Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 394 There are only interests between the two countries
Rent land and station troops?
Just when everyone was confused, Su Chen said meaningfully, "Persia has opened up an area for our Tang Dynasty to govern and trade with. At the same time, our Tang Dynasty soldiers can assist Persia in ensuring the security of its borders to a certain extent."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.

Everyone fell into deep thought, considering whether Su Chen's proposal was feasible.

Li Chengqian frowned and said, "If that's the case, wouldn't it mean that everyone who goes there will be in danger?"

Once the Arab Empire attacks Persia, the people of the Tang Dynasty living in the leased land will naturally be affected, especially the soldiers!

Su Chen nodded, "It's natural to have dangers, but there will also be rich rewards."

"Repay?"

"As for the garrisons arranged by the Tang Dynasty, all expenses will be paid by Persia. At the same time, no matter what crimes the people of the Tang Dynasty commit in Persia, the Tang Dynasty will deal with them on its own, and Persia cannot punish them."

"inappropriate."

Fang Xuanling shook his head. "Wouldn't that mean we are superior and enslaving Persia? A Luohan might not agree."

"Whether he agrees or not is not his concern, but the situation in Persia!"

Su Chen said slowly, "Stationing troops here is also extremely beneficial to the Tang Dynasty. Not only can we earn a lot of money, but we can also use Persia as a bridgehead for the Western Expedition!"

"Use Persia as a springboard to attack the rebellious countries in the west!"

hiss!
Can you still play like this?

Gao Shilian and others were shocked by Su Chen's idea.

The Arab Empire took action against Persia, so the next expedition to the east would naturally lead to the border with the Western Regions.

Su Chen's actions this time are undoubtedly preparations for the future expedition to the west to attack the Arab Empire?

"If the Arab Empire can march east, then the Tang Dynasty can naturally march west."

Su Chen smiled slightly and looked at Li Chengqian, "The Tang Dynasty and the Arab Empire are both powerful and it is inevitable that the strong will fight head-on."

"If the prince wants to become the king of kings, he must be prepared to deal with it!"

"With Persia as a bridgehead, we can not only gain a deeper understanding of the strength of the Arab Empire, but also be able to advance and retreat in moderation."

popping.

Chang Sun Wuji clapped his hands and said, "What a great way to know when to advance and when to retreat."

"But you overlooked one problem."

"Master Changsun, please speak."

"It shouldn't be difficult to ask Persia to give up a piece of land or a city to Tang Dynasty for management. The difficult part is how to get the people of Tang Dynasty to go to Persia voluntarily and ensure their safety!"

Chang Sun Wuji said slowly: "If you are talking about doing business, attracting people with money, then they are at most a group of speculators. What about others?"

Su Chen smiled slightly: "Master Changsun, Persia can attract a large number of merchants, and they will naturally bring their relatives and a large number of partners with them, right?"

Changsun Wuji nodded.

Su Chen said again: "The fertility of the land in Persia is not worse than that in the Central Plains!"

"If anyone is willing to go to Persia to expand territory and farmland, the court will provide certain assistance, so why don't the people go there?"

"If Lord Changsun wants to say that the people in our Great Tang are unwilling to give up their family businesses and leave their homes, then Lord Changsun has he ever thought about the people who originally belonged to the countries in the Western Regions?"

Changsun Wuji was stunned for a moment.

Su Chen: "They are very close to Persia, much closer than to Chang'an City! Now that the Western Regions have surrendered and are about to establish the Western Regions Protectorate, how many people in the Western Regions would not want to be restricted by the Tang Dynasty?"

"Persia, isn't it an excellent choice?"

Chang Sun Wuji nodded slowly, "Great!"

"Then, even if they are willing to use the banner of the Tang Dynasty and declare themselves as its subjects, how can we protect their safety?"

"If we can't do this, won't this matter become a joke?"

Su Chen smiled and shook his head, "This is the simplest and easiest."

"Why?"

Everyone was curious.

Su Chen smiled and said, "The envoys from all countries have come to see the crown prince ascend the throne, right?"

Everyone nodded.

As the Tang Dynasty was a powerful country, the surrounding kingdoms naturally had to arrange for envoys to come and pay homage to it.

Even the Arab Empire far to the west arranged for envoys to come!

Su Chen: "Then why not hold a military parade on the day the crown prince ascends the throne?"

"What is a military parade?"

"Flex your muscles."

"what?"

"Cough cough cough."

Su Chen took a sip of tea and explained, "To put it simply, we will bring out the most elite troops of the Tang Dynasty and parade them in front of the envoys of various countries."

"Cavalry, infantry, new army, air force..."

"Each branch of the army will march in formation outside the palace."

"If the envoys from various countries saw the troops of the Tang Dynasty, how would they feel?"

Gao Shilian stroked his beard and said, "Deterrence by force!"

Su Chen: “Not bad!”

"The crown prince has announced his ascension to the throne to the world, and his troops are fully equipped and marching in formation. This is such a magnificent sight. If envoys from other countries see this, would they dare to attack the people of the Great Tang?"

popping.

