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Chapter 723 Dilemma

One thing can lead to more things, which is the law of the development of all things.

The origin of human civilization is actually very simple. It is probably a few primitive people living in caves. They originally lived a happy life of eating raw meat, drinking blood and eating raw meat. Later, a small animal did something bad that was struck by lightning. It happened to be split from the living raw meat into five-quarters of cooked meat with skin by a passing thunder. The primitive people hid in the cave and saw this scene, so they ran out hog, broke off one leg and tasted it, and shed tears of happiness. Only then did they realize that the cooked things were better than raw, so there was fire in the world.

From eating raw meat and drinking blood to steak five minutes of cooked steak, this is a big step for human civilization. Since eating cooked meat, my waist has stopped hurting and my legs have stopped soreness. I fainted with one stick and dragged it into the bridal chamber in the cave, without any effort.

Later, a strong primitive man accidentally found himself beating a person with a fist, and other primitive people were afraid of him, so humans became afraid. The strong primitive man was very happy and told them in a slutty {no+primitive verb that I will be your leader from now on. You go hunting, roasting and giving it to me for food. Humans then gain power and class. Later, they found that a certain crop was cooked and delicious. So they tried to plant it actively, and found that the mouth and tongue could make various sounds, which could express their emotions and wishes. So there was language, and it was not enough to have language, so they tried to transform language into written expressions and carve the meaning they wanted to express on the stone slab. First, they used simple and vulgar pictures, and gradually, the pictures evolved into words...

Look, human civilization is developing and progressing step by step. The cause of all these progress is to make one's life better, more convenient and higher quality. This is the driving force for the development of all civilizations.

Li Su didn't know if the suggestion of establishing agronomy today was considered to be a contributor to human civilization. He just felt that if someone thought about some things, someone had to do it. It would be a game for the great people and the outcome of winning or losing might be very exciting for the great people, but the people suffered, so there was a saying in later generations, "Rise, the people suffer, the people suffer, the people suffer."

The source of "pain" is finally food. Food has always influenced the process of civilization. Sometimes it makes human civilization progress, and sometimes it causes civilization to regress. In the years of famine, hunger, people are displaced and wandering, and changing their children to eat. The scenes of the scenes that are as miserable as the Shura hell are actually all because of the word "food".

Li Su didn't feel that he was related to the words "noble and great". He proposed the establishment of agronomy just because he didn't want to see the people of the Tang Dynasty who were hungry and hungry for thousands of miles. The day when they changed their children, perhaps, he really fell in love with this era. He wanted to keep a few more years of pure and unpretentious time for this era, so that the cute and simple people in this era could lie leisurely in the yard like him after eating, bask in the sun, sleeping in a daze under the ginkgo tree, dreaming for a thousand years.

Li Su's proposal made Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others' eyes shine.

This proposal...is very feasible, and from the perspective of the ruler, this proposal is beneficial to his rule without any harm. All he has to pay is to gather officials, scholars and experienced old peasants, and then allocate some funds from the treasury, build several large houses, and wrap up a wasteland. That's all, but what are the benefits he gets?

First of all, all the seeds of crops in the world have hope of improvement and increased yield. People can eat enough and the national treasury is abundant. This is the basis for stability in the world. Secondly, he did something that the emperor had never done before, which is unprecedented. In the biography of Tian Khan, the "establishment of agricultural science" must be a brilliant move. Even if the research process of agronomical science is not ideal, the so-called improvement and increase in production are all failed, which is not a bad thing for Li Shimin.

What matters is that he is doing it, he does it.

So what if you fail? The court officials and the people will not blame him, but will say in front of others that His Majesty has devoted all his efforts and energy to improve the grain seeds for the people's food and clothing. His Majesty is really determined and he is a good emperor.

This comment was a heavy bargaining chip for Li Shimin, and it was the supreme prestige that commanded the world and subjects to absolutely obey.

Therefore, whether it succeeds or fails, it is beneficial to Li Shimin, and he has no reason to refuse.

In the hall, Li Shimin's face suddenly turned red, his breathing became more and more rapid, and he was obviously very uneasy. The three important officials next to him were naturally traitors. Li Shimin thought of it, and they also quickly thought it, and then bowed to Li Shimin with joy.

