"With the ambition that Goryeo is showing right now, if they raise their troops northward at the beginning of the war and cooperate in fighting, I'm afraid they will be able to get some benefits and successfully occupy some city land. I have a great sense of justice, and I will really It’s inconvenient to fall out!”
There was no trace of ridicule in Emperor Liu's tone, and the disdain could be felt personally: "The Han soldiers risked their lives and fought bloody battles for half a year to establish the current situation. Well, seeing that the Khitans are exhausted, the Koreans People can’t wait to jump out and share the fruits of victory? How can anything in this world be so cheap!
Hold the troops and wait and see, waiting for the time to move. Wang Zhao's idea is too beautiful, how can I achieve his wish? "
It is undeniable that there have been friendly exchanges between Han Dynasty and Goryeo for more than ten years, and the exchanges are very close. Moreover, Emperor Liu once supported Wang Zhao, supported his internal reforms and consolidated royal power.
Of course, Emperor Liu was not doing charity, and his purpose was very clear, which was to support Goryeo, contain the Liao Kingdom, and increase the chances of winning the Han-Liao War. In the early days, the two sides jointly fought against the Liao Kingdom, and the consensus on cooperation also had some effects, even if it was not so obvious.
However, the relationship between countries still puts interests first and changes with the changing situation. In the early years when the Liao Dynasty was strong and the Han Dynasty was weak, due to the power of the Liao Kingdom and the close historical and cultural closeness, the relationship between Han and Li was naturally harmonious, and envoys came and went frequently.
However, things began to change after the Han Dynasty's first Northern Expedition was a great success and Guanshan was recaptured. On the one hand, the success of the internal reforms of King Wang Zhao of Goryeo, the improvement of royal power, and the enhancement of national strength gave him some confidence.
On the other hand, and the most important reason, the Han Dynasty was showing its sharpness and the threat was growing day by day, making the Korean side uncertain. After all, history clearly laid out that, the king of the Central Plains also once set foot on the peninsula. The original strength and glory of the Tang Dynasty was only three hundred years ago, which was not that far away, and the great Han Dynasty was watching to evolve in that direction.
Previously, there was still a confrontation between the Khitan and Liao Dynasties and the Han Dynasty, separated by Liaodong and the East China Sea, which were not bordering each other. Koryo did not have that much sense of urgency, and it was quite comfortable to wait and see.
Even during the second Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty, the Goryeo side still sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, posing as if they were sitting on the mountain watching the fight between tigers and tigers. During the fierce battle between Han and Liao Dynasties, as an active spectator, perhaps they were still applauding. .
However, as Jinzhou was defeated and the Han army advanced eastward, and as the Battle of Liaohe came to an end and the Han army occupied Liaodong, Goryeo could no longer maintain its previous ease.
Not to mention the entire Northeast, even if only Liaodong was recaptured by the Han army, Han and Li were already bordering each other and facing each other across the Yalu River. More importantly, Goryeo really planned to take advantage of the war between Han and Liao.
After understanding the situation of the war between Han and Liao in the Northeast, the kings and ministers of Goryeo also discussed it and decided that it was time to take action. If they didn't end up, they wouldn't even be able to drink soup. Xu Xi's trip was for this purpose, to help the Han Dynasty attack the Liao Dynasty. He knew full well that it was just an excuse to expand his territory, which was the reality.
"Your Majesty, since Goryeo has come to court to report this matter, the Han Dynasty has to pay attention to it!" Seeing the edge in Emperor Liu's words, Liu Xi tensed up in a rare move and said with his hands raised. Even with the presence of foreign ministers, Liu Xi's address to the emperor's father remained formal.
"Yes!" Emperor Liu sneered twice: "One hundred thousand naval and land troops are quite generous. Koryo has become richer now! Thirty thousand naval troops, what does Wang Zhao want to do?"
Emperor Liu's brows slowly wrinkled. He didn't dare to be dissatisfied in his heart, rather than say no, but Gao Li's sudden move still made Emperor Liu feel a little troublesome and needed to be treated with caution.
Even if we don't underestimate the combat capabilities of the Koryo army, it is still an army of 100,000 land and sea troops. Considering the situation of Koryo, it is obvious that more can be mobilized. If there are too many ants, the elephant will be killed, so we have to be careful about this.
Especially for that navy, the crime committed by the Donghai Navy in Goryeo had a warning effect, but it also seemed to sting them and arouse their sense of crisis. They actually raised 30,000 navy troops.
For the Liaodong army, the sea supply line is particularly important and is the place where problems can least arise. Although the Donghae Navy firmly controls the sea and the Goryeo Navy is even less powerful, they are afraid of omissions and it would be best if there are no surprises.
