"If you have that confidence, then we won't need to say much more. Share your thoughts if you have any ideas." Hearing Chen Xi express confidence in controlling the Western Regions, Cao Cao became interested. The Han Dynasty had conquered the Western Regions more than once, but ultimately, they always lost it again. The reason boiled down to five words: the Heavenly Height, the Emperor far away.
"The method is simple. Build roads, station troops, and promote migration and integration. We shouldn't resort to the outdated practice of remote governance; instead, establish direct governance. You know about exile as a punishment, right? We can turn it into something for handling individuals who have achieved great merits or committed severe offenses, and send them there." Chen Xi said with a calm demeanor.
