After the summer, as various policies were rolled out one after another, the empire's restorative policies from the central government and localities also began to bear fruit. After the Northern Expedition, the profound impact it had on the people of the Han Dynasty, although it is still continuing, has become apparent.
is gradually fading.
After all, the war is over, and the soldiers no longer have to fight for their lives and can train and recover from their wounds; the farmers can get rid of the heavy military service and take care of the land; the merchants can once again devote their enthusiasm to operating goods; the bureaucrats no longer need to
To withstand the huge pressure of military supplies during the war and to recuperate is also aimed at them...
Although the ninth year of Kaibao (971) may not be so satisfactory, and the livelihood of the people in the world will not be as comfortable as in previous years, but at least if the country stops foreign wars, it will be able to return a stable environment to the subjects at home and abroad. I hope
Yes, you just have to endure the labor pains.
The most important thing at the center of the imperial court was the financial reform promoted by Prime Ministers Zhao Pu and Wang Pu. Commercial taxation, salt affairs and currency reform were under three managements. This was not only a gluttonous feast for the redistribution of interests, but also
Accompanied by various overt and covert struggles, of course, no matter how much disturbance there is, it will be difficult to stop the country from moving forward. Zhao Pu and Wang Pu are both capable prime ministers, and they can coordinate the internal and external affairs well, without the need for Emperor Liu to stand up.
An extraterrestrial Tibetan conference in April was of great significance. The Han court and more than a dozen tribes at home and abroad reached a consensus to jointly promote peace and benefit millions of Han and Yi people. It said so on the surface, but in reality, it was the imperial court.
It is a sign of shrinking and giving in, and not all tribes are willing to accept the court's goodwill.
From north to south, there are many tribal forces that are unwilling to rely on the Han Empire to survive. Whether it is personal ambition or other reasons, the imperial court cannot just wishfully believe that from now on, border conflicts will completely disappear.
Mi. The policy of guarding the border is still being implemented effectively. Compromise is inevitable, but there is a bottom line. Anyone who dares to take the lead and rebel against the court will be severely punished.
At the same time, there was also a major adjustment to the generals garrisoning the borders. From the northwest to the southwest, senior generals such as Guo Congyi, Yang Tingzhang, Wang Renfan, Tian Qinzuo, etc. were all transferred and assigned to other posts.
Among them, Emperor Liu sympathized with these meritorious generals. After all, guarding the border was not easy. Among them, the shortest garrison period was three years. Generals Guo Congyi and Yang Tingzhang were even physically exhausted due to the bitter cold in the northwest.
Similarly, Emperor Liu also made adjustments deliberately to further improve the garrison system and strengthen the court's influence and control over the border troops. Generals like Wang Renfan and Tian Qinzuo, Ping'an Nan, destroyed Dali, both of whom made great achievements in battle, and after the pacification
, and had been stationed on the spot for many years. He was very prestigious in the local area. Although he played a role in suppressing the guards, he also became the local emperor. Even if the situation was far from being fatal, Emperor Liu had to be more careful.
At the same time, Wang Renfan and Tian Qinzuo have carried out excessive killings in the southwest in recent years, which has indeed frightened the disobedient and caused many unnecessary disputes.
The transfer of the two men can be regarded as giving peace of mind to the barbarian tribes in the southwest, and it is also the court's sincerity in easing regional conflicts. After all, blindly high-pressure rule is not conducive to local tranquility.
Nowadays, in the land of Yunnan and Annan, the forces that came forward to oppose the imperial court have basically been suppressed. The tribal forces that did not conceal their malicious intentions have also been cleaned up. The imperial court should also make adjustments and relax in order to last long.
The generals who took over were Gao Qiong and Li Shoujie. Of course, they had received instructions from Emperor Liu before taking office. Stability was the top priority, but those who dared to rebel and resist would be attacked as needed. There was still no need to
Soft-handed.
Two people had changed, and the imperial court had shown some goodwill, but its fundamental will to maintain Han unification in the southwest region could not be shaken.
During this period, the greatest achievement was that the Tubo forces on the plateau formally professed their vassalage to the imperial court. Emperor Liu sent envoys to carry out festivals, gold books, and a large number of gifts to the west of the plateau to deal with the Tubo tribes.
