It was rare to hear Liu Chengxun say such offensive words. Emperor Liu immediately became interested, smiled slightly, and asked curiously: "Where does the 'country' you mentioned specifically refer to?"
Seeing Emperor Liu's high-spirited look, Liu Chengxun still looked resolute and said solemnly: "Since I have offended the Three Buddhas and Qi Kingdom once, why not offend him again and beat him again!"
Hearing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help laughing and said: "I remember you said that when you were on the mission, King Srivijaya treated you kindly, but now you want to destroy his country, isn't it a bit unkind? Got it!"
Faced with Emperor Liu's ridicule, Liu Chengxun calmly replied: "It's just because of the power of the Han Dynasty, but I can feel that the monarchs and ministers of the Three Buddhas and Qi Kingdom are unwilling to accept it. After all, the Han Dynasty has cut off their way to make a lot of money. Now they are just Due to the situation, they have to lie dormant. If something unexpected happens, they will not hesitate to reoccupy Liangping Island and control the golden waterway for east-west business travel in Southeast Asia!"
"You mentioned these words before, but you didn't say them so clearly today!" Emperor Liu stopped talking and laughing, became more serious, pointed at Liu Chengxun and said: "You people like to hide their words on weekdays. I'm trying to hold you together, but I still have to force you!
I know what you are thinking, and I promise you now that I will leave a vassal state in the territory of Srivijaya. If Srivijaya dares to resist, it will be destroyed as you said! "
At the moment when Emperor Liu made these heroic words, he seemed to have regained his original high-spiritedness, which could be called domineering.
Of course, what he said was a bit nonsense. Liu Chengxun was not one of those princes who knew little about Nanyang. According to Emperor Liu's previous enfeoffment strategy for several sons in Nanyang, he did not regard those Nanyang indigenous political powers as their own. The thing is, they are aiming to destroy their country and highlight a hegemonic doctrine.
Let’s talk about the island of “Sumatra”. That is where the country of Sanvijaya started. Starting from Palembang, it took hundreds of years to unify Sumatra and gradually expand to the Malay Peninsula. Its influence once penetrated into Central Java. In the past 100 years ago, it was at the time when the Three Buddhas Qi Kingdom was strong and prosperous. At that time, the imperial court brazenly launched a war in order to share the benefits of the golden waterway. With the deepening of its understanding of the countries in Southeast Asia over the years, in hindsight, it was a huge risk.
Even now, the influence of the Han Dynasty in Nanyang is increasing, and Han people are constantly moving southward. The court's attention is also increasing, but it is not stable. To be serious, it is even in danger of overthrowing.
At least, judging from the situation in recent years, on the three islands of Malay, Sumatra and Java, there have been more and more vicious incidents attacking Han merchants and Han people. Although they are all uncivilized indigenous forces, it is difficult to say that there are not three Buddhas behind them. The East Java regime, which is about to unite Java or is about to unify Java, is stumbling.
Because he had arrived there in person, Liu Chengxun still had some understanding of the local situation, so he did not get the joy of being a feudal country in vain, but more of a rogue.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" However, seeing the emperor's brother's cheerful appearance, Liu Chengxun had to accept his gratitude, and then said in a rather sad tone: "It's just that I am already over fifty years old. I don't know if I will be here after I leave." There’s still a day when we’ll see each other again in the DPRK, second brother, you must take care of yourself…”
Seeing that Liu Chengxun was about to cry, Emperor Liu was also stunned for a moment, and then laughed and cursed: "Did I say you can go south just now? You are my biological brother, how can I not care about brotherhood and not consider you? What's your age?
This kind of pioneering and hard work should be left to young people! I will work with the Privy Council to come up with an attack plan, and then send troops south. When the time comes, I will ask Liu Chun to follow.
You stay in Beijing with me for the time being, enjoy the blessings and take care of your grandchildren. When the situation becomes clear, you can go to sea to return home. It is not unprecedented for a son to conquer the world and for me to take over the world! "
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Chengxun wiped his tears subconsciously and said hesitantly: "It's just that Liu Chun has no experience in leading an army..."
