After Wang Can elaborated on his ideas, he stopped talking and waved his hand: "Okay, go and do your business. What should be said today has been said. Come back tomorrow."
"yes!"
Li Chengqian agreed, but carefully put away the map, turned around and exited.
At this time, Li Chengqian vaguely knew in his heart that although he was studying with Wang Can now, he might not be studying for too long, because from the first time he shuttled through the restaurant, to training in the army, and then to
Happy Building, and even now, the time that Wang Can can take him personally has become shorter and shorter.
Under this premise, Li Chengqian must seize the opportunity and cannot ruin this hard-won opportunity.
After Li Chengqian walked out of the study, he returned to his room, spread out the world map again, and looked at it carefully. This time, Li Chengqian did not study the map situation outside first, but looked at the information about the world on the map.
The territory of the Tang Dynasty. In this map of the territory of the Tang Dynasty, everything is clearly drawn from south to north and from east to west.
Even the states, counties, mountains and rivers in various places are clearly marked.
After all, Li Chengqian was also familiar with classics.
Moreover, he now reads a lot of books, covering hundreds of schools of thought, so Li Chengqian actually has his own grasp and understanding of the map of the Tang Dynasty.
He saw familiar places, such as near Chang'an, near Gyeonggi Province, and even the surrounding maps, all of which were error-free. Of course, just because there were no errors around Gyeonggi Province, it didn't really matter. The problem was, looking at other places
Go, the maps everywhere are extremely detailed.
Li Chengqian wasn't sure, so he brought in an atlas and compared it carefully.
I found that there was no error.
Even Wang Can's map has more detailed descriptions, with mountains, rivers, jungles and deserts all marked. Under such a situation, Li Chengqian seemed to have another understanding of Wang Can's ability, and felt that Wang Can was really incompetent.
Impossible.
That's really a perfect combination of civil and military skills, without any weaknesses.
After Li Chengqian checked everything and found nothing wrong, he looked carefully to the west. There were countries in the Western Regions, the Western Turks entrenched near Qianquan of the Suiye River, and Persia and other places further to the west, and even to the southeast.
Tianzhu and others...
Every place is clearly marked.
When Li Chengqian read it carefully, he had a rough understanding of the entire world. Even the territory where the Tang Dynasty was located was actually too small. Compared with the world, it was really worthless.
carry.
After Li Chengqian sighed in his heart, he finally left the Wang family and headed to the imperial city with the map.
He went straight into the palace.
In the palace, I met Li Shimin.
At this time, Li Shimin was discussing government affairs with Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.
As soon as Li Shimin saw Li Chengqian coming, he waved his hand for Li Chengqian to take a seat, and then said: "The prince is here just in time. I am now discussing with everyone the use of troops in the Western Regions. Now that the world has been unified, the Turks have also been destroyed. And in the Western Regions,
It has not yet been brought under the control of our Tang Dynasty. Especially the countries in the Western Regions outside Longyou Road are controlled by the Western Turks. This area is the key to connecting the Western Regions. Only by holding the Western Regions in our hands can we reach the
Going to the Western Regions will ensure an endless supply of goods."
Li Chengqian said: "What my father means is that I don't understand it at the moment. We already have enough strength to kill them. After all, the weapons in the army have become more and more powerful. It is not difficult to sweep the Western Region. What's the matter?
The tricky part?”
Li Shimin said seriously: "The current problem is that although the general direction of the country has stabilized, in fact, there are still many problems in all states and counties. Once troops are sent to the west, huge material and financial resources will be wasted, so on this point, there is
dispute."
When Li Chengqian heard this, he thought for a while and said: "My father and I agree with the Western Expedition. The reason is very simple. The land of the Western Regions has been under our control since the Sui Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, there is no reason to give it up."
To the Western Turks. In particular, the Western Turks have been destroyed, let alone the Western Turks. This should also be wiped out."
Li Shimin said: "But this will consume a lot of financial, material and manpower."
Li Chengqian said: "You can't stop the Western Expedition just because there are losses in the war. What's more, the Western Expedition destroyed the Turks and wiped out all the countries. The spoils and benefits that should be collected are indispensable. Especially the countries in the Western Regions are founding countries. We
Take them all down and bring them under our control, and we can get trophies. So even if there are losses, in the long run, this is a good deal. This is a major event that benefits the country and the people, and we cannot stop it.
, it should be a fight. Even if there are difficulties, we must fight."
Li Shimin smiled and said, "What do you think after hearing what the prince said?"
