Han Shizu

Chapter 286 The Accident and Inevitability of History
Facing Liu Chengyou's unintentional question, Wang Pu and Wang Pu did not respond directly, but just waited attentively, but from their faces, one could clearly see a look of determination.

Without waiting for his reply, Liu Chengyou himself, with a contemplative face again, said leisurely to himself: "Apart from Huainan, is there really no place to use troops?"

Of course, Liu Chengyou has been farming for several years. If he really wants to start a war, there are still several directions.Needless to say, the first one is to attack Huainan; the second is to attack Mengshu in the west, and at least take back Qin Fengjie into four states; the third is naturally the northern expedition to attack Khitan.

However, these three directions and three strategies, anyone with a little knowledge can clearly distinguish their pros and cons.

"Seize Huainan, why do you two suggest that I conquer Khitan in the north?" Rejuvenated, Liu Chengyou asked again solemnly.

Faced with this question, Wang Pusurong said directly: "Khitan people! Since the beginning of the founding of the country, the great Han has formed a deadly enmity with the Khitan people. Looking around the world, only the Khitan who ruled the grasslands is the biggest in our dynasty. Enemy. The sixteen prefectures of Youji, although our court has captured You, Zhuo, Ying, and Mo, and also restored Yi and Ding, but the danger of Guanshan is still in the enemy's hands, and Khitan can go south at any time."

"Once we mobilize troops, the Khitan people will definitely not sit idly by. Last year the late emperor Ping Yedu, and this year His Majesty Pinghe, the Khitan people all responded, and this year they sent troops to the south to harass. Therefore, strong enemies are spying on the north, No matter what the big man does, he is restrained like a thorn in his back, unable to do his best, and can do everything he can."

"The old ministers and others suggest that if we can successfully seize Huainan and subdue Jiangnan, we should take advantage of the trend to march north, restore the army capital and the danger of Yanshan, and consolidate the frontier defense of the northern border. Then go south and flatten the kingdoms!"

When it came to the end, Wang Pu couldn't help being excited. After all, it was very rare to be able to express his thoughts in front of the emperor, and what was even more rare was that the emperor listened carefully.

Liu Chengyou thought about it very seriously, chewing on what the two kings said, for a long time, and sighed: "As Erqing said, to seize the Huaihe River, you need to fight against the puppet Tang Dynasty, and the Khitan people will also send troops to the north, which will be enemies on both sides. situation!"

Mentioning this, Wang Pu was also full of awe, and replied: "If it develops according to the current situation, it will be inevitable. Therefore, if your majesty wants to take Huainan, you have to wait for a good opportunity!"

"Where did the good opportunity come from?" Liu Chengyou asked immediately.

Wang Pu clasped his hands and answered: "Good opportunities are uncertain, but maintaining the health of the people, storing surplus money, training soldiers, and repairing armor and equipment are all things that must be done. At that time, even if the strong enemy is in the north, can your majesty be able to stop your majesty's desire to go south?"

In the official history, Zhou Shizong Guo Rong accepted Wang Pu's strategy, and he was able to fight vigorously, conquering the south and north, and shocked China. First, there was the foundation laid by Guo Wei and Guangshun; He was able to show his talents to the fullest by building a military and political affairs; however, what is equally important is that the Khitan in the north stretched their hips.

Liao Shizong Yeluruan ruled the country for four years, and died in a mutiny. Muzong Yelujing, who succeeded him, was the famous "Sleeping King". With the abolition of martial arts, Khitan's development has completely stagnated or even regressed.Guo Rong seized Huainan, and later decided to attack Youyan in the north. It may not be because of the declining state of the Khitan state.

The development of history is often accompanied by chance and inevitability. When the Lord is excited, it is always based on the right time, location, and harmony of people. It seems that it is really loved by heaven.

In fact, if it weren't for the Khitan people's own problems, it would have been even more difficult for Guo Rong to conquer Huainan and recover Qin Feng.And even though Zhao Kuangyin has the foundation laid by Guo Rong, it will never be so easy to implement the strategy of "first south and then north" and flatten the separatist forces in the south.A Northern Han Dynasty, the buffering effect between the Great Song Dynasty and the Khitan, is not that great. After all, the Central Plains Hebei is facing a direct threat from the Northern Dynasty, which comes from Youyan who is in danger.

