"Yong'an Marquis, later I will ask Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others to write several "Remonstrances against Thieves" and send them to the editorial department of "Datang Daily", so that the people of the world can see the Cui family and the Zheng family clearly. Their faces are unjust, but you can’t blame me for being ruthless!”
Inside the Manna Hall.
After Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin and others left, Li Er looked at Li Zexuan and gave instructions.
Li Zexuan was slightly stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that Lao Li would actually start to use public opinion. This time, the Cui family took advantage of public opinion and lashed out at Li Er to encourage the people to rebel against the court; now Lao Li also wanted to use it. The same routine to gain the trust and support of the people!
Only a monarch who values the people's hearts and minds can be a truly successful monarch!
"Your Majesty, I obey the order! In the next few days, the "Datang Daily" will cooperate with the imperial court to inform the world of the Cui family's rebellion! As the saying goes, those who have gained the right will get more help, and those who have lost the right will have less help. Cui Junchuo ignores the principles and is not a minister. , and he is an unknown teacher, he will be despised by all the people! I will also list all the good deeds and benevolent policies your Majesty has given to the people since he came to power. People’s hearts are full of flesh, and I don’t believe it. How can the people still distinguish between good and evil~?”
Li Zexuan answered with cupped hands.
"Um!"
Li Er nodded and said: "The Cui family and the Zheng family have tens of thousands of scholars. I am not afraid of how many armies they have. I am afraid that they will use these scholars to confuse the people and attack the court. After all, no matter what, the people They are all innocent!"
Li Zexuan smiled and said: "Your Majesty can be so considerate of the people, which is really a blessing to the people of the world!"
Li Er smiled and couldn't deny it. After a while, he said: "I have an idea, please listen to see if it's feasible!"
Li Zexuan looked solemn and acted as if he was listening. Li Er paused and then continued: "Since ancient times, military orders have not been obeyed by generals outside. The reason is that the battlefield is far away from the capital. , and the battlefield situation is changing rapidly, so the previous emperors would not interfere with the generals giving orders!
However, this time, Li Yu used a telegraph machine to transmit information to Chang'an in Zhengzhou, which gave me an idea, that is, can I know the situation on the battlefield through the telegraph machine at the first time, and then I or other officials in the court can , if you have any good insights into the marching formation, you can also transmit it to the frontline battlefield through the telegraph machine as soon as possible! What do you think~? "
Li Zexuan was shocked and secretly thought that Lao Li's thinking was quite advanced. He already knew how to fight "information war"!
"Your Majesty, our telegraph machine is not yet mature at present, and this kind of ultra-long-distance communication is not yet stable. The reason why Xiao Yu'er was able to send intelligence from Zhengzhou back to Chang'an this time is, as far as I know, because she was in a ten-story building. Telegrams are sent from pagodas several feet high, and armies travel. Where can such super-high terrain exist everywhere?
In addition, the power supply of the telegraph machine was also a problem. Therefore, I believe that it may be too early for Your Majesty to use a telegraph machine to direct the battle formation this time! Your Majesty, please think twice! "
Li Er couldn't help but frown, and he wondered: "What does the telegraph machine sending telegrams have to do with the height of the terrain~?"
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask you, does this person stand on a high mountain and shout to the people down the mountain, and his voice can be carried far? Or is he standing on the street and shouting, can his voice carry far?"
Li Er thought for a while and replied: "Of course, if you stand on the mountain and shout, the message will spread far!"
Li Zexuan smiled and said: "That's right! Your Majesty, in fact, this telegraph machine sends a telegram, just like shouting. It stands high and the location is empty, so it will naturally transmit far! There are many buildings in the market, which will block the telegraph machine from sending. Telegram arrived!"
Things like electromagnetic wave transmission loss must not be explained to Li Er, otherwise if you want to explain it clearly, you will have to talk for a long time! After much deliberation, Li Zexuan had no choice but to use an analogy to explain to Li Er.
"I see!"
Li Er nodded thoughtfully, and then his eyes suddenly lit up and he said: "I have another plan! During this expedition, the pharmacist can bring two fairy lamps. On the one hand, they can be used to detect the enemy's situation in the sky, and on the other hand, Then you can use the fairy lantern to send information to Chang'an at high altitude! What do you think~?"
Li Zexuan had no objection at this time. In fact, he had thought about the method of using a fairy lamp to carry a telegraph machine when he came back. The reason why he did not tell Li Er immediately was because he was worried about this technological product that was ahead of its time. If it is used on the battlefield prematurely before it is mature, it will cause uncontrollable variables in the future!
