Famous and beautiful Tang Dynasty

"Reward? Where did Kobayashi say that?"

His Majesty Li Er immediately became very interested. This was the first time he had heard the language that snow disasters were rewards from the heavens.

"Old Li, think about it carefully, the snow in Chang'an City is so deep now, what about the north? What will the snow in the north be like?"

"North? Snow in the north?..."

His Majesty Li Er was lost in thought. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh fiercely and stood up straight away.

"Xiao Lin, are you alluding to the Eastern Turks?"

His Majesty Li Er's eyes radiated an incomparably dazzling light, and even his tone became slightly agitated.

"Old Li, it's really a pity that you don't go into politics and become an official. The first time I saw you, I knew you were extraordinary. I never thought that you would be so extraordinary. Old Li, you have the talent to command an army. It's a pity, a pity. It's..."

Lin Ran's praise made Prime Minister Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji secretly slander that His Majesty is not only a general, but also an emperor.

But what this kid said is very useful.

"It's snowing heavily, where does the snow come from? God-given north wind, where does the north wind come from? They all come from the direction of East Turkic, so this son asserts that the blizzard that East Turkic has encountered this year is bigger than our Chang'an city, It is more serious and more violent. So this is the best opportunity for our Tang Dynasty to eliminate Xieli Khan. This opportunity is a god-given opportunity. The opportunity given by God is fleeting, so Lao Li, you have a chance to make meritorious deeds. It's..."

Lin Ran's voice fell to the ground, and the entire room was eerily quiet.

Only the crackling and crackling of coals in the stove could be heard.

Lin Ran's words opened a window for them that had never been opened before. It turns out that the north wind and heavy snow came from the direction of Turkic. Yes, if this is the case, the snow must be deeper and the disaster more serious.

In this way, it is really a godsend opportunity.

His Majesty Li Er held the wine bowl tightly with both hands. The Weishui alliance can be said to be a thorn in his heart.

"However, my Tang Dynasty is also suffering from serious disasters. Since the locust plague began, the price of grain has increased by nearly ten times, and the amount of grain circulating in the market has become less and less. It can be seen that the treasury is not rich in grain. Mr. Lin's plan is good. The strategy, I am afraid that it will not work in the face of reality, even if this strategy reaches His Majesty, it will only make His Majesty happy for nothing, as for the credit? I don’t think so.”

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling had already seen His Majesty Li Er's red eyes, but he knew that His Majesty hated the Eastern Turks.

He was the one who personally accompanied His Majesty to the banks of the Weishui River in the original Weishui alliance. Prime Minister Fang Xuanling had the most right to speak about His Majesty's grievances at that time.

"If your majesty doesn't even have this bit of courage, how can you lead the Tang Dynasty to prosperity? How can you make foreign nations tremble at the feet of our Tang Dynasty? How can you become a generation of emperors, and your name will last forever? How can you let the soldiers and the people praise and spread forever?"

"Well said, well said."

His Majesty Li Er raised his head and drank the big bowl of wine in one gulp.He slammed the table hard and spoke.

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Seeing this, Prime Minister Fang Xuanling knew it was over.

Lin Ran's words undoubtedly released the tiger in His Majesty's heart.

Once this fierce tiger goes down the mountain, it will be fatal, and it will be the lives of thousands of soldiers.

"My lord, the strategy is a good strategy, but there is no food, no matter how good the strategy is, it's just on paper, and it will only increase His Majesty's troubles. We heard many people talking on the way here that the porridge provided by the government for disaster relief this year is getting thinner and thinner. It can be seen that the food reserves of the Tang Dynasty cannot withstand the expedition of the army. It is at least a thousand miles away to get to the lair of Jieli Khan, and I am afraid that our soldiers may starve to death before we reach the place."

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling's words made His Majesty Li Er calm down instantly.

Yes, although the opportunity is good, but without food and grass, how can we fight this battle.

His Majesty Li Er is really gnashing his teeth with anger now.

The heaven-sent opportunity was right in front of us, but it was delayed by the lack of food in the treasury.

Could it be that he just watched the old dog Jieli Khan continue to do his best in the grassland?

Is it impossible to let the people in the frontier continue to endure their burning, killing and looting?

Now that the snowstorm is severe, they will plunder the food and property of the frontier people even more frantically. His Majesty Li Er's heart is bleeding when he thinks of this.

