Great Tang Southern Emperor

Li Shimin gasped: "This will trigger a war."

"Of course I know that the boy's original intention is to make them fight." Li Zhen said indifferently: "Anyway, it has nothing to do with Datang, even if they beat all their brains out, what does it matter? And as long as they fight more Several times, the accumulated hatred became deep. Even if someone proposed to unite, their enemies would not agree, and the wool trade stabilized. Next, it will depend on time. As long as there is enough time to run in, they will naturally slow down. Slowly merged into my Tang Dynasty. If cultural invasion is added in the middle, this time will be greatly shortened. Maybe within one or two generations, they will be able to forget their identity as Hu people and turn to Datang people. Proud."

"What a vicious scheme." Li Shimin gasped, although it did no harm to Tang Baili, but he was still shocked by this calculation, and looked at Li Zhen with burning eyes: "Zhen'er, you Tell Father honestly, is there a solution to this trick? Because Father is very worried that someone will use this trick against me, Datang."

"Don't worry about this father." Li Zhen shook his head and said: "If you want to use this trick, the first prerequisite is national prosperity, and the military and economic strength must far exceed other countries. In terms of national prosperity, can it surpass Datang's?"

"That's true." Speaking of this, Li Shimin was still very confident.

"That's it. As long as Datang can maintain this kind of prosperity forever, then Father will never worry about this trick being used on us."

"What about the third step?"

"The third step is the extension of sheep cannibalism itself." I don't know what came to mind, Li Zhen's eyes became more ferocious, and Li Shimin frowned when he saw it, and he couldn't help reminding: "Zhen'er, you are the one who wants to do big things. , you have to pay attention to your behavior in the future, and don't act like this in front of people."

"Yes, my son understands." Li Zhen immediately realized that her morality was still not enough.

"Just pay attention, let's continue to say that sheep cannibalize people." Li Shimin also knew to remind him, so he turned the question back: "What do you mean when you say that the third step is an extension of sheep cannibalism?"

"Since sheep can eat people, why can't other things can eat people?" Li Zhen said, "My son, let's ask Father, which country is the most threatening to my Tang Dynasty?"

"This should be Turkic?" Li Shimin said intentionally.

"" Li Zhen didn't speak, just looked at Li Shimin like this, the meaning was self-evident.

"Okay, okay, it's the father's fault, you shouldn't be joking with Zhen'er." Li Shimin smiled apologetically, and then his face became serious: "If there is any country that threatens the Tang Dynasty the most, it must be Tubo. Tubo was built on a high mountain, among thousands of mountains. From a military point of view, it can be regarded as a dangerous place to defend. That is to say, they can easily come down and attack us, but we will suffer huge damage if we want to attack.

It’s fine if it’s just a big injury. What’s more terrible is that I heard from the merchants who run Tubo that when I go to Tubo, I will suffer from a strange disease in all likelihood, such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. It’s very strange.If you really want to attack, I am afraid that half of the army will be lost before the road is halfway. It's a gift.

What's more, it is said that Tubo has produced a very promising Zanpu in recent years, called Songtsen Gampo. Although he is young, he has already shown his talent and is very powerful.Therefore, the emperor did not worry about the Turkic Xue Yantuo, the Goguryeo, Silla and Baekje, and the Tuyuhun, Gaochang, but the Tubo was always in the throat, making the father unable to eat and sleep. "

"Father is indeed worthy of a famous emperor through the ages. This vision is indeed sharp." Li Zhen sincerely admired that he was worthy of being an emperor through the ages. If he hadn't had experience in future generations, his strategic vision would not be comparable to him.

"Zhen'er, don't talk nonsense, and don't mention any more famous emperors through the ages. Father and emperor can't afford it." Li Shimin was a little embarrassed, his face turned red, and he asked quickly: "Do you also think that Tubo is a treasure, Zhen'er?" My Tang Dynasty is critical?"

"That's right, what I'm talking about is Tubo, please come to Tubo."

The map was quickly fetched, and Li Zhen was not polite, pointing to the map and introducing one by one: "Father, please look, the Eastern Turkic is a sick wolf king. It looks strong, but it is actually weak. This battle will definitely destroy it; the Western Turkic Goguryeo is just a barking dog, which can be destroyed with a raised hand; Gaochang Tuyuhun and others need not be mentioned. If there is no need to buffer Tubo, how can they be allowed to exist? As for the Wa Kingdom, Silla There are no tigers in the mountains of the Baekje Western Regions, monkeys are called kings, and children's fights are not worth mentioning. But only Tubo has been in an innate invincible position since the founding of the country, just like what the father said In that way, they can fight down at any time, but we can't attack at will. They can sit on the high mountain and watch the world, but we can only be wary and cautious. If Tubo is not the only country, I'm afraid they would have defeated it long ago. But if Songtsan Gampo can unify Tubo and integrate its strength, he will sooner or later have a battle with Tang Dynasty."

