Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 521 Escape
Dou Yi glanced at Zhao Pu, and this guy threw the problem to them again.

In history, Zhao Pu's status was far above Dou Yi's, which aroused Zhao Pu's fear, and he was squeezed out and suppressed many times.

The relationship between the two is not friendly.

Now due to the changes in Chuzhou, Zhao Pu suffered, and Dou Yi recommended him righteously, and the relationship between the two has always been good.

It's just that Zhao Pu stabbed him in the back from time to time, which made him extremely uncomfortable.

Zhao Pu is not an ordinary person, he has a vicious vision, and he is mixed in the prime minister's group.So much so that he has a clear grasp of the bottom line weaknesses of the prime ministers, and if they don't turn back, they will hit the vital points directly.

The reason why the prime minister's group opposed the establishment of a navy in the South China Sea was the issue of people's livelihood.

With the attachment of Lingnan, since the Tang Dynasty, a new unified dynasty has been born.

Undoubtedly, when others are trying to leave a single word in the history, these ministers who are prime ministers will all be written in the annals of history without exception.

Every word, deed, and performance will be evaluated by future generations.

This is also the source of motivation for the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty.

The construction of a navy in the South China Sea is a long-term investment, and the benefits are not obvious, so it is impossible to get the support of civil servants.

But Zhao Pu's army generals, Dou Yi, Song Qi, and Wei Renpu were a little embarrassed.

Letting the countries in the South China Sea become the farms of the Central Plains is of great benefit to the Central Plains.

Food is the lifeblood of a country.

Once there is no worry about food, the country will naturally prosper.

However, this approach is undoubtedly sucking the blood of the countries in the South China Sea. Without absolute control, the countries in the South China Sea will not be so stupid as to be completely controlled by the Central Plains.

It is necessary to build a navy in the South China Sea.

Even if there is no war, taking it out for a walk from time to time is a deterrent.

Dou Yi is a very upright person, and it is impossible for him to make such a proposal on his own initiative.

But integrity and benevolence do not represent the Virgin Mary, and Chinese wisdom is moderate.

Dou Yi doesn't want to do this, just let someone who is willing to do it come.

Song Qi and Wei Renpu are not ignorant of the grains produced by the countries in the South China Sea. In their plan, the grains of the countries in the South China Sea are an important part of maritime trade.Exchanging luxuries and materials from the Central Plains for food is the most cost-effective deal.

But they never thought about actively interfering in the state affairs of the countries in the South China Sea, and their hearts were not dark enough.

But Zhao Pu is an extreme egoist. As long as he is good, what does the life and death of others have to do with him?

Therefore, Zhao Pu can often easily find out where the benefits lie.

Luo Youdu also meant exactly this.

Southeast Asia during this period was divided into dozens of small countries including Champa, Sanfoqi, Chenla, and Bagan.

These countries have conflicts with each other, and it is common to attack each other.

It is a waste of money to spend manpower on fighting.

It would be great to use it for farming, and then sell the grain to the court.

And their currency, which is uneven, has to be changed to Tongbao from the Central Plains.

To achieve this, it is impossible without a navy capable of deterring the entire South China Sea.

Song Qi and Wei Renpu didn't know how to refute Zhao Pu.

Most of the emperors in the past were concerned about face, they were very happy with their achievements, and they liked to act like a hero in front of their subordinates. They were considered rich, especially the one named Yang Guang...

When it came to Luo Youdu, it was reversed, adhering to the principle of putting Zhu Xia's interests first.

The civil official group was very happy at the beginning, after all, it is not a good thing to make great achievements.

But after careful consideration now, it seems that there is a little bit of shamelessness and robbery.

There is a certain difference with their moral concepts...

But forget it, forget it.

Anyway, it is Zhao Pu who will be scolded by later generations, so what does it have to do with him.

Luo Youdu gave Zhao Pu a look of approval and settled the matter.

At this court meeting, before Luo Youdu changed into his court clothes, he received a message from Han Wei asking to see him.

Han Wei is a privy clerk who is in charge of sorting out the letters sent by local generals.

Ordinary matters, the Privy Council will put them on the case table in the form of memorials for approval, and when there is an emergency, they can be passed on directly.

Luo Youdu didn't notice anything, and asked Han Wei to enter the palace to explain in detail, and at the same time, the court lady took off his court clothes and changed into loose regular clothes.

Han Wei said: "The news that His Majesty chose Chen Lan as the master of cochin has spread, causing public outrage. Du Jingshuo, who has always been at odds with Chen Lan, has already fought with Chen Lan. The three Ruan gathered troops in one place, but there is no movement yet. Wu Riqing , Wu Changchi issued a call to action in Jiaozhi, inviting other envoys to join forces to destroy Chen Lan. At present, no one has responded to the call, but Fan Baihu, Lu Tang, and Zhou Tai have begun to respond to Chen Lan and support Chen Lan. The remaining envoys are either Hao Qiang, there is no statement yet."

Luo Youdu went to his seat and sat down, motioning for Han Wei to also take his seat, and then said: "How could there be such a sudden change? Zhongxun said in a previous letter that everything is under control."

Han Weidao: "Dudu Pan is estimated to be the mastermind of Ding Buling. Ding Buling intends to replace Chen Lan, and the governor also suspects that Liu Yu has fallen into his hands."

As he spoke, he asked Pan Mei to hand over the letter to the servant.

Luo Youdu took it and looked at it carefully, there was a trace of chill in his eyes, he knew that Chen Lan was selected by the imperial court, how could he be so disrespectful to the imperial court?

As the land got bigger and stronger, Luo Youdu's mentality changed slightly, becoming more and more domineering.

How dare the little Jiaozhi not give herself face?
"Continue to let Zhongxun pay attention to the movement of Jiaozhi, and if necessary, you can send troops to intervene. Chen Lan is the person chosen by the court, and he cannot be allowed to have an accident. But...you have to look at his own weight, I don't want to support Ding Bu Leading such a strong and ambitious person will not support a dou who cannot be supported, he has to prove his worth."

I originally wanted to regain Jiaozhi through Huairou, but now it seems that there are many small Bodhisattvas in Jiaozhi Temple, and it is difficult for Jiaozhi to have a stable situation without destroying a few statues.

Luo Youdu closed his eyes and thought about Zhao Kuangyi's disastrous defeat in Jiaozhi in history, and the quagmire that Ming Dynasty fell into in Jiaozhi.

Might have to play a big one.

Luo Youdu thought in his heart.

In the next few days, Luo Youdu discovered that it was not Zhongyuan, but Chen Lan, who dissatisfied the king in Jiaozhi.

Under the precarious situation in Cochin, Ruan Kuan, Ruan Shoujie, and Ruan Chao, Wu Riqing and Wu Changchi, the two Wus, Jiao Shun and Jiao Gonghan, and Li Kui and Du Jingshuo were envoys. As well as Ding Buling, Fan Linggong, Wu Chuping, Yang Hui and other separatists who were not envoys, they secretly sent people to contact Pan Mei, hoping to enter Beijing to meet the emperor of the Central Plains.

Faced with this behavior of manipulating people, Pan Mei honestly packed them up and sent them to Bianjing.

The envoys of Ruan Kuan, Ruan Shoujie, and Ruan Chao looked at me and said hello: "Coincidentally, you are here!"

"Uh, what a coincidence."

"What a coincidence!"

The envoys of Wu Riqing and Wu Changchi asked in embarrassment, "Why are you here?"

A group of allies who agreed to advance and retreat together looked at each other with contempt, and they all said in their hearts: I knew you were unreliable.

(End of this chapter)