Time flies, the carnival enthusiasm of the Lantern Festival has not faded, and groups of transport vehicles have appeared on the main road of Suzhou.

According to the government's policy, the delivery of grain and materials to Shifeng and Shiyi has become a big shortcut for the people to earn extra money during the winter leisure time.

In order to solve the concerns of the people who did not want to go too far, Xu Qilin also used the power of the government to set up a transit transportation team in Fengyi, which was 300 miles away, which was responsible for transporting to Fengyi farther away.

And the people are only responsible for the transportation task of the first 300 miles, and at most they will go back and forth every ten days. If you transport to the nearest beacon station, you will be able to come back almost the same day.

Because of the distance of the road, it is normal for the grain and materials to be heavy in the front and light in the storage of Fengyi, and there is more in the front and less in the back. What Xu Qilin did was only to reduce the burden of the army's march, but he couldn't cover it all.

Even so, the two prefectures of Gansu and Su also made great contributions to the conquest of Gaochang. Seeing the ever-changing data report, His Majesty Li Er was both satisfied and relieved that this battle would be won.

Of course, there are also things that don't go well, that is, room two. Xu Qilin explained what he knew, and also gave the Fang family a letter written by Feng Fang Er.

Fang Xuanling immediately ran to the palace and said angrily that he would send his family to Ganzhou to tie up Fang Er, a bastard boy.

His Majesty Li Er rolled his eyes, how could he do such a thing? Fang Er ran away from home, not to run away from marriage, because he didn't know about Princess Shang at all.

If you want to serve the country in the army, although your actions are reckless, you can be loyal and commendable. If you send someone to tie up the second room, don't you want to settle the matter of escaping from marriage?

Therefore, the royal family can't come forward in this matter, let Fang Er come back, and can't make too much movement.

His Majesty Li Er glanced at Fang Xuanling, who seemed to be still angry, and said slowly: "Fang Jun has his own ideas and wants to make contributions, this is good!" But running away from home is not right. You can write a letter to persuade him, or send someone to pick him up, and let him return to Beijing. ”

Fang Xuanling secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that his anger was pretended, and he wanted to see His Majesty's reaction. In the final analysis, it was the Fang family who made a bastard and almost slapped the royal in the face.

"Your Majesty, since the rebel son ran to Ganzhou, he must be friendly with Xu Cheng." Fang Xuanling bowed down and said, "If Xu Cheng persuades him, the rebel may change his mind." ”

His Majesty Li Er shook his head and said, "How can Qi Lin not be persuaded? It's just that Fang Jun didn't listen, and ran around. Qi Lin was entangled in official business, so he had to send someone to protect his safety, but he couldn't chase him. ”

From Xu Qilin's point of view, he can only persuade Fang Er, and he can still be tied up and escorted back to Chang'an? Therefore, there was nothing wrong with these words, he picked himself up, but he gave Fang Xuanling the headache.

"That being the case, Weichen sent someone to Ganzhou with a letter to let the rebel come back." Fang Xuanling had no choice, and he didn't dare to guarantee the ticket, so he had to give it a try first.

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said: "Li Simo wants to cross the river to the north in June, and the land of Henan, where he originally lived, wants to establish a state and restore agricultural reclamation, so let's discuss it in the political hall!" ”

Fang Xuanling bowed down to receive the order and asked tentatively: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, do you follow the law of Ganzhou's operation?" ”

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and said, "After I have asked Qi Lin, whether the land of Henan and Hexi have the same conditions, I will make a calculation." ”

Fang Xuanling bowed and retreated, and only His Majesty Li Er was left in the hall.

The land south of the Yellow River is also known as the Hetao. In the Western Han Dynasty, Xihe County was located because the Yellow River could be diverted for irrigation, and after the immigrants to Shibian, the local agriculture developed rapidly and the economy prospered.

But in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu who belonged to the Han Dynasty were placed in Hetao. In later dynasties, the Hetao region was the center of contention for several political powers in the north.

After Li Simo was ordered to lead his troops back to the north, His Majesty Li Er did not want to settle people in this place anymore, but wanted to follow Ganzhou, re-cultivate and develop agriculture, and raise war horses to help military resources.

This idea is correct and in line with the ideological tendencies of the courtiers. Since Ashina rebelled, the ministers have written many words about the inconvenience of the Turks staying in the southern part of the Yellow River.

His Majesty Li Er's proposal can be regarded as conforming to the will of the ministers. On the one hand, the immigration to the border has consolidated the border defense of the northern part of the country, which is the northern fence of the ancient capital of Chang'an, and on the other hand, it has also alleviated the problem of a large number of people in Guanzhong.

Compared with Hexi, the Hetao is closer to Guanzhong, and if you want to immigrate, it must be much less difficult. This is probably the reason why the people are reluctant to leave their hometowns as long as they can survive, even if it is hard.

