Drive the RV back to Datang

Chapter 849 Chapter 868: Governing a big country is like cooking small fish

In order to consolidate the political power in various places, Yuan Tiangang had to disperse the army and assign guards all over the country to deter the people and prevent riots. He also knew that this could only treat the symptoms but not the root cause, but he couldn't help it. Look at the people all over the place making a fuss, asking for food?There are in the national treasury, but not enough, because all parts of the country are asking for food.

Sending troops stationed in various places can indeed deter the people, but the barbarians in the two lands of Tubo and Abbas cannot be deterred anyway, especially Abbas, it is too far away, God Emperor Gao is far away.

All the troops were dispatched, and there were only 20 troops left in Chang'an. This made Yuan Tiangang very insecure, so he recruited another [-] troops. The officials tried their best to protest, but it was useless.

This is good, because now it is a recruitment system, and all soldiers and horses are completely supported by the state. The 20 army needs money and food to raise it, which increases the burden on the court. The ammunition was wasted, many mortars and rifles were also wasted, and a large sum of money was needed to make ammunition, otherwise when Li Hao called, what would be used to fight Li Hao.

Ammunition is consumables, which is understandable, but how can mortars and rifles be worn out? Because the mortars and rifles made by Yuan Tiangang are not perfect, and the materials are substandard. After reaching the number of uses, they must be scrapped, otherwise there will be Bombing is dangerous. This is the conclusion he has obtained through experiments. In order to avoid the risk of bombing, all guns must be scrapped after the use limit is reached. So far, his mortars and rifles have not happened much. Don't overexplode the bomb, otherwise it will definitely cause a mutiny in the army.

Although Yuan Tiangang plundered a lot of money from Abbas and Tubo, he spent too much money on the military. In order to deal with Li Hao's sea fleet, he needed to spend a lot of money to support the navy, shipbuilding, and steel construction. factory to make cannons. Although the cannons are expensive, he still had to bite the bullet and the materials of each cannon were unqualified. Like mortars, there was a limit on the number of times they could be used, basically no more than 100 cannons. What kind of consumables, there is no way, there are no scientific researchers around him, so he can't find the most suitable steel.

When a country spends too much money on the military, the country will inevitably have problems. Obviously Yuan Tiangang doesn't understand this truth, and he doesn't listen to the advice of his officials at all, and insists on going his own way.

Nearly [-] million gold and silver flowed into the Tang Dynasty, which led to inflation, prices began to rise, and people's lives became more difficult. There were complaints all over the country. However, facing the deterrence of the army, everyone did not dare to make a fuss and could only endure it silently. .

Yuan Tiangang is very busy, but Li Hao has been thinking about it recently. He missed Li Hong, so he came to Qiongnan by boat, and sat on the beach with Li Hong to fish. According to the news from Tang, although Li Hao is on the island, he knows everything about Datang like the palm of his hand.

After Feiying finished his report, Li Hao waved his hand, and Feiying backed away. Li Hao suddenly turned his head and asked Li Hong, "Hong'er, do you know why Yuan Tiangang managed Datang like this?"

Li Hong thought for a while and said, "Because he spent too much money on military affairs."

"anything else?"

Li Hong thought about it again, then shook his head helplessly: "The student doesn't know, so please ask the mentor for advice."

Li Haodao: "First of all, the state policy of public ownership he promotes is not suitable for the current national conditions. We Chinese people are the most industrious people in the world, but Chinese people are also human beings, and people have selfishness. If they work for themselves, then No matter how tired you are, you can bear it, and after everything becomes public, for example, there are 1000 people in a village, and only one-thousandth of the fruits of your labor are yours. If it were you, would you be happy? ?”

"Of course not." Li Hong shook his head.

"This is also the reason why Datang's grain production has been getting lower and lower in the past two years." Li Hao said indifferently, "Farmers don't work hard on farming, so how can the harvest increase."

Li Hong thought for a while, then suddenly asked: "Then as a mentor, how should we deal with the people of different races in Tubo and Abbas so that we can make them surrender."

