Tang Dynasty: Father, if you don't rebel, I will!

"Mooring my boat on the surging waves, I stroll along the shore, enjoying the scenery with ducks and gulls... Come to think of it, this is the first time I've ever traveled this far."

After transferring to a riverboat at the Luoyang Shipping Office, surrounded by rippling blue waves and fluttering sails, Li Chengqian looked at the Yellow River under the sunlight with a face full of joy.

The Yellow River during the Tang Dynasty was far less turbid than it is in later years.

Furthermore, the Yellow River water conservancy project itself bears the responsibility of desertification control, and the measures to prevent soil erosion along the Yellow River were taken to the extreme under his leadership.

Li Chengqian laughed heartily and sighed.

Standing to the side, Duke Feng Ang of Yue couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Your Highness is of such a young age, it would be good for you to get out and about more. The scenery of the Yellow River is beautiful, but in my opinion, it is most beautiful when the river flows into the ocean. When people in the north of the Tang Dynasty mention Lingnan Road, they often think that it is all steep mountains, miasma and snakes, but that is not the case."

"The area surrounding Guangzhou Prefecture along the Yue River is no less than that of Chengdu Prefecture, the Land of Abundance."

Along the way from Chang'an, Li Chengqian and Feng Ang had talked quite a bit. After getting to know each other, Feng Ang finally showed some of his true nature in front of this crown prince of the Tang Dynasty.

The other party was originally from Lingnan Road and had lived there for most of his life.

When he mentioned Lingnan Road to Li Chengqian, he still looked proud and honored, showing an undisguised affection for his hometown.

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded.

The Yuejiang River mentioned by Feng Ang is actually the Pearl River of later generations.

The Lingnan Circuit itself covered a vast area, encompassing not only the entirety of what would later become Guangdong, but also most of Guangxi, southeastern Yunnan, and northern Vietnam.

To develop Lingnan Road, we must first develop the Yuejiang River basin area.

Given the overall strength of the Tang Dynasty today, it would be difficult to revitalize the Yuejiang River basin, which already has excellent natural conditions, especially with the strong support of the Feng family of Lingnan.

Li Chengqian did not find it to be a difficult task.

"Hahaha, when I arrive in Lingnan, you, the Duke of Yue, as my host, must treat me well. If you are not satisfied, I will turn on you!"

Li Chengqian joked with a smile.

Li Chengqian's fleet was extremely large for this trip.

The fleets that were organized and assembled in Bingzhou, Chang'an, and Luoyang to transport tools, materials, and officials alone numbered over a hundred.

After Li Chengqian's group sailed from Luoyang for two or three days, another fleet followed.

Taiyuan Prefecture was home to many well-informed merchants.

Upon receiving news of the Crown Prince's trip to Lingnan Road, all those who had the means to establish a presence in Lingnan Road hurriedly set off.

The Tang Dynasty Daily News reported: "The Crown Prince's Southern Tour! Lingnan Circuit may become the first coastal region in the southern part of the Tang Dynasty to fully launch new policy reforms!"

The Tang Daily reported: "His Majesty the Zhenguan Emperor personally wrote: The new policies of Jiannan Circuit and Lingnan Circuit will truly enable the people of the southern border of our Great Tang to live a prosperous and peaceful life!"

Two newspapers were published when Li Chengqian's fleet was about to arrive in Dengzhou, Hedong Province.

It spread from Taiyuan Prefecture and Chang'an respectively.

This instantly caused merchants in the capital region and Bingzhou area of ​​the Tang Dynasty to become excited and their eyes turned red.

Benefits of the new policy!

This is another definite benefit of the new policy!

As the two newspapers circulated in the market, they excited and excited merchants in the central government of the Tang Dynasty and the northern border.

Immediately after Li Chengqian departed from Chang'an, he hurriedly took the train back to Taiyuan Prefecture, and the news spread quickly among the officials of Bingzhou who were on duty there.

Public notices were posted in front of the gates of many large government properties in Bingzhou.

"Bingzhou Fenjiu: In response to His Highness the Crown Prince's order to promote commercial circulation under the new policies of Lingnan Province, our company is hereby officially established and founded Bingzhou Fenjiu Lingnan Winery, with a branch office in Guangzhou Prefecture, Lingnan Province, and has invested in building a factory."

"Zhongyuan Salt Industry: By order of His Majesty, Zhongyuan Salt Industry has officially established the Guangzhou Prefecture Salt Industry Branch."

"Hou Family Textile Bureau: In response to His Highness the Crown Prince's decree, the Hou family will invest at least 1.5 million strings of cash in Guangzhou Prefecture, Lingnan Circuit, in the fifth year of the Zhenguan era for the development of the local silk and cotton textile industry."

Taiyuan Clocks: .......

"Imperial University College of Agriculture: By order of His Highness the Crown Prince, the Imperial University College of Agriculture, effective immediately, while retaining some staff to maintain the basic operations of the College, is officially dispatching relevant professors and instructors to Guangzhou Prefecture to establish the Datang Southern Agricultural University..."

Good news!

Good news!

Good news is everywhere!

The Taiyuan Prefecture Datang Stock Exchange was in a state of frenzy.

Merchants, waving bank savings notes in their hands, went crazy, either leaning over the counter shouting to buy stocks, or simply asking everyone they met in the hall.

"Any stocks you want to sell? Bingzhou Fenjiu, Datang Paper, any stock will do! Are you selling or not? I'll buy them at a high price!"

"Does anyone have shares in Taiyuan Shipbuilding? I'll offer 300 cash per share!"

