That night, Han Yi welcomed Su Dingfang and other generals. These generals have been fighting abroad for several days. Although the food is pretty good, they are banned from drinking in the army. They are already hungry and thirsty. Therefore, tonight they all let go of their stomachs and are very interested. They drink until the third o'clock in the morning. They were carried away by the soldiers one by one, and even Su Dingfang was supported and left.

"Governor Liu, please stay."

Just as Liu Renyuan was about to leave, Han Yi suddenly called him and said with a smile: "I think you have drunk a lot, so sit for a while. I have already made someone cook sober soup."

Liu Rengui was stunned for a moment, then nodded and sat down again. Of course he knew that Han Yi was keeping him, not asking him to drink the sobering soup.

Han Yi smiled and said, "Governor Liu has made great contributions to this expedition. Your Majesty will definitely reward Governor Liu. I wonder if Governor Liu wants to go back to Chang'an?"

A confused look flashed across Liu Rengui's face, and he immediately said, "Shangshu Han, I, Liu Rengui, are a straightforward person, so Han Shangshu has something to say clearly."

Han Yi nodded and said, "Then I will just say it. I hope Governor Liu can stay here."

Liu Rengui said in a little surprised: "Why?"

Han Yi said: "There are Sillas in the south of Goguryeo, and the Eight Khitan tribes and the Muhes in the north. Although they all said they were loyal to our Tang Dynasty, who knows what they thought? Sillas is the best proof. An important purpose of the imperial court to take down Goguryeo was to restrain the Eight Khitan tribes and the Muhes tribes. At this time, Goguryeo and Baekje were urgently in need of governance. I hope that those who stay here will be both civil and military, so the governor Liu is the most suitable."

"Shangshu Han praised it." Liu Rengui shook his head and said very decisively: "Please forgive me for saying that I am not very clear about your plan, I am afraid it will be difficult to be competent."

Han Yi smiled and said, "Do you don't know or you don't like it?"

"No, no, no." Liu Rengui waved his hand and said, "Liu has no intention. Liu is really not sure. My prefectures and counties have implemented the equal land system. Since ancient times, it has been based on agriculture and the merchants. The land here will be bought by merchants. I am also quite confused about how to manage the place in the future."

The merchant bought the land and recruited the people. It can be imagined that the merchant's power here will become very great, completely different from the Central Plains. So it is difficult for him to figure out what role the government plays here and how to get along with the merchants.

Han Yi said: "Governor Liu should know that our dynasty implemented a policy of restraint in the old Turkic areas, but this policy was extremely risky. As soon as Ashinahelu raised his arms, a large group of people followed him to rebel. Therefore, this time His Majesty chose to let the merchants be the helper of the court to control the non-Central Plains."

Liu Rengui frowned and said, "How do you say this?"

Han Yi sighed and said, "It is easy to fight the country, but it is difficult to defend the country, especially when governing the foreign race. The old saying goes that if you are not my race, your heart will be different. Therefore, if you want to solve this problem, the only way is to assimilate them and make them like us, then this problem will not exist. But often, when the imperial court ruled the foreign race, it would use some more rough methods to suppress it. This cannot be said to be wrong, it is necessary to do it. But put it in mind. If I am a Goguryeo, as long as the imperial court has any rough behavior, I will think that I am not a Han person, and the imperial court does not regard me as a family, and I will definitely not treat me sincerely, so I will naturally find a way to resist and do whatever it takes."

Liu Rengui nodded slightly and said, "Although Han Shangshu's statement is not without reason, what does this have to do with the merchant?"

Han Yi smiled and said, "According to human nature, people yearn for freedom. If the court wants to rule here, they must restrain their freedom, collect their taxes, and ask them to work. The two are in opposition, and there will inevitably be conflicts. However, if a third party is added, the situation will be very different. I don't know that governor Liu has read my mathematical theory. Triangles are the most solid, and this theory can also be applied to political aspects.

In the current situation, merchants will run here. The people here are just having sex with merchants. The people who restrain the people are also merchants, and the people who let the people work are also merchants, not the court. When the people face merchants, of course, merchants have the advantage, so this requires balance. If there is no court, merchants can exploit them unscrupulously, but with the court, the court can restrict merchants. Then the court is on the side of the people. Then the people here are of course grateful to the court, not against the court, and they will gradually agree with our Tang Dynasty."

Liu Rengui said curiously: "But if this happens, can the government restrain businessmen?"

