After carefully observing Emperor Liu and seeing his dull reaction, Guo Liangping added: "I have two other considerations. One is the hundreds of thousands of Han merchants who have gone to sea in recent years. Those who have gone to sea in recent years are all brave enough to fight.
Whether they are doing business, reclamation or mining, they all gather in groups to stay warm and develop with arms. They spontaneously organize basic military training and always maintain it. Their level of hard work and training results, some even far exceed those in the country.
Local rural soldier training.
No matter what status these people have at home and what discords they have had among themselves, they all have only one identity outside the country, and that is the people of the Han Dynasty. Previously, although the imperial court encouraged and supported overseas colonization, it did not organize them and fully mobilize them.
If its power can be effectively organized and utilized, it can be hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
At present, the towns and fortresses established by the Han people in Nanyang are mostly located near the sea. They are too scattered, have more than enough self-preservation and insufficient development. Many places have even suffered huge losses under the perennial intrusion of the indigenous people and have to be abandoned.
Previously, many Nanyang businessmen and people have expressed their hope that a military and political institution like Liangping Island can be established to connect the various towns and villages together, so as to effectively support and protect the Han people's foothold in the local area.
If Your Majesty wants to entrust Nanyang to the enfeoffment, these overseas Han people are the most important support and the most reliable force. If you want to enfeoff the country, you should also build around the towns, fortresses and strongholds that have been established. This is a matter of laying a solid foundation.
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Guo Liangping talked eloquently and endlessly, seeming to prove to Emperor Liu that he was different from those officials who catered to his wishes. He had in-depth understanding and careful thinking.
Seeing that Emperor Liu listened carefully and looked as if he had gained something, Guo Liangping became more confident and continued: "Another point is that the contradictions of the barbarian indigenous people in Nanyang can be greatly exploited.
For example, although Srivijaya has a long history, its political and military construction are extremely rough, and it has not formed a strong centralized court. Although its territory is vast, it does not form effective constraints on the local area like the Han Dynasty.
Ruled by a large number of tribal barbarians distributed among them.
Whether it is the navy or powerful merchants, they have exchanges with many indigenous tribes, and some tribes even work for us.
I believe that using barbarians to control barbarians will be an effective way to reduce the obstacles and losses of the Han Dynasty. Now on the island of Java, the Kingdom of Java is rising, and its king Murocha wants to unify the entire island. Although he is friendly to our Han people,
They continued to send envoys to the DPRK to seek support, but the Han people on the island were still worried. Therefore, whether it was to seal the country or to protect the wealth and safety of the Han merchants, the imperial court should take decisive measures. The island of Java must not be allowed to be unified.
Even if it’s just in name!”
After saying that, Guo Liangping glanced at Emperor Liu as if he was seeking confirmation, and then said: "In addition, I have lived in Nanyang for many years, and I have a comprehensive view of various places. In addition to understanding geography and military affairs, I am also observing their customs.
Favor.
In my opinion, Nanyang is warm and humid, with a unique environment for agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing and hunting, and a huge output, but the local indigenous barbarians do not know how to cherish it, and they do not need to work as hard as our Han people, and they do not need intensive farming to make a living.
, Therefore, in addition to being ignorant and backward, they are also loose and lazy. Although there are some people with fierce folk customs, they do not have a strong and determined will.
Many indigenous tribes are isolated from the world, have little communication with the outside world, and have no loyal recognition of those barbarian countries. Therefore, the stubborn resistance of Srivijaya, Java and other countries that Your Majesty is concerned about is unlikely to happen.
It is necessary to defeat its army, destroy its country, and destroy its institutions, and then supplement it with the strategy of dividing and recruiting, and it will be successful!"
At this point, Guo Liangping stopped talking. He thought that he had said enough. If this could not be recognized by Emperor Liu, then it would be useless to say more.
Emperor Liu was obviously persuaded by Guo Liangping, or he only needed a reasonable reason and some feasible suggestions. Whether it was Liu Chengxun before or Guo Liangping at this time, their words were truly convincing.
, after all, people have been there, heard and witnessed, and it has been practiced.
