Li Shimin, Wei Zheng and others did not have the concept of technology in their heads. They also did not know the importance of technology very clearly. This can be judged from how many things were obtained from the Tang Dynasty by the envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty in the past.
During the Tang Dynasty, the Japanese state sent nineteen envoys to the Tang Dynasty. The Japanese state at that time was in a period of social change. By constantly sending people to study in China, the number of envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty each time exceeded 100 people, and sometimes as many as 500 people. China
Many laws and regulations, culture and art, science and technology, and customs and habits were introduced to the Japanese country through them, promoting the innovation of Japanese society.
The "Dabao Law" of the Japanese Kingdom was formulated based on the laws and regulations of the Tang Dynasty. It also imitated the education system of the Tang Dynasty and opened various schools to teach Chinese studies and train talents. Even in terms of etiquette, "men's and women's clothes are all in accordance with the Tang system", and even the calendar
, the seasons and customs should also imitate China as much as possible.
The envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty brought back a large number of Chinese Buddhist scriptures each time. The government and the public competed to write Tang poetry in Chinese. Poems of Bai Juyi and other famous poets of the Tang Dynasty were widely circulated in the Japanese country. Student monks studying in the Tang Dynasty also borrowed Chinese radicals or cursive scripts to create Japanese pseudonyms. The envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty returned
Tang Dynasty calligraphy, painting, sculpture, music, dance and other arts were imported, and after digestion and transformation, they were integrated into the Japanese national culture.
Even skills such as Go and sports such as sumo wrestling and polo were introduced from the Tang Dynasty. But these are nothing. The real problem of raising tigers is the technology passed down from the past.
Iron smelting gave the Japanese nation the opportunity to create steel that was superior to that of the Central Plains. Japanese knives imitating the style of Tang knives were even more practical. By the middle of the Ming Dynasty, Japanese rogues were rampaging along the coast, relying on this extremely sharp Japanese sword.
knife.
There are also China's "four great inventions", which were basically transferred to the Japanese country and became "culture with Japanese characteristics". So much so that after the Central Plains lost their inheritance in later generations, the Japanese countries openly claimed that they were their own inventions.
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Similar things also happened in Goryeo. Therefore, what Li Mu said did not only refer to the Japanese country, and it was not only the Japanese country that he was on guard against.
Li Mu explained the reason, but Li Shimin and others still disagreed. In the hearts of the proud monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty, how could a small country like Japan cause trouble to the Tang Dynasty? On the contrary, they felt that Li Mu was a bit stingy. The Kingdom of Heaven,
If you have the magnanimity of a heavenly kingdom, can you be called a heavenly kingdom by fussing over everything?
No matter what he said, it didn't make sense, and Li Mu was a little annoyed, and said angrily: "Anyway, I just won't give it. I can't control others, but I can control myself." After a pause, Li Mu said again, "There are also the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Works, Your Majesty.
If you still use ministers, you have to listen to them. If your Majesty doesn’t use ministers anymore, it doesn’t matter who you want to serve as ministers!”
Li Shimin saw that Li Mu was really anxious. Although he didn't know why he was so excited, it was impossible not to use him, and there was no need to let him hold back his anger for this matter. After all, compared with these 'small countries',
Li Mu's importance is obviously greater.
"Okay, you can do whatever you want, I don't care about you." Li Shimin pulled back a little and said: "What I want is a silver mine. Bring me the silver mine. What do you want to use?"
When it comes to trading, make your own decision. If you're good at doing business, you won't suffer any loss."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Muyu was still angry, and he thanked him very perfunctorily. Li Shimin didn't care, and turned to look at Wei Zheng, saying: "Didn't Duke Wei have something to say? It's getting late, let's go ahead and say it.
"
Li Mu heard something in the words, looked at Wei Zheng and said, "Mr. Wei, do you have something to say?"
"It's about Jin Yiwei." Wei Zheng said seriously: "I heard that you want to take Jin Yiwei to Luoyang?"
Li Mu frowned and said, "Who are you? It's you. Don't I have a title?"
The corner of Wei Zheng's mouth twitched and he said: "You are a marquis and I am a duke. It is not rude not to address you by title. Don't avoid my question. Do you want to take the Jin Yiwei to Luoyang?"
"That's right!" Li Mu admitted confidently and said: "I created Jinyiwei by myself, and all the expenses -" When he mentioned this, Li Mu became angry, stared at Li Shimin, and said in a tone of pointing fingers: "All of them
The expenses are all paid for by myself. No one will give them to me if I ask for them, and I won’t charge them to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Why can’t I take away the soldiers I raised with my own money?”
