Ang Lee was very satisfied with the three locations selected by Li Longji. These three locations were located in the center of North America, Central America, and South America respectively. They were three extremely important strategic locations. As long as these three points were the core, they could control the entire American continent very well, making America an inherent territory of the Tang Dynasty and expanding the territory of the Tang Empire.
However, America was too far away from the core territory of the Tang Dynasty. Once a separatist force was formed, it would be very unfavorable to the Tang Empire. Therefore, the premise of developing America was that America would not eventually become a separatist force and would not break away from the rule of the Tang Empire. There was no doubt about this.
According to the experience of the Western powers in later generations, all the territories that colonized America eventually became independent. The reason why these colonies gained independence was nothing more than the problem of interests and control. The exploitation of interests made the merchants and people of the colonies very dissatisfied. They demanded independence one after another in order to obtain greater benefits. The weak control was because firstly, it was too far away, and it was very difficult to control distant lands. Secondly, there were too many Western powers. These powers often had conflicts with each other, which weakened each other's strength and restrained each other. Step by step, they let the colonies reap the benefits. They even publicly supported each other's colonies to gain independence in order to achieve the purpose of attacking each other's countries.
However, the Tang Empire was currently the most powerful empire in the world. No strong country around the Tang Empire had the ability to go to America, and no country had the strength to challenge the Tang Dynasty. The Tibetan Empire was a living example. It challenged the Tang Empire, and in the end, it was annexed by the Tang Empire. The Tibetan Empire was also a target of house arrest. In other words, as long as there was no internal turmoil in the Tang Empire, its control over America would not weaken, and America would not be separated from the Tang Empire.
In addition, the most advanced and important scientific research institutions must all be located in the core territory of the Tang Dynasty, especially the most advanced technology must be near the capital. The shipyards of large steam ships must also be located in the core territory of the Tang Dynasty. At most, America could only build shipyards to repair various ships from the Tang Dynasty to America. In this way, America would not have the ability to independently develop important industrial equipment. Naturally, it would not have the ability to resist the imperial court of the Tang Dynasty. Thus, it would forever become an overseas territory of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Longji had long made up his mind to build three cities in America to control the land step by step, so that the Tang Dynasty could obtain more land and more abundant resources for the benefit of future generations. At this moment, Ang Lee expressed his full support. Li Longji was, of course, very happy and made up his mind.
As the emperor, Li Longji wanted to obtain Ang Lee's support. Naturally, it was because the colonization of America required Ang Lee's strong support. If he wanted to better control America and make the communication between America and the Tang Dynasty more frequent, he must have more advanced ocean-going ships. All of this required Ang Lee to take the lead in the research and development. No one else was up to this important task.
"I plan to send 10,000 soldiers and horses to America. In addition, let their families go with them. In this way, there will be at least 70,000 to 80,000 people. Forty large steam-powered seagoing ships seems a little too few."
After Li Longji made up his mind, he suddenly felt that the number of steam-powered seagoing ships was not enough. With 80,000 people as the standard, forty large steam-powered seagoing ships had to accommodate 2,000 people each. This number was very high. Li Longji had not seen a large steam-powered seagoing ship with his own eyes. However, when he thought of accommodating 2,000 people in one ship, he felt that it was a little too crowded.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. With the current area of a large steam-powered seagoing ship, accommodating 2,000 people is not a problem. It's just that the cabins need to be improved so that people can live comfortably inside."
Ang Lee hurriedly told Li Longji that a large steam-powered seagoing ship could accommodate 2,000 people, so Li Longji could rest assured.
"Can a seagoing ship really accommodate 2,000 people? Larger than the capacity of a train? "
Li Longji asked casually.
"Your Majesty, a steam-powered seagoing ship is much larger than a train. Moreover, your humble servant will develop even larger steam-powered seagoing ships in the future. I can even build a large seagoing ship that can accommodate 10,000 people."
Ang Lee said solemnly.
