Han Shizu

Chapter 1561
The defeat of Shi Wei's army is obviously only the beginning, how to truly turn his newly expanded thousands of miles of land into Han soil is the more difficult thing.

The imperial court launched this crusade against Shiwei with the pure purpose of destroying this foreign regime that refused to surrender and caused major damage to the stability of the Northeast.

As for the demands on the land, I don't have much desire. After all, the Han Empire is already big enough. Ten years ago, Emperor Liu felt a headache because of the large amount of administrative and military expenditures caused by the too vast territory.

Therefore, this newly occupied territory of thousands of miles did not make the imperial court feel much joy, it was just an incidental gain from the crusade against Shiwei.

And this territory does not have much value that can attract the imperial court. It is too remote, too far away, and too poor. The resources in it, in the vast land of the Han Dynasty, have too many places that can be replaced and are easier to develop.

But for the Liaodong soldiers, they didn't think so. Compared with the actual benefits, opening up territories, ennobling marquises and conferring titles were exactly what they were committed to pursuing.

As far as Qin Wang Liu Xu is concerned, he added another point of consideration. What the court is unwilling to spend a lot of effort on, he has to do. In this strange and cold land, establish the rule of the great Han, digest the newly occupied land, Incorporating it into the governance system of the imperial court is obviously a challenge and an achievement.

So, after the Battle of Nahe ended and the Shiwei people's regime collapsed, Liu Xu began to think about how to govern. This really made him sad. It is indeed difficult to establish an effective rule in this land.

In fact, even after 13 years of Kaibao, the imperial court center still did not have a clear conclusion on the development of the Northeast.The Northeast is obviously rich in resources, land, minerals, animal and plant resources, but there is really no basis for large-scale development, and compared with other mature places, the development cost is also higher.

Just a harsh climate environment can make people daunting.Of course, the most important thing is the lack of population. Without people, it would be futile to occupy Baoshan.As for the imperial court, there is no place where there is no shortage of people, especially the Han people.

So far, the imperial court has really made up its mind to support it only in Liaodong, an area with a foundation and heritage. However, compared with the huge Northeast, Liaodong also seems a bit small.

Before the development of Liaodong, how could the imperial court have spare energy to take care of the entire Northeast region.And the purpose of going deep into the Northeast is only to destroy the disobedient ministers, out of military defense, and out of consideration of the strategic security of Liaodong.

After the Battle of Nahe, some people within the imperial court had suggested that since the disobedient Shiwei people had already been destroyed, there was no need for the imperial court to continue to waste money and expand its expansion, as long as the barbarians in the northeast expressed their submission to the imperial court.

Undoubtedly, this is also the most trouble-free and time-saving method, and the court can also save face, and these lands can also be marked as Han land on the huge map of the Han Dynasty.

And once a thorough occupation is to be carried out, it will inevitably cause many unnecessary troubles and increase a large amount of administrative and military expenditures. The difficulties have been proved in the southwest and northwest of the Han Dynasty.Just one ethnicity issue is enough to cause headaches.

However, Emperor Liu did not listen to the worries and worries of the court. After defeating Shi Wei, he still agreed to Liu Xu and Ma Renyu's request to continue advancing to the northeast.

Emperor Liu's consideration is also very simple, let's not mention other things for now, first clean up the Northeast, and make the name real. As for later, look at it from the perspective of development, and put the headache behind. If you don't do it, you will only leave disasters in the future.

Therefore, in the early summer of the 13th year of Kaibao, the Han army, after a rest, began to shift its front and march eastward, deep into the old land of Bohai Sea.This process is easier than the crusade against Shiwei.

The troops used were not many, only [-] Han infantry and [-] servants, and the route was advancing eastward along the Yazi River Basin. In terms of the whole process, it was not much more difficult than an armed parade.

All the way to the east, the tribal city-state forces such as Yueliji, Pennuri, Yuelidu, and Olimi that spread along the Yazi River Basin all asked to surrender one after another. Not all of them chose to fight, but after contacting them, they fled in a hurry. Flee away from the Han army, there is no need to fight at all.

Every time he went to a place, Ma Renyu would stay and garrison, causing difficulties and losses to the Han army, and more accidental damage caused by bad traffic and weather conditions.

As for the coach Ma Renyu, the main task was also to meet the local tribes and leaders, accept their submission on behalf of the court, and declare the court's sovereignty over this vast land.

By the end of May, the Eastern Expeditionary Army, commanded by Ma Renxuan himself, had advanced more than [-] miles, and advanced to the Ministry of Ali Ali (Boli). After a very low-intensity battle, it successfully occupied it. Only then did the troops stop.

The reason why Emperor Liu transferred Tian Qinzuo to serve as the inspector of Haidong was also on this basis to let him clear up the rebels along the line and put an end to chaos in Jing'an.Even during the march of Ma Renyu, there were also a large number of native barbarians along his marching route and the Yazi River Basin, who harassed the Han army stationed there from time to time, and plundered the supplies of the Han army.

Obviously, it is easy to advance troops, and it is not difficult to establish nominal rule. What is difficult is the various troubles that accompany this invasion.

When Ma Renxuan led the army to advance along the Yazi River, Hou Renju also led a partial division on the southern front. Too much resistance, and finally succeeded in occupying Bingfu, facing the sea.

