Faced with Liu Chengyou's somewhat careless questions, Wang Pu and Wang Pu did not respond directly, but just waited cautiously, but a look of determination could clearly be seen on their faces.
Without waiting for his reply, Liu Chengyou looked thoughtful again and said to himself: "Besides Huainan, there is really no place to mobilize troops?"
Of course, Liu Chengyou has been farming for several years. If he really wants to start a war, he still has several directions. Needless to say, the first is to attack Huainan; the second is to attack Meng and Shu in the west, and at least take back Qin Fengjie into four states; the third is to Naturally, it was the Northern Expedition to attack the Khitans.
However, with these three directions and three strategies, anyone with a little knowledge can clearly distinguish their pros and cons.
"To seize Huainan, why do you two suggest that I conquer the Khitans in the north?" Liu Chengyou asked solemnly as he regained his energy.
Faced with this question, Wang Pusurong said directly: "Khitan people! Since the founding of the country, the Han Dynasty has forged a deadly feud with the Khitan people. Looking around the world, only the Khitan who unified the grassland is the greatest power in our dynasty. Enemy. Although our dynasty has captured the sixteen states of Youji, including You, Zhuo, Ying, and Mo, and has also restored Yi and Ding, the danger of Guanshan is still in the hands of the enemy, and the Khitan can move south at any time."
"Once we mobilize our troops, the Khitans will not sit idly by. Last year, the late emperor pinged the capital of Ye, and this year, your majesty pinged the river. The Khitan people responded. This year, they even sent troops south to harass. Therefore, the powerful enemy is spying from the north. No matter what the big man does, it is like a thorn on his back, preventing him from exerting his full strength and conquering his full power."
"My old ministers and others suggest that if we can successfully seize Huainan and conquer the south of the Yangtze River, we should take advantage of the trend and march northward, restore the army capital, and consolidate the northern border defenses in the danger of Yanshan. Then go southward and flatten all the countries!"
At the end of the sentence, Wang Pu couldn't help but get excited. After all, it was very rare to be able to express his thoughts in front of the emperor. What was even more rare was that the emperor listened carefully.
Liu Chengyou thought about it very seriously, chewing on what the two kings said for a long time, and sighed: "As the two Qings said, seizing the Huaihe River requires efforts to fight against the Tang Dynasty, and the Khitan people will also have to send troops to the north, and they will be attacked on both sides. What a situation!”
When mentioning this, Wang Pu also had a solemn face and responded: "If the current situation develops, it will be inevitable. Therefore, if your Majesty wants to take Huainan, you still have to wait for a good opportunity!"
"Where did this good opportunity come from?" Liu Chengyou asked immediately.
Wang Pu cupped his hands and replied: "Good opportunities are uncertain, but it is necessary to maintain the health of the people, save money, train soldiers, and repair armor and weapons. By then, even if the enemy is strong in the north, will it be able to curb your majesty's intention to go south?"
In the official history, Guo Rong, Shizong of Zhou Dynasty, accepted Wang Pu's strategy, and was able to fight vigorously, conquer the south and the north, and shocked China. First, it had the foundation laid by Guo Wei and Guangshun; second, after the battle of Gaoping, the monarch's power was established and strong. Military and political affairs allowed him to fully display his talents; however, what is equally important is that the Khitan in the north stretched his hips.
Yelu Ruan, Shizong of the Liao Dynasty, had been in power for four years, but died in a mutiny. The successor Yelu Jing, Mu Zong, was the famous "Sleeping King". Under his rule of nearly twenty years, the Khitan state was in ruins, political chaos, and constant internal rebellions. Since he abolished martial arts, the development of Khitan has completely stagnated or even regressed. Guo Rong captured Huainan and later decided to conquer Youyan in the north. This may be due to the decline of Khitan's national affairs.
The development of history is often accompanied by chance and inevitability. It is inspired by the British Lord and always takes into account the right time, right place, and right people. It seems as if it is really loved by God.
In fact, had it not been for the Khitan people's own problems, it would have been even more difficult for Guo Rong to conquer Huainan and restore Qin Feng. Even though Zhao Kuangyin had the foundation laid by Guo Rong, he wanted to implement the strategy of "first south, then north" and flatten the separatist regimes in the south. Power would never be that easy. The Northern Han Dynasty could not play a great buffering role between the Song Dynasty and the Khitan. After all, Hebei in the Central Plains faced a direct threat from the Northern Dynasty, which came from the distressed Youyan.
