"Did you discuss these thoughts and opinions with your grandfather in Chui Gong Hall?" After Liu Wenhuan finished talking, Liu Yang asked with slight concern.
Looking at Liu Yang cautiously, Liu Wenhuan shook his head and said: "Never!"
"Why?"
Liu Wenhuan hesitated slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to tell the truth, bowing his head and saying: "The Western Expedition was not only a major event for Uncle Liu and the soldiers of Anxi to make great achievements, but also was fully supported by his grandfather. Although I have some opinions, I dare not speak out.
Second-rate......"
"Then why are you telling me?" Liu Yang said calmly.
Naturally, I have obtained some information. The prince has a conservative attitude and reservations about the use of troops in Anxi... However, he dare not say this directly, otherwise the flattery will appear too explicit.
After thinking about it for a while, Liu Wenhuan said: "My grandfather just briefly asked about my experiences during my journey to the west, and did not use Anxi's military and political examinations to take the exam!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang thought thoughtfully and sighed: "How can I advise him on military and national affairs when he is still young..."
For some reason, hearing Liu Yang's emotion, Liu Wenhuan felt a strong sense of panic in his heart. Looking at Liu Yang, Liu Wenhuan bowed and said, "Dad, did you say something wrong?"
Facing Liu Wenhuan's nervous and concerned gaze, Liu Yang's serious face softened a little, and he said calmly: "No!"
After a pause, Liu Yang spoke to Liu Wenhuan again: "What you said is narrow, but it also has merits, and it's not nothing. There is some truth in thinking about it!
Since the Western Expedition, the imperial court has indeed paid a heavy price, the people in the northwest have indeed suffered, and the officers, soldiers and people are exhausted. These are all facts.
However, we should not just look at the surface when looking at the problem. Didn't your grandfather know the burden that the Anxi expedition brought to the imperial court? Didn't all the courtiers know?
We all know! But why do you still want to conquer the West? That's because your grandfather's ambitious plans have long been beyond the contemporary era. He wanted to break the limitations of China's rule over the northwest for thousands of years and to consolidate the northwest of the Han Dynasty forever!
How can a century-old plan be deterred by temporary difficulties?"
Having said this, it was obvious that Liu Wenhuan's expression became more solemn, and Liu Yang continued: "Your grandfather's considerations may not be able to convince everyone in the world, and there are not only one or two people in the imperial court who have dissent.
You are the grandson of the Tian family and the son of the crown prince. You can also disagree with such a policy, but if you can't even have a basic understanding..."
When Liu Yang said this, he couldn't help but shook his head, and Liu Wenhuan could clearly feel his father's faint disappointment. The youthful spirit was particularly good at face. When facing Liu Yang, Liu Wenhuan felt ashamed and lowered his head.
, blushed and said: "You are short-sighted and don't understand your grandfather's far-reaching strategy..."
Seeing this, Liu Yang waved his hand, straightened his body, smiled at him and said: "Don't worry too much, I can see that you have gained a lot from this trip to the west.
At least when I was your age, I didn't have the experience of traveling thousands of miles to see the infinite scenery of the Han Dynasty. Your grandfather was right, the prince cannot stay in the palace for a long time, he needs to go out and see more...
..."
Hearing what Liu Yang said, Liu Wenhuan felt better, and his expression gradually returned to normal. He cupped his hands and said, "I will keep my father's teachings in mind!"
"It's been a hard trip on this trip. It's time to take a rest and spend more time with your mother!" Liu Yang raised his hand and rubbed his temples, looking tired: "As for the arrangements after returning to the palace...
By the way, what do you think?"
Faced with this sudden turn of events, Liu Wenhuan was a little caught off guard, but after this trip and seeing the vast world outside, Liu Wenhuan might not have the patience to return to Wenhua and Wuying Palace to practice.
However, after thinking about it, Liu Wenhuan still said calmly: "After this incident, I feel that my knowledge is very insufficient. I still need to study hard and study civil and military skills to serve the imperial court!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang silently observed Liu Wenhuan for a while, as if he was pondering the truth or falsehood of this statement. After thinking for a while, he slowly said: "I will give you three days to rest. After three days, you will report back to the military academy and finish your delayed studies."
, training to make up for it.
After graduation, I will send you an errand, and you will continue to train during the actual errand..."
"Yes!" Liu Wenhuan responded calmly, feeling secretly surprised in his heart.
"Let's go! Dinner should be almost ready..." After saying that, Liu Yang got up and planned to go to the main hall.
Liu Wenhuan followed immediately, suddenly thought of something, leaned closer, and said hesitantly: "There is something else I want to report to dad!"
"Say it!" Liu Yang gestured with a wave of his hand.
"On my way back to Beijing, I met a young warrior in Hexi. At that time, I felt that he was quite extraordinary, knowledgeable, generous and generous, which was quite admirable, so I invited him to go with me.
This man's name is Kang Mingrui, and he is the grandson of Kang Ning, a wealthy businessman in Beijing. When he arrived in the pass, news came from the capital that the Kang family was plotting a rebellion..."
Regarding the acquaintance between Liu Wenhuan and Kang Mingrui, Wu Desi had already reported it to Emperor Liu, and Liu Yang also learned about it from Zhao Defang and Murong Yongren.
And the person has been locked up. After the news of Kang's "rebellion" passed through, Liu Wenhuan personally ordered the arrest under the strong support of Zhao Defang and Murong Yongren. Now the person is being imprisoned in Wude Prison, preparing to fight with the new batch of
"Rebels" were executed together.
Liu Yang originally didn't intend to ask about this matter, and could simply expose it, but Liu Wenhuan took the initiative to mention it, and Liu Yang stopped, turned his head, and said seriously: "What, you want to intercede for Kang Mingrui?
"
Facing the majestic look on Liu Yang's face, Liu Wenhuan was slightly frightened, and quickly gave up his original thoughts. He shook his head repeatedly and said: "Since he is rebellious, he has no mercy! I am just curious. This Kang family is a big man.
Rich businessman, Kang Mingrui is also a sensible person, how could he rebel and cause chaos? I have heard that my father personally visited Kang Ning back then and praised him greatly..."
Liu Yang never expected that Liu Wenhuan would say such ignorant words, and almost flew into a rage. For the first time in his life, he scolded fiercely: "Shut up!
What do you mean by this? Are you blaming the court for wronging the Kang family, or are you trying to insinuate me? I think you are getting carried away! After escorting a military supply trip, you were awarded the title of first-class marquis. This title is too easy to come by, but it is hard to throw it away.
It’s not difficult either, maybe it’s just because of a few foolish words!”
Liu Yang was obviously really angry. Liu Wenhuan had never seen his father having such an attack. He was so panicked that he knelt down and begged: "Please calm down, father! He is frivolous, ignorant, and talking nonsense..."
..”
Looking at Liu Wenhuan, Liu Yang took a deep breath, exhaled it slowly, and said in a low voice: "Get up!"
After saying that, he walked slowly towards the main hall, his brows furrowed, his expression gloomy, and he sighed sadly in his heart: "Pull the seedlings to encourage them to grow..."
Liu Yang originally planned to take Liu Wenhuan with him after he came back, to study politics and inspect affairs, and to train him carefully. Now he has changed his mind. It is not yet time, and he still needs more training and more inspections.