As for these businessmen, that is another matter. Although these people are basically literate, they have received too little orthodox economic and historical education. These political tricks are unclear to these unscrupulous people, so it is indeed possible to misjudge Under the circumstances, I chose not to go to America.
Although Li Er himself knew that these merchants could go to the Americas to plunder vast amounts of fertile land, let alone make a fortune, it would not be a problem to run a large family that has lasted for hundreds of years. Even if you have the ability, you can develop in the Americas. The five surnames of Chengxin are Qiwang.
But then again, ordinary merchants don't seem to have that kind of literacy, so Li Ercai felt very headache.
However, when Li Er had a headache, Fang Xuanling continued, "Your Majesty, this is actually not a big deal. Although the main force of the Tang Dynasty's campaign in America was merchants, these merchants all traveled north and south. In Southeast Asia and Tianzhu, there were countless I’ve seen it before.”
"If Your Majesty is worried that these merchants are timid, I think it is unnecessary."
"oh?"
Li Eryi was startled, his brows still furrowed, "Xuanling, you are saying that these merchants can understand my intentions. If this is the case, it would be easy to handle, but these people are still merchants after all, so I'm afraid that may not be the case."
Having extensive experience does not mean that you have a high level of knowledge.
Li Er knew this very well.
Merchants are a group that is hard to describe. Sometimes they are bold and bold, but sometimes they are incredibly timid.
If it were something else, let alone such a serious discussion at an inner court meeting, Li Er would be able to pull out the Shangshu officials and scold them if the businessmen's matters appeared in the memorial.
But now things are really like this. These merchants were originally called national beetles by Han Fei, but now due to the growth of industry and commerce, these people have experienced and practiced in the dangerous sea trade tide and have become indispensable in this part of China. A necessary force.
To put it simply, whether this group of people can be relied on will directly determine the fate of Datang in the coming years.
If it wasn’t to this extent, how could Lao Li Er be dedicated to studying it?
However, after Li Er expressed his concerns again, Wei Zheng stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, although merchants and others are hard to trust, these people are all subjects of the Tang Dynasty after all. Nowadays, there are many newspapers and magazines in the southeast area. .”
Wei Zheng's words seemed to be rambling with no focus, but when he heard this, Li Er's eyes lit up and he immediately became excited.
Yes, these merchants are all rough-and-tumble heroes among the people who have become good professionals. Although these people have fighting ability and can be regarded as a force, most of them are vulgar and uncultured after all.
Vulgar and without writing, this sentence is often used to equate with "rich in martial arts" and as an antonym for ideological things.
But this is not the case. This is what Li Er is worried about. This group of people are unwilling to go to America for free. No matter how flawless the court does, no matter how unique America is, there is no need to think about opening up the border. .
But Wei Zheng's words touched on the key point. Based on their origins, these merchants may have indeed not understood politics or etiquette. However, things are different now. The Tang Dynasty now has printing technology.
Not only was there printing technology, but there were also a large number of newspapers and periodicals - this provided the soil for merchants to further improve their internal strength!
At the same time, because these crooks have been engaged in maritime trade for so many years, both ship owners and sailors are basically very wealthy, which has an additional effect, that is, there are various private schools in Hangzhou.
Of course, these schools are not registered with the imperial court, but this does not affect the operation, because these schools are not originally open to children and teenagers in China, but are specially designed to satisfy the new needs of these merchants after they become wealthy.
Demands emerged one after another.
Li Er also remembered it at this time. He remembered that he had actually seen the memorial about this matter before, but at that time he only regarded it as a trivial matter, so he didn't read more. But now.
This situation suddenly took on a somewhat different meaning.
If there are merchants who have learned something useful from the cultural atmosphere popularized by these schools and newspapers and magazines, they have completed their own advancement.
I feel like someone will understand what happened this time and take decisive action!
Li Er was very excited.
This move seems simple, but in real history it is extremely difficult.
There are still too few talents like Ban Chao, and it is even taboo to say that "a king will rise in five hundred years", which refers to such people.
And now.
If there can be a group of such people among these merchants, then China's tentacles extending to the Americas will eventually be able to stand firm, and by then, people like these will be the most powerful, and then the prelude to the American Strategy will officially begin.
, this group of people will definitely make the most profit, and then there will be a rolling army of followers.
By that time, the Tang Dynasty might be able to turn the majority of the population in America into descendants of Yan and Huang, and become Han people without spending a single soldier!
Li Er was excited just thinking about such an exciting prospect, and,
After Wei Zheng finished talking about this, even though he didn't explain it specifically, the eyes of several colleagues on the side opened wide, and they were obviously aware of it. And this way.
A smile slowly appeared on Li Er's face, his brows were extremely excited, "That is to say."
"What's going on in America is no longer a big deal. But what's going on in America is Rome, hey hey hey hey,"
Li Er has also been the emperor for a long time. Whenever he is excited and happy, he always feels that something bad will happen. Twenty ministers can pop up in an instant and start to give advice. But this time,
The group of ministers in front of them, who were always known for their loyalty and straightforwardness in admonishing each other, bowed down in unison and began to chant the saint directly.
Li Er even couldn't help but be startled. He was really not used to it, but at this point, Datang's strategic situation was truly invincible. There is no doubt that in the next step, no matter how powerful the Romans were, they would not be able to escape.
The clutches of the Tang Dynasty.
And after capturing America and Rome, the fertile land equivalent to Africa will also belong to China. After all, the Tang Dynasty will be the true ruler of the world from now on.
If Li Sheng's map is true, Li Er even had to think of a very strange thing.
As long as you are within the territory of Datang, you will always be able to see the sun and the sun will never set!
This feeling.
Li Er felt numb all over his body, it was so great!
Is it possible that the sun never sets?
However, there is a saying that if you have a good meal, don't be afraid of being late. Good things come in hard times. Li Er also knows that Datang has a huge advantage in terms of situation, but how to harvest the next step will have to be done slowly.
