Lin Xuan originally thought that Li Shimin really cared about the people, but now it seems that he only cares about the people to maintain his rule.
He originally wanted to take advantage of time travel to correct some pathological problems.
Now it seems that it is not that the ancients were unaware of these problems, but that they were unwilling to change them.
Didn't the ancients realize the importance of craftsmen? I'm afraid not.
Why do all kinds of war-related things develop greatly every time there is a war?
It’s because those in power value and support it.
After conquering the world, those in power no longer care, and those craftsmen have no motivation, so naturally they will not pay attention.
According to historical records, Zhu Yuanzhang started his career near the Yangtze River. At the beginning of his development, a man named Jiao Yu presented the firearms he developed. As a result, Zhu Yuanzhang's team became the Jiangnan uprising army. It can be said that it was the only one to use firearms as standard.
Equipped with the rebel army. The water network in the south of the Yangtze River, coupled with Liu Futong's Northern Expedition, the cavalry team that the Mongols were proud of could not exert its due power. So Zhu Yuanzhang, who had firearms, quickly tasted the benefits. During the battle with Chen Youliang
Firearms played an extremely important role in the series of battles. During the offensive and defensive battle of Nanchang, Chen Youliang sent an army of 600,000 to besiege Nanchang. As a result, the Zhu army in Nanchang, with the help of firecrackers, kept Chen Youliang unable to attack for a long time. And in the subsequent Poyang Lake battle, Zhu Yuanzhang
The army even gave full play to the power of firearms, using the most advanced firearms in China at that time, such as "artillery, fire mills, rockets, fire caltrops, large and small muskets, large and small general barrels, large and small iron cannons, magic arrows" and other firearms, creating a pioneering work on the water.
There is a precedent for using "ship guns" to bombard enemy ships in battle.
After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the development of firearms stagnated.
Until Zhu Di launched the Jingnan Campaign, he suffered a lot with firearms.
After Zhu Di took the throne, he attached great importance to firearms and even created the Shenji Camp.
The Shenji Battalion is the earliest firearms force established in China and the world. It is responsible for the important task of "defending the capital internally and preparing for war externally." It is a strategic mobile force directly commanded by the imperial court. Just like today's strategic missile force, it is also a force on the battlefield.
"The trump card".
By the end of the Ming Dynasty, the development of firearms did not make much progress.
The Manchus occupied the Central Plains with their iron hoofs and swords and guns, and they paid even less attention to firearms.
For those in power, everything is to satisfy their rule. Things that are not useful to their rule will naturally not be taken seriously.
Speaking of which, we have to talk about porcelain.
Porcelain existed in the Tang Dynasty. Why did porcelain flourish in the Song Dynasty?
Although it is related to the continuous maturation of skills, the most important thing is the emergence of official kilns.
The official kiln was exclusively for the palace, and the craftsmanship of the official kiln was also the highest.
Because of the emperor's liking, porcelain technology could continue to improve.
Throughout ancient times, only things that are liked by those in power will make continuous progress.
This is a common problem in the feudal dynasty and cannot be changed by one person.
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"Dad, this is a letter from King Wei." Hou De said.
Since getting on the line with Li Tai, all contacts with Li Tai and Hou Junji have been handed over to Hou De.
Once this kind of thing is leaked, it will be a serious crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan.
Hou Junji wouldn't trust others to do it.
Hou Junji took the letter and read it carefully.
"Idiot!" Hou Junji slapped the letter on the table and cursed: "What an idiot!"
"Dad, what did King Wei say?" Hou De asked curiously.
Hou Junji said angrily: "He asked me to find a way to get rid of the prince."
"Dad, I think King Wei is very courageous. King Wei is very favored by His Majesty. If there is no prince, there will definitely be no problem for him to become the crown prince," Hou De said.
Hou Junji looked at Hou De and said nothing.
Hou De was a little embarrassed when Hou Junji saw him, and asked: "Dad, is what I said wrong?"
