Han Shizu

Emperor Liu also thought about it for a while, with a complicated meaning in his eyes, and said: "Anxi is a vast land and sparsely populated, and the purpose of setting up a single one is to reduce the administrative burden. However, since you have proposed it, it should be demolished. It is also conducive to strengthening the management and control capabilities of the local government.

I have already notified the Ministry of Officials of the officials you are looking for. Lu Duan is a person who can handle affairs and is already under review and selection.However, there are not so many people, only half of them can be satisfied, and you can solve the rest by yourself.

Of course, you left the east of Kucha to the imperial court, and the rest of the land, but South Shule and North Suiye, are also convenient for you to rectify and govern and promote Sinicization.

As for the population, this has always been a big problem for the big Han to expand the border. After all, immigration should not be coercive in the big politics, otherwise there will be problems sooner or later. The lessons of Yulin are profound enough.

However, Nanyang is far away and dangerous, and Andong is remote and bitterly cold. Compared with the two, Anxi is considered unique.The first two can break through, there is no reason why Anxi can't, in the past thousand years, the Silk Road is a golden road, even those foreign countries can develop and grow, are the subjects of the big Han not as good as them?
How to govern, how to attract the people, how to recruit people, I have full power with you, and how far you can go, but it still depends on you! "

"In the past few years in Anxi, my son has made many investigations, and believes that the area is vast, but it is not a barren land. There are many places with suitable geographical conditions and climate conditions, otherwise the thousand-year civilization of the Western Regions would not have been born.

It's just that there has been a lack of long-term, continuous, and sophisticated management, making it inseparable from the Central Plains and repeatedly invaded by the Hu people.But as long as there is enough population and communication with the Central Plains is maintained, based on its foundation, it will surely develop," Liu Min said, with a confident look on his face.

Emperor Liu nodded and said, "The Western Regions are a good place. I know this, and I have never doubted it. Many ministers in the court are also aware of it, but some practical problems are not so easy to solve, and have even plagued China for thousands of years.

I am very happy that you are willing to develop. To put it in a high-sounding sentence, you represent not only my Liu family, but also China. Its historical significance and value may be difficult for you to understand.

At the beginning, your eldest brother was Anton, and he worked hard to recruit people, which was considered exhausting.The policy support I gave to Anton back then, now I do the same to Anxi.

However, whether you can attract the population of the Central Plains depends on your means.In addition, you can recruit the people of Yixia and Yixia in the four ways of the northwest, and you can use all means to lure them with profit or move them with affection, but there is still the same principle, no coercion is allowed! "

"Yes!" Liu Min solemnly replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I haven't finished my words yet!" Unknowingly, Emperor Liu began to talk to Liu Min again as an emperor, his tone and expression were also full of seriousness: "For the people, the imperial court does not force it, let alone the army! What you mentioned The settlement of the Western Expeditionary Army in the local area is of course a matter of urgency, but the imperial court cannot force the soldiers with administrative orders. It depends on their wishes. As for the morale of the army, you are the commander yourself, so I don’t need to say more.

Therefore, it is okay to replenish your military resources, but not according to your ideas!Many soldiers have been fighting in the Western Regions for two years. It has been long enough and they have worked hard enough. They can be withdrawn gradually, and the Privy Council will arrange additional replenishment.

Of course, if there are soldiers who take the initiative to stay and listen to their wishes, they can also be extra lenient and grant their requests. In this matter, this is the greatest support I can give you. Talk too much! "

Liu Min thought about it, nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Among your generals in the Western Expedition, there are many elites and backbone talents of my big man. I put them in the Western Expedition Army for more training and experience. Not all of them are given to you!" Emperor Liu pondered. Next, he said again: "People like Yang Yanzhao and Guo Yi should also be transferred back and assigned another important task!"

Others are fine, upon hearing this, Liu Min immediately showed reluctance, and said falteringly: "This, this"

"What is this?" Seeing his situation, Emperor Liu glared at him immediately: "You still can't bear it? Let me tell you, this matter is not negotiable!"

Seeing Liu Min's bitter face, Emperor Liu softened his tone again, and said: "Soldiers will supplement you, and generals will not short you. I will transfer Li Jilong and Yang Yanlang to you again. You will also rest and recuperate in the future. Boiling the basics is the main thing, enough for you to get used to it!"

"Yes!" Hearing this, Liu Min's brows relaxed.

Li Jilong and Yang Yanlang are also elite talents among the children of Xungui, and it seems that the exchange is not bad for them to replace Yang Yanzhao and Guo Yi.

"Also, your thirteenth brother asked me not long ago, hoping to serve in the army too. This kid, Yulin suppressed the rebellion. He has experienced a lot, but he still needs to grow!" Emperor Liu said again: "Brother Fighting Tiger, Go into battle, father and son, send him to Anxi, take him with you!"

