Li Chengqian this time received the encouragement of Li Shimin.

In fact, the IQ of princes in all dynasties will not be too low.

Even Li Chengqian is by no means an exception.

However, most princes dare not express their thoughts easily, and are afraid that they will have too many thoughts, which will arouse suspicion in the palace.

And it will be even more troublesome to encounter an emperor like Li Shimin.

Because Li Shimin is both civil and military, he already has talent that ordinary people do not have!

Such an emperor is more jealous than the top, and any prince like Li Chengqian who puts forward any of his own ideas will only make Li Shimin ridiculous.

In the words of later generations, it is probably that you are not as tall as a guy...

Now there is a rare opportunity, Li Chengqian and Chen Zhengtai wink at each other.

Chen Zhengtai looked calm and looked unaware of honor and disgrace.

Li Chengqian was bored, so he had to cough and said to Li Shimin: "Our Tang Dynasty has always adopted the strategy of restraint against the world. Now, the Western Regions and the Great Food, and Persian countries have come to pay tribute. If they only pay tribute, they are afraid of our Tang Dynasty today and send tributes, but they are neglected tomorrow. This is not a long-term way. Therefore, my ministers think that if they want to be long, they need to be restrained."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "How to be restrained?"

"One is mutual trading." Li Chengqian said: "Interconnection will bring benefits to each other. Everyone will get what they need and get close contact. The Chen family has had a precedent in this regard. Because of mutual trading and trade, merchants from our Tang Dynasty flocked to Baekje to communicate with Baekje. This not only benefited the people of our Tang Dynasty, but also increased Tang merchants in Baekje. They formed chambers of commerce, and now they are also used by me."

Speaking of this, he paused and said, "I have carefully looked at the Chamber of Commerce in Baekje. Now, there are more than 390 Tang merchants in Baekje. On the surface, there are only a few hundred people, but they went deep into the various prefectures and counties of Baekje. They not only made continuous profits from Baekje, but also influenced... It is not only the court of Baekje, but the officials of each prefecture and county, and even the aristocratic tribes in their towns, all of whom have more or less contact."

"Father, it is precisely because of this that Baekje, from the court and the people, are closely related to our Tang Dynasty because of these trade merchants. Even my sons heard that the supervisor appointed by the court may not be as useful as the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Baekje. Because adhering to the will of the emperor may not be as good as the greed of human nature."

Li Shimin seemed to be smiling, but in fact... he stayed in Incheon at the beginning and had a lot of knowledge about the current situation in Baekje.

But he didn't expect that Li Chengqian had even cared about Baekje!

Although Li Chengqian's words were a bit exaggerated, they were not very different from the facts.

In the past, Baekje failed to submit to the Central Plains dynasty, but in fact, this so-called tribute was not of great significance!

The tribute from Baekje is just three days of fishing and two days of drying the net. The official envoys sent to Tang Dynasty went home for one year and went home to live their own lives.

But now, it is different. The Tang Dynasty can even directly affect the problems of one county and one township in the middle of Baekje through the Chamber of Commerce. The influx of Tang merchants also appeared in Baekje with interest groups composed of Tang merchants. Merchants often have cooperation objects, and have certain connections locally. Even... a group surrounding Tang merchants made profits.

Take a Tang merchant who sold Tang Dynasty cotton cloth as an example. When the Tang merchant transported the cotton cloth to Baekje, he would look for partners in Baekje. Every state and every county had local aristocratic races and merchants to pick up goods from him. Many shops also relied on the Tang merchant’s cotton cloth for a living. The final result was that a Tang merchant determined the livelihood of hundreds of people.

The power of more than 300 Tang merchants and their relationship networks gathered together and became the Baekje Chamber of Commerce. This kind of power was so amazing that the president of the Chamber of Commerce could directly negotiate with people at the level of Prime Minister and Secretary of the Baekje State to directly determine the direction of certain policies.

In this way, the entire Baekje country is actually inseparable from the Tang Dynasty. Even if there is no navy or supervisor, if the Baekje king wants to cut off the liaison with the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that something will happen to him in the Baekje country!

This is the so-called problem of the so-called food and clothing of millions of canal workers, and everyone has to eat.

So Li Shimin nodded and said, "Communication...trade...although this is not a clear idea, it is also imperative."

"In addition," Li Chengqian continued: "It is to build the road. The railway is built to Dashi. Along the way, you need to pass through the Western Regions and Persia. This road is for better trading! Even if there is any chaos in the future, the Tang Dynasty can still respond in time. Therefore, when various countries arrive in Gaochang, they need to experience the railway. Let them take the railway all the way, so that they can know the benefits of the railway, and then negotiate how to build the railway, who pays the money and who places the land. In this way, the trade exchanges can be closely linked. The influence of our Tang Dynasty on it can be increased."

