Li Er shook his head. Anyone who is not a fool would choose this kind of question. Of course, he would go to the southeast!
"Yes, this is the reason why we did not go to conquer Tibet in the Central Plains.
The environment in Tubo is very harsh, and what is the purpose of the Central Plains Dynasty's land conquest?
There are just a few reasons, the first is population, the second is food, and the third is strategic location.
The so-called economy has to stay behind.
This is why Datang wanted to open up the Hexi Corridor. It was because the strategic location there was very important and it could directly reach the Western Regions.
At the same time, there are also many war horses in that place.
In this situation, the cavalry unit is the top priority.
In addition, the Central Plains and Bashu are all plains where food can be grown, so this location is also a top priority.
Of course, in addition to these, there is the grassland in the north of the Tang Dynasty. It is very easy for the tribes there to become stronger and bigger and become enemies of the Central Plains.
Therefore, if the Central Plains becomes stronger, they will immediately go north to conquer the foreign races in the north.
Including the Goguryeo people who now occupy Liaodong are also a serious concern of the Tang Dynasty.
On the other hand, in the land of Tubo, there is no money, the land is barren, there are not many people, and there is no strategic position.
If they, Tubo, can become bigger and stronger, they will become a serious problem for me in the Central Plains.
In the end, if we Central Plains people occupy it, it will be a completely loss-making transaction.
When you do business, you know where to make money. Is it possible that the court doesn't know that?
After occupying it, it's okay if it has some value, but now it means losing money after occupying it.
When Zhao Mu said this, Li Er smiled awkwardly.
Yes, after his analysis, Li Er suddenly discovered that occupying Tubo would do more harm than good.
But, if we don't occupy this Tubo land, they, the Tubo people, will be like flies at the border of the Tang Dynasty, buzzing non-stop, making everyone feel particularly unhappy.
To fight or not to fight, and how to fight, is an important question!
In addition, Tubo is a plateau, and our soldiers from the Central Plains were very uncomfortable after going up to the plateau, which is called altitude sickness.
If this altitude sickness occurs, our soldiers in the Central Plains will also become weak and have difficulty breathing.
If this is the case, even if you have an army of 100,000, you are still no match for the thousands of Tibetans.
Therefore, occupying this place is a completely loss-making business for the Central Plains Dynasty.
If you still can't fight, if you don't fight in the end, they will come over and invade you."
Yes, dear brother, it would be great if there were no Tubo people, and we wouldn't have to worry about them coming to intrude.
"Hahaha, there's nothing we can do about this Tubo territory, that's it.
Of course, the emergence of this kind of terrain is also beneficial to the Central Plains.
Because there are high mountains blocking our way forward, and at the same time, they also block the attack of stronger enemies from the west.
In this situation, we only need to be wary of the northerners and the enemies at sea."
Historical experience tells us.
Of the four major ancient civilizations in the world, we are the only one left. The ancient Bactria civilization still has a long history and continues to be passed down.
The other three major civilizations were also powerful and prosperous before.
But there is a saying that history is a cycle. There is no country that is always strong and no country that is always in decline.
If it coincides with the decline of the Central Plains, and we do not have such natural dangers to block other powerful enemies, perhaps our Central Plains civilization, like other civilizations, will disappear in the long river of history.
So every time we talk about this, the whole world talks about the most superior geographical location.
Everyone will think that our location in the Central Plains is the most advantageous.
You can attack when you advance, you can defend when you retreat, this is the real heaven!
I heard my wise brother say this again today. I had heard him say it before.
But Li Er didn't care at all about these things.
Hearing someone say this again today made Li Er's heart move slightly.
After all, according to his own strategic policy, he came to fight against Tibet, waiting for them to launch an attack, and then started to consume them.
When he sees that the time is almost ripe, he will send a large army to the southwest, attack Tubo directly, and destroy the Tibetans in one go just like the Turks.
But what happened today made Li Er feel a little uneasy.
Should we still listen to my wise brother and focus on defense at the southwest border and not attack it?
Although he also thought so in his heart, when he thought of the Tubo people showing off their power, Li Er still said that he would not give their Tubo people a hard punishment.
They Tubo people have no idea how powerful our Tang Dynasty is.
So while I was thinking this in my heart, while listening to Zhao Mu's words, I didn't know what I was thinking in my ears.
Sit aside, simply turn a blind eye, and study slowly.
"Brother Xian, the matter about the Tubo land has nothing to do with us.
They can make whatever arrangements they like with the court, and we still have to continue to make our money.
What crops do you plan to plant on your farm this year?"
As he spoke, Zhao Mu told him the crops to be planted this year.
"Brother Xian, I, Lao Li, have heard of some of the crops you planted this year.
But there are some crops that I, Lao Li, have never heard of.
Do you have any extra here? Can you give me some? I also want to go back and plant some."
"Of course, if you want, you can go directly to the housekeeper and ask him to make arrangements for you.
All matters related to the food are handled by the steward."
Li Er chuckled and rubbed his hands vigorously. That's a good feeling.
Zhao Mu couldn't help but laugh when he saw his look in his eyes.
"I said, Lao Li, I understand what you mean.
Is it possible to arrange for the grains to be sown back and then save some seeds after the autumn harvest, so that they can be planted next year?"
Suddenly being asked these words, Li Er laughed as if his little secret had been discovered!
"I said, Lao Li, you are a typical person who won't shed tears until he sees the coffin, and won't give up until he reaches the Yellow River.
