Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 242 Gao Chang
Xiao Kai wondered: "Can you move forward against the wind? Don't talk about it!"

Fang Jun said proudly: "Of course!"

Do you want my brother to explain to you what is called the "Bernoulli effect"?
Ancient ships mainly relied on wind power to navigate at sea.During the Qin and Han Dynasties, ships used sails and seasonal monsoons, which provided conditions for large-scale navigation activities.

From the late Tang Dynasty to the Song Dynasty, people were more skillful in utilizing the laws of the monsoon. The Southeast Asian Pacific route and the South Asian Indian Ocean route used the southeast wind from the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean in summer and the northwest wind in winter.Zhu Yu's "Pingzhou Can Talk" said: "The ship goes in November and December, and the north wind blows; when it comes in May and June, the south wind blows." , Far things come to lose Shang Jiale."

"Wouldn't it be possible to go to sea and sail long distances all year round? Oh my god, I'm going to make a fortune!"

Chang Sun Huan applauded and shouted.

Fang Jun said: "It's just that the cost of this kind of boat is too high, and the materials used for the sail are even more expensive, so there is a saying that each family has 40 Guan."

That being said, it makes sense.

No one wants to be compared by others. This kind of aristocratic family has a big face, and they have to support their skeletons even if they starve to death, let alone doing business?At the moment the decision is made, each family will take out 40 yuan and invest [-]% of the shares.

Fang Jun wanted to tie the major families to his warship, so why didn't the major families want to use his chariot to further consolidate their mutual interests?So knowing Fang Jun's intentions, everyone boarded the boat happily.

You use me, I use you, after all, interests are the most reliable bond, everyone gets what they need...

It's a matter of business agreement, everyone calls for wine and food, and there is no need for a singer to accompany the wine. They sit around a table and gossip while eating.

Changsun Huan drank wine and was silent for a long time before he asked: "If the crown prince and the kings want to join...Fang Er, what kind of regulations should it be?"

Among the people present, his eldest grandson's family is the closest to the royal family, and because of the eldest grandson's queen, several of His Majesty Li Er's sons have a delicate relationship with the eldest grandson's family.

Needless to say, the crown prince is Wei Wang Li Tai who is currently the most popular Yi Chu, who is also Changsun Wuji's nephew and Changsun Huan's cousin. The "Eastern Datang Company" is such a big piece of fat, no matter whether the crown prince or the king of Wei, they will definitely not let it go. This is the most convenient platform to earn money and win people's hearts, and fools don't care.

Fang Jun had thought about this matter a long time ago, and immediately said: "It stands to reason, since the shares belong to you, then whether you share the profits in private, I can't control it, and I also recognize your brothers, and others don't." Ignore it."

Seeing that everyone looked solemn, he said earnestly: "Since ancient times, the storage position has been the focus of all parties' struggles, because it involves such huge interests, and even the future of the entire family. But I still want to advise everyone, regardless of It is the prince, or which prince, they are all ministers! No matter what time it is, there is only one target of our allegiance, and that is the emperor! As long as we are loyal to the emperor, we will never make mistakes! As long as His Majesty is still here, we will not Think about what the merits of the dragon are, don't get the credit for it, but put yourself in it instead!"

These are heartfelt words obtained through the fog of history. Whether you support Li Chengqian or Li Tai, it will be nothing in the end. When Li Zhi, that little Zhengtai, comes to power, he will settle accounts with you one by one, no one will be good...

However, the interests of the major families are too complicated, and the forces of all parties are intertwined, and you can't do whatever you want. To some extent it is the same...

He also just made a point out of brotherhood, as to whether to listen or not, everyone has their own considerations, and that is up to them.

Xiao Kai clinked a glass with everyone, drank it down, and said: "The war is about to start!"

Li Siwen asked in surprise, "Tuban?"

Xiao Kai shook his head and said, "It's Gaochang Kingdom."

Everyone was stunned, Qu Tuquan was even more excited and said: "A small country dares to offend the mighty tigers of the Celestial Dynasty. We should send a general to punish him. We will also have the opportunity to go out with the army, conquer cities and plunder land, and make some achievements!"

In this group of people, Fang Jun is the one who has a bad temper, but when it comes to courage, Qu Tuquan is still the one, Fang Jun is hard to match...

However, the westward expedition to Gaochang Kingdom is indeed a good opportunity to make military exploits, it depends on the first battle...

In history, there was such a small country.

