Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 930 Prosperity and Prosperity ([-])

King An's decision was not surprising to the other brothers.Their big brother, they themselves are clear.To put it nicely, don't fight or grab your duty.To put it bluntly, the ability is mediocre and the aptitude is average.Although the brothers didn't particularly respect the eldest brother, they always had basic courtesy, because the eldest brother was slow-tempered and very gentle in his words and deeds.The sons of Lao Li's family, those who are capable, have never liked to keep a low profile.The empire is martial, and as the sons of saints, these princes naturally do the same.They seem to be friendly on the surface, but in fact, each of them is suffocating in their hearts, and they all want to prove their abilities.

An Wang Wenruo, although they don't look down on each other because the other is their big brother, but it is unrealistic to say how much they respect him because of his gentleness.In this martial empire, strength has always been an essential element for people to respect.

After King An finished speaking, Li Chengying cupped his hands and said, "My son is the same as my elder brother."

Hearing this, Li Zhiyun glanced at the son, and said helplessly: "You really save trouble, you don't want to talk too much."

Li Zhiyun was not surprised by Li Chengying's decision. It was impossible to expect this son to focus on his career development.This kid has a loose personality, and he is not made for great things at all.

Li Chengying hastily said: "Father, my son wants to set up a literary society in the future, to see the world's literary talents under his command, and to sing praises for the empire."

"Okay." Li Zhiyun interrupted him, "I will reward you with all the fertile land in Huazhou. In addition, I will give you two cards."

"Thank you, father." Li Chengying agreed with a smile.

As for him, he is simply only interested in poetry and songs, and other things are out of his consideration.He was even more upset about the court affairs.Since his father gave him the opportunity to choose this time, he naturally had to grasp it well.

After King An and King Lai made up their minds, Long King Li Chengxuan said, "Father, my son wants to study hard and share his worries for Father in the future."

Li Zhiyun smiled, "Okay, then you should study hard."

After speaking, Li Zhiyun didn't say anything.

Li Chengzhao frowned slightly, is this gone?

Not right.

Holding this doubt, he thought quietly.

The rest who did not express their views were Yi Wang Li Chengyan, Qing Wang Li Chenglie, and Ji Wang Li Chengjing.

This result was beyond Li Chengzhao's expectation.His own brothers, how could he not know what they were thinking.

The three of them thought about it for a long time before they made their own decisions.

"Father, my son wants to continue fighting on the battlefield." Li Chengyan said.

"It's the same with my son-in-law." Li Chenglie continued.

Now all that is left is Lee Seung-Jing.He didn't move much all the time, kneeling and sitting there quietly like a sculpture.

In fact, Li Chengjing's brain has been thinking about the real intention of his father all the time.After King An and King Lai stated that they would not participate in the government, the father responded immediately.As for the brothers who expressed their intention to participate in the government, the father did not respond.

It seems that there should be something else, but the father didn't say it.

Thinking of this, Li Chengjing thought of the unwillingness in his heart, and the grievance of being unknown all these years, and immediately said: "Father, my son does not want to be a rich man."

To be honest, with his forbearance, it is impossible to say such a thing.Because the prince was at the scene, saying such words was equivalent to turning against the prince.As an ordinary prince, what do you want to do if you don't want to be a rich man?
However, Li Chengjing had no choice.Because his father said one thing, if he chooses to give up this opportunity, he will definitely be regarded by his father as a patriarch of the clan in the future.More importantly, the multiple-choice questions this time actually forced the brothers to express their opinions.

Do you have any ideas?

If so, speak up quickly, don't think about dormant.Because if you don't tell the truth and choose to stay dormant, then you will never want to get involved in government affairs for the rest of your life.

Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie were a little surprised, they didn't expect that King Ji, who had been unknown until now, would have such an idea.Li Chengzhao's face was calm and unwavering.

As for Emperor Li Zhiyun, he sighed silently in his heart.

In fact, before Li Zhiyun summoned his sons, he had already made up his mind about his sons.Among them, Li Chengjing is the child he thinks about the most.When the kid was young, he really couldn't tell the difference.But as Li Zhiyun was busy with political affairs these years, he found that this son was a little different when he looked back.

Looking at people's eyes, Li Zhiyun has been practicing for so many years.Li Chengjing was still young, and although he was taciturn, Li Zhiyun could still tell that the child was actually holding back his anger.In other words, this kid is ambitious.

"Okay, since we have made a decision, let's do it this way." Li Zhiyun said: "King An and King Lai will step down first."

"Yes."

The two brothers retired happily.

Then, Li Zhiyun brought the remaining sons to the inner room.

This inner room is very well lit, and the light from the windows just fell on the huge map of the empire.This map is quite eye-catching, and the boys all set their sights on the map as soon as they came in.

The entire map, from south to north, from west to east, the territory of the empire far exceeds that of previous dynasties. The frontier mountains, lakes and rivers on it are very strange to these boys.Only in the Western Regions, Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie are more familiar.

Li Zhiyun stood in front of the map, surrounded by his sons.

"Guess, how big is the empire now?" Li Zhiyun asked with a smile.

Li Chengzhao said like a few treasures: "The east is facing the sea, the south is Qiongzhou, the west is Mengchi, the north is near the Angara River, and the Nangxiaohai is inside. In the past, the homelands of Shiwei, Mohe, Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje in the northeast were all In the empire. In the southwest, Tuyuhun, the land of Tubo on the plateau, the empire is also encroaching."

"That's right." Li Zhiyun nodded, and said, "In all dynasties, there are only a handful of people with a land as vast as our Tang Dynasty. It's as strong as the Han Dynasty, and it can't be compared."

It's not that Li Zhiyun is bragging, but the real situation is like this.The empire now not only conquered the entire Western Regions, but even reached Mengchi (Aral Sea).And there, already very close to the Caspian Sea.Theoretically speaking, all the land of the Western Turks that had been completely crippled should belong to the empire, including their homeland in the Caspian Sea.

But, that's just a theoretical rule.In fact, the empire can only completely control the homeland of the Western Regions.Like the Sogdian countries sandwiched between the Yaoshashui (Dyrjar River) and the Wuhu River (Amu Darya River), they are still very comfortable.

In addition, the native land of Tuyuhun, part of the plateau land, and the land advancing to the Angara River in the north are not comparable in extent to the Han Dynasty.

The sons looked excited and looked at their father adoringly, even Li Chengjing, who had been quiet all along, did the same.A boy's first hero is always his father.And Li Zhiyun can undoubtedly be a hero in the hearts of his sons, that's for sure.

"Now, there is a problem before us." Li Zhiyun looked at his sons, "How can the empire effectively control such a huge land, so that they can completely become the states and counties of the empire, rather than simply A theoretical conquest?

I think you should all know that the Protectorate of the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty was only for military control of the Western Regions, not for the people to submit to the empire.In other words, due to the distance between the Western Regions and the Empire, they have never been able to fully integrate together.

Now, I set up prefectures and counties in the Western Regions to completely turn the Western Regions into an inseparable part of the empire.So, how should the empire effectively control those lands that are farther than the Western Regions? "

The voice fell, and the sons were silent at the same time.

(End of this chapter)