Continuing to popularize science with Li Tai, a peaceful and prosperous life is a comfortable cradle. The Turkic people are most powerful in war horses and mounted archery.
When they discovered that as long as they lived peacefully, they could still live a good life, and they didn't need too many things like war horses to live a prosperous life.
They will lose a lot of combat effectiveness.
The more cattle and sheep there are, the greater the benefits will be.
The most important thing is to let the Turkic people learn Chinese characters and speak Guanzhong dialect.
This is a long-term solution that will take years of hard work.
Li Shimin only temporarily defeated the Turks, relying on the right time and place and a single-minded effort.
The war will not stop for long, nor will the peace last forever.
If we want long-term peace and stability, the war has not yet come, and we must win through culture.
After listening to Zhang Yang's talk, Li Tai sat cross-legged on the ground with a pen and a small book on the chair of Shuixie.
The little chubby face was recording with furrowed brows.
"Have you understood what you have said so much, His Highness King Wei?"
Li Tai nodded first, "I understand a little. The pastures are managed by us, and the cattle, sheep and war horses raised belong to us. After the Turks receive the money, they become our coolies."
Zhang Yang shook his head, "His Royal Highness the King of Wei thought wrong. Herdsmen are herdsmen, they are not coolies. We paid them. This is not a master-servant relationship, this is a cooperative relationship."
"But……"
"It is a cooperative relationship both internally and externally, unless His Highness the King of Wei wants to be impeached by the courtiers every day, or the Turks use this excuse to attack the Tang Dynasty."
The little fat man slapped his thigh and came to his senses, "Brother-in-law is right, it's a cooperative relationship. I've already made a note of this to the king. Anyone who dares to talk nonsense outside will pull out his tongue."
A group of guards quickly lowered their heads.
This brother-in-law still has a very good sense of crisis. Since he offended Buddhism, the number of guards around him has increased to nineteen.
Lest these monks die, Li Tai also cares about his own safety.
After gathering his thoughts, Li Tai stood up again, "We have contracted this pasture. It will not affect their daily life, but the benefits they get have changed."
Zhang Yang still nodded, "The seasons are good and bad. The Turks have to do business with the Central Plains people, and they will also be exploited by some hooligans and farmers. We are buying out ten years of business at one price. Regardless of good or bad years, the money paid It’s all for them, and we, Lishan, are responsible for our own profits and losses.”
"Using reasons as an entry point will be more convincing when dealing with Turkic herdsmen."
Li Tai nodded and took note.
Business is just business. As long as you expand the size of the cattle and sheep on your own pasture and reduce the number of war horses, you may be able to recover your capital within ten years.
Sheji is still Sheji. For the time being, he only cares about making money. Even though he feels that his brother-in-law's plan is a weak one and needs a long-term operation. If something happens, any talk of cultural victory will be in vain.
These words stayed in my heart. As the prince, Li Tai knew that these matters involved the government.
Don't dare to participate and can't participate.
Li Tai grinned, "I don't understand what my brother-in-law said, but I already have a way in my mind on how to make money. I will plan carefully when I go back."
"If there is anything you don't understand, His Highness King Wei can come and ask at any time."
"I'll take my leave now."
Li Yue raised her eyes and glanced at Li Tai, who was about to walk away, and whispered: "With Qingque's intelligence, he will not be unable to understand."
Agreeing with his wife's words, Zhang Yang waved the fan in his hand, "He knows the identity of the prince. Your father is very generous in allowing him to do business. King Wei knows very well in his heart what he should do and what he cannot do. He won’t touch the matter.”
Li Yue's eyes returned to the book, turned over a page and looked at it carefully, "So Qingque pretends not to understand."
Another long sigh.
"The Book of Songs is elegant, and one of Hao Min's words is clear and philosophical, so as to protect his own body, and work tirelessly day and night to serve one person." Li Yue held her temple with one hand and looked sideways at the book, "Qingque should protect itself."
There are praises and derogations in saying "being wise and protecting yourself".
Li Tai avoided government affairs also to protect himself.
Li Shimin can let him go once, but will not let him go a second time.
After sitting at the waterside pavilion in Qujiang Pond for a while, Aunt Yang came with a food box and brought out bowls of dishes.
Li Yue then put down her books and took Xiao Wu to the sink to wash his hands.
Sitting down again, the family ate their meal quietly.
Qujiang Pool is a good place to relax, and sitting here makes you feel more comfortable physically and mentally.
Then he peeled open a beggar's chicken, and Li Yue tore off a chicken leg and put it into Xiao Wu's bowl, "You should eat more meat when you grow."
Xiao Wu's sensible aunt was also happy to see it.
The rice was very fragrant. Xiao Wu ate two bowls before giving up.
