'The land under the world is more or less limited, and the speed of development cannot match the rate of population growth. The population of pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info will continue to increase, and the land is just that. As long as everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, no matter how chaotic the court is, there will be a time for recovery, but the fields are those, and it is true that agriculture is heavy, but if the fields do not increase, what should I do if there are more people? During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, and Tianbao periods, the population reached a certain limit, and then turmoil occurred. ’

The imperial court had several methods, first of all, to expand the territory and obtain arable land for the people. This will have to migrate the people, just like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty laid down the Hetao and migrated the people to the real side. On the other hand, we can strive to develop the land in the country, the Jiangnan region, many rivers and swamps, and many other places where plagues and diseases are ramped, and gradually develop these places and build water conservancy systems, which can turn wasteland and marshland into arable land. ’

In addition, the development of industry and commerce is also a good choice. Take porcelain as an example, it is not practical to hold things, it is not as resistant to pottery as it is, and it cannot be used to satisfy hunger, so what is the use of this thing? However, how many people can be fed in the production of porcelain, starting from raw materials, transportation and sales? ’

'The land rich in minerals is mostly barren. Just develop the industrial and mining industry, feed the workers who excavate the mineral deposits, transport the mineral traders, fire the porcelain masters, and sell the porcelain to the merchants. There was also a commercial tax income from the imperial court. The merchant tax court spent it again to feed other people, such as hiring workers to develop wasteland, and the money returned to the people and became other commodities. Another commercial tax was added. The imperial court could also increase arable land, pacify the people, and increase taxes. Forming a virtuous circle'

'Shinong, industry and commerce, the four people at the same time, all indispensable. There is no stability without agriculture, no work without wealth, no business without life, and no prosperity without soldiers. ’

At the beginning, I asked the agricultural judges to promote cash crops, but some people dissuaded me. The establishment of a textile factory is also said to destroy the tradition of male farmers and women weaving in the Tang Dynasty. Li Chen paused, took a sip of tea, and continued to spit, "But who thought of the truth behind it." It is true that without food, the people will starve to death, the society will be unrested, and the family and country will be restless, but who stipulates that the food must be grown by itself? ’

'The Nanyang generation, the year can be three ripe, because of the abundance, they live a leisurely life, but also their laziness, do not worry about eating and drinking, do not worry about what to eat tomorrow. The local people did not even plow, so they sprinkled the seeds in the soil and let them grow on their own. ’

'The people of the Tang Dynasty planted cotton and sugarcane, spun cloth into cloth and made sugar, and sold cotton cloth and sugar to Nanyang and even Tianfang in exchange for cheap grain and various goods. ’

This process even benefits many parties. The people of Datang benefited, there was cheap grain, cheap cloth, and new looms, and the efficiency was by no means comparable to the tradition. ’

As I said earlier, how many people are fed in this is also a benefit for the people. Merchants also make money. The imperial court also received a commercial tax. ’

'So who suffers?' Those Nanyang and Tianfang people have suffered? I Datang earned the difference, which can be regarded as exploitation. However, in addition to grain, the merchants of the Tang Dynasty also bought all kinds of spices and gemstones, and Tianfang also had all kinds of special products. ’

This is the effect of commerce, there are contacts and dealings, goods are circulated, the people can support their families, they can get cheap things, merchants can make money, and the court collects taxes. ’

And the court spends money, and it has an effect. In fact, the rich can also stimulate commerce by spending money, luxury goods people can't afford to buy, porcelain can't afford to use, gems can't afford to buy, but these can't be eaten, only good-looking things, stimulate business, and promote more people's employment. ’

Li Chen, I am in class again today, not just for the prime minister, but many new science and technology scholars, as well as the bachelors of the Hanlin Academy. Li Chen suddenly realized that he was always giving lessons to the prime minister, and he was so tired. It's all spit, one spray is a spray, and a group is a spray.

Moreover, although these people have not yet entered the officialdom, they have all stepped into it, and they are the reserve of officials, and it is not certain who will be his future prime minister. So, give them lessons, absolutely yes.

These scholars are very mobile, and they can listen to the Hadith of the Son of Heaven, and they are also seated with Zai, which is not only an honor, but also a great opportunity, and the Son of Heaven himself bestows it.

Although every Jinshi is said to be a protégé of the Son of Heaven. But in fact, how many people have really taken the Son of Heaven, class? What's more, the idea passed down by the Son of Heaven can only be done well in the future if he learns it well now, and only then can he be favored by the Son of Heaven. Therefore, everyone was listening to Li Chen's saliva very seriously, and they had to carefully figure out the holy will.

