New Shun 1730

The emperor was a little confused at first. Looking at Liu Yu kneeling there to report on the matter, dozens of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

Everything happened too suddenly, so he was confused.

What was he going to do?

Was he really going to be a loyal minister?

Did someone remind him that he was worried that his achievements would shock the emperor?

Or was it out of his own sense of justice?

Or was it just a casual mention, waiting for him to comfort him with a few words, and then give him a reassurance pill, asking him to let go and do things?

There were reasons for being confused, but no matter what the reason was, this request always made the emperor happy.

Li Gan was not afraid that the military power of the navy would be concentrated in one person's hands. In his opinion, the navy could neither suppress internal repression nor bombard the Forbidden City from land.

However, the navy was built by Liu Yu, and everyone from top to bottom had many relationships with Liu Yu: the friendship between teachers and students, among heaven, earth, monarch, parents and teachers, this was second only to parents under the feudal etiquette and morality.

Li Gan had previously inserted Li Xi, and Liu Yu said nothing. The monarch and his subjects knew what this meant, and if they had said it more clearly, it would have been bad for both of them.

As an emperor, although Liu Yu had always left him with the impression of being "innocent and naive", after fighting in the court for a long time, he had a moment to consider whether Liu Yu was forcing him.

For example, asking Li Xi, who had only been in the navy for half a year, to take charge of the navy's first battle, was he expressing dissatisfaction?

Passive confrontation?

But this idea quickly dissipated. This speculation was just a subconscious imperial mentality, but after a moment, he thought it was impossible.

Because, according to Liu Yu, the Japanese navy was no different from non-existent. According to this meaning, as long as the leader was not Qin Hui, they would surrender and could not lose at all.

And even if he really wanted to do this, he had to face a strong enemy. He thought that even if Liu Yu didn't understand court affairs, he understood this.

Therefore, in just a moment, Li Gan tended to think that Liu Yu was talking about one thing: the disaster of the vassal states and the military leaders at the end of the Han Dynasty, please don't worry about these issues. Lest there be an opportunity for development but worry about internal strife and be tied up.

This made Li Gan a little unhappy. He thought he was open-minded and compared himself to Li Tang Taizong all day long, at least he thought so. If someone thinks so, especially someone he trusts, it is really a bit unpleasant.

But this kind of unhappiness is only a momentary thing. I thought that Liu Yu might be asking for the end of the government.

There may be many factors for the end of the government. The emperor is worried that the military power of a senior official and a general is too heavy and too far away to control. This is a major inducement for the end of the government.

After a moment of ups and downs, Li Gan changed the subject with an awkward joke.

"My dear, are you thinking of being lazy and staying at home with your beautiful wife and family, and no longer have the heart to explore?"

Although he knew it was not the case, the emperor still used this joke to express his attitude awkwardly.

Liu Yu also said: "Your Majesty is wise, there may be such a reason."

The emperor and his ministers smiled, and the emperor did not want to ask Liu Yu what he was thinking. It was not important for what purpose. The important thing was that after weighing the pros and cons, the emperor felt that as long as Liu Yu did not want to threaten the court with the war, it was nothing.

Liu Yu recalled the content of Tian Zhenyi's letter, and thought that Zhenyi was right. The emperor was not unhappy at all, and did not even want to delve into the reason.

Liu Yu was making a gesture that the emperor could control the navy at any time. The navy belonged to Li, not Liu.

Even if he left the navy, the navy would still operate and still have combat effectiveness.

Because if even he, who built the navy, could do this, no matter who it was, he could rest assured.

A clerk reading the message and a piece of imperial edict are enough.

As long as the navy can be firmly controlled, not to mention that the South China Sea is thousands of miles away, even India does not need to worry about someone raising troops to establish a country there.

For the ethnic group, the bearded guest in "The Three Heroes of the Wind and Dust" and the Hunjianglong in "The Sequel to Water Margin" are good things.

For the emperor, the bearded guest and the Hunjianglong are no different from Zhao Tuo, the magistrate of Longchuan County, and Wu Quan, the governor of Jinghai Army. They are all bad things.

The natural fear of the sea, even if it is known that the sea is not as far as the Gobi Desert, it is still subconsciously too far away, and the chief general leading the troops outside must be considered to secede and establish his own regime.

Since ancient times, people have always liked to learn from history, but there are no stories of the navy in history books.

If it is colonialism or feudalism, history books can learn from it, but the results of learning are the chaotic Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, the rebellion of the seven kings of Wu and Chu, and Zhu Di's seizure of the throne in Jingnan.

The history books did not say that with a strong navy in hand, the Nanyang regions would not be able to learn from Zhao Tuo and Wu Quan.

Liu Yu had been trying to convince the emperor of this truth, but this truth would ultimately depend on Liu Yu, and he had to set an example for some things.

If even he, the man who built the navy, could be replaced at any time, then the emperor's last hidden concern about the sea would be gone.

Li Gan did not want to admit his hidden concern, and he wanted to set an example of harmony and no suspicion between the monarch and his subjects with Liu Yu.

Maybe he was too immersed in the play, but Tian Zhenyi had told Liu Yu long before that the best champion was the champion who died young at the age of 24.

