The Lone Star of the Tang Dynasty

Li Er's face turned slightly red after hearing this, and he thought to himself: "I'm not complicit with the family, don't guide you kid." "

Li Changge continued: "Obviously, there is a deep enmity between His Majesty and the family because of the Xuanwumen change and Li Jiancheng's matter, and it is impossible to treat them favorably. The reason why the equalization system was not implemented was that it would lead to civil strife and give opportunities for foreign enemies such as the Turks. "

Li Erchang breathed a sigh of relief ......

Li Changge proposed a second strategy: "Create new sources of wealth." "

The proposal left everyone in the audience as confused as a schoolboy facing a new concept. "Why do we need a new way to get rich?" and what is it? Why does it have to be new?" the crowd asked.

Li Changge couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking: I deliberately don't use modern words such as emerging industries, after all, this is the Tang Dynasty during the Zhenguan period. He patiently explains: "The so-called new way of making money is other industries besides agriculture, that is, new industries that are much more profitable than farming. "

He went on to elaborate: "As long as such a new industry emerges, it will inevitably give rise to a new class of super-wealthy, and how can those big families who originally owned land be able to hold on? In order to participate in it, they must turn part or even all of their land into cash and silver taels, so that the imperial court will have the opportunity to buy land at a low price and distribute it to the people, thus breaking the monopoly of the family on land." "

After listening to Li Changge's explanation, Li Er and the ministers looked at each other, although they felt that this plan was novel and logical, but they still faced two major problems. First of all, how can the big families of the noble clan easily give up the land in their hands? Second, how should we open up the road for the development of this so-called new industry?

Li Changge smiled at this, and said confidently: "The Shi clan gate lord will naturally not let go of the land easily, and will only hinder the development of emerging industries in every possible way in the early stage, which requires the imperial court to come forward and rely on the army to ensure the smooth development of emerging industries." "

As for how the emerging industry was born, Li Changge believes that this is in the same vein as breaking the monopoly of the gate valve: "Let more children from poor families have the opportunity to study and enter the official career, so as to dilute the power controlled by the scholars through nepotism, and realize the indirect and hidden process of cutting the feudal domain." "

In this way, by encouraging educational equity, cultivating more capable upstarts, and with the help of the development of emerging industries, the land foundation of the family will be gradually weakened, and finally a fundamental change in the social structure will be realized, and the arrival of the prosperous Tang Dynasty will be promoted.

Li Changge's analysis was like a sharp light that illuminated the hearts of Wei Zheng and others.

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imperial examination system had been tried to implement during the reign of Emperor Yang Guang of the previous Sui Dynasty, and they had occasionally reflected on the fact that perhaps some of Yang Guang's policies were not entirely beneficial to the country. However, it was not until today that Li Changge revealed the deep logic behind the imperial examination system, and analyzed it thoroughly and clearly, that everyone suddenly realized.

"I see! The effect of this imperial examination system is so far-reaching!" Wei Zheng was full of emotion, "Yang Guangneng has such foresight and wisdom, and he can indeed be regarded as a heroic hero when he sets up this trick." "

Li Er was even more attentive to it, and Li Changge's words made him feel suddenly enlightened, as if he had opened a door to a new world. He felt that the knowledge and insight he had gained today was much richer than that of his own painstaking reflections over the years.

Li Changge did not blindly praise Yang Guang, but directly pointed out his limitations: "Although Yang Guang's measures to carry out the imperial examination were good, they lacked sufficient political skills and military strength to back them up. In essence, the imperial examination weakened the power of the great clans, and in the face of such a threat, how could those deep-rooted families sit idly by? Yang Guang did not have a strong military power in his hands that was sufficient to deter the feudal kings of the four directions and quell all resistance, and this doomed him to failure. "

Then, Li Changge changed his words and mentioned the difference between Li Er: "In comparison, Li Shimin still has a little superficial military talent, and it is precisely because he implements the imperial examination system on the basis of holding real military and political power, the possibility of success is greatly increased." "

Li Changge's words made everyone present stunned.

The teacup in Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui's hands slipped off in an instant, and the tea splashed all over, but they didn't realize it. Their mouths were wide open, as if they had been struck by lightning, and they couldn't believe their ears at all.

"Childe, do you say that the martial arts of the Holy Saint today are only superficial?" Du Ruhan stammered and asked, his voice full of incredulity.

Li Er is a king who has personally led troops for many years and has made great achievements in battle! His martial arts are praised as the first emperor in ancient times, even surpassing Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Such an evaluation is already the supreme praise in the eyes of the world.

"Yes, I have also heard that His Majesty once personally led an army to defeat the Turks. How can such a record be summed up in the word 'superficial'?" Fang Xuanling couldn't help but interject.

However, Li Changge smiled slightly, unimpressed.

"You also know that it's a battle, not a competition. Li Changge said calmly, "Fighting and competing are two different things. Fighting a war is a battle between two armies that uses wisdom and strategy to win, while a contest of martial arts is a contest of individual martial arts. "

"Childe, what do you mean......" Du Ruhui seemed to understand something, but he was not sure.

"I mean, Li Er's military talent is indeed outstanding, that's undeniable. But his martial arts are really not top-notch. "Of course, this doesn't mean that he doesn't have the ability to protect himself. It's just that relatively speaking, his martial arts are really not outstanding enough compared to his political wisdom and military talents. "

Hearing this, Empress Eldest Sun couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. This kid was so funny that he dared to tease the emperor like this. However, she also felt a faint sense of relief in her heart. After all, she has always hoped that Li Changge can surpass her predecessors and create a more glorious era. And Li Changge's words seem to indicate that this beautiful vision is gradually being realized.

"This kid is talented, and he is really eloquent!" Empress Changsun secretly praised in her heart.

Li Er always felt that something was wrong, why was this hurting me!

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui's subconscious reaction made him happy. It seems that the combat effectiveness he showed left a deep impression on at least these people. And this will undoubtedly have an invisible deterrent effect on the plan he just proposed to cut the domain, and even the strategy of counterattacking the family. Those who attempt to rebel, when weighing their own strength, will take into account the strength of him Li Er, so they will be afraid.

But Li Er was extremely unhappy in his heart.

He, the man who personally led the troops and fought all the way to the throne of the Son of Heaven, could it be that his combat effectiveness was only a superficial skill? As a son, did he know nothing about my father's abilities?

Li Er's face gradually became gloomy.

"Son, what do you think of your Majesty?" he asked bluntly.

Li Changge waved his hand gently, and there was no trace of arrogance or contempt in his tone. "Your Majesty's civil and martial arts are excellent, but the martial arts are ......."

"Martial arts aren't too weak, are they?" Li Er took over with a hint of provocation in his tone.

Li Changge shook his head, "No, no, no, you all misunderstood. I'm not saying that Your Majesty's art of war is inferior to that of the heroes of the world, don't misunderstand what I mean. "

"Then ......" Fang Xuanling asked cautiously, "Childe, what do you mean?"

"Actually, I just want to say that the generals in the world are all rookies. Li Changge said lightly.