What happened in the craftsman's workshop quickly reached Li Shimin's ears. Li Shimin just smiled and said nothing. Eunuch Gao and Yuan Tiangang were not sure what Li Shimin was thinking and did not dare to add fuel to the fire. The matter just passed.

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Two days later, an order was issued to the Provincial Government of Zhongshu Province. Since the students of Hongwen Hall were from aristocratic backgrounds and were not specialized in business, students who returned to the Imperial College were ordered to take regular examinations and were treated equally. After the number of students in Hongwen Hall increased or decreased, a special charge was put in charge of students studying abroad in Chang'an from various countries. The book collection was moved to Chongwen.

He taught at the Chongwen Hall, the Hongwen Hall, and the Imperial College.

When the decree was issued, everyone was in an uproar.

This decree was equivalent to abolishing the current Hongwen Hall and turning Hongwen Hall from an 'aristocratic school' into a 'university for foreign students'. The original intention had changed. The original students went to the Imperial College to study. According to the understanding of later generations,

It's like a person who originally studied well in a key university was admitted to an ordinary university.

The students' parents naturally refused to do so. On the day the edict was issued, more than ten memorials were submitted, all citing scriptures and admonishing Li Shimin not to do this. However, all of these memorials were rejected. The reason for rejection was only a 'report card'

, it was a policy examination in Hongwen Hall. There were more than 60 students in total and more than 40 nonsense articles, which truly confirmed the decree that "the students of Hongwen Hall are from aristocrats and are not professional", which means

I made it very clear. It’s not that I don’t give you face, it’s just that your children are rubbish. Staying in Hongwen Hall is a waste of teaching resources.

The voices of opposition gradually subsided. Then another decree made the whole court boil.

The Ministry of War has temporarily set up a "Martial Arts Lecture Hall" for soldiers to study martial arts. Sixty students will be recruited in the initial stage, and there will be three classes, A, B, and C. Just a few words and no extra explanation. After graduation, how will they be placed?

I didn't say it. Just such a "three-no product" suddenly detonated the entire city of Chang'an.

Before the decree was issued, there was news in Chang'an City that the Marquis of Luoyang, Li Mu, had come up with a new idea. He wanted to persuade His Majesty to set up a new school. The structure of this school was modeled after the Datang Technical School in Xiaoyao Valley, but in fact it was a

A military school aimed at cultivating the next generation of military talents in the Tang Dynasty.

When the news came out, many people didn't take it seriously. The Tang Dynasty was a country based on force. Even the civil servants, such as Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling, were initially enlisted in the army. Who doesn't know that a real general?

It's not something you teach, it's something you fight. Setting up schools to train generals is like talking about military affairs on paper and may not necessarily have practical effect.

Now that they saw the decree, they obviously underestimated Li Mu's position in the emperor's heart. His Majesty actually obeyed what Li Mu said. But some people secretly thought that your Majesty is so stingy. How can your Majesty spend so much money to establish a school?

The main reason for agreeing was that the money was provided by Li Mu. If someone contributed the money, of course it would not be spent in vain. As for where Li Mu’s money came from, no one had thought about this issue. It seems that it started from the time when Li Mu became famous.

, his money seems to be endless. When have you heard that he is short of money? Has there ever been such a time?

Although they are not optimistic about the prospects of this "Martial Arts Lecture Hall", it does not hinder their enthusiasm. Because according to reliable information, although this "Martial Arts Lecture Hall" is under the guise of "a place for soldiers to study martial arts", it is actually a "place for accompanying students".

The place where the prince studies. Just like the Chongwen Pavilion, the prince studies in the Chongwen Pavilion. The people who accompany the prince to study are all the sons of important ministers of third rank or above. Why is it like this? Firstly, it is to show favor, and secondly, it is to train the prince.

A team. For the emperor, his important ministers can be trusted, and their sons can naturally be trusted as well. This can also prevent the prince from seizing power.

However, the requirements for accompanying students in Chongwen Hall are too stringent. The eldest son of a third-grade official or above has been omitted from most people, and it is not enough to just have this status. You must be a 'student master'.

, otherwise if an idle person gets close to the prince and leads him into trouble, who will bear the responsibility?

Because of these restrictions, most of the students who could enter the Chongwen Hall were the children of civil servants. Many of the generals who accompanied Li Shimin to conquer the world, such as Cheng Yaojin and the six iron fools in his family, have never entered the Chongwen Hall in their lives.

Opportunity to study.

