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The reason why we were able to withstand the three attacks of Yang Guang in the former Sui Dynasty was because their expeditionary resources were scarce, which eventually caused domestic civil unrest.In order to attack my Goguryeo, Yang Guang built three huge granaries along the route, and prepared for several years. In the end, the expedition was not long-lasting and was defeated.

Now the Tang Dynasty is different. With the immortal grain, there is no need to store grain at all. Everywhere, even the county granary can supply the war for a short time.

Even if we steal food and learn how to grow it, it may take at least three years to be effective. "

It has to be said that Yuan Gai Suwen's vision was very accurate. The Tang Dynasty would not give Goguryeo time to breathe, and he did not expect one thing, that is, if the immortal grain is high-yielding, but it cannot be planted, it will not be able to grow in Goguryeo. Three years is not enough to spread the harvest.

"It seems that we can only ask for help." Yuan Gai Suwen pondered.

At the same time, the surrounding countries, Baekje, Shiwei, Khitan, Mohe, Huihe, Waguo, Western Turks, and Tubo, all received the news of the great Tang harvest. Those with foresight were worried about it, and those without foresight could only drool. envious.

In the palace, Li Er had already burst into laughter. For thousands of years, the people of the world have always resisted the issue of paying grain tax. No family tried their best to save a little bit. For this reason, when grain tax is collected every year, Because of the accounts, there were many fights between the people and the grain collection officials, and there were even many bloody incidents.

But this year is different. The people who planted immortal grains are all scrambling to pay the grain tax, and there is no shortage of food. Many people even offered to pay an extra [-]%. No one else, because they have a grain mountain at home. I don't care about this anymore.

"I plan to promote immortal food to the whole country next year. I don't know if you have any objections?" In the political hall, Li Er convened a group of civil and military officials for a small discussion. Immortal food is a big plan and needs to be planned early.

Everyone nodded in unison, the national implementation is imminent, even if the court wants to delay it, the people will not agree.

"Your Majesty, this bumper harvest of immortal grains has filled the warehouses of all regions, and the old minister has calculated that there will be more than enough grains for the nationwide promotion next year.

However, with this fairy food, other problems of Datang emerged. Due to years of war, Datang has formed the disadvantage of vast land and sparse population.

Next year's breeding only needs [-]% of this year's income, but according to Chen's calculations, Datang's real land that can be planted can eat [-]% of the grain seeds. The gap between the two lies in the population. "Changsun Wuji stood up and said.

Today's Chapter 2, thank you for your support.

Chapter 7 Disband the beggar gang?

Li Er and the others were a little puzzled. Isn't farming and harvesting starting from people?Isn't it how many people grow how much food?After all, the number of acres that one person can cultivate and take care of is limited. Even if you know that there are thousands of acres of fertile land in front of you, you can't cultivate it by yourself.

"Auxiliary machine? What do you mean?

Isn't popularizing fairy food to ensure that every household has fairy food to grow?

Could this [-]% gap be harmful to Datang? " Li Er was puzzled.

Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "I'm afraid it's not a harm, it's because the auxiliary machine has thought of some benefits. If it can solve the problem of [-]% of the barren land, Datang will have a lot of benefits."

Changsun Wuji said with a smile: "What Lao Fang said is very true, and this is exactly what I think.

We have set a three-year hibernation plan, hoping that three years later, the army will be strong, the horses will be strong, the food and grass will be abundant, and all directions will be pacified in one go.

However, according to Chen's calculations, after the popularization of immortal grain next year, it may not be safe to plant another season's harvest. After all, there are so many people in Siyi, maybe we need a protracted war, and the longer it takes, the more grain and grass we need.

Back then, Yang Guang set up three huge granaries, but he was still disappointed when facing Goguryeo, so the issue of grain and grass must not be ignored. "

Li Er nodded and said, "Since that's the case, what good idea do you have? You might as well speak up."

Changsun Wuji shook his head, "I don't have any good ideas, but facing this huge wasteland, I feel a little distressed.

If you want to solve it, I am afraid that you still need Lord Hou to do it, because the iron ox invented by Lord Hou can greatly increase the speed of farming, which is more than ten times more efficient than one person and one cow. If every household has an iron ox Niu, I am afraid that even if there is ten times more wasteland, it will not be a problem. "

"That's right, a good way. We've all seen that iron bull. It's definitely a sharp weapon for plowing the fields."

Many people agreed.

"How can this matter be so easy? Datang Iron and Steel's production has not yet been raised, and the supply of Tieniu can only be limited at present." Li Er sighed.

"Since there is a shortage of population, the population should be increased. Datang is currently stable, and the policy of encouraging births can be implemented. The imperial court has come forward to encourage births. If each family can have three or five more births, it will not take more than ten years, but it will not be necessary. Completely young and strong." Li Jiancheng suggested.

