His Majesty Li Er's idea was to first leave the official position of the Suzhou Assassin vacant and give Xu Qilin a name to guard the Assassin's History, that is, to hold it temporarily.

In this way, Xu Qilin can actually manage two states, and he can also give an explanation to the ministers in the name of the power guard.

Moreover, His Majesty Li Er has another excuse, that is, to conquer Gaochang. To support the army and provide supplies, it is necessary to be an official who is familiar with the place.

And Xu Qilin also played a plan to prepare for the army in Ganzhou, which also provided a reason for the appointment of His Majesty Li Er.

When the conquest of Gaochang ended, Xu Qilin also had about a year of operation and development time in Suzhou. If Ganzhou is already on the right track, His Majesty Li Er will consider sending another assassin to let Xu Qilin turn positive in Suzhou.

As for Liangzhou, according to Xu Qilin's suggestion, he ordered Liangzhou to follow the instructions and give some support in terms of manpower and material resources, and it doesn't matter if the development is slow.

"Wechen has seen Your Majesty." Ma Da Mi held a few books and folded into the hall to worship.

His Majesty Li Er raised his hand and said, "King Bin, I am thinking of sending someone to call you!" ”

"I wonder what happened to Your Majesty?" Ma Da asked with a bow.

"Sit down and talk." His Majesty Li Er smiled, asked Ma Daji to sit down, and then said his thoughts.

After listening to this, Secretary Ma agreed and said: "When Xu Cheng went to Ganzhou to take office, he brought many officials, and their merits were also praised in the newspaper. Weichen thought that Xu Cheng could recommend talented people to be reused in Longyou Road. ”

At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the world was divided into ten provinces, and the states of Hexi belonged to Longyou Road. Ma Zhou's meaning is very clear, from Ganzhou to Hexi, from Hexi to Longyou, according to the successful model of Ganzhou, gradually promoted.

His Majesty Li Er bowed his head lightly and said, "What King Bin said is extremely true. However, I still have to think about it, and it would be better to postpone it for a while. ”

"Your Majesty's concerns are far-reaching, and the ministers are not as far as they can be." Martha's secret point stopped, and he complimented him.

The matter in Suzhou was settled, and His Majesty Li Er took another notebook and said to Secretary Ma: "King Wei's recital, King Bin has already read it, what do you think?" ”

Li Sipang did a good job in Luozhou, according to Xu Qilin's guidance, with the help of Luoyang's transportation advantages, to attract investment, so that Luoyang's commercial activities developed rapidly.

For the "Practical Agricultural Book", Li Sipang also spared no effort to promote its use, and stipulated that local officials should have a copy in their hands to guide farmers in planting and production according to this book.

Due to the extensive use of soil and chemical fertilizers and the all-round development of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery, Luozhou's total grain output this year has increased by 30 percent, and the supply of vegetables and fruits is sufficient.

In addition, the handicraft industry of Luozhu and light bamboo, forsythia, bupleurum and other traditional Chinese medicinal materials, Mengjin pear, Jinzhuguo and other local specialties have also learned the Ganzhou model to sell to the Quartet, and gradually became famous.

His Majesty Li Er is very appreciative of the exploits of this big fat son, although there is plagiarism and reference, but this is not important, the Ganzhou experience is to be learned!

This report is another new initiative of Li Sipang, and the street names and residential house numbers in Luoyang City have all been planned and registered.

His Majesty Li Er didn't really understand what to do with this at first, but in the end, he couldn't help but be amazed by the idea of the big fat son.

That's right, Li Sipang proposed non-governmental communication and a new concept of postal service. Of course, this is Xu Qilin's teaching, and he is not uncommon for this small achievement.

Ma Daji has already seen Li Sipang's performance and thinks that the idea is very good, but it will take a long time to prepare for it. Luoyang alone can't do it, and other cities have to do the same to lay the foundation.

"Back to Your Majesty, Yichen thinks that His Royal Highness the King of Wei is thinking about the long-term and benefiting the country and the people." Ma Da Secretary can talk a lot, it doesn't matter if you don't have this condition for the time being, take a long-term view, just prepare first.

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and said, "Then the imperial court will issue an order to all localities to plan according to this plan and register it." Chang'an, start right away. ”

Secretary Ma had no objection, and drafted the edict in accordance with the decree, and then submitted it to the government hall for approval.

Of course, the Council will not obstruct opposition to such issues that do not involve principles.

When the political affairs came to an end, His Majesty Li Er drank tea and chatted with Secretary Ma, but it was still a major event in the imperial court.

"Feng Ang played, please send someone to Guangzhou to set up a city department." A meaningful smile appeared on His Majesty Li Er's face, and he said slowly: "King Bin, do you think the time is right?" ”

In the spring, according to Xu Qilin's suggestion, the imperial court issued an order that the household department should send personnel to take charge of the first batch of city divisions in Yangzhou, Fuzhou, Dengzhou, Youzhou, Chang'an, and Ganzhou.

