these two armies are not just going to go around, they must cause heavy damage to both countries at the same time!"
Yang Zhi frowned and said, "Your Highness, this is too risky. If both armies are sent to the enemy's hinterland, if they fail to retreat in time, they will be like sheep walking into the tiger's mouth!"
"What's more, there is no road that can lead directly to Loulan, unless you go through the desert. Your Highness, please think twice!"
Xiao Yan frowned when he heard this and directly rejected the idea of ​​entering the desert, thinking it was too risky.
"If I have 200,000 troops defending the city, can we hold Fenggu Pass?"
Yang Zhi looked at the surrounding terrain and said, "Your Highness, it's no problem to hold the pass. The two countries have 300,000 soldiers combined. It's a bit difficult to break through a city with 200,000 soldiers."
"Generally, the ratio of casualties between the attackers and defenders is five to one, and it's not certain that they can break through!"
Xiao Yan was thinking while looking at the map, and suddenly he realized that across the desert was the place where the Huns used to live, and this desert was exactly where Li Guang was going to pass through.
"Look here, can Li Guang's army cross the desert from here and head straight for Loulan?"
"After a battle with the Xiongnu, how many troops does Li Guang have left to deal with Loulan's attack head-on?"
Xiao Yan was not planning to launch a sneak attack on their heartland, but was instead planning to defeat Loulan head-on.
Yang Zhi looked at the map and started thinking. There were too many factors he needed to pay attention to, the most important of which was supplies.
It is not easy to transport supplies for an army of 200,000, and there is still no contact with Li Guang.
But now the situation is very urgent. Both countries are gathering their troops. I don’t know whether they are really planning to attack Da Zhou.
If the two countries really go to war, then it would be a waste of time to mobilize this army here.
After much thought, Yang Zhi gave a conservative opinion.
"Your Highness, we must have a frontal defense. I will send out several scout teams to look for General Li."
"Let him station 200,000 troops in Xinzhou . If the situation changes, the army can move to the Loulan border at any time."
"Don't forget that General Lee has more cavalry!"
Xiao Yan agreed with Yang Zhi's plan. After all, the situation in the two countries was still unclear, and rashly transferring Li Guang would only increase consumption.
"Is the trade between our Great Zhou and Loulan still going on? Where is the caravan going?"
"Notify them immediately. Cut off any transactions with Loulan until the situation becomes clear."
Yang Zhi was immediately shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. The transaction between Loulan and Da Zhou was not conducted through Fenggu Pass.
Instead, it goes through the Hexi Corridor, which passes through many Western Regions countries and does not lead directly to the Great Zhou.
Even if Loulan wanted to let the army pass through here, it would be impossible.
However, there are countless caravans traveling back and forth in the Hexi Corridor every day. If any army disguises itself as a caravan, the Great Zhou will be in danger.
"The caravans from the Western Regions usually arrive at Yandang Mountain via the Hexi Corridor and enter the Great Zhou through Hulao Pass."
"The defense there is weaker!"
Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Then suspend the trade, seal off Hulao Pass, and prohibit entry and exit!"
"Order Fenggu Pass to guard all around. Bozhou's 100,000-man army will be dispatched today to support Fenggu Pass. After contacting Li Guang, order him to station in Xinzhou."
"It's fine if the two countries go to war, but if you have other ideas, then my Great Zhou will not be a pushover!"
Xiao Yan was not the kind of person who would rashly send troops to attack other countries. Otherwise, even if two countries were at war, he would profit from it!
"Yes, I will arrange it right away. I'll take my leave now!"
Time waits for no one. If the two countries really take action, it will be too late to say what will happen. It will take some time to assemble a large army.
"Go ahead!"
After Yang Zhi left, Xiao Yan looked at the map and began to think.
I could definitely reap the benefits of a war between two countries, but that's not my character.
If no one offends me, I will not offend anyone. If someone offends me, I will destroy his ancestors!
The Huns are the best example.
"I would like to see what you two countries think. I hope you won't be upset!"
At this time, Xiao Yan was fully prepared to deal with any changes in the two countries at any time!