Han Yi said: "The merchants I brought are all Central Plains merchants, and the merchants pursue interests, and the interests of merchants are born in the market, not in the fields. Compared to the large market in the Central Plains, Goguryeo is nothing. They all have big deals in the Central Plains. They will not go against the court, but it is undeniable that there will definitely be some contradictions, which require skills to resolve, because the court needs to rely on merchants. If the merchants finish, the economy here will collapse and the people will definitely cause trouble. This is not an easy task."

Liu Rengui was hesitant when he heard this.

Han Yi glanced at him and smiled and said, "Are you worried about me?"

Liu Rengui was shocked when he heard this and subconsciously said, "How does Shangshu Han know?"

Han Yi smiled and said, "Governor Liu just said that he was a straight person, but now hesitated, so I think what Governor Liu is worried about has something to do with me."

"I have heard that Han Shangshu is good at observing words and expressions. Today, Liu finally understands it." Liu Rengui bowed and nodded, "Since Han Shangshu has said this, Liu said it straight. Yes, I am indeed worried about this. Liu's method of doing things is very different from Han Shangshu. If I don't do what Han Shangshu said, then with Han Shangshu's status, it would be easy to mess with me, Liu, and Liu has to consider this."

Han Yi shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter if you do things differently. Everyone has their own style of doing things. No one can become me, and I can't become you. Then I have to do everything myself. The key is that the concept must be consistent with mine, because you are implementing the policies I proposed. This major policy cannot be deviated from. I need you to stay here. I think you can implement my policies well. If you don't implement them well, why should I suggest you stay here? It's natural that you have to listen. After all, I am your boss. If you don't agree, you can tell me that we can discuss it again, but lip service will only harm others and yourself."

Liu Renguidao: "What if I refuse?"

Han Yi said: "That proves that you are not suitable. I will find someone else. But whether you stay here or not, I still want to suggest you not to think about going back to Chang'an for the time being, and try to stay in Qingzhou."

Liu Rengui said in surprise: "Why is this?"

Han Yi said: "Even if you return to the court, what can you do?"

Liu Rengui looked a little unhappy when he heard this.

Han Yi smiled and said, "I don't look down on you. If this is the case, I won't let you stay here. I'm asking you very seriously, what can you do? What can you do? Think about when you were in Qingzhou, and when you were in court."

Liu Rengui frowned and thought, thinking, he said it was right. Although life in Qingzhou was not as good as in Chang'an, what I learned in Qingzhou could be applied. However, when I was in the court, I could only write articles, and most of my suggestions would not be adopted. Moreover, although I made some contributions to this expedition, all the great contributions were still theirs, and Your Majesty would not necessarily transfer me back to the court.

"But if you manage Goguryeo well and eliminate this worries for Your Majesty, Your Majesty will definitely see your talents. When you go back to Chang'an, you will at least be a deputy prime minister." Han Yi suddenly said.

Liu Rengui was slightly shocked. This was exactly what he said, but he was no longer accustomed to it. After thinking for a while, he suddenly said: "In fact, Shangshu Han can choose someone who is similar to Hanshu's philosophy."

This is very tactful. In fact, what he meant was to ask Han Yi to choose someone who would listen to him.

Han Yi smiled bitterly and said, "My plan actually has a very big disadvantage, that is, collusion between officials and businessmen. This money can make the devil push the mill. Few people can resist the temptation of money. Businessmen have gains, money, and officials lack gains, money. But if officials and businessmen collude with each other, then this plan will definitely fail. I need a straight but not pedantic person to take charge so that my policies can be implemented."

Liu Renguidao: "Even if Han Shangshu believes that someone can do it, people will die, which shows that Han Shangshu's plan cannot last."

Han Yi said: "The beginning of everything is difficult, and the most difficult thing to take is this first step. If we set this rule well in our lifetime, make everyone get used to this rule, and even become a tradition, then it is not something that anyone can easily change. This water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn the boat. The real owner of every land is still the people here."

Liu Rengui looked hesitant. Of course, he still wanted to go back to Chang'an, because he was fifty or sixty years old and was not young anymore. However, thinking that Xu Jingzong and others in the court were in power, wouldn't it be a sheep entering the tiger's mouth when he went back? After thinking for a while, he suddenly bowed and said, "Then I will have to bother Han Shangshu in the future."

Han Yi bowed and smiled and said, "I dare not, I dare not. But I have reason to believe that governor Liu will like my policies, because I chose you, and I also like your talents and personality. You can give full play to your heart's content here."
Chapter completed!