At the same time, it is also stipulated that the local government shall not collect taxes with the tax documents issued by the municipal shipping department. This is tantamount to taking the power of tariffs from the local government to the central government, but there is no largest maritime trade port - Guangzhou.

After more than half a year of exploration and practice, the operation of the city has been continuously improved and gradually put on the right track. Judging from the amount of taxes collected and the response of the merchants, the effect is quite good.

For this alone, Datang's fiscal revenue has increased by more than 2 million yuan, which is equivalent to about 20%.

It is more convenient for merchants, no matter which city they have paid their taxes, they can pass unhindered and are no longer exploited by local checkpoints.

Of course, there are also individual places that set up card fees, ignoring the imperial court decrees.

His Majesty Li Er did not tolerate it, allowing Shang Jia to report the lawlessness and sent an inspection envoy. Once it is verified, it will be dismissed from office, or even imprisoned for questioning.

At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, politics was still relatively clear, and the implementation of policies and regulations was relatively thorough. Therefore, the city department was quickly recognized by the merchants, and the local government rarely dared to block the road to collect money.

After stopping the violation of law and discipline, we have also gained some experience, and the location of the second batch of city shipping divisions has been basically determined, and the decree will be issued soon.

At this time, Feng Ang took the initiative to ask for the establishment of a city department, which made His Majesty Li Er happy, but also considered whether it was appropriate.

Obviously, the actions of the imperial court made Feng Ang feel uneasy. He was probably wondering if this was a test for His Majesty Li Er to the Feng family.

Although the Feng family has been operating in Lingnan for decades, it can be said that the Feng family is deep-rooted, but to contend with the imperial court, Feng Ang does not have the courage and strength.

The establishment of the Municipal Department in Guangzhou is equivalent to handing over the tariffs to the imperial court, and the Feng family will lose a huge amount of wealth.

Therefore, Feng Ang must have gone through repeated ideological struggles and delayed for so long before he went to the imperial court and fought for the initiative.

Secretary Ma pondered for a while about His Majesty Li Er's inquiry, and said cautiously: "Weichen thinks that Geng Guogong is still reluctant to play at this time. It's better to wait a little longer and wait until the second batch of city divisions is established. ”

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and said: "King Bin is a safe opinion, I don't need to worry, and An Feng An's heart, wait a little longer!" ”

The so-called peace of mind is naturally not allowed to Feng An's invitation. But this can make Feng Antuodi, I am afraid it will be played again.

Ma Daji felt that it was okay to push it around, the court did not look ugly, and Feng Ang also expressed his loyalty.

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As the night deepened, the lights lit up in Chen Guogong's mansion, and the study was even brighter.

Hou Junji looked at the map on the table, contemplating the military operation to conquer Gaochang.

From Chang'an to Gaochang, it is about a distance of more than 7,000 miles, and the most difficult is undoubtedly the Mohe Yanqi Gobi, which stretches thousands of miles after leaving the customs.

During the day, the hot wind is like an oven, and the night is as cold as an ice cellar, and there are no water and grass along the way, and the whole is a lifeless and desolate desert. It's scary to think about; It's a nightmare to pass through this place.

However, it is the fifth route of the Silk Road, a convenient and extremely risky road to the Western Regions, and the only way to conquer Gaochang.

Although there were caravans marching on this road from time to time, it was very different from the hundreds of thousands of Tang troops who had to march long distances and were preparing for a big battle.

The caravans were small, dozens of camels carrying goods, and merchants carrying dry rations and drinking water, marching almost lightly.

The army can't march like this, armor, weapons, tents, and supplies, if you don't bring them, is that going to war, or to travel?

Therefore, it was necessary to carry a large amount of grain and grass for the army to consume in the Gobi Desert. Moreover, the speed of the march cannot be compared with that of a caravan.

It takes ten days for a caravan to cross, and an army for almost twenty days. The larger the army, the longer it travels, the more supplies it consumes, and the heavier it is to carry grain and grass.

From this point of view, Ju Wentai's analysis is also quite reasonable.

He believed that if the Tang army dispatched less than 30,000 troops, although it could alleviate the logistical difficulties of crossing the Moheyan moraine, it would not be able to defeat the joint resistance of him and the Western Turks.

If an army of about 100,000 is dispatched, the grain and grass materials to be carried will be enough to crush the Tang army. Even if it barely crossed the Great Gobi, the Tang army, which was extremely tired and exhausted of supplies, did not have much combat effectiveness.

