"I know that Tubo is not a good place. The environment is harsh, the conditions are difficult, and the people's sentiments are complex. No one without perseverance and talent can take on this responsibility!"
Seeing that Liu Hu agreed, Emperor Liu looked at him again and said in a calm tone: "However, if it were an ordinary person, I would not send such a big task. Not only because you are my son and the prince of the Han Dynasty!
You are someone who has been in Monan for ten years. You are familiar with border military affairs and the affairs of the minority and Yi people. You have brains, strategies, and means.
The return of Monan and the reform of the Han system were not easy tasks, but they were all solved for you one by one. Monan is now stable and can continuously supply cattle, sheep and livestock to the officials and people of the Han Dynasty. This is all due to the foundation you laid back then.
I don’t have high requirements for Tubo, and I don’t expect to be as good as Monan, but please give full play to your wisdom and talents, and live up to what you have learned and experienced over the past few decades! "
It has to be said that when Emperor Liu praised people, his words were quite pleasant, especially with the bonus of being the emperor's father. Even though Liu? ripple. He had lived for almost forty years, and was indeed valued by Emperor Liu, but he had not been reprimanded by Emperor Liu in the past, and only a handful of times he had been praised.
And when Emperor Liu puts down his arrogance, looks pleasant, and shows that he wants something from you, the things you need to bear will never be easy. For Liu?, this is the case with Tubo.
"Your Majesty has entrusted me with a heavy responsibility, so I have no choice but to do my best!" Facing Emperor Liu's gaze, Liu He sighed silently in his heart and responded solemnly.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu looked satisfied, thought for a while, and said: "Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, there were many tribes under its jurisdiction. Although the imperial court has been implementing the Han system reform in the past, it was not thorough after all, and many compromises were made. .
The policy towards these minority tribes was to lure them with benefits and suppress them with authority. Many officials had this idea. However, I always feel that the illusion is too real. I have made some gains recently, and I may be able to implement a reduction policy!
The population of various miscellaneous tribes in the country must be controlled, especially the tribes near the heart of the Han Dynasty. As long as the population is within a certain limit, even if there is any riot, it will be unlikely to happen. "
As soon as the words "reduction policy" came out, Liu?s expression couldn't help but change. He naturally understood the meaning literally. Six or seven years ago, a "major reduction" of the Dangxiang tribe was carried out. It was done thoroughly, and the results were horrific. The huge Yulin is still empty, with dead places everywhere, and the Xuanwei Division did not dare to publicize it. The specific details of the counter-insurgency in Yulin were kept secret by the imperial court...
Liu? At this time, he was really afraid that Emperor Liu would come up with some shocking ideas. Fortunately, Emperor Liu's next words made him feel relieved a little: "Of course, the reduction of force is too harsh and extreme, and it is easy to cause future troubles. It is not enough." Taking it, directly destroying it physically, is really a waste if you think about it. Therefore, moving your residence is a good idea, especially for those who do not accept the king's transformation.
If you don't want to be under the rule of the imperial court, then go outside the Han Dynasty. Over in Anxi, the hunger for population will probably not be alleviated for decades. Liu He and the others are in need of foreigners to balance the local remnants.
The barbarians may be a disease in China, but in places like Anxi, they are a good medicine. They may have ulterior motives or have different intentions inside, but when they arrive in Anxi, they can become a powerful help for the Han Dynasty to establish their rule, and the environment will force them to work in unison with the imperial court! "
After saying that, Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yu again and instructed: "I might as well explain to you that after starting the process of sealing the country, the immigration policy of the Han Dynasty will also be changed accordingly. It will no longer be laissez-faire and completely left to the will of the people. The imperial court should adopt active policy measures and provide intervention and guidance.
How to do it specifically should adhere to two principles: agriculture and fishery go south, hunting goes west, Han people voluntarily give priority, and the Hu tribe enforces it!
The Tubo can be said to be the largest Hu ethnic group under the rule of the Han Dynasty. They are also the lowest level of Hanization and should be included in the immigration category. In view of the current situation in Tubo, the imperial court has not established actual control, and I do not make rigid regulations on Tibetan immigration.
However, you may want to think about how to reduce the Tubo population, reduce its development potential, and balance the strength of various tribes through resettlement and immigration..."
When everything became a fait accompli, Liu Yu's mentality calmed down. There were no big fluctuations due to the information revealed by Emperor Liu and future policy changes. After thinking for a while, he calmly saluted Emperor Liu: "Yes!"
"There are still half a year before the Tubo Congress. You have enough time to prepare and plan a lot. I believe you will not let me down!" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Xi expectantly.
Liu Jie still looked calm and unfazed, which even made Emperor Liu feel a little blocked. After talking for so long, Emperor Liu was also a little tired. He suppressed the slight discomfort in his heart, waved his hand at him, and stopped talking. , but the meaning is clear.
Liu? is a sensible person, so when he saw this, he took a step back, bowed and said: "I leave!"
Emperor Liu responded softly, but when Liu Yu retreated, before he could turn around, he suddenly stopped him again, his old eyes widening: "Wait a minute!"
Liu? was slightly surprised, but still maintained his courtesy and asked: "What other orders does your Majesty have?"
Emperor Liu didn't answer for a while, and looked to the southwest, as if he was imagining. After a while, he asked leisurely: "On the plateau, there are snow peaks and mountains blocking each other. Do you know where to go over the peaks and cross the mountain passes?"
This question had no beginning and no end, and was a bit abrupt, but with Liu?'s cleverness, he quickly realized it after a brief recollection, frowned slightly, and said: "It seems to be the Tianzhu area!"
"This is a neighbor of Tubo. If you have spare time, you might want to pay more attention to it!" Emperor Liu paused and said quietly: "The population and resources of the plateau alone have limited potential. It is even more difficult to develop. . If the imperial court wants to get rid of its burdens, and if Tubo wants to seek wealth, the only way is to deal with the outside world!"
As he said that, Emperor Liu glanced at Liu Xi, who looked thoughtful, and continued: "Of course, this is just an occasional thought. Whether it can be done depends on you adapting to local conditions. I won't force it..."
Although he said this, Emperor Liu's seemingly peaceful tone was clearly full of aggression and desire to conquer. This was not just an accidental thought, it was clearly a deliberate thought, and he had already had this intention.
On the enfeoffment map, the large island across the sea from the mainland of Tianzhu was directly designated as a "planned enfeoffment" by Emperor Liu. The original republics on the island, such as Sinhala and Tamil, were directly enfeoffed. Ignore.
I thought that was all, but I never thought that Emperor Liu had such a big appetite. He seemed to regard the whole of Tianzhu as the "prey" of the Han Dynasty...