"Screw the 300 coins! Look at the new purchase orders from Taiyuan Shipbuilding, they've gone up to 400 coins!"

"Damn it... They've all gone mad, these guys are all insane..."

The powerful figures of the Tang Dynasty, who had already entered the market during the first round of financing and held shares in various high-quality assets, were deeply impressed by what they saw at the stock exchange. Even Fang Xuanling, who had been arranged by Li Chengqian to oversee the stock exchange, was deeply moved by what they saw.

At this moment, his forehead was covered in sweat.

He felt as if he was falling behind this new era. The new policies of Lingnan Province had only been announced so far, and even His Highness the Crown Prince had not yet arrived in Dengzhou.

Not to mention Guangzhou Prefecture.

However, these merchants have gone mad, buying up large amounts of stocks in government-backed companies that have announced investments in Lingnan Road.

In just a few days, the prices of almost all the stocks that received positive news doubled.

"So, in other words, we didn't do anything, yet our wealth doubled?"

The Chengdu Prefect Lu Shiming and others who came to learn were dumbfounded and questioned the officials beside them.

The latter smiled and nodded slightly.

"However, this is only a temporary effect of market enthusiasm. Currently, stock prices are mostly high, given that there are no specific measures to be announced for the new policies in Lingnan Province. Of course, whether the stock prices will continue to rise or stabilize depends on His Highness the Crown Prince's plans in Lingnan Province."

"If the Crown Prince's plans are extensive and involve more investment than expected, then the stock price will rise even further..."

Lu Shiming: "..."

They looked at the stock documents in their hands, which His Highness Prince Jin had given them, euphemistically calling it a "simulated trading" experience.

For the first time, I realized that money could be so cheap.

"These merchants are actually able to invest so much of their wealth just because of His Highness the Crown Prince's name... The Crown Prince has a lot of influence among the people."

Standing to the side, Duke Ying, Wu Shiyue, smiled faintly and stroked his beard gently.

"In this world today, who doesn't know that following His Highness the Crown Prince of the Great Tang Dynasty guarantees a life of plenty? And who doesn't know that even dying a gruesome death is considered a peaceful end if you oppose His Highness the Crown Prince of the Great Tang Dynasty?"

"Your Majesty, the Tang Crown Prince's fleet is about to arrive in Dengzhou!"

Having spent several days in Dengzhou Port in order to personally meet the Crown Prince of Tang, King Gao Jianwu of Goguryeo jumped up from his chair upon hearing this.

"Are you here already?"

"Not yet, but there are already many officials waiting at the dock to greet us, and the Prince of Han of the Tang Dynasty has also arrived..."

When Gao Jianwu arrived at Dengzhou Port by horse-drawn carriage at top speed, he was so eager that he almost fell off the carriage.

Sweating profusely, he hurriedly approached Prince Li Ke of Han, a fawning and humble smile on his face, and bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

"Your Highness, Gao Jianwu, pays his respects..."

Li Ke glanced at him sideways, his face full of disdain.

"You haven't left yet?"

Gao Jianwu's expression froze: "Goguryeo is currently suffering from widespread poverty and hardship. I, Your Majesty, humbly request an audience with the Crown Prince to ask for his assistance..."

"My brother, the Emperor, did not receive you when he was in Chang'an. Do you think you can see him now that you are guarding Dengzhou?"

Li Ke curled his lip in disdain.

"Since the second year of Zhenguan, our Great Tang has supported you, only asking you to capture those remnants of the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families who defected to our Great Tang and hand them over to us... In all these years, how many have you sent back?"

"Don't get in my way. If you offend my royal brother, you might as well quit being the King of Goguryeo and just jump into the sea to feed the fish!"

Gao Jianwu's face was pale.

The signal that the Tang Dynasty is about to abandon its plans is growing stronger.

Silla was controlled by King Yi Eom of Liang, and the Silla-Tang allied forces routed the newly appointed lords of the city by the pseudo-king Yeon Taejo of Goguryeo.

In the eyes of the Tang Dynasty, the value of Gao Jianwu is declining every day.

however.

Even so, he still dared not have the slightest thought of leaving.

On the shores of Dengzhou Port, rows of Tang Dynasty treasure ships gleamed in the sunlight, inspiring awe and wonder in all who beheld them.

When he came from Goguryeo to the Tang Dynasty to congratulate the Tang Crown Prince on his marriage, he passed through Youzhou, which is now Yanzhou in the Tang Dynasty. The magnificent military scene he witnessed made him unable to sleep at night.

The Tang Dynasty greatly strengthened the military forces in Yanzhou, and now the Dengzhou navy is invincible.

In addition, there were also Silla Tang allied troops.

Although the Tang Dynasty has not yet made any major moves, it is clear to all that the Tang Dynasty is preparing to sweep across the peninsula and wipe out Goguryeo and Baekje in one fell swoop.

"His Highness the Crown Prince's fleet is here!"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd at the dock shouted.

The officials and wealthy merchants of Dengzhou, who had been whispering among themselves or nervously checking the neatness of their clothes, suddenly perked up and instinctively stood up straight.

Li Ke, the Prince of Han, the third prince of the Tang Dynasty, couldn't help but take a deep breath.

This is the first time the Emperor has come to Dengzhou since he entrusted him with the affairs of Dengzhou and the Dengzhou Navy.

It was as if they were about to present their answers to the Master.

Looking at the fleet of ships coming from afar along the Yellow River, their banners and sails fluttering in the wind, Li Ke couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Your Majesty, perhaps... you won't punish me?"