Li Gan did not want to admit his hidden concern that he did not even notice, and he did not ask the reason at this time. He just felt that he understood Liu Yu's thoughts, so he said: "What you are thinking is a move that will benefit future generations. Once the system is established, talents will emerge in large numbers, which is indeed better than you being in the front with armor and sharp weapons."

"But you should think about it. If something goes wrong in this battle, you will be guilty of a serious crime. Words of impeachment will fly everywhere, and I can't protect you."

Even if this idea was proposed by Tian Zhenyi, and even if the purpose was not as simple as the emperor thought, Liu Yu had thought about it himself.

He had also thought about the problem mentioned by the emperor, but just like a top student may not perform well, and may not score as well as another top student, but even if he has diarrhea before the exam, he will never be worse than the last one.

What level of Japanese navy is, Liu Yu went around and knew it too well. Not to mention that Weihai has been building ships crazily in recent years, even if Weihai's navy only deploys half of it, it can still win.

There are no surprises in the face of absolute strength, and the navy at this time is a branch of the army with far fewer surprises than land warfare.

If there is a typhoon, it will be meaningless for him to go or not, and all the ideas of Dashun going to the sea will come to nothing, but the typhoon is not something he can control.

Do your best and leave it to fate.

Tian Zhenyi's letter only revolves around one sentence.

Where do you want to stop?

If you only stop at Nanyang, then this matter can be left alone.

Relying on the emperor's trust, he took charge of the navy, and when Nanyang was settled, he would retire.

The question is, after Nanyang was taken, would all problems be solved?

If you want more than Nanyang, then this matter must be raised.

Relying on the emperor's trust, institutionalize the navy, first ensure that the government will not stop after the death of the person, and then do what you want.

If Nanyang is settled, there is still a desire to stop, even if it is just an external war. If Liu Yu continues to lead the troops at that time, when he proposes to expand it again, the emperor will be suspicious.

Maybe at that time, even if he knows that Liu Yu's words about expanding it again make sense, he will still be suspicious and worried.

In the battle against Japan, since he is full of confidence and will surely win, why not take this opportunity to "see the big picture" and "be true to the country", and retreat first and then advance.

Li Li is young and does not know military affairs, but as a prince, he knows that he is here to take over Liu Yu's job.

Then Li Li should know that he should not seek merit but avoid mistakes, and calculate that no matter how great the merits of his subordinates are, they will not threaten his position.

In this case, Li Li must be humble and accept advice, and will not be stubborn and insist on showing himself.

The staff system is mature, and the navy has excellent officers and students on the battlefield. The only worry is that Li Li will lead the troops himself and foolishly go into the mud, mudflats, and estuaries.

But Li Li is a prince and an obvious successor to the navy, so there is no need to worry about Li Li insisting on showing himself, and even the last accident does not exist.

In this case, if you want to go further in the future, you have to take a step back at this time.

If you retreat at this time, the emperor may use him as a general again in the Nanyang War, because the Netherlands is not as good as Japan.

But at that time, it will be in accordance with the idea after the military reform, and the nobles will lead the army instead of the generals who built the navy.

Although they are the same person, they are two people in the eyes of the emperor.

Tian Zhenyi may not understand strategy, but she understands the hearts of people in the court. She did not mention the strategy against Japan, but only proposed ideas targeting people's hearts based on Liu Yu's absolute confidence.

Even Tian Zhenyi did not know what Liu Yu wanted, but she asked Liu Yu in the previous letter.

You have to think clearly whether you will be the "Anxi Grand Protector" or the "Left Prime Minister" in the future.

If you think that what you want to do must be done as the "Anxi Grand Protector", then grab the navy and go south to Southeast Asia before the emperor's trust disappears.

If you think that what you want to do will eventually be implemented in the temple and the faraway rivers and lakes, then you might as well take this opportunity to abandon the navy and return to Beijing at a time when those who want to attack you would never expect it.

Things in the court are more difficult to do than outside.

Maybe you don't like the atmosphere in the court, maybe you feel that there are too many constraints in the court, or you don't like the rules of the court, but since your mind is inside, the outside is just for the inside, so you have to face it.

If you want to be in the inner court, you must learn the rules of the court. Only by following your heart and not breaking the rules can you be considered a skill.

Whether it is to train a new army or build a navy, it is not about following your heart and not breaking the rules, but about setting rules where there are no rules. The difficulty is very different.

The saints said that following your heart and not breaking the rules is the master of the court.

In this case, it is better to take this opportunity to retreat now and advance in the future, learn the rules and methods of doing things in the court.

If you don’t know it at first, you can keep silent. Observe carefully and lie dormant. If you don’t speak for three years, you will be surprised when you speak.

It is better to take a step back now than to go to the South Seas and then enter the court after taking charge of the navy.

In order to avoid the situation where your achievements are too great to shock the emperor, the monarch and his ministers will have a rift, and you will not understand the affairs of the court.

If you must take charge of the army, either you will never enter the court after taking over the South Seas; or you should not continue to take charge of the navy and enter the court after taking over the South Seas.

So the question is, where to stop?

If we take over Nanyang, will we no longer have to worry about any problems and everything will go smoothly?