Changsun Wuji said: "The prince is wise!"
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also echoed Changsun Wuji's words, because Li Chengqian's considerations were indeed correct. What's more, Li Chengqian had already said that opening up territory was a matter of benefit to the country and the people, and he was determined to win the Western Region.
Furthermore, in fact, Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others discussed and reached a conclusion.
Therefore, Li Chengqian agreed with his views.
Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Chengqian's answer. Only then did he look at Li Chengqian and said, "The prince should be studying with Mr. Wang today. Why did he come to the palace so early?"
Li Chengqian said: "Reporting to my father, today's study is over. And Mr. Wang said that there is no need to continue practicing today, so I have come to the palace."
Li Shimin said: "Yes, you are the prince and often come into contact with government affairs, which will also help you take over government affairs as soon as possible."
Li Chengqian said: "My son will live up to my father's high expectations and will definitely handle the matters at hand."
After a pause, Li Chengqian continued: "Father, my son and I are entering the palace today. In addition to visiting our father and mother after finishing matters, the other thing is that we have a map to show our father."
Li Shimin said: "What kind of map? You showed it to me in person."
Li Chengqian took down the map from the north. Because the map was six feet wide and could not be held casually, Li Chengqian simply wrapped the map in linen and carried it into the palace.
It's like carrying a sword.
Even though many people looked at Li Chengqian and thought that Li Chengqian was trying to please others by carrying this material, there was never any change in Li Chengqian's mentality when he walked on the street.
His mentality is very stable.
Li Chengqian spread the map in front of Li Shimin. Because the map was very long and six feet wide, it could not be placed on the desk, so it was placed on the ground.
Li Shimin also saw the situation on the map. He was a little surprised and said: "Prince, what kind of map is this? Such a big map, even if it is used for marching and fighting, is not this big."
Li Chengqian said: "Reporting to my father, this map, called the World Map, covers the entire world today. Starting from the Tang Dynasty, the territory going west and the territory heading east to the sea are clearly marked.
.”
"The most important thing is that the mineral deposits in various places are marked on the map."
"Such as gold mines, iron mines, silver mines, etc."
"My son has checked the situation on the map. Except for the geographical situation outside the Tang Dynasty, it is impossible to know. However, the map of the territory within the Tang Dynasty has no flaws at all."
Li Chengqian said: "This map was given to me by my husband."
After Li Shimin heard this, he stared at the map carefully.
He kept mumbling even more.
He saw all the countries in the Western Region.
Saw Tianzhu.
Saw Persia.
He even saw the Roman Empire and other places further away, especially when he saw that these empires in many places were even more vast than the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin had already developed a desire to possess them in his heart.
The emperor is the most possessive creature.
Whatever the emperor likes, the emperor wants to take it for himself, unless it is impossible to take it.
Now that he saw the various places on the map, Li Shimin made it clear that he was moved. He walked around the map, punched it twice, and said: "I didn't expect, I didn't expect that besides the Tang Dynasty, there are such vast places, and the territory of many places
The mineral deposits are all what I need. Now it seems that it is the right thing for us to attack the Western Region. If we cannot conquer the Western Region, then it will be very difficult for us to attack more distant places."
Li Chengqian said: "Father is wise!"
After a pause, Li Chengqian continued: "However, I believe that although the Tang Dynasty is now under control, many places in the south of the Tang Dynasty are actually uncivilized on the map, especially around Jiaozhou and other places, which need more careful development.
So while we are attacking the Western Region, we must also pay attention to local development."
Li Shimin said: "This is natural."
Li Shimin had a look of relief on his face and continued: "Prince, you have been studying with Wang Can for a period of time, which is indeed good. Now your vision is more sophisticated and your insights are unique."
Li Chengqian said: "Father, you are so complimentary."
Changsun Wuji and others looked at Li Chengqian, and they were actually quite approving of him. Because the future of the Tang Dynasty is Li Chengqian, and only if Li Chengqian has the appearance of a wise king, then the foundation of the Tang Dynasty can continue.
Li Chengqian then talked about various situations on the world map, and then stated his thoughts, and then stopped staying. Li Chengqian left the palace and went to the harem to see the eldest grandson Wugou, and finally left the palace and returned to the Wang family.
When Li Chengqian returned to Wang's house, he was still thinking about the map.
Because the stakes are high.
He felt that a map really broadened his horizons, and he did not only think about the Tang Dynasty. Li Chengqian's heart had already extended outside, and he wanted to see the vast world outside.