At present, Yelu Ruan is in power in the Liao Kingdom. Although it has been repeated due to the issue of the throne, its position has gradually stabilized, and its national power is also recovering. When Pinghe was rebelled, Yelu Antuan was ordered to invade the south, which is proof.

Therefore, in Liu Chengyou's Qianyou Dynasty, the strategy of "first south and then north" was also proposed, and Khitan was also considered, but Wang Pu took the threat of the evil neighbor to the north more seriously.When thinking about strategy, it was impossible for Wang and Pu to consider the premise of the "dramatic change" in Khitan.

The hall fell silent, touched his chin habitually, thought for a while, and said, "Is three years enough?"

Knowing what he meant, Wang Pu said to Liu Chengyou very solemnly: "In my opinion, it will take at least three years for the great Han to stop fighting and concentrate on development before they can have the strength to fight!"

"Even if there are three years, can you resist Khitan in the north and take Jiangbei in the south?" Liu Chengyou asked again, his tone seemed a little unconfident.

Both of them were silent, Wang Pu held his head up, and said with an agitated expression: "Facing the enemy on both sides is certainly difficult, but if your majesty wants to sweep the world, it is a road of thorns and thorns. Your majesty only needs to be careful and do your best The success or failure of the preparations to resist the Khitan and attack the puppet Tang in the south depends on the future!"

Liu Chengyou smiled softly: "That's three years! I can afford to wait!"

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, rich in spring and autumn, and can bear his troubles, and the great cause will surely be accomplished!" Wang Pu expressed his compliments to Liu Chengyou somewhat unexpectedly.

Talents like Wang Pu and Wang Pu have far-reaching insights. They not only pass the examination to become an official, but also are willing to express their strategies and show their talents in front of the emperor.Otherwise, where would it be so easy, so heart and soul.

Wang Pu proposed three years, and Liu Chengyou also meant three years of preparation time.It's a bit of a coincidence that, if nothing else happens, three years later, it will be the year when Khitan's national change happened.Of course, the two of them don't know yet.And Liu Chengyou's consideration here is also to send troops to the south under the condition of the Khitan in the north.

"Today's high-level talk, Er Qing, please don't tell others and leak the news!" Taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou turned cold and pointed at the two of them.

Liu Chengyou released his majesty, and immediately made the two of them solemnly respond, of course they have that consciousness.This is not an issue of "Pingbian Policy" on the surface, but it actually involves the issue of the future national strategy of the Han Dynasty. Judging from the performance of the emperor, it is almost determined.

"Have a chat with the two of you, and I am very suspicious, and the second minister should be a great scholar of the country!" After sinking his heart, Liu Chengyou slowly regained his peace of mind, and expressed his high praise to the second king.

The two of them are of course humble.

On Liu Chengyou's side, after pondering for a while, he said to the two of them: "Second Qing has the talent to manage the world, but he just entered the court, so I don't want to rashly entrust him with an important position."

According to Liu Chengyou's words, it was time to make a clear arrangement for the two of them. When it came to him, he couldn't help but straighten his back.Once you enter the temple, you should seek power and position, so that you will have the opportunity to display your talents and realize your ambitions. There is nothing embarrassing about it, but the two people's expressions are as usual.

"My intention is that the two ministers observe politics under the Hanlin Academy. They are common and auspicious scholars. They will be added to the post, wait in front of the imperial court, accompany the lectures, and draft the imperial edict. In addition, assist the Imperial Academy to accept the decree and model quality, and compile the "Dahan Xingtong" "!"

"The minister is ordered! Thank you, Your Majesty!" The two stood up at the same time, thanking each other in unison.

Fan Zhi was previously ordered to take the lead in compiling the "Xing Tong", but he was in charge of the position of knowing the patent, and he was always accompanying him in planning, and there were many general affairs, which led to the slow progress of the compilation of criminal laws.Therefore, Liu Chengyou transferred his official position and shifted the focus of his work.

Liu Chengyou's appointment of the two kings is already very kind, not to mention setting up the post of Shu Jishi for him, but rather than participating in the compilation of "Xing Tong", even if it is to select one or two, this kind of honor is too much .

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