What is to intimidate the forces around the Tang Dynasty?
Li Shimin might as well say directly that he would use these fraudulent drugs to conquer all other surrounding forces.
Then he rushed westward and eastward, went southward and northward, and unified the world.
Li Shimin, a farmer, wouldn't he just want to deter him?
If he was given enough opportunities, Zhao Chen would not have any doubts that Lao Li would plant the rice from the Tang Dynasty in every corner of the world.
The thing has been made, and Zhao Chen can't stuff it back.
As for Lao Li's desire to fight the world with something, Zhao Chen felt that there was no need.
Weapons are just external objects after all, they are means.
Protect the country and rely on the hearts of the people.
Expand the territory and rely on courage.
The people of the Tang Dynasty were united and their troops were in full swing. Whether there was a sky-roaring cannon was really not that important.
"I saw something wrong in your boy's eyes." Li Shimin looked at Zhao Chen with a smile and said.
"Weapons are external objects after all, and dominance in the world depends on the benevolence of the rulers. Civil officials will advise them when they die, military generals will fight when they die, and the people will support them, and the whole country will be united."
"Without these, no matter how powerful the weapons are, they are just weapons used to collect their lives." Zhao Chen shook his head.
Although I don't want to tell Lao Li about this.
But Zhao Chen was also afraid that Old Li would cramp in his brain for a while and he would really have to constantly create a sky-bombing cannon.
Then, I will really be disobedient.
Then Zhao Chen is really a historical sinner.
"Your Majesty, what Zhao Chen said makes sense. No matter how good the sky cannon is, it is just an external object after all. If a person wants to be strong, he must first strengthen himself."
"How can you manage your family without self-cultivation, let alone governing the country and pacifying the world?"
"If the Tang Dynasty wants to grow, it still has to improve itself from the inside."
Empress Changsun agreed with Zhao Chen's idea very much.
He even took out the words Zhao Chen said before.
Li Shimin smiled, but stopped talking.
...
Everyone who should know, and everyone who should ask.
Old Li drove Zhao Chen out of Lizheng Hall very bluntly.
Sitting on the chariot, Zhao Chen didn't feel unhappy at all.
Old Li agreed that he would not drive Zhao Chen out of Chang'an City again in the future.
At least it won't be too easy.
Along the way, the little eunuch laughed with her. Before leaving the palace, she still waved to Zhao Chen with a smile.
I dare not offend Zhao Chen.
After all, it is not the big shots who can make the emperor and the queen hold a banquet in the Lizheng Hall that they, a little eunuch, dare to offend.
The foal also had a bulging stomach, and I thought it would not have been treated unfairly.
Walking on the road, I was reluctant to move my hooves for a long time.
On the way, they met Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu, and they were sneaking towards Pingkangfang.
I went to Pingkangfang, but not to find Zhao Chen.
The two guys said that they were worried and scared in the army for a long time, and they were always uncomfortable.
It is obvious that I can't stand the loneliness and want to go out for a brothel.
Zhao Chen saw through the thoughts of the two guys at a glance.
The two guys even urged Zhao Chen to go, but Zhao Chen kicked away one by one.
There is still a beautiful girl waiting at home, so why are you going to the brothel?
Back at the house, Uncle Fu was sitting on the steps and basking in the sun.
The weather is good during the day, so the elderly like to bask in the sun when they are fine.
"Young Master, there are guests coming from the mansion. They were brought by the village chief." Uncle Fu went forward to lead the horse and said to Zhao Chen.
"Uncle Fu, have you ever seen that person?" Zhao Chen was not in a hurry to go in. After not seeing Uncle Fu for a few months, the wrinkles on Uncle Fu's face increased a lot.
Whether you want it or not, time will always pass slowly.
The most conspicuous part is the old man around you.
"I have never seen it, but I am quite young, and I seem to be about the same age as the young master." Uncle Fu smiled.
I haven't spoken this to Zhao Chen for a long time, and Uncle Fu couldn't help but say a few more words.
Looking at the boy in front of me who was seriously ill half a year ago, he has now grown into the Duke of Wannian County of the Tang Dynasty.
Uncle Fu was indescribable to express his happiness.
The elderly always hope that their younger generations will live a good life, at least not work hard like them.
Zhao Chen didn't know what to say, and looked at Uncle Fu's gray hair, and felt a little sad.
"Young Master, please come in quickly. The village chief has been here for a while. There must be something urgent." Uncle Fu said in a low voice when he saw Zhao Chen standing there.
"Well, okay." Zhao Chen nodded.
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"Today, the father summoned Zhao Chen in the Lizheng Hall, and they still had dinner in the mother's bedroom?"
The Prince's East Palace, today is a day of rest.
Li Chengqian did not go to Chang'an Academy. At this moment, he suddenly heard such news and felt a little uncomfortable.
Changsun Wuji knelt in front of Li Chengqian and shook his head gently.
He still can't figure out what kind of relationship Zhao Chen has with the emperor and the queen.
Why can Zhao Chen, a county magistrate, be invited to the Lizheng Hall, where the prince has not been to the banquet for a long time?
It’s really just because of Zhao Chen’s great contributions in Songzhou this time.
Even so, it would not be necessary for the emperor and the queen to accompany him personally.
Where did Zhao Chen get such a big face?
But no matter how Changsun Wuji tried, he could not test it out from the emperor or the queen.
I had a harsh warning to the emperor before.
However, it became more and more suspicious to Changsun Wuji.
Could it be that Zhao Chen is really the emperor's illegitimate son?
This thought came to my mind again, and I could no longer let it go.
"Listen to the news from the palace, that's it." Changsun Wuji nodded.
“Why?”
"I have not been invited by my mother to the banquet for a long time. Zhao Chen, what kind of virtue can he do?" Li Chengqian frowned tightly, showing an indignation.
The emperor and the queen were so concerned and treated a child from the countryside, but they didn't ask whether they were the son or the prince.
The queen often sent people to greet him, but for half a year, she did not take the initiative to invite him to sit there.
This is unusual!
"Your Majesty is happy that Zhao Chen has made great contributions in Songzhou this time. It is not difficult to understand what he is doing to him."
"It is not strange that the queen is concerned about the country of the Tang Dynasty. She invites Zhao Chen to the banquet. Your Highness will relax." Changsun Wuji had to comfort her.
He really couldn't think of any other excuses.
Even if it was him, he didn't know what the situation was.
"Zhao Chen has returned to Chang'an and is expected to go to the academy in two days. Your Highness can take the opportunity to establish a good relationship with him."
"Zhao Chen is valued by His Majesty. Even if he does not fall to His Highness, it is a good thing to make friends with him with his ability."
"The King of Wei must never be taken first in this matter." Changsun Wuji thought about it, but still felt that it was necessary to persuade Li Chengqian.
Although Zhao Chen's status is not high, he doesn't even have a serious official position.
But this did not hinder his status in the court at all.
Looking at the court, the person the emperor trusts most now is probably Zhao Chen.
In fact, this is understandable. If it were me, I would believe in this young man who did magical things again and again.
Chapter completed!