Chapter 4: A wise ruler and wise minister

After laughing, Fang Xuanling asked, "Zi Yue, white cloth, I also have it at home. Can I really resist the cold? Looking at it, although it is stronger than silk and linen, it still has some shortcomings."

Wei Chi slapped his head and said, "I didn't explain it clearly. Lord Fang, what we mainly need is the plant called cotton that weaves white cloth. The climate of Gaochang Kingdom is very suitable for growing cotton. The cotton planted has high yield and good quality. If we take up the company, we can get cotton, and secondly, it can also shock the Western Regions. What a good choice, right?"

"cotton?!"

"Well! I saw that there seemed to be a kind in the imperial garden."

"Go and have a look."

His Majesty Li Er is an action faction. After Wei Chi said that, he took people to play in the Imperial Garden.

Cotton has been planted in China for a long time, but before the Ming Dynasty, it was not valued by the imperial court. It was all wealthy and noble families who planted and enjoyed it as strange flowers and plants. The ones in the imperial garden were used as ornamental plants.

"This is cotton, uh... I don't know what it is called in the Tang Dynasty?"

Pointing to a small piece of cotton planted in the garden, Wei Chidao. Fang Xuanling said: "It is called kapok, also called white-die wood. Ziyue, how should I use this? Where should I use it?"

"This is the flower that uses it!"

Wei Chi went over and picked a cotton flower, and his fingers were stabbed a few times. It turned out that picking cotton also required technology. He handed over the cotton, Wei Chi sucked his fingers and sucked them twice, which made His Majesty Li Er and others smile again.

Wei Chi smiled embarrassedly and said, "Your Majesty, as for how to make this cotton into a cotton jacket and how to weave it into cloth, my family has never planted cotton before, and I don't understand it. However, Gaochang's domestic white stacked cloth has been so long, so I'll grab it... Uh, no, I'm asking a few craftsmen to teach, study, and learn, and it should be able to do it. The wisdom of the working people is infinite!"

Under His Majesty Li Er's glaring, Wei Chi quickly changed his words. His Majesty Li Er took the cotton and grinded it a few times in his hand, and ordered the eunuch to get a piece of white cloth.

As he was talking, Eunuch Huang came to report that it was Li Jing and Li Ji who had been waiting for him. His Majesty Li Er ordered the white folding cloth to Li Zheng Hall, and everyone went back to Li Zheng Hall together. Wei Chi followed behind, feeling a little excited, and was about to see the legendary undefeated military god Li Jing. This was the first time he had seen it.

The story of Hongfu Nu, Li Jing, the Guest of the Beard, is often said in Romance novels. In history, he was also a great man. Li Jing was enterprising when he was a teenager, but once he was rich and full, he was deeply afraid and could retreat contentedly. He could be said to be the most wise man. During the reign of Wu Zetian, many families of the Tang Dynasty were destroyed, but Li Jing's lineage was safe and sound. The reason for this is worth pondering.

After careful consideration, among the founding heroes of the early Tang Dynasty, unlike other dynasties, many survived safely, and even had important positions. First, Taizong was wise and powerful, broad-minded, and could tolerate each other. Second, these ministers understood the way to advance and retreat, and knew how to keep a low profile. For example, his elder father, Qin Shubao, Qin, and Li Jing, Li Yaoshi, old general.

Follow His Majesty Li Er to the Lizheng Hall. After everyone saw the ceremony, Wei Chi jumped over to salute, his eyes rumbling around, searching for Li Jing's figure in the crowd. Fortunately, among the people who came, only Li Jing had never seen him, and he could find the figure of General Li at a glance. Among the crowd, there were two people who Wei Chi didn't know, one of them had white hair and aging, leaning on a crutch, and the other was gray-white, but he was energetic, with his waist straight and powerful.

Wei Chi knew that Li Jing had foot disease, and he was the one who was leaning on a crutch, so he couldn't help but look at it carefully. Li Jing had a clear face, his beard and hair were white, and he leaned on the spiritual life stick given by His Majesty Li Er, and his eyes were slightly closed, and he looked old. The general died in a hundred battles, and the hero returned in his late years. For some reason, Wei Chi remembered these two lines of poetry to calm down. Wei Chi stepped forward and bowed to salute: "My younger generation Wei Chi has seen the old general Li, so good is the old general."

Wei Chi's greeting seemed to make Li Jing stunned. With deep eyes, he looked at Wei Chi for a few times and smiled lightly: "Are you Wei Ziyue Wei Silang from the old Qin family?"

