Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 487 Long-term plan
It was not until after the first seven days that Princess Pingyang informed Xue Lang that she was the governor of Taizhou conferred by the sage. However, considering that her current body remained unchanged, the sage granted her permission to go to Taizhou after giving birth. Make your subordinates perform their duties on their behalf.

Her Royal Highness had her own considerations. She stayed in Yuezhou to reunite with Xue Lang. Her long history Han Jin and the newly mentioned Sima Zeng Chuang had already rushed to Taizhou to take over the post of governor on her behalf.

Xue Lang, the person who once broke through, knew that he was born in Xiong Wei's army and was Ye Qing's lieutenant before, so he was very experienced in military training.On the other hand, Han Jin is proficient in fine details, and the pairing of these two people is a bit of a combination of military and political affairs in the offspring.

Princess Pingyang said: "Taizhou is neither a place of military aircraft, nor a place of wealth. The garrison is limited, and there are no government soldiers. The city defense troops are only a few thousand. I will serve as the governor as the eldest princess, and I will be able to recruit 3 troops. You and I will get about [-] horses with your and my guards."

Xue Lang had worked in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and he was familiar with the materials from all over the country. Combined with the modern records of Taizhou, he said: "Taizhou is located in the mountains and faces the sea. Due to the terrain restrictions, the population and land are not large, let alone anything. The economy, recruiting [-] soldiers... What about the military salary? The imperial court is responsible for it?"

Princess Pingyang gave him a meaningful look, and said: "The imperial court was responsible for the food and payment in the first year, and then it has to be raised by itself."

Fuck!You don't need to ask, it must be the old man who gave him a problem!Xue Lang is a bit pained, and it is pitiful to have a reputation for being good at management!
Xue Lang thought about the Ministry of Civil Affairs' records on Taizhou, and said: "With Taizhou's local economic capacity, raising 3 horses feels a bit difficult. If you don't want to disturb the people and hurt the people, you really have to do it yourself."

Princess Pingyang nodded, and said: "That's why, does Youyang have a good strategy?"

Raising soldiers in wartime can follow the right, but raising soldiers in peacetime can't be done like that.To put it bluntly, money is still needed!
Xue Lang frowned and pondered. If he was talking about managing the south of the Yangtze River, he could refer to the historical records of later generations.But, before that, there is a question that needs to be clarified!Xue Lang asked, "Jianlin, what is your positioning for Taizhou?"

"position?"

Princess Pingyang was puzzled.Xue Lang explained: "What is your plan for Taizhou in your heart? Do you intend to build a controllable base area, or is it just a new place where you can manage your affairs in its position and don't plan to operate it?"

After hearing what he meant, Princess Pingyang said decisively: "Taizhou is my Taizhou. It must be attacked or defended. It is also a place for you, my husband and my family, and you must have the power of independence!"

Xue Lang understood, and said: "If this is the case, there is a way!"

Princess Pingyang's wonderful eyes turned, and she smiled affectionately: "Please solve my confusion, sir!"

Xue Lang's face became hot under the affectionate eyes of Her Highness the Princess, and it's serious, but Her Highness the Princess actually fired randomly indiscriminately!With a cough, he pretended to be serious and said, "I invite you to prepare for the construction of a naval division!"

"Navy?"

Princess Pingyang put away her teasing attitude and looked thoughtful.

Xue Lang talked eloquently: "Yes, it is the navy. On the sea, wealth is endless. Let alone feeding 3 horses, even 30 is not a problem. The only limitation is the boat. My Datang should not be able to A big ship that sails to the depths of the ocean, right? So, at present, it can only sail in the coastal waters along the coastline, but even if it is only in the coastal waters, it is enough. The countries on the coastline exchange gold, pearls, spices, etc. These things can be sold at a high price in Chang'an and Luoyang. Merchants are chasing profits. In order to make money, they will definitely gather in Taizhou. In this way, the population of Taizhou will increase. , the population increases, the local economy and taxes can rise, bringing many benefits..."

