Ji Tang

Chapter 1381 Willing to be a vassal!

"This guy is so bold. He dares to say these things? He's not afraid of causing trouble!"

"No, I have to go talk to him. How can he be so messy." Changsun couldn't sit still when he heard Ji Song's words. Although he was not afraid of those people, he couldn't say anything to others.

"Okay, it's okay!" Li Shimin held his eldest grandson in his arms and said with a smile, "This guy knows what's going on. I'm afraid he may have other ideas."

The eldest grandson was stunned, thinking that this guy never did anything he was unsure of, so he sat down!

Ji Song had no idea about this. He had offended a lot of people today, but so what? Have you offended too few people? How many people wish they could die immediately?

He doesn't care about any of this. He is just a withered bone due to illness, and he won't be able to bounce around for much longer!

"Okay, that's it for political matters. Don't bring up sensitive topics anymore. If you ask again, I won't dare to talk!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone laughed, and the person in front of them, if it were anyone else, would not even dare to say a word.

"Sir, since you don't want to talk about political affairs, let's talk about civil affairs!"

"For example, there are more and more scholars in the Tang Dynasty. We all want to reimburse the court and contribute to the Tang Dynasty, but there are only so many positions every year. There are more monks and less meat. What should we do? Where should we go?"

Ji Song was stunned. He didn't expect that someone would see this problem now?

"Yes, sir! I have been studying hard for Han Chuang for more than ten years, but I didn't expect that in the end I didn't even have a chance to serve the imperial court. So what are we studying for?"

Everyone's face is filled with panic. This is the voice of most scholars today. Except for those with backgrounds and amazing talents, other students have fewer and fewer options. Until now, they are even more confused and don't know where their future lies!

Li Shimin also sat up straight at this time, and said with a solemn expression: "Yes, how to solve this?"

He also looked at the person in the wheelchair with hope, hoping that he could give the students a solution and also give himself a solution!

Ji Song smiled bitterly and said, "You, after all, this is still a political matter."

Seeing the slightest hint of hope in this student's expectation, I could only say: "I won't do this next time!"

"Thank you sir!" Hearing this, he was overjoyed and saluted quickly.

Ji Song shook his head and said: "To be honest, I am very disappointed with you. A way out? Someone once said that there is no road in this world. The more people walk, the more roads there are!"

"Do the sages know how to drill wood to make fire? Do they know how to reel silk and weave clothes? Do they know that standing trees make nests? Do they know what writing is?"

"They don't know this, but they have a heart for the unknown and a heart for the great truth."

"Have they ever thought about becoming officials? Have they ever thought about studying just for fame?"

"No, they just seek the truth with sincerity!"

"Are people today inferior to those in ancient times? Not necessarily, right?"

"you."

Ji Song showed an extremely disappointed look and said: "You have lost your desire to seek knowledge, your determination to serve the world, and your destiny for all peoples."

"Is studying just to be an official? This is too narrow. Craftsmen create more efficient tools for us, doctors treat our diseases, scholars pass on knowledge, farmers grow food for us, and merchants exchange goods all over the world!"

"In my opinion, being an official is just one of the ways!"

"You are scholars with rich knowledge. As long as you study hard, you will do better than them. But you are unwilling to pursue such a path. You think they are despicable and humble!"

"Children, there is never a shortage of roads. At present, the border areas still lack a large number of scholars to educate the people and govern the place. Although overseas are independent territories, they are also my people under the Tang Dynasty. They all need you, Why is there no road?"

"Or do you just want to stay in the Central Plains and enjoy your happiness?"

"If this is the case, I can responsibly tell you that it is impossible. The imperial court cannot afford so many officials, nor can it afford so many officials."

"The only thing you can do now is to go out and see the vast world outside. The Tang Dynasty is very big, reaching the river in the west, the ice fields in the north, the endless sea in the south, and the east is still being explored,"

"It's a deadlock for tens of thousands of miles, but you say there's no way out for you? What a joke!"

Everyone looked at each other, they didn't expect it to end like this.

"What? Not willing?" Ji Song sneered.

"Don't look down on others, just go. Others can go, why can't I go?"

Someone stood up and said loudly: "Everyone, you are right, what's the point of staying in the Central Plains? Only by going to the wilderness, to the border areas, to the difficult places, to educate the people of the Tang Dynasty, and to add new territories to China, can we This is the ambition of a good man of our generation."

"I have thought about it. Instead of mediocre in the Central Plains, it is better to give it a try. Tomorrow I will say goodbye to my family and go overseas. If their family can establish a foothold overseas, why can't we?"

