Han Shizu

Chapter 1311 Tough truth

"Given the ambition shown by Goryeo right now, if at the beginning of the war, they would raise their troops to the north and cooperate with them in the battle, I'm afraid it would really allow them to get some bargains and successfully invade some cities and land. There is a righteous name, I really do It's inconvenient to turn your face!"

Emperor Liu's tone did not conceal the slightest mockery, and the contempt could be felt personally: "The generals and soldiers of the Han Dynasty risked their lives and fought bloody battles for half a year to establish the current situation. Well, seeing that the Khitan people are exhausted, Goryeo People can't wait to jump out and share the fruits of victory? How can there be such a cheap thing in this world!

Standing on the sidelines and waiting for the time to move, Wang Zhao's idea is too beautiful, how can I fulfill his wish? "

It is undeniable that there have been more than ten years of friendly exchanges between Dahan and Goryeo, and the exchanges are very close.Moreover, Emperor Liu once supported Wang Zhao, supported his internal reforms, and consolidated the royal power.

Of course, Emperor Liu was not doing charity, and his purpose was very clear, which was to support Goryeo, to contain Liao, and to increase the odds of winning the Han-Liao war.In the early days, the two sides jointly fought against the Liao Kingdom, and the consensus of cooperation also had some effects, even if it was not so obvious.

However, the relationship between countries still puts interests first, and it also changes with the changes of the situation.In the early years when Liao was strong and Han was weak, due to the prestige of Liao and the closeness in history and culture, the relationship between Han and Li was naturally harmonious, and envoys came and went frequently.

However, since the first Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty, which was a great success and regained Guanshan, things began to change.On the one hand, it is due to the success of the internal reforms of King Wang Zhao of Koryo, the promotion of royal power, the strengthening of national strength, and some confidence.

On the other hand, and the most important reason, the big man showed his sharpness, and the threat was increasing day by day, which made the country of Koryo uncertain. After all, the history was clearly there, and the king of the Central Plains also stepped on the peninsula.The original strength and glory of the Tang Dynasty was only 300 years ago, which is not too far away, and the Great Han has evolved in that direction.

Before that, there was still Khitan Da Liao and Da Han confronting each other, separated by Liaodong and East China Sea, and not bordering on it. Goryeo didn't have that much sense of urgency, and it was quite comfortable to wait and see.

Even during the second Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty, Koryo still sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, posing a posture of sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight. As an active audience during the fierce battle between the Han and Liao Dynasties, they may still applaud .

However, with the collapse of Jinzhou and the eastward advance of the Han army, and the end of the Battle of Liaohe, the Han army occupied Liaodong, and Goryeo could no longer stabilize its previous leisure.

Not to mention the entire Northeast, even if only Liaodong was retaken by the Han army, Han and Li are already bordering each other across the Yalu River.More importantly, Goryeo originally planned to take advantage of the Han and Liao wars to take advantage of it.

After ascertaining the situation of the battle between Han and Liao in the Northeast, the monarchs and ministers of Koryo also discussed it, so they decided that it was time to act.Xu Xi's trip was for this purpose, to help the Han attack the Liao Dynasty, and he knew it well, it was just an excuse, and it was the reality to use it to expand the territory.

"Your Majesty, since Gao Li came to court and reported this matter, the big man has to pay attention to it!" Seeing that Emperor Liu's words were full of sharpness, Liu Xi was rarely tense, and said with cupped hands.With the presence of foreign ministers, Liu Xi also kept the address of the emperor's father formal.

"That's right!" Emperor Liu sneered twice: "A [-] navy army is not small, and Koryo has grown rich now! [-] navy troops, what does Wang Zhao want to do?"

Emperor Liu frowned slowly, not daring to be dissatisfied in his heart, and said that it would be better not to forgive, but Gao Li's sudden move now still makes Emperor Liu feel a little troublesome, and needs to be treated with caution.

Even if they look down on the combat capability of the Goryeo army, it is a [-] land and water army after all. Given the situation in Goryeo, it is obvious that more can be mobilized. Ants will kill elephants, so we have to be careful.

Especially for the navy, the crime committed by the East China Sea Navy in Korea back then certainly had the effect of warning, but it also seemed to hurt them and aroused their sense of crisis, and even raised [-] sailors.

For the Liaodong army, the supply line of the sea route is particularly important, and it is the least problematic place.Although the Donghai Navy firmly controls the command of the sea, and the Koryo Navy is even more insignificant, but we are also afraid of omissions, and it is best if there are no accidents.

