The conversation between Li Mingda and Li Shimin quickly turned to the rule of the Tang Dynasty and its recent developments.
Li Shimin and Li Zhi didn't know what trains, steam engines and steam turbines were. The same is true for things like nitroglycerin. Li Mingda would not waste time educating them on science. He would simply tell them about his three newly built large mines, the things they smelted, and his strategy for attacking Southeast Asia.
You have to say that the Tang Dynasty now has a vast territory, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, and it can't be managed. Why did it have to travel thousands of miles to capture so much territory?
The heart of the emperor lies in conquering?
Li Zhi didn't understand. Isn't this just militarism? This is the behavior of a coward and a tyrant. Do you want to say something?
Thinking about my fear of being dominated by Li Mingda, I finally thought about it and let it go.
Li Shimin naturally knew the relationship between the conqueror and the government, as well as the conflicts between countries. But he obviously has some doubts about attacking Southeast Asia and needs to ask Li Mingda.
"Xiao Sizi, according to your words, the land area in Southeast Asia is not small and fertile enough, but it will cost a lot to use troops. For example, if we march from Sichuan and Sichuan, the jungle smog alone will be a difficulty , the supply line in the west is too long, it is true that sea transportation is convenient and the route is longer."
The three difficulties raised by Li Shimin were not called anything here, so he reached out and dipped his fingers into some tea. Li Mingda simply drew a map of Asia on the table.
"Father, this is the land of Sichuan and Sichuan, and this is Nibala. The land of Nibala is already bordering their city-state. There are currently Nibala from the Piao Kingdom of Zhenxulin and some surrendered soldiers from Tibet stationed here. From here Just send troops to fight over it, there is no need to use too much local power of the Tang Dynasty."
Then he pointed to the Tashkent area in the Western Regions, "Here is where the Tubo people from the Tubo Plateau have moved. There are more than 100,000 local troops stationed in the Tang Dynasty. They are currently cultivating in the fields. After completing the primitive accumulation, they can directly Going south."
"As for the sea, the ocean is a matter of time. This dispatch does not use the regular Tang Dynasty navy, but lets Zhang Zhongjian take the second-level Tang people like Bangzi and Wozi to conduct preliminary intelligence and occupy the strongholds in the name of pirates. . As for real large-scale naval battles, I’m not looking down on them, some of their small fishing boats are good now.”
Li Mingda's face showed an expression of disdain. As he understood history, he knew exactly what Asan's situation was now. Theirs was still divided and in the city-state system. This system was derived from the Roman system of the eldest brother Alexander, the conqueror of ancient Rome.
Division, city-state, caste
With these three pitfalls loaded together, it is simply a fantasy for them to follow their struggle to unify the Tang Dynasty.
Li Mingda did not rule out the possibility that some beings similar to himself would build their own power there. As for the outcome, it depends on who the other party is. If it is a high-caste person who has received a serious education, it may be okay. If it is an ignorant person, I really don't know what it will be like.
Maybe 80% of those people are still working hard on how to build enough toilets. After all, population is inseparable from eating, drinking and defecating.
I don’t know what Li Mingda was thinking. Li Shimin didn’t have that much information and information. After listening to Li Mingda’s narration, did he continue to say anything negative?
Li Shimin: "Can Zhang Zhongjian lead those people to become pirates? Your strategic deployment is of great significance. He even said that if his identity is not exposed, he can continue to penetrate into the Mediterranean Sea and Europe after defeating the South Asian countries."
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Lao Li's words made Li Mingda's eyes light up: Lao Li is indeed Lao Li, even if he doesn't have as much information as himself. Relying on his own arrangements for Zhang Zhongjian, he could think so far and be so cunning.
"Father, I admire you for your foresight~!"
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Li Shimin: "Oh, there, there, these are the words of experience as a father. To really do so much, you still need your own strategizing and Zhang Zhongjian's personal ability."
"I'm not worried about Zhang Zhongjian's personal ability. The only shortcoming is whether Zhang Zhongjian's subordinates can keep up with the pace." Li Mingda said the shortcomings of the plan.
Li Shimin also agrees with Zhang Zhongjian's personal abilities, and the shortcomings exposed do exist. Li Shimin thought for a while and asked Li Mingda, "Can you select some people from the East China Sea Fleet and stuff them into it as the backbone. Having these people can not only increase the combat effectiveness, but also prevent the pirates from rebelling at critical moments." It's very simple.
It is not that Li Mingda has not thought about this plan. His answer is that it is feasible in the early stage, but it cannot withstand detailed scrutiny. "This plan is indeed feasible. If you encounter someone who is a little rough, you can fool them. If you want to go deep and far, you need to polish it carefully. Zhang Zhongjian's personnel composition must be complicated, but they must also be loyal enough. "
Li Shimin lowered his head and said, "Yes, you need to resolve this issue yourself."
Loyalty, Li Mingda thought of the little girl Li Xiaoxian at home who dominated the Jinyiwei and was famous in the world. Just leave this difficult problem to her to deal with, and it's guaranteed to be solved.
With a plan in mind, Li Mingda called to Qingfeng beside him, "Pass Xu to Xiaoxian, and ask him to select a group of soldiers who are familiar with naval warfare from various coastal areas, feed them some loyalty medicine, and send them to Zhang Zhongjian's team. Let her do the specific operations. Let’s discuss it with Jia Xu. If you can bring along Bai Qisi, they can consider this matter themselves.”
"promise"
After receiving Li Mingda's order, Qingfeng summoned a group of Jinyiwei to carry the written secret order to Fusi, the headquarters of Jinyiwei, and Jia Xu in the palace. According to his own settings for them, it is their essential job for Baiqisi to participate in foreign strategies and gather intelligence. Baiqisi who cannot find Guo Jia is their own consideration.
Li Mingda's vigorous and resolute behavior was noticed by Li Zhi, and he planned to keep it in mind, and he would never be procrastinating in doing things in the future. Li Shimin was very familiar with his daughter's behavior. After Li Mingda ascended the throne as emperor, he rarely saw Li Mingda giving orders directly.
I really miss this scene of father and daughter discussing the state affairs of the Tang Dynasty harmoniously.
Unlike Li Mingda's place, the atmosphere around the eldest son is quite joyful and harmonious. The harem group headed by Murong Xue surrounded the eldest grandson. Everyone was talking like honey, and all kinds of nice words kept coming out. Coax the eldest grandson to be so happy that he wants nothing more.
To be continued
