I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 513: Establishing a new capital and opening up sea transport
Chang'an's development has reached its peak, but if the capital is moved, it will definitely bring about a new prosperous city and prefecture, and the location of the new capital is also related to the future national policy of the Tang Dynasty.

"Youzhou Prefecture." Li Zheng said directly.

Hear the words.

All the ministers had a look of realization on their faces.

Youzhou Prefecture, a prefecture in the northern border of the Tang Dynasty.

Close to the grassland, compared with the prosperity and wealth of the Central Plains, among the many prefectures on the border, only Youzhou Prefecture can be compared with many prefectures in the Central Plains.

Because it is close to the border and has developed trade routes, many merchants from northern Korea and the Tang Dynasty must pass through Youzhou Prefecture.

Especially after Li Zheng changed the trade routes of the Tang Dynasty, the promotion to the various prefectures of the Tang Dynasty was very obvious.

of course.

If Li Shimin and former Crown Prince Li Chengqian had established Youzhou as the capital, it might have been just to change the capital, create prosperity for the city, and establish the foundation of the country.

But Li Zheng's choice of this location for the capital is of great significance.

This definitely has a hidden meaning.

As a prefecture adjacent to the border, if the capital was located there, the Tang Dynasty would be able to mobilize the army more quickly and give better command when it came time to mobilize troops, which would be of greater significance to a conquering country.

It is understandable that Li Zheng named the reign title Jianwu for the purpose of conquest.

"Preach my will."

"Youzhou Prefecture was renamed Beiping Prefecture."

"The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works are responsible for repairing the imperial palace in Beiping Prefecture."

"I will give you two years. After two years, move the capital to Beiping Prefecture." Li Zheng gave the order directly.

"I accept the decree."

Qin Jiansheng and Kaiji immediately received the order.

"In addition to the Ministry of Works supervising the construction of the Imperial Palace, I have granted the Ministry of Industry the right to produce weapons and farming, especially the Shenwu cannons, shells, flintlock rifles, etc., all of which must be manufactured with all our strength."

"And the Ministry of Industry can make further innovations based on the research and development of gunpowder."

"I grant the Ministry of Industry full authority to manufacture."

"Iron, stone, and various materials mined from various prefectures will all be given priority to the Ministry of Industry."

"I want the Ministry of Industry to devote all its efforts to forging weapons."

"In addition to firearms, battle armor, swords, and armor are also manufactured with all our strength."

"The weapons of the entire army must be updated." Li Zheng said to Kaiji again.

all of these.

Nature is preparing for war.

As soon as the war starts, the Tang Dynasty's army will be able to sweep around and expand its territory.

The sun never sets on the Tang Dynasty, Li Zheng’s expectation.

The country’s expectations.

Plunder the wealth of foreign countries and strengthen the national destiny of the Tang Dynasty.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"The Ministry of War has received intelligence about Goguryeo, a vassal state in the northeastern border of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Jing stood up and said respectfully.

"Information about Goguryeo?" Li Zheng was stunned, then asked directly, "How dare a small country invade the Tang Dynasty?"

Even so.

But Li Zheng knew.

Goguryeo would never dare to infringe upon the majesty of the Tang Dynasty.

As for Goguryeo, it has always been subservient to the Central Plains court in history.

During the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, Goguryeo dared not have any dissenting thoughts.

However, the tendency to bully the weak and fear the strong has always been in their genes, just like the Japanese pirates on the Japanese island.

"Your Majesty, it was not Goguryeo that invaded the Tang Dynasty."

"Even if you give them the courage, they won't dare to commit the crime."

"It was a struggle for the royal power of Goguryeo."

"The old King of Goryeo is now seriously ill, and his two sons are fighting each other for the throne." Li Jing replied respectfully.

"It's not uncommon for sons to fight with each other." Li Zheng smiled faintly, showing that he didn't care.

But in my heart, I have already weighed the pros and cons.

The struggle for royal power is a great opportunity for the Tang Dynasty.

"Preach my will."

"The Ministry of War has dispatched 100,000 troops from Liaodong Prefecture to garrison the border with Goguryeo. If any Goguryeo refugees enter the country, they will be accepted and resettled in the northern border. "I have only one order: war is not allowed to spread to the territory of our Tang Dynasty." Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

"I accept your order." Li Jing accepted the order and withdrew.

"Gu Qing."

"How is the development of trade routes in our Tang Dynasty going now? How much has the commerce in various prefectures improved?" Li Zheng looked at Gu Shi.

"Return to the Emperor."

"Since the emperor changed the commercial tax system and encouraged trade, the business in the prefectures of our Tang Dynasty has prospered more than ten times. It has not only brought rich tax revenue to the national treasury, but also promoted the livelihood of many people in the territory of our Tang Dynasty."

"The people praise the emperor even more." Gu Shi bowed with admiration.

"So far, it is unknown in our dynasty that, apart from trade, large-scale sea transportation has not been opened up yet, right?" Li Zheng suddenly asked, changing the subject.

Hear the sound.

All the civil and military officials in the court looked at Li Zheng in shock.

Today was Li Zheng’s first day in office, and there were too many shocking events.

The first is the changes to the Bad Guys, and then the opening of sea transportation.

This is truly a big change.

"Return to the Emperor."

"Since Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong, sea transportation has only been implemented on a small scale, mainly for commercial purposes." Gu Shi replied immediately, but his eyes revealed expectation.

If the imperial court really develops sea transportation.

The commercial prosperity and various commodities it brought to the Tang Dynasty were extremely abundant.

There are countless treasures overseas.

"The Governor is in charge of the business of our Tang Dynasty, and the shipping matter is also related to the Governor."

"Draw up a charter for sea transportation for me."

"After I read the memorial, I will decide when sea transportation will start." Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

But don't wait for Gu Shi to receive the order.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

“The issue of shipping is of great importance.”

"In the early days of the founding of the country, when sea transportation was opened, there were constant bandits and corruption in the sea area. Once sea transportation was opened, there would be disasters."

"Your Majesty, please think twice."

An imperial censor stood up and spoke loudly.

"What Censor Chen said is absolutely right."

“Opening the sea is a matter of great importance.”

"Your Majesty, please think twice."

Several more censors stood up and agreed.

Li Zheng took a quick glance, his expression not showing much emotion.

"My Lords, do you know how big the world is? Do you know how much gold and silver treasures there are in the sea? Do you know how many resources are there that my Great Tang cannot wait for?"

"Opening up maritime transport is not only about earning wealth for the Tang Dynasty, but also about laying the foundation for the future expansion of the Tang Dynasty."

"I have made up my mind on this matter."

"Once Gu Qing draws up the charter, our Tang Dynasty will start sea transportation." Li Zheng said in a deep voice, with an unquestionable tone.

"I accept your order." Gu Shi accepted the order directly.

He naturally understood the impact that the opening of sea transportation would have on the Tang Dynasty. Compared with the hidden dangers, the gains would definitely be greater.

Several imperial censors looked at Li Zheng's domineering and unquestionable attitude, and understood that Li Zheng had made a final decision and there was no way to change it.

In front of the imperial power.

Ministers only have the right to propose, but the real decision-making lies with the emperor.

"Do you have anything else to report?"

Li Zheng glanced at the court and asked loudly.

"I have no basis to start this memorial."

The ministers replied one after another.

Time seemed to pass very slowly, but more than two hours had already passed.

The first court meeting was also completed successfully.

"Then let's adjourn the court." Li Zheng waved his hand, slowly stood up from the dragon throne, and walked to a good side hall first.

Wang De followed immediately.

(End of this chapter)