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Volume 1: Settling Down the Tang Dynasty Chapter 352 Civil and Military Struggle

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    In later generations, cotton was a widely used economic crop, and various cotton products emerged in endlessly.  However, in the Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago, cotton was only used as an ornamental flower and was planted in a small number of gardens.  For example, the cotton in this acre of Imperial Garden is grown and viewed.

    However, Li Feng feels like he has found a treasure now. He takes the three little guys with him, no matter where this place is, let alone whether it is wrong to persecute flowers, plants and trees. In short, they are engaged in a big battle at the moment.  Of course, the main force in the fight must be Li Feng, while the three little guys were more playing.

    This is the Imperial Garden. Of course, Li Feng and the others would not have noticed this sudden move.  However, no one came to take care of it.  This is because Li Feng has a bad reputation in the hearts of everyone in the palace and cannot be offended.  Besides, it is nothing more than a piece of white pile that is about to wither. You can ruin it as much as you like.

    "Oh, Fourth Uncle, it's easy for me to find it for a while. I said, what are you doing? Why did you pick all these white seeds? What are you picking them for? There is no fragrance at all."

    Not long after, Li Feng and the others had picked a large piece and piled it aside.  But at this time, Li Chengqian hurried over.  Judging from the sweat on his face, he seemed to have rushed here in a hurry.  Seeing Li Feng and the others harming these Bai Diezi made him curious.

    "You came just in time, hurry up, come to help, um, no, hurry up and find someone to help. Otherwise, how long will it take to pick it just by the four of us? I am so happy that I am dizzy, just thinking about picking it by myself.  "

    The arrival of Li Chengqian.  Li Feng was happy for a while, this was another free labor force.  However, immediately after, he slapped his head again and secretly cursed himself for being so happy and confused.  I thought to myself, why didn¡¯t I know better just now and ask someone to help me?  You know, there is no shortage of manpower in this palace.

    "Fourth uncle, please don't. I have something to do with you. It's urgent, no, it's my father who wants to see you. It's a very important matter."

    "Bullshit. A big thing. How can it be more important than this? Don't bullshit me and call for help. As the saying goes, food, clothing, housing and transportation. How can a big thing be bigger than these four things? Besides,  The battle is over, what else can happen?¡±

    Li Feng didn¡¯t want to hear about urgent matters, especially when he heard it was Li Shimin¡¯s urgent matter.  No matter how anxious you are, you can be more anxious than cotton-padded clothes and quilts.  Of course, the most important thing is that he doesn't want to get involved in Li Shimin's affairs.  Therefore, Li Chengqian interrupted him without waiting for him to finish speaking.

    "No, Fourth Uncle, it's really urgent. It's about the Monument Square. I can't tell you the specific situation. Anyway, my father asked you to go quickly. Don't worry, I'll ask someone to pick these white stacks.  If it¡¯s not enough, how about I go get it for you somewhere else?¡±

    Seeing Li Feng¡¯s expression, Li Chengqian knew that Li Feng didn¡¯t want to go.  However, Li Shimin had specifically told him just now that he had to invite Li Feng over no matter what.

    "Monument Square? Okay, I'll go there right away. However, you guys have to remember to help me pick cotton wool, which is white cotton wool. In short, you can get as much as you can for me. When the time comes, your benefits will be indispensable.  "

    When Li Feng heard that it was about Monument Square, he immediately stopped what he was doing.  He could ignore other things, but he couldn't ignore this matter.  After giving Li Chengqian a few words, he left in a hurry.

    "I said, second brother, what's the matter with you? You didn't see that I was busy."

    As soon as he walked into Ganlu Hall, Li Feng immediately started to complain as he walked.  This matter was already well discussed last time. Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened again. How could Li Feng not be depressed?

    However, when he walked in and saw Li Shimin with a gloomy face, he said nothing more.  Li Shimin's expression let Li Feng know that things were in trouble.

    Li Feng directly found a chair and sat down, waiting for Li Shimin to speak.

    "The Monument Square matter may need to be slowed down for a while"

    After a while, Li Shimin took a few deep breaths, adjusted his emotions, and then slowly looked at Li Feng and spoke, his expression full of anger and helplessness.

    "Slow down? Why?"

    Li Shimin¡¯s words made Li Feng stunned for a moment, and then he asked incredulously.  You know, the benefits of building this monument square are very great for Li Shimin.  If nothing else, the military morale and the people's morale that have been united because of this is a huge good thing.

    As the saying goes, those who win the hearts of the people win the world. Now, the Tang Dynasty implements the military system, and there are many families with sons in the army.  Even if it doesn¡¯t happen now, what about in the future?  The establishment of Monument Square was given to the militaryThings that bring people the highest glory are of course also inspiring things.  Especially for those families where someone is serving in the military, this is not only an honor for a single person, but also an honor for the entire family.

