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

Chapter 524: Going to the West and Conquering the Western Regions

I am very satisfied with the many shipping strategies that Gu Shi spent a month writing.

This is three times the speed with the increase in the title of emperor. Gu Shi’s one month of effort would actually take more than three months.

"Practice."

"In the past, the Tang Dynasty's maritime transport was mostly used for trade by merchants. Today, our country is rich and powerful, with sufficient soldiers. Commerce within the Tang Dynasty is even more prosperous. The court is able to promote the development of commerce and protect the people along the coast."

"now."

"Announce to the world and open up the sea transportation."

"The court will set up a provincial government office in each coastal city. If you want to get along and do business, you can register with the provincial government office and be given a warrant to go to sea."

“Although there is gold and silver overseas, there may be countless gold.”

"But it also comes with crisis, and you have to take control of everything yourself." Li Zheng said.

An official from the Ministry of Rites standing by immediately picked up his pen and wrote down Li Zheng's will to the world on the imperial edict.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

The ministers said in unison.

Once sea transportation is opened.

The Tang Dynasty could then trade with overseas countries, and with its resources and supplies, it could definitely seize large amounts of gold and silver from overseas.

In this era.

Gold and silver are the mainstream and hard currency. As for the currencies of other countries, they are simply looked down upon.

"In addition to the civilians being able to go out to sea to do business, our Tang Dynasty can also send a group of officials and merchants to go out to sea and tour overseas."

"This fleet must be large, and it must not bring back anything from overseas."

"Earn as much gold and silver as possible."

"Anyway, as long as they are treasures from overseas, bring as many back to me as possible." Li Zheng smiled and said to the civil and military officials in the court.

"emperor."

"I wonder who is in charge of this fleet?"

"I understand that in the past, merchants drifted on the sea for months or even years, which not only caused serious illnesses, but also drove people crazy."

"It's hard for anyone to endure the pain of drifting on the sea." Gu Shi said respectfully.

"Yunnan Prefecture is rich in citrus fruits, and the southern regions are rich in fruits."

"After the official ship is formed, prepare more fruits on board to help alleviate the epidemic."

"As for the loneliness of the crew."

"Put a dozen slave prostitutes on each ship."

"As for the people who will lead the voyage, I have already made a decision."

"Now it's time to select the crew."

"Zheng Xuan."

"Select four thousand soldiers from the army who are proficient in water and preferably have wives and children." Li Zheng looked at Zheng Xuan and said.

"I obey your order." Zheng Xuan nodded.

"emperor."

“The beginning of shipping.”

"It has been a long time since our Tang Dynasty built a ship that can sail on the ocean."

"I'm afraid this matter still needs to be allocated." Qin Jiansheng said respectfully.

Hear this.

Li Zheng smiled and said, "Qin Qing, a few years ago, I asked the Ministry of Revenue to transfer 5 million taels of silver. What do you think I was doing?"

Qin Jiansheng suddenly came back to his senses and looked at Li Zheng fiercely.

"It turns out that the emperor was already planning to go to sea."

"I respect you."

Qin Jiansheng bowed.

"In the past few years, my Tang Dynasty Jingzhou Shipyard has not been idle."

"Once you have gathered all the manpower, I will go to Jingzhou Prefecture in person."

"Look at my Tang Dynasty treasure ship fleet going out to sea." Li Zheng said with a smile.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

The ministers shouted.

"All right."

"Today's court meeting ends here."

"I still have some things to deal with. Let's adjourn the court."

At this point, the court meeting was finalized.

Li Zheng stood up, waved his hand, turned around and left the Tai Chi Hall.

"Farewell to the Emperor." The ministers shouted.

Left Tai Chi Hall.

In the political hall.

Several people were already waiting inside.

"The Emperor has arrived."

Wang De shouted.

The people waiting in the hall immediately knelt down and said, "Your Highness."

Li Zheng walked past them quickly, sat on the dragon chair, and waved his hand, "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Several people stood aside.

Look at these people.

Zhao Ming.

Wu Yuanlong.

Wang Hao.

Liu Lin.

Liu Sheng.

There was also a handsome young man.

"Do you know why I summoned you here?" Li Zheng said to them.

"I don't know."

Several people looked at him with confusion.

"Du Zhenlun"

"How's your martial arts skills improving?" Li Zheng asked the young man.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your attention and concern. I have already entered the sixth level of the acquired realm." Du Zhenlun replied respectfully.

Du Zhenlun was originally from the Prince of Wei's Mansion, but was deliberately kept by Li Zheng, and was secretly handed over to the death squad for training and taught martial arts.

"good."

"What about you?" Li Zheng smiled and looked at the others.

"Return to the Emperor."

"I already have the third level of innateness."

"Same to you, my Lord."

Zhao Ming and Wu Yuanlong replied immediately.

They were Li Zheng's direct descendants from the beginning, so naturally they were the first to step into martial arts.

"I am at the eighth level of the acquired realm." Wang Hao replied.

"I am at the seventh level of the acquired realm." Liu Lin and Liu Sheng replied respectfully.

They also started practicing martial arts after Li Zheng was named crown prince.

"I have issued an order."

"Open by sea."

"And we must organize the official ships of our Tang Dynasty to go out to sea."

"On the surface, our Tang Dynasty official ships are sailing to the Western Ocean to obtain gold, silver and treasures. In reality, draw a map of the ocean for me, mark the locations of the coastal countries, and the routes."

"Mark out for me all the countries along the way and in the distance."

"I have to prepare for future overseas expeditions." Li Zheng stared at the few people and said directly.

wealth.

The Tang Dynasty is now a prosperous country with a strong people. Even if it gains more, it will only be icing on the cake.

The real purpose of going to the West was to spy on intelligence from Western countries.

Prepare for future conquests.

"May I ask Your Majesty, do you require me to go out to sea?" Wang Hao asked respectfully.

"Why would we send all of you out to spy at sea?"

"That's a waste of talent." Li Zheng smiled.

His gaze finally fell on Du Zhenlun and Liu Lin.

"I have ordered the Ministry of War to select 4,000 soldiers who are proficient in water."

"In addition, let the Jiaofangsi recruit 300 slave prostitutes."

"This time, Liu Lin, you will be the commander, and Du Zhenlun will be the deputy commander. You will lead more than 4,000 people to go to the sea and sail to the West."

"all in all."

"Gold and silver, I want them."

"I want those rare treasures from overseas."

"I also want the intelligence on the Western countries, their military strength, locations, and population."

Li Zheng stared at the two of them and said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust."

"I will never let the emperor down."

Liu Lin and Du Zhenlun knelt down and bowed.

"Wu Yuanlong, Liu Sheng."

Li Zheng looked at the other two again.

"The minister is here."

Wu Yuanlong and Liu Sheng immediately knelt down, looking expectant.

"I will give you a thousand warriors."

"Infiltrate the Western Regions and investigate their intelligence."

"same."

"The royal families, armies, and populations of the Western Regions must all be thoroughly investigated for me."

"Now my Tang Dynasty is conquering Goguryeo, but after establishing the capital in Beiping, the next step will be to conquer the countries in the Western Regions."

"Everything is in preparation for annexing them in the future." Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

(End of this chapter)