Han Shizu

"Since you have an idea, these things should be done according to your ideas, and I have no objection!" On the altar, Emperor Liu was lying on the rocking chair in a lazy posture, enjoying the sunshine directly, and standing there casually. The prince next to him said.

"Yes!" Liu Yang couldn't help secretly heaving a sigh of relief while bowing respectfully.

What Liu Yang asked for instructions was naturally about the recent active or passive wars that the big man faced. He was still a little uncertain about Emperor Liu's psychology, and he was also a little worried that his considerations would not be accepted by Emperor Liu. Judging from Emperor Liu's current attitude, there is nothing unusual.

Emperor Liu was wearing a light silk dress, which reflected the dazzling light under the uncool summer sun. He held a very unmatched cattail fan in his hand, pretending to fan the wind there.

I could feel Liu Yang's cautiousness, but Emperor Liu didn't care about it, and continued to say slowly: "The envoy of San Buddha Qi, I'm gone, just get rid of him!
These barbaric countries in foreign lands are afraid of power but not virtuous, and have small courtesy but no great righteousness. This is the right reason.Like the Sanfoqi, how can they be obedient and submissive if they don't beat and beat them?Guo Liangping did a great job!
However, your considerations are also reasonable. The war in Nanyang should not be expanded. Now that the goal has been achieved, then accept it as soon as it is good. Don't look forward to Shu and be insatiable. It will only make the big man fall into endless troubles.

The imperial court is still unable to invest too many troops in Nanyang. To avoid getting into a quagmire, things that are not worth the loss should be done less.You and the envoy of Sanfoqi have negotiated about the stability of Nanyang, and if it is settled, let Guo Liangping withdraw his troops! "

"I understand!" Liu Yang nodded.

With regard to the Nanyang incident, a large part of his hidden worries had disappeared. With Emperor Liu's instruction, it meant that the overall situation had been settled, and no one would dare to disobey it, even Guo Liangping who was far away from Sanfo Qi. the same.

But at the same time, Liu Yang couldn't help sighing in his heart. Regarding Nanyang, Emperor Liu was so clear-headed, he knew that it was too late, and he didn't want to do things that were not worth the loss. Why did he persist in the war in the Western Regions, even so stubborn that it was unreasonable.

The results of the war in the past period of time have proved that it is not easy to destroy the black sweat, and the bloody battle lasted for more than a month, and the loss of soldiers and generals, except for taking down a dilapidated city of Kucha and expanding the land for hundreds of miles in name, it is simply not enough to make ends meet.If it's just for the sake of face, then it's really unnecessary.

Of course, while Liu Yang was feeling emotional, he didn't try to dissuade him from the war in the Western Regions. The war started and it went to the current level, and the black sweat was still relentless, how could the big man compromise and give in, he could only continue to persist.

The same is true for the imperial court, which must fully support it, and the matter of increasing troops is another matter, but war materials and logistical support still need to be given as much as possible.

Emperor Liu naturally didn't know Liu Yang's rich mental activities. He squinted his eyes slightly, raised his head to face the sun, his old face was thoughtful, and after a long time, he said in a deep voice: "The next edict, let Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei, the veterans of the navy Gonghou, let’s all go back to Beijing. Now that you have retired, you can rest and enjoy your old age. Half-retired, gesticulating behind the scenes, and the name is not right, how can the generals of the navy do things?”…

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang's heart trembled, he didn't dare to neglect, and replied calmly: "Yes!"

Obviously, Emperor Liu is well aware of some situations in the navy.The Han Navy has grown from scratch, from the Inland River Navy to the Henghai Fleet. Although it was born out of the early Jingjiang Army, its rapid development and growth still relies heavily on southern soldiers.

People in the north are good at horses, and people in the south are good at boats. This is an objective condition that we have to face.In the process of development, a group of southern generals headed by Guo Tingwei and Zhang Yanwei naturally played a huge role, and the right to speak was established in this way.

However, due to his background as a general, he is always looked down upon by others. Many civil and military people maintain a certain degree of vigilance. Over the past few decades, even though they have completely integrated into the Han system, that kind of vigilance has become a habit. .

Of course, the fundamental reason is that the rise of the navy has violated the interests of too many people.As far as the land-sea dispute is concerned, one is up and the other is up and down. The navy's right to speak has increased, and the army has naturally declined.

