Chapter 930 Prosperity in the Age of Prosperity (4)
The other brothers are not surprised by King An's decision. They themselves are aware of their eldest brother. To put it nicely, he means that he does not compete for his share of his responsibilities. To put it harshly, he only has mediocre qualifications. Although the brothers have little respect for this eldest brother.
I'm not particularly respectful, but basic courtesy has always been there, because the eldest brother has a slow temper and is very gentle in words and deeds. Among the sons of Lao Li's family, those who are capable never like to keep a low profile. The empire is martial and as the son of a saint, these
The same is naturally true for the princes. On the surface, they appear harmonious, but in fact, they are all holding back their anger and want to prove their abilities.
Wang An is weak. Although they don't look down on each other because he is their eldest brother, it is unrealistic to say how to respect him because of his gentleness. In this martial empire, strength has always been necessary for people to respect.
preparation elements.
After King An finished speaking, Li Chengying cupped his hands and said, "My son is just like my elder brother."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun glanced at his son and said helplessly: "You really save trouble, you don't even want to say more."
Li Zhiyun is not surprised by Li Chengying's decision. It is impossible to expect his son to focus on career development. This kid has a laid-back personality and is not material for big things at all.
Li Chengying hurriedly said: "Father, I want to set up a literary society in the future to have all the world's literary talents under my command and sing praises to the empire."
"Okay." Li Zhiyun interrupted him, "I will reward you with all the fertile land in Huazhou. In addition, I will give you two commodity tags."
"Thank you, Father." Li Chengying agreed with a smile.
As for him, he was simply interested in poetry and songs. As for other things, he was not within the scope of his consideration. He was even more upset about the court affairs. Since his father gave him the opportunity to choose this time, he naturally
Take good care of it.
After King An and King Lai made their decision, Long Wang Li Chengxuan said: "Father, I want to study hard and share my father's worries in the future."
Li Zhiyun smiled and said, "Okay, then you should study hard."
After saying that, Li Zhiyun said nothing.
Li Chengzhao raised his eyebrows slightly, is it gone now?
That's not right.
With this doubt in his mind, he thought quietly.
The remaining ones who have not expressed their stance include Yi Wang Li Chengyan, Qing Wang Li Chenglie, and Ji Wang Li Chengjing.
This result was not what Li Chengzhao expected. How could he not know what his brothers were thinking?
The three of them thought about it for a full stick of incense before they each made a decision.
"Father, I want to continue fighting on the battlefield." Li Chengyan said.
"The same goes for my son." Li Chenglie followed.
Now the only one left is Li Chengjing. He has been doing nothing, sitting there on his knees, as quiet as a sculpture.
In fact, Li Chengjing's mind has been thinking rapidly about his father's true intentions. After King An and King Lai stated that they would not participate in government affairs, his father responded immediately. However, his father did not respond to the brothers who expressed their intention to participate in government affairs.
It seems that there should be something else that the father has not said.
Thinking of this, Li Chengjing remembered the unwillingness in his heart and the aggrievedness of being unknown all these years, and immediately said: "Father, I don't want to be a rich man."
To be honest, with his forbearance, it is impossible to say such a thing. Because the prince is at the scene, saying such words is tantamount to falling out with the prince. As an ordinary prince, if you don't want to be a rich man, what do you want to do?
However, Li Chengjing had no choice. Because his father had insisted that if he chose to give up this opportunity, he would definitely be regarded as a free-riding clan king by his father in the future. More importantly, the multiple-choice question this time was actually
Forcing these brothers to express their stance.
Do you have any idea?
If so, then speak up quickly and don't think about lying dormant. Because if you don't tell the truth and choose to lie dormant, then you will never want to get involved in government affairs for the rest of your life.
Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie were a little surprised. They didn't expect that the unknown King Ji would have such an idea. Li Chengzhao's expression was calm and unwavering.
As for Emperor Li Zhiyun, he sighed silently in his heart.
In fact, before Li Zhiyun summoned his sons, he had already made up his mind about his sons. Among them, Li Chengjing was the child he considered the most. When this child was still young, he really couldn't see any difference.
However, as Li Zhiyun has been busy with political affairs in recent years, when he looked back, he found that this son was a little different.
Li Zhiyun has learned how to look at people over the years. Li Chengjing is still young, and although he is taciturn, Li Zhiyun can still tell that this kid is actually holding back his anger. In other words, this kid is ambitious.
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"Okay, since we have made a decision, let's do it." Li Zhiyun said: "Prince An and Prince Lai will leave first."
"yes."
The two brothers left happily.
Then, Li Zhiyun took his remaining sons to the inner room.
The light in this inner room is very good, and the light shining through the windows falls right on the huge imperial map. This map is quite eye-catching, and several boys immediately focused their attention on the map as soon as they entered.
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The entire map, from south to north, from west to east, the territory of the empire far exceeds that of previous dynasties. The frontiers, mountains, lakes and rivers on it are very unfamiliar to several boys. Only the Western Region is familiar to Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie.
Li Zhiyun stood in front of the map, with his sons surrounding him.
"Guess how big the empire is now?" Li Zhiyun asked with a smile.
Li Chengzhao said in detail: "It is bounded by the sea in the east, Qiongzhou in the south, Mengchi in the west, Angara River in the north, and Nangxiaohai in it. In the past, the hometowns of Shiwei, Mohe, Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje and other countries in the northeast were all
In the empire. In the southwest, Tuyuhun, and the Tubo land on the plateau, the empire is also encroaching."
"That's right." Li Zhiyun nodded and said: "In the past dynasties, there are only a handful of people as vast as our Tang Dynasty. It is stronger than the two Han Dynasties, and it cannot be compared."
It's not that Li Zhiyun is bragging, but this is the real situation. The empire has not only conquered the entire Western Region, but has even reached the Mengchi (Aral Sea). And there, it is already very close to the Caspian Sea. Theoretically, it has been completely disabled.
All the lands of the Western Turks should belong to the empire, including their homeland on the Caspian Sea.
However, that was only theoretical rule. In fact, the empire could only completely control the homelands of the Western Regions. For example, the Sogdian kingdoms were sandwiched between the Yaoshashui (Sir Darya River) and the Wuhu River (Amu Darya River).
The country is still very comfortable now.
In addition, the vastness of the Tuyuhun homeland, part of the plateau land, and the land pushing to the Angara River in the north cannot be compared with that of the two Han Dynasties.
The sons looked excited and looked at their father with admiration. Even Li Chengjing, who had always been quiet, was the same. A boy's first hero is always his father. And Li Zhiyun can undoubtedly be worthy of the attention of his sons.
A hero, that's for sure.
"Now, there is a problem before us." Li Zhiyun looked at his sons, "How can the empire effectively control such a huge land and turn them into states and counties of the empire, instead of just
A theoretical conquest?
I think you all should know that the Western Regions Protectorate in the Han Dynasty only controlled the Western Regions militarily, rather than bringing people's support to the empire. In other words, the Western Regions and the empire could never be completely integrated due to the distance.
Now, I am setting up prefectures and counties in the Western Regions to completely turn the Western Regions into an integral part of the empire. So, how should the empire effectively control those lands that are further away than the Western Regions?"
After the words fell, several sons fell silent at the same time.