"Don't pretend to be garlic!" Li Shimin gave Li Mu a blank look and said, "You have forgotten what you asked the high-ranking officials to inquire about it so quickly?"

Li Mu showed a frustrated look, glanced at Eunuch Gao, and muttered, "It's just a little bit of work, I have to report to Your Majesty. I'm too rude."

Eunuch Gao laughed and said, "Marty, our family has said a long time ago that our loyalty is for His Majesty."

"Should sing and reconcile here." Li Shimin interrupted the performance of the two of them and said, "When I talk about this, I am not going to deal with them. In fact, some of them secretly communicate with Goguryeo is exactly what I have arranged."

"Your Majesty's arrangement?" Li Mu was surprised. Is there anyone in this world who cheated on him?

Li Shimin nodded and said, "To be precise, this is your father's plan with me."

Li Mu was a little confused. He pointed at himself and said, "Who is his father? Messenger?"

Li Shimin looked at him unhappily, and Eunuch Gao reminded him at the right time: "Marty, you have promised to be the heir of Prince Yin, and your father is naturally Prince Yin. He has been posthumously named King Xi by His Majesty, and you will be the prince in the future."

"Ah," Li Mu nodded blankly and said, "I understand, I understand."

Li Shimin cleared his voice and continued, "This was the second year of Wude. At that time, the Tang Dynasty was established and the four directions had not yet been calmed down. The Central Plains were as dangerous as eggs. Goguryeo was spying on the Central Plains for a long time, and always thought about conspiring with the anti-kings who were separating the side, so that they could occupy a place in the Central Plains. Although most of the powerful Central Plains regarded Goguryeo as a barbarian and disdained to join them, there were still some scumbags who were in contact with it. These things were very secret, and it was very difficult to find out clearly. So the emperor suggested that since this matter could not be avoided, it would be better for us to take the initiative to contact it. In this way, the conspiracy became an open conspiracy, so that we could not guess and communicate with each other."

Li Mu was stunned for a moment and said, "But how is this done? Your Majesty cannot control who the Goguryeo people cooperate with, what if they don't want to cooperate with the people prepared by His Majesty?"

"Oh, why don't you understand!" Li Shimin said anxiously: "Great Cadre, tell him!"

Li Mu looked at Eunuch Gao, and Eunuch Gao took the conversation and said, "The idea was made by King Xi, and the decision was made by Your Majesty. Our family was responsible for contacting each other, so we know very well. That's right. For example, if the Goguryeo people want to smuggle fur and make profits, they must find a channel to help sell. The Wang family gave Liuguan a piece of skin, and our people gave Liuguan five cents to make more money. And we can sell what the Goguryeo people want to buy cheaper. We will sell them a little bit of news when we are doing business, and we will never reveal any news. Let the Goryeo nobles get benefits, and the relationship network can naturally be built."

"So that's it." Li Mu looked like he suddenly realized, and then flattered him, saying, "Your Majesty is far-sighted, I am really out of reach. This matter is light and it must be difficult to implement. It must be an absolutely reliable person."

"That's natural." Eunuch Gao continued to explain: "The five surnames and seven sects are too famous, the goals are too great, and the court does not control them enough, so they cannot take on major responsibilities. Therefore, they can only be found in the middle-class families. The Xiao family of Lanling is His Majesty's aunt and can be trusted. There are also Dugu family, who are also related to the royal family. They are the two main families that are currently trading with Goguryeo."

Li Mu wondered: "I know Xiao, when will this Dugu family get involved with the royal family?"

"The Supreme Emperor is the nephew of the former Sui Queen Dugu. If you want to talk about marriage, the Dugu family is even better than the Xiao family."

It turns out that they are all royal relatives.

Li Mu tskated, Li Shimin looked at his appearance and said, "Xiao came to report to Goguryeo's special envoy, Prince Gao Bin, Xingye went to Xiao to conspire to get the secret method of building a ten thousand stone ship. I have already made them agree."

"Your Majesty, are you really going to let Goguryeo know?"

Li Shimin did not answer the question and said, "Can you really build a ship of ten thousand stones?"

Li Mu said speechlessly: "I think there is no need to doubt this matter. When will the things I have said cannot be done? I said that ten thousand stones must be ten thousand stones, only more, not less. If your Majesty, you really agree, and you cannot guarantee that this country's important weapon will be learned by Goguryeo."

"You don't have a way to be prepared?"

“There is a truth.”

