Chen Zhengtai said: "Yes, the Chen family is from Mengjin. ”

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Mengjin Chen is a small sect. After Emperor Naisun, this Mengjin is also in Korea, so you might as well be the prince of Korea. ”

All knighthoods have their origins.

For example, Mengjin Chen, this Mengjin was originally the land of Korea during the Warring States Period, so in terms of place names, it is also very reasonable to be the Duke of Korea.

Basically, since the Han Dynasty, most of all the titles have also continued this habit!

Of course, in the name of Handi, to a certain extent, it raises the weight of Chen Zhengtai's title.

For example, among the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion in history, almost all of these people were named national dukes. However, the weight of the princes is different, the eldest grandson Wuji has a lot of credit in the eyes of Li Shimin, and he is a close friend of his youth, and he is the brother of the eldest grandson queen, so it is Zhao Guogong who is sealed, and Zhao Di is the title, which is a very high honor.

On the other hand, Cheng Biting Jin, although he also has a lot of credit, but his merits are only ranked nineteenth, after all, he is not a real relative of the emperor, so the title given is Lu Guogong, 'Lu' is just a state name, compared with Zhao Guogong, the gold content is far worse.

For example, Li Jing, because the credit is too great, it is Wei Guogong, and the status of Wei Guogong is actually a little worse than Zhao Guogong, but his status is much higher than that of Lu Guogong.

In fact, at Chen Zhengtai's age, even if Li Shimin named him Tu Guogong in the name of Meng Jin, because Mengjin was originally the fief of Tu Guo in the Spring and Autumn Period, after all, Chen Zhengtai has already entered the Guogong, and the name of Tu Guogong is not humiliating.

It's just that Li Shimin is obviously determined to give his son-in-law and protégé a big one, all of whom are national dukes, and the ministers have all acquiesced, so why not make him the duke of Korea?

Chen Zhengtai listened to it, and said busily: "Son, thank you." ”

Baiguan looked at Chen Zhengtai with a strange look? A good naval battle, how can it be discussed, it seems that the discussion is crooked?

But no one objected? More people just sighed in their hearts, what was the Chen family at the beginning? Now he is rich and has won the Duke of Korea, which is really thriving!

This Chen family is really made by blood? Chen Zhengtai is such a wonderful person.

Li Shimin still smiled and said, "Qing has made great contributions? I should be rewarded, so that I can inspire those who come after me! There's no need to be grateful, where is the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials? I also have to write down the soldiers of this Yangzhou sailor, draw up a charter, and send it to me, and I will be rewarded. That's right? And this Korean duke? How much food is actually sealed, it also needs to be reported. ”

Then? Li Shimin said with emotion: "Lou Qing's family is also hard work? The court must not wronged him. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji immediately understood what Li Shimin meant? Busy said: "The minister obeys the order." ”

Li Shimin was extremely happy, and ordered the king of Baekje to be temporarily placed under house arrest and disposed of separately, and then ordered Lou Shide to stay in Chang'an temporarily!

Apparently...... Li Shimin has felt the wonderful use of this new sea ship, and Lou Shide is now a rare sailor general in the Tang Dynasty, once there is a sailor, then in the future to conquer Goguryeo, you can get twice the result with half the effort, Lou Shide is naturally of great use.

As for the other sailors and soldiers, these soldiers will naturally have to be used, after all, the number of sailors will be expanded in the future, and there will be a shortage of backbones who have experienced naval battles in the future.

After saying what should be said, Li Shimin dismissed the dynasty, but left Chen Zhengtai behind.

