Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 126 Cotton!

Everyone thought carefully whether it was feasible.

Gao Shilian hesitated and said, "Your Highness, I want to ask you, if the two tribes unite, will it be a disaster if we raise a tiger?"

“We have to guard against this.”

Chang Sun Wuji said: "Raising a tiger is a threat, but there is no need to worry, it will just be beaten up again."

"However, if the imperial court makes an investment and ends up in failure, the gain will not outweigh the loss."

When considering a problem, you must consider it comprehensively.

Various factors need to be taken into consideration.

Li Chengqian shook his head slightly, "Don't worry about that."

"The reason why the imperial court did not invest more in the grasslands is, to put it bluntly, that they felt it was too tasteless to eat and too wasteful to abandon."

“I don’t really want to put in more effort.”

“But as long as you see there’s a reward, that’s different.”

In fact, there is no point in saying anything.

Or there is a lack of communication between the grassland and the Central Plains.

As long as the two places have common interests, frequent exchanges and close contact, it is impossible for the tail to become too big to be controlled and a tiger to become a threat.

It should be promoted not only at the national level, but also at the grassroots level.

This is the only way to deepen the relationship between the two sides.

When the grassland is discovered to be a super treasure, there are countless benefits to be gained.

Not to mention that the Tang Dynasty will not sit idly by, I am afraid that the nobles with vested interests in the grassland will also nip in the bud any signs of chaos.

And they will also take the initiative to show their loyalty to the Tang Dynasty.

"Your Highness, I still think we should be cautious."

Gao Shilian said.

"Well, it's natural to be cautious."

Li Chengqian said: "Let's write a proposal and submit it to your majesty for judgment."

"Ok."

At this time.

Li Zhi and Chang Sun Chong came back.

Li Chengqian learned that Li Shimin had different opinions on the tax exemption for the widows and families of heroes.

The others frowned slightly, but he smiled in his heart.

Things can't be done too well.

We should give Li Shimin some room to express himself.

In order to make everything go perfectly, how could Li Shimin, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, demonstrate his majesty and influence?

and so.

Li Chengqian deliberately left this point to Li Shimin.

There must also be room for future considerations, so that Li Shimin can reject the best proposal.

In this way, Li Shimin's authority would be reflected and he would not notice that some things were quietly changing.

Weightlifting champion.

It's not just about the Tang Dynasty, but also the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

"There is no hurry to send this matter to your majesty."

Li Chengqian pressed it and said, "Minister of Works."

"Chen is here!"

The Minister of Works, Duke of Yun, Zhang Liang, stood up and said.

Previously, Du Chuke was the Minister of Works, but because he was too closely involved with Li Pangpang, Li Shimin directly exiled him from Chang'an to serve as an official in the local area.

"In a few days, I will go to inspect the Ministry of Works."

"I want to see the best craftsman."

"You must be prepared to satisfy me."

He said meaningfully.

Zhang Liang's heart skipped a beat.

The Ministry of Works was put under fire for the Tianqi Hall incident.

He really felt that he was extremely unlucky.

It was obviously Du Chuke who held the position before, but the prince didn't say anything. But when he became the Minister of Works, the pressure came overwhelming.

He didn't know who to confide in about this grievance.

"I will arrange it when I get back."

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "There is one more thing. The court encourages childbirth."

"Left and right servants, how is the progress?"

"Why didn't I see the relevant memorial?"

Gao Shilian said: "Your Highness, we are still discussing the issue of encouraging childbirth."

"But there are some signs of progress. At the earliest, the imperial court will be able to issue a decree in early March."

Li Chengqian said: "That's great. I will keep an eye on the progress of this matter."

"Yes!"

It's almost time.

Li Chengqian let them go.

After leaving the East Palace, everyone headed towards the Liangyi Palace without any prior arrangement.

After finishing the business here, we have to open the business over there.

Li Chengqian had no idea what was discussed in Liangyi Hall.

However, relevant imperial edicts were issued one after another.

There is not much difference from what Li Chengqian mentioned.

"How is the second phase of Jinyiwei recruitment going?"

Du He and other members of the first batch of Jinyiwei have officially graduated, and the recruitment for the second batch is also in the final stages.

"The second phase of 500 people has been recruited."

Du He said: "Some of them were selected from the Imperial Guards."

The second phase doesn't have to be so demanding.

The standards have been lowered significantly.

I just want a strong man with a tiger back, a wasp waist and mantis legs.

If you want such a person, it would be best to choose him from among the hundreds of thousands of imperial guards.

Li Chengqian was not afraid that Li Shimin would be suspicious.

The Imperial Guards are your territory, and I selected them from among them. Are you still worried about a rebellion?

……

Ministry of Industry.

Zhang Liang had a sad face and sighed.

The prince is coming to inspect, and what if he is not satisfied?

You will have to suffer the consequences.

What does being a duke mean to me?
I haven't seen Duke Chen of Dai. It's hard to even see his shadow now.

“Go and select the skilled and experienced craftsmen.”

"Teach them some rules and etiquette, so as not to offend His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

In anxiety.

The Crown Prince went to the Ministry of Works on foot.

"Your Highness, I am here to see you, and respectfully ask about your health."

Li Chengqian smiled and got off the carriage, saying, "Guan An."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhang Liang stepped forward and accompanied Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness's inspection of the Ministry of Works is a blessing for the Ministry of Works."

Li Chengqian did not comment and asked Zhang Liang to arrange the best craftsmen from the Ministry of Works.

