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Chapter 47: Keeping the auxiliary engine alive(2/2)

In his memory, several rebellions in the Tang Dynasty were in Jiangnan.

This is not without a reason.

The so-called promotion of one and two is because of the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, and the northerners moved south on a large scale. The northern part was disturbed by wars, but the Jiangnan region was not affected by military disasters due to Zhang Xun's existence.

This is how it officially developed.

Yang Guang led Guangling's economic development and had nothing to do with the real Jiangnan.

In this era, Jiangnan is just a granary.

Apart from granaries, economy and other things, it’s a mess.

To put it bluntly, the Zhenguan period had great military achievements, which was a great reason for sucking blood from Jiangnan.

"So, I think that Jiangnan is a treasure land. But no matter how prosperous it is, I can't withstand tax pressure again and again. The pressure on Jiangnan's grain tax should be alleviated and the economy of Jiangnan should be developed. As long as the economy rises, it will naturally drive the population to increase. Once the population increases, the demand for grain will also increase, and the grain output will also increase. This is a virtuous cycle, rather than a desperate effort to grasp agriculture. Once a problem occurs in a certain link, there will be serious consequences."

Li Shimin had a serious expression and said, "Then what suggestions do you have for the development of Jiangnan?"

Li Yuanai said: "Develop sailing, build large ships, and open up maritime trade routes. Just like the Tang Dynasty connected to the Western Regions, and then passed through the Western Regions to trade in China, Dashi and other countries. The economic impact of this Western Regions trade route on our dynasty is without words. Liangzhou is a barren land, but because of this business route, it has developed into an economic center second only to Chang'an and Luoyang. Jiangnan has the advantage of coastal areas, we have the compass and the ability to make large merchant ships, which is not as good as opening up routes and drawing charts. In fact, I have heard of it. In Panyu, there seems to be merchants cross-sea transactions, but the transaction intensity is not strong. We can use them and avoid the risk of exploring."

Li Shimin nodded silently and suddenly said, "Sixteen, my father asked you to stay in Chang'an, but he had his intention. But the emperor thought that your ambition was trapped in Chang'an, and he was really talented. I, can you let you go south to the south of the Yangtze River and show your strength?"

Li Yuanai was stunned for a moment, and was at a loss and couldn't speak, "This emperor brother, I am just a lazy man, how can I have any ambitions? The biggest ambition is to have delicious food and drink in Chang'an, and then find a few beautiful wives."

Li Shimin hummed and said, "Young man is chivalrous, and he has a strong relationship with the five capitals. He has a hole in his liver and gallbladder, and his hair is stubborn. In the conversation, life and death are the same. He promises a thousand gold.... A lazy man who can write such bold words is really a lazy man? Is he really a royal brother unable to tell?"

Li Yuanai swallowed and said, "This, this word is not what my brother did, it was heard by chance!"

Li Shimin asked, "Who did that and where can I hear it?"

Li Yuanai hesitated and couldn't speak.

Worried, wronged.

Li Shimin sighed: "The emperor understands your intentions. Now that the emperor believes in you so much, are you still guarding against the emperor?"

Li Yuanai gritted his teeth and said, "The emperor's brother misunderstood, I just accept the order."

Li Shimin smiled heartily and said, "That's right! When you get married to the Xu girl, take her to the south of the Yangtze River."

Li Yuanai could not touch Li Shimin's ideas at all, so he could only say: "My brother will accept the order."

At this time, Li Shimin remained silent for a while and smiled and said, "Also, do you remember that the emperor asked you to agree to something?"

Li Yuanai was slightly shocked and said, "Remember."
Chapter completed!
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