It wasn't until after the first seven days that Princess Pingyang informed Xue Lang that she was the governor of Taizhou enshrined by the sage, but considering that her current body remained unchanged, the sage authorized her to be flexible and could wait until she gave birth to a child before going to Taizhou, and before that, she could let her subordinates perform their duties on her behalf.

Her Royal Highness the princess had her own considerations, she stayed in Yuezhou to reunite with Xue Lang, her long history Han Jin, and the newly mentioned Sima Zengchuang had already gone to Taizhou to take over the governor's position on her behalf.

Xue Lang, who had broken through, knew that he was born in the Xiong Zhen Army, and he used to be Ye Qing's deputy general, and he was very experienced in training. And Han Jin is good at fine affairs, and the two partners are quite a bit of the combination of military and political in later generations.

Princess Pingyang said: "Taizhou is not a military land, nor is it a rich place, the garrison is limited, there are no government soldiers, the city defense soldiers are only a few thousand, I serve as the governor of the eldest princess, and I can recruit 20,000 soldiers by the emperor's edict, plus you and my troops and guards, about 30,000 horses." ”

Xue Lang served in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and he was familiar with the information of various places, combined with the modern records of Taizhou, and said: "Taizhou lives in the mountains and faces the sea, limited by the terrain, the population and land are not much, let alone the economy, and 20,000 soldiers are recruited...... What about military salaries? The imperial court is responsible? ”

Princess Pingyang glanced at him meaningfully, and said, "In the first year, the imperial court was responsible for food and salary, and then it was necessary to raise it by itself. ”

it! You don't need to ask to know that this must be a problem for him! Xue Lang has a little pain, he has a reputation for being good at management, and he is also pitiful!

Xue Lang thought about the Ministry of Civil Affairs' record of Taizhou, and said: "With the local economic capacity of Taizhou, raising 30,000 horses feels a little difficult. If you don't want to disturb the people and hurt the people, you can really only raise soldiers by yourself. ”

Princess Pingyang bowed her head and said, "That's the reason, can Youyang have a good plan?" ”

In wartime, you can raise troops, but you can't do that in peacetime. To put it bluntly, it still needs money!

Xue Lang frowned and pondered, if it is said that the Jiangnan is slightly understood, it is not impossible to refer to the historical records of later generations. It's just that, before that, there is a question to be clarified! Xue Lang asked, "Jianling, what is your position on Taizhou?" ”

"Positioning?"

Princess Pingyang was puzzled. Xue Lang explained: "It's what you have planned for Taizhou in your heart!" Do you plan to build a base area that you can control, or is it just a place to take up your new position, and you are in charge of it, and you don't plan to run it? ”

After Princess Pingyang understood what he meant, she said categorically: "Taizhou is my Taizhou, which must be attacked and defended, and it is also a place for you and my husband and wife to gain a foothold, and we must not be without our own power!" Xue Lang understood, and said, "If that's the case, there is a way!" ”

Princess Pingyang turned her eyes and smiled affectionately: "Please Lang Jun to solve your doubts!" ”

Xue Lang was looked at by Her Royal Highness the Princess's affectionate gaze, this is the right thing, Her Royal Highness the Princess actually fouled and discharged indiscriminately! coughed, pretending to be serious: "Draw on the preparation of the water division!" ”

"Sailor?"

Princess Pingyang put away her laughter and looked thoughtful.

Xue Lang said eloquently: "Yes, it is the water master." On the sea, wealth is endless, let alone feeding 30,000 horses, even 300,000 is not a problem. The only place that is limited is the boat. I don't think Datang has a big ship that can sail to the depths of the ocean, right? Therefore, at present, it can only sail along the coastline in the offshore waters, but even if it is only in the offshore waters, it is enough, let the fleet bring the porcelain and silk of the Tang Dynasty, and go to the countries along the coastline to exchange for gold, pearls, spices, etc., these things will be sold for a lot of money in Chang'an and Luoyang, and the merchants will definitely gather in Taizhou in order to make money, so that the population of Taizhou will increase, the population will increase, and the local economy and taxes will rise, bringing many benefits......"

