Glancing at Liu?, Emperor Liu suddenly turned to the somewhat casual Lao Jiu, and his tone was even stern: "Liu Shu!"
"I'm here!" Liu Shu was startled and quickly stood up to respond.
Emperor Liu smiled so hard that he made Liu Shu uncomfortable, and then he said calmly: "When will you leave for the country?"
Liu Shu blurted out: "I still have some affairs in my house. When the preparations are over and the spring flowers bloom, I will go south!"
Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu asked pointedly: "You are not messing with me in the lake, are you?"
"How dare I?" Liu Shu shook his head repeatedly, but seeing the old emperor's eyes full of compulsion, he still said honestly: "March, the seventh day of March, when the time comes, I will set off immediately!"
After hearing Liu Shu's assurance, Emperor Liu let him go, then pointed at Liu Shu and said to his dragon sons and grandsons: "You have all heard that the first king of the Han Dynasty is going to die! I gave Liu Shu the title The reason, I think you have heard it more or less in the past six months, I now leave it intact and give it to you!
The people of the Han Dynasty cannot rest on their laurels. The spirit of pioneering and enterprising should be engraved in their bones. The world is as big as it can be.
And you, as my sons, must set an example for the world and take the lead for the world to see. I encourage immigrants to move to the border and colonize overseas, not for the sake of meritorious service and to use the wealth and lives of millions of people to fill those wild and remote areas. It is to expand the living space of my people and to allow our Chinese civilization to pass on. All over the world!
In recent years, there have been many critical discussions about my policies, both internally and externally. Some even compared me to Qin Shihuang’s southern conquest of Baiyue, saying that I was so happy with my achievements that I resorted to militarism. The words may be vague, but I know in my heart that this is what it means!
I am not worried about this, but rather happy. Without the First Emperor's contribution to conquering Baiyue, how could the Han Dynasty be strong in Guangdong and Guangdong today? Compared with what I have done now, it is really a great affirmation. Instead of giving up just because of the small cost, I must increase my investment and continue to persevere! "
After Emperor Liu once again recited his long-standing philosophy, he continued: "Liu Shu's enfeoffment of the country is the beginning of implementing my proposition! In the past twenty years, the Han Dynasty has colonized the four directions and has made great achievements. For small achievements, in order to consolidate the existing achievements and further explore and develop, the court should also adopt contingency measures. I have reviewed the envoy's letter and after much consideration, enfeoffment is the most appropriate method!"
Having said this, Emperor Liu paused and observed the reactions of the princes. The expressions of all the princes were quite calm, and there was no sign of surprise. They had already expected this. After all, since Liu Shu was crowned king, all kinds of discussions have been rampant, and there are already signs of the development of the situation. However, Emperor Liu suppressed it. It took more than half a year to have a meeting with them on this New Year's Eve to talk about this matter, which was a bit surprising.
Compared with these, they were more concerned and curious about what kind of enfeoffment method Emperor Liu planned, and what enfeoffments and territories they could get. Of course, there is basically no need to think about the Dao of the Han Dynasty. Like Lao Jiu, they are either in the corner of the Han Dynasty or in the barbaric overseas. However, there are differences in this wild land, some are good and some are bad, some are rich and some are poor, the situation is stable and some are chaotic, and there are also differences in the degree of development. Naturally, I would like to go to a more mature place.
However, when talking about these, Emperor Liu always spoke eloquently, and he still said in a somewhat hesitant way: "As for the pros and cons of enfeoffment, I no longer intend to mention it. Now that I have decided, I have already given full consideration. Take the Western Zhou Dynasty It doesn’t hurt to compare by enfeoffing. If there were no eight hundred princes like Zongzhou, there would be no Kyushu that is unique to China!”
"Liu Xu, you are the eldest son and the prince. Please express your opinion and tell me what you think!" After speaking, Emperor Liu looked at Liu Xu again.
After hearing the question, Liu Xu visibly stiffened, and the expressions on his weathered face changed involuntarily. He cast complex eyes on Emperor Liu, looked at each other, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty's ambitions cover all parts of the world. I admire you deeply." Apart from that, I can only work hard to realize this ambition for Your Majesty!"
Hearing what Liu Xu said, Emperor Liu laughed twice and praised in front of the princes and grandsons: "This is the prince and the eldest son of the Han Dynasty. This kind of demeanor and style are what you younger brothers and nephews should learn from!"
Liu Xu had received many compliments from Emperor Liu in the past, and he always felt happy because of them. However, this time, Liu Xu's heart was filled with bitterness for no reason.
"Liu?, what do you think?" Emperor Liu looked at King Jin again.
There was no change on Liu Yu's face, but he pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "I dare not forget the responsibilities of a minister. I only have empty virtue and not much kindness, and I will live up to His Majesty's expectations!"
After hearing this, Emperor Liu stared at Liu? and said quietly: "In the past two years when you have been serving as the political affairs hall, you have handled state affairs in an orderly manner. Considering the size of the empire and the number of complicated things, you can handle it with ease, but you are afraid that you will not be able to manage a feudal country. ?”
"Your Majesty is making ridiculous compliments, but I don't dare to accept them!" Liu Jie said steadily after a brief silence: "The only thing I can do is to devote myself to it!"
"Liu?, what about you?" Looking back, Emperor Liu looked at King Zhao.
And Liu?, Emperor Liu's favorite son, seemed much more cheerful at this time. He still looked upright in the past and responded with a smile: "I still said what I said, His Majesty's will will be expressed without hesitation and without hesitation!"
Liu? is still the same Liu?, he doesn't have much scheming. Among all the sons, only Liu? is the one who makes Emperor Liu feel most comfortable. Even the most carefree and undisputed King of Qi, Liu Yun, cannot do this.
After the three kings expressed their stance, Emperor Liu did not ask any more questions. With them taking the lead, other people's opinions were not important. As for Prince Liu?, there is no need to ask. The method of enfeoffment that Emperor Liu has revealed so far is very beneficial to him. There are many of the most beautiful places in the Han Dynasty. Those corners and corners are wild and remote. What is there to be reluctant to part with?
The most important thing is that anyone can put forward opinions or even objections to Emperor Liu's policies, but Liu? He is the only one who cannot disobey Emperor Liu's aspirations. This is the biggest political correctness of the prince at the moment.
After some preparation, Emperor Liu finally decided to get down to the topic and talk about the things that these dragon sons and grandsons were most interested in. He tilted his head and winked at Tuo Tuo. Tuo Tuo understood, bowed and bowed, and quickly turned to the side hall. And go.
Not long after, under the command of Tuo Tuo, several chamberlains carried a scroll of pictures into the hall and slowly spread them out in front of everyone. With the movements of the chamberlains, the situation on the picture gradually emerged.
This is a specially made map that covers the current situation of the Han Dynasty's entire circle of influence. The chaotic area in the center is marked in black. Judging from its shape, it is the territory directly under the Han Dynasty's current jurisdiction and is obviously not included in the enfeoffment.
What is eye-catching is obviously the small map attached to the Han Dynasty. From Anxi to Anton, from southern Yunnan to Annan, as well as the entire Southeast Asia of Tubo, and even the Tianzhu area are marked.
These areas are divided into more than a dozen large and small areas according to the geographical situation. They are marked with different colors and even serial numbers. In the corner of Indochina Peninsula, "Linyi" is already written on it. What does this picture explain? It's clear.
With the support of Tuo Tuo, Emperor Liu slowly walked to the picture, stood on the "Han soil", pointed to the picture blocks marked with colors and serial numbers, and said calmly: "These are all given to you by me. Prepare to seal the country!"
