[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er":3,"chapter-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-40":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Tang: Starting Off by Vindicating Li Er",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2351171,4596,"Chapter 40: Relocation Settled, Untying the Heart's Knot","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>Just after the apprenticeship ceremony, Li Er came to Su Liang’s side and signaled for him to go to the other side to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang did not understand what Li Er meant today, or what Li Er could possibly want to say that required avoiding the court officials, so he asked directly: \"Does Your Majesty have something important today? Just say it, there is no one else here now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... my good son-in-law, I am here today regarding that matter you and the Empress spoke of before the new year. I wonder if you have any proper solution now?\" Li Er said in a deep voice, his gaze profound as he looked at Su Liang, hoping to get the answer he wanted from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Li Er’s voice fell, Su Liang understood what it was all about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er was merely worried that the tragedy of brothers killing each other would repeat itself among his own sons. However, thinking about it carefully, it was indeed a troublesome matter. Although Li Er and Empress Zhangsun believed what Su Liang said and that he had the ability to resolve this, they were still worried, as they could not control their sons' thoughts; a proper solution was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Your Majesty only here for this matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang had thought Li Er was here because of the relocation project. Although Su Liang had not mentioned this to Li Er yet, he knew what kind of person Li Er was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Su Liang left the Furong Garden, his every move would appear before Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not that Li Er did not trust Su Liang; firstly, it was for Su Liang’s safety, and secondly, whenever Su Liang went out, he would inevitably stir up some trouble, and Li Er wanted to know immediately in order to take corresponding measures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang had originally wanted to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Li Er about the relocation project, and today seemed like a suitable opportunity. Su Liang did not ask for much; he only needed Li Er to nod and approve of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is indeed only for this matter,\" Li Er confirmed in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My good son-in-law, you also know how I ascended to this throne. I do not want such things to happen in the future. Do you see any better way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... actually, this matter is easy to handle. I have a world map over there; I will have someone send it to Your Majesty in a moment. Your Majesty can have the Imperial Princes read it, and I believe your heart’s knot will naturally be untied by then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A world map? What is that?\" Li Er frowned upon hearing this. Li Er naturally knew what a map was, but he did not know what the word \"world\" meant; it was something he had never even heard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Er’s furrowed brows, Su Liang knew he had made a slip of the tongue, forgetting that the term \"world\" had not yet appeared in the Great Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang then explained: \"Hehe... Your Majesty, 'world' means this entire expanse of heaven and earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Su Liang finished speaking, Li Er was greatly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su... Su Liang actually had a map of this entire expanse of heaven and earth; it was truly inconceivable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Li Er knew that Su Liang never told lies, and at this moment, he could not help but become curious, wanting to see what the world map Su Liang spoke of looked like as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked at Su Liang and said: \"My good son-in-law, you see there is nothing else to do now, why don't we return to the Furong Garden? I want to see the world map you spoke of sooner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh... Su Liang could not help but shake his head slightly; how impatient Li Er was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was indeed nothing else to do at the moment, so Su Liang finally had no choice but to take the same carriage with Li Er and the others back to the Furong Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back to the Furong Garden, Su Liang looked at Li Er and said: \"Ahem... Your Majesty, there is a matter I would like to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er became interested upon hearing this and immediately asked: \"My good son-in-law, what is it? Feel free to speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... Your Majesty, you see, there are quite a few houses in Changancheng that need proper renovation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Su Liang’s voice fell, Li Er frowned. What Su Liang said did indeed make some sense; Taoyuan City was now almost catching up to the size of Changancheng, and Changancheng did need a good renovation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Su Liang had earned ten million in gold just from glass; these funds could be used to renovate Changancheng and improve the living conditions there. Moreover, he had a large amount of glass in his own hands, which would certainly allow him to make a huge profit. In any case, for Su Liang, these things were like they cost nothing and could be produced easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, Li Er smiled and said: \"Hehe... my good son-in-law, do as you wish. I will cooperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he finished speaking, Su Liang could not help but sigh; having a wise monarch really made things easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang then expressed his views on the relocation project. Last year, after seeing the living conditions of the people in Taoyuan City, Li Er had the idea of improving the lives of the people in Changancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, hearing Su Liang say this, he could not help but marvel; Su Liang’s idea was truly brilliant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could not only improve the lives of the people but also save a large amount of land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My good son-in-law, are you thinking of building small buildings five or six stories high?