So far, Dahan's military operation to advance into the Northeast has officially come to an end.

With the end of the Han army's advance, the Han Dynasty's rule over the vast Northeast region has also opened a new chapter, and the situation in the Northeast has also entered a new stage.As for whether it is good or bad, it still needs to be verified by history, but the big man has expanded the land for two thousand miles again, no matter what the actual situation is, but on the surface, it looks very beautiful.

Guangzheng Palace, as the location of the Political Affairs Hall, also has a fixed official case of Prince Liu Yang. After being notified, Prime Minister Zhao Pu entered with steady steps.

"Your Highness!"

"Ms. Zhao is free of courtesy! Please sit down!" Liu Yang paid enough respect to Zhao Pu, stood up in person, and greeted him to serve tea.

Two years later, Zhao Pu is still the same as before, his face has not added much aging, power is probably the best beauty medicine.

Compared with two years ago, Liu Yang's biggest change may be that his beard has become thicker, and his person has become more restrained. Every move, he is confident and calm, and his majesty is getting stronger.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhao Pu personally presented a memorial, explaining: "The Zhengshitang received a letter from His Royal Highness the King of Qin, and the memorial said that the Northeast is now initially settled, and there is no peace in the upper and lower levels. Measures need to be taken to promote law and order, so as to bring order."

Liu Yang frowned slightly, and took over the page.Liu Xu's memorial is not long, but his meaning is very clear and his attitude is very clear. Obviously, in the Northeast, Liu Xu hopes that the imperial court can completely digest the land, naturalize the tribe, implement the Han system, and establish a solid foundation in the local area. and effectively rule.

Moreover, Liu Xu proposed a set of management plan, the core measures are to suppress and appease the people, and the specific method is to build towns in the key areas of the Northeast, set up administrative districts, recruit the indigenous tribesmen, organize the households to equalize the people, and implement a thorough kingization
The goal is clear, the blueprint is grand, the prospect is bright, and specific measures have been proposed, but the implementation is too difficult.Liu Yang thought for a while, then turned to look at Zhao Pu, who had a calm expression on his face: "I don't know what Zhao Xiang thinks about this?"

Upon hearing the question, Zhao Pu did not hide it, and said calmly: "His Highness King Qin's suggestion is feasible, but it is not so easy to carry it out.

This newly added land of thousands of miles, the roads are difficult, the traffic is not smooth, and the barbarians gather together. It is not easy for the imperial court to establish effective rule and naturalize all the barbarians.

So far, only the establishment of many fortresses in various places has required a lot of investment. If cities and towns are built, more human, financial and material resources will be required.

After it is completed, to maintain tranquility and maintain its operation, a large number of officials, officers and soldiers are required to defend it.

Even so, it is not easy to appease and naturalize the barbarians.The reason why the barbarians are barbarians is that they are barbaric, they don't know etiquette, they don't know the rules, and implementing Chinese law on them will only get twice the result with twice the effort.

What's more, at present, the king's army is sweeping across the northeast, and all the tribes are surrendering. First, they are deterred by the military might of the Han Dynasty, and second, the imperial court still retains the basic ruling power of its leaders and nobles.

Even so, the raids on the fortresses and strongholds of the Han Dynasty have never stopped.If it is carried out according to His Highness King Qin's ideas, it may cause even greater turmoil.

Northeast Xinxia, ​​after all, is not as good as Northwest and Monan."

In fact, even in the northwest and north-central borders, during the process of "elimination of tribes and national assimilation" implemented in the past two years, there were many resistances, and it was difficult to escape, let alone the northeast.

"According to Prime Minister Zhao, do you disagree with this policy?" Liu Yang asked.

Regarding this, Zhao Pu was silent for a while, and then said: "The situation in the Northeast is complicated. His Royal Highness King Qin's plan is too big and too comprehensive. The old minister thinks that we should take it easy and not be impatient!"

Of course, in Zhao Pu's mind, the more important reason is how much benefit can it bring to the court?Obviously, judging from the current situation, let alone the benefits, if Liu Xu's strategy is followed, it will only increase the burden on the court.

Northeast, developing a Liaodong is enough for the imperial court
Hearing what he said, Liu Yang couldn't help but fell into deep thought, hesitantly, pondered for a long time, and said: "Everyone in the Political Affairs Hall has read it, what do you think?"

Zhao Pu: "There are endless debates, and there is no consensus yet!"

After thinking about it, Liu Yang said: "Then call the ministers and discuss this matter again, and come up with a result!"

"Yes!"

Liu Yang whispered again: "Your Majesty often said that the Northeast is a huge treasure house, enough for the country to enjoy endlessly, but it has not yet been developed."

Hearing this, Zhao Pu also said: "If you want to make full use of it, the investment required by the imperial court is also huge."

Liu Yang couldn't understand what Zhao Pu meant, so he shook his head and said, "Let's discuss it first!"

"Your Highness, there is one more matter that you may be interested in!" Zhao Pu said again.

"Please tell me, Prime Minister Zhao!" As soon as Zhao Pu spoke, Liu Yang showed interest.

Zhao Pu: "The Privy Council received a report from the Liaodong Army that Stallion Huaiyu of Fufeng County led [-] soldiers along the Yazi River to the north, captured Nurgan City, approached the North Sea, and returned the stone!"

(End of this chapter)