The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 624 The Weight of a Craftsman
"I'm afraid it won't be so simple, Jing'er, if you have anything to say, you can just say it directly. You don't need to do this in front of me." His Majesty Li Er looked at Xuan Shijing with burning eyes and said.

The forging of weapons is different from ordinary blacksmithing, but there are many ways in it. The blacksmiths who forge weapons for the army are not all very skilled blacksmiths. If they can have a higher temperature, they can make weapons more Stronger and sharper, why wouldn't the blacksmiths in the army not seek some way?
This is also something that makes Xuan Shijing sigh a little. Although the diligent people in the Central Plains do not lack the awareness of inquiry, their minds are always too upright. In addition, the status of folk craftsmen has not been improved by the Ministry of Industry of the imperial court. The status of farmers, businessmen, and craftsmen is only so much higher than that of merchants. Even if they discover something new and report it to the court, it is nothing more than a reward of money, compared to the manpower and material resources spent on this new thing. As far as money is concerned, it is really a drop in the bucket. Under such a vicious circle, if not by chance, there are very few people who can study carefully.

"Returning to your majesty, what your majesty thinks is correct. Even if the coal mine can raise the temperature of the stove when forging iron, if you want to greatly improve the quality of weapons, you need some other things." Xuan Shi Jing cupped her hands and said.

"What?"

"Your Majesty, I can't explain this matter clearly to Your Majesty for a while. This kind of thing still needs experienced craftsmen to handle it. I just understand the general idea. However, I feel that court workers The Ministry treats craftsmen, but it is."

Seeing Xuan Shijing's hesitant expression, His Majesty Li Er frowned, and said: "I said before, if there is anything, you can just say it."

"Your Majesty, no matter whether it is the imperial court or the common people, the status of craftsmen and the treatment of money are not enough to support craftsmen to devote themselves to exploring new things. If things go on like this, it will be sooner or later to eat what their ancestors left behind. Things." Xuan Shijing said.

The main purpose of Xuan Shijing's coming to the palace today is not to talk about coal mines, but craftsmen. If there are no craftsmen, what's the use of having more coal mines and iron mines?

Why did the iron smelting technology in the Central Plains not have much improvement until the Ming Dynasty, but the Wa country gradually explored the most advanced forging technology until later generations.

Among them, the role played by craftsmen is very important.

It is no exaggeration to say that the things invented by craftsmen can greatly promote the progress of human civilization.

But it is as important as a craftsman. From ancient times to the present, the imperial court has never paid attention to it.

His Majesty Li Er listened to Xuan Shijing's words, narrowed his eagle-like eyes, and thought about it carefully in his heart. Although he had to admit that Xuan Shijing was right, he wanted to sit up on this matter. But it is extraordinary.

His Majesty Li Er understands that Xuan Shijing's intention is to change the status of craftsmen. If this is really done, it will be a subversive reform for Datang. On the road we passed, although His Majesty Li Er said that there were ups and downs in his heart, if this decree is really issued, the shock it will bring to the court or the Tang Dynasty will definitely not be small.

Therefore, although he knew the important news of craftsmen, His Majesty Li Er would not implement Xuan Shijing's proposal and idea.

"Jing'er, some things are just your wishful thinking. You think things too simply. I don't know the importance of craftsmen. They are just scholars, farmers, businessmen, and the pattern has been like this for thousands of years. Once my will is down , How should this pattern be changed? Where should this work be placed?" His Majesty Li Er said earnestly.

Hearing His Majesty Li Er's words, Xuan Shijing understood that what he meant, His Majesty Li Er was wrong. Also, in this feudal dynasty, who would say that everyone is equal and all families are harmonious?
A country is like a person, the people are the limbs, the court is the mind, the army is the sharp weapon, the merchants are the blood, and the workers are comparable to the internal organs. No matter who they are, they are indispensable.

Xuan Shijing, who was standing in the hall, lowered his head. Sure enough, as His Majesty Li Er said, what he thought was too simple
However, it's not impossible. At least, if the court doesn't care about it, Xuan Shijing can do his part, and it's hard for His Majesty Li Er to come forward publicly, but it's okay to support him secretly.

"After listening to His Majesty's words, I suddenly realized that I am really impatient." Xuan Shijing bowed his hands to His Majesty Li Er sincerely.

"It's good if you understand that the people are like water, and the king is like a boat. Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it. To put it bluntly, this world is not my world." His Majesty Li Er sighed.

This world is not the world of His Majesty Li Er. As soon as these words came out, the image of His Majesty Li Er became a little taller in Xuan Shijing's heart unconsciously. Is this the demeanor of an emperor through the ages?This calmness, this tolerance, is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"However, I will not give up." Xuan Shijing looked at His Majesty Li Er with a smile on his face and said: "Things are difficult, but this difficulty has always been used by others to overcome it. If you are not talented, your Majesty will accept it." Hou En, let the minister do what is embarrassing for His Majesty now."

His Majesty Li Er was taken aback, he didn't expect Xuan Shijing to say these words, and he couldn't help being slightly touched in his heart, this child...
"What is Jing'er's plan?" His Majesty Li Er asked.

"I plan to deal with the matter of Chunwei first." After finishing the serious business, Xuan Shijing returned to his usual look of being a little out of tune.

"Stay in?" His Majesty Li Er looked at Xuan Shijing with unkind eyes.

"That's right, the minister's Shenhou's mansion is currently understaffed, and there are so many things in the spring court, even if the minister and his subordinates are not sleeping, they are still weak." Xuan Shijing said pretending to be helpless .

"You kid will always make excuses. Jin Yang must have come up with a countermeasure for you when he went to your Shenhou Mansion today."

Xuan Shijing couldn't help but blush when he heard this.

The solution Sizi came up with was nothing more than her own pleading with His Majesty Li Er, to sue for the people in Xiaoerxian Village in Daozhengfang, but Xuan Shijing thought about it, and it is better not to do this. Come out, Sizi is a princess and belongs to the harem, Xuan Shijing doesn't want Sizi to leave a mouthful in the court, so she would rather speak up in front of His Majesty Li Er.

"Your Majesty, Sizi did think of a way for me, but this matter, I don't want to rely on Sizi's hands. Now, I have a business deal and I want to discuss it with Your Majesty." Xuan Shijing bowed body said.

(End of this chapter)