novelden Chapter 1900 Your World
Chapter 1900 Your World
In Li Shen's opinion, Li Jing is indeed a character.
In the south, Wu Hui was pacified; in the north, the desert Turks were cleared; in the west, Tuyuhun and Murong were pacified.
It can be said that large tracts of territory were conquered by Li Jing.
This has to do with the issue of someone being more successful than his master, and Li Jing was afraid.
But this is normal. Li Shen is scared sometimes and has to cause trouble everywhere.
Li Shen couldn't learn from Cheng Yaojin to pretend to be ignorant while knowing the truth. It would be too tiring to live that way.
Like other meritorious officials, Li Shen stayed at home and enjoyed life.
Just like his uncle Li Xiaogong, who made great contributions, I just kept a group of beautiful girls at home to play with. I don't participate in politics when I have nothing to do.
This is also a way to protect yourself.
"Father, you can't say that. Duke Wei has indeed been old and sick in recent years, and it's not something he did on purpose.
Duke Wei was devoted to the Tang Dynasty and when the Tang attacked Liaodong, Duke Wei volunteered to lead the way.
At that time, Aye refused because he was ill.
This is enough to show the loyalty of Duke Wei." Li Chengqian comforted him from the side, knowing that Li Shimin felt a little guilty.
But Li Shen felt amused in his heart. It was obvious that there were lice on a bald man's head.
As the saying goes, when the birds are all gone, the bows are put away; when the rabbit dies, the running dogs are cooked; when the enemy country is defeated, the counselors die.
Li Jing's prestige in the army was too high, so of course he had to be hidden. Not killing the meritorious official proved that Li Shimin was merciful.
Look at it now, haven’t Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and others all retired and stayed at home?
Although they also need to attend court sessions, they rarely participate in politics and do not express their personal opinions.
Li Shen was laughing because there were no outsiders here, and his father was still pretending to be so righteous.
We are all foxes from the same mountain, what Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio are you talking to me about?
The point is that Li Chengqian is so cooperative. Who did you learn this act of flattery from?
No one present knew that Li Shen despised both his father and elder brother in his heart.
But Li Shimin said with a sad face:
“Of course I know this, but Duke Wei is the pillar of our Tang Dynasty. The surrounding barbarians are extremely wary of Duke Wei and have already made him a god.
I am worried that if you succeed to the throne in the future, even though you will have many generals, there won’t be a talented commander.”
What Li Shimin meant was that now was a time of transition.
If Li Jing died, there would be no one who could suppress him.
He worried about what would happen after his death.
Li Chengqian guessed Li Shimin's worries and comforted him with a smile:
“Don’t worry, Aye. I think Duke Ying is both wise and brave, and good at strategy. He can be of great use.
There are also two uncles, especially the King of Hejian, who are also talented generals.
As for the military talents, Duke Lu was brave and good at fighting, Duke An Zhishisili was best at cavalry tactics, and Duke Bi Ashina She'er was also both wise and brave.
There are two of them...”
"Zhi Shi Si Li?" Li Shen was obviously stunned when he heard this name. This person left a deep impression on Li Shen.
At the beginning, he almost found out the truth about the robbery and murder of his caravan in the north, but it turned out that this Zhishisili killed his witness.
But when he was about to investigate Zhishisili, the court transferred him to the northwestern frontier.
After Li Zhi's affair was exposed, Li Shen no longer paid attention to this person.
I didn't expect to hear this person's name again today.
Zhishisili is his uncle, and of course Ashina She'er is also his uncle. Both of them are imperial sons-in-law.
"How come, Tenth brother, you know Zhishishili?" Li Chengqian heard Li Shen's surprise and looked at Li Shen curiously.
Logically, Li Shen should not know Zhishisili. Li Shen has very few contacts with people, and most of them are people in idle positions.
For example, people like Cheng Yaojin in the nursing home.
Zhishishili has been serving in the military, so he should not be familiar with Li Shen. Even if he has met Li Shen, he may not remember him.
"I don't know him. I just think this person's name is different from Turkic. He is not from the Turkic royal family."
Li Shen quickly covered up and asked.
