Datang: My apprentice is Princess Changle

Chapter 377 Li Shimin's Confidence
Chapter 377 Li Shimin's Confidence
Cheng Yaojin and Cheng Chumo talked about the downfall of the Boling Cui family after chatting with Cheng Chumo.

Cheng Chumo mentioned the fire to Cheng Yaojin, and the fact that the steward stole the list before setting it on fire.

Cheng Chumo sighed with emotion: "Dad, God has blessed me with this matter. Who could have imagined that something like this would happen? In the end, God had his own arrangements. Even if he wanted to set fire to the evidence, God made arrangements for us. Someone took the list in advance! This is really...every time my son thinks about it, he feels magical!"

This thing is indeed miraculous.

Cheng Chumo said with emotion: "Some people said before that the king of Youzhou is miraculous, but I still didn't believe it! Now I believe it! This king of Youzhou is indeed miraculous!"

Cheng Yaojin patted his son on the shoulder and said, "You're right if you think so. Do you want to stay in Youzhou?"

What Cheng Yaojin meant was not to stay in Youzhou temporarily, but to stay in Youzhou for at least a few years.

Cheng Chumo understood what his father meant, and he also nodded, saying: "Yes! I want to stay in Youzhou. Youzhou is not as good as those cities in the south, but as long as you give it time, you can't wait. After five years, it will inevitably become the economic fortress of the entire Tang Dynasty! The development here is probably a remarkable thing. Although our Cheng family is a family of meritorious service, if we only rely on our laurels, we will not succeed. My son thinks that here in Youzhou , not only the economy can develop, but if you stay here, you might even earn military merits, and by then, your son might be able to become a Marquis by himself!"

His attitude made Cheng Yaojin happy.

It's better for a son to have such ambitions and thoughts than just waiting to be eaten by the old man!
Besides, although his title will definitely be passed on to his eldest son, Cheng Chumo, but Cheng Chumo himself will definitely marry a wife and have children, and have more than one heir!
If Cheng Chumo can get a title by himself, then Cheng Yaojin's title can be passed on to his eldest grandson!And Cheng Chumo's title can be passed on to his second grandson!
Isn't this beautiful?

Cheng Yaojin has three sons, but according to the point of view of this era, if he has two