Han Shizu

Chapter 990 The Chieftain System and the Liao Envoy
"See Your Majesty!" Early in the morning, Tao Gu, who served as Zhongshu's assistant, came to see him.

Liu Chengyou was eating breakfast, drinking jujube porridge, seeing Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou was very friendly, and said: "Tao Qing is here, sit down! Do you want to eat? The porridge made by Shangshan Supervisor today is not bad, how about a bowl?"

Hearing this, Tao Gu's old face suddenly showed a smile, and respectfully replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Regardless of eating or not, being able to eat with the emperor is considered a favor, even if it is just a bowl of porridge.What's more, he drank very fragrantly. Tao Gu, an old man, entered the political affairs hall and became a minister. Instead of being physically deficient due to hard work, he became more energetic, which can be seen only from his appetite.

Seeing him drinking porridge, Liu Chengyou ordered Sun Yanjun to order food for him again. Tao Gu showed an appearance of being moved by the emperor's kindness for the emperor's consideration.

After warming his stomach, Liu Chengyou recalled what he had been thinking about for the past few days, and asked Tao Gu directly: "How is the discussion in the Political Affairs Hall regarding the governance of the southwest region?"

Seeing that the emperor was concerned about this matter, Tao Gu immediately reported the situation discussed: "Returning to Your Majesty, after discussions with the ministers and others, it is agreed that the 'Tusi' mentioned by His Majesty is indeed feasible for the tribes and tribes in the southwest. There are only a few points, There are still doubts!"

"Tell me!" Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu.

Tao Gu said: "Firstly, what Your Majesty said is that the world has its own land, the world governs its people, the world rules its soldiers, inherits its position, and the world receives its feudal titles. If the ministers think that they have too much power, they may be worried that they will not be able to get rid of it." ;
Second, now that the barbarians in Jinghu are naturalizing one after another, and the imperial court has adopted another policy, the ministers are worried about their dissatisfaction with the barbarian chieftains;

Third, there are many tribes in the vast area of ​​the Southwest, and the imperial court is not familiar with the conditions and conditions of the people in the area. How the chieftains rebelled and surrendered still needs to be reviewed, and how to assign chieftain positions and how much to distribute still needs to be considered;

Fourth, whether the western states and counties under the jurisdiction of Nanyue are included;

Fifth, if the Tusi system is implemented, how will the imperial court manage and restrain the Tusi. "

Tao Gu said five things in one breath. Obviously, the issues they discussed were probably more than that.When Liu Chengyou heard it, he was not annoyed, but rather satisfied, and said calmly: "It seems that Zhu Qing has indeed given in-depth consideration!"

"Sharing His Majesty's worries is the duty of the ministers!" Hearing this, Tao Gu responded immediately.

Seeing the obedient expression on the old guy's face, Liu Chengyou smiled slightly, pondered for a while, and then said: "In the southwest region, there are high mountains, dense forests, dense roads, long roads, inconvenient transportation, and mixed tribes. Since ancient times, it has been difficult for the imperial court to achieve in-depth It is the same in our dynasty. It is completely impossible to want to be like the states and counties of the Central Plains. Forcing it will only cause turmoil.

Regarding the chieftain's power and the reality of his tribe, this is the case, and it will not change in a short time.Through the Tusi system, the imperial court recognized the power status of the chieftains of the tribes. In fact, they bought and appeased them, and obtained their submission. reached.

As for the distribution of native officials, it is possible to divide and reorganize the barbarian tribes in the southwest. Those who submit to the imperial court will be rewarded by the imperial court and their dominance and power will be recognized.As for those who are not convinced, they should be destroyed by force to deter those who do not follow the law.

The areas where chieftains are practiced depend on the specific conditions of the people and need to be carefully investigated.This is just an idea of ​​mine. If it is to be implemented in detail, it needs to be comprehensively considered and perfected. There is still plenty of time, and the specific details need to be considered by the ministers.However, when the south is pacified, it will be more urgent! "

"Your Majesty is very considerate, and I admire you very much!" No matter what, it's not a problem to flatter him.Tao Gu turned to Emperor Liu and clasped his fists again.

In fact, Liu Chengyou also took advantage of the idea of ​​the chieftain system. After all, it is a tried and proven system that has been maintained for hundreds of years, which proves its feasibility and advanced nature.

On the other hand, Liu Chengyou has no unrealistic fantasies about the southwest region, and wants to digest it thoroughly.You must know that Liu Chengyou's main focus was on appeasement even for the barbarians of Jinghu who had already been sinicized.

In his consideration, as long as the rule of the imperial court is recognized, stable development is formed, and the southwest region becomes the actual territory of the Han Dynasty, then the expectation will be achieved.