There were only two Weng sons-in-law in the main hall, Li Shimin took a sip of tea and showed a look of relief: "If it weren't for Qingyan, I might have misunderstood Lou Qing's family at first, then Cui Yan is really heinous, and I must not spare it." ”

Chen Zhengtai said: "This is not because of the merits of the sons. ”

"You're too modest." Li Shimin smiled and said: "When you come to me, you don't have to be like this, you and I are teachers and students, and we are sons-in-law, it is not an exaggeration to say that we are in love with father and son, why should it be so?" ”

Chen Zhengtai said solemnly: "What Erchen said is from the bottom of his heart, and he is by no means modest. Your Majesty trusts his sons, so he was not mistaken by traitors, which shows that His Majesty's side is full of virtuous people, because there are gentlemen around him, and naturally, he will not be deceived by the traitorous ministers. But...... Who is a gentleman and who is a villain? Isn't this because Your Majesty is able to distinguish between loyalty and treachery? Erchen heard that the monarch of the Holy Ming is often good at reading people, so talented and virtuous people will fill the court and be trusted by the Son of Heaven. In this world, talented and virtuous people are like carp crossing the river, how many sages and sages have been there throughout the ages, but how many people have talents and have not met, and they can't know the master? So in the final analysis, the talents of the sons and sons, compared with the sages, are not as good as their chances. Ke'erchen's chances, but because of a holy lord like His Majesty, he was far superior to the ancient sages, so he had a place to use and could do something that benefited the court and the common people. Of course, the sons have merit, but if there is no knowledge of His Majesty, it is the rebirth of Zhou Gong and Yi Yin, and there will never be today's merits. ”

Li Shimin listened and thought deeply for a while, he felt that he was a little dizzy, but he could chew it carefully, huh? There is some truth to this.

He suddenly felt a little more joy in his heart, so he smiled and said: "I have the right to think that these are words from the bottom of my heart, but these words should not be said to the outside world, otherwise, others still like to listen to these beautiful words." ”

Chen Zhengtai said eloquently: "How dare Erchen go around and say it? Ignorant people cannot understand His Majesty's kindness, they only know the heart of a villain and the belly of a gentleman. ”

Chen Zhengtai thought to himself, this is not my Chen Zhengtai's strong combat effectiveness today, but it is really today that I listened to the words of what is called Fuyu Weigang, and suddenly stimulated my potential.

Li Shimin bowed his head and asked about the new ship.

Chen Zhengtai patiently explained the principle of the watertight cabin and keel of the new ship.

Li Shimin was surprised: "It's so simple? ”

"Yes." Chen Zhengtai said: "It's as simple as that. But...... Erchen was still a little worried. ”

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows lightly and said, "You say come and listen." ”

Chen Zhengtai said: "It is precisely because of the simple principle, with this simple principle, my Datang sailor can crisscross the seas, but the advantages of these technologies will be leaked sooner or later, ten or twenty years later, this latest ship, may be able to barely maintain some advantages, but the time is longer?" ”

Li Shimin probably understood Chen Zhengtai's worries.

Just like the invention of the stirrup in the Han Dynasty, which was almost a magic weapon for the Han Dynasty at that time, they used it to sweep the desert, but this actually buried a huge hidden danger for the future.

Although the Xiongnu were wiped out, but the new tribe rose, they also began to gradually learn this new technology, in any case, after all, the Hu people have many war horses, these new technological advantages gradually and the Central Plains level, but the strength of the Hu people and horses war strengthened, and finally became the Central Plains Dynasty's henchmen.

Li Shimin thought for a while and said, "What you mean is that no matter what, you must keep the secrets of these shipbuilding." All the craftsmen who build new ships have to be guarded? ”

Chen Zhengtai shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, in the future, Datang will need large-scale shipbuilding, will everyone have to guard it?" I'm afraid I can't prevent it. Of course, it is only natural to take some necessary measures to prevent rapid leakage. It's just that...... Erchen thinks that with these alone, I can't let Datang always have an advantage. The only way is to constantly develop new shipbuilding techniques, just like in a university hall, there is a special research group, which is to improve different things. As long as we Datang continue to improve and refine new skills, with these advantages, we can build newer ships every ten or twenty years, and we will always be able to maintain our advantages. ”

Li Shimin suddenly realized, and couldn't help but nod and said, "I see, this ...... Not to be taken lightly! You're right, and that's it, it's up to you! In the name of the University Hall, set up a special place in the University Hall to study sea ships, recruit some skilled craftsmen, and keep in touch with the shipyards and sailors who build ships, and remember not to work behind closed doors. ”

Li Shimin is not an ordinary person after all, he quickly understood what Chen Zhengtai meant, and quickly formulated a method.

