Datang: What's wrong with my fief being a billion points larger?

Li Yuanji couldn't help laughing when he saw Yang Qingwan's eagerness to have Yang Cheng carry on the family line.

"Madam, Yuanlin is truly blessed to have a sister like you."

"That's for sure. Look at how old he is now. We have to find him a few more and wait for him to come back and go straight to the bridal chamber."

Yang Qingwan rolled her eyes at Li Yuanji, as if to provoke him, but Li Yuanji just smiled and didn't respond at all.

He knew that Yang Qingwan was using Yang Cheng to provoke him. What else could he do except laugh? He didn't want to look for those women anymore, but he had to provoke Yang Qingwan like this. He was helpless.

After chatting with Yang Qingwan for a long time, Li Yuanji left. Yang Qingwan wanted to rest, and he had other things to deal with.

On the second day, during the morning court session, Li Yuanji formally issued an edict approving Liu Rengui's naval plan to capture the area south of Pingnan Prefecture. At the same time, as the fief of King Chu Li Chengping, King Chu Li Chengping would also go with the army, and the two armies would be under the jurisdiction of Li Chengping.

When the imperial edict was issued, all the court officials were shocked, and Wei Zheng was the first to stand up.

"Your Majesty, I object!"

Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Wei Zheng, and everyone fell silent for a moment.

Li Yuanji also looked at Wei Zheng and suddenly became interested. He wanted to see what Wei Zheng would say.

Wei Zheng looked at Li Yuanji fearlessly and spoke slowly.

“Your Majesty, if we grant the King of Chu land and provide him with military support, it will be a hidden danger to the Tang Dynasty.

If the King of Chu has second thoughts in the future, the Tang Dynasty will be plunged into war again, and years of development will be destroyed. This will not benefit the Tang Dynasty at all.

When Your Majesty was the King of Qi, you went to Lingnan to establish your fiefdom. Who would have thought that Your Majesty would be able to conquer such a large fiefdom and recapture the Tang Dynasty.

If the King of Chu imitates what Your Majesty did back then, how will the Tang Dynasty cope with the situation?

Please, Your Majesty, take back your order. This is the source of chaos and cannot be carried out!"

After Wei Zheng finished speaking, Cen Wenben and others kept thinking in their hearts, but ultimately did not stand up and agree with Wei Zheng. They had their own ideas about this matter, and they believed that Li Yuanji would definitely be able to think of these.

It was not for any other reason, but because Li Yuanji himself had achieved his current status by developing and expanding his fiefdom. Cen Wenben, Wang Xuance, and Ning Chun were especially noteworthy. They were personal witnesses and they knew clearly that Li Yuanji must have his own purpose in making such arrangements.

They were all very clear about Li Yuanji's actions. What Wei Zheng said now must have been thought about by Li Yuanji, which was why he made such arrangements.

As people who have followed Li Yuanji for such a long time, they are very willing to believe in Li Yuanji on this point. Li Yuanji's vision and pattern, including thinking, are definitely above theirs.

After Wei Zheng finished speaking, some people stood up to support him. They did this because they were worried that Li Chengping would follow Li Yuanji's path in the future.

It was actually Li Yuanji who created this route. He went to a place with miasma, which used to be a place for exile of criminals. However, Li Yuanji developed it in this way, conquered a huge fiefdom, and finally counterattacked the Tang Dynasty.

Although the area south of Pingnan Prefecture is also a barren land with few people, in the past it would have been a better place for exile than Lingnan, because it is an island and is extremely suitable.

At that time, if there really was a prince who wanted those places as fiefdoms, no one would object, because they really couldn't think of anything good about those places.

But now the example of Li Yuanji is right in front of them. What if Li Chengping becomes the next Li Yuanji? Who knows?
In fact, logically speaking, no matter what Li Chengping does, he will never be able to surpass the current Tang Dynasty. However, because of the example of Li Yuanji, they are really afraid.

What would they do if Li Chengping copied Li Yuanji's path?
The Tang Dynasty still belongs to the Li family. They are all descendants of Li Yuanji. The Tang Dynasty is still the Tang Dynasty, but this is not necessarily the case for these people.

Look at those people who followed Li Jiancheng during the reign of Li Jiancheng. After Li Er came to power, they basically fell into decline or died, leaving them with no future.

And look at those who followed Li Er at the beginning. How many of them were gone after Li Yuanji came to power? Most of them were gone, or they just left the court and became lonely.

