Chapter 557: Technology is the first development force
After Qin Qiong arrived, Li Min couldn't wait to go home after discussing defense with him.
Well, after being out for several months, Li Min missed his wife a little bit.
However, he was dragged by Qin Qiong, who delayed him for half a month.
Qin Qiong had just arrived and didn't even understand the situation. How could there be any reason to let him go so easily?
The King of Shu easily defeated the great situation. If something happens to Qin Qiong as soon as he comes, then there really will be no place for his old face.
With no other choice, Li Min had to explain the current situation to Qin Qiong in detail.
The most important thing, of course, is the relationship with Persian public security.
At this time, Qin Qiong discovered that Li Min had gathered 50,000 troops in Persia.
And although these 50,000 soldiers and horses are new soldiers, they have already become some soldiers under the training of the King of Shu.
The King of Shu's military discipline was strict, and the army of the King of Shu was actually deeply loved by the local Persian people.
When they heard that the King of Shu was leaving, the Persian people reluctantly came to see him off.
This scene made Qin Qiong look at the King of Shu with admiration.
Success is not a matter of luck. It seems that the King of Shu was able to achieve such an achievement, and his reputation was definitely not in vain.
In this half month, Qin Qiong actually focused on one thing.
That is to study the steam tricycle.
Steam Tricycle was the main contributor to King Shu's victory this time.
Of course, Qin Qiong also knows that weapons are only one aspect that determines the victory of a war.
But the steam tricycle definitely contributed a lot.
After comprehensively studying the characteristics of steam tricycles, Qin Qiong immediately fell in love with steam tricycles.
If he had a fleet of a thousand steam tricycles, cooperating with cavalry and infantry, Qin Qiong could guarantee that he would be able to gallop on the battlefield and be invincible.
So, Qin Qiong opened his mouth and asked Li Min for a steam tricycle.
"Hey, hey! Your Highness, what about that? Let's discuss it. You see, the relationship between our Datang and Dashi is so tense now! Please leave a thousand steam three-wheelers for me, Lao Qin!"
Hearing Qin Qiong's words, Li Min's nose was almost twisted with anger.
Is the relationship between Datang and Dashi very tense now?
Haven't you seen how frightened everyone was in Dashi?
If you don't bully them, they will recite Amitabha.
Is it so natural to ask for a thousand steam three-wheelers with just one mouthful?
Can we have some facial expressions?
Li Min couldn't help but said with a dark face: "No! General Qin, you also know that our 50,000-strong Yizhou army will return soon. I will give you a thousand steam three-wheelers. How will we get back?"
Qin Qiong looked at Li Min with bright eyes and said: "It doesn't matter, I can give you a thousand war horses - no, five thousand!"
Li Min rolled his eyes and said, "I won't change!"
Qin Qiong glared and said, "Your Highness, I am still your father-in-law! When you married Meng Xin, you didn't even pay the dowry yet! These thousand steam three-wheelers should be regarded as your dowry gift!"
As expected, none of these old people are good people. They don't even want to lose face when they see good people.
In the end, Li Min reluctantly left one hundred steam tricycles to Qin Qiong.
The most annoying thing is that leaving the steam tricycle is not enough. Qin Qiong also wants the driver, and even the soldiers on the steam tricycle want to stay together.
Without these people, they still need to train drivers and soldiers need to be trained.
If the original cast members are used, even the time of running in will be saved.
However, how could Li Min agree to such a rude request?
He was flatly rejected by Li Min.
There was no other way, so Qin Qiong had no choice but to select 3,000 soldiers from the army and learn various key points of driving and attack.
Before leaving, Li Min could still hear Qin Qiong muttering.
"Boy, just have fun, this is not idiot Cheng! If idiot Cheng comes here, and he doesn't keep you five hundred cars, I will take your surname!"
Hearing this sentence, Li Min was convinced.
According to Cheng Yaojin's shameless nature, if he came this time, he would have to rob him of 500 steam three-wheelers.
