Li Shimin

So, when the family had money, they began to buy refined salt.

"How to make it?"

"Drying, boiling, steaming, and burning can all be done!"

Li Xuan was taken aback.

"How to do it?"

Li Yuan's face became anxious.

In fact, Datang is really short of salt.But it is not very short of salt, what is lacking is edible non-toxic salt.

In Datang, there have been many methods of making salt, which are similar to what Li Xuan said.There are mineral salt, sea salt, well salt, and solution salt.

However, not many are edible.

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Especially mineral salt, which is black and yellow, is poisonous. Generally, no one eats it. Even for livestock, it can only be fed a little at a time!

"Old man, there is no rush to make salt!"

Li Xuan pursed his lips, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

"That's right, so many sages through the ages tried their best to come up with these salt-making strategies. It's really embarrassing for you to come up with a way to increase salt production all at once!"

Li Yuan was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed.

Aside, Li Shimin's eyes also flashed a hint of disappointment.

Immediately, thinking of something, he hurriedly said to Li Yuan, "Aye, why not use mineral salt for soaking wool in salt water!"

"Mine salt?"

Li Yuan was taken aback for a moment, his face was overjoyed.

"Mineral salt is good. Soak it in mineral salt and then wash it with clean water. It's also possible!"

Around, Cheng Chusi and Changsun Wuji also had happy expressions on their faces.

This time, there are two kinds of clothes, white folded and wool.

The clothing problem of the common people in the Tang Dynasty can be greatly improved.

Thinking about it, I couldn't help but be surprised in my heart, this king of Jin has made another great achievement related to the people's livelihood and the society.

Fortunately, after the Jin Wang was resurrected, his temperament changed drastically.

Not only did he lose all his memory, he also just wanted to stay in Lijiazhuang all day long, close the courtyard door, and live his own little life.

Otherwise, countless troubles will arise.

Fortunately, his family's evil animal, in a fit of anger, worshiped this disciple with a shameless face.

In the future, can you beat me less?

At this time, Li Xuan continued to speak: "It is also possible to use mineral salt, but with such a large population in the Tang Dynasty, the wool needed must be very large. I am afraid that the wool in the territory of the Tang Dynasty is far from enough."

"Ok?"

Li Yuan and Li Shimin were startled again, staring at Li Xuan closely.

"Xuanba, what do you mean?"

"Didn't those Turkic barbarians raise a lot of sheep?" Li Xuan said.

"Hey, King Jin is right!"

Hearing this, Cheng Zhijie on the side couldn't hold back anymore, grinned and shouted: "Your Majesty, now our Tang Dynasty is strong and strong, and the craftsmen in the Shaofu Supervisor can refine 1000 million catties of pig iron and refined iron every month." Steel, and all the men in the army will not lack weapons and armor."

"And it just so happens that the Turkic bastard is still raising the flocks that the people of the Tang Dynasty need. My old Cheng is willing to lead the army. After the spring plowing, I will lead the army to snatch all the cattle and sheep from the Turkic bubs!"

"No!"

As soon as Cheng Zhijie finished speaking, the expressions of Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui on the side changed slightly, and they hurriedly stopped him.

"Old man Fang, my old Cheng is not asking His Majesty to send troops indiscriminately this time!"

Cheng Zhijie stared, spit and said, "You also know that this year's harvest is good, and many people have surplus food in their families. In addition, with the Quyuan plow invented by the King of Jin, the speed of farming will definitely be much faster next year when spring begins. .

Also, with Jin Wang's iron and steel smelting method, the Shaofu prison can produce at least 1000 million catties of refined steel and pig iron for a month now, right?

Coupled with the assembly line process, the speed of forging weapons and armor has also increased many times.

After next year's spring plowing, the materials and equipment needed to send troops will be sufficient.

Moreover, my old Cheng sent troops for the sake of the people of the Tang Dynasty. He wanted to take back all the sheep raised by the Turkic cubs. How many sheep could the Tang Dynasty get?How much wool can be obtained, and how much woolen cloth can be spun?

These, for the people of Tang Dynasty, are a great thing..."

The more he talked, the more energetic Cheng Zhijie became.

Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others who were listening couldn't find a chance to intervene.

As for Li Shimin on the side, the corners of his mouth twitched.

However, his eyes are also ready to move.

"Your Majesty, the people's livelihood has just recovered. If you rashly send troops to the Turks, there may be no one to harvest the farmland, and the people's livelihood will wither again!"

Fang Xuanling said hastily.

"Withered fart, as long as the Turkic bastards are slaughtered, aren't all the sheep raised by the Turkic bastards belong to my Datang?"

Cheng Zhijie glared at Fang Xuanling fiercely, "You old bastard was also a literati who could follow His Majesty to conquer the world. Why have you been a civil servant for only a few years, and you are like those rotten scholars? Soso, just staring at your three-acre land?"

"Chai Shao and Xue Wanjun have led the army to destroy Liang Shidu in Shuofang. Occupying Shuofang, don't my Tang soldiers want to fight that bastard Jieli anyway?

Furthermore, in the past few years, the interior of the Turks has been plagued by frost, drought and natural disasters.Couldn't that boy Tuli also be bullied by Jieli's bastard, and wants to secretly surrender to me, Datang?Such a great opportunity, you old man is still moaning!

I despise it! "

"Old thief Cheng, don't spit blood on people. The old man's intention is to wait for two years, and everything is ready, and we will send troops again!"

Fang Xuanling's angry beard was about to stick up.

And Du Ruhui, who was on the side, just wanted to open his mouth to help Fang Xuanling, the old thief Cheng Zhijie, and coughed.

Immediately, he shut up with a wink.