Wei Chi smiled and said, "It's my junior. I've been looking for the old general for a long time. Today is the first time I meet. I can't help but take the liberty to salute, so don't blame the old general."

Li Jing smiled and said, "I have been looking for you for a long time. In the battle of Tuyuhun, your suggestions will reduce the casualties of soldiers. I have made contributions to the country and the army. I should thank you on behalf of the soldiers."

Wei Chi smiled silly, grabbed his head, and said honestly: "No need to thank you, no need to thank you, we are all people of the Tang Dynasty, and we are all for the Tang Dynasty. The younger generation is a doctor again, and it is his responsibility to save lives and heal the wounded. It is his responsibility to help the old general, and I am honored to be proud of me."

After saying that, Wei Chi remembered his "great dream" and quickly took the opportunity to say, "If the old general has time, when will the younger generation come to your mansion and show you your feet, uh... no thanks. As long as the old general has time, write a piece of characters to the younger generation."

Wei Chi's words made everyone in the hall laugh. Now, Wei Chi's problem of asking for calligraphy and paintings when he sees people has spread among these people. Except for Li Jing and Hou Junji, everyone in the hall has been asked for calligraphy and painting by him, and Cheng Zhijie is no exception, although his words cannot be compared with others.

"Wei Xiaosi! I've got a bad habit again. Come here, come here, let me teach you a lesson for your father."

As soon as Wei Chi finished speaking, Cheng Zhijie jumped over and pulled him over. Wei Chi was pulled to his neck and kept laughing. He didn't dare to talk too much. Cheng Zhijie, can anyone provoke him?

His Majesty Li Er shook his head with a smile, ignored the playfulness of the two uncles and nephews, and together with Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji, he explained the suggestions Wei Chi had just said and discussed with the generals.

Wei Chi was bullied by Cheng Zhijie, so he had to sit in the last seat in a regular manner and listened to the discussions of famous generals in the Tang Dynasty. Everyone here, in terms of qualifications and seniority, was better than him. It was not his turn to interrupt. He just needed to be responsible for answering questions when someone asked him.

During the intermission of answering the question, Wei Chi paid attention to it. Li Jing seemed to be unable to speak. His slightly closed eyes seemed to be inadequate and had already started to doze off. Wei Chi was so impressed that he secretly decided in his heart that Li Jing and Li Yaoshi's cautious attitude in the future was his role model.

Li Ji said: "Now the etiquette of King Gao Jian of Goryeo is in a proper manner. For a time, our Tang Dynasty could not find a name to send troops. It is not advisable to break the peace between Goryeo, Silla and Baekje at this time. The weather reasons mentioned by Silang are indeed related to the outcome of the war, so we should be cautious. The coldness of Silang, Tubo and Tuyuhun is really similar to Goryeo?"

Wei Chi quickly said, "It's very similar. The climate between Tuyuhun and Tubo is colder. Because it is located on the plateau, the situation between Tuyuhun and Tubo is more difficult. Well... Let's put it simply. An ordinary person can pick up ten kilograms of things in Guanzhong. In the territory of Tuyuhun and Tubo, it takes twice as much effort as elsewhere. Therefore, if you want to train troops in Tuyuhun, this difference needs to be taken into account, so as not to damage the bodies of the soldiers because it was originally good intentions, which would be unbeautiful. In fact, the situation in Goguryeo is a bit similar to that of the Eastern Turks, and the difference is not big, but it is colder than the Eastern Turks. The difference can be asked to ask the soldiers who have fought in the two places to gain experience."

His Majesty Li Er said: "The pharmacist has led troops to fight the Eastern Turks, and he has also fought against Tuyuhun. Let me tell you."

Li Jing looked like he had just woken up. Wei Chi felt his eyes glance at him and couldn't help but feel sweaty. It seemed that he had accidentally pulled someone out. By the way, he didn't mean it.

Li Jing slowly told the climatic conditions of his leadership to attack the Eastern Turks and the Tuyuhun. Everyone listened quietly and came to an end. Li Jing said, "I think Ziyue's proposal is feasible, but it is the best strategy."

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "Both Medicine Master and Mao Gong agree, then it seems that Wei Chi has really come up with a good idea."

Wei Chi smiled, scratched his head, acted embarrassed, and looked honest and honest, and said, "When you go back to your Majesty, I just have some understanding of the situation in the two places. It is said that you know yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle, right? It is good if I say what I know, it will be helpful. Your Majesty, what about marriage? Will you not mention it again in the future?"

