Datang: Integrate three times the combat power of Lv Bu at the beginning

Chapter 169 The Prince Establishes School, White Deer Academy

Wei Zheng hastily stepped forward to take the "Analects of Confucius", Changsun Wuji also came up to him, and the two started to look through it.

Li Chengqian said helplessly: "My lords, what I'm talking about is not the content of this book, but the material and printing of this book, haven't you read the "Analects" yet? "

"Material? Printing?" The two spoke in unison, looking at each other.

Immediately, they touched the paper of the book and heard the crisp sound of the paper sliding.

Wei Zheng responded: "His Royal Highness, this paper seems to be different from the paper I usually use. The paper is more delicate, crisper, and whiter."

Changsun Wuji echoed: "That's right, the weight is much lighter, and the handwriting in the book is more neat and regular, not like rubbing."

Li Chengqian said indifferently: "My lords have good eyesight. This technique of paper and printing is what I have studied in the past few days, and this "Analects" is from my publishing house. "

Wei Zheng clicked his tongue and said: "It turns out that it was made by His Highness, no wonder... what! Your Highness, you mean that the paper and printing technique are from your hands!"

Li Chengqian's words hit Wei Zheng's head like a thunderbolt, and Changsun Wuji who reacted was also shocked and stunned, which is really unbelievable.

They knew that Li Chengqian's creative ability was great, but the papermaking and printing techniques were a bit too ridiculous, and the prince's scope of research was too wide.

But the facts were in front of them, and they had to believe it, because they knew that Li Chengqian didn't bother to claim such achievements on himself.

Li Chengqian didn't even bother with achievements such as opening up territories, let alone inventing and creating.

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said: "This is not the time to discuss these matters. I can tell you responsibly that the cost of this book is extremely low, which is beyond your expectation. Therefore, I will use this as a basis to create a book in Chang'an. There is a college in the city, a college that is open to poor families."

"In addition, all teaching materials are provided free of charge, no fees are charged, I will subsidize families with difficulties, and reward those with excellent grades. In a word, we want to break the monopoly of aristocratic families on education and achieve a truly meaningful education. Teach without class."

"This..." Wei Zheng sat down on the chair when he heard the words, Li Chengqian was really shocked.

If the words came from Li Shimin's mouth, Wei Zheng would have to listen to them.

But since Li Chengqian personally promised, Wei Zheng firmly believes that Li has already made a perfect plan.

At such a young age, he has such foresight. Wei Zheng has read a lot of poetry and books, and is familiar with ancient and modern times, but there is no prince in history who can be compared with Li Chengqian.

It is unimaginable that the words "Teaching without discrimination" did not come from the mouth of a great Confucian, but from such a young prince.

Li Chengqian picked up the tea and took a sip, "Why, Duke Wei doesn't believe it?"

Wei Zheng said excitedly: "How can the old minister not believe it! It's just that I can't believe it. Throughout the ages, there is a prince who opened a college because of a saying that there is no discrimination, and there is a prince who opened a school because a wealthy family monopolizes education. God bless me Datang!"

Li Chengqian said helplessly: "Hey, here we come again, here we come again... In terms of business, the palace has tentatively proposed that the academy be Bailu Academy. In cultivating Bailu Jijiu for the academy ("

"In addition, I would like to invite Wei Gong to take up the post of dean of Bailu Academy. After all, you are a person with high prestige among the humble family, and you will be regarded as a benchmark among the students."

Wei Zheng was very moved when he heard this. Li Chengqian has done another great event for himself, the dean of Bailu Academy.In his view, the future influence will be huge.

Wei Zheng didn't shirk this time, because he knew that he was indeed the most suitable candidate, "Then the old minister should be respectful rather than obedient."

Changsun Wuji was a little anxious after hearing this, "His Royal Highness, is there anyone for the position of vice president? The old minister recommends himself."

Even a fool can see the stakes of this matter. If you become the dean of Bailu Academy, you will be full of peaches and plums in the future. No one will be envious of such an honor.

"Hehe." Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Don't worry, Uncle, Duke Wei came from a poor family, you come from a family, one positive and one negative, one positive and one negative, that would be the best for the development of Bailu Academy."

