Prince Consort, this time you went to war, but I finally fought for Lao Qi.

Lao Qi did not tell me clearly, but the queen said that Lao Qi felt that you had no military achievements and could not serve as the general, so naturally he could not be the commander of the Shenji Camp.

This time I went to the expedition, I have won you a chance. If I can make military achievements, I can also ask Lao Qi to promote you."

In Princess Anhua's mansion, Princess Anhua is wearing armor for the upcoming prince-consor Zhang Lian and telling me some things.

Although the New Year is approaching, the imperial court still issued an edict before the New Year.

Cui Anqian was appointed as the commander of the Pingnan Grand General, responsible for commanding the Zuolongwu Army, Zuowu Guard, Zhennan Governor's Office, Annan Protector's Office and Sichuan Road Army were responsible for the battle of Nanzhao.

The reason for Cui Anqian is that Li Ye doesn’t have many people available.

Liu Kui, Li Hong and others can stand alone, but one is in the Anxi Protectorate and the other is in the Anbei Protectorate.

Ge Congzhou was a surrendered general and was also in the Anton Protectorate, which was not suitable.

Liu Qi himself is not suitable to command such operations.

Others, Xiang Wang Yanzhang, Yang Shihou, Liu Xiu, Qin Yian, Zhong Wei and others, either had too little experience or had this or that kind of problem.

Wang Jian had this ability, but after he expanded his trusted troops, Li Ye felt a little unbelievable.

Originally, it was understandable that the Zhennan Governor's Office was responsible for this war in Nanzhao, but Li Ye finally sent Cui Anqian.

Li Ye was also very good at this battle.

In addition to the Zuolong Martial Army and Zuowu Guard, there are also the 5,000 infantry and the 3,000 Shenji Battalion reinforced by Sichuan Road.

Under the Zhennan Governor's Office, Jianchang Governor's Office had 7,000 soldiers and horses, Huichuan Governor's Office had 10,000 soldiers and horses, and Zhennan Governor's Office had 8,000 troops directly under the Zhennan Governor's Office.

There are actually more than 80,000 people here.

Of course, not everyone needs to be dispatched. The commander of the Zuowu Guard is stationed in Chengdu, but he will not be dispatched from the beginning. The Zhennan Governor's Office will also leave some of the troops behind.

More than 80,000 people were dispatched, and only 50,000 people were dispatched.

In the south, the three departments each transferred 1,000 people; the Lingnan East Railway dispatched 3,000 troops; and the Annan Protectorate also dispatched 15,000 people to participate in the war.

The troops sent from Annan were 21,000.

It is equivalent to a total of about 70,000 people going to the expedition this time.

The scale of 70,000 people is not small. Nanzhao's permanent army has 30,000. The civil unrest suffered a lot of losses before, and Duan Baolong took away some of the army.

Although Zheng Maisi made up for the military vacancies after taking power and expanded the military to 40,000, his overall strength was still much weakened.

Seventy thousand to forty thousand, plus the Zuo Wuwei waiting in Chengdu, if Cui Anqian cannot solve Nanzhao, then his military career will be over.

Now that the Cui clan has withered talents in the court, if he, the pillar, falls down, the Cui clan wants to return to the court and never knows how to become the Year of the Monkey and Horse Month.

Zhang Lian led the three Shenji camps, one Shenji Cannon Capital and two Musketeers Capital.

The reason why there is no General Shence's cannon is that it is inconvenient to carry, and the road to Zhennan Governor's Office from Chengdu is not easy to walk.

In addition, Zuo Long's Martial Army carried the Tiance Cannon, so there was no need to bring the Shence General's Cannon.

"Don't worry, princess, if this battle fails, you will be successful." Zhang Lian said with great enthusiasm.

"Don't!"

Princess An Hua hurriedly covered the prince's mouth, "Don't say those words, just come back alive."

"Don't worry, princess. After I leave, princess will take care of her health in the capital and wait for my return to triumphantly." Zhang Lian reminded.

Li Ye attaches great importance to this expedition, so he personally sent him to the city outside.

The army led by Cui Anqian was not large in size, with only the Shenji camp of three capitals, plus some of them, less than 4,000 people, because the army was all in Chengdu Prefecture or Zhennan Governor's Office.

However, among the people who were giving away, there were many thoughts.

That's Longteng.

He knew that his nephew was not kind and was waiting to cross the river and burn the bridge at any time.

However, he learned through Li Yu that the Tang people had dispatched a 100,000 army. What would be the result if his nephew really did it?

