Although Tubo was powerful at this time, it was actually nothing to the Tang Dynasty.
Historically, when Tubo attacked Tang Dynasty, the main force of Tang Dynasty was not used. Niu Jinda led the vanguard and was defeated.
Songtsen Gampo was frightened and immediately withdrew his troops and sent envoys to apologize.
Later during the entire Tang Dynasty, Tubo never again launched an attack on the Tang Dynasty.
Many people think that it was because Princess Wencheng entered Tibet that peace between Tang Dynasty and Tibet was brought about.
In fact, it's all nonsense. Songtsen Gampo's proposal was rejected before.
Later, he was defeated by the Tang Dynasty. He was so scared that he sent envoys to apologize, but he still had the courage to propose marriage.
On the contrary, it was Li Shimin who felt that Songtsen Gampo's apology was a good attitude and took the initiative to propose marriage.
In Lin Xuan's opinion, this is simply a disease.
It’s understandable if you can’t get married, but if you still get married after fighting, it’s not because you’re sick.
Throughout history, peace cannot be bought by marriage.
Later generations also praised Princess Wencheng's visit to Tibet, saying that she had made a huge contribution to peace between the two countries.
In fact, Songtsen Gampo was already frightened and had no courage to invade the Tang Dynasty.
After the death of Songtsen Gampo, Tubo also went into decline, and it dared not offend the Tang Dynasty.
If Songtsan Gampo proposed marriage in the first place and Li Shimin agreed, Songtsan Gampo would still invade the Tang Dynasty.
It can be seen from this that peace is fought for and has nothing to do with women.
"Why are you so confident?" Li Shimin was a little surprised.
Lin Xuan's knowledge of Tubo already surprised him.
He investigated in many ways but could not figure out why Lin Xuan knew so much about Tibet.
"Your Majesty, I believe in our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. No matter who comes to attack, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty can defeat them!" Lin Xuan said flatteringly.
He couldn't tell Li Shimin that he had traveled through time.
Although Li Shimin was a little confused, Lin Xuan's words still made him very happy.
Moreover, the most important ones now are the Western Turks and Xue Yantuo, and they can no longer take care of Tubo.
Seeing that Li Shimin did not continue to ask, Lin Xuan quickly took out the printed papers and said with a smile: "I have something I want your Majesty to see!"
Li Mu quickly took it and handed it to Li Shimin.
After Li Shimin read it, he frowned and asked, "What is this? I can't understand a word of it."
He originally thought it was written some secret, but when he saw the writing, he knew it was printed.
He knew all those words, but when they were put together, he had no idea what they meant.
Lin Xuan smiled and told Li Shimin about movable type printing.
"What!"
Li Shimin stood up in shock, somewhat unbelievable.
Lin Xuan smiled and nodded, and said: "With movable type printing, not only can books be printed quickly, but the cost is very low. In up to ten years, a large number of children from poor families can be cultivated!"
Li Shimin was the emperor after all. Although he was still uneasy in his heart, his face was no longer as surprised as at first.
Li Shimin finished the work somewhat numbly, and murmured: "That's it!"
He finally figured out why Lin Xuan made such a condition with the Cui family.
According to Lin Xuan, the cost of a set of books is no more than one hundred wen at most, and even if the profit left to the Cui family is included, it is no more than three hundred wen at most.
Many people think that a dictionary with so many words only costs 300 words. A set of books is almost the same as a dictionary, which is too expensive.
In fact, this is not the case.
The dictionary sells for three hundred words, which is not profitable after removing the cost, and this is the price in Chang'an.
If shipped to other places, it will not be this price.
However, the price of books already includes the cost of transportation, which means that no matter where you buy a book in the Tang Dynasty, the maximum price is only 300 copies.
Although the price is still very expensive, after all, the previous books are almost ten times cheaper.
Although many people still can't afford it, as long as one-tenth of the people in the world can afford it, there will be no shortage of officials after the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin came back to his senses and said: "It is impossible for the Cui family to agree. Although five million yuan is a lot, it will not hurt the bones of the five surnames Qiwang."
This matter involves the foundation of the family. Knowing that the books are sold so cheaply, the Cui family will probably reject it directly.
The Cui family only needs to explain the situation to several other companies, and the other companies will naturally be willing to help them pay some money.