At this moment, Liu Chengxun thought that he might as well go there himself. After all, he had been out of town many times in the past. Although he had not personally led troops, he had also sat down to calm down several chaos, so he had more experience. If Liu Chun was allowed to develop, Liu Chengxun would be worried, not because he didn't trust his son, but because he was worried about his son. After all, Liu Chun was the son he valued most.
Emperor Liu waved his hands and said: "I am in my thirties, and I am no longer an eagle under your wings. It's time to fly solo! If you can't manage the army, you can manage the government and control people. I see Liu Chun's nephew in Changsha. He has done a good job, and his administration is stable. He also had experience in the Forbidden Army, so there won't be any big problems!
Establishing a feudal state is not just as simple as conquering a city or conquering a land. There are many things Liu Chun can do! "
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Chengxun couldn't refuse anymore. Looking at Emperor Liu's expression, you could tell that he was excited. Similarly, with such an arrangement, Liu Chengxun's conflicts and entanglements were stronger than if Emperor Liu asked him to go directly to Nanyang...
"Okay, this matter has been settled for now, I have to think about it some more!" Emperor Liu waved his hand to drive them away.
Liu Chengxun raised his eyes and looked at Emperor Liu, but did not leave. He cupped his hands again and said, "I have one more request. I hope your Majesty will accept it!"
"Speak!" Emperor Liu's face darkened, his temper changed at every turn, and he was slightly impatient.
Liu Chengxun said softly: "Your Majesty, please have a meal!"
I thought something was wrong, but he actually persuaded me to eat. Emperor Liu reacted, looked at his younger brother who had regained his composure, and laughed: "Just for your sake, Prince Yong, I have to eat something!"
"After talking with you, I'm really hungry!" As he spoke, Emperor Liu touched his flabby and protruding belly, turned his head and called outside: "Pass the meal!"
Yantuo was waiting in front of the palace gate, very concerned. When he heard Emperor Liu's instructions, he immediately became energetic and said in a hurry: "Quick! Pass the meal quickly! The official family is dining!"
The cheerful look was a little funny, but also somewhat touching.
After King Yong withdrew, Emperor Liu, who was in a better mood, comforted his stomach and drank two bowls of porridge, two cakes, and two plates of vegetables.
After having a full meal, he quickly devoted himself to his "enfeoffment plan". After a conversation with Liu Chengxun, his thoughts became firm again, but he was finally a little more flexible than the previous self-entertainment. In the end, Emperor Liu wanted to accomplish something, and he didn't want to make things worse. If you don't accept it, it will lead to ugly results.
On the same day, Emperor Liu once again called together his sons and grandsons, as well as the descendants of the clan including King Yong and King Xu, as well as the prime ministers of the political affairs hall and some of the remaining heroes and nobles.
After a heart-to-heart talk, Emperor Liu repeatedly made it clear that the enfeoffment should be left to one's own free will. Those who don't want to go should shut up. Those who are willing can take the initiative to ask for instructions and give them three days to consider.
At the same time, Emperor Liu also needs to make some more detailed and in-depth considerations, and also listen to the thoughts and opinions of the ministers. This kind of thing requires too much power from the imperial court, and it also needs to be planned with the Gonggun princes of the imperial court before it can be done. .
Emperor Liu's previous plan was to hide it, to do his own thing, and he was strong, but the feasibility was really not high. That was to open up the territory on the map. It was probably because he had seen too many maps in the past few years...
When Emperor Liu softened his attitude and showed respect for his ministers, the atmosphere also underwent some subtle changes. Although some people still had concerns and objections, there was room for consideration, and many people began to think carefully. Here are some feasible suggestions.
During this process, Emperor Liu couldn't help but express some resentful emotions: When he wanted to promote a policy, he was so constrained as he is now. He is old, his deterrence is not enough, and the people below him have too many thoughts. .
Although this was Emperor Liu's private emotion, it spread quickly and spread among the upper-class dignitaries of the Han Dynasty.
The first reaction of many people after hearing this was that His Majesty became suspicious again, and then began to evaluate himself. If there is anything wrong, don't let the old emperor take it out and deal with it. That would be too unfair...
(End of chapter)