Changsun Wuji said proudly: "Haha, the old minister would rather obey his orders than be respectful."

Wei Zheng continued: "Although this matter is good, it may not go smoothly. The students of the Imperial College and the officials of the aristocratic families in the court will not let us do this."

What he said was indeed the biggest difficulty in establishing Bailu Academy.

The aristocratic family controlled the Imperial Academy and the Hongwen Academy, how could it be possible to allow an academy open to ordinary people to exist.

In the long run, their social status will suffer a devastating blow, and such things are absolutely not allowed to happen.

The Five Surnames and Seven Wangs have flourished in China for hundreds of years. If it wasn't for the sudden appearance of Li Chengqian, it would be difficult for anyone to shake their status, even Li Shimin. This is the benefit of their control over education and industry.

Such a lofty social status that they both disdain to intermarry with the royal family.

In their eyes, Li Shimin was nothing more than an upstart.

Of course, this was their previous opinion. Now that Li Chengqian slaughtered the two surnames, they are already scared of being beaten.

Even if you have this kind of thought, you can only bury it deep in your heart.

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Duke Wei, don't worry, in the territory of the Great Tang, I have been afraid of anyone's threats. The five surnames Qiwang and Turkic Bengong don't pay attention to them, let alone them, my sword is very useful! "

Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng looked at Li Chengqian's firm eyes, and the stone in their hearts fell to the ground.

Wei Zheng continued: "Your Highness, to tell you the truth, I know quite a few educated people, but they don't want to work with aristocratic families and live in seclusion in the villages and towns around Chang'an City. If they know that His Highness has opened a The White Deer Academy, which caters exclusively to the poor, must be vying to find a master."

Li Chengqian replied: "Even if these people don't come, I still have to trouble Duke Wei to invite them. Small hermits hide in the mountains and forests, and big hermits hide in the city. Our Tang Dynasty has no shortage of Confucian universities, let alone ministers capable of governing the world."

"But why you live in seclusion, and what you think in your heart, I understand."

As he spoke, he picked up the pen and ink and wrote a sentence and handed it to Wei Zheng, "You take this sentence and just say what I mentioned, I think it should be able to help you."

Wei Zheng took it over, and Changsun Wuji hurried up to him, "An Neng's brows and waists are so powerful that I can't be happy!"

Chapter 170

This..." Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng looked up at Li Chengqian in a daze.

What kind of ambition is hidden under this immature pen, and what kind of heart can write such words as a prince for the hermits who do not want to be in the world.

"His Royal Highness..." Wei Zheng trembled.

Li Chengqian hurriedly raised his hand, "Stop, stop, don't say those compliments, I'm tired of listening."

This sentence comes from "Sleepwalking in Tianmu, Yin Liu Farewell" by the poet Li Bai. The Bailu Academy created by Li Chengqian is also derived from this poem. 】.

If it weren't for Li Bai's era being different from Li Chengqian's, Li Bai would definitely live in his shadow.

Wei Zheng continued: "His Royal Highness, with this poem, those famous teachers hidden in the countryside will probably break the threshold of Bailu Academy. It's not that these people are unwilling to display their talents and ambitions. There are peaches and plums all over the world, but this era forces them to be depressed in the countryside."

Who is Li Chengqian? He is a good young man in the 21st century. He has long been familiar with the aspirations of the ancients.

In fact, Li Chengqian also wanted to start a martial arts academy, but now his energy is really limited, and he can't do too many things, so the martial arts academy can only be put aside for now.

Changsun Wuji said to Li Chengqian: "Your Highness, is Bailu Academy only open to poor families? In fact, there are people in these wealthy families who think the same as Your Highness."

What he said was obviously talking about himself. Although Changsun Wuji's life was not smooth, he was born in a famous family.

Wei Zheng echoed, "That's right, His Royal Highness, you said that there is no discrimination in teaching, but you only recruit children from poor families. If you say it, you may be incriminating."

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said: "It's okay, your worries are completely superfluous, do you think that those wealthy families will send their children to Bailu Academy?

