Chapter 498: Agricultural Civilization and Marine Civilization
"Actually, these things can also be obtained around Datang.
It's just that Datang's current capabilities are not able to arrange it in place because the distance is a bit far."
"Ah, dear brother, what does this mean?"
"You should also know that the place we live in is a sphere called the earth.
The earth is so wide from east to west, north to south, and the Tang Dynasty is only located in a corner.
There are vast grasslands to the north, and further north you will reach the North Pole.
To the south is Lingnan, and to the south is Dai Viet.
In fact, after passing Dai Viet, there is still the vast sea and islands.
Continuing to the south, there is another continent, which is half the size of the Tang Dynasty.
And these king crabs, abalones, and lobsters mostly live around that continent.
And now that continent is also an unclaimed land.
There are some people up there, but according to their situation, they should still be considered savages."
"Savage, dear brother, what is a savage?"
"What the savages mean is that they are actually just like us, they are all human beings, but their evolution is not as fast.
If no one disturbs them, if they continue to develop for thousands of years, they may be able to reach the level that our Tang Dynasty is now.
Of course, if things go smoothly and there is no war, maybe after thousands of years of development, they will be the same as they are now."
"Ah, why is this?"
"This person cannot be comfortable if he wants to continuously evolve.
Why do dynasties change and fights continue in this ancient land of ours?
It's all because of the lack of food. On the other hand, in many places in the world, people today live very comfortably.
They have plenty of food there, so there is no pressure at all.”
My dear, Li Er's eyes widened when he heard this.
What does the Tang Dynasty lack now? What it lacks is food. I didn’t expect that there is such a fairyland in the world. This is simply my ideal country.
"I'm talking about Lao Li, there is a saying that is good, one is born in sorrow and dies in happiness.
If this person has a strong sense of worry, the entire country and nation will keep moving forward and work hard.
Just like our Central Plains, the four surrounding areas are surrounded by powerful enemies. If you are not careful, your country may be destroyed.
Therefore, as a Central Plains person, I always think about hard work and never think about ease.
Maybe one day we will be attacked by the enemy, but we, the Central Plains people, will continue to fight hard, resist desperately, and drive the enemy away.
So continue to stand up strong.
The ones I told you about have no internal or external troubles at all, but their strength is weak.
However, our technology is not that developed now. If only we could transport our soldiers from the Tang Dynasty.
It only takes ten thousand soldiers to capture the territory of the Tang Dynasty that is several times larger than mine."
Dear brother, are you kidding me? What can 10,000 soldiers do?
For him, Li Er, those 10,000 soldiers were not as many as the soldiers stationed in a border city.
No matter how incompetent and weak they are, these 10,000 soldiers will not be able to conquer several territories of the Tang Dynasty, right?
Speaking of my virtuous brother, is it possible that he doesn’t know how big the territory of the Tang Dynasty is?
I shouldn't even think about it. It would be fine if no one else knew about it.
But it is impossible for my good brother not to know, that is to say, these things he said must be true.
Oh my God, Li Er looked shocked again!
"So, our land is one of the most superior lands given by God.
There are mountains separating the south, west and north to resist this powerful enemy.
If the enemy can reach them, we can also cross the river and prepare for war to regain the lost ground.
In fact, the enemy may not be able to attack the surrounding territories. The main concern is the sea area to the east!"
Sea area?
That's right, because all of us Central Plains people think that food is our top priority.
And with the idea that food is the most important thing, everyone wants to guard an acre of fertile land.
Guarding the land, but not having any thoughts about the sea.
Ours can be called an agricultural civilization, while the Turks in the north are called a steppe civilization. Let’s not talk about the steppe civilization for now.
The other civilization is the marine civilization. The marine civilization is about external expansion, while the agricultural civilization is self-contained.
With today's technology, it's safe to say that the two sides won't collide yet.
If one day in the future agricultural civilization and marine civilization collide.
The agricultural civilization will definitely be crushed by strong forces. It may one day be able to defeat this group of marine civilizations, but the humiliation of this agricultural civilization will last for hundreds of years.
"Yes, dear brother, what you said today makes sense.
I didn’t expect that if we just eat this crab and lobster, it would allow me, Lao Li, to see so many things?”
"Yes, that's how it is with some things. In fact, the sea area of our Datang Dynasty can fully support the development of agricultural civilization and marine civilization.
On the one hand, we develop military strength on land, and on the other hand, we develop military strength on the sea.
There are countless territories outside this sea, and it can definitely be actively expanded to the outside world.
We will gain more territory for the Tang Dynasty, and at the same time open up sea areas for trade, so that the people can become richer.
Encourage business and let these merchants transport these goods to distant places.
At the same time, goods from further surrounding areas are shipped to Datang.