As for other people, they can object, but why should Emperor Liu accept it and accept all the advice? If you want to convince Emperor Liu, you must at least visit Nanyang and conduct some investigations. And these are difficult for most ministers to do.
Emperor Liu was silent, and the longer the silence, the deeper he thought.
It also means that his decision on the enfeoffment of Nanyang has become more determined.
After a long time, Emperor Liu raised his eyes. First he breathed a long sigh of relief, and then said slowly: "If you want to succeed in the affairs of Nanyang, you will inevitably use swords and soldiers. Although I have high hopes for the princes, soldiers are the most important thing for the country."
, don’t be careless. I intend for you to go to Nanyang again to coordinate the expedition, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Liangping was both excited and happy. What he needs now is just such an opportunity, a chance to expand his ambitions. The days in the Privy Council are too depressing and frustrating, so there is no way to attack across the sea.
, sailing across the ocean is a joy.
Trying his best to control the turbulence in his heart, Guo Liangping held his head high, held his fists heavily, and said loudly: "I will give my best until I die!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu nodded, thought for a while, and then asked: "Based on your calculation, how long will it take to wipe out the barbarian country and establish a feudal state?"
Although Guo Liangping was full of confidence and spoke happily, on this issue, his mind was clear and his performance was inevitably a little hesitant. This hesitation was keenly noticed by Emperor Liu, who narrowed his eyes and said with a slightly cold expression:
"Why, is this problem troubling you?"
Guo Liangping was startled, and his eyelids twitched involuntarily, but he still replied cautiously: "I think that ten years of effort will be enough to achieve success!"
"Ten years!" Emperor Liu's voice suddenly rose and echoed in the hall, making Guo Liangping's heart tremble: "I am nearly sixty years old! Do you think I can afford to wait ten years?"
Hidden beneath his sober and calm appearance was Emperor Liu's stubborn, arrogant, and eager heart, and this question exactly reflected some of his moods.
For Guo Liangping, the pressure in his heart when he faced the "real" side of Emperor Liu can be imagined. At this moment, he suddenly realized that the errand in Nanyang might not be as easy and comfortable as he imagined.
Regardless of thinking more, Emperor Liu's aggressive gaze forced Guo Liangping to find a way to deal with the pressure in front of him. After thinking for a moment, he said: "I would like to ask for one hundred thousand land and sea troops, we can expect it in three years!"
"Ten years, one hundred thousand, are you, Guo Liangping, deliberately joking with me?" Emperor Liu couldn't hold back his anger, and immediately scolded: "Anxi has been fighting for so many years, so many people have died, and what we are facing is
Such a formidable enemy requires less than 50,000 troops. To deal with a mere overseas barbarian country, you need 100,000 troops. If you need to raise such a large army, what use do you have?"
Emperor Liu put so much pressure on him that Guo Liangping was pounding in his heart, but at this moment, his subconscious also forced him to persist. Facing Emperor Liu's angry gaze, he buried his head and held his hands in his hands, saying in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, soldier.
In the land of life and death, I dare not be careless!"
This is just using what you said to block me! Emperor Liu thought to himself, but looking at Guo Liangping's persistence, Emperor Liu had a little more confidence in him. After all, what he wanted was not a "three-year Ping Liao"
Target
Thinking of this, Emperor Liu slowly regained his composure, thought for a while, and said solemnly: "I will issue an edict, conduct a comprehensive discussion with the Privy Council, plan your proposal, and formulate a plan for the Nanyang expedition. You are the leader of Nanyang."
The proposer of the strategy will also be the implementer, and the plan will be based on your opinions!"
Upon hearing this edict, Guo Liangping's eyes lit up, he immediately clasped his fists and responded loudly: "Yes!"
Regardless of anything else, at least as far as the current results are concerned, it is beneficial to Guo Liangping, and he can finally let go of the bad breath in his chest.
"Back off!"
"I excuse myself!"
After Guo Liangping left, Emperor Liu's expression quickly darkened. Listening to his words and observing his expression, Emperor Liu couldn't help but have some doubts about Guo Liangping.
