Cultivation of chastity

Chapter 183 Meeting the Tang Envoy
"Is this the city that King Yan just established? From this point of view, King Yan may want to establish a state here!"

Beside Gao Jifu, a middle-aged man in Confucian uniform looked at the city wall that was still under construction and said with emotion.

"The king of Yan is so powerful and capable. No one would have thought that the desolate place of Gaoling would become the hub of the entire Guanzhong in just a few years. I even felt heartbroken when I went to buy a house.

And now that King Yue chose this place, he also meant to develop Youzhou with it. "

When Gao Jifu heard the middle-aged man's words, he said in a serious manner, "Let's go in and have a look."

As for the two behind them, besides their respective guards, there were several men dressed in Japanese style poking their heads, and the leaders were Inugami Mitasuke (also known as Oda Sho) and Yakushi Eri.

At this moment, they are also looking at this small town in Tianjin, which is under construction, somewhat full of curiosity.

After all, they had already seen Chang'an City, and they naturally didn't feel the shock of this newly built city.

But they were somewhat looking forward to meeting Li Tai, the first-rank prince.

For a long time, they had more or less heard about Li Tai, the first-rank prince, and they even wandered around in places like Gaoling.

They witnessed the rapid development of Gaoling from that barren wasteland, under the unimaginable management skills of the prince, from flat ground to high-rise buildings, and now it has become a must pass before going to Chang'an or leaving Chang'an.

Now, this mysterious prince has chosen this site again to build such a large town.

Obviously, Yan Wang Li Tai's ambition was aimed at establishing a vast county with 10 people from the beginning.

This made these Japanese people admire Li Tai, but it is a pity that although they are the dispatched envoys of the Japanese country, they are not qualified to meet Li Tai who took the initiative, or they have no reason to have any intersection with Li Tai. They have always been in Chongwenkan study inside.

Now that they could meet this King Yan before leaving Datang, it made these Wa people feel that their trip was worthwhile.

The person talking to Gao Jifu is naturally Gao Biaoren. It can be seen that the relationship between Gao Jifu and Gao Biaoren is not harmonious.

How should I put it... It can't be said that the two have conflicts. This is a problem left over from history. It can only be said that the two sides met a bit awkwardly.

Gao Jifu was born in the Bohai Gao family, and was the fourth grandson of Gao You, a doctor of Guanglu in the Northern Wei Dynasty.

And Gao Biaoren is the son of Gao Jiong. In addition, Gao Jiong also has the Xianbei name Dugu Jiong, and he often calls himself a native of Bohai, and often touches porcelain with the Gao family of Bohai.

Anyway, no one knows whether he is the Gao family of Bohai, at least no one objected to him when he was alive.

Under such circumstances, Gao Jifu and Gao Biaoren somewhat resembled Li Kui and Li Gui.

It's not awkward to get along with each other, neither of them is very enthusiastic, as if there is an invisible barrier between them.

Of course, this estrangement was much better when he met Li Tai. Faced with Gao Jifu's visit, Li Tai didn't dare to neglect him in the slightest, and called Li Chunfeng, Lu Anshou, and Wei Xu over to receive a few people.

As for Wang Zhenru, it is natural to dredge the Yongji Canal within the Youzhou area according to the standards of the "Water Transport System" to create a Tianjin mouth.

The establishment of this mouth is quite critical, because it is an important node of the north and south canals.

At least before the implementation of the entire "Water Transport Plan", it is the unique advantage of Tianjin Port.

Except for Wang Zhenru who was in charge of the Tianjin port, even the construction of Tianjin city was basically designed by Li Chunfeng, and the corvee team led by Wang Zhenru was responsible for the construction.

At the same time, the small factories of various industries that I brought over at the beginning also had their uses, and suddenly small factories sprang up near the small town of Tianjin, supplying various raw materials for the construction of the entire Tianjing City.

Li Tai doesn't mind that the initial investment capital is higher, because Li Tai knows that in the future, he will start a large-scale construction project in Youzhou, and every industrial foundation needs to be completed, otherwise the cost of playing will be too high.

Li Tai even sent people to Jizhou to investigate the coal and iron mines.

Because Jizhou and Pingzhou basically divided the current Tangshan City equally, Li Tai's only hope was that Tangshan's coal mines and iron mines would be on the west side of Jizhou.

As for the development of Pingzhou, I am afraid that it will not be developed until Goguryeo is destroyed, because Pingzhou is considered to be the forefront of Goguryeo.