Now that there is a 'Martial Arts Hall', the situation is different. It gives military generals a chance. My son can't study, but he can fight. Don't forget, as the old saying goes, literati look down on each other, but warriors value righteousness. Let's work together.

How can the feeling of reading be as real as carrying a gun together?

The purpose is clear. The Wu Lecture Hall is organized by the Ministry of War. The Minister of the Ministry of War is Hou Junji, so naturally they come to him. Everyone is from the Palace of Qin Prince, and they all hang out in the Ministry of War. They call each other brothers and sisters on weekdays, but when they are anxious on the battlefield, they call their mothers.

There is not much respect. Although Hou Junji is now the Minister of War, few people take him too seriously. Take Cheng Yaojin as an example, he has never taken Hou Junji seriously.

Cheng Yaojin has always felt that Hou Junji did not become the Minister of War based on his ability. Whether it was his qualifications or military merit, he could only be regarded as average.

But for the sake of his son, he still came to give gifts. Just because of the awkwardness in his heart, he hesitated for a while, and now he couldn't even enter the alley, and the queue in front was already full.

Cheng Yaojin poked his head out to take a look, then lowered the curtain and muttered: "Who are these people? Employers come first, unnecessary people follow. When I usually drink, I don't know who said Hou Junji is flattering."

Asking for credit is not worthy of the name... This is good, let's use others, they are all here to give gifts, you are really a villain."

The coachman was a veteran of Cheng Yaojin's tent. When he heard this, he pursed his lips hard, fearing that he could not help laughing.

Isn’t this what you are talking about? Every time you have a drink with the generals, isn’t it you, General Cheng, who is the first to talk about General Hou? The day before yesterday, I heard you and Duke E yelling that the Minister of War is a capable person.

Yes, even if you put a seal on a dog, it can be used as a dog. He also said that the credit for the Western Regions was all thanks to your nephew Li Mu. Someone just led the troops for a walk and took the credit without doing anything.

You don't need a general for this job, any veteran under your command can do it.

Why do these words seem to have nothing to do with you today, and have become the words of others?

Cheng Yaojin sat dumbly for a while, and when he saw that the carriage did not move, he became more and more irritable and began to doubt himself. He murmured to himself: "I wish I, the old hero Cheng, had ended up in this situation, and all the people came here to fight for it."

Junji gave me a gift, how could I do this? It’s such a shame, a huge humiliation, a huge humiliation!”

The more Cheng Yaojin talked, the more upset he became. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Turn around and leave. Give him a gift? He deserves it too!"

The coachman responded, and Cheng Yaojin hugged his arms and sulked. After waiting for a while, the carriage still didn't move. Cheng Yaojin was furious, opened the curtain and cursed: "You idiot, you can't go forward, turn around."

Can’t walk anymore? Why, you’re old and you can’t even catch a train?”

The driver smiled bitterly: "General, the back is also blocked."

"Block the back -" Cheng Yaojin looked back and saw that the whole street was full of people and carriages. By chance, he caught sight of Fang Xuanling who also opened the curtain and looked forward. The two of them faced each other.

It's so embarrassing to watch.

"The prime minister is here too."

"Isn't the general here too?"

"well--"

"well--"

In terms of status, both of them are not inferior to Hou Junji, but now they are gathered here. After all, is it not for the sake of their children?

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Outside the Taiji Palace, a young eunuch whispered a few words to Eunuch Gao. Eunuch Gao waved his hand and the young eunuch quietly left. Eunuch Gao gently pushed open the door of the palace and looked inside. Li Shimin and Li Mu were squatting on a table.

He was studying something on the huge map. When the two of them had time to talk, Eunuch Gao went in and came behind Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, as you expected, all the civil and military officials in this dynasty are running away from General Hou."

Everyone has gathered at the house, and even the Prime Minister and General Cheng have gone."

Li Shimin licked his lips at Li Mu, and Li Mu chuckled, saying nothing.

In fact, everyone knows that the root cause of this matter is not Hou Junji. It would be more effective to go to Li Shimin or Li Mu directly than to go to Hou Junji. However, they cannot do that.

How to find it? Go to Li Shimin directly? Isn't that the same as saying directly, Your Majesty, my son is not successful? Look at my old face, please give me some face and let my son enter the martial arts hall. He can speak in front of Li Shimin.

, who is shameless? Even if he is shameless, who is willing to admit that his son is not successful?