"Now it seems that the decision to support Goryeo is still open to question!" Emperor Liu said with emotion. Emperor Liu had said similar words before, just after the friction between Han and Li.
"The matter has come to this, there is no point in regretting it, let's just start solving the current problem!" Seeing Emperor Liu's sullen face, Liu Xi said in a low voice.
"I never regret!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu insisted stubbornly and emphasized. Although this sentence is very questionable, he has regretted many decisions over the years.
"What if I don't agree with Goryeo's request? What do you think Wang Zhao will choose?" Emperor Liu asked.
Li Chongju had no intention of answering, and looked at Emperor Liu's cold gaze. Liu Xi thought for a moment and responded: "This is no longer under the control of the Han Dynasty. If so, the relationship between Han and Li will probably be ruined." If it continues to deteriorate, Goryeo will become even more fearful and dissatisfied with the Han Dynasty. Maybe they will swallow this breath, or maybe out of dissatisfaction, they will send troops brazenly, cross the Yalu River, seize cities and fields, and plunder wealth and people!"
"If they don't swallow this breath, they want me to endure this bad breath?" Emperor Liu's tone suddenly changed, as fast as a rainstorm.
Liu Xi's expression was slightly stagnant, but he still said in a deep voice: "The feud between Han and Li is not a big deal, but under the current situation, we have to be more careful. At the beginning of the Liaodong War, everything is still unstable. The Liao Army in the Northeast , although it is gradually declining, it is not dead.
If under such circumstances, Goryeo gets involved, embarrasses the Han, or even triggers a war, it will definitely add variables to the situation in Liaodong.
What's more serious is that once the two parties of Liao and Li unite to fight against the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty will be in trouble. "
"If that's the case, the navy of the Han Dynasty should go south to visit the coast of Goryeo!" Emperor Liu's tone was cold, as if he wanted to eat people, but his attitude was still as strong as ever.
"But the court must not ignore it. If Liao and Li collude, it may even cause a recurrence of the situation in Liaodong and cause serious trouble! If it were the Liao Kingdom, they would not refuse Goryeo's participation, and would even respond positively. After all, the Liao Kingdom is in Liaodong. I am no longer afraid of losing anything anymore..." Liu Xi said.
"What do you mean, do you want me to agree to Gao Li's request?" Emperor Liu stared at Liu Xi with judgment in his eyes.
Faced with Emperor Liu's gaze, Liu Xi felt pressure at this time, but he still responded in a deep voice: "I think that everything should be dealt with the Liao Kingdom first, and try to avoid side issues. As for Goryeo, we can wait for the Han Dynasty The Liao War is over, free up your hands to clean up!"
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu laughed a few times, looked at his third son, and sighed with a smile: "Sanlang, your mentality is quite right. You talk about this matter so calmly. You are much calmer than me!"
In response to these words, Liu Xi's eyes turned around intelligently, and he responded with a smile: "I just said it casually, with a little bit of knowledge. You have to look at your Majesty to make up your mind!"
"Human greed is insatiable! Since Goryeo has shown its ambitions, if I allow them to advance north and let them occupy the southeastern part of Liaoning, but it is not enough and continue to attack many cities, what should I do? Continue to let them go? Why? The Han soldiers fought hard to satisfy their desires? The end date of the Han-Liao war has not yet been determined. At that time, they will still face the same situation. Instead of doing this, why not kill their thoughts from the beginning?" Emperor Liu said in a calm tone. The tone shows his attitude.
Hearing this, Liu Xi also frowned and said subconsciously: "If the Goryeo army goes north from the beginning of the war, what should be lost will also be lost. The necessary price is not unacceptable!"
"I'm talking about now! The consideration is now! The focus is on the future!" Emperor Liu said coldly.
Liu Xi was silent for a long time. A wry smile appeared on his calm face, and he bowed and said: "I didn't think carefully! If you follow your majesty's wishes, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do well!"
"Your idea is not unreasonable!" Emperor Liu's stern face also softened, giving Liu Xi an affirmation.
Then, he stood up and walked to the map, staring at the Koryo Peninsula coldly: "It's just that I hate being passive! If Koryo had been content, I wouldn't have thought about them, but since they jumped out on their own initiative, I gave them If I have this problem, I will start to solve it, especially the people who created the problem!
I cannot give up the initiative to the Koreans. If the situation in Liaodong changes, even if it causes a certain recurrence, then it must be me who instigates this change!
Goryeo is a small country. What qualifications do you have to negotiate terms with me? "
"It has been many years since I compromised, and this time is no exception!"
