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Chapter 498: Empire Collision, Fighting to Feed War

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    "Colony?" This term is very new, and Li Longji, Yao Chong and Song Jing are very surprised.

    Chen Wanrong explained to them: "The colony is to move people from the Tang Dynasty here and let them settle down. Over time, this place will belong to the Tang Dynasty."

    Li Longji commented: ¡°Isn¡¯t this a real immigration border?¡±

    In order to stabilize the border areas, ancient China adopted the policy of emigration to consolidate the borders, which effectively maintained the stability of the border areas.  Colonies and immigrants are somewhat similar, but different.

    Chen Wanrong shook his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, the two are somewhat similar, but they are different. The real border of immigration is just on the border of the Tang Dynasty, while the colonies can be farther away. If we conquer Dashi and the Roman Empire, if we don't have a certain number  The people live here and it is difficult to maintain its stability."

    Li Longji deeply agreed with this: "That's right, after all, this place is too far away from the Tang Dynasty, and effective governance is indeed a problem. A colony is a good idea. Anyone who is willing to go will be encouraged by the court, and those who have made meritorious services will be rewarded by the court."

    Chen Wanrong brought it up before he could say anything. Chen Wanrong had to admire his wisdom: "Your Majesty! Since ancient times, all those who fight must first prepare food and grass. In the Tang Dynasty's Western Expedition, there were many armies, so  We need more food and grass. I think that if we recruit from the interior, it is almost impossible because the journey is too long. Therefore, I decided to "support war with war" and use the resources, food and grass from the food and the Roman Empire.  For our use.¡±

    "Furting war with war?" This statement is not unfamiliar to us modern people. For the Tang people, they had been using this strategy for a long time, but they did not mention it clearly.  Li Longji was a little surprised when he heard it at first, and then he clapped his hands and praised: "Well said! Dashi is too far away from the Tang Dynasty. If grain, grass and weapons are transported from the mainland, the consumption on this road alone will be enough. It must be  The world was shaken."

    Yao Chong is well versed in government affairs. He frowned and reminded: "Your Majesty, this idea is certainly a good one, but if it is not good, it will arouse the resistance of the common people."

    In the final analysis, using war to support war is robbery. If the scale is not grasped well, trouble will inevitably arise.  Chen Wanrong agreed with his reminder. However, Chen Wanrong had other ideas: "Yao Xiang, I have thought about this matter. There is an old saying called 'fishing with all the swamp', which means to risk everything and lose all the old foundation."  It¡¯s all over. When we send troops to the Western Region this time, we have to be careful not to do this kind of thing, and try not to stir up trouble as much as possible.¡±

    Song Jing also spoke: "The idea is good, but this kind of war is difficult to handle without stirring up trouble."

    Chen Wanrong was full of confidence: "Please rest assured, Prime Minister Song. After thinking about it, Datang has several favorable conditions in Dashi. First, Dashi has recently risen, and many places are newly acquired and have not yet been integrated.  The resistance here is still going on, and we have to make good use of this condition. Second, the Tang Dynasty has a relatively high awareness here. In the history of China, this area has never been so identified with Chinese civilization. This is our advantage, and we must  Use properly."

    During the Tang Dynasty, the Middle East had a high level of awareness of Chinese civilization.  If Gao Xianzhi had not been defeated in Talas and the "Anshi Rebellion" occurred immediately afterwards, the Middle East might not have been able to achieve political transformation.

    Li Longji had excellent strategic vision and nodded in agreement: "It will take a long time to integrate a place into one. How can it be successful in just a few decades? When the Tang Dynasty got here, it could treat those who opposed the food well.  We want them to be the kings here. However, they cannot be too strong, otherwise they will be difficult to control. This is called dividing and controlling."