It's even more difficult to ask Li Mu. No one knows who Li Mu is. Will he engage in loss-making business? If you ask him for help, will he be willing to help? He will go to Luoyang immediately. One more thing is worse than one less thing, and it's still It involves something as sensitive as the military. Even if he helps, the price will not be small. And if it reaches His Majesty's ears, he will be branded as being close to Li Mu, which will be a disaster in the future.

Therefore, neither Li Shimin nor Li Mu could find these people. They could only go to Hou Junji as directed by the decree. But the problem is that Hou Junji is not a fool. The purpose of naming the "Ministry of War" in the imperial edict, Hou Junji

Could Jun Ji not be clear about it? If he really accepts gifts and does things, what will Li Shimin think of him? Whether the money in front of him is more important or His Majesty's trust is more important, Hou Junji can still tell clearly in his heart.

Therefore, no matter who gave the gift, he kept it out. Family members came to give gifts, so it was enough to keep them out. Many of them, like Cheng Yaojin, came in person. No one's status was lower than his, so it would be inappropriate not to meet him.

, they talk a lot when they meet each other. When they talk about it in the past, they can't wipe out the face. Cheng Yaojin feels that the carriage is motionless, that's why.

This situation was anticipated by Li Shimin and Li Mu. It was done deliberately by the two of them, but it was not agreed upon. Li Shimin did this to see what Li Mu would do and how Hou Jun would do. He

He wanted to see who Li Mu helped, so that he could know who were the "Li Mu's Party" in the court today. At the same time, he also wanted to see how Hou Jun's gathering would do. He had already received the secret report

, Hou Junji was greedy for property. On the way to transport the property plundered from Gaochang back to Chang'an, he had the recordkeeper make false accounts, and many of the treasures were taken for himself.

This kind of thing happens all the time. It is impossible for Li Shimin to rebuke his general for a little property without real evidence. He just wants to know whether Hou Junji is such a person.

Li Mu's idea was that he would help anyone who asked for help. The purpose was the same as Li Shimin guessed, to make some allies so that when something happened in Chang'an, someone would speak for him, even if it was just to repay the favor.

This can't be called a conspiracy, it's a "conspiracy" that is laid out in the open. Everyone can see it clearly and understand it in their heart. So no one jumps into this trap. The look Li Shimin looked at Li Mu actually said, look

, your little thoughts are of no use.

Li Mu chuckled, which was equivalent to acquiescence.

But in fact, Li Mu's goal has been achieved. He just wanted Li Shimin to know that he was worried that he would be criticized after leaving Chang'an. He was afraid of this, so as to show his attitude and that he was not disobedient.

Seriously. If someone criticizes him, Your Majesty, you will have to think carefully.

The monarch and his ministers knew each other well, so there was no need to say anything more.

The map on the floor is a map from Chang'an to Luoyang. Li Mu came to Li Shimin today about Chidao.

The so-called Chidao is not a 'highway' similar to later generations, but more vividly, it should be a 'high-speed railway'. The construction of Chidao began with Qin Shihuang, and there are records that Chidao was only built during the Qin Shihuang period.

road.

At that time, Chidao was the exclusive lane of the First Emperor. Ministers, common people, and even relatives of the emperor had no right to walk on it. The prescribed width was fifty steps, and trees were planted on both sides. The principle is the same as that of modern railways, except that

Instead of being pulled by steam locomotives, they are pulled by horse power. Of course, the tracks are not made of iron, but are laid with wood. The wood used for the tracks is hard and has been treated with anti-corrosion and will not decay for several years.

Chang'an was also the capital of the Qin Dynasty. The old site of Qin Chi Road is still vaguely identifiable nearby. Li Mu and Li Tai had already gone to study it and were amazed at the wisdom of the ancients. During the measurement, Li Tai discovered that the distance between two sleepers on the Chi Road was

Kazuto's steps are very inappropriate. Taking one step at a time seems too small, and taking two steps is too big. Walking on the sleepers is slow and uncomfortable, and it is inconvenient to repair in the future. But after research, I understand why the Qin people

This is done because this distance is not prepared for people, but for horses. When the horses are running, the distance they cover is exactly in line with the distance between the sleepers. Once the horses pull the cart to the track, they can't help but run fast.

, until physical exhaustion.

When the horse is almost tired, it will arrive at a 'station'. The station will slowly fill the spaces between the sleepers, allowing the horse to slow down and finally stop. After stopping, the tired horse will be unloaded to rest and replaced with another one.
Chapter completed!