Bi Xili was also observing the mood of his humerus minister. Lei Juetian had been claiming to be ill and recuperating at home since he reported the return of the Tanghe Empire to the south the day before yesterday. He had not even come to his palace to report to him about his northward journey. He had not come to visit him in person. I just felt that the other party was in a bad mood and didn't notice any other abnormalities. Bixili obtained information from the Khanate's espionage network in the Tang Empire and learned that his minister of state had been severely criticized by the Tang people in the imperial capital. It was understandable that he was depressed, but he believed that Lei Juetian was not the kind to be criticized. The person who was knocked down, and since he dared to go to the Imperial Capital, he should have this kind of mental preparation. Let him have different opinions, and I will walk alone proudly. This should be Lei Juetian's temper. Bi Xili didn't want to remind the other person. He hoped that the other party could do it on his own. Get rid of these distractions and stand up.
Looking at the somewhat lonely figure of the other party, Bixili also felt a little emotional. It is indeed difficult to choose where the nation and the country will go. It should be said that Lei Juetian is already a pure Machihan. Except for some living customs that still retain the traditions of the Tang people, there is no other difference between Lei Juetian and the Machihan people, let alone the Machihan people. In the Tanghua movement he and himself promoted, they gradually accepted the advanced culture, art and lifestyle brought by Tang civilization. This top-down approach also began to extend to the middle and lower classes. Many things cannot be settled simply by blood and ethnic relations. Bixili does not think that Lei Juetian owes anything to his homeland. He should serve the Macchi Khanate now rather than the Tang Dynasty.
The city entrance ceremony ended while the two of them were busy with their own thoughts. This city entrance ceremony was specially held by Bixili to boost morale. Originally, this kind of withdrawal from the occupied areas was not worth boasting about, but Bixili felt that it was necessary to make the people aware of it. The troops that went to the Khanate were fighting for the interests of the Khanate and the interests of the people, making the people realize that the fate of the Khanate and the fate of the people are inseparable. It is also necessary to strengthen the cohesion between the people and the military.
"Juetian. Come with me for a walk." Everyone dispersed, leaving only two spectators still on the tower. Bi Xili strolled up to them with his hands behind his hands, and turned around and said calmly.
"Well, it's time for Juetian to report to the Great Khan on the results achieved in the north. He was in poor health the past two days and was delayed a bit." Looking at the tail of the army's passing, Lei Juetian was in a daze until Bi Xili came to him. Only then did the person beside him realize that he had lost his composure.
"Jue Tian. Don't be swayed by the words of those who claim to be superior. History is not written by them. Right and wrong will be judged by future generations. As long as you do things that are worthy of your own conscience and worthy of the people, it is enough. If you want no one to comment, , then the only option is to do nothing." Bi Xili's words contained profound meaning.
"The Great Khan is worrying too much. Doesn't your Majesty still know what kind of person Jue Tian is? I won't bother you anymore. After this trip, it has solved the knot in Jue Tian's heart, which is a good thing. It can make Juetian devote his whole body and soul to our great cause, and Juetian feels that this trip is worthwhile." Lei Juetian stood up proudly, his brows full of determination.
"Okay, if I can let Juetian untie this knot, it will be a free gift to the Tang Dynasty and the two houses, and it will be worth thousands of dollars." Bi Xili said overjoyed. Although he believed that Lei Juetian could get rid of these difficulties, seeing that the other party could do this Determined to escape, Bixili was still very excited.
"Haha, is the Great Khan the kind of person who just gives away land without asking for anything in return?" Lei Juetian smiled slightly and asked in return.
"Haha. I still feel that God knows me." After being exposed by the other party, Bixili was not angry but happy. He was able to help Bixili feel much better. "The Hollow Refinery was started three days ago. , I originally wanted to wait until you came back and let you attend the groundbreaking ceremony, but thinking about it, you just returned from the north and were tired from the journey. Forget it. It was very successful. Our expenses were not in vain, and all twelve iron-making furnaces were running successfully. , it’s not long before we get rid of imports in wrought iron.”
"Chao, congratulations to the Great Khan. The Ankunzhi Iron Works has been successfully put into operation. Now that the Holezhi Iron Works has been completed and put into production, the Khanate will usher in a period of rapid development." Lei Juetian also raised his eyebrows. Yang, after returning to the Mulberry City Mansion from the Imperial Capital, he has been closing the door to thank guests for recuperation. Although he is physically tired, he is also tired of government affairs. After these two days of rest, Lei Juetian has basically adjusted his mentality. And I was refreshed when I heard the news.
