As soon as the word "separation" came out, Emperor Liu couldn't help but have a flash of surprise in his eyes. At this time, Liu Yang had a solemn expression and his eyelids were slightly drooped. He seemed to be afraid to face himself. He suddenly realized that he, the prince, was in politics. It's still sensitive enough.
Looking at Liu Yang, Emperor Liu crossed his legs, changed his posture, and said calmly: "What do you think?"
After hearing the question, Liu Yang's expression became more and more serious. He thought about it seriously, and then he raised his eyes to meet Emperor Liu's gaze and said solemnly: "The Han Dynasty has an extremely wide territory. Except for Kyushu, in most areas of China, the imperial rule is not reliable." , it needs to be suppressed and naturalized, which takes a long time, and needs to be continuously operated before it can become a permanent territory of the Han Dynasty.
If brothers guard the border and stabilize the people, they will represent both the imperial court and the Heavenly Family, which will be enough to consolidate peace and order. This is a method of long-term peace and stability, and it is also a good way to solve the current problems in the border areas. Son, no objection! "
Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu couldn't help but laugh, but his expression was a bit unpredictable. Hearing Liu Yang's words, Emperor Liu felt some complicated emotions.
The words were very sincere, but there was an ambush, slightly emphasizing Kyushu China. Although it was not stated explicitly, the attitude was clear, that is, even if the enfeoffment was to be enfeoffed, the basic foundations of Kyushu's homeland could not be touched.
After looking at each other, Emperor Liu sighed: "In the past six months, I have been thinking about how to maintain this huge empire and how to consolidate this territory that covers thousands of miles. After careful consideration and repeated consideration, it is difficult to come up with a perfect strategy. Unless I give up. Some useless territories have been completely shrunk..."
Speaking of this, Emperor Liu himself felt a little ridiculous. How could he give up the land he had already occupied so easily? Otherwise, what was the point of the previous expansion and expansion on such a scale?
"Right now, I am only thinking about the immediate things and things within twenty or thirty years. All I am thinking about is to consolidate the existing territory and lay a solid foundation. The borders need to be stable and not chaotic!"
Looking at Liu Yang, Emperor Liu said seriously with a serious tone and deep eyes: "It is not necessary to consolidate the border areas, suppress the unruly ministers, and enfeoff the border. However, it is an urgent matter that I came up with after careful consideration to help the current situation." Service!"
"To conquer such a vast territory and establish such a huge empire, we always need people to garrison it. Over the years, the court has never sent less officials, generals, and garrison soldiers to the border areas, and has never ignored them, but I have never felt at ease!
I have always felt that it is difficult to call it comprehensive. Now, I understand more and more that this world belongs to my Liu family, and it needs people from my Liu family to guard and consolidate it. In this way, I can rest assured!
It’s not that I don’t trust foreign ministers, it’s just...”
Emperor Liu did not continue speaking. On the contrary, his brows furrowed. He probably felt that his idea was still a bit one-sided and not a truly comprehensive strategy.
However, as he said, what he really considers is to solve the current problems. As for the future, he really doesn't have too many concerns. Even if he does have that consideration, it will not have a strong impact.
After all, how long he can live is a question, and it is really not his turn to worry too much about affairs a hundred years from now. What's more, after the old problems were solved, new conflicts emerged. This is how affairs continued to develop. Emperor Liu had a clear understanding of this. On this basis, he really couldn't think of a foolproof strategy.
This is also the limitation of the times, and it is also the real helplessness in Emperor Liu's heart. For an emperor, the historical cycle is a heavy and cruel topic.
Emperor Liu had established and ruled this era and created a series of brilliance. However, he was ultimately trapped in this era, assimilated by it, and could not escape. The Han Empire he established could not escape, and the country was forever solid. It was just a castle in the air. Knowing this, Emperor Liu would inevitably feel sad sometimes.
Therefore, in the end, Emperor Liu only considered the immediate needs and tried his best to lay a good foundation for future generations. As for the future, he was powerless in the future.
But after listening to Emperor Liu's words, Liu Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At least Emperor Liu's considerations were within his acceptable range. Under the leadership of Emperor Liu, of course he was a student of history. When he mentioned enfeoffment, he naturally thought of the prefectures of Han and the kings of Jin. For a unified empire, this was obviously worth thinking twice about.
