After listening to what he said, Emperor Liu just nodded without saying anything. He pondered for a while, and then asked Liu Yang: "This time, I invite all the foreigners to come to Beijing as a guest. You should know why and what my intention is."
, you really don’t think it’s to discuss the country with these internal and external barbarians, right?”
Hearing this, Liu Yang showed a little smile, shook his head slightly, and said: "Although I am stupid, it is difficult to fully understand the holy meaning, but after more than half a year of study and observation, I have made some guesses.
Not many people would take the theory of joint discussion of the country's affairs, not to mention children, even the ministers and ministers of the court would take it seriously. My father and Zhao Xiang were in charge, and they have repeatedly mentioned it before. What the Han Dynasty needs now is stability and the need to provide for the people.
To restore national strength, we must shrink from all fronts and consolidate the foundation.
In recent years, the Han Dynasty has expanded rapidly and restored and opened up thousands of miles of land. Although the results were brilliant, the cost of money and food and the loss of troops and horses were huge, resulting in an unstable foundation, which reached a point that the Han Dynasty could not bear, so it was urgent to
Stop and rest to consolidate your victory.
Nowadays, Goryeo has reached a peace agreement, and the situation in the Western Regions has gradually stabilized with the resumption of the North. As long as the court shows goodwill, peace can be maintained for a period of time in a short period of time.
In this way, except for the Khitans in the north, the Han Dynasty has basically achieved a truce. Only in the northwest and southwest areas, the geography and people's customs are complicated and extremely difficult to manage. Over the years, conflicts have continued, which has made the border areas restless.
Although the disease was serious, it also involved a lot of energy and financial resources of the imperial court.
Moreover, if the court is not vigilant, if things go on like this, a minor illness may turn into a serious one. Therefore, if the court can take the lead and recruit all the tribes, in order to achieve peace, reduce the court's troubles, and allow the Han Dynasty to spend more energy on restoring the country,
In attacking the Liao Kingdom, it was a decision to follow the trend..."
"It seems that you have indeed put some thought into this matter!" After listening to Liu Yang's opinions, Emperor Liu became calmer and said to him: "Then do you think this move will have any effect? If so,
If so, how big of a role can it play, and can it live up to the wishes of the imperial court?"
After hearing the question, Liu Yang thought for a while again, sighed softly, and said: "If we say that we can completely eliminate the cause of the disaster, achieve peace, and have all races prosper together, I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve. No matter how powerful the Han Dynasty is, it will be difficult for all races at home and abroad to do so.
The heart is willing to surrender, even if it is forced by power, it may be sincere and cunning!
However, if this move can be used to recruit some pro-Han tribes, ensure that the main forces of all tribes cooperate with the imperial court, and jointly maintain peace on the western border, it will already be able to reduce a lot of burdens for the imperial court!
At least, after this consultation, we can ensure the stability of the western borders in the next ten to twenty years!"
After Liu Yang said these words, he couldn't help but let out a breath. Emperor Liu also smiled a little after listening, but he asked a little inexplicably: "For more than ten years, for the Han Dynasty in the northwest and southwest,
Have you conducted detailed investigations on border, defense, colonization, administrative and other expenditures, as well as various regional conflicts and rebellions that have occurred?"
Liu Yang was stunned, but it only took a moment before he responded: "Although there is no detailed investigation, I have some understanding. It is indeed expensive. There are more than 60,000 garrison troops stationed in the northwest four roads alone all year round. In recent years,
For the Northern Expedition, the army exceeded 100,000, and the military expenditure alone was no less than 7 million dollars per year!
In addition, the money spent on guarding passes in Yunnan, central Guizhou and other border states is equally huge, and as for other administrative expenses, it is not a small amount either!"
Emperor Liu nodded, not caring whether Liu Yang knew the specific details of this, but said: "Leave aside the northwest four routes and the Yunqian garrison for the time being, this is a special situation, and the burden will be gradually reduced in the future.
Let’s just talk about the rest of the border areas. In order to consolidate the defense and governance, the annual official salary, military salary and various administrative expenses are of course very expensive and require continued support from the court. But with the national strength of the Han Dynasty, can it be supported? "
Without waiting for Liu Yang to answer, Emperor Liu said to himself: "I can tell you with certainty that if the previous Northern Expedition was too expensive and exhausted the national treasury, with the financial resources of the imperial court, these expenditures would be enough to support it!
Therefore, committing to regional peace, eliminating obstacles, and reducing the burden on the court are not the main purposes of this conference! As long as the court’s national and financial resources are restored, what you mentioned will not be a problem! "
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang showed a look of surprise on his face, and then he humbly and seriously asked for advice: "Listen to my father's teachings!"
Emperor Liu said quietly: "The summoning of various forces to Beijing this time, to put it nicely, is for peaceful coexistence and the benefit of the people in the border areas, but in fact, it is a kind of compromise and concession by the Han Dynasty. On this point, you
You have to have an idea in mind!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang's expression suddenly became serious, as if it was a bit difficult to accept, and he whispered: "Yes!"
"Since the Qianyu Northern Expedition, I have been strong for more than ten years. The Han Dynasty has also been strong for the surrounding countries for so long!" Emperor Liu sighed: "But now, I have to give in! You
What Shicai said does make sense, and it also points directly to some of the difficulties and dilemmas faced by Dahan today, but do you know where the real problem of Dahan lies?"
Faced with Emperor Liu's questions, Liu Yang, who was already a little slow, couldn't react for a while, but his expression became visibly serious and his brows were furrowed, as if he was racking his brains to think about his negligence or failure to understand.
The holy will arrived.
Emperor Liu didn't wait for him to think clearly, and said: "This time the imperial court called, it can be said that all the barbarians responded to the call. What is the reason? That is because the Han Dynasty is strong and full of military virtue. They dare not disobey. There may be some people in the border areas.
There were conflicts, but if they were asked to confront the imperial court and become enemies of the Han Dynasty, they would not dare to do so."
"They are now afraid of the big Han, and they are afraid first, and then surrender. The Hu people are afraid of power but not moral. This is an unbreakable truth since ancient times!
This time, the most important prerequisite for the Han people to make peace with us is to be strong, so strong that they are afraid, dare not turn their eyes, and find it difficult to fight. Otherwise, our goodwill will be cowardly to these barbarians.
, is a sign of weakness!”
"Therefore, as long as the Han Dynasty remains strong, then all problems are not problems and will be under the control of the imperial court. But!"
Having said this, Emperor Liu paused for a moment, and his expression became extremely serious: "How long can the Han Dynasty maintain its current strength? What if one day, the national power of the Han Dynasty declines? The country's human, financial and material resources cannot support the current war against Zhuge Liang.
What about the border guards?
Even now, the imperial court's control and influence over the borderlands are still weak. If one day, the Han Dynasty no longer has the power it currently has, what will be the result?
By then, the scabies disease in front of you may turn into a serious disease!"
Listening to Emperor Liu saying these words, Liu Yang couldn't help but turn pale. It was a sign of nervousness. Although it was a bit hard to accept, Liu Yang couldn't help but think about it, and he had to really pay attention to it.
One kind, also showed a little worry.
"I can tell you that the court's retreat this time is just a temporary measure! As you said, if we can maintain stability and peace for ten to twenty years, what about twenty years later? If we want real stability, we still have to rely on ourselves.
, then, do you think the big man can remain strong forever?"