Half a month later, Li Min and Qin Qiong said goodbye, returning home as fast as an arrow, and roared away with an army of 2,900 steam three-wheelers.
It took five days to arrive, and half a month to return.
Well, there is no way, who asked him to fight all the way to Persia!
This journey, if walked, would take a month or two.
Li Min ordered Xue Rengui to lead an army of 50,000 people and march directly into Tuyuhun.
Li Min himself took Li Yuanfang and fifty other guards and went directly to Chang'an.
Although Li Min was eager to return home, he still had to complete the procedures and report to Li Shimin before he could return to Yizhou.
When Li Min returned to Chang'an, instead of receiving a heroic reception, he was disliked.
Well, first of all, if it were other generals who accomplished this great feat.
Because this is a contribution to the expansion of territory, maybe Li Shimin will personally welcome him with his civil and military officials.
But because he is a prince, of course Li Shimin cannot do this.
Therefore, there was no welcoming ceremony.
Secondly, when the generals saw Li Min, their nose was not a nose and his eyes were not eyes, and they looked very disgusted.
Especially Cheng Yaojin, who directly talked about Li Min's face.
"It's not that cool, it's not that cool! Your Highness, if you eat meat, at least let us drink the soup? You won't even let us drink the soup? Humph! That's not such a dry job!"
Not to mention Cheng Yaojin, even Yuchi Jingde next to him has a nose that is not a nose and a face that is not a face.
Li Min was puzzled: "Uncle Cheng, what did I do? Please explain it clearly, please?"
As a result, Cheng Yaojin simply ignored him.
"You can't do anything like that! Humph!"
…
"My son, I pay my respects to my father!"
"Haha, my Qilin'er is here, get up quickly! Tell me carefully the story of this expedition."
In fact, Li Min had already reported these experiences in the memorial, but Li Shimin still wanted to hear Li Min say it again.
Li Min was not polite. He cleared his throat and started telling the story vividly.
And with this narration, everyone discovered the problem.
Only then did they discover that the reason why the King of Shu was able to win was definitely not just because of the steam three-wheeler.
If he only relied on three rounds of steam, he would never have achieved such a big victory.
The main reason is because the King of Shu has too much control over the battle situation.
No matter how big or small, everything is clear.
Many of those present had led soldiers and fought in battles.
They understand this deeply.
But even if they were leading troops, it would be impossible for them to know so many details.
Li Shimin couldn't help but ask: "King Shu, how do you know all the details about the enemy so clearly?"
Li Min would not answer: "Father, this is all the credit of the Huya Special Forces, who are subordinate to me! The responsibility of the Huya Special Forces is to spy on intelligence and conduct intelligence warfare. All this intelligence is their credit.
"
After Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but nod his head.
Then, Li Shimin couldn't help but ask: "Yin'er, if our entire army of the Tang Dynasty were equipped with steam tricycles, would they be invincible? Invincible in every attack?"
After pondering for a while, Li Min couldn't help but said: "Father, the steam three-wheeler actually still has certain flaws. After I return, I plan to improve it and transform the three-wheeler into a four-wheeler."
"In this way, the stability will be better, it will not roll over easily, and the specific combat effectiveness will be stronger than that of a steam tricycle."
"I believe that if all the Tang army were equipped with steam chariots, they would be invincible and invincible. However, the cost of building these steam chariots is quite high."
"If all the armies of the Tang Dynasty were to be equipped with steam chariots, the military expenditures required would be astronomical."
After listening to Li Min's words, Li Shimin pondered for a moment and said: "Well, after you go back, you will focus on researching steam locomotives. After the research is successful, you will first focus on equipping them with the border troops."
"Yes, Father!"
Li Shimin nodded, and then couldn't help but ask Li Min: "Min'er, this battle is over. I wonder what you think our Datang army still lacks?"
