The winter snow had just melted, and the damp air on the ground was blown by the wind, chilling people to the bone.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan sat in the carriage and slowly moved forward with the group. The sound of hooves echoed around them.
"It will take five years to migrate the people from the two places in batches. While the Tang Empire is strong and prosperous, we have to act early. Even if we have to deceive them, we have to lure the Tubo and Turkic people here."
Zhang Xiaobao added a piece of smokeless charcoal to the stove in the carriage and put a teapot on it. He looked at the bleak scenery of early spring through the window and said.
Wang Juan, who was sitting opposite him, put down the information that had just been sent by Lu Zhou and agreed, "I think so too. The problem of ethnic groups is the most difficult problem to solve. If we really don't care about those two places, there might be a situation where we can't get rid of them.
There will always be some tribal rulers who are unwilling to give up the little power in their hands. They know that harmony can play a positive role in promoting the lives of the people, but they just have to look for trouble. They even use the lies of their status and religion to brainwash the people under their rule. "
Zhang Xiaobao and Weiwei nodded. They looked at the information in Wang Juan's hand and asked, "What does it say?"
"Nothing much. Our arsenal is still as stable as ever. It's just that the business of the shipyard has been getting better and better recently. Ever since the merchants from the east of Jiangnan came back from afar and made a fortune, more people are thinking about ordering more ships from the shipyard. They also want to go out and look for the Golden Road."
Wang Juan shook the paper in her hand and introduced it to Zhang Xiaobao with a smile.
Zhang Xiaobao also smiled and said, "That's good news. What's that again? Anyway, it's a very powerful small country. Their navy is very powerful. It's called the Invincible Fleet. Let's learn from them. "
"Don't talk nonsense if you don't know. The Invincible Fleet of Spain lost in the end to the pirate group. I'm afraid that if there are many merchants who go out to sea, some will not explore on their own. Instead, they will become pirates and hide to rob people who come back from sea. That will be a mess. "
As Wang Juan spoke, she looked at the kettle on the stove. She picked it up and poured out some of the water. Then, she sat back down and began to prepare the tea leaves.
"Anyway, that's how it is. The loser isn't invincible. I'm talking about the winner. Even if it's chaotic, it won't be chaotic. I have a trick up my sleeve. I can kill two birds with one stone. One sheep is the same as driving away two sheep."
"What analogy? What a mess. Tell me, how do we deal with our own people attacking each other? Does it say that we'll annihilate their entire family once we find out? "
Wang Juan picked up the tea balls one by one and knocked on the teacup with her hand. She began to be curious again.
Zhang Xiaobao didn't immediately voice his thoughts. He rolled down the glass and allowed the cold wind to blow. After shivering, he opened his mouth.
"I'm thinking that we should let our people have a little more courage. Don't let people say that there is no China behind the mountains. There has never been peace in this world. The so-called peace is not between two or a few people restraining each other. It's just a temporary unification. While we are still around, we should fight as much as we can.
In fact, sometimes I wonder if I'm an evil person. In the past, I always hoped that one day the sea would suddenly collapse and sink a certain country into the water, just like the Yatlan civilization. "
Wang Juan leaned back lazily to attract Zhang Xiaobao's gaze and asked, "You're talking about Japan, right?"
Zhang Xiaobao carefully looked at Wang Juan and said in puzzlement, "I didn't realize that the girl beside me has become a woman. Aiya, if this figure is taken out, wouldn't it be called an S shape? Come, let me hug you. "
Wang Juan curled her lips and didn't respond to Zhang Xiaobao's words. Zhang Xiaobao didn't mind and continued, "I've never taken Japan seriously. I admit that they are developing well, but that small place is destined to be unable to achieve great things.
I'm planning to let Li Longji stabilize and expand at the same time. He has to fight hard like the Yuan Dynasty and develop the economy like the Song Dynasty. I always hear that the Song Dynasty is good, but didn't it still fail? "
"What you said about there being no China behind the mountains is actually referring to the Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty. Many people jumped off the cliff. When I was in Beijing, my mother asked me to discuss the engagement with you. She said that it should be decided by next year at the latest. You should think of a way to reject it."
