Li Yu and Li Yu are only sixteen or seventeen years old, which is half an old age, and they are full of vitality and desire to socialize, and people at this age still have a little innocence, and they do not see society thoroughly enough, especially the dark and cruel side of society. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

As the two imperial grandsons most valued by Li Longji, Li Yu and Li Yu have no signs of confrontation for the time being, but are full of friendship between brothers, which seems to show that the struggle of their fathers has not affected them for the time being, and even, it is very likely that they are not very clear about the struggle of their fathers.

Of course, the main reason is that they don't have much opportunity to contact with their parents, and there will be no deep exchange of ideas, from the beginning of their sensibility, they live together in Baisunyuan, play together, and grow up together, while their fathers and uncles live in the Ten Princes' Mansion, and the crown prince Li Heng lives in the palace courtyard and is always monitored by the emperor.

Li Longji's good intentions allowed the emperors and grandchildren to be separated from the princes prematurely, thus avoiding the struggle between the princes and grandchildren from affecting the emperors and grandchildren, and also protecting the innocence of the emperors and grandchildren to a certain extent, and preventing them from participating in the cruel struggle too early.

But the general trend is unstoppable, as they grow older, the emperors and grandchildren will know more and more things, and the truth they understand will become more and more abundant, and with the gradual maturity of their minds, they will inevitably be thrown into the struggle for power, which is the inevitability of history and the inevitability of people's hearts.

At this moment, Li Yu and Li Yu know more or less about some things in the court, and they understand their respective situations better, but they haven't seen it thoroughly enough, and in addition, they haven't tasted the pleasure brought by power for the time being, so naturally they don't have a strong driving force to fight for power.

In this case, pure brotherly feelings naturally prevail, so that they can get along calmly.

Li An sincerely hoped that the previous relationship between the two brothers could continue like this, and they would never fight like their fathers, but he knew very well in his heart that there were many things that were completely out of his control.

At this moment, what he can do is to take advantage of this opportunity to further enhance the relationship between the two brothers, so that even if there is a fight in the future, it will not be too tragic and ruthless.

However, with the excellent tradition of the old Li family's father and son killing each other, Ang Lee really doesn't have much confidence, so he can only do his best.

The scenery at the foot of the mountain is beautiful, especially at night, and when the crescent moon is sandwiched between two peaks in the distance, the scenery is even more intoxicating.

Eating the fragrant game, looking at the intoxicating scenery, and the servants around him busy setting up tents, Li An's mood is heroic, and Li Yu and Li Li's mood is also quite good.

"Let me ask you a question, if you become emperor in the future, how will you govern this country?"

Seeing that there was no one else around, Li An opened his mouth to ask the two.

Li Yu and Li Li glanced at each other, they didn't dare to speak for a long time, the question asked by Li An scared them, after all, being an emperor cannot be assumed, as long as he has not ascended the throne of the emperor, he cannot say what will happen to him after becoming the emperor, otherwise, once it reaches Li Longji's ears, the consequences will be unimaginable, this is the most taboo thing for the emperor, and no one can assume.

Seeing that the two of them didn't dare to answer this question, Li An smiled and said softly: "Then change the question, if you become the prime minister in the future, how will you assist the emperor in governing the country, this question can always be answered!" ”

Li Li looked at Li Yu and asked Li Yu to answer first.

"Li Shilang, if I become the prime minister in the future, I will definitely do my best to assist the emperor, encourage agriculture, advocate filial piety, be diligent and love the people......"

Li Yu said a lot, but there was nothing to say, it was all official nonsense, and it did not lead to any substantive issues, of course, it may also be that he was not too clear about the specific situation in Datang and didn't know where to start.

"Shiro, what if you became the prime minister?"

Li An looked at Li Li and asked softly.

Li Yu glanced at Li Yu and said softly: "Li Shilang, I think what King Guangping just said is very good, if I become the prime minister, it will be the same." ”

Li An sighed slightly, it seems that the question is too big, and he can't ask the result he needs, so he still has to ask more specific.

"My Tang Dynasty has existed in Anxi for many years, but in order to continue to maintain its existence in Anxi, the imperial court has to allocate a large amount of wealth from the treasury every year, and it is increasing year by year, which has become a great burden for the imperial court, if you are the prime minister, what will you do?"