"This Dashi is remote. If a caravan comes to the Tang Dynasty, it will take at least several months. But if the railway is built, a large amount of goods will be only half a month before passing through the border, which is unimaginable in the past."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "I asked the Chen family to build a railway from Chang'an to Luoyang, but this project has not made much progress for a long time. However, you two guys are very enthusiastic when you build roads to the Western Regions."

Chen Zhengtai coughed and said, "Your Majesty, the railways between Luoyang and Chang'an involve money. If Your Majesty doesn't take out the money, what will your ministers repair?"

Li Shimin immediately waved his hand and said, "Don't talk about these things, don't talk about these things."

Chen Zhengtai couldn't help but complain. He always suspected that Li Shimin wanted to make money for the railway construction for free. Anyway, he had made up his mind. If the money was not paid, the engineering team would not start construction.

Li Chengqian said at this time: "The road has been repaired and the merchants have followed him, so the rest will be easier. My son thinks that it is better to get real benefits than to insist on useless tribute."

Li Shimin thought for a while and said, "You are right. It seems that the prince is still very sober. The court teaches the people of the world to let them know etiquette and law. But the court itself needs to have a clear understanding. If everything is just about simplicity, it will sooner or later undergo a major change!"

Li Chengqian received the praise and showed a big smile, then said, "There is another thing that my son thinks...is also imperative."

Li Shimin glanced at Li Chengqian: "What's the matter?"

Li Chengqian said: "The Tang Dynasty and other countries, especially the Western Regions, have different languages ​​and different writings. Even if the road is built, if the customs of each other are different, conflicts will inevitably arise. If this continues, this is not a good thing. Therefore, my ministers think that we should summon some great scholars and scholars, and only various countries will teach us the Confucianism and Law of the Tang Dynasty and teach people how to learn the Four Books and Five Classics."

Li Shimin smiled: "On weekdays, you are not like this. Haven't you always scoffed at the scriptures?"

Li Chengqian said with confidence: "This is not the knowledge learned by the ministers. This knowledge is what teaches people to abide by their own duties. What the ministers should learn should be the way of governing the world."

Li Shimin couldn't help but smile and said nothing: "Are these taught by Zhengtai?"

Li Chengqian shook his head: "Not that, it's just... I've been with Zhengtai for a long time, and I've slowly learned some truths."

Li Shimin nodded, looked very happy, and said, "You are becoming more and more like a prince, it's great."

After saying that, Li Shimin's eyes turned and said to Chen Zhengtai: "After the envoys of various countries arrive, please leave them to be responsible for the reception. Don't make any mistakes. My Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette. You can treat guests with good manners, so don't be stingy."

Chen Zhengtai nodded obediently: "My son must do his best."

What should be said was almost done, and Li Shimin immediately let the two go away.

When the two left, Li Shimin sat in front of the table, lowered his head and pondered, not talking.

Zhang Qian was on the side and smiled, "Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince is getting more and more handsome."

Li Shimin said lightly: "You don't even look at who his father is."

Zhang Qian's body was shocked and he immediately said, "Your Majesty is both civil and military, and he is good at teaching his children. I really admire him."

Li Shimin smiled slightly: "To put it, this prince... looks a bit ridiculous, but in fact... he has a clear mind and a structure in his work. In the future... if he succeeds the Grand Principal, he is probably a hero."

Zhang Qian immediately said, "Your Majesty will live for a hundred years for thousands of years. These things..."

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Birth, old age, sickness and death are human nature. I am afraid of death, but... what's the use of fear? How many emperors have ever been? Which emperor is not a taboo to death, but in the end, who can die for thousands of years? People will die forever. As the emperor, I am just a person. I don't want this, I just want... talents to come out in the world."

Li Shimin said, and stood up; "Sometimes I think that I may be old. Looking at these juniors, it is really terrifying. They may do better than me in the future."

Zhang Qian smiled and wanted to say something, but still closed his mouth.

This is something... the emperor can say, but others cannot say it.

It's a taboo.

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The next day, the whole of Chang'an was shocked.

Countless pilgrims have already surrounded the Great Ci'en Temple, and people want to see the charm of Monk Xuanzang.

Almost all newspapers are reporting on the deeds of rescuing Monk Xuanzang, and are very legendary about how dozens of people attacked the Dashi Royal City at night and how to exchange hostages.

At first, some people thought that this was a bit exaggerated. When they learned that the Great Food Kingdom had sent envoys to Chang'an, it was hard to believe it or not.

A few days ago, the prince, who was ridiculed by others, suddenly... became the most heroic person.

How to send out deadly soldiers immediately.

How to plan?

It took half a year to do it for a monk, and he was determined. What a courage and strategy.

For several days, almost all the front pages were digging for relevant information.

There are also many young and strong people who are asking about the Chen family's deaths everywhere, running thousands of miles to kill people's heads. This is such a romantic thing.

But the Chen family... is very quiet.

The East Palace... didn't seem to be moving.

At this time... trying your best to keep a low profile is the best strategy.

Chen Zhengtai is now devoted to the money house. The money house must transform, but how to transform requires careful consideration.

