Li You didn't dare to say that the earth was round, the earth was so big, and there was space outside. These questions are not clear to these old hats. Copernicus said a heliocentric theory, and he was burned to death as a madman, and Li You didn't need to talk about those useless things.

???? "No further away, I don't know," he said. ”

???? Li Shimin was silent, and he was suddenly a little deflated. He originally thought that the world was so big, and he did a good job of Datang, which is the first emperor of the ages, but as a result, the world is so big.

???? Li You knew what he was thinking, and said, "Father, the Tang Dynasty is still the most powerful country in the world so far.

As long as the Tang Dynasty adopts the policy of calming the people and recuperating, in a few years, as long as you want, we can conquer the world through war and build a more powerful Tang Empire. ”

Li You's words were uplifting.

Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and the ministers' fists were already clenched.

Immediately, Li Shimin asked suspiciously, "Li You, what about the high-yield grain you just told me?" ”

It turned out that Li You told Li Shimin that there were several kinds of high-yield grains, and he just held this meeting, but Li You talked about it for a long time, but he didn't mention it.

Li You pointed to the location of South America on the map and said, "Father, it's here, there is a continent across the sea, much bigger than our Datang."

Let's call it the New World.

There, the product is extremely abundant. There is a grain called potatoes, which is very suitable for our Datang planting, with a yield of about 50 quintals per mu. ”

"What? 50 quintals?!" Everyone looked at Li You in disbelief.

In the Tang Dynasty, one quintal was equal to about 53 kilograms. In some areas of modern Xinjiang, the yield of potatoes per mu can reach 12,000 catties, that is, 110 quintals. Li You didn't dare to say more, only half of what he said.

In this way, everyone was frightened. You must know that the current output of wheat, the main grain in the Tang Dynasty, is only 3 quintals!

Li Shimin had already heard Li You say it just now, and he was still shocked.

"Yes, this potato is a good thing, it can be used as a staple food, it can be used as a dish, and it tastes very good.

Not only that, but there is also a food called sweet potato, which is very sweet, and the yield can also reach 30 quintals.

There is also corn, each seed is the size of a pearl, and it is also a good grain, with a yield of more than 5 quintals per mu.

Erchen can say that with these grains, Datang no longer has to worry about food, and can even use grain to feed pigs.

Chili peppers are also a good thing, if you are used to eating chili peppers, and then eat rice without chili peppers, it is like chewing vinegar.

And rubber, this one is more useful.

The leather shoes we wear, if the soles are made of rubber, they can be completely waterproof. In that way, we can mass-produce leather shoes and equip the soldiers of the army, and the soles of a pair of shoes will not wear out if they go thousands of miles.

And ......"

Li You said in one breath that there were many products in the New World, and the saliva of the Tang Dynasty monarchs and ministers was about to come down.

Li Shimin slapped the table and shouted, "Send someone to this new world immediately and snatch all these things back from me!" ”

The ministers were also red-eyed one by one, and said, "Grab it back!" ”

Li You said, "Father, this new continent is full of uncivilized savages, and the Tang army can easily defeat them.

However, from Datang to the New World, it is not less than 10,000 miles away from the ocean, and with Datang's current navigation capabilities, it will take several years to make a round trip. ”

Li Shimin said firmly: "Don't say a few years, it is ten or twenty years, and Datang must also go." ”

Gao Jingming, the head of the household, has always been picky, he knows that this voyage will require shipbuilding, training sailors, and a lot of materials will be consumed on the way, but when he thinks of those treasures, he unusually expressed his support.

He said, "If you want to go, you must go." ”

Li Ke and Li Tai also felt their blood boiling and expressed their support.

Li You was very emotional in his heart - this is the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Empire with indomitable and heroic spirit.

The monarchs and ministers have the courage and determination to overcome all difficulties and conquer all enemies!

The era of great voyages began.

Next, it's time to determine who is responsible.

Li Shimin intended to train the princes, so he looked at Li Ke.

Li Ke was eager to try, but as soon as he thought of this matter, he was afraid that he would have to leave Chang'an and go to the coastal area on an errand, so he was reluctant in his heart. He couldn't leave an opportunity for Li Chengqian and Li Tai to take advantage of.

He said, "Father, the retainers are willing to go, but the retainers don't know anything about navigation, and I am afraid that it will delay the imperial court's navigation plans." ”

Li Shimin had no choice but to look at Li Tai.

Li Taiduo is shrewd, he will never leave Chang'an, he will fight for the position of crown prince, and he will never stay away from the center of power.

He said, "Father, the sons are only good at learning, and the sons are not competent in this matter. ”

So, so, so, everyone's eyes fell on Li You again.

"Damn, I'm just so cheap, why do I have to talk too much?" Li You looked dumbfounded.

He said, "What are you doing? Wouldn't it be me again? ”

Li Shimin said: "The great voyage is the hope of Datang's future, and at present, only you can be qualified for this glorious and arduous task."

For the future of Datang, for the people to be able to live a life of abundant food and clothing, you should have the courage to take on heavy responsibilities. ”

"Yes, those who can work harder." Li Tai said without yin or yang.

The eldest grandson Wuji needs Li You to help Li Chengqian, and he doesn't want Li You to leave Chang'an, he said

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this is a major event related to the future of the Tang Dynasty, and it should be included in the key work of the imperial court.

The minister suggested that the military department should be responsible for this matter. ”

Fang Xuanling understood the twists and turns in the eldest grandson Wuji's heart, and said, "Your Majesty, the sailors under the command of the Ministry of War can only patrol and prevent theft in the coastal sea, and the ocean has no experience at all.

The minister knows nothing about things on the water, and the minister is not up to the task.

However, if His Majesty puts the military department in charge, the minister suggests that His Royal Highness the King of Qi coordinate it, and the minister will help on the side. "He didn't shirk his responsibility.

Xiao Qian didn't speak, he didn't know what to say. For the sake of Datang, he hoped that Li You would take on the heavy responsibility. He encouraged Li You to come out and receive the order with his eyes.

Gao Jingming doesn't look down on Li Ke and Li Tai in his heart, if they take on this responsibility, I'm afraid that the money in the household department will be wasted in vain. He said, "Your Royal Highness King Qi, the minister thinks that only you can bear this burden. ”

Li Shimin was really a little disappointed with Li Ke and Li Tai, and he said, "This matter is so decided, this matter is in charge of Li You, the king of Qi, and the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household are responsible for assisting." Chin this. ”

Li You said with a sad face; "The retainers take the order."

"Hahahaha", seeing Li You receiving the order, Li Shimin trusted him, and knew that he would definitely be able to do this, so he couldn't help laughing.

Left the Liangyi Temple. Xiao Qian accompanied Li You out, he was worried that Li You was wronged, and was about to persuade him, but found that Li You was smiling happily.

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