"With the ambition that Goryeo is showing right now, if they had raised their troops and marched northward at the beginning of the war to cooperate in the fight, I'm afraid they would have been able to get some benefits and successfully occupy some city land. I have a great sense of justice, so I will really
It’s inconvenient to fall out!”
There was no trace of ridicule in Emperor Liu's tone, and the disdain could be felt personally: "The Han soldiers risked their lives and fought bloody battles for half a year to establish the current situation. Well, seeing that the Khitans are exhausted, the Koreans
People can’t wait to jump out and share the fruits of victory? How can anything in this world be so cheap!
Hold your troops and wait and see, waiting for the right moment to move. Wang Zhao's idea is too good, how can I fulfill his wish?"
It is undeniable that there have been friendly exchanges between the Han Dynasty and Goryeo for more than ten years, and the exchanges were very close. Moreover, Emperor Liu once supported Wang Zhao, supported his internal reforms and consolidated the royal power.
Of course, Emperor Liu was not doing charity, but his purpose was very clear, which was to support Goryeo, contain the Liao Kingdom, and increase the chances of winning the Han-Liao War. In the early days, the two sides jointly fought against the Liao Kingdom, and the consensus on cooperation also had some effects, even if
Not so obvious.
However, the relationship between countries still puts interests first and changes with the changing situation. In the early years when the Liao Dynasty was strong and the Han Dynasty was weak, due to the power of the Liao Kingdom and the close historical and cultural proximity, the relationship between Han and Li
The relationship between them was naturally harmonious, and envoys came and went frequently.
However, after the Han Dynasty's first Northern Expedition was a great success and Guanshan was recovered, things began to change. On the one hand, the success of internal reforms by King Wang Zhao of Goryeo led to the promotion of royal power and the strengthening of national power, which gave him some confidence.
On the other hand, and the most important reason, the Han Dynasty was showing its sharpness and the threat was growing day by day, making the Goryeo country uncertain. After all, history clearly laid out that, the king of the Central Plains also once set foot on the peninsula. The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and
Glory, only three hundred years ago, is not that far away, and the big man is evolving in that direction.
Previously, there was still a confrontation between the Khitan and Liao Dynasties and the Han Dynasty, separated by Liaodong and the East China Sea, which were not bordering each other. Koryo did not have that much sense of urgency, and it was quite comfortable to wait and see.
Even during the second Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty, Goryeo still sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, pretending to be sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight. During the fierce battle between Han and Liao, as an active audience, perhaps they were still applauding.
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However, with the defeat of Jinzhou, the Han army marched eastward, and with the end of the Battle of Liaohe River, the Han army occupied Liaodong, and Goryeo could no longer maintain its previous leisurely state.
Not to mention the entire Northeast, even if only Liaodong was recaptured by the Han army, Han and Li were already bordering each other and facing each other across the Yalu River. More importantly, Goryeo really planned to take advantage of the war between Han and Liao.
After understanding the situation of the war between Han and Liao in the Northeast, the emperor and ministers of Goryeo also discussed it and decided that it was time to take action. If they don't end up, they won't even be able to drink soup. Xu Xi's trip is for this matter, to help
The Han Dynasty's attack on the Liao Dynasty was fully aware that it was just an excuse to expand its territory, which was the reality.
"Your Majesty, since Goryeo has come to court to report this matter, the Han Dynasty has to pay attention to it!" Seeing the edge in Emperor Liu's words, Liu Xi tensed up in a rare move, and said with cupped hands. Some foreign ministers
Today, Liu Xi also maintains a formal title for his imperial father.
"Yes!" Emperor Liu sneered twice: "One hundred thousand naval and land troops are quite generous. The country of Korea has become richer now! Thirty thousand naval troops, what does Wang Zhao want to do?"
Emperor Liu's brows slowly furrowed. He didn't dare to be dissatisfied in his heart, rather than saying no mercy. However, Gao Li's sudden attack still made Emperor Liu feel a little troublesome and he needed to be treated with caution.
Even if we don't underestimate the combat capabilities of the Koryo army, it is still an army of 100,000 land and sea troops. Considering the situation of Koryo, it is obvious that more can be mobilized. If there are too many ants, the elephant will be killed, so we have to be careful about this.
Especially for that navy, the crime committed by the Donghai Navy in Goryeo had a warning effect, but it also seemed to sting them and arouse their sense of crisis. They actually raised 30,000 navy troops.
For the Liaodong army, the sea supply line is particularly important and is the place where problems can least arise. Although the Donghai Navy firmly controls the sea power and the Goryeo Navy is even less powerful, they are still afraid of omissions.
good.