If Li Chengping comes again, these things will happen to them. How can they not be anxious?

People like Cen Wenben were fine. No matter who was the emperor, as long as he was Li Yuanji's son, he had to be polite, especially Cen Wenben, Wang Xuance, and Ning Chun. But it was not necessarily the case for people like them.

Especially those who are following Li Chengye now, they are firmly opposed to it.

Because these people are really worried. They are not afraid of ten thousand things, but they are afraid of one thing. It was because Li Yuanji's rise was so unexpected. Now, whenever these people hear the words "fiefdom and vassalage", they become suspicious and think that anyone could be the next Li Yuanji.

When Li Yuanji was in Chang'an, he was also low-key. Anyone who knows about the past can know what kind of reputation Li Yuanji had at that time.

In this way, Li Yuanji chose to walk out of this path.

Even though the current Tang Dynasty is much better and stronger than the fiefdom that Li Yuanji sent Li Chengping to, when Li Yuanji went to Lingnan, the Tang Dynasty was also much better and stronger. But what happened in the end?

These people are now in the same group as Li Chengye. If Li Chengping really comes back, they will suffer.

Another part is purely for stability. Now even a fool knows that as long as they continue to develop stably like now, almost all of them will be remembered in history. This era is developing too fast, and it is totally worth too much ink to record.

Li Yuanji looked at this scene with an expressionless face. He had expected this a long time ago. It was normal for some people to object. It would be strange if no one objected.

Wei Zheng, in particular, was not beyond Li Yuanji's expectations. This man is now old, and he really cares about these things. He has opposed him many times, but in the end he was speechless.

But this man's spirit is truly commendable. Whenever the decision he makes is not perfect, he will definitely step out. There is no fear of him at all.

In Wei Zheng's words, now that he, Wei Zheng, is the imperial doctor and a minister of the Tang Dynasty and of Emperor Li Yuanji, he has the responsibility and obligation to point out Li Yuanji's shortcomings. He is so bold.

Li Yuanji looked at everyone and waited for a while. Seeing that no one stood up, he slowly spoke.

"I have made this decision after careful consideration. I know what you are worried about. Are you worried that the King of Chu will be like me in the beginning?
I can tell you that not only the King of Chu, but also the King of Zhao and others in the future, I will let them go out to establish their own fiefdoms, let them expand their fiefdoms, and expand the territory for the Tang Dynasty.

The fiefs given were all places that the Tang Dynasty was unable to directly control. The areas directly governed by the Tang Dynasty were already quite large, and it was an indisputable fact that it did not have the energy to govern more distant and more places. Should the Tang Dynasty stop expanding because of this?

I tell you, now the Tang Dynasty needs to develop and needs more resources, and those resources are still outside. Only when they become the land of the Tang Dynasty can they become the resources of the Tang Dynasty.

As important officials in the court, you should have a higher vision and a higher level of pattern. If you still only focus on the present and do not think about the way forward, you can just write a letter of resignation. I agree to all of it.

No matter who you are, as an important official of the court and the pillar of the Tang Dynasty, if you don't even have these visions and patterns, you are not worthy of standing at the top of the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Yuanji looked at these people and spoke out the harshest words. He had wanted to say something to these people for a long time. If the people in the court did not have a higher vision and pattern, then what hope was there?
He was worried that some people would feel that the Tang Dynasty’s territory was already large enough and be satisfied, and stop striving for progress. This would be truly terrifying.

This is also the reason why he had to distribute fiefs to his descendants. Since these people did not want to continue to develop, he let his sons come and let them continue to develop.

In fact, even if his descendants continued to expand outward, they would not be able to occupy the world, because according to his expansion standards, the speed would not be fast.

Moreover, expanding territory does not just mean conquering the place. For the Tang Dynasty today, simply conquering the place is very simple, as easy as eating and drinking.

Because among all the small countries outside today, which one can compete with the Tang Dynasty?

Nowadays, all the weapons out there are still muskets, and the matchlock rifles have not yet spread. Li Yuanji took a step back and thought, even if the matchlock rifles and flintlock rifles spread, what would that do?
The gap in weapons and equipment has become too great, and no one can be the opponent of the Tang Dynasty.

The most important thing in expanding territory is the governance after it is conquered. The place should feel a sense of belonging to the Tang Dynasty instead of becoming an enclave, which would be meaningless.

