If we have to discuss Li Zhi's merits and demerits in this matter, the boundaries are actually very blurry.
Say he is right, and he is indeed right.
Because countless histories have proven that a dynasty is usually strong in the early stages of its establishment. It can even be said that the Central Plains nation was only able to improve the combat effectiveness of the entire ethnic group after experiencing strife. With the peace of the world, people live and work in peace and contentment, but they always forget to be prepared for danger in times of peace.
If the dynasty does not take advantage of its strength to expand its territory in the early stages of its establishment, there may be no chance for it in the future.
After all, not all dynasties will produce a wise emperor in the middle period, and Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, who forcibly renewed the life of the Han Dynasty, has become a legend.
It is also wrong to say that he is wrong.
Again, the current territory of the Tang Dynasty is really a bit fat, so that what the Tang Dynasty wants to do now will be a little timid.
Tubo was nominally the son-in-law of the Tang Dynasty, but everyone knew that this son-in-law was now powerful.
Although the Turks have declined, they still have the ability to attack the Central Plains. In the pastoral areas controlled by the Tang Dynasty, the herders have never returned. It can be said that if the Turks break through the outermost defenses and the Turks drive straight in, they will only become stronger and stronger.
Strength and situational stance are the foundation for a country to gain a foothold in the world.
In terms of strength alone, Datang is undoubtedly the best in the world.
However, considering many circumstances, Datang could easily be stretched and affected everywhere.
How easy is it to intimidate the Tibetans and Turks?
The Tubo people, who have simple minds and simple beliefs, only recognize strength. In terms of strength, if you want to scare the Tubo people, you have to think carefully.
As for the Turks, it is much simpler. There is no need to deliberately show them anything. As one of the old enemies of the Central Plains, they still know the Central Plains very well. Deliberately pretending, it is very likely that they will know the truth.
One side needs to be fooled to death, while the other side cannot be deliberate and needs to let nature take its course. The combination of the two sides is really frustrating.
Seeing the prince's thoughtful and annoyed look, Li Zhi and Zhang Xuan looked at each other and both smiled.
He will have to worry about this kind of thing all the time when he becomes emperor in the future. Compared with the emperor's real worries, the envoy's coming to perform pilgrimage was nothing more than a simple matter.
"Prince, what are you worried about? Tell me. Maybe I can help you understand?"
Hearing Li Zhi's voice, Li Xian raised his head and said with a wry smile: "Father, you have really given me a difficult problem. Tubo needs to be intimidated, but the same intimidation does not apply to the Turks. So how to arrange the autumn hunting is really a problem."
Li Zhi didn't expect the prince to think of the idea so quickly, but after taking a look at Zhang Xuanze next to him, he put aside his surprise.
Apparently, Henry Zhang told the prince about the difference between Turks and Tubo.
That's good. Since the prince can understand this matter, no matter what arrangements the prince makes, if there is a precaution, there will at least be a chance to remedy the situation.
Although he said to let go, Li Zhi still decided to be prepared. When the time comes, Qiu Lie will also be involved.
Henry Zhang knew very well that this time, it was another test of the saint against the prince. Therefore, he sat aside and would close his mouth and remain silent as long as the prince showed doubts.
Li Zhi was very satisfied with Zhang Xuanze's knowledge and interest. As for the problem of the prince...
With a smile, Li Zhi said leisurely: "If it were me, I would definitely treat them separately, and the most important thing is to prevent them from getting together, lest they prove something to each other. The so-called differentiation, That’s it.”
Li Zhi answered.
However, there was no answer.
Li Xian himself knew this very well.
The reason why he asked the emperor was that he wanted the emperor to give him some suggestions, some specific suggestions.
I also know that we need to treat them separately. The question is, how to treat them separately? You must know that these two groups will most likely get together.
I also know that I need to divide them. The question is, how? To them, Datang is like a tiger burrowed into a group of hungry wolves. Although they are intimidated by their differences in strength, when they are all tortured by hunger, they will definitely choose to kill the tiger together and discuss it after they are full. The matter of dividing the residue. Even if there is a fight, it must be when everyone is full and not starving to death.
