Wentang

Chapter 754 One Thousand and One Nights

"In addition to the Western Regions, you can also enter Tianzhu from the south. You can enter Tianzhu from Nanzhao and pass through the Pyu Kingdom. It's just that the roads are barren and wild. If you want to send troops from here, you must first clear the road." Yue Shan continued:
"However, since Buddhism is willing to support the imperial court, they can send people there to spread ideas and spy on information. Then the imperial court sends people to run the business and open up the road to Tianzhu."

Li Shimin recalled the map in his mind, nodded and said: "This method is very good, and it can also strengthen the imperial court's management of Nanzhao and Pyu Kingdom."

Yue Shan thought of an article about ancient Chinese copper coins that he had read in his previous life, which mentioned that from the Yuan Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, Yunnan copper accounted for almost 90.00% of the copper production.

He doesn't remember the specific data very clearly, but one thing is certain, there is enough copper in Yunnan to be mined for hundreds of years.So he said: "There are copper in Liuzhao, many, many."

As soon as money was mentioned, Li Shimin immediately regained his spirits and asked, "How much? How is it compared to Treasure Island?"

Yue Shan said: "An annual output of tens of millions of jin of copper is enough for the imperial court to mine for hundreds of years."

"Bang." Li Shimin patted the table excitedly, and said, "If you didn't say it earlier, I will order Buddhism and Taoism to go to Nanzhao to preach. Well, more people will be relocated there."

Inspired by Yueshan in Qinghai to train soldiers adapted to plateau regions, and in Lingnan to train soldiers adapted to mountain combat, Datang trained many mountain divisions.

In recent years, 30 to [-] people have also migrated to Nanzhao, and two soldiers from Zhechong Prefecture were recruited from them.These soldiers are very familiar with the terrain of Nanzhao and adapt to the local climate.

On the contrary, Nanzhao was still in a chaotic stage at this time, and those who later unified Nanzhao and Datang's arm-wrestling figures were either young or not yet born.

Datang took it here without wasting much money. Later, when Yueshan's "Chinese Civilization" came out, it almost wiped out the obstacles to national integration.

At this time, this place no longer exists as a vassal state, but the Jimi Prefecture of the Tang Dynasty.If it weren't for the fear of taking too many steps and scaring the Six Edicts, he would have set up a state, opened a government, and built a government office.

Moreover, Li Shimin has already tasted the benefits brought by the development of the south, and is happy to shift his focus to the south.

Now that he heard that there are copper mines, and the output is still so huge, he is even more interested.Even if it is not for the conquest of Tianzhu, he must speed up the speed of taking Nanzhao just for the copper mines.

There is also the matter of relocating people. In the past ten years, the imperial court has been migrating the Han people from the Central Plains to all directions, and at the same time it is also migrating the barbarians from all directions to the Central Plains.

It's just different from the previous dynasties. The previous dynasties either moved the barbarians to the northern border areas, or resettled them in the south of the Lingnan.

For example, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty often placed the surrendered Xiongnu in the northern border counties as a whole, such as the Hetao area.Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty also placed the surrendered Turks in the northern border counties.

This has resulted in a consequence. These people still live together with the original ethnic group, and all the living habits and so on follow the original customs without any change.

Once the situation changes, they will rebel again. East Turkistan is the best example.

But now Datang has adopted a completely different strategy, instead of relocating these alien races as a whole, they split them up.

This point is based on Li Chengqian's method of living in large mixed groups and small settlements in Lianghu Road, where Han and Hu live in a staggered manner.

Let these Hu people change their living customs, speak Chinese, take Chinese names, eat Han food, wear Han clothes... and the establishment of the academy system has also trained countless scholars for Datang. It is impossible for these people to become officials. .

A large part of those who failed the imperial examination would join the education and government system, and set up schools in the villages where these Hu people lived to teach the culture of the Central Plains.

You must know that the scholars in the Han and Tang Dynasties were not the kind after the Song Dynasty...they had blood and courage in their bones. Since they could not become officials and herdsmen of the emperor, they should contribute to the spread of Han culture.

Combining so many aspects, assimilation can be completed within two generations at most.

In fact, the distinction between Hua and Yi during the Han and Tang Dynasties was really not that serious. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty reused countless generals who returned from the Huns, and Jin Rixun was appointed as one of the five auxiliary ministers of Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty.

The same is true of the Tang Dynasty. Some people will say that An Lushan and Shi Siming were raised as a result.

However, are these two people's rebellion really because they are Hu people?Why didn't Gao Xianzhi rebel?Why didn't Ge Shuhan rebel?Is it because of the Anshi Rebellion that the historical trend of ethnic integration is denied?
The real reason for Anshi's rebellion was that the imperial court gave them too much power without restricting it. Tang Xuanzong foolishly appointed treacherous officials to make the country a mess.

