Cultivation of chastity

Chapter 100 Black Heart
Li Tai looked at Du Ruhui and said: "Tomorrow I will go to the imperial court and ask Aye to arrange people to study in the school. After they have achieved something in their studies, let them come out to follow the model of an agricultural school and open a branch school to train talents for Datang. how?"

"The king of Yue is open to all rivers, he is really a model of the Tang Dynasty, and Ruhui is very grateful." Du Ruhui praised Li Tai.

"Don't!" Li Tai looked at Du Ruhui and said with a smile, "But Du Gong, I will satisfy all your requirements, but you can't treat me as a fool, right? Reciprocity is the long-term way, otherwise you are going too far gone."

Du Ruhui breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Li Tai's words. What he was most afraid of was that Li Tai would not ask for anything.

Now that Li Tai made the request, Du Ruhui settled his mind instead. After all, it was fine if Li Tai had a request.

So Du Ruhui glanced at Li Tai, but said with a smile: "If the King of Yue wants me to do something illegal, then I won't!"

Li Tai said frankly: "I just want the Ministry of Officials to give me a copy of the documents of foreign officials of the ninth rank and below in Gyeonggi Province.

I remember that Duke Du is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, as long as the identities of all officials in Gyeonggi Province are registered and edited! "

"You want this thing..." Du Ruhui thought for a while, he understood that Li Tai wanted to arrange for foreign officials.

Du Ruhui looked at Li Tai and said, "King Yue, don't you think your hand is stretched a little too long?"

Hearing Du Ruhui's words, Li Tai shook his head and said, "Du Gong, let me tell you the truth, no matter whether you give me this thing or not, the students from the agricultural college must aim to become foreign officials.

Because the Tianjin Order of the Weihe Port has set standards for them, so that these students can see the benchmark for becoming internal officials.

Originally, I thought that relying on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, maybe ten or twenty years would be enough for students to fill in slowly.

But now you are planning to open another school, and you want to come here to decentralize the grassroots of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

I understand this, and even I am willing to cooperate with you, but you can't force the way to the agricultural school to death, right?

So I decided to let them go to other places to be foreign officials.

After all, grassroots affairs are always done by someone, and the positions in the ninth rank are all official officials.

But foreign officials outside the Ninth Rank do a lot of work with little money, so it's no problem to leave it to the students to take care of it!

I know that what you do, Duke Du, is for the long-term consideration of the court.

So I agree to all your requests.

But you can't make me agree to your request, and end up denying the students of the agricultural school a way out! "

When Du Ruhui heard Li Tai's words, his face turned blue and red.

To be honest, for an official like Du Ruhui, it is normal to be cold-faced and dark-hearted, and it is common to see power struggles in official circles.

If Li Tai was really the kind of selfish person fighting for power and profit, Du Ruhui wouldn't even come here today.

But Li Tai was moved with emotion and reason, and was even willing to agree to Du Ruhui's conditions in consideration of the overall situation.

Under such circumstances, it was really difficult for Du Ruhui to refuse Li Tai's request if he wanted to leak foreign official documents below rank nine.

After all, just like what Li Tai said, you think Li Tai's arrangement of the grassroots to monopolize Tianjin is a taboo, so if Li Tai chooses to train his own opponents, you can't let the people from the agricultural school lose their way of life, right?

Therefore, Du Ruhui thought over and over again, and finally raised his head to Li Taidao,
"When the sage agrees to this matter, the king of Yue can go to the Ministry of Officials to copy a copy of the corresponding information. I just hope that the king of Yue can do it himself."

"Then thank you, Duke Du!" Li Tai respectfully said to Du Ruhui, "I'll see you off."

After Du Ruhui left, Li Tai returned to his study.

To be honest, Li Tai couldn't help but sigh Du Ruhui's political vision for Du Ruhui's ability to be so sophisticatedly aware of his role in cultivating college students.

Although this was because Du Ruhui was working with the students of the school himself, so he was aware of his own thoughts.

But it is a pity that because of his status as a prince, the constraints of the times, and the fact that he himself is a righteous person, he finally chose to decentralize power.

"Baihe, prepare a pen and ink for me!" Li Tai was silent for a while, whether he was going to write a diary or not.

Naturally, Bai He prepared everything for Li Tai silently, and then Li Tai waved her back to leave.

To be honest, Bai He already knew that Li Tai was going to write a diary, because Li Tai never shy away from her in other articles.

Li Tai took a deep breath, and as Du Ruhui saw the role of the students he had cultivated at the grassroots level, he could tentatively see Li Shimin's views on him.

