The banquet was originally a joyful atmosphere. Despite Li You's murder and Li Chengqian's misunderstanding, no one would talk about this at the banquet invited by Li Sipang.

However, Li Zhi's expression seemed a little depressed, as if he had something to do on his body.

Xu Qilin and others saw it, but who would have the nerve to ask?

Only Changsun Chong felt that his relationship was good, and after drinking for three rounds, he teased and asked, "Your Highness King Jin, are there any troubles in the mansion? Or did he fall in love with a young lady in his family, so he was not interested in it?"

Xu Qilin and Tang Yishi both laughed, making the atmosphere more relaxed, and diluted the meaning of inquiry, turning into a teasing joke at the wine table.

King Li Zhi of Jin smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "There are some troubles, not what Brother Changsun said."

As he said that, he turned to Xu Qilin and asked, "Qilin, if you say that you have walked the most places, you must be here. Let's talk about where is the most promising and the most comfortable place?"

Xu Qilin pondered for a moment and said, "If you say you are at ease and comfort, like your highness's identity, you will be a palace wherever you go, and you will have servants to serve you. Apart from the desert grassland, you can't think of a place that is too difficult."

After pausing, he continued, "The master of the family said: This place of peace of mind is the hometown. With this mentality, the master of the family travels around and does not think it is hard."

Li Zhi nodded and exclaimed: "I can make Lu Yuxian so free and easy, I also admire him."

"Didn't Qi Lin also have a long trip plan? The most promising place that His Highness Jin said is within your itinerary?" Changsun Chong continued to ask.

Xu Qilin nodded and said, "I think the development prospects of Hebei and Henan Road are the most promising, and will also be the focus of the court's attention. Dayingku has done experiments, and these two paths are very suitable for growing cotton."

After destroying Gaochang and opening up the Western Regions, the most direct enemy was Goryeo. Many people know the ambitions of His Majesty Li Er.

To conquer Goryeo, Hebei and Henan will inevitably become logistics bases. This is the same as before the Gaochang battle, the court focused on developing Hexi.

Cotton is a good product to protect against cold, and Liaodong will become an important military supply. Based on the current planting area, it is obviously not enough to plant large-scale in Hexi.

Tang Yishi was sent to Longyou and said, "What Qi Lin said is extremely good. The benefits of cotton are really eye-catching. I heard that a large family sent people to Longyou to operate, and cotton is the first choice."

Is the fields in Hexi no longer developed enough? Xu Qilin blinked and quickly figured it out.

The imperial court has some restrictive regulations on the crops they grow. Only remote places like Longyou, Hexi, can be cultivated relatively freely.

After several years of development in Hexi, there were not many large areas of land, so Longyou naturally entered the sight of the aristocratic families. They had financial resources and manpower, and they were able to operate land in Longyou to gain the benefits of cotton.

Xu Qilin was happy to see this. In his opinion, land annexation alone would not work. The historical cycle law also illustrates this point.

The territory of the Tang Dynasty was so vast that there was more land to be developed and not developed. Even if the price of cotton fell, it would be a stable benefit for the aristocratic families.

But there is a problem that will become more and more serious, that is labor. It is definitely too late to rely on the natural reproduction of the population alone.

What Xu Qilin thought of, and the aristocratic families would also think that with the joint promotion, the sinful slave trade may be not far away.

In fact, Xu Qilin has already made a precedent in the operation of Dayingku. There are many slave workers in workshops such as coal mines and iron plants.

Of course, Xu Qilin drew a big cake, which made the slave workers feel promising. Xu Qilin was not too harsh in terms of treatment.

But the demand for slave labor is getting bigger and bigger. Besides the plunder of foreign wars, where is there any other way?

Therefore, Xu Qilin agreed with the conquest of Goryeo. Recovering old land in the Han Dynasty was one of them. It was also indispensable to obtain a large number of prisoners of war as slave labor and contribute to the construction of the Tang Dynasty.

Without Xu Qilin's reminder, many people probably have already set their sights on this deal and will even compete with Xu Qilin for business.

Listening to Xu Qilin's explanation, Li Zhi expressed his agreement and said slowly: "I have grown up and want to go out to take advantage of the people, understand the sufferings of the people, and benefit the people."

Changsun Chong blinked his eyes and asked, "After asking Qi Lin, your highness has made a decision?"

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "Your Highness has made a decision long ago, but it's just to confirm it with someone."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "After Qi Lin's explanation, he benefited a lot, and finally made up his mind."

Xu Qilin knew that Li Zhi should have been touched. Li Chengqian had a great influence on his rebellion. Li Zhi and Li Yuanchang were in good condition. Li Yuanchang was sentenced to death. How could Li Zhi not worry about his fourth brother’s thoughts?

Moreover, he has been reluctant to join the vassal state. Although it is favored by his father, it is incompatible with the law. The ministers were constantly advised because Li Sipang was stranded in the capital. He followed suit. Will he not make people think that he has the will to seek a legitimate position?

Therefore, in order to avoid suspicion, he must make a gesture, regardless of whether His Majesty Li Er will agree.

Of course, Xu Qilin knew that His Majesty Li Er had reflected on him and the possibility of agreeing was quite high. Although he was the same for the three legitimate sons, for the sake of the stability of the Tang Dynasty, His Majesty Li Er should know how to choose.

"I heard that Qi Lin's medical skills are very good. Can you take the time to treat His Highness Princess Yuzhang?" Tang Yishi changed the subject and looked at Xu Qilin with great anticipation.

Changsun laughed and said, "Qi Lin is very skilled in medical skills. Your Highness Changle told Your Highness Yu Zhang, don't refuse Qi Lin!"

Xu Qilin smiled bitterly and said, "I dare not say that I am smart. I am also nervous, afraid that something will happen if I am wrong, and that I will harm people if I cannot cure the disease."

Tang Yi bowed and said, "There is His Highness, Princess Changle in front and the lower one. No matter how humble Qi Lin is, it is unreasonable."

Li Zhi also echoed: "Yizi is seriously ill and ill. His father and I are both worried. Thanks to Qi Lin. Princess Yuzhang is also sick and weak. Qi Lin must use his tricks again."

Princess Yuzhang also died early. His Majesty Li Er was very sad and even passed through filial piety, which scared the ministers.

If this reason is aside, Xu Qilin is still very enthusiastic about saving lives and healing the wounded. Whether it is Changle, Yizi, or Yuzhang, they are all the same age as flowers, and he can't bear to see them die early.
Chapter completed!