After fighting Gaochang, should Qi Lin be transferred to Hetao to speed up development and construction?

This thought flashed in His Majesty Li Er's heart, but he was not sure yet. It is always necessary to see whether the development of Gansu and Suzhou is stable and sustainable.

It's not that you can't change someone else, but His Majesty Li Er believes that no one can do it faster than Xu Qilin. In other words, one is adapted to local conditions and the other is conservative, which determines the high and low.

What to persuade farmers to sang, what to do with thin conscription, what to be diligent and honest officials, although these old routines are still effective, but the efficiency is far less than the experience of Ganzhou.

Of course, Ganzhou's experience is not limited to trade routes, opening up commerce, giving full play to local characteristics, supplementing agriculture with commerce, and developing in an all-round way.

For example, the government provides interest-free or low-interest loans to encourage, support and guide people to engage in side jobs, which is more in-depth and not something that other places dare to implement.

Even His Majesty Li Er was deeply impressed that there were so many income-generating projects in the seemingly remote Ganzhou. This is not determined by the level of knowledge and culture, but can only be excavated by vision and wisdom.

Perhaps three years later, Xu Qilin should be sent to Shandong. His Majesty Li Er suddenly felt that it didn't matter much if the Hetao developed slowly, and that if he wanted to conquer Goryeo, Shandong's withering was a big problem.

Just like Hexi can be used as a backing for the conquest of Gaochang and a logistics base for controlling the Western Regions in the future. If you want to fight Goryeo, if Shandong can provide food and materials, wouldn't it be twice the result with half the effort?

This Shandong is not only the later Shandong Province, but refers to the vast area east of the Taihang Mountain, including the northern part of the current Henan Province, Hebei Province and Shandong Province.

From the geographical location, it can be seen how important this place was to the conquest of Goryeo in Liaodong.

A large part of the failure of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty to conquer Goryeo was that Shandong could not supply enough supplies and needed to transport grain from Guanzhong, resulting in long distances, high costs, and fatigue of the people.

At the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, in the battle against Liu Heimin, it caused great damage to Hebei, unlike Guanzhong, and was stabilized very early.

The expedition to Goryeo is the obsession of His Majesty Li Er. It is not only to restore the hometown of Liaodong in the Han Dynasty, but also to prove to the world that Emperor Yang of Sui failed in his two expeditions to Goryeo, but I, Li Er, can surpass him effortlessly.

If you don't have to work hard, you have to accumulate for a long time and have enough money and food.

Even when Ju Wentai entered Chang'an, he saw the disadvantages along the way, and felt that the Tang Dynasty was not as rich as the Sui Dynasty, and did not use the capital of thousands of miles of soldiers to conquer. Not to mention Goryeo, which is dozens of times stronger than Gochang.

If Shandong can support one-third of the army's grain and grass materials, and use the same force as the conquest of Gaochang, it will have enough chances of victory.

His Majesty Li Er judged that with heavy trebuchets and tunnel blasting, the fortified fortress of Goryeo would no longer be a great difficulty.

Thoughts flying, His Majesty Li Er got up and strolled, and unconsciously came to the side hall, and what unfolded in front of him was the sand table of the "towering Tang Dynasty", and when he saw Liaodong from the Western Regions, he couldn't help but be full of ambition.

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His Majesty Li Er of Chang'an is longing and full of ambition; Fang Er in Ganzhou is also letting himself go, like a wild donkey that has lost its reins.

Yo ho - Fang Er howled wolf, galloping on the vast grassland, screaming while running, so not wild.

Luda rode the horse and followed, and his riding skills have made great progress, not in a hurry or slowly, and kept a certain distance from Fang Er.

This is the Shandan Ranch, which is also famous in later generations, and the annual operation has not seen much effect, but the number of cattle, sheep and horses slaughtered and stocked is growing steadily.

Xu Qilin also began to encourage farmers to grow alfalfa and soybeans, and in addition to providing feed, they could also take out loans to buy horses and carriages.

Taking advantage of the good opportunity of transporting grain to Fengyi, many farmers took out loans to buy horse-drawn carriages, which could not only earn a sum of extra money, but also be convenient for their families to use in the future.

This has not significantly increased the number of horses in Shandan Ranch, but there is also a cycle of animal husbandry, and Xu Qilin is not in a hurry.

Ruda was very concerned, and felt that the task given by his own Ah Lang could not disgrace him. Horses can't grow significantly for the time being, but sheep can go!

Just a few years ago, more than 500 heads were slaughtered at Shandan Ranch, catching up with the sales season of the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, and making some money.

Finally seeing the benefits, Luda sent the money from selling sheep to Xu Qilin, expressing the results of his work.