Everyone who becomes an emperor wants to be the emperor for eternity and leave his name in history.
Now with Li Min's strategy to strengthen the army, Li Shimin's desire has become even stronger.
After thinking for a moment, Li Min couldn't help but said: "Father, I think that our army in the Tang Dynasty should strengthen our study. Of course, it is not limited to the army."
"Study?" Li Shimin asked puzzledly: "Study what?"
Li Min said solemnly: "Father, this is science!"
"Through this war, my father can see that our victory lies in the steam tricycle."
"The manufacture of steam tricycles requires cutting-edge technology!"
"If it were Dashi or another country that created the steam tricycle instead of my country, my father, please think about what kind of danger my country would face?"
Even Li Shimin broke out in a cold sweat when he thought about changing roles.
That's right, if the situation were changed, Datang would definitely suffer a big loss.
Li Min continued: "The steam tricycle is actually just an entry-level chariot. With the steam tricycle in Datang, other countries will be able to develop more advanced chariots."
"If other countries develop more powerful tanks, then our country, the Tang Dynasty, will fall behind. If we fall behind, we will be beaten!"
"Technology is not limited to the research of tanks, but can also be used to study the national economy and people's livelihood. It can also enrich the country and strengthen the army!"
"Once other countries' technology is more advanced than ours, then their national power will crush us, and we will fall behind, and fall behind -"
"I'm going to get beaten."
After listening to Li Min's words, Li Shimin couldn't help but fell into deep thought for a moment.
Yes, if you fall behind you will be beaten!
If there hadn't been this war, Li Shimin probably wouldn't have had such profound feelings.
But now, I have truly experienced it.
Because Datang was more advanced than them, because Datang had steam tricycles.
Therefore, if Dashi lags behind them, he will be beaten obediently.
What if Dashi’s technology is more advanced than that of Datang?
By then, wouldn’t those who were beaten become Datang?
Therefore, technology is really important!
Li Shimin couldn't help but said: "This matter, next morning, we can brainstorm and see if we should vigorously promote technology! If we want to promote it, how should it be promoted, and to what extent!"
All ministers are all excellent people.
From what the emperor means, he wants to vigorously promote technology.
But how strong this promotion will be depends on how far the emperor wants to promote it.
At this time, Changsun Wuji stood up.
"Your Majesty, the King of Shu only brought 50,000 troops to the expedition this time. Not only did he drive the food army out of our Tang Dynasty, but he also captured Persia, opened up new territories, expanded our territory, and enhanced our country's prestige!"
"The King of Shu has worked hard and achieved great results, so he should be rewarded in various ways!"
Hearing Changsun Wuji's words, Li Shimin frowned slightly and looked at Changsun Wuji deeply.
In the main hall, other ministers had thoughtful expressions on their faces.
This Changsun Wuji has a smile on his face, he is not a good thing.
Now the King of Shu is the governor of the entire Jiannan Road, and no other prince has such a large fiefdom.
Not even Li Shimin's favorite King of Wei, Li Tai, who stayed by his side all day long, did not have such a large fiefdom.
Now Changsun Wuji has come forward and suggested a heavy reward to the King of Shu. What else can the emperor reward him now?
This Changsun Wuji wanted to make the King of Shu arouse Li Shimin's suspicion.
Li Shimin pondered for a while and then said: "What the assistant said makes sense. The King of Shu has made great contributions. If he doesn't reward them, it will be cold to the hearts of those ministers who have made great contributions!"
"I have decided to crown the King of Shu as the King of Zhennan, and the entire Jiannan Road will be his fiefdom. It will be hereditary and will not be replaced."
boom!
As soon as Li Shimin's words came out, it immediately caused uproar in the entire court.
These four words, hereditary and disregarded, are really too sensitive.
Just say that the current princes will be crowned princes when they reach adulthood.
But their sons will be demoted to the rank of county king, and so on.
Many of Li Yuan's sons have been demoted.