Since the emperor refused to say more, Li Xian could only look at Zhang Xuanze tentatively.
Logically speaking, this method of dividing and transforming should be the strength of Honglu Temple.
However…..
Under Li Xian's expectant gaze, Henry Zhang turned his head naturally, seemingly watching the training of the guards on the other side. In fact, he didn't want to help at all.
If there is no way to ask for help, then you can only find a way on your own...
In desperation, Li Xian had to give up seeking advice.
The Yangguan in the morning is not so uncomfortable compared to the afternoon.
Despite this, Li Yun still arranged a big umbrella for the three of them and also gave them herbal tea. Of course, the most important thing is paper and pen.
For Li Xian, when faced with a difficult decision, the best way is to find a piece of paper and write and draw while thinking.
When people think divergently about problems in multiple lines, the thoughts that pop up in their minds are completely irregular. If you want to summarize a clear line among a bunch of irregular thoughts, it is very difficult to record them. Necessary.
Seeing that the prince was already thinking about the problem, and in a decent manner, in order not to disturb him, Li Zhi approached quietly, wanting to take a peek.
As a result, he was stunned after just one glance.
It is no exaggeration to say that the few ideas scrawled on the paper were all ideas he had thought about before. Some of the ideas that were crossed out were surprising even to him, and they required careful consideration for a period of time before he could make up his mind to abolish them.
As for the few words that the prince had not crossed out, Li Zhi took one look and felt that every word was imprinted on his heart. It turns out that there is still such a method? It turns out that showing national power to foreign nations is not just about showing off the military?
Seeing that the saint was fascinated, Henry Zhang couldn't help but move closer.
Like Li Zhi, he was fascinated by it as soon as he saw it.
Just from the contents on the paper, you can see how smart His Royal Highness is. Some of these methods were unheard of even by him as the Minister of Honglu Temple.
In the past, he had always thought that "drawing inferences from one instance" was an exaggerated compliment. Now, he suddenly realized that perhaps, when used on His Highness the Crown Prince, this word simply complemented each other.
After writing three pieces of paper in a row and crossing out more than a dozen ideas, Li Xian stopped. Then he went through it again from beginning to end, and finally eliminated his ideas one by one, leaving only the essence.
Three points in total.
Li Xian was convinced that as long as the imperial court showed these three points to the envoys, it would be able to deter them. Even the Turks, who were most familiar with the Tang Dynasty, could not see anything strange.
After taking out the fourth piece of paper and copying the three points, Li Xian took the paper and prepared to stand up.
But it doesn't matter this stop, who knew he didn't stand up.
Only then did he realize that his legs were numb.
A pair of hands stretched out and took the paper from Li Xian's hand.
After reading the three items recorded on the paper again, Li Zhi nodded and said, "It seems that I still underestimate you. As long as you can complete these three points, then this autumn hunting will be better." Interesting."
Zhang Xuanze also held up his hands and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, this time, Honglu Temple will definitely cooperate with your plan."
Seeing that the emperor and Zhang Xuan had such an attitude, Li Xian was also startled and said in surprise: "Father, Zhang Qing, do you really believe that this plan can work?"
Looking at the scene described on the paper, Li Zhi smiled bitterly and said: "I have always wanted to see such a scene in my dreams, but this time I have to act, which makes me very regretful. Prince, I really didn't expect that you would be here today." I’m so surprised.”
There were some words that Li Zhi did not say.
To be honest, these three plans alone would not be enough to shock him so much.
What really shocked him was the way the prince was thinking about things just now.
Because he had been watching from the sidelines, he could clearly feel how devoted the prince was to thinking about things, and how divergent he was when judging a matter. Even some plans that he thought were worth a gamble with a half-even success rate were scrapped by the prince without hesitation.
Being a good emperor may require many qualities, but there is no doubt that prudence is one of the most important qualities.
After taking a look at the sun in the sky, Li Zhi decided not to talk about it anymore, and walked outside the martial arts arena. As he walked, he said: "Of course you have to worry about receiving the envoys, so I won't care about it. The weather has been very bad these days. Hot, that cold skin thing, I'm a little tired of eating it all the time, is there anything fresh in the East Palace kitchen? Bring it to me."
