Han Shizu

In the Privy Council, in the military computer room, a huge map was hung in the air, shaking slightly under the action of the breeze, causing waves on the map.

Compared with the general administrative map, the military map in the Privy Council is more detailed and complicated, with mountains, rivers, passes, and geographical shapes, all of which are vivid.

This is a collection of the wisdom of Han military strategists, historians, and painters. After more than ten years of painstaking efforts and continuous revision and improvement, the map has just been completed. fusion.

Moreover, with the gradual rise of maritime trade and the continuous exploration of the foreign world, the fog of the big man's perception of the outside world has also continued to dissipate, and the chaotic world outside Kyushu has also begun to become clear, presented on the map, that is There are exotic countries, islands, military bases and settlements of Han people.

Prince Liu Yang stood calmly under the giant picture, raised his head slightly, his eyes were fixed, but his expression seemed bitter and bitter.The privy envoy Liu Tinghan, the privy envoy Lin Renzhao, and several privy scholars silently waited on the sidelines, quietly waiting for the prince's inquiry.

After a long time, Liu Yang withdrew his eyes, glanced at Liu Tinghan and the others, pointed at the Malay Peninsula, and said, "Three Buddhas have already sent envoys to make peace, and the war in Nanyang can come to an end! For a Puluozhong Island, we have already It's time to go to war, is it true that Guo Liangping really wants to destroy the Three Buddhas before giving up?"

As a general, even though his status is respected now, he is the chief officer of the navy in name, but his confidence is always lacking, especially when he heard the dissatisfaction hidden in the prince's words, Lin Renzhao could not help showing a little embarrassment.

Cautiously replied: "Your Highness, Sanfoqi is considered a big country in Nanyang, but there are many Yi tribes in the country, there are many contradictions, the rule is not firm, and the soldiers are weak, and the weapons are backward. Judging from the previous battle situation, if you want to attack it , is not difficult!"

"It seems that Privy Councilor Lin, like Guo Liangping, wants to seek the power to destroy the country?" Liu Yang smiled.

"Protecting the family and defending the country, expanding the territory, is what the generals wish for!" Lin Renzhao replied calmly.

Hearing this, Liu Yang sighed: "That depends on the situation, depending on the situation! Right now, the first priority of the big man is in the Western Regions, and the second is in Yulin. The disputes in Nanyang must be calmed down as soon as possible, restore stability, and unimpeded trade! Guo Liangping is in The commotion in Nanyang is still too much, even the Chenla Kingdom has complained to the court, and we can't let it go!"

Seeing His Highness the Crown Prince expressing his attitude towards the Nanyang War so clearly and even seriously, Lin Renzhao couldn't help but look at Liu Tinghan, with the obvious meaning that you, the head of the Privy Council, should say a few words.

Probably because he couldn't see Lin Renzhao's pitiful eyes, Liu Tinghan coughed lightly, and then said, "Your Highness is right, the war in the Western Regions is tense now, the bloody battle is coming to an end, and Yulin has not done its best to put down the rebellion, since the Three Buddhas have already surrendered , but there is no need to force it too much. The Privy Council will send an envoy later, and then issue a strict order to make Guo Liangping restrain himself!"

"The general will not accept military orders abroad, let alone thousands of miles away across the ocean!" Liu Yang said calmly.

Hearing this, Lin Renzhao's face changed slightly, the beating meaning in the prince's words was too obvious, obviously he was dissatisfied with Guo Liangping's navy headed by itself in Nanyang. …

Of course, with the great development and leapfrog progress in these years, the self-contained navy has indeed become a bit rampant, especially overseas.

Lin Renzhao felt awe in his heart, and immediately said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I am willing to go to Nanyang in person, Guo Liangping dare not disobey the order!"

"Hehe!" Hearing Lin Renzhao's assurance, Liu Yang turned his head, stared at him, and said in a playful tone, "Is it true that the deputy privy envoy must go in person to command the navy?"

Even though Lin Renzhao was well-informed and well-tested, he couldn't help being shocked when he heard Liu Yang say this, and he explained hastily: "I have absolutely no intention of doing so, it's just that the distance is long, the transportation is inconvenient, and it is difficult to convey the news of military orders in time. However, the Privy Council cannot control the changes in the Nanyang battlefield in a timely manner, so it is necessary to give the combat generals some room for free decision-making.”