    This is a good strategy. Chen Wanrong clapped his hands in approval: "Your Majesty! The third advantage of the Tang Dynasty is that the Tang Dynasty is more advanced than the Dashi and the Roman Empire. We don't have slaves, but they do. The Dashi is more  Taking pleasure in plundering slaves, the Tang Dynasty could follow the example of Tubo and abolish slaves, give them freedom, give them property, and let them live a stable life."

    The social system of the Tang Dynasty was far more advanced than that of the Dashi and Roman Empires. The abolition of slaves was the most powerful magic weapon of the Tang Dynasty, and we must make good use of it.  This point showed its infinite power in the battle against Tubo.  Although the Tang army killed many people in Tubo, the Tubo people fully supported the Tang Dynasty. In the final analysis, the slaves wanted to live a good life.

    Li Longji had no reason to disagree with this matter, and nodded: "You are right, this point is very important! The barbarians can only destroy, not build, they are just fishing from the lake. Not so in the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty is a country of benevolence and righteousness, not only  Those who can destroy are better at building. I have decided that after conquering these places, they must be managed well so that the people here can live a peaceful life, so that they will not resist the Tang Dynasty and will truly support the Tang Dynasty."

    The common people¡¯s demands are not high, just a little bit, just to give him a stable and peaceful life.  If only the Tang Dynasty were as desperate as Attila"There must be brave men under the reward." This battle in the Western Regions is of great importance. At the same time, there are many difficulties beyond imagination. If they want to maintain high morale, they must fill their appetites.

    The Middle East and the Roman Empire were so rich that they would have no problem filling the appetites of hundreds of thousands of people.  Of course, this scale must be controlled well, and no trouble can be caused, let alone robbery, and you must use your brain.

    As for how to do it, Chen Wanrong already has an idea.

    Li Longji nodded slightly, and Chen Wanrong continued: "Your Majesty, I think that if the Tang Dynasty wants to hold the Western Region for a long time, it will need a lot of manpower. Although the Tang Dynasty has a large population now, I am afraid it will not be able to cope with the future situation. This matter should be done early  Intend."

    Without turning the Western Region into a colony, it cannot be controlled for a long time.  Li Longji understood Chen Wanrong's thoughts and asked, "Finish your words."

    Chen Wanrong¡¯s tone was a bit high: ¡°Your Majesty, in order to increase the population, should we abolish the Ding tax?¡±

    The Ding tax is the head tax, which is one of the tax pillars of the ancient dynasty. The Ding tax restricted the growth of the population to a great extent.  The abolition of Ding tax will definitely promote the increase of population.

    Li Longji thought for a while and said: "What you said is a problem. However, if the Ding tax is not levied, the court will have no money and cannot meet the needs. This matter will have to wait."

    Chen Wanrong said confidently: "Your Majesty, when I go west this time, I must make up for the shortfall in Ding tax no matter what."

    Dashi is as rich as the Roman Empire, and Chen Wanrong is very confident that there will be a shortfall in patch tax.

    "In this case, Song Jing and Yao Chong will start preparing to abolish the Ding tax." Li Longji waved his right hand and said: "As soon as the shortfall is reached, it will be abolished."

    He still kept a hand, but Chen Wanrong didn't take it to heart at all, and thought excitedly: "The British Empire in its heyday controlled half of the earth with a mere 60 million people. The current population of the Tang Dynasty is far  Far more than this, as long as the poll tax is abolished, the population will be even greater, and there will be no problem in controlling half of the earth, not just the entire earth."

    The population of 60 million was once a number that was difficult to surpass for Western countries.  However, China had reached this number as early as two thousand years ago during the Han Dynasty.  During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, the population in its heyday was more than 70 million. Adding in the invisible population, it was not far from 100 million.

    If the poll tax is abolished, the population will increase significantly. With Chen Wanrong's scientific and technological knowledge and Li Longji's ambition, it is not certain that the Chinese civilization circle will cover the whole world, but half of the earth is still certain.  (To be continued. If you want to know about the funeral, please log on to www.qidian.com. There are more chapters. Support the author and support genuine reading!) (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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