Du Qi was silent for a while, then continued: "Speaking of which, I have another matter here. Brother Su can participate, which is beneficial to the people of Guazhou. Of course, I just mentioned that if Brother Su is not willing, then I don't force it either."
Su Dingfang said: "King Pingxi just say it."
Du Qi said calmly: "It's already September, and the weather is getting colder. When I was in Yizhou, I found that cotton was planted in the Western Regions. But there are very few people who plant cotton."
"Most people plant wheat and soybeans. After all, wheat can be planted at the end of the year, and wheat can be harvested in April and May shortly after next year. After the wheat is harvested, soybeans can continue to be planted and harvested around the end of October."
"The cultivation of cotton is different."
"Cotton is harvested after spring, and it can be picked in August, September, or September and October in distant places. Cotton is not widely used."
"However, in the future, the shops under my command will conduct large-scale acquisitions."
Du Qi said solemnly: "So this is an opportunity for the people to increase their income. When Brother Su can encourage farming, encourage the people to plant cotton in some barren mountains and wild ridges and other sunny places. No matter how much it is, I will take it away."
Previously, Du Qi was busy with many things and had no time to arrange cotton matters.
After all, Du Qi just arrived in Yizhou, so he doesn't have enough prestige. Even if Du Qi encouraged him, no one would agree. That is to say, now that Du Qi is in Yizhou, he can really make a decision with one word, and he can call on the people, so he is ready to plant.
In the Central Plains, there is kapok.
However, this kind of kapok is very different from the cotton in the Western Regions. It is a pity that the promotion of cotton is not enough, and few people even plant it. After all, it is of little use. But for Du Qi, who traveled through time in later generations, he knew the importance of cotton very well.
After the cotton is processed, it is a must for winter.
After Su Dingfang heard it, he said without hesitation: "Pingxi Wang's great kindness, Su will never forget it. In my Guazhou, thousands of people can live a good life, all rely on Pingxi Wang's care."
Du Qi smiled and said: "Brother Su, you are being too polite. There is no need to be like this between us. Besides, even if you issue a notice to encourage the people, it may not be effective. In short, you can only give the people a choice."
Su Ding looked solemn, and said solemnly: "I will do my best to carry it out."
He believed in Du Qi.
Because there is no need for Du Qi to deceive him.
Du Qi continued: "Brother Su, I invited you here this time because I actually have something important to discuss with you."
Su Dingfang said: "King Pingxi, please tell me."
? Du Qidao: "This king got a piece of news before that Zan Pulang Ri Songzan of Tubo was seriously ill with vomiting blood. Speaking of Tubo, does Brother Su know what happened between me and Tubo?"
Su Dingfang said: "I have heard a little bit that Kun Mi, the Tubo general, led two thousand Tubo cavalry to attack King Pingxi. In the end, they were all wiped out by King Pingxi. I don't know about the rest."
In fact, he knew about Zambodo. After all, Su Dingfang was also very concerned about the news about Yizhou. However, he did not mention Zambonta, which happened in Illinois.
Su Dingfang didn't get involved.
Du Qi nodded and said: "The matter of Kunmi has something to do with it. On the other hand, Zampoduo, a Tubo spy in Yizhou, was also wiped out by me. After the news was sent back to Tubo, Tubo Zanpulangri Songtsan was furious and led an army out of Tubo, intending to crusade against Yizhou and seek revenge."
After Su Dingfang heard it, he said without any hesitation: "The Tubo army is coming, and Su is duty-bound. King Pingxi, if you say how to send troops, I will follow your arrangement."
Tubo is not only the enemy of Du Qi, but also the enemy of Datang.
Once Tubo invaded, it would also be a threat to the entire Tang Dynasty. Especially Su Dingfang on the border is under greater pressure, not to mention that Su Dingfang is still in charge of Shazhou military affairs.
So Su Dingfang must send troops, even if Du Qi does not ask, Su Dingfang will take the initiative to assist.
Du Qi nodded slightly, and said: "Brother Su's kindness, I am here to thank you. But the matter is not to resist the Tubo army. The matter of Lang Ri Songzan's sending troops is not finished yet."
"Langri Songtsan's health was not very good. He led the army intending to go to Yizhou. He had just led the army to walk less than a hundred miles, and then fell off his horse and vomited blood. He couldn't get sick. No more."