Compared with foreign ministers, the princes of the clan are more trustworthy, and the close connection by blood is natural, but it is also easy to breed ambition. What will happen if you put on the luxurious coat of the Tian family and have sufficient power? Even if Liu Yang considers himself stupid, he can't understand such consequences at all.
However, history is like this, and there is always a reason for future generations to ignore it.
Fortunately, Emperor Liu was only thinking about guarding the border and had no intention of enfeoffing the land of Kyushu. He even did not mention enfeoffment and just explained it as "a prince guarding the border".
If this is the case, from Liu Yang's point of view, as long as he firmly holds the basic base of Kyushu and has the central government's righteousness, he will not worry about other troubles. At the same time, if all the brothers were sent to the border areas, the impact on his status as prince would be greatly reduced. Liu Yang also thought of this.
The father and son each had their own thoughts and were silent for a while. The serious atmosphere seemed to become more solemn in this silence...
Finally, Liu Yang took the initiative to speak, and said with cupped hands: "Dad, I understand your consideration. In order to consolidate the border, I have no objection and will fully support it. It's just..."
"Speak if you have anything to say, no need to hesitate!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu said directly: "Tonight, you and I, father and son, can be considered honest and candid. We have no reservations about what should be said or what should not be said. You don't need to have any. What scruples!”
"Yes!" Looking at Emperor Liu, Liu Yang said: "You want to use your prince to guard the border. However, the border areas are mostly remote, bitter and cold, desolate and crude. If you use your brothers to guard the border, will it be too difficult for them? !”
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu immediately waved his hands and regained his former strength, saying: "Bitter? No matter how hard it is, it can't be as hard as the founding of the country. The original road was full of obstacles and obstacles. They have never experienced it. After enjoying the wealth and glory for so many years, they should also Make their contribution to the big man.
I have carefully trained you brothers over the years, not to raise a batch of rice worms. I have told your mother before that the prince is not only my son, but also a subject of the Han Dynasty and a pillar of the imperial court. You should all play your role for the imperial court in governing the country, establishing a career, and guarding the borders! What the Heavenly Family brings to you is not only wealth and glory, but also responsibilities and missions! "
"My father's teachings should be kept in mind by my son and he must be encouraged!" After hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang immediately said sincerely.
However, there is something strange in my heart. Emperor Liu's idea was good. With his strength, the princes did not dare to resist, but it was obviously impossible for them to surrender willingly to the matter of guarding the border.
If it is a prosperous place in the mainland, they may be willing to guard it, but who can be willing to go to the borderland? Guarding the border is not an easy job. How hard is it? I have experienced it during the previous northern patrol. The princes were also deeply touched by the ice and snow trip to Hexi. If it were Liu Yang, if he were not the prince, he would not be able to guarantee that he would have such generosity and selfless dedication.
On the other hand, each of the princes has their own strengths, but not all of them have the ability to take on the responsibility of guarding the border. If it is entrusted to someone else, not to mention the hidden dangers in the future, I am afraid that it will bring danger to the border right now. The land is not necessarily stable, but will become a disaster...
Even Emperor Liu loves his son, let alone the ladies in the harem. If Emperor Liu becomes soft-hearted in the future, can this policy be effectively implemented?
The uncertainty is simply too great.
At this time, Liu Yang only dared to think about these doubts secretly in his heart and did not dare to express them directly. Emperor Liu spoke nicely, allowing him to express his feelings without reservation. However, he grew up under the care of Emperor Liu, and he knew a lot about Emperor Liu. How could he dare to grow up to this day? Really reveal your true feelings to this formidable imperial father?
Of course, the prince's idea of guarding the border is not without positive significance. As far as the current situation is concerned, it can indeed solve some problems. Coupled with the policy of appeasing the barbarians that the court wants to implement, it can promote stability and peace in the border areas, and also It can strengthen Tianjia's influence on the local area, and is of greater significance for digesting and consolidating existing territory.
At least, Emperor Liu can be treated with peace of mind while he is in power!
And Emperor Liu may have a simple idea, that is, the meat is rotten in the pot. Whether it is the Liu family or the Han family, if the Chinese territory is not reduced to barbarians, maybe it can be regarded as Emperor Liu's grand scheme and great scope. ...