Li Shimin's son is now a prince, but his son.
Even after the new emperor ascends the throne, they may be demoted immediately.
Even the title of a prince is not clearly hereditary.
But now, under Changsun Wuji's suggestion, the emperor actually named the King of Shu as the King of Zhennan, and gave him the entire Jiannan Road as a fiefdom, which is hereditary.
If this is really the case, the King of Zhennan will stand out among the princes!
If he is not the emperor in the future, then after the new emperor ascends the throne, King Zhennan will inevitably become a separatist force with a strong tail.
The existence of King Zhennan is bound to bring some hidden dangers to the entire Tang Dynasty.
Unless Li Shimin wanted to make King Zhennan the crown prince and let him inherit the throne in the future.
At this time, even Changsun Wuji was very shocked.
He also did not expect that the emperor would reward the King of Shu in this way.
Since the death of Empress Changsun, Prince Li Chengqian has completely let himself go and is absurd, which Li Shimin doesn't like.
He has even expressed his intention to abolish the crown prince.
And now, once the King of Shu is really crowned King of Zhennan, the position of the prince will really be in danger.
After the crown prince was deposed, the one who was most likely to inherit the throne was originally Wei King Li Tai.
And now?
In addition to King Li Tai of Wei, King Li Min of Shu also became a strong competitor.
In fact, the possibility of King Li Min of Shu is much greater than that of King Li Tai of Wei.
Although King Li Tai of Wei was also Changsun Wuji's close nephew, this nephew was not close to him.
Even every time I see him, he is very arrogant and rude.
Changsun Wuji was extremely suspicious that if King Li Tai of Wei ascended the throne, he would never get any good results in the future.
And if the King of Shu ascends the throne, let alone that.
The two sides were originally antagonistic, and he repeatedly opposed the King of Shu.
After the King of Shu ascended the throne, where would he have a foothold?
Changsun Wuji couldn't help but start to regret, he really shouldn't have provoked the emperor just now.
So now, the result that I least want to see has occurred.
Once the King of Shu is granted the title of King of Zhennan, the position of the Crown Prince will be really precarious.
But this proposal was made by himself, and he himself could no longer object to it.
Changsun Wuji couldn't help but use his eyes to hint to his confidants, signaling them to come forward to oppose.
At this moment, Li Min stood up and said in a deep voice: "Father, I just did some trivial things, which is what I should do."
"And the reward from my father is too heavy. I think I can't afford it, so why don't I ask my father to bear it?"
Li Shimin sneered and said: "Can't you afford it? Why can't you afford it? Any merit will be rewarded, and any fault will be punished! This is my promise to the people of the world, you don't need to say it anymore."
"Your Majesty, you must not do this, Your Majesty! Hereditary inheritance is irreconcilable, the matter is of great importance, and this head cannot be cut off!"
"Yes, Your Majesty! This matter is of great importance, so I hope Your Majesty will give it a try!"
"Please, Your Majesty, take back your life!"
"Please, Your Majesty, take back your life!"
Someone took the lead, and ministers came out one by one to implore Li Shimin to take back his order.
Li Shimin glanced at Changsun Wuji with a half-smile, then stood up suddenly and asked, "Are you forcing me?"
"Wei Chen doesn't dare!"
"I don't dare!"
Snapped!
Li Shimin slammed the table and said sternly: "Huh! I don't even dare to measure you!"
"I have decided on this matter. In three days, the sealing ceremony will be held and I will withdraw from the court!"
After leaving the court, the officials dispersed one after another.
There was endless discussion along the way.
Li Min, on the other hand, looked a little helpless.
It was all the fault of the old man Changsun Wuji.
In fact, he doesn’t want any hereditary replacement!
Don't even want to be the King of Zhennan.
Li Shimin is still young and in his prime. Once he becomes King of Zhennan, he will immediately become a thorn in the side of the Crown Prince and Li Tai.
He will be trapped in the quagmire of heirloom.