Soon, a dozen craftsmen, young and old, appeared, at a loss in front of the prince. "Are there only a few people in the Ministry of Works?"

"Your Highness, this is the most skilled and experienced craftsman in the Ministry of Industry."

Li Chengqian shook his head, "Not enough."

"Gather the other craftsmen immediately. I want to meet them by the Wei River."

After saying that, Li Chengqian turned and left.

"I am waiting by the Wei River."

Zhang Liang was at a loss.

The prince always does what he wants.

There was no choice but to do as he was told and immediately ordered people to call all the skilled craftsmen.

He himself followed the prince's sedan chair.

Weishui.

In those days, Li Shimin signed the Weishui Alliance with the two Turkic Khans, Jili and Tuli.

Li Shimin regarded this as a great humiliation, and he finally washed away the humiliation by sweeping across the Turks and forcing them to flee in all directions.

Li Chengqian rode on his horse, examining the largest tributary of the Yellow River, with a surge of emotion surging in his heart.

"what's your name?"

he asked an old craftsman.

"Your Highness." The old craftsman was shaking and his words were not fluent. "I am Lu Dacheng, a commoner."

"How long have you been working in the Ministry of Industry?"

"My people have been craftsmen for generations. If you count, it's been more than fifty years."

Li Chengqian walked to the water's edge, put his hand into the water, and felt the slight coolness.

water!

What a great thing.

"Waterwheel, you know that, right?"

He asked casually while playing with the water.

"The common people know."

There were a dozen craftsmen standing next to Lu Dacheng, all looking at the prince squatting by the water and playing in the water with confusion.

Li Chengqian turned around and asked, "Do you know what force makes the waterwheel turn?"

"I dare not hide it from Your Highness, it is water power."

Lu Dacheng explained, "When the water is full, it becomes heavy, and when it is heavy, it rotates, and it repeats this process over and over again."

Snapped!
Li Chengqian slapped the water with his palm, which scared them and Zhang Liang was also frightened.

Is this statement wrong?
"Does the waterwheel have the force to turn ten thousand pounds?"

When he asked this question, the expressions of more than a dozen craftsmen on the spot changed slightly.

"It's impossible that ..."

"Can't do it?"

Li Chengqian turned around and asked with a smile: "Have you tried it?"

The others looked at each other, Lu Dacheng looked hesitant, Li Chengqian asked: "Why, do you think it's possible?"

"Your Highness, I'm not sure, but I've encountered this before."

Lu Dacheng explained: "The common people used a wooden pole, placed it on the stone, tied one end to the stone, and placed the other end on the waterwheel, and they managed to pry the stone away."

Li Chengqian smiled.

"It's you!"

"Lu Dacheng, I will give you an order. Do what you just said."

"I want to see it with my own eyes."

"Can it be done?"

Lu Dacheng was so scared that he knelt on the ground, "I am a commoner, I am a commoner..."

He never expected that the prince's order would fall on him like this.

"Lu Dacheng, what you said is false, which is the crime of deceiving the emperor."

Li Chengqian said quietly, "I've thought it through."

Lu Dacheng looked at the others pleadingly. Zhang Liang turned his head away, pretending he didn't see anything. The other craftsmen lowered their heads and dared not speak.

"that's it."

"Give things to people when you need them, and give people to people when you need them."

"Duke Yun, whatever Lu Dacheng needs, your Ministry of Works should take care of it."

Li Chengqian stood up and said to the pale-faced Lu Dacheng with a smile, "If you do it, I will reward you handsomely!"

"Thank you..."

Lu Dacheng felt like crying but had no tears, and watched the prince leave.

Zhang Liang couldn't help but shake his head. He couldn't even handle the prince's orders, let alone such a humble old craftsman.

I guess they were all scared to death.

"Lu Dacheng, just tell me what you want."

"I shall be satisfied."

After saying this, he hurried after the prince.

The other craftsmen couldn't help but sympathize.

"Old Lu, what do you say? We will do our best to help you."

"This is all we can do."

Lu Dacheng was very panicked, but he had to force himself to stay calm.

If you are not careful, your head will be moved.

"Thank you everyone."

"I'll have to trouble you all to help me with some advice."

……

Li Chengqian left after leaving the order. He did not return to the Eastern Palace, but went to the Ye Ting Palace.

His arrival alarmed the entire Ye Ting Palace.

But the most bizarre thing was that the prince came here just to watch the weaver weave.

He shook his head slightly, causing all the female officials in the Yunting Palace to tremble with fear.

Only after the Crown Prince left did everyone in the Ye Ting Palace breathe a sigh of relief.

What is the prince doing here?

It's so scary.

"Your Highness."

"I brought the things."

Back at the East Palace, a eunuch came forward and Chang Sun Chong knew this guy.

As long as he is there, I can't get close to him.

He wisely pulled Li Zhi and walked aside.

Li Zhi actually didn't understand what the Crown Prince did today.

I don't understand what the prince's intention is at all.

"Your Highness."

"Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life."

Hegan Chengji said excitedly: "I found it."

He presented a box.

The eunuch stepped forward to take it and opened it in front of Li Chengqian.

When he saw what was in the box, Li Chengqian's pupils shrank, and then he was filled with joy.

He reached out and pinched a ball of white stuff.

"It's so hard to find you!"

He felt the furry texture in his hands.

The white thing was exactly what Li Chengqian ordered the East Factory to search for in Gaochang...

cotton!

(End of this chapter)