Li An first asked Anxi a question for the two emperors to answer.

"Li Shilang, my Datang only has 20,000 soldiers and horses in Anxi, but Anxi has so many small countries that are subject to it, and the population is also quite large, as long as the countries of Anxi increase their tribute a little, it is enough to feed the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty, why do you need to allocate money and grain from the treasury? Therefore, if I were to become the prime minister, I would suggest that the emperor let the Anxi countries increase their taxes, and be responsible for providing enough money and food for my Tang soldiers and horses, so that there would be no need to transfer money from the treasury. ”

Li Yu replied with a domineering face, as if in his eyes, the so-called vassal states of Anxi were all muddy, as long as the court said a word, he would obediently pay money to support the army of the Tang court.

"Li Shilang, I think what King Guangping said is very right, since the countries of Anxi have surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, they should pay taxes to my Datang, why, always let me Datang protect them, but they almost do not have to pay taxes, resulting in my Datang's 20,000 soldiers and horses, and the imperial court needs to allocate materials every year for support."

Li Yu once again agreed with Li Yu's point of view, if their father could also agree like this, there would not be so much infighting in the Tang court.

However, from their answers, it can also be seen that their thinking is still very naïve, and they do not see the essence of the problem, and they do not see why the Tang Dynasty would rather consume a large amount of finance by itself than let the small country of Anxi bear the supply of money and food for the Tang Dynasty.

The biggest reason for the inconvenience of transportation, the distance from the capital Chang'an to Anxi has nearly 10,000 miles, such a long distance, so that it is difficult for the Tang Dynasty to control there by strong means, maintaining 20,000 troops in Anxi, the price paid is equivalent to 200,000 soldiers and horses in the mainland, and the financial requirements are extremely high, and 20,000 soldiers and horses no matter how elite they are, how many strong enemies can they resist, once all the countries in Anxi rebel, and connect the western Dashi and the southern Tubo, the Tang Dynasty's soldiers and horses are simply unable to resist, and the loss of Anxi has become inevitable.

If you want to maintain Anxi, you must get the support of the vassal countries of Anxi, so that they can see that if they follow the Tang Dynasty, they can not only be protected, but they also have to pay almost nothing, just submit in name, so what reason do the small countries of Anxi have not to submit to the Tang Dynasty? And the price that Datang must pay is to use the finance to support 200,000 soldiers and horses to feed the 20,000 elites stationed in Anxi, and how long it can be maintained depends on how long Datang's finances can support.

And the mistake made by Li Yu and Li Yu is obviously too superstitious about the powerful military power of the Tang Dynasty, they think that the Tang Iron Army is devastating everywhere it goes, and it is difficult for any force to resist, and the small countries do not dare to resist at all, but they don't know that although Anxi is a small country, there is a powerful Tubo in the south, and there is a rising food in the west, these two countries definitely have the strength to challenge the Tang Dynasty.

"You propose to raise taxes on the small countries of Anxi, so you are not afraid that they will rebel against the Tang Dynasty?"

Ang Lee asked seriously.

"My Tang Iron Army is brave and invincible, which small country dares to provoke at will, if it dares to provoke, directly send troops to destroy it."

"I agree with King Quang Binh."

Li An shook his head and continued to ask: "Then if these small countries in Anxi unite and invite Dashi in the west and Tubo in the south to send troops against the Tang Dynasty together, what will be the outcome?" ”

"Then quickly cut through the mess, before the arrival of the reinforcements of Dashi and Tubo, destroy all the small countries in Anxi, and then fight with the whole army, and break each one."

"King Quang Binh is mighty and domineering, support."

Li An wanted to laugh even more when he heard this, these two boys are too cute, and they actually regard Tubo and Da Shi as nothing, but this also fulfills the old saying, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, at least the spirit is commendable.

"Can't you think of a better way? For example, immigration, improving transportation conditions, internal reforms, making Datang richer, using divisive tactics, dividing and disintegrating Tubo and Dashi, these are all methods, why do we have to use the army? You must know that attacking the heart is the top, and the siege is the bottom. ”

Ang Lee said.

"Yes, Li Shilang, we have been taught."