The biggest enemy of the Tang Dynasty is still the Turks. Using things like fairy lamps and telegraph machines to deal with the Zhengzhou rebels, Li Zexuan feels that they are overkill!
"Your Majesty is as wise as the sea, I admire you! I think this method is feasible, as long as you pay attention to the power supply of the telegraph machine!"
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and said.
Li Er finally showed a victorious smile on his face. At this time, he looked at Li Zexuan with deep meaning and asked: "You must be wondering why I am so persistent in using the telegraph machine for this peacetime event." Are you rebelling against China?"
Li Zexuan was silent. When Li Er saw this, he continued: "With five surnames and seven hopes, just three families unite and want to deal with me? What a joke! I haven't put Cui Junchuo in my eyes yet! But with the Cui family and the Zheng family Blood, to sharpen the knives of my army, seems to be a good choice!
I won’t hide it from you, I long for war! In the ninth year of Wude, Turkic troops came to the city, and I was forced to sign an alliance under the city. It can be said to be the shame of my life! Next year at the latest, I will send troops to the Turks to have a showdown with Jie Li!
I wish I could go to the battlefield in person and fight here, but as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, how can I go to the battlefield at will? And the telegraph machine you built, Marquis Yong'an, just solved my worries. Although I can't go to the battlefield, I can control the overall situation through the telegraph machine!
Now, this rebellion of the Cui family can be used to train my troops! Your telegraph machine must come in handy this time. Even if something goes wrong along the way, I don’t care! "
Li Zexuan was silent for a while. Even though Li Er was just over thirty years old now, he had been on the battlefield for more than ten years. He was a real emperor on horseback. Such a powerful Li Er was attacked by Turkic troops. How could this not be the case? Make him angry~?
But now Li Er is the king of a country. Even if he wants revenge, he can't go to the battlefield in person. For the former world hero, this is also a kind of torture!
"I obey your order! Currently, I have a total of three telegraph machines, one of which is given to Li Yu. Since Your Majesty wants to arrange it like this, when the army goes out tomorrow, I will send a student who can use a telegraph machine with a telegraph machine. The machine and two fairy lanterns will go out with the army, and the last telegraph machine will be sent to the palace. Then your majesty can ask the King of Wei to come and teach the people in the palace how to use the telegraph machine!"
Since Li Er said this, Li Zexuan naturally had no reason to refuse. After thinking for a moment, he handed over his hand.
Li Er finally said with satisfaction: "Such a great kindness! Haha, after this rebellion is put down, I will remember your contribution!"
"I don't ask for any reward. If I have merit, it should be the credit of the academy students who went to Zhengzhou!"
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In the afternoon, Chang'an City suddenly became "busy". Officials were coming in and out of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs, and everyone looked in a hurry. They were extremely busy! Groups of soldiers escorted carts of grain and grass towards the outside of the city!
Since ancient times, troops and horses have not moved, and food and grass go first. This time, the imperial court's more than 60,000 troops set out to conquer Henan Province. The food and grass required is not a small amount, but they will not bring all the food and grass at once. They only need Just bring ten days of rations with you. When you get to Henan Province, you can either exchange food from the local state capital, or transfer food directly from Luoyang!
In Chang'an City, the old people who had experienced the chaos in the world in the early years had worried faces when they saw this scene!
"This! Where is the war?"
"There's going to be a war! The imperial court is going to fight! I just don't know where we're going to fight this time~?"
"Could it be that the Turks have started harassing my border with the Tang Dynasty again~?"
At present, the court has not officially issued an announcement, so even if the people sense that something is wrong, they can only make wild guesses in private.
But those in the official circles basically know the cause and effect. The Cui family has rebelled, and things are about to change!
"Wenhao, Tiedan, I won't force you, and I don't even want you to take risks, so whether you go or not, it all depends on your own choice~!"
On the way back to Yunshan, Li Zexuan had been considering the candidates in the academy who would go south with the army. First of all, he would definitely not be able to go. It was not that he was afraid of death and did not dare to go to the battlefield. With his current martial arts cultivation, as long as he did not go south on the battlefield, It is impossible to die if he is alone and does not have dumplings made by thousands of people. The main reason why he cannot go is because the construction of the dam on the Bahe River has reached its most critical moment. Yan Shaoning and Mo Huai have often encountered problems recently. He has to find a way to solve the problem. He really can't leave. Once he leaves, he will really miss the mark!
