Datang Lingnan King

Chapter 142 Telescope

"The investigation of Buddhism and Taoism has ended. It really surprised me. I didn't expect that there were so many locusts crawling on Datang's body to suck blood. This time, more than 140 million bad monks and Taoists, female crowns, and hidden tenants were found across the country. The property is more than 1000 million yuan, and the fertile land is tens of millions of acres. Aiqing, what do you think?" Li Shimin introduced with a slap in the face.

"Monks, Taoism, can't be completely wiped out. It's not a good thing for the people to have no spiritual sustenance, but they must be controlled and taxed on a per-person basis. However, since our Tang Dynasty has dealt with them severely, we have to give them some sweets. They all worship Buddhism and Taoism, so it is better to send them into foreign countries in large numbers, where they can do whatever they want and preach as they please." Feng Daiwen thought for a while and gave a suggestion.

Li Shimin originally thought that Feng Daiwen would be partial to the Taoist school, after all, the Taoist school has always been on good terms with him.I am very satisfied with Feng Daiwen's answer. This incident also understands the consumption of national power by Buddhism and Taoism, and agrees: "Yes, letting Buddhism and Taoism go to foreign countries to preach can not only inquire about other countries' information, but also consume national power. You are using a lot of goods. In exchange for food and supplies, we can win without fighting."

Feng Daiwen had to admire Li Shimin, who could already see the benefits of commercial wars and put them into practice.Next, Feng Daiwen introduced to Li Shimin some situations in several small countries such as Funan, Chenla, and Brunei, as well as his own handling in Chenla and Funan this time.

Hearing Li Shimin nod frequently, and interrogate from time to time, "Aiqing's meaning is to plunder other countries to make up for oneself."

"Sage is wise, using manpower from other countries to mine mineral deposits, produce raw materials, and then transport them back to Datang, make finished products and sell them back. Once they enter and exit, they can earn a lot of wealth." Feng Daiwen explained.

Li Shimin figured out the key point, and said with a smile on his face: "Since I have Aiqing, many things have become much easier for me. What you said just now, I already understand that after the discussion, I will re-appoint officials to go over."

"The Holy One has won the prize, and many things are done by other people." Feng Daiwen said modestly.

"No, this is not only what I think, but many ministers also think so. Although things can be handled, they are not as good as yours. It is faster and more effective. It pays less and can avoid many detours. Although many things are Others are doing it, but they are doing it according to your ideas, you don't take credit for Weiguo, but I will never forget it." Li Shimin said seriously.

"My minister is deeply favored by the emperor. It's a trivial matter, so why bother me to worry about it." Feng Daiwen bowed his head and clasped his fists.

"Since I came to power, I have worked hard, and I am afraid that I will lose the world. Aiqing has found a lot of property and food for me, so that problems can be easily solved. Aiqing has made great contributions." Li Shimin sat down with Feng Daiwen on his shoulders and sighed.

"Your Majesty deals with government affairs day and night, sleepless nights, you must know that you belong to the world, and you should take care of your dragon body." Feng Daiwen persuaded Li Shimin when he saw Li Shimin's tired face.

"Haha, I received news a few days ago that the drought in Shandong has eased, and Aiqing has brought back a large amount of food and property, so I am naturally relieved." Li Shimin laughed loudly.

"It's so good, Fang, and Du Ergong are talented in managing the world, Mr. Xiao is fair, grandson is smart and changeable, and there are many capable people in the court. Why don't the saints let them share some of the less important things." Feng Daiwen said.

"Haha, of course they are very capable. Firstly, they are busy with their affairs, and secondly, I am worried." Li Shimin laughed.

Feng Daiwen also knew that Li Shimin was a person with a strong desire to control, and as soon as he dealt with government affairs, he would immediately become full of energy, so he didn't try to persuade him.

"Put things down for a while, take a good rest, and prepare for the wedding with peace of mind. If you need anything, just tell me." Li Shimin urged.

"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern." Feng Daiwen quickly agreed.

"Haha, I should be called Father Emperor in the future." Li Shimin laughed happily.

"Father!" Feng Daiwen called without hesitation, after all, it has been almost a year, and he has already gotten used to it.

"Okay, I'm done talking about the business, and I didn't bring any presents for me when I came back." Li Shimin nodded and asked with a smile.

"Of course!" Feng Daiwen smiled and took out a box that had been prepared, opened it and took out a fist-sized, one-foot-long round copper object with a large front and a rear, and handed it to Li Shimin.

"What is this?" Li Shimin asked after looking at it for a while, knowing that there was another mystery in it.

"This is made of transparent crystal. I call it a telescope. It should be used like this..." When Feng Daiwen discovered the black crystal, he saw the transparent crystal and let the craftsman polish it into a convex mirror. The front is big and the back is small. It is a monocular telescope that can be stretched and adjusted.Although I don't know the specific multiple, but I have done experiments at sea, the largest one can only see tens of miles away, and the worst one can zoom in and see the scene one mile away.

Li Shimin learned to put the telescope on his eyes, looked at it and said, "There is nothing!"

"Your Majesty, this way, please. The room is too close, so I can't see clearly." Feng Daiwen asked Li Shimin to walk out of the room and look at the election.

Li Shimin looked over his eyes, opened his mouth inexplicably, took away the binoculars, rubbed his eyes and looked around, then raised the binoculars to look around, kept putting them down—checking—lifting up, back and forth a lot Second-rate.He kept making a "tsk, tsk" sound from the corner of his mouth.

Feng Daiwen also knew that those who used the telescope for the first time would never put it down for a long time, so he patiently waited with the box.

"Ai Qing comes with me!" Li Shimin happily led Feng Daiwen to the nearest palace wall.

On the way, Feng Daiwen also introduced these telescopes to Li Shimin, and the farthest distance they can see.

"This is really like the clairvoyance in the legend. With this, it will be much more convenient to march and fight in the future. You only need to find a high mountain, and you can have a panoramic view of the defenses below the mountain. There are secrets to speak of there." Li Shimin is worthy of being the emperor on horseback. Consider the military.

"Father is wise, if you have a large enough crystal, you can make a telescope that can see the moon. It can also be said to be a real clairvoyance." Feng Daiwen introduced with a smile.

"Really?" Li Shimin asked excitedly.

"Indeed, according to what my teacher said, there is nothing on the moon, only big pits." Feng Daiwen said.

"Did the commander see it, or did he go up there?" Li Shimin asked hesitantly.

"Of course I saw it. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to make a telescope. It's just that the telescope that my teacher had accidentally broke." Feng Daiwen said decisively without hesitation.If Li Shimin had the desire to seek immortals and ask questions, something bad would happen.

"Hey! I knew that." Li Shimin sighed and muttered to himself...

(End of this chapter)