Liu Min's return still had a certain impact on both inside and outside the Han Palace. Although many people knew the news, their feelings and reactions were different when they were present or not.
Among the many princes who were the elder of Emperor Liu, except for Liu Yun, the Duke of Qi who was still on an overseas mission but had not returned, most of them had returned to the capital. Even the thirteenth prince Liu Ye, who was given the title of Duke of Liang due to Yulin's suppression of the rebellion, returned early.
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In the past few months, the discussion in the imperial court over the Anxi matter has not ended, and there are still constant disputes. However, with the return of Wei King Liu Min in person, many people have realized that the debates over the past few months will finally come to an end.
In the end, it just depends on how Liu Min talks with Emperor Liu. In the final analysis, no matter how enthusiastic the discussions among the officials below are, it is Emperor Liu who can really come to a conclusion.
However, before that, as the center of everyone's attention, Liu Min still had a series of social events. After paying homage to the talisman, he had a heart-to-heart talk with Princess Wei, who came crying with joy. Later, there were visits from many brothers and distinguished ministers.
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After struggling until evening, Emperor Liu summoned Liu Min again and asked Liu Min to accompany him to dinner. It must be said that Emperor Liu often invited distinguished ministers to have meals alone, drink and chat, but with his son, this situation was really very serious.
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But the same thing is that eating is not the purpose, the focus is on the process. The father and son were drinking and chatting in Chui Gong Hall. Of course, Liu Min was mainly talking and Emperor Liu was listening. Regarding the major and minor events since the Western Expedition, Liu Min prepared what he had prepared
, personally made a comprehensive report to Emperor Liu.
Liu Min was not a talkative person on weekdays, and sometimes even seemed a bit dull, but when talking about the deeds of the Western Expedition, he was eloquent and spoke very eloquently.
He waited for Liu Min to finish explaining a series of arrangements for Anxi after recovering Broken Leaf, and then stopped. Then he looked at Emperor Liu expectantly and anxiously, waiting for the holy lesson.
Emperor Liu didn't say anything for a while, but smiled softly, stretched out his hand and said: "After talking so much, you are thirsty. Drink some wine to moisten your throat!"
"Yes!" Liu Min promised, directly picked up the wine jar on the table and started drinking, looking heroic.
When Emperor Liu saw this, he smiled slightly, but he still drank from a small cup honestly. When a little drunkenness from the drink appeared on his face, Emperor Liu said with emotion: "You are marching to the west, although I am thousands of miles away.
In addition, he was always paying attention. The Western Expedition lasted for two years, and it was not easy and smooth. At one point, he encountered difficulties and was in danger of being defeated and losing his troops. There were also many casualties, and the Han Dynasty had thousands of households wearing clothes.
Ma Daixiao, there was a lot of mourning."
"I am deeply ashamed of my incompetence as commander!" Mentioning this, Liu Min also broke away from the state of pride and solemnly handed over his hands, looking ashamed.
Emperor Liu waved his hand and sighed: "I can't blame you. It's rare for you to lead the camp and reach the point where it is today. An expedition of thousands of miles is not easy. The long logistics supply is enough to make people...
Despair. I still underestimated the Black Khanate at the beginning. Who would have thought that this remote and small country would be so difficult to deal with and resisted so fiercely. I underestimated my opponent and had insufficient calculations. To be able to achieve such a result, you are already outstanding.
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"My father said this, and my son is even more ashamed!" Liu Min also sighed.
Immediately afterwards, Liu Min said with a firm expression: "However, after this Western Expedition and the battle with the Black Khanate, I am convinced that the Western Expedition is correct. The Black Khan is an unusual country, integrating politics and religion, and has excellent organizational capabilities.
, with outstanding military construction, a humble country has been able to resist the Khitan and the Han for more than 20 years, which is definitely not something that ordinary forces can do.
If they can only slightly control their expansion ambitions, concentrate on development, and accumulate strength for another ten years, they will definitely become a serious problem in the Western Frontier of the Han Dynasty. Especially the state religion YSL they believe in is extremely offensive. In order to preach, expansion is their inevitable choice.