After cleaning up the place, we were ready to leave Qujiang Pool.
The central government gave the people the power to investigate and investigate, and the machine of the court began to operate for political affairs.
The family returned home. The little bear has become more and more able to sleep recently. When he returned home, he went to sleep in the woodshed. He slept in the woodshed during the day and slept on the bed at night. The bear's life was getting better and better.
As soon as I sat down at home, I heard Aunt Wang say something important.
This important matter was related to the imperial examination. The imperial court promulgated the content of the imperial examination, which was divided into two subjects: Ming Jing and Jin Shi.
Aunt Wang explained: "The Ming Jing talks about classics and discussions, while the Jin Shi talks about strategies."
There was a smile on Li Yue's face, "The imperial examination will still be implemented after all, and the determination of the Central Government is very firm."
"No matter how determined we are, there are still many hidden dangers that have not been eradicated that our country needs to achieve long-term peace and stability."
I just said that it was a big deal that my father would launch the imperial examination. My husband's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on my head.
Aunt Wang handed over a scroll, "This is distributed by the Hongwen Museum and the Imperial College. It says that they are all the test questions for the imperial examination. This time, in addition to liberal arts, there are also martial arts."
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "Your father has just gained so much popular support last month, and the city of Chang'an praised His Majesty so much. Of course he struck while the iron was hot and started to announce the measures for the imperial examination at this time. How could you miss this rare opportunity?" .”
The smile on Li Yue's pretty face faded a little, "It's obviously a good thing for students all over the world, but why does it smell so much like a conspiracy when it comes out of my husband's mouth?"
"It was originally a conspiracy. Anyway, your father is not a good person." Zhang Yang pointed at himself again, "Well, I am a good person."
Xiao Wu chuckled softly when he heard the couple talking and competing.
Notices were posted at both the Hongwen Hall and the Imperial College.
His father also intended to involve Chongwen Guan this time. Li Chengqian was about to tell Zhang Yang the news when he heard the conversation between the couple outside his courtyard.
After reading all the regulations in this book, Li Yue said doubtfully: "It doesn't seem to be very difficult. Maybe my husband and I can take the imperial examination together and become officials."
My daughter-in-law is a study fanatic. She went from the Imperial College to Chongwen Hall and then to Zuozangku.
Not to mention reading a lot of books, my daughter-in-law's current talents and learning are at least no worse than those of students of the same age.
Not to mention her terrifying ability to understand numerology. She can defeat everyone in Chang'an City with numerology.
Zhang Yang was wearing a coarse cloth vest and chopping firewood vigorously, "Your husband and I are both ministers of the Ministry of Rites."
"But this policy of imperial examination is very general. Students who graduated from the Hongwen School of the Imperial College are used as apprentices, and they are registered in the South Academy of Zhongshu Province to make cases, while local students have to use the examination system?"
Li Chengqian was about to walk into the courtyard when he heard the conversation between the couple and stopped again.
Xu Changli, who was following behind, did not dare to express his anger. The couple dared to talk about government affairs at home like this. They were really audacious.
Zhang Shangshu actually pointed fingers at His Majesty.
Xu Xiaode glanced at Zhang Daan, how could this guy be so calm? After all, he regarded Zhang Yang as his brother, so he wasn't anxious?
The sound of words continued.
"The imperial examination policy is indeed beneficial to the government and can also provide useful talents to the court. It seems that although there are many young officials in the court, the local officials have not changed much. There are still candidates who come to Chang'an City and then to Zhongshu Province. Is your name listed?"
"I think it can be changed again. The central government will send people to each state capital to conduct the examinations, starting from the local township examination, then the state and college examinations, and then up to the level one level."
Halfway through his speech, Zhang Yang stopped talking and thought of all the corrupt officials that had occurred due to the imperial examination in history, and didn't want to talk any more.
Li Chengqian moved his steps and stepped on a branch in front of the door.
Aunt Yang immediately turned to look at the door and shouted loudly: "Who is it!"
Before Li Chengqian could react, a sharp horizontal knife was already placed on his neck.
Look at the two aunts who have been standing one behind the other for some time, and even the escape route has been cut off.
Seeing the knife edge close to his neck, Li Chengqian swallowed his saliva and spoke slowly, "It's Gu."
Xu Xiaode was so frightened that his legs fell to the ground and he no longer had the strength to stand up.
These two aunts were usually harmonious, but the sudden burst of murderous intent made people feel frightened.
Li Yue heard the words and walked to the door in small steps and said in surprise: "Brother Emperor."
Li Chengqian smiled dryly, "I'm disturbing you when I come to visit."
"Auntie, put the knife away."
Aunt Wang then put away the horizontal knife.