As long as one had the technology to build a ship, it was possible to build a ship of any size. Many luxurious cruise ships in the future could accommodate about ten thousand people, and this was on the basis of taking into account the comfort of the tourists. If one did not take into account the comfort of the tourists, they could definitely accommodate more people. Just like when the slaves were sold in the future, a ship that was not very big could accommodate thousands of slaves. Of course, this would cause a large number of slaves to die.
The large steam-powered seagoing ship that Ang Lee had developed could accommodate 2,000 people without a problem. However, its comfort could not be compared to the luxurious cruise ships in the future. After all, these ships were only functional and not for people to enjoy. The pursuit of enjoyment would severely limit the various functions that the ship originally had.
"A seagoing ship is actually so big? Assistant Minister Li, you have to study it carefully. When you build a bigger and better seagoing ship, We still want to go overseas. "
Li Longji said.
As an Emperor, one could own the entire world and possess things that ordinary people could not. However, being an Emperor also had a very troublesome problem, and that was that one's body was not free. One could not go wherever one wanted. Everything had to be done for the sake of the country. Even if there were any hidden dangers, the Emperor could not go. Otherwise, if the Emperor were to be in danger, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Once a person stayed in a place for a long time, they would feel bored. The Emperor was no exception. After all, the Emperor was also a living person with flesh and blood. He also had seven emotions and six desires. Of course, he would feel bored. Otherwise, he would not have built such a large palace and beautiful palaces.
After Qin Shi Huang unified the world, what he liked to do the most was to tour the world. No matter how big Epang Palace was, it could not be compared to the entire world. The Emperor of the later Dynasty also liked to tour the world very much. He even built many palaces along the way.
As the Emperor of the Tang dynasty, Li Longji also liked to tour the world very much. Seeing more of the world's scenery would make one's mood better. The rise of tourism in the later generations was because people's living conditions were better and they wanted to pursue spiritual enjoyment. Part of the spiritual enjoyment was tourism. Tourism could let people see the scenery in the distance and feel the customs of different regions. It would open one's mind and make one feel cheerful.
Although the scenery of the Hot Spring Palace was very beautiful, after seeing it too much, people would get tired of it. Therefore, every time he toured Luoyang City, Li Longji would feel very excited. This was because along the way to Luoyang City, he would encounter all kinds of scenery, and these scenery were not seen the last time. After all, the journey was seven to eight hundred miles. It was impossible for him to go to Luoyang City once and see all the scenery along the way. Even if he saw all the scenery, he might not be able to remember it. Therefore, overall, it was still a sense of novelty.
If he went to Laizhou, there would be more scenery along the way. Taking a ship to the sea for a cruise, or even going to America for a stroll, it would be a different feeling.
However, before the technology of marine ships developed to a certain extent, Li Longji could not go to America. After all, America was too far away. It would take several months to go back and forth. Once something happened in the capital, there would be no time to react. Li Longji, who valued the imperial power more than anything else, would not give up his throne. Naturally, there was no such thing as a retirement trip. Therefore, Li Longji could only stroll around the surrounding islands of the Tang dynasty at most and go to Nihon to feel the tenderness of Nihon girls. As for going to America, it was estimated that he could only wait for his next life.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will do my best to study the technology of ships. In the future, I will definitely be able to build a bigger and faster ship so that Your Majesty can go overseas and experience the vastness of the world."
Ang Lee said. As an important minister of the Tang dynasty, he naturally had to do his best to do research and make the shipbuilding industry of the Tang dynasty better and better, which was crucial for the Tang dynasty's control of the whole world in the future.
"I have been waiting for this day for many years. Since I sat on the dragon throne, I have spent almost all my time in the palace. I haven't been to a distant place for a long time, let alone overseas. I really want to go overseas and see the waves of the sea. I hope this day will not be too far away. If so, my heart will be satisfied."
Li Longji suddenly had the idea of abdicating and traveling. However, he could not let go of the throne at all. Therefore, his idea was just a fleeting thought. Ang Lee would not be fooled.