As for how to test it, of course it is to praise Du Ruhui!
Today, Duke Du came to Yuewang Mansion specially to thank the agricultural school for cultivating the work efficiency of students, and reminded himself to pay attention to being in harmony with the sun. He suggested that a similar school be built to share the pressure of attention for agricultural students, and he agreed with Du Gong's kind reminder.

Du Gong supported him to allow some students from agricultural colleges to take root at the grassroots level, and was willing to provide the information of the nine ranks and foreign officials for his own reference, so that the students could have a place to stay after graduating from the college.

Finally, I concluded that Du Gong is really a pillar of the Tang Dynasty, my role model, and dedicated himself to the country and the people.

All in all, Li Tai probably wrote about today's events, and also included the words of praise for Du Ruhui.

Although Du Ruhui is not his own, but he can make others look like he is his own.

I am very curious, what will Li Shimin do after knowing that Du Ruhui is closer to him?

Whether to encourage Du Ruhui, or alienate Du Ruhui, according to the change of Li Shimin's attitude towards Du Ruhui, he can also understand Li Shimin's attitude towards him.

As for myself, of course I really try to get closer to Du Ruhui, I have to be consistent with my words and deeds!

After writing the diary, Li Tai carefully put the diary away.

To be honest, Li Tai knew very well that it was impossible to lie when dealing with the emperor.

Because as long as things like lies are exposed, the credibility of the whole person will naturally be lost.

So Li Tai didn't lie, he just looked at this matter from a good point of view from his own standpoint.

And also carefully recorded this matter in his diary, that is, no one knows except himself.

As for how Li Shimin knew, after all, Li Shimin is a saint and he knows what he thinks in his heart, isn't it normal?

And it's very simple to verify yourself. Li Shimin may not know what he said, but whether he has gone to Du Ruhui to get the information is the best evidence in itself.

After all, even if Du Ruhui controls the entire bureaucracy, as long as Li Shimin wants to investigate, he can always witness this scene.

Thinking of this, Li Tai immediately stood up and opened the door of the study, and said to Bai He who was waiting at the door:
"Tomorrow I will go to Chang'an, you go and inform Anshou to prepare the carriages and horses.

In addition, prepare a copy of the list of students who will enter after autumn and put it on my desk tomorrow! "

"Your servant takes orders!" Bai He immediately agreed to Li Tai when he heard Li Tai's words.

Li Tai nodded, and didn't want to talk too much anymore. The next day, he asked Lu Anshou to lead the team and sent him to Chang'an.

It was still the old rules, after waiting in the side hall for a while, he was declared into the Tai Chi Hall.

At this time, all the ministers focused on Li Tai, after all, they knew that Li Tai had a lot of troubles.

"Qingque, what do you mean by coming to Chang'an?" Li Shimin looked at Li Tai and asked a question that everyone cared about.

"In this way, Du Gong came to Yue Palace yesterday to discuss with me the distribution of students after graduation from the agricultural college, and found that a large number of students stayed in the Weishui tax system after graduation and became foreign officials. I came to Aye because of this matter! "Li Tai said.

"Oh?" Hearing this, Li Shimin didn't understand, looked at Li Taidao, "Isn't this bad?"

"It's mainly two questions!" Li Tai said sincerely,
"First of all, the first talents cultivated by agricultural colleges are prepared to make them the seeds of agricultural officials.

If they all flow to the water transportation system, it will naturally result in a reduction of agricultural technical officials.

In this case, it would be against the original intention of the Agricultural Institute. Now it is only the water transport of the Weihe River, but if you want to support the water transport of the entire Grand Canal in the future, you cannot use all the talents of the Agricultural Institute.

And even if all the talents from the agricultural college were given to them, it might not be enough to fill the pit of the Grand Canal!
After all, the entire water system of the Grand Canal needs too many talents, and even a school can't fill it. "

All the ministers were thoughtful when they heard Li Tai's words, and Du Ruhui stepped out at this moment, and said:

"Saint, what the King of Yue said is true, if all the water transportation in the world comes from agricultural schools, it is definitely not a good thing.

The minister suggested that it is better to send people to the agricultural college to learn experience, and then build a similar college to share the pressure of the agricultural college! "

"This..." Li Shimin heard this, but his eyes couldn't help but look at Li Tai.

Obviously, this matter must be approved by Li Tai, after all, this model was created by Li Tai.

If Li Tai didn't cooperate, even if he gave the order himself, the execution would be somewhat flawed.

"What Du Gong said is true, Qingque very much hopes to share Aye's worries and contribute to Datang!"

Li Tai said decisively, "However, if Aye wants to send someone over, I think that the person who will be sent here can be a student and a teacher for a year at the agricultural school, so that they can understand the essence of the agricultural school and facilitate them to open a branch school." .”

