"Since you have an idea, just do these things according to your ideas. I have no objection!" On the hall, Emperor Liu lay on the rocking chair in a lazy posture, directly enjoying the sunshine and looking at the attendants casually. The prince beside him said.
"Yes!" Liu Yang worshiped respectfully, but he couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
What Liu Yang asked for instructions was naturally about the active or passive wars that the Han Dynasty had faced recently. He was still a little unsure of Emperor Liu's psychology, and he was also a little worried that his considerations would not be accepted by Emperor Liu. Fortunately, he Judging from Emperor Liu's current attitude, there is nothing unusual.
Emperor Liu was wearing a light silk suit, which reflected the dazzling light under the not-so-cool summer sun. He held a very inconsistent cattail leaf fan in his hand and pretended to be fanning the wind.
Liu Yang's caution could be felt, but Emperor Liu didn't seem to care and continued to say slowly: "Srivijaya's envoy, I will be gone, just send him away!
These barbaric countries in foreign lands are afraid of power but not virtuous, and have small etiquette but no great righteousness. This is the right reason. For example, if those who pray to the Three Buddhas are not beaten and beaten, how can they be obedient and subdued? Guo Liangping did a good job!
However, your considerations are reasonable. The war in Nanyang should not be expanded. Now that the goal has been achieved, then stop when it is good. Don't be greedy and greedy, which will only make the big man fall into endless trouble.
The imperial court is currently unable to invest too many troops in Nanyang. To avoid falling into a quagmire and doing things that are not worth the gain, it is better to do less. You negotiate with the Srivijaya envoy about the stability of Nanyang. Once the agreement is reached, let Guo Liangping withdraw his troops! "
"I understand!" Liu Yang nodded.
Regarding the affairs in Nanyang, a large part of his worries have been eliminated. With Emperor Liu's instructions, it means that the overall situation has been set. No one dares to disobey him, not even Guo Liangping who is far away in Srivijaya. Same thing.
But at the same time, Liu Yang couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Emperor Liu was so clear-headed about Nanyang, knew that going too far was not enough, and was unwilling to do more than the consequences. Why did he always persist in the war in the Western Regions, even to the point of being unreasonably stubborn?
The results of the war in the past period have proved that the Black Khan was not easy to destroy. After more than a month of bloody battles, the troops were lost and generals were lost. Apart from taking down a dilapidated Kucha city and nominally expanding the territory by hundreds of miles, they simply could not make ends meet. If it's just a matter of appearance, then it's really unnecessary.
Of course, while Liu Yang was sighing with emotion, he did not try to dissuade him from the war in the Western Regions. The war had begun and it had reached this level. Hei Khan was still unwilling to give in. How could the big man compromise and give in? He could only continue to persist.
The same goes for the imperial court, which must give full support. The matter of increasing troops is another matter, but war materials and logistical support must be provided as much as possible.
Emperor Liu naturally didn't know Liu Yang's rich psychological activities. He squinted his eyes slightly and raised his head to face the sun. His old face was thoughtful. After a long time, he said in a deep voice: "The next order is to let Guo Tingwei and Zhang Yanwei and other naval veterans... Lord Gong, please go back to the capital. Now that you have retired, you can rest and enjoy your old age in peace. How can the navy generals do things if they are still half-retired, dictating things behind the scenes, and have no legitimate reputation?"...
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang felt a chill in his heart. He did not dare to be negligent and responded calmly: "Yes!"
Obviously, Emperor Liu was well aware of some situations in the navy. The Han Dynasty's navy grew from scratch, from the inland river navy to the cross-sea fleet. Although it was born out of the early Jingjiang Army, its rapid development and growth still relied heavily on southern soldiers.
People from the north are good at horses and people from the south are good at boats. These are objective conditions that we have to face. In the process of development, a group of southern generals headed by Guo Tingwei and Zhang Yanwei naturally played a huge role, and their right to speak was thus established.
However, because of his background as a fallen general, he was always looked down upon by others. Many civil and military officials maintained a certain degree of vigilance. Over the past few decades, even if they had been completely integrated into the Han system, that vigilance had become a habit. .
Of course, the fundamental reason is that the rise of the navy has violated the interests of too many people. Just looking at the battle between land and sea, one is ebbing and the other is ebbing. As the navy's voice increases, the army's voice naturally declines.