"Your Majesty, is it possible that the Cui family regretted it and stopped selling the books?" Lin Xuan asked.
Of course it’s impossible!
Eliminating the family's control over the imperial court was Li Shimin's greatest wish.
Although the reform of the imperial examination proposed by Lin Xuan gave him hope.
But he understood that even if it happened, it would at most weaken to a certain extent during his lifetime, and it would be impossible to completely eliminate it.
Who knows if his descendants will continue to suppress the family after his death?
He is very clear about the family's ability and power.
And if it can be completed by his hands, why should it be left to future generations?
Lin Xuan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter whether the Cui family regrets it or not. I and the Cui family put forward this condition because they want to use the Cui family's sales channels. If the Cui family regrets it, with the five million yuan, they can quickly establish a
Sales channels throughout Datang.”
"Moreover, I am planning to wait for the Cui family to agree and your Majesty to bear witness before cooperating with the Cui family on the paper. This will cause a rift between the Cui and Wang families. Even if the Cui family does not agree, the Wang family will not be willing to pay the money.
If the Wang family doesn't contribute, other families may not be willing to contribute. Does Your Majesty think the Cui family will contribute this money as a family?"
This was indeed his idea, but he also had another purpose that he did not tell Li Shimin.
If Lin Xuan didn't do something about the actions that the family made after Lin Xuan left the Tang Dynasty, the family might really think that he was easy to bully.
"When can books be printed in large quantities?" Li Shimin nodded and asked.
He admitted that what Lin Xuan said was reasonable. If the Cui family alone spent five million yuan, the Cui family's foundation would be greatly reduced, and their reputation as the best family in the world might not be preserved.
Moreover, he didn't really care whether the Cui family was fooled or not. As long as a large number of children from poor families emerged, he would have plenty of ways to clean up the aristocratic family.
"Your Majesty, we still need an important material, lead. Most of the lead on the market is in Taoist temples. I have no choice." Lin Xuan said.
Even though he was a Marquis, he went to a Taoist temple to ask for lead, but they didn't give it to him, so he really had no choice.
Li Shimin nodded and said: "I will issue an order to have the Taoist temple hand over the lead. What you have to do is to let the people of the world buy cheap books as soon as possible."
Lin Xuan nodded. As long as there is a large amount of lead, printing books is not difficult.
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"Dingfang, take a seat!" Li Jing looked at the sweat in front of him and said with a smile.
Su Lie cupped his hands, sat down, and asked, "I wonder what important matter Master has come to Dingfang for?"
Although Li Jing had taught him the art of war, he rarely saw him since Li Jing decided to hide his strength and bide his time.
Even when Su Lie came to visit during the holidays, Li Jing did not see him. Su Lie was a little confused as to why Li Jing suddenly came to see him.
Li Jing looked at Su Lie and sighed in his heart. He knew Su Lie's talents very well.
Su Lie is talented and has made great achievements in the battle to destroy the Eastern Turks. His future should be very good.
But Su Lie actually launched his troops and looted during the battle to destroy the Eastern Turks.
Although he was named Zuo Wuhou Zhonglang General after the war, he has not been promoted in the past few years and has been idle.
Li Jing put away his thoughts and said with a smile: "His Majesty asked me to draw elite soldiers from the Sixteenth Guards to form a cavalry. Although I am only in name, there is no problem in recruiting people. Do you want to go?"
He helped Su Lie partly because Su Lie was his apprentice.
On the other hand, he values Su Lie's future. A hundred years from now, Su Lie will be able to take care of his son.
"Thank you, teacher!" Su Lie bowed.
Although he has been on the bench for so many years, Su Lie's heart is still full of achievements.
Li Jing nodded. After so many years of idleness, Su Lie became more stable.
Su Lie was Dou Jiande's adopted son. After Dou Jiande died, Su Lie followed Liu Heitai.
After Liu Heitai was destroyed, Su Lie chose to live in seclusion rather than surrender to the Tang Dynasty.
It was not activated until Li Shimin ascended the throne.
But Su Lie was still arrogant, which can be seen from the fact that he dared to order troops to plunder.
Li Jing was originally worried that Su Lie would not agree because he complained about being left idle. He did not expect that he would agree so simply.