\" Li Er asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. Does Your Majesty think it is a good idea to build them this way?\" Su Liang asked in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is certainly a good thing, but building on such a large scale will likely be difficult,\" Li Er said with a frown, his voice deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe... no matter. Your Majesty, just leave this matter to me. You only need to have the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue cooperate well to handle the resettlement and compensation for the people,\" Su Liang immediately took charge. What Li Er was worried about was merely the issue of working at heights, which was truly a piece of cake for Su Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Su Liang wanted to do was not just build relocation housing; the outskirts of Changan County and Wannian County were still somewhat desolate compared to the area around the Imperial City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang wanted to take all the land in the suburbs of the two counties in one go and build a high-end villa area there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, buying the land would not cost much money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Su Liang was now the richest man in the Great Tang; these funds were not worth mentioning in his eyes. At this moment, Su Liang also felt the meaning of having no interest in money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Changancheng was completely rebuilt, it would certainly serve as a model for the whole country, and Li Er could use it to promote it elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the population of the Great Tang was indeed small at the moment, Su Liang had already considered future matters; land resources must be used reasonably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him here, the development of the Great Tang could be advanced by at least a thousand years or more. In a few years, the Great Tang would certainly be able to develop to the level of the early years of the modern founding of the nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, everyone had arrived at the Furong Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the anxious looks of Li Er and Empress Zhangsun, Su Liang did not delay and immediately took out the world map he had already drawn. Su Liang had not yet had time to make a globe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was fine; people in ancient times still needed to adapt slowly. If he told them now that the heaven and earth they lived in were actually spherical, they certainly would not believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the world map at this moment, the seven oceans and four continents, as well as the current Great Tang and several neighboring countries, were clearly visible on the paper at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang smiled slightly and explained to everyone: \"This is the current world map. The entire expanse of heaven and earth we are in is all on this map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, Li Er and Empress Zhangsun stared fixedly at the map. Even Li Chenggan, who had come with them, was staring intently; he finally understood the meaning behind Su Liang’s previous words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he was the Crown Prince of the Great Tang, as long as he did not court death, he would not die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the world was so vast; if it were all the territory of the Great Tang, there would certainly be no succession disputes. It would be fine to conquer the land and enfeoff it to the various princes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they were all one family; why turn swords against each other?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Er and Empress Zhangsun also noticed Li Chenggan’s demeanor and could not help but nod with satisfaction. Li Er then arranged for people to call all the princes, such as Li Tai and Li Ke, over; he wanted to settle this matter today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Er-lang... look, is... is this Changancheng?\" Empress Zhangsun pointed to the map where the characters for Changan were written and exclaimed in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er could not help but look in the direction of her voice, only to see that the map Su Liang had brought out clearly showed the nineteen circuits of the Great Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but the country of the Hairy People in the northern part of the Wa Kingdom was also labeled as Hokkaido by Su Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er then examined the map carefully. What left Li Er speechless was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The territory of Tuyuhun had been labeled by Su Liang as Qinghai Circuit, and the territories of Su'pi and Tubo had already been labeled by Su Liang as Xizang Circuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe... as expected of my son-in-law, you knew what you needed to do without me reminding you. Hehehe... I am very gratified,\" Li Er immediately looked at Su Liang with a meaningful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Liang explained: \"The territory of Tuyuhun is mainly south of the Qilian Mountains and north of the Kunlun Mountains, and it has Qinghai Lake within its borders, so I named it Qinghai Circuit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe... as for Su'pi, it can also be considered the territory of our Great Tang. I expect that before long, Tubo will also be the territory of our Great Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have called it Xizang