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

"The King of Wa, his royal family and relatives, as well as the relatives of his ministers, have all been escorted onto the ship. His Highness Prince Liang will personally oversee the transport to Dengzhou Port, and they will arrive in Chang'an within a month at the latest!"

"The Duke of Donglai led a large army, joined forces with the Tang Dynasty's garrison in Fukuoka and Iwami, and launched an attack on the remaining resistance forces of Japan. The remaining Japanese forces were no match for the Tang Dynasty. By the time my subordinates returned with news, we had already won over a hundred battles, large and small, and captured countless people!"

In the imperial court.

A messenger, weary from his journey, rushed back from Dengzhou Port with an urgent message, excitedly reporting the results of the Tang Dynasty's campaign against Japan.

Today, all the officials have gathered in the imperial court.

Even veteran officials like Pei Ji, Duke of Wei, and Xiao Yu, Duke of Song, who had already begun their retirement and were gradually withdrawing from the court, were present.

For no other reason than that an enlarged geomantic map of Japan and its surrounding areas is now presented to everyone.

Although it is an island, thanks to the existence of the Iwami Silver Mine and the Sado Island Gold and Silver Mine, the officials in the court no longer had the stereotypical impression of Japan as a poor and remote place.

"Your Highness, if we were to establish the Dongying Circuit, it would be best to choose Fukuoka as its capital. After all, Fukuoka has been under the control of our Great Tang for many years, and it is just across the sea from our Great Tang's Dengzhou Port and Silla's Busan Port. If any unforeseen events occur, troops from both places can be dispatched immediately to provide assistance..."

"An unexpected turn of events? I don't understand! Why does Minister Feng speak of unexpected turns of events? Our Great Tang's military might is now unmatched in the world. I'm curious, where do you get this idea of ​​unexpected turns of events from? The remnants of Japan? Do they even deserve it?!"

"In my opinion, this change is probably caused by some cunning and treacherous people!"

"Changsun Wuji, what nonsense are you spouting? I am merely stating the facts, why are you...?"

"Your Highness, I believe this matter doesn't need to be so complicated. There's no need for any unforeseen events or remnants. Just relocate the coastal people of Hebei, Jiangnan, and Lingnan provinces of our Great Tang, allocate them land in Dongying, and let them establish military farms there, cultivated by Japanese and Kunlun slaves..."

"Your Highness, I believe that the statements of Lord Changsun and Minister Feng are flawed. If you intend to change our country into the Eastern Circuit of our Great Tang, then we should govern it with the methods of our own land. Why must we place the capital in Fukuoka and Iwami?"

"I believe that we can establish a new prefecture on the existing foundation of the old Yamato Kingdom, and build more ports. Japan is an island nation, but it has abundant natural resources, whether it be timber or sulfur, which is currently consumed in great quantities by our Great Tang. The acquisition of this new route by the Great Tang will surely attract many merchants to invest..."

Li Chengqian reclined on the dragon throne in a lazy and rude manner, leaning against the armrest, listening to the ministers' discussions and arguments, nodding occasionally to show that he was listening.

In his hands, however, he was looking through the letter that had been sent back by a golden eagle from Prince Li Yin of Liang.

On the dragon table to the side, there was also a letter from Gao Yang.

This young lady has already set her sights on those Japanese slaves...

The crowd argued incessantly. The Eastern Road was a huge prize, unlike the Central Plains Road, which was geographically and environmentally unfriendly to the people of the Central Plains and already had a considerable local presence.

The Eastern Road, which had been ravaged by Gongsun Wuda and his gang of murderous talents who were obsessed with military merit, was much clearer and more transparent than the Kurara Road.

Land without an owner, minerals without an owner, shops and cities without an owner.

There was also a large amount of timber, slaves...

Investing now will guarantee huge profits and create a legacy that can be passed down to future generations.

Even the noble officials in the imperial court couldn't remain calm.

The Tang Dynasty Daily reported: "Good news! The capital of Japan has been captured! After His Highness the Crown Prince's decision and the deliberation of the court officials, all the former Japanese territory has been incorporated into the Eastern Circuit of the Great Tang Dynasty. The various departments of the court are now discussing the governance of the Eastern Circuit."

