Chapter 209 Situation in the Southern Tang Dynasty

Of course, although Liu Yu is dissatisfied with the emperor's decision, he is not so unhappy. He is more puzzled about this. As a prince, under the dedicated training of the emperor, Liu Yu has slowly learned to treat and solve problems as the master of the Southern Tang Dynasty.

In his opinion, this battle of the northwest, aside from all other political factors, is only for the peace of the people at the border of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and should also take advantage of the victory to pursue and defeat the people of Northern Mongolia. Like this time, it's really not a good strategy to win a little battle and force people back and then stop the war.

However, it was very resolute under the emperor's order at that time. Even though there were many people in the court who objected, the emperor sent people to send the order to Jiang Yong in 800 miles. From this point of view, the emperor must have his own considerations.

This matter has been going on for a long time, and Jiang Yong, who is the commander-in-chief, is going back to Beijing. Liu Yu didn't understand why the emperor suddenly asked this question again. After countless circles, he wanted to answer the emperor according to several reasons he had thought before. But when he looked up at the emperor's insightful eyes, all the words in his heart that he was ready to deal with were unspeakable.

When he looked at the man in front of him, who was obviously much older than three years ago, an idea suddenly came to his mind. Although this person is the supreme lord of a country, he is also his own father.

Liu Yu's thoughts stopped because of this idea, and then he straightened his face and nodded seriously to the emperor, "Father, my son doesn't understand."

"Oh? Don't understand what? Let's talk about it. Father will solve your puzzles for you. The emperor had a little more smile in his eyes and said to Liu Yu.

Liu Yu pondered for a moment and replied, "Father, my son felt that Jiang Yong had just won a great victory at that time and had already chased the enemy for 300 miles. Our army is full of momentum. If you can order him to go further, even if he can't destroy North Mongolia. At least it can break their wolf ambitions and give me more decades of peace at the northwest border. But instead of letting Jiang Yong go deeper, you let him come back. Why is this?"

The emperor nodded and smiled, "You are right. Judging from the situation in the northwest, our army has an advantage, which is indeed a good time to take advantage of the victory. Originally, I thought Jiang Yong was handsome and couldn't achieve any good results. But I didn't expect that we all underestimated him. As long as this war continues, as long as there is enough logistical food and fodder, it should take two years to mutilate the people of Northern Mongolia.

"Since my father also thinks so, why do you..." Liu Yu couldn't help asking.

The emperor waved his hand, motioned him not to be impatient, and then asked Liu Yu, "Do you think 100,000 troops would be enough if you really want to mutilate Beimeng?"

Liu Yu paused and shook his head and said, "North Mongolian people grew up in a bitter cold place. They are a nation that competes with heaven on horseback. Whether they are men or women, they are brave and extraordinary. They can act as soldiers when they pick up knives and put them on horsebacks. Although my Southern Tang soldiers are extraordinary, it is impossible to take down Northern Mongolia with 100,000 troops.

The emperor smiled and said, "Yes, if you want to fight against Northern Mongolia, you have to send troops to the northwest and increase grain. After decades of recuperation, although the country is rich and the people are strong, I have also raised millions of soldiers. But if you really want to fight North Mongolia, it will take at least 300,000 soldiers to achieve success. We have already prepared the food and fodder for these soldiers. But Yuer, have you ever thought that it's really time to go to war with the people of Northern Mongolia?

"What does the father mean?"

"Now, it is a critical period for us to recover the military power of the vassal kings, and many of the vassal kings have resisted; and the Goryeo people in the northeast and the Miao people in southern Xinjiang are always coveting the great rivers and mountains of our Southern Tang Dynasty. Let alone whether those vassal regimes will conspire against rebellion, but only say that I am the strong enemies of the Southern Tang Dynasty at the border, how can they watch us use troops and horses against the Northern Mongolians and be indifferent?

Liu Yu's face became heavy when he heard this. Before, he only felt that the soldiers of the Southern Tang Dynasty were strong and strong, and Jiang Yong and others won so quickly that he naturally had the intention to take advantage of the victory and pursue. But now after listening to the emperor's words, he realized that there were also so many hidden dangers and threats under the prosperity of the Southern Tang Dynasty.