And, as long as the food is controlled, there will be no chaos in the local area. Li Chen's words were earth-shattering. 'Taking Shu as an example, since ancient times, there have been many local regimes, Shu Han, and the ancient Shu Kingdom earlier. ’

'Shudi, the terrain is closed, easy to defend and difficult to attack. The climate is mild and the products are abundant. Advance can become the foundation of the king's hegemony, and retreat can also stick to one side. Qin, Han, and I, the Tang Dynasty, all started from this. ’

But the terrain is such that in the event of a rebellion, it will be difficult to contain. If the rebel army blockades the Sword Pavilion, almost Shu will be cut off from the pass. ’

Hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that if all the people in Shu planted sugarcane and cash crops, the hunger of this thing could not be quenched, and the thirst could not be drunk. If the land of Shu is closed, it is equivalent to cutting yourself off and taking the way of death. Grain is not grass, it grows when it is said to grow.

Li Chen said these words very heartily, of course he would not talk nonsense to outsiders, the main thing is that these people are future officials, and they understand in their hearts, and they will not talk nonsense to the people. He dared to say it.

Li Chen was quiet for a while and let them understand carefully. This is very important, not only in Shu, but even in the future development of the Americas, the development of those overseas colonies, and an economic system, all of which are the ties that keep the Celestial Empire from collapsing.

Of course, there is no country that can compete with Datang now, and the commodities developed and produced by the colony can only be sold to Datang.

However, if that official does not understand and goes all out to cultivate all kinds of local industries, over the years, maybe he will cultivate a self-sufficient place, and then the factors for disintegration will be buried.

Li Chen would not be naïve enough to think that relying on the economy alone could bind all places. It is such a naïve idea to restrain the nomads by relying on border trade and opening markets. This idea lasted until the Qing Dynasty, and they also believed that they could rely on tea and rhubarb to hold Westerners hostage. But they didn't expect that if they always did this, people would still have the option to rob...

However, what to develop also depends on the place, observe more, think more, sugar cane can be grown here, flax can be planted there, oil can be extracted, flax can be planted, oil can be squeezed locally, and it can be marketed throughout the country. Or make sake by making use of the good local water. Or suitable for grazing, this must be carefully observed and experienced. ’

Li Chen continued to spit, and suddenly wanted to come to teach these bachelors, because he had long wanted to do something, but he never moved, and now he gave them a lesson in advance, vaccinated, and when he made a big move in the future, these officials could make up for it.

Now, he is waiting for an opportunity, and when the river is completely pacified, he will start to implement it. At that time, with the power of a great victory, the restoration of his homeland, and the expansion of the Shence Army as his backing, he will have the capital to implement it.

However, it may take a while, and the first thing that will be implemented at that time is to recover the area around Dehehuang, where there is an urgent need for officials to govern.

It's just that the will of heaven is unpredictable, and doing things has always been done step by step, and Li Chen will probably not think about it if he plans in advance, and the opportunity will come soon.

After the lecture, Li Chen gave Dun rice as usual. He eats the same as everyone else, a simple four dishes and one soup, although Cai Shi is simple, but he can't stand the good work of the imperial kitchen, and the simple meal makes the mouth fragrant. After that, Li Chen left the table early, so that they could eat with confidence. He went to eat himself.

When I walked out of the academy, it was already full of colorful clouds and dusk. Li Chen walked casually along the river, and after a while, several prime ministers followed, and then the guards stayed away from them, protecting them from a distance, because they were going to talk about political affairs next.

'Youzhou matter, how should I deal with it?' Li Chen asked this first, Youzhou Jiedu envoy, Zhang Zhongwu, last year's health was poor, Li Chen sent Fengyu to treat him, but it was just a life extension, he survived a winter, and now he can't do it. As a result, the Youzhou soldiers supported their son Zhang Zhifang to succeed him as the envoy of Jiedu.

This made Li Chen unbearable, and what he hated the most was that this kind of thing happened. There is no regard for the imperial court. This trend will continue until the end of the Five Dynasties, when it was reversed by the Song Dynasty with the use of literature and military force, emphasizing literature and ignoring military force.

Zhao Kuangyin, although it is clever to release military power with a glass of wine, but there are also many factors behind it, such as overhead moderation, collecting his financial power, strengthening and weakening branches, and a series of actions to completely eliminate this kind of atmosphere. Although he is doing it, it has no effect on the three towns of Hebei at all.

Youzhou, Chengde, and Wei Bo are the three towns of Hebei, and since Anshi, they have not been very obedient to the imperial court, among them, Wei Bo is the most critical. The area where Weibo is located is located in the south of Hebei, north of the Yellow River, west of Taihang, southeast of the Yellow River, and south of Henan. Located at the chokepoint, it has been the site of many key battles throughout history.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, Qi and Jin competed here. Warring States, Wei State rejected Zhao and Qi here. Chu and Han competed, and the victory and defeat of Liu and Xiang were divided here. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the successes and failures of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, Liyang and Baima were also here. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, this place was also a place where soldiers must fight, Li Mi got this, and Weizhen Hebei. Dou Jiande and Liu Heimin both fought for Weizhou to face the Yellow River.

