In later generations, cotton was a very widely used cash crop, and a variety of cotton products were also emerging. However, in the Tang Dynasty more than 1,000 years ago, cotton was only planted as an ornamental flower in a small part of the garden. For example, the acre of cotton in the Royal Garden is planted.

However, Li Feng is now like a treasure, with the three little guys, no matter what place this is, let alone whether the persecution of flowers and trees is wrong, in short, they are fighting a big battle at the moment. Of course, the main force fighting must be Li Feng, and the three little guys are more playing.

This is the Imperial Garden, Li Feng's sudden move, of course, no one will see it. However, no one came to take care of it. Because of Li Feng, in the hearts of everyone in the palace, it is a murderous name and cannot be provoked. Besides, it's nothing more than a white stack that is about to wither, and love will be ruined as much as it is.

"Oh, Fourth Uncle, let me find it for a while, I said what are you doing here. Why did you pick all these white stacks, what are you doing here, there is no fragrance"

It didn't take long for Li Feng and the others to pick a large piece and pile it aside. At this time, Li Chengqian hurried over. Looking at his sweaty appearance, it seemed that he came in a hurry. Seeing Li Feng and them scourge these white stacks made him curious for a while.

"You're just in time, hurry, come to help, well, no, hurry up and find someone to help, otherwise it's just the four of us, when will we pick it up." I was so overwhelmed with joy that I just thought I picked it myself."

Li Chengqian's arrival made Li Feng happy for a while. This is another free labor no. However, immediately after, he slapped his head again and secretly scolded himself for being happy and confused. Thought. Why didn't you know just now, so I went and called someone to help. You know, there is no shortage of people in this palace.

"Fourth uncle. Don't, I'm looking for you for something, urgent, no, it's my father who wants to find you, it's a very important matter."

"Bullshit, it's a big thing, it can be more important than this thing, don't give me nonsense. Hurry up and call someone to help. Saying goes. Basic necessities of life. A big thing, can it be bigger than these four things? Besides, the battle is over. What else could there be? ”

Urgent, especially when I heard that it was Li Shimin's urgency. Li Feng didn't want to listen to it at all. No matter how anxious you are, you can be in a hurry over the cotton clothes and quilts. Of course, the most important thing is that he doesn't want to get involved in Li Shimin's affairs. Therefore, I didn't wait for Li Chengqian to finish speaking, and then interrupted him.

"Don't, Fourth Uncle, it's really urgent, it's about that 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 this white stack, if it's not enough, I'll go somewhere else to get it for you, how about it? ”

Seeing Li Feng's demeanor, Li Chengqian knew that Li Feng didn't want to go. However, Li Shimin had deliberately explained to him just now, asking him to invite Li Feng over no matter what.

"Monument Square? Alright then, I'll get over it. However, you kid must remember to help me pick cotton, that is, white stacks, in short, you can get as much as you can for me. When the time comes, you will be indispensable."

As soon as Li Feng heard that it was about Monument Square, he immediately stopped what he was doing. He can ignore other things, but he can't ignore this matter. After explaining a few words to Li Chengqian, he left in a hurry.

"I said, second brother, what's the matter with you. Didn't see me busy. ”

As soon as he walked into the Manna Palace, Li Feng immediately began to complain as he walked. This matter was already said well last time, but I didn't expect that there would be another accident, so how could Li Feng not be depressed.

However, when he walked in and saw Li Shimin with a gloomy face, he didn't say anything more. Li Shimin's face was like this, letting Li Feng know that things were a little troublesome.

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

"The matter of Monument Square may have to be delayed"

After a long 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.

"Hold off? Why? ”

Li Shimin's words made Li Feng stunned for a moment, and then asked a little incredulously. You must know that the construction of this monument square is very beneficial to Li Shimin. If nothing else, let's just say that the military spirit and the people's will that have been condensed because of this are a great good thing.

As the saying goes, whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world, and now, Datang implements the government military system, and there are not a few families with sons in the army. Even if it doesn't exist for the time being, what about the future? The establishment of the Monument Square is a matter of great honor to the soldiers, and it is certainly an exciting thing. Especially for those families who have people to serve, this is not only an honor for a single person, but an honor for the whole family.