"I understand!" Liu Yang waved his hand and said with a smile at Lin Renzhao: "Private Lin, don't worry, I have no other intentions, but recently, the military situation has been urgently reported, and the government and the opposition are worried a lot! Things have priorities, and Nanyang matters If you can let it go, let it go for a while, hasn’t the navy’s goal been achieved? Don’t you think so?”

"Yes! Your Excellency understands!" Lin Renzhao hurriedly replied, but this heart, accompanied by the prince's words, inevitably cast a shadow.

If His Royal Highness has other views on the navy, it is definitely not a good thing. It seems that some rectification is needed.Lin Renzhao thought so in his heart, but soon felt a little melancholy. Compared with the army, the navy has fewer hills, but it has stronger control and greater influence. Without Emperor Liu's nod, it would be easy to cut. Even the current prince can't speak.

Although Emperor Liu has begun to let Liu Yang intervene in the military, he still lacks the right to speak, and can only exert influence within the scope designated by Emperor Liu.

Naturally, Liu Yang didn't know that Lin Renzhao's mental activities would recover in that way, so he soon shifted his attention from the war in Nanyang, looked at Liu Tinghan, and asked, "What's the Privy Council's opinion on the situation in the Western Regions and Yulin Road?"

This is obviously the most concerned issue of Liu Yang's Privy Council and his party. Liu Tinghan responded calmly: "Your Highness, according to the recent report from Yulin Road, Yan Guogong's large-scale campaign has achieved certain results, and he has found the lair of the rebel Li Jiqian. Ze, and destroyed it, killed and captured more than [-] thieves, it can be said to be a complete victory."

"Where is Li Jiqian?" Liu Yang immediately asked the key point: "No matter how many thieves are destroyed, if the leader of the thieves is not captured, it will not be successful. Your Majesty is more concerned about the leader of the bandit Li Jiqian!"

Speaking of this, Liu Tinghan also had a headache, and said: "When he was attacking Dijinze, Li Jiqian was leading his men westward to attack Hue Fort, so let him escape."

Liu Yang followed the introduction to find Hue Fort. This fort has been built for a long time. It is on the east bank of the Yellow River, under the jurisdiction of Lingzhou, and is an important stronghold controlling the key points of the Yellow River under Yulin Road.

"Already let Li Jiqian invade Lingzhou?" Liu Yang said with a straight face and a serious tone: "Wang Yu started a big battle and dispatched troops to dispatch generals. Is there such a result?"

Regarding this, Liu Tinghan was silent, pondered for a while, and then discussed the matter: "Your Highness, Li Jiqian's attack on Hue Fort failed, and he lost his lair. Although the leader of the thief was not restrained, the blow to him was huge. Lost grounds, Li Jiqian He will become a bandit, no different from a horse bandit, as long as he is rounded up, he will be captured sooner or later!"

Regarding Liu Tinghan's statement, Liu Yang didn't know whether it was right or not. He stared at the map and thought for a while, before he sighed quietly: "It has been more than half a year since Li Jiqian rebelled against Sui Ju, and there is still chaos. It can be seen that if this person is not eliminated, the disaster must be serious!"

"Martial law has been strengthened on Yulin Road, and Lord Yan Guo is also planning to further encircle and suppress the bandits!" Liu Tinghan could only use the plan to comfort Liu Yang.

Liu Yang shook his head, and asked again: "What about the Western Regions? I heard that the King of Wei asked the court to increase his troops. What's your opinion?"

Compared with Yulin, Liu Tinghan is obviously more concerned about this matter and more cautious, hesitating for a while, and solemnly said: "Your Highness, in the battle of Kucha, although the Western Expeditionary Army defeated the enemy and conquered the city, they suffered heavy casualties. The reason for His Highness’s request for help. However, the ministers believe that the military and civilian resources in Hexi are already doing their best to support the Western Expeditionary Army. If they are transferred again, the stability of the Northwest may be shaken. "

Hearing what Liu Tinghan said, Liu Yang frowned and asked worriedly, "Is the Western Expeditionary Army strong enough?"

Liu Tinghan said: "Your Highness, His Royal Highness King Wei's request for additional troops is to prepare for the death of Hei Khan. In the battle of Kucha, the Hei Khan also suffered heavy losses. The rest of the troops are no longer suitable for the enemy. The enemy south of the Tianshan Mountains only needs to be wiped out." , if the enemy comes over the mountains, even if the aggressiveness is not enough, the strength of the Western Expeditionary Army is enough to resist."

After a pause, Liu Tinghan said again: "This is the judgment of my son-in-law Yang Yanzhao!"