Wei Bo is the strongest, relying on geographical advantages, being able to defend, being able to fight, and the Yellow River, which can be irrigated and farming, and among the three towns, the other two towns all rely on Wei Bo to fight against the imperial court.

Xianzong's ability to create Yuan and Zhongxing is certainly related to the power of the forbidden army to play the imperial court, but Wei Bojiedu made Tian Hongzheng return to the imperial court and give up the secession, which is also indispensable. He made great contributions to Xianzong's pacification of Ziqing, Chengde and Huaixi, and can be said to be the key figure in Yuanhe Zhongxing.

However, after Xianzong's death, Tian Hong was killed by Wang Tingcuo while serving as the envoy of the Chengde Army, which coincided with the onset of illness and the inability to handle military affairs.

Mu Zong took Tian Bu, the son of Tian Hongzheng, as the envoy of Wei Bojie, and the whole army of 30,000 people fought against Wang Tingcuo, and at the same time ordered the Heng Navy, the Zhaoyi Army, the Hedong Army, and the Yiwu Army to fight together. As a result, Tian Bu was also forced to death by the tooth general Shi Xiancheng, and a series of mediocre treatments by the imperial court made Wei Bo cut off to this day. A good situation was ruined overnight.

Wei Bo is uneven, and the other two places are also difficult to settle. However, after Li Chen ascended the throne, there was no need to rush to seek peace. At that time, the two armies of Chengde and Youzhou were quite deferential to the imperial court. Zhang Zhongwu has made great contributions to Datang.

His father and grandfather, many people worked in Youzhou, and they were well-read since childhood, especially the Spring and Autumn Period of the Zuo family. Later, he threw his pen from Rong to the official to the military envoy of Jibei Xiongwu.

In the first year of Huichang, it became a turning point in his life, the Youzhou army was in turmoil, Zhang Zhongwu broke through Youzhou with 800 elite soldiers and 500 Tutuan in one fell swoop, and quelled the riot. He was appointed as the envoy of the Youzhou Festival. During his tenure, he defeated the Uighurs several times, and beheaded the Uighurs' envoys to the Dan and Xi tribes, allowing the Tang Dynasty to regain control of the two tribes.

In general, Li Chen still has a good impression of Zhang Zhongwu. However, he was very angry that the Youzhou Army had chosen to succeed his son without authorization.

'The saint, Zhang Zhifang, sat for a short time, his human nature was cruel, he loved to hunt, and often did not return for many days. It is especially good at eating animal embryos, and often lives skinning pregnant cattle, sheep, pigs, and dogs. After sinning, they will also abuse the soldiers. This person can't stay in the position of envoy of Youzhou for a long time. ’

That's why I got angry. For the local festival envoys, Li Chen sent brocade clothes to lurk in various places, collect information about the local festival envoys, and the prestige of the generals' character, he is no stranger to Zhang Zhifang, according to this, he really sat for a short time. However, that also means that in a short period of time, the Youzhou army will be in chaos, Zhang Zhifang will be expelled, and there will be a new person.

You say it's good to admit him? Or is it better to crusade? The situation of officers and men in the army standing up without authorization must be changed. Crusade now? The army is still recovering Longxi, and this time it is necessary to overcome all the achievements, and cannot give up halfway.

Admit? This guy simply sat down, admitting him, and losing the prestige of the court in vain. Over time, it makes no sense for the court to admit it or not.

Hang him. In the end, it was decided to ignore him at all, when there was no such thing, let Youzhou be chaotic, and wait for a result to come out, and then see how to clean it up. 'What about the party?' , solve the Youzhou matter, and start to talk about the party members.

After chatting for a while, several political matters were decided, and the sky was dark, Li Chen asked the guards to escort several prime ministers out of the palace, and since he went back to find his wife and children, he was surrounded by a group of small radish heads every day, which was also a very happy thing.

In this land, there are many people who are also happy, and in a small village in Hanzhong, today is like a festival, because a troupe came here to perform. The village doesn't have to pay any money, just prepare food.

Just in the evening, on the sun-valley square at the entrance of the village, there was a crowd of people, and people from several nearby towns came to watch. The huge square is crowded to the brim.

'You say, 'Is the man with them?' In the distance, a few people looked at the troupe with gloomy eyes, and a young man was listening carefully to the report of his subordinates, with a pair of squinting eyes flashing cold light from time to time.

'It's just a small theater troupe. Go and tear him down for me, find out the person, it's really tired, who is not easy to save, dare to save him. A few people who looked like family members rushed towards the small troupe like wolves. (To be continued.) )