Chapter six hundred and eleven: Changsun Wuji ends
Next, Shangguan Yi secretly instructed which officials in Jiannan Road.
Let them realize that now the emperor and the king of Shu have a close relationship.
If the King of Shu falls now, the Emperor will also lose his greatest support.
There is no fool who can become an official.
After being prompted by Shangguan Yi, these people suddenly realized.
Yes, before the emperor has secured his throne and eradicated those aristocratic families.
The emperor will never touch the prince. The prince is very safe now.
It seems that this time the emperor transferred the prince to Chang'an because he really needed his help rather than to deal with him.
After thinking about this clearly, they were completely relieved.
Chang'an, after Li Min is settled properly, the emperor can't wait to move those aristocratic families.
Of course, the first step is to find that vast continent.
And proved to them that on that continent, the land was fertile and the harvest was much higher than that of the Tang Dynasty.
Now, the emperor couldn't wait to ask Li Min to do this.
Li Min couldn't help but said to the emperor: "Brother, this land is extremely far away from the Tang Dynasty. It is tens of thousands of miles away from the sea."
"With our current ships, it is simply impossible to reach it. Also, we must master a feasible navigation route. And all of this does not happen overnight."
After hearing Li Min's words, Li Ke also realized that he was too anxious.
Li Ke couldn't help but said to Li Min: "Sixth brother, I will teach you this matter. How long will it take to build a good ship?"
After pondering for a while, Li Min couldn't help but said: "Brother, I think it will take at least three to five years!"
Nowadays, Datang's shipbuilding technology still has certain flaws.
Of course, if Li Min came up with the corresponding technology, it would be very fast.
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Ke couldn't help but frown and asked: "Sixth brother, does it take so long?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Brother Emperor, if it's just an ordinary ship, it might take one or two years for a one-way trip and three or four years for a round trip."
"With such a long distance, we have no idea what is happening over there. By then, it will really get out of control."
"So, Brother Chen thinks that we should create a giant wheel loaded with engines, so that the speed can be increased ten times or a hundred times! At that time, the one-way time can be controlled within two months, which will also facilitate the management there."
In later generations, it would take about a week to get from China to the West Coast of the United States.
The Yizhou Scientific Research Institute, after repeatedly thinking about tanks, has now successfully produced an internal combustion engine.
Of course, the internal combustion engine was developed, and they discovered that the internal combustion engine was actually more powerful and more efficient than the steam engine.
But now, they cannot use it on a large scale.
Because now, it's difficult for them to develop diesel.
Without enough diesel, they would not be able to popularize internal combustion engines on a large scale.
Of course, the diesel problem is actually not too difficult to solve.
You can definitely go to the Middle East to buy it!
You can even go to them and buy several large oil fields.
They can even dig a hole to get oil.
But now they don't know how to use this oil at all, and the price must be very cheap.
Where to buy crude oil may take some effort, but it is not too difficult.
But Li Min actually doesn't want this family to use internal combustion engines on a large scale.
Because the pollution to the environment is really too great.
Now science has just started. How Li Min guides us will determine the direction in which science will develop.
Now, Li Min encourages them to study more about electric energy.
There are already electric cars and electric cars for sale on the market.
Electric cars are actually very troublesome and expensive.
But when there are no other options, there are still a large number of wealthy people flocking to it.
As for internal combustion engines, apart from those large machinery and military supplies, Li Min does not intend to use them for civilian use.
Now we focus on developing hydro energy, wind energy, and electric energy. Maybe in a few years, electric energy will become the main energy source.
The pollution of the earth will be reduced a lot.
Now that the internal combustion engine has been developed, within the next few years, we can try to load the internal combustion engine onto a ship.
With the internal combustion engine, I believe the speed will be greatly improved.
It will take a week for future generations to arrive.
Even though the technology is far different now, two months is enough, right?
The one-way trip of two months has greatly shortened the time required.
Of course, ship transportation is still too slow.
In these five years, you can try to build an airplane.
I believe that with the current speed of technological development, we will have a certain foundation for manufacturing aircraft in five years.
Of course, it's just the simplest kind of airplane.
The extremely complex aircraft of later generations will definitely be impossible to build.
After listening to Li Min's idea, Li Ke couldn't help but nodded, and then said to Li Min: "Sixth brother, I will leave this matter to you!"
Li Min smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely do a good job in this matter."
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Next, Li Min found Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chuliang.
These people were all friends who had a good relationship with Li Min when they were in Chang'an.