But now, Li Min just wants to make a fortune quietly.
Now, it’s not yet time for him to come to the stage!
And Li Shimin's move caught him off guard.
…
That night, inside the East Palace.
Prince Li Chengqian was lame on one leg and was breaking things in the room.
He smashed all the vases and decorations in the room.
At this time, his face was full of anger, and the veins on his forehead were bulging out, like a ferocious beast that wanted to choose someone to devour.
"Father, you go too far!"
"Li Min, hum! You're so fast, why can't you wait any longer?"
"Are you trying to step on your brother to get the upper hand?"
"It's a pity that the result will disappoint you. Your brother is not dead yet! When will it be your turn?"
In the past, when Li Shimin was smashing things, there was someone who could persuade him.
But after Li Chengqian was beaten to death by Li Shimin because he was too ridiculous, Li Chengqian became even more perverse.
Now, when Li Chengqian loses his temper, no one dares to persuade him anymore.
"Come here, call He Qian Chengji in."
Hegan Chengji was Li Chengqian's bodyguard and won Li Chengqian's trust.
Many things that were inconvenient for Li Chengqian to do were left to He Qian Chengji.
Even major tasks such as assassinating others would be left to him by Li Chengqian.
Not long after, He Qian Chengji walked in.
"Your Highness, are you looking for a subordinate?"
Li Chengqian looked at He Gan Chengji and said solemnly: "He Gan Chengji, go and help the lonely king kill someone."
Hegan Chengji couldn't help but ask: "Your Highness, I wonder who you want me to kill?"
Li Chengqian said solemnly: "You and others will kill King Li Min of Shu tonight!"
"My father actually wants my good brother to be the King of Zhennan and hand over the entire Jiannan Road to him. He will not be hereditary!"
"After the Solitary King ascends the throne, he will definitely become the scourge of the Solitary King! Even with his presence, the Solitary King may not have a chance to ascend the throne! Therefore, the Solitary King orders you to get rid of him now!"
Hearing Li Chengqian's order, Hegan Chengji couldn't help but frowned tightly.
Assassinate Shu King Li Min!
Regardless of success or failure, this little life will be difficult to save.
Moreover, this is a serious crime against the nine tribes!
At this time, Hegan Chengji also felt resentful towards the prince Li Chengqian.
The bodyguards who follow their master are very popular and drink spicy food.
It would be better for him to follow such a master.
Nothing good could be gained, and when there was danger, the Lord thought of them first.
If something goes wrong, they will be pushed out of the tank!
Hegan Chengji couldn't help but said in a dilemma: "Your Highness, the King of Shu must be heavily guarded, so it's hard to attack!"
"If it fails, it goes without saying that my subordinates will be affected. Even His Highness will be implicated! You should think twice about His Highness!"
Li Chengqian stared at He Gan Chengji coldly, and soon a fine drop of sweat broke out on He Gan Chengji's forehead.
This guy is just a lunatic. No one knows what he can do next moment.
Li Chengqian laughed and said: "Don't you all think that the lonely king has lost his power, and now he doesn't even take the lonely king seriously?"
Hegan Chengji was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground with a thud, and they hurriedly said: "I don't dare, I don't dare. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
Li Chengqian sneered and said: "Don't worry, King Gu is nostalgic. As long as you do this well, King Gu will not forget you! Go!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Walking out of the prince's study, He Qian Chengji felt a little distraught.
This time, he has to go.
However, how could the King of Shu not have any guarding force around him?
If he doesn't go, the prince will definitely deal with him, and his end will be very miserable.
If he goes, if he fails and is caught, what awaits him may be the result of the execution of the Nine Tribes.
The end will be even more miserable!
Now, what should he do?
In the end, He Qian Chengji made a determined decision!
First, according to the prince's arrangement, he sent a team of people to assassinate the King of Shu!
But he himself did not follow the ranks of these people, but quietly stepped out.