Of course, it is inevitable to meet dead soldiers like Chen Zhenglei.

More than ninety people, Chen Zhengtai greeted them one by one and asked them to sit down.

However, these dead soldiers looked very reserved. They were all wearing military coats and looked no different from ordinary soldiers.

The only difference between them and those energetic soldiers is that they are all quiet and taciturn, but they are murderous in their every move.

Chen Zhengtai looked at Chen Zhenglei and said, "Your Majesty and all the officials have heard of your deeds and appreciated them very much. His Highness the Crown Prince is also very interested in you. Now the Ministry of Personnel is ready to give you a title. You are the leader. It is indispensable to think that a county official is a must. Of course... the title is second... the important thing is that you will play a role in the future, so... I want to see your views on this action."

Chen Zhenglei still had no expression on his face and said, "Your Highness, this action, on the surface... seems to have achieved the victory by relying on everyone's actions, but in my opinion, what really determines the victory is not the action of that incense stick of time. The key to victory is that before we take action, we have already figured out the reality of the great cannibal, understood the trends of the great cannibal, and analyzed and formulated a feasible plan..."

Chen Zhengtai smiled, and he never thought that this guy would flatter him.

So Chen Zhengtai said: "What do you mean... are all this of my contribution?"

Chen Zhenglei shook his head, "What Hu Xiao wants to say is that the success or failure of such a battle depends on the effort of the audience, not an action. Hu Xiao is definitely not trying to exaggerate this on purpose. In the process of action, if there is any error in the message, it may put the action team in the most dangerous situation. There are many rumors outside that praise our action team for its strength, but it seems that our action team has become a god who can go to heaven and earth. But Hu Xiao believes that such actions...the analysis and decision-making of intelligence are crucial. This is the most direct feeling of Hu Xiao."

After hearing this, Chen Zhengtai kept nodding and said, "What you said is reasonable. In fact, this time, it's a bit of luck! We have inquired about the trends of the cannibalism from many sources, but in fact... the source of the information has been identified, but if the screening is wrong, then whether you can come back alive is a matter of two things."

Chen Zhenglei deeply agrees with this, and he knows this more than anyone else.

Chen Zhengtai immediately said, "Then...if I want to expand your military horse, what suggestions do you have?"

Chen Zhenglei immediately cheered up, and he said without hesitation: "If the personnel in the operation are tripled or even five times, the intelligence collection, intelligence analysis and screening are required behind the scenes, and the personnel who carry out the aftermath will be required, they may need more than a thousand people."

"Oh?" Chen Zhengtai looked at Chen Zhenglei with appreciation. I am afraid that only people like Chen Zhenglei who have read books, dig coal, become military, and stand alone have their own thoughts on this...

Thinking is really important. Only those who have seen it can form their own ideas.

Chen Zhenglei said: "For this problem, the following problems have actually been exposed. First, some information is inaccurate. Second, we did not have the personnel to respond to Dashi, so we became deaf and blind after we arrived at Dashi. These two problems are very big, but fortunately, Dashi people are not wary of us at all. That is why we can succeed. But has Your Highness ever thought that after this battle, all countries in the world will now develop a sense of precaution. If we take such actions in the future, then

The difficulty will inevitably increase many times. Because of this,... if you want to succeed in the future, you must establish a guarantee system for the following issues. In my opinion, although the operation team is the same as the army, the army also needs logistics and supplies. The operation team should rely more on supplies and logistics than the army, because the personnel of the operation may require dozens of people, but... before the operation, if there is no foolproof and meticulous plan, and the understanding of the goals of the operation may have terrible consequences."

"If Your Highness wants to expand the scale, the key to the problem is to establish an intelligence system, so that... can be foolproof."

Chen Zhengtai didn't expect that this guy first summed up so many problems.

But if you think about it carefully, this time you can succeed is really lucky. But for Chen Zhenglei, actions cannot be relied on luck, because if he encounters misfortune, he and his brother will undoubtedly die.

So Chen Zhengtai nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, then... how many people do you need and what kind of talents do you need?"

Chen Zhenglei obviously had thought about it before, so he immediately said: "Many people need at least dozens of talents who are familiar with languages ​​in various countries. Your Highness, what the humble princes speaks is not just as simple as learning some languages ​​in various countries. That is just a superficial one! The talent needed by humble princes is the kind of people who are not only proficient in languages, but also proficient in slang from various countries. In addition, in all parts of the world, there are eyeliners, and these eyeliners need to have different identities, understand local customs, and at the same time, they also need to have the ability to analyze intelligence."

"The humble one needs a secret channel that can quickly convey countless messages. There is a group of people who are good at analyzing and identifying information from all over the world. Even..."

Chen Zhengtai kept talking to him. At first, he felt understanding, but later... he felt a headache.

In Chen Zhengtai's view, these requests made by Chen Zhenglei are money, and a lot of money.
Chapter completed!