There are only a few delicious things to eat in summer.
However, there are indeed some good things in the East Palace recently.
"Father, it is rare that you are interested in dining at the East Palace. Why not try the cold dishes from the East Palace?"
"Cold dishes? That's fine too. Let's just use cold noodles as the main dish."
"Of course you can, but Father, where are you going to have dinner? Is it the Chongjiao Hall or the small pavilion over there?"
"It's too stuffy in the main hall, so just stay in the pavilion."
After saying that, Li Zhi took the lead and walked towards the small pavilion beside the martial arts field.
As soon as you enter the small pavilion, you can see the lunch boxes already prepared on the stone table. The entire lunch box was soaked in the basin, and some water droplets could be seen condensed on the basin.
Seeing the saint come in, Jiang Hao opened the lunch box and took out the cold noodles and mixed vegetables.
Sitting on the stone bench with cushions, Li Zhi was not surprised when he saw a strange white and almost transparent thing in the mixed vegetables, which looked like an insect. Instead, he took a chopstick first.
There is no doubt that the food here has been tested for poison. Although it is edible, it is not delicious at most.
Just one bite made Li Zhi move his index finger. Although this kind of thing has no taste, it has a crisp texture and makes him feel very happy when eating it.
Li Xian, who walked into the small pavilion, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Zhi starting to eat.
The most recently added summer ingredient at Donggong is Gelidium.
Gelidium is something that is hard to say to others, but at least for Li Xian, it is a good thing that you can't let go of. If there is no it in the salad, it always feels like it lacks soul.
However, not everyone will like it. But seeing Li Zhi's look, I knew he liked it very much.
Zhang Xuanze came in last and saw that His Highness the Crown Prince had already sat down and used chopsticks. Then he sat down with a smile and took his share of the meal.
There were a lot of dishes on Li Zhi's plate, but he couldn't help it, so he gave up the cold noodles completely and just attacked the Gelili.
When there was only a quarter of the plate left, Li Zhi raised his hand to Jiang Hao.
Jiang Hao didn't understand what the saint meant. He walked out of the pavilion and rushed out quickly.
After finishing the rest in a few mouthfuls, Li Zhi breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "I like this thing very much. Tell me, what is it?"
Li Xian put down his chopsticks, cupped his hands and said, "Return to my father, this is a kind of seaweed called Gelidium, and some also call it Coral."
"Gelidium? Coralium? It doesn't sound good."
With wisps of beard, Li Zhi had an idea and said with a smile: "I like it very much. How about changing its name to Asparagus?"
The dragon, a creature in myths and legends, represents auspiciousness and is also a symbol of the emperor's patrol in the sky.
Under normal circumstances, the names of some things cannot be easily associated with dragons. In the future, a brand like Arowana will definitely be visited by the government.
But yes, it would be different if it was named by an emperor. This kind of thing can carry a name with the word "dragon" in it, and it will immediately become a star product. Even future emperors will not easily change the name of this thing.
There is no doubt that after the name of Gelidium becomes "Asparagus", it will inevitably go from being unknown to becoming famous all over the world.
Witnessing a kind of food leaping over the dragon's gate, Li Xian really didn't know what to say.
However, Gelidium can only be produced in coastal areas. It would be great for people in coastal areas to be able to improve their lives because of this.
Jiang Hao's legs and feet were very fast, and he brought a large pot of mixed vegetables over by himself.
Gelili contains a variety of vitamins and inorganic salts, which is somewhat beneficial to Li Zhi.
If you like to eat, it’s okay to eat more.
However, when Li Xian saw several eunuchs walking to the pavilion carrying bags of Gelidium, he suddenly felt his heart skip a beat.
The eunuch in charge of procurement in the East Palace tried his luck at the beach to find these things. Now, they are all here.
Seeing his favorite summer vegetables packed away by the emperor, Li Xian felt like his heart was bleeding.
But, I can't say.
Not only can't you say it, but you also have to show that you are honored.
After all, if the emperor asked the prince for something, would the prince dare to hand it over without a smile on his face?
At this moment, Li Xian found that his expression was definitely comparable to that Japanese devil.
