After carefully observing Emperor Liu and seeing his dull reaction, Guo Liangping added: "I have two other considerations. One is the hundreds of thousands of Han merchants who have gone to sea. Those who have gone to sea in recent years are all brave enough to fight. Bo people, whether they are doing business, reclamation or mining, all gather in groups to stay warm and develop with arms. They spontaneously organize basic military training and always maintain it. Their level of hard work and training results, some even far exceed those in the country. Local rural soldier training.
No matter what status these people have at home and what conflicts they have had with each other, they all have only one status outside, and that is the people of the Han Dynasty. Previously, although the imperial court encouraged and supported overseas colonization, it did not organize it and fully mobilize its power. If it could be effectively organized and utilized, it would be hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
At present, the towns and fortresses established by the Han people in Nanyang are mostly located near the sea. They are too scattered, have more than enough self-preservation, and insufficient development. Many places have even suffered huge losses under the perennial intrusion of the indigenous people and have to be abandoned.
Previously, many Nanyang businessmen and people had expressed their hope that a military and political institution like Liangping Island could be established to connect the various towns and strongholds together and effectively support and protect the Han people to establish a foothold in the local area.
If Your Majesty wants to carve up Nanyang, these overseas Han people are the most important support and the most reliable force. If you want to seal the country, you should also build around the towns, fortresses, and strongholds that have been established. This is a matter of laying a solid foundation. "
Guo Liangping talked eloquently and endlessly, seeming to prove to Emperor Liu that he was different from those officials who catered to his wishes. He had in-depth understanding and careful thinking.
Seeing that Emperor Liu listened carefully and looked as if he had gained something, Guo Liangping became more confident and continued: "Another point is that the contradictions of the barbarian indigenous people in Nanyang can be greatly exploited.
For example, although Srivijaya has a long history, its political and military construction are extremely rough, and it has not formed a strong centralized court. Although its territory is vast, it does not form effective constraints on the local area like the Han Dynasty. Ruled by a large number of tribal barbarians distributed among them.
Whether it is the navy or powerful merchants, they have exchanges with many indigenous tribes, and some tribes even work for us.
I believe that using barbarians to control barbarians will be an effective way to reduce the obstacles and losses of the Han Dynasty. Nowadays, on the island of Java, the Kingdom of Java is rising, and its king, Murocha, wants to unify the entire island. Although he is friendly to our Han people and constantly sends envoys to the DPRK to seek support, the Han people on the island are still worried. Therefore, whether it is to seal the country or to protect the wealth and safety of the merchants and people of the Han Dynasty, the court should take decisive measures. The island of Java must not be allowed to be unified, even in name only! "
After saying that, Guo Liangping glanced at Emperor Liu as if he was seeking confirmation, and then said: "In addition, I have lived in Nanyang for many years, and I have a comprehensive view of various places. In addition to understanding geography and military affairs, I also observe their customs. Favor.
In my opinion, Nanyang is warm and humid, with a unique environment for agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing and hunting, and huge output. However, the local indigenous barbarians do not know how to cherish it, and they do not need to work as hard as our Han people, and they do not need intensive farming to make a living. , Therefore, in addition to being ignorant and backward, they are also slack and lazy. Although there are some who are fierce in their folk customs, they do not have a strong and determined will.
Many indigenous tribes are isolated from the world, have little communication with the outside world, and have no loyal identification with those barbarian countries. Therefore, the situation that Your Majesty is concerned about the stubborn resistance of Srivijaya, Java and other countries is not very likely to happen. It only needs to defeat their armies, destroy their countries, destroy their institutions, and supplement it with the strategy of dividing and recruiting, it will be successful. ! "
At this point, Guo Liangping stopped talking. He thought he had said enough. If this was not recognized by Emperor Liu, then it would be useless to say more.
Emperor Liu was obviously persuaded by Guo Liangping, or he only needed a reasonable reason and some feasible suggestions. Whether it was Liu Chengxun before or Guo Liangping at this time, their words were truly convincing. , after all, people have been there, heard and witnessed, and it has been practiced.