The establishment of the academy is only the first step. There will be a huge battle between the children of the poor family and the children of the nobles. As long as we crush the children of the nobles in the battle, then we will usher in the real education without discrimination. "

"However, if you have the same thoughts as us, you can also recruit the children of wealthy families, but the first rule of Bailu Academy is that everyone is equal and no one has special privileges."

The two listened and nodded. What Li Chengqian said was indeed reasonable.

The three of them chatted for a long time, their interest remained undiminished, and they imagined the future of Datang. Both Wei Zheng and Changsun Wuji were impressed by Li Chengqian's insight and foresight.

It's just that in the dead of night, they had to go back to their respective residences, and prepared to raise this matter in the court tomorrow.

The next morning.

The sky is high and the clouds are light, and the cold wind is fading.

Winter is over, and spring is not far away.

The morning court was held in the East Palace as scheduled. Today, Li Chengqian got up early and arrived at the court hall early, which surprised Li Shimin.

The old eunuch Chen Lin shouted at the top of her voice, "If you have a book, you will play it early, if you don't have a book, you will retreat!"

In recent days, all the places have been peaceful, there are no major events, and the court hall has been much cleaner.

At this time, Wei Zheng stood up, "I have something to announce."

Li Shimin followed his reputation, "It turned out to be Xuan Cheng, did I send you to comfort Hebei about any difficulties?"

Wei Zheng's ability, Li Shimin still has the bottom line, but at this time Hebei is experiencing troubled times, just this year, there is a drought again, the bandits are wanton, and the people are suffering unspeakably.

It was really not easy for Wei Zheng to go to Hebei to clean up this mess.

He saluted and said: "According to His Majesty's wishes, I have adopted a soft policy towards the former Prince Yin. Governments in various places have started to govern step by step, and there are no bandits and bandits under the encirclement and suppression of the local army."

"Whether they are officials or generals, they are all grateful to His Majesty, and their determination to submit to the imperial court is unshakable."

"Oh?" The corner of Li Shimin's mouth raised slightly, "So you've done a good job, so what do you have to say?"

Wei Zheng said sternly: "The problem between the officers and the army has been resolved, but there has been a severe drought in Hebei this year, and the people are in dire straits, and the people are miserable. I implore Your Majesty to allocate some relief food to relieve the people in Hebei."

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court, especially those who still had a grudge against the hidden prince Li Jiancheng.

"What? Wei Zheng asked the imperial court for food just after he announced his consolation to Hebei. Not to mention whether there is a real drought in Hebei, even if there is a drought, will the food reach the people?"

"I said, how did Prince Yin's old party surrender to the imperial court so easily? It turned out that they couldn't survive anymore. With this batch of food, they can't say whether they will sincerely join the imperial court."

"That's right, in my opinion, this food must never be given. If Hebei uses this food to rebel against the imperial court, it will not be worth the loss."

The Minister of Chinese and Military Affairs in the court is almost one-sided, and there are not many people who speak for Wei Zheng. Nowadays, there are too few people in the court who can see the overall situation clearly.

"Your Majesty, according to the old minister's opinion, this is absolutely impossible." Li Hongyu, the Minister of Zhongshu, stood up.

He is Li Shimin's family, and Li Jiancheng once recruited him, but he resolutely refused, insisting on standing behind Li Shimin, he is Li Shimin's humerus minister.

"The minister agrees..."

"The minister also agrees..."

Before Li Hongyu could finish speaking, several old ministers who had followed Li Shimin for many years also stood up.

Only then did Wei Zheng see how much these people had prejudiced against Li Jiancheng's old department. Before Li Hongyu even said the reason, they couldn't wait to stand in line, for fear that Li Shimin would have time to think about the problem.

This is also the most troublesome thing for Li Shimin. These people can't be beaten or scolded, but they always come out to disrupt the situation at critical moments. They are short-sighted, self-righteous, and use their so-called righteousness and patriotism to kidnap Li Shimin.

But he can't do too much. After all, they are the founding heroes. If this matter is not handled well, Li Shimin will definitely be charged with crossing the river and demolishing the bridge.