"The thirteenth brother has this ambition, I should do my best to support him!" Liu Min smiled a little, and his eyes also showed admiration.

"Besides, when you return to Anxi, take Princess Wei Wang with you!" After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu said again: "Sister-in-law brought you up and put all her heart and soul on you. Even if you are alone in the capital, you can't be happy. On the contrary, I miss her so much, it's too hard for her.

In the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to go back to Beijing, take her with you, and you can serve her at any time and be filial.It just so happens that your daughter-in-law is pregnant, and my sister-in-law is probably willing to take care of her herself."

"Your Majesty!" From Emperor Liu's confession, Liu Min finally felt something unusual and couldn't help calling out.

Emperor Liu raised his hand, stopped him, and said solemnly: "Anxi, I will leave it to you!"

Hearing this, Liu Min got up and bowed again: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Come on, continue to drink some wine with me. You and my father and son haven't had such a smooth talk over wine for many years!" Emperor Liu waved his hand.

Noticing Emperor Liu's old and tired expression, Liu Min held back his addiction to alcohol and persuaded him, "You should drink less and take care of yourself!"

"It's okay!" Emperor Liu shook his head: "The opportunity is rare, I always ask for it!"

The father and son clinked wine glasses, and after drinking, Emperor Liu asked again: "Do you know how much money the court spent on food during the two years of the Western Expedition?"

"I heard fourth brother mention it just now, it must be tens of millions!" Liu Min lowered his head and said.

"That's right!" Emperor Liu sighed, "In a war, money and food are the ultimate battle, and national strength. In the past two years, there was a Yulin Rebellion, a Western Expedition to Black Khan, and the court spent a lot of money. The Financial Secretary complained to me. It's been two days!

Therefore, even if you still want to go west, there is not much that the imperial court can offer, and I have to issue an edict to stop you! "

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Min also seemed a little embarrassed, and said: "Before, I was reckless!"

Emperor Liu smiled, took another sip of his wine, stood up, feeling drunk, his body was shaking a little, seeing this, Liu Min hurriedly supported him.Emperor Liu pointed out his hand and said, "Go, go to a place with me!"

On the Luoshui under the night, the lights are dim and colorful lights are densely covered, which is prepared for the Jiaqing Festival.At a pier near the imperial city, two huge ships were moored.

Of course, in terms of scale, it is not comparable to a treasure ship, but in terms of cost, the difference is also thousands of miles away.That was the "Dragon Boat" and "Phoenix Hall" that Shaofu spent huge sums of money to build for Emperor Liu and Empress Fu.

These two ships were probably the most extravagant waste of Emperor Liu's personal enjoyment.However, except for the southern tour, it is basically not used on weekdays, and the annual maintenance cost is not a lot.

"If I remember correctly, this boat cost 200 million yuan!" Emperor Liu said, looking at the dragon boat and Phoenix Palace on the water.

When asked, Yan Tuo showed hesitation, unable to answer for a while.Noticing his strange expression, Emperor Liu showed doubts: "Why, what's the problem?"

Under the persecution of Emperor Liu's gaze, Yan Tuo replied hesitantly: "Go back to the official's house and build a dragon boat, about 500 million pieces!"

Yantuo still gave a conservative answer, in fact, there were more.Of course, if it's just the cost, it won't cost so much. It's just that the materials used, craftsmanship, and those luxurious decorations are combined, and the value will increase exponentially.

It can be said that in the process of unifying the world, the rare treasures collected by the separatist forces in Sichuan and Shu, Jiangnan, Liangzhe, and Guangdong and Guangxi are all reflected in the Dragon Boat and Phoenix Palace. It is enough to make a commoner family rich for a lifetime.

After listening to Yan Tuo's answer, Emperor Liu suddenly realized that his old face showed a rare look of embarrassment, he pondered for a while, and sighed to Liu Min: "When your mother was here, she used this matter to persuade me. I also listened to it, so I made a promise to never build a dragon boat again!"

"However, now it seems that this is still not enough!" Raising his thin hand and pointing at the two palace ships, Emperor Liu said firmly: "I plan to dismantle these two ships, and put the gold, jade and precious things on them. All of them are sold, and the proceeds will be used for the development of the Western Regions!"

Hearing this, Liu Min's face was full of astonishment, and he was stunned for a long time before he cupped his hands and persuaded: "Your Majesty, this is impossible!"

"Why not!" Emperor Liu said forcefully with his hands behind his back: "This kind of thing is harmful to the country and the people, but has no benefit at all. If we don't deal with it, should we still keep it for future generations to criticize and criticize me?"