"I have thought about it. I will go find some friends tomorrow, rent a sea ship, and go to the sea to develop territory. We will never let the rich and powerful family stand out in front of others."

"Everyone, farewell!"

Looking at the people turning away, some struggled, some hesitated, some flinched, and some were heartbroken.

"I'm going too! I don't know when I will return. If I don't succeed, I will never return to the Central Plains!"

"I'll go as well"

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"Wait!"

Just when everyone was excited, Ji Song stopped everyone.

Looking at the resolute but young faces, he thought about who didn't have the heart to create a great cause when he was young?

"Sir? You."

Ji Song waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "You guys, you want to fight all the time when your brain gets hot. If you really die outside, your family won't be able to eat me?"

He pondered for a moment and said: "Well, today's incident can be considered to be caused by me. If your lives are ruined, I will not be able to absolve myself of the blame!"

"You have never been overseas. There are many dangers here, so don't be careful!"

"If you are interested, you can go to Dengzhou and wait. At that time, the court will order someone to give you some training, so that you can understand the outside world so that you will not be ruined as soon as you go to sea!"

"In addition, the Nanhai Navy will be your strong backing. If you have any difficulties, you can ask for help. But you must remember that this help is limited. Each person only has one chance. I hope you will cherish it!"

"As for the ships."

"I will personally sponsor you and the other three sea-going ships. I will also inform the Navy that I will give you a certain discount for renting a sea-going ship for the first time. This is considered an investment by the imperial court in you. You will benefit from the savings of 30% when the time comes. It is in vain for the imperial court to say that Take it.”

Everyone was stunned. They never thought that there would be such benefits?

"Really?" Ji Song nodded and said, "It's more real than real gold!"

"Remember, when you go out, you represent the Tang Dynasty. I hope you can remember your identity. If you do something that insults your ancestors, don't blame the court for being ruthless."

Everyone said solemnly: "Please rest assured, Mr. Xi, we will remember your teachings!"

"Sir, I don't know if we will see each other again after we leave. Don't you have anything to say to us?" Someone hoped.

"in this way."

Ji Song muttered: "Everyone, the road ahead is unclear. We are all crawling forward. The road is long and difficult, but the future is promising. I hope you will move forward bravely and never forget your original intention."

"The court and I are waiting for you to return home!"

"Move forward bravely, the future is promising, and never forget your original intention!"

"I'll keep this in mind!"

When some people see such a scene, they somehow think of the song "My Boy of the Tang Dynasty" written by Mr. Xi in his early years.

". Therefore, the responsibility today does not lie with others, but with my youth. The wisdom of youth will make the country wise, the wealth of youth will make the country rich, the strength of youth will make the country strong, the independence of youth will make the country independent, the freedom of youth will make the country free, and the progress of youth will make the country progress." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

"The red sun rises, its path is bright. The river flows out of the undercurrent, and the vast ocean cascades. The hidden dragon soars into the abyss, its scales and claws fly. The milk tiger roars in the valley, and all the beasts are frightened. The eagle and falcon test their wings, and the wind and dust spread. The first birth of strange flowers, Emperor Huang. The cadres have their hair and their awns. The sky is blue and the earth is yellow. Even though there is an eternity, there are eight wastelands. The future is like the sea and the days are long. Beautiful! My young China is as old as the sky! How strong! I am China. Young man, we have no borders with our country!”

"How beautiful! I am a young Chinese and will never grow old like the sky!"

"How magnificent! I, a Chinese boy, have no borders with my country!"
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"Beautiful! So majestic!"

"What a magnificent article for the ages!"

Li Shimin was excited and said: "Every time I hear this wonderful article, I can't wait to go to the battlefield again and compete in the world."

However, after finishing speaking, he showed a strange smile. When the eldest grandson saw this smile, he knew that someone was going to be unlucky. Thinking of Ji Song's words just now, he suddenly thought of something and felt a little gloating!

Outside, people who were immersed in this exciting and wonderful article were slowly waking up. The son of the aristocratic family suddenly thought of something, looked at Ji Song, who was harmless to humans and animals, and his expression suddenly changed.

"No, something is going to happen!"

After saying that, he didn't care much and ran out quickly. He had to tell his family about this as soon as possible. He had to prepare early. The wolf is coming!

When everyone dispersed, Tinaire and Calimore invited Ji Song to the library at the back.

The collection of books here is of course incomparable to that of the academy, and even pales in comparison to Ji's library. But it is undeniable that there were not many libraries of this size in the Tang Dynasty.