However, after thinking about it, Li Shimin still stood up, "Okay, Wei Zheng was rejected by you before he even spoke. Have you ever been to Hebei? Have you seen the victims?

Do you understand what happened?If anyone here is eloquent and tries to split the internal relationship of our Tang Dynasty, I will not forgive them lightly. "

Li Hongyu continued: "Your Majesty, the old minister's loyalty to the court and his concern for the safety of the Tang Dynasty can be seen in the sky. It is precisely because the old minister does not understand that this matter is unacceptable."

"Think about it, besides Mr. Wei, who else has gone to see and see him in Hebei? Who else knows the truth? The old minister's words must be because he doesn't trust Mr. Wei. The old minister is only afraid that Mr. Wei will be killed by someone with ulterior motives." Blindfolded."

"The disaster situation in Hebei requires a lot of food and grass, and we need to think about it in the long run!"

Chapter 171 How to rejuvenate the country, only heavy industry

Wei Zheng's face immediately sank when he heard this, "Li Shilang, I went to Hebei in person, and I saw the victims with my own eyes. Who is this with ulterior motives? The relief food is a long-term plan. Starved to death! Can you afford to wait, can the victims afford to wait?"

He thought that this matter would be difficult, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult. Li Chengqian was right, if he wanted the food so much, he might not be able to get it if his mouth was worn out.

"Hehe." Li Hongyu said with a fake smile: "Master Wei, don't be in a hurry! You and I are officials in the same dynasty, so naturally we stand on the same position, sharing worries for His Majesty, and solving problems for the country. It doesn’t count if I say it, but of course it doesn’t count if you say it, Mr. Wei.”

Li Hongyu said every word calmly and with a very good attitude, but this soft knife pierced people, which made Wei Zheng feel even more uncomfortable, like a punch hitting cotton without any force.

You reason with him, he tells you about your mentality, you tell him about the situation, and he reason with you, all in all, it makes you feel uncomfortable.

Li Chengqian watched the play on the sidelines and did not say a word. These old ministers made rash remarks here based on their past achievements. They seemed to have some knowledge, but in fact Xia Chong was talking about ice and talking like a frog.

But this Wei Zheng is also true, and it turned out that he knew it a long time ago, but he insisted on taking this step to see the attitude of this civil and military official.

"Hmph!" Wei Zheng said disdainfully, "The disaster in Hebei is imminent. Li Shilang lives in Chang'an and is receiving the imperial salary. Naturally, he is not in a hurry. In your eyes, the life and death of the people need to be considered in the long run."

Li Hongyu shook his head and said: "Master Wei's words are wrong, as the saying goes..."

Li Shimin frowned when he heard this, "Okay, Hong Yu, stop talking. If you don't have a solution, then stand back and delay the disaster. I only ask you."

He looked at Li Hongyu watching a play and felt angry. If he hadn't thought about his age, he would have been punished.

Li Hongyu heard Li Shimin's anger, so he stopped talking, but looked at the other person, signaling something.

At this moment, Wei Zheng didn't have time to argue with them, so he went straight to the point and said, "Your Majesty, the veteran has a plan, which can not only solve the disaster victims in Hebei, but also eliminate everyone's doubts."

Li Shimin said: "What good plan does Aiqing have, but it's okay to say."

He saw early in the morning that Wei Zheng had a plan and had a certain relationship with Li Chengqian. Wei Zheng inadvertently cast Li Chengqian several times, but others didn't see it, but he, the emperor, didn't rub his eyes.

Wei Zheng saluted and said: "The old minister thought that the grassland in the north of my Tang Dynasty is still idle..."

He recounted what he discussed with Li Chengqian yesterday. As soon as this plan came out, the opposition in the court suddenly decreased a lot.

Immediately afterwards, Changsun Wuji stood up, "Your Majesty, I think that Master Wei's plan is very safe, and it is really a good strategy to kill two birds with one stone."

The civil and military officials looked at Changsun Wuji who suddenly stood up to speak for Wei Zheng, and were horrified. The sun really came out from the west.

Changsun Wuji, who had been at odds with Wei Zheng, stood up and spoke for him.