The Dahan basically implemented the criterion of conferring titles for military merit. Since Emperor Liu established a strict and well-paid Juelu system, the Dahan army has become very high in regards to titles.

And from the navy, the dozen or so Hou Bo nobles who appeared were, to a certain extent, snatched from the army. How could the generals of the horse infantry who had always respected the army be reconciled.

In the process of the rise of maritime trade, relying on its innate advantages, through various conveniences and means, it has grabbed a lot of benefits, how can this not make people jealous.It is an indisputable fact that the life of the navy is better than that of the army, but how can it not be hated by others.

In the eyes of many military nobles in the army, they conquered the world, they contributed the most, and they sacrificed the most. The navy is just an auxiliary role that attaches their wings, so it is natural to take it very seriously in terms of status and treatment.

Although the big Han is still dominated by mainland power, the horse infantry is still the mainstream of the army, and still holds the absolute right to speak in the army and even the court, but the rising trend of the navy in recent years still makes them feel vigilant and uncomfortable.

After all, through overseas expansion and trade, and through the plundering of Nanyang natives, it has indeed brought a lot of benefits to the imperial court. This is difficult for the army to do, and it is also the most uncomfortable.

Therefore, in recent years, remarks and measures against the navy have been seen frequently within the army, especially within the horse infantry system.If it weren't for Emperor Liu's maintenance, the reduction of the navy's establishment and the abolition of military power would have been implemented.

When the dispute between land and sea was serious, there was even a proposal to dismantle the huge ships and ships of the navy, which cost a lot of maintenance, and only keep the inland navy. This kind of speech has won the support of a large number of army generals.

Due to this situation, Emperor Liu had no choice but to intervene, vetoing those absurd remarks, and dealt with some aggrieved generals of the Mabu Army.

But perhaps in order to appease the cornerstone of the national army, certain measures were also taken for the navy. The navy calmed some of the army's grievances against the navy. …

Coupled with the huge benefits of overseas expansion, this has made life easier for the Navy in recent years, and its situation has improved a lot.

But the fundamental problem has not been solved properly, and the interior of the navy is also not peaceful, with mountains everywhere becoming the norm, and the dispute between the North and the South is the main contradiction.

The southern faction with huge influence and deep influence has suppressed some naval officers and men from the north to death, while the northern officers and men are incompatible with the southern officers and men. In recent years, under the trend of the general trend, the talents of the southern naval officers and men have spewed out. Factions formed into cliques, and their power became more and more entrenched.

Emperor Liu let Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei and other naval veterans retreat behind the scenes, and it may not be that he did not have the idea of ​​​​cutting down the hills.

However, in fact, although people are not in their positions, their influence has not been weakened much. The Guo, Zhang, and Liu families account for almost half of the navy, and their children also occupy important positions. Guo Liangping is the most representative sexual one.

And with Guo Liangping's many achievements in the south over the years, and even spelled out the title of Uncle Zhiyuan, it is even more eye-catching.In recent days, criticisms and rumors have continued, and the Privy Council has repeatedly ordered to restrain Guo Liangping's actions in the Sanfoqi war, which also has the meaning of suppression.

Otherwise, if Guo Liangping were to destroy Sanfoqi and expand the land for thousands of miles, wouldn't the navy have to add another hero?As the war expanded, the infantry in the south had to be responsible for bloodshed and sacrifices. Naturally, they were not happy to use the blood of the army to dye the medals of the navy.

Of course, some people support the expansion of the war, but the power of war command must be in the hands of the army, but such voices are not loud, and both those in power and some people of insight think that it is not appropriate to go too far.

Similarly, some of the navy's domineering and self-defeating behaviors have also aroused a lot of criticism.Guo Tingwei and Zhang Yanwei's semi-retirement situation of the naval chiefs is also uncomfortable. At least Lin Renzhao, the deputy privy envoy who has been constrained and angered both internally and externally, feels a lot of indignation in private.

Regarding these, Emperor Liu saw clearly, and some dissatisfaction accumulated in his heart. This time, letting Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei and others return to Beijing is a kind of warning.

Although Emperor Liu liked the aggressiveness of the navy and supported their expansion and growth, the premise of everything was to obey the command of the imperial court and firmly control it in the hands of the imperial court.

If you are domineering and arrogant without knowing it, then a cleansing will be inevitable.Without the backing of the imperial court, the navy is a tree without roots and water without a source. This must make them sober.