Seeing that Li Ke asked the doubts in his heart, Yang Fan was not anxious and waved to the guard beside him and said, "Let the kitchen prepare some food and fruits. His Highness the King of Wu will come here, so you can't neglect it."

"No!" The personal guard responded and turned around and left.

Although Li Ke was as heart-warming as a cat's claw, he could only smile helplessly. Who made his identity as a prince have no effect in front of Yang Fan?

If someone else heard his advice, he would have been impatient.

It’s even more unrestrained to say that you don’t dare to neglect anything. You don’t even pour me a cup of tea. What else do you think?

After a while, all kinds of roasted lamb and roasted beef were served up at once, and the table was filled with meat dishes. Perhaps the only green on the table was the grapes hidden in the cellar.

The meat was full of color, fragrance and taste. Unfortunately, Li Ke had something to do in his heart, and he couldn't know the taste after eating a meal.

Yang Fan glanced at Li Ke with a smile and teased, "What? Your Highness thinks it doesn't suit you?"

Li Ke smiled bitterly: "Marquis Zhongyi, don't joke about me!"

Yang Fan did not pretend to behave, pointed to the remaining meat on the table and said, "Do you think our meal is extravagant?"

"Isn't this the food for ordinary people in Tubo?" Li Ke was slightly stunned and said involuntarily.

Yang Fan sighed slightly and said, "Indeed, this is just a meal for ordinary people in Tubo. However, such a meal is a big meal that we cannot eat for several years or more than ten years in the homes of the people of the Tang Dynasty. Then your highness said, is Tubo rich or poor or a remote place?

These words immediately made Li Ke fall into deep thought.

yes!

If the Tubo people are poor and poor, others are full of fish and meat every time, they can be said to be rich.

But every time they can't even provide food for winter, it's a contradiction.

Unable to think of this, Li Ke could only look at Yang Fan with a look of confusion, because he knew that Yang Fan would not let him go without a loss.

Yang Fan picked up the teacup and moistened his throat, and said with a smile: "I want to tell me that Tubo is actually a treasure-gathering place. There are grasslands everywhere, and there are abundant water and grass, suitable for grazing, especially herds of cattle and sheep."

"But because the mountains are high and the roads are far, it is inconvenient to transport, so it is difficult for these cattle and sheep to be transported and sold."

"As autumn comes, the grass witheres and a large number of cattle and sheep can only be slaughtered, which makes it difficult for many herders to survive even in winter."

"This is also the reason why nomads will go to the Central Plains to plunder when it comes to autumn and winter, because they have to prepare food for the winter."

Li Ke was still confused and asked with a puzzled look on his face: "What is the connection with Zhongyi Hou's strategy?"

Yang Fanying smiled and explained: "No matter what ethnic group or people it is, survival is the top priority. If the Tubo people can exchange these cattle and sheep for enough food to survive the winter, do you think they will still plunder with their lives?"

Li Ke suddenly realized.

Yes, if we can have a stable life, who would want to live a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife?

Once the Tubo people are used to a stable life, as long as they work hard, they can exchange their cattle and sheep for enough food and other daily necessities. Who would have thought that the Tang Dynasty would be an enemy and it would be too late to provide it with it!

But Li Ke quickly thought of the problem.

It is difficult to travel on the mountain roads of Tubo. Even if these cattle and sheep can be traded, it will be difficult for the Tang Dynasty to transport them back. Wouldn’t it be a loss to do business with them?

Of course, Yang Fan saw what Li Ke was thinking, and waved his hand and said, "Your Highness, don't worry, when I return to Chang'an City, I will ask Your Majesty to make the favor and let some death row prisoners or criminals expand the official roads between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty."

"In addition, the Tang Chamber of Commerce will set up a large processing center in Tubo, such as wool and sheepskin to make clothes, grapes can be made into raisins or wine, goat milk, milk, etc., which can be made into long-term storage products, so that even live cattle and sheep can be transported."

"As long as the road is built, everyone in the Tang Dynasty will have meat to eat and everyone wear velvet clothes. This will not only make up for their strengths and weaknesses, but also increase their income, so why not do it?"

"As long as the Tubo people have enjoyed the benefits after more than ten years, they will rely on the Tang Dynasty more and more. Who wants to rebel or cause trouble at that time?"

"The most important thing is that Tubo can not only provide the Tang Dynasty with a steady supply of meat, but also enhance the physical fitness of the people of the Tang Dynasty, but also provide war horses to deal with those disobedient barbarians. Why not do the best of both worlds?"

Hearing Yang Fan's analysis, Li Ke was so energetic that he looked respectful, and stood up to compliment: "Marquis Zhongyi is indeed a talented person. I admire him. I will record these things in detail and present them to my father, so that the new governor will strictly implement them."

"Your Highness is too proud!" Yang Fan looked at Li Ke with a smile, but his heart was filled with joy.

This trick he played seemed to be a dimensionality reduction attack, but in another time and space, it was left to others.

In the fifteenth century of the previous life, the enclosure movement in European countries was similar to this.

However, in the Tang Dynasty, Yang Fan dared to guarantee that as long as he acted according to the strategy, Tubo would gradually integrate into the Tang Dynasty without any dissatisfaction!

If used flexibly, it can also be used in other countries.

Whether in ancient times or later, as long as the economic lifeline of a country is controlled, it is not enough to rub it as much as you want. This is the economic stick waving by beautiful countries in later generations.