Is this what people call it?
Wei Zheng was so angry that his eyes almost fell out. He pointed at Li Mu and said tremblingly: "Li Mu, think about it for yourself, does this make sense? If you have money, you can raise private soldiers, and the world will not be in chaos?"
"Why is it all so messed up? I -" Li Mu was about to retort, but suddenly stopped. He glanced at Li Shimin and then at Wei Zheng. Thinking back to what Li Shimin said just now, a sudden thought came to his mind: why did Li Shimin specifically let Wei Zheng
Tell him about this? Is this what he meant? Wei Zheng was just used as a weapon by him?
Li Mu rolled his eyes, bowed and saluted Li Shimin, and said: "Of course, if your Majesty needs the royal guards, I won't hesitate, your Majesty will just stay."
"I don't need it." Li Shimin waved his hands repeatedly and said, "It's Mr. Wei who insists on telling you about this matter, and I can't help but let him." Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng and said, "Mr. Wei, I'm telling you.
Okay, that's what Li Mu must say. Okay, don't take it too seriously. Have I made few exceptions for him? Not least this time. Moreover, he will be in charge of the Eastern Capital in the future and is surrounded by dangers. With the help of Jin Yiwei, I can rest assured.
Quite a few.”
Before Wei Zheng could speak, Li Shimin said again: "However, if there are imperial guards by your side, I will take back your battalion of guards. Su Dingfang is a general, and I have other uses."
Li Mu suddenly realized that he was waiting here. This was also the intended meaning of the question, otherwise there were already 800 people from Su Dingfang, plus hundreds of people from Jin Yiwei. Together, they really seemed to be suspected of treason. Li Mu
He also didn’t want to keep Su Dingfang. Su Dingfang was different from these Jin Yiwei. He was essentially a soldier. He was not good at detecting and capturing thieves that Jin Yiwei did. If he followed him, it would be an insult to him.
Talent.
But after all the acquaintance, Li Mu was still concerned about Su Dingfang's future, so he asked: "I wonder if there is another use for what your Majesty is referring to. Where do you want to use it?"
"I plan to let him go to Dingxiang," Li Shimin narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I received the news and experienced what happened last time. Li Siwen benefited a lot from it. The army left a lot of equipment and equipment, all of which were cheap.
He took the opportunity to expand the scale of Zhechong Mansion, and now the number of available soldiers seems to exceed two thousand."
Li Mu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I guarantee with my life that Li Siwen will never have any disobedience."
"I'm not worried about him." Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "I'm worried about Dingxiang. Someone has already informed me of Li Siwen's performance. Li Mu, tell me yourself, is he a handsome guy?"
"Uh, this..." Li Siwen is not even a handsome man, he is not even a general, but he is his brother after all, how can he be embarrassed to say it? Suddenly, he had an idea and said: "My lord,
Although this younger brother is not a handsome general, he is quite talented in the field of logistics. Your Majesty, the art of war is clear. Before the army moves, food and grass must go first. Li Siwen also has his merits. Your Majesty must not do this.
Replace him."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "You are really protective of your shortcomings."
"I didn't want to replace him. It's just that Dingxiang is the gateway to the west of the Tang Dynasty and needs a capable person. Li Siwen used to have a man named Wang Hu who was a veteran of Li Ji's account. I asked Li Ji
, he said that this person is not bad. If he can get the word "not bad" from Li Ji, he is qualified to be a captain of Guoyi. Now that Dingxiang has two thousand troops, he still needs a captain of Guoyi to lead him. I plan to let Su Dingfang lead him.
Eight hundred people went over and joined Dingxiang's soldiers and horses, and together with him Wang Hu served as Li Siwen's right-hand man, guarding the west gate for the Tang Dynasty."
"This..." Li Mu completely understood that Li Shimin no longer believed in Li Siwen's ability, but due to human feelings, he could not remove Li Siwen, so he sent people over to divide his power. This is easy to understand.
, if it is really an assistant, Su Dingfang can go there alone, why bring 800 people with him?
Li Mu tried to persuade him, saying: "Your Majesty, didn't the Prince of Hejian County go to the Protectorate of the Capital—"
"The Great Protectorate is in charge of the countries in the Western Regions. It governs the Tibetans, comforts and conquers, and narrates merits and punishments. The duties are different. This is like someone in Wannian County submitting a petition. Can I let the prime minister hear it?"
Having said this, what else could Li Mu say? He pursed his lips and said, "I understand. I am my adopted brother. I would like to thank you for your consideration for me." As he said this, Li Mu glared at Wei Zheng. What a good person.