Of course everyone knows this truth, but ten years?We want to solve this problem within a year, but we can't wait more than ten years to take revenge and destroy the country.

"Why don't you invite Lord Hou to come here, he always has a lot of tricks." Changsun Wuji said.

Yes, please ask Bai Fan directly, after all, whenever there is a big event, Bai Fan always has some ideas that others can't think of.

Li Jiancheng raised his head and glanced at Changsun Wuji. He always felt that things had changed a little today. It seemed that this guy had a ghost. Could it be that he came up with something?Counting on my son-in-law?With you as a foreign relative, do you dare?

An hour later, Bai Fan came to the Yizheng Hall. Although the servant Gao Gao had already explained the matter of the Yizheng Hall hastily on the way, Bai Fan still felt amused when he saw a group of people scratching their heads.

"In short, you're here.

I have encountered a problem. Next year, Immortal Food will be promoted nationwide. However, according to statistics, due to the perennial wars and lack of population in Hebei, Hedong, Shandong, and even Henan, there are large areas of wasteland left. Is there any way to develop these wastelands? Use it? "Li Er said anxiously.

The reason why Li Er is so concerned about this issue is because he is afraid that his great career will be delayed. After all, he has been on the throne for five or six years now. Although he is only 35 years old and in his prime, the time for an emperor to make contributions and conquer the world is no more than 20 years at most. My dream is huge, and I don't want to delay it for a quarter of an hour.

After hearing this, Bai Fan jumped away immediately: "Your Majesty, you can't do this. I will distribute the steel from Datang that was agreed upon. When the output was insufficient in the past few years, we used it to make various industrial machinery. I can't let you use it to build iron cattle farming land.

Wasteland is a thing that exists every year, and the court has never seen it pay attention to it before.

Besides, with the immortal food, the common people no longer have to go hungry and cause famine, so why are you so greedy to plant so many fields? "

Li Er sighed: "I also know this is the truth, but at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the ability to resist disasters was not strong, if we can grow more food, even if there are any major natural disasters, we will have a little more insurance.

Besides, when the three years are up, we will go to war abroad, so the more food, the better. "

Bai Fan still doesn't understand, what kind of play is Li Er acting in?

At this time, Changsun Wuji stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the words of the Marquis of Lantian are justified. The Great Tang is now waiting to be rejuvenated, and the Marquis is devoted to developing commerce and all kinds of industries. This is the foundation of national strength.

As for the problem of wasteland, it is actually a population problem. This cannot be rushed. We can only follow the law of King Jin and vigorously encourage births. After more than ten years, all industries in the Tang Dynasty will prosper and the population will increase. It is a good time to rise. "

this?

Li Er nodded in praise. It is true in principle. This is also a virtuous circle that Bai Fan has always insisted on, but why are you the one who raised the question today?Are you the one who compromised in the end?I always feel that my brother-in-law is a little weird today.

Bai Fan looked around and found that everyone had different expressions, some were still thinking about countermeasures, some were relaxed, some had weird eyes, among them was his old father-in-law Li Jiancheng.

Think carefully about what the servant on the road, Gao Gao, reminded himself. Today's topic is the use of wasteland. Changsun Wuji cited it to the iron bull, and now he is introducing it to the population. This is to...

Well, you old fat fox, how dare you plot against me?Bai Fan sneered in his heart, who gave him the courage to do this?How dare you go around such a big circle to bring up this matter?Are you not afraid of death?

Cursing secretly in his heart, but Bai Fan didn't care about it on the face, he immediately smiled and said: "Population problem? Why does it take more than ten years? Ben Hou's disciples of the Beggar Gang have millions of disciples, and they can't solve all the wasteland, but they can take it away. It is not a problem to lower [-]% of the food, it is an honor for the beggars to be able to provide [-]% more food for the country."

Li Er was overjoyed, "Haha, okay, I almost forgot that Jane still has a new force under his command."

Changsun Wuji said: "No, in this way, Lord Hou's gang of beggars will all devote themselves to farming people in the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't it be..."

When Changsun Wuji said this, why did it feel like he was changing the concept secretly?Bai Fan only said to let the disciples of the Beggar Gang to farm the land, but he didn't say that he wanted to become the common people who cultivated in the Tang Dynasty.

"Hahahaha, Zhao Guogong, you are wrong.

This is a great opportunity. The disciples of the Beggar Society were originally the people of the Tang Dynasty. Because they were poor and desperate, they could only go begging for a living. Now that the Tang Dynasty is prosperous, the disciples of the Beggar Society returned to their hometown to work in agriculture. On a good day of self-reliance, who is willing to be a beggar who depends on others?

Your Majesty, now that the development of Datang is on the right track, I decided to go back and disband the beggar gang, and let the millions of gangsters living on the streets return to their homes to farm, so that Datang can reduce the burden of millions in one fell swoop, and it can also make an extra million. Excellent farmers.

This is also a symbol of the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, which is a great thing. "