Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

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"Now, even though we have occupied Huaiyuan City."

"But Goguryeo has already made proper preparations."

"Their cities are not so easy to capture."

"During the Sui Dynasty, it was the best example and a lesson learned from the past."

Having said that, Du Gou looked at Li Qiu and asked, "My lord, do you plan to send troops to Koguryo by water from Cangzhou?"

"Then the land and water responded and attacked?"

Li Qiu smiled and nodded, "You guessed right."

"But things are not as simple as you think."

"In previous history books, water battles involving the Yellow River and Jingzhou were quite dangerous and difficult."

"Whether it is ships or soldiers, there are many issues involved."

"And from Cangzhou to the Liaodong area, there is the sea in between."

"Although it is an inland sea, the wind and waves on it, the width of the journey, and the distance are far from what the Yellow River and Jingzhou can compare."

"To complete this vision, we still need to do a lot."

After speaking, Li Qiu took Du Gou to sit down again.

Someone in the study had already served tea.

At this time, while Du Gou was thinking seriously, Li Qiu went on to say: "At present, our Datang and Goguryeo will not be able to fight each other for at least one or two years."

"They dare not fight."

"My plan is to build a very large-scale dock in Cangzhou."

"I named it the Port."

"At that time, I will send you many skilled craftsmen and powerful helpers."

"Your most important task is to build a ship that we developed ourselves that is big enough, stable enough, and able to sail long distances as soon as possible."

"At the same time, we will also use the natural geographical advantages of the seaside to train a navy capable of fighting well."

"Once these ships are successfully built and our soldiers are well trained, we will not only be able to attack Goguryeo."

"You can still attack the Wa country."

"Even further away, those places that are not even on the map."

Chapter 753 The Certificate of Honor in the East Palace?

Today when Du Gou came to Furong Garden, he really wanted to ask Li Qiu for advice.

In the future, it will be about the governor of Cangzhou.

And after taking office, you need to have those matters that you need to pay attention to.

But he never expected that today Li Qiu would give him such a task that sounds like a trance.

He grew up in Chang'an City since he was a child.

Although he was carefully trained by his father Du Ruhui, he has also heard many things and seen some things in the market.

But you suddenly let him build ships, build a navy?

With no experience, or even no knowledge, he really felt a sense of confusion.

Seeing him like this, Li Qiu smiled gently.

"Dou Gou."

"You probably don't know many things."

"In the north of Cangzhou, it is very close to Pingzhou and Jizhou."

"Over there, we have our own mines, iron workshops, and wooden workshops."

"And thousands of carpenters, blacksmiths, these craftsmen."

"Not only that, we have sufficient manpower and troops in Youzhou."

"There is still enough money and food that can't be eaten."

"And capable assistants, competent officials."

"At that time, you only need to be in charge of coordinating and helping them solve difficult problems."

"It's enough to pinch these people together in an orderly manner."

"I also believe that your ability is sufficient for this job."

"As long as you do this well, after a few years, you can at least return to Chang'an and be a servant."

"Even the minister of the Ministry of Industry is not sure."

"At that time, I believe that Master Du's spirit in heaven will definitely be proud of you."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, although Du Gou felt great pressure.

But for this challenge and this goal, he is still faintly excited and eager to try.

"My lord, please rest assured, I will definitely do my best to do what you have told me."

"However, my age and qualifications are far from enough for this servant, especially Shangshu."

After hearing his words, Li Qiu couldn't help but smile.

"Our Majesty is a wise king who dares to employ people and is good at employing people."

"As long as you really make that achievement, let him see your talent."

"I believe His Majesty will use it for you even if it is for Lord Du's affection."

"Furthermore, with me in front of you, you don't need to place too much emphasis on qualifications and age."

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Du Gou couldn't help but shook his head and smiled wryly.

"My lord, if you call yourself a tree, I'm afraid we will compare ourselves to nothing."

……

Within the Eastern Palace.

Li Chengqian also invited many confidants to set up a banquet.

Li Yuanchang, the king of Han, was among them.

Not only the East Palace, but like Wei Wang's Mansion and Li Ke's Mansion, they would also take advantage of their spare time to entertain the people around them.

Everyone gets together, drinks, eats, enjoys dancing and music.

It can also increase feelings better.

It can also be understood as a group building activity more than 600 years ago.

But today, it is not quite the same as everyone imagined.

For this dance, it is all Turkic style, and the Hu people's dance is nothing more than that.

After all, the Tang Dynasty at that time was deeply influenced by Hu people's culture and Xianbei culture.

But this food is really unacceptable.

There are no chopsticks, and a sharp knife is placed in front of everyone's small table.

The meat that came up was bloodshot and undercooked.

After seeing such a scene, everyone present was extremely surprised.

Then they all whispered and discussed.

"Could it be that His Highness wants us to eat with our hands and knives like those Turkic people?"

"Eat this bloody mutton?"

"This is simply hard to swallow!"

But when everyone was suspicious, Li Chengqian, who was sitting at the top, was smiling and enjoying the dance.

While using his hands and knives, he ate the bloody meat with relish.

And it looks quite appetizing.

Seeing the prince like this, everyone felt their scalps tingling slightly.

In their previous impression, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was gentle and elegant.

Treat people mellowly and treat parents with filial piety.

The only thing is that he is a little cowardly and lacks some domineering spirit.

But since today, everyone's understanding of the prince has been refreshed.

At this moment, Han Wang Li Yuanchang sighed softly.

Then he picked up the knife and ate the raw meat on the plate with big mouthfuls.

While eating, he still said loudly with intention: "Even if I follow His Royal Highness up the mountain of swords and into the sea of fire, I won't even frown."

"Follow His Highness closely."

"What's the bloody raw meat in front of you?"

"And you didn't see it?"

"Even His Royal Highness's golden and precious body is eaten by big mouthfuls. Can we still be more delicate than His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

Hearing what Li Yuanchang said, everyone suddenly realized.

Dare to feel that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invited me here today, so that everyone can vote for their names.

Show your loyalty!

If this is the case, everyone will be relieved.

There is no way, let's eat...

However, for a man like Li Yuanchang who has some martial arts skills and kills without batting an eyelid, it doesn't matter if he eats some raw meat.

But for the group of scholar-bureaucrats who are pampered and have no power to restrain chickens, how can they eat?

Don't look at what they think is very good.

After a while, I must eat it with big mouthfuls, so as to show my determination in the eyes of His Royal Highness.

but……

When the bloody raw meat entered the mouth, it was fishy and smelly, and the taste was sticky and disgusting to the extreme.

Then, this group of people is like dominoes.

I couldn't bear it at all, and vomited on the spot.

And it was tearing, vomiting, wanting to spit out all the acid in the stomach.

The originally festive banquet scene immediately turned into a mess.

As tragic as it needs to be.

Seeing all of them like this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but feel angry.

"It's so delicious, you guys are so messed up."