Zhang Yang recalled the actions of the two aunts and heard a little movement. Aunt Wang put a horizontal knife on the edge of the door at some point?
At the same time as Aunt Yang finished speaking, Aunt Wang moved quickly. She walked to the door in a few steps and took out a knife to hold the person.
At the same time, Aunt Wang jumped over the wall and took their escape route.
This kind of cooperation and speed is scary just thinking about it. It's no wonder that my home has been in this alley for four or five years. Not to mention neighbors, there are rarely even passers-by.
Li Chengqian led people into the courtyard and explained: "It's because Gu came unexpectedly."
Aunt Yang explained: "The reason why we put branches against the wall is to guard against little people walking against the wall."
Li Chengqian smiled bitterly and said, "I am not a villain."
Xu Xiaode explained: "The lower official accidentally stepped on a branch by the wall."
This had not happened before during his previous visits. Li Chengqian was still worried about the origins of the two aunts around Yue'er. The action of holding up the horizontal sword just now was obviously that of people in the army.
The misunderstanding was resolved, Zhang Yang looked at Xu Xiaode, "Chief Xu, we have to walk in the middle, not against the wall."
"The lesson is yes. I changed my whole habit after I was promoted to official position."
Seeing that the two aunts had frightened the prince and were still standing bowed, Li Yue said: "It doesn't matter, the two aunts should step aside first."
"Here."
Watching Li Chengqian calm down after drinking two bowls of tea, "Actually, I came here just to say that in addition to involving the Imperial College of Hongwen Hall and the Zhongshu Province, Chongwen Hall will also be involved in the imperial examination."
After sitting down again, Li Chengqian said again: "After receiving the arrangement from my father, I came to inform you that Chongwen Hall was a dilapidated place at the beginning, and it was you and your wife who cleaned it up. Although you no longer go to Chongwen Hall, I still want to tell you about this, it is a rare good thing that the Chongwen Hall that you have single-handedly managed can now be included in the imperial examination."
Li Yue thought about it and said, "The Chongwen Pavilion is next to the East Palace, so it's not very convenient."
"That's natural. My father has already asked people to select a site in Chang'an City, and plans to rebuild a Chongwen Pavilion outside. As for the Chongwen Pavilion in the East Palace, it is planned to be rebuilt into the new East Palace Zhanshi Mansion."
Now that the emperor has money, he can make drastic preparations for the imperial examination.
We need to build another Chongwen Museum. Our emperor is still spending money lavishly.
Li Yue asked again: "There must be another candidate for the director of Chongwen Hall."
Li Chengqian nodded, "My father has not made a decision on this matter yet. The matter involves the imperial examination. I also want to discuss it with you and your wife. I just heard that you have a lot of opinions on the imperial examination, so I came here to ask."
The prince is an honest and kind man. Seeing that he doesn't care about the offences of the two aunts, Zhang Yang doesn't care either and just eavesdrops.
Xu Xiaode added: "The official thinks it is not good to talk about government affairs so loudly at home. As the Minister of Rites, I should set an example."
"It is rude to listen to people talking in front of Chief Xu's door. If you don't let your brother set an example, you should correct yourself." Zhang Daan said.
"There's no need to argue. I just didn't think things through."
Seeing that the prince had reconciled things, Xu Xiaode couldn't say any more.
Li Yue glanced at the expressions of several people and whispered, "My husband and I just expressed our opinions. As for the imperial examination, I think the court must have thought more carefully than us."
"I just mentioned the provincial examination and thought it was quite interesting."
Then pouring tea for the prince, Zhang Yang explained: "There are already regulations in the court, how can we interfere? Besides, knowing that the official schools are flourishing, there are still many ways to go. From my point of view, running schools and opening up the people's wisdom is the foundation. With this foundation, the imperial examination will prosper year by year, and there will be more and more talents in the Tang Dynasty."
"What Zhang Shangshu said is reasonable. Regardless of the situation of the imperial examination, the most important thing is to establish official schools and open up the people's wisdom. Only with this foundation can the implementation of the imperial examination be carried out."
"The imperial examination is a formality, and official studies are the foundation. It is a great blessing that His Majesty the Crown Prince can see this clearly." Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "I hope your Majesty can see it clearly too."
"Father..." Li Chengqian was at a loss for words again. He didn't know why he couldn't always feel confident in front of Zhang Yang. This man spoke incomprehensibly, but he often hit the mark.
"Guhui advises my father not to relax in the establishment of official schools."
After thinking for a while, Li Chengqian said this. He used to be very tired talking to Zhang Yang. As his experience increased, talking to him was even more tiring now.
People change. After these two years of hard work, Zhang Yang seemed to have changed, but also seemed not to have changed at all.
