Chapter 245: Compulsory study and martial arts examinations
The grievances between the Tang people and the Turks have a long history.
Although, now because the Tang Dynasty is strong and powerful, it can make the Turkic people surrender.
But Li Chengqian knew it very well.
Prairie people are naturally aggressive and always respect the strong.
Once one day, the Central Plains Dynasty becomes weak, they will definitely make a comeback.
It will be the people of the Tang Dynasty who will suffer.
Therefore, Li Chengqian adheres to one principle no matter what he does.
That is to allow the old Turkic people to completely integrate into the Tang Dynasty and become an inseparable part of the Tang Dynasty at all costs.
And Li Chengqian didn't stay with Liu Min for too long.
He just explained that he wanted Liu Min to help him hire laborers.
Then they took Hou Junji and Wuyou out of Yanmen Pass and continued northbound, heading straight to the Hetao area.
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The Hetao Plain came under the jurisdiction of the Tang Dynasty after the Tang Dynasty destroyed the Liang division.
This is the alluvial plain along the Yellow River, with a zigzag-shaped bay of the Yellow River.
It starts from Xitao Plain to the east of Helan Mountain, Gulang Mountain, and is composed of Houtao Plain and Qiantao Plain to the south of Daqing Mountain.
There are not only grasslands suitable for raising horses, but also flat terrain, good soil quality, and irrigation benefits from the Yellow River.
It is perfect to use this place as an agricultural base.
Li Chengqian, Hou Junji and Wuyou stood on the high hill.
Looking at the vast grassland in front of them, they inevitably felt a sense of heroism in their hearts.
However, Hou Junji and Wuyou have limited ink, so they cannot say a few words to describe their current mood.
Therefore, both of them looked at Li Chengqian.
Looking at him, he seemed to want to listen to Li Chengqian read poetry.
Seeing this, Li Chengqian shook his head helplessly.
Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of him, he couldn't help but speak slowly: "As far as the eye can see, the blue sky is getting higher and higher, and the jade dragon is winding and enchanting. The boundless greenery is supported by sheep grazing, and a horse flies singing to drunken the night."
After hearing this, the two of them couldn't help but marvel in their hearts.
It seems that there is no more appropriate poem in the world than this.
The grassland, whether in spring or autumn, has unique beauty. > In spring, the sky is green.
In autumn, a golden color spreads.
Li Chengqian pointed to the grassland in front of him and said: "In the future, this place will become the food-producing land of my Datang Dynasty."
"In the future, no one in the Tang Dynasty will go hungry, let alone sell their sons and daughters for food."
"In the future, our reputation as the Tang Dynasty will spread far and wide to all corners of the world."
"In the future, the six barbarian countries will surely surrender under my feet, the Tang Dynasty."
After hearing his bold words.
Hou Junji was also very excited.
When he looked at Li Chengqian, his eyes were almost the same as when he looked at Li Shimin.
He opened his mouth slightly and said: "I only hope that one day, Your Highness can take my old marquis with you."
"Even if I can no longer lift the knife on that day, I will still hold the horse for His Highness."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian turned back and looked at Hou Junji with a myriad of thoughts.
If you could describe the early Tang Dynasty in one sentence, it would be that its power shocked the world.
And those who formed these five words are also these fierce generals who are famous in history.
Qin Shubao, Yu Chigong, Hou Junji, Cheng Yaojin, Li Jing, Li Ji, Chai Shao, Li Daozong...
These fierce generals, leading the tens of millions of heroes of the Tang Dynasty, spread the fame of the Tang Dynasty to all parts of the world.
Even in Li Chengqian's time, Chinese people overseas would be called Tang people.
But……
They will grow old one day.
What should Datang do when they grow old?
Will we still fall into an era of inactivity like the previous life?
Will it still be like the previous life, where prosperity must eventually decline, and fall off the altar at the peak of prosperity?
No, it won't.