"Lao Li, don't be discouraged. Since I have said that I have given you the credit for this day, I will keep my word. Isn't it just food? Isn't it just a lack of food? As long as food can solve problems, I will do it for you. Not a problem..."

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His Majesty Li Er's eyes were bloodshot, and his whole body trembled with excitement.

What did he hear?

He heard the arrogant and almost idiotic words of the young man, but he believed that what the young man said was true, because he thought of the potato in the young man's hand.

Thinking of what Princess Changle had learned, the fields around the entire Lin Family Village were full of potatoes. If that was the case, the yield would be terrifying.

This kid is really a lucky star sent to him by the heavens. It seems that there will never be anything that cannot be solved with this young man.

"Young man, you are bragging a little too much. You know that once you go out, you need at least 600 troops. You know that a [-] army will consume at least [-] catties of food a day. These are astronomical figures. It will take at least two months, [-] million catties of grain, even if I take it all out of the Tang treasury, I am afraid it will not be enough..."

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling got up again and retorted, because there is no doubt that His Majesty Li Er has been completely bewitched by this young man, and the bewitchment is very serious.

"Old Fang, don't be too excited. I will do what I say, and I will not say what I can't do. If 600 million grains can be exchanged for the permanent well-being of the frontier people, I will do it. If If 600 million catties of grain can be exchanged for the wealth of Lao Li and Xiao Li's life, I think it's worth it..."

Lin Ran's words almost moved Prince Li Chengqian into tears...

"Young man, where did you get so much food?"

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling saw that Lin Ran didn't look like he was bragging, because usually bragging at this time, his expression would not be so serious.

"This autumn, I planted [-] mu of land in Linjiacun, Mengjiacun, Lijiacun and Zhaojiacun. Potatoes with an yield of [-] jin per mu are planted. You can calculate how much food I have now, except for the four villages. I have more than enough potatoes for rent and food. I have enough potatoes for [-] troops to fight back and forth to East Turkistan. Originally, I planned to use these potatoes as seeds and spread them all in Wannian County in the spring of next year. Now I simply use them when they are more needed Once the entire prairie is included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't that be more meaningful?"

"Bah..."

Lin Ran's words made everyone gasp.

It is an astronomical figure to plant [-] mu of potatoes with a yield of [-] jin per mu.

What is even more terrible is the young man's attitude towards Lao Li and Xiao Li, as well as his enthusiasm for worrying about the country and the people. From now on, no one in the court will dare to provoke him.

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji couldn't help but secretly speculate.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Li will remember this kindness. I will return to Chang'an and write the memorial immediately. If His Majesty really agrees, Mr. Lin's food may really be dedicated to the court."

His Majesty Li Er stared at Lin Ran with fiery eyes and said, and immediately changed his address to Mr. Lin, which shows that Lin Ran's status in his heart has suddenly increased.

"Lao Li, I still have a small request."

"Mr. Lin, if you have any request, you can just say it directly. As long as I can do it, I will do my best."

"To be honest, I have eight sworn brothers in Chang'an. If possible, once your Majesty agrees, when Lao Li goes to attack Jieli Khan, please bring my eight brothers with him. They are now here to get At the age of fame, this is a golden opportunity."

Lin Ran said solemnly.

"Young Master Lin, you might as well tell me the names of your eight sworn brothers. Once His Majesty sends an army to go out, you will definitely let your eight brothers join the crusade army, so that you can know for sure when the time comes."

His Majesty Li Er promised truthfully.

"They are Fang Yiai, Chang Sun Chong, Cheng Chumo, Du He..."

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji were instantly moved by this young man.

With such a great contribution, this son actually misses his own children.

Just now they tried their best to refute the young man's proposal, but in the blink of an eye they were slapped in the face with kindness.

While Prime Minister Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji were moved in their hearts, their old faces blushed involuntarily.

"The matter is urgent. Li will resign today. Once the court approves the case, I will definitely bring Mr. Lin's eight brothers to the conquest army and let them establish immortal achievements."

"Okay, finish drinking this glass of wine. I will send you out. Remember to visit Lin Family Village before you leave. I suddenly thought of a means of transportation. If the design is successful, the marching speed of the army can be increased by about ten times, and It is easier to carry out assault battles, and it is a big killer in snow battles."

"What? There is such a means of transportation?"

His Majesty Li Er's eyes became hot again when he heard the words.

