Datang: What's wrong with my fief being a billion points larger?

After Yang Cheng went down, Li Yuanji was still looking at the route drawn by Yang Cheng. This route has been confirmed to be safe and can safely reach North America.

After watching for a while, Li Yuanji immediately called Cen Benwen, Wang Xuance and Ning Chun.

"See Your Majesty."

"No, I called you this time to show you something good."

Cen Wenben and the other two listened to Li Yuanji's excited tone and the so-called good things, and they were both curious and extremely confused.

When Li Yuanji showed the route map to the three people, they were even more confused. They could see the route, but what was it? Where was it going? Why were there so many places on it that they had no idea about?
The three of them were stunned for a moment, and they looked at each other. Finally, Cen Wenben spoke hesitantly.

"Your Majesty, is this route the one that County Lord Yang brought back? Is it a route map to an unknown place?"

The three of them are not stupid and are very smart. Now that Yang Cheng has returned from his overseas trip, Li Yuanji has taken out the route map at this moment, which is already very clear.

But the three of them were still confused. How could this route be a good thing? Or did they find good places in those unknown places?
Cen Benwen and the other two's eyes lit up. Apart from this, they really couldn't think of any other reason. The only thing that could make Li Yuanji happy and say it was a good thing could be this.

Li Yuanji looked at the three people, extremely confused at first, then seemed to have thought of something, and when he saw a change, he also smiled.

"You guessed it right. This is indeed the route map that Yuanlin brought back. This is the route map to that unknown land. There is fertile land and abundant resources there.

But that place is too far away from the Tang Dynasty. It took Yuanlin eleven years to get there this time. You should know how far this distance is.

But even if it is far, such a good place must belong to the Tang Dynasty, which is why I asked you to come."

This time he called Cen Wenben and others to discuss the dispatch of troops to North America and the preparations. He was determined to conquer this place, and he wanted to conquer it personally.

Now that the flight route is in place, Li Er's issue will be resolved in one or two years. After Li Chengye gets married, he will begin to oversee the country. All preparations must be completed within one or two years.

Especially as to who he would take with him, Li Yuanji had not yet made up his mind. Among the three people including Cen Benwen, he wanted to take one person with him. After all, they were the people who followed him at the beginning. After they went there, many things could be done without his arrangement.

It can be said that after bringing one person over, he can help him coordinate the overall situation, so that he will be much more relaxed. Otherwise, he will have to arrange everything by himself, which will be very tiring, and this is not what Li Yuanji wants.

But he had no good idea about who to take with him. The current Tang Dynasty also needed a few people. At least when Li Chengye first came to power, someone was needed to help Li Chengye stabilize the court and the world.

Including military generals, he is not planning to bring the younger generation of generals with him, but it is also a difficult problem to decide who to let go with him. After all, if they follow him, they will be far away from the center.

He now has to think carefully about who to take with him. After all, things are different now. These people can stay here and enjoy their lives. If they follow him to North America, they will not be enjoying their lives.

Cen Wenben and his companions had no idea what Li Yuanji was thinking. But when they heard Li Yuanji talk about the fertile land and abundant resources in North America, their eyes lit up. Since they were going to send troops to such a good place, they would absolutely support it.

"Your Majesty, if that place is really good, I agree to send troops."

The three of them all agreed with the decision to send troops. They now knew very well that development required resources. Now there was a new place rich in resources. Even if the Tang Dynasty did not actually need them and there was a huge surplus within the Tang Dynasty, as long as it was a good place, they believed it should not be missed.

Under normal circumstances, unless Li Yuanji insisted on sending troops to fight, they would follow Li Yuanji. After all, Li Yuanji was the emperor, and they knew Li Yuanji's character very well along the way. Moreover, with the current national strength of the Tang Dynasty, it would be okay to let Li Yuanji act willfully a few times.

But it’s different if we have resources. We will need them for the future development of the Tang Dynasty. So what else is there to say? Just attack.

They were the ones who were deeply influenced by Li Yuanji, because Li Yuanji always emphasized that development requires resources. Plus, those are the only resources that Datang has detected now, and Datang's territory and population are very large, which makes these people have certain concerns. They are also worried that one day the resources will run out.

Now, as long as we talk about where resources are, even if we bring it up in the court, almost everyone will agree to send troops.

