"How is the memorial submitted by Liu Xu?" Emperor Liu asked in a change of his subject.

Upon hearing the question, Liu Yang couldn't help but glance at Emperor Liu, as if he wanted to see some attitude in his face, but unfortunately the result was still disappointing.

After considering it, Liu Yang replied: "The central ministers have already discussed the request of my brother twice, which is very controversial, but most of them tend to veto it."

"What's the reason?" Emperor Liu didn't seem to know much about it.

Liu Yang: "Minists believe that the Northeast is located in a rather despicable place, with many disasters in bitterness and coldness, and the Barbarians are mixed, with complex human relationships and vast territory. It is too difficult to completely occupy and rule as my elder brother said.

Moreover, in recent years, in order to govern Liaodong, the imperial court has supported a large amount of money and grain, and has been barely self-sufficient. Tens of thousands of troops stationed in Liaodong, and the annual military supply is also a considerable expense.

If the Northeast is further cultivated and developed, the investment in it will be difficult to predict and may be difficult to last. The Northeast is only one corner, but the borders of the Han Dynasty are far from just one Northeast. In recent years, the military expenditures for the border guards and defense each year have put a huge burden on the court's finances.

Therefore, most people believe that after the internal conflict between the Shiwei tribes, after this attack by the king's army, the situation in the northeast has stabilized. As long as you use a little help, all the tribes will disappear, and the security of Liaodong can be guaranteed..."

"Staying at the moment is also considered as stability?" Before Liu Yang finished speaking, Emperor Liu asked back, and his sharpness was revealed in his words: "Are they still considering reducing the Northeast garrison to save military expenditure?"

Liu Yang was silent. Judging from his reaction, Emperor Liu guessed it right. In fact, there was more than just Liaodong. Some people in the court had already proposed the reduction of military expenditure on border garrison defense, especially when the financial difficulties were tight in the past few years.

The territory of the Han Dynasty is too vast. This ten thousand miles of land means that the border defense of thousands of miles, from east to west, from south to north, has already exceeded 300,000 people in various places. These are all regular soldiers of the imperial court. Even if it is not a state of war, maintaining basic training is a huge expense.

This does not include the subsidy for the volunteers of the rural soldiers who undertake certain garrison tasks in various places. In the past, Liaodong had nearly 60,000 troops stationed all year round. Even if more than 10,000 of them were under the imperial guards, it seemed that there were too many.

After this northeastern campaign and expansion of land for two thousand miles, in order to ensure control of the occupied land, the tens of thousands of soldiers seemed to be not many, at least in the short term.

Therefore, the purpose of those who proposed to reduce the Northeast garrison may not be like this. Perhaps it is because they are afraid that the results will not only not be reduced, but also increase them.

Under such circumstances, Liu Xu proposed a "deep cultivation in the Northeast" plan that did not see the margin of cost. It was naturally difficult to get the support of those ministers. At least in the eyes of Wang Zhu, Chen Yilun and other ministers who were in charge of finance, this was inappropriate.

Faced with Liu Yang's silence, Emperor Liu couldn't help but get angry: "Save military expenditure and weak guards, some people want the Han Dynasty to destroy its own martial arts? Without those soldiers who stick to the border guards to protect the border, where can we come from the stability and prosperity of the Central Plains?

They can see the financial expenses, but they can't see the importance of national defense? Could it be that they are used to living in daily life, and they really think that the world is nothing and the world is peaceful. They can put horses on the south mountain and put their swords into the warehouse?"

Seeing Emperor Liu's merciless refutation, even with some criticism and ridicule, Liu Yang immediately expressed his consolation: "I'd like to calm my anger, and the ministers also consider it based on the actual situation of the court. This time, it is just to express their opinions on the matters in the Northeast."

Looking at Liu Yang, Emperor Liu asked: "You just said that most people have negative opinions, who are the few people who have positive opinions?"

When Liu Yang was asked, he was silent again. Obviously, there was no real support. In fact, if this matter was not proposed by King Liu Xu of Qin, the ministers might not have paid attention to it, let alone organize discussions and discussions. If it were Song Xiong and Ma Renyu and the Liaodong civil and military officials, they would probably not even cause any turmoil in the court, so they directly denied it.

"What do you think?"

After hearing the question, although Liu Yang had thought about it for a long time, he still thought about it carefully for a while before calmly saying: "I think it's better to take a compromise.

My elder brother's idea is bound to be greedy for the whole, and the full development is very huge, and it is indeed not worth the loss. But the territory must be solid, and Liaodong must be determined.

Zhao Xiang's opinion is that old people plan the country and govern the Northeast cannot be achieved overnight, but should also slow down. Therefore, he believes that the current situation should be to suppress the bandits Gu'an and maintain peace and stability.

On the basis of the original cities in the northeast, fortress strongholds were established along rivers, major passes and livable places to ensure the imperial court's influence on the main areas.

At the same time, for the Northeast, the court can formulate special policies to attract merchants and farmers to reclaim and promote the development of private farmers and merchants. Although the Northeast is remote, it is not a barren land like winter and barren. The land there is sufficient for farming, building wood, fur, medicinal materials, and livestock, which are all available. It is still very tempting for those business travelers. As long as the court clears public security, it will avoid the intrusion of the barbarians active in the mountains, forests and fields, and ensure the safety of the business road...

