Men can do this kind of thing to men.
It was an eye-opener for Li Qinzai.
Prince Teng walked out of the room swinging his broad sleeves. He walked like a big rooster looking for a rooster. His arrogant and playboy temperament was vividly displayed in him, and he no longer looked like he was pleading cautiously in front of him just now.
Li Qinzai smiled. He was such a villain, but he was also very kind.
At least it's not tiring to deal with such a person. Of course, don't expect him to help you when you are in danger.
A pure relationship of mutual use is quite good.
Sitting alone in the room, Li Qinzai's expression gradually became serious.
Some things are actually done with a very simple intention, but then they become bigger and bigger for some unknown reason.
For example, in the invention of cement, Li Qinzai's original intention was to let villagers build strong and durable ditches, a project that would benefit the people and ensure that they would not rot for a hundred years, and that was it.
But when something that doesn't belong to this world appears, things are different.
So cement was known to Li Zhi and he paid attention to it, and the construction of roads, bridges and cities came into being.
When a simple thing becomes complicated, trouble will follow.
The completion of such a huge and long-term project requires the efforts of two or three generations of monarchs and ministers, as well as the payment of money and food from the national treasury year after year. How can there be no objection in the court to such a huge price?
Li Zhi and Empress Wu are leaving Zhuangzi.
The Tian family couple could not stay in the village for vacation every day. There were piles of memorials waiting for them to review every day, so Li Zhi did not dare to be idle for too long.
Early in the morning, Yu Linwei and the eunuchs prepared their carriages and horses, and Li Qinzai took his wife and children out of the village.
Prince Teng followed the royal chariot obediently, and the gray carriage was like a mouse slithering under a cat's crotch.
The Tian family couple was about to board the royal chariot, and King Teng was also anxious and kept winking at Li Qinzai.
Li Qinzai received it.
"Don't worry Jingchu. After I return to Chang'an, I will convene the courtiers to discuss it." Li Zhi frowned and said, "Things may not go well. After all, this is a matter that consumes the country's capital and will not see any benefits for three to five years." , the national treasury is not rich to begin with, and there must be many opponents among the courtiers."
Li Qinzai smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty is troubled. I have made it very clear about the pros and cons of this matter. It will definitely be difficult in the short term, but if it comes to pass, the Tang Dynasty will definitely benefit a lot."
Li Zhi nodded and said: "As for the map you drew, I discussed it with the queen for a long time and decided to give it a try."
"I plan to build a deep port in Quanzhou and build large-scale ships suitable for long-distance voyages. Construction can start within this year. In the next two years, we will build a fleet and sail toward the depths of the sea according to the map you drew. If we can discover new land, With extremely high-yield crop species, the Tang Dynasty can protect the country from instability for hundreds of years."
Li Qinzai added: "Your Majesty, not only do you want to go to sea, I also suggest that you issue an edict to collect seeds of various crops from Hu merchants traveling from south to north, not only grain crops, but also fruits, trees, and spices that are not available in the Tang Dynasty. Flowers, etc., we all want them.”
"If Hu Shang can present the seeds of new crops, the imperial court will reward him generously, and even give him an official position without real power. This can greatly increase the chance of discovering new crops. For the Tang Dynasty, what is urgently needed is food and clothing for the people. High-yielding food crops are fundamental.”
Li Zhi and Empress Wu's eyes lit up, and they nodded together.
"Yes, why didn't I think of it? I accepted this advice and issued an edict when I returned to Chang'an. There are so many Hu merchants in Chang'an City. If even one in a thousand Hu merchants can donate new seeds, there might be a big surprise, haha. "
Empress Wu also nodded and smiled solemnly: "Jingchu is smart and always has a way to solve all troubles. He is indeed a talented person in the world."
Not far behind him, Prince Teng suddenly coughed.
Li Qinzai continued without changing his expression: "Your Majesty, I have another suggestion regarding road construction. If your Majesty is determined to implement this strategy, I suggest that His Highness Prince Teng supervise this matter."
Li Zhi was very surprised: "Uncle Prince Teng? Why let him supervise you?"
Li Qinzai said seriously: "His Royal Highness Prince Teng is selfless, fair and strict, knowledgeable and upright. He is the perfect candidate to supervise the project."
Not only Empress Li Zhiwu, but also King Teng who was not far behind him were shocked.
How can I be so good without knowing it? What kind of humility is this!
The Lord of Jinxiang County next to Prince Teng looked embarrassed. She was obviously praising her old father, but she felt ashamed.
Who knows better than her the virtues of her biological father? This shameless man has no shame at all when it comes to bragging.
There was silence all around, and for a long time, Prince Teng couldn't help but cover his face, not knowing whether it was embarrassment or shyness.
"It's passed, Uncle Li County, it's been passed!" Prince Teng said with uncontrollable shame.
Li Zhi was even more speechless...
After a long time, Li Zhi couldn't help but pointed at Prince Teng and said, "Isn't that the 'selfless and upright' Prince Teng that Jing Chu mentioned... Well, is this him?"
Li Qinzai said firmly: "Yes, that's it."
Li Zhi sighed: "Jingchu, don't be like this. I'm willing to pay double the benefits Uncle Teng has given you. Take back what you just said."
Prince Teng was startled, and then looked unhappy. If his reason had not restrained his impulse, he would have almost shouted four times on the spot.
Empress Wu was thoughtful and suddenly smiled: "Jingchu, to be honest, why did you choose him?"
Li Qinzai praised: "It is the queen's wisdom. The reason why I recommend Prince Teng is actually for nothing else. It is purely because evil people need to be punished by evil people. It can also be understood as 'fighting poison with poison'..."
Li Zhi's constipated expression finally returned to normal, and he smiled and said, "This reason is obviously much more reasonable."
"Your Majesty, we can expect that the road construction will encounter great obstacles. There must be many opponents, both in the court and among the people. To deal with these opponents, it is useless to just appease them. We also need a villain. Come suppress it.”
"The identity of this villain must be noble, because those with poorer backgrounds may be beaten. At the same time, the character of this villain must also be a bastard, with a thick skin and a dark heart, so that he can control those who oppose him."
Prince Teng's cheek twitched violently several times.
Although I know that Li Qinzai is trying his best to recommend him, but... can you just say something humane?
After Li Qinzai explained, Li Zhi and Empress Wu understood.
The couple looked at each other quickly.
Li Zhi glanced at Prince Teng again and sighed when he saw that the emperor's uncle was so bohemian and pretending to be well-behaved at the same time.
It's really...looking at it from any angle, it's so unpleasant and makes people feel extremely uncomfortable.
But the reason for Li Qinzai’s recommendation… is quite reasonable.
Glancing at Queen Teng coldly, Li Zhi pondered for a moment and said, "I will consider Jing Chu's advice after I return to Chang'an."
After speaking, Li Zhi and Empress Wu boarded the royal chariot without looking back.
King Teng was overjoyed and knelt down before Li Zhi's chariot, saying in surprise: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness!"
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