Han Shizu

Chapter 1052 Southwest Affairs
"Why, all of you want to seek this pioneering achievement?" Hearing Song Yanwo's words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but said.

Song Yanwo said: "The Duke of Baoguo (Wang Jing) runs Longyou, regains the homeland for the great man, and expands the land for thousands of miles. All ministers admire and all people with lofty ideals yearn for it."

"This kind of pioneering and enterprising spirit is worth encouraging!" Liu Chengyou nodded in approval with a positive attitude, and then said: "However, we should support the development of the old land, but we should not rush it. Take it slow, Tubo , The situation in Dali is different from that in Longyou. If you are in a hurry, you can’t eat hot tofu!"

Hearing Emperor Liu's emotional words, Song Yanwo couldn't help but smiled and said, "Old General Wang, have you challenged the court again?"

"Even if you want to pacify Dali, it's so obvious, doesn't it make it vigilant? Besides, the southwest region has high mountains and dense forests, and the roads are different. The barbarians have not yet been completely pacified. How can we not consider the risk if we rush into Dali to fight? I believe in Wang Quanbin's ability and appreciate his courage, but military and national affairs should not be taken carelessly, and one needs to be well prepared and act prudently!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Your Majesty makes decisions with the overall interests of the country in mind, and is prudent. It is really a blessing for the great man!" Song Yanwo couldn't help saying: "However, the old general is almost 55 years old after all, and he can do it if he has the heart to make contributions. Understood!"

"Of course I understand!" Liu Chengyou said with a light smile, "It is precisely because of this that I hope that this matter will be more perfect and more prepared, so that the veteran will not be full of enthusiasm and have any regrets because of his impatience!"

Hearing this, Song Yanwo showed an expression of admiration on his face, and bowed his hands in admiration: "Your Majesty's painstaking efforts are really touching!"

"The worries of the ministers in the court are not unreasonable. The war between the Tang Dynasty and Nanzhao must be taken as a warning. Today, the preliminary decision is made that everything should be stable first. First clean up the house, and then try to Take it outside!" Liu Chengyou said: "In the matter of Sichuan and Shu, take Guizhou as an example. There are many ethnic groups and barbarians all over the prefectures and counties. If we can't bring them under control and ensure that the rear is safe, how can we send troops to Dali?"

"Your Majesty thinks about it very much!" Song Yanwo replied: "In the southwestern region, Han and Yi are mixed. If you want to rule it, the various ethnic groups in the territory are an unavoidable problem. Connivance is the main thing, which leads to many repetitions. When the Liaoren rebellion was at its peak, it almost threatened the hinterland of Chengdu. It can be seen that it is rampant. However, in recent years, ministers and others have used writing, and old general Wang has used force. , suppress and appease and use together, only then can we get peace at first!"

"I understand!" Liu Chengyou said: "The imperial court is also very satisfied with what you have done in the southwest and the results you have achieved. Regarding civil affairs and civil affairs, with your ability, I have always been at ease. And as you said, if you want to The long-term peace and stability in the southwest is not a disaster, but the barbarians and clans have to pay attention to it."

"I have decided to officially implement the chieftain system in the four regions, starting from the southwest, Sichuan and Shu from the middle of Guizhou! I hope it can make a good start, and I believe that Zhao Pu will live up to my trust!" Emperor Liu said.

"I have also learned about the 'chieftain system' established by the imperial court. I think that this is enough to win the hearts of the barbarians. Moreover, dividing the territory and distributing native officials is also a kind of division of the tribes. In order to ensure their own Wealth, power, and status must be close to and attached to the imperial court. As long as it is carried out, the southwest region will surely achieve long-term stability without making the imperial court worry-free!"

Regarding Song Yanwo's analysis, Emperor Liu actually only accepted half of it. He smiled and said: "In this world, there is no policy that will last forever and never change. If the court is strong, the barbarians can always submit. If the country is weak, no matter how small The barbarians dare to provoke. However, I still have certain expectations for the chieftain system. At least, we can build a long-term and sustainable ruling order for the Southwest. As long as the order does not collapse, then even if there are repetitions, it will not hurt! "

To be honest, the mountains in the southwest are high, the emperor is far away, the forests are deep and the roads are far away, and there are many ethnic groups. It is very difficult for the Central Plains Empire to rule them, and their control is weak.But it has to be said that the southwest region is not a threat to the entire empire, and even if there is chaos, it is nothing more than scabies.

The threat worthy of vigilance and fear is always in the north. Therefore, Emperor Liu has no psychological pressure to implement the chieftain system in the southwest. Even if they are given enough power, at least in the current era and the environment of the southwest , this system is relatively advanced.

Hearing Emperor Liu's explanation, Song Yanwo immediately showed a gesture of admiration, and said: "Your Majesty's talent, broad-mindedness, insight, and long-term strategy, I admire you!"

"Haha!" Liu Chengyou laughed heartily. Although he tried his best to be modest, he still couldn't help being happy when he was complimented like this.

In addition, when the 15 years of Qianyou is about to end, Emperor Liu will also officially set foot on a pinnacle of his life, and his career will officially enter a new world. As usual, maintain an ancient well with no waves, no sadness and no joy, and maintain the calm, calm and even indifferent personality of the past.

Anyone who is familiar with Emperor Liu can find that his expression has become much richer and his mood has become much higher recently.It may take some time for him to get out of this mentality.

In fact, Emperor Liu was able to quickly find the next long-term goal at the great moment when the country was basically unified, which was indeed a good thing for him personally and for the Han Empire.Otherwise, if you immerse yourself in your achievements for a long time and enjoy the glory too much, you may not know what will happen in the future.

Laughed for a while, then quickly restrained himself, his expression was a little reserved, after all, the "chieftain system" cannot be regarded as Emperor Liu's original creation.
"Brother-in-law has worked hard all the way. When I come back, I can just rest and rest. Next, I still have a lot of use, and the big man still needs your help!" Liu Chengyou looked at Song Yanwo and said, which also represented the fundamentals of this conversation. ended.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust!" Song Yanwo responded with cupped hands.

Liu Chengyou waved his hand and continued: "These years, my brother-in-law has been guarding all sides for me. It has been a barrier for more than ten years. It is really not easy! Let the queen mother and sister be separated from each other all year round, and they cannot meet each other. The queen mother always misses it, even if it is For the sake of the queen mother, I will not let you out again!"

"I'm going to ask Empress Dowager An!" Song Yanwo said immediately.

Emperor Liu was very satisfied with this brother-in-law, nodded, and said: "By the way, I have received news that Wang Quanbin has passed Luoyang and is about to arrive in Tokyo. At that time, brother-in-law will go to greet the old general on my behalf! "

"Yes!" Song Yanwo didn't have much to say, and subconsciously obeyed.

However, a little doubt emerged in my heart, but after thinking about it for a while, considering the discussion between the monarch and his ministers, I realized that I had let myself speak to Wang Quanbin.

(End of this chapter)