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

Chapter 533: Winning over the hearts of the people of Goguryeo

And Li Zheng's move.

The goal was to gradually dismantle the influence of the Goguryeo nobility on the people of Goguryeo.

In this era, the biggest influence that the powerful and wealthy have on the lower-class people is the land.

Li Zheng wanted to break their control over their lives and make it impossible for them to cause chaos.

In addition to targeting these powerful people.

There is another key.

That is to win the hearts of the people of Goguryeo.

In the Tang Empire, after Li Zheng implemented the policy of nationalizing land, people all over the world were grateful to Li Zheng. The same was true in Goguryeo.

As long as every common people has land to cultivate, that is their greatest hope. And once it is granted, they will still be constrained by the Tang Dynasty court.

"Duke Lu."

"The emperor has explained this matter."

"Nationalize the land of Goguryeo and give it to the people of Goguryeo."

"But just like our Tang Dynasty, there will be obstacles."

"So when the Ministry of Revenue collects the land, Duke Lu will also send troops to guard it. If there is any disorder, we will directly send troops to suppress it."

"Anyone who dares to resist will be severely punished and will not be tolerated." Liu Lin turned his head and said to Hou Junji.

"Please ask General Liu Lin to tell the emperor."

"Hou Junji will never let them down on this matter."

"There will be no obstruction in carrying out the national policy in Goguryeo and benefiting the people."

"If anyone dares to disobey the order of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he will be killed." Hou Junji said loudly.

This sound.

It was not only spoken to the people gathered here, but also to the dignitaries in the Goguryeo court.

With this statement, they would never dare to go too far.

Especially those who have taken the Three Corpses Brain Pill, they absolutely dare not resist.

"Your Excellencies."

"In addition to carrying out the emperor's decree, it must also be announced to the entire Goguryeo."

"The Emperor has handed these matters over to the two adults."

Liu Lin looked at the two main officials sent here from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel.

"Please tell the general to the emperor."

"I will do my best to carry it out." The two said in unison.

The matter of Goguryeo.

It is settled here.

This day.

It was the day when the second king of Goguryeo was crowned king, but due to his poor quality and the encroachment of the Tang Dynasty on Goguryeo, Li Chengfang would be the last king of Goguryeo.

Within a few years.

As long as Goguryeo is grateful to Li Zheng, that will be the time when the Tang Dynasty will completely incorporate Goguryeo into its own prefecture.

time flies.

On the vast ocean.

More than a hundred warships were sailing in this vast ocean.

In this era.

These warships are undoubtedly true behemoths, especially the one in the middle, which can be said to be the unsinkable battleship of this era.

"More than six months."

“Now we don’t know where we are.”

Liu Sheng looked at the vast ocean in all directions and said with a smile.

"In the words of the Emperor, we are still in the West."

“I just didn’t expect it.”

"Going by sea is actually much faster than going by land. If we set out from Chang'an, it would take at least twenty days to reach the seaside without riding fast. Even if we rode fast, it would take more than ten days."

"But if we take the sea route, the time is cut in half."

"It's been more than six months."

"We went to Jiaozhou for supplies, then to Siam, Nanyang, Java, Jiugang, Sumatra, Aru and other places."

"I've seen so much, and I've really broadened my horizons." Du Zhenlun said with emotion. "Although these Western countries are not as prosperous or powerful as the Tang Dynasty, their specialties and resources are really eye-opening when you come here." Liu Sheng also smiled in agreement.

"One day."

"These will all become the territory of our Great Tang."

"Your Majesty is a man of great talent and vision, and he aspires to rule the whole world." Du Zhenlun said with admiration.

"This is why the Emperor asked us to go to the Western Ocean, to explore the locations of the Western countries before launching military operations."

"We should explore as far as possible and bring back more Western products. These will also greatly enhance our Tang Dynasty."

"And the little gadgets we bring back will be enough to refresh the emperor's eyes and ears." Liu Sheng said with a smile.

"Yes."

"Anyway, let's continue sailing."

"We have memorized the locations of these Western countries."

"It's a pity that I didn't see those blond and blue-eyed Western women mentioned in the legend. If I had seen them, I would definitely capture some of them and bring them back to present to the emperor."

"Let the emperor try this exotic custom too." Du Zhenlun suddenly said with a smile.

Hear this.

Liu Sheng also smiled: "That's right."

"That's a good offer."

"Not only Western women, but also all kinds of rare treasures must be searched for and presented to the emperor."

"Otherwise, this Westerner has come here in vain."

At this time.

"Commander."

"The lookout ahead has spotted several pirate ships that seem to be robbing our Tang merchant ships." A soldier came up to Liu Sheng and bowed to report.

With the opening of sea transport.

Not only official ships went out to sea, but countless private merchants also went out to sea, and their departure time was nearly a month earlier than that of official ships.

After they went to sea.

Some went to small Western countries, while others continued to sail far away, hoping to trade more goods in Western countries. As long as they could transport them back to the Tang Dynasty, they would definitely make a fortune.

but.

Before the Tang Dynasty opened up to sea transportation, there were many pirates along the coast, including the Tang Dynasty's own vicious pirates and some pirates from small countries who came to plunder.

As the Tang Dynasty opened up sea transportation, the number of such shipments increased even more.

of course.

Pirates were originally rampant in these Western countries. After the Tang Dynasty opened up sea transportation, they became even more crazy and targeted the wealthier Tang merchant ships. Many of them encountered pirates and lost both their lives and their money.

"It's that damn pirate again."

"court death."

A fierce look flashed in Liu Sheng's eyes.

More than six months of sailing.

They had no idea how many pirates they had eliminated in this sea area, especially those who robbed Tang merchant ships. Once they were discovered, they would be killed without leaving any alive.

"Pass on the commander's order."

"Send five warships to rescue immediately and eliminate the pirates."

"Leave no one alive." Liu Sheng shouted coldly.

"Yes."

The soldiers retreated immediately.

After a while, the soldiers on the warship immediately signaled with flags, and the five warships that were originally guarding the surroundings immediately moved.

Sail quickly forward and attack the pirates.

The sails of a Tang Dynasty merchant ship have been fully opened, and the sailors on board are desperately fleeing towards the Tang Dynasty.

"Quick, quick."

"Those pirates kill and plunder, and we're doomed if they talk back to us."

"quick."

The merchant ship's owner shouted loudly and urged with a pale face.

For him, and for the dozens of people on the ship, it was a moment of life and death.

Behind the merchant ship, six sailboats were chasing with all their might. There were dozens of pirates holding weapons on each of them. Moreover, they were moving faster and were approaching the Tang merchant ship quickly.

(End of this chapter)