"Li Shilang, what you said about improving the traffic situation, how to improve it, is it to lay railroad tracks?"

Li An nodded and said longingly: "That's right, in the future, a direct railway track to Anxi must be laid, so that the connection between Anxi and the capital will become very convenient, and the financial pressure will be greatly reduced." ”

Anxi's huge drag on finances, mainly is the inconvenience of transportation, often transport 100 denier rice, the road will be consumed 90 denier, after arriving in Anxi, there is only one-tenth left, if the railway through, the consumption on the road will be greatly reduced, even negligible, financial pressure will naturally be greatly weakened, in addition, after the rear traffic is convenient, you can also put more soldiers and horses into Anxi, in order to better control Anxi.

"Li Shilang, are the rails really so powerful? I'd love to see the railroad tracks sooner. ”

Li Yu's eyes were full of expectation, and so was Li Li.

"Don't worry, I'll take you to see the railroad tracks tomorrow afternoon, okay?"

"Okay, that's great."

Li Yu and Li Yu were all very excited.

Li An smiled warmly, looked at the two, and asked, "Do you know how long it takes for an army of 10,000 to arrive in Anxi from the capital?" ”

"Well, it will take about three months to half a year!"

Li Yu obviously understood the situation in this regard and replied directly.

Li An smiled: "Then do you know how long it will take for my invention to be successful and 10,000 troops to arrive in Anxi?" ”

"I don't know, how long will it take?"

"It's only five to ten days at most, how about it, isn't it fast."

Li Ang said proudly.

"Li Shilang, how is this possible, this is nearly twenty times faster? Are the rails really that powerful? ”

"Li Shilang, I really want to see the railroad tracks now."

Nearly twenty times the transportation efficiency, obviously frightened Li Yu and Li Li, once the train is successful, the effect is so cool, even if the steam locomotive can't be built, let the modified carriage on the tracks, the speed and transportation volume, will also be greatly increased, improve the efficiency by two times, it is still more than enough.

"Look at your urgency, tomorrow afternoon, I will definitely let you see the railroad tracks, in addition, we came out this time, in order to design a railway track from the north gate of Daming Palace to the Hot Spring Palace, in the future, there will also be railroad tracks here, and from here, it will extend to Luoyang City."

Ang Lee said longingly.

"Li Shilang, Luoyang City is less than a thousand miles away from Chang'an, if the railroad tracks are paved, it will not be possible to reach it in one day."

Li Yu looked at Li An in surprise, he had been to Luoyang City once, and followed Li Longji's mighty team for half a month, that was called a tired!

"That's right, it doesn't take a day, if it's fast, it only takes half a day."

Ang Lee replied in the affirmative.

Li Yu and Li Li glanced at each other, and looked at Li An with an incredible expression, which was seriously beyond the scope of their cognition, which shocked them beyond description, and at the same time, it also made them feel that this trip was worth it, as long as they followed Li An, they must have more knowledge, in addition, they wanted to see the railroad tracks with their own eyes, and experience the vehicles that could run on the railroad tracks.

"Alright, it's getting late, let's go back and rest! If you have a good rest, you can be more energetic tomorrow. ”

Li An took the two back to the camp to rest.

The space in the tent was not very large, but it was more than enough for three people, and the three of them were already the most extravagant in terms of the whole team.

For the sake of safety, not everyone can sleep in the tent, Duan Xiushi's soldiers and horses and Li Yu's guards are all divided into two groups, guarding the night before and after to ensure the safety of the Jedi in the camp, and there are more than ten elite soldiers with weapons in charge of guarding, Li An is not worried about encountering danger.

Li An marched and fought and was used to living in a tent, so he slept in a tent and soon fell asleep, while Li Yu and Li Li had never lived in such a simple tent, so they didn't want to fall asleep in a short time.

However, in order not to disturb Li An's rest, Li Yu and Li Li did not talk, but each looked at the top of the tent, thinking about their own thoughts, although they were young, they also had their hearts.

After a short breakfast, Ang Lee led the team back along the same route and made further investigations early the next morning.

Since most of the feasible roads had been explored yesterday, the speed of the procession had increased considerably, and by noon it had already reached the starting point. (To be continued.) )