As for other people, it is okay to object, but why should Emperor Liu accept it and accept all the advice? If you want to persuade Emperor Liu, you must at least visit Nanyang and conduct some investigations. This is something that most ministers find difficult to do.
Emperor Liu was silent, and the longer the silence meant, the deeper he thought.
It also means that his decision on the enfeoffment of Nanyang has become more determined.
After a long time, Emperor Liu raised his eyes. First he breathed a long sigh of relief, and then said slowly: "If you want to succeed in the affairs of Nanyang, you will inevitably use soldiers. Although I have high hopes for the princes, soldiers are the most important thing for the country." , don’t be careless. I intend for you to go to Nanyang again to coordinate the expedition. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Liangping was both excited and happy. What he needs now is just such an opportunity, an opportunity to broaden his horizons and stretch his ambitions. The life in the Privy Council was too depressing and frustrating, and it was not as exciting as going out across the sea and sailing across the ocean.
Trying his best to control the turbulence in his heart, Guo Liangping held his head high, clasped his fists heavily, and said loudly: "I will give my all until I die!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu nodded, thought for a while, and then asked: "Based on your calculation, how long will it take to wipe out the barbarian country and establish a feudal state?"
Although Guo Liangping is confident and speaks cheerfully, on this issue, his mind is clear and his performance is inevitably a little hesitant. Emperor Liu was keenly aware of this hesitation. He narrowed his eyes and said with a slightly cold expression, "Why, is this problem embarrassing you?"
Guo Liangping was startled and his eyelids twitched involuntarily, but he still replied cautiously: "I think that ten years of effort will be enough to achieve success!"
"Ten years!" Emperor Liu's voice suddenly rose and echoed in the hall, making Guo Liangping's heart tremble: "I am nearly sixty years old! Do you think I can afford to wait ten years?"
Underneath all the sober and calm appearance, Emperor Liu's stubborn, arrogant and eager heart was hidden, and this question exactly reflected some of his feelings.
For Guo Liangping, one can imagine the inner pressure when facing the "real" side of Emperor Liu. At this moment, he suddenly realized that the errand in Nanyang might not be as easy and comfortable as he imagined.
Regardless of thinking more, Emperor Liu's aggressive gaze forced Guo Liangping to find a way to deal with the pressure in front of him. After thinking for a moment, he said: "I sincerely ask for 100,000 land and sea troops, which can be expected in three years!"
"Ten years, one hundred thousand, are you, Guo Liangping, joking with me on purpose?" Emperor Liu couldn't hold back his anger and immediately scolded: "Anxi has been fighting for so many years and so many people have died. What we are facing is Such a formidable enemy requires less than 50,000 troops. To deal with a mere overseas barbarian country, you need 100,000 troops. If you need to raise such a large army, what use do you have?"
Emperor Liu put so much pressure on him that Guo Liangping was pounding in his heart, but at this moment, his subconscious also forced him to persist. Facing Emperor Liu's angry gaze, he buried his head and held his hands in his hands, saying in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, soldier In the land of life and death, I dare not be careless!"
This is trying to block me with what I just said! Emperor Liu secretly thought, but looking at Guo Liangping's persistent performance, Emperor Liu had a little more confidence in him. After all, what he wanted was not a goal of "three years to level the Liao Dynasty"...
Thinking of this, Emperor Liu slowly regained his composure, thought for a while, and said solemnly: "I will send an edict, and the Privy Council will comprehensively discuss and plan your proposal, and draw up a plan for the Nanyang expedition. You are the leader of Nanyang." The proposer of the strategy will also be the implementer, and the plan will be based on your opinions!"
Upon hearing this edict, Guo Liangping's eyes lit up, he immediately clasped his fists and responded loudly: "Yes!"
Regardless of anything else, at least as far as the current results are concerned, it is beneficial to Guo Liangping, and he can finally let go of the bad breath in his chest.
"Back off!"
"I resign!"
After Guo Liangping left, Emperor Liu's expression quickly darkened. Listening to his words and observing his expression, Emperor Liu couldn't help but have some doubts about Guo Liangping...