Xu Qilin just looked at the number, and then returned it to the ranch with the additional investment. He also told Ruda that a batch of war horses he purchased would arrive soon, and the ranch would be expanded, and it would have to be managed well.

It was this time that I met Xu Qilin and let Fang Er see it. In these days in Xu's Mansion, Fang Er has lost a lot of money, and Xu Qilin has always given it, which makes him embarrassed.

It was estimated that Chang'an would also send someone to look for it, so Fang Er went to see the ranch and practiced riding by the way, and came to Shandan with Luda.

When he arrived at the ranch, Fang Er was immediately attracted by the vast scenery and rugged lifestyle.

Within a few days, the same rough and bold shepherd became familiar with Fang Er.

In fact, from the hustle and bustle of the city, to the comfort of the blue sky and white clouds here, and the feeling of freedom, Room 2 may also be just fresh.

Most people are the same, living in the city for a long time, yearning for the silence of the countryside; After staying in the countryside for a long time, I want to be lively in the city again.

It is said that living in a seaside villa and watching the tide rise and fall is the most beautiful life. But if you stay for a year and a half, you may be annoyed, enough, and yearn for another beautiful environment.

Fang Er galloped and galloped, until the war horse showed fatigue, and then slowed down the horse.

Ruda followed, and he was a head behind the horse, and praised him: "Erlang's riding skills have improved greatly, and it is not a problem to rush into battle." ”

Fang Jun laughed twice, and said helplessly: "I want to make a contribution, fists, feet, weapons, and riding and archery are also reasonable, but my family doesn't allow it." ”

After a pause, he continued: "Qi Lin doesn't have so many fetters, and he has the ability to do a good job outside. ”

Ruda nodded in agreement and said, "Ah Lang is indeed outstanding, what are you doing." ”

"It's so enviable!" Fang Er let out a rare sigh, looking at the two sheep in the flock in the distance on the top shelf, and couldn't help laughing again: "Do you know that a certain person is invincible to Qi Lin in his fists and feet, and he has been knocked unconscious twice!" ”

Luda looked surprised and said, "I know that Ah Lang has some skills, but I don't know that Erlang is not his opponent?" ”

Fang Er smiled and said, "This kid rarely shows his true skills. A certain dare to say that in Chang'an, among the teenagers of the same age, no one is his opponent. ”

Ruda really believed it this time. Fang Er's temperament is somewhat understood, and when he is happy, he wrestles and fights with him and the shepherd on the grass, his strength is not small, and his martial arts are good, he can't beat it.

"If there is a chance, I want to compete with him to see if I have grown." Fang Erqu stretched out his thick arm and said, "Wouldn't it be nice that he can govern the place, and he can make contributions in the battle formation and show his strengths." ”

Luda nodded and said, "Ah Lang is going to Gaochang with the army, and he will also go with him." There are many generals in Datang, and some people also want to become a member. ”

"Ambitious." Fang Er smiled and stretched out his thumb and said, "It's just that it's not easy, you have to work harder." ”

Ruda smiled, took out his bow and arrow from his back, galloped his horse, and then opened his bow and shot the arrow. Then the horse did not stop, galloped to hide in a pedal beside the prey, and reached out to catch the prey, but it was a hare.

"Good!" Fang Er couldn't help but applaud.

When it comes to equestrianism, he thinks he's very advanced; If you want to talk about archery, there is a chance that you will be able to shoot a target on the flat ground; But when the two are combined, he is not as good as Ruda.

Luda galloped back with the prey, and said to Fang Er with a smile: "Erlang thinks that a certain riding shot is not bad?" A certain one wants to be able to fight in the army, starting from a small soldier, and he doesn't care. ”

Fang Er stretched out his hand to pass the bow and arrow, and said: "With this riding and archery technique, it is better to sigh to yourself, if you want to join the army, let alone do it." ”

Luda scratched his head, and said with some surprise: "A certain told Ah Lang about this, but Ah Lang asked a certain person to read and write. It is said that if you don't read military books and don't understand military books and battle strategies, how can you be promoted step by step from small soldiers? ”

"That's right." Fang Er nodded and said, "If you want to be a general, you must understand the art of war." If you want to learn, you can barely explain a word or two. ”

Luda hurriedly thanked him and said, "Then thank you Erlang." ”

The ranch also has civilian staff, and Xu Qilin has long asked Luda to learn to read and write with civilian staff. Perhaps it is due to nature, just as some people have headaches and sleepiness as soon as they study, Ruda's cultural level has improved very slowly.

Although Fang Er has liked boxing and martial arts since he was a child, his background determines that he must read and write. If you are semi-literate, where will the old face of the fang xiang be placed?

Of course, Fang Er said that he wanted to be a teacher, and Luda only thanked him politely, but he didn't want to trouble.