There are some things that everyone knows what the situation is, but they really can't solve it.

At this point, it's time to weigh the pros and cons.

Li Er was unwilling to give up this strategy.

After all, just as Fang Xuanling said at the beginning, even if he is willing to trust Li Chengqian, can those people under Li Chengqian be trusted?

Today, Li Chengqian is in the northwest, and there are hundreds of thousands of people who control the strings under his command! Coupled with the world-class ordnance of the Ming Dynasty, it has formed a certain threat to the Tang Dynasty.

In other words, he didn't doubt Li Chengqian's ability, whether he would be affected by those under his command, he was worried that Li Chengqian's subordinates would encourage Li Chengqian to do unspeakable things in the future!

After all, that's from the dragon's work......

Look at these people under the main hall, most of them have come to this point today because of their original dragon skills.

This is a lesson from the past!

Shaking his head, Li Er said: "This issue is indeed more important, but we can't give up the strategy of passing through the northwest because of this problem. ”

After speaking, Li Er looked at everyone's reactions and said, "This problem is not unsolvable. ”

After speaking, Li Er kept staring at everyone.

When everyone heard what he said, they were immediately shocked!

They get it!

Li Er's so-called strategy for the northwest is not just aimed at Li Chengqian......

This is to promote the reform within Datang!

Thinking of this, everyone also glanced at Li Er cautiously, and their hearts were full of emotion, this is Li Er.

How could it be so simple for him to do something.

If you don't maximize the benefits of one thing, then Li Er?

But although everyone understood what Li Er meant, no one dared to speak, in the end, no one of them dared to speak in this matter.

This kind of thing can only be said by Li Er himself.

After all, this is really offending people......

Moreover, it is also not in line with their position.

Don't forget, they're all warriors!

Li Er looked at their reactions, but there was nothing to be disappointed about.

The changes he wants to promote through this are indeed not in line with the interests of these people, but to say that he has no guilt in his heart is nonsense.

In the final analysis, everything he wants to do is for Datang.

Seeing that no one spoke, Li Er said, "It's time to improve the treatment of craftsmen." ”

"Your Majesty, don't ......" As soon as Dai Bin spoke, Li Er waved his hand slightly and said, "Okay, don't say it, I know what you're worried about, but we have all seen the development of the Ming Dynasty in the past year."

If it is said that the Ming Dynasty only relied on the strength of the soldiers to achieve today's achievements, I guess you will not believe it, right?

In the past year, Gao Ming's main focus is actually only two points.

One of them is people's livelihood!

Gao Ming really did what many officials couldn't do at this point.

Everyone should know that in the past year, the Ming Dynasty has not said that it is hungry and cold, but it can definitely be regarded as a disaster everywhere!

But in this case, as far as I know, the Ming Dynasty almost didn't let a single victim die of hunger!

Think about the natural disasters in my Datang in the past few years, which year did not the victims die in hunger and cold?

How did Gao Ming do this?

This brings us to the second point of the master's grasp!

Industry!

In fact, we all know that Gao Ming at that time could not change even if he could not turn into food, so he vigorously developed industry, so that the goods of the Ming Dynasty became the most sought-after goods that merchants from all over the world were willing to go thousands of miles to.

Then he used the greed of merchants from various countries and his unique armaments of the Ming Dynasty to loot grain from various countries, which made the Ming court go through the most difficult year.

From this point of view, how important is industry?

And those craftsmen, how important?

As for the military, in the past year, it has not been the focus of Gao Ming's attention at all, it is just a small thing he has done casually.

Of course, from this point of view, Gao Ming's overall control of the Ming Dynasty is still very accurate. ”

He still hasn't said a word, that is, Li Chengqian has indeed grown to the point where he is a little unfamiliar.

Hearing this, Wei Zheng nodded, and said: "Your Highness has indeed done a lot of amazing things in the past year, cashing in for work, to be honest, I was really surprised by this policy at that time."

Although since ancient times, starting from Qi Jinggong, there have been allusions to cash-for-work that have been handed down, but it is really the first case that His Highness has completely implemented cash-for-work as completely. ”

Regarding Li Chengqian's performance in the past year, everyone has actually thought about it seriously.

In particular, Li Chengqian's cash-for-work has been studied by Wei Zheng, Dai Xian, or Fang Xuanling.

No one is unconvinced!

