Li Xiang organized his words in his mind. After all, this was a formal occasion. If he said something wrong, he would definitely be ridiculed.
Li Tai was about to open his mouth to speak but was glared at by Changsun Wuji. After all, he was his own nephew, and Changsun Wuji didn't want to see Li Tai make a fool of himself again.
"Your Majesty, I suggest that when our cavalry enters Goguryeo..."
Li Xiang began to talk about his plan, which was actually very simple. That was to burn all the villages, destroy all the wells, kill all the oxen, and destroy all the farm tools, turning the area into a complete dead place.
When Li Xiang finished speaking, the people present were so surprised that they were speechless. It was hard to believe that this was said by a thirteen-year-old child. If what Li Xiang said was true, it would only take one surprise attack and at least half of Goguryeo would become a death zone. Even if they wanted to recover, it would take more than five years.
demon……
Li Tai gave Li Xiang a name in his heart.
"That's absolutely unacceptable. The Tang Dynasty is known for its open and aboveboard conduct. How could we possibly act this way? If we did that, it would be severely recorded in history books, leaving us with a terrible reputation for eternity."
Li Tai used his loud voice to speak out these words in an instant.
"I also think it's inappropriate. If we really do this, then our Tang Dynasty will surely be infamous for eternity. Father is the Heavenly Khan. If we really do this, it will also affect the surrounding tribes and alliances."
Prince Li You of Qi also stood up. This guy had no alliance with the other princes, but he just disliked Li Xiang.
There was admiration in the eyes of King Wu Li Ke. Although he was a scholar, he still felt that he should be ruthless in national affairs. He thought about everything from beginning to end. If he really did so, the Liaodong region would be worry-free for twenty years.
Prince Li Zhi of Jin kept shaking his head, obviously not agreeing with this proposal, but he didn't say anything. This guy, like Zhangsun Wuji, has always been a sinister person.
"My grandson has another treasure that I'm currently testing. If it succeeds, it can quickly destroy all of Goguryeo's water conservancy facilities, including their river dams..."
After Li Xiang finished speaking, the people present were even more surprised. You know, in this age of manpower, building a water conservancy facility requires a lot of manpower and material resources. Even if we want to destroy it, it is not an easy task. How could you do this?
"What is this?"
When Li Shimin asked this question, Li Xiang knew that he had succeeded. Li Shimin was a great ruler. Although he paid attention to his own reputation, he wanted to conquer Goguryeo more.
If you care about your reputation, you probably won't ask this question.
"I named this thing dynamite, but it's too dangerous and hasn't been developed yet. If we start working on it next spring, I guarantee we'll have it developed before next spring, but it's expensive."
The price of black gunpowder is not very high, and there is a production method in Li Xiang's system, but it cannot be revealed now. You must make enough profit. The economic base determines the superstructure. Only when you have enough money in your hands can you expand your power.
"If there really is something like this that can destroy their water conservancy facilities in a short period of time, then a higher price is acceptable. I, an old minister, do not understand political matters, but if, as Your Highness says, we burn down their villages in Goguryeo, destroy their wells and water conservancy facilities, and kill their oxen, then they will not be able to rebuild this place in ten years."
General Li Jing, as Li Xiang's immediate superior and also the Minister of War of the Tang Dynasty, only discussed Li Xiang's method from a purely military perspective. Whether to implement it or not was up to Li Shimin to decide.
"Father, you absolutely cannot do this. If we do this, this area will become a deadly place. What will history say about you?"
Li Tai saw that Li Shimin was moved, and he would never allow such a thing to happen. If Li Shimin really did this, then Li Xiang's position would be secure.
Li Shimin was indeed worried that if we followed the method Li Xiang suggested, even if we took over this area in the future, we would probably not benefit much.
"If that's the case, even if we, the Tang Dynasty, take this land, we will gain nothing."
Li Shimin looked at Li Xiang and said, although this could conquer Goguryeo, it was not the kind of conquest Li Shimin wanted. He must gain both fame and fortune. If he only got a piece of wasteland, what was the point of taking it back?
"My grandson has a way to restore the local area to life. If others dare not go to Liaodong, I am willing to go."
After Li Xiang said this, the people around him were even more surprised. According to what Li Xiang said, everything in the area was destroyed. What do you want this piece of land for? Is it useful to you?
Li Xiang looked at the people around him at this moment and really didn't know what to say. Liaodong had the most fertile black soil. Although the wells in the village were destroyed, the local water system was also very developed. What's more, Li Xiang could dig wells by himself. If others didn't want this area, he would definitely make it prosperous if he took it, especially in an agricultural society.
"Tell me your plan first."
Li Shimin's expression became serious at this moment. He wanted to see how Li Xiang could turn a dead place into a new one. If Li Xiang could really do it, then why not give him the whole Liaodong? Maybe the whole Tang Dynasty would be his in the future.
"My grandson will divide the land of Liaodong into 50-mu plots. All the people of the Great Tang who are landless and unable to make a living in their hometowns can go to Liaodong. Each person will be given 50 mu of land. In the first three years, they and I will each take half of the harvest. In the next seven years, I will only take one-third. After ten years, all of it will be given to them as their personal property. I will provide seeds and various farming tools."
After Li Xiang finished speaking, the people present immediately started discussing. The Tang Dynasty had a large population and a small amount of land. Many areas were undeveloped, and many ordinary people only had two acres of thin land at home. If Li Xiang really issued such an order, the number of people going to Liaodong would definitely not be a small number.
If food can be produced in the first year, then even more people will come there, and the dead land may really become a living land...