"That's pure nonsense. Everything you said is just empty talk. You're sure the emperor won't grant you Liaodong, so you're saying that. Who knows which of your uncles or brothers will be granted the title, and he'll be handed over to this mess."
Li Tai looked unconvinced, but when he said this, he deliberately looked at his younger brothers below. He himself was favored by Li Shimin, and it was impossible for him to be granted a title in Liaodong. He might even become the crown prince, but it was hard to say about you guys.
How could these people not understand the look in Li Tai's eyes? He wasn't yet an adult, and when he came of age, according to the rules of the Tang Dynasty, he would be sent to his own fiefdom. If he was really sent to this deadly place, how would he live in the future?
"If Second Uncle doesn't believe me, I can sign a document here. If my grandfather grants me this land after I come of age, I will immediately take up my post there."
Li Xiang knew what these people were thinking. They were simply afraid that if he didn't admit his mistake, they would suffer. So they might as well sign a document. Liaodong had fertile land, and after dealing with Goguryeo, there would be no danger in the surrounding area. It was definitely a good place for development.
What's more, Li Xiang is also confident that with our system, we can develop even if it is sealed in the mountains.
"Stop messing around. Let's put today's discussion aside for now. Go back first."
Just when everyone was clamoring for Li Xiang to sign a document, Li Shimin suddenly spoke. At this time, Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling looked at each other. If Li Shimin also asked Li Xiang to sign a document, then Li Xiang really would not have a chance to ascend to the throne. No one would let his heir go to Liaodong, a remote place.
Li Shimin stopped this matter, which means that Li Xiang might really be a real dragon.
Li Tai felt a little unhappy. He almost asked Li Xiang to sign a document. This kid is thirteen years old this year. When he reaches the age, he will be sent to Liaodong immediately. The position of crown prince will have nothing to do with you.
"There's no one else here. What do you three think?"
Only Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and Li Jing were left in the Ministry of War of the Tang Dynasty. The others had left. Li Shimin pointed to the seats and the three of them sat down.
This matter was too big, so the three of them looked at each other and did not comment on it.
"Xuanling, go ahead."
As the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, Fang Xuanling was the first person in the public eye, so he had to say this first.
"I think it's feasible, but Your Majesty must be prepared. If His Royal Highness is unable to turn this place into a living place, then..."
Fang Xuanling and Li Jing agree that this method is acceptable, but you must be prepared to be scolded, especially as the emperor.
"Auxiliary machine..."
Li Shimin called out names one by one, and everyone had to express their opinions, and no one could escape.
"For the sake of peace in the northeastern part of the Tang Dynasty, and for the Emperor's success in the eastern expedition against Goguryeo, I believe this is feasible. Even if this place becomes a deadly place in the future, it will not actually cause any harm to the Tang Dynasty."
Changsun Wuji was not vague about major issues. In fact, they all understood just now that what Li Xiang said was just a supplement to his behavior in the hall that day, and this supplement was also extremely important. If we really did this, we could indeed ensure that the northeastern border was worry-free.
"In that case, let me say a few words. Your Highnesses just said that if we really do this, it will easily affect Your Majesty's reputation. Since we are just a few of us, then I will tell you the truth..."
While Li Jing was speaking, he still looked up at the emperor's expression. Although they were old brothers in the early years, there was a difference between the emperor and his subjects at this time.
"Hurry up and tell me."
Li Shimin said somewhat unhappily that these people could not speak as well as Cheng Yaojin.
"The title of Heavenly Khan is just an empty title. We have gained nothing from it. The nations that honor you as Heavenly Khan have also been secretly causing trouble for us, and the border areas have never been peaceful. Why should we abandon such a useful method for this empty title? Goguryeo has 200,000 soldiers. If we don't take action against them, they will become a serious threat in the future."
When Li Jing said this, Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling were also surprised. Since Li Jing came back from the north, he never said a word more or took a step more, but what he said was also true. Although the northern tribes all respected Li Shimin as the Heavenly Khan, if you think about it carefully, apart from such a glorious title, there is no practical benefit.
Li Shimin's face also looked a little unhappy, but Li Shimin was famous for his ability to accept advice. In addition, Li Jing was an important official in the court and also his old brother. If it were someone else, he would probably slam the table at this moment.
"Go get that little bastard in."
After hearing this, the three important ministers immediately called Li Xiang in. Li Shimin still asked some of the same questions as before, but he didn't expect that Li Xiang's answers were almost the same as Li Jing's.
Li Shimin felt really strange. If Li Jing answered these words, it was because he had been fighting with the northern countries and was more familiar with their situation. But how could Li Xiang come to such a conclusion?
Could this be what Li Jing told him?
impossible.
Although Li Jing sometimes speaks a little presumptuously, he will never take sides among the princes.
"Tell me the truth, Grandfather. Can that explosive you're researching really destroy their water conservancy facilities in such a short time? A water conservancy facility is quite large."
Li Shimin was still a little worried about this issue.
"After thirty days, you can invite Grandfather to come outside the city to see it, but the price is extremely high, one ounce of dynamite is one guan of money."
Li Xiang calculated in his mind and immediately told the price. Even if the Tang Dynasty court did not pay, you would have to accept the bill.
"The Minhui Canal outside Chang'an City can irrigate 4,800 acres of land. How much explosives would be needed to destroy it?"
The price was indeed terribly high, but Li Shimin still had to find out.
Li Xiang had also heard of this irrigation canal. He only needed to blow up the connection with the lake, which would require at most ten kilograms of explosives.
After hearing Li Xiang's answer, Li Shimin calculated in his mind that it was one hundred strings of cash. It was a bit expensive, but if he could destroy the irrigation canal in an instant, Li Shimin could still afford the money.
"Then see you in thirty days."
After Li Shimin finished speaking, he noticed that Li Xiang hadn't moved at all. Then he remembered that he had promised him a generous reward...