Datang Lingnan King

Chapter 396 Rapid Development

"Wow!" You couldn't help exclaiming, especially a group of ministers who were used to big scenes.

In just two years, the stored food has almost caught up with the former Sui Dynasty, and it is fully capable of supporting several wars.

"The ministers congratulate the sage!" After the excitement, everyone quickly flattered.

"Haha! This is also due to the credit of your love, let's move on to the next discussion." Li Shimin laughed, and quickly waved his hand to stop, otherwise I don't know how long the delay will be.

"Feng Daiwen, the head of the Western Regions Road, wrote a letter requesting that [-] Turkic soldiers and [-] Japanese slave death squads be sent to the Western Regions to attack Khotan and develop the Western Regions.

He also requested to dispatch generals to lead the army, saying that there are many cities in the Western Regions and more people are needed to guard them. "Li Jing, Minister of the Ministry of War, got up and played.

"Didn't you say not to attack too many small countries before, so as not to cause an alliance of small countries and be hostile to our Tang Dynasty? Why are you attacking now?" Xiao Yu asked with a frown.

"This country of Wei has an explanation. It is said that now Yanqi and Qiuci have completely turned to us. Cheshi, Dayue, and Kangju have also formed an alliance with us. They agreed to share the Western Regions. Wusun, Dawan, Xiaowan, and Shanguo were also taken Temptation is attacking the nine surnames of Zhaowu.

The Kingdom of Khotan was attacked for half a year, causing heavy casualties, so it happened to take the opportunity to mine the Kunlun white jade that the Central Plains needed in the future.

Moreover, it is also a good thing in the long run to drive the small countries in the Western Regions, robbers, and horse bandits to the farther west to harm Guishuang, Dashi and other countries. "Li Jing explained.

"Yes, the Ministry of War selects personnel, generals, and you can go after the ice and snow melt in spring." Li Shimin understood that Feng Daiwen asked him to arrange generals for his peace of mind.

"My minister understands, I would like to abide by the holy metaphor!" Li Jing took the order seriously.

"The crown prince wrote to Zhongshu Province, saying that Yuezhou needed a lot of farm tools and was willing to buy them at market prices. Sun Shunde, the head of Wadao Road, wrote a letter, asking Wadao Road to send troops to clear the Tu people on nearby islands in order to capture more labor.

Jiangnan Road requested to build two more frosting workshops, and to develop more sugarcane fields in Nanyang, which requires the imperial court to suppress the local Tu people..." Changsun Wuji reported the large demand in various places, and the matter that the Ministry of Education could not decide.

"The Ministry of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China came up with a plan first, and will discuss and finalize it after the next year. Now let's talk about what else is important. It was discussed by the Ministry of the Central Committee of the Secretary-General." Li Shimin listened carefully, but did not make a final decision immediately, and asked about other things.

"Reporting to the Holy Majesty, the ministers and others discussed that Liaoxi will stop making weapons and equipment next year, and all steel will be used to make farm tools and rails; it is suggested that Jiangnan, Lingnan, and Nanyang should increase grain cultivation and sugarcane planting, and completely shift the grain production center to the south, and the north will become an industry. , mining center." Fang Xuanling took out a booklet, opened it and read slowly.

"Sure, the three provinces and six ministries will discuss together and try to come up with the best plan." Li Shimin thought about it for a while, and there was no major problem, but it was just a shift of focus, not that the north would not cultivate land, and it could also drive the local area. good thing.

And in a few years, the driveway will be repaired, and it will only take a few days to go to the south of the Yangtze River, so he will be much happier than Yang Guang.

"It seems that I have to plan to build a palace in the south of the Yangtze River." Li Shimin answered the question seriously, while thinking proudly in his heart.

"My lord, now in Shuofang, Chang'an's workshop has 100 million sets of sweaters and 180 million sets of cotton clothes. May I ask you how to arrange them? Are they rewarding the army, or selling them to the Western Regions and Liaodong?" Fang Xuanling continued to ask.

"Why are there so many? Is it not sold in the country? How do you discuss the best arrangement?" Li Shimin didn't expect that there were so many stocks, and asked in confusion.

"Returning to the Holy Lord, a large amount has been sold in China, and there are still stocks on the market now. This is because there is no existence of Western Turks and Tuyuhun. These two places are most suitable for cotton growth, and the addition of Western Turks to Datang brought a lot of cotton. There are more cattle and sheep, and from the Shuofang grassland to Youzhou, the entire prairie raises sheep, and the combination of captive and free-range breeding is carried out, and there is no snowstorm and the impact of wolves. Now preliminary statistics show that there are more than 1000 million sheep in the country.” Du Ruhui explained.

"The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China thinks that we can sell more to Silla and Baekje. As for Goguryeo, of course we don't want to sell them. Although the roads in the Western Regions are difficult, we can still transport them there. Some can be rewarded, and the rest can be rewarded to coolies and slaves who have performed well to stimulate them to work better." Fang Xuanling took the words and continued.

"Yes, the three provinces and six ministries will jointly formulate quotas, and the quotas will be implemented immediately." Li Shimin heard that this arrangement was good, and immediately agreed.

"After discussions between the Ministry of War and the three provinces, please ask your majesty to adjust the strength of the troops. The generals and ministers believe that the soldiers and horses in Youzhou, Shuofang and other places can continue to advance, stationed at the current border, and reduce some of the troops.

The west of Liaoning is mainly defensive, and the soldiers and horses take turns to farm the fields. In the middle of Shu, the Longyou Road reduced the number of soldiers and horses to defend. According to the report from the explorer, Tubo was defeated last time. Tubo in the area is once again caught in war and self-reliance. It is expected that within a few years, it will be unable to go down to the plateau. It is said that there is now a prince who is the governor, blocking the main road from Tubo. Seeing the others stop, Li Jing stepped forward and said.

"In the seventh year of Zhenguan, the plan of the ministers is to focus on the South China Sea and Nanzhao area, and open up the road to Tianzhu. Since there is such an arrangement in the Western Regions, they will dispatch generals to lead [-] Khitans, [-] Japanese slaves, and add [-] Huihe soldiers in the past.

Soldiers and horses from central Shu were mobilized to the Pyu country, using their familiarity with the mountains, and gradually nibbled away. The rest of the land was ordered to be counted by the garrison. Everyone must register and obey the government's arrangements.

They live in poverty in the mountains and cannot contribute to the imperial court. It is for their own good to move out. After calculation, at least one million people can be added. "Li Jing continued to introduce.

"All right, promoted Niu Jinda to be the general manager of the Pyu Kingdom's march, and led the soldiers from Central Shu to the Pyu Kingdom. On the way, they fought against tens of thousands of people from various ministries in Nanzhao. The cleaning of the villages was done by the county and county soldiers. The troops were insufficient, and they were mobilized by the Ministry of War.

Tune Zhang Liang to Wadao Road to assist in attacking the Tu people, release Silla and Baekje routes, restore trade routes, Goguryeo continues to blockade, and allows Liaoxi to be exhausted to explore and encircle and drive Dumei. "Li Shimin asked people to open the map, think about it, and then make manpower arrangements and transfer generals.

"Cheng Zhijie garrisoned troops from Youzhou to attack the Heishui Mohe tribe, hired Shiwei people to go together, and completely sealed off Goguryeo." Li Shimin continued to decree domineeringly.

"Holy Majesty is wise!"

(End of this chapter)