"Brother Huang is very right." Li Su nodded in agreement and said, "My father has wanted to restore the country, but he is still wolf-hearted, and he really deserves to be killed." ”

Li Ke pondered for a moment and said: "My father's meaning seems to be that he doesn't want to delve into it, probably because he doesn't want to affect the major events of his tribe crossing the river to the north!" ”

"It's looking at the big picture." Li Tai said: "What I just said is that we are personal. ”

Li Ke arched his hand and said: "If it is an individual, you should stay away from it and avoid criticism." ”

Li Tai is not simply talking about things by facts, Li Ke and Li Su also understand it to some extent. This should refer to the crown prince Li Chengqian, who was close to some Turks, or would cause his father's dissatisfaction.

As he was talking, the guards spread the word that Xu Qilin had arrived, just outside the hall.

"Didn't I confess that I brought Xu Cheng in directly, so I don't have to pass it on?" Li Tai was a little displeased, and reprimanded: "Why don't you invite him in quickly." ”

The guards hurriedly ran out, but after a while, Xu Qilin entered the hall.

Raising his eyes, Xu Qilin was a little surprised, but his performance was not too obvious. He bowed to Li Tai first, "Xiaguan has seen His Royal Highness King Wei. ”

Li Sipang stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "No need to be polite." Qi Lin, let me introduce to you, this is His Royal Highness King Wu, and this is His Royal Highness King Shu. ”

Xu Qilin saluted Li Ke again, and when he turned to Li Ke, a smile appeared on his face, and he said: "Your Royal Highness has seen His Royal Highness the King of Shu, and the misunderstanding of the drunken Xiaolou, is His Royal Highness still angry?" ”

Li Su waved his hand and said: "Misunderstanding, it is indeed a misunderstanding." This king and Qi Lin don't know each other, how can there be any lingering? ”

Seeing Xu Qilin smiling, Li Su felt weak for no reason, for fear that he would expose the true thoughts behind his absurdity. If he said it, even if he didn't admit it, Li Tai and Li Ke didn't believe it, but it would be different if it was circulated.

Xu Qilin laughed twice and said, "Your Highness is elegant, and the officials admire, admire." ”

After Li Ke returned the salute, he kept looking at Xu Qilin, and from the perspective of this young man's humble and arrogant demeanor, he had to take a look at him.

And Li Tai took a look at this, looked at that, and before he could say peace, everyone was freezing, which was really a bit unexpected.

"Come, come, sit down and talk." Li Sipang smiled and stretched out his hand to invite, fulfilling the host's courtesy.

After a few people thanked them, they sat down one by one, and a maid served tea.

Li Sipang said with a smile: "This tea drinking is still Qi Lin's initiative. Because it is extremely beneficial to the body, it has become a habit for the father. ”

After a pause, he said to Xu Qilin: "I heard my father say that Qi Lin has a book titled "The Book of Tea", which is about to be printed and published, I don't know when I will be able to see it?" ”

Xu Qilin arched his hand and said, "Your Highness has made the lead movable type, and the printing and publication of the "Book of Tea" will be just around the corner. ”

"I was waiting for this lead type!" Li Sipang nodded and said, "In addition to the "Book of Tea", Qi Lin is afraid that he will have to print some other books, right?" ”

Xu Qilin thought for a while and said, "As His Highness thinks, Xiaguan still wants to print "Elementary Arithmetic" again. ”

Li Sipang was stunned for a moment and asked: "Doesn't the Ming Arithmetic Department have books such as "Nine Chapters of Law", "Zhang Qiujian", "Xiahou Yang", "Zhou Ji", "Five Classics of Arithmetic", why do you need to print this "Elementary Arithmetic" again?" ”

Xu Qilin said: "This "Elementary Arithmetic" is not a textbook specially written for the Ming arithmetic department, but to cultivate arithmetic talents among the people. ”

Folk arithmetic talents?!

The three princes looked at each other, and Li Ke reacted a little faster and said, "What does Qi Lin mean by the bookkeepers of those merchants, or the shopkeepers of the shops?" ”

Xu Qilin smiled and added: "There is also a big surplus treasury, and there will be a lot of small officials who calculate accounts in the future." ”

The little official has no product, which is naturally different from the Ming Calculation Department and the first move, which is easier to attract and easier to call.

Li Sipang and the other three thought that they had guessed Xu Qilin's true intentions, looked at each other and smiled, and no longer inquired about the matter.

But what they don't know is that the "Elementary Arithmetic" in Xu Qilin's mouth is very different from the mathematical works at that time, which is more convenient, more professional, and can become a talent faster.

On the one hand, the large surplus bank must continue to expand, and the number of personnel required is not a small number just by increasing the number of overseas institutions.

On the other hand, with the expansion of commercialization in the whole society, arithmetic talents will also be a hot source of employment, and the supply will exceed the demand. And the quick nature of "Elementary Arithmetic" will undoubtedly greatly solve the talent gap.

has such thoughts, which is also Xu Qilin's ambivalence about the imperial examination.

