Fan Zhongyun said in a cold tone: "There is nothing impossible. There is only interests between countries and we will not tell you any feelings. If we have the opportunity, the Dashiren will definitely not hesitate and turn against you and bite you hard."

Li Xun said in a deep voice: "I understand what you said, interests are indeed supreme between countries, but we must also talk about interests. Dashi's biggest enemy is the Persian Empire, not us. The relationship between us is just like a cold lips and teeth. If we combine, we benefit both, and if we divide, we harm each other. If we do not cooperate, we can only destroy the Persian Empire one by one."

Fan Zhongyun said indifferently: "The interests are a matter of time, so it depends on the opportunity. Dashi's current situation can be said to be time-consuming."

Li Xun poured a glass of wine for Fan Zhongyun, then raised his glass toast. The two of them drank together. Li Xun then asked, "I don't understand what you said very well."

Fan Zhongyun smiled, stretched out his finger and dipped it in a little wine, drew three horizontal bars on the table, and then pointed from top to bottom: "They are Persia, Dashi and the Western Regions. Who do you think is the most uncomfortable?"

Li Xun said: "Of course it's Dashi."

Fan Zhongyun said, "You are right. Dashi and our biggest enemy are the Persian Empire. Our lips and teeth are cold. If we are combined, we will benefit both, and if we divide, we will harm each other. But what are the key factors in this relationship? It is the Persian Empire. If there is no such threat and there is a great chaos in the Western Regions, what do you think Dashi will do?"

Li Xun said disapprovingly: "The hatred between Dashi and Persia cannot be resolved. They all have a common wish, that is, to completely eliminate each other."

Fan Zhongyun shook his head: "Anything can happen, and if it is planned, it will be abolished. The current Western Regions are too important to the Great Jin Dynasty. Once there is any mistake, the emperor's situation will probably be extremely difficult."

Li Xun nodded: "In a few days, I will persuade the emperor to improve the military system of the Western Regions as soon as possible."

The imperial court's military deployment to the Western Regions was to establish five Jiedushi vassal states and five military governors, with a total strength of 150,000. However, so far, there are only two Jiedushi vassal states and three governors, with less than 100,000 troops. They must not only guard such a large area of ​​territory in the Western Regions, but also guard against foreign enemies. There are indeed some shortcomings in terms of military strength.

Afterwards, the two stopped talking about political affairs, and chatted casually. After dinner, Fan Zhongyun said goodbye and left, while Li Xun returned home.

"Young Master, Liu Xie is here, right in the study."

As soon as he walked into the house, the butler came to report.

Li Xun said indifferently: "Let him go back."

After saying that, Li Xun went back to his room to sleep.

After taking a nap for an hour, Li Xun woke up, put on his clothes, walked out of the door, thought for a while, and then walked towards the study.

Liu Xie did not leave, but still knelt there.

Li Xun walked directly past him.

"Liu Xie greets you."

Liu Xiebai fell to the ground and shouted loudly.

Li Xun stopped, looked back at him, and said in a low voice: "When did you come back?"

Liu Xie lowered his head slightly and whispered: "Just arrived in the morning."

Li Xun looked at Liu Xie, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "If you have anything, go to the study room to talk."

After saying that, Li Xun stepped into the study.

Liu Xie stood up a little staggeredly, and followed him into the study with his legs stiffened.

After Liu Xie came in, he stood there with his head down. Li Xun glanced at him and said in a low voice: "You don't need to look like this. Now we are the two of us. If you have anything to say, it's best if you can't say it clearly. It's better if you can't say it clearly."

Liu Xie looked up at Li Xun, bowed and said in a deep voice: "Sir, I did make a big mistake. I will not explain it cleverly, nor will I deliberately excuse anything. If you are wrong, I admit it. But I have never had a second thought to you. Please give me a clear understanding."

Li Xun looked at Liu Xie for a while, and finally nodded: "I believe in you, let him go after the past."

"Sir Xie."

Liu Xie bowed and his eyes turned red.

During this period, Liu Xie was under great psychological pressure. He was not afraid of Li Xun beating and scolding him, but was afraid that Li Xun would ignore him and even give up on himself.

A man needs shame and a tree needs bark. If a person's reputation is bad, living in the world is embarrassing.

Li Xun said, "Sit down and talk."

Liu Xie nodded and sat down.

Li Xun was silent for a moment, then said, "What do you think about Yuwen Zhen?"

Li Xun did not ask Liu Xie why you should accept the real benefits of Yuwen, and why after you left, you arbitrarily changed your established plan and changed the layout of the secret guards in the Western Regions and Longyou. Liu Xie said that he had never had a second heart. Li Xun chose to believe it. Since you believe it, there are some things that you don’t need to ask so much. In Li Xun’s opinion, a person always has times of being lost and making mistakes, but as long as the principles in his heart have not changed, he can be forgiven and give him another chance.

This principle is loyalty.

Liu Xie thought for a while, and then replied: "Yuwen Zhen is a man who is arrogant and greedy, but he has no ambitions, nor has he any desire to become king. Yuwen Zhen once told me that he was just a passerby in the Western Regions. After working for three or five years, he had already made enough money, and then he would go back to Fengjing."

Li Xun said: "Do you think what Yuwen Zhen said is credible?"

Liu Xie pondered for a moment, then said, "I think it's the truth. If you have long-term plans, Yuwen Zhen's methods and attitude in the Western Regions would not be so tough. In my opinion, his series of actions in the Western Regions are simply killing innocent people and doing things indiscriminately."

Li Xun nodded. It is indeed the reason. If a person wants to develop in the same place, stability and people's hearts are the most important. But looking at Yuwen Zhen's behavior, he doesn't care about everything he wants, stability and development. What he cares about is just how to do everything possible to plunder wealth and then transport it back to Fengjing. In this regard, Yuwen Zhen has indeed received enough trust and praise from Zhao Xun. Zhang Yuan and Fei were killed. Zhao Xun did not hesitate to choose to protect Yuwen Zhen without hesitation. This is enough to show the status and weight of Yuwen Zhen in Zhao Xun's mind.

Li Xun remained silent, thinking about things there.

Liu Xie looked at Li Xun from time to time, very surprised. Before coming, he was in a very bumpy mood. If he saw Li Xun, he thought about many possibilities, but what he didn't expect was that after meeting him, Li Xun was very calm towards him, and he didn't even say a bad thing, and he seemed very generous.

After pondering for a while, Li Xun came to his senses, looked up at Liu Xie, and said in a low voice: "I made a mistake. No matter what the reason, I must be punished. I hope you are mentally prepared."

"The reasons behind the subordinate start from scratch."

Liu Xie stood up and bowed and said.

After hearing Li Xun's words, Liu Xie felt relieved. Since Li Xun said so, he really planned to give himself another chance.

Li Xun said: "Go to find Chen Heng'an, he will arrange your new job."

"Yes, sir."

Liu Xie bowed and took out a few pieces of paper from his arms, put them on the desk beside Li Xun, and then said goodbye and left.
Chapter completed!