"Your question is very good." Li Hao said, "There is a saying that is good, twisted melons are not sweet. Although the foreign people in these two places have been registered in the Tang Dynasty, their religious beliefs and living habits are the same. Time cannot be changed, but if you are eager for quick success and forcefully change them, you will naturally get their resistance."

Li Hong thoughtfully nodded his head slowly.

Li Hao continued: "There were aborigines in Liuqiu and Qiongnan more than 20 years ago, and their way of life was incompatible with our Tang Dynasty. The Tang people clashed."

"Students have heard about this matter from Master Cui." Li Hongdao, "It was the master who restrained them with the law of regional autonomy, coupled with the means of kindness and power. After more than 20 years, they have been completely assimilated by us."

Li Haodao: "That's right, Hong'er, you have to remember that the method of regional autonomy is an excellent way to subdue the people of other races. Although it will be difficult to see the effect for a while, after a generation or two, you will find , Those names of foreign races have been assimilated, of course, if some people of foreign races are too reckless and rampant, you might as well give them some means, beat them up, give them both kindness and strength, and it will definitely work."

"Students have been taught." Li Hong nodded, sincerely admiring, "With Mr., there are really endless things to learn."

Li Hao smiled indifferently and said: "Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. It seems complicated, but it is not complicated at all, but there are two important points. First, everything is based on the country and the people. It’s here, so even though his superior methods are not very glorious, he is now praised by all people and his name will go down in history.”

Li Hong nodded seriously. Grandpa Taizong is one of the people he admires the most. The other one is the one in front of him, his mentor. Although Li Hao didn't teach him a single word, he taught him countless truths and good governance.

Li Hao went on to say: "Second, that is to know people with eyesight and employ people on their merits. An emperor may know nothing, but he must know how to employ people. Han Gaozu Liu Bang is just a local hooligan who doesn't even know a few words. But he defeated Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, and established the Han Dynasty, because he knew how to employ people. Our Emperor Taizong has countless virtuous ministers around him. Do you think this is accidental? Distinguish loyalty from traitors, and be good at accepting advice, his success is inevitable."

"Put the people first...Know people with your eyes." Li Hong repeated Li Hao's words in a low voice, nodded slowly, and took note of Li Hao's two golden words on governing the country.

Seeing that he listened to his words, Li Hao was secretly relieved. In fact, he was also very contradictory. Li Hong was very intelligent, good at making decisions, and kind-hearted. He was a good material to be an emperor. To become rich and powerful, but he is reluctant, that position is too high, the high place is extremely cold, after all, this is his own son.

He pondered for a long time, then suddenly asked: "Hong'er, do you want to be the emperor of Tang Dynasty?"

Hearing this, Li Hong looked at the vast sea, and sighed in a long voice: "In this troubled world, as the only remaining son of my father, who can give me the important task of helping the country and the country?"

"It's better than me!" Li Hao's eyes suddenly brightened when he heard the words, and he said passionately, "For you, sir, even if I risk my life, I will help you regain the land of Datang!"

Li Hong got up and bowed to Li Hao, and said solemnly: "The hundreds of millions of people in the Hong Dynasty, thank you for your great virtue."

Li Hao waved his hand, signaling him to sit down, suddenly his face was full of depression, as if he remembered something sad.

Li Hong was taken aback for a moment. After all, the contrast between Li Hao's performance was too great. In fact, he didn't know that when Li Hao said that sentence, he had already made a decision in his heart, and he no longer planned to recognize Li Hong. Let’s keep Li Hong’s identity secret. If he can’t recognize his son, and he will never recognize him, it’s almost like losing his son. Li Hao’s heart is naturally uncomfortable. As for Li Zhi’s side , he will go and tell him.

But Li Hao quickly wiped off the dejected look on his face, smiled, and said: "Don't worry, Honger, although Yuan Tiangang seems to be strong now, but his people's hearts are broken, and he won't last long. My relationship with him The three-year agreement is still half a year away, and half a year later, we will regroup, attack Chang'an, and restore peace to the people of the Tang Dynasty...Damn it, a fish has caught the bait!"

　In the end, I decided to let Li Hong be the emperor. I will go to Li Zhi and tell him.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)