Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Chapter 182 I have a good idea!

Li Chengqian sat high on the dragon throne, slowly scanning the audience below, each with a different expression, and spoke in a resonant voice, "My dear ministers, this year is a particularly crucial year for our Great Tang."

"The public affairs you are entrusted with can be summed up in two simple words: seek stability."

"Even though we've eliminated a major chronic disease since we eradicated that aristocratic family, the troubles they've left behind cannot be underestimated."

"The most urgent task right now is to do everything in our power to minimize this negative impact and never shake the foundation of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian paused for a moment, then continued, "The autumn harvest season is just around the corner."

"I have decided that the Ministry of Revenue will purchase the harvest from the people of Shaanxi Province at a fair and reasonable market price."

"The purchased seeds must be carefully counted, properly arranged, and then distributed to various regions."

"When the spring plowing season arrives next year, we must ensure that all seeds are planted accurately and without error. There cannot be even the slightest mistake."

“This year, all of you, my dear ministers, and the people have to endure great hardship. As long as we can get through this difficult period, we can look forward to a turnaround next year.

Having said this, Li Chengqian gently raised his arm.

"It's autumn now, and winter is not far away."

"I am mindful of the suffering of the people. The production of anthracite must be accelerated without any delay."

"My heart's desire is that every citizen of the Tang Dynasty can have a warm kang in their house and coal burning in their stove during the cold winter months, so as to avoid the torture of the severe cold."

"Therefore, my dear ministers, you must do everything you can to minimize the losses that may be caused by the cold winter. This is the shared responsibility of us, the ruler and our subjects."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The ministers below the stage responded in unison and accepted the order.

Li Chengqian looked directly at Qin Biwu, who was standing in the front row, and asked, "By the way, Biwu, has the team I sent to Johor returned yet?"

Li Chengqian has always kept this matter in mind.

As long as we have a steam engine, we can vigorously develop industry and productivity will soar.

Many of the current difficult problems are caused by the lack of productivity, so we have high hopes for the trip to Johor.

Qin Biwu hurried out of the ranks, took a few steps forward, clasped his fists respectfully in a salute, then bowed his head and replied, "Your Majesty, the troops have not yet returned."

"Based on the itinerary and road condition estimates, it may take until the end of the year before we can enter Chang'an."

Li Chengqian nodded slightly.

"I understand."

"As soon as the Johor troops enter Tang territory, we will immediately dispatch people to meet them. We must make arrangements as quickly as possible to transport the rubber trees safely to Xianyang as soon as possible."

After saying that, Li Chengqian stared at Qin Biwu closely.

"Biwu, this matter concerns the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty. It is of paramount importance. You must keep it in mind and not neglect it in the slightest."

Qin Biwu, seeing Your Majesty's solemn instructions, understood the gravity of the matter. With a solemn expression, he nodded solemnly, "Your Majesty, I will bear this in mind and will not forget it. I will not let Your Majesty down."

Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief: "Since that's the case, let's end today's court meeting here for now."

"My dear ministers, if you have any important matters to report, please come forward and speak now. If you have nothing else, please withdraw."

Seeing that all the officials were silent and no one stepped forward, Li Chengqian waved his hand gently, signaling all the officials to leave.

"Farewell to Your Majesty."

All the officials shouted in unison, and then left the court in an orderly manner.

……

In the alleys of Jiangnan Road, Ergou was leaning leisurely against the mottled corner of the wall, holding a piece of dogtail grass in his mouth, squinting his eyes, and enjoying the rare warm sunshine in this autumn.

At that moment, his childhood friend Lai Fu came running over, his steps hurried and his face brimming with excitement, as if he had discovered some earth-shattering secret. He shouted, "Brother Ergou, have you heard? There have been a lot of blond, blue-eyed weirdos popping up in our area lately."

"According to the guys on the ship, they are all foreigners who want to go to Japan to fight!"

Er Gou didn't even raise his eyelids, but just casually replied: "Nonsense, His Majesty has already announced to the world that whoever conquers Japan first will be awarded the fifth rank official title."

"Those weirdos are all after this official position, naturally. Who wouldn't be tempted by such a good thing?"

When Lai Fu heard this, envy flashed in his eyes, his eyes full of longing for a fifth-rank official: "Brother Ergou, a fifth-rank official!"

"This is a golden opportunity to ascend to the sky in one leap! Does Your Majesty really intend to so easily grant such a bright future to those outsiders?"

Ergou glanced at Laifu, as if he didn't agree with what he said, and said, "Laifu, your Majesty's words are as good as gold. Once they are spoken, they cannot be taken back."

"Whoever conquers Japan will receive this honor. How could it be false?"

"How can we, the humble commoners, arbitrarily speculate and question His Majesty's will?"

Lai Fu's eyes rolled around, and he suddenly had an idea in his mind. He came up to Er Gou and said mysteriously, "Brother Er Gou, I have a good idea!"

Ergou glanced at him curiously. "What's your idea? Tell me now, don't try to be so mysterious."

Lai Fu danced with joy and said, "Brother Ergou, you've been an excellent swimmer since you were young. You're called the Little Dragon in this sea area. You're also the strongest man here. Everyone respects you!"

"Have you ever thought about taking the people in our village and conquering Japan in one fell swoop?"

Ergou couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"Oh! We are poor, penniless, and unarmed. No matter how weak Japan is, it is still a country. What good can we do? Don't just dream on this foolish way."

Lai Fu disagreed, looking at Er Gou and said confidently: "Brother Er Gou, in fact, we have money and soldiers."

Ergou frowned and looked at Laifu with confusion: "Where do we get the money and soldiers? Stop talking nonsense here. Are you out of control because of the sun?"

Lai Fu said confidently, "Brother Ergou! Think about it carefully. Soldiers are people."

"Among the young men here, which village is not good at swimming?"

"They all make a living by fishing in the sea. If we just gather them together, won't we have a source of troops?"

“When people are united, their strength can break metal.”

Er Gou was a little confused when he heard Lai Fu's words. He scratched his head and said, "Then let me ask you, how can we gather all the people in the village together when we have nothing in our hands?"

"You can't just shout without any real words, right?"

Lai Fu gave Er Gou a sly look and said, "Brother Er Gou, although we don't have any money, don't those weirdos on the boat have any money either?"

"Since they've come here to fight Japan, they must have a lot of money. Why don't we... hehehe!"