When Li Min went to Yizhou, these friends followed him out of loyalty.
But later, a few old guys called them back.
The timing was when Li Min and Li Shimin were suspicious of each other.
These old guys don't want to take sides easily in the battle to win the right to inherit the throne.
Although they seemed to be very close to Li Min, it was absolutely impossible for them to put all their wealth on Li Min.
But now that King Qi has ascended the throne, Li Min can be said to have won.
Now that Li Min has returned to Chang'an for a month or two, none of his friends have come to see Li Min for a drink, and they probably have no shame to see Li Min.
This time, Li Min called them all out.
Not in his Prince Shu's Mansion, but in the No. 1 Building in the World.
In the past, they often drank on the first floor of the world.
But since arriving in Yizhou, this is the first time they have been apart.
After Li Min arrived at the first floor of the world, several friends had already arrived.
After seeing Li Min, their faces all showed awe-inspiring expressions.
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Are you all here? Come, sit down, sit down and talk!"
"Your Highness, I, we..."
"We, what..."
Several people talked incoherently for a long time and said nothing.
It is really difficult for them to ask a few of them to apologize.
What's more, they don't even know how to talk about it.
Li Min couldn't help but laugh and said: "We are all brothers, what are you doing?"
"By the way, there is an opportunity before you now. Do you want to seize it?"
Hearing Li Min's words, Cheng Chuliang couldn't help but patted his chest and said loudly: "Your Highness, just say it, this time, even if you go up the mountain of swords and down into the sea of fire, you won't frown even once!"
"That old guy just took advantage of the fact that he is my father. Otherwise, I would have killed him long ago! Your Highness, don't worry this time, we will all follow your lead!"
Yuchi Baoqi also said: "Your Highness, don't worry this time! We will do whatever you said you would do!"
Qin Huaiyu did not speak, but patted his chest vigorously.
In fact, what Li Min valued most was Qin Huaiyu.
At that moment, Li Min nodded, and then said: "Okay, in that case, I will ask the emperor for someone. Don't regret it in the future."
"Your Highness, don't worry, you will never regret it!"
Who is the most powerful person in the entire Tang Dynasty now?
It is definitely the King of Shu in front of me without a doubt!
How could their respective families organize them to follow the King of Shu?
Of course, the main reason is that the relationship between these people and Li Min has always been very good.
The last time they were forced back by their family, they were still filled with guilt.
This time, even if Li Min asked them to go up mountains of swords and seas of fire, they still accepted it.
Of course, as brothers, how could Li Min treat them badly?
Li Min couldn't help but said to them: "That's it, I'm planning to form an invincible navy, and I want you to serve as the commander of the navy."
"navy?"
"But, I, I can't swim!"
"I, I can't do it either!"
Originally, these guys were patting their chests and saying that they would not hesitate to go up to the mountains of swords and to the seas of fire.
But now when they heard that a navy was to be established, they couldn't help but feel terrified.
They have never seen the sea in their lives and have a natural fear of going into the sea.
After hearing what they said, Li Min couldn't help but said lightly: "Do you want to make contributions and be famous throughout the ages?"
"What? Can it be remembered forever?"
"Your Highness, I don't have much education, you didn't lie to me, did you?"
"Your Highness, is this true?"
Li Min laughed and said, "Think about it, when did I deceive you?"
When these people thought about it, it was really like this.
The King of Shu really didn't deceive them.
"If I could be exiled for eternity, I would do it!"
"I did it too!"
"Damn it!"
If nothing unexpected happens, these second-generation ancestors will live in the shadow of their parents for the rest of their lives.
When they followed Li Min to Yizhou, they just wanted to make achievements.
It was a pity that he was forcibly dragged back by his family members.
But now, there is an opportunity to be famous throughout the ages, how could they not be tempted?
Seeing that everyone agreed, Li Min couldn't help but smile and said:
"Okay, in that case, I have decided to establish the first navy of the Tang Dynasty in Weihaiwei!"
"When the time comes, the big ships that go out to sea will also be built in Weihaiwei. And you are now responsible for recruiting the navy and training."
Qin Huaiyu couldn't help but asked curiously: "Your Highness, where is Weihai Guard?"
Forehead!
Li Min suddenly remembered that in the Tang Dynasty, there was no such name as Weihaiwei.
In fact, there may only be a few small fishing villages in Weihai.
The name Weihaiwei probably didn’t come into existence until hundreds of years later, right?
But it doesn’t matter, I’m here, you can have it now.
