Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Li Shimin knew Du He's character very well. Since he was so active in proposing to conquer southern Xinjiang, he must have other purposes.

If there is no benefit, he probably won't speak up.

"hey-hey."

Du He grinned and said, "Your Majesty, nothing can be hidden from you!"

"In addition to rubber trees for tire production, the four countries of southern Xinjiang also have high-yield, early-maturing, and drought-resistant rice varieties. This rice variety, when combined with late-season rice, can produce two crops a year."

"In places like Jiaozhou and southern Xinjiang, we can even achieve three harvests a year!"

what!

Are there rice seeds that can be harvested three times a year?

Also high-yielding, early-maturing and drought-tolerant?

Li Shimin asked excitedly, "Du He, where are these rice seeds?"

The rice currently grown in the south is harvested only once a year. Not only is the yield low, but it is also extremely drought-intolerant.

If we have this magical rice seed, the grain harvest will be greatly increased!

Even if there are droughts or floods, people will have enough food to survive and will not be displaced like in previous years.

Du He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this item is in Linyi."

"Several months ago, I sent craftsmen from the Agricultural Technology Department to Linyi to search for this rice seed, but no news has been received yet."

"I'm worried they'll be detained by the local natives, so I'm anxious to conquer Southern Xinjiang."

Linyi Kingdom was the predecessor of Champa Kingdom. It was founded in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It was not until around 877 AD that Linyi Kingdom was called Champa Kingdom.

Therefore, the current rice variety is not called Champa rice, but Linyi rice.

Li Shimin immediately ordered, "Li Dao Zong, take the tiger talisman and mobilize the army immediately. First, conquer Linyi State and send the high-yield, drought-resistant rice seeds to the Institute of Gewu!"

"Wait until the Institute of Gewu has thoroughly researched this grain before planting it on a large scale!"

Although he didn't know the abilities of the people in the Gewu Academy, he knew Du He's strength.

Whatever Du He presides over, the effect will definitely be amazing.

If the rice seeds were distributed directly to the people for planting, they might destroy a large amount of them because they did not understand the habits of these rice seeds.

Li Daozon hurried over and respectfully took the tiger talisman with both hands.

His face was solemn as he said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will definitely be able to conquer Linyi within three months!"

Li Shimin nodded.

He turned around, pointed at Du He, and scolded him with a smile, "You bastard, you knew there was such a good breed in Linyi, but you didn't say it earlier!"

If Du He had told him earlier, he might have conquered Linyi several years ago.

Such good rice seeds would be wasted in the hands of Linyi.

Du He made up an excuse and said, "I only learned from other merchants that Linyi has rice seeds that mature in one year."

Li Shimin didn't say anything more.

He waved his hand and said, "Go back immediately and gather the troops and provisions. Send out the army to pacify Southern Xinjiang as soon as possible!"

Du He and Li Daozon bowed together.

"I'm waiting to retire."

...

On the way back to Chang'an.

Li Dao Zong said gratefully, "Duke Hanguo, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I own a large estate outside Chang'an. I will send someone to deliver the title deed to the Princess's residence later."

"Please don't misunderstand, Duke Han. This isn't a bribe to you. Instead, I'm trying to help this manor realize its true value."

"After all, I will be stationed in the southern border for a long time, so I won't have many opportunities to return to Chang'an."

Good guy!

He had always thought that Li Daozon was old-fashioned and upright, but he didn't expect that he was also a clever person!

Du He said with a smile, "King Jiangxia, in that case, I will help you keep this manor temporarily."

"When you return to Chang'an, you can take this manor back anytime."

After saying this, the two of them looked at each other and laughed out loud together.

After a while.

Li Daozong bowed and said, "Duke Hanguo, I have a favor to ask of you."

"King Jiangxia, please speak!"

"Could you please support me with some bombs? Not too many, just 200 will do."

"How many?"

When Du He heard Li Daozon's loud words, he almost fell off his horse.

During the previous expedition against the Western Turks, he had only rubbed 50 thunder bombs by hand. Unexpectedly, Li Daozon asked for 200 of them. His appetite was even bigger than that of the bandit Cheng Yaojin.

Well...

Li Daozon's expression was slightly stunned.

He touched the tip of his nose angrily and said, "100 is feasible?"

Du He shook his head. "We don't have enough materials to make thunder bombs right now. I can only give you 50 at most. These thunder bombs are enough to break through the earthen walls of southern Xinjiang."

Li Dao Zong said with a smile: "Thank you, Duke Han!"

In fact, he expected to be satisfied with only 30 pieces. The reason he asked for 200 pieces was to leave room for bargaining.

He didn't come up with this move himself, but learned it from Du He.

When Du He saw that Li Daozon's evil plan had succeeded, he smiled and shook his head, without reducing the supply of thunder bombs.

After all, providing more bombs can also reduce the casualties of soldiers.

When the two returned to Chang'an, the sun was already setting. They did not return to the palace, but went back to their respective residences to rest.

Princess Chengyang's Mansion.

As soon as Du He walked into the lobby, Li Yi slowly walked up to him.

Her face was solemn as she said, "My husband, Fang Yiai and Gao Yang came to the Princess's residence an hour ago. They said that Duke Liang suddenly became unable to walk."

"My eldest brother sent Imperial Physician Zhen and Imperial Physician Xiao to diagnose and treat the patient, but they found nothing abnormal."

what!

Fang Xuanling can't walk?

Upon hearing this important news, Du He's expression changed slightly.

"Sun Simiao's guess is so accurate?"

In midsummer last year, Sun Simiao examined Fang Xuanling and said that Fang Xuanling's pulse was very weak and he might only have a year left to live.

Unexpectedly, just one year later, Fang Xuanling fell ill.

Du He said solemnly, "Yier, I'm going to see Duke Liang."

Li Yi pointed to a few brocade boxes beside her and said, "My husband, I guessed that you would go to visit Duke Liang, so I prepared some gifts in advance."

"In addition to two 30-year-old ginsengs, we also prepared a snow lotus and half a pound of deer antler."

Du He smiled and said, "Yier, you are really my good wife."

He kissed Li Yi's red lips deeply, and then, amid Li Yi's coquettish pouting, he led the guards out of the princess's mansion.

After a cup of tea.

Du He arrived at the Duke of Liang's Mansion in Wubenfang without any notification. The guards guarding the door respectfully invited Du He in.

Obviously, they had received orders in advance.

When Fang Yiai learned that Du He was coming, he hurried over and said, "Brother Du, you are so thoughtful."

Looking at Fang Yiai's red eyes, Du He sighed inwardly.

Birth, old age, sickness and death, who can escape it?

Du He handed the gift to Fang Yiai and whispered, "Brother Fang, take me to see Uncle Fang."

"Brother Du, please come this way."

Led by Fang Yiai, the two soon arrived at the master bedroom in the backyard.

When Fang Xuanling saw Du He come in, he immediately asked his children and servants to leave the bedroom, and asked Fang Yiai to close the door.

After some caring greetings.

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said, "Nephew Du, I'm afraid Uncle Fang won't be able to see the day when the Crown Prince ascends the throne."

Du He comforted him, "Uncle Fang, you just have no strength in your legs. Let's ask Sun Simiao to diagnose you tomorrow. He will definitely cure you."

There was a pause.

Du He whispered, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will soon ascend the throne. You will surely be able to see it."