There is no doubt about the relatively fair system of selecting talents. But it's not a good thing for everyone to walk this single-plank bridge with their heads squeezed out and take this as the only goal of life.

I studied hard in the cold window, and I was happy to pass the exam. I can read for ten or decades, and I can't get into it or support my family. Some of them are still proud of themselves and refuse to engage in other professions, isn't it a waste?

There are pursuits, ideals, and life goals, which are understandable. But you're in your twenties, and you can't even support yourself, so is it useful to say those lofty things?

Therefore, Xu Qilin not only wants to print "Elementary Arithmetic", but also wants to compile other professional knowledge and skills into a book in the future, so that Datang can increase talents in all aspects.

Of course, literacy coverage is a major constraint. But so that scholars do not have to just focus on the imperial examination, it can be regarded as making the best use of people.

Xu Qilin knew that these three princes would definitely not be able to see through his long-term plans, so he smiled and said, "Your Majesty has been reopened by the lower officials." His Majesty has approved the performance, and will soon issue an order to resume school, and recruit the sons of civil and military officials below the eighth rank and the common people. ”

Arithmetic was originally placed in Chang'an, Beijing, in the first year of Emperor Wen of Sui, and was one of the five schools of Guozi Temple, with two doctors, two teaching assistants, and 80 students. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the study of arithmetic was abolished.

"Is this a school hall or is it subordinate to Guozijian?" Li Sipang raised his eyebrows and asked, "That means that Guozijian will be the sixth school?" ”

Xu Qilin nodded and said, "It is Guozi Studies, Tai Studies, Four Studies, Law Studies, Calligraphy and Arithmetic, a total of six studies. ”

In fact, Xu Qilin didn't tell the truth, when he played His Majesty Li Er, he also suggested adding martial arts to lay the foundation for opening martial arts. His Majesty Li Er was quite intended, but he did not implement it immediately.

This Xu Qilin is really not simple, on the surface he has no merits, but his father favors and values it, and how many suggestions have been adopted, but they have been implemented without his name.

Li Ke's eyes flashed, and he exchanged glances with his brother Li Su, and his mind almost thought of one place.

Li Sipang is still relatively calm, after all, His Majesty Li Er loves his big fat son very much, and some things are not hidden from him. Xu Qilin's previous advice, he knew something.

But for Xu Qilin, Li Sipang can't guess it. is indeed talented, but it seems to be a crooked talent, the sword goes sideways, and does not follow normal thinking. The attitude towards oneself is also like detachment, which does not show special closeness.

Look around the corner? Or do you go left and right, and don't take a stand easily, until the end and then stand in line to show loyalty?

Li Sipang felt that Xu Qilin was a bit like the late Chai Shao, the prince of the state of Chen, when Li Jiancheng, the prince of Yin, was fighting with the Qin Wang faction, he didn't help anyone, and he was very good to everyone, maintaining a detached neutrality.

Needless to say, the final ending is not only the founding horse, but also the prince of the country, and the two sons are also a lord, and a princess is a concubine.

may not be an elephant, but Xu Qilin is learning Chai Shao, or under the influence of his teacher, he takes "indisputable" as "fighting", is more indifferent, and is more willing to go with the flow.

Thinking of this, Li Sipang put aside his distracting thoughts for the time being, and said with a smile: "Arithmetic was one of the five schools in the previous dynasty, and it was the same at the beginning of this dynasty. Now it is beneficial to restore the old system and train more computing talents, both for the country and the people. In addition to saving the driver, Qi Lin has made another contribution! ”

When Li Su heard the word rescue, he was more interested and asked: "I am equal to Chang'an, and I know very little about the assassination of the traitor, can Qi Lin tell him in detail?" ”

Xu Qilin was also happy, so he told the story of Du Shelu and He Luohu who wanted to assassinate in the palace, but gave up halfway and fled in a panic. It was very brief, it happened in the Forbidden Garden of Jiucheng Palace, but he never mentioned it.

It's not exciting, it's not thrilling, there's no ups and downs at all.

Li Sipang and the other three felt like this, but they couldn't say that. Why, do you still want the assassin to kill His Majesty, and it will be very dangerous?

"Qi Lin is too modest." Li Ke interjected: "It's luck, it's really loyalty, running day and night, going to report the news, it's admirable!" ”

"yes!" Li Sipang also nodded in agreement and said, "If you hadn't reported it in time, that group of traitors might have disturbed my father." made him dare not act recklessly and fled in panic, Qi Lin's contribution was great. ”

"Your Highness has won the prize." Xu Qilin arched his hand, diverted the topic, and said: "The fiefs of His Royal Highness King Wu and His Royal Highness King Shu can produce tea, and tea will be one of the main commodities promoted by Dayingku. If you can persuade tea farmers to plant more in the fiefdom, it is also a merit for the benefit of the country and the people. ”

Li Su agreed very happily, Shu local tea, he just needs to say a word, let the magistrate carry it out. The matter of raising his hands is happy to leave a good impression on Xu Qilin.