Circuit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... no matter. If that day truly comes, then do as my good son-in-law wishes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Great Tang is now flourishing, and this is inseparable from your contributions, my good son-in-law. It is just a place name, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, the names you chose are excellent and exactly to my liking,\" Li Er laughed heartily and looked at Su Liang with full approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Little Sizi looked at Li Er and Empress Zhangsun and said with a smile: \"Father... Mother, Brother Su said that when the roads are repaired, he will take us all on a trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er felt his heart surge upon hearing this. Now that he had seen how vast the world was through Su Liang, he could not help but think about going on a trip himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Er’s burning gaze, Su Liang teased: \"Hehe... why don't you come with us when the time comes, Your Majesty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And bring the Empress along as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\" Li Er coughed awkwardly twice upon hearing this, then waved his hand and said: \"That will not be necessary. You don't know how long your trip will take, so I will not go with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, major affairs in the court still require my personal attention, otherwise I truly cannot rest easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\" Su Liang then coughed twice as well, cleared his throat, and said: \"Then, if the ministers in the court could handle the affairs properly, would Your Majesty be willing to go out and travel to see the beautiful scenery of this world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Liang’s voice fell, Li Er’s gaze suddenly became burning, staring fixedly at Su Liang. What Li Er valued was not that Su Liang had a way to let him go on a trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the point in Su Liang’s words; for Su Liang to say this, he must have a complete mechanism for handling government affairs in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Li Chenggan was also staring at Su Liang with burning eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If major and minor government affairs did not need to be handled by his father, then he would certainly have a place in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang did not keep them in suspense and immediately brought out the cabinet system of the Ming Dynasty, though he had made some improvements upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Su Liang was explaining these things...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other princes also arrived at the Furong Garden one after another. Li Er signaled for Su Liang to explain it well to them. Seeing this, Su Liang nodded slightly and began to explain the world map to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Su Liang talk eloquently and the princes listening patiently, Empress Zhangsun’s mood finally relaxed completely. She imagined that it would not be long before they realized what they should do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what worried her most now was the matter of Little Sizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the fact that Little Sizi had completely fallen into being Su Liang’s child bride, Li Er and Empress Zhangsun had long since accepted it and had no objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days ago, when Su Liang was selling glass in the East Market, he was holding Little Sizi. Although Little Sizi was still young, the two of them did not feel there was anything inappropriate about it, but the remonstrating officials had all submitted memorials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Little Sizi grew up, they had already encountered such troublesome matters; she would surely face quite a bit of resistance when she was betrothed to Su Liang in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er noticed the Empress’s gaze and also looked toward Little Sizi and Su Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, in the study of the Furong Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was carving a globe on the desk, and Changle walked over at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Su Liang for a long time, not understanding what he was working on again. She only saw him take out another mysterious object. Changle was already used to this, so she looked at Su Liang and asked: \"Husband, what are you working on again? It’s late at night and you’re still not sleeping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Liang take out the globe and hand it to Changle, she examined it carefully. Before long, Changle exclaimed: \"Eh... Husband, why does this look like a world map?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Changle’s question, Su Liang patiently explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This globe was also something Su Liang had redeemed from the system for 100,000 prestige points, and he was already prepared to make the globe as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, why did you make the world map look like this? It doesn't look very convenient,\" Changle said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Su Liang fell into deep thought; it seemed that some things still needed to be told to those around him sooner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Su Liang coughed twice, cleared his throat, and said: \"Hehe... Changle, the heaven and earth we are in are actually spherical, not the 'round heaven and square earth' that people understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Su Liang say this, Changle stared fixedly at the globe; the shocks Su Liang had given her were simply too many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Changle could speak, Su Liang continued.\u003C\u002Fp>",2689,"2026-06-21T02:53:01.560Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","29d06ea561f7a08b7e5dada69b5df63944d8447f15701218a2b14864676ddbab","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-41","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-39",63,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-cover.jpg"]