Chen Zhengtai felt that it was very comfortable to communicate with smart people, and said happily: "This is exactly what Erchen meant, since His Majesty is gracious, then ...... The sons did as they did. It's just that in addition to sea vessels, there are also chariots and horses, gunpowder, iron and steel, etc., all of which are related to the national economy and people's livelihood. ”

Li Shimin did not hesitate and said: "Well, this is good, you go back and write a good charter, report to me, this is a big deal, I should follow it." ”

"Erchen has another reluctant request." Chen Zhengtai looked at Li Shimin and said again.

Li Shimin said: "You can say it." ”

Chen Zhengtai said: "If you want to research, you need many top talents in the world. It's just that there are many talents, they are obviously extremely smart, but most of them are still interested in their careers. In the long run, these skilled craftsmen are all illiterate or not very smart people, relying on these people's research, how can I make my Datang skills outstanding? Therefore, Erchen believes that the way of research lies in retaining talents, at least retaining some people who have a strong interest in these and are smart and clever, so that they can do what they are interested in with peace of mind. It's just that...... Therefore, if His Majesty is willing to give meritorious personnel in research, and also refer to the military merit system, and give a certain title reward as an incentive, then the morale of the university hall can be greatly boosted. ”

People are realistic.

And in this day and age, people do not exist in isolation.

They are all smart people, and some of them have become officials, high in the sky, and their names have left their names in history. And you can only hide in the corner to do research, in the dark, even if the university hall has provided a good salary, but even if you have a status in the academic field, you can't compare with those peers, who to change to, and you can't persist day after day.

This is also what Chen Zhengtai is worried about, if there is no mechanism to guarantee treatment and cannot retain talents, the research group in the university hall may be just a flash in the pan.

After hearing this, Li Shimin said: "The improvement of a sea ship can make me pacify Baekje, if there are any outstanding contributions, I will reward the title, what can't we?" What Qing Zhi said is exactly what I am thinking, but how to determine the merit of the research, how to arrange the order of merit, this Manchu Dynasty, I am afraid that no one is good at it, this matter, or leave it to you to do, you draw up a realistic charter, I will look at it again, and discuss it with the ministers, as long as it is reasonable, I will definitely agree. ”

Chen Zhengtai looked surprised, he never imagined that Li Shimin would answer so briskly.

Li Shimin glanced at Chen Zhengtai meaningfully, and then said: "You must be surprised, this is unprecedented, in fact...... I am more anxious than you, these things you said are reasonable, and they are also the way to enrich the country and strengthen the people, which is beneficial to the country, how can I oppose it? Since it is useful to the imperial court, then it should be allowed. However, what worries me is that if these things are delayed, it will not be easy to carry them out. Any new law is easier for the founder of the country like me, to be implemented, after all, I have prestige, and there is a group of soldiers who fought with me in the first place, so it is ...... If I think it is useful, I can implement it, and even if there is opposition from it, with my prestige, I can suppress it. ”

Li Shimin paused, and then said: "But if it is time for my children and grandchildren, it will be different, they are the kings of the observance, and any new law, if they want to implement it, it will inevitably be full of resistance, they do not have enough prestige to continue to implement it, and they have no way to face those who oppose the new law." So...... The rise and fall of successive dynasties often led to the founding monarch to make drastic moves, and in the hands of his descendants, even a very small matter may cause huge controversy and ultimately fail. While I'm still in the prime of life. As long as your new law is good, implement it immediately, and when the wood is completed, it will become the ancestral law in the eyes of your children and grandchildren, and no one can shake it. ”

Chen Zhengtai immediately understood what Li Shimin meant, it turned out that His Majesty thought so, so it is no wonder that Li Shimin wanted to reform the imperial examination in a big way, and he was even more eager than himself for his own technical merits.

Li Shimin can only be regarded as half of the founding monarch, but his prestige and ability to control the world will never be inferior to the founding monarchs of all dynasties!

The founding monarch himself is the founder of a new dynasty, because these things cannot be handed over to his descendants, after all, after a hundred years, the beneficiaries of the system will become more and more powerful, and they will consciously become conservative and unwilling to tolerate the slightest change.

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