Han Shizu

Chapter 1409 Expedient measures
Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu just nodded, didn't speak, and pondered for a while, before he asked Liu Yang: "This time, I have invited Qunyi to Beijing as guests. You should know why and what is the purpose. , I don’t really think that it’s for the purpose of discussing the country with these barbarians at home and abroad, right?”

Hearing this, Liu Yang showed a little smile, shook his head lightly, and said: "Although my son is dull, it is difficult to fully understand the holy meaning, but after more than half a year of research and observation, I have somewhat guessed.

It is said that the common deliberations are true, not to mention, even if the courtiers are full, not many people will take it seriously.Father and Prime Minister Zhao are in power, and he has repeatedly mentioned before that what the big man needs now is stability, he needs to raise the people, restore national strength, and take shrinkage from all fronts to consolidate the foundation.

In recent years, the great Han has expanded too fast, and the restoration of the pioneering land is worth thousands of miles. Although the results of the war are brilliant, the cost of money and food, the loss of soldiers and horses, the cost is huge, and the foundation is unstable. Stop and rest to consolidate the victory.

At present, Koryo has reached a peace agreement, and the situation in the Western Regions has gradually stabilized with the recovery of Luntai and the Northern Court. As long as the court expresses goodwill, peace can be maintained for a period of time in a short period of time.

In this way, except for the Khitan in the north, the Han Dynasty has basically achieved a truce.Only in the northwest and southwest areas, the geography, folk customs and customs are complicated and extremely difficult to deal with. These years of conflicts have continued, resulting in borderline restlessness. Although it is a disease of scabies, it has also involved a lot of energy and financial resources of the court.

Moreover, if the imperial court is not vigilant, in the long run, minor illnesses may turn into serious illnesses.Therefore, if the imperial court can take the lead and recruit all the tribes, in order to achieve peace and reduce the troubles of the imperial court, it is a good choice for the great Han to spend more energy on restoring the country and attacking the Liao Kingdom."

"It seems that you have really put some thought into thinking about this matter!" After hearing Liu Yang's opinion, Emperor Liu calmed down and said to him, "Then do you think this will work? If Yes, and how useful it will be, can it do what the imperial court wishes?"

Hearing this question, Liu Yang thought about it again for a while, sighed softly, and said: "If it is said that the calamity is completely eliminated, peace is achieved, and all clans prosper together, I am afraid it will be difficult to do so. The heart is happy to surrender, even if forced by the power, it may be sincere and cunning!
However, if this move can be used to recruit some pro-Han tribes, ensure the main forces of the tribes, cooperate with the imperial court, and jointly maintain the tranquility of the western border, it will already be able to reduce the burden on the imperial court!

At least, after this round of discussions at the meeting, the stability of the western borders can be guaranteed within the next ten to 20 years! "

After Liu Yang said these words, he couldn't help letting out a sigh of relief. After hearing this, Emperor Liu also showed a little smile, but he asked a little inexplicably: "For more than ten years, for the big man in the northwest and southwest Have you conducted a detailed investigation of the frontiers, various expenses such as defense, colonization, and administration, as well as various regional conflicts and rebellions?"

Liu Yang was stunned, but only for a moment, and replied: "Although I haven't done a detailed investigation, I have some understanding. It is indeed a lot of money. There are more than 7 garrison soldiers stationed in the four northwestern provinces alone. In recent years, For the Northern Expedition, even more than [-] troops, military expenditure alone, the annual court expenditure is no less than [-] million!

There are also Yunnan, central Guizhou and other frontier prefectures guarding the pass, which also cost a lot of money. As for other administrative expenses, it is not a small sum! "

Emperor Liu nodded, not caring whether Liu Yang knew the specific details, but said: "Leaving aside Sidaoyi in the Northwest and the Yunqian garrison, this is a special situation, and the burden will be gradually reduced in the future.

Just talking about the rest of the frontier, in order to consolidate the defense and governance, the annual official salary, military salary and all administrative expenses are expensive every year, and the court needs to continue to invest in support, but with the national strength of the big man, is it possible to support it? "

Without waiting for Liu Yang to answer, Emperor Liu said self-consciously: "I can tell you with certainty that if the previous Northern Expeditions cost too much and exhausted the national treasury, with the financial resources of the imperial court, these expenditures are enough to support!
Therefore, it is not the main purpose of this conference to be committed to regional peace, to eliminate halfway, and to reduce the burden on the court!As long as the court's national power and financial resources are restored, what you said will not be a problem! "

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang showed a look of surprise on his face, and immediately asked humbly and earnestly: "Listen to Dad's teaching!"

Emperor Liu said in a low voice: "To put it nicely, all the powers were called to Beijing this time to coexist peacefully and benefit the people in the border areas. You must have a count in your heart!"

Hearing this, Liu Yang's expression suddenly became serious, as if he couldn't accept it, and said in a low voice, "Yes!"

"Since Qianyou's Northern Expedition, I have been strong for more than ten years, and the big man has also been strong against the surrounding countries for so long!" Emperor Liu sighed: "But now, I have to give in! You What I just said is indeed reasonable, and it also points directly to some difficulties and predicaments of the big man at present, but do you know where the real problem of the big man lies?"

Faced with Emperor Liu's questions, Liu Yang, who was already a little slow, couldn't react for a while, but his expression became serious and his brows were tightly furrowed, as if he was racking his brains to think about his negligence or his failure to understand. to the Holy Will.

Emperor Liu didn't wait for him to think it through, and said: "This time the court called, it can be said that there is a hundred responses, and all the barbarians follow. Why? It is because the Han Dynasty is powerful and has a lot of martial arts. They dare not refuse. There may be people in the border areas Discord and conflict, but let them confront the imperial court head-on, and make enemies with the big man, they also dare not."

"They are now in awe of big men, first they are afraid, and then they submit. Hu people are afraid of power and not virtuous. This is an undeniable truth since ancient times!

This time, the most important prerequisite for the great Han to join in peace with them is to be strong themselves, so strong that they are afraid, dare not look sideways, and have difficulty fighting. Otherwise, our goodwill is cowardly to these barbarians , is showing weakness! "

"Therefore, as long as the big man remains strong, all problems, not problems, will be under the control of the court. But!"

Speaking of this, Emperor Liu paused for a moment, and his expression became extremely serious: "How long will the great Han be able to maintain its current strength? What if one day the national power of the Great Han declines? What about the side guards?

Even at present, the imperial court's control and influence over the desolate land is still weak. If one day, the big man no longer has the current power, what will be the result?
At that time, the scabies disease in front of me may turn into a severe disease! "

Listening to Emperor Liu's words, Liu Yang couldn't help but turn pale. It was a nervous expression. Although it was a little difficult to accept, Liu Yang couldn't help thinking about it, and he had to really pay attention to it. One, a little worry also emerged.

"I can tell you that the court's retreat this time is just a stopgap measure! As you said, stability and peace can be guaranteed for ten to 20 years. What about after 20 years? The real stability depends on the big man himself, then , do you think the big man can stay strong forever?"

(End of this chapter)