"Since you have an idea, just do these things according to your ideas. I have no objection!" On the hall, Emperor Liu lay on the rocking chair in a lazy posture, directly enjoying the sun bathing, and looked at the attendants casually.
The prince beside him said.
"Yes!" Liu Yang worshiped respectfully, but he couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
What Liu Yang asked for instructions was naturally about the active or passive wars that the Han Dynasty had faced recently. He was still a little unsure of Emperor Liu's psychology, and he was also a little worried that his considerations would not be accepted by Emperor Liu. Fortunately, he
Judging from Emperor Liu's current attitude, there is nothing unusual about it.
Emperor Liu was wearing a light silk suit, which reflected dazzling light under the not-so-scorching summer sun. He held a very inconsistent cattail leaf fan in his hand and pretended to be fanning the wind.
Liu Yang's caution could be felt, but Emperor Liu didn't seem to care and continued to say slowly: "Srivijaya's envoy, I will be gone, just send him away!
These barbaric countries in foreign lands are afraid of power but not virtuous, and they have small rituals but no great righteousness. This is the right principle. For example, if the people of Sanfoqi do not beat and beat, how can they be obedient and submissive? Guo Liangping did a good job!
However, your considerations are reasonable. The war in Nanyang should not be expanded. Now that the goal has been achieved, let's stop when it's good. Don't be greedy and greedy, which will only make the big man fall into endless trouble.
The imperial court cannot invest too many troops in Nanyang at the moment. To avoid falling into a quagmire and doing things that are not worth the gain, it is better to do less. You negotiate with the Srivijaya envoy on the stability of Nanyang. Once the agreement is reached, let Guo Liangping withdraw his troops!
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"I understand!" Liu Yang nodded.
Regarding the Nanyang incident, a large part of his hidden worries have been eliminated. With Emperor Liu's instructions, it means that the overall situation has been set. No one dares to disobey it, even Guo Liangping who is far away in Srivijaya.
Same thing.
But at the same time, Liu Yang couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Emperor Liu was so clear-eyed about Nanyang, knew that going too far was not enough, and was unwilling to do more than the consequences. Why did he always persist in the war in the Western Regions, even to the point of being unreasonably stubborn?
The results of the war in the past period have proved that the Black Khan was not easy to destroy. After more than a month of bloody battles and the loss of troops, except for the capture of a dilapidated Kucha city and the nominal expansion of hundreds of miles, it was simply impossible to make ends meet. If only
It's just a matter of face, so that's really unnecessary.
Of course, while Liu Yang was sighing with emotion, he did not try to dissuade him from the war in the Western Regions. The war had begun and it had reached this level. Black Khan was still unwilling to give in. How could the big man compromise and give in? He could only continue to persist.
The same goes for the imperial court, which must fully support it. The matter of increasing troops is another matter, but war materials and logistical support must be provided as much as possible.
Emperor Liu naturally didn't know Liu Yang's rich psychological activities. He squinted his eyes slightly, raised his head and faced the sun, with an old face thoughtful. After a long time, he said in a deep voice: "The next edict, let Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei and other naval veterans
Lord Gong, please go back to the capital. Now that you have retired, you can rest and recuperate and enjoy your old age in peace. How should the navy generals do things if they refuse to retreat and are dictating things behind the scenes with unjustified reputations?"
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang felt a chill in his heart. He didn't dare to be negligent and responded calmly: "Yes!"
Obviously, Emperor Liu was well aware of some situations in the navy. The Han Dynasty's navy grew from scratch, from the inland water division to the Henghai Fleet. Although it was born out of the early Jingjiang Army, it developed rapidly and still had many problems.
Rely on the southern soldiers.
Northerners are good at horses and southerners are good at boats. This is an objective condition that we have to face. In the process of development, a group of southern generals headed by Guo Tingwei and Zhang Yanwei naturally played a huge role, and their right to speak was established in this way.
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However, because of his background as a general, he was always looked down upon by others. Many civil and military officials maintained a certain degree of vigilance. Over the past few decades, even if they had been completely integrated into the Han system, that vigilance had become a habit.
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Of course, the fundamental reason is that the rise of the navy has infringed on the interests of too many people. Just from the land and sea disputes, there is a decline and a decline. The navy's voice has increased, and the army has naturally declined.
The Han Dynasty basically implemented the principle of conferring titles for military merit. Ever since Emperor Liu established a strict and generous salary system, the Han army's hunger for titles became extremely high.