Nowadays, Yelv Ruan is in power in the Liao Kingdom. Although there have been some twists and turns due to the issue of the throne, his position has gradually stabilized and the national strength is also recovering. During the Pinghe Zhong rebellion, Yelu An Tuan was ordered to invade the south, which is proved.
Therefore, in the Qianyou Dynasty of Liu Chengyou, the strategy of "first south then north" was also proposed, and the Khitan was also taken into consideration, but Wang Pu took the threat of the evil neighbor in the north more seriously. When thinking about the strategy, Wang Pu and Wang Of course, it is impossible to consider the prerequisites for "dramatic changes" in Khitan.
The hall became quiet, and he rubbed his chin habitually, thought for a while, and said, "Is three years enough?"
Knowing what he meant, Wang Pu said to Liu Chengyou very solemnly: "In my opinion, it will take at least three years for the Han Dynasty to stop fighting and concentrate on development before it can have the strength to fight!"
"Even if we have three years, can we resist the Khitan in the north and conquer Jiangbei in the south?" Liu Chengyou asked again, his tone seemed a little unconfident.
Both of them were silent. Wang Pu raised his head and said with an excited expression: "It is difficult to face enemies on both sides, but if your Majesty wants to conquer the world, it will be a road full of obstacles and obstacles. Your Majesty only needs to make careful calculations and do a good job in the north. The success or failure of preparations to resist the Khitan and attack the puppet Tang Dynasty in the south still depends on the future!"
Liu Chengyou smiled softly: "Then three years! I can afford to wait!"
"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, rich in age, and patient with his hard work, and his great achievements will surely be accomplished!" Wang Pu, somewhat unexpectedly, expressed compliments to Liu Chengyou.
Talents like Wang Pu and Wang Pu had far-reaching knowledge. They not only passed the imperial examination in order to become an official, but also were willing to express their strategies and demonstrate their talents in front of the emperor. Of course, they looked on with cold eyes and saw that Liu Chengyou had achieved great things. Otherwise, where would he be? Will it be so easy to break my heart and lungs?
Wang Pu proposed three years, and Liu Chengyou also wanted three years to prepare for the war. What is a bit of a coincidence is that, if nothing else happens, three years later will happen to be the year when Khitan's national revolution happened. Of course, neither of them is ready yet. I know. What Liu Chengyou is considering here is to send his troops southward while defending the Khitan in the north.
"Today's high-level discussion, please don't tell others or leak the news!" Liu Chengyou took a deep breath and turned to the two of them with a cold face.
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Liu Chengyou unleashed his majesty and immediately made the two people respond solemnly. Of course they had that consciousness. This was not an issue of "Pingbian Policy" on the surface, but actually involved the future national strategy of the Han Dynasty. Looking at the emperor's performance, he almost made up his mind.
"After a good talk with you two, my doubts have been cleared up. You two ministers will be regarded as great talents in the country!" With a calm mind, Liu Chengyou slowly regained his composure and expressed high praise for the two kings.
Of course, the two of them were polite to each other.
Liu Chengyou thought about it for a moment and said to the two of them: "Second Qing has the talent to manage the world, but he has just entered the court. I can't rush into appointing him to an important position."
Listening to Liu Chengyou's words, it was necessary to make a clear arrangement for the two of them. When it came to himself, I couldn't help but straighten my back. Once you enter the temple, you should seek power and position so that you can display your talents and realize your ambitions. Opportunity, there is nothing to be embarrassed about, but the appearance of the two people is normal.
"I intend for the two ministers to observe the government under the Hanlin Academy, to serve as common people, to prepare additional posts, to serve the emperor, to read and lecture, and to draft imperial edicts. In addition, to assist the Hanlin Academy to carry out the edicts and standardize, compile the "Han Xing Tong" "!"
"I accept your order! Thank you, Your Majesty!" The two men stood up at the same time and thanked each other.
Fan Zhi was previously ordered to take the lead in compiling the "Xingtong", but he was responsible for the position of knowing and making imperial edicts, always accompanying him on policy, and had many mundane tasks, which led to the slow progress of the criminal law compilation. Therefore, Liu Chengyou transferred his official position and shifted the focus of his work.
Liu Chengyou was very kind to the two kings in appointing them. Not only did he set up the post of Shujishi for them, but he also participated in the compilation of "Xingtong". Even if he appointed one or two names, this honor was too much. .