"Why should I reject it? It's not like we are getting married or engaged. It should be decided first. In fact, many rich families already have mothers at your age. "
"I'm afraid that you will bully and be a hooligan at night after the engagement."
"Now that there is no crime of being a hooligan, the engagement is settled. Oh, I remember something. When some of the merchants become pirates, we will form a special maritime patrol team. One will train the navy, one will help the merchants to safely plunder resources from other places, and one will be able to beat people up as we wish. Just like the United States, we can openly bully people."
Zhang Xiaobao did have the intention to take advantage of her, but only a little.
Wang Juan didn't discuss the engagement anymore. She followed Zhang Xiaobao's words and said, "A pitiful person must have a hateful side. The small countries that are bullied are not wronged at all. They want others to help them, but they don't want to take sides. No one is a fool. Why should they help others for free? What I am worried about is that as we expand, there will be colonization on many islands, and then they will start to become independent. "
"This is a problem, but unfortunately, I can't do anything about it. There will always be some people who want to be the emperor, even if it's a small emperor. This is called better to be the head of a chicken than the back of a cow. To solve this problem, the best way is to develop technology and have enough military power. If anyone dares to become independent, we will fight them within a day. When we have nothing to do, we will call back the people in various places.
Who knows? "Zhang Xiaobao didn't have any solution to this problem. It could be said that there was no solution.
At this time, the person in charge of delivering the message to Zhang Xiaobao came over and handed the balled up memorial to Zhang Xiaobao.
When he opened it, Zhang Xiaobao was happy. "Come, look. Our Xiaobei has done another big thing. Zhuah County's County Magistrate Yan is actually an inventor. He made the steam engine. Comrade Xiao Yan, who is the county magistrate of Yiying County in Jili Province, is his younger brother."
As he spoke, Zhang Xiaobao handed the letter over.
Wang Juan also smiled after reading it. "Xiaobei and the others are really lucky. What are you going to do with Craftsman Yan? We can't let him continue to be a county magistrate. That would be a waste of his talent. "
"Yes, if he can't be a county magistrate, he can be transferred to Jili Province to reunite with his younger brother. Arrange a judge position for him and let him study together with Craftsman Yan. The steam engine is a small matter. Even without him, we can still make it. The key is this person's idea. It is very rare. Come, give the order.
Hurry up! "Zhang Xiaobao wasn't willing to give such a talent to others. If he could make the steam engine today, he might be able to make the diesel engine tomorrow.
The speed of the team suddenly increased. After rushing for six days, they finally arrived at Zhuah County. They saw Craftsman Yan, who was working with Xiaobei and the others to improve the steam engine.
Xiaobei was very 'reserved' and explained her advanced theory of using the steam engine to generate electricity and then use electricity to boil water. She received Zhang Xiaobao's affirmation and praise.
Craftsman Yan was much more restrained. He knew that his fate was no longer in his control. He hoped that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were really as open-minded as Xiaobei and the others said.
Zhang Xiaobao was very kind. He naturally wouldn't let go of such a great talent. After discussing with Craftsman Yan for a long time, he tricked Craftsman Yan into agreeing to go to Jili Province to develop. The matter of the transfer was also handled by Zhang Xiaobao.
After two days, the team continued their journey under Craftsman Yan's expectations. After a month, Craftsman Yan could go to Jili Province.
After telling a few stories to his younger brother and sister as a reward, the team went all the way to the seaside.
At this time, the sea had already been unfrozen. There was no ice at all. Only the bone-chilling wind was blowing.
The group boarded the boat and headed in the direction of Jili Province.
The boat traveled for two days. Just as they were about to reach their destination, a boat came in front of them. The people on the boat hurriedly found Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.
"Little Young Master, Little Miss, there's news from the Commander-In-Chief's Manor of Heishui. Royal Prince Tong 'an has been attacking for a long time and is in urgent need of reinforcements." The person reported to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.
Wang Juan's eyes widened. "There are so many people there, and they still can't defeat him? It seems like they want me to go? "
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