Han Shizu

Walking along the shadows under the palace, it was always like this between father and son, and the atmosphere always seemed harmonious.During the chat, Emperor Liu remembered something again and asked, "You have also met Han Derang, what do you think?"

Liu Yang thought about it for a while, and said calmly: "It is indeed talented. The situation in Mobei Khitan these years has not been good. As a Hanchen, it is very popular to deal with the upper Khitan nobles and maintain their power. can do it.

It's just that talents belong to talents, and virtuous people belong to virtuous people, but they are useless to the court.This person has been in Khitan for a long time, and he has long since ceased to regard himself as a native of the country, even though he has outstanding talents, he does not feel it a pity! "

"Didn't you always value talents, but this time you can be so calm and open-minded that you don't want to include him?" Emperor Liu laughed.

"My son pays more attention to talents who are loyal to the big man and have one heart with the court!" Liu Yang replied, then looked at Emperor Liu, and asked curiously: "Father seems to have a different opinion of Han Derang?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu's face showed a little bit of entanglement, and he said slowly: "No matter what, Khitan's willingness to become a vassal is a good thing for the big man, and the advantages always outweigh the disadvantages.

The only question is, what principles should be followed in the policy towards Khitan and Mobei in the future.To tell you the truth, I have always targeted the Khitan before, and even wanted to completely exterminate them. There are two reasons.

One is that the two countries have been fighting for many years, and the bloody feud for decades is difficult to resolve.The second is the northern grasslands, which have always been a major problem in the Central Plains. Now that the imperial court is unified and strong, the grasslands are weak.

However, after so many years, I have gradually figured it out. Even if the Khitan is destroyed, if a set of long-term governance policies cannot be established on the grassland, individual ethnic groups will emerge one day, and they will also have other forces. It is a serious problem for the Central Plains.

And these years, the changes in the Khitan in Mobei, I have also heard and seen in my ears. Compared with those barbaric and completely uncivilized Hu tribes, the Khitan who has been Sinicized and absorbed the culture of the Central Plains is more rational and understands. The pros and cons are also easier to control.

However, it is equally worrying that it has grown and grown on this basis, and they have gone down that path decades ago, and they have been very successful.Looking at the history of history, when the grassland nation is combined with the Chinese cultural system, the power that can erupt is terrifying.

At present, Khitan has indeed declined, and their upper echelons are also constantly corrupting, but only with Mobei as the base, there may not be a day when they will rise again.

It's not that I think highly of Han Derang, but I don't know how far a Hanchen with excellent domestic and foreign affairs skills will develop in the future when he combines with Khitan, and what impact it will have on the big man, and I don't want to bet on it."

After listening to Emperor Liu's words, Liu Yang lowered his head and thought about it for a while, then raised his eyes and said, "This is why you detained Han Derang in Beijing? It's just that you think too highly of him?"

Emperor Liu raised his finger and said, "I only know that for the big man, the Mobei Khitan without Han Derang is more beneficial and harmless to the big man!"

"It can be seen that Han Derang's group of Khitan upper-level officials strongly advocated the decision-making when the envoy came to seek peace. Without Han Derang's suppression, those people in Mobei Khitan may not be willing to surrender to the big man!" Liu Yang said: "It is even possible that the anti-Han forces will rise up instead. , Increase the hidden danger of nuisance in the north!"

"Sometimes, the threats hidden under the water are more dangerous and unpredictable than the scourges on the surface!" Emperor Liu said leisurely: "The Han blockade of Mobei Khitan has lasted for more than ten years. It's like a series of shackles that firmly bind them. Once they agree to the request, the two countries will be friendly, the shackles on Mobei Khitan will be lifted, and Han De will let such a person take power. What kind of changes will be brought about in the future? Unpredictable!"