Chapter 164 Five Strategies for Establishing the Country (5)

Chapter 90 Five Strategies for Establishing the Country (5)

"Father, please look at the map. Although the area of ​​Tubo is not as large as my Tang Dynasty, its strategic position is very important." Li Zhen pointed at the national conditions around Tubo with a small stick that he didn't know where he came from: "The southwest of Tubo It is adjacent to Tianzhu, Bolu and Dashi to the west, Garuda Lubo and Nanzhao to the south, Tuyuhun to the northeast, and the rest of the southeast, east, north, and northwest are all adjacent to my Tang Dynasty. Father, you used to be the same Generals who are about to conquer the world should know what this means?"

"This means that Tubo can attack at any time and invade our Datang from almost anywhere, but our Datang can only defend passively." Li Shimin's face was gloomy. No matter who is facing such a neighbor who may rob you at any time, I won't be in a good mood.

"Faced with this situation, we should have made friends with Tubo's enemies, such as Tuyuhun next to him, and Xiangxiong who was still lingering, but now Hai'er has a better way." Li Zhen put down the wooden stick and held it. Sitting in Li Shimin's arms: "Since father has been vigilant against Tubo, he should also know that although Tubo is located in a high mountain, there are many brave men in the country, but there are advantages and disadvantages. Although the mountain has given them the best barrier, but it is not without weaknesses. Father also knows that mountains, especially extremely high mountains, are generally very barren, which means that there is a shortage of food in Tubo. This is indeed the case, because too much It is cold, and Tubo can only grow one kind of grain called highland barley, and the yield is not high, and the cost of planting is extremely high. If it is not that there is no other grain to grow, I am afraid that no one will grow this kind of cheating crop."

"So what Zhen'er means" Li Shimin understood what Li Zhen meant.

"We reversed sheep cannibalism."

"Use it in reverse?"

"That's right, isn't Tubo short of food? Then we'll make friends with Tubo, and at the same time send a large amount of food into Tubo." Li Zhen leaned on Li Shimin's chest and half-closed her eyes, as if falling asleep, muttering in her mouth: "The price of food in Tubo It is very high, but the grain harvest of Datang has been bumper in recent years. If we transport the grain of Datang to Tubo for sale, and the price should be similar to the price of their local highland barley, naturally no one will buy the bad-tasting highland barley , if no one buys highland barley, the number of people who grow highland barley will naturally be greatly reduced, and there will even be no one to grow highland barley at all.

"At that time, Tubo's food will be completely in the hands of Datang." Li Shimin suddenly said happily: "As long as Tubo's food is completely controlled, or even half of the food is controlled, it will not be their turn to say whether Tubo is dead or alive. Forget it."

"That's true." Li Zhen closed her eyes and agreed, "However, it's best to start this move in a short time, because according to the information from the Xuelongwei Foreign Affairs Office, that Songtsan Gambo in Tubo is indeed a hero. Lord, although you are not very old, you should not underestimate it. According to the inference of the Foreign Affairs Office, if Songtsan Gampo has great courage, it may be possible to unify Tubo in a short period of time (it took a total of three years in history), Using this tactic at that time will inevitably lead to Songtsen Gampo's vigilance and even counterattack, and I am afraid it will be too late."

"Of course we have to use it. Tomorrow, my father will discuss this matter with the ministers." Li Shimin is also a decisive character. Besides, this strategy has no loss to Datang. Even if it fails, it will only lose some food. As long as it succeeds, it can control a The country, why don't you do such a business that can make money without losing money?

"This is my son's five strategies. I don't know which strategy my father is going to choose? Different decisions have different prices." After talking about the five strategies, Li Zhen suddenly became more energetic, her eyes narrowed, and she smiled. Like a little fox.

"Zhen'er, you're really going to spoil my father's interest." Li Shimin was interrupted by Li Zhen, and said displeasedly, "I'm just going to be obscene, so you just pour cold water on me, I didn't do business like this."

"Hey, it's the child's fault, but you have to think about it carefully, father." Li Zhen had an attitude that she was sure of you, anyway, the bait has been enough, so I'm not afraid that you won't take the bait.