After some years of operation, wait until the time is ripe, and then carry out a more thorough Wanghua Dingzhi! Although this method is slow, it is steadily advanced. After twenty or thirty years, the northeast may not have a new look!”

"It seems you have thought with your heart!" After hearing Liu Yang's description, Emperor Liu looked at him with a little surprise, and his tone was also full of praise: "This is the attitude of doing things! What I want to hear is how to do it, not whether or not!

How can I not know the concerns and considerations of the ministers? It’s just that if you have difficulties, don’t do it and give up at a high price. What will the Han Dynasty do in this ten thousand miles of territory? If all of them are cut off, all administrative and military expenditures will be saved!"

If Emperor Liu's extreme remarks were spread, I was afraid that the prime ministers and officials in the court would be frightened again. Fortunately, this was just a conversation between them, father and son.

"Dad praised it!" Liu Yang smiled and replied softly: "The considerations of the imperial court's officials are not unreasonable. There have been cases in the past. For remote areas, the policy of restraint and letting them go is a lot easier for the imperial court. Such an idea cannot be wrong.

I just felt that if this were the case, I would just follow the old path of dynasties. As my father said, I could get a temporary peace, but twenty or thirty years later, when those barbarian tribes recovered and developed and grew, what should the court do?

Although the Shiwei king regime was destroyed, the Shiwei people were still there. The Shiwei people were suppressed, and the Jurchen tribes were also present in the vast northeast.

If the court lets it go, and if a force like a Wei person who is dissatisfied with the king's transformation and challenges the majesty of the court, the court can only return to the old path of sending troops to wipe out the rebellion. In this way, the situation has not been fundamentally changed.

The performance of Wanyan Jurchens in recent years is worthy of being vigilant, but they are not strong enough and fail. If Wanyan Jurchens rise up and replace Shi Wei, who can guarantee that they will not betray the Han Dynasty and oppose the court? The repetition of barbarians is the most obvious historical lesson.

The former listened to history and talked about the Eastern Wu conquering Shanyue. The prosperity and prosperity of the southeast today has laid the foundation since then. The northeast may be different from the southeast, but the suppression and rejuvenation of the barbarians has similarities, and the imperial court can follow it.

Perhaps, it is difficult to achieve the Southeast after spending all your life, but even if it lays the foundation for future generations, it is worth trying.

And a hundred years later, if we can open up a new southeast for the Han Dynasty, it will be considered a great honor and merit..."

When Liu Yang said this sincerely and earnestly, Emperor Liu was stunned. He looked up at the prince with a solemn expression. The feeling of relief filled his heart at this moment.

"Sit!" He lifted up his robe and sat on a chair next to the water pavilion. Emperor Liu signaled Liu Yang to come to his side.

The emperor's grandson Liu Wenhuan was also a little tired when he listened to his grandfather's conversation with his father. He sat on the instep of Emperor Liu's feet and hugged his calves and felt drowsy.

Looking at Liu Yang, Emperor Liu pointed his hand at his heart and said, "Your words are very insightful, and it really touches my heart! How can I not know the difficulties of developing the Northeast? If I only care about the present, Central Plains, Hebei, Hedong, Jiannan, Lianghu, Lianghuai, Southeast, Guangdong and Guangxi, it will be enough for the Han Dynasty to enjoy it safely for a hundred years!

But a hundred years later, be prepared for danger in times of peace and worrying about the near future. You must always consider it! Ministers, concerned about their power and their official positions, are unwilling to take risks and be in trouble, and would rather be stable and stable.

But those who are the king cannot do this. They need to stand at a higher level and make plans for the long-term! As you said, even laying a foundation for future generations is a merit. If we don’t take the lead in doing some things, we can still rely on the king who will succeed the world to break the barriers and innovate?

I am very happy, not for anything else, just to find a soulmate among these countless people and subjects... "

This is probably the first time that Liu Yang has been so recognized by Emperor Liu. Therefore, facing Emperor Liu's gentle gaze and listening to the words of praise, Liu Yang couldn't help but feel warm, blushed slightly, and bowed: "Son, I'm so honorable!"

"Since that's the case, how should the court respond to the proposal proposed by my elder brother?" Liu Yang asked while the hot spot.

Emperor Liu almost did not think and ordered: "There is no need to let Zhao Pu and the others discuss it again. In this case, they can't discuss anything, it's just a waste of time!

In this way, you take the lead and draw up a system according to your ideas. In addition to the basic strategies you mentioned just now, discuss the construction of the Anton Governor's Office. In the future, the Anton Governor's Office will be responsible for the governance outside of Liaodong.

The court allocated funds every year to support it, and planned a reasonable amount, and the treasury also paid part of the funds. In addition, in addition to encouraging private merchants and civilians to go north, they also called on the nobles of the Han Dynasty to develop northern borders for me.

They all dared to work hard and risk breaking the law and breaking the law to go to Qinlong to cut down huge trees for profit. The northeast is far away, and such a large piece of treasure land and so much wealth, I don’t believe that they are not moved at all!”

Liu Yang listened to Emperor Liu's instructions, tried hard to record and digest, and agreed very seriously: "Yes!"

With the conversation between the father and son, the Han Dynasty's plan for the development of the Northeast for the next 20 or 30 years, or even a hundred years, was decided.
Chapter completed!