This is how the work of the emperor and the prime minister is. They appear just and majestic, but in fact they are dark inside. They always use the worst malice to guess others. And no matter how upright and open the good things that benefit the country and the people, after they have turned around in their minds, the process and purpose suddenly become very dirty and dirty.

"What do you think about agriculture and improving crops...?" Li Shimin controlled his emotions and asked the three of them calmly.

Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling exchanged glances, and then smiled and said, "I think... it's feasible."

Fang Xuanling also laughed: "I agree."

He pulled Li Su who was drawing circles beside him, and Changsun Wuji was full of love and rubbed Li Su's head hard: "This child, with a delicate and crystal-like mind, I don't know what to think about, and a casual word is a great merit that will last forever. If those evil sons in my family are half as smart as you, I will smile and rest in peace even if I die now."

Li Su's head was moved by Changsun Wuji, and she suddenly became angry. She shook her head hard and broke free from Changsun Wuji's harassment. She forced a smile and said, "My nephew is lazy and has a good mouth, so what she thinks on weekdays is how to make people eat well, and she is not too tired. Many of the ideas are thought of by the nephew lying in the yard basking in the sun."

Fang Xuanling laughed and pointed at him, saying, "I am not in charge of the official position of the Minister of State, but I don't come here every few days. I'm lazy and even stole the reason. In the future, you will hand me a fake note to me. If I don't agree, will it delay your concern for the country and the people?"

Li Su smiled dryly: "Don't make trouble for the sake of the house, your nephew's official position and title have been dismissed by His Majesty..."

Li Shimin curled his lips with difficulty, then he showed anger and snorted dissatisfaction, obviously not calming down at Li Sugan's bastard.

The monarch and ministers discussed for a while and unanimously felt that it was very necessary to establish agricultural science, so Li Shimin made a statement.

"Agricultural science can be established. I decided to draw out ten hectares of fertile fields outside Chang'an City to specialize in crop improvement. Honglu Temple summoned envoys from various countries and ordered them to present their crop seeds to Chang'an. The treasury allocated 20,000 yuan. The craftsman of the Ministry of Works first built a farming house, then selected officials, and determined his official positions. The most important thing is that not only should the experienced old farmers in all prefectures in the world, but also select a group of poor farmers every year to come in and pass on the farming skills from generation to generation. Xuanling personally dispatched this matter and must build the foundation of farming as soon as possible."

Fang Xuanling took the order with stern apology.

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and said, "The establishment of agricultural science is independent of the court and does not participate in the government affairs of the court. Just like Hongwenguan, it is a place that specializes in researching knowledge. The difference is that Hongwenguan manages the classics of sages, while agricultural science specializes in agricultural affairs. The two coexist, which benefit the scholars and the people, is very good!"

Changsun Wuji and others were shocked when they heard this.

Li Shimin actually ranked agricultural science with Hongwenguan, which shows how much he attached to the establishment of agricultural science, and the status of agricultural science in the court in the future is also evident.

Although Hongwenguan is a place specializing in academic research, there are extraordinary people who can go in to teach and study. The teachers who teach students are all third-rank or above in the dynasty. People who come out of Hongwenguan usually have their official careers and are entrusted with important tasks by the Ministry of Personnel. The Hongwenguan, which was set up in the Zhenguan year of Wude, has changed its taste without realizing it, and has become a place for scholars from all walks of life to study, and has become a straight ladder to the heaven.

The original intention of establishing agronomy was also to specialize in research and research, but its status was parallel to Hongwenguan, which shows how eye-catching the future will be. Especially Li Shimin's words "Children of poor farmers" just now seemed even more meaningful. From then on, in addition to the scientific and technological examinations, poor children had another way out. The establishment of agronomy was another heavy blow for those aristocratic families that had been a thousand-year-old. The court took poor scholars to weaken the influence of the family on the government, and agricultural science could also be ranked alongside scientific examinations.

One stone is three birds with one bird, and it is really brilliant.

After Changsun Wuji and others understood the subtleties inside, they admired Li Shimin even more and bowed with conscience.

