Chapter 576 Rest and Recuperation, Steady Progress

In the main hall.

Faced with everyone’s flattery, the smile on Li Chengqian’s face never faded.

It was indeed a wise decision to arrange Su Chen to go with the army. If Su Chen had not gone with them, the matter would certainly not have been resolved so quickly.

Now, the three kingdoms of Goryeo, Silla and Baekje have become a thing of the past.

The lands of the Three Kingdoms and their people will all belong to the Tang Dynasty!

Li Chengqian took a deep breath and said, “My dear ministers, this is indeed a great joyous event for our Tang Dynasty!”

“But there are many urgent issues that need to be addressed next.”

The royal families of the Three Kingdoms were disbanded, and it is true that the land and population all belonged to the Tang Dynasty, but how to make the cities and population within the Three Kingdoms operate again is still a problem.

After all, a war between the two sides would inevitably have an impact on the city’s population.

Therefore, it is necessary to complete the reconstruction work as quickly as possible while ensuring that the people of the Three Kingdoms resume production as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if they conquer the Three Kingdoms, these people will still have the possibility of rebelling.

Only by letting the people of the Three Kingdoms know that after they submit to the Tang Dynasty, their living standards will be greatly improved and better governed than by their original kings, can these people have a sense of belonging and avoid rebellion.

Seeing that Li Chengqian was not overwhelmed by the news of the great victory, Fang Xuanling smiled and said, “Your Majesty is wise!”

“Although the three kingdoms of Goryeo have been defeated, how to deal with the large number of cities and population is still a big problem.”

“However, King Bijian did not attack Silla. Instead, he allowed some officials to perform their duties. This is good news for us.”

Li Chengqian nodded.

Although the royal family of Silla was divided up, the officials still performed their duties, which greatly saved them trouble.

Gao Shilian pondered and said, “We have already planned to build the Goryeo Protectorate in the three places of Goryeo.”

“Now that the three lands have all been annexed by the Tang Dynasty, there is naturally no need to set up checkpoints. Most of the people can be gathered to live in some big cities, and the remaining land can be used for farming.”

Upon hearing this, many officials raised their eyebrows.

Gao Shilian’s idea is not impossible, but it is difficult for many people to accept.

Firstly, the migration of a large number of people will cause resentment among them. If they are left in the city and their lives are not satisfactory, there will be more troubles later.

Secondly, all the vacant space needs to be converted into arable land, which requires a huge amount of things like plows, and it is difficult to meet such demand in a short period of time.

Zhang Sun Wuji pondered and said, “Duke Gao’s proposal is from the perspective of our Great Tang. It is indeed beneficial to our Great Tang, but it may not be a good thing for the people of the Three Kingdoms.”

“Moreover, the people of the Three Kingdoms have just returned. If we migrate them with such a big fuss, I’m afraid that they will resent our Tang Dynasty.”

“Master Changsun, do you have any good suggestions?”

Li Chengqian looked over with a look of anticipation.

Chang Sun Wuji pondered for a moment and said, “Let the people of the three places continue to live in their original places. Send some officials and prepare some plows and food to send over.”

“First, it can ensure the normal operation of the three places. Second, it can let the people of the three places know the attitude of our Tang Dynasty.”

“Secondly.”

“It’s time to put our plan to build a Protectorate in Goryeo on the agenda.”

Li Chengqian pondered and nodded secretly.

Changsun Wuji’s proposal is somewhat feasible.

However, they are still not very clear about the specific situation in Goryeo and other places. What they can do now is to arrange as much manpower as possible, provide supplies, stabilize the emotions of the people in the three places, and pave the way for subsequent matters.

“Do you have any good suggestions, my dear ministers?”

Li Chengqian glanced at the ministers present and asked everyone’s opinions.

After all, the places to be integrated this time are the three small countries of Goryeo, Baekje and Silla, not just one place like Japan before.

The people of a country are easy to deal with as there are no grudges or conflicts. It is enough to simply set up a protectorate.

However, there were some grudges between Silla and Baekje, and between Goryeo and Silla and Baekje.

It can be said that even without the intervention of the Tang Dynasty, the three kingdoms would have fought each other.

Now that the Three Kingdoms are all part of the Tang Dynasty, it is impossible for them to let this happen.

Wei Zheng pondered and said, “Your Majesty, I feel that the Three Kingdoms have been destroyed and all things have been revived. Now the most important thing is to ensure the lives of the people of the Three Kingdoms.”