This dam has condensed so much of his money and efforts that he really couldn't bear to give up halfway! Furthermore, in his eyes, although the Cui family and the Zheng family have a strong foundation and a large number of people, they are still vulnerable to the Tang army with so many powerful generals! The reason why Cui Junchuo thought he had a chance was because he wanted to capture Luoyang and strengthen himself before the court could react!
But now the telegram sent by Li Yu has completely destroyed the Cui family's hard-working plan. As a result, Cui Junchuo has nothing to fear!
Therefore, Li Zexuan felt that there was no need to go!
Since he doesn't want to go, he can only let his students go, and among his students, only Li Tai, Meng Wenhao, and Tiedan are proficient in using the telegraph machine.
Although Cheng Chumo was the first to come into contact with telegraph machines, he had never learned how to use one!
Therefore, after returning to Yunshan, Li Zexuan sent someone to call Meng Wenhao and Tiedan to the other courtyard, and briefly told them that the imperial court planned to send a large army to Zhengzhou to quell the rebellion.
"Sir! I am willing to go! I am willing to go to Zhengzhou with the army!"
As soon as Li Zexuan finished speaking, Meng Wenhao said without hesitation.
It is said that he is worried about how to help Li Yu resolve the crisis. Now Li Zexuan's request is exactly what he wants. Instead of worrying here in Chang'an City, it is better to go directly to Zhengzhou to participate in solving the situation!
"Master! Tiedan is also willing to go!"
Not long after Meng Wenhao finished speaking, Tiedan also spoke.
Li Zexuan looked at the two of them seriously and said, "You all have to think about it. This is going to the battlefield, not a child's play. Although you will stay in Zhongjun Street and the danger will be much less, on the battlefield, there will always be There is no absolutely safe place!
Wen Hao, your life is not yours now. You also have your parents and sister. If you make any mistake on the battlefield, what do you want them to do?
And Tiedan, you are the only one in the Han family. What would your father think if he knew you were going to the battlefield? "
To be honest, Li Zexuan is quite conflicted now. Strictly speaking, going south with the army this time is a good training opportunity for the students of the academy. The risk is small. Once they win the battle, they may still get military merit. This is It can benefit them for life!
But he was also a little worried that something might happen to his students in Zhengzhou.
After hearing Li Zexuan's sincere words, Meng Wenhao and Tiedan both lowered their heads, but after a while, Meng Wenhao raised his head and said: "Chief, I have thought about it! I must go to Zhengzhou on this trip. ! If I don’t go, I will regret it for the rest of my life. As for my parents, I will convince them!”
Tiedan also raised his head and said with red eyes: "Master! Tiedan is going too! My father went to the north to kill the Turks back then. Tiedan also wants to become a hero like my father!"
"Iron egg!"
Suddenly a complex female voice came from the door, it was Han Yuxi.
"Lady!"
Li Zexuan stood up quickly and went forward with a guilty conscience.
Because he hasn't had time to discuss this matter with his wife.
"Sister, please don't stop Tiedan, okay~?"
Tiedan stood up and looked at Han Yuxi, his eyes full of persistence.
Han Yuxi stared blankly at Tiedan in front of her, looking at the younger brother she had raised with her own hands. After a while, she stepped forward, patted Tiedan on the shoulder, and said in a complicated tone:
"Tiedan, you have grown up! I am not qualified to help you make decisions anymore. Just do what you have thought about and decided! I just hope you are safe!"
Seeing Han Yuxi like this, Tiedan felt inexplicably uncomfortable in his heart. He held back tears and said, "Sister, don't worry, Tiedan will make sure that he is safe! Tiedan will definitely become a hero like his father!"
"Ms. sir, please continue chatting! I'm going out to see Lan'er!"
Han Yuxi quickly turned around, gently wiped the corners of her eyes with her sleeves, said something to Li Zexuan, and hurried out.
There was silence in the room.
After a while, Li Zexuan steeled himself and asked, "Both of you want to go?"
"Um!"
"Um!"
Meng Wenhao and Tiedan nodded solemnly at the same time.
Li Ze Just follow his instructions! As for the academy, you don’t have to worry. The teacher will ask for leave for you first, and when you come back, someone will be specially arranged to make up lessons for you!"
"Yes! Chief Shan!"
"Yes! Master!"
First update!
Two chapters in one!
There is another update, after 12 o'clock.
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