Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Li Shimin certainly also wanted what Li Shen said, but in his opinion it was not very realistic. The vast geographical area also meant that the court could not manage it.

It might take several months for a government decree to reach a local area, and even if a rebellion broke out, it would be too late for the imperial court to send troops.

"Well, let's not talk about this. I have already agreed to the Tumoji tribe's submission, and asked Gao Ming to issue an order to establish four states: Bang (now Chuxiong County, Yunnan), Wang, Lan, and Qiu."

Li Shimin lay down again.

Li Shen was stunned. You have already agreed, why are you asking me?

"Aye, you are wise and enlightened~~~" Li Shen complimented perfunctorily and then handed the teacup to Wang De.

Wang De carefully handed the teacup to Li Shimin

Li Shen also poured himself a cup.

"King Bushipi of Kucha sent his Prime Minister Nali to the capital because they discovered the troop movements of our Tang Dynasty.

Knowing that we might take action against them next year, they came to offer cattle, sheep and camels as a sign of peace.”

Wang De continued speaking.

Li Shen yawned. What did this matter have to do with him?

"Old Ten, we are going to use troops in Kucha this year, and I plan to send you."

"What the hell?" Li Shen was startled and immediately woke up.

"Aye is going to send me to attack Kucha?"

"That's right." Li Shimin nodded.

"Why?" Li Shen was a little confused, "Father, I don't know anything about military affairs and have never led an army.

Aye, it would be better for the eldest brother to go. He can accumulate some reputation and expand the territory, which is a great merit.

This will help consolidate the eldest brother’s position.”

Li Shen quickly refused. Was he crazy to go all the way to Qiuci? Wasn't he happy at home, enjoying himself, eating, drinking, having fun, and sleeping with his wife?

Li Shen is different from the time travelers described in the books. He doesn't like to struggle. He likes comfort and worry-free life. This is the normal state of life.

"Asshole, you are still making excuses to help the court. You are already an adult, you should help the court and your elder brother."

Li Shimin glared at him and scolded him.

"Then... there are so many people in the court, why let me go? Fourth brother is also in Chang'an, ninth brother is also in Chang'an, or you can let Fourteenth Brother go, he has no achievements."

Li Shen refused.

"You bastard, the Fourteenth Prince is only in his teens, and you are so cruel." Li Shimin said angrily.

Hearing this, Li Shen immediately became excited:

"I am crazy? I am only twenty years old, and I have such a big family business. My father asked me to go to war thousands of miles away.

What if something happens to me? I think Aye is very quick-witted and talented. "

Li Shen finally stopped on the brink of madness.

Li Shimin's face turned pale, and he was so angry:

"I'm not asking you to die. You are just the commander-in-chief of the army, commanding several generals.

I will send several generals to assist you. What are you afraid of?

How can you be a man of the Li family if you are like this?"

"I won't go." Li Shen shook his head firmly. The journey was long, and coupled with the war, it would take at least half a year.

His own beautiful wife and concubines are stealing the limelight.

"Rebellious son, how dare you disobey my order?" Li Shimin was immediately furious.

This bastard, I obviously asked him to gild his reputation, but he refused.

"You can go. I'll bring my fourth and ninth brothers with me. If we want to achieve merit, we brothers can do it together." Li Shen took out his trump card.

"You..." Li Shimin was speechless. If he let Li Zhi and Li Tai go with this rebellious son, would they have a chance to come back alive?

“Aye, actually I think it’s best to let my eldest brother go.

The achievements of Goguryeo are not enough, if we add the small countries of Kucha and Yanqi, it will be almost enough. "

Li Shen's eyes rolled and a plan came to his mind.

Li Shimin did shake his head. The Tang Dynasty no longer needed Li Chengqian to earn military merit.

What if something happens?

"By the way, Chebi Khan is not coming to the court, so you need to take care of this matter."

Li Shimin did not continue the previous topic. That was just his idea and he would have to wait for some time before making a specific decision.

"Chebi Kingdom? Are they crazy? Haven't all the Tiele tribes surrendered? Their Khan even sent his son here.

Why are they causing trouble again? They have had enough of the good life and want to get rid of the Tang Dynasty."

Hearing this, Li Shen looked disdainful.

"It was reported that they did have this idea, and it seemed that the Western Turks sent envoys." Li Shimin nodded.

"Let me handle this matter. Since they don't want to live a good life, let them eat dirt."

Now, all the Tiele tribes are trading with the Ji Palace in exchange for supplies to ensure that the herdsmen in the tribe have enough food and clothing.

Li Shen has already grasped their economic lifeline.

"Well, you have to do this as soon as possible. Afterwards, I will issue an order to have Huihe and Pugu send out troops.

This time I plan to capture Chebi and establish a governor's office there."

Li Shimin said solemnly.

"Don't worry, I'll do it right away when I get back. Winter isn't over yet, and the winter in the north is even longer.

This is a great opportunity.”

Li Shen nodded.

"Well, that's good. When spring comes and flowers bloom, I will repair the Luoyang Palace and recruit laborers this time."

"Aye, another call for forced labor?"

Li Shen was very dissatisfied with the conscription of forced labor.

"Old Ten, you should know that this is the taxation system of the Tang Dynasty. I will not overuse corvée.

But the twenty days of corvée labor still had to be used every year, which was also another form of taxation. The money saved by the court could be directly deposited into the treasury to do more things. "

Li Shimin understood Li Shen's intention and knew that Li Shen had a good heart, but he could not abandon the rent and commission.

He is an emperor. If he doesn't use it, wouldn't it be sending a signal to the outside world?

Your Majesty is going to abolish corvee labor.

"Yes, father. It's my fault for not thinking it through." Li Shen also understood that what Li Shimin said was right. The system cannot be changed at will.

Now twenty days of corvee labor each year is already good. If it exceeds twenty days, other grain taxes and cloth submissions can be exempted.

"It's not your fault. Your idea is good, but you need to consider it comprehensively.

However, you send so much money to the court every year, it's time to reduce the burden on the people.

I will issue an order for the court to reduce the number of days of corvée labor."

"Aye, your majesty!!" Li Shen bowed and this time was a sincere flattery. It would be good if a little change could be made. With little changes, people's lives would be better.

"Okay, if you have nothing else to do, go back to Daji Hall. By the way, don't go to the inner treasury again, or I'll break your legs."

At the end of his speech, Li Shimin glared at Li Shen.

"Besides, you are so stingy. If you don't allow me to watch it, then don't watch it. Who cares!" Li Shen muttered.

Then he bowed and left, taking a look at the treasury. He felt reassured but there was nothing he could do.

He could only sigh and return to Daji Hall.