As long as the Tang Dynasty becomes the only overlord of the world, it can be easily wielded by the economic stick. Wanting a country to collapse is just a matter of raising hands.

The sunset shone on the military tent, and a layer of golden yellow appeared. Li Ke and Yang Fan sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was a bit strange.

Li Ke thought a lot, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this strategy was subtly terrifying, and even felt a little dry.

If such a strategy could be used on every piece of land conquered by the Tang Dynasty, the territory of the Tang Dynasty would be so vast in the future, and it would be possible to surrender without spending too much manpower and material resources.

This guy Yang Fan is so evil. It is unimaginable to come up with such a solution to the country at a young age.

Although he claims to be a versatile talent in civil and military affairs, Li Ke has to admit that he is far behind Yang Fan.

Shocked, admired, and even a hint of fear...

At this time, Li Ke's eyes shone brightly, as sharp as a knife, and even the air in the tent seemed to solidify a little.

Yang Fan tilted his face on the chair carelessly, with a very comfortable look, but it was not because he was intimidated by Li Ke's momentum, it was just his habit.

Of course he could guess Li Ke’s inner activities, but Yang Fan did not want to explain.

I would like to see what actions this Li Ke, who boasted both civil and military in history, would do.

Is he a real hero or a hypocrite?

He took a sip of tea, and the hot tea rolled in his mouth a few times, swallowing slowly. A faint fragrance remained between his lips and teeth, making Yang Fan feel refreshed.

Looking at Yang Fan's calm and leisurely expression... Li Ke was shocked suddenly, and his handsome face showed a hint of guilt. He quickly hugged his fists and apologized: "Don't blame Zhongyi Hou, I just took a look."

As his life-saving benefactor, Yang Fan came up with such a solution to serve the country and the people, which made him jealous and even felt fearful. It was really not.

Yang Fan nodded secretly. His Highness the King of Wu was also open-minded and was considered a friend.

If Li Ke dared to cover up falsely, Yang Fan would definitely draw a clear line with him in the future.

More importantly, Li Ke is just a prince and does not pose any danger to him.

At present, the two of them have no possibility of becoming enemies, because Yang Fan has no idea of ​​rebelling from beginning to end, at least not at present!

So Yang Fan chuckled and said, "Your Highness is so serious. No matter what it is now or in the future, I will always be loyal to the empire."

Of course, Yang Fan's words also left room for something and changed his concept. After all, loyalty to the empire and the royal family are two different concepts.

"I am ashamed!" Li Ke let out a long sigh when he heard Yang Fan's guarantee and tolerance.

Of course, he didn't want to lose one of his few friends, nor did he want to establish a terrible enemy.

Since Li Ke was so frank, as a friend, Yang Fan did not have any fear of being a little bitchy, and the outcome of this guy in the original history was not very good.

Yang Fan sighed: "The army has now returned, but His Highness has stayed alone. Wouldn't it be suspicious? Do you think about the consequences?"

"I would like to listen to the details!" Li Ke was confused and asked quickly.

While signaling the personal guards to guard the tent, Yang Fan organized his thoughts and said, "Does Your Highness have the intention to compete for the throne?"

Such shocking words immediately shocked Li Ke and quickly denied: "Zhongyi Hou Shenyan, Ke has never had such an idea."

Although Li Shimin praised him in front of court officials more than once, Li Ke never dared to think about it.

The position of the crown prince is the important position of the country, how can it be changed at any time?

Even His Majesty Li Er can't make a decision in one sentence.

Although the emperor is the lord of the world in name, the court forces are intertwined and the interests are entangled, especially the aristocratic families have many families. Once they touch their interests, they will definitely be rebounded. After all, the aristocratic families have made big bets.

Although it seems that Prince Li Chengqian is indecisive, he has the most supporters because he is legitimate!

Besides, Li Ke is not a fool. Even if Li Chengqian's position as crown prince is replaced, it is not his turn to be a member of the rank of priests. After all, there are also the legitimate sons such as Li Tai and Li Zhi.

So when he heard Yang Fan's sudden words, he was shocked and looked out, and saw that the nearest personal guard was also outside the barracks, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

Yang Fan smiled and said nothing, poured himself a cup of tea and took a sip.

In fact, talking about this topic with Li Ke today is a royal taboo!

Since ancient times, smart people will hide away whenever they involve the inheritance of the throne and will not rashly go to this muddy water.

As a time traveler, Yang Fan always inadvertently carries a hint of compassion.

Looking at historical figures from the perspective of God, I always want to make fewer regrets.

What's more, His Highness, the King of Wu, is determined and his friend. It would be a pity if he died unjustly.

Judging from the time we spent together, Li Ke really fulfilled his praise for His Majesty Li Er's words, "I am like me."

Yang Fan even felt that Li Ke not only inherited the wisdom of His Majesty Li Er, but also did not have some of Li Shimin's character flaws.

You know, Li Shimin is a rare emperor in the ages.

Regarding Li Shimin, Yang Fan's mood was actually very complicated.

It is a question that Li Shimin is a rare emperor in the ages.

No one denies his ability, no one denies his mind, and no one can deny his achievements...

It is precisely because of the powerful empire created by His Majesty Li Er that the Tang Dynasty's iron-bending aura spreads all over the world, and that this national pride has been passed down for thousands of years and remains proud.
To be continued...