Wei Chi was most concerned about this issue, so he quickly asked. His Majesty Li Er touched his beard and smiled: "Now that he has a better strategy, and of course he will not mention the matter of marriage."

Wei Chi was happy and smiled so brightly. After laughing, he suddenly remembered Xue Yuanjing, who was so angry that he almost vomited blood, and quickly said, "Your Majesty, I was rude to Lord Xue Yuanjing just now. What I said just now is not enough to be a reason to not support the marriage. I would also ask Your Majesty to find a good knowledge and a reason that cannot be refuted to say that, Lord Xue, I will apologize."

His Majesty Li Er Bai Weichi glanced at him and scolded: "Fortunately, I know how to reflect on you. It seems that I am afraid that I will really hit you today. Okay, I will wipe your butt for you. It's a reward for you that you have come up with a good idea."

Wei Chi was overjoyed: "Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness."

His Majesty Li Er said: "As for the reason, Xuanling, I will leave this matter to you. Let the king and the ministers work together to help Wei Ziyue wipe his butt."

"Yes, your Majesty."

Fang Xuanling responded and said to Wei Chi in a funny way: "Ziyue, I have helped you so much, don't forget to thank me."

Wei Chi laughed and said, "Sir Fang, it is better to say no thanks to great kindness, and not to repay kindness, right?"

Fang Xuanling said: "It should be true to others. It is a different matter to you, Wei Ziyue."

"Sir Fang, I demand equal treatment! Discrimination is not aroused!"

Everyone in Lizheng Hall laughed. It was Hou Junji. His smile seemed to be a tooth decay. It was a pity for the child. I guess he didn't want to laugh, but because of the situation, he could only touch his face.

After laughing, Hou Junji said, "Your Majesty, there is no reason to send troops to Goguryeo. It seems that the reason to send troops to Gaochang is not suitable. If our country forces the King of Gaochang to pay a large amount of white cloth, the news will probably damage the reputation and reputation of our Tang Dynasty among the vassal states. At that time, if you lose extra money, wouldn't it be half the result with twice the effort and not worth the loss?"

Everyone in the hall knew that Hou Junji and Wei Chi were in disagreement. Cheng Zhijie glared at Hou Junji and sneered, and was about to scold him. Li Ji glanced over and signaled him to be calm and said slowly: "Mr. Hou, Silang has already said this matter. The location of Gaochang State and the situation in which he is located force the King of Gaochang, the Qu family must make a choice. From the perspective of me, the Qu family is not a strategic person, but a short-sighted person.

Those who are seeking peace are closer to the Western Turks than our Tang Dynasty. I am afraid that the Qu family will choose the Western Turks in the end. In addition, Your Majesty, please see. Gaochang is located on the important transportation route between the countries in the Western Regions and the Tang Dynasty. Its geographical location is important. If Gaochang turns to the Western Turks, wouldn’t it block the key points of our Tang Dynasty’s interactions with the countries in the Western Regions! With the Qu family Qu Wentai’s consistent character, the old minister suggested that our Tang Dynasty can be prepared to send troops.”

Li Ji's words made Wei Chi look admiring. Li Ji was indeed powerful and spoke almost the same as the real truth of history. These historical celebrities and great masters of the Tang Dynasty were indeed capable, not comparable to those of young people like him. Politics and military things, and occasionally talking about the general direction strategies are OK. Giving a framework for others to improve will definitely be better than him.

His Majesty Li Er said: "What Maogong said is so very consistent with me. Pharmacist, what should I give this battle to you?"

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, the old minister is old, and he has tried his best to fight in Tuyuhun. He often feels that his energy is not enough and his foot disease is getting worse and worse. I have many soldiers and generals in the Tang Dynasty. It is not that it is not impossible for the old minister. Please send someone else to you."

His Majesty Li Er looked at Li Jing's appearance, nodded, and said with emotion: "You are working for the country and the family, and you have made great efforts to the country and have made contributions to the present. Now you are ashamed of this, and you are worried about the public. I am very happy, so you should take a good look for the pharmacist."

"According to the order." Wei Chi took the order.

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a while and said, "Just gather, please prepare for this battle. You are the commander and Xue Wanjun is the deputy. Just wait for the opportunity to arrive and the troops will be launched in Gaochang. Pay attention to visit more craftsmen, farmers, and kapok seeds in Gaochang who are good at planting kapok and weaving white cloth. Then bring them back to the Tang Dynasty."

"Yes, your Majesty, I obey the order."
Chapter completed!