Civil officials also need more resources, not only because of the needs of the Tang Dynasty, but also because it is closely related to their own interests. Military generals are eager to go out and expand the territory, because there are fewer and fewer wars nowadays. Looking around, there are basically no enemies, and their strength is too weak, so there is no place to fight.

For military generals, let alone places with abundant resources, even if there are no resources, as long as they bring the outside affairs to the court, the military generals have only one word in mind: fight.

It is very simple and clear, and basically represents the attitude of the Tang Dynasty military. No matter what, just fight first and talk later.

Li Yuanji listened to the three people's agreement without any surprise, as he could have anticipated this.

After a moment, Li Yuanji looked at the three people solemnly and spoke slowly.

"What I am going to say next is not allowed to be spread outside."

Cen Wenben and the other two looked solemn and their hearts suddenly became heavy. There were not many things that could make Li Yuanji issue such a gag order, and it was obviously an extremely important matter.

"Yes, I will never tell anyone."

Only after the three people agreed did Li Yuanji speak.

"This time, the expedition will be different from the previous ones. I will personally lead the troops to the place that has been discovered.

And after this expedition, I will stay there, and my position will be passed on to the crown prince.

I attach great importance to that place and will focus on development there, so I want to take one of you there. Who of you is willing to go with me?"

After Li Yuanji finished speaking, there was silence for a moment. Cen Benwen, Wang Xuance and Ning Chun all widened their eyes and looked at Li Yuanji in shock.

It’s not that these three prime ministers are unstable and have not seen the world. On the contrary, they are usually very stable people. Even if something big happens, they can serve as the backbone to stabilize the emotions of others, and they have seen too much of the world.

But what Li Yuanji said now still shocked them. They really didn't expect that Li Yuanji would want to abdicate at such a young age, and he would even go to North America in person to preside over the development. After he left, he didn't come back. This is what shocked them.

After a while, the three of them came to their senses and Cen Wenben spoke first.

"Your Majesty, how about you reconsider it? I am willing to go, but Your Majesty, please stay? The Tang Dynasty today cannot do without Your Majesty, so please think twice."

"Your Majesty, just let me go. I will not let you down. The Tang Dynasty is now so big because of your Majesty. The Tang Dynasty cannot leave your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, you are now in your prime, you should not abdicate. Although that place is good, the Tang Dynasty is still the most important." The three of them were against Li Yuanji going there in person. They did not object to sending troops, and they did not object to letting them go alone, but they really did not want Li Yuanji to leave the Tang Dynasty.

With the current development of the Tang Dynasty, it can be said that they find it difficult to foresee the future. Li Yuanji is the mainstay of the Tang Dynasty. With Li Yuanji around, everyone feels extremely safe, because they cannot predict it, but their Majesty can certainly predict it.

Because everyone knows that the Tang Dynasty is what it is today because of their Majesty Li Yuanji. Who could know this better than the Tang Dynasty?
Once Li Yuanji leaves, many people will inevitably lose confidence and direction. The current direction of the Tang Dynasty's development is also provided by Li Yuanji. As long as Li Yuanji is there, everyone will feel particularly at ease.

Li Yuanji was not only the actual leader of the Tang Dynasty, but also the spiritual leader of everyone in the Tang Dynasty.

And there is a more important point. Li Yuanji abdicated at a young age. If this matter is not handled properly, the world will probably be in chaos. People outside will probably think that Li Yuanji has been wronged, or that something has happened in Chang'an, and they will probably rush into Chang'an to rescue Li Yuanji.

This is not just imagination. Li Yuanji's prestige in the Tang Dynasty is too high. It can be said that no matter what Li Yuanji wants to do, nothing else is needed. Li Yuanji can get it done with just one word. Even though Li Yuanji is not the emperor, what he says is more effective than that of the emperor.

At this moment, Cen Wenben and the other two were a little confused. They could never have imagined that Li Yuanji was looking for them for this matter.

No wonder Li Yuanji had told them before that he would let Crown Prince Li Chengye ascend the throne in a few years. Li Yuanji wanted to take a rest. At that time, they thought it was just a joke from Li Yuanji. Who knew they were waiting here? Who could have imagined that?

Li Yuanji looked at the nervous expressions of the three people and felt extremely helpless for a moment. He guessed that it would be like this.

After a while, Li Yuanji looked at the three people and said slowly: "You don't need to think too much. The Tang Dynasty is now on the right track. As long as it continues to develop in the current direction, there will be no problem.