The Han Dynasty basically implemented the principle of conferring titles for military merit. Ever since Emperor Liu established a strict and well-paid title and salary system, the Han army had become extremely attentive to titles.
To a certain extent, the dozens of Hou Bo nobles who appeared from the navy were snatched from the army. How could the generals of the Ma Bu Army, who had always respected the army, be willing to accept them.
In the process of the rise of maritime trade, relying on innate advantages and various conveniences and means, a large amount of benefits were obtained. How could this not make people jealous. It is also an indisputable fact that the life of the navy is better than that of the army. How can it not be hated by others?
In the eyes of many military aristocrats of the army, they conquered the world. They contributed the most and sacrificed the most. The navy is just a supporting role that relies on their wings, so they naturally take their status and treatment very seriously.
Although the Han Dynasty still dominates the mainland, and the Ma Bujun is still the mainstream of the army, and still has absolute say within the army and even the court, the rising trend of the navy in recent years still makes them feel wary and uncomfortable.
After all, through overseas expansion and trade, through the plunder of Southeast Asian indigenous people, it has indeed brought a lot of benefits to the court. This is difficult for the army to achieve, and it is also the most uncomfortable thing.
Therefore, in recent years, it is not uncommon for remarks and measures against the navy to be made within the military, especially within the Ma Bu Army system. If it weren't for Emperor Liu's protection, the original reduction of naval establishment and the reduction of military strength would have been carried out.
When the war between land and sea became serious, there was even a proposal to dismantle the huge ships of the navy that cost a lot of money to maintain, and only retain the inland water division. This statement was actually supported by a large number of army generals.
Forced by this situation, Emperor Liu had to intervene, vetoed those ridiculous remarks, and dealt with some aggrieved Ma Bujun generals with both violence and violence.
But perhaps in order to appease the cornerstone of the country's military, certain measures were also taken for the navy. For example, Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei, and even Liu Guangyi, a half-way monk of the army and navy generals, were dismissed. In this way, the conflict between the navy and the navy was barely bridged. Navy, to appease some of the Army's grievances against the Navy. …
Coupled with the huge gains from overseas expansion, this has made the navy's life easier in recent years, and its situation has improved a lot.
However, the fundamental problem has not been solved properly, and the navy is also not at peace. Hilltops have become the norm, and the dispute between the north and the south is the main contradiction.
The powerful and influential southern faction has suppressed some naval officers from the north. The northern officers are incompatible with the southern officers. In recent years, under the general trend, the southern navy officers and talents are pouring out. Factions formed into parties, and their strength and influence became more and more entrenched.
Emperor Liu asked Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei and other naval veterans and generals to retreat behind the scenes, and he had the idea of cutting the mountain.
However, the fact is that although people are no longer in their positions, their influence has not been weakened much. The three families of Guo, Zhang, and Liu account for almost half of the navy, and many of their descendants hold important positions. Guo Liangping is the most representative Sexual one.
And with Guo Liangping's many achievements in the south over the years, he even earned the title of Count Zhiyuan, which became even more eye-catching. In recent days, rumors of criticism have continued, and the Privy Council has repeatedly issued orders to restrict Guo Liangping's actions in the Srivijaya war, which also has the meaning of suppression.
Otherwise, if Guo Liangping really destroyed Srivijaya and expanded the territory for thousands of miles, wouldn't the navy have to add another meritorious prince? As the war expands, those responsible for the bloodshed and sacrifices will have to be the infantry in the south. Naturally, they will not be happy to use the blood of the army to dye the medals of merit of the navy.
Of course, some people support expanding the war, but the power of war command must be in the hands of the army. However, such voices are not loud. Both those in power and some knowledgeable people believe that it is not appropriate to go too far.
Similarly, some of the Navy's domineering behaviors have also caused a lot of criticism. The semi-retirement of navy chiefs such as Guo Tingwei and Zhang Yanwei is also unpleasant. At least Lin Renzhao, the deputy privy envoy who has been constrained and criticized both internally and externally, is quite indignant in private.
Emperor Liu saw these things clearly and had some dissatisfaction in his heart. This time, letting Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanwei and others return to Beijing was a warning.
Although Emperor Liu was pleased with the navy's aggressiveness and supported their expansion, the prerequisite for everything was to obey the imperial court's command and be firmly in the hands of the imperial court.
If you are domineering and arrogant without knowing it, then a purge will be inevitable. Without the backing of the imperial court, the navy is ultimately a tree without roots and water without a source. This must keep them awake.
