This is really a plan that cannot keep up with the changes. Even if Lee Ji adopts Han Yi's suggestion, as long as the war starts, variables will emerge one after another, and Han Yi is very helpless about this.

However, Han Yi always believed that Tubo would definitely go to the northwest region at this time, because the northwest region has not been completely controlled by the Tang Dynasty. It is easy to be invaded by external forces in a mess. It is also the only place where Tubo can expand at present. It is difficult for Tubo to cross the Himalayas and expand to India. Longyou region is the core area of ​​the Tang Dynasty. Forty percent of the country's troops are stationed in Guanzhong area and guarding Chang'an. It is very difficult to break through here. The Bashu land in the southwest of the Tang Dynasty is dangerous and difficult to defend and attack. I guess I can't get out when I come in. Only the northwest region is flat.

But no matter what, things have already happened. No matter what Li Zhi’s final choice was, Han Yi could only face it.

If war starts, as long as aid is provided, fiscal expenditure will inevitably increase, which is also something that Li Zhi is very worried about.

As the Minister of Revenue, Han Yi felt that he should prepare in advance.

Ministry of Revenue!

"Mr. Han, you are here just in time. It seems that Wanli has developed a new ship, and two groups in Shandong and Guanzhong have reached cooperation agreements."

When Zhang Daxiang saw Han Yi on vacation suddenly arrive, he immediately reported to Han Yi. He knew that Gao Luxing had already delegated power to Han Yi. Although they were all ministers of the Ministry of Revenue, there were differences between superiors and inferiors.

Han Yi nodded and said, "I understand."

Seeing that Han Yi was not excited at all, Zhang Daxiang thought Han Yi had already learned it in advance, so he said: "The person from the Ministry of Works said that Changyun and Wanli were already in contact with the Ministry of Works to discuss recruiting shipbuilders, but the Minister of Works said that our Ministry of Revenue was responsible for this. Changyun, Wanli had already come to find you."

Han Yi laughed and said, "Let them wait a little longer, now is not the best time to negotiate."

Zhang Daxiang said in surprise: "The best time to negotiate?"

"I don't have time to talk to them now." Han Yi said again: "By the way! Please give me the land information of Longyoudao and Guanneidao, and find some people who are familiar with these places."

Zhang Daxiang was stunned and said, "Mr. Han, what happened?"

Han Yi said: "Nothing happened, but I just want to plan the land better and make full use of every inch of land."

Zhang Daxiang was confused when he heard this, but when he saw that Han Yi was unwilling to say more, he didn't ask too much. He immediately went down and ordered someone to send the land information of Longyou and Guannei Road to Han Yi. In addition, he also found some officials familiar with these places to help Han Yi.

After the information and personnel arrived, Han Yi put the tax situation in various places in front of him, and the land information was distributed to the officials, and then said to everyone: "I want you to choose these two barren lands for me immediately, especially those areas where the grain and grass production is less than half of the average. Remember, it is based on rural areas, don't tell me about the prefectures and counties."

The officials didn't ask anything, and looked at it seriously with excitement. Now the Ministry of Revenue understands that following Han Yi might be able to get promoted and wealth, and Han Yi doesn't like the people below to ask questions.

Han Yi also read the tax information.

In this quiet atmosphere, the day passed quickly.

After a night of rest, continue to review.

Because it is based on rural areas, it needs to be reviewed very carefully. If it is based on prefectures and counties, it will be very fast.

It took three days to review it.

Han Yi compared the information they submitted to the taxes they reviewed. Because of the equal-land system, everyone paid the same taxes. Therefore, the narrow township has a large population, so there are many taxes, and the population of barren towns will definitely be small. There is no doubt that, that is, the region is wide and the taxes are small. By comparing the two documents, you can roughly determine which barren towns are and the degree of barrenness in various places.

In ancient times, barren lands were generally based on grain output. If there were grass but no food could be grown, it would be barren lands, of course, except for forests.

Han Yi sorted out the information and then went to the palace.

Palace!

"Mr. Han, Your Majesty is meeting the ministers. Please wait for a moment in the side hall."

Zhang Desheng came outside Liangyi Hall and said to Han Yi.

"Sir?"

Han Yi was stunned for a moment and said gossip: "I don't know who it is?"

Zhang Desheng smiled and said nothing.

If Han Yi saw the scene in Liangyi Hall, he would probably be surprised. Today, two long-lost guests were welcomed in Liangyi Hall, Han Yuan and Lai Ji.

Since Han Yuan pleaded for Chu Suiliang last time, Li Zhi removed their third-rank subordinates from the Secretariat, they have basically never been to Liangyi Hall, and Li Zhi has never paid attention to them anymore.

Suddenly, Li Zhi summoned the two of them, which made them tremble and very scared.

Li Zhi glanced at the two of them, sighed, and said, "The two beloved ministers have great talents in governing the country, but I have never doubted this. Therefore, a few years ago, I gave you a chance, hoping that you can serve the country wholeheartedly and share your worries. But what disappointed me is that you are unwilling to give up and are aggressive and forced to make a choice. Otherwise, I would not want to alienate you."