"Nowadays, in Tubo, there are turbulent undercurrents and great internal conflicts. After all, it involves the competition for the next generation of Zanpu, and no one is willing to give up the power that day."
"According to the latest news, Langri Songtsan's body will last until next year at most."
Du Qi said: "So I think that now is an excellent opportunity to blackmail Tubo. If you want to attack Tubo, because of its special geographical location and Tubo's strength is not weak, it is not easy to attack."
"However, we can blackmail."
"What I mean is that the two sides sent their own troops and stationed troops on the border of Tubo to deter Tubo."
"Besides, the people under my command have already gone to Tubo as my envoys to negotiate with Langri Songtsan and blackmail Langri Songtsan. When I get the benefits, I am willing to share the benefits equally with Brother Su."
Du Qi asked: "Brother Su, what do you think?"
After Su Dingfang heard it, he smiled and shook his head and said, "Your Highness, it's nothing more than sending troops. It doesn't involve fighting or fighting, so there will be no losses. My army is stationed in Guazhou, and it is also stationed at the border." Stationed. In terms of benefits, I don¡¯t need it. Your Highness has shown great kindness to me in Guazhou, so how can His Highness share the benefits equally.¡±
Du Qi smiled and said: "Brother Su, public and private interests should not be mixed together. It is your interests that should not be missed. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of time for you to make a trip."
Su Dingfang insisted: "Your Highness, I just pulled the soldiers out to practice. It's nothing. If Your Highness is sorry, then he will be responsible for the food supply during my dispatch. That's enough!"
It is not easy to deal with Tubo.
To deal with Tubo, at most it is to extort some property, etc. Su Dingfang does not need these. What's more, making Du Qi owe a favor, Su Dingfang thinks it's worth more than anything else.
Du Qi managed Yizhou, and its economy developed rapidly. If Du Qi brings Guazhou together, then Guazhou's economy will develop rapidly, and Su Dingfang will also have political achievements.
Su Dingfang doesn't care about opening up new territories, because he doesn't have the power or the opportunity now. Therefore, on the basis of stabilizing Guazhou and Shazhou, Su Dingfang's biggest idea is to develop the economy.
Everything is worthwhile for Du Qi to lead Guazhou to develop.
Du Qi didn't know Su Dingfang's thoughts, but since Su Dingfang said so, Du Qi stopped talking and said with a smile: "Brother Su is high-minded, I will not be disrespectful. I will provide food supplies with all my strength."
Su Dingfang changed the subject and said: "Prince Pingxi, speaking of which, I have something else to do here, please help me, Your Highness."
Du Qidao: "But it doesn't matter, as long as I can satisfy, I will satisfy Brother Su. Of course, if it is impossible to complete, then there is nothing I can do."
Su Dingfang said: "King Pingxi, the matter is actually simple. During this period of time, I wiped out all the bandits in Guazhou and Shazhou. Whether it is my long history Fu Junheng or the soldiers under my command, they are all a little arrogant."
"Especially before Fu Junheng came with me, he suggested to me that I hope to compete with His Highness's soldiers."
"His Royal Highness's officers and men are all well-trained soldiers with strong combat effectiveness. Especially His Royal Highness's generals, such as Xue Rengui and Ma Yuan, are all fierce generals on the battlefield, and they are extremely powerful."
"This time, I hope His Highness will let them see and see."
Su Dingfang said: "These people have never seen His Highness commanding on the battlefield, and they don't know His Highness's strength, so they get carried away after making some meritorious deeds. This time, beat them so that these people can be self-righteous all day long."
Du Qi glanced at Su Dingfang, saw Su Dingfang's expression, no doubt, nodded and said: "Brother Su mentioned it, how can I not meet the requirements. How about a contest, Brother Su said directly, I will satisfy one by one."
Su Dingfang said again: "Please forgive me, King Pingxi, what happened this time was a bit abrupt. Even, I beat these people with the help of King Pingxi."
Du Qidao: "It's just a matter of raising your hands."
Su Dingfang treated each other with sincerity, did not make clear his calculations, but directly explained, so Du Qi didn't think there was anything wrong. What's more, this is also an opportunity to frighten Guazhou up and down, lest the other party have any thoughts about Yizhou.
Du Qi continued: "Brother Su, tell me, what are you going to do?" (Remember the website of this website: www.hlnovel.com