In front of the Han Palace, a young man was waiting calmly. However, judging from his wandering behavior, his heart was not very calm. He looked into the palace door from time to time. Until, a figure walked out of the palace door. Then his face suddenly turned from worry to joy.
This young man was Liu Shaoji, the adopted son of Liu Congxiao, the military governor of the Pinghai Navy. He was officially worshiped as the military governor of the Pinghai Navy. Last year, he represented Quanzhang when he came to court and made a tribute. Liu Chengyou appreciated him and awarded him the title of Taizhong Dafu.
Of course, those who left the palace were Liu Congxiao, who had just paid homage to the emperor, and hurriedly greeted him: "Father!"
Liu Shaoji is both an adopted son and a nephew to Liu Congxiao. He is the son of Liu Congxiao's younger brother Liu Congyuan. Because Liu Congxiao has no children, he will succeed him. If there are no accidents, Liu Shaoji will be The heir of the Liu family.
"Isn't there an arrangement? Why are you waiting here?" Looking at Liu Shaoji, Liu Congxiao asked.
Liu Shaoji replied: "My son is worried, so he is here!"
Seeing his nervous expression, Liu Congxiao looked relaxed and said, "I'm going to see the emperor and offer him a generous gift. What's there to worry about?"
Noticing his father's expression and feeling a little relieved, Liu Shaoji immediately asked: "What's the unknown situation like?"
As for the purpose of Liu Congxiao's audience, Liu Shaoji naturally knew it. Yes, it was to accept the land. He planned to dedicate the land and people of Quan and Zhangzhou under the jurisdiction of the Liu family to the imperial court and rule the Han Dynasty from then on.
The father and son talked as they walked, and Liu Congxiao said: "The emperor did not agree directly, so he asked me to go back to my place first and wait for his reply!"
Hearing this, Liu Shaoji was stunned and a little surprised: "Is it possible that the emperor is not interested in Quan and Zhangzhou?"
"How can you not be tempted? Today, you are a promising king who will do great unification. How can you not be happy if I take the initiative to offer soil?" Liu Congxiao said.
"Then why not accept it?" Liu Shaoji was puzzled.
Looking at his adopted son, Liu Congxiao secretly sighed in his heart, after all, he was still too young, and said: "It's not that I don't accept it, it just needs to be considered! This is also where the emperor is wise and calm. The area of Quan and Zhang is small and surrounded by three parties. The power and the land under the jurisdiction of the imperial court are not bordering after all! If you accept it directly, I am afraid it will cause changes in the situation in the south. For the imperial court that has experienced many wars, it does not want to add complications! "
Listening to his explanation, Liu Shaoji was thoughtful and asked: "If this is the case, then why does my father insist on offering the land?"
This is probably political wisdom. Liu Congxiao did not hesitate to teach future generations, saying: "The general trend of the world has long been in the Han Dynasty. After the major victory in the Northern Liao Expedition, the unification situation has become irreversible. Even if there are twists and turns, it does not harm the overall situation.
Since ancient times, the north has been unified, so how can the south of the Yangtze River survive alone? For example, the Eastern Wu Dynasty cannot resist the Western Jin Dynasty, and the Southern Chen Dynasty cannot resist the Yang and Sui Dynasties. What's more, with the current fragmented countries in the south of the Yangtze River, how can they control Sichuan and Shu at the top and Jinghu in the middle? The opponent of the Han Dynasty?
As for Quanzhang, a small area, it will be annexed by the imperial court sooner or later. How can we have the extravagant desire to separate it? Since it is a matter of time, it should be done sooner rather than later! Regardless of whether the imperial court accepts it or not, at least let the emperor understand the intention of my Liu family. !”
Liu Congxiao's words can be said to be very insightful, and he can see things more clearly. After the fall of the Min Kingdom, he read a lot of books during the years when Quanzhang was separatist. However, it was difficult for Liu Shaoji to understand these things for a while.
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After leaving the imperial city and getting into the car, Liu Shaoji couldn't help but speak: "Father, are you really determined to dedicate your land?"
Hearing the strangeness in his words, he sat upright and looked at him: "Why, you can't bear to leave?"
"After all, Quanzhang is the foundation you founded just now, and you worked hard to manage it, and now you are in good health, so you just dedicated it to the imperial court..." Liu Shaoji said in a complicated tone.
Hearing this, Liu Congxiao smiled at first, then gradually became serious, and said: "I belong to the Liu family and have a weak bloodline. In the future, the only people who can inherit the family are your brothers. The two states of Quan and Zhang can be promoted.