Li Chengqian clapped his hands and cheered, "Great, so you've already thought about it!"

Su Chen shrugged, "It's just a simple assumption. Since you asked about this, I will tell you all at once."

Fang Xuanling said in a deep voice: "Both ideas are feasible."

"In my opinion, King Arohan of Persia is very likely to choose the former."

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, expressing his approval, "Lord Fang has only met A Luohan a few times, but he has seen through this man. He is truly extraordinary."

Given A Luohan's personality, there is indeed a high probability that he will choose the former.

after all.

As the king of a country, no one wants to see a group of people who are not under his control appearing on his territory.

"But I think that if the Arab Empire continues to force its way, A Luohan will also lean towards the latter."

Once the Arab Empire mobilized its army, even if A Luohan bought the muskets, how long could he resist? After all, A Luohan only had a small amount of territory left.

There are only 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers and horses that can be used.

The soldiers created by the integration of politics and religion are all a group of desperate criminals.

The men under Hong Xiuquan dared to fight the Qing army armed with muskets with long swords and spears, let alone the Arab Empire?
Dai Zhou smacked his lips, "But if this happens, those vassal states will probably change their views on our Tang Dynasty, and it will be difficult for them to be convinced."

"Not necessarily."

Li Jing shook his head. "We are only providing some assistance according to Persia's request, not actively sending troops."

Hou Junji: "Master Li is right."

Su Chen smiled and said, "So what if there is some improvement?"

"There is no friendship between countries, only interests!"

Tang Jian: "What if they really murder our people?"

This moment.

Li Jing laughed, Su Chen laughed, Li Chengqian and others laughed.

Tang Jian: “…”

forget it.

"OK OK."

Li Chengqian smiled and waved his hand, "Now I don't want to think about whether A Luohan chose to buy muskets or request to station troops. I am now thinking about how to organize this military parade."

"Su Chen, you were the one who proposed this matter, so you have to come up with a set of rules."

Su Chen: "..."

OK OK.

I found myself another job.

"The Ministry of War will fully cooperate with you. Don't let me down."

"Alright, alright."

Su Chen shrugged, "But time is tight and the task is heavy. If something goes wrong, it won't be my face that's lost."

Li Chengqian: "I believe you!"

……

Early the next morning.

Su Chen asked Sun Qiang and others to call Cheng Chumo and others.

"Brother Su, what do you want us to do here?"

Li Jingheng looked at Cheng Chumo and others who followed and said with a strange look on his face: "Are they going to go to war again?"

Su Chen yawned and said, "The prince gave me a task yesterday, and now I need your cooperation."

"What mission?"

Li Chongyi came over with great interest.

Su Chen: "Come with me to the Ministry of War to select people."

Ministry of War?

Pick someone?

Li Jingheng and others looked puzzled.

"What exactly do you do?"

"You'll know when we get to the Ministry of War. Let's go."

Su Chen greeted him and got on the carriage first.

The group arrived at the Ministry of War without any hindrance and met Li Jing who was selecting elite troops.

"Jing Heng, be silent."

A man standing behind Li Jing, who looked somewhat similar to Li Jing and was dressed in official uniform, greeted Li Jingheng and the others with a happy face.

"Dejian, you're here too?"

"I have seen Master Shangshu."

"coming."

Li Jing nodded, looked at the soldiers who were being selected, and said in a deep voice: "These are the elite soldiers I ordered to be drawn from various armies."

"Now we are selecting them based on their body shape and appearance."

"What does Lord Li mean?"

Su Chen was a little curious. He had just accepted the task given by Li Chengqian yesterday. He worked out the military parade regulations in one night, and Li Jing started to select people.

Li Jing: "Since it is a military review and during the crown prince's coronation ceremony, we cannot afford to make any mistakes."

"Although these people are all elite soldiers selected from hundreds of thousands, some of them are skinny, short, and ordinary looking, so naturally they cannot be included."

Okay.

It seems like you are selecting a flag bearer.

Is it necessary to be so strict?
Su Chen muttered.

Li Jing glanced at Su Chen, as if he could see what he was thinking, and reminded him: "This is related to the reputation of our dynasty, so we must be extremely cautious."

"Ah, yes, yes."

Su Chen nodded happily in response.

Li Jing stretched out his right hand: "From your appearance, you must have worked hard to come up with the rules, right? Show it to me."

Su Chen took out the military parade details from his sleeve and handed them to Li Jing.

After checking it out, Li Jing nodded in surprise and satisfaction, "It's really good. I think the envoys from various countries will be shocked when they see it."

"I have something else to do, so I won't stay here with you to choose. Dejian will be here, so if you have any questions, talk to him directly."

"it is good."

After Li Jing returned the military parade details to Su Chen, he said hello to Li Dejian and left.

Without the presence of Li Jing, a figure of the father's generation, Li Dejian, Cheng Chumo and others suddenly felt their shoulders relaxed and the atmosphere became more lively.

"Brother Su, if you have any instructions, just tell me!"

(End of this chapter)