Listening to Wang Zi'an's words, Li Xiaogong, Qin Shubao and Niu Jinda looked surprised and uncertain on their faces.
Subconsciously I wanted to say it was impossible.
Where is America?
Tens of thousands of miles away?
How did you get there?
However, before they could ask questions, Cheng Yaojin came over nervously.
"Zian, is there really only one like this?"
Wang Zi'an smiled and nodded.
Maybe there was, but he didn't dare to bet.
Seeing Wang Zi'an nodding, Cheng Yaojin took a long breath. He subconsciously looked around and turned his head with a serious expression.
"I saw you just planted it, can you still move it?"
"Okay, as long as the temperature and light intensity can be guaranteed, it shouldn't be a big problem."
Wang Zi'an nodded casually.
"Then change the place - it's not convenient for garrison here -"
Li Xiaogong, Qin Shubao and others also realized that the matter was unusual at this time. Although Lao Cheng was usually careless and had a generous temper, he was never vague on major matters.
Therefore, it is possible that this potato is a high-yielding crop with a yield of thirty or forty shi per mu!
"If this is true, then God bless me, the Tang Dynasty!"
After Li Xiaogong finished speaking, he looked at Wang Zi'an with an excited expression.
"Zian, you have really done a great job! I suggest that this plant be moved to your prince's mansion or your manor - I will go back and report to your majesty right away, and send a forbidden army to station for protection. As for the rebuilding of the greenhouse, it is still
I have to trouble you..."
Having said this, Li Xiaogong turned around and left without saying a word.
"You guys, stay here while I go to congratulate His Majesty!"
After saying that, he jumped on his horse and drove away.
…
The army returns in triumph and captures Jieli alive!
Seeing the former arrogant Jieli Khan lying at his feet like a dog, Li Shimin felt refreshed and high-spirited.
When I returned to the Imperial Study Room, the excitement had not yet passed.
He energetically glanced at Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Tang Jian and Duan Lun, Minister of Industry.
"Dear ladies, do you have anything to add about Mobei?"
"Your Majesty, the people of Mobei have been unruly and uncivilized since ancient times. I am worried that allowing them to divide the grasslands and enclose the land for grazing will cause their backlash and resistance..."
Duan Lun couldn't help but interjected with a serious expression.
Setting up the Mobei Governor's Palace, building a city and garrisoning troops, and enclosing land for herdsmen will gain support from the small tribes, but it is also conceivable that it will inevitably encounter resistance from the large tribes.
In the past, those wealthy families could choose the most fertile grasslands, but now once the land is enclosed, they will inevitably lose this advantage. It would be strange not to object.
Li Shimin nodded slightly and looked at Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others.
"My dear friends, what do you think--"
"We think that the new defeat of the Turks has turned into a piece of scattered sand. Xue Yantuo, Huihe, Bayegu, and the Tongluo tribes will certainly not dare to offend the power of the Tang Dynasty. If they continue with the force of thunder, there is a possibility of success.
--but--"
Having said this, Changsun Wuji raised his eyebrows slightly and his voice paused slightly.
"However, Wei Chen believes that although Chang'an Hou's suggestion is quite feasible, the idea is a bit too simple - if it is blindly suppressed and intimidated, it will not only easily attract the hatred of the tribes in Mobei, but also involve a lot of trouble in the court.
I’m afraid manpower and material resources are not a solution for long-term peace and stability——”
Li Shimin couldn't help but frown slightly and nodded slightly.
"My dear, do you have any good ideas?"
"Wei Chen believes that the people of Mobei can be divided and co-opted. On the one hand, according to the last suggestion of the Chang'an County Marquis, we can build cities and garrison troops to divide and govern. On the other hand, we can use both kindness and power to divide and co-opt the people. We can canonize the leader of Xue Yantuo as a khan.
Xue Yantuo is grateful and virtuous, so he will definitely not dare to cause trouble again——"
When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but nodded slightly.
If we can take the opportunity to appease Xue Yantuo's tribes, the pressure in Mobei will be greatly reduced.
He was about to agree, but suddenly his heart moved, and when the words came to his lips, he couldn't help but swallow them back.
"This matter is not urgent for the time being - since the general direction is based on the advice of the Marquis of Chang'an, we might as well listen to his opinion on this matter and wait until we get back from him..."
Li Shimin dropped the topic with a smile.
Changsun Wuji's eyes flashed, and he immediately lowered his eyelids.
This Prince An has actually reached this point in His Majesty’s heart!
"Your Majesty, building a city in Mobei is not a trivial matter. The king - well, the so-called city-building method of Chang'an Marquis is really as magical as he said? If we can't find the coal and iron mines he calls, what will we spend?
The manpower and material resources will probably be more than ten times what they are now..."
Duan Lun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, couldn't help but frown.
Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand.
"Duan Aiqing, there is no need to worry. Although the Marquis of Chang'an is lazy, he never makes false claims - if he says it can be true, then nine out of ten he will not be wrong -"
These words made Fang Xuanling's lips twitch.
Is this what an old man says when he plans to seek a country?
How can we do national affairs if they can be done nine times out of ten?
What if not?
Thinking of this, he was about to speak when Wei Zheng stepped forward.
"What your Majesty said is true. The Marquis of Chang'an is very knowledgeable and has made great achievements many times. I think he is right."
"You don't see things with your eyes and ears, but you make assumptions about whether they exist or not. Secretary Wei, what you said is not to seek for the country -"
Changsun Wuji replied in a neutral tone.
"There is no need to argue about this matter. Duan Shangshu, please go back and arrange manpower to go to the places he mentioned to survey. If there are any, organize manpower to develop and start construction of the city -"
"Wei Chen obeys the decree——"
The matter had been discussed many times. Since His Majesty firmly believed in Wang Zi'an's judgment, Duan Lun said no more and accepted the order in a deep voice.
Seeing that the overall situation had been decided, Changsun Wuji stood up calmly and said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, the matter of digging coal, burning bricks, and laying out the land to build a city in Mobei is of great importance, and ordinary people may not be able to do it. I think that if the Marquis of Chang'an personally takes action, it will be absolutely foolproof..."
Since there is no way to stop it, let's just go to Mobei with a pole.
It will take a few years for him to mine, bake bricks, and build the city. By then, His Majesty will definitely not be so fond of him. If everything goes smoothly, it will not be a bad idea to keep him in Mobei.
Favorite?
Can a favorite who cannot see His Majesty still be considered a favorite?
When Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others heard this, they couldn't help but nodded slightly.
When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.
"In that case, leave this matter to -"
Before Li Shimin finished speaking, he heard Li Xiaogong's urgent voice coming from outside.
"Your Majesty, the humble minister Li Xiaogong would like to see you——"
When Li Shimin heard this, he immediately felt a headache.
This—Won’t that bitch Wang Zi’an suddenly change his mind again and refuse to accept the order?
Others don't know, but he knows. With that brat's attitude towards being an official, this kind of thing is really possible.
"welcome--"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Xiaogong walked in with an excited look.