In the Privy Council and the military machine room, a huge map was hung in the air, swaying slightly under the influence of the breeze, causing waves of fluctuations on the map.
Compared with ordinary administrative maps, the military map in the Privy Council is more detailed and complex, with mountains, rivers, passes, and geographical features clearly visible on it.
This map was made by gathering the wisdom of military strategists, historians, and painters of the Han Dynasty. It took more than ten years of hard work and continuous revision and improvement. The process of making the map is also another large-scale collection, organization, and comprehensive study of the geographical chronicles of the Han Dynasty. Fusion.
Moreover, with the gradual rise of maritime trade and the continuous exploration of the overseas world, the fog of the Han's understanding of the outside world continued to dissipate, and the chaotic world outside Kyushu began to become clearer and appeared on the map. A foreign country, islands, military bases and Han settlements.
Prince Liu Yang stood calmly under the giant picture, his head slightly raised, his eyes focused, but his expression looked a bit bitter and hateful. Privy Councilor Liu Tinghan, Deputy Privy Councilor Lin Renzhao and several privy bachelors were waiting silently aside, quietly waiting for the prince's inquiry.
After a long time, Liu Yang withdrew his gaze, glanced at Liu Tinghan and the others, pointed at the Malay Peninsula, and said: "Srivijaya has sent envoys to make peace. The war in Southeast Asia can be ended! For a Puluo Zhong Island, we have already We are going to war, does Guo Liangping really want to destroy the Three Buddhas before he gives up?"
As a reduced general, even though he now has a respected status and is the nominal chief of the navy, his confidence is still lacking. Especially when he heard the hint of dissatisfaction in the prince's words, Lin Renzhao could not help but feel a little embarrassed.
He carefully replied: "Your Highness, Srivijaya is a big country in Nanyang. However, there are many barbarians in the country, there are many conflicts, the rule is not strong, the soldiers are weak, and the weapons are backward. Judging from the previous battle situation, if you want to attack it, it will be destroyed." , it’s not difficult!”
"It seems that Privy Lin, like Guo Liangping, wants to achieve the goal of destroying the country?" Liu Yang smiled.
"Protecting the home and the country, and opening up the territory are what the general wishes!" Lin Renzhao responded calmly.
Hearing this, Liu Yang sighed: "It depends on the situation! At present, the Han Dynasty's first priority is to calm down the disputes in the Western Regions and Yulin as soon as possible, restore stability, and smooth trade! Guo Liangping is here The turmoil in Nanyang is still too big, even Zhenla Kingdom has complained to the court, we can no longer let it go!"
Seeing that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince expressed his attitude towards the Nanyang War so clearly and even seriously, Lin Renzhao couldn't help but look at Liu Tinghan. The meaning was obvious, as the head of the Privy Council, you should say a few words.
Probably because he couldn't see Lin Renzhao's pitiful eyes, Liu Tinghan coughed slightly, and then said: "What your Highness said is true. The war in the Western Regions is tense now, and the bloody battle will stop. Yulin's counterinsurgency has not yet done its full work. Now that Sanfoqi has surrendered, , but there is no need to force it too much. The Privy Council will send an emissary later with another strict order to ask Guo Liangping to restrain himself!"
"General military orders abroad will not be tolerated, let alone thousands of miles away from the ocean!" Liu Yangdan said calmly.
Hearing this, Lin Renzhao's face changed slightly. The knocking meaning in the prince's words was too obvious. He was obviously dissatisfied with the navy headed by Guo Liangping for doing its own thing in Nanyang. …
Of course, with the great development and leap-forward progress in these years, the self-contained navy has indeed become somewhat unscrupulous, especially overseas.
Lin Renzhao felt awe-inspiring and immediately said: "Your Highness, don't worry, I am willing to go to Nanyang personally, Guo Liangping dare not disobey the order!"
"Haha!" After hearing Lin Renzhao's assurance, Liu Yang turned his head, looked at him, and said in a playful tone: "Does it take a dignified deputy privy envoy to go in person to command the navy?"
Even though Lin Renzhao was well-informed and experienced, he could not help but change his face when he heard what Liu Yang said. He explained hurriedly: "I have no intention of doing this. It's just that the road is far away, the transportation is inconvenient, and it is difficult to convey military orders in time." , the Privy Council cannot control the changes in the battlefield situation in Nanyang in a timely manner, so it is necessary to give the combat generals a certain amount of room for free decision-making."