"Indeed." Li Er nodded and said, "Gao Ming has given us a good example, and in the future, I Datang can also learn from certain experience."

But that's not what I'm talking about, it's about the transformation of industry.

Presumably all the secretaries have seen that the achievements of the Ming Dynasty are inseparable from the craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty.

To say something that I am extremely reluctant to admit, today's Ming Dynasty has topped the world in industry!

If I don't change Datang, then in the future, my Datang's business can only be controlled by the Ming Dynasty.

Although Gao Ming has always been a good rule, don't forget, Da Ming is Da Ming, and Da Tang is Da Tang!

So, it's time to move forward with the transformation of industry.

To promote industrial transformation, first of all, it is necessary to improve the treatment of craftsmen!

Have you forgotten that the craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty before were also eager for Sun Moon Mountain! ”

Li Er finally said it.

No way, everyone is reluctant to open this mouth.

Elevating the status and treatment of craftsmen is a big deal in all dynasties.

"Your Majesty, the treatment of craftsmen has been raised once before, and this was not long ago." Dai Bin said, "If the treatment of craftsmen is improved, the household department will be under great pressure!" ”

"Humph!" When Li Er heard this, he snorted coldly and said, "Could it be that the household department took out a penny to improve the treatment of craftsmen before?" If I'm not mistaken, the money is out of my pocket, right? What does it have to do with the Household Department? ”

He knew that the reason why Dai Bin opposed it was not a matter of the household department not being able to come up with money, but his position.

Although no one said it, no one wanted the status of craftsmen to be as high as their scholars.

This is called class.

"Your Majesty." Gao Shilian, the secretary of the ministry, said, "Twice in a short period of time, I am afraid that the status and treatment of craftsmen will cause opposition from many people, and it will also give more people a wrong signal."

The most important thing is that I am afraid that it will make those students who have studied hard for ten years feel cold!

If it is a road to heaven that is also a way to heaven, then who wants to study hard and study hard? ”

Li Er smiled, and he knew that even if he used the pressure given by Gao Ming to advance this matter, it would be even more difficult.

There is no way to change the position.

Even if the few people present agreed, if this will be issued, everyone in the world will fry the pot.

Suppressing the status of craftsmen is not the idea of these few people in the main hall, but the idea of the vast majority of scholars.

For example, this is like a huge cake, which is divided between them and a group of scholars, no matter who has more or less, or even whether they can eat it or not, but at least they have the qualifications to eat this cake.

But suddenly another group of people came to share this cake with them, who would want to?

Besides, they really think that everything is inferior only to read high!

"Your Majesty, Xu Guogong is reasonable." Fang Xuanling said, "It's still too early to elevate the status of craftsmen now, first, it hasn't been long since the last time the treatment of craftsmen was raised."

The second is that the craftsman has not made any special contributions for the time being, which is not suitable. ”

Even Wei Zheng stood up and seconded the proposal at this time.

It's not that he thinks about the craftsman, but it's really inappropriate at this juncture.

Hearing this, Li Er shook his head, he was not surprised by this result.

But he didn't take it to heart.

As an emperor, he was originally complementary to his courtiers.

Sometimes there will be cooperation, and sometimes there will be competition, and everyone is trying to play their role well.

He really didn't have much to say about that.

Just talking about this matter, can it be said that he Li Er is just for the good of Datang, and has no selfishness?

How is it possible, everyone is not stupid, Li Er just wants to make a start, but if this head is opened, what will the future become, who knows?

It's hard to say whether Li Er will let those craftsmen stand on top of the court in the future.

After all, if those craftsmen really enter the hall one day, the biggest beneficiary must be Li Er.

At that time, there will really be someone to help Li Er check and balance these readers.

For an emperor, the way of checks and balances has always been like this.

However, Li Er didn't give up, flipped through the table, found a secret fold, and said with a smile: "Take a look for yourself!" ”

As he spoke, Li Er took the secret fold to the waiter.

When everyone saw this, they were also shocked!

Immediately, they got together and looked at the contents of the secret compromise together.

"Quyuan plow?" Wei Zheng said with a shocked face, "Your Majesty, is this Quyuan plough really such a miracle?" ”

As he spoke, Wei Zheng stared at Li Er excitedly!

That's a good thing!

If Datang had this thing, not to mention that there would be no more suffering from famine, at least the annual grain output would increase by several percent!

