After hearing these suggestions from Su Chen, Han Xizai's eyes lit up. Such a weak scholar, who was still young, had never been in the court, and had no experience in the six departments, could come up with so many practical ideas, as if

Like an official who has been immersed in officialdom for decades and is involved in political affairs, he understands many aspects of national policy.

This kind of ability that relies solely on knowledge and inference without any knowledge or skills is really commendable!

Han Xizai had long felt that Su Chen had a certain talent for running a country and engaging in politics, but it was a pity that he did not have the opportunity to listen to him explain it in detail.

Chen rarely takes the initiative to say this.

But it was different today. Su Chen seemed to have mobilized his enthusiasm and began to take the initiative to consider for the Tang Dynasty court, and also made careful plans for Sun Dang.

"Master Han, these ideas are all suggestions from juniors. Do you think they are feasible?"

Su Chen felt that it was still necessary to test Han Xizai's attitude. If the other party did not agree or disagreed, then there would be no need to mention the next ideas and details.

What I just mentioned is just a starting point and a general direction. How to implement the specific strategies later is the most critical.

Han Xizai stroked his beard and smiled and said: "I completely agree with Yixuan's idea. If you are willing to make suggestions and have a detailed plan, you might as well share it with me. I will make the decision for you, and the entire Sun Party will fully cooperate with you!"

"Do you trust this junior's strategy so much?" Su Chen was a little surprised.

Han Xizai laughed loudly and said: "The situation in the Tang Dynasty is already like this. How can it get worse? As long as there is hope, it is worth trying. If you give it a try, it may bring about a chance of revival!"

Su Chen admired Han Xizai from the bottom of his heart for his magnanimous mind and straightforward personality. He had been in the officialdom for decades, but he still had a sincere heart that could infect young people.

With such trust in the other party, Su Chen no longer hid his clumsiness and planned to tell what he had been thinking about these days.

"Thank you Mr. Han for your trust. I have some plans for the Tang Dynasty. I don't know whether they are feasible or not. I will tell you now and ask Mr. Han and my father-in-law for their advice and correction."

Peng Zeliang was filled with joy when he called him "Father-in-law". He stroked his beard and said, "Yixuan, please tell me and listen. Mr. Han and I will be here to help you with the details."

Han Xizai nodded and looked at Su Chen, also full of expectation.

Su Chen said seriously: "Now that the Tang Dynasty has declined in all aspects, it will be ineffective to just focus on one aspect, and it will not fundamentally change the situation. Therefore, I plan to focus on politics, economy, culture, military, people's livelihood, and medical care.

Diplomacy and other aspects should be taken into account.”

"First of all, in terms of politics, the first is to suppress the Song Party, which we have just mentioned, which can reduce the administrative resistance in the court. The second is to implement changes, take charge of the center, and ensure the subsequent economic, cultural, trade, and military aspects.

Party Sun can control it, and important functional departments such as the Privy Council, Chengxintang, and the Six Ministries can all have more of our officials and disciples to support and take responsibility."

Han Xizai and Peng Zeliang nodded slightly. This is not difficult to understand. It is a kind of official fighting that they are familiar with.

Su Chen continued: "The economic aspect is fundamental, because the two countries are fighting for national strength. Now the Tang State has lost the thirteen states in Jiangbei, the number of people has decreased, taxes have decreased, and the salt production sites have been lost, causing the treasury's revenue to be reduced by half.

, coupled with the annual tribute to the Song Dynasty and the expenses of the royal family and court dignitaries, more pressure was transferred to the common people, making local people more taxed and miserable, which was not conducive to the fight against the Song Dynasty."

"So, find another way to make money, so that the treasury will be full and the wealth will be rolling in. When the court has money, it can allocate it to the army for training and reduce the pressure on the local people. Only by making the country rich and the people strong, and the soldiers and horses strong, can we compete with the powerful Song Dynasty in the north!"

Han Xizai raised a question: "It's easy to say, but how to do it?"

Su Chen replied: "If you have to do this, you have to be responsible. It involves the business system, royal workshops, foreign trade, export trade, etc. Finally, we will find a way to capture the land of Qianyue and use the salt fields around Qiantang in Wuyue to make up for the shortcomings.

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Han Xizai and Peng Zeliang looked around and were a little moved when they heard this.

Every strategy is not easy. It involves many interests and many obstacles.

Reforming the business system also required discussions between the Chengxintang of the imperial court and the three provinces and six ministries. Since ancient times, it has been believed that scholars, farmers, industry and commerce had serious ideas. Although the status of merchants in the Tang Dynasty has improved a lot, it is still somewhat difficult to change this fundamental system.

Secondly, to build a royal workshop, what to produce and what to manufacture are the key issues.

In terms of foreign trade, it is mainly sea trade, trading with the Korean Peninsula, Fusang, Khitan, South Asia and other countries in exchange for gold, silver and strategic materials. In terms of land, increase trade with the Western Regions, Dali, Southern Han and other countries to earn more

Wealth comes back.

Only when trade becomes more active and the external surplus makes the national treasury full, people can follow the business and become rich, without having to rely entirely on the backward agricultural economy.

As for attacking the Yue Kingdom and seizing the Qiantang Salt Fields, this was the final strategy. The Southern Tang Dynasty had reduced its territory and had to expand to the southeast to increase its population and territory. At the same time, in history, the Wuyue Kingdom later coordinated with the Song Kingdom and attacked the Southern Tang Dynasty from the north to the south.

Most of the burning and killing in Jinling were the bad things done by Wu Yue soldiers.

This hidden danger must be eliminated.

Next, Su Chen also talked about culture, military, people's livelihood, medical care, diplomacy and other aspects. Many of his views are based on the 21st century, reflection on history, combined with the productivity and thinking concepts at that time, what can be achieved

A combination.

It was not too advanced or outrageous, so after hearing this, Han Xizai couldn't help but nod his head. He felt that it was innovative and went beyond previous ideas, but he also felt that it was not radical and feasible.

Peng Zeliang was shocked. He used to only think that Su Chen could write poetry, had literary talent, knew how to make soap, blue and white porcelain, and had the ability to investigate objects. But he never thought that Su Chen would have such a comprehensive idea of ​​governing the country!

He had never heard of Su Chen reading such a book before and making such remarks. Could it be that he was referring to the wisdom of the ancients from books and then creating these things independently?

If this is true, then Su Chen is really a natural talent. No wonder Han Xizai has always valued him so much.

In the past, Peng Zeliang felt that Han Xizai valued Su Chen too much and was making a fuss out of a molehill. But now after listening to Su Chen's remarks, he felt that Han Xizai had a sophisticated eye, knew people well, and had a keen eye for recognizing talents. He was much better than himself.

Even his daughter Peng Qingqing was better than him. It was Qingqing who got this uncle. Peng Zeliang was opposed to it at first, but in the end he couldn't get his daughter to deal with it, so he reluctantly agreed.
Chapter completed!