To be honest, if we fight on land, the Daqian Empire has nothing to fear. The land wars we lost in the past were all related to maritime wars. If it is a pure land war, we are indeed There is not much of a disadvantage, but the problem is that sea warfare and land warfare are closely related.
From an economic point of view, attacking coastal cities is more terrifying than occupying strategic locations. The economic centers of the Daqian Empire are also in coastal cities, and they are all within the range of the opponent's artillery attack. Although the Daqian Empire has a vast territory, But if coastal cities are attacked, the entire country's economy may collapse.
The Dongdi Kingdom next to them is an example. Dongdi Kingdom seemed to them to be extremely powerful before, but after the Suppression Army defeated their navy, they blocked the entire Dongdi Kingdom. Even though they were ranked among the best in the world. It's ahead of us, but in the end isn't it just a toy in the hands of the Suppression Army? You can squeeze it as much as you want.
After the coastal economic cities are attacked, the economy of the Daqian Empire will plummet. If it really reaches that point, the lives of the people in the country will be even more difficult, and peasant uprisings will spring up like mushrooms after a rain. I am afraid that the rule of the Daqian Dynasty will not require these If foreigners interfere, you will not be able to do it yourself.
After listening to the opinions of his subordinates, the emperor was indeed hesitant. The emperor was now hesitant in doing things and did not want to lose anything. He neither wanted to face the invasion of foreigners nor give the suppressing army a chance to become independent.
"Second brother, what do you mean?"
The emperor usually asked Prince Ding when he asked this question. The two of them were brothers, and no one else had this honor.
It was only then that everyone discovered that Prince Ding had been silent all this time. Among the two princes of the auxiliary country, Prince Ding and Prince Kang were different. Prince Kang did things in a high-profile manner, while Prince Ding emphasized practicality, so the important officials in the court still liked him better. Prince Ding, but Prince Ding is not very affectionate, which makes people both love and hate him.
"I have a request. I hope that your majesty will forgive my innocence."
Prince Ding did not express his thoughts first, but instead said something like this. Those present did not understand. Prince Ding is the emperor’s younger brother, and now it is the time to employ people. Even though what Prince Ding said was somewhat If it's too much, then there's no need to repeat this sentence.
"How long has it been since this happened? You just said it's okay. Am I the kind of foolish king who can't tolerate others?"
The emperor flicked his sleeves. He already knew that this old boy must have an idea in his heart, but he just didn't want to say it out. Moreover, he was definitely not willing to do this, but for the entire Daqian Empire, it should be Very useful.
"Your Majesty, you still remember that after the war on the Xiongnu grassland, Gao Shaoyi had a long-lasting temper with us over the title of King of the Grassland. Now we can give him this title."
After Prince Ding finished speaking, the expressions of everyone present changed dramatically. This was to confer a prince with a different surname. This was no joke. When Gao Shaoyi was given this promise, many people in the court were not satisfied, so After Gao Shaoyi came back from the grassland, he finally suppressed this matter with the help of many people. Do we really want to give him a prince of the opposite sex now?
"Don't keep talking nonsense."
Many people have begun to denounce Prince Ding. Fortunately, the emperor still has the brains to suppress the noise around him and see what Prince Ding means. As a prince of the imperial court, it is impossible for Prince Zhu to give up random ideas. of.
"If I return to the emperor, the emperor can make him the Prince of Pingnan County, build a palace in Nanzhou City, let him guard the three southern provinces, and take charge of all military and foreign affairs in the three southern provinces..."
After Prince Ding finished speaking, he looked at the emperor again. He had already said this, and there were many things that he did not need to continue.
This is also a cunning idea. Although Gao Shaoyi did get benefits, he was asked to take charge of the foreign affairs of the three southern provinces, which means that all diplomatic matters can be decided by himself. If there are benefits, the imperial court can also get a share of the pie. If there is a falling out with other countries, then Gao Shaoyi will be directly pushed out as a scapegoat.
"Wonderful! Your Majesty is a great talent."
Chen Kuishan also expressed his agreement with this plan. Although Gao Shaoyi received the title of a prince with a different surname, he could definitely help the Daqian Empire tide over the difficulties.
Others also know that this is a solution, but Gao Shaoyi's status will be even higher. Now it is just a title of Duke, which has already developed to this point. If there is a title of king in the future, then many things will be different. It's not the same now. Most of the princes in the country live in the capital, but Gao Shaoyi is not in the capital. So can anyone outside control him?
"This matter..."
The emperor hesitated for a moment. Although the current problem can be solved, if Gao Shaoyi solves all the foreigners, you will not be able to take back the title of Pingnan County King at that time. If you take it back, Zhenlu I'm afraid the army will not be willing, not to mention the warlords across the country. The imperial court's orders will be changed day by day. Will it still be able to win the trust of the people in the future?
"Your Majesty, this matter is just a small idea of my brother. If the Emperor is unwilling, we can think of new ways."
Prince Ding saw the emperor's hesitation, and also knew that the emperor was unwilling to release too many rights. A prince with a different surname had too much power, and the three southern provinces were entrusted to Gao Shaoyi. In the early years of this dynasty, there was indeed He is a prince of the opposite sex, but most of them are just some honorary titles, and his subordinates do not have much rights at all. If all three southern provinces are granted to Gao Shaoyi, some things will be difficult to say.
But then again, even if you still insist on it, it is of no use. The three southern provinces are not owned by the imperial court now. Marshal Zhang used to call the shots, but now Gao Shaoyi has taken over completely. If he follows the prince's idea, it is better to directly Treating the three southern provinces as Gao Shaoyi's fiefdom would give him a good appearance, and privately make Gao Shaoyi shed some blood.
"Ministry of Revenue, how much did the three southern provinces pay last year?"
When the emperor asked this question, many people present had already figured it out. It seems that the emperor wanted to use the example of Haicheng. Our Daqian Dynasty will have a new prince with a different surname, and he is also powerful. The kind that is powerful and can intimidate the imperial court...