Throughout the ages, not many of the founding heroes have had a good ending.

Let’s not talk about the far ones, let’s talk about the Qin Dynasty which is the closest.

Let’s not talk about the founding of the country, just talk about something more practical.

How about Shang Yang?

Isn’t it a small contribution to the Qin Dynasty?

So what's the result?

Qin Shihuang swept through the six kingdoms and had many famous ministers and powerful generals under his command.

But what is the final fate of these people?

Apart from the cunning Wang Jian who died a good death, who else died a good death?

The lessons of the previous dynasty are still vivid in his mind. Zhang Liang originally wanted to regain Korea.

But later he discovered that it was impossible for South Korea to recover.

The descendants of the Queen of Han did not have that ability, and given the general trend of the world at that time, it was impossible for Han to give them that opportunity.

In addition, Wang Buxu is also of Korean descent. Although he has nothing to do with the Korean royal family, he can still be regarded as a Korean.

Zhang Liang convinced himself by virtue of his identity as a Korean.

At least this world is still Korean's in the end, it's just a different owner.

Moreover, no one from the original owner’s descendants can hold up this pillar, so the result is pretty good now.

Zhang Liang took the initiative to retire mainly because he had seen too many things over the years.

I have already looked away from some people and things.

How could any of the founding monarchs in history share wealth and honor with their subordinates so harmoniously?

Ask yourself, no normal person would do this.

Even if Zhang Liang is placed in Wang Buxu's position, he will still find a way to kill a group of people.

For example, Han Xin, Ying Bu, Guan Ying and others are still reused today.

Especially Han Xin and Guan Ying, the seniority of these two people is as deep as the history of Han Xin's fortune.

Especially in the military, the prestige of these two men is not low at all. Although they are not as good as the emperor, in some areas, their prestige can shake the emperor's status.

Under such circumstances, even if the new military system is implemented, there is no guarantee that it will be foolproof.

So at this point, the problem has basically been put on the table.

To resolve or not to resolve?

How to deal with it?

It is not easy to deal with people who hold military power.

There are only a few methods, either you can take the initiative to retire, settle down smoothly, and live out the rest of your life in glory and wealth. When you get old, maybe the emperor will remember his old friendship and take care of his children and grandchildren.

The other is to find ways to force the enemy back, uproot it in one fell swoop, and completely eliminate the hidden dangers.

The most ruthless imperial family. This sentence refers not only to the princes and grandsons, but also applies to them, the founding heroes.

But what Zhang Liang didn't expect was that so far, Wang Buxing had not liquidated any of his old ministers.

And all the veterans are still being reused.

Zhang Liang certainly knows the reason for the current harmony between the emperor and his ministers, but in his opinion, Wang Buxu is more like dancing on the tip of a knife.

This is not a safe way to avoid future troubles forever.

But it is the best way for the emperor to leave a good reputation and popular support.

But no matter what, Zhang Liang could never see through Wang Buxeng.

As for whether transferring Zhang Buyi to the Western Regions was a good thing or a bad thing, Zhang Liang was somewhat unsure.

"Your Majesty, is it worthwhile to invest so much effort in the Western Region now?" Zhang Liang asked.

"A good deal!" Wang Buxu nodded directly and affirmed.

The value of the Western Region cannot be determined by distance.

"As long as he can establish a firm foothold in the Western Region and operate patiently there, the rewards he will bring will definitely be worth the investment."

"The climate over there allows for large-scale planting of Baidianzi and grain production, and in the north it is even possible for grazing."

"You can be self-sufficient in food. The Baidiezi grown in the Western Regions is enough to supply the needs of the entire Han Dynasty."

Zhang Liang frowned tightly.

In his opinion, this reason is not tenable and there is something wrong with it.

"Baidiezi can also be grown in the Central Plains. Although the environment may not be suitable and the yield will be affected, the specific impact is not big. Furthermore, there are so many open spaces in the south, and planting Baidiezi can also be used to grow it.

on what is needed.”

"Although the environment and climate in the Western Region are suitable, the distance is too far, and the cost of a trip there is huge, which will inevitably increase the price of Baidianzi."

Zhang Liang's words left Wang Buxian speechless.

First of all, Zhang Liang did not deny the value of the imperial court taking over the Western Regions. He only denied whether the imperial court was worth spending so much effort to develop the Western Regions at the current stage.

Because the Central Plains region has not yet been fully developed, the population of Han Dynasty is still very tight.

Domestic demand is not enough, but a large number of people have to migrate to the Western Regions. Is this appropriate?

In other words, although the current Dahan is developing very rapidly, it is still far from the point where it has to expand.

Expansion can be carried out, but after the expansion is completed, you only need to carry out operations step by step.

There is absolutely no need to make such a big effort right away. The court cannot afford it, nor can it support it.

But Wang Buxu can't tell Zhang Liang now that the various mineral reserves in the Western Regions are astonishing. Winning the Western Regions will be of great help to the future mineral resources of the Han Dynasty?

Who would believe this?

Even if Zhang Liang believes it, well, what is the use of these mineral resources now?

So far, the only things that can be used are iron and copper. At most, coal and gold are available at home, but what else is there besides these?

Tell him there's still oil and gas?

Or are there a lot of rare metals?

I don't even know how many rare metals there are, let alone where these things can be used.

How to extract oil and natural gas?

This is also a big problem, so to say this is to say nothing.

This is also the main reason why Zhang Liang and others feel that they cannot see through Wang Buxing. He has a very clear purpose in doing things, but it is difficult for everyone to see through the real reason why he does what he does.

However, for Wang Buxu, things were far from simple as they thought.

The age of steam has arrived, and the strength of the Academy of Sciences is gradually increasing.

In the next hundred years, Dahan will usher in a technological explosion.

If those resources are not used now, it does not mean that they will not be used in the future. If you wait until they are used, it will be too late.

If we strike now while the iron is hot and manage the Western Region well, by the time those resources can be used, the Western Region will be full of Han people, and the original indigenous people will have long ago disappeared in the long river of history, or blended with the Han people.

If we become one, will there still be these troubles at that time?

Wang Buxu did not deliberately target a certain group, but some experiences in later generations gave him a very bad experience.

Although we know that there are good people and bad people everywhere, but now that we have the opportunity to solve this problem, why not solve it?
Chapter completed!