Chapter 682: National security can make the people rich
The envoys retreated, and Li Qing and Su Lu also drove to the Taihe Hall.
Su Yi is studying here. As the future empress of the empire and heir to the throne, Su Yi has a lot to learn.
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, everything was quiet. A few Hanlin bachelors were sitting on chairs, looking at Su Yi who was writing at his desk. There were several female officials and guards standing around, looking at the surroundings cautiously.
"That's it for today."
Li Qing entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony and gave instructions.
Several bachelors stood up hurriedly and saluted Li Qing.
Li Qing waved his hand, signaling to several bachelors to excuse themselves, and ordered the female officer:
"Send the order and order the imperial chef to prepare some side dishes. Tell me that I will entertain some of the princess's chefs."
Several bachelors knelt down to thank him again.
Su Yun wrote at the desk for a while, then stretched out, stood up, threw away the pen, hugged Li Qing's arm and said:
"What's good to eat today, mother?"
Li Qing picked up the paper on the table, glanced at it, and said helplessly:
"Your ability to answer questions is not good enough. There are four Hanlin bachelors at your side, and you can ask for advice at any time. You can still learn like this. If I turn around and pass the throne to you, you will really harm the country."
Su Yi stuck out her tongue, looked back at Su Lu, and said pitifully:
"Father, please advise my mother, I don't want to be an emperor, I want to be a bird soldier, command thousands of birds, defeat the enemy's army, and roam the battlefield."
Su Lu nodded:
"Okay, then you go to the battlefield first and experience the difficulties of being a soldier."
"Father, is it true?"
Su Yi abandoned Li Qing, hugged Su Lu numbly, and asked with a smile, her face full of yearning.
Su Lu nodded, "Of course it is true. After graduating from the Jiangwu Hall, students will go to the battlefield. Although you are not good at studying, you are still a student of the Jiangwu Hall. After graduating this year, you can also go to the battlefield."
"But if your grades are not good, I'm afraid it will be difficult to be assigned to the Bird Soldiers."
Su Yi instantly turned into a bitter-faced person, with a trembling look on her face as she said:
"Father, you are the military god of the Han Dynasty. You command countless great figures in the army. You can push me into the Bird Soldiers with just a move of your little finger. You must have a way."
Li Qing said next to him:
"What nonsense are you talking about? Your father leads thousands of troops and relies on strict military discipline, orders and prohibitions, and clear rewards and punishments. Otherwise, how can he serve the people and control his subordinates?"
"I am not capable enough, but I still want to go to the battlefield. Isn't this embarrassing the general who is commanding the army?"
Su Yi became unhappy.
Su Lu patted Su Yi's arm and said with a smile:
"As long as you can pass the exams in all the courses before graduation, then I will use my strength to transfer you to the Bird Soldiers. How about that?"
Su Yi heard this and looked up at Su Lu:
"The kind of flying bird camp that's going to the battlefield?"
Su Lu nodded:
"Okay, there will be a war between Taixi and Mali. If you pass the test, you can choose either one."
Su Yi is gearing up:
"Father, you can't go back on your word. You have to go to mother to persuade me."
Su Lu pinched Su Yi's cheek and said dotingly:
"Then it depends on whether you are qualified."
When the family of three was eating, Li Qing said worriedly:
"What if your daughter really passes the exam, will you really send her to the battlefield?"
Su Lu nodded:
"A gentleman's words are hard to follow. As long as she can do it, why can't I keep my promise?"
The worried look on Li Qing's face became even more intense:
"But that's a battlefield. We have thousands of Han generals and millions of armors. Why would we send our daughter there? It's very dangerous. What should we do if she makes a mistake?"
Su Lu nodded:
"Yeah, it's very dangerous there."
As he spoke, Su Lu touched the head of Su Yi who was eating next to her, ruffled her hair, and said dotingly:
"If she doesn't ask for it, I will naturally not let her go to the battlefield. But if she wants to go to the battlefield, then let her go. Let her see the cruelty of the battlefield, the danger of the battle situation, and the danger of dying in the military."
"Only in this way can she know the sufferings of the people, know the dangers of war, and see what the string of numbers on the memorial means, otherwise she will only become a foolish king."
"It is not impossible that the new Han II will die."
Su Yi said seriously:
"Father, don't worry, I will never let the Second Emperor of Han die."
Su Lu joked:
"Why, before the capital is conquered, just choose a clan and pass on the throne to the emperor."
Su Yi stuck out her tongue, she had indeed had such an idea just now.
Su Lu continued:
"My daughter's participation in the battlefield can also show that we attach great importance to the war situation and that we attach great importance to offending the majesty of our Han country. If we dare to violate the treaty signed with our Han country, what price will we have to pay."
Li Qing dropped his chopsticks and said puzzledly:
"We don't necessarily have to stop these countries from going to war. If they want to fight, they can just fight. It has nothing to do with us."
"The battlefield is thousands of miles away, the fight is life and death, and these small countries cannot unify into a new big country. As far as we are concerned, there is no loss."
Su Lu nodded Su Yi's forehead:
"What do you think?"
Su Yi put down her chopsticks, sat upright, and said after careful consideration:
"Wars are never fought for the sake of fighting, but for some kind of benefit, which is why we have to fight. Our instructor said this. This is what my father said."
When Li Qing heard this, he looked at Su Yi in shock, not expecting that she could say such a thing.
Su Yi saw that the two people did not interrupt her, her cheeks were full of joy, and she continued:
"Then what does Taixi and Mali have that makes it worthwhile for us to send troops to fight? We have divided these countries and have not sent troops. They are fighting life and death. They are still divided, so why should we send troops?"
"I think they have considered using war to support war. The more they fight, the stronger their troops will be. If there is another dispute with us, our soldiers will suffer heavy casualties."
After finishing speaking, Su Yi looked at Su Lu happily, waiting for Su Lu's praise.
Su Lu patted Su Yi's arm and said with a smile:
"I can see this step. You are a pretty good instructor, but you are too one-sided."
"Wars are always about serving interests."
"We still have special gold in Yingte. What do we have in Mali and Taisi? Apart from those who can buy silk and porcelain, there is nothing worthy of our attention."
"Unlike Yingte, there is also special gold, which is worthy of our attention."
"Then what do we value? Why do we force all countries to sign armistice treaties so that they cannot have disputes for a hundred years."
"We are here for the market. Today, in Taixi and Mali, the men have to be captured to fight, and the women have to be dragged to transport the baggage. There is almost no way to farm, and there is no way for women to weave."
"Such a militancy is not a good thing for our Han country. Our silk and porcelain have nowhere to sell, so the people will not be rich and their lives will be difficult. This is the ruler's dereliction of duty."
"Letting them be quiet for a hundred years is just a general statement. Once they are stabilized, they will naturally have money to buy our silk, porcelain, tea, and our weapons, food and grass. It's all in one fell swoop."
"Peace is a blessing, and the people will definitely be grateful to us. In a hundred years, maybe we will be able to unify the two countries."