Chapter 416 National Day, Monument to Soldiers of the Tang Dynasty
When they heard what His Majesty said, everyone looked stunned.
On the contrary, Changsun Wuji was very calm, because he already knew what His Majesty said.
Things that are supposed to happen will still happen. Since His Majesty has already spoken so much, all of them can just listen quietly.
He himself just stayed aside, unmoved.
"Your Majesty, I wonder what your Majesty means by this National Day?"
"Yes, what is the National Day? What does it mean, Your Majesty?"
Everyone was staring at each other, but they didn't know what the words His Majesty said were about. Could it be that this is a new festival?
"Everyone, since the end of the Sui Dynasty, when the world was in chaos, we, the Tang Dynasty, obeyed God's will and raised troops to fight in Shanxi.
He occupied Chang'an, and later, based on Chang'an, he began to launch attacks on the entire world.
Later, the whole world was unified by the Tang Dynasty, and the people no longer suffered from wars.
This is the blessing of our Tang Dynasty and the blessing of our people."
Just hearing what His Majesty said, everyone looked over again.
What does Your Majesty want to say?
"It's just that the people of the world have forgotten that I, the Tang Dynasty, raised an army to go to war.
I am worried that in a few years, our soldiers will fight on the battlefield and regain the entire world.
Because the world is no longer in war, it is gradually forgotten by people.
At that time, how many people will still remember that I, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, fought on the battlefield, threw their heads, and shed their blood?"
After hearing what His Majesty said, the ministers shouted.
"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor has raised troops in Shanxi to conquer the entire world.
After several years of fighting, the world has returned to its center, which is the destiny of destiny.
Even if it is a hundred years later, people in future generations will definitely remember it."
"Yes, Your Majesty, so please rest assured."
The ministers said this one by one, and Li Er nodded again.
"Yes, I was thinking that my worries might indeed be unnecessary."
"Your Majesty is Holy Ming."
"Just everyone, I feel that besides this incident, where are the soldiers of our Tang Dynasty who are fighting on the battlefield?
Who can remember them?
The soldiers who went to fight were left behind in a foreign land with their bodies wrapped in horse leather.
These soldiers all sacrificed their lives and blood for the Tang Dynasty. I think these soldiers sacrificed their lives and shed their blood.
It would be too unfair to their soldiers if they were forgotten by people.
I'll wait in Chang'an City and enjoy it to the fullest.
As for those soldiers, no one cares about them. Everyone, how do you feel about this?"
"Your Majesty, this matter is actually very simple.
Our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are fighting on the front line. Since we are fighting, we should fight on the battlefield as our own responsibility.
Besides, aren't all the soldiers, no matter who they are, who come to join the army given food and salary?
Those soldiers who performed extremely well on the battlefield have all been awarded titles and received honors.
So Your Majesty, I think what I did in court is very interesting."
Li Er nodded when he heard this, then looked at the minister who spoke and said.
"I remember, your son is over 17 years old this year, right?"
"It's Your Majesty."
The minister smiled directly. Under such circumstances, His Majesty mentioned his son. Could it be that he wanted to promote his son?
"It just so happened that I decided to go to conquer Goguryeo, but I still lacked a vanguard.
When we go to conquer Goguryeo this time, your son will be the vanguard for this expedition, right?"
After hearing what His Majesty said, the minister who just spoke became very ugly.
"Your Majesty, my son is a scholar and doesn't know how to fight.
It would still be okay if he could work as a civilian to serve the Tang Dynasty.
The so-called Wei Chen was enlightened and asked him to come and take part in the imperial examination next year.
If I enter the court in the future and can be used by Your Majesty, it will be my son's honor.
He knows nothing about marching and fighting."
After saying that, he smiled awkwardly!
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Er's little eyes turned over.
"Oh, according to you, your son doesn't understand anything about marching and fighting, but the other officers and soldiers of our Tang Dynasty understand everything about marching and fighting?
All soldiers do not know how to fight at the beginning. After continuous training, they are able to go to the battlefield and fight against the enemy.
Do you think I am right?"
After hearing what the Holy Sage said, the ministers who just said various things quickly saluted and nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I actually feel that the soldiers who went to fight on the battlefield should not be forgotten.
I should have to do other things, but Wei Chen didn't think about other things.
It’s up to the Holy One to decide.”
As for the little thoughts of this group of people, Li Er said that he had already grasped them firmly.
Telling them one thousand and giving them ten thousand is totally useless.
Only by experiencing the matter personally with them, everyone will feel the pain personally.
There is a saying that goes well, if the whip does not hit oneself, it will never hurt.
As long as their immediate interests are touched, everyone will change direction.
Speaking of this, his little eyes showed another disdainful smile.
"I was thinking about it, and I couldn't sleep last night thinking about it, every time I go to the Tang Dynasty to fight.
It was all my soldiers of the Tang Dynasty who fought bloody battles, but in the end, they only gained some land and money.
So in addition to this, I decided to arrange an open space in Chang'an City for construction.
Build a monument to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty and a classroom of the Tang Dynasty. At the same time, we should designate the day when the Tang Dynasty raised its troops in Shanxi as the National Day of the Tang Dynasty.
Starting this year, on the National Day, all emperors of the Tang Dynasty will bring their civil and military officials to pay homage at the Monument to the Soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.
I would like to express my gratitude to our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty for protecting our country and fighting on the battlefield.
At the same time, I also warn everyone that our success in the Tang Dynasty was not easy to come by.
The country of the Tang Dynasty was developed by the soldiers with their blood.
We also need our soldiers to defend with their blood.
As the saying goes, be prepared for danger in times of peace. We don't want to be unscrupulous and do whatever we want just because the battle has been won and the world is at peace.
We must always remember the humiliation that the Turks once brought to us.
In the end, we worked hard to control them, thus destroying the Turks!"
As Li Er spoke, his expression became excited.
It was not until I saw this scene today that I truly understood what my wise brother meant by these words.
People are always like this. If you haven't experienced it, you won't understand it.
No matter how high the price was paid in the previous battles, I would never understand the emotions I feel today.
Following this order, no one said anything for a while.
Who dares to say it? There is no need to say anything. As long as His Majesty says a word, you do it, you will do it, and you will immediately defeat everyone without any temper!
"Your Majesty, I wonder how your Majesty should arrange this monument to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty?"
How to arrange?
Li Er thought for a moment.
This matter will be left to the Ministry of Rites, and other personnel will be arranged at that time.
Choose a geomantic treasure place for this monument to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.
This time, no one raised any objections, and everyone shouted, "Your Majesty is wise."
Li Er also nodded with satisfaction.
This arrangement of the matter is very good and in line with my own wishes!
"My dear friends, do you have anything else to do?"
This time, everyone stood aside quietly, not talking, and there was no other matter.
Li Er waved his hand!
"Since you have nothing to do, please retreat first!"
Congratulations to Your Majesty.
Li Er called down the officials from the Ministry of Rites and followed him to the Tai Chi Hall for discussion.