Han Shizu

Chapter 1521 The Position
After listening to Song Xiong's opinion, Liu Yang raised his eyes to look at him. The prince's gaze was rarely so majestic, so that the old officials who were not familiar with him subconsciously lowered their heads.

Soon, Liu Yang looked away and fell into thinking.With regard to the current situation in the Northeast that is about to explode, Song Xiong's attitude is very clear, and he upholds the idea of ​​seeking stability and security. This is not surprising, and it is beyond reproach.As an official in charge of one party, he shoulders the well-being of the local area and is responsible for the people under his rule.

In the Northern Expedition of the Great Han Dynasty, although all Liaodong was captured, the entire Liaodong was almost destroyed during the long confrontation and the flames of war.

Today, under the utmost care, it has finally recovered and is on the path of steady and correct development. Officials like Song Xiong naturally hope for stability and continuity, pursue peace and tranquility, and do not want to cause trouble again.

The complex turmoil in the Haidong area may not have much impact on Liaodong, but Wanyan Nuzhen is different. Its base borders on Huanglong Mansion.

Their war with the Shiwei people will inevitably affect the stability of the Liaodong border, which Song Xiong is worried about.Even if the frontier army stationed by the big Han in Liaodong has enough strength to keep chaos and military disasters out of Huanglong Mansion, they are afraid of accidents.

Song Xiong's thoughts may be conservative, but his considerations are not unreasonable and not difficult to understand.However, the problem lies in that regarding the situation in the Northeast, the imperial court has already formulated a policy, which is to watch the fire from the other side, stir up tribal power disputes, increase their consumption, wipe out their ambitions, and lay the foundation for the establishment of a long-term effective rule by the Han in the local area.

Supporting Wanyan's northward movement, of course, was due to the promise of land back then, but more importantly, it was a concrete measure taken by the imperial court under the Northeast policy.

So many preparations had been made before, the ropes were loosened by the Jurchens, and the stage was given over to the Wanyan Department. At this time, it was obviously inappropriate for Song Xiong, as the chief official of Liaodong, to raise objections.

After pondering for a while, Liu Yang showed his trademark gentle smile on his face, and said: "Song Gong's concerns are also the words of Liaodong, and he is old enough to seek the country. Regarding your opinion, I will discuss it with the princes, and you will also draw up a charter. Ready for consultation!"

"Yes!" Liu Yang's response was somewhat perfunctory, and Song Xiong said yes without haste.

The smile became stronger, and Liu Yang said: "Mr. Song has been traveling all the way, please take a rest for a while. Regarding the matter of Liaodong, after the ceremony, I still have something to ask for advice!"

"Your Highness is serious! The old minister should know that there is nothing wrong!" Song Xiong said.

The tiredness between the old faces can't be concealed. Song Xiong's journey has been quite a toss, and he has traveled across the ocean, and waded through mountains and rivers.

"Your Highness, it seems that the envoy of the Song Dynasty is opposed to the imperial court's policy on the tribes in the Northeast!" After Song Xiong left, Murong Defeng, who was now in charge, looked at him with a serious face. Liu Yang said softly.

"Being in his position and seeking his own government, Song Xiong's considerations are probably based on Liaodong, which is understandable! After several years of recuperation, Liaodong has finally maintained the current situation. Naturally, he does not want to be broken." Liu Yang sighed softly: "It's just that since the great policy has been decided, how can it be easily changed.

The war between Wanyan Nuzhen and Tulu Bushiwei is probably imminent, and it has to be launched, and it is not easy to stop.It's too late for Song Xiong to object now! "

In the final analysis, it was not a question of whether it was too late or not. The key was that this was a strategy drawn up by Emperor Liu, and it was also Emperor Liu's will that was always implemented. If Emperor Liu's attitude was not loose, the people below were powerless, including him, the crown prince.

But Liu Yang thought about it even more.Wanyan Nuzhen wanted to fight the Iron Li Mansion, the imperial court had long been prepared to deal with it, and had been looking forward to it since Wanyan Bahai came to Beijing to ask for help last year.