"Father, why are you sad? The Tang army shouldn't be happy to help Nanzhao, right?" Shun Huaqing was a little confused when she saw her father with a sad face.

"No, I just thought that I could not lead the army to quell the rebellion myself, which was a little regretful." Long Tengqiang smiled. Who knew the sorrow in his heart?

"I didn't expect that my father still had such ambitions. After the rebellion was quelled, could my father ask His Majesty for the leadership of his troops?"

Shun Huaqing thought things were too simple, but Longteng didn't explain it. After all, there was no need to let her know about these things.

Cui Anqian was responsible for attacking Nanzhao, and how to fight was his business.

As the emperor, Li Ye also has his own business to be busy with.

At this time, Li Ye was overwhelmed when he saw Li Mi, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

It’s not because I’m so angry when I see Li Mi, but because I see the memorial submitted by Li Mi.

This memorial is nothing else, it is equivalent to a final summary of demographic statistics, with the number of household registrations and populations in each channel.

Demographic statistics are not counted once a year, but every two years.

The last time I happened in Qianning in the ninth year, it was about to be the twelve year of Qianning, and the population that ended in the 11th year of Qianning was counted.

Among the top three populations of each road, Sichuan Road and Shannan West Road are still ranked first and second, and the combined population of the two roads has exceeded 10 million.

The results of statistics from the Ministry of Revenue are 8.39 million households and 47.24 million people.

There are quite a lot of households?

There are quite a lot, but the total population is not large and the distribution is not even balanced.

Sichuan Road and Shannan West Road, ranked first and second, account for one-quarter of the population. As for Henan Road and Qilu Road, which should be densely populated in later generations, the population has not yet recovered due to the war.

The third is Huainan, and the fourth is Zhejiang Road, which was established shortly afterwards.

Therefore, the population of the Tang Dynasty is mainly located in the southwest and southeastern regions.

The reason why Li Ye is too obsessed is that he has too few people.

If he wants to satisfy his ambitions, a sufficient population, especially young and middle-aged people, is indispensable.

"Two my dear friends, can you increase the population? This population increase is always lukewarm, and I can't stand it." Li Ye almost grabbed his hair, "Why do you think a woman who is 15 years old will not marry her capitol tax?"

Thinking of the way to increase the population in the Han Dynasty, Li Ye was also a little moved, but this was a bit unfair to women. Of course, Li Ye was not interested in promoting feminism in this era, and in all dynasties, women in the Tang Dynasty had the highest status.

"Your Majesty, this method is feasible, but is 15 years old too young? I think it can be raised to 16 years old." Li Mi didn't think there was anything wrong with this, after all, there are precedents.

"What about this method? Is there any other method?" Li Ye asked.

"At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there was a precedent for women to become widowed and remarried. If you want to increase the population, you can also try this.

It is stipulated that a woman must get married within half a year after she is widowed, otherwise she will be levied on her capitol tax." Li Mi also got into the money's eye.

"Since I mentioned this, how about shortening the time for a woman to mourn to one year?" Li Ye thought of a little.

"Your Majesty, this is not allowed." Li Mi hurriedly advised.

Shortening to one year means that the mourning period for men and women is the same, and the people of the Ministry of Rites will definitely disagree.

"The Ministry of Rites will find a way later, but it will be shortened anyway. By the way, Li Zhen, please remember it and take time to talk about weddings and funerals later.

I read the "House Marriage Law" a few days ago. Who compiled it? What good people cannot be intermarried, and scholars and common people cannot be intermarried, so they all have to be changed." Li Ye emphasized.

"Your Majesty, is this suitable?"

Li Zhen didn't think anything, but Li Mi was a little worried.

"Why is it not suitable?"

"Your Majesty, the equality of the family has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Even if the "House Marriage Law" is changed, it may not be effective." Li Mi replied.

"That won't affect it. I just think the law is a bit unreasonable. As for those who value equality, it is their business, but the law must be changed.

There are also differences in household registration levels that must also be changed.”

"Your Majesty, it is a big deal to amend the law. This is the New Year soon?" Li Mi hesitated.

"The cabinet put this matter on the agenda first, and let's talk about it after the specific year, but the law should be repaired." After reading the laws, Li Ye found too many unreasonable things.

Although it may not be completely modified according to his wishes, the amendment of the law must be put on the agenda.

"Your Majesty, I have another suggestion to increase the population, but I don't know if it's in line with Your Majesty's intentions. This suggestion is somewhat unavailable." Li Zhen said suddenly.

"What suggestions are there to say!"

Li Ye's interest suddenly came.
Chapter completed!