Although the Tang Dynasty is now among the best in the world, the cultural knowledge of the surrounding foreign races also has a lot to offer.
For example, the set of colored glazes I gave you before.
In fact, this colored glaze was first produced in a place called Venice, thousands of miles away from the Tang Dynasty.
It was a city built on water, and Venice was also called the Water City.
The industry and commerce there are developed, and the development of industry and commerce has promoted the improvement of their craftsmanship.
This gave them the ability to be hundreds of years ahead of the world at that time.
In fact, our country in the Tang Dynasty does not lack capable people or skilled craftsmen. What it lacks is such an opportunity.
If this is a private industry with frequent commercial exchanges, it is said that three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang.
As people's thinking becomes more active, they have more ideas, and the number of things they create will increase accordingly.
At that time, I ask you, do you think my Datang's strength can be improved to a higher level?"
After hearing this, Li Er nodded.
Yes, sometimes things are like this. We have to brainstorm ideas, and we can't just say what we want and do what we want.
Sometimes a person's decision-making can easily go wrong.
After hearing what the wise brother said, it made sense, and then he raised his head and looked at his son.
I saw that the prince was also sitting on the side without moving his chopsticks, listening quietly.
Alas, Li Chengqian said that he was in too much pain and could not eat the abalone and lobster in front of him.
Instead, he could only listen to his father and Uncle Zhao chatting and bragging.
By the way, can you two stop talking about these useful and useless things at the dinner table?
After eating, the two of you went to the front hall and chatted as much as you wanted.
Didn't you see that my stomach is making gurgling noises?
But there is no way, the two of them are talking about some more important things.
If I didn't even follow this rule and wolfed it down on the sidelines, my father would definitely not have a sudden attack.
But after Uncle Zhao leaves, he will definitely be dealt with severely.
On the other hand, my sister and the others do not have such thoughts.
The three of them should eat and drink as they should, and should not take anything to heart.
Especially in Changle, you should eat something else, don't just eat abalone.
Although the food is delicious, you still have to leave one for your big brother!
He raised his head and glanced at his elder brother. Changle smiled as his elder brother looked at him, as if he already knew what he was thinking.
She gave him a look to give him a slight hint, and then swallowed the food in front of him.
I couldn't help but sigh.
Wow, dad, this tastes really delicious. Thank you, Uncle Zhao!
Li Er smiled when he heard this!
"Okay, daughter, if it tastes good, you can eat more, and Wan'er, you can also eat more."
"I understand father, thank you father."
Turning around and taking another look at the prince sitting opposite, Li Er spoke when he saw his appearance.
"Okay, you should eat quickly, don't wait until the food is cold before eating, it will be bad for your stomach.
That dear brother, let’s eat first and talk about those things in detail after dinner!
Come let’s have a drink first!”
After a few glasses of wine, Li Er took matters into his own hands and filled the bowl with wine.
"Brother Xian, the wine I drank before was really bland and tasteless.
It's only because I arranged these drinks for you that I feel that this drink is quite enjoyable.
I won’t say much else. I wish our business will reach new heights next year and we will make a lot of money next year.”
"Uncle Zhao, I would also like to congratulate Uncle Zhao and my father in advance for making a huge profit from this business.
I will also go to Zhaojiazhuang more often next year to study with Uncle Zhao.
I hope my studies can also reach a higher level!”
"Hahahaha, this brat like me has to thank my wise brother for teaching him well."
"Don't worry, Old Li. He, Xiao Li, is also very obedient in my village and studies very seriously.
I believe he can also become a pillar."
"Hahahaha, that's good, that's good.
Come, come, eat, eat, let's eat first, and then talk slowly after we finish the meal.
At noon, everyone had a delicious meal and they were very satisfied.
Until the luncheon was over, they left the house and went to the front hall. The two chatted for a few more words.
That afternoon, Zhao Mu and Li Yue left Chang'an City and headed towards Zhaojiazhuang.
Before leaving.
"Yue'er, next time you come to Chang'an City, you must remember to do this in advance.
You must arrange for someone to return to Chang'an City in advance and tell your father, so that I can make preparations in advance."
"I know it's father. We will go back now. Please don't worry, father. My daughter will come back to visit you another day."
After saying that, under the gaze of everyone, Zhao Mu and his party left Chang'an City and disappeared from everyone's sight.
Seeing their carriage leaving, Li Er coughed lightly.
"Okay, Maid Guanyin, you can just take the people with you and follow Gan'er. Changle and the others should go back first.
By the way, arrange all those delicacies to the palace, and give a portion to the auxiliary machine to take back to eat."
"It's Your Majesty."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Auxiliary machine, follow me to the weapons inspection."
This time he got a new weapon, and Li Er said that he must make good arrangements this time.