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Chapter 447 Codename Changan Sword!!!

Zhuang Zhou pondered for a moment and said:

“Your Majesty, my opinion is simple.

Large-scale wars cannot be fought because once they start, casualties are inevitable, which will inevitably affect the development of national strength.

But we can fight a small-scale war, and we have to make them suffer."

In this era, the most precious thing is people.

The imperial court placed agriculture first, stopped fighting, and allowed the country to recuperate.

Ultimately, it is to increase the population.

It has only been about fifteen years since the end of the Sui Dynasty.

There are basically not many people left in Guanzhong. If there is another large-scale war, all the years of recuperation will be in vain.

Li Er and all the big guys present here must be very clear about this.

In response, Li Er nodded and agreed:

"What Master Zhuang said is indeed true. After years of war, the population of the Tang Dynasty has been drastically reduced. Now that we have finally recovered, we must not start another large-scale war."

At this time, Cheng Yaojin said:

"Then how can we make the Turks retreat?"

Zhuang Zhou smiled softly and said:

"The Turks sent out troops because of the salt lake, but didn't they know where the salt lake was before?"

Chang Sun Wuji said:

"Of course they knew it already."

"Then why, now that they know that the Tang Dynasty is going to build a salt factory, they send troops to stop it?"

"Isn't it because you are worried that we will take away all the salt?"

"Okay!" Zhuang Zhou said, "Then let me ask one more question. Why didn't they use the salt directly from the salt lake before?"

"That's because the salt is poisonous and can kill people if eaten."

"Yes!"

Zhuang Zhou snapped his fingers and finally mentioned the crux of the matter:

“In fact, the Turks knew that there was salt there, but they didn’t dare to eat it because it was poisonous.

But now that they saw that the Tang Dynasty was going to build a salt factory, they sent troops to stop it.

It’s clear that they also want to get a piece of the salt pie.”

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other and nodded silently.

At this time, Fang Xuanling asked:

"Then let's get this back. How do we remove the poison in the salt?"

Zhuang Zhou said: "That depends on our salt-making technology."

Chang Sun Wuji continued, "So, Master Zhuang can cure the salt poison?"

"Of course!"

Zhuang Zhou nodded and said:

“The salt in the salt lake is mainly composed of sodium chloride.

But this salt contains a toxic ingredient called barium chloride.

Long-term consumption will act on the muscles, causing symptoms such as facial paralysis, muscle spasms, and convulsions.

It can even lead to respiratory paralysis and death.

That’s why the salt in the lake is poisonous.”

Seeing that everyone was listening, Zhuang Zhou continued:

"In fact, this kind of coarse salt usually only needs to be processed and crystallized again to produce fine salt before it can be eaten.

If iodine is added to salt to make iodized salt, it can also prevent thyroid disease to a certain extent.”

Of course, no one present could understand the following words.

However, Zhuang Zhou's meaning was very clear.

He has a way to turn these poisonous salts into non-toxic salts.

In fact, it all comes down to the steps of purification and removal of impurities.

"So, Master Zhuang, how do you purify and remove impurities as you mentioned?"

At this time, Crown Prince Li Chengqian also asked.

If Zhuang Zhou’s proposal can succeed.

Once the salt resources of the salt lake can be used safely, it will greatly enhance the national strength of the Tang Dynasty and lay a solid foundation for its prosperity and stability.

Therefore, it is undoubtedly a huge fortune for the Tang Dynasty.

Zhuang Zhou agrees with this even more.

You know, the salt in Chaka Salt Lake is enough for the people of the country to eat for 70 years.

That is the time calculation for a population of more than one billion.

If we consider the current population of Datang is tens of millions.

That would take hundreds of years.

The key is that the salt in this salt lake is renewable.

Therefore, as long as this salt road is opened, the Tang Dynasty will never lack salt in the future.

and.

When Zhuang Zhou advised Li Er to build a cement official road from Chang'an to the Salt Lake.

what does this mean?

In addition to the development of the salt industry, there are deeper considerations.

Because once this road is built.

The entire Liangzhou, and even the area from Yumen Pass to the Western Regions, will be greatly deterred.

Li Er knew all these things as soon as he heard them.

But Li Chengqian obviously doesn't have this awareness yet.

Zhuang Zhou glanced at Li Chengqian and said with a smile:

“Your Highness, the method of purifying refined salt is actually not complicated.

Just follow the method I provided earlier, except there is an extra step of adding iodide.

I will provide this step free of charge."

Cheng Yaojin urged loudly:

"The salt issue is settled like this. Brother Zhuang, no, Master Zhuang, tell me first, how can this deter the Turks?"

After all, it’s far away!

How can we make the Turks surrender without launching a large-scale war?

I am afraid that when the official roads are built and salt is transported, they will be attacked by the Turks.

Zhuang Zhou said: "My idea is to form a small-scale special forces, about 3,000 people will be enough."

Changsun Wuji and others were confused by what they heard.

Three thousand people, trying to intimidate one hundred thousand Turks?

This is probably a bit taken for granted!

"Master Zhuang, what solution do you have? Just tell me."

Li Er asked impatiently.

For Zhuang Zhou, of course, it means to be equipped with a modern militarized special forces.

Zhuang Zhou pondered for a moment and replied:

"Your Majesty, give me three months and I will equip a special forces unit of 3,000 people."

Three months is, of course, only enough for the most basic training.

But the candidate must be the best.

"Special Forces?"

Cheng Yaojin looked at Zhuang Zhou in confusion, his eyes wide open:

"Can you tell me more about this?"

Zhuang Zhou nodded and explained in detail:

“These 3,000 special forces must be elites who are physically strong, extremely agile, brave and resourceful.

Not only do they have to undergo rigorous physical training, but they also have to learn various tactical skills and strategic thinking.

This force will be different from the traditional army. They will be trained to be elites capable of fighting in various extreme environments.

Moreover, they are equipped with weapons that are far beyond this era, and one person can defeat a hundred people."

Thinking of this, Zhuang Zhou took the opportunity to say:

"However, Your Majesty, we still need the support of the court in terms of manpower."

Li Er agreed without hesitation:

"Okay! Zhuang Zhou, if you have any needs, just let me know. I will fully support you!"

Zhuang Zhou felt relieved after getting Li Er's promise.

The purpose of forming such a special forces force is not just to deal with the threat from the Turks.

It is also for the long-term development of the Tang Dynasty.

With this army, Datang's borders will be more stable and its development will be better guaranteed.

To defeat the enemy without fighting is the highest strategy in military strategy.

At this time Cheng Yaojin stood up and said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, please let me take charge of the special forces. I swear to be loyal to Your Majesty until death and defend the territory of the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Er nodded and said:

"Okay! I'll let you take charge of this matter. As for the preparations for war, I'll also personally supervise it."

"Here!"

Cheng Yaojin bowed deeply and said loudly:

"I will do my best to live up to your majesty's trust."

Zhuang Zhou was relieved to see Li Er was so confident:

"Your Majesty is wise. I have another suggestion. I would like Your Majesty to give this special forces a name."

When Li Er heard this, a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes:

"Oh? Do you have an idea?"

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and said:

"Your Majesty, why not just call it Chang'an Sword!"

Li Er heard this and hesitated for a moment, then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes:

"Okay! Let's call it Chang'an Sword!"