Most of its ancestors were Han people from the interior of the Central Plains, who moved far outside the Great Wall due to some special historical reasons.Living in a corner, far away from the celestial dynasty, can sometimes win certain development opportunities and be able to establish a country and govern.

It is surrounded by powerful countries, no one can be offended, and life is very difficult.

At one time, it was attached to the Chinese Celestial Dynasty, not only protected by national security, but also obtained many economic benefits.Later, an arrogant leader came out of the other country. He didn't know how to repay his kindness, and he listened to the instigation of other powerful countries. On the surface, he was "friendly" with the Celestial Dynasty, but secretly did some harm to the Celestial Dynasty... Who is this country?
Of course, it's not Wanwan, it's not Nanyue, and it's not Bangzi...

It is Gaochang, a small country outside the desert in the early Tang Dynasty.

As early as the fourth year of Zhenguan, Qu Wentai, the king of Gaochang, went to Chang'an to meet Tang Taizong Li Shimin in person and made contributions.Later, Qu Wentai attached himself to the Western Turks, prevented the countries of the Western Regions from paying tribute to the Tang Dynasty through its borders, and sent troops to harass the attached countries such as Yiwu and Yanqi.

I don't know what this Ju Wentai thinks. Since Gaochang is located on the main road from the Tang Dynasty to the countries in the Western Regions, this move is equivalent to cutting off the Silk Road. Can His Majesty Li Er bear it?
It's just playing tricks to death...

Of course, Qu Wentai also had his own ideas. He thought that Chang'an was [-] miles away from Gaochang, the desert was about [-] miles wide, there was no water and grass, and the climate was abnormal.

He really underestimated the courage of His Majesty Li Er, and also underestimated the bravery of Datang Hu Ben!

In the winter of last year, His Majesty Li Er issued a letter to condemn his minister, Ashinaju, and wanted to discuss matters with him, but Ju Wentai refused and sent his chief, Shi Quyong, to apologize.After Jieli's defeat, all the Han people who had been coerced by the Turks fled to Gaochang. His Majesty Li Er ordered Wentai to return, and Ju Wentai hid himself.

By this point, war was imminent.

Fang Jun's heart moved. It seems that His Majesty Li Er transferred himself to the Military Weapons Supervision because of this war.

The so-called three armies have not moved, not only the food and grass go first, but also all kinds of armaments and supplies have to be dispatched and raised for a long time.The maintenance and construction of weapons and armor is even more important.

The point is that although this war is an expedition of labor, there is no doubt about the outcome.

The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, who are rarely defeated in the world, face such a small country as Gaochang. Do you have to guess the result?It's just a matter of time.Therefore, this war will inevitably become a good copy of the meritorious deeds of the second generation of nobles...

Fortunately, Fang Jun was also inferior, and His Majesty Li Er personally arranged it.

What makes Fang Jun happy is that since His Majesty Li Er did this, he obviously looked at Fang Jun differently, and he will definitely reuse him when he conquers Goguryeo in the future.

In Fang Jun's heart, conquering Goguryeo is the best time for him to set foot on the stage of history!
It is bound to soar into the sky and shock the entire Tang Dynasty!

"boom!"

Xiao Kai knocked on the table, causing everyone to be surprised, only to hear him shout: "Everyone is not a good thing! Didn't Tubo send envoys to propose marriage last year? His Majesty refused, that what Zanpu became angry, and in There was a battle in Songzhou, and the Chief Marquis of Lu State led Niu Jinda and defeated them. What happened? This year, he came to propose marriage again! Not only Tubo, but also that cowardly Khan of Tuyuhun, called Why does Nuohebo even come to propose marriage... Is it so popular with our royal princess?"

Li Siwen also said angrily: "Fortunately, His Majesty won't agree, otherwise our Tang Dynasty will almost sell out our daughters!"

"Beating if you don't accept it is also annoying. It's a grind. Who would marry the princess to a savage like them?" Cheng Chubi said in a low voice.

His sister-in-law is a princess, and that Princess Qinghe is gentle, courteous, beautiful and intelligent, and the whole Cheng family loves and respects her, so Cheng Chubi, a stubborn guy, naturally sends out good person cards to every princess...

But Fang Jun sighed lightly, you really don't know, what His Majesty Li Er promised was a pleasure, and what the dowry gave was a rich one.It was also the beginning of the "princess marriage" policy of the Tang Dynasty...

(End of this chapter)