There were too many new knowledge points, which had a great impact on the inherent values. Li Zhi and Empress Wu stared at the map with red eyes, still digesting everything Li Qinzai said.
Only Gao Qi had seen the map drawn by Li Qinzai, but Gao Qi only glanced at it briefly before being erased by Li Qinzai with his foot.
The original intention of drawing the picture was very selfish. I just wanted to find the origin of chili peppers and then have a delicious and sweaty hot pot meal.
Today Li Qinzai drew this picture again. The original intention of eating hot pot is of course included in it, but more importantly, he must let the people of this world open their eyes and see what the real world is like.
Being stubborn and self-proclaimed is nothing but a joke.
The one who dominates the world after conquering it is truly awesome.
The length of the earth's sphere doesn't sound much better than that of the emperor? There is an inexplicable burning feeling.
Cherish the time when we woke up thousands of years ahead of the world, never fall behind the barbarians again, and never repeat the centuries of humiliation.
Li Qinzai suddenly felt that he might have a new mission when he came to this world.
Not only did he want to leave a legacy of science and engineering knowledge, but he also wanted to bring Datang to another kind of prosperity. It was unpredictable, thrilling, and at the same time, a new world with extremely high rewards.
Perhaps countless years later, people no longer need this dynasty, or perhaps countless years later, various parts of the world will begin to resist colonization, and may even move from feudalism to republic, etc.
So what? Each generation has its own mission. Li Qinzai doesn’t need to think about what will happen a hundred years from now. He just wants to do what he thinks is right during his lifetime.
Li Zhi and Empress Wu were still staring at the map in a daze. Cui Sheng behind them also looked at Li Qinzai in shock and then at the map, his expression full of disbelief.
This brother-in-law's ability... is really unpredictable. How did he know about this map, the continents on the map, and all kinds of unheard of knowledge?
After a long time, Li Zhi and Empress Wu also recovered from the shock and looked at Li Qinzai with complicated eyes.
"A century-old strategy...it is indeed a century-old strategy!" Li Zhi sighed with a wry smile.
Holding the map with his palm, Li Zhi said leisurely: "If we go by what Jing Chu said, more than a hundred years would be enough to conquer such a huge land. Two generations, or even three or four generations would not be enough."
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "Does Your Majesty still have eyes for the Western Regions or the barren land of Dashi?"
Li Zhi curled his lips and said: "With this map, the Western Regions and Dashi are not even as good as chicken ribs. Within a hundred years, it is enough for the Tang Dynasty to set up a protective palace in the Western Regions. After pacifying Goguryeo and Tubo, the Tang Dynasty's strategy must be adjusted to the east."
, as Jingchu said, build ships and go to sea, find the mainland, and then conquer it!"
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Having said what needed to be said, Li Qinzai resigned and left Tai Chi Palace.
In the Anren Hall, Li Zhi and Empress Wu were still sitting blankly. In front of them was the map painted by Li Qinzai.
The Tian family couple are still digesting the knowledge that Li Qinzai instilled in them.
I don't know how long it took, but the palace attendants entered the palace and carefully asked the emperor and the empress if it was dinner time.
Li Zhi and Empress Wu were not in the mood to have a meal, so they dismissed the palace attendants impatiently. Li Zhi said leisurely: "Jing Chu's talent... I still underestimate him."
Empress Wu nodded, her expression more complex than that of Li Zhi: "Fortunately, these heroes are your Majesty's ministers. If the enemy country succeeds, I don't know how much trouble it will bring to the Tang Dynasty."
Li Zhi was convinced, then he looked at the map and whispered: "What's strange to me is that Jingchu was born in Chang'an and grew up in Chang'an. He has rarely been out of Guanzhong. How does he know the appearance of the world, the sea map and the shape of the continent?"
They are all painted in a decent way..."
Empress Wu pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty once guessed that Jing Chu's teachings were unusual. He might be a descendant of the Mohist school in the pre-Qin Dynasty, so he has such unpredictable abilities and omniscient knowledge..."
Li Zhi thought for a long time and smiled with relief: "This is the only way to explain it. Perhaps it was Jingchu who received the secrets of the Mohist family when he was young, and that is why he suddenly changed from a playboy to an omnipotent talent, regardless of knowledge or ability.
, finally there is a source.”
Empress Wu pointed at the map and said: "So, what do you think of Jing Chu's advice today? Do you accept it?"
Li Zhi fell into deep thought again. After a long time, he said slowly: "One hundred years' strategy must not be taken carelessly. I trust Jing Chu, but I must also test the authenticity of this map, otherwise it will inevitably shake the foundation of the country."