"Will that be done?" Li Shimin said angrily: "Of course I can't give them real secret methods. What I think is that you can mislead them. The four words "defusing the people and causing money" can be understood? Let Goguryeo spend a lot of money to build a ship of ten thousand stones to give them hope, but they still have to control them and make them unable to succeed. In time, internal strife will inevitably cause internal strife. As long as Goguryeo becomes in chaos, it will be an opportunity for the Tang Dynasty to take advantage of."

insidious!

Li Mu secretly admired him, and he really couldn't underestimate the ancients. What is the difference between Li Shimin's strategic thinking and the "Cold War" in later generations? During the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, both sides set up "war situations". Today I threw out a space shuttle, and tomorrow I will land on the moon. Today I will have medium-range missiles, and tomorrow I will have intercontinental cruises. Some laser guns, electromagnetic guns, etc. were still theoretical until Li Mu traveled through time, but at that time, they spent a lot of money to study.

In the end, the Soviet Union could not withstand the disintegration first. The dispute between the United States and the Soviet Union came to an end without bloodshed.

The same is true for Li Shimin. He actually didn't care whether the ten thousand stone ship could be built. In his thinking, he probably never thought about amphibious operations. He wanted to mislead Goguryeo to build the ten thousand stone ship, so that they could spend their financial and manpower on this matter, and prepare for the future war as one goes up and down.

"I understand, I must think of a good idea to waste Goguryeo to death." Li Mu promised confidently that Li Shimin knew Li Mu's injustice and was not worried that he would not be able to complete the task. He heard that he had just made a confident look at the ten thousand stone ship, so he asked a few more questions, saying, "If you can really build a ten thousand stone ship, I am a little interested. What do you mean by building this ship? What do you want to use for? If it really takes more than 100,000 chunks, in my opinion, it is better to use it to build a cavalry."

Cavalry, you know cavalry! Li Mu complained in his heart and wanted to roll his eyes on Li Shimin. But he held back. It is said that one can learn from one's mistakes and gain wisdom. If one suffers losses, he will not make progress. Wouldn't he become a fool?

"Your Majesty, I build ships not only for military purposes, but more for the country and people's livelihood."

When Li Shimin mentioned the word "Sheji", his eyes lit up and he said, "Tell me."

"Have you ever thought about going to sea?"

"Well--" Li Shimin hesitated. In fact, he did not think that although he was not unfamiliar with going out to sea, it was mainly because of many small countries in the South China Sea, Kunlun slaves, trade, etc. As for the ambitions of the sea, Li Shimin did not have it. In his heart, the sea was a small place and there was nothing to be desired. Furthermore, the Central Plains was the upper country of the Celestial Empire. Since ancient times, it has been surrounded by Turks, Goguryeo, Tubo, etc., and they have been called barbarians. A small country in the South China Sea, a place that cannot even barbarians can reach. What interests can he raise.

Li Mu bewitched: "Does Your Majesty want gold?"

"What does it have to do with gold!"

"Does Your Majesty want silver?"

Li Shimin frowned and said, "What does it have to do with Baiyin!"

"Your Majesty, although the Central Plains is vast and has vast resources, there are few gold, silver and copper that can make money. So much so that after more than half of the dynasties, the wealth and goods were hoarded by a few people, the market became useless, which greatly hindered trade. However, according to my investigation, contrary to the Central Plains, the islands on the sea have a lot of gold, silver and copper production. Not to mention the distance, there is silver produced in Japan in the east."

"Silver?" Li Shimin said dazedly: "Isn't silver just silver? Is there a lot? How much is it?"

Li Mu said in a deep voice: "According to the understanding of all parties, although it cannot reach the level of being everywhere, the silver reserves hidden under the country are enough to be comparable to those of the Tang Dynasty in a small area. What is even more rare is that the silver in Japan is very easy to mine without any conciseness. Can Your Majesty know what this means?"

It means that tens of thousands of cavalry can be armed!

A silver light shining in Li Shimin's eyes. He finally became interested in the "small land" overseas. He wanted to send troops to destroy Japan now. Seeing where the silver mine was, they were all dug out and taken back for consumption.

"Li Mu, this is a big deal, are you sure?"

"I'm sure." Without thinking, Li Mu sold the Japanese mission and said, "I met a young monk from the Japanese mission. The young monk was young and simple. If I took it, I said that there was a place called Shijian in Japan. People often could dig out silver, which was in the mountains. With some of my understanding, I can basically confirm that there is a large silver mine in Japan, which should be a big one."

