The Lone Star of the Tang Dynasty

Li Changge only thought that these people were wishful thinking, and wanted to use the high-yield characteristics of potatoes and sweet potatoes for personal gain.

But he knew that the Turkic forces were growing, and the border defense was already very difficult. Potatoes may be easy to handle because they are easy to grow and preserve, but sweet potatoes, a crop that can be stored for long periods of time and produce amazing yields, must not be circulated freely. Once the gentry and nobles in the land of Shenzhou hoarded sweet potatoes, and the Turks increased their military strength through potatoes, there would be an imbalance between inside and outside, and the world would be in chaos. After all, I am in Youzhou, which is the front line of the fight against the Turks, how can I put my own safety at risk?

Li Changge's words made Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui's eyes flash with admiration, and they realized that the young man in front of them was not only talented, but also had noble character and foresight, and had the demeanor of Yao Shun.

Wei Zheng, as a senior admonitor in the imperial court, has always been known for his adherence to truth and thoroughness, and he did not stop there, but continued to ask: "So how does Gongzi think that sweet potatoes and potatoes should be promoted in order to benefit both the country and the people?"

Li Changge took a sip of the drink and realized that the other party did not just want to take benefits from him, but sincerely hoped to use these crops for the national economy and people's livelihood, so he also eased his attitude and said: "Just like the concept of the rule of law proposed by Han Feizi, many things have two sides. For example, the expansion of territory, military victories, and even the prosperity and progress of the country can achieve hegemony for heroes, and for gentlemen, they can protect their families, but falling into the hands of some unfortunate regime can lead to the ruin of the country. "

Li Changge's words contain rich historical allusions and profound philosophies. Although he does not directly cite the example of the Song Dynasty – the Northern Song Dynasty suffered a catastrophe shortly after the Jin State returned to the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun – his analogy is enough to illustrate that any powerful resource or technology needs to be properly managed and utilized, otherwise it is very likely to become a danger of destruction.

"Oh, how can a good thing become a bad thing?".

Li Changge smiled slightly, picked up the teacup, gently blew the foam on the tea, and said slowly: "Of course it's possible." Take Zhibo as an example, when he was in the Jin Kingdom, his fiefdom was vast and powerful, and he seemed to have unlimited scenery. But when the moment of life and death came, the people around him turned back. This is the fragility and vulnerability behind the victory. "

"Let's look at Han Feizi's spell, when it was used in the Qin Dynasty, the people complained and called it a violent Qin. But when the same spell was used in Zhuge Liang's hands, it did not cause the same turmoil as in the Qin Dynasty. This is because the same thing in different hands will produce different results. "

"In the same way, if the spells of Zhao Gao and Li Si are handed over to me to deal with the family problem, then the result will definitely be different from Zhuge Liang. Therefore, until I am sure how His Majesty will deal with the family issue today, I really don't dare to give advice lightly. "

After Li Changge said this, he took care of himself and tasted tea. For a while, the atmosphere in the room became a little solemn.

Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Li Er were all deeply attracted by Li Changge's words. They found that although the child was young, his eyes were extremely old, and his thinking was more far-reaching than that of all the ministers of the dynasty.

Wei Zheng and the others felt a chill hit them. If it weren't for Li Changge reminding them, they might never have realized that this problem would have such serious consequences...... Moreover, Li Changge's exposition is short and powerful, citing classics, which is convincing.

Wei Zheng took a deep breath and asked, "Childe, in that case, how do you think we should deal with the family problem?"

Li Changge put down the teacup and said with a smile: "The method is very simple. If you can't beat it, join in. Whatever the family wants, you will do in advance. In this way, you can not only understand the pros and cons, but also grasp the initiative. "

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was shocked. They didn't expect Li Changge to come up with such a solution. But when you think about it, it's really a viable strategy. Since it is impossible to avoid confrontation with the family, it is better to lay out in advance and grasp the opportunity. In this way, whatever the Maison takes, they can respond with stride.

Li Changge went on to explain: "The reason why the family is strong is because they have rich resources and connections. If we can lay out ahead of time, connect with the Maison, and understand how they operate, we will be more comfortable dealing with the Maison. "

Wei Zheng and the others nodded in agreement. They realized that the strategy proposed by Li Changge was not only feasible, but also very strategic.

Wei Zheng, Li Er, and Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were staring at Li Changge intently at the moment. The young man's expression at this time was like that of a primary school student stepping into a solemn school for the first time, full of awe and slightly nervous. Facing Li Changge, they seem to be facing a complex and profound world, unattainable and unfathomable.

Li Changge leisurely took a sip of lemon juice, sighed softly, and instructed the maid Mian'er beside him: "Mian'er, everyone should be tired of drinking this lemon juice, change to a pot of good tea." "

Mian'er replied respectfully: "Yes, Childe." "

Then, he turned his head and continued to explain his strategy to the crowd.

"Most of these people are intent on hoarding and making a fortune. In this regard, we first quietly promoted dried sweet potatoes on a small scale, and at the same time released the news to the outside world that the imperial court was about to take action against the Turks to plow the court and sweep the caves, completely eliminating this robbery gang. During this time, we need to stock up on a large number of dried sweet potatoes. As a result, everyone will soon be mistaken into believing that the imperial court is about to use troops on a large scale. "

The corners of Li Changge's mouth outlined a cold and sly smile, and then said: "Although war is not a good thing, these big families may not think so. Once they learned that the imperial court was going to war, they would only eagerly follow the trend and rush to buy dried sweet potatoes, because they understood that the dried sweet potatoes collected by the imperial court would not re-enter the market, after all, they would need it in wartime. After they did not hesitate to hoard a lot of money, the imperial court put a large amount of dried sweet potatoes in one fell swoop, and the market price was instantly suppressed to the end. They may buy it for ten taels of gold a pound, and then we will force them to sell it for five cents a pound, so that they will lose all their money!"

Just as Li Changge's words fell, Wei Zheng and the others fell into a dumbfounded state again, having just recovered from the previous shock, and now they were in a cold sweat. A chill arose in their hearts, but they had to admire Li Changge's far-reaching wisdom and ruthlessness. For a while, everyone present, including Li Er, couldn't help but congratulate themselves on the fact that when the coup d'état was in place, they decisively drew a line with the family and became their opposite.

They secretly sighed in their hearts: If they were like Li Jiancheng or Emperor Gaozu, they were entangled with this group of families, once they encountered Li Changge's thunderous methods against the family, they might not be able to escape their doom, and they might even die without knowing how to die. It's horrible, it's awesome!

Almost at the same moment, Wei Zheng and the others also had another layer of turmoil in their hearts.

They realized that although Li Changge was scheming, all he thought about was for the well-being of the people, and this kind of performance of having the world in mind and being a king couldn't help but be in awe of him. If he can govern the country with this mentality, it will surely become a blessing for all the people in the world and lead Datang to a new era of prosperity.