Li Ji was not only a famous general, but also an old fox in the court. His ability to assess the situation was considered top-notch among the courtiers.
Many of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion fell in court battles, including the number one hero, Changsun Wuji, who was clearly arranged by Li Zhi.
Only Li Ji not only remained motionless, but with Li Zhi's ascension to the throne, he stood in the right position at the critical moment, and his status became higher than before, becoming the veritable number one person in the military.
In a wealthy and powerful family, if the person at the helm is wise enough, the family business will prosper.
After Li Qinzai took over Li Zhi's errand, he went back directly to ask Li Ji for his opinion.
Compared with the ancients, time-travelers are actually at a disadvantage in terms of tactics.
They live in different environments and receive different educations, so there are natural differences.
In his previous life, Li Qinzai studied Taipingshu, Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. After graduation, he worked in a small company where he could only deal with trivial workplace grudges.
But Li Ji was different. He showed his prominence in troubled times and fought his way out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood. He read military books, fought actual battles, and killed real people. Sitting firmly in the commander's tent, an idea came to him. It is the death of millions of people.
There is no need to use such a great god as his grandfather. Of course, Li Qinzai must listen to Li Ji's opinion.
"There is no solution to this matter. The best way is to retreat." Li Ji said in a deep voice, stroking his beard.
Li Qinzai understood what he meant and said in a low voice: "If my grandson retreats, let's not talk about whether your majesty will be disappointed with your grandson. The matter itself is a good thing that benefits the country and the people, and my grandson is really not willing to give up."
Li Ji glanced at him and said: "The cement you made was brought to me. I have seen it with my own eyes. It is a good thing. If the gunpowder and three-eyed gun you made were compared to 'spear', then the cement Used in fortifications and military affairs, it can be said to be a 'shield'. It has a spear and a shield. You have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty."
Hearing Li Ji's comments, even though Li Qinzai was already calm, he was still a little happy.
Praise from family members and elders naturally carries much more weight than others.
However, Li Ji changed the topic and said: "However, although cement is good, it is difficult to build roads."
"Liu Rengui has a grudge against me, but I feel that his advice this time is reasonable. The Tang Dynasty was based on agriculture, and farming was the right way for farmers. Road construction could be classified as one of the corvee services by the local government, but it could not prosper the country. This is going to cause big problems.”
"Qin Zai, your intentions are good, but the steps you have taken are too big and inconsistent with the national conditions. The Tang Dynasty's treasury cannot support such a huge construction period. What is more worrying is that the farmers will become unstable and get the benefits of road construction." , no one will plant the land and harvest food anymore. If this is the case, the foundation of the country will be shaken, and the people's hearts will be in chaos, which will lead to chaos in the world."
Li Qinzai was silent.
He was thinking carefully about Li Ji's words.
After a long time, Li Qinzai smiled bitterly.
Yes, what Li Ji said makes sense, and he has made great progress. Coming from a society that was crazy about infrastructure construction in his previous life, Li Qinzai took it for granted. He always felt that building roads was beneficial and harmless to the country, but he forgot about the current population base of the Tang Dynasty. , the quantity of labor force, and the nature of agricultural society.
Li Ji continued: "Putting aside the interests of the powerful and aristocratic families, before doing this, you should first think about how much food the Tang Dynasty brought in, how much labor the young people had, how many days of busy farming and how many slack days of farming in a year, and then you Think about it again, if the national policy of building roads is implemented, will it really be beneficial to the country?"
Li Ji said solemnly: "If there is a dispute in government affairs, you should first introspect yourself. Listening to both sides will lead to understanding. Listen more to the opinions of the opponents and think from their perspective. Many times, the opponents are not against you as a person, but purely as a person. Oppose this."
"When there is a dispute, you don't have to make enemies. Don't easily regard the opponents as enemies. Examine yourself first, then plan things. If you have done nothing wrong, plan things, and finally think about the intentions of the opponents. This is not only the way to be an official, but also a human being. way."
Li Qinzai lowered his eyelids and listened.
He knew that Li Ji was teaching him the principles of life and being an official. In a few words, he contained the old man's lifelong wisdom.
In this world, not only knowledge needs to be passed down, but also the wisdom and principles of life need to be passed down.
"Grandpa, my grandson understands." Li Qinzai said respectfully.
Li Ji's eyes showed a smile: "Although he is a bastard, fortunately he is not a bastard too thoroughly."
Li Qinzai pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Sun'er thinks that road construction still needs to be carried out. It is indeed a good thing for the Tang Dynasty. But this matter can be done slowly, and the noise should not be so big. In the early stage, Don't conflict with the interests of the powerful and aristocratic landowners, and things will work out."
Li Ji closed his eyes, as if dozing off, and said calmly: "I have told you the truth. How to do it is your business. You have stepped into the court, and you should make your own decisions on some things. I am old and cannot protect you for the rest of your life. In the end, you have to rely on yourself. Honor and disgrace are all in a single thought."
Grandfather and grandson chatted for a long time, and Li Qinzai felt that he benefited a lot.
If there is an old man in the family, there is a treasure. This statement really makes sense. At least Li Qinzai felt greatly inspired today, and he already had a better plan to deal with the road construction issue.
Seeing that Li Ji had closed his eyes, Li Qinzai understood that he was too lazy to talk anymore, so he wisely stood up and left.
When I walked out of the study room, I felt the gentle breeze blowing, and my mind couldn't help but clear up.
There were many flowers planted in the yard outside the study, many of which Li Qinzai couldn't even name. He didn't know when Li Ji started to take care of flowers and plants.
The most eye-catching thing in the yard is the elegant peony.
The flowers are blooming beautifully, and the flowers planted by the famous general who kills people like hemp have a bloody poetic feeling of "having a tiger in my heart and sniffing the roses carefully".
Li Qinzai walked past the peony and suddenly stopped.
Fertilizer is a problem, and Li Ji refuses to believe that human fertilizer is the most nutritious.
He must be given a long experience.
Without saying a word, Li Qinzai lifted up the hem of his robe, and then...a thick and urgent stream of urine spurted out and poured onto the peony.
After urinating, he shook his head and shuddered. Li Qinzai neatly straightened his clothes, brushed off his clothes, and hid his body and reputation.
Tomorrow, retired veteran cadres will surely get a surprise.
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After leaving the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai asked Buqu about Xu Jingzong's mansion, then got on the carriage and went straight to Xu's Mansion.
Regarding the road construction matter, after chatting with Li Ji, Li Qinzai had an idea in his mind.
The general process remains unchanged. To implement a national policy, one must first obtain the consent of the two prime ministers.
Fortunately, Li Qinzai was qualified to have an interview with the two prime ministers. Right Prime Minister Xu Jingzong was a business partner with him. Although Xu Yushi, the left prime minister, had no business dealings, his family had hostages in Li Qinzai's hands.
With interests and favors, coupled with his status as a regular servant of Yousanqi and a political advisor, he was qualified to chat with the two prime ministers.