Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 432: Human power is limited, destiny is beyond control

"The Emperor Liao praised it."

Su Chen's face was calm, without much pride on his face.

It seemed that what Li Shimin said had little to do with him, or maybe he didn't think so at all.

Looking at Su Chen's calm face, Li Shimin felt that Su Chen was increasingly unfathomable.

Whenever Li Chengqian needed assistance, Su Chen would always help him solve various problems from various unique angles.

Some are direct, some are sideways, and of course there are also underhanded ones.

But no matter what, the result is always positive.

"Are you planning to write about those who are corrupt and take bribes in the newspapers?"

Li Chengqian gave an explanation for Li Shimin's question, "I won't write a big book about it, but I will pick a few examples that are targeted."

"Targeted?"

"Correct."

Li Chengqian nodded. "There are those who are dedicated to serving the people, and there are also those who exploit the people. We must not show mercy to these people."

"Therefore, we will specifically publish the names of those who have committed heinous crimes in the newspapers, so that the people of the Tang Dynasty will know that we will never tolerate any corrupt officials who commit corruption and abuse their power."

"At the same time, we also welcome the public to report corrupt officials to the newspaper. Once verified, these officials will be arrested and the whistleblowers will be rewarded."

Li Shimin thought carefully. Now that the reward and punishment measures are perfect, if they continue like this, there should be very few corrupt officials in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty, right?
Unless they are those who rely on the emperor's grace and think they are above the laws of the Tang Dynasty.

"I heard that Su Bin led the warships out to sea a few days ago?"

"It's true."

"Isn't he going out to sea for business? Why is he allowed to bring a warship?"

"We do business for the purpose of doing business, but our safety also needs to be guaranteed."

Li Chengqian smiled calmly, "Besides, he took the initiative to ask for the warship and got Su Chen's approval, so there is naturally no problem."

"As for his real purpose of bringing those warships, won't it become clear after some time?"

Li Shimin sneered, "Is there any secret that cannot be told?"

Su Chen and Li Chengqian smiled at each other.

Su Chen said, "It's not a big secret. It's just that Su Bin wants to open up a maritime business channel for the Tang Dynasty's ship merchants while doing business."

"Of course, it does not mean reaching the business channels of Goryeo and Silla, or Luzon and Ryukyu."

"That is?"

"Direct business channel to Borneo, the Lion Country."

Borneo?
Li Shimin frowned, "The territory south of Annan?"

Su Chen nodded, "Yes, in addition to Annan, Jimei and other places, there are also Lion Country, Tianzhu Country and other places beyond them."

Use warships to open up business channels at sea?

Going south along the coast?
suddenly.

Li Shimin thought about the Ministry of Works' work on renovating warships during this period and Li Chengqian's transfer order.

Liu Rengui and Su Dingfang are now responsible for the training of the Tang Dynasty's new navy.

When Li Shimin learned the news, he felt a little strange. Why did he let Liu Rengui be in charge of the training of the new navy and let Su Dingfang cooperate?

After hearing what they said, Li Shimin had a rough idea in his mind.

Su Bin's trip to Hainan for business was fake. His real purpose was most likely to find out the true strength of these countries.

The naval exercises of Liu Rengui and Su Dingfang were most likely preparations for subsequent campaigns!
I really want to make myself the king of kings.

Li Shimin sighed softly, "So you have already regarded these island countries as your next target?"

Li Chengqian: "Father, you are wise."

Li Shimin shook his head. He didn't care about whether it was obvious or not. He only cared about whether such a thing could really work.

"If we start from Chang'an and take the official road, it will take more than a month to reach Annan smoothly."

"Taking the water route completely relies on sea wind and human power, so the speed is naturally not as fast as the official road. What you are doing is just going the long way instead of the short way."

"If we really want to attack these island countries, the best way should be to arrange the troops in Lingnan to march towards Annan. However, we need to consider the environmental problems in Annan and whether it will cause trouble for our Tang soldiers..."

Li Shimin spoke slowly and everyone listened carefully.

Su Chen played with the wine glass with a smile, and once again gained a more real understanding of the Tiance General in front of him.

With Li Shimin's ability, if he were given the facilities of modern language, as long as he wanted, he could get rid of the hat of Governor of Asia and wear the crown of Governor of the Earth.

Pity.

"what happened?"

Li Shimin suddenly discovered that Su Chen's expression was a little strange, as if there was a huge problem in his words.

"Do you have any better idea?"

"For example, the hot air balloon that broke into Xuanwu Gate earlier?"

"Human power is limited, and destiny is beyond our control!"

Li Shimin smiled and said, "That kind of thing may have a miraculous effect in a short distance, but if it is really used on the sea, I am afraid that it will be blown to pieces by the strong wind on the sea before it can form a formation."