Because this time, Li Chengqian is here.
No matter what, he will do his best to build Datang into a prosperous age of steel.
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To use a joke from later generations, it is to let children in the future not need to learn foreign languages, but only need to learn Chinese to travel around the world.
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Wait until you return to Chang'an City.
Li Chengqian ran directly to Li Shimin's imperial study.
At this time, Li Shimin was busy reviewing the memorial.
There have been a lot of affairs in the court recently, so he is also a little upset.
Seeing Li Chengqian coming over, he said without raising his head: "I have something to say."
Before Li Chengqian could speak, he added: "Do you want any money?"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Did he have the word "ask for money" written on his face?
Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and said, "I'm not here to ask for money."
"Then what are you here for?"
Li Shimin raised his head and glanced at Li Chengqian: "If there's nothing wrong and you just want to talk nonsense with me, then get out of here as soon as possible, or I'll beat you up."
"hey-hey……"
Li Chengqian laughed foolishly and walked up to Li Shimin.
"I thought of something and wanted to talk to my father about it."
"what's up?"
Li Shimin glanced at Li Chengqian's honest smiling face and said, "Don't you think of some weird idea again?"
"I can tell you, I don't have the time to argue with you now."
"I'm not talking nonsense, I'm talking about serious business."
Li Chengqian suppressed his smile and said: "I just want to ask my father, what do you think of the Tang Dynasty now, how are the officials of the Tang Dynasty, and how are the generals of the Tang Dynasty..."
How about the Tang Dynasty?
Some days ago, Li Yuan also said that under Li Shimin's governance, the borders of the Tang Dynasty were stable and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
Isn't this good?
The officials of the Tang Dynasty were even simpler. Aren't Changsun Wuji, Xiao Yu, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others not capable enough?
Finally, let’s talk about the general of the Tang Dynasty.
I am afraid that if we look at the history of China, we cannot choose anyone more tyrannical than the generals of the Tang Dynasty. exists.
Thinking about it this way, Li Chengqian asked, isn't this nonsense?
Li Shimin said with a dark face: "Are you just here to talk nonsense to me?"
"of course not."
Li Chengqian pursed his lips and said: "The current Tang Dynasty is strong in culture and military, but has Father ever thought about what will happen to the Tang Dynasty in the future?"
"Is it true that the Civil Service Train of the Tang Dynasty will always have talents like Uncle Fang and Uncle Fang?"
"Is it true that there will always be strong men like my master and Uncle Li in the general class of the Tang Dynasty?"
Hearing this, Li Shimin paused.
He never seemed to think about this problem.
Will the Tang Dynasty in the future really achieve the goal of talents that will never wither?
Will the Tang Dynasty really continue to prosper in the future?
Li Shimin put down the memorial in his hand and said, "Tell me, what did you think of?"
"The Imperial Examinations of the Tang Dynasty were of course relatively fair."
"But inevitably, there are still disadvantages."
Li Chengqian said directly: "For example, what should we do if the people don't want their children to study?"
"It would be fine if that child is a mediocre person, but if that child is a talented person, will Datang lose one of its talents?"
"Similarly, if this child is not suitable for studying martial arts but is suitable for practicing martial arts, then if he does not practice martial arts, will the Tang Dynasty lose another brave general who can be used to fighting?"
"Besides, our Tang Dynasty now has an evaluation route for literati, but there is no evaluation route for generals."
"Only by joining the army and performing well in the army can you be promoted to general."
"But Father, have you ever thought about it, our Tang Dynasty does not have wars every year."
"Wouldn't it be that those truly capable people will be buried again?"
Li Chengqian pursed his lips and said: "Only the talents of the Tang Dynasty will never wither, and the Tang Dynasty can continue to be strong."
"So, I would like to propose to my father that after the domestic academies are completed, it will be mandatory for children of school age in the country to study, and martial arts exams will be held to select strong generals..."