Li Ao asked Song Mu this question, and Song Mu immediately handed over his hand and just looked at him.
Li Ao changed his sitting posture slightly, raised his eyes, as if recalling something, and slowly spoke to Song Mu.
"After the Western Expedition, the difficulties in all directions eased a little, and the Wen Dynasty also experienced a few good harvest years."
"I first stabilized the southern border, and then ordered the four sides to cultivate, and then started to use water transportation and develop sea transportation. Among them, I had many interactions with the East China Sea. Today's Wen Dynasty is not completely new, but it is also very different. "
Li Ao's tone was calm when he said these words. At this moment, he even seemed to be reporting to Song Mu.
After hearing these words, Song Mu stood, recalling in his mind the scenes he had seen during his travels these days. Indeed, the most impressive thing was the water transportation.
Fortunately, the world is at peace, and although the canal work is noisy, it can be regarded as a peaceful transition.
Everything is not calm, but it seems that everything is stable. The only thing that makes Song Mu confused is.
The road to major changes in water transportation is actually long and difficult, but now, there is a feeling of eagerness for quick success, but I wonder if Li Ao understands this.
Seeing that Song Mu was silent, Li Ao changed the subject and continued talking to Song Mu.
"Song Aiqing, although this matter has initially achieved results, the mountains of troubles we are making every day are either related to water transportation or are connected to sea transportation. Will there be further trouble in the East China Sea? There is no peace among them. .”
Song Mu straightened his back immediately, and Li Ao took a sip of tea, looked up at Song Mu and said.
"Song Aiqing, how can your methods have initial effects?"
When Song Mu heard this, he quickly raised his hands and probably understood the meaning of Li Ao's roundabout words.
This is telling Song Mu that I have done what you have done, and these things have indeed brought about changes, but now, the negative impact can be said to have completely outweighed the positive impact.
Under such resistance, Li Ao was under great pressure and must have had some thoughts.
Song Mu just didn't expect Li Ao to ask such a straightforward question. After hesitating for a moment, he still raised his head and said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the benefits of this action will last forever. There will inevitably be resistance to change, and success is rare. According to the current plan, if we want to see initial results, we must test it with the people."
"Oh? How do you say this?"
Hearing that Song Mu did not answer directly, Li Ao felt surprisingly relieved and quickly asked.
"According to what I said, the so-called prosperity of maritime transport is based on all peoples. All peoples have novelties about the sea, and it can only be considered as the day when they have more inertia in going to sea and using the sea."
"The people are not limited to the land under their feet, but their hearts are set far away. Only in this way can they transport the sea and pursue maritime power."
After hearing what Song Mu said, Li Ao did not make any answer at the moment. Song Mu felt slightly nervous when he saw this.
The important thing about this shipping matter is to revitalize the entire Wen Dynasty. Only with active thinking can we hope to go eastward and break this four-way dilemma.
Song Mu didn't dare to make any promises to Li Ao. It was just as he said. If he acted too hastily, he would suffer the consequences.
Now with Li Ao's thoughtful expression, he may be weighing the pros and cons and making another decision.
After a long time, Li Ao sighed again, and then spoke to Song Mu.
"I know that this matter needs long-term consideration. The situation is really different now, so I have no choice but to do it."
"But what Aiqing said is reasonable, I will try to figure it out."
Saying this, Li Ao straightened his voice suddenly, looked at Song Mu with burning eyes and said.
"Song Aiqing, in this court, do you favor Prime Minister Feng or Prime Minister Tan?"
Song Mu was stunned when he heard this, and his mind was a little confused at the moment, but when he saw Li Ao's serious expression, he quickly raised his hands and said.
"Your Majesty, I am not biased towards any party in this matter."
"The two prime ministers have their own opinions, and Song Mu may not agree with them."
Song Mu knew more or less about the two prime ministers. As a model scholar, Prime Minister Feng had reached a state of transcendence from ordinary things until now.
He still served as an official in the Wen Dynasty. In the final analysis, he was loyal to the emperor and the people as Confucianism and Taoism said, and everything he did was for the stability of the Wen Dynasty.
It's just that Prime Minister Feng's policies have always been too conservative, advocating convincing people with reason and ensuring peace for the people.
On the other side, Prime Minister Tan was a son of an official, but he was also a royalist. When he was young, he followed Li Ao in the war. His arrogance was strong, but he was the main battle, fighting for the prosperity of the Wen Dynasty with all the people.
Song Mu did not dare to lie that the two prime ministers were not loyal to the country but to Li Ao. However, such a situation where powerful ministers were competing against each other made Song Mu, who knew the stakes involved, unable to avoid it.
When Li Ao heard Song Mu's words, he nodded immediately and seemed to be somewhat satisfied with Song Mu's words.
Then he spoke to Song Mu.
"Since Song Aiqing understands the pros and cons, I don't need to say anything more. You have just returned to Chang'an, so you should do what I arranged, but other than that, don't delve too much into it."
Li Ao's words were both admiring and warning. Song Mu naturally nodded, but Li Ao seemed to have remembered something. He stood up slowly and said to Song Mu in a deep voice.
"But I hope Song Aiqing will pay more attention to Song Aiqing's lecture in the East Palace."
After saying this, Li Ao said with a complicated expression.
"Although the prince can read, he can only read."
"But Wen Dynasty needs more than just people who can read."
As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the Nuan Pavilion. Song Mu lowered his eyes, but he also understood what Li Ao meant.
Although the current prince has reached the age of weakness, he is only a scholar.
As Li Ao's only son, he will definitely inherit the throne in the future. However, such cultivation cannot suppress these subjects, nor can it be recognized by the Dawen royal family.
Li Ao's words were both heartbreaking and worrying.
Song Mu knew that this contained Li Ao's expectations as his father, so he immediately raised his hand and said.
"I understand that the prince is talented and intelligent. He will be able to be as powerful as your majesty in the future and safeguard the foundation of our civil dynasty."
Li Ao nodded after hearing this, but he seemed to be a little uninterested, or maybe because of lack of energy, so he encouraged Song Mu a few more words and asked Song Mu to step down.
Song Mu came out of Nuan Pavilion and headed directly outside the imperial city. At this moment, he was also a little worried.
Judging from Li Ao's current situation, this Wen Dynasty has both immediate and distant worries.
In the future, there will definitely be a surge in the Wen Dynasty in Chang'an.
I just don’t know what I can do in it when the time comes.
Song Mu felt a little emotional in his heart, but he could only sigh secretly in his heart. With such thoughts, Song Mu left the imperial city, boarded the carriage and left.
When passing by Wencan Pavilion, Song Mu felt something in his heart, thinking that he would take the opportunity to visit Master Yan, so he got off the carriage in front of Wencan Pavilion.
It was not yet evening, but the Wenjian Pavilion was busy. The sound of engraving was heard one after another. When Song Mu walked in, the little official came forward to greet him.
When it was clear that it was Song Mu, there were many exclamations in the scene, and soon there was a thumping sound from the second floor.
Soon someone came down, it was Nahuotai.
When Song Mu saw Huo Tai, he quickly saluted. The two exchanged a few words, and Song Mu immediately explained that he was here to visit Master Yan.
After hearing this, Huo Tai showed helplessness on his face and said to Song Mu with a wry smile.
"The number one scholar in the Song Dynasty came by accident. Mr. Yan already became an official two years ago. Now he only has a casual position in the Ministry of Etiquette. He doesn't bother with the affairs of the Wenjian Pavilion on weekdays."
Song Mu was stunned when he heard the news.
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