"Your Majesty is too superficial."

As soon as Su Chen opened his mouth, a look of displeasure flashed across Li Shimin's face.

shallow?

"How am I superficial?"

"It is true that human power is limited, but I cannot agree with the idea that destiny is beyond our control." Su Chen said calmly, "The ancients often said that man can conquer nature. Let's not talk about the distant past. Just take the dam breach that happened last year as an example. Wasn't it blocked by countless soldiers and civilians?"

"As for what the Emperor said, the journey to Annan and the Lion Country is long, and it would take months or even years to travel by official road. This is even more short-sighted!"

"Then I'd like to listen carefully to your wise opinion as the King of Side by Side with Me!"

"It's not a brilliant opinion, it's just an idea."

Su Chen said calmly: "Whether it is an official road or a waterway, what is needed is a means of transportation, such as horses and boats."

“Horses get tired, they get exhausted, the wind changes, they get cranky, and they’re hard to control!”

"However, we can use our brains to create our own means of transportation."

"for example……"

"car!"

Li Shimin had learned to answer quickly, "What car did you take during the military parade?"

Su Chen smiled and nodded, "The Ministry of Industry is already researching steam-powered devices. As long as they make a breakthrough, they can install them on cars and ships."

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“Horses need rest, these machines don’t.”

"A horse can travel up to a thousand miles a day, and it is a rare good horse. But if a steam-powered vehicle is installed, it can travel two thousand miles a day without getting tired!"

"Even though the Great Tang has a vast territory, and even though it's 15,000 miles to Liugui Country, it will only take seven or eight days."

Li Shimin's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief, and even some of the wine in his hand spilled from the glass because he was too excited.

As for Gao Shilian and others, they looked as if they had seen a ghost.

"Aren't you afraid of biting your tongue when you say that?"

Li Shimin sneered and put down the wine glass. "We can travel two thousand miles a day, so it will only take seven or eight days to reach Liugui Country. How dare you, Su Chen, say such a lie?"

"The Emperor doesn't believe it?"

"Do not believe."

Li Shimin had a cold expression on his face.

Su Chen turned his gaze to Gao Shilian and the others, who also had suspicious looks on their faces.

Obviously, what Su Chen said was too fantastic to be believed by them.

Su Chen shook his head, "Summer insects cannot talk about ice, Your Majesty, just believe it."

Li Chengqian nodded, "I believe you."

Li Shimin and others: "..."

Su Chen smiled and said, "Did the emperor see that? This is the difference between your majesty and the emperor."

"Go and call Duan Lun over."

Li Shimin thought for a moment, then ordered Wang De to call Duan Lun over, obviously wanting to get something clear.

"Your humble servant pays respect to His Majesty, Your Majesty."

"Let me ask you, has Su Chen sent the steam to the Ministry of Industry..."

Li Shimin frowned, "What about steam?"

Before Su Chen could speak, Duan Lun replied, "Your Majesty, it is a steam-powered device."

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Is there really such a thing?"

Duan Lun nodded. "This thing is so mysterious that the Ministry of Industry has already assembled a top research team of nearly fifty people from all over the country, and they are working hard to study it."

"He said that if this thing is placed on a vehicle, it can make the vehicle travel 2,000 miles a day!"

Li Shimin raised his finger and pointed at Su Chen, then looked at Duan Lun with a serious face and said, "Duan Lun, tell me, is this kind of thing realistic?"

Duan Lun hesitated, looked at Su Chen, then looked at Li Shimin, and then said: "This, I don't know the specific effect. We still have to wait for those masters to make the steam power device before we can have a specific reference."

Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help laughing, "So these are just exaggerations on your part."

Su Chen shrugged, "Whether the emperor believes it or not, what does it have to do with me?"

Li Shimin was choked suddenly.

Okay.

We are still trying to determine the authenticity of this matter, but you directly overturned this proposition.

Li Shimin sneered, "I'll see if this thing is as powerful as you said!"

"Duan Lun."

"The minister is here."

"I order you to go back and have the craftsmen work overtime day and night to make the steam power device in the shortest possible time."

Li Shimin's words immediately made Duan Lun feel a little embarrassed.

"Replying to the Emperor, everyone has been busy during this period of time..."

"It has to be as soon as possible."

Li Shimin said coldly, "I will make him look at his things and say no!"

Duan Lun smiled bitterly and nodded, "I will obey your order and work overtime to make this thing!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen was immediately happy.

If this is the case, can it be said that Li Shimin was the one who indirectly facilitated this matter?

"Um……"

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, "Then I will wait and see how we can reach Liugui Country in seven or eight days!"

(End of this chapter)