The population of the Tang Dynasty reached its peak in the 14th year of Li Longji's Tianbao reign, at almost 50 million.
After the Anshi Rebellion was over, the country was cut in half.
"280 million..." Li Lizhi also took a breath of cold air.
"How many people could there be in such a small place? Why would he dare? How could he kill so many of us?"
Li Shimin couldn't understand and couldn't figure out why this happened.
"Things are different now during my uncle's time. Japan didn't just attack China..." Xiao Ran searched the map for a moment, "These, all these places were conquered by him."
Li Shimin kept shaking his head, "How is it possible? How is it possible?"
With such a small territory and a population that would not be too large, Li Shimin could not imagine launching wars in so many places.
"That's the truth. Things are different in modern times than they were before. Times change."
Li Shimin was furious. "These two places have been learning from the Chinese and submitting to us since the previous dynasty. I never expected that! I never expected that!"
"I also know about sending envoys to the Tang Dynasty and the Sui Dynasty."
"Uncle, do you know how future generations will evaluate Japan?"
"Knowing small etiquette but lacking great righteousness, being particular about small details but lacking great virtue, valuing minor details but neglecting integrity and shame, fearing power but not cherishing virtue, the strong will inevitably rob and invade, and the weak will inevitably submit."
"Now I have seen that he is humble, but I didn't expect that he would dare to covet China. I will not forgive him!" Li Shimin's eyes were vicious.
"There is a lot of silver here. I wonder if my uncle would be interested." Xiao Ran pointed to Japan.
"Get rid of him, these will also belong to the Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin wanted them all.
"Hmph! They are really going too far, none of them are good people." Li Shimin originally had no idea about these two places, but now he wants to wipe them out.
At first, Xiao Ran didn't expect that a country could be so shameless. After doing some research online, he found that it was even more shameless than he had imagined.
"Grandpa, don't be angry." Li Lizhi handed the teacup on the table to Li Shimin, "Calm down."
"This damn guy!" Li Shimin was really angry with his two neighbors.
Putting down the cup, Li Shimin said, "Xiao Ran, send me back. I have something to do!"
"Grandpa, you don't really want to go to war with Silla now, do you?" Li Lizhi was shocked.
"Although I am very angry, I still have some rationality. The Tang Dynasty does not support large-scale military deployments right now, but I will definitely express my anger. It's just a matter of time."
"good!"
Xiao Ran and Li Shimin left the room. Li Shimin was tall and strong, and he skillfully put his hand on Xiao Ran's shoulder.
Xiao Ran felt uncomfortable holding Li Shimin's hand, and Li Shimin was actually uncomfortable too.
It's a bit inappropriate for two grown men to be pulling and tugging at each other.
"Uncle, please ring the doorbell when you come back. Mingda is about to wake up. He might cry if I'm not around." Xiao Ran pointed in the direction of the doorbell.
"I understand!"
Li Shimin left the inner hall, got into a G-Class, and eagerly started the car back to the gate of Taiji Hall.
Now Li Shimin is becoming more and more skilled.
Hearing the noise, Zhang Ananda from the side hall ran out, "Your Majesty!"
"Ananda, pass on my order. Arrest all the Tang envoys from Japan, Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo in Chang'an. Don't let any of them escape!"
It is impossible to learn it if you want to. Others can, but it is impossible for several countries here to learn it.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your command." Zhang Ananda didn't know why, but he could see that Li Shimin was a little angry.
Li Shimin did not rush back, "Let the prince come to Taiji Hall to see me!"
Li Shimin also wanted to talk to Li Chengqian to see if there was anything else.
There is no need to rush back. Although Xiao Ran is doing well, Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty will definitely not give up.
Soon Li Chengqian arrived, "Your Majesty, I greet you!"
[The Tang Dynasty did not have the term "son minister" to refer to oneself, nor did the emperor and empress do so.]
Taiji Hall should be used to discuss government affairs, and to refer to job titles when working.
"Well, sit down and talk!" Li Shimin pointed to the opposite side.
"How are the people of Chang'an City being settled?"
"Your Majesty, we have previously arranged for many people to wash and dig coal. Chang'an City now has fewer refugees. We have also prepared food according to your Majesty's instructions to ensure that everyone has something to eat..."
It is unrealistic to ensure that people have enough food and clothing. We can only try our best to ensure that people do not starve to death or freeze to death.
“What’s the situation with coal?”
"At first, many people were afraid to use it, but when they saw that the coal burned by the court was good and cheap, many people were willing to buy it. Coal flowed into Chang'an in large quantities, and now the price of charcoal has dropped to the level of summer."
“Good, good, good… Not bad, not bad…”
Li Shimin was very satisfied with this.
......
The two little princesses woke up at about the same time. Seeing Xiao Ran sitting on the computer chair on the other side, the little princess smiled.
Lift the quilt and get up.
Li Zhi was not accompanied by Empress Changsun and Li Shimin, but by Princess Yuzhang.
When Li Lizhi saw Princess Yuzhang bringing Li Zhi out, she felt that her brother was different.
When she saw Li Zhi, Li Lizhi couldn't help but think of what Xiao Ran said, that Li Zhi married the talented Wu Zetian.
Li Lizhi also found it difficult to accept this matter.
It is a family misfortune and a family scandal.
However, the emperor has no family affairs, only state affairs. This incident must be recorded in history books and passed down.
"Sister!" Li Zhi shouted.
I feel like there's something wrong with Li Lizhi's eyes.
Thinking that this was the future emperor, Li Lizhi's emotions were indeed different.
"Did you sleep well? Are you used to it?"
"I'm used to it. It's not cold here!" Li Zhi was very excited.
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