Ji Tang

Chapter 916 A rooster?
"I will investigate this matter thoroughly, let's talk about the second one first!"

"What is a suitable environment for people to live in?"

Regarding the Tubo matter, Li Shimin couldn't just listen to Ji Song's words, but he also had to take care of it. Although this kid was sometimes out of tune, what he said back then was not without purpose.

"With a suitable environment, Your Majesty can imagine Guanzhong, Shuzhong, and the grain-producing areas of the Central Plains in the Tang Dynasty."

"How can people survive? Food is their top priority!"

"As long as there is enough arable land, enough food, and sufficient water, these are all effects of the environment. Your Majesty, can you see the difference between these places?"

Li Shimin and others pondered, and the places Ji Song mentioned all had a common feature, that is, plains.Only plains can facilitate people's farming.

"Not only do we need plains, but we also need water conservancy for easy irrigation and convenient transportation. These all require a large enough population. As long as there is a population and appropriate policies, the people will live a good life."

Ji Song continued without waiting for them to say, "So, let's take a look at which places should become Datang's basic base."

"Needless to say, the Central Plains, Guanzhong, Shuzhong, Hebei, and Jiangnan are all places where China has been able to survive since ancient times. We must never give up."

"What about other than these?"

Fang Xuanling suddenly said: "Longyou, and Longyou!"

"Not only Longyou, but also the land east of Hedong, as long as it is a big river, we cannot give up the areas radiated by the river basin."

Du Ruhui added.

"Did everyone forget something?"

Changsun Wuji said suddenly.

"If Wuji has anything to say, just say it. Today we, the Monarchs and Ministers Bureau, will discuss the fundamentals of the Tang Dynasty. Only by knowing this can we have a clearer direction in the future. Otherwise, we will hammer here and there and find out in the end Get what you shouldn’t get, lose what you shouldn’t lose, and be criticized by future generations!”

Changsun Wuji heard the words and said politely: "We just said that it is indeed the foundation for the survival of the people. But everyone seems to have forgotten that only a stable life can the people live well. So this is related to the first issue of defense. "

"How can we prevent the enemy from invading the foundation of our survival? The mountains and rivers are dangerous and the military strength is strong. From this perspective, in order to protect Hebei, Liaodong is the first place. It must not be done by others, otherwise it will be a risk of life. In someone else’s hands.”

"To defend Longxi, we need to use the Western Region as a barrier, so that we can sit back and relax. The land east of Hedong lies in the grassland, so at least the Great Wall defense line cannot give up, or even completely take the grassland into our hands."

"The land of the southwest."

Having said this, Changsun Wuji looked at Ji Song in disbelief.The same goes for Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Li Shimin!
At this time, even a fool knows the focus of defending the southwest.

"Tibet!"

Li Shimin gritted his teeth and spit out these two words.

"Yes, it's Tubo!"

Ji Song said without surprise: "In fact, this is the reason why many powerful dynasties have continued to expand westward, northward, and southward from ancient times to the present. Many of these places are barren lands, and it is difficult for the people of the Central Plains to survive, but they have to Why spend a lot of manpower and material resources, even the whole country has to defend!"

"That's it, that's it, I understand!"

Li Shimin looked excited. He had never heard anyone explain a country's defense and survival reasons so thoroughly.

Why defend?Because of protection.

Because of protection, it continues to expand outwards.Regardless of whether those talented and strategic kings in history had this understanding, facts have proven that they continued to move forward on this road.

"Is this why you put the first line of defense so far away?"

"Not bad!"

Ji Song nodded and said: "Because this is the best plan I got after countless deductions. As long as the Kunlun Mountains are defended, only a small number of troops can resist the enemies in the west. The land of Lingnan depends on the climate, let's ignore these. Other places It’s not that we have to defeat them. It’s that only by defeating these places, we can defend the enemy’s attack by virtue of the geographical location.”

"Whether these places are barren or barren is not a question we consider. Because as long as these places are in our hands, Datang can develop its internal affairs without any worries about foreign enemies suddenly coming to its doorstep. "

"This brings us to the third premise."

“Diverse geography!”

"All things are created to nourish people. This statement is really arrogant. The saint is unkind and treats the people as stupid dogs. How can the God of Heaven care for people?"

"Mountains, hills, swamps, deserts, neighboring countries, snowfields, forests, rainforests, etc. They seem inconspicuous, and we rarely notice them. But do you know that the two major rivers of our Datang Dynasty are their birthplaces? They are all in high mountains. To be precise, they are in the Kunlun Mountains."