If Mr. Lin's words are true, then the time for the crusade against the Turks can be greatly shortened, so that a large amount of potatoes can be saved for promotion and planting next spring, which is a very important and good thing for Datang.

His Majesty Li Er and others boarded the carriage, and left Lin Family Village amid Lin Ran's farewell waving his hands.

Of course, they also took away the tomatoes unique to Linjia Village and a lot of fresh vegetables.

"Xuanling, call Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng into the palace immediately, I have something to discuss with you guys."

After returning to Chang'an, His Majesty Li Er immediately gave orders.

After returning to Taiji Palace, His Majesty Li Er put on a yellow dragon robe, and his whole body became more and more energetic.

Not long after, Prime Minister Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui and others entered the Taiji Palace respectfully.

"I don't know if the prime minister and the auxiliary machine have told you what I mean by calling you here?"

His Majesty Li Er watched Du Ruhui, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and Wei Zheng, the official censor, and said.

"Returning to His Majesty, I have not informed you yet."

The Prime Minister Fang Xuanling started playing.

"Oh, since that's the case, let me talk about this matter myself."

"What? Your Majesty wants to attack the Turkic tribes? This is absolutely impossible. Now that our Tang treasury is empty, how can we withstand the toss of war? Your Majesty should spend a few years recuperating before discussing the Turkic matter."

Wei Zheng, the official censor, immediately objected.

"What do you think, Keming?"

His Majesty Li Er turned his attention to Du Ruhui, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

"Think twice, Your Majesty. If food and grass can be supplied in a timely manner, I am willing to lead the army."

"After all, you are only worried about the problem of food and grass. I can tell you with confidence that any problem that food can solve is not a problem here."

His Majesty Li Er brought up Lin Ran's original words, which almost made Prime Minister Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji laugh out loud.

"Your Majesty, can you really solve the problem of food and grass?"

Both Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng opened their mouths wide, looking incredible.

"You have no jokes, how can I not believe what I say."

"Then, how did you know that the Turkic tribes were hit by a severe snowstorm? To be on the safe side, it's best to find out."

"What Keming said is true. Immediately fly pigeons to send a letter to the frontier defenders to find out the situation of the snow disaster in the Turkic tribes truthfully and in detail."

His Majesty Li Er spoke to Du Ruhui, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

"Chen, do it right away, there will be news within five days."

"This matter is kept secret for the time being. I will not announce this matter until there is a letter from the frontier."

"Sir, please follow His Majesty's orders."

"Mother, are these really tomatoes planted by Mr. Xiao Lin?"

In the Lizheng Palace, Princess Changle gnawed on a bright red tomato, her eyes narrowed into a crescent shape.

"Of course, otherwise, where can the queen mother find such delicious fruits with Changle?"

"Mother, Mr. Lin said that this is a vegetable, not a fruit."

Prince Li Chengqian tried his best to correct him.

"Yes, yes. Your brother is right. They are vegetables, not fruits. Mr. Xiao Lin, he dares to say anything. The queen mother admires him very much."

"Queen, what did Mr. Xiao Lin say? Even the queen admires you so much?"

Princess Changle asked while blinking her beautiful big eyes.

"He said that the queen mother is a fairy sister descending to the mortal world."

"Hehe, hehe, I really laughed Chang Le to death, but the queen mother is really beautiful, Chang Le thinks what Mr. Lin said is quite reasonable."

"Finally, after the hard work of the emperor and I, he changed his name to the mother and called the queen a beautiful aunt. He is really a naughty boy, but he did not hesitate to donate millions of catties of potatoes for me and my father to gain a firm foothold in Chang'an. , is really touching..."

Prince Li Chengqian said with emotion.

"What? He wants to donate millions of catties of potatoes?"

"That's right. Speaking of which, Young Master Xiao Lin is indeed very knowledgeable. Not only did he strongly recommend your father to attack the Turkic tribes, but he also misses your brother's affairs very much."

"Mother, recommending the emperor to go to the court to attack the Turkic tribes must require a lot of food. Mr. Lin's food is for the soldiers, right? But what does he miss the emperor?"

Princess Changle asked with fluttering beautiful big eyes.

"Here, can you ask your brother?"

"Changle, there's nothing wrong with it. It's all young master Xiao Lin's joke, so it can't be true."

Prince Li Chengqian blushed and prevaricated.