Li Er looked at this unique pen, and the more he looked at it, the more satisfied he became.
If this happened, wouldn't the people be happy?
If the price of meat can be reduced by half, I, Li Er, don’t believe that this matter can’t be recorded in the history books.
After thinking about it, Li Shimin suddenly said, "This fence is really good, why don't I build one in the imperial city!"
When Li Er said this, the eyes of Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and even Li Jing suddenly widened.
"Your Majesty, what did you say?"
"A pen for raising pigs? An imperial city?"
"Your Majesty, this matter is harmful to society, I'm afraid I will be ridiculed by Qingliu!"
What the three mentioned are real issues, which as a monarch it is impossible not to consider.
Of course, if raising pigs is really possible, that would be easy to say.
What kind of clear discussion will be slapped in the face if things are effective?
But although this method of raising pigs is exquisite, it is still the first time I have tried it... Who can say that it will be successful?
Therefore, all three of them instinctively opposed it.
But what they didn't expect was that,
Li Er frowned, showing displeasure.
"That's it. It's been decided. There will be a clear flow of materials. Once the pigs grow up, they will disappear naturally. That's right!"
"Not only do you want to raise pigs, but you also build me a pen for raising sheep according to folk methods. When the judgment is made, I'll see who will discuss it!"
Li Erke knew very well who "Qingliu" was.
In the present period, the troubled times have just passed, and those who are able to read and write and become "clean" are not from local prominent families. Most of them are from the five surnames and seven looks.
Damn it if this Qingliu can say anything good. Anyway, the method of raising pigs will definitely work. Wouldn't it be nice to just slap him in the face when the time comes?
Seeing Li Er's insistence, the three of them couldn't continue to persuade him.
Fang Xuanling and Li Jing looked at each other, feeling incredible.
Why does it seem like His Majesty is so sure... that this can happen?
Then they looked at Du Ruhui in unison.
Du Ruhui's expression was a little strange.
"Keming, is there something interesting in this?"
Li Jing asked curiously.
Fang Xuanling thought of the original point.
"Keming, Your Majesty seems to have great faith in the method of raising pigs. Who is the master behind this?"
Surrounded by two people and asked, Du Ruhui only smiled.
"I don't know who he is at this moment. But in short, he is an incredible talent!"
Fang Xuanling:......
Li Jing:……
I'm speechless, Lao Du, you clearly know the inside story.
However, since Du Ruhui believed in the method of raising pigs as much as His Majesty, the two of them had no choice but to listen to it.
Anyway, if Qingliu doesn't scold you for this today, he will scold you for that tomorrow, so let them do it.
It would be a slap in the face if it really happened, although it is always suspicious.
…
Things are sorted out.
Although the result is uncertain, Li Er, including Du Ruhui, have confidence in Li Sheng's method.
Li Er has unconditional trust in his children.
Du Ruhui really believed in Li Sheng's method - that hunting knife impressed him so deeply.
Then, Li Er suddenly looked at Du Ruhui.
"By the way, Keming, how are the arrangements for the iron forging going?"
"Your Majesty, I have asked the Ministry of Works to handle this matter. Twenty of the best blacksmiths near Chang'an have been summoned to study the method of forging iron. They are currently on standby at the Ministry of Works. However..."
"What's wrong, but what's the problem?"
"Well, the Xuanjia Army currently has tens of thousands of people. I'm afraid it will cost a lot to replace the armor and weapons..."
Li Ermiao understood what Du Ruhui meant.
Spend money!
How can it be possible to build armaments without spending money?
But the money for the national treasury comes from the hands of the people.
If we want to make weapons, we will have to increase the burden on the people.
Du Ruhui's meaning is very clear.
This matter costs too much, and I'm afraid we may not be able to free up the finances to do it.
Li Er frowned, this was a bit troublesome... But after thinking about it for a while, he still shook his head.
"No, Keming, this matter still needs to be done."
"His Majesty?"
Du Ruhui felt a little incredible.
Li Er read all the history books but could not find a few similar model emperors who always cared about people's livelihood.
He knew very well how much these tens of thousands of armor and weapons would cost. The tax burden on the people of the Tang Dynasty had increased by at least 10%.
This percentage may seem small, but it is a heavy blow to some families with less labor at home.
Such things,
If Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng knew about it, they would probably wave their hands and say that there is no need to worry too much and that they believe that the people can work hard and persevere.
But Li Er couldn't treat the people so casually.
So he felt a little strange.
Although he also wanted to develop powerful armaments, after all, he was also the Minister of War.
But if Li Er still wants to sit down firmly on this matter, there is actually no need to discuss it.
at this time,
Fang Xuanling, Li Jing.
As a minister and general on the front line of the current government, he naturally noticed the conversation between the two.
"Your Majesty, forgive me for being brave. What are you planning to do?"
"...I recently obtained a secret method of forging and decided to make a batch of new armor weapons. But...alas, the treasury only has so much money, so it is still a bit reluctant to replace all the Xuanjia Army with armaments."
Li Er was a little embarrassed, but as a good emperor, he would not hide anything from his ministers.
When Fang Xuanling heard this, he looked at Du Ruhui.
Li Jing also listened attentively. After all, as a general, he had to care about armor and weapons.
So Du Ruhui explained Li Er's plan in detail.
Replace all Xuanjia soldiers with new powerful armors and powerful swords!
Fang Xuanling and Li Jing listened.
Stunned again.
"All the Xuanjia troops? The total number of Xuanjia troops is at least 50,000. Replace them all? This...isn't this too expensive? Your Majesty, this matter should not be rushed. Why not take care of it slowly?"
"Your Majesty." Li Jing also handed over his hand in a very serious manner. "The way of military strategist is to rely on the support of the people and to plan strategies. Your Majesty was also a veteran general who led troops in the past, and he was far better than mediocre ministers. Why do you rely on the quality of weapons?
Besides..."
"The weapons and armor of the Xuanjia Army are already of rare quality in the world. Why do they need to be replaced?"
Li Jing knew that Li Er was a very rational person, so he spoke frankly.
Li Er opened his mouth, wanting to tell them about the hunting knife...
But after thinking about it for a while, I was afraid that it would be useless to say it directly, as people would not feel it at all.
So Li Er thought about it,
"The art of forging iron this time is no small matter. Medicine Master, let me use your sword."
Now we are at the corner of Chang'an Street, outside the imperial palace. Li Jing is traveling with the emperor and has the responsibility of escorting him, so he does have a sword on him.
If the emperor wants to use it, he will naturally untie it and present it.
Li Er took Li Jing's sword.
There was some rust, but when I pulled it out, I saw a lot of scratches. It looked like it was a veteran's sword.
But Li Er didn't care about this, "Pharmacist, what's the quality of this sword?"
"Your Majesty, this sword was struck by Wei Chen when he was young. I have been with Wei Chen for almost forty years, and there has never been a chip on the blade."
Li Er nodded, "It can be seen that it is a fine product made by a master. But pharmacist, I am going to offend you today."
"His Majesty?"
Li Jing was a little confused. What was the situation? He didn't understand what Li Er meant.
But Du Ruhui understood and looked at Li Jing with some sympathy...