    Since ancient times, there has been a saying that a good man should not join the army. Unless it is absolutely necessary, no one is willing to join the army.  Joining the army, many times, means having no choice but to practice oneself.  Once the status of a soldier is improved, affirmed, and recognized by the court and society.

    By then, it is not difficult to imagine that the morale of the military and the people will be fully absorbed, and even when fighting, the army will be more brave and fearless of death.

    In short, in a word, the establishment of this monument square has brought many benefits to Li Shimin and even to the entire Tang Dynasty.

    "It's not as if someone is acting selfishly. Today, when this matter was brought up in court, it immediately attracted numerous officials who strongly opposed it for various reasons."

    Thinking of the situation in the court today, Li Shimin suddenly felt the atmosphere and sadness in his heart. When he talked about it, there was a deep helplessness and exhaustion in his tone.

    "Who objects? Well, I think the generals in the court won't object. In that case, it's the civil servants, right. What's the reason?"

    When Li Feng heard this and thought about it carefully, he knew that the officials who opposed this matter were definitely not military generals.  After all, for them, this is a great honor and a great good thing.  It's too late for them to support it, so how can they oppose it?  If any military general dares to object to this kind of thing, then he does not need to be in the army.

    And in this matter, it is obvious that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and it can even be said that there are many benefits.  Since there are people who object, they must have their reasons.

    "Hey, it's all because of fame and fortune. I never thought that this matter would lead to a civil and military dispute in the court, making the matter so difficult. There are many reasons for opposition, but the most important thing is,  Or because there is no money in the imperial treasury at the moment.¡±

    There are of course many reasons. For example, it is not in line with the ancestral system, there is no precedent, and it is too extravagant and wasteful. However, there is only one reason that really puts Li Shimin in trouble, and that is that the cost of building this monument square is not low.  Datang, which had just finished two battles, would have no spare money.

    Although the matter of the Monument Square is very important, other matters are more urgent, such as pensions for casualty soldiers and other issues. There must be no delay at all, otherwise, there will definitely be big trouble.

    Hearing this, Li Feng finally understood what was going on.  It's no wonder that Li Shimin was so depressed. Such an incident actually caused disputes between civil officials and military generals.

    The so-called ideals and aspirations are nothing more than fame and fortune, either for fame or fortune.  There is no such thing as hate without reason, and there is no love without reason.  Not to mention these officials, even Li Shimin was like this.  The so-called loving the people as one's own children is nothing more than a means to realize one's ambitions.

    "Otherwise, who could kill his own son for someone else's son?"  The more wise you are, the more selfish and ruthless you will be.

    The emperor is also a human being, not a god. Even if he is a god or a Buddha, his love is boundless and he still needs to light incense.

    In the officialdom, civil and military forces have been divided since ancient times. Although they are all officials in the same dynasty and are of the aristocratic class, there is still competition between the two camps, and the interests in some aspects are also different.

    The ancients paid more attention to names, especially those officials who were in extremely popular positions.  It is said that it is to assist the king and realize his ambition, but in fact it is more for fame and for the glory that will last forever.  And civil servants are the best among them and the more typical representatives.

    Because, the teachings of Confucius and Mencius taught them and told them that the ultimate goal is this.

    ¡°In this case, it is normal that this matter has attracted strong opposition from those civil officials.  If so, no one would object to just giving some generous rewards individually.  However, the creation of this monument means improving the status and reputation of all soldiers, which is different.

    Besides, what an honor this is.  Enjoy the incense of thousands of families for generations, and your reputation will last forever.  This is the highest honor, highest ideal and pursuit in the teachings of Confucius and Mencius.  Now, a group of big-headed soldiers were allowed to receive such treatment so easily, which made them, who read the books of sages, feel extremely embarrassed.

    ¡°Besides, as the status of the military generals group increases, relatively speaking, their civil servant group¡¯s voice becomes smaller.  How can they be happy if one thing goes down and the other goes up?

    "I can't control these messy matters in the court. However, the matter in Monument Square must be done. This kind of thing is simply a lice on the monk's head, an obvious matter. Put it off? How to delay it, and how long will it be delayed?  . If you don¡¯t strike while the iron is hot, there will be nothing you can do in the future."

    Li Feng didn¡¯t want to care about other things, but he couldn¡¯t ignore the Monument Square matter.

    "Don't you just have no money? This is easy to handle. Leave this matter to me."

    These days, Li Feng has actually been thinking about this matter. Not to mention, thinking about it here and there really made him come up with some clever ideas.  Now, seeing Li Shimin in a dilemma, he spoke up.  (To be continued)
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