Seeing that Emperor Liu was in such a entanglement, Liu Yang was a little surprised. He suppressed the slight strangeness in his heart, carefully looked at Emperor Liu, and then smiled lightly: "Excuse me, you seem to be a little overwhelmed."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Emperor Liu tilted his head, looked at Liu Yang seriously, and asked, "What do you think?"

Liu Yang said: "Your foresight is admirable, but the future is uncertain and always unpredictable. If you are too entangled, you will only worry about gains and losses!"

"Do you think I am worrying about gains and losses now?" Emperor Liu raised his brows slightly, as if he was a little displeased.

Liu Yang lowered his head and replied calmly: "And, in my opinion, no matter how the situation develops, as long as the big man remains strong, no matter how the Khitan develops and changes, it will be difficult to pose a threat to the big man. If there is something wrong with the big man himself, Without Khitan, other troubles will come."

Hearing what Liu Yang said, Emperor Liu was suddenly in a daze, and murmured: "What's wrong with me? I seem to have said this argument back then."

After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu suddenly smiled wryly and said: "What you said makes sense! It seems that I am really old, and my brain is not enough!"

"You're just thinking too much about the country and the country!" Seeing that Emperor Liu had a desolate face, Liu Yang hurriedly said: "Besides, your consideration is not unreasonable. It is also necessary to form a substantial influence and control over the Khitan, this is the focus of the imperial court's policy on the Khitan in the future!"

"Tell me!" Emperor Liu raised his hand as a gesture.

Liu Yang thought for a while, and said: "Recently, I have also consulted about Khitan affairs in many ways, and I have some experience. I think that in the past few years, especially in the past five years, the imperial court's approach is advisable. Non-governmental trade exchanges have been opened up.

Through trade, Mobei's wealth was seized, and their dependence on the Central Plains was enhanced. At the same time, a group of Khitan upper-class nobles who were close to the imperial court were cultivated. After all, they benefited from exchanges with the great Han.

As long as such a group of forces can take power and the imperial court supports their position of power, then they are the best minions for the imperial court to control Mobei.What the imperial court pays is only some money and materials. At the same time, through trade, the big man can also get some benefits from it, and the livestock fur in Mobei is still valuable.

Dad, you said before that economic control is roughly like this."

After a pause, Liu Yang said again: "In addition, we can't let Khitan get too comfortable. The current situation is very good. Whether it is Naiman in the west or Shiwei in the east, they are all threats. .

As long as a balance is formed, the imperial court, as the arbiter, can also support and suppress according to the situation to ensure that the situation on the grassland does not get out of control.Alternatively, it is also possible to further divide the forces of the various tribes in Mobei, and dismantle their forces by entrusting those large tribes and nobles. As long as the internal fighting continues, the court will naturally be safe.
In my opinion, the most important thing is that the big man must move forward steadily, so that no matter how the situation outside the Great Wall develops, it will be difficult to threaten the big man! "

After listening to Liu Yang's words, Emperor Liu was silent for a while. After contemplating for a long time, he let out a long breath, turned his head and looked at the confident and calm Liu Yang with a complicated expression, and sighed: "In the past, I have always refused to let go of Khitan affairs. , It’s just a knot in my heart. Now it seems that it’s time to let go! I don’t care about Khitan’s affairs, just do it according to your ideas!”

Hearing this, Liu Yang was surprised, and hurriedly responded respectfully: "Thank you for your trust!"

"It doesn't matter, how long can it last?" Emperor Liu muttered again.

As he said that, he still couldn't help reminding: "Han Derang has to stay for a while, and wait for the Khitan's changes. When the time comes, it's up to you whether to let him go or not."

During Han Derang's stay in Tokyo, the imperial court took some action. Relevant agencies, including the Lifan Academy, Wu De Division and even the Imperial City Division, were actively taking action, intending to carry out a campaign within the Mobei Khitan. subversive activity.

After operating subtly for so many years, the imperial court has cultivated some influence within Khitan, and the ability to be a shit-stirring stick is still sufficient.

"Yes!" Liu Yang naturally had no objection to this.