Opening your eyes to see the world is a concept, not a specific event.
Li Qinzai, who is familiar with the centuries of humiliation in later generations, knows very well what will happen when a country clings to its own self-proclaimed arrogance.
While others are busy applying gunpowder to weapons, we use it to make firecrackers and fireworks.
Being backward in thinking means being backward. Don’t call it “peace-loving” and other sophistry. There is no point in deceiving yourself and others. In the jungle where the jungle of the jungle is full of man-eating wolves, tigers and leopards, why do Chinese people have to be peace-loving?
When China was as powerful as the Han and Tang Dynasties, did the emperors of all dynasties love peace?
All humiliations are caused by seclusion, self-proclaimed superiority, indifference to external scientific and technological development, and ignorance and deception of the people at home.
The Braided Dynasty invaded thousands of miles of land, but did not cherish its people. Just like the stepmother in a big family, she was not her own anyway, and whatever she could sell, whether it was property or heirs, was sold.
Although he is already a poor man, he is sitting in the Forbidden Palace and dreaming proudly of his dream of being the best in the world. It would be unreasonable for him not to be kicked out.
Li Qinzai did not expect to change the current situation of Datang. He only hoped to give Datang a concept. Just like mathematics and physics knowledge, whether you learn it or not is one thing. The important thing is that you have to know that there is such a thing in the world.
Something exists.
The same is true for Li Zhi. Li Qinzai must let him know that the world is not as small as what he sees in his eyes, but there are countless lands and oceans waiting for him and the emperors of all generations to conquer.
An accomplished emperor cannot just focus on his few neighboring countries and make misguided decisions. If he can see a broader world, it will be more arousing to his ambitions, whether it is to rule a prosperous age or to build a strong army.
The Tang Dynasty would only become more and more powerful, worthy of the new map created by Li Qinzai.
Li Qinzai can be a salted fish, but Li Zhi cannot.
"Far to the east of the sea, there is a vast continent. The land is wider than the entire Tang Dynasty. Most of it is plain, and various crops can be grown. There are many products on the continent that are not available in the Tang Dynasty. If they can be transplanted to the Tang Dynasty, the people will be able to live forever.
Generations will have no worries about food." Li Qinzai said in a very determined tone.
Li Zhi was surprised and delighted: "Is there really such a place? Why have I never heard of it, and how did you know about it?"
Li Qinzai looked embarrassed. How did he know about it? He hadn't made up this lie yet. If he mentioned the white-bearded old woman in the dream again, Li Zhi might not believe it, and it would be suspected of insulting the emperor's intelligence. No.
No matter how big or small, it can be considered as bullying.
Seeing Li Qinzai in trouble, Li Zhi came up with the answer in his head and suddenly realized: "I know that it is a secret of your Mohist family, right?"
Li Qinzai was stunned: "Mo family?"
"Aren't you a disciple of the Mohist family? Oh, there's no need to hide it, Jingchu. Although I don't know how you got the inheritance of the Mohist family, my eyes are not blind..."
"With all the abilities Jing Chu has shown, all the new things he has created, and all kinds of knowledge about mathematics and objects, what else can he be if he is not a disciple of the Mohist family?"
As he spoke, Li Zhi winked at him, showing a proud expression as if he had already understood everything.
Li Qinzai wiped the sweat from his forehead and saluted him sincerely: "Your Majesty's eyes are indeed not blind... I admire you very much."
Li Zhi slapped his thigh and laughed proudly: "How can anything in the world be hidden from my eyes? Hahahahaha!"
Li Qinzai licked his lips a few times and finally chose to shut up.
If it had been his own student, he would have been ridiculed to the point of crying. At this moment, Li Zhi's stupid and confident expression was definitely the target of Li Qinzai's attack.
"Oh, I digressed, let's get down to business. Jing Chu said that there is land in the far east of the sea, and there are various products and food that do not exist in the Tang Dynasty. Where is that land?"
Li Qinzai thought about it and felt that it was really difficult to explain it clearly in words, so he squatted down, picked up a branch, and started drawing on the dirt.
The simplified version of the world map finally made its debut in this world, like a weak fire, flickering in the dark and confused night.
Li Zhi opened his eyes wide and looked at the simplified map at his feet, confused as to what it meant.
Li Qinzai pointed at a certain area on the map and drew a circle, saying: "Your Majesty, this is our Datang. The Tang Dynasty only occupies such a small area on this map. The other places include our neighboring countries."
Within the country, it only occupies a small area."
"The real world is like this. Your Majesty, let's see how many places are waiting for us to conquer."
As he spoke, Li Qinzai pointed the branch to the American continent and said: "The land with rich products that I just mentioned is here. We need to build large ships to form an invincible fleet. We can go to sea from Quanzhou or Dengzhou and travel all the way west.
Arriving at that continent..."
"But the risk is very high, very high. The sea climate and wind and waves are unpredictable. If you are unlucky, the boat will capsize and people will die. Of course, the risk is directly proportional to the return. If you can reach that continent, the benefits will be incredible.
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"The high-yielding grains that Your Majesty is most concerned about are found in that continent. One is called 'corn' and the other is called 'potato'. The yield per mu can exceed one thousand kilograms. If we can get the seeds and bring them back to the Tang Dynasty, our people will be able to survive for generations to come.
I’m not afraid of being hungry anymore.”
Li Zhi's expression became more and more shocked. By the time Li Qinzai finished speaking, he was already shocked and looked at Li Qinzai in disbelief.
"You, what you...are telling the truth?" Li Zhi actually started to stutter.
Li Qinzai said seriously: "There is absolutely no lie in what I said, and I am willing to guarantee it with my head. However, I still have to emphasize over and over again that the risk is really high."
"When a fleet goes to sea, it not only costs a lot of money, but also affects tens of thousands of lives. If a wave hits the sea, if the ship cannot withstand it, thousands of lives will be lost at sea."
Li Zhi's face turned red and blue, and his expression was struggling.
Which one is more important, human life or profit?
In fact, for the emperor, this question did not require a choice at all.
The question before Li Zhi at this moment is whether what Li Qinzai said is credible, what price needs to be paid to obtain hundreds of thousands of benefits, and whether the current national strength can afford this price.
"Jingchu, you have posed another problem for me." Li Zhi stared at the map at his feet and smiled bitterly, his eyes sparkling. Although his expression was embarrassed, his eyes were clear and sparkled with the excitement of a gambler, and even
There is a hint of madness before placing a bet.
Li Qinzai sighed secretly.
In fact, these days he was also hesitating whether he should let this world map appear in front of Li Zhi.
This map may have caused tens of thousands of casualties to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, but the American continent may not be able to discover it after paying a heavy price.
Not every effort and sacrifice can be rewarded. Effort and sacrifice are inevitable, but the returns are actually random.
However, Li Qinzai finally decided to dedicate this map to Li Zhi.
If you regard this kind of sacrifice as the pain before growth and strength, you may not mind the sacrifice of thousands of people so much.
Will their sacrifices bring the people of the Tang Dynasty food and clothing for generations to come? Is it worth it?
This question should be asked of those who are about to sacrifice.