This time, I am going to North America in person. I am not discussing it with you. It has already been decided.

And even if I go there, it doesn't mean I can't come back. If there are really problems in the Tang Dynasty, I will still come back. You don't have to worry too much. You must have confidence in the prince, in yourselves, and in others.

I am telling you this first so that you can be mentally prepared. Don't even think about resigning for the time being.

Now who of you wants to go to North America with me?"

Li Yuanji didn't want to dwell on this matter any further. There was nothing to talk about for him. He had already made up his mind.

Upon hearing this, Cen Benwen and the other two frowned. Since Li Yuanji had said so, what else could they do?

They all knew Li Yuanji's character well. What Li Yuanji said showed that he had made up his mind. Li Yuanji also gave a guarantee that if there were any problems with the Tang Dynasty, he would come back. For them, this was enough.

Then, three people stood up together.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to North America with you."

The three of them spoke in unison, and it was obvious that they all wanted to go. In their eyes, the Tang Dynasty was now safe and everything was on the right track. If something really went wrong, they still had Li Yuanji.

This time, following Li Yuanji will not only make things easier, but I can also take a look at what it looks like over there.

Now that the territory of the Tang Dynasty is so large, the three of them are curious about the outside world. It would be a pity if they didn’t go out and take a look.

When Li Yuanji saw that all three agreed, he froze for a moment. After hesitating for a long time, Li Yuanji looked at Cen Wenben.

"Jingren, please come with me."

Li Yuanji had also thought carefully about it. Cen Wenben had already mentioned his resignation to him. He could understand Cen Wenben's resignation as he wanted to retire at the height of his career. Cen Wenben's brothers and descendants all held important positions in the Tang Dynasty, and Cen Wenben was very worried.

Even if he didn't take Cen Wenben with him, this person would not be long in the job and would choose to resign. In that case, he might as well take him with him.

With Wang Xuance and Ning Chun now in charge of the affairs of the Tang Dynasty, it is enough. As old men who have followed him, they can assist Li Chengye and ensure a stable transition.

As soon as Li Yuanji finished speaking, Cen Wenben agreed immediately with a smile on his face. He had wanted to go out and take a look for a long time, and this time he could finally do so.

And more importantly, he had wanted to resign a long time ago. After all, a big tree attracts the wind. The Cen family represented by him, Cen Wenben, is already very big. Although he has been intentionally controlling it, he is afraid that he will fall into the abyss one day.

Now that he is going to North America with Li Yuanji, he can rest assured. At least he doesn't have to worry about these things anymore.

Wang Xuance and Ning Chun were a little envious for a moment, but Li Yuanji had already made up his mind, so they could only give up.

Li Yuanji couldn't help laughing when he saw the expressions of these people. These people just now were not like that at all.

Without thinking about it any more, he said, "Since you all know about this, you must be prepared when you go there. Prepare the population to be relocated. Three hundred thousand people need to be relocated in advance.

The necessary ships, supplies, etc. must be prepared in advance. In addition, 80,000 troops will be brought with them, and the families of these 80,000 soldiers must also go with them. When preparing ships and supplies, we must increase the number based on this number.

When the time comes, let's try to have everyone set off together, so let the Shipping Bureau build the ships in advance."

This number was what Li Yuanji had already thought about. 80,000 troops, including 50,000 in the ground force, 30,000 in the navy, plus families and 300,000 civilians. After arriving in North America, they could gradually develop.

After more than ten years, the number of Tang people there would have almost doubled. With development and population growth, they would be able to fill the population there and truly develop into a new Tang Empire.

When Cen Wenben and his companions heard that so many people had to be relocated at once, they felt a little embarrassed.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid we have to split the mission into two or three times. We have too many people to carry, plus the huge amount of supplies. It would be too much of a burden to carry them all together."

Li Yuanji thought for a moment and said solemnly: "If that's the case, then we should ship it in three batches, but we must also make good preparations in advance."

Li Yuanji did not insist on moving there all at once. Now that Cen Wenben and the other two were against it, he did not stubbornly resist.

There are indeed a lot of things to be brought over this time. The transfer of so many people, plus the huge amount of supplies, as well as the army and the families of the soldiers, is indeed quite difficult.

After deciding, the three of them started to prepare. (End of this chapter)