Since ancient times, there has been a saying that a good man should not be a soldier, and no one wants to join the army unless it is absolutely necessary. Joining the army, many times, means that there is no way, it means, practice yourself. And once the status of the military is improved, it is affirmed, and it is recognized by the court and society.

At that time, it is not difficult to imagine that it can be said that the hearts of the army and the people will be fully captured, and even if they fight, the army will be more brave and not afraid of death.

In short, in a word, the establishment of this monument square can be described as a lot of benefits for Li Shimin and even for the entire Tang Dynasty.

"It's not that someone is selfish, today, when this matter was raised in the court, it immediately attracted countless officials to strongly oppose it for various reasons."

Thinking of the situation in the court today, Li Shimin suddenly felt that there was an atmosphere and sadness in his heart, and when he said it, there was a deep helplessness and exhaustion in his tone.

"Who is against? Well, I think the generals in the court should not object, so that's the civil officials, right? And the reason? ”

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

And this matter, obviously, is more beneficial than disadvantageous, and it can even be said that there are many benefits. Since there are people who oppose it, there must be reasons for them.

"Hey, it's all about fame and fortune, I never thought that this matter would lead to a civil and military dispute in the court, making things so tricky. As for the reasons for opposition, there are many reasons, but the most important thing is that there is no money in the imperial treasury at the moment. ”

Of course, there are many reasons, such as what, it does not conform to the ancestral system, there is no precedent, it is too extravagant and wasteful, but what really makes Li Shimin embarrassed is only one reason, that is, the construction of this monument square is not low. Datang, who has just finished two battles, where may there be spare money.

Although the matter of this monument square is very important, other things are more urgent, such as the compensation of the wounded and wounded soldiers, that is, there must be no delay, otherwise, there will definitely be a big mess.

Hearing this, Li Feng finally understood what was going on. It is no wonder that Li Shimin is so depressed, such a thing has caused disputes between civil officials and military generals.

The so-called ideal ambition is nothing more than fame and fortune, either for fame or profit. In the world, there is no hatred for no reason, and there is no love for no reason. Not to mention these officials, even Li Shimin is not like this. The so-called love for the people like a son is nothing more than a means to realize the ambition in the heart.

Otherwise, for the sake of someone else's son, who can do such a thing? The more Mingjun is, the more selfish and ruthless he is.

The emperor is also a human being, not a god, even if he is a god and a Buddha, his love is boundless, and he has to light incense.

In the officialdom, since ancient times, there has been a division of civil and military, although they are all officials of the same dynasty, although they are both aristocratic classes, but there is still competition between the two camps, and the interests of some aspects are also different.

The ancients attached more importance to their names, especially those officials who were extremely human. It is said that it is to assist the king and realize the ambition in his heart, in essence, it is more for fame and glory through the ages. And civil officials, who are the best among them, are more typical representatives.

Because, the way of Confucius and Mencius, teaching them, telling them the ultimate goal, is like this.

In this way, it is normal that this matter has aroused strong opposition from those civil officials. If so, if it is just a separate and generous reward, no one will object to it. However, this monument means that the status and reputation of all military personnel will be raised, and this is different.

Besides, what an honor. Enjoy the incense of thousands of generations, and it will be enjoyed for generations. This is the highest glory, the highest ideal and pursuit in the way of Confucius and Mencius. Now, it is so easy for a group of big-headed soldiers to get such treatment, so that those who read the books of sages are embarrassed.

Besides, if the status of the military generals group is improved, relatively speaking, their civil and official group will have less power to speak. How can they be glad to do this?

"I can't control these in the court. However, the matter of Monument Square is indispensable. This kind of thing is simply a lice on the monk's head, an obvious thing. Drag? How to drag it, and how long to drag it. If you don't strike while the iron is hot, you won't be able to do it in the future."

Li Feng didn't want to care about other things, but he couldn't ignore the matter of Monument Square.

"Isn't there just no money, this is easy to do, leave this matter to me"

These days, Li Feng has actually been thinking about this matter all the time, not to mention it, thinking about it from east to west, it really made him come up with some clever tricks. Now, seeing Li Shimin in a dilemma, he spoke.