Wei Zheng, I thought you were an upright and fierce man. Wouldn't this mean you have to bend the waist of a powerful person? You are already cooperating with His Majesty in acting, where is your integrity?
Seeing Li Mu helplessly agree, Li Shimin was also secretly happy. He didn't know what was wrong with him. Seeing Li Mu deflated, especially helplessly deflated, he felt happy for no reason and felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.
"The coronation ceremony is in three days. I have already read the brochure Cheng Qian handed over. It is quite satisfactory and there are no flaws. It is the first time for me to have such a charter. I am very satisfied. Li Mu, thank you for your hard work."
Li Mugong cupped his hands and said: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. I have never asked you a question until now. If you do well, it is all due to the crown prince's ability and has nothing to do with me. I dare not take the credit."
Li Chengqian hurriedly said: "Father, my son and I didn't contribute much. Most of them were the ideas of the officials in the East Palace. I just made some suggestions and didn't dare to take any credit."
Li Shimin laughed and said: "Both of them have become humble. It doesn't have to be like this. I said that if you do well, you will be rewarded. Since Li Mu said that he has no merit, I will save a share.
Tell me, what do you want?"
"Father!" Li Chengqian was so excited that his voice changed: "I mentioned before that I want to join the army!"
Li Chengqian's choice did not surprise Li Shimin. He thought about it and said, "Do you still have enough energy after accepting the errand of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
"My son, I will not delay the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Please rest assured, father."
"This..." Li Shimin looked at Li Mu and asked, "This matter started with you, so don't hide away. Li Mu, please tell me. The prince wants to join the army and also has to take care of the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. How should I arrange for him?"
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Li Mu said lightly: "Your Majesty gave the prince a halberd and asked him to guard the palace gate for two hours every day. Isn't this considered joining the army?"
"Brother--" Li Chengqian was anxious. That's not what he said before. It wasn't a galloping on the grassland. Why was it changed to guarding the palace gate?
Li Shimin also said: "If you say something serious, how can a prince guard the door?"
"That's a bit complicated," Li Mu pretended to be thoughtful. Li Shimin looked at him indifferently and said nothing. He didn't bother to guess, but he knew that Li Mu must have a way. When he persuaded Li Chengqian to do this,
, with his personality, how could he do it if there were no follow-up arrangements?
Sure enough, after a while, Li Mu 'thought' of a way: "Your Majesty, the prince is still young and it is difficult to place him in the army. If according to normal requirements, the prince does not meet the standards of a guard, but if he is transferred to another Zhechong Mansion,
, and I can no longer take care of the errands of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After thinking about it, I have only one solution."
"Just say it, don't beat around the bush."
"It's time to establish a military school."
"What do you mean?" Li Shimin didn't understand: "What is a 'military school'?"
"It's not difficult to understand." Li Mu explained; "Your Majesty knows about Datang Technical School, right in the valley."
"Of course I know." How could Li Shimin not know that the main officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs today are all graduates of the Tang Technical School. I don't know how Li Mu was selected. They are all talented people. Even in the imperial examination, there is no such thing
Output rate.
"It's almost like setting up a military school. This school does not train soldiers, but specializes in training generals and handsome men."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "This is the first time I have heard that generals and handsome men can also be cultivated. Li Mu, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. If you can even cultivate this, there will be no 'three armies are easy to obtain, and one general
It’s hard to find.”
"Then how does Your Majesty explain the story of Guiguzi training two disciples, Sun Bin and Pang Juan, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period?"
"This..." Li Shimin pondered, and said: "Then we have to have Guiguzi. Where did Guiguzi come from in the Tang Dynasty now?"
Li Mu smiled confidently and said: "Your Majesty, although there is no Guiguzi, there are so many good generals in our Tang Dynasty now. Who is not really capable? These people are getting older. Does your Majesty want them to bring all their talents to the coffin?
?There are many handsome men, isn't it your Majesty? General Li Jing, Prince Hejian, and my adoptive father Li Ji, who don't have the ability to look after the family? Your Majesty, just imagine, running this school, to say more,
It only costs tens of thousands of dollars, but if we can teach even one Li Jing, it will be money well spent!"
Li Shimin was stunned and made a calculation in his mind. Li Jing is not young anymore. If he can really cultivate a Li Jinglai in the next generation, let alone tens of thousands of coins, even hundreds of thousands of coins, it would be worth it!
Li Mu looked at Li Shimin's expression and added another sentence at the right time: "What if the person he trained is a prince?"