Even if some mines are found here, given the current relationship between Datang and Goguryeo, it is naturally impossible to mine here!
In any case, these seeds are considered to be sown. When they can grow into a raw material system that can be manipulated by the fingers, Li Tai can only wait for the flowering and fruiting, and give these local projects to slowly feed them.

At this moment, Li Tai knew about Gao Jifu's arrival, so he naturally sent someone to invite Gao Jifu and his party to the newly built Yuewang Mansion, and this mansion was located in the center of Tianjin, as if he had occupied it. a square.

Gao Jifu frowned as he watched Li Tai's massive construction work.

To be honest, he was very opposed to Li Tai and the royal nobles who were doing construction work to damage the power of the people, and Li Shimin asked Gao Jifu to come over, and he looked a little bit like Li Tai.

Seeing that Li Tai built a square city for his own use at this moment, he couldn't help persuading him,
"The King of Yan has always been sympathetic to the power of the people and did not like luxury. Why is he building so much in Youzhou now, and occupying such land alone?"

"This is not only mine, it will also be used as a teaching place in the future!" Li Tai replied with a smile,
"As for being sympathetic to Minli, I also want to be sympathetic, but Minli refuses. What do you think I can do!"

Hearing Li Tai's proud words, Gao Jifu opened his mouth, but finally closed it.

Yes, Li Tai never knew what it means to be sympathetic to the people, but the people are willing to serve under Li Tai.

Because Li Tai's subordinates are not only provided with three or two meals, but more importantly, they can get equivalent food.

As far as this point is concerned, the whole court is also very envious of Li Tai's ability to easily drive the people to work, but if it is him, he really has no money. Even if he has the heart, he does not have the ability!

However, after talking to Gao Jifu, Gao Biaoren said, "King Yan has the talents of Tao and Zhu, and he has the skill of controlling people.

But even so, the city of Tianjin is built too big, please ask King Yan to teach me how to reply to the saint! "

"Oh~" Li Tai couldn't help being taken aback when he heard Gao Biaoren's words, and soon, Li Tai understood Gao Biaoren's intention to show his kindness to him.

After all, he was willing to tell himself that he would report back to Li Shimin, and for Li Tai, this in itself was a good thing.

"Just report it truthfully!" Li Tai said, "Tianjin has the potential to develop into a population of 10 or even more.

I appreciate Gao Shaoqing's kindness, and it is not a bad thing for me to let Aye know my ambition as King Yan and the current progress.

After all, even if it fails, at most it will only be laughed at a few times, and I can bear it. "

Seeing Li Tai's answer, Gao Biaoren didn't say anything more.

The important reason for Gao Biaoren's kind reminder to Li Tai is because Honglu Temple and Yanwang Mansion are still on good terms.

After all, Li Tai has always had an attitude towards Honglu Temple where everyone earns money, so they naturally don't feel sorry for each other!

"However, Gao Shaoqing, why did you come to Youzhou and come to see me?" Li Tai couldn't help but wondered at Gao Biaoren.

"I want to send the Tang envoys from the Wa Kingdom back to the country, and go to confer the title of the Wa Kingdom on the way, making it officially a vassal state." Gao Biaoren said to Li Tai.

"I see!" Li Tai nodded understandingly, and asked again, "Did you pass through Goguryeo?"

"Saint, let me take General Li's Bohai Navy to visit. I have never met General Li, so I cannot answer what you said, King Yan!"

When Gao Biaoren heard Li Tai's words, he immediately explained to Li Tai.

Li Tai nodded, guessing in his heart that the Bohai Marine Division should have been training for several years, but Li Shimin also felt that he needed to pull the Bohai Marine Division out to test the Bohai Marine Division's ocean-going navigation capabilities.

After all, since the Eastern Turks were wiped out, Goguryeo began to build the Great Wall in the north like crazy.

Li Shimin asked the Bohai Navy to dispatch him there, fearing that he had the intention of showing off his might.

It means that even if you build the Great Wall in the north, I can still beat you if I want to.

When this bravado is over, maybe they will start discussing the opening of treaty ports.

Li Tai didn't want Li Shimin to hide the meaning of Datang Bohai Navy.

Because Li Tai thinks that the navy is really not so easy to build, is Li Dejian's Bohai Sea Division now considered a navy?
Li Tai said that this can only be regarded as a navy, not a navy.

Because there is no suitable opponent to train the Datang Navy, the Datang Navy is just a group of sailors who have just entered the sea.

The experience that can usually be achieved by suppressing bandits is limited. If you want to transform a navy into a navy, you must have an opponent with enough weight to sacrifice.

