Chapter 602: The Million Laborers Li Tai Needs (Second Update)
If Li Shimin didn't know, Li Tai would definitely not be a master who does loss-making business. Maybe you will think that Li Tai is thinking about himself.
But Li Shimin knows Li Tai too well, and on top of major events, Li Tai definitely does not account for personal gains and losses. But at this point, there will be no more things that harm the interests of the country. Then he will start calculating for himself.
However, Li Tai was generous and handed over the property of the kings of the Liaodong States to Li Shimin. So what he wants to get by himself, there is a little bit that Li Shimin can't figure out.
But King Gao Jianzhuang didn't know what Li Shimin was guessing. So he hurriedly said to Li Tai: "His Royal Highness King Yan can rest assured, we would rather hand over all our property to His Majesty the Tang Dynasty." In order to make up for the losses caused to us and His Majesty the Tang Dynasty this time. ”
Hearing King Gao Jianzhuang's words, Li Tai nodded with satisfaction. Then he said, "Then let's talk about personal matters." ”
"Let this king see your sincerity. So that this king can persuade himself to let you and your father go to Chang'an City to enjoy happiness. If your answer is not satisfactory to the king, then stay here. ”
Hearing Li Tai's words, King Gao Jianzhuang asked a little incomprehensibly: "His Royal Highness King Yan, we have dedicated all of our own to the emperor. What else can be seen by His Royal Highness King Yan? ”
"A huge piece of territory has now become full of holes. It will take a lot of labor to restore them to the prosperity of the day. Li Tai said to King Gao Jianzhuang with a smile.
After Li Tai finished saying this, King Gao Jianzhuang instantly understood what Li Tai meant. That is, Li Tai is ready to let the people of the Liaodong countries be his free laborers.
Now that he is, it is difficult for the mud bodhisattva to cross the river himself. How could he care about the lives of the people? So he immediately expressed his attitude to Li Tai and said, "Please rest assured, His Royal Highness King Yan, all this is caused by ourselves." It is up to us to send in the workers to restore and repair it. ”
"In that case, the king will give you ten days to prepare. Ten days later the king will see a million laborers, both men and women. ”
"Remember, this king is talking about labor, not about the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled. If anyone dares to fill the number indiscriminately, then don't blame the king for being polite. Li Tai's eyes contained murderous aura, and he said to King Gao Jianzhuang and the others.
"Please rest assured, His Royal Highness King Yan, I and all the royal brothers will definitely prepare a million labor force for His Royal Highness King Yan." King Gao Jianzhuang said to Li Tai.
"Then go ahead and arrange it right away. Remember, except that you are not allowed to leave Sanjiang Yue Tiger City. You can do whatever you can to gather your people to come to Sanjiang Yuehu City. Li Tai said to King Gao Jianzhuang.
Subsequently, Li Tai ordered Xu Liang to escort King Gao Jianzhuang and others, and the anti-kings of Liaodong into Sanjiang Yuehucheng. Then he smiled and said to Li Shimin: "Father, is the son very generous this time." ”
"Don't do this in front of me, you gave me their property. But I want to feed them with good wine and food for the rest of my life. ”
"And you got a million laborers for no reason, how to calculate this deal, or you are more cost-effective." Li Shimin glared at Li Tai and said.
"His Royal Highness King Yan, no matter what you think, there is one thing I can't figure out. If His Royal Highness King Yan kills all the anti-kings of the Liaodong Kingdoms, the people of the Liaodong Kingdoms should not be deployed by His Royal Highness the King of Yan. ”
"Why do you need to go around in such a big circle and let these kings mobilize this labor force for His Royal Highness King Yan." Xu Maogong asked Li Tai puzzled.
"Uncle Xu should not forget that the little nephew has never had a good impression of this foreign race. Not to mention that there is no soft-heartedness. ”
"The reason why the little nephew did this is that he can let these laborers serve the king willingly. Because they felt that they could only atone for their king's sins if they worked hard. ”
"In order to redeem their king as soon as possible, they will work hard. It's definitely more effective than the little nephew using a war knife and forcing them. Li Tai said to Xu Maogong with a smile.
"This kid is painting cakes for the people of the Liaodong countries. Among these nomadic peoples in the Liaodong countries, the people of the world believe in only the strong. ”
And in their minds, their king is nothing more than the most powerful being. So they are willing to do everything for their king. ”
"Otherwise, it would be impossible for this King Gao Jianzhuang to have so many male soldiers. And the result of this kid doing this is to leave a glimmer of hope for these people who act as laborers. Li Shimin looked at Li Tai and said with a smile.
"My father is worthy of being the pride of the sky, and my son's careful thinking really can't hide it from my father." Li Tai said to Li Shimin with a smile on his face.
But Xu Maogong on the side always felt that things were not so simple. Because there are a lot of problems in this, it is not a word of worship that can be explained.
However, Xu Maogong did not ask Li Tai because Xu Maogong knew Li Tai. Even if you ask it yourself, you will never get a definite answer.
So why ask, time is the best way to verify everything. It won't be long before Lee Tae's true purpose will be revealed.
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Li Tai accompanied Li Shimin when he returned to Sanjiang Yuehu City. The battle outside the Sanjiang Yuehu City is nearing its end.
The army of 1.5 million people, who fled from the dead, has now collapsed. All that could be seen were the corpses lying on the ground, and the captives curled up and crouching on the ground.
"Marshal, it is estimated that there are more than 300,000 routed troops, fleeing in all directions. Do you send someone to pursue them now? Xue Rengui said to Li Tai.
"No need, the disciples of Momen should be allowed to see the blood. Leave the rest to them. Li Tai said after waving his hand at Xue Rengui.
Everyone present knew that Li Tai had brought nearly a thousand Momen disciples from Youzhou City. Now there are at least four or five hundred people in Sanjiang Yuehucheng.
In other words, there are still five or six hundred people outside the Sanjiang Yue Tiger City. Could it be that with five or six hundred people, it is possible to stop the fleeing rout, and more than 300,000 soldiers will not be able to do it.
Just when Xue Rengui wanted to ask, he suddenly found that Sun Qiang, the master of the beast camp, who was by his side, was gone.
You don't need to ask Xue Rengui to know what this Sun Qiang led the beast camp to do. But even so, Xue Rengui also felt that this matter was a little hanging.
After all, the disparity between the enemy and us is too great, and with these routs, they are already outlaws. In order to survive, their combat effectiveness will definitely not be worse than usual, and even stronger.
However, seeing Li Tai's calm and comfortable expression, Xue Rengui still chose to believe in his lord. Because he knows that his lord will never do things that he is not sure of.