maritime trade. It is a particularly important part in Su Li's eyes. First of all, as long as it can be opened up, many wool products in the northwest can be successfully transferred, instead of simply dumped towards the Tang Dynasty. Although there is now a tariff treatment. It can make life less difficult for the people of Tang Dynasty, but long-term dumping will inevitably cause problems. It is urgent to open up the Maritime Silk Road. Moreover, the past dynasties of the Tang Dynasty had a Maritime Silk Road, which has been reflected since the Han Dynasty. But later because of the continuous wars in the Western Regions. By blocking those maritime Silk Roads, most of the Western Region now became his territory, and he also successfully quelled the changing customs of the barbarians. It’s almost time to consider redeveloping sea lanes.

The reason why Su Li made this decision. In addition to avoiding the "900" problem caused by large-scale dumping, it is also because the Maritime Silk Road itself starts from its northwest. Generally speaking. in the past. The Tang Dynasty often adopted land trade. The land Silk Road trade in the eastern section started from Chang'an City and reached many countries in the Western Region. Now most of the entire Western Region has been conquered. As for the western section, it goes west from Congling through Central Asia and West Asia, and finally reaches many European countries. Obviously this is the Silk Road in his territory, but what Su Li values ​​​​more is the Maritime Silk Road. But want to do it. They must cooperate with Li Er. With the current shipyard of Datang and the technology he has mastered, they can jointly build ships that can support long-distance voyages. And there is a more important reason. That's what if said place. The most suitable export stations are Guangzhou and Quanzhou in the Tang Dynasty. Open up the Maritime Silk Road through the South Sea route. One of the benefits of this is that in the future, the northwest will not just suck the blood of the Tang Dynasty, and the two sides can promote each other's economic growth. This is also what Su Li values. "Well, Li Er probably won't refuse." "After all, for him, this matter can also become something that the people talk about." "With such a good face, he will definitely not miss it."

Su Li put down the pen and paper in her hand and smiled. Ask the guards to take this letter to Chang'an quickly, saying that he has something important to tell that guy Ji Er. The guards naturally did not dare to neglect. Soon, he took this letter to Chang'an with great urgency. After completing this, Su Li stretched. "call." “I can finally rest for a while. "Just in time to spend some time with my wife." During these days, he could be said to have been extremely busy trying to change customs, especially since he didn't have enough talents under his command. It's not easy for him to throw away these burdens. no way. If you want to integrate so many ethnic groups, you will have to face a lot of contradictions. Rather, it is precisely because of this. Conflicts arising from getting along. This is the problem that needs to be solved in the first place. Moreover, we also need to face those high-level Hu people with evil intentions. If we are not careful, it is very likely that all the efforts made in changing customs will be wasted. But now it's on track. What is needed is left. It's nothing more than time. In Chang'an City, inside the Li Zheng Hall. Knowing that these are the envelopes that King Yongle specially ordered. Naturally, those guards did not dare to neglect at all, and immediately presented the letter to the current Holy Emperor. Li Er has long been accustomed to letters from Su Li. "oh?" "He actually specifically asked. It seems that this matter is indeed of great importance. I have to see it myself. Changsun Wuji brought tea. As Li Er opened the envelope and read it for a while, he fell into deep thought. Changsun Wuji just waited quietly. Li Er is obviously much happier during these days than in the past, especially with the implementation of policies, he is becoming more and more decent as emperor.

Although in the minds of the people. There is still no way to compare with that King Yongle. But at the very least. For today's Li Er, he has gradually regained his strength. I don't know what Su Li needs for this letter. "Opening up sea lanes..." "Well, I also think this is a good idea. Su Li controls the northwest of Guangliao, where the specialty products and wool products are the best.' "Although it poses no threat to Datang for the time being." "But now my Tang Dynasty does need maritime trade to let the world know how powerful the Tang Dynasty is." That's right. In Li Er's view, this is a good opportunity to let other countries know about the power of the Tang Dynasty. As for trade, it is secondary... Today, the Tang Dynasty can be said to have a vast territory and abundant resources. How could those barbarian countries be the rivals of the Tang Dynasty? Logically speaking, they should pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty, but the barbarians were too far away, so Ji Er did not conquer them immediately. Once it fails. This kind of thing wastes people and money. It would leave him with a bad reputation. It would be better to cooperate with Su Li, King of Yongle, who gave up half of the factory's profits. Isn’t building a few ships more than enough? Changsun Wuji nodded in agreement beside him. "Although King Yongle's methods are ruthless, they are indeed quite effective. According to rumors in the northwest, the two rebellions of the high-ranking barbarians have been put down." "The top leaders of Zhu Hu were beheaded by Su Li in public display." "The vast majority of the Hu people have adapted to Han life, and maybe within a few years, they will become real Han people." "He proposed maritime trade requirements at this time in order to increase external funds for the northwest." Speaking of ruthless means. Li Er just remembered the bad things in the past. He immediately sighed slightly. "Forget it, I agree to this." "You are responsible for reading out the edict. Maritime trade must be done after all, since Su Li is sure of it." "Just give it a try."

Anyway, for the huge Tang Dynasty, even if the opening of sea lanes failed, there would not be much loss. The current Tang Dynasty has not yet reached its most powerful period, but it is developing very fast. So Li Er is not worried about this. "yes." Changsun Wuji agreed. Li Er nodded slightly and began to write the imperial edict. Actually. Since Su Li became the king of the northwest. The Maritime Safety Bureau was established in the Tang Dynasty, and research and development of ships began in all aspects. Certain results have been achieved in recent days. After all, Datang's windows to the outside world are now restricted, and the only directions left to enter are Lingnan and southeast, so as not to be locked in the space of the Central Plains. at the moment. Letter from Su Li. This just gave Li Er the opportunity to verify the ship. The future progress in the southeast direction will be indispensable. In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, how could it be possible to live alone?