I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

"Otherwise, you know."

Fang Yiyi nodded.

Just keep going.

We passed through three more courtyards along the way.

The unique mountains and waters of the Jiangnan water town.

The desolation and loneliness of the northwest desert.

The dense forests along the southern coast are surging.

It’s all presented here.

It’s easy to describe the unique mountains and rivers.

But the desolation and loneliness of the northwest desert are all set off by the boundless scenery.

But this place is enclosed within a courtyard.

It also brings out the artistic conception.

This shows the superb skills of the craftsmen who built this courtyard.

Fang Yiyi was more surprised by the dense forests and waves along the southern coast.

Wei Shuyu and Li Siwen looked at Fang Yiyi in shock.

Also laughing non-stop.

There is a kind of excitement in seeing the silly look of my past self.

Three people walked in the corridor.

Fang Yiyi recalled what he had just seen.

Although I have seen the dense forests and waves on the southeast coast in my previous life.

But at this moment, in the Tang Dynasty where no technology exists.

I actually saw a scene in Chang'an that was impossible to exist.

I couldn't help but sigh:

"The books say that in the south of the land, the ocean is vast and boundless with surging blue waves."

"A scene I have never seen before actually appeared in this corner of Chang'an."

“It really opened my eyes and shocked me.”

Wei Shuyu and the other man nodded and explained:

"Yes! The first time I came here, I was also shocked by the scene."

"Trees from the south were transplanted to Chang'an. How much manpower, financial resources and material resources must have been spent on this?"

"This kind of effort is simply unimaginable. Moreover, I heard from the people in Huayang Pavilion that these trees may not survive for long, and they will transplant new trees."

“Not only that, when the time comes, we will imitate the unique landscapes of other regions and renovate them.”

"The minimum consumption in Huayang Pavilion is 10,000 guan. We originally thought it was expensive, but with these views, it seems cheap. Too cheap."

Fang Yiyi nodded with great approval.

Transporting trees from the south.

Because of the tall trees, some rivers are too narrow for transportation.

The only way to reach Chang'an is to go along the coast, by sea, and then by land.

Along the way, we must ensure that the trees are alive and prevent them from withering.

This also requires transporting soil from the south to Chang'an.

There are also dozens of plants unique to the south, such as coconut trees.

The amount of manpower and material resources consumed is simply unimaginable.

Chapter 687 No, do you really know how to do it?

Fang Yiyi said with deep emotion:

"So much money should be used for the construction of the Tang Dynasty and for the relief of disaster victims."

“I wonder how many people will be able to have adequate food and clothing.”

“I don’t even know how many disaster victims can survive.”

As soon as these words came out.

The smiles on Wei Shuyu and Li Siwen's faces faded.

At last.

Both of them looked solemn and nodded with shame.

Li Siwen glanced around and pursed his lips and said:

"I'm afraid the money to build this Huayang Pavilion."

"It's enough food and money to support this expedition to the Eastern Turks."

Wei Shuyu, who seemed to have no interest in conquering the Eastern Turks, said:

"Conquer the Eastern Turks and raise two million strings of cash for military pay."

"Five hundred thousand dan of grain and fodder were deployed, and each dan cost thirty-seven coins, with a value of eighteen million five hundred thousand strings of cash."

"My grandfather estimated that we would need to allocate another 200,000 stones of grain and fodder."

"These 200,000 shi are on their way from Henan Road to the north."

Fang Yiyi's mind moved and he knew what Wei Shuyu meant by 200,000 shi.

It was the proceeds he and his grandfather confiscated from the nobles during their trip to Henan Province.

For a moment, Fang Yiyi felt a little frightened.

He had donated a lot of silver to Your Majesty before.

I thought that even if we were short of money and food after the war against the Eastern Turks, it wouldn't be much.

But I didn't expect that there was still such a huge shortage of food.

Wei Shuyu seemed to see Fang Yiyi's doubts.

He explained in a low voice:

"Most of that food was used to help disaster victims in the north."

"The food we bought with the money later was not much."

"The manpower and material resources required to transport food to the north are several times the price of the food."

"In addition, due to the obstruction and deliberate hoarding by some people, not much food was purchased."

"We also need to resettle the victims and allocate food to various parts of the Tang Dynasty for disaster relief."

"The food shortage is getting worse and worse, and it's not something that can be solved just by having money."

heard this explanation.

Fang Yiyi's mind flashed back to what he had seen and heard along the way.

He was filled with emotion.

There is even a strong murderous intent.

At the same time, he also admired Li Shimin very much.

Able to deal with many noble families.

And in just three years, he has gained a certain degree of voice.

No longer controlled by the nobles.

There is even some counterattack.

Li Shimin was truly a man of great talent and strategy.

He is worthy of being one of the greatest kings in Chinese history.

Fang Yiyi's thoughts were in a state of confusion.

Wei Shuyu did not stop talking, and whispered about the situation in various places.

Li Siwen was astonished, looking at Wei Shuyu who was talking about the current situation in detail and making various analyses.

There was only one thought in my mind.

"My brothers all seem to be more ignorant than the others."

'In fact, each of them is more powerful than the other, and I am the only one who is really stupid?'

They were about to walk down the corridor to where they would hold their banquet tonight.

Wei Shuyu subconsciously kept silent.

Li Siwen then took the opportunity to ask:

"No, you really can?"

"Do you really understand everything?"

"You're not just joking, are you?"

"Your grandmother, you really have the talent to govern a country!"

Fang Yiyi and Wei Shuyu looked at Li Siwen and saw how furious he looked when he finished speaking.

Both of them were dumbfounded.

Didn’t I say all this on the carriage when I came here just now?

Why are you still doubting now?

Still don't want to believe it?

Wei Shuyu curled his lips and said unhappily:

"Why, I really have the talent to govern a country, are you unhappy?"

Li Siwen tightly grasped Wei Shuyu's shoulders and said in grief:

“I’m happy!”

"But you all have talent, but I don't. I'm panicking!"

"When I chat with you guys in the future, you guys will talk about those topics."

"I can't get a word in, it will make me look stupid!"

“This is what makes me sad!”

Chapter 688 I wish us all a bright future!

When everyone heard Li Siwen's description, they didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Wei Shuyu patted the other person's shoulder with deep emotion.

"It's okay, we won't dislike you."

"But, brother, you have to work hard."

"Otherwise, the brothers will want to help you."

"You don't have enough skills, and I can't even pull you. That would be funny."

This asking-for-a-beating look made Li Siwen roll his eyes.

He raised his head and said pretentiously:

“I just didn’t worry about it before.”