"Now it seems that the decision to support Goryeo back then is still open to discussion!" Emperor Liu said with emotion.Emperor Liu had said similar things before, just after Han Li had friction.

"The matter has come to this point, it is useless to regret it, and we have to solve the immediate problem!" Seeing Emperor Liu's sullen face, Liu Xi whispered.

"I never regret it!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu insisted stubbornly. Although this sentence is very doubtful, he has regretted many decisions over the years.

"What if I disagree with Gao Li's invitation? What do you think Wang Zhao will choose?" Emperor Liu asked.

Li Chongju didn't intend to answer the words, and with Emperor Liu's gloomy gaze, Liu Xi thought for a while and replied: "This is no longer under the control of the big man. If so, the relationship between the Han and Li countries may be in danger. If it continues to deteriorate, Goryeo will become even more jealous and dissatisfied with the big man. Maybe they will swallow this breath, or maybe under dissatisfaction, they brazenly send troops, cross the Yalu River, rob the city, occupy the land, and plunder the people!"

"They don't swallow this breath, but their intention is that they want me to endure this bad breath?" Emperor Liu's tone suddenly changed, as fast as a torrential rain.

Liu Xi's expression was slightly stagnant, and he said in a deep voice: "It's not a big deal between Han and Li, but under the current situation, we have to be more careful. Now that Liaodong has just fallen, everything is still unstable. , although it is declining day by day, it is dead but not dead.

If under such circumstances, Goryeo gets involved, embarrassing the big man, or even triggering a war, it will definitely add variables to the situation in Liaodong.

What's more serious is that once Liao and Li join forces to fight against the big man, the big man will be in trouble. "

"If that's the case, the sailors of the Han Dynasty should go south to patronize the Koryo coast!" Emperor Liu's tone was cold, as if he wanted to eat people, but his attitude was still so strong.

"But the imperial court must not ignore it. If Liao and Li collude, it may even cause a repetition of the situation in Liaodong and cause serious trouble! If it is the Liao Kingdom, they will not refuse Gao Li's participation, and will even respond positively. After all, the Liao Kingdom is in Liaodong. I am not afraid of losing anything anymore," Liu Xi said.

"From what you mean, you want me to agree to Gao Li's request?" Emperor Liu stared at Liu Xi with apprehension in his eyes.

Facing the eyes of Emperor Liu, Liu Xi also felt pressure at this time, but he still responded in a deep voice: "I think that everything should be dealt with Liao first, and try to avoid incidents. As for Goryeo, you can wait for Han The Liao war is over, free up your hands, and then clean up!"

Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu laughed a few times, looked at his third son, and said with a smile: "Sanlang, your mentality is right. When you talk about this matter, you are so calm, much calmer than me!"

Regarding this remark, Liu Xi rolled his eyes cleverly, and responded with a chuckle: "I just said it casually, I have a little opinion, and it depends on your majesty to make up your mind!"

"People's greed cannot be satisfied! Since Goryeo has shown its wild ambitions, if we allow them to go north and let them occupy the southeast of Liaodong, their intentions are still not enough, and they continue to attack many places, so what should we do? Continue to let them go? The Han soldiers fought hard to fill their desires? The date of the end of the Han-Liao war has not yet been determined. At that time, they will still face the same situation. Instead, why not kill their minds from the beginning?" Emperor Liu said in a calm manner. Tone expresses his attitude.

Hearing this, Liu Xi frowned, and subconsciously said: "If the Koryo army had gone north from the beginning of the war, what should be lost would be lost as well. The necessary price is not unacceptable!"

"I'm talking about the present! Considering the present! Focusing on the future!" Emperor Liu said coldly.

Liu Xi was silent for a long time, with a wry smile on his calm face, he bowed and bowed: "This minister has not thought carefully! If you follow His Majesty's wishes, I'm afraid it will be difficult to be kind!"

"Your thinking is not unreasonable!" Emperor Liu's stern face also softened, giving Liu Xi affirmation.

Then, he got up and walked to the map, staring coldly at the Korean peninsula: "It's just that I hate being passive! If Gaoli has been quiet, I won't be tempted by them, but since they jumped out on their own initiative, give me If I come up with this problem, then I will start to solve the problem, especially the person who caused the problem!
I can't give up the initiative to the Koreans. If the situation in Liaodong changes, even if it causes a certain repetition, then it must be me who provoked the change!
Goryeo, a tiny country, what qualifications do you have to negotiate terms with me! "

"It's been so many years, I haven't compromised, and this time, it's no exception!"

(End of this chapter)