Xue Lang told Princess Pingyang about the benefits that ocean trade can bring, and Princess Pingyang's city mansion couldn't help hearing that, his eyes lit up, and he was quite moved.

Xue Lang said: "I was exiled this time, but the sage treats you with unceasing grace. In some respects, you are a banner that you can rely on. After preparing for the establishment of the navy, you will carry out long-distance trade. With your banner , Others dare not stretch out their hands when they are idle. Besides, we are not the ones who want to hold all the profits in our hands, so it is not a problem to do it. Besides, there are several advantages to engaging in long-distance trade!"

Xue Lang looked around, Princess Pingyang understood, and glanced at Chuxue, Chuxue immediately bowed and left, the guards dispersed, only Xue Lang and Princess Pingyang were left in the living room.

Xue Lang said: "The first and the biggest advantage is that there are all kinds of islands dotted across the sea, and there are many suitable for farming and living. If you can choose one or two, manage it well... This is the real way to advance and retreat. You can keep it."

Princess Pingyang's slightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and she looked at Xue Lang with unconcealed surprise, Xue Lang quickly said: "I don't mean to do something bad, Datang is very good... "

Princess Pingyang got up suddenly, leaned over and hugged him, kissed him on the lips, with a smile on her face, and said softly: "I know! The man who is plotting by your husband is the father who is worried about his wife after a hundred years. Coincidentally."

Princess Pingyang paused, her forehead was pressed against him, her eyes were filled with joy, and she continued: "Your Majesty's strategy is very good, if you can act according to the plan, it will solve all the worries in my wife's heart, and it is the best strategy!"

Hearing that Princess Pingyang's worries were solved, Xue Lang was very happy, smiling like a fool, hey hey.Princess Pingyang smiled lightly, moved her face a little, and said with a pair of wonderful eyes affectionately: "As a wife, I thought I knew the talent of the gentleman, but now I know that it is just a glimpse of a leopard, just a glimpse."

Xue Lang was embarrassed by the praise, and touched his nose: "Your Highness appreciates it."

Princess Pingyang smiled lightly, stared at him for a while, and asked: "What about the rest of the benefits? Your husband hasn't told his wife yet."

Xue Lang coughed, pretending not to care about the heat on his face, and said, "Jianling, do you know the Kingdom of Chenla?"

Princess Pingyang was stunned, and said: "I seem to have heard it, maybe it is a neighbor of the Huan Kingdom?"

The Kingdom of the Ring is the name of Champa City five generations ago.Xue Lang gave a thumbs up: "Your Highness is very knowledgeable."

Princess Pingyang remained silent, and looked at him with a half smile, half anger, half anger.Xue Lang laughed, and said: "Chenla is a neighbor of the Huan Kingdom. I heard that Chenla is rich in rice. The rice seeds planted don't need to be carefully cultivated, don't need to move seedlings, don't ask for water in drought, and don't dredge in flood. Drought and flood tolerance, strong adaptability, easy to cultivate. If we can introduce this kind of rice to Taizhou, and then plant some sweet potatoes and potatoes, the food problem will be solved!"

At that time, with food and money, plus the small island to operate, no matter what the situation is, there will be room for advancement and retreat, and the operation will be much easier.

With Princess Pingyang and Xue Lang around, Xue Lang didn't worry about what Li Tang's royal family would do to their descendants. The imperial court will not do too much.

What Xue Lang was afraid of was——

In the future, when Li Zhi is in power, he will support another Zetian Great Sage Emperor... That bitch is never lenient in killing people.The children of Li Tang's royal family, the relatives of the emperor, no matter men or women, died at her hands.Today's choice is nothing but a way of life for future children and grandchildren.

Of course, this cannot be said to Princess Pingyang, but although Her Royal Highness the Princess does not know this, she also knows the horror of the power struggle. With the right choice, His Royal Highness has never lacked vision and means.

(End of this chapter)