Don't say a few percent, even half a percent, that's an astronomical amount!

Others are actually not much better than them, which is really good......

Li Er looked at the reaction of Wei Zheng and the others, and said, "What does Aiqing think? When I first saw this fold, I reacted almost exactly like you.

I can't figure it out, why are the craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty so often able to create things that can shock my Tang Dynasty?

Could it be that the craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty are really smarter than the craftsmen of my Datang?

Do you believe this? ”

The crowd shook their heads, they certainly didn't believe it, and they had no reason to believe it.

However, at this time, everyone also understood that this secret fold should have arrived in Li Er's hands early, but he never took it out, and its purpose was for today.

Thinking of this, everyone also understood that Li Er's heart for change was already very firm.

However, they could understand that the Ming Dynasty had indeed repeatedly created things that shocked them.

"Think about it." Li Er said, "Think about it, if I Datang has been doing things step by step and not making changes, in other places, it's hard to say, but on the way to industry, my Datang will inevitably lag behind the Ming Dynasty by too much."

Today, they are a small step ahead of us in armaments and farm tools, and in the future, will they be a big step ahead of us?

All the ministers of the Tang Dynasty are all ministers of the Tang Dynasty, you tell me, what should I do?

Could it be that I, Datang, watched Daming lead us by the nose in industry and commerce?

Are you willing? ”

After speaking, Li Er stood up, walked among the crowd, took the secret fold from Fang Xuanling's hand, shook his head, and said, "Quyuan plow...... When I saw this secret fold, you don't know how excited I was?

But when I thought that the Qu Yuan plough was not from the hands of a craftsman from the Tang Dynasty, how cold was my heart?

Do you understand? ”

The crowd was silent......

If the Ming Dynasty came up with some other things, they didn't care, but Qu Yuan Plough really poked the tip of many people's hearts!

No way, in the final analysis, Datang is still a big agricultural country!

Anything that can improve agricultural technology will be taken seriously by them.

But they are also embarrassed, if they open their mouths to propose to elevate the status of craftsmen, then they will offend everyone.

In the end, it was Wei Zheng who gritted his teeth, stood up, and said: "Your Majesty, it's too early to elevate the status of craftsmen, but if a craftsman creates something similar to Quyuan plow, the court should be rewarded!" ”

"Heavy reward?" Li Er sneered, "Is there a reward?" After I saw this secret fold before, I went to look through the reward and punishment book of the Tang Dynasty craftsmen.

According to the law of the Tang Dynasty, even if you create a sharp weapon that can destroy Goguryeo with one blow, the top reward will be 5,000 yuan, 5,000 yuan, which is really a lot.

Can ......"

Li Er couldn't go on anymore.

The law of the Tang Dynasty really stipulates that even if an atomic bomb is built, the reward will be five times......

What's the funniest part?

The funniest thing is that since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, no one has ever received a reward of 5,000 yuan, and the maximum is 800 yuan......

From here, it can be seen how harsh Datang's so-called rewards for craftsmen are!

Speaking of this, everyone was a little embarrassed.

Datang law, everyone present is familiar with it.

After all, that's what they used to do.

"Your Majesty, that's not what the old minister meant." Wei Zheng took a deep breath and said, "Those who have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty should be rewarded!" A real reward!

When you can follow the example of Tao Mingyu, who contributed to the steel filling method, you will be rewarded with a knighthood!

It can even be passed on to the world, so that the craftsmen of the world have a goal! ”

This is really a big reward, knight!

Although Tao Mingyu was knighted because of his contribution to the steel filling method, his situation is different from others, after all, he is the descendant of Tao Hongjing, the prime minister of the mountains, and he is also a famous family.

No one objected to the knighthood, but if Tao Mingyu was just a craftsman, Li Er wanted to be knighted at that time, I am afraid it would not be so easy.

"This method works." When Fang Xuanling heard this, he immediately said, "If there is a craftsman who can create a sharp weapon such as the Quyuan plough that benefits the country and the people, it is not necessary to be knighted." ”

Everyone quickly reacted, this is a method.

A knighthood is a title, it's just an honor, and it has nothing to do with official positions.

Immediately, everyone also seconded the proposal.

Li Er smiled, at this time, he could only agree, and if he continued to entangle, he would not be able to get a result.

But that's good, as long as you start this way, the future will be much easier.

(End of chapter)