Even if it wasn't An Shi, someone with a little ambition would rebel.My strength is stronger than that of the imperial court, why should I be a courtier?Who doesn't want to be the Ninety-Five Supreme.

Of course, Tang Xuanzong and Li Linfu turned three of the four major frontier army commanders into barbarians, which is also a brain-dead operation.

It's not impossible, but to do this before assimilation is completed, that is, to put one's neck on a sling.

Yue Shan brain ran the train for a while, then started to drive the ship again, and said: "In addition to land, you can also attack Tianzhu from the sea."

"Our fleet has spread all over Southeast Asia, but this is not enough. We have to farm and relocate people to the large islands in Southeast Asia."

"Ling Yamen, Luzon Island, Spice Islands, and Lan Natai (Thailand) can each feed millions of people."

"Successful development here can provide supplies for Datang's fleet, allowing the fleet to go to farther places to fight."

"Nanyang?" Li Shimin pondered for a while, then suddenly said: "What do you think if the enfeoffment system is restarted in Nanyang and the Western Regions?"

Franchise?Yue Shan's heart skipped a beat, wondering if it's finally coming.

After Nanzhan Buzhou and Dongsheng Shenzhou were discovered, everyone understood that enfeoffment was inevitable.But as a courtier, you must not take the initiative to mention it, you can only wait for the emperor to speak.

It's just that no one can figure out what the emperor means, they are all waiting.And now it seems that Li Shimin finally can't wait any longer.

"Fondoff... Where is the land that the sage intends to use to entrust the princes and kings?" Yue Shan asked cautiously.

"Western Regions, Nanyang Islands, Dongsheng Shenzhou, and Nanzhan Buzhou, large areas of territory can be divided." Li Shimin said.

Yue Shan categorically vetoed it: "Not in the Western Regions, at least the territory within the Ningyuan (Fergana Basin) area cannot be enfeoffed, it can only be in the hands of the imperial court, and only the areas outside Ningyuan can be enfeoffed."

Li Shimin asked in confusion: "Why? The land in the Western Regions is barren and far away from the Central Plains. It is too difficult for the imperial court to govern. Wouldn't it be better to entrust them out?"

Yue Shan thought for a while, and tried to speak in a way he could understand: "The plateau area is the source of fresh water for the entire Middle-earth China. Whoever controls it can control the fresh water resources, so it must be in the hands of the imperial court."

"The Western Regions are desolate on the ground, but there are rich mineral resources underground. Losing this place, Datang's industry will have to pay a thousand times the price if it wants to develop."

Li Shimin frowned when he heard that, he could understand Yue Shan's words, but he didn't understand.

So what if the plateau is the source of fresh water, can the imperial court cut off all the rivers?What other mineral resources are there? What kind of resources are still lacking in the vast land and resources of the Tang Dynasty?

Yue Shan was afraid that he would not listen to his words, so he emphasized: "It is not obvious how important these two areas are now, but their role will be highlighted in a hundred years at most. The imperial court must directly control these places."

Li Shimin nodded, although he didn't quite understand, but he trusted Yue Shan's vision.Since he emphasized so much, then this place must be very important, and enfeoffment should be avoided here.

"Any more?"

Yue Shan continued: "Nanyang can be considered, but the Nanyang Strait, Lingyamen, and Yizhou Island must be in the hands of the imperial court."

Li Shimin can understand what this means without Yue Shan's explanation: "The Nanyang Strait is the gateway to and from Nanyang, and it should be in the hands of the Tang Dynasty. Yizhou Island and Lingyamen can be used as maritime supply lines, and at the same time can deter princes and kings."

"Yes, your suggestion is good. What about Nanzhan Buzhou, Dongsheng Shenzhou and Beiju Luzhou?"

Yue Shan smiled and said, "I'm afraid no one is willing to go to these two continents for the time being, right? It's no different from exile."

Li Shimin also laughed and said, "Haha... I'm afraid many people dream of this opportunity of exile." Speaking of this, he asked indifferently: "Where do you want your territory to be divided?"

"Me?" Yue Shan smiled and said, "Forget it, the homeland is hard to leave."

Li Shimin asked in surprise, "No?"

Yue Shan said: "No, I only have this one son, and I want him to take care of me until the end of my life, but I can't bear him to stay away from the Central Plains."

Li Shimin said: "If you are still young, you can ask for more. Besides, the feudal kingdom can be handed over to trusted retainers to take care of it, and you don't have to manage it yourself."