Li Ke smiled bitterly and nodded in agreement, but he was both aggrieved and helpless in his heart.

In the eleventh year of Zhenguan, Li Kebai served as the governor of An, and followed Wen to restore the military affairs of the five states and the history of Anzhou (now Anlu, Hubei), and soon went to work.

But at the end of the same year, Li Ke was impeached by the imperial history for damaging crops and gambling with the nurse's son for his safari, and was dismissed as the governor of Anzhou, and the number of closed households was reduced by 300.

As a prince and prince, he stepped on some crops and played a little money with his cronies, so he was removed from the title of governor and demoted to the history of Anzhou, and he could only manage a small part of Anzhou.

Such a punishment is not insignificant, and among the princes, such treatment is also unique. It can be seen that although Li Ke is the eldest son, he is not treated by His Majesty Li Er.

Therefore, in the face of Xu Qilin's request for help, Li Ke thought that he could only govern Anzhou, but he couldn't say it clearly, so he could only deal with it with ambiguity with a wry smile.

Compared with the shabby Wu King Li Ke, the fief reached twenty-two states, and he led the governor of Yangzhou, the governor of Yuezhou, the governor of Yanzhou, and Li Sipang, who was also the pastor of Yongzhou, was a little unnatural at this time.

Xu Qilin turned to Li Sipang and arched his hand: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei, the lower officials want to build a wharf and a warehouse in Weishui at the Jingshui Society, and I also ask His Royal Highness for permission." ”

Li Sipang also holds the official position of Yongzhou pastor, and has jurisdiction over more than 20 counties, including Chang'an City. Although he doesn't manage the actual affairs, it's still easy to say.

Even if coal mines are explored in Weinan, they can obtain the consent of the local government through Li Sipang to mine them.

At the same time, after Xu Qilin asked Li Ke and Li Su for help, he did not snub Li Sipang, and seemed to be quite good at handling things.

Li Sipang was secretly happy in his heart, and said: "Since it is needed by the big Yingku, Xu Cheng invited, this king will send someone to inform the government." ”

This is an agreement, although it is not explicitly stated. Li Sipang also knew that Xu Qilin could follow the path of his father, but asking for himself was also to make him easy to do in front of the two princes.

Seeing that it was noon, Li Sipang ordered his subordinates to serve food and wine to entertain everyone. At the same time, Li Sipang also summoned Gu Yin, Jiang Yaqing, Xie Yan and others from the Funan Literature Museum to feast together.

Li Sipang got the permission of his father and the emperor to set up a literature museum in the mansion, and he was appointed to recruit bachelors and give wine and food. Therefore, Li Sipang also has some talents, but most of them are famous in literature.

For example, the author Lang Xiao Deyan, a writer of the Sui and Tang dynasties, and a bachelor of Hongwenguan; Su Mian, who was also one of the eighteen scholars of the Qin Palace, also suggested that Li Tai compile the "Chronicles of the Territory".

Of course, like these two old seniors, Li Sipang didn't dare to call casually, and there was no figure of these two at the banquet.

Alas, although Li Sipang is fat, he is still talented, and he has left a collection of essays in history, compiled the "Chronicles of the Territory", and also left famous places such as Wei Wangchi and Wei Wangdi in Luoyang.

On the other hand, the crown prince Li Chengqian, except for the comments that he was "quite knowledgeable and able to listen to judgments" when he listened to politics in the early days, he really did not leave any good accounts in the history, except for those absurd and deadly things.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight. If Li Chengqian doesn't have that psychological quality, don't rely on the position of crown prince, if the country is handed over to you, it will also be a disaster.

You are rebellious, you are obedient, you like male pets, if you are only a ridiculous prince, with the identity of a concubine, it should be nothing.

But while you are messing around and dying, you still want to inherit the Ninety-Five Honor, not to mention His Majesty Li Er, even the ministers will not be willing.

And Li Sipang is surrounded by literati, although he has the stinky problem of being tall and arrogant, and his actions are not tactful and sophisticated, which is better than those fox friends and dog friends next to Li Chengqian!

Xu Qilin sighed secretly in his heart, drinking and eating, but he didn't talk much. First, he was young, and secondly, these guys were crepe and sour, which also made him feel a little out of place.

It's not that I despise these scribes, it's just that I don't like this kind of social entertainment. It seems that Xu Qilin wants to completely integrate into Datang, either he changes or changes others.

Li Sipang saw that Xu Qilin spoke very little, and the scribes under his command also despised him a little, and after a few glasses of wine, he seemed to have committed the stinky mistake of the literati again, and couldn't help but regret summoning these people a little.

I thought I could drink and have fun together, but I didn't want Xu Qilin to seem to like this atmosphere very much.