"Haha, Zhishishili is indeed not a member of the Turkic royal family. He is just one of the Turkic people, the leader of the Zhishi tribe."
Li Chengqian explained with a smile.
"In other words, he followed Jie Li Khan to attack Chang'an and participated in the signing of the Weishui Alliance?"
Li Shen understood as soon as he heard it.
Li Shimin didn't mind the Weishui Alliance now, after all, he had destroyed the Eastern Turks.
"Yes, it's like that." Li Shimin nodded generously.
"Aye, big brother, those who are not of my race must have different hearts. Now that my Tang Dynasty is strong, they will attach themselves to me.
But if one day our Tang Dynasty is no longer strong, they will be the first to come out and bite us.
So it's not credible." Li Shen has seen TV dramas, and that's how it's played out. No matter if it's true or not, at least there's a basis for it.
"So what do you think?" Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, glanced at Li Chengqian and asked calmly.
Li Shen did not notice Li Shimin's little move and said directly:
"The only way is to assimilate them and make them truly become a part of our Tang Dynasty.
We can preserve their language and customs, but we must also promote the language and customs of our Tang Dynasty.
We will build an academy in the north, teach children from a young age, and tell them about the great achievements and power of the Tang Dynasty.
Tell them that it was the Tang Dynasty that gave them their current life and ensured that they had enough food and clothing.
We also need to let them know that they will live a better life as citizens of the Tang Dynasty and establish the great image of the Tang Dynasty in their hearts.
Just like before the Qin Dynasty, the writing system was the same, the wheel gauge was the same, the measurement system was the same, the customs were the same, and the land was the same.
In a few decades, we can assimilate them all and make them citizens of our Tang Dynasty."
Li Shen talked freely, and he didn't care whether what he said was right or not, he just thought so.
Cultural invasion is the greatest aggression against a nation, and in serious cases it can completely transform a nation into another nation.
This has caused their culture to be disconnected and they have lost the spirit and integrity that should belong to their own nation.
After hearing this, Li Shimin fell into deep thought. This proposal by Li Shen was actually not the first time it was put forward, but it had never been implemented.
Because it is difficult to implement and requires huge human, material and financial resources.
The court ministers believed that with this money, it would be better to invest it in the Tang Dynasty to build academies and educate the people.
Li Chengqian was very excited after hearing this. If this could be accomplished, it would be considered an achievement during his tenure.
It is recorded in history and admired by thousands of people.
"Gao Ming, what do you think of what the Tenth Prince would say?" Li Shimin looked at the prince beside him and asked.
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian immediately replied:
"Replying to Father Ye, I think your plan is a good one and it has benefited me a lot.
According to my tenth brother, it will take less than a few decades for the Northern Tiele to return to our Tang Dynasty.
"My tenth brother is indeed a man of good character and wisdom."
"In that case, you should discuss this with the three provinces and six ministries.
This world will be yours from now on." Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and Li Shen with satisfaction.
But at this moment, Li Shen made another discordant sound:
"Hey? Aye, you can't say that. From now on, the world belongs to Big Brother. It has nothing to do with me!"
(After writing about the history of the Tang Dynasty for such a long time, you will find that there are really many celebrities, especially those who are well-known today.
This may be related to the novel Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties.
But if you look closely at their personal experiences, you will find that they are not very loyal or brave.
Li Jing was a subordinate of Li Yuan during the Sui Dynasty. When Li Yuan was secretly recruiting soldiers and horses, Li Jing found out about it, so he disguised himself as a prisoner and ran away, preparing to return to Gaomi in Chang'an City.
As a result, he was a step too late. Li Yuan captured Chang'an City and Li Jing was captured. If this was the end of the matter, he would still be considered loyal to the emperor and patriotic.
But when the execution was about to begin, Li Jing shouted: My Lord, you raised the uprising army to eliminate rebellion in the world. Why didn't you accomplish your mission, but instead killed brave men because of personal grudges?
To put it bluntly, it is a way of provoking someone to beg for mercy.
Also, he did not participate in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, but Li Shimin had asked for his opinion before, and he refused to participate.)