After looking at it carefully for a while, Li Zhi pressed his finger on the southeast of the South China Sea, which is the continent closest to the Tang Dynasty. The note on the map is Southeast Asia.
"The Minister of Industry will recruit great craftsmen and shipwrights to build several large ships. Let's go here to take a look first. If the map is confirmed to be correct, I will then set up a shipping department and a governor's office to lay the foundation for going to sea."
After Li Zhi finished speaking, he pressed a pair of palms on the entire map.
His eyes were hot and greedy, and his eyes were burning with blazing ambition.
"If it were the world, if I could conquer it..." Li Zhi murmured to himself.
Empress Wu suddenly knelt down and worshiped as if she were worshiping the Buddha.
"Your Majesty will be the Holy Lord of the late Emperor Yuanmai, and a worthy 'Khan of Heaven'!"
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Li Qinzai returned to Ganjingzhuang and inspected the school as usual, and then returned to the other courtyard, holding his second child in his arms and refusing to let go.
The human cubs were so cute, with their pink little faces and cute yet ignorant looks. The old father’s heart melted.
Play for a while while you are still young, and when you grow up a little bit and start to play with cats and dogs, they will not be as cute as they are now.
The idle life continued. After becoming the county official, Li Qinzai's life did not change much.
The only change is that the lintel of the other courtyard has been changed to the county government office.
Furthermore, Cui Jie ordered Manager Song to rebuild three carriages. With Li Qinzai's current title, he was qualified to drive four horses. The carriages were certainly more spacious and luxurious than before.
Li Qinzai does not object to this. He is happy with all expenditures that can make his life comfortable. This is the attitude towards being responsible for his own life.
Officials from the Ministry of Industry came and asked Li Qinzai if he wanted to raise the roof of the mansion by two feet, decorate the corners of the eaves with owl-kissed stone beasts, and rearrange the Feng Shui layout of the front and rear yards.
This is also a benefit provided by the imperial court to the county officials. The roofs of courtiers can be raised as long as the regulations are not exceeded. The owl-kissed stone beasts on the eaves must reach a certain level before they are qualified to be decorated. Otherwise, they exceed the regulations.
It's a grave sin.
However, Li Qinzai refused. The current mansion is quite good, and there is no need to carry out extensive construction work and make the family uneasy.
Build a spacious carriage, Li Qinzai can sit in it and enjoy the luxury. What can he enjoy by raising the roof?
That's discounting.
However, when the officials from the Ministry of Industry heard about the discount, they said goodbye and left without looking back.
Li Qinzai was unwilling to give in and chased after the other person, firmly holding on to his collar and refusing to let him go.
I don’t need the benefits I deserve, so why can’t I cash them in? That’s unreasonable!
Li Qinzai's reluctance was finally stopped by Cui Jie, who couldn't stand it.
It is true that a man makes money for his family, but the way his husband eats is so ugly that Cui Jie can't stand it anymore.
"If you don't stop me, I will have to shave off all the hair on his body today." Li Qinzai was sitting in the yard and was upset. He didn't perform well just now. The main reason was that the officials from the Ministry of Industry escaped too fast. If he had been slower, Li Qinzai would have lost his temper.
Then he ordered Bu Qu to close the door and beat the dogs.
Apart from anything else, the officials will not be able to get out of this dragon's den today unless they pay two to three hundred guan to buy their lives.
Cui Jie glared at him: "My husband is becoming less and less formal. Robbing an official is a serious crime. My husband is already a county official. It is not embarrassing enough to spread the news."
"What's wrong with the county magistrate? Who stipulated that the county magistrate can't rob?... Oh, no, who stipulated that the county magistrate can't ask for benefits from the court? It should be mine." Li Qinzai was confident that the treasury expenditures could not be stolen or robbed.
Greed, why can’t it be discounted?
Cui Jie rolled her eyes and said: "Husband, please spare the officials of the Ministry of Industry. I heard that the Ministry of Industry is very busy these days. Your Majesty has issued an order to dispatch senior craftsmen and civilians from the Ministry of Industry to Quanzhou to build sea projects."
The ships, officials and craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry of Chang'an City are half empty, and all have been transferred to Quanzhou."
Li Qinzai was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
Li Zhi moved very quickly. It seemed that the world map really stimulated him deeply. The emperor's greed and ambition would never let go of such a tempting piece of fat.
While she was thinking about whether she should get involved, Cui Jie took out another letter from her arms and said: "Husband, your third wife, Zi Nu, who is grazing herds in Qinghai Lake far away, has given you a letter."