These words are both soft and hard, and it is hard to figure out.

Han Yuan, Lai Ji didn't understand why Li Zhi suddenly said this to them. He was so scared that he quickly got up and went to the middle, knelt down, and politely said: "I am betrayal of the Holy Grace, I am guilty, I would like to ask Your Majesty to punish me."

Li Zhi stood up, walked quickly to the middle, and helped the two of them up with his own hands, "Two beloveds, please don't give up on the courtesy." He grabbed the two of them and said, "Today, our monarchs and ministers might as well talk openly. I actually have always known that the two beloveds have always been loyal to me and the Tang Dynasty. Whether it was the deposed queen or the pleading for Chu Suiliang, it was all because of the word loyalty and righteousness. But I also hope that the two beloveds can stand on my side and think about it. I have to worry about the people of the world, and everything must come from the overall situation. I also feel a lot of helplessness in my heart!"

He said it was open and honest, but he did not say it thoroughly. If he said it through, it would be that you undermine my power, which would lead to the unclear understanding of the monarch and ministers. Is this country listening to me or you? There is no two kings in this country. If I don’t touch you, how can I, the emperor, go on?

This is really terrifying to think about it carefully!

Lai Ji said in a trepidated manner: "Your Majesty, this is all the fault of my ministers. It is because I failed to perform my duties and brought a lot of trouble to Your Majesty. I am ashamed of the late emperor and my trust in me. I deserve to die."

Han Yuan also hurriedly apologized.

If you undermine the imperial power, that is a taboo for the emperor. If you want to say it explicitly, it may be the crime of rebellion and there is no room for easing.

"Okay, okay!"

Li Zhi shook his head and said, "The reason why I want to be honest with you today is that I hope we can all forget everything in the past, so that all unpleasant things will pass. In the future, our monarch and ministers will work together to make our Tang Dynasty stronger."

Han Yuan, when Lai Ji heard this, he was overjoyed again. What happened? The emperor wanted to use us again. Lai Ji was moved and said, "Your Majesty can forgive me, I am grateful and cry. I am willing to devote my whole life to my Tang Dynasty."

"good!"

Li Zhi said excitedly: "You two beloved ministers are not worthy of my right-hand man, sit down."

The three of them took their seats again, and Li Zhi said: "To be honest, I have encountered a very difficult thing recently. All the civil and military officials in the court can solve this difficult problem for me."

Han Yuan, Lai Ji was very happy. As a minister, he was afraid that the monarch would not be able to use it.

Han Yi was sitting up in the side hall and thought to himself, "Didn't he say he would wait for a moment, but this hour has passed, why isn't it over yet? Alas, the word "was so profound"?

Another hour passed and saw that it was going dark. Han Yi thought he would come back tomorrow, so he got up and walked out the door. But as soon as he arrived outside the hall, he suddenly looked shocked and blurted out: "How could it be them?"

But when he saw Lai Ji, Han Yuan and his two men walked out of Liangyi Hall.

Han Yi hurriedly turned sideways and flashed behind the pillars. He looked around and saw the two of them standing in the open space in front of Liangyi Hall, looking around, then sighed upwards before leaving Liangyi Hall.

What's the situation?

Han Yi frowned slightly. If Han Yuan was involved, Lai Ji would have no reason, he would not know in advance unless Li Zhi had doubts about him in this matter.

The more you think about it, the more terrifying it is!

Han Yi started to sweat a little, and being with you is like a tiger.

"Shishou Minister Han, Shishou Minister Han!"

Just as Han Yi was thinking about it, he suddenly heard someone calling him, and he was shocked and saw Zhang Desheng standing in front of him.

"Mr. Han, are you okay?"

"fine!"

Han Yi wiped the sweat from his forehead slightly.

Zhang Desheng said: "Your Majesty let you go."

"yes!"

Han Yi suddenly felt like he was throwing himself into the trap, and followed Zhang Desheng to Liangyi Hall tremblingly.

"I'm going to see your Majesty!"

When Han Yi gave a salute, he secretly glanced at Li Zhi and thought, should I ask?

"No gift!"

Li Zhi smiled and said, "Let you wait for a long time, sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Just as Han Yi was thinking about whether to test it, he never expected Li Zhi to take the initiative to say, "Do you know who I have just seen?"

At this time, Han Yizhen did not dare to hide anything and said truthfully: "Just just now, Weichen accidentally saw Han Shizhong and Lai Zhongshu walking out of the hall."

"I saw it when I saw it, but I accidentally saw it." Li Zhi laughed and said, "The reason I asked you to wait in the side palace is because this matter is related to you. Even if you don't come, I will send someone to summon you at this time."

"It has something to do with the Wei minister?"

Han Yi was stunned. He had a big relationship with Han Yuan and Lai Ji.

Li Zhi nodded and said, "In terms of policies regarding Tubo and Tuyuhun, don't you suggest that I demote a few generals there and make preparations for both."

Han Yi tentatively said: "Does Your Majesty plan to send Han Shizhonghe to the Secretariat?"

Li Zhi nodded.

Han Yi said in surprise: "But both of them are civil officials, not military generals."
Chapter completed!