The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 471: Removing Wei Ning’s Wings

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty didn't get what he wanted and seemed very unhappy.

When he returned to Yao's mother's palace, Liu Huan said in surprise: "Father, what's wrong?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and said: "It's okay."

Liu Huan sighed: "I'm sorry, father. I thought the military reform I proposed was already very good. It was only after the prince proposed it that I realized the gap between him and me."

Liu Huan now took advantage of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's sympathy to take his miserable humility to the extreme.

At the same time, Liu Huan also tasted some unusual information. He felt that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty no longer trusted Weining as before.

According to Jiang Chong, the pills fed to him by Gongsun Qing would disrupt his mind and normal judgment.

So Liu Huan must seize this opportunity no matter what.

Emperor Wu of Han looked at Liu Huan's self-blaming expression, smiled, and said, "It's not your fault. After all, you haven't been involved in political affairs for a long time. It's not easy for you to think of this."

Liu Huan hummed, brought tea to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and then said: "Father, after the reform of the military system, I always thought that I should find someone to go to Northern Xinjiang."

"The military is no better than others. If any changes occur, it will be detrimental to the country."

"The imperial court can carry out policies with force, but no one can say whether the soldiers will harbor resentment."

"My son also had good intentions and wanted the prince to go to the Northern Xinjiang army to gain some prestige, but..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "But he doesn't appreciate it, haha."

"I know you are doing it for his own good. Since he won't go, then I will let you go on inspection."

Liu Huan was stunned. Naturally, he was unwilling to go to Northern Xinjiang. Letting Weining go to Northern Xinjiang was just to keep him further away from the center. He could gain the trust of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty these days.

What if I go to Northern Xinjiang and the relationship between Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Weining eases?
However, Liu Huan also sincerely felt that Emperor Wu of Han's judgment was getting worse and worse now. He would never have been like this before. I am afraid that Emperor Wu of Han could see through his little thoughts at a glance.

Liu Huan smiled and said: "Father, although my sons and ministers would like to share my father's worries, the foreign ministers and ministers may not agree."

"My son, I can't represent anything now. Going to inspect the army in northern Xinjiang is not justified. How could the civil servants of the foreign court agree?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty snorted and became angry when he mentioned the group of civil servants in the outer court. "I originally planned to make you a king so that you can live a better life for the rest of your life."

"But there was fierce opposition from the outer court... Don't worry, I will make you king sooner or later."

It's not my intention to be crowned king. What I want is Wei Ning's position.

Since he was called back by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he has been working hard towards this position.

He also knew that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had bad intentions in calling him back. He did it deliberately to suppress Weining and show it to Weining.

However, he reached a consensus with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty based on Taoist concepts and quickly won the trust of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

These are all obtained by myself and have nothing to do with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

As for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's later change of attitude towards him, this was not enough to make Liu Huan grateful to him.

Liu Huan always believed that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty never thought highly of him.

Liu Huan's eyes lit up and he said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Father, since His Highness the Crown Prince is unwilling to go to Northern Xinjiang, you can send ministers to go there on His Highness' behalf."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was stunned for a moment.

As if he had figured something out, his eyes gradually brightened.

Yes, he went to talk to Weining just now, but Wei Ning prevaricated him. In the final analysis, the reason was that there were too many officials in the outer court who supported Weining.

Since I can't reach an agreement with him, why don't I keep his people away from the center?
Liu Huan quietly looked at Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's unpredictable expression. He probably knew that his plan was successful.

Yes, the reason why he said these words was to remind Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty that you can remove Weining's wings. If all the bureaucrats who support Weining are transferred out of the center, then won't the remaining people in the center obey his orders?

If he wanted to give any order at that time, wouldn't it be easy?
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pondered for a while and said: "I will go back first."

"My son sends his father to the emperor."

……

It was still Wei Ning who spent the fifth year of Yuanfeng alone in the East Palace.

However, Wei Ning has become accustomed to it. On the New Year's Eve, he took his family to Wei Qing's mansion and spent a wonderful New Year's Eve with Wei Qing.

February of the first year of Taichu.

Liu Quyou and Sang Hongyang agreed on the military reform and completely decentralized it to the frontier armies.

Five years before Yuan Feng, the total military strength of the Han Dynasty was as high as one million. If this policy continues, the total military strength should be controlled at around 500,000 in the first year of Taichu.

This saves half of the military expenditure.

Half a million strong men can drive the economic development of the Han Dynasty, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

After the policy was officially issued, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty summoned Sang Hongyang alone.

Sang Hongyang was surprised to hear that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was going to send him to inspect the army in northern Xinjiang. Logically speaking, this task should be given to Liu Quya, Minister of War, but why was it given to him?
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Sang Hongyang and said: "The army is the foundation of the country. Neither you nor I know whether this military reform is good or bad."

"You have to find out what the soldiers in the army think, whether they have any objections, etc."

"The policy has just begun. If there is anything wrong, we can adjust it at any time."

The reform of the military system is not as good as other reforms. If it is not done well, the army will mutiny. This is a result that rulers of all dynasties have not been able to see.

Sang Hongyang felt that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was right, so he happily accepted the job.

He did not understand the true intention of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and thought that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was sincerely worried that this imperfect policy would cause turmoil in the country.

After Sang Hongyang left Weiyang Palace, he went to the Ministry of Hubu to hand over the focus of the work for the next few months in the first year of Taichu to the Minister of Hubu.

After explaining everything, Sang Hongyang came to the East Palace to say goodbye to Weining early the next morning.

When Wei Ning heard that Sang Hongyang was going to inspect Northern Xinjiang, he couldn't help but asked in confusion: "Why did my father send you there?"

"It stands to reason that even if you send someone, you should send Liu Quyou. He is the Minister of War."

Sang Hongyang shook his head and said: "I don't know why your Majesty sent me, but your Majesty is worried that there will be something wrong with the military reform, so I feel relieved to go on inspection."

But Weining didn't feel at ease.

After Sang Hongyang left like this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not tell him when he would come back or how long he would patrol.

I hope I'm just being overly concerned.

Weining nodded and said to Sang Hongyang: "If you have any questions, please send a letter to Gu immediately."

Sang Hongyang nodded heavily and said, "Okay!"

Wei Ning glanced at Sang Hongyang uneasily. Sang Hongyang thought he was worried about his safety and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will be back as soon as possible."

I hope so. Wei Ning hummed and said, "Go early and come back early."

"According to the order!"

(End of this chapter)