I told you before, I obtained these seeds by chance.
Not to mention you, even I can do it. Their food can only be grown at once.
The fruits they produce cannot be planted.
If you don't believe it, I will arrange for these seeds to be sent to you, and you can go there and plant them yourself.
If you can successfully plant it, I will admire you!"
“Brother Xian, actually I just want to plant some seeds, so why don’t I leave any seeds?
These things are probably valuable, so I got curious and wanted to plant more of them."
While talking, Li Er’s old face looked like that.
Hahaha, I could only smile to relieve my embarrassment, but in fact my heart was filled with endless loss.
Li Er was very happy about the corn thing he had been talking about before.
It's just that the corn is said to be a place in North America.
I have also arranged for so many businessmen to search for corn and North America, but it has been so long and no businessman has arranged the specific matters in North America.
I can only imagine such thoughts in my heart. Only this America and the corn in my heart are secretly sentimental.
Maybe North America is actually a very, very small place?
Otherwise, with their ability, if the territory is large enough, how could they not find it?
I don’t know what other people are thinking, but for him, Li Er, his idea is that simple!
"Brother, if that's the case, I'll ask the housekeeper for some seeds before I leave. But don't worry, I'll just arrange some of these seeds to plant a few acres of land. I don't want the rest."
Although I say I am greedy, I know better when to be greedy and when not to be greedy.
If these seeds can be of great benefit to himself, he will definitely obtain them at all costs, by flattering others, or by adopting various means.
But now, even if it is planted, there is no way to save seeds, which means that all this seems insignificant.
Speaking of these, I feel very tangled in my heart!
"Okay, Lao Li, looking at you like this, there is nothing to worry about, and you don't farm.
If after harvesting these grains, you can just go and collect the grains, and thinking about so many things that are useful but useless will only increase your depression!"
"Yes, yes, dear brother, I am not thinking that these grains are very high-yielding.
The main thing is to be able to plant more and harvest more food.
Wouldn’t it be possible to sell it for more money? It seems like there is really no such good luck now.”
As he spoke, he smiled slightly to relieve his inner helplessness!
After talking with him, we stayed in Zhaojiazhuang for another afternoon.
After dinner, and breakfast the next morning, I exchanged a few words with Zhao Mu, got up and left.
After returning to Chang'an City, Zhang Sun Wuji was arranged to arrange for a group of generals from the Arms Supervisor to go to the blacksmith shop in Zhaojiazhuang to start preparing iron tools!
On the other hand, ever since I learned about the Tang Dynasty’s expedition to conquer the Qiang people.
In the early days, the people doing business in the Qiang tribe quickly changed direction and went to other territories.
More than a month has passed. I have finished my business in other places and am ready to try my luck again in the Qiang tribe.
Although the Qiang people had done these things before, the court also said so.
But this businessman's boldness is obvious to all, even if it costs his own fortune and life.
For everyone, as long as there is profit, they will take advantage of it.
So a group of people arrived at the Qiang tribe and were ready to ask!
But after everyone arrived at the Qiang tribe, with the naked eye they saw hundreds of carriages loaded with ore, heading towards the Tang Dynasty.
When the team stood aside and prepared to rest, a bold businessman stepped forward and asked.
I would like to ask, how is the Qiang people doing? They want to come here to do business.
When the soldier learned that this group of people was also in the business of these ores, he told them directly.
This ore has now been monopolized by the court. They want to buy it, but they have no chance at all.
The Qiang tribe that Chaotang attacked before, on the one hand, hurt the merchants of Tang Dynasty.
On the other hand, the Qiang tribe also produces ores, and these ores have been listed as strategic materials by the Tang Dynasty.
After hearing what the soldiers said, the businessmen all looked shocked.
How did this good-looking Qiang thing become like this?
It was agreed that they were here to make money, so why did the court suddenly need these things?
I didn't understand it for a while.
But these are the people in front of the court, even though they are very confused in their hearts.
They had no choice but to leave quickly. They, a group of small businessmen, were just doing business and did not dare to confront the court.
Now that there is no chance to buy these ores, it seems that we can only try our luck in other sites.
I hope they can have good luck, so that they can make a lot of money!
Chang'an City, Ordnance Supervisor.
"Everyone, you should know your identities. You are all blacksmiths and at the same time, we are the weapons supervisor of the Tang Dynasty.
After today, each of you will have only one identity, and that is the blacksmith of Zhaojiazhuang.
You should know what this Zhaojiazhuang means, right?"
Everyone nodded in agreement, they learned how to make weapons in Zhaojiazhuang.
"Later I will take a group of you to the blacksmith shop in Zhaojiazhuang to make iron there.
Remember, it's still the same as before, no one is allowed to reveal their true identity.
If you dare to leak it, you should know what will happen.
At the same time, our identity is not allowed to be leaked. If it is leaked, you should also know what price you will pay!"
"It's the butler!"
"Okay, everyone get in the car and go to the blacksmith shop.
You can also rest assured that as long as each of you works hard, your wives, children, and children will all be brought to the blacksmith shop.
In addition, the bounty will be doubled."
It is said that there must be brave men under heavy rewards. These people are all craftsmen. From today on, they will also go to Zhaojiazhuang to work there and spread the ugly words to the front to avoid making mistakes and regretting them later.
At the same time, although they are just craftsmen, they still need to be rewarded in order to achieve the highest efficiency.
This can promote their enthusiasm.
After hearing what the adults said, these craftsmen all showed excitement.