"This is not in a hurry, Zhen'er, wait a moment, I will discuss it with some adults." After finishing speaking, Li Shimin said: "Wang Tingchu, Minister Xuan Fang, Xiang Du, Xiang Wei, Xiang Wang, and Xiang Wen come to see you soon I, just say it's urgent, by the way, you go and invite it yourself, and don't let anyone know the news."

"Yes, servant girl understands, servant girl is going now." Wang Tingchu didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly retreated.

He had been serving Li Shimin just now, so he naturally heard the conversation between the father and son. While Li Zhen was shocked in his heart, Wang Tingchu also listed Li Zhen as one of the people who wanted to please him with all his strength. I understand, with Li Zhen's talent, even if he can't become an emperor, a powerful prince can't escape. Such a person must never be offended, not only can't be offended, but he must do his best to please him.

"Then you can discuss it, son, sleep for a while." Li Zhen was really sleepy, and was about to fall asleep staring dazedly.

Seeing that Li Zhen seemed to be asleep, Li Shimin quickly rubbed Li Zhen's head: "Zhen'er, don't sleep, after a while the housekeeper and the others come, I still need you to help explain it. If you fall asleep, my father and I But if you don’t know so much, if you don’t mention them, your little thoughts will be in vain.”

"Yeah, let me sleep for a while." Li Zhen still felt sleepy. He really overestimated his mental strength. After all, he was a child, even though his soul was an adult's soul, and he had exercised it from staying up all night in his previous life. Yes, but the physical difficulties cannot be offset by the spirit.

"Okay then, you can go to sleep for a while, Father will call you later." Seeing Li Zhenzheng's eyes that couldn't even be opened, Li Shimin felt distressed.

Li Zhen is very smart, that's okay, in fact, none of his sons is not smart, but among all the smart sons, the only one who is sensible is Li Zhen, Li Zhen is too sensible, sensible people feel distressed, regardless Whether this sensibility is real or pretended, he is gratified.

"Hmm..." Li Zhen murmured vaguely, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Fang Xuanling was very angry, which was normal, whoever was woken up after falling asleep after a long day of work, would not have a good temper.

However, Fang Xuanling's anger was destined not to be vented, because the one who woke him up was none other than Wang Tingchu, the emperor's confidant eunuch—it wasn't that Wang Tingchu was so favored by Li Shimin that he didn't even dare Offend him.It's because at this point, the person who woke me up is still the emperor's confidant, and I deliberately told myself to keep it a secret. Or it will happen.

And Wang Tingchu also proved this point: "The emperor specifically explained that this matter is extremely urgent. The servants and servants at the Xuanwu Gate have already made arrangements. The house minister will go to the palace by himself, and the servants will go to Du Xiang and his house."

"What's going on?" Fang Xuanling put on his clothes, comforted his family, and asked as he walked, "I didn't get any special news either? Could it be that the battle ahead has changed?"

Wang Tingchu said in a low voice: "I don't dare to say more about the specific servants, I can only tell the Prime Minister that this matter is related to His Highness the Eighth Prince."

"King Yue?" Fang Xuanling was even more surprised. He knew Li Zhen's intelligence, and he was also well aware of his profound fortune, but Li Zhen was too young, how big of an incident could it cause?

"Master Xiang will know when he enters the palace." Wang Tingchu didn't dare to say more, this is also his way of life, listen more, do more and talk less, that's why he was favored by Li Shimin and became a personal eunuch by his side.

"Alright, I'll go on my own. Eunuch (it seems to be called that, for example, Gao Lishi is called Eunuch Gao) be careful all the way."

"Master Xiang, please be careful."

Chapter 165 Five Strategies for Establishing the Country (6)

Chapter 91 Five Strategies for Establishing the Country (6)

Parting from Wang Tingchu at the gate, Fang Xuanling was thinking about what kind of trouble Li Zhen had made all the way.But when I got to the palace, I didn't guess what it was. I could only guess that it should have something to do with the Turks, because Li Zhen will go to the front line of the army in the future. Turkic related.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Fang is here." The journey went smoothly, even without a body search, the little eunuch led Fang Xuanling into the study, apparently having received orders in advance.

"I have seen the emperor."

"Hush!" Li Shimin made a gesture of silence, and pointed to the small bed next to him: "Aiqing, wait a moment, wait for Du Aiqing and the others to arrive."

Following Li Shimin's fingers, Fang Xuanling's eyes naturally moved to the small bed.The moment Fang Xuanling saw the small bed, Fang Xuanling's pupils shrank. He was too familiar with that bed. It was the bed that Li Shimin usually used to take a nap when he was tired from dealing with official duties.