What Li Yuanji wanted was to completely incorporate the conquered territories into the territory of the Tang Dynasty, rather than having them disappear again later due to various reasons.

The only thing that makes Li Yuanji feel better now is that there are relatively few people like this, which is still a good thing.

After hearing Li Yuanji's harsh words, all of these people knelt on the ground, extremely frightened and shocked. They really didn't expect that Li Yuanji would be so angry.

Even Wei Zheng was stunned for a moment. He was not angry with Li Yuanji. Li Yuanji's words could scare others but not him. The worst that could happen was that he really dared to resign from his post.

Wei Zheng was stunned by Li Yuanji's considerations. It turned out that it was because of these that he realized at this moment that his thinking seemed to be a bit narrow-minded.

At this moment, Li Yuanji's voice came.

“And I tell you again, if the prince cannot even beat the King of Chu in such a remote place, it is a problem of his own ability, and no one else can be blamed.

If there is really someone who can replicate me, it is not only his ability, but also your incompetence!"

After Li Yuanji finished speaking, he looked directly at Li Chengye. This time he wanted to put pressure on Li Chengye in front of him. As long as things went according to normal circumstances, those who went to their fiefdoms would not be able to keep up with the development of the Tang Dynasty.

Because all the cores are actually in the Tang Dynasty, including the Research Institute, Firearms Bureau, Iron Bureau, Navigation Bureau, colleges and technical colleges. The core of development is talent, and these talents are basically in the Tang Dynasty, like Li Chengping and others. Li Yuanji doesn't know how they will replicate his success.

Not everyone is as systematic as he is.

Li Chengye also looked up at Li Yuanji, then smiled and stood up immediately.

"Your Majesty, I agree that my second brother, the King of Chu, should go to his fiefdom!

Just as my father said, as the heir to the throne and his son, I should continue to expand the territory for the Tang Dynasty.

I, your son, also want to expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but the current territory of the Tang Dynasty, as your father said, is already very large, and governing it is not an easy task.

Not only do I agree with my second brother going to his fiefdom, I also ask my father to give him more support, because after he goes there, he will be expanding the territory for the Tang Dynasty, and all of it will be the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

Even if my second brother goes to a fiefdom, he is still a subject and his fiefdom is also part of the Tang Dynasty. So, what is the difference between that and being under the jurisdiction of the imperial court?

Moreover, I am confident that I will make the Tang Dynasty even more powerful in the future. I have this confidence.

If my second brother and his friends can really do better than me in the future, I will admit it!"

Li Chengye immediately showed his full aura. Not only did he agree with what Li Yuanji said, but he also asked Li Yuanji to strengthen his younger brothers.

This is Li Chengye's confidence in himself. He believes that he will do a good job. As the son of Li Yuanji, who has such a legendary experience, Li Chengye does not want to embarrass Li Yuanji.

Expanding the territory is what he has always wanted to do. What's the difference between his brother expanding the territory and him expanding the territory?
In Li Chengye's eyes, everything belonged to the Tang Dynasty, and Li Chengping and others were his subjects. As an emperor, it would be enough for the territory of the Tang Dynasty to be larger than it is now.

At this moment, everyone looked at Li Chengye, Cen Wenben and others with great satisfaction. Li Chengye now already possessed the shadow of a wise ruler, especially his aura, which fully demonstrated what a prince was.

Even Wei Zheng, looking at Li Chengye standing in front of him, felt a sudden realization in his heart. He had followed the most people, and apart from having seen this kind of aura in Li Er in the past, he had only seen it in Li Chengye now.

As for Li Yuanji, no one compares Li Cheng with Li Yuanji. It's not that they don't want to, but in everyone's eyes, no one can compare with Li Yuanji. This is the cognition and consensus of everyone in the world.

Look at the Tang Dynasty today, and then think about the Tang Dynasty in the past. All of these were created by Li Yuanji. If Li Chengye wants to compare with Li Yuanji, he is really far behind.

Now, as long as Li Chengye can have some of Li Yuanji's abilities, everyone will think it is very good.

Li Yuanji looked at Li Chengye and smiled, a smile of great satisfaction. This was the prince he had trained for many years. The current Li Chengye made him see the former Li Er.

Li Yuanji was a little worried at first, but now, he has nothing to worry about. A man like Li Chengye can't be bad at all.

“Yes, he looks a bit like a prince, so this matter is settled.

You, the prince, will be in charge of arranging this matter." (End of this chapter)