It is divided into categories, including classics from the sages of the Central Plains, the essence of Mayan civilization, and classics from many Western civilizations. It can be said that this is a library that gathers human civilization, and its value is immeasurable!

When everyone sat down, Tinaire couldn't help but said: "Will Datang go to Yinzhou?"

Kallimore also looked at Ji Song nervously, he wanted to know what this person really thought.

"I will go!" Ji Song did not hesitate, there was no need to hide this!

After hearing this, both of them slumped down on their chairs in frustration. They knew that such a day would come, but they still felt extremely desperate. Once this country that is so powerful that they despair comes to their hometown, can they refuse?

"However, the army will not go and will help the Mayans establish a new order!"

what?

They looked at Ji Song in disbelief, weren't they going to occupy them?

"Why? Doesn't it mean that the Tang Dynasty doesn't covet the land there at all?" Cullimore asked in silence.

Ji Song shook his head and said with a smile: "The Tang Dynasty is tolerant, and it is even more benevolent to a nation that protects the Tang Dynasty. Unless you take action first, the Tang Dynasty will not send a large army."

Of course Ji Song would not say that it was just because it was not worth it, because the distance was too far, and the strength of Datang made the two of them greatly deviate from Datang's ability. They believed that if Datang could go to Yinzhou, they could send a large army there. Conquer there.

This is a big mistake!

Danger is everywhere at sea. If you are not careful, you will be killed in the sea. The Tang Dynasty will not risk the lives of its soldiers, nor will it conduct large-scale conquests for the mainland thousands of miles away.

Because Datang has a better way.

That is assimilation. More than ten years of getting along with each other made Datang realize that for a nation like the Maya, which has the same skin color and appearance as the Central Plains people, assimilation may be the best and least troublesome way. Many Mayans are in Datang. Officials have proven this possibility.

Sometimes, they were even more loyal than most officials in the Tang Dynasty.

"When are you planning to go back?" Ji Song asked straightforwardly.

The two looked at each other, and finally Tinaire said: "Next year, next year we will go back. Then we hope that Datang will give us a ride in return."

He looked at Calimore and gritted his teeth: "We will give Datang a piece of land as a gift!"

Ji Song unexpectedly glanced at them, shook his head and said: "We don't want your land. Even if we need it, we will get it ourselves. Losing land and paying compensation is an extremely shameful thing in the Central Plains. You are friends of the Tang Dynasty, and we will not do anything that insults our friends." Things!"

He stopped the two of them from talking and said: "Since we have brought you here, it is also our duty to send you back."

"I will report this matter to Your Majesty, and there may be many rewards by then!"

The two were overjoyed. They thought there would be twists and turns, but they didn't expect the other party to agree immediately. How could this not surprise them?

"We hope that the Tang Dynasty can send some students to travel to the Maya. As compensation, we will give them a fiefdom that belongs to them in our Mayan way and will never take it back. We just hope that they can help the Maya establish a new system."

"If possible, I hope Datang can send some craftsmen. Likewise, we will give them the greatest reward!"

"As a deal between the two countries, we promise that Maya will always be a vassal of the Tang Dynasty. When the new king ascends the throne, he will definitely request the Tang Dynasty for canonization. I hope that Duke Xi will grant it!"

Even Ji Song, who had seen strong winds and waves, was surprised by their decision. They were willing to become a vassal?

As if he saw Ji Song's doubts, Calimor explained: "You don't have to be surprised, this is actually a good thing for Maya."

"Although we don't have to do this, if there is no more sophisticated contact, the Tang Dynasty may soon forget the country of Maya, because it is too far away."

"Yin Di, you also know that it can be called a civilized desert. If it hadn't been for the arrival of the Tang Dynasty, we might not have known how vast the outside world was for a long time. For thousands of years, Maya has been standing still for a long time. , the world is progressing, but Maya is excluded.”

"Although we are on an isolated island, we will be discovered one day. This time it is the Tang Dynasty, but what about those people in the West? Will we still talk in this peaceful way?"

Ji Song took a deep look at the other party and said: "You are a true wise man. I hope you can remember what you said today. If one day, you use what the Tang Dynasty taught you against the Tang Dynasty, please consider this Consequences of doing”

"The Tang Dynasty is kind, but this is when it treats friends. The Tang Dynasty is also cruel, this is when it treats enemies. Whether it is a friend or an enemy, this is something you should consider."

"Okay, I will send someone to pick you up in a few days. If you have anything to say, you can say it in court. Of course, you can also regret it."

The two of them looked at the expressionless Ji Song, broke out in a cold sweat, and said quickly: "Don't dare!"

"I hope so!" Ji Song turned and left!

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