People in Datang have been expelled from school

Chapter 655
Yan Liben said in a low voice: "Actually, I have learned a lot here, and when making many objects, I can feel that my craftsmanship has improved."

"Really?" Li Zheng touched his nose and suddenly felt blushing.

Yan Liben doesn't want any fame, he just wants to improve his skills.

The folk customs of the Tang Dynasty are simple and honest, and I am not deceived.

Feeling emotional in his heart, Li Zheng looked at Yan Liben again, and he went to inspect the academy again. The academy has just been completed and some places still need to be inspected.

Li Zheng hung the cup on his waist again, and went to the field to see how the cotton was being planted.

Cotton is a commercial crop.

Cotton has been a permanent consumable since its introduction.

There are many sayings about economic crops, and some say they are a kind of raw material crops.

Since ancient times, cotton has been deeply embedded in the daily life of the Central Plains people since it was widely planted.

Rather than saying what the Central Plains is best at, it is better to say that no one can compare to the people of the Central Plains in terms of farming skills.

Li Zheng carefully dug up some soil in the field and looked at the condition of the cotton root system.

The flowering period of cotton is not too long, and it should be possible to harvest a crop before the ear is planted next year.

Changan
Once again, the court was arguing about the expedition to Tubo.

Li Shimin listened to the dispute between the civil and military ministers.

On the one hand, it is possible to send troops, and sending troops now can stabilize the situation of Datang's northwest frontier defense.

On the one hand, it is also said that sending troops will plunge Datang into the quagmire of war, and who knows how long this battle will last.

The military generals called for battle one after another, and the civil officials said that it was still time to send troops.

Li Shimin looked at the people on both sides who were still arguing.

How many of these civil servants are unclean, and how many speak for the interests of the dignitaries behind the civil servants.

How many of those generals are for military merit, and how many are for checking and balancing the dignitaries behind the civilian officials.

There are hundreds of civil and military officials in the Taiji Hall, and it seems that there are only a few hundred people.

These hundreds of people may be involved in the interests of most of the powerful people in the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin had a melancholy look on his face, it was so difficult to be an emperor, he didn't want to do it anymore!
It was almost noon when Wang Ding whispered to Li Shimin, "Your Majesty, it's getting late."

Li Shimin said loudly: "Is the court hall a market?"

Everyone immediately quieted down and saluted Li Shimin together.

Li Shimin stood up and said: "The matter of going to Tibet will be discussed later, and if there is anything else you want to say, write a memorial and submit it to the Ministry of Education."

After speaking, Li Shimin shook his sleeves and left the Tai Chi Hall.

It was obvious that Li Shimin was really unhappy.

But for the benefit of each family, even if it offends His Majesty, he doesn't care.

Everyone knows in their hearts who is the mouthpiece of whom, and behind whom stands the interests of each family.

Wei Zheng didn't say a word from the beginning to the end, and even wanted to write a memorial to scold Li Shimin. What kind of officials are there in the court, and you, the emperor, don't care.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui didn't say anything, they just stood quietly aside.

Neither Cheng Yaojin nor Qin Qiong spoke.

The court is too chaotic, and some things cannot be mixed up.

Those who understand know it in their hearts.

Li Shimin returned to Ganlu Hall, holding his forehead and organizing his thoughts.

Wang Ding poured a cup of tea and handed it to Li Shimin, "Your Majesty, if it wasn't for an hour's rest."

Li Shimin waved his hands wearily, "What is Li Zheng doing these days?"

Wang Ding thought for a while and said: "The secret report from Jingyang said that Chang'an Ling recently built a new academy and expanded the pig farm. He should be busy growing something called cotton now."

Li Shimin said with a wry smile: "This kid is really free."

Wang Ding smiled and said: "It should be regarded as busy. His Majesty is busy with family and country affairs, and Li Zheng is busy with an acre of land."

"Obviously he has all the skills, but this kid is unwilling to contribute to the country." Li Shimin sighed, "To establish life for the living people, and to bring peace to all generations. This kid is really..."

Li Shimin clapped the table and said, "What is the prince doing?"

Wang Ding said again: "Just now, the crown prince must still be thinking about whether to send troops or not. Do you need to summon His Highness the crown prince?"

Li Shimin shook his head, "No need, call Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui."

"Here."

Half an hour later, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui arrived at the Ganlu Hall.

Seeing the two saluting, Li Shimin asked, "Do you think we should send troops?"

Fang Xuanling bowed and said: "Your Majesty, there are many interests involved in this expedition, especially the party with five surnames. There are many officials with five surnames in the court, especially Yushitai and the Ministry of Officials. Because of Li Zheng's matter, they I will definitely not let His Majesty go out."

Du Ruhui looked solemn, "It seems that this time the family is going to force Li Zheng to the knife."

"Your Majesty!" A little eunuch ran over in a panic.

"Say!"

The conversation was interrupted suddenly, Li Shimin's face was dark.

The little eunuch bowed down and said, "Censor Jiang Qi of Yushitai committed suicide, and he committed suicide with a knife in Yushitai after he left court."

Li Shimin jumped at the case, "What did you say!"

The little eunuch took out a bloody memorial and said: "This is Jiang Yushi's death remonstrance, please read it your Majesty."

Li Shimin walked quickly to the little eunuch, took the memorial and looked at the content above. In a simple sentence, Datang needs to recuperate its national power. Ben, my minister dies!
After reading this memorial, Li Shimin gritted his teeth and closed them again.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui glanced at each other and understood something.

Li Shimin sat down again, "In order not to send troops to the court, they have begun to remonstrate to the death! Just for the benefit of the five surnames, can they even give up their lives!"

This Jiang Yushi is indeed the mouthpiece of the five surnames, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also know it.

Fang Xuanling said with a worried face: "Your Majesty, it seems that the five surnames will use any means to stop the dispatch of troops, and now even human lives are used."

Du Ruhui also said: "Your Majesty, the longer this matter is delayed, the more disadvantageous it will be to Your Majesty and the border."

Li Shimin looked at the bloody memorial in his hand and said: "Since Li Zheng provoked this matter, now that we are in this field, I want to see how Li Zheng ends up! Wang Ding!"

Wang Ding bowed and saluted, "The old slave is here."

Li Shimin stood up again, "Go to Jingyang!"

Taking another look at Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, Li Shimin said again: "Put me in casual clothes, and you two will go together."

"Well..."

The court officials quarreled over the matter of the expedition.

The matter immediately spread to the public.

Such things as dead remonstrance are often heard.

This is the first time I heard that someone really risked his life and committed suicide to remonstrate.

Enter Cheng Yaojin's mansion, right now the entire Cheng manor is busy with Cheng Chumo's marriage.

The marriage of the Cheng family and the Kong family is imminent.

(End of this chapter)