"Zhang Rang, read Wenxian's memorial to the assembled officials!"

Liu Hong slowly exhaled and then handed the report to Zhang Rang beside him.

"promise!"

Zhang Rang then took the report, glanced at it briefly, and then read its contents aloud.

After hearing Yang Biao's report, the civil and military officials in the hall were immediately stunned.

The Emperor had just mentioned coal, and Yang Biao's report arrived. Could this be the will of Heaven?

Grand Minister of Agriculture Cao Song immediately stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, if it is truly as Governor Yang reported, then the importance of coal is self-evident. I fear that in the future, our Great Han will be completely dependent on this substance!"

Li Ying also stood up, "Yes, Your Majesty! Especially the soldiers and people on the northern frontier, they are in dire need of coal for heating!"

No one doubted the authenticity of the information in Yang Biao's letter. After all, it was a message sent by express courier, and no one had ever heard of anyone daring to use express courier to lie about the situation.

Immediately, all the civil and military officials in the hall began to speak to Liu Hong, their words filled with the various benefits brought by coal.

They were quick to recognize the enormous economic value hidden in cotton and coal.

Furthermore, the vast fertile lands in Northeast China mentioned in Yang Biao's report would undoubtedly bring unimaginable wealth and benefits once incorporated into the Han Dynasty's territory.

In an instant, what was once a desolate and insignificant place in the eyes of the world became a huge treasure trove that people envied.

"What you all say is correct, but Wenxian also mentioned in his report that the coal mines are located within the territory of the Northern Wuhuan! If we want to obtain it, I'm afraid it will be very difficult!"

Seeing the expressions of the civil and military officials in the hall, Liu Hong chuckled inwardly, then poured a bucket of cold water on them.

No sooner had Liu Hong finished speaking than an older official stepped forward and said loudly, “Your Majesty! Emperor Xiaowu sent a large army to conquer the northern desert! Since then, the grasslands have been the territory of our Great Han.”

They only gave those places to the people of the grasslands temporarily because they felt sorry for them, so that they could survive.

Now, not only do they not appreciate the kindness of our Great Han, but they also repeatedly invade our borders and harm our people. This is intolerable! I believe Your Majesty should immediately issue an edict to reclaim our lost lands and expel these ungrateful people!

Wang Rui also spoke up at the opportune moment, saying, "That's right! Your Majesty, I request that you issue an edict to expel these people who dare to offend the majesty of the Han Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty, I request that you issue an edict!"

In an instant, all the civil and military officials, including the Three Dukes, unanimously agreed that the Northeast region and the grassland region were originally an inseparable part of the Han Dynasty.

They all pleaded with Liu Hong to issue an edict to reclaim their homeland!