Yue Shan said: "Let the retainers take care of it, whether the kingdom is his or mine. Besides, the sage, don't forget the Yanghuo Rebellion."

Yanghuo is the retainer of the Ji family of the Lu State who is in charge of the feudal state for the Ji family, and the Ji family is powerful and controls the government of the Lu State.Later, he turned against the guest and took control of Ji's family affairs, and through Ji's family, he took control of the state of Lu.It is the rebellious officials and thieves in the mouth of Confucius.

Li Shimin said: "You really don't want it? Are you afraid that Qianshu will blame you?"

Yue Shan said: "If he wants to go, he can go to his grandfather himself, don't count on me."

Li Shimin pointed at him, laughed and said, "Okay, his father doesn't care about him, I can't ignore him as a grandfather, let him come to me for it when the time comes."

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On the other side, the eldest grandson Wugou and Wu Chang's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came all the way to the small courtyard where Li Shu lived.

This yard is small but exquisitely set up, with a garden and a small square.

There is also a small pond connected with a ditch that runs through the entire mansion. There are wooden bridges and pavilions built on the pond, and colorful koi swim in the water.

The eldest grandson Wugou liked this environment very much, and the two went to Li Shu's study after admiring it here.

As soon as you open the door, you will see a dazzling array of books.

The eldest grandson Wugou was not surprised at all, this daughter likes reading the most because of her frailty and sickness, and the most important thing in Yue Shan's family is all kinds of books, it is normal to prepare a room full of books for her.

But she is also curious about what books her daughter is reading recently.

Walking to the desk, I found a book on it called "One Thousand and One Nights".

What book is this?She opened it curiously and found that it was her daughter's font.Li Shu didn't learn Furong Xiaokai from her, but Li Shimin's Feibai style.

Open the first chapter, the title is Guojun Zhuang and his One Thousand and One Nights.

Guojunzhuang?When did the Central Plains have a monarch named Zhuang?What is his thousand and one nights?Could it be the thousand and one days of being a monarch?
With such doubts in mind, she began to read the following content.

This writing method is neither classical Chinese nor half-literate, but standard vernacular.

The eldest grandson Wugou probably guessed that this is a legendary novel, because only novels can use such a straightforward style.

Looking down, there was a monarch named Zhuang long, long ago. His wife betrayed him and made him hate women in the world.So he married a young girl every day and killed him the next day.

The prime minister's daughter Mengdie took the initiative to marry the monarch and told a story to the monarch every night until dawn.The monarch was attracted by the story and was reluctant to kill her, so he decided to save it until tomorrow.

Just like this, one story a day, after the thousand and one nights, the monarch was influenced to get rid of his hatred, and lived a shameless and impetuous life with Mengdie.

Zhuang and Mengdie, there are one thousand and one stories, the eldest grandson Wugou knows what kind of book this is.Zhuang Zhou's dream of a butterfly, this is an illusory story, a novel.

But she was curious about what the following thousand and one stories were about.

Continue to scroll down, the first story is called the fisherman and the goldfish. The general content is that the fisherman catches a goldfish that can fulfill people's wishes, and the fisherman's wife is greedy and eventually becomes poor.

After reading it, Changsun Wugou felt a little unspeakably awkward. It was a very simple and naive story, but it was very meaningful.The point is that she still likes...

Continue to scroll down, the name of the story is The Ugly Duckling.It's a story about an ugly duckling turning into a white swan... I understand the truth, don't feel inferior, keep kindness and keep fighting...

But Changsun Wugou really wanted to complain about this story. The ugly duckling itself is a kind of swan, so it can become a white swan. The real duckling will always be a duck and cannot become a white swan.

This is obviously a very dark and hopeless story, but why does it look so beautiful.

Or, this story is telling everyone, don't despair because of the trough, how do you know that you are worthless?Maybe you were born to do something great?
If the ugly duckling was desperate and chose to give up on himself early on, he would die before he grows up.Then it will always be an ugly duckling instead of a white swan.

Thinking about it this way, the story makes sense again.

The eldest grandson Wugou didn't realize that the book she read originally as a childish story had unknowingly caused her to think.

Behind it are Cinderella, Snow White, the Emperor's New Clothes, Ali and the Forty Thieves and so on.

If people in the previous life read this book, they will be surprised. This is not One Thousand and One Nights, it is obviously a hodgepodge of classic fairy tales from all over the world.

In fact it is.

There are not a thousand and one stories in One Thousand and One Nights, but Yue Shan knows more than one thousand and one fairy tales.

He wrote down all the fairy tales he knew and put them into the book of One Thousand and One Nights.

Seeing how fascinated she was, Wu Chang asked cautiously, "Ma'am, is this book written by Princess Jinyang?"

(End of this chapter)