Datang Lingnan King

Chapter 365 Voyage Candidates

When a group of old foxes had counted the surrounding small countries, it was already sunset, and Li Shimin ordered a banquet.

During the banquet, it was inevitable that Feng Daiwen would be favored by many old foxes. They all knew that he, a second-rank general, had a limitless future, and no matter what, he had to show some love.

"Wow! Wow!"

Feng Daiwen found a place under a tree and vomited a lot, only to wake up quite a bit.

"Drink a bowl of hangover soup, and the headache will not hurt so much!"

After the group of old foxes left, Li Shimin called the waiter to bring him hangover soup, and asked Feng Daiwen to drink a big bowl.

"Huh! Thank you, Father!"

After Feng Daiwen drank it, he felt much better in his heart and stomach. He let out a sigh of relief and thanked Li Shimin.

"Hehe, wake up, and have a good talk with me. I have already been notified by the mansion, so don't worry!"

Li Shimin asked the maid to bring hot water to wash his face. He naturally understood the reason why Feng Daiwen was persuaded to drink, but he didn't care.

"Your servant is rude! I don't know what the father ordered!"

After Feng Daiwen washed his face, he felt much more awake, and asked with an embarrassed smile.

"Are you awake now?" Li Shimin gestured to sit down, and the maid offered hot tea and asked with a wave of her hand.

"It's okay, please tell me, Father!" Feng Daiwen cupped his hands.

"Many people in the clan wrote a letter, begging me to let them develop the newly occupied land, and my father also asked me to send a few princes to Nanyang and other places for training. What do you think of Weiguo?"

Li Shimin waved his hand and told everyone to leave. There was only an old eunuch dozing off on the pillar beside him, and then asked.

"This, it's all up to the emperor's decision!" Feng Daiwen replied in embarrassment.

This issue is not a matter of one or two people. Even Li Yuan got involved, so he really didn't know what to say.

"It's okay, you are not an outsider, so why don't you say anything? They all told me that having the clan as a vassal can guarantee the stability of Li Tang's country. Xuanling and others all shirk it on the grounds that the clan is a family matter. I just want to hear your thoughts .”

Li Shimin's face was expressionless, making people wonder what he was thinking, and asked in a flat tone.

"My son believes that no one can do anything for a feudal town. As long as there is a feudal town, there will be endless crimes in the future. Once the master is weak and the stem is strong, there will be troubles in this life, which will leave hidden dangers for future generations.

As for the clan, if you want to contribute, follow the rules. Father, who is capable, you must not let him idle. As for the grandfather, if you really want to guard one side, I think you can let him go overseas in the future . "

Feng Daiwen couldn't shirk it, and thought of the dangers of the feudal town, and he really didn't want to work hard for Datang, who would become weak because of it in the future, so he said sternly.

After finishing speaking, Feng Daiwen took a peek and saw that although Li Shimin's face was still expressionless, the slightly raised corners of his mouth still betrayed him.

"Well, let me think about this matter carefully, let me talk about it, and plan for the next year. Datang has developed rapidly in the past few years, and you have contributed a lot. Do you have any good suggestions for next year?" Li Shimin changed the topic, Wen Yan asked.

"I think that after this war, whether it is at home or abroad, our Datang already has the strength to convince everyone. The currency update and promotion proposed earlier will be put on the agenda with the help of this shareholder style!" Feng Daiwen saw Not discussing such a heavy topic, I also relaxed a lot. Now that Li Shimin asked, it happened to bring up the old matter again.

"Well, that's right. If it wasn't for the impact of the Great War, I would have already started preparations." Li Shimin almost forgot about it, and when Feng Daiwen mentioned it, he remembered it, nodded and said, and then asked the dozing servant next to him to write it down.

The old eunuch moved nimbly and walked silently. He quickly took out a pen and paper and recorded it. He didn't look like he was going to die of old age at all.

"By the way, father, the first all-steel steamship has been successfully tested. This time, we will come back with it. We will build four ships next year. My son plans to form a fleet for ocean exploration." Feng Daiwen looked at it. He glanced at the old eunuch and reported back.

"Oh? An all-steel ship? It can also sail on water?" Li Shimin became interested when he heard it. Usually, he only heard the report that he was making it, but he didn't expect it to be ready.

"Of course! My son dares to bully the king with nonsense, but the boat is too huge to enter the river." Feng Daiwen clasped his hands and said solemnly, and then explained the performance and scale of the boat.

"It's so huge, who else is my opponent, haha! It's a pity that I don't have time recently, otherwise I must see it with my own eyes.

it is good!I agree with this matter, but since you brought it up, there is already a draft, is it to be done and arranged?How can I support you. "

Li Shimin got up excitedly and paced back and forth, laughing twice, full of admiration, and knowing that Feng Daiwen would not propose a ship for no reason, so he stopped and asked.

"Father is wise, this is the first long voyage, and my son expects to use five big ships, three of which will be paid by private individuals for commercial trade, one will be used as an envoy of the Tang Dynasty, and one will be used for supplies.

Therefore, it is necessary for the imperial court to send out eloquent envoys, and let Liu Rengui, the captain of the navy, lead the fleet. He has many years of sailing experience. "Feng Daiwen poured tea for Li Shimin and continued.

"Why not all go to trade from the imperial court? I agree with Liu Rengui, who should replace his sailors? What's the suggestion for the envoys?" Li Shimin nodded and asked a series of questions.

Feng Daiwen knew that Li Shimin's character is to like to control, and he would usually ask about the reasons for major events, and he had thought about it for a long time. When he asked, he immediately replied: "Personally funded can reduce the court's expenses. A large amount of steel, wages, and goods to supplies are indispensable.

As for the replacement of the navy, my minister recommended Liu Renyuan, who also has some experience in naval warfare, and it is recommended to use a young and strong person as the envoy, because the sea voyage is also fortunate, and it is a long-distance voyage, and he will not return within a year or so. "

"It makes sense, but is there anyone suitable to recommend?" Li Shimin thought for a while, took a sip of tea, leaned back, and asked lazily.

"The envoy suggested that the royal servants should be heroic, dignified, and have outstanding etiquette. This represents the face of the Tang Dynasty, and the ability is second. As for the details of the discussion, I can leave it to the deputy envoy.

Candidates for deputy envoys are recommended by the minister Wang Xuance of Xianglin County. This person has been in the South China Sea for many years and has contacts with all ethnic groups. ? "Feng Daiwen thought about it and recommended three people for Li Shimin.

For the three people recommended by Feng Daiwen, Li Shimin is still very satisfied. Liu Renyuan is also a general with combat experience, but he is a little younger. This has little impact. Wang Xuance's achievements in the South China Sea have always been under his attention. After all, the South has now replaced the North. , has become an important food, salt, and frosting sugar producing area.

As for Li Daoyan, no matter in terms of appearance, ability, or identity, he was very suitable.

(End of this chapter)