The old thief Cheng is so arrogant, he should have seen His Majesty's intention to send troops, and he has already begun to act presumptuously. If he is scolded by the old thief Cheng, he doesn't know how much life will be lost with his bones, so let's just watch Your Majesty quietly. I mean.

Moreover, they quarreled and rejoiced, but it was up to His Majesty to decide whether to send troops or not.

"Okay, stop arguing."

Li Shimin shouted, "It's too early to talk about this matter now. We have to wait until next year's spring plowing to discuss everything!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Hearing this, Cheng Zhijie glared at Fang Xuanling triumphantly, and bowed his hands with joy on his face.

But Fang Xuanling just sighed secretly, seeing His Majesty's tone, and old thief Cheng suddenly knew so much about the Turkic situation, if His Majesty's intentions were not behind it, he would never believe it.

However, just when Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others were about to breathe a sigh of relief, Li Shimin suddenly asked Li Xuan again.

"Xuanba, you said that in this situation, after the spring plowing next year, should we send troops to the Turks?"

Forehead!

Li Xuan was startled.

Just about to wave his hand to refuse to answer, but he saw Old Man Xiong, Cheng Zhijie, Fang Xuanling and others staring at him closely.

He couldn't help but sighed and organized his words.

"Your Majesty, whether you should send troops or not is ultimately up to you to decide.

However, I think that no matter what kind of battle is fought, there must be logistical guarantees.After all, taking more than [-] soldiers and running so far to fight the enemy must be to take advantage of it.

Therefore, try to ensure the logistics as much as possible and reduce the number of deaths.

Now that there are methods of steel and iron smelting, all the soldiers going out need to wear steel armor and hold steel knives in their hands to fight against those Turkic monkeys.

Only in this way can there be fewer deaths, and the courage of those Turkic people can be defeated, and the Turkic horses and sheep must be brought back.

Moreover, the most important thing is that the young and middle-aged Turks must be brought back by His Majesty, they are all excellent labor force.

In this way, this battle is meaningful, not a loss! "

After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but shuddered, and looked at Li Xuan with a strange expression on their faces.

If it was as Li Xuan said, a hundred thousand elites with heavy armor would be enough to sweep the Turks.

"It's just Xuan Ba, what do you want those Turkic youths to do?"

Li Shimin asked again.

"Your Majesty, those young and middle-aged men are the ones who benefit the most from fighting the Turks!" Li Xuan said.

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"Ok?"

Now, everyone looked at Li Xuan with puzzled faces.

"Xuanba, what's the use of those Turkic barbarians?" Li Shimin asked.

"That's right, His Royal Highness Jin, those Turkic barbarians brought back, not to mention sending someone to guard them to prevent them from causing trouble. In addition, food has to be wasted, why not just bury them on the spot!" Cheng Zhijie shouted.

On the side, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and others, although they didn't speak, they all nodded slightly.

Obviously, he also agrees with Cheng Zhijie's words.

"How can it be useless?"

Li Xuan glanced at these people in surprise, "Those Turkic hozen are much more useful than their sheep and horses!"

"what?"

Hearing this, Cheng Zhijie was shocked, looked at Li Xuan in horror, and asked, "His Royal Highness, do you want to eat those barbarians? Those barbarians don't take a bath all year round, and human meat is not as good as mutton." !”.

Li Xuan was stunned.

Fang Xuanling, Li Shimin and others had weird expressions on their faces.

"What nonsense are you talking about, old man?"

Li Xuan took a deep breath and explained: "My Tang Dynasty needs hundreds of thousands of corvees and coolies every year, which makes many ordinary people miserable, and how many ordinary people's agricultural production has been delayed?"

"And if there are these captive Turkic barbarians, a lot of labor and coolies can be saved.

The Turkic barbarians eat meat all the year round, and their strength must be much stronger than the common people who eat chestnuts. Wouldn't it be better to use these hozens as corvees?

The most important thing is that these Turkic barbarians are not citizens of the Tang Dynasty, so there is no need to feel sorry for them, these barbarians will be exhausted to death.

Moreover, if any farmer in the village is short of manpower, they can also be allowed to cultivate and harvest grain!

After these barbarians have worked for one or two years, and it is confirmed that these barbarians are all loyal to my Tang Dynasty and will not have any objections, they can be given a few pieces of land for each of these barbarians, and they will be given Datang household registration to become Great Tang. Tang Zimin! "

"But King Jin, these barbarians are used to riding horses and herding sheep, how can they get used to being a farmer?"

Fang Xuanling asked quickly.

"Why not?"

Li Xuan smiled softly, "These Turkic hozens, in Turkic, did they make cattle and horses for those Turkic nobles every day, and in the end they didn't even own the sheep and horses they had raised all their lives, and they were beaten, scolded and humiliated by the nobles all day long." , Even in winter, it is easy to starve to death or freeze to death if you are not careful.

However, as a citizen of my Tang Dynasty, as long as they are willing to farm, they can harvest food in autumn. Except for tax food, the food they grow is their own, and they will not be humiliated and bullied at will.

If they work harder, they can still wear beautiful clothes, eat steamed buns, big fish and meat, eat vegetables and fruits in winter, and live in beautiful, spacious and warm houses. These nobles can’t enjoy this kind of life. Why do they disagree? ..."

After listening, Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others couldn't help but widen their eyes.

That's right, they know better than Li Xuan what kind of life Turkic barbarians live.

Even, it was several times worse than what Li Xuan described.

Basically, every year on the grasslands, there are tens of thousands of Turkic barbarians, either starved to death or frozen to death!

"It's just that, I'm afraid there may be criticism from some ministers in the court?"