Among them, not to mention the imperial court's Northeast strategy, Qin Wang Liuxu has made a lot of efforts on this matter.Just waiting for the two dogs in the northeast to bite, waiting for the results, if Song Xiong jumps out at this time to say bad things and drags his legs, it may not be a good thing for him.

From the perspective of Liaodong, Song Xiong's position is not problematic, but since it is contrary to the policy direction of the imperial court, there is a problem.

"I see that the envoy of the Song Dynasty is very determined, and I'm afraid he won't give up, and will speak up!" As if he had grasped Liu Yang's mind, Murong Defeng said again: "In my opinion, the envoy of the Song Dynasty is also acting as a fool." People's worries, there are horse patrols and Liaodong garrison guards, why worry that the dispute between Jurchen and Shi Wei will infringe Liaodong?"

"After all, we are sitting in Beijing. It is difficult to know the specific matters of Liaodong compared with the local rulers. It is inevitable that we have overlooked omissions. Liaodong's opinions should be properly listened to by the imperial court!" Liu Yang sighed, pertinent said.

"Dong Song has contributed to the restoration of law and order in Liaodong, and this cannot be denied. If Liaodong is to continue to recover and move towards peace and order, it needs to ensure its political stability." After thinking for a while, Liu Yang continued: "I'm afraid that he will be stubborn. In my own opinion, if the situation does not change, it will add a sudden change to the stability of Liaodong!"

After pondering for a while, Liu Yang ordered Murong Defeng: "Rixin, you go there yourself and invite King Dongping here!"

"Yes!" Murong Defeng was very smart, and after hearing this order, he probably guessed what Liu Yang was thinking.

Song Xiong was a core member of Youyanfang Town back then, and he was the confidant of Dongping King Zhao Kuangzan when he was in Youzhou. Perhaps it would be more effective to give Song Xiong some instructions and persuasion through Zhao Kuangzan.

Speaking of it, among the many political factions of the Han Dynasty, the Youyan Group has always been relatively low-key, and even this faction is given a qualitative name by others.

There is no doubt that the core of this political force composed of former Youzhou military and political officials is Dongping King Zhao Kuangzan.During the more than ten years of complete handover of power, in order to dispel the suspicion of the emperor and the court, he has always been peaceful and has not actively participated in the government affairs, let alone power struggles.

The original Youyan Group, especially the Yan Army, was completely dismantled and digested, and distributed in various directions.But at the same time, after more than ten years of dormancy, this force cannot be ignored in the power field of the big man.

Needless to say, Zhao Kuangzan, the king of Dongping, gradually dispelled Emperor Liu's suspicion, and at the same time successfully entered into a marriage relationship, and became more and more important, and began to participate in state affairs.

Those like Song Qi and Song Xiong have become the chief officials of the Daosi respectively, and Song Qi has the experience of being a minister.The original Youyan civil and military forces distributed among the military and government of the Han Dynasty also played a role and exerted influence in a wider range of places.

Of course, the cohesion of this group may not be strong, especially in the positions of Song Qi and Song Xiong, there are many concerns, and it is impossible to be closely united.

However, when the critical moment came, Zhao Kuangzan spoke up, how could the Er Song not give some face, there was some relationship, and he couldn't get rid of it no matter what.

And Liu Yang obviously saw this point clearly. He approached Zhao Kuangzan to give Song Xiong a protective suggestion. Although he did not have any deep friendship with him, it did not hinder his recognition of his political achievements in Liaodong. .

In Liu Yang's eyes, when the chaos in the Northeast is about to break out and the trend is uncertain, Liaodong needs to maintain stability. As the chief executive of Liaodong, he needs to bear his responsibilities. Do not go against the guidelines of the imperial court.That would be of no benefit to Liaodong or Song Xiong himself.

Maybe Liu Yang himself didn't realize that after so many years of training and growth, his horizons and thinking have become broader, and he tends to focus on the overall situation in everything.And these qualities cannot be taught by Emperor Liu.

Under such circumstances, his down-to-earth and gentle disposition has not changed in essence, which is considered commendable.

(End of this chapter)