In the final analysis, the chieftain system is also a kind of Jiji policy, and the barbarians are used to control the barbarians, but the vitality in the southwestern region is particularly tenacious.At the same time, due to geographical factors, the imperial court is not afraid that if it becomes big, it may cause chaos, but it cannot affect the core of the imperial court's rule.The chieftain system will become a sharp weapon for maintaining the ruling order in the Southwest for a long time.

Of course, if there is no chieftain, what is the so-called reform of the land?

"About this system, it is just a concept of mine. Of course, the stability of the Southwest cannot simply rely on barbarian self-government. It should also be supplemented by Taoist prefectures and counties!" Liu Chengyou said seriously.

"Yes!" Tao Gu also solemnly replied.

After talking about this matter, he noticed Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou reacted, and asked a little curiously: "Tao Qing came alone this morning, it must be something important!"

Tao Gu is still pondering about the "Chief Chieftain System", he first obtained the emperor's holy will here, and when he returns to the Political Affairs Hall, his voice can be louder again.

Hearing the words at this time, he also came back to his senses, thinking about his purpose of coming, Tao Gu said to Liu Chengyou in a probing tone: "Your Majesty, the Liao envoy has been in Beijing for a few days and lives in the Courtyard, do you want to receive him?"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou showed a little playful smile: "If you don't mention it, I really forgot about them! How about it, do they live comfortably?"

"The Court of Concierge has made proper arrangements, and there is no delay. However, Xiao Husi, the envoy of the Liao Dynasty, is very eager and wants to see His Majesty!" Tao Gu said.

"What do you think?" Liu Chengyou stared at Tao Gu.

Lowering his eyes with a guilty conscience, Tao Gu said: "Your Majesty, although the bloody battle between the Han and Liao is at odds, Liao is still a powerful country in the north. If a big country comes to envoy, if it keeps refusing to receive it, I'm afraid it will be a mistake. Heavenly spirit!"

"Hehe." Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou laughed out loud, which made Tao Gu a little guilty, his old eyes wandered, and he observed the emperor's expression more carefully.

After the laughter stopped, Liu Chengyou asked calmly again: "Through these few days of contact, Tao Qing feels that what is the purpose of Liao's envoy here?"

Hearing the question, Tao Gu thought about it seriously, as if recalling it, and then said: "Your Majesty, as far as I can see, the Liao envoy came here for a good deal and to restore the relationship between the two countries. Since the Northern Expedition Since then, the situation between Han and Liao has changed, Han is strong and Liao is weak, this is the way of state relations."

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou twitched his lips slightly, and muttered: "After the bloody battle that year, can the relationship between the two countries be repaired?"

Seeing the emperor's skeptical attitude, Tao Gu didn't dare to speak too much, but the next sentence made him heave a sigh of relief: "However, let's see you after a few days!"

Regarding the relationship between Han and Liao, Liu Chengyou is not optimistic. At least for now, the grievances and hatred between the two parties are extremely deep.Although interests come first between countries, one thing is for sure, until one of the parties is defeated, it is impossible to restore the relationship.

Under such circumstances, Liu Chengyou had to think a little more. What was the purpose of Liao's sending envoys this time? Liu Chengyou believed that it would definitely not be to ease the border conflicts and frictions between the two sides.

Thinking of Lu Duoxun's close concert on Dangxiang and Khitan, and Chai Rong's report on Khitan's changes, Liu Chengyou had to consider these situations together.

As for Tao Gu, after he resigned, Liu Chengyou immediately ordered people to summon Zhang Dejun, the envoy of the imperial city, and after he was summoned, there was only one secret confession: "Go and investigate the situation of Tao Gu and the Liao envoy, do it in secret, don't disturb them." others!"

That's right, according to Tao Gu's response just now, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but doubt whether this old boy took advantage of others again.Although, on this matter, Tao Gu seems to have just acted as a messenger and helped to say a few words, but when it comes to military affairs, even Liu Chengyou has to be cautious, how can he tolerate the reckless behavior of his subordinates, let alone Zaichen!

Liu Chengyou received the Liao envoy Xiao Husi in the Chongzheng Hall in the afternoon of that day, with only Lu Yin and a living servant beside him.When he saw Xiao Husi, Liu Chengyou said with a smile: "Xiao Husi, Xiao Shumi, we are old friends! If I remember correctly, we haven't seen each other for more than four years!"

"Your Majesty's memory is good. The last time a foreign minister came to Tokyo, he congratulated His Majesty on the ten-year ceremony!" Standing in front of the imperial court, Xiao Husi looked neither humble nor overbearing.

(End of this chapter)