Capital, the glory of one's family, can make one's family prosperous, but if one treats it as private property and harbors inappropriate delusions, one will surely suffer disaster in the future.
There is one thing you should keep in mind, no matter whether the court accepts it or not, you must be respectful and submissive to the court. Then through the contribution of the land donation, the court should also treat me favorably to keep my family name and ensure that my family continues to prosper."
Seeing that Liu Congxiao was speaking seriously, Liu Shaoji did not dare to neglect, and immediately raised his hands and said, "You must remember this!"
The description relaxed again, and Liu Congxiao chuckled again and said: "The strength of the Wuyue Kingdom is much stronger than the original Min Kingdom. When the Jianghuai River was at its peak, it was difficult to destroy it. However, since the Qian Mu period, no matter what happens in the Central Plains,
Through changes, he has always been respectful and submissive, and served carefully. The current King of Wu and Yue is even more thorough.
You know why, but Qian knows that the unification trend is already established. With Wu Yue, it is impossible to resist the general trend. If you go against the current, you will eventually be destroyed! If the king's army goes south and flattens the south of the Yangtze River in the future, how can Wu Yue resist?
Although Quanzhang is small, if I, the Liu family, are the first to advocate the return of soil to the court, the significance of this is extraordinary!"
When he said this, there was a cunning look on Liu Congxiao's face. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and he said playfully: "I am curious now, how will Wu Yue react once the news of the land donation spreads?
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In the original history, although Zhangquan offered land, it was nearly twenty years later. Moreover, the Southern Han and Southern Tang Dynasties were destroyed one after another, leaving only Zhangquan and Wuyue left in the world.
, just to increase Zhao Guangyi’s reputation.
However, in Liu Chengyou's era, the context of the times had gone awry. After more than ten years, the overall historical situation had completely collapsed, the unification process accelerated, and a great victory in the Northern Expedition shocked the world. Liu Congxiao had such initiative, but it was not
Not surprising either.
In the palace, Emperor Liu Chengyou of the Han Dynasty was also thinking about this matter. As for his attitude, he was both relieved and having a headache. He was pleased that Liu Congfang had this awareness, but as for the headache, he was just like Tang and Guangdong
Things are normal, what he wants now is stability, calmness, no disturbance, it is best for the world to be peaceful and nothing to happen in all directions.
However, the reality is that there are constant ups and downs. Even if Liu Congxiao's original intention is good, his contribution is not at the right time.
Of course, Liu Chengyou also knew what Liu Chengyou could see from the effectiveness. As the saying goes, it is easy to accept the two states. However, it is an enclave after all. If you want to fully accept the military and political affairs of the two states and turn it into Han territory in a short period of time, you can
It's not just about talking. At the same time, the reactions of Southern Tang, Southern Guangdong, and Wu Yue also need to be considered, although their reactions are not important.
In the early years, the Han Dynasty also had an enclave, Lizhou, but at that time it was backed by Jingnan, which was not far from the Han Dynasty. This was not the case with Quanzhang, which was a long way away.
On the other hand, considering the dark side, even if it is not surrendered, it will be difficult for the big men to take it in the future. If it is fully accepted, we have to consider the feelings of the vested interests. With the addition of force, would it be more thorough?
However, Liu Chengyou still recognized Liu Congxiao's performance of being smart and aware of current affairs, and he deserves praise.
As for whether to accept or not, after discussing with Wei Renpu who had been summoned, Liu Chengyou decided to keep the status quo for the time being. Summoning a chamberlain, Liu Chengyou ordered: "Isn't there some leftover of the things I brought back? Go ahead and tell me, Pick a few of them and give them to Ping Haijun as a military envoy to stay and follow them!"
After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou said to Wei Renpu: "Wei Qing, Quan Zhangzhou and Quanzhou are not accepted for the time being, but the court can appoint a few officials to follow Xiao Nan when he returns to take office, and he will first familiarize himself with some folk customs and government affairs! Regarding this matter, your Majesty We can make some arrangements!”
"Yes!" Wei Renpu responded, and then hesitantly said: "Your Majesty, these appointed officials are not within the scope of my authority!"
"Oh!" Liu Chengyou looked as usual and said, "Then I will pass it on to you and let the staff arrange it!"
"Yes!" Wei Renpu frowned slightly, his expression a little solemn.
After Wei Renpu retired, Liu Chengyou was still thinking about the matter, with a slight smile on his lips: "If the news of Zhangquan's donation of soil comes out, I wonder what Qian Hongchu, Li Yiyin and Gao Shaoji in Beijing will think!"