"Haha, Juetian, don't be too optimistic. The gains from Ronisia and Ankun can indeed improve the national strength of the Khanate. However, due to the heavy investment in military needs in the early stage of the Khanate, civilians everywhere, including our homeland, There are some complaints, and some local officials are also complaining that there is too little investment in local construction, that private and local governments are overburdened, and that some infrastructure construction is seriously lagging behind. Especially in Dongyue Province, water conservancy facilities are seriously aging and are in urgent need of investment in repairs. Although the finances have improved due to the commissioning of Ankun Copper Plant, we still need to invest in quite a lot, and there is still a long way to go." Although his words were quite cautious, Bi Xili could not conceal his pride and enthusiasm in his tone. happy.
"Well, we have won this buffer period to improve the situation in this regard. If the strings are too tight, they need to be loosened. The needs of the people cannot be ignored, especially in our newly occupied areas, throughout Ronisia and Ronis. The road from West Asia to the Khanate's own land is not only a strategic highway, but also can bring benefits to the local economy, and can also strengthen the connection between our mainland and the Ronisian province. Although this project has almost drained our finances, it feels like God thinks it is worth it. It is more valuable than building a few fortresses and building two cities." Lei Juetian was also attracted by Bi Xili's words to domestic construction matters, "Now that the Tang Dynasty has signed a peace treaty with us, it is estimated that in a short time There will be no war with us in China. Jue Tian thought that the Yue-La Canal project from Labao Province to Yue Jing can be fully started. Once this canal is completed, the Yue Jing Province and the Khanate itself will be closely connected. Together, not only can food transportation be solved by water transportation, but the drought situation in Labao Province can also be greatly improved, and the annual floods in Yuejing Province can be effectively eliminated."
The Vietnam-La Canal is the largest construction project currently planned in the Macchi Khanate. The canal starts from the middle reaches of the Mekong River in the province of Vietnam. As for the Labao River in the province of Labao, the total length is 120 miles. However, due to There are many lowlands connected to dry swamps in the middle, and there are two lakes in the middle. The area that needs to be excavated is less than 40 miles. This project has been questioned from the beginning, and it was believed that it would consume too much manpower and material resources. However, with the strong promotion of Bi Xili and Lei Juetian, preliminary preparations began as early as two years ago, and many low-lying areas were cleared. and lake breaches have been selected, and the project can only be officially started, but it has been limited to the financial constraints of the Khanate. Now that the foreign war has subsided, and the commissioning of the Ankun Copper Field has greatly eased the Khanate's finances, Lei Juetian's I just realized that now is the best time to start the Vietnam-Latvia Canal project in an all-round way.
"Oh? Does Juetian think now is the best time to start?" Bixili is also very cautious on this issue. After all, this project costs a lot of money and requires almost the entire country's efforts, so he has to be cautious.
"I can't do it anymore. The officials of the Tang Dynasty in the imperial capital have clearly proposed the ownership of Yue Jing. Li Wufeng has exposed his ambitions for Yue Jing. In addition, the three daughters of the Li family are now Li Wufeng's lovers. Once they marry into the imperial capital, The Tang royal family would openly propose sovereignty over Yue Jing, and once this news spreads, it will inevitably have a negative impact on the Yue Jing area. We must announce the launch of the La Canal project before this happens to offset the negative difficulties that may arise. Su Su, win the hearts and minds of the people in Yue Jing." When talking about this issue, Lei Juetian also sounded much more cautious.
"You mean that Li Wufeng will use the marriage to claim sovereignty over Yue Jing?" Bi Xili pondered for a moment and asked.
"This is inevitable. With Li Wufeng's appetite, he will not let Yue Jing stay in our hands. The use of force will be a matter of time. The peace now is only temporary because Li Wufeng has more urgent goals, so I guess The time given to us will not exceed two years. We must seize the time. Once the Vietnam-La Canal is opened to navigation, the Khanate mainland and Yue Jing will be closely connected. It will not be so easy for Li Wufeng to take action easily, and the people of Yue Jing are in After tasting the benefits brought by the Vietnam-La Canal, they will be more inclined to us. After all, Li's rule in Vietnam is not popular among the people. If we capture the hearts of the people, our rule will be much more stable." Lei Juetian is very optimistic about this issue. Determined.
Bi Xili is also a decisive person. After hearing what Lei Juetian said, he immediately made up his mind: "That's it, it's decided. We will confirm the matter at the meeting tomorrow and go all out to build the Cross-La Canal in the shortest possible time. Finished.”
"There is no need to be too anxious, Khan. The canal will not be built in a month or two. The construction period will definitely be more than a year. We can launch a publicity campaign first to make the people of Yuejing and Labao provinces aware of the benefits brought by this canal. This is a huge benefit, so that we can gain public support. As long as this canal is completed, our war situation in the northwest will be greatly improved, and we will be in an invincible position even if the Tang army invades." Lei Juetian knew the strategic significance of this canal and the difficulty of constructing it. It was the importance of this canal that made the Khanate willing to give up Huayang and Yushan in exchange for time to complete it. Lei Juetian In Tianhe Bixili's view, Yue Jing was far more important than Huayang and Yushan in the north.