The emperor looked at his son who was trapped in thought, and his eyes flashed with satisfaction and appreciation. After Liu Yu looked up at his eyes and returned to Qingming, the emperor continued, "Actually, if it's just the above reasons, I will not necessarily let the northwest armistice as soon as possible. With 100,000 elite soldiers in the Southern Tang Dynasty, even if they can't beat Northern Mongolia for a while, it's no problem for them to suffer a few more big losses. But I still ordered Jiang Yong to stop the war, which has a major reason.

Liu Yu asked doubtfully, "May the father tell his son why?"

The emperor nodded and said slowly, "Actually, before the North Mongolians provoked, there was a secret spy in the northwest. There seems to be signs of collusion between the North Mongolians and the Miao people in southern Xinjiang. After that, the good news of our army's victory came, and at the same time brought a secret message from Jiang Yong to me. Among the captured enemy, he found many Miao people who were from North Mongolia. It is said that there is a team of soldiers and horses, all composed of Miao people, which makes the means very vicious. If it hadn't been for the coincidence that the heavy rain made Miao people's methods failed, Jiang Yong would have almost died in their poison.

"Hung people have always lived in southern Xinjiang and can't come out? Moreover, the southern border and northern Mongolia are not bordered by each other. How can they cooperate with each other? Father, here..." Liu Yu couldn't go on.

The defense power of southern Xinjiang is in the hands of the Duke of Protector and the eldest prince. Liu Yu just got excited for a moment and couldn't help rushing out. Now I wake up and quickly stop talking and dare not say more. He and the eldest prince are basically in the same situation now. But he knew in his heart that although he was the heir chosen by his father, the eldest son was also the son of his father. In the battle for the throne between him and the eldest prince, his father did not intervene much. This shows that although his father chose him, he did not reject the final acceptance of the throne by a stronger prince.

It's just that the emperor will not interfere in the dignified game. But if it is maliciously framed, Liu Yu knows that the emperor will not give up once it is found out. Therefore, he did not dare to say what he thought at this time. Not only because he was afraid that the emperor would misunderstand, but also because Liu Yu believed that his father must have his own judgment.

"Father, my son made a mistake for a moment. The protector is loyal to the country, and the eldest brother has a patriotic heart. The border defense in southern Xinjiang has always been as tight as an iron barrel. Miao people can collude with the northern Mongolian people, and there must be hidden things in it. Liu Yu said with a straight face. His words came from the bottom of his heart, and he was not afraid that his father would misunderstand. The battle for the throne is an internal struggle of the heavenly family. He believed that the eldest prince would never ignore the Southern Tang Dynasty for the throne.

The emperor nodded and smiled slightly, "If you can see this weight, it means that I didn't see you wrong. Having told you so much, can you understand why I let Jiang Yong stop the war now?

"Go back to my father, my son understands." Liu Yu replied seriously.

To sum up, it's just one sentence. Now that the Southern Tang Dynasty is facing internal and external troubles, stabilizing the current situation is the best choice, and it is not a good time to fight in the frontier.

Looking at the legitimate son who has been growing up for three years, he sighed gently, and then said, "In addition to so many reasons above, in fact, there is one most important thing, I haven't said it yet. Yuer, my physical condition is getting worse and worse. Although you and your eldest brother have shared military and political affairs in the past two years, it has made me much easier. But how many more years can I live? Southern Tang Dynasty is the only wish of me. Therefore, I can't let the Southern Tang Dynasty mess up until you really grow up. Do you understand?"

Liu Yu turned pale and bowed his head and said, "My son understands."

"Well, as long as you understand. In the past few years, I think I can see it clearly. You are calm by nature, so after years of training, you are no less than your eldest brother in government. But on the other hand, you are much worse than him in military affairs. Yuer, it's a good thing that you have the heart to strengthen the country. It's just that if you want to make your country rich and strong, you need to have a strong enough heart. Governing the country can't be achieved only with enthusiasm and talent. The future of the Southern Tang Dynasty is yours. I hope that under your rule, the Southern Tang Dynasty can rule the world! In this way, I will be able to laugh everywhere under the nine springs in the future!" The emperor stared at Liu Yu and said. His eyes were so bright that Liu Yu almost dared not look directly.

Liu Yu took a deep breath and looked up at his father seriously. Zheng said as if he had promised, "Father, don't worry, what you want is also what your son wants!"