"Your Majesty has ruled the world for more than 30 years. You have worked hard, and the Tang dynasty is also thriving. This is all thanks to Your Majesty. Now, Your Majesty should enjoy life and play with your grandchildren. However, the world of the Tang dynasty still needs Your Majesty's control. This is the prerequisite for the prosperity of the Tang dynasty."
Ang Lee flattered Li Longji to make him happy.
"Alas! Assistant Minister Li is right! I have long wanted to give the world to the Crown Prince. However, I am worried that the Crown Prince is too young to control the important ministers in the court. The Crown Prince still needs more experience. This world still needs me to worry about. This is my responsibility. After all, I am the Emperor of the Tang dynasty. "
Li Longji raised his head 45 degrees and put on a posture of worrying about the country and the people, which looked quite funny.
Although it seemed that he was sincere, Ang Lee always felt that Li Longji was hypocritical. If he wanted to cultivate the Crown Prince so that he could retire as soon as possible, why would he guard against the Crown Prince all the time and worry that the Crown Prince would steal his throne? This was obviously hypocritical. Ang Lee would not be fooled.
"Your Majesty, you have been worrying about the country for decades. It is really too hard. Everyone envies the Emperor's high status, but they don't know that the Emperor has to worry about national affairs. Not only is it very hard, but he also can't go where he wants and do what he likes."
Ang Lee said very considerately.
"Assistant Minister Li is right. As the Emperor, I also have a lot of helplessness! Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I plan to send ten thousand soldiers and their families to America, but I don't want to force them. I hope that some of the soldiers and their families can go voluntarily. Assistant Minister Li, do you have a good idea to let the soldiers and their families go to America willingly? "
Li Longji asked. In fact, he had an idea and had discussed it with the ministers. It was just that he trusted Ang Lee very much now, so no matter what, he had to ask Ang Lee to get Ang Lee's precious opinion.
"Your Majesty, everyone pursues benefits. Just like encouraging the people to go to Tibet, Your Majesty can promise that after arriving in America, everyone will be given three hundred mu of fertile land. No taxes will be collected for the first three years. In this way, there will definitely be many soldiers and their families who will eagerly sign up. There is no doubt about this."
Ang Lee gave a very ordinary but very effective suggestion. After all, everyone pursued benefits in life. As long as the imperial court offered enough benefits, the people would definitely be very eager to go to America to make a fortune. They would even settle down in America. There was no doubt about this.
"Assistant Minister Li's offer is even better than the ministers'. Three hundred mu of land per person. Isn't that too much? There's not enough land for everyone!"
Li Longji felt that Ang Lee was too generous. He offered three hundred mu of land per person. This was comparable to the small nobles of the Tang dynasty.
"Your Majesty, it's not much, not much at all. It's just that there is too much land in America. According to the land area of America, even if everyone is given thirty thousand mu of land, it won't take up much land. Why don't Your Majesty be more generous and give more land to the first batch of people to enter America? This way, more people will be willing to leave their homes and go to America to make a living."
Ang Lee said.
Li Longji looked at the map in front of him and nodded. "Assistant Minister Li is right. The land of America is so vast. Three hundred mu of land per person is indeed not a lot. The three-year exemption from all taxes will also relieve the people of their worries. In addition, all the crew members who discovered America last time will be rewarded with five hundred mu of land. Let them bring their families to America to explore!"
"Your Majesty is wise, and this lowly subject wholeheartedly agrees. As long as my Great Tang sends tens of thousands of soldiers into America, it won't be many years before all of America will be under my Great Tang's control. At that time, many of America's precious products will become my Great Tang's property, and my Great Tang will become even more prosperous and fertile."
Ang Lee said proudly.
Later, Ang Lee and Li Longji began to imagine. They mainly imagined what America would be like as the soldiers and people of the Tang dynasty gradually entered America. After the Tang Empire controlled America, how much international influence it would have, and how to deal with the relationship with the natives of America. Should they form an alliance with them, eliminate them all, or turn these natives into slaves for the people of the Tang dynasty, which was similar to the black slaves of the later generations?
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