“Only by stabilizing the people’s food, clothing, housing and transportation can the people of the Three Kingdoms be completely settled down and no chaos will arise.”

“The second thing is to consider how to bring the people of the three kingdoms under our command, so that they will willingly become the subjects of our Tang Dynasty, and contribute to the construction of the Goryeo Protectorate.”

Dai Zhou: “Food is the primary need of the people. If we can guarantee the food supply of the people in the three places, we will definitely gain their recognition, and it will be much easier to implement various policies in the future.”

“I suggest that we first send some food over there, to at least ensure that most of the people will not be displaced and starve to death because of this war.”

Duan Lun looked at Dai Zhou with some surprise. He didn’t expect that Dai Zhou, a stingy man, would take the initiative to pay for food this time.

“I second the proposal.”

“I second the proposal.”

“I second the proposal.”

Seeing that everyone expressed the need to stabilize the people in the three places first, Li Chengqian pondered and said, “In that case, the matter of preparing food will be handed over to the Ministry of Revenue.”

Dai Zhou: “I obey your order.”

Li Chengqian continued: “In addition, the Ministry of Industry cannot be idle either. Send some craftsmen and farm tools over.”

Duan Lun: “I obey your order.”

Li Chengqian smiled and said, “My dear ministers, please consider it again. I will listen to your suggestions at any time if the people of the three places need anything else.”

“Also, you all need to pay attention to the matter of the Goryeo Protectorate.”

Everyone said in unison, “Yes.”

Li Chengqian smiled and said, “My dear ministers, do you have anything else to say?”

“If there is nothing important, I will go to Da’an Palace to pay my respects to the Emperor.”

Are you going to Da’an Palace to pay respects to the Emperor?

You obviously want to go to Da’an Palace to provoke the emperor.

Many ministers knew it well.

but.

The news of the great victory in the three places of Goryeo naturally had to be reported to the emperor.

Good news should be shared.

“Since there is nothing important, let’s withdraw from the court.”

“I’m waiting to retire.”

Without waiting for the ministers to leave, Li Chengqian took the victory report and left first.

Watching Li Chengqian leave, many ministers left the hall in twos and threes with smiles on their faces.

Li Chengqian walked towards Da’an Palace with light steps. Such a great happy event must be shared with the retired emperor.

I think the emperor would be very excited when he heard the news, right?
Li Chengqian thought secretly in his heart and came to the outside of Da’an Palace.

“See Your Majesty.”

“Is the emperor here?”

“Your Majesty, the Emperor is fishing. Please follow me.”

“Oh?”

Li Chengqian looked at Da’an Palace with some surprise, then followed the eunuch and came in front of Li Shimin.

Seeing that Li Shimin was staring at the fishing float intently, Li Chengqian smiled and did not rush to say anything. Instead, he walked slowly to Li Shimin’s side and sat down.

After seeing the fish float shaking violently, Li Chengqian was about to open his mouth to remind him, but he saw Li Shimin suddenly pull the rod.

Whoosh. A foot-long fat fish emerged from the water, struggling continuously.

Li Shimin couldn’t help but smile. After fishing it out, he tilted his head and asked, “Why are you here if you’re not attending the morning court?”

“The morning court is over.”

“So fast?”

Li Shimin looked up at the sky.

If it were him, he should still be handling government affairs at this time.

On the contrary, since Li Chengqian ascended the throne, he has spent much less time handling government affairs than him.

“From your looks, it seems like something happy is happening?”

“Father, you are wise.”

Li Chengqian grinned, “It is indeed a great happy event.”

“tell me the story.”

Li Shimin casually threw the replaced fishhook into the water.

Li Chengqian handed over the victory report with a smile, “Goryeo, Silla, and Baekje are now under the rule of our Tang Dynasty!”

“Ok?”

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look over, took the victory report from Li Chengqian, and immediately started to check it.

Li Chengqian stared at the fishing float with a smile, “Silla surrendered, the royal family of Silla will come to Chang’an to settle down, Goryeo and Baekje were destroyed, and Su Chen is currently in charge.”

“In addition, the Baishan tribe of the Mohe has surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and Su Chen has also seized all the elite troops of the Baishan tribe.”

“So far, the northeastern region of the Tang Dynasty has been completely pacified.”

Li Shimin also finished reading the victory report and couldn’t help but sigh, “It really worked.”

Think back to the beginning.

