Chapter 72 Divine Assist
Chapter 72 Divine Assist
East Palace.
"what?"
"Haha."
Li Chengqian raised his head and laughed, "I didn't expect it. I really didn't expect it."
"To think that such a thing would happen."
There is a saying that goes "An unexpected planting may lead to a great success."
He was worried that his intention would not work, but who would have thought that something unexpected would happen and the willow would grow into a shade?
It directly became a willow forest.
He took advantage of the Hou Junji incident to pave the way for Zhangsun Wuji's later proposal.
Li Chengqian didn't expect to succeed overnight, that was unrealistic.
We can only settle for the second best and set up a pilot project to train a small number of people first.
Achieve the goals of the first phase.
The pilot is the first stage.
It is said that if you want to open a window, you must first lift the roof. This principle applies at all times.
They acted as if they were promoting it across the entire army, and then proposed a small-scale pilot program, and it worked.
Once the expectations are met, it is Li Er's job to select the people.
Li Chengqian will not interfere too much in this matter.
He has a clear idea of his position.
Point out the problem, come up with a solution, and Li Er makes the decision.
It’s done, the goal has been achieved.
No, the plan is shelved and we’ll talk about it later.
No matter what, there will always be traces left, which is equivalent to planting a seed and waiting for it to take root and sprout one day.
Of course, he was not worried about the issue of selecting people.
Only scholars can meet the requirements.
Scholar.
That was exactly his goal.
The young scholars are not as cunning and sophisticated as those other scholars. Each of them has great ideals and ambitions and has extraordinary pursuits.
You can say they are arrogant or that they are too self-centered.
No matter how you view the group of scholars, they are the undisputed future force of a dynasty and the absolute young elite.
These are not the same group of scholars who are lazy, don't know the difference between grains, can't even tie a chicken, are sick all day long, and only know how to talk big.
They are scholars, who have been brought up with good family education and excellent resources.
He is proficient in both civil and military affairs, and is good at riding and archery.
When mounted on horseback, he could shoot arrows; when dismounted, he could read poetry and calligraphy.
If I can't argue with you, I'll kill you.
I've told you, but I can still kill you.
The scholars in the Tang Dynasty still inherited the Gongyang tradition.
What Li Chengqian wants is this kind of elite talents, who have no worries about food and clothing and whose material needs are met. So their pursuit can only be spiritual.
He wanted to develop ideology in the army, and scholars were definitely the most suitable candidates.
He is educated, skilled in martial arts, ambitious, knows honor and disgrace, and is still young.
Where can you find such an all-round talent?
The army is full of bravery and only obeys the strong.
This is easy to handle.
It would be much more logical for a group of cultured intellectuals to first compete in martial arts and then have the soldiers receive ideological guidance.
Not convinced?
Get out here and fight me.
I can convince people with reason, and I can also convince people with force.
He was originally a little worried about what to do if the scholars in the army could not achieve the ideal state.
it's good now.
Now he doesn't have to worry anymore, because Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde are two very smart people who have successfully stimulated the competitive spirit of the scholars.
It's really a divine assist.
"How's the lawsuit going?"
"The scholar won, or did he just try to smooth things over?"
Li Chengqian asked with a smile.
"Your Majesty, if the selected talents can achieve success in the army, then Duke Lu and Duke E will have to apologize."
"If not, then you will be held responsible for their crimes."
Chang Sun Chong said excitedly: "Your Highness, after hearing about their heroic deeds, I wish I could be there too."
"They are so dignified and dignified that they are not even afraid of death in front of the Duke."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian felt relieved.
If this is the solution.
If the successful scholar does not lead by example in the army and demonstrate a fearless and courageous spirit,
They don't need to be looked down upon by their generals and soldiers. The curses from scholars all over the world will make them feel ashamed and unable to face people.
This is equivalent to saying that the scholars who join the new army will shoulder the responsibility of clearing the name of scholars throughout the world.
Their pressure will prompt them to abandon their selfishness and take things very seriously.
He really didn't expect that things would develop so well beyond his imagination.
After many twists and turns, he no longer has to worry about the failure of this pilot.
Not to mention, the leader this time was beyond his expectations.
Duke of Ju, Tang Jian, actually took the initiative to recommend himself to cooperate with Cheng Zhijie.
It can be said to be cooperation, but it is also equivalent to competing in a boxing ring.
but.
Li Chengqian thought about it for a moment and understood.
Tang Jian had no choice but to make the decision.
Ever since his relationship with Li Jing deteriorated because of the Turkic issue.
Li Er favored Li Jing. Although Tang Jian was still the Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Er's core circle was gradually marginalizing him.
Commonly known as being in the cold.
In this situation, Tang Jian could either keep to himself, scold Li Jing every day to make his presence known, and make no further achievements.
Either find an opportunity, make a comeback, and enter Li Er's core circle.
This time, Tang Jian went to the army to serve as the ideological commander. It is not difficult to guess that he was taking a gamble and was unwilling to miss this good opportunity.
It worked. As a commander-in-chief who was in charge of the whole process and no one understood it better than him, he would naturally gain Li Er's trust and reuse again.
He suddenly became the unique commander-in-chief responsible for the entire army's thinking, completing a magnificent turnaround.
He was also the first person to seize the new promotion track opened up by Li Chengqian.
It is conceivable that in the future, his status in the Li Er Group will not be lower than Li Jing, and may even exceed it.
of course.
If I lose.
Then, he had no choice but to retire and return home.
There was no place for him in the army, and no place for him in the court.
It can be said that Tang Jian really risked everything.
But this is exactly the kind of person Li Chengqian wants.
……
"Who is the leader?"
"Pei Xingjian, this man is the most sturdy one."
Chang Sun Chong described vividly: "Your Highness, you didn't see it. Duke E drew his sword and glared at the scholars, intimidating them. Pei Xingjian also drew his sword immediately and shouted: My sword is not bad either."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk."
"That momentum is really exciting and makes our blood boil."
"This guy is really fearless."
"The others are not bad either, very courageous."
Li Chengqian couldn't help but laugh and said, "You speak as if you saw it with your own eyes."
Chang Sun Chong laughed and said, "I just heard it from others."
"Anyway, Pei Xingjian is now being hailed as a leader by the scholars in Chang'an."
"Scholars from other places also praised him highly and regarded him as a role model."
"Chang'an is also vying to talk about it, it's very lively!"
Li Chengqian thought for a moment and said, "So, he will definitely participate in the selection of the new army of the imperial court?"
"That's the way it is."
It is impossible not to participate.
Since Pei Xingjian had such a reputation and had become a role model for scholars, if he did not go, he would be cutting himself off from the scholar community.
"Your Highness."
The eunuch came in, glanced at Chang Sun Chong, and said nothing.
Chang Sun Chong was stunned. What does this mean?
It's hard for me to say since I'm there, right?
"You go down first and keep an eye on the situation of the scholar."
Li Chengqian waved his hand, and Chang Sun Chong began to murmur, "I'm the prince's household steward, why should I avoid him?"
"They're back?"
"Yes!"
(End of this chapter)