"And where are the Kunlun Mountains?"

"Western Region, Tubo!"

Li Shimin finally understood at this time that if the Tang Dynasty wanted long-term peace and stability, the plateau must be obtained.

"Everyone is looking at the map at this time. As long as the Western Region and Tubo are in hand, the Tang Dynasty will be like a strong man wearing armor, with advantages and unparalleled defenses."

"If Liaodong is completely transformed into the absolute territory of the Tang Dynasty, the grassland will not be a concern!"

"The last thing is the fourth premise."

"resource!"

Ji Song drank some water and said: "The resources here are not only precious metals such as gold, silver and iron. It also includes land resources, water resources, forests, mountains and rivers, population and resources that may be used in the future. These resources are divided into tangible resources and intangible resources.”

"You can have a small amount of various mineral deposits, but you can't have them without them. Due to the special environment, some places have formed unique resources over countless years, and they are buried deep and unknown. But within a certain period of time, they are a leap-forward development for mankind. a prerequisite for development.”

"It's like the iron mines in the Bronze Age and the bronze tools in the Stone Age. When people have nothing but me, it is the beginning of exploitation, and it may even become the straw that breaks our back."

"Only when you are prepared for any danger, can you be invincible when others have nothing but me, and when others have me for a long time!"

Everyone was silent. Du Ruhui stopped the pen he had started recording at some point and rubbed his sore wrist.

"Shocking words, shocking theory. If the Tang Dynasty achieves something in the future, what he said today will surely play a significant role in history!"

"No one has ever explained a country's development path so thoroughly and clearly. From the big defense system under the big framework to the resource theory for future generations. The glorious history will definitely shine brightly!" Du Ruhui looked at Ji Song. His eyes were like looking at another rare treasure.There are many people following Xiao Gui and Cao, but how many of them can look so far ahead?

As soon as this theory comes out today, Datang will be given wings to soar.

Because Datang was no longer confused, they also had a clear goal.And this goal was enough to prevent any disagreements in the Tang Dynasty for tens or hundreds of years.Before they had complete control over the above-mentioned places, they had a persistent purpose.

That is to establish a great defense system of the Tang Dynasty. Only when a great defense system is established, the foreign invasion of the Tang Dynasty will not be a concern.

"Therefore, I summarize it as a great defense system, a great civilization system, a great regional system and a great empire system!"

"They are not a single system, but a relationship of interdependence, mutual support, and mutual promotion. The establishment of a large defense system will stabilize the country. After stability, it will develop national strength and radiate the influence of the Tang Dynasty to more regions. And we The idea of ​​overseas territories discussed before is one of them. But when the influence of the Tang Dynasty reached a certain level, a large regional system was established. When these vast areas respected the Tang Dynasty, they all wore Hanfu, learned Chinese characters, and spoke Chinese When words are honored, a great empire system is formed.”

Ji Song yearned: "At that time, the Tang Dynasty was the empire, the Tang Empire!"

"The Great Tang Empire?"

"Yes, in my opinion, there are two dynasties in history that can be called empires, namely the Qin Empire and the Han Empire."

"The formation of an empire requires a huge influence on neighboring countries, the self-confidence of the people, and the great courage of the empire's master!"

Li Shimin looked obsessed and said: "What was the situation like in the Tang Empire at that time?"

"It's so desirable!"

Everyone is obsessed with the prospect Ji Song said, the Tang Empire?It makes me feel angry to hear it!
"Today's conversation has been sealed. Without my will, no one can reveal a single word!"

Fang Xuanling and others looked at each other and said solemnly: "I understand!"

No wonder Li Shimin was so solemn. What Ji Song said today included everyone. If word spread, it would definitely cause an uproar.No wonder I haven't heard a word from him in all these years.

"Why are you willing to say it now? How much better it would have been years earlier!"

Li Shimin said with some regret.

"Your Majesty, it's not that I didn't say anything. It's that the previous Tang Dynasty simply couldn't withstand the torment. Once it went too far, not only would it not be able to achieve what it wanted, but even the slightest carelessness would have severely damaged the Tang Dynasty. If Your Majesty hadn't had an idea today, , the time is almost here, I dare to say it now.”

