Ji Tang

Chapter 498 Character of the Times
"Why don't you tell them this is what the emperor meant?"

Li Gang didn't know when he appeared behind Ji Song and said.

"Because they cannot be resentful towards the emperor!"

Ji Song said without thinking.

She was not surprised at all by Li Gang's appearance. She had obviously discovered it a long time ago.

"Resentment?"

Li Gang gave a wry smile and said, "Yes, why do I have this 'rebellious' feeling of resentment towards my father?"

Ever since the Xuanwu Sect incident, he had always been full of resentment towards the emperor. If he hadn't been the same as him, even as a great scholar, he wouldn't have had an easy time.

If he hadn't accepted Ji Song as his disciple in the end and had him mediating in the middle, I don't know what the situation would have been like.

The emperor told Ji Song and Li Gang about this matter last time when he came to the academy. He wanted to know whether they could take on this important task due to their previous arbitrary actions and doubts about their age and ability.

If after three expeditions, the emperor's expectations have not been met, one person will be appointed as the supreme commander of the fleet, and the three of them can only serve as deputies.

Ji Song knew how devastated the three of them would be if they knew the news, but he also knew that the emperor's concerns were so involved that they couldn't help but be careless!

According to the plan, after the three exploration voyages are completed, the entire fleet will consist of twelve ships with a crew of [-] people and a flagship with a crew of [-] people.

In other words, there will be a fleet of thirteen ships and about [-] people sailing to the other side of the ocean to complete a feat that will shock the world.

Of course, in order to reserve enough space and possible accidents, the number of people on the fleet cannot be calculated according to the maximum number.

But even if it decreases further, it will not be less than 2000 people.

These people not only have about a thousand sailors and various personnel, but also 1000 to [-] Tang Dynasty warriors!
As for the need for so many troops, it is to prevent them from appearing in places and deter those who have evil intentions. This is a force that can massacre countries and genocide overseas.

No matter how much Li Shimin trusted Ji Song, he would not be able to entrust such an important matter to three teenagers.

In addition, the value of these thirteen ships has exceeded Datang's annual fiscal revenue, making it the most powerful maritime force in this era.

No one would put their trust in three people with little experience.

If you don't have recognized abilities, don't even think about controlling this fleet.

Facing the three people, Ji Song couldn't say that this was the emperor's intention. It would not be of any benefit to them. If they really couldn't get the emperor's approval by then,
Then, if you want to hate, just hate him as a gentleman!
"Why are you so obsessed with things on the other side of the ocean? Without any preparation, you rashly went to such a far place, and the people you sent were the three most proud students."

"What on earth are you doing this for?"

Li Gang has always been confused about this. Based on his understanding of this disciple, everything he does has a purpose, and it is impossible to make a decision just because his head is hot.

What was even more difficult for him to accept was that the emperor actually followed him in his mischief!
That's right!

In his opinion, spending a huge amount of money and national resources to mobilize tens of thousands of man-made ships to go to sea is nonsense.

If he didn't have absolute trust in himself as his disciple, if it were anyone else, he would have slapped him long ago.

Ji Song is speechless!

After a while, he breathed a sigh of relief and then said: "Teacher, if you knew that there was something in a place that could change the chaos that once occurred in the Central Plains for hundreds of years, what would you do?"

Without thinking, Li Gang said: "If there is such a thing, I will kill myself on the pillar of Tai Chi Palace and ask Your Majesty to send troops to destroy his country and exterminate his descendants. I will even bring that thing back at any cost." .”

Ji Song was not surprised by the teacher's words. This was a true portrayal of scholar-bureaucrats in this era.If we divide Chinese history into stages.

Ji Song calls the pre-Qin era the Age of Enlightenment, because people at this time did not have many constraints, their thoughts were extremely active, and there were too many possibilities.

It was also this period that distinguished China from other nations and laid the foundation of Chinese civilization.

During the Qin and Han Dynasties, they were like young people who had just become sensible. They were passionate and unbridled, thinking and doing things that no one had thought of before.

Be stubborn, strong, and refuse to admit defeat!
Pride, pride, romanticism!

They have a lot of uncertainties, but they also have infinite possibilities, and they can always create miraculous epic pictures.

The wolf was banished to Xu, abandoned his writing and joined the army, Zhang Sai went on an envoy to the Western Regions, Tai Shigong corrupted the "Historical Records", the sword was deeply in love, Su Wu herded sheep and so on!
They have almost stubborn beliefs and are willing to sacrifice themselves for this nation and country. Therefore, this era has become a national symbol!

After the Wu Hu chaos and Hu Han merged, many elements were added.

This era is the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

He is like a young man who has been wantonly publicized, self-centered, proud, and arrogant, and who has been severely beaten.

At this time, he seemed more mature, with compromise and forbearance, but he was also stronger and stronger. It was a good period for him to be strong and make achievements.

At the same time, he appears more iron-blooded and strong, even among scholars. Ji Song calls it the "character of the times."

Therefore, he was not surprised that his teacher had such an idea. This was not the time when the literati after Yashan had their backs broken, nor was it the age of literati after future generations were castrated.

They have pursuits and ideals, dare to do things and take responsibility, and it is just a common thing for them to be generals and prime ministers!

After saying this, Li Gang's eyes instantly darkened.

"But is it possible? It's just a daydream!"

He also hopes to have such a thing, even if he pays a huge price!

As long as the curse of hundreds of years of reincarnation can be broken, with the resilience of Chinese civilization, God knows what it will develop into, and he feels it is a kind of happiness just thinking about it!
Ji Song came to Li Gang, supported him and said, "Who said there is no such thing? That thing is on the other side of the ocean."

Looking at Li Gang's surprised eyes, Ji Song smiled and said, "Don't ask me how I know this, but please believe that this is true. I, Ji Song, swear!"

Li Gang did not speak, but looked at Ji Song steadily, as if to see if he was telling lies.

But Ji Song had a calm face, his expression was extremely relaxed, and he didn't feel any discomfort at all.

Everything he said was true, so why should he be timid?
"Good, good, good!"

Li Gang laughed!

He believed it because this was what his proud disciple said, and because he had never let himself down, never before.

"Let it go and do it. If there are people in the court who obstruct you, see if I don't spray them to death. As long as you don't want to be remembered in the history books, just do it honestly. Otherwise, hum."

Ji Song was embarrassed, so don't offend anyone who is a scholar, especially someone who can compile history books.

If you offend others, it may only be temporary at most, but if you offend these people, then wait to be scolded by future generations for thousands of years!

(End of this chapter)