Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 358 Sacrifice and Benefit

Seeing the world with open eyes is a concept, not a specific event.

Li Qinzai, who has been familiar with the centuries of humiliation of later generations, knows very well what happens when a country stands still and arrogant.

While others are busy applying gunpowder to weapons, we use it as firecrackers and fireworks.

To be backward in thinking is to be backward. Don’t call it “peace-loving” sophistry. It is meaningless to deceive yourself and others. In the jungle where the jungle is prey to the strong, there are wolves, tigers and leopards that cannibalize people everywhere. Why should Chinese people love peace?
When China was as powerful as the Han and Tang Dynasties, did the emperors of all dynasties love peace?
All the humiliation is due to closing the country and proclaiming itself as the top country, ignoring the development of science and technology outside, and fooling the people inside.

The braid dynasty invaded thousands of miles of land, but did not cherish the people.Just like the stepmother in a big family, she doesn't belong to her anyway, whether it's property or children, she sells everything that can be sold.

It is obvious that the family is destitute, but sitting in the Forbidden Palace and dreaming proudly of Lao Tzu's dream of being the best in the world, it would be unreasonable not to be kicked out of power.

Li Qinzai does not expect to change the status quo of Datang, he only hopes to give Datang a concept, just like mathematics and physics knowledge, it is the same thing whether you learn it or not, the important thing is that you have to know that there is such a thing in the world something exists.

The same is true for Li Zhi. Li Qinzai must let him know that the world is not as small as he sees, and there are countless lands and seas waiting for him and the emperors of all dynasties to conquer.

A capable emperor can't just stare at his neighbors and make wrong decisions. If he can see a wider world, it can arouse his ambition, whether it is to rule a prosperous age, or to fight hard, Datang will only become stronger and stronger before it is worthy of the new map developed by Li Qinzai.

Li Qinzai can be a salted fish, but Li Zhi cannot.

"In the extreme east of the sea, there is a vast continent. The land is wider than the entire Tang Dynasty. Most of them are plains, where various crops can be planted. There are many products in the mainland that are not available in the Tang Dynasty. If they can be transplanted to the Tang Dynasty, the people will live forever. No need to worry about food for generations." Li Qinzai said in a very firm tone.

Li Zhi was surprised and delighted: "There really is such a place? Why have I never heard of it, and how did you know it?"

Li Qinzai looked embarrassed. How did he know that? He hasn't made up this nonsense yet. If he talks about the white-bearded grandmother in his dream, I'm afraid Li Zhi won't believe it, and he might insult the emperor's IQ. Big or small can be considered a bully.

Seeing that Li Qinzai was in a dilemma, Li Zhi came up with the answer in his brain, and suddenly realized: "I know, it's the secret of your Mo family, right?"

Li Qinzai was stunned: "The Mo family?"

"Aren't you a Mohist disciple? Oh, Jing Chu doesn't have to hide it. Although I don't know how you got the Mohist inheritance, my eyes are not blind..."

"The various skills Jingchu showed, the various new things he created, and various knowledge about mathematics and studying things, what else can he be if he is not a disciple of the Mohist school?"

As he spoke, Li Zhi winked at him, showing the proud expression that I had already seen everything.

Li Qinzai wiped the sweat from his forehead, and saluted him sincerely: "Your Majesty's eyes are indeed not blind...I admire you very much."

Li Zhi slapped his thigh and laughed triumphantly: "What in the world can be hidden from my eyes? Hahahahaha!"

Li Qinzai pursed his lips a few times, but finally chose to shut up.

If it was his student instead, he would have been teased to the point of crying at this moment. Li Zhi's stupid and confident expression at this moment is definitely the target of Li Qinzai's focus.

"Oh, I'm off topic, and I'm talking about business. Jingchu said that there is land in the extreme east of the sea, and there are various products and food that don't exist in the Tang Dynasty. Where is that land?"

Li Qinzai thought for a while, and felt that it was really difficult to explain clearly with words, so he squatted down, picked up a branch, and drew on the mud.

The simple version of the world map finally made its debut in this world, like a faint fire, flickering in the dark night.

Li Zhi opened his eyes wide, looking at the simple version of the map under his feet, confused and confused.

Li Qinzai pointed to a certain area on the map and drew a circle, saying: "Your Majesty, this is our Great Tang. The Great Tang occupies only such a small area on this map. Other places include our neighbors. Within the country, it only occupies a small piece.”

"The real world looks like this. Let's see, Your Majesty, how many places are waiting for us to conquer."

Speaking of which, Li Qinzai pointed the branch to the American continent, and said: "The land rich in products that I just mentioned is here. It is necessary to build a large ship and form an invincible fleet. Go west from Quanzhou or Dengzhou, and go west. To reach that continent..."

"But the risk is very high, very high. The sea climate and the wind and waves are unpredictable. If you are unlucky, the ship capsizes and people die. Of course, the risk is directly proportional to the benefit. If you can reach that continent, the benefits you will get are inconceivable. "

"The high-yield food that His Majesty is thinking of is available in that continent. One is called 'corn' and the other is called 'potatoes'. The yield per mu can exceed a thousand catties. If we can get the seeds and bring them back to the Tang Dynasty, our people will live forever. Don't be afraid to go hungry."

Li Zhi's expression became more and more astonished. When Li Qinzai finished speaking, he was shocked and looked at Li Qinzai in disbelief.

"You, what you...are you saying is true?" Li Zhi had already stuttered.

Li Qinzai said earnestly: "What I said is absolutely not false, and I would like to guarantee it with my head, but I still want to emphasize again and again that the risk is really great."

"A fleet going to sea not only costs a lot of money, but also involves thousands of lives. If a wave hits the sea, if the ship cannot hold it, thousands of lives will be lost in the sea."

Li Zhi's face turned red and then green, and his expression was struggling.

Which is more important, life or profit?

In fact, this question does not need to be chosen by the emperor at all.

The question before Li Zhi at this moment is whether Li Qinzai's words are credible, what price will be paid to get a hundred times and a thousand times of benefits, and whether the current national strength can afford this price.

"Jingchu, you have presented me with another problem." Li Zhi stared at the map under his feet and smiled wryly, his eyes glistening. Although his expression was difficult, his eyes were clearly shining with the excitement of a gambler, even With a hint of madness before betting.

Li Qinzai sighed secretly.

In fact, these days he is also hesitating whether to let this map of the world appear in front of Li Zhi.

This picture may cause tens of thousands of casualties to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, but the American continent may not be discovered after paying a heavy price.

Not every effort and sacrifice can be exchanged for rewards, sacrifices and sacrifices are inevitable, but the rewards are actually random.

However, Li Qinzai finally decided to dedicate this map to Li Zhi.

If you regard this kind of dedication as the pain before growing up and becoming stronger, maybe you won't mind the sacrifice of thousands of people so much.

Is their sacrifice worth the worry-free food and clothing of the people of the Tang Dynasty for generations?
This question is to be asked of those who are about to die.

(End of this chapter)