As for whether there is Li Tai in the Bohai area now, Li Tai believes that Li Shimin asked Li Dejian to take the Bohai Sea Master to go around Goguryeo.

And this kind of navy, to be honest, a small country will probably kill itself if it is playing around.

Because the navy is too resource-hungry, as long as there are still people in the navy alive in the end, the entire war will naturally become a new model of logistics competition.

"Perhaps Aye thinks that the Bohai Navy will be able to defeat others without fighting."

Li Tai's thoughts changed, and he felt that Goguryeo had seen so many sea elites. Li Tai felt that the future Bohai Sea War could be booked.

"If a naval battle with Goguryeo really breaks out, it may not be a bad thing for me or Datang!"

With a definition in his mind, Li Tai looked at Gao Biaoren in front of him and said,
"Gao Shaoqing, I am afraid that I will pass through Goguryeo when I am going to the Wa Kingdom this time, and if I have the opportunity, I can do business with Goguryeo.

It is best to open a treaty port in the southern city of Koryo. It would be even better if this place is closer to Silla and Baekje! "

"Saint, didn't you say to discuss business matters with Goguryeo!?" Hearing Li Tai's words, Gao Biaoren couldn't help frowning.

"It's okay, when you were writing my memorial, you added this matter along the way, and asked Liubaili to send it to Aye urgently.

Wait until Aye writes back, and then you can send the Wa country to send Tang envoys back. "Li Tai said and said here again,

"Several envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty, you should not mind enjoying the autumn scenery here on Hebei Road, so stay a few more days!"

One of them opened his mouth to refute, but in the end it was Inugami Santian who said first, "If we have the opportunity to teach at the side of King Yan, it is the most happy thing for me to send Tang envoys, and please allow me to appreciate King Yan in Youzhou City." Your masterpiece!"

"You are very good at talking!" Li Tai looked at Inugami Mita and said, "Your Tang Chinese is very good! Inuami sent Tang envoys."

Li Tai waved his hand and said, "Since the envoy of Quanshang sent Tang to stay in Tianjin voluntarily, he can naturally act as he pleases.

It's just that there are some important military camps or some private territories, please pay attention to Tang Envoy Quanshang, don't make things difficult for me. "

"Thank you, King Yan!" Inugami Mita heard Li Tai's answer and expressed his gratitude to Li Tai.

To be honest, Li Tai wanted to support Japan to a certain extent, because only when Japan felt strong would it take the initiative to provoke a battle with Datang.

More importantly, if Datang fought a naval battle with Goguryeo, what if Japan was too scared to fight Datang.

It is unrealistic to expect the navy to take the initiative to attack Japan, or even destroy Japan, because Japan is too cowardly when it should be.

Therefore, it is most correct to increase Japan's strength to a certain extent, let the opponent become arrogant again, and then take the initiative to touch China.

When the time comes to win Japan, it will not be like after the Battle of Baijiangkou in history, Japan easily surrendered, and then sent overseas students to understand this matter easily.

Therefore, Li Tai didn't have anything to stop Inugami Mita from wanting to observe the construction of the Tianjin town here.

Because of technology, he can indeed see something in the construction process of Tianjin Town, but that alone is not enough.

In many cases, the importance of thinking layout is far higher than technology.

Because for a country, things like technology can be conquered by resources and geniuses, but in terms of thinking, the most important thing is to be able to think of this.

Li Tai sent people to settle down the Tang Dynasty envoys. Li Tai did not treat the Japanese Tang Tang envoys harshly because of past memories. .

But after these people were settled, Li Tai invited Gao Jifu again at night.

It's just that this time, there was no one beside Li Tai except Bai He who was in charge of discipline.

"King Yan, why did you invite me when the moon is shining brightly? Could it be that you can't invite me to drink?" Gao Jifu said with a smile.

"Since it's an invitation at night, it's natural that Gao Changshi was approached for a half-public and half-private matter!" Li Tai looked at Gao Jifu and said calmly, "I heard that the grain in Youzhou area is about to mature this year!"

"The king of Yan wants to buy these grains?" Gao Jifu said a little surprised when he heard Li Tai's words.

"When we first settled down in Youzhou, all the food was bought, and now it's time to buy a lot of food when the grain harvest is bumper.

So ask Gao Changshi for a favor, I will accept as much food as there is in Youzhou! " Li Tai said frankly.

"It's really rich!" Gao Jifu couldn't help answering when he heard Li Tai's words, but he also thought about it.

(End of this chapter)