The Tang Dynasty Business Daily reported: "It is predicted that the Dongying Road will become the route with the most ports in our Great Tang Dynasty!"

Datang Securities News: "Dengzhou Shipbuilding, Sun's Shipbuilding, and Futong Shipbuilding saw a surge, with gains exceeding 30%. Luwang Real Estate, Jingwang Timber, and Murong Commerce all saw gains exceeding 20%. The three companies' latest meeting may be to discuss project plans and negotiations regarding the development of Dongying Road."

According to the Datang Works Daily, Taiyuan Steel announced that its orders have increased by more than 200% year-on-year from the beginning of the eighth year of the Zhenguan era to January. Taiyuan Steel also stated that it had completed the process transformation of some production lines by the end of the seventh year of the Zhenguan era, improving efficiency by at least 50%. In addition, the Ministry of Revenue and Taiyuan Steel have completed the delivery and acceptance of the third phase of the smelting plant construction project delivered by the Ministry of Works.

The *Great Tang Medical Journal* states: "The Imperial Medical Bureau, in conjunction with the Great Tang Royal Medical Academy and the Great Tang National Medical Academy, jointly submitted the *Agreement and Trial Implementation Measures Regarding the Great Tang National Medical Insurance*..."

"Heh, this is the first time the court has been so lively since we conquered the Western Regions and established the Hexi Circuit. These ministers are all like bandits, wishing they could sprout wings and fly to Japan right now to divide up the land..."

Li Chengqian smiled and shook his head.

He had left court, but the debate among the cabinet and the six ministries over the distribution and development of the war profits from the Japanese occupation of Japan intensified.

The capital market reacted most quickly. To prevent any trouble, Prince Li Zhi of Jin personally went to Taiyuan Prefecture in the past few days to oversee the Taiyuan Stock Exchange.

Wu Shiyue looked troubled, but when he heard Li Chengqian's teasing, he gave a wry smile.

"Your Highness, the development of the Eastern Road is indeed highly beneficial, but if not handled properly, it could also lead to disaster!"

Li Chengqian looked at him, and then his concubine Wu Shun had someone bring him some snacks and tea before leaving with her entourage.

She wasn't worried at all about the lack of pregnancy.

Even though she wasn't in a hurry, neither was Duke Ying, Wu Shihuo, or his wife, Lady Yang.

Li Chengqian frowned. Now that there were only the two of them in the hall, Li Chengqian no longer spoke politely or discreetly.

"Father-in-law, do you mean there's a strong reaction in the imperial court?"

Samurai Ge shook his head and sighed.

He was in charge of the Royal Bank and had the clearest understanding of the court's finances. Similarly, he was also well aware of the scale of the nobles' private businesses and the amount of wealth they held.

His eldest daughter is the Crown Prince's concubine, and his second daughter is basically destined to be the Princess of Jin. He doesn't need to take sides; he only needs to wholeheartedly serve the royal family.

"Your Highness, the situation is not as simple as the court's strong reaction. Our Great Tang is currently at the height of its military power, which is why both the court and the people are living in a warm and peaceful atmosphere. Merchants and ordinary people in various places are also living prosperous lives. However... this has also sown the seeds of hidden dangers."

He was prepared and handed the documents he had brought to Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness previously dealt with the Duke of Yun, and severely punished a group of corrupt officials in Jiangnan and Hebei Provinces, and cracked down on some people's petty actions. But this is ultimately just treating the symptoms, not the root cause. If people live long enough, their sense of awe will eventually begin to erode."

Li Chengqian took the document, and upon reading it, his brows immediately furrowed.

The documents at this moment record the private properties and assets of some nobles, as well as some gray-area methods that operate between the legal and illegal worlds.

"The retired emperor is currently stationed in Hexi Circuit. Apart from a few concubines who accompany him, the rest of the emperor is in Chang'an. And those who take advantage of their status to seize the most benefits are the relatives of these concubines."

Wu Shiyue glanced cautiously at Li Chengqian: "Your Highness, it's fine for these people to be involved in the production of daily necessities and handicrafts, but their status is special. If industries such as steel smelting, metal processing, and shipbuilding are not restricted, I'm afraid..."

Li Chengqian nodded, his previously casual gaze gradually becoming sharp.