To a certain extent, the dozens of Hou Bo nobles who appeared from the navy were snatched from the army. How could the generals of the Mabu Army, who had always respected the army, be willing to accept this?
In the process of the rise of maritime trade, relying on its innate advantages and using various conveniences and means, it has grabbed a lot of benefits. How can this not make people jealous? It is indisputable that the navy has a better life than the army.
How can we not be jealous of the fact?
In the eyes of many military aristocrats of the army, they conquered the world. They contributed the most and sacrificed the most. The navy is just a supporting role that relies on their wings, so it is natural that they take the status and treatment very seriously.
Although the Han Dynasty still dominates the mainland, and the Ma Bujun is still the mainstream of the army, and still has absolute say within the army and even the court, the rising trend of the navy in recent years still makes them feel wary and uncomfortable.
After all, through overseas expansion and trade, and through the plunder of Nanyang natives, it has indeed brought a lot of benefits to the court. This is difficult for the army to achieve, and it is also the most uncomfortable thing.
Therefore, in recent years, within the army, especially within the Ma Bu Army system, remarks and measures against the navy have been common. If it were not for Emperor Liu's protection, the original reduction of the navy's establishment and the reduction of its military strength would have been carried out.
When the war between land and sea became serious, there was even a proposal to demolish the navy's huge ships, which cost a lot of money to maintain, and only retain the inland water division. This statement was actually supported by a large number of army generals.
Forced by this situation, Emperor Liu had no choice but to intervene, vetoed those ridiculous remarks, and dealt with some aggrieved Ma Bujun generals with both defeat and beating.
But perhaps in order to appease the cornerstone of the national army, certain measures were also taken for the navy. For example, Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei, and even Liu Guangyi, an army and navy general who had become a monk halfway, were all dismissed. In this way, the conflict between the navy and the navy was barely bridged.
Navy, quelling some of the Army's grievances against the Navy.
Coupled with the huge gains from overseas expansion, this has made the navy's life easier in recent years, and its situation has improved a lot.
However, the fundamental problem has not been solved properly, and the navy is also not peaceful. Hilltops have become the norm, and the dispute between the north and the south is the main contradiction.
The powerful and influential southern faction has suppressed some naval officers from the north. The northern officers are incompatible with the southern officers. In recent years, under the general trend, the southern navy officers and talents are pouring out.
Factions formed into parties, and their strength and influence became more and more entrenched.
Emperor Liu asked Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei and other naval veterans and generals to retreat behind the scenes, and he had the idea of cutting the mountain.
However, the fact is that although people are no longer in their positions, their influence has not been weakened much. The three families of Guo, Zhang, and Liu account for almost half of the navy, and many of their descendants hold important positions. Guo Liangping is the most representative
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With Guo Liangping's many achievements in the south over the years, and even the title of Duke Zhiyuan, it has become even more eye-catching. In recent days, rumors of criticism have continued, and the Privy Council has repeatedly issued orders to restrain Guo Liangping from serving in the Three Buddhas.
Qi Zhan's actions also have the meaning of suppression.
Otherwise, if Guo Liangping really allowed Guo Liangping to destroy Srivijaya and expand the territory for thousands of miles, wouldn't the navy have to add another meritorious prince? And as the war expanded, the ones responsible for the bloodshed and sacrifices would have to be the infantry in the south, with the army
Naturally, he would not be happy to stain the Navy's medal of merit with his own blood.
Of course, some people support expanding the war, but the power of war command must be in the hands of the army. However, such voices are not loud. Both those in power and some knowledgeable people believe that it is not appropriate to go too far.
Similarly, some of the navy's domineering and self-centered behaviors have also caused a lot of criticism. The semi-retirement of navy leaders such as Guo Tingwei and Zhang Yanwei is also unpleasant. At least Lin Renzhao, the deputy privy envoy who has been constrained and criticized internally and externally,
Privately, I was very angry.
Emperor Liu saw this very clearly and had some dissatisfaction in his heart. This time, letting Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei and others return to Beijing was a warning.
Although Emperor Liu was pleased with the navy's aggressiveness and supported their expansion, the prerequisite for everything was to obey the imperial court's command and be firmly in the hands of the imperial court.
If they are domineering and arrogant without knowing it, then a purge will be inevitable. Without the backing of the imperial court, the navy will ultimately be a tree without roots and water without a source. This must keep them awake.