Han Shizu

Chapter 1312 Planning for Goryeo
There was a little silence in the hall. After Liu Xi and Li Chongju recovered from Emperor Liu's strong and domineering aura, Liu Xi asked, "How should I respond?"

Emperor Liu rang and thought about it, and instructed: "There is no need to refuse directly. Didn't I say it? I still need to discuss it with my officials. It will take some time. The Koreans spent half a year preparing for the war. This time is waiting." No. As for Xu Xi, this is his first visit to court, so let him stay in Youzhou for a few more days, so that we can show our friendship as a landlord!"

"It's up to you to arrange this matter!" Emperor Liu ordered Liu Xi.

"Yes!"

"Yantuo, send an order to let Li Ye, Chu Zhaofu, and Li Jixun come and discuss matters!" Emperor Liu ordered Yantuo again.

"It seems that we paid less attention to Goryeo before!" Sitting back in the royal case, the waiter refills tea, and after tasting, Emperor Liu, who has completely calmed down, looked at Li Chongju who was not talking much, and said indifferently.

Hearing this, Li Chongju couldn't hold back anymore, he got up from the table, and neatly cupped his hands: "It's the minister's dereliction of duty!"

Looking at this confidant, Emperor Liu was a little speechless, and almost became a conditioned reflex. Every time he encountered a similar situation, Li Chongju was like this, and took the initiative to take responsibility.

Of course, many times it will show his responsibility, which also makes Emperor Liu unable to be too harsh, but after there are many such situations, Emperor Liu will inevitably feel a little bored.

You, the intelligence leader of a secret agency, are so slippery and difficult to get your hands on. Sometimes, you are too humble and low-key, which is not a good thing.After all, companionship is like companionship with tigers.
This time was the same, Emperor Liu almost ignored Li Chongju's self-acknowledgment, waved his hand, and said as usual: "Wu Desi doesn't know anything about the current situation in Koryo?"

Upon hearing the question, Li Chongju became more serious, and replied cautiously: "Your Majesty, due to lack of attention, the situation in Goryeo is too vague."

Noticing Emperor Liu's slight frown, Li Chongju quickly explained some of the known information: "According to the news from Korea over the years, it can be analyzed that the country is not peaceful.

After Koryo Wang Zhao's internal reforms, Koryo's national power has indeed improved a lot, especially Wang Zhao's authority has greatly increased.However, because Wang Zhao's methods were too harsh, nobles, heroes and dissident officials who threatened the royal power were gradually cut off for him.

At the same time, Wang Zhao also became confused and felt uneasy. In order to prevent possible rebellion and usurpation, he went to Daxing Prison in China. For more than ten years, tens of thousands of inmates were raped.At the same time, the strength of the imperial guards was greatly increased, and the royal power was also defended.

More cases need to be confirmed by spying! "

Emperor Liu also understood that this was probably all that Li Chongju could know, although it was just general talk and there was no lack of speculation and analysis.

He didn't embarrass him, and while understanding, he instructed: "Then send more people to pick up the neglected and put aside matters. Gao Li has taken the lead, and you Wu Desi must respond in time!"

"Yes! I understand!" Li Chongju immediately responded in a relaxed mood.

"Is there a shortage of manpower?" Emperor Liu asked concerned.

In this regard, Li Chongju said frankly: "Your Majesty, spying on foreign news and collecting national conditions are very difficult. There will never be many useful people. However, I will try my best to overcome them!"

Nodding his head, Emperor Liu thought about it for a while, and said, "If you have analyzed it before, then Wang Zhao's life may not be so easy! Since there are many conflicts in the country, he dares to work so hard to meddle in the conflict between the Han and the Liao Kingdom." What is the reason for the war between the two countries? Could it be that you are beggar-thy-neighbor and intend to divert domestic conflicts and disputes through this war?"

When he said this, Emperor Liu's eyes brightened obviously. Obviously, he just thought so and judged like this.And, the more you think about it, the more reasonable it becomes.

Li Chongju is not a flatterer, but after hearing this analysis, he rarely complimented: "Your Majesty is wise! It is very possible!"

"If this is the case, then I can't let him do what he wants!" Emperor Liu's face flashed a little cunning, he glanced at Li Chongju, and ordered: "For Korea, we can start from the inside and find a way to buy and divide. mediate its internal contradictions.