After recovering Broken Leaf, I learned from some upper-class nobles of Black Khan that they had always been the bridgehead for YSL's eastward expansion. Black Khan's development and growth over the past thirty years also benefited greatly from YSL's help.
During the Western Expedition, we faced more than once the impact of YSL believers from the Western world, who were crazy and barbaric and fearless of death."
When he said this, Liu Min also had a look of fear. Seeing this, Emperor Liu chuckled and said, "Is this the reason why you carried out the policy of exterminating religion in Anxi?"
"Yes!" Liu Min nodded affirmatively: "If we don't eliminate them, we won't be able to control the newly occupied land. Their control over the thoughts of the local believers is too strong. If we don't use strict rules, there will be endless troubles. As for those believers, their thoughts are not good.
Transformation, annihilation from the body over there!”
"You have done a good job in this matter!" Emperor Liu also gave a positive attitude and said coldly: "These theocratic and religious powers are ambitious and lawless. They try to get involved in the world and control the imperial power. They are actually the source of trouble.
, must be suppressed and eliminated. We cannot control further places, but under the Han Xuan Banner and on the land we control, we will never allow it to flourish!"
"Yes!" Liu Min responded again. In this matter, he could be regarded as a disciple of Emperor Liu, although the factors he considered were not just that.
"The Western Expedition has lasted two years. Although it is not a complete success, the Black Khan has basically destroyed the country and captured most of the country. Only a small force is left to survive. The imperial court is basically satisfied. However, I heard that you are still
If you want to continue fighting westward, tell me your future plans!"
When asked, Liu Min did not answer immediately. After lowering his head and thinking carefully for a while, he responded solemnly: "Dad, I have always believed that opening up territory and expanding territory is only the first step. How to defend and establish rule is the most important step."
More important things.
After contact and confrontation with the forces of Western countries such as Black Khan, I believe that even if we strike, those believers in the YSL world may not be willing to do so. If I don't attack him, he may not attack me!
Therefore, the Er would rather launch an attack first to eliminate the remnants of the Black Khan, and at the same time push the front westward, away from the Han! However, before that, it is necessary to implement the Han's regulations, policies and laws in various parts of Anxi and consolidate them.
Keep trying to lag behind!"
After glancing at Emperor Liu, Liu Min added: "The support I requested from the imperial court earlier was just for this matter. Without the support of the imperial court, I would be able to survive with Anxi's power alone!
In addition, today's Anxi has a vast territory, more than 2,000 miles away from east to west, and the Tianshan Mountains block the north and south, making it inconvenient for transportation and news transmission. Therefore, I suggested splitting Anxi into two parts with Qiuci as the boundary!"
After hearing this suggestion, Emperor Liu looked at Liu Min with a little surprise. Seeing his serious face, he smiled and said: "This can't stop the mouths of the courtiers! Your request is as big as a lion's mouth!"
A flash of embarrassment flashed across Liu Min's face, and he said humbly: "Dad, Anxi is not a remote and cold place. It has a lot of rich and fertile soil. As long as it develops, it can become a solid barrier in the northwest of the Han Dynasty. It will not always rely on the imperial court to waste money.
support."
Hearing this, a sharp color flashed in Emperor Liu's eyes, he stared at Liu Min and said, "Don't you know that this is also the concern of some courtiers? Anxi, after all, is too far away from the heart of the Han Dynasty!
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Emperor Liu had questioned his sons so blatantly more than once. It was the first time Liu Min faced such a situation, and he was obviously stunned for a moment before he reacted.
Without any hesitation, he stood up and prostrated himself in front of Emperor Liu: "I have no intention of betraying the imperial court!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu looked calm and said calmly: "Of course I believe it, otherwise, I would not let you go and support your Western Expedition! Furthermore, if I don't believe in my own son, how can I still believe in those outsiders?
If so?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Even Liu Min, who has a strong psychological quality, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat when he heard this. The rumors were indeed true. Today's Emperor Liu is hard to describe.
"Get up!" Emperor Liu waved his hands, with an expression of vicissitudes of life on his old face, and said: "Your request has been discussed in the imperial court for a long time, and I have also thought about it for a long time, so I can agree to it!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Min heard this and quickly thanked him.