"Now it seems that the decision to support Goryeo back then is still open to question!" Emperor Liu lamented. Emperor Liu had said similar words before, after the friction between Han and Li.
"The matter has come to this, there is no point in regretting it, let's start solving the current problem!" Seeing Emperor Liu's sullen face, Liu Xi said in a low voice.
"I never regret!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu insisted stubbornly and emphasized. Although this sentence is very questionable, he has regretted many decisions over the years.
"What if I don't agree with Goryeo's request? What do you think Wang Zhao will choose?" Emperor Liu asked.
Li Chongju had no intention of answering, and looked at Emperor Liu's cold gaze. Liu Xi thought for a moment and responded: "This is no longer under the control of the Han Dynasty. If so, the relationship between Han and Li will probably be destroyed."
If the situation continues to deteriorate, Goryeo will become even more fearful and dissatisfied with the Han Dynasty. They may swallow this breath, or they may be dissatisfied and send troops brazenly, cross the Yalu River, seize cities and fields, and plunder wealth and people!"
"If they don't swallow this breath, they want me to endure this bad breath?" Emperor Liu's tone suddenly changed, as fast as a rainstorm.
Liu Xi's expression was slightly stagnant, but he still said in a deep voice: "The feud between Han and Li is not a big deal, but under the current situation, we have to be more careful. At the beginning of the Liaodong War, everything is still unstable. The Liao Army in the Northeast
, although it is gradually declining, it is not dead.
If under such circumstances, Goryeo gets involved, embarrasses the Han, or even triggers a war, it will definitely add variables to the situation in Liaodong.
What’s more serious is that once the Liao and Li parties unite to fight against the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty will be in trouble."
"If that's the case, the navy of the Han Dynasty should go south to visit the coast of Goryeo!" Emperor Liu's tone was cold, as if he wanted to eat people, but his attitude was still as strong as ever.
"But the court must not ignore it. If Liao and Li collude, it may even cause a recurrence of the situation in Liaodong and cause serious trouble! If it were the Liao Kingdom, they would not refuse Goryeo's participation, and would even respond positively. After all, the Liao Kingdom is in Liaodong.
I am no longer afraid of losing anything anymore..." Liu Xi said.
"What do you mean, do you want me to agree to Gao Li's request?" Emperor Liu stared at Liu Xi with a judgment in his eyes.
Faced with Emperor Liu's gaze, Liu Xi felt pressure at this time, but he still responded in a deep voice: "I believe that everything should be dealt with the Liao Kingdom first, and try to avoid side issues. As for Goryeo, we can wait for the Han Dynasty.
The Liao War is over, free up your hands to clean up!"
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu laughed a few times, looked at his third son, and sighed with a smile: "Sanlang, your mentality is in the right place. You talk about this matter so calmly. You are much calmer than me!"
In response to this, Liu Xi's eyes turned around intelligently, and he responded with a smile: "I just said it casually, with a little bit of knowledge, and you have to look at your Majesty to make up your mind!"
"Human greed is insatiable! Since Goryeo has shown its ambitions, if I allow them to advance northward and let them occupy the southeastern part of Liaoning, but it is not enough and they continue to attack many cities, what should I do? Continue to let them go? Why?
To satisfy the desires of the Han soldiers with their hard work? The end date of the Han-Liao war has not yet been determined. At that time, they will still face the same situation. Instead of doing this, why not kill their thoughts from the beginning?" Emperor Liu said in a calm tone.
The tone of voice shows his attitude.
Hearing this, Liu Xi also frowned and said subconsciously: "If the Goryeo army had gone north from the beginning of the war, what should be lost would also be lost. The necessary price is not unacceptable!"
"I'm talking about now! Thinking is about the present! What I'm focusing on is the future!" Emperor Liu said coldly.
Liu Xi was silent for a long time, with a wry smile on his calm face, and he bowed and bowed: "I didn't think carefully! If you follow your majesty's wishes, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do well!"
"Your idea is not unreasonable!" Emperor Liu's stern face also softened, giving Liu Xi an affirmation.
Then, he stood up and walked to the map, staring at the Korean Peninsula coldly: "It's just that I hate being passive! If Korea had stayed calm, I wouldn't have thought about them, but since they jumped out on their own initiative, I will give them
If I have this problem, I will start to solve it, especially the people who created the problem!
I cannot give up the initiative to the Koreans. If the situation in Liaodong changes, even if it causes a certain recurrence, then it must be me who instigates this change!
Goryeo, a small country, has what qualifications to negotiate terms with me!"
"It has been many years since I compromised, and this time is no exception!"