"You are also a fool." Hou Junji said with a gloomy face: "Do you think the prince is so easy to get rid of? Your Majesty is now at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period. Even if the prince is removed, how many years will it take for King Wei to succeed to the throne? In this time,
Who can guarantee not to be exposed?"
Nothing can be perfect.
Unless you follow Li Shimin's example and kill him, you will immediately force him into the palace.
But with their current strength, it is simply impossible.
Hou De shrank his neck and said, "Dad, King Wei has given orders. If we don't do it, will he hold a grudge against us?"
Hou Junji's face was gloomy. Of course he knew what Hou De said.
If Changsun Wuji hadn't chosen Li Zhi, he would have had no other choice. He really didn't want to support this idiot Li Tai.
Although Li Zhi is young, he is easy to control.
During the Rebellion of Empress Lu in the early Han Dynasty, King Liu Xiang of Qi and Marquis Zhu Xu and Liu Zhang were both members of the clan and had made great achievements. However, the ministers in the court chose Liu Heng, who had been living in poverty for decades, to be the emperor. This was because Liu Heng wanted strength but lacked strength.
If you have no foundation, you will be easily manipulated by them.
During the Qing Dynasty, after the death of Huang Taiji, Dorgon and Haoge competed for the throne. However, because the Manchu Qing Dynasty had just entered the customs, the foundation was unstable. If the two fought, it would affect the Manchu Qing's unification of the Central Plains. In the end, the two supported Shunzhi to ascend the throne.
Already.
If Shunzhi had not been a child, the throne of emperor would certainly not have fallen to Shunzhi.
For Hou Junji, Li Zhi was very young and easy to master, but Li Tai was different because he already had his own thoughts and was not easy to master at all.
Hou Junji muttered: "Tell him that if you find an opportunity, I will do what he asks."
"Dad, didn't you say that assassinating the prince would expose you?" Hou De said in confusion.
Hou Junji said angrily: "I want to stabilize the idiot King Wei. If I don't agree, who knows if he will act secretly."
If Li Tai does something stupid, who knows whether he will be involved in the end.
Hou Junji didn't know that Li Tai had already taken action before.
However, it was not successful in the end.
But once Pandora's box is opened, it cannot be closed.
Han Wen was unwilling to help him now, so he turned to Hou Junji.
Hou Junji was a person who participated in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, so Li Tai felt that it would be no problem to find someone to get rid of Li Chengqian.
"Dad, if the kid knows, he'll go right away," Houde said.
Hou Junji warned: "Be careful not to expose any flaws."
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Hou De came to Furong Garden and met Li Tai after being notified.
After Li Tai sent all his servants away, he lowered his voice and asked, "What should I say to Duke Lu?"
"Back to Your Highness, my father said that this matter is of great importance and we must wait for the opportunity. Once there is an opportunity, my father will definitely complete His Highness's instructions." Hou De said.
Li Tai nodded with satisfaction and said: "Duke Lu is thoughtful and considerate. Please tell Duke Lu that I am waiting for good news about him."
"His Royal Highness King Wei, my father is still being punished at home to think about his mistakes. If my father can regain power, he will be able to better fulfill His Highness's instructions." Hou De said.
In the early Tang Dynasty, Dukes were not worth much at all. At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in order to reward meritorious officials, Li Yuan made many Dukes.
After Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, in order to eliminate Li Yuan's influence, some things were dealt with, but there was still a lot.
In addition, after he succeeded to the throne, he granted many more titles.
There is a difference between a prince and a prince. A prince who is not in power cannot even compare with those princes who are in power.
Take the warrior Xun as an example. He was originally a businessman. Because he supported Li Yuan, he was granted the title of Duke after the founding of the Tang Dynasty.
If it weren't for Wu Zetian, many people probably wouldn't know who Warrior Xun was.
After Hou Junji was punished, Hou De always felt that when he met acquaintances, they looked at him with contempt.
Therefore, he wanted to take this opportunity to see if Li Tai could help his father regain power.