Xue Lang carefully told Princess Pingyang about the benefits of maritime trade, and Princess Pingyang's city government couldn't help but listen to it, and her eyes were full of excitement.

Xue Lang said: "This time I was exiled, but the saint treats you, still the saint is in favor, in some ways, you are a banner that can be relied on, after preparing for the establishment of a naval army, carry out long-distance trade, with your banner, the people next to you dare not stretch out their hands." What's more, we are not people who want to hold all the profits in their hands, and it is not a problem to do it. Besides, there are several advantages to engaging in long-distance trade! ”

Xue Lang looked around, Princess Pingyang understood, and glanced at Chu Xue, Chu Xue immediately saluted and retreated, and the guards dispersed, leaving only Xue Lang and Princess Pingyang in the living room.

Xue Lang said: "First, and the biggest benefit, on the sea, there are all kinds of islands, and it is not without them that are suitable for farming and living. If you can choose one or the other, you can manage it well...... This is the real advance can be attacked, retreat can be defended. ”

Princess Pingyang's eyes were slightly closed, and she suddenly opened, and looked at Xue Lang with a shocked look that she couldn't hide, Xue Lang hurriedly said: "I don't mean to do anything unrepable, Datang is very good......"

Princess Pingyang suddenly got up, leaned over and hugged him, kissed him on the lips, smiled on her face, and said softly: "I know!" Lang Jun's plot is a hundred years after his father, and he coincides with his wife's concerns. ”

Princess Pingyang paused, her forehead met his, her eyes were faintly joyful, and she continued: "Lang Jun's strategy is excellent, if you can act according to the plan, you can solve all the worries in your wife's heart, and the best strategy is also!" ”

Hearing that Princess Pingyang's worries were solved, Xue Lang was very happy, smiling like a fool, hehe Zhile. Princess Pingyang smiled lightly, her face moved away slightly, and she had a pair of wonderful eyes: "I thought I knew Lang Jun's talent, but now I know that it is just a leopard in the tube, and I can only see it." ”

Xue Lang was embarrassed to be praised and touched his nose: "Your Highness has won the award." ”

Princess Pingyang smiled lightly, stared at him for a while, and asked, "What about the rest of the benefits?" Lang Jun has not yet come to his wife. ”

Xue Lang coughed, pretending not to care about the ** on his face, and said, "Do you know Zhenla Country?" ”

Princess Pingyang was stunned for a moment and said, "I seem to have heard of it, maybe it is a neighbor of the Ring Kingdom?" ”

The Huan Kingdom was the name of the city of Cham five generations ago. Xue Lang gave a thumbs up: "Your Highness is really knowledgeable. ”

Princess Pingyang was silent, looking at him with a smile or a smile. Xue Lang laughed and said: "Zhenla is a neighbor of the Huan Kingdom, I heard that Zhenla is rich in rice, and the rice seeds planted do not need to be carefully cultivated, do not need to move seedlings, do not seek water in drought, do not dredge waterlogging, are drought tolerant and waterlogging, adaptable, and easy to cultivate." If this kind of rice can be introduced to Taizhou, and then some sweet potatoes and potatoes can be planted, the food problem can be solved! ”

When the time comes, there will be food and money, and the small island will be managed, no matter what the situation, there will be room for advancement and retreat, and it will be much easier to operate.

With Princess Pingyang and Xue Lang here, Xue Lang is not worried about what the Li Tang royal family will do to their descendants, both of them are due to the Tang Dynasty, even if it is to block the mouth of the world and not chill the hearts of the heroes, the court will not do anything too much.

What Xue Lang is afraid of is-

In the future, when Li Zhi is in power, he will support another Emperor Zetian Great Sage...... That never kills softly. The children of the Li Tang royal family, the relatives of the imperial family, whether male or female, there are not a few who died at her hands. Today's choice is just a way for future children and grandchildren to live.

Of course, these can't be said to Princess Pingyang, but although Her Royal Highness the princess doesn't know this, she also knows the terrible things about the power struggle, even if she can't predict the future, she can understand the benefits of this long-term plan, so as to make an appropriate choice, and his Royal Highness the princess has never lacked vision and means.