The dossier was passed around the room. Xu Qingbai was the most interested in this plan. Originally, when he was sent to the southwest region, he was prepared to show off his skills but was summoned back to the capital. Now that he saw this plan, he immediately recalled the feeling of wanting to show off his ambitions when he first arrived in the southwest region. "Li 'er, what do you think?"
Looking up and seeing everyone staring at her, Ye Li could only put down the dossier in her hand and ask Zhuo Jing to bring over a map to hang on the wall. She also had someone bring over some freshly brewed tea. After thinking seriously for a while, she said, "The northwest's area is less than one-sixth of the Da Chu State's, and its population is less than one-tenth of the Da Chu State's. Although Hongzhou is known as the northwest's granary, it is still lacking compared to the southwest, which is known as Tianfu. If it were peacetime, it wouldn't matter. We would only need to import a small amount of food to feed the people and soldiers in the northwest. But in reality, the worst case scenario is that we might have to face the three million troops of the Da Chu State, the Northern Tribes, and Xiling at the same time. And even if there is no war, the three countries only need to seal off the northwest's food and economy. Even if the northwest doesn't immediately fall into trouble, it will only become poorer and poorer. At the same time, the Mohist army will become weaker and weaker. Extinction is only a matter of time. "
Everyone was indifferent. What Ye Li said was the truth. It wasn't that the people present didn't know, but that no one had ever laid out the data so clearly in front of them. Because it was clear, it was even more shocking.
Feng Zhiyao frowned. "What if we take the initiative to attack? Expand our territory in the northwest? "
Xu Hongyu frowned. "It's not impossible, but … Xiling's land is barren. Most of their food comes from the Da Chu State, Nanzhao, and the western countries. The Northern Tribes are vast grasslands and deserts. The Northern Tribes mainly eat cows and sheep. The Da Chu State … cannot be touched for the time being. Once the Mohist army moves against the Da Chu State, it is very likely that Xiling, the Northern Tribes, and Nanzhao will attack the Mohist army at the same time. Actually, with the Mohist army's strength, what General Feng said might not be impossible, but the losses would be huge. I think Li 'er's idea is to take it slow. " Ye Li nodded. "That's right. If we make the northwest a mess, we will be the ones to clean up the mess. Unless we can take down Xiling or Northern Tribes within half a year........... the Mohist army was not just any army..................... to the Mohist army..... Because no matter who wanted to conquer the world or do something else, if they were not strong enough, they would only be ignored by others. When they were strong enough, they could even do anything. As for the Mo Family Army, from the very beginning, they had been set as everyone's opponent. .................... to..............................
Xu Qingyan tilted his body and stretched his neck to look at the thing in Xu Qingbai's hand. He asked, "Sister Li 'er has already considered so much. Then, there must be a way to solve it?"
Ye Li smiled helplessly. "How can we solve these problems in such a short time? But I have ordered people to survey the entire northwest region. Other than the vicinity of Hongzhou, in Ganzhou, which is the middle reaches of Min River, there is a large area of plains. The soil and water quality are excellent. It is just that this area is connected to the Northern Tribes, so there are very few people. Large areas of fertile land are not cultivated. "Xu Qingbai said thoughtfully," Li 'er, you mean to move the people to Ganzhou to cultivate the land? Then there must be a large number of troops stationed at the border to prevent the Northern Tribes from raiding. "
Mo Xiuyao nodded. "This is not a problem. Now the Mohist army has hundreds of thousands of soldiers who have nothing to do. Moreover, the Mohist army will expand in the future. There is no need to worry about not having enough people to guard it. " Ye Li also nodded. "If the people are not assured, the Mohist army can cultivate the land first, or cultivate it together with the people."
"The Mohist army and the people cultivate together?" Everyone frowned and hesitated.
Xu Qingchen raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Li 'er's idea is not bad. The hundreds of thousands of soldiers do not need to fight for the time being. Using them to cultivate the land is not bad. In this way, the Mohist army will have their own harvest and can also reduce the taxes of the people. "
Xu Qingbai nodded and asked impatiently, "Then Li 'er, what do you think of the business hub that you mentioned?"
Ye Li massaged her temples and tidied up her hair before saying, "In this world, there is not only the Da Chu State, the Northern Tribes, Xiling, and Nanzhao. To the west of Xiling, there are countless small countries and even large countries that we do not know of. It is only because of the long distance that most people do not know of them. Our northwest region is now surrounded by other countries. If we sell the goods of Eastern Chu, Northern Tribes, and Nanzhao to the countries further west through Xiling, then bring their goods back and sell them to the Da Chu State or the Northern Tribes, they will attract merchants. In the future, Ruyang and even the entire northwest region will become an important economic and trade area between the East and the West … "Xu Qingbai was a smart person and naturally understood at once. He smiled and said," Li 'er, when do you plan on starting? You have to count me in. "
"Me too!" Xu Qingyan had always adhered to the policy of following his fourth brother and quickly raised his hand to vote.
Ye Li smiled and said, "We have already sent some people to the agriculture area. As for business … fourth brother has no experience, you can ask Han Mingxi and Leng Haoyu …" Thinking of the busy Han Mingxi and Leng Haoyu, Ye Li felt a headache coming on. She then thought of a certain person who was currently dispirited somewhere and felt some regret. She should not have killed Su Zuidie so quickly. Otherwise, she would have gotten such a good free worker.
"Reporting to Prince and Princess Consort, King Li and Princess Consort Li of the Chu Capital have arrived." As she spoke, a guard came in to report.
"King Li? Mo Jingli? "Ye Li was startled. She did not expect him to come to Ruyang and bring Ye Ying with him. Speaking of which, Ye Li had not seen Ye Ying for nearly two years. Originally, she had been imprisoned by Mo Jingqi. Now that Mo Jingli had returned to the capital and was holding a large number of troops, he seemed to be on par with Mo Jingqi. As Princess Consort Li, Ye Ying was naturally free.
Mo Xiuyao stood up and smiled. "Mo Jingli? Since that's the case … Li Li, let's go welcome King Li and Princess Consort Li. I also want to see how much this Mo Jingli has grown after not seeing him for so long. "Ye Li naturally did not have any objections. She stood up and followed Mo Xiuyao outside. Only Xu Qingbai still had questions to ask and seemed to want to continue.
Although it was called a welcome, it was only when Chief Steward Mo invited them in that Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao walked to the entrance of the hall to welcome them. Mo Jingli clearly did not expect to receive any good treatment from Mo Xiuyao. His expression was still normal. Just as they approached the Prince Ding Mansion's hall, they saw a beautiful couple standing at the entrance. Mo Xiuyao was dressed in a light purple brocade robe. His snow-white hair was casually pulled back. Compared to before, he seemed to be more cold and intimidating. Ye Li, on the other hand, was dressed in a light green dress with a silver peony pattern. Her smile was as gentle as before, but there was more nobility and charm between her brows. Seeing the smiling green-clothed woman standing beside Mo Xiuyao, Mo Jingli's eyes flashed. For a moment, he did not know what to feel.
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