The rewards were greatly increased. Only the King of Tibet granted three titles.
Of course, the imperial court fully affirmed the dominance of the Tibetan aristocratic leaders over the plateau and their tribes, guaranteed their autonomy, and swore an oath with them to cease war forever and to jointly maintain local stability between Han and Tibet.
For the imperial court, what needs to be done next on the plateau is to build a relatively balanced and stable situation. Although the establishment of rule is only in name, this name can be considered a huge progress. At least, even in the prosperous Tang Dynasty,
At that time, they were not able to do it. Of course, this was also the current situation of Tubo being divided into pieces, which gave the Han court an opportunity to take advantage of.
Gu Po's concerns about the prince's border defense were only verbally discussed between Emperor Liu and the prince. Emperor Liu neither issued an edict nor revealed his thoughts.
Obviously, the idea has been made, but there is still some hesitation. Another time has to be found, and Emperor Liu needs to give more full and proper consideration to the specific matters.
At least, in the eyes of Emperor Liu at the moment, the only people who are qualified and capable to take on the responsibility of guarding the border are Liu Xu, Liu Xi, and Liu Fang. They are already mature enough and their abilities in all aspects are well known to everyone.
However, these three princes were simply sent to the border areas. Emperor Liu always had some contradictions in his heart, with a little hesitation and reluctance, so he still suppressed it.
There were still positions for the three of them in the imperial court, and Emperor Liu still needed their help. At the same time, three more close relatives of the clan were recommended to King Xu Liu Chengyun, and they all took office in remote areas of the northwest and southwest.
The system for the clan to rotate local appointments was also drafted jointly by Liu Chengyun, Liu Chengxun and Zhao Pu, and was promulgated with Emperor Liu's approval. Nine years after the founding of the Baobao clan, all clan members who have achieved academic success should go to the local area to practice.
, either for politics or the military, stabilizing the border areas, and cultivating kings.
Similarly, the descendants of honorable nobles are treated in the same way. Although no specific system has been established, Emperor Liu issued a provision that officials with military and political experience in Bianzhou will receive more preferential treatment in promotion and transfer.
The weight of credit evaluation is also greater.
The northwest and southwest border affairs have set a tone, and subsequent consolidation policy measures will be gradually launched, which can be regarded as a temporary end. At the same time, the Western Region affairs, after successive efforts, have also come to a conclusion.
On the other side of the Black Khanate, after the defeat of Gaochang, they gave up all thoughts of advancing eastward and watched the Han army pacify Beiting and Luntai, and completely wipe out the remnants of the Khitan entrenched there.
Later, when faced with the imperial court's proposal for peace, the Black Khanate also showed great enthusiasm, even more proactive than the Han Dynasty. The contact between the two sides went very smoothly.
Of course, the specific details of the negotiations still need to be discussed later, but the basic consensus is that the two sides have a tacit understanding, and it can be completely settled as long as the envoys of the Black Khanate come to Beijing. It is certain that after the two sides reach a peace agreement, the turmoil will continue for ten years.
The situation in the Western Regions for many years will be fundamentally improved, and the bloody storms in the Western Regions will be eliminated.
Perhaps the only thing that made Emperor Liu dissatisfied was the Khotan Kingdom. The monarchs and ministers of the Khotan Kingdom were very active in strengthening exchanges and establishing good relations with the Han Dynasty. They were willing to accept the title of vassal, pay tribute, and accept canonization.
The only thing is that Emperor Liu Xing's intention of provoking a dispute between himself and the Black Khanate failed to come true. The monarchs and ministers of the Black Khanate did not fall into the trap at all. Regarding the Yanqi and Qiuci lands hundreds of miles away that Emperor Liu threw,
They are not tempted at all. They are satisfied if they can defend their own territory and have no ambition to expand abroad.
Of course, it may be because he is smart and knows how to survive as a small country. The Black Khanate has no way to deal with the Liao and the Han, but there is still no big problem in handling them. How could they be willing to be the vanguard of the Han? Previously, they agreed to send troops to cooperate.
The Han army only made some moves against the Black Khanate. Before the army left the country, the Han army had already completed the matter. Then the reconciliation between the two countries began...
People have no desires and requirements, and Emperor Liu has no good solution.