Li Shimin half closed his eyes, knocking on the table unconsciously while pondering.

“…Agricultural science can have one supervisor and two supervisors, so who are the supervisors?”

As he said that, Li Shimin suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Li Su. Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others seemed to have telepathy, and they looked at him at the same time.

Li Su was shocked and suddenly realized that he had done something stupid, something stupid that brought him into a ditch. The stupidity of this matter was probably not unfair to slap himself eighteen times.

Before Li Shimin could speak, Li Su hurriedly said: "Your Majesty think twice, agriculture is a major event that benefits the country and the future. Your Majesty, you are aware of your personality. Do you think it is really appropriate to hand over agriculture to someone like me?"

Li Shimin was stunned, then showed a deep expression of agreement, nodding, "Supervisor, let the next person discuss, in short..."

As he said that, Li Shimin glanced at him with great disdain and said, "In short, this person must not choose a bastard who is greedy, lazy, and loves to cause trouble and is full of conspiracies and tricks. It is enough for my Zhenguan Dynasty to have such a bastard, so there can be no more."

Li Su: “…………”

Are you talking about me? No? You should be talking about Cheng Yaojin...

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After talking about the main business, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others surrendered.

Only Li Su and Li Shimin were left in the hall.

This time the two did not fall into silence, and Li Shimin's expression seemed to have changed a little.

"Li Su, I roughly understand why you want to destroy the marriage. With this rice seed, the prince of Zhenla Kingdom has become very important. I cannot ignore his affair with Princess Wencheng."

Li Su nodded and said, "Yes, if the Tang Dynasty wanted to introduce rice seeds from Zhenla Kingdom, it would be far from enough to rely solely on private merchants and people to communicate with each other between the two countries. If the rice seeds were to be promoted to the southern prefectures, this matter would not be spared in any case. Without the royal nod, it would be difficult to promote the planting of Zhenla rice in the Tang Dynasty. After all, the people who are really familiar with it are the people of Zhenla Kingdom. Moreover, the stable source of rice seeds from the two countries will be sent to each other every year, teach planting knowledge, etc. This is the deepest cooperation between the two countries. If Your Majesty ignores the feelings of the Prince of Zhenla Kingdom and insists on giving his sweetheart Wencheng to Songtsen Ganbu, I am afraid that the Zhenla Kingdom royal family is dissatisfied with Your Majesty, and it will be difficult to introduce rice seeds."

Li Shimin sighed: "Yes, this matter is indeed very troublesome. If I had known that Zhenla Country had this treasure, Yu Cheng and the other two would have been in a dilemma now? The decree has been issued. Tubo is a powerful country and should not be insulted. The Tang Dynasty also asked Zhenla for it, and it would not be offended. However, Princess Wencheng only has one... It is difficult to destroy me!"

Li Su leaned forward and made an idea: "Your Majesty might as well use Tubo's troops on the border as an excuse, and criticize Tubo for being disrespectful and offends the border, and take advantage of the situation to reject the marriage between the two countries. If you have face, no one can tell your Majesty's fault..."

Li Shimin sneered: "My decree has been issued, and I suddenly regret it. How can I have the face to govern the world? What's more, people have already used heavy troops on the border. If I regret it, those uncivilized barbarians will be stubborn and angry. In a state of anger, they will most likely really attack the border. Now that the Tang Dynasty's treasury is empty and the soldiers are tired, do you think we can still support a fierce battle?"

Li Su also sighed. It was really a dilemma when this matter reached this point.

Neither offend Tubo nor Zhenla, Songtsen Gampo of Tubo, the monkey of Zhenla... Prince Shi Neyan, both of them want to marry Princess Wencheng, and whoever is allowed or not will be allowed, will inevitably create one more enemy for the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin was so upset that he thought of the culprit who caused this incident, and turned his head and glared at Li Su fiercely.

"You have asked me a good problem! I'm so angry when I think about it. I wish I could chop you up with one knife!" Li Shimin said angrily.

Li Su carefully pointed to the rice ears on the table and said, "I have also found a treasure for Your Majesty..."