"I understand!" Liu Yang waved his hand and smiled at Lin Renzhao: "Privy Privy Lin, don't worry, I have no other intentions. It's just that recently, urgent reports of military information have come in, and the government and the public are very worried! Things have priorities, and things in Nanyang , let it go temporarily if you can, hasn’t the Navy’s goal been achieved? Don’t you think so?”
"Yes! I understand!" Lin Renzhao responded quickly, but his heart was inevitably cast a shadow along with the prince's words.
If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has other opinions about the navy, that is definitely not a good thing. It seems that some rectification is needed. Lin Renzhao thought so in his heart, but soon he felt a little regretful. Compared with the army, the navy has fewer mountains, but it has stronger control and greater influence. Without Emperor Liu's nod, nothing can be easily cut. Even the current prince cannot speak.
Although Emperor Liu had begun to let Liu Yang intervene in the military affairs, he still lacked the right to speak and could only exert influence within the scope defined by Emperor Liu.
Naturally, Liu Yang didn't know that Lin Renzhao's inner activities would be restored in that way, and his attention soon shifted from the war in Nanyang. He looked at Liu Tinghan and asked: "What does the Privy Council think about the situation in the Western Regions and Yulin Road?"
This is obviously the issue that Liu Yang and his party are most concerned about. Liu Tinghan responded calmly: "Your Highness, according to the recent report from Yulin Road, Duke Yan's massive campaign has achieved certain results. He has found the place where the rebel Li Jiqian's lair was located. Ze, destroyed it, killed and captured more than 3,000 thieves, it can be said to be a great victory."
"Where is Li Jiqian?" Liu Yang immediately asked the key point: "No matter how many thieves are defeated, if the leader is not captured, it will not be successful. What Your Majesty is more concerned about is the head of the bandit Li Jiqian!"
Mentioning this, Liu Tinghan also had a headache and said: "When they attacked Dijinze, Li Jiqian was leading his men to the west to attack Hue Fort, so he escaped."
Liu Yang followed the introduction and found Hue Fort. This fort has been built for a long time. It is an important stronghold controlling the Yellow River on the east bank of the Yellow River, under the jurisdiction of Lingzhou, and under the Yulin Road.
"Have Li Jiqian invaded Lingzhou?" Liu Yang said with a straight face and a serious tone: "Wang Qian set up the drums for the war, mobilized his troops and generals, and this is the result?"
In this regard, Liu Tinghan was silent, pondered for a while, and then discussed the matter: "Your Highness, Li Jiqian failed to attack Hue Fort and lost his lair. Although the leader of the thief was not bound, it was a huge blow to him. Without the basis, Li Jiqian lost his lair. They will become rogue bandits, no different from horse bandits. As long as we step up the roundup, we will catch them sooner or later!"
Liu Yang didn't know whether Liu Tinghan's statement was acceptable or not. He stared at the map and thought for a while, and then sighed quietly: "It has been more than half a year since Li Jiqian rebelled last year, and there are endless chaos. It can be seen that if this person is not eliminated, the harm will be serious!"
"Martial law has been tightened on Yulin Road, and Duke Yan is also planning to further encircle and suppress the remaining bandits!" Liu Tinghan could only comfort Liu Yang with plans.
Liu Yang shook his head and asked: "What about the Western Regions? I heard that King Wei asked the court for more troops, what do you think?"
Compared to Yulin, Liu Tinghan was obviously more concerned about this matter and more cautious. He hesitated for a while and said solemnly: "Your Highness, in the battle of Qiuci, although the Western Expedition army defeated the enemy and conquered the city, it suffered heavy casualties. This is the reason why King Wei The reason why His Highness asked for help. However, I believe that in order to support the Western Expeditionary Army, the military and civilian resources of Hexi Province have already exhausted their financial resources. If they are transferred again, I am afraid that the stability of the northwest will be shaken. Therefore, we will wait and see the development of the war situation first, and it is not appropriate to rush to add troops! "
Hearing what Liu Tinghan said, Liu Yang frowned and asked worriedly: "Will the Western Expedition Army be enough to support it?"
Liu Tinghan said: "Your Highness, Your Highness the King of Wei requested additional troops to prepare for the destruction of the Black Khan. In the battle of Qiuci, the Black Khan also suffered heavy losses. The rest of the army is no longer an enemy. The enemies south of the Tianshan Mountains only need to be wiped out." , if the enemy comes over the mountains, even if they are not aggressive enough, the strength of the Western Expedition Army will be enough to resist them."
After a pause, Liu Tinghan said again: "This is the judgment of the consort Yang Yanzhao!"
