Regarding the development of Jiangnan, there will definitely be many impacts. First of all, most of these officials are from Jiangbei. If they develop Jiangnan, it means that the economic center will gradually shift to the south in the future. When the economic center is transferred, their hometowns may be facing decline. The decline of their hometowns is probably something that no one wants to accept. Moreover, if Jiangnan is developed, officials from Jiangnan, or officials who have served in Jiangnan, will form a large faction in the court.

If Jiangnan was not developed before, Jiangnan was just a place to "exiled" officials, but once the strategy of Jiangnan development was realized, the political influence of these officials would probably increase greatly. They would even take advantage of the opportunity of Jiangnan development to unite and become a new political faction. Even the officials of the court would use the Yangtze River as the boundary, Jiangnan as a faction, and Jiangbei as a party, and both sides could only fight each other. This is related to the future destiny and even to the future prospect.

Fang Xuanling closed his eyes and thought for a while, and then said, "Your Majesty, I suggest that it is better not to develop Jiangnan at the moment."

"Oh? Fang Aiqing, don't you want the Tang Dynasty to be able to maintain long-term stability?" Li Shimin asked first.

Fang Xuanling immediately said: "Your Majesty, I mean not to develop Jiangnan now, but to develop Jiangnan only when the conditions are more mature. Now, we are developing Jiangnan, everything is in a mess and we need funds in all aspects. The funds of the court are limited, and it is impossible to provide them to develop Jiangnan. Military reform, professionalization of the army, and even the firearmed army have been upgraded to the plan. These are all costs money. However, our Tang Dynasty treasury is very critical. We cannot increase taxes. If the tax is increased, it is an important burden for the people. And this development of Jiangnan is probably even higher than that of Emperor Yang of Sui when he built the Grand Canal."

Fang Xuanling still used finance as a reason, which was obviously a fatal reason. Because the development of Jiangnan was not something that the Tang Dynasty could afford now, it would be almost impossible to develop Jiangnan. If Jiangnan really wanted to develop Jiangnan, the country would probably be in danger. Did Emperor Yang of Sui build the Grand Canal when he consumed too much people's strength and rebelled one after another? Many officials nodded, obviously expressing their approval of Fang Xuanling's statement.

"Du Aiqing. What do you mean?" Li Shimin asked.

Du Ruhui said: "The old minister's suggestion is to develop, develop immediately, and complete the development of our generation at all costs!"

"What?" "Is Xiang Ye crazy?" "Yes! What's wrong with Xiang Ye?"...

Li Shimin was also surprised. What happened to Du Ruhui? Although Li Shimin also had the idea of ​​developing Jiangnan, he did not expect Du Ruhui's words to be more intense than Li Shimin? Fang Xuanling also looked at Du Ruhui's old partner in surprise. Obviously, he did not expect that his old partner would actually sing the opposite tune with him and actually said such words directly?

"Emperor, old minister... cough cough cough..." Du Ruhui began to cough. Obviously, his body was very weak during this period.

Li Shimin glanced at Changsun Wuji fiercely, because all this was caused by Changsun Wuji, and Changsun Wuji was also frightened.

"Secret Du goes down and rest!" Li Shimin said.

After Du Ruhui continued to say it, Jing Wen took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, I dare to guess what Du Xiang means."

"Say!" Li Shimin said.

Jing Wen immediately said: "Your Majesty, I guess Du Xiang means that although the financial situation is not good now, there is an advantage that cannot be achieved in later generations."

"Oh? What's the advantage?" Li Shimin asked.

"People!" Jing Wen just said one word and paused.

"Emperor, my Tang Dynasty has just founded. From the emperor to ordinary ministers, they are all very courageous and capable. Although the financial conditions in later generations may be much better, they do not have the advantages of this person. The kings and ministers of later generations will naturally lead to serious lack of courage in the peaceful era. The development of Jiangnan is a huge amount of time, no matter in any era. This kind of thing cannot be started without great courage. The emperors and ministers of later generations may want to develop, but are they willing to invest such huge financial resources in this bottomless pit that cannot see benefits in a short period of time? It is impossible to achieve results in the development of Jiangnan for more than ten years. This is still in a smooth situation. Can people in later generations have the courage to invest?"

Li Shimin was also a little stagnant for a moment. Obviously, he also believed that the Taiping Emperor Taiping Prime Minister might not have the courage. People who lived in the Taiping period must have the courage to be weaker than the emperors and prime ministers in the founding period. At that time, can they have the courage to invest a large amount of financial funds into this bottomless pit? I'm afraid that no one has the confidence to do this!

But these ministers in front of them are all founding ministers, and the emperors are also emperors who have emerged from the battlefield. They are all courageous, capable and courageous. As long as they decide, they will move forward without hesitation and fear as the emperors and ministers of later generations. Although Fang Xuanling may object because of financial reasons now, once they really make up their minds, Fang Xuanling will do his best and will not have any idea of ​​turning back. If the emperors and ministers of later generations cannot bear the large amount of financial investment, or if they have been invested for a long time, what should they do if they "draw funds"? Isn't this a waste? The emperors and ministers of founding countries will not have this idea, and they may instead go forward.

Moreover, the development of Jiangnan is no less than pioneering, and these officials need to have the spirit of pioneering and enterprising. The founding period was the most powerful period of pioneering and enterprising spirit. If the entire country’s pioneering and enterprising atmosphere did not dissipate at this time, it would be too late to think about pioneering. Therefore, now is the most critical time and we cannot take it lightly!

"Okay, I decided to develop the Tang Dynasty and develop Jiangnan, so that Jiangnan will become the hometown of fish and rice in the Tang Dynasty. I will see results within fifteen years. Everyone will prepare immediately and prepare to develop Jiangnan. Moreover, I plan to establish the Jiangnan Development Office to be responsible for the unified and coordinated development of Jiangnan." Li Shimin said.
Chapter completed!