"I have to meet the Japanese mission." Li Shimin looked at Eunuch Gao, who bowed and said, "I'll make arrangements for you."

Li Mu also said: "The ten thousand stone ship has a deep draft and is conducive to long-distance voyage. As early as the Eastern Wu of the Three Kingdoms, the Eastern Wu traded with the South China countries in Yangzhou, Quanzhou and other places. I studied ancient books and learned that some islands in the South China Sea are summer all year round, and crops can reach three ripening yearly, and fruits and melons are often found in all seasons."

"I've said strange things again." Li Shimin disbelief: "How could there be such a place that is always present in all seasons, isn't it a fairyland?"

Li Mu did not argue with him, but said, "I don't know if it is three ripe or not, whether it is common. But what I can be sure is that the rice seeds of Zhenla can indeed be ripe twice a year, and the yield is quite high. If there is a ship of ten thousand stones, I can transport grain from Zhenla every year. It does not require too many people to transport it by sea, and the loss on the road will be greatly reduced. As long as it is transported to the Tang Dynasty, it can solve the food problem of some people in the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin thought for a moment, frowned and said, "Do you have to buy it with money?"

Li Mu thought to himself, can you still want to steal it?

"No need to buy it. There are too many good things from the Tang Dynasty, such as silk, porcelain, and the Tang Dynasty. They don't have them. Let's exchange our cheap things, exchange our expensive things, and exchange our unnecessary things, and exchange our necessary things for us. No matter how you say it is a sure profit."

"Um--" Li Shimin pursed his lips and thought that he had never thought about going to sea. He knew nothing about it. Li Mu said it very well, but the cost of building a ten thousand stone ship is not small after all. If such an effect is achieved, it would be fine, but if it cannot be achieved, the loss is not small. It would be better to prepare weapons and expand cavalry.

Although cavalry is a cliché, it is the safest choice. After all, the territory captured is continuous and can be controlled in the hands. Yang Wei overseas is an enclave, and it is not so safe.

"You should do this first. Let's talk about going to sea. Don't talk about it. Don't talk about it. In the end, it's not made. It's a joke." Li Shimin waved his hand and asked Li Mu to get out of the house. Eunuch Gao smiled and sent Li Mu out of the hall. He didn't stop at the door, but followed Li Mu down the steps.

Li Mu said strangely: "Just send it here, just go back."

Eunuch Gao smiled and said, "Mr. Marquis, our family is going to pass the imperial edict. Let's go along the way. Didn't your Majesty say that he wants to meet the Japanese envoy."

"Oh." Li Muming said nothing. Eunuch Gao walked with him for a while, then suddenly spoke, saying, "Our family has been thinking about it for a while. Some things still want to talk to the Marquis."

"Please speak for your father-in-law."

"It's about King Xi."

"Oh," Li Mu had to be calm. Even though he knew now that Li Jiancheng was probably Li Mu's biological father, he still felt that he had nothing to do with him, as if he was listening to other people's affairs.

Seeing his appearance, Eunuch Gao couldn't help but remind him: "Marty, since you have promised Your Majesty to become the heir of King Xi, then King Xi is your father, and you should respect it."

"I understand, understand, didn't you react for a while?" Li Mu laughed and cooperated: "I don't know what the deep meaning of my father-in-law mentioned his father? Is that okay?"

Eunuch Gao sighed and said, "Marty, you really shouldn't be so funny. Your Majesty asked you to be the heir of King Xi this time, which was definitely not a whim, but something that he had thought for a long time before finally making a decision." After pausing, Eunuch Gao said, "Do you know what happened before and after King Xi's posthumous title?"

"How could I know this?"

"In the second year of Your Majesty's ascension to the throne, the Ministry of Rites submitted a memorial to make a posthumous title for King Xi. This is something that cannot be avoided. Your Majesty did not stop him and asked the ministers to submit a memorial to express their opinions. In order to cater to Your Majesty's thoughts, some people said that they would give King Xi a posthumous title to be 'Li', which is 'Li', and violent. If this is the final conclusion, when future generations read history, they would regard King Xi as a cruel and unjust person. In this way, the matter of Xuanwu Gate would be reasonable."

Li Mu understood as soon as he heard this, this is just whitewashing.

"Then why isn't it settled like this?"

Eunuch Gao shook his head and said, "Your Majesty rejected it, and when the court discussed, he scolded the minister."

Li Muqi said: "Why is this?"
Chapter completed!