Li Shimin sighed heavily. To be honest, Li Su can't blame him for this matter. Although he is in a dilemma now, Li Su provides an opportunity for the Tang Dynasty to be rich and strong, and to be domineering in the world.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin's anger faded a lot and his tone became much calmer.

"You are a famous bastard in Chang'an City. You have a lot of bad water in your stomach. Do you have any idea about this?"

Li Su suddenly wanted to be an assassin, so he picked up the 20-pound copper incense burner at his hand and swung it on Li Shimin's head, smashing him into a hemiplegia and inhumane.

Just be a bastard, a "famous" bastard. After being an emperor for a long time, he not only can't chat, but he can't even speak...

Rolling his eyes to the sky, Li Su said hard: "I am stupid and have no idea."

Li Shimin was not disappointed, but nodded slowly: "Since I can't come up with an idea, what's the point of keeping you? Tomorrow you will get out to Qiannan and live on the tree with the money in Qiannan to pick peaches and eat them."

Li Su suddenly shuddered and said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I have a way!"

"explain."

“…I haven’t thought about it yet.”

Seeing that Li Shimin was showing signs of getting angry, Li Su quickly said: "Give me one night, there must be a good idea."

Li Shimin shut down the fire.

"It's great. I'll leave this matter to you. If it makes me dissatisfied with it or causes the two countries to attack war, don't blame me for not giving up on you. At that time, you can't even go to Qiannan, so wait for the beheading."

Li Su smiled bitterly, why are so many people in the world extremely passionate about power? This is the reason. You can push things you can't do to the people below, but the people below don't do it well. It's very simple. Just chop it up with one knife and then change someone to continue doing it.

He glanced at Li Su indifferently, and Li Shimin said, "Tonight, you should squat in Dali Temple honestly."

Li Su was stunned.

Li Shimin hummed and said, "The few days after you were imprisoned, Tubo Prime Minister Lu Dongzan jumped up and down like crazy, begging me to severely punish the culprit who destroyed the marriage between the two countries and provoked the fierce battle between the envoys of the six countries. Of course, you are the culprit. If I release you from Dali Temple, are you afraid that Lu Dongzan will fight you to the death?"

Li Su's scalp was numb and he hurriedly said, "I live in Dali Temple. I like Dali Temple. It is elegant and pleasant, and it makes people linger..."

Li Su entered Dali Temple again.

This time I came in willingly, and it was Li Su who asked for it on his own initiative.

For the prison guards of Dali Temple, today is obviously a day of ups and downs. They just sent the plague god away in the morning, but after a few hours, they actually came back...

Do you really regard this place as your second hometown?

Li Su moved into the cell that belonged to him with a swagger. The prisoners were full of bitter faces and looked depressed. They dressed and ate, swept the floor and poured water. When they were doing these tasks, they not only had to be quick-witted, but also had to smile. Smile was requested by Li Su. According to Li Su, the prisoners belonged to the public servants of the people and served the people. Since they were serving, they must show their attitude of respecting their posts and loving their careers and serve everyone with a smile.

The prisoners all had the idea of ​​retiring and returning home, and missed their parents affectionately. In their memory, they had never been so filial to their parents. Instead, they regarded a young bastard as their ancestor and served the marquis comfortably. They should have been struck by lightning a hundred times...

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When Li Su returned to Dali Temple and continued to be an old man, something big happened in Chang'an City.

Li Ji took action.

Li Ji didn't know what the monarch and ministers said after Li Su was summoned to Tai Chi Palace. He only knew that Li Su was imprisoned in Dali Temple after coming out of the palace. This was obviously not good news. Li Ji discussed with the servants in the mansion for a long time and everyone came to a conclusion that Li Shimin was afraid that Li Shimin would not have calmed down, otherwise Li Su would not have been jailed after leaving the palace. According to this judgment, Li Su would probably still be exiled to Qiannan.

Li Ji was anxious.

The second day of the Dynasty, headed by Li Ji, including Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Niu Jinda, Duan Zhixuan and other military generals, and even several civil officials such as Xiao Yu and Tang Jian who had never had contact with Li Su, jointly submitted a memorial to seek amnesty for Li Su's crimes. (To be continued.)
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