At that moment, Li Min took out a map and marked a place.
He pointed and said: "This is Weihaiwei. Of course, it is not called this name now. When you go there, it will be called this name!"
Several people nodded heavily.
After talking about the business, wine and food were served outside.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, these little friends also drank very happily and happily.
Now, they are all married, and they are all married to princesses.
They also have children, and they talk more about their children together.
Cheng Chuliang's child, named Cheng Baoer, is similar to Cheng Chuliang. The little guy is very good at eating and has a strong body.
He is thirteen years old this year.
But there is one thing. If you don't study hard, you will either sleep or fight in school.
It costs a lot of money just to compensate people for their medical expenses in a year.
Cheng Chuliang also fought a lot, but he just couldn't get over it.
Cheng Chuliang was really annoyed by this.
Cheng Chuliang couldn't help but ask: "Your Highness, what do you mean about this kid? Why doesn't he look like me at all? How can he be even one-tenth as diligent and studious as me?"
At this time, Qin Huaiyu said leisurely from the side: "Chu Liang, are you good at studying? When you were in school, didn't you fight every day?"
We are all of the same age and went to school together, so who doesn’t know who the other is?
Is it really okay to brag like this in front of everyone?
Hearing Qin Huaiyu's words, Cheng Chuliang was immediately choked up.
After a while, he said: "If you don't speak, no one will treat him as a mute."
"Besides, I can also compose poems! Even the emperor agreed with the poems I wrote! Huh! That's how the princess was given to me in marriage!"
Hearing Cheng Chuliang's words, Qin Huaiyu couldn't help but said with disdain: "Did you write that poem? Do you really have no clue in your heart?"
"Hoe crops all year round, haha!"
"Yes, it's great to be able to hoe crops all year round!"
"Haha, I laughed so hard!"
"I, I will fight with you!"
This time, Cheng Chuliang was really angry.
Don't slap people in the face when you hit them, don't expose their shortcomings when you scold them!
This guy has even exposed his background!
Soon, the two were playing ping-pong-pong with each other.
It took a long time before everyone separated the two of them.
Of course, in fact, it didn’t do much at all.
Seeing that they were almost done fighting, I pretended to pull, and then pulled away all of a sudden.
Both of them were beaten with bruises on their noses and faces.
But the two guys were so happy that they had their arms around each other.
"Haha, so happy, so happy!"
"Come on, drink, drink!"
"Drink! Whoever doesn't drink is a grandson. If you don't get drunk today, you won't come home!"
Then he shouted at the end, all the guys drank too much.
Only Li Min can still stay awake.
Li Min couldn't help but shook his head and called someone to take them all back home.
…
The next day, Li Min found the emperor and asked him for Qin Huaiyu and several others.
Then he asked the emperor for instructions to establish a military factory on the bank of the East China Sea, mainly responsible for shipbuilding.
Then we have to establish the first Datang Navy.
However, before Li Min finished speaking, Li Ke waved his hand in disinterest.
"Sixth brother, you don't need to explain this matter to me, just do it. Whether you want people, money, or things, the whole court will fully cooperate with you!"
Anyway, he didn’t understand, so Li Ke directly delegated all the rights to Li Min.
Li Ke had absolute trust in his younger brother.
The two of them have been very close since childhood.
When Li Min got into trouble when he was a child, Li Ke helped him.
As he grew up, it was his younger brother's turn to help him.
If it weren't for Li Min, how could he become the emperor?
He really has great trust in Li Min.
After talking about this matter, Li Ke couldn't help but ask Li Min: "Sixth brother, what do you think the emperor should do with this old dog Changsun Wuji?"
Changsun Wuji, as the elder brother of Empress Changsun and the uncle of the prince, Li Tai, Li Zhi and others, has often thrown dirty water on them over the years.
When Li Min entered the capital, he sent assassins to kill Li Min and set fire to the Prince of Shu's palace.
Of course, anyone with real knowledge knows that Li Min burned down the Prince of Shu's palace himself.
But those people don't know, who would burn down their own houses if they have nothing to do?
Since Changsun Wuji has sent assassins to kill the King of Shu, why should we ask? He must have burned down the house.
And once Li Min is killed, the throne will definitely not fall into his hands.
As long as the throne does not fall into his hands, Li Ke feels that he will definitely be liquidated afterwards.
In other words, Changsun Wuji had already killed their brothers.
With such hatred, how could Li Ke let Changsun Wuji go?