Hearing Li Tai's words, Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Tai's words, couldn't help stroking his beard, and said to Li Tai:
"What are Qingque's thoughts on opening a branch school?"

Li Tai replied: "If the purpose is to open a branch school for water transportation, it is best to open a branch school in the Qiantang area of ​​Yuhang.

One is located at the end of the canal, which is convenient for assisting in the handling of the Grand Canal in the future,
The second is that there was a plan to build a hospital in the south of the Yangtze River at the beginning, so the two can be combined into one and dealt with together! "

"Hmm!" Li Shimin couldn't help stroking his beard when he heard Li Tai's suggestion.

Originally, Li Shimin felt that the savings plan for medical resources was a bit unreliable, but now that these two plans are combined into one, the value of opening an agricultural school branch in Jiangnan has increased a lot, at least for Li Shimin. Quite excited.

Li Tai looked at Li Shimin with hesitation in his heart, but continued to say to Li Shimin:
"Qing Que will tell Lu Cai when he goes back. When Aye has candidates, just send them to the agricultural school!"

At this time, Fang Xuanling suddenly said: "Saint, if the academies trained by the imperial court can directly become foreign officials, then should this agricultural academy become an official academy, and should the doctor of wine offerings in it be awarded an official rank!"

Hearing this, Li Tai couldn't help looking at Fang Xuanling, Fang Xuanling stood still with a righteous look on his face!
Fang Xuanling said, not only do I want to poach your corners, but I also want to wave the hoe in an upright manner, so that you don't even have the idea of ​​​​refusing.

"What position do you think is better to confer?" Li Shimin nodded in agreement when he heard Fang Xuanling's words.

"The position is similar to that of Guozijian. As for the rank... the Gaoling county magistrate of the king of Yue is the sixth grade, so the sacrifice wine of this agricultural school should also be the sixth grade. If there are other branch schools in the future, they will also be lowered according to this grade!"

After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, he looked at Li Tai and said, "King Yue, what do you think of this arrangement?"

Seeing Li Shimin's gaze on him, Li Tai said sincerely, "Qing Que has no objection. I just want to ask Mr. Fang, after all agricultural colleges become full-timers, will there be any changes in curriculum education, teacher-student recruitment, and student teaching?"

"Naturally, everything will be business as usual!" Fang Xuanling smiled like an old fox, and said, "Of course, the court is responsible for distributing salaries for serving officials, and it can also reduce your expenses, King Yue. I don't think you will object!"

"I wish for it! If possible, I also hope that the imperial court can pay one or two for the teaching!" Li Tai said to Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling frowned, but didn't say much.

It's as if Du Ruhui saw the importance of Li Tai's agricultural school, couldn't Fang Xuanling have thought of it?
Because Du Ruhui worked with Li Tai's college, he wanted to copy an agricultural college to decentralize power.

Fang Xuanling, on the other hand, took the bottom line and planned to completely take over the agricultural school. In fact, he was more ruthless when he started, and there was no possibility of Li Tai's rejection.

After all, do you want to enter the establishment, do you want to be a temporary worker, and you want to be fair and just, and I will give it more fair and just than you think.

However, Li Tai is quite happy for Fang Xuanling to take over, as long as Fang Xuanling can afford to support this gold-swallowing beast.

The big deal is to transfer the money out by myself, and then go to build an agricultural college.

Of course, Li Tai felt that Fang Xuanling might not really want to snatch this agricultural school from him.

But just want to deploy some manpower.

In this way, when something really happens in the future, Fang Xuanling can quickly take over the agricultural school to avoid causing turmoil in the agricultural school.

After all, the value of agricultural colleges has been highlighted with the construction of the water transportation system.

For Fang Xuanling, the Agricultural Academy, an institution that creates low-level bureaucrats, is naturally more important than the King of Yue.

Even if King Yue really wants to compete with the prince in the future, at least this agricultural school should find a way to preserve it.

"Since this is the case, this matter can be considered settled!" Li Shimin also felt that Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui's plan was very good.

As long as it is implemented, it can be regarded as a waste of sand in the system of agricultural colleges.

However, Li Shimin quickly came back to his senses, looked at Li Tai and asked:

"By the way, Qing Que waited until the water transport system was perfected, will your batch of corvees in Gaoling be free?"

"I'm going to let them continue to build roads in Gaoling!" Li Tai asked in confusion when he heard Li Shimin's words, "What's the matter, Aye?"

"Your corvees in Gaoling are doing a good job, I am going to recruit them to repair Luoyang Palace!" Li Shimin said.

(End of this chapter)