Emperor Yang of Sui sent troops three times in an attempt to pacify Goryeo, but not only did he fail, but he also ended up wasting money and manpower, leading to the downfall of the previous dynasty.

Only then did they have the opportunity to compete for the Central Plains and dominate the world.

Didn’t Li Shimin want to give it a try and accomplish the feat of pacifying Goryeo by standing on the shoulders of Emperor Yang of Sui?

But no one knows which will come first, tomorrow or an accident.

Before he could realize his ambition to pacify Goryeo, he abdicated and became the emperor emeritus.

On the contrary, after the position of emperor fell into Li Chengqian’s hands, he made many achievements.

He pacified the Western Regions, conquered Japan, and destroyed Goryeo, Silla, and Baekje.

However, within just one year, the territory of the Tang Dynasty was expanded a large amount.

Li Shimin smiled and put away the victory report. “If this matter spreads, whether it is the people of my Tang Dynasty or other countries, they will definitely think that you, the new emperor, are far superior to me and Emperor Yang of Sui.”

Li Chengqian smiled calmly, “Father, you are joking.”

“My son’s achievements are still somewhat inferior to those of the emperor.”

Li Shimin turned his head to look, and Li Chengqian continued: “But I believe that this gap will become smaller and smaller.”

One day, when people all over the world mention him and Li Shimin, they will think that he is stronger than Li Shimin!

Li Shimin smiled and said, “It seems this is just the beginning!”

“nature.”

Li Chengqian said with a serious face, “The world is so big, and there are so many countries. This is not what I want to see.”

“In the past, the First Emperor swept across the six kingdoms and unified the world, with a unified writing system and a unified wheel gauge.”

“Now that I have taken over the throne of the Tang Dynasty from my father, I naturally have to make some achievements.”

“I am not talented, but I am willing to follow the example of the First Emperor and establish a truly unified world!”

OK OK.

Li Shimin looked at the high-spirited Li Chengqian and couldn’t help laughing. “If you really do it, then in the future, when people mention you, they will not compare you with me, but with the First Emperor.”

“But have you ever considered a question?”

“what?”

Li Chengqian turned his head and looked over.

Li Shimin raised the victory report in his hand and said, “Su Chen has made great contributions again this time. How do you think you should reward him?”

Hearing this, Li Chengqian frowned.

This is a problem.

After all, Su Chen’s current title is as high as it can be.

But after Li Chengqian thought about it briefly, he felt that this was not a problem at all.

“It’s not that difficult.”

“how?”

“I’m sure he’ll be prepared.”

“Prepare?”

Li Shimin was a little puzzled.

This should be something Li Chengqian should consider. Why does he think that Su Chen can solve it himself?
“Father, who do you think we should attack next?”

“…”

Li Shimin shook his head speechlessly and focused his attention on the fishing float.

Perhaps it was because he had dealt with the Western Regions, Japan, Silla, Baekje, Goryeo, etc. too easily, so Li Chengqian couldn’t help feeling complacent in his heart and didn’t take other dynasties seriously at all.

The three kingdoms of Goryeo had just been conquered, and now they began to consider who to attack.

So crazy.

“The three kingdoms of Goryeo have just been pacified. The most important thing now is to rest and recuperate.”

“If we can’t solve the survival problems of the people in the three kingdoms of Goryeo, these people will soon cause chaos. Secondly, this time we used up a lot of food and grass in the war against Goryeo and other countries. We should rest and recuperate. It is not advisable to send troops in the short term.”

“Although I don’t know who you are going to attack next, I still think that the best strategy is to proceed with caution.”

Li Chengqian shrugged, “Father, the world is too big. If we advance steadily like this, how long will it take to reach our destination?”

“Tuba or the Arab Empire, which one do you think is a better opponent?”

“…?”

Li Shimin frowned and looked at Li Chengqian, but didn’t say much.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, “Father may not know that before Su Chen went to Goryeo, he had already arranged for people to go to Tubo.”

“That guy is quite interesting, and he is very familiar with Miss Gao Yang.”

“???”

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, “Do you know Gao Yang?”

Li Chengqian: “Yes, it was Su Chen who strongly recommended him to go to Tubo.”

Li Shimin pondered and said, “Is he a monk?”

Li Chengqian nodded, “Yes, it is the monk.”

乎.

Li Shimin nodded thoughtfully, “It seems that Su Chen has already made arrangements to deal with Tubo.”

(End of this chapter)