After Li Min pondered for a long time, he couldn't help but said to Li Ke: "Brother Emperor, for my brother's sake, it's better to let Changsun Wuji go!"
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Ke couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
"Let him go? But, he obviously almost killed you, how could I let him go?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Now that Changsun Wuji has lost his official position, what else does he have?"
"But, behind him, there is the Guanlong Group."
"It's easy to kill him alone, and it's not difficult to kill his whole family, but we have to consider the Guanlong Group."
"And once Changsun Wuji is killed, all the veterans left behind by the emperor will be in danger."
"And letting go of Changsun Wuji will make them feel that even the imperial brother can let go of Changsun Wuji, let alone them?"
After listening to Li Min's analysis, Li Ke also thought that what he said was very reasonable.
Li Ke couldn't help but said bitterly: "Sixth brother, what you said is good, but it's hard to get over it!"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Isn't this matter simple? You can first ask Changsun Wuji to go to the Anxi Protectorate. If you want to rectify him, there are actually many ways."
"By the way, there is no need to punish him. By the way, Your Majesty, how about asking the emperor for someone else?"
This turn of events of yours is a bit hasty.
Li Ke couldn't help but asked curiously: "Who do you want?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Chang Sun Chong, my brother wants Chang Sun Chong and lets him join the navy."
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Ke was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and said: "Wonderful, wonderful! Okay, I'm right!"
Next, the emperor wanted to establish the first navy of the Tang Dynasty and invest huge military expenditures.
This matter will be left to the King of Shu to take full responsibility.
This incident caused an uproar in the court.
What is the use of spending so much money to establish a navy?
Do they have any enemies on the sea?
No!
There are no enemies at all!
Since there are no enemies, what is the point of spending so much money to establish a navy?
However, all the objections of the officials were suppressed by the emperor.
The emperor did not listen to any rebuttal.
The performance of the new emperor made these ministers feel extremely uneasy and at the same time very disappointed.
How good the late emperor was for being able to fully listen to their opinions.
As long as what they say is right, the late emperor can listen to them.
But what about the new emperor?
Isn't it good to not listen to anyone's opinions at all?
If the emperor is so strong and can decide everything by himself, why would he need ministers like us? What's the use?
In fact, it's not that Li Ke didn't want to explain to them.
But there is really no way to explain this matter.
But this matter must be done, so Li Ke doesn't mind being strong.
The next day, the emperor once again issued a decree.
The emperor appointed Changsun Wuji as the director of the Anxi Protectorate, and he took office immediately.
This time, the emperor's grandeur completely moved all the ministers.
You know, Changsun Wuji sent people to assassinate the King of Shu before!
They all thought that if the new emperor freed up his hands, he would definitely kill everyone in Changsun Wuji's family.
But he never expected that the emperor would let Changsun Wuji go so lightly.
This surprised and surprised them.
It turns out that the emperor is still very kind.
Even if you are stubborn about some things, you are not unworthy of help!
Temper can always be changed slowly.
But at least following such an emperor will not put your life in danger.
Even Changsun Wuji can let them go. As long as they don't rebel, what danger will there be?
As for Changsun Wuji, although Anxi Protectorate is a little remote and the environment is a little worse.
But the emperor’s intention is probably to let him die of old age somewhere, right?
For what he did, the emperor was already very merciful.
At this time, only Changsun Wuji felt bitter.
Yes, the emperor is indeed very kind and generous!
They didn't even kill their eldest grandson's family.
He was also given the chance to live in his old age at the Anxi Protectorate's Mansion.
However, the emperor transferred Chong'er to the navy. What does this mean?
Does the emperor have any intention of letting their eldest grandson go?
However, outsiders also know that the emperor was kind and gracious enough to let go of the eldest grandson family.
Even they should be grateful.
The new emperor is so brilliant that it makes him feel chilled!
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Changsun Wuji did not hesitate at all. After disposing of their house in Chang'an City, all the things that could not be taken away were sold.
I'm afraid that they will never be able to return to Chang'an for a long time.
Even whether he can come back is still unknown.
In only three days, Changsun Wuji had packed up his belongings, loaded three carriages, and left the city.
By this time, Changsun Wuji had already taken his wealth lightly.
Money is something external to the body. It cannot be brought with it during life and cannot be taken away after death.
With someone here, everything is possible.
The carriage drove out of the gate of Chang'an City, and Changsun Wuji ordered the carriage to stop.
This carriage was purchased from China Trading Company.
But now, he was actually defeated at the hands of King Shu, the owner of China Commercial Bank.