Five years of garrison on the border, shocked Zhu Yuanzhang who went south to inspect

Chapter 329 I didn’t flatter you!

Qi Tai bowed deeply and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, I know you want to train me. I used to work in the court and was not very familiar with civil affairs, but after staying in Annan for half a year, I learned a lot.”

Zhu Tuo was startled, then grinned and said, "Haha, you're right, I just want to train you. I thought you knew."

"A journey of a thousand miles is better than a journey of a thousand miles. In Annan, I saw the poverty-stricken people and the chaos of war. Only after seeing the war and chaos did I realize how powerful King Su was in Lingnan."

"His Majesty King Su is only 20 years old, but he has ruled Lingnan conscientiously for three years and brought the people of Lingnan to a prosperous country. No one can erase this contribution."

The smile on Zhu Tuo's lips grew a little thicker, and he encouraged Ye Futian: "Keep talking, keep talking."

Qi Tai curled his lips and said helplessly: "Originally, I was sent to Annan, and I was ready to go through fire and water. I thought that the Lingnan government would make things difficult for me and would not cooperate with me, but I didn't expect that the Lingnan government would actually I regard him as a relative.
"My family has given me full support in everything I do. That's why I was able to figure out the situation in Annan so quickly. I know in my heart that this is all because Lord Su has a lot of people and does not care about past grudges."

"I have never seen such kind-hearted princes in this world!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Tuo's eyes lit up, he stepped forward, held Qi Tai's hands seriously, shook them vigorously, and praised: "Qi Tai, you are my biological father, you know who I am!"

"Yes."

"I didn't expect that Xiao Hei, my king back then, understood me best. Qi Tai, before I wanted to cut you into pieces, but now, I have discovered that you are really a talent!"

Qi Tai curled his lips and said: "I know that your Majesty has never cared about these gossips, and he is wholeheartedly considering the Ming Dynasty. So, I admire your Majesty very much."

Zhu Tuo suddenly felt like drinking a pot of cold water in the hot summer, and his whole body felt very comfortable.

"Qitai, you are very capable of leading, but if you only lead Annan, it would be a bit difficult for you. I want you to be the commander of Lingnan, what do you think?"

"So, what is Zhang Sima doing?"

"It turns out that he became the left manager and you became the right manager."

Qi Tai shook his head and rejected his request: "Since Mr. Zhang has done a good job, I have no intention of becoming Lingnan Prefectural Shepherd. The matter in Annan has not been settled yet, so I will stay in Annan and wait for a few years. I will go back to Lingnan."

"Very well, face the hard work bravely, face the hard life bravely! I will give you a big feast today and treat you to a big meal!"

Zhu Tuo immediately set down a banquet, paid tribute to Qi Tai and praised him heavily.

Qi Tai seemed very calm and told Annan a lot about his policies at the banquet. Zhu Tuo listened and put forward his own opinions to discuss with Qi Tai.

Qitai also conducted in-depth research based on actual needs.

However, Zhu Tuo had a lesson for future generations, and the best lesson was the precedent of the Empire that never sets on the mainland when it expanded its territory.

"We want Annan to learn Chinese culture to ensure the stability of Annan's rule. Instead of letting Annan possess all scientific and technological knowledge, what we have to do is to focus on one kind of scientific and technological knowledge and create some obstacles to him."

Qi Tai frowned, expressing his puzzlement at Zhu Tuo's words.

Zhu Tuo didn't understand very well, so he just gave a rough explanation, and then told Qi Tai again. Although Qi Tai was confused, he couldn't help but look at Lin Ming with admiration.

This King Su's knowledge seems to be somewhat profound?

The two chatted and decided on the next plan.

As the saying goes, the strong are respected, and the strong are respected. For a small country like Annan, life and death are completely in the hands of the Ming Dynasty, and it is their turn to make the decision.

Fortunately, the people of Ming Dynasty are still very reasonable. They cooperate honestly and the people of Ming Dynasty do not dare to really go to war.Qi Taibai and Zhu Tuo said goodbye and ordered his servants to drive away.

Seeing Qitai dozing off in the carriage, the servant asked in confusion: "Sir, don't you have a strong opinion of King Su? Why do you praise him so much?"

Qitai glared angrily.

"Where is this place?"

"Mountains."

Lu Xiaofeng said: "How important do you think Prince Su is in Lingnan?"

The boy nodded solemnly and said: "Very high. People here respect King Su very much. Even if he hasn't returned for three years, there are still rumors about King Su."

"I heard that a young man made rude remarks in public. He was surrounded by a group of civilians and beat the young man until his nose was bruised and swollen. Later, a city patrol came. When they heard about this, they beat the young man to death. I was beaten until my nose was bruised and my face was swollen!”

"As long as you understand, here in Lingnan, I am really not that bold, and I dare to go against King Su!"

The servant was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Master, didn't you just say that you were dead just now?"

Was everything you just said just to please King Su? "

Hearing this, Qitai pondered for a while, then shook his head and said: "This is not flattery, this Prince Su is indeed capable and knows how to win people's hearts. It would be better if his words can be spread. He is now He is the king of a country, and his status is much higher than Zhu Yunxuan."

"Your Majesty, you have been staying in Lingnan for more than two months. It's time to leave." Lu Qing warned carefully.

Zhu Tuo waved his hand and said casually: "It's nice here, but I don't want this."

Lu Qing couldn't laugh or cry, "It's impossible for you to stay here in Lingnan forever. Otherwise, His Majesty will be very worried."

Zhu Tuo sighed: "I am in a very good mood when I return to Lingnan this time. I don't know when or what month I will be able to come back again. Over there in Lingnan, the army is strong and the economy is developed. It is already prosperous."

"Yes, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry."

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Yes." Zhu Tuo said: "Since the founding of the state academy, it has been stipulated that one thousand households should have one school. Now in our Lingnan land, there are more and more scholars and the trend of reading is gradually rising.

Lu Qing was puzzled: "Wouldn't that be great?"

"Yes, but it's bad news. That's all. Call Zhang Wei over. I want to have a good talk with him about this time."

As soon as Zhang Wei came, Zhu Tuo told what happened, and then said: "Mr. Zhang, our textbooks used to be about reading and writing, and they all taught simple and easy-to-understand knowledge. Now it seems that it is still too easy. Some."

Zhang Wei frowned and said, "Your Majesty, how about we learn some poetry first?"

"No!" Qin Yu shouted loudly.Seeing Zhang Wei's puzzled look, Zhu Tuo said quickly: "The Four Books and Five Classics must be taught, and some other things must be taught. Otherwise, after they graduate, they will be sent to various places.

When you are an errand in the officialdom, you will only talk, but you will not do anything. "

After listening to Zhu Tuo's words, Zhang Wei thought for a while and said, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"

"Secondly, we need to classify the content to be learned, set up various teachers, and teach various knowledge, such as farming, businessmen, military, craftsmen, etc. These can all be taught. Teaching them practical knowledge will help the Lingnan region. knowledge."

(End of this chapter)