Li Shimin glanced at Fang Xuanling and found that Fang Xuanling also looked confused. Among all the officials in the Tang Dynasty, Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling were the ones who thought the fastest. If even Fang Xuanling did not understand some of the reasons, it meant that no one understood Li Xiang's plan.
"The Tuyuhun grasslands have just returned. Although they will accept the Tuyuhun grasslands, it would be difficult to bleed them, right?"
Li Shimin said doubtfully.
"Grandfather may not know how big this grassland is, and it's full of lush grass and water. We can organize them to send someone to take a look. As long as they understand the grassland's conditions, the price will be higher. My bank has already loaned out all the money, which means they have prepared a large amount of money and are ready to fight over this matter..."
Li Xiang's strategy was very simple, which was to let them take over the grassland at a very high price. Of course, after taking it over, they would definitely not let the grassland sit idle, and they would definitely hire some people to graze the grassland, and they would also have to guard the safety of the grassland. The various expenses were by no means a small amount.
When they have developed enough here, Li Xiang will go to the grassland in person. After all, Li Xiang has several acquaintances on the grassland. If they join forces inside and outside, the amount of blood lost by these big families will be huge.
When Li Xiang made this clear, Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling's mouths were so surprised that they turned into O shapes. They really didn't expect Li Xiang to have such an idea. If it were leaked out, it would be a disaster for the entire court. Besides, could the people from Tuyuhun be trusted?
"Your plan is too bold. If you are not careful, you will lose everything."
Li Shimin shook his head, indicating that he did not quite believe in this plan.
What's more, the major families also have people in Tuyuhun. If they find out, we will become very passive. If we collude with outsiders to plot against the property of our people, wouldn't the court be doing the same thing as the major families are doing now?
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I have arranged for Zat'elk to plan this matter, and there will be no leaks at that time."
Li Xiang didn't explain it very clearly, but since he said so, it meant that he had already started planning this matter a long time ago.
"Your Highness, let me guess. You must have made all the necessary preparations. If there is any possibility of the news leaking out, you will bury everyone on the Tuyuhun grasslands."
Fang Xuanling seemed to have realized something. It was hard to believe that this was decided by a fourteen-year-old child. If this was true, it would indeed be extremely beneficial to the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty needed such an iron-blooded ruler.
"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Zat'elk is just a tool in the job."
Li Shimin also understood. No wonder Li Xiang insisted on bringing this guy over. It turned out that he had thought of such a thing.
"This is just a preliminary plan. After all, it will take three years for them to make large-scale investments in the grasslands after they take them over. During this period, we must remain patient and not act rashly. If they don't give up their various industries in the mainland, it will be difficult for us to harm them. The Tuyuhun grasslands are an emerging industry, and this is our only chance."
Li Xiang's words were agreed by Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling. It was indeed as he said. The major families had been developing in the mainland for many years. They had a large number of officials and wealthy people everywhere. No matter what the court wanted to do, these people would be able to know the news at the first time and then become one with the court. So it was hard to say whether they were human or ghosts. Therefore, it was very likely that the court would fail in the end. After all, these people were hiding in the dark.
But the Tuyuhun grassland is different. The grassland is now like a blank sheet of paper. The establishment of the Protectorate is like a sieve. Anyone who leaves Liangzhou City will be recorded here. We record all the people and then analyze them to easily distinguish between humans and ghosts.
Furthermore, they have spent a lot of money to develop this place, which will inevitably reduce industries in the mainland. This is also an opportunity for us to swallow up their industries in the mainland.
"But if they develop well in the Tuyuhun grasslands, wouldn't that give them an opportunity?"
Although the emperor ordered the Tuyuhun grassland to be handed over to the major families, he was always thinking about this issue in his heart. If this was really an opportunity, or if it made them get better and better, then the emperor would most likely be a sinner of the Tang Dynasty.
"Grandpa Emperor is really too concerned. If you want to make a place better and better, it will require countless manpower and resources. But if you want to make a place worse and worse, that's much easier."
Li Xiang’s words almost made Fang Xuanling laugh out loud. This kid is indeed different from others.
"Besides, their industries were previously scattered throughout the interior. Even if we wanted to take action against them, we wouldn't have found a place to start. They gave us the opportunity to unite and put pressure on the imperial court to hand over the Tuyuhun grasslands to them. They would have to concentrate at least a quarter of their financial resources to purchase and develop the Tuyuhun grasslands. If we were to strike them with a quarter of their own resources, how much would they lose?"
After Li Xiang finished speaking, a smile appeared on Li Shimin's face. It was indeed as Li Xiang analyzed. If the major families had stayed in the mainland honestly, it would be difficult for us to find an opportunity to attack them.
But now they are voluntarily spending a lot of money to go to an unfamiliar place to fight for a future, so there are many things that can go wrong in the process. We just need to watch honestly from the side. As long as they show a trace of slackness, we will go up and give them a heavy punch.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty."
Fang Xuanling had already stood up to congratulate. His task was to formulate a detailed plan. Now with Li Xiang's hint, Fang Xuanling had to start planning the entire plan. He might encounter some obstacles, and he might have to ask Li Xiang for advice at that time.
"That's easier said than done. This kid just said a few words and a lot of people are busy and have to break their legs."
The emperor also breathed a sigh of relief. Although this method might not be feasible or successful, it was at least a possible direction for development. This grandson was indeed a capable person...