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, and then after thinking about it, he understood what Ji Song meant!
It’s not that I don’t want to say it, it’s that I can’t!
To be honest, he was really shocked by Ji Song at first. Such a whimsical idea and such a big layout are simply not something ordinary people can do.

If the rulers of the Tang Dynasty did not have great ambitions, courage, and big plans, what use would he say?
"Then where should Datang start first?"

Li Shimin can't wait now. The Tang Empire is my world!
"People's livelihood, people's livelihood, people's livelihood!"

Ji Song named three people's livelihood items in succession, which made everyone confused!
"Don't you know the army?" Changsun Wuji asked doubtfully.

Ji Song smiled and said: "We in the Tang Dynasty currently have high-yielding grain varieties that have not yet been promoted. Most of the people are still in the subsistence stage, so expansion is not suitable."

"The most important thing to do now is to accumulate national strength for the future."

"When the Tang Dynasty had more food than they could eat, more money than they could spend, the soldiers were eager to fight, and the people were happy when they heard about the war, that's when the Tang Dynasty began to develop."

"And this time won't be too far away!"

Tai Chi Hall is still brightly lit late at night.

"Your Majesty, why haven't you gone to bed yet? What time is it?"

The eldest grandson put a piece of clothing on the emperor and complained a little.

After returning from Ji Song, Li Shimin locked himself in the main hall and looked at a map of the Tang Dynasty non-stop, not caring about it even when it was time to sleep.

"I can't sleep. That boy Ji Song has completely aroused my ambition. How can I still sleep?"

"Jisong?"

Changsun Yihu said: "That boy is a bastard. Don't take anything he says to heart. If you are embarrassed to do it, I can just find a reason to beat him."

"Anyway, I am a concubine and a female, so it's nothing."

Li Shimin laughed loudly when he heard this, and said: "Don't do it. I can't bear to fight him now. If he is broken, it will be a loss to the Tang Dynasty. I still expect him to serve me as an ox and a horse for Cheng Qian. If he is beaten, It won’t work if it’s broken!”

Seeing the queen's doubts, he simply said what Ji Song said today.

"This is real?"

It's no wonder that Changsun didn't believe it. Such a duel was unprecedented. The predecessors could plan for a hundred years at most, but Ji Song's four major systems included the whole of China.She couldn't believe it. If the goal mentioned by Ji Song was achieved, what would the Tang Dynasty be like at that time?
Powerful, rich, and vast, the world of the Tang Dynasty was illuminated by the sun and moon. How could she not be fascinated by such a scene?

"Look, according to what Ji Song said, I drew the Three Kingdoms on the map and included Tubo, Lingnan, and Liaodong. Doesn't this map look like a mighty and majestic rooster?"

Li Shimin pointed at the map and said.

The eldest grandson was surprised and quickly looked at it. Not to mention, it looked a bit like it!

Jiaozhi is like the legs of a rooster, the Western Region is the tail, and the Liaodong Peninsula is like the beak of the rooster.What's even more coincidental is that there are two large islands on the rooster's belly, just like two eggs.What makes people laugh even more is that the Japanese country, a country that has never taken it seriously, is like a worm under the rooster's mouth and can be eaten by the Tang Dynasty at any time.

"I never expected that if Ji Song's plan was followed, the most perfect map of the Tang Dynasty would look like this? And that bug, it's so funny!"

Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh. The map of the Tang Dynasty was a rooster?

A cocky rooster standing in the east facing the sunrise?It looks good, although the price of the rooster has dropped a bit, but I heard that the ancient god was the three-legged golden crow, so when I think about it, I think the rooster is not bad.

but.
Seeing the peninsula at the feet of the rooster, he suddenly had a whim. If he could get his hands on this place, wouldn't it be the three-legged Golden Crow?
Ji Song didn't know at this time that the emperor's thoughts had already let himself go, and he was enjoying the three-legged golden crow that Tang Dynasty would become the symbol of the sun!
He is very busy now, busy marking the map. The sudden arrival of the emperor completely disrupted the previous arrangements. He did not expect that the aristocratic families would unite to negotiate with the emperor in order to develop overseas.As a result, his previous arrangement had some loopholes.

Now that he has the opportunity, how could he not want a share of the pie?

As long as he's not too greedy, the emperor will give the green light, right?Otherwise, who would trust a person who has no desires or desires?
Even if he is pretending, he still has to pretend to be a selfish person
Looking at the huge map, Ji Song was in trouble, where should he choose?

(End of this chapter)