Therefore, Gaochang, a small country with a population of less than 40,000, under the leadership of the self-confident and unexplained Ju Wentai, adopted a confrontational policy towards the Tang Dynasty.

In a small country with a population of 40,000, the Tang army requisitioned 150,000 troops. Everyone knows that His Majesty Li Er does not value Gaochang's strength, but the Western Turks behind Gaochang.

For these situations, Hou Junji knows by himself. Now, after he was appointed, he was both excited and a little nervous.

Comrade Li Jing, the god of war of the older generation, has become an otaku; Who is the new generation of God of War, Hou Junji feels that he is the only one.

And His Majesty Li Er handed over this important task of destroying the country to him, the meaning should be very clear, give him the opportunity to make meritorious contributions, and help him to become the god of war of the Tang Dynasty who replaced Li Jing.

This battle must be fought well!

Hou Junji narrowed his eyes and stared at the long journey from Guazhou to Gaochang on the map.

There was a gentle knock on the door, Hou Junji answered, and Helan Chushi walked in and respectfully bowed.

Hou Junji put away his thoughts about the expedition to Gaochang, asked Helan Chushi to sit down, and asked: "This time, I was ordered to conquer Gaochang and intended to take you there, what do you think?" ”

Helan Chushi knew that this was the old father-in-law who wanted to fight for some military merits for himself, and when he came back, he would be rewarded for his merits and deeds, and he would be promoted.

But he smiled bitterly and arched his hand: "Father-in-law, today, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked someone to summon his son-in-law to interrogate, saying that he would transfer his son-in-law back to the East Palace. Because His Royal Highness was in a hurry, the son-in-law had already agreed. ”

Hou Junji frowned, touched his beard and thought about it.

Helan Chushi said: "I don't know why His Highness suddenly had this intention, and the son-in-law is also helpless." ”

Hou Junji said "um", and said in a deep voice: "I don't blame you for this, if you don't agree, it will make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince angry." ”

Helan Chushi saw that his father-in-law was not to blame, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Hou Junji thought deeper and farther, and appointed him as the general manager of the Jiaohe Road March, and as soon as the will of the army to conquer Gaochang was issued, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince transferred his son-in-law back to the East Palace, which is afraid that there is any deep meaning.

Could it be that His Majesty Li Er values himself and lets himself take the credit of destroying the country, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also optimistic about his future and is trying to win over the forces in the army?

But why did he win over the military leader, didn't he know that it was a taboo?

Although on the surface, Helan Chushi turned out to be Donggong Qianniu, and it was normal to be transferred back to his post. But at this time, it is necessary for people to think about it too much.

Of course, since Helan Chushi had agreed, he didn't have to risk angering His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and backtracked.

Hou Junji thought of this and said, "Did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince tell you anything else?" ”

Helan Chushi replied: "I didn't say anything else, I just said that the little son-in-law is not satisfactory in Dayingku, but he is an old man in the East Palace, so it's good to go back." ”

"Da Yingku is not satisfied?" Hou Junji sneered and said, "I couldn't intervene before, and now I don't have to think about it." Don't look at him as the crown prince, then Xu Qilin is only loyal to His Majesty, and no one can say anything else. ”

Helan Chushi thought for a while and asked, "Father-in-law, then Xu Qilin is not afraid that the prince will find him in the future?" ”

Hou Junji glanced at Helan Chushi and said, "Xu Qilin doesn't do this, I'm afraid that he has been abandoned by His Majesty now, and he will have to wait until the future?" ”

The crown prince seems to be extremely noble, but he will know how difficult it is to be in this position. If you are too capable, the emperor will be uneasy; You are too incompetent, and the emperor will be dissatisfied and consider whether it is time to change his successor.

Of course, Li Chengqian's current state has little to do with either.

Hou Junji just talks about things by facts, which shows that the current boss is the emperor. You don't hug the emperor's big thick legs, you run to get close to the prince, only if your head is in the water, you will make such a choice.

And most of those who ran to join the prince were unsatisfactory, thinking that after the prince took the throne, he would be able to soar and turn over completely.

Helan Chushi blinked his eyes, he also understood the meaning of his father-in-law's words, and when he nodded in agreement, he couldn't help but sigh.

Sighing at his son-in-law, Hou Junji smiled and said, "Besides, Xu Qilin didn't have a direct confrontation with His Royal Highness the Prince!" The number of etiquette is impeccable, and there are also a lot of gifts that should be given to the East Palace. Although he doesn't deal with Du He, can Du He represent His Royal Highness the Prince? Could it be that all the people in the East Palace, Xu Qilin has to stammer? ”

Helan Chushi nodded, he didn't like Du He either. When he went to Dayingku, he was cheated by Du He, and he had a grudge with Xu Qilin. Later, although it was resolved in many ways, Xu Qilin also had a lot of precautions against him.