In some cases, it is inevitable. Wang Zhao's internal reforms and expansion of royal power have offended so many nobles and heroes, and violated their interests. How can those who have lost their interests be willing to do so.Maybe there was only one spark missing, and didn't a big rebellion break out that year?
At the beginning, it was the big man who supported Wang Zhao and helped him put down the rebellion, but now, he can change the object of support!Wu Desi can handle this matter, is there any problem? "

"With His Majesty's guidance, I will do my best!" Li Chongju immediately promised.

After all, similar things have been done more than once under the leadership of Li Chongju in these years. Although it is for the Liao Kingdom and the various tribes and ministries around the Han Dynasty, the reason is the same, just change the target. It can be said that it is familiar. He was familiar with the way, so Li Chongju didn't feel embarrassed at all.

Emperor Liu continued: "From the Ministry of Rites, I will send you two officials who are familiar with Goryeo affairs to assist you in implementing it!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chongju expressed his gratitude, but straightened his body, hesitated a little, and decided to speak the truth: "Your Majesty, such a plan for Goryeo requires more careful planning and more time for preparation. It is not an emergency strategy, and it will be implemented later. For the current situation, I am afraid it will be difficult to get quick results!"

"Far waters can't quench thirst near you! I understand!" Emperor Liu recognized Li Chongju's words, and his heart was relieved with one sentence: "What I think about is also the future, this matter is not urgent, you can handle it patiently. Right now, do a good job of collecting news and intelligence, especially the movement of the Korean army, cooperate more with the military intelligence department, and keep in touch with the Liaodong army, and report it in time!"

"As for the immediate problem, I will prepare separately for the imminent threat of Goryeo!"

"Yes!"

Without waiting too long, several ministers of civil and military affairs who accompanied him arrived. Without any delay, Emperor Liu efficiently asked Liu Xi to explain the request of the envoy to Korea and inform him of Emperor Liu's attitude.

It can be said that it was expected and caused dissent. Whether it was Li Ye, Chu Zhaofu or Li Jixun, they all expressed that they could agree to stabilize the Korean people, so as to prevent the change of the [-] army of the Korean country from affecting the overall situation of Liaodong.

Chu Zhaofu is the most excited. Right now, because of the war with the Liao Kingdom, the domestic pressure is not small. Finally, he made a breakthrough in Liaodong and saw the hope of reducing the pressure of the war. If there is a quarrel with Korea, then The situation will become difficult to grasp again.

Liaodong is still not peaceful, the northeast is even more treacherous, and the Han and Liao dynasties are entangled with each other. At this time, it is wise not to ignite the flames of war to Korea.

There is no need to hold an enlarged meeting on this matter to know that Chu Zhaofu's suggestion can probably represent the thoughts of most civil servants. They are old-fashioned in seeking the country and unwilling to take big risks, especially do not like unpredictable accidents.

As for Li Jixun, in fact, he agreed, so let's be patient for a while.In his view, the elite areas of Liaodong had already been seized and recovered by the imperial court, and the rest were mountains and hills, which were of no value in terms of actual benefits.Even if some cities are taken by the Koreans, they can be temporarily sent to the hands of the Koreans. When the imperial court frees up their hands, they can recover them with troops. There is no need to rush for a while.

Of course, no matter what they thought, Emperor Liu had already made up his mind, so there was no room for them to object.It was Li Ye who was more knowledgeable. After sensing the emperor's intentions, he decisively expressed his support.

Therefore, after an efficient imperial meeting, the strategy for Korea was introduced.Although Emperor Liu's attitude was tough, he was still cautious when he actually acted.

There is no need to refuse forcefully and bluntly, delay first, and finally agree to his request, and even send envoys to accompany Xu Xi back to Korea to communicate and coordinate the matter.However, during the "delayed" period, the imperial court must quickly make various preparations and take into account various possibilities.

On the Liaodong side, it is necessary to strengthen the recruiting work in the southeast of Liaodong, implement it as soon as possible, and send troops to garrison at the same time.At the same time, the deployment of Liaodong's army must also be shifted and changed accordingly, and part of its attention will be turned to the southeast. The East China Sea Navy must also be prepared to fight and destroy Goryeo's navy at any time.
Diplomacy and military affairs are prepared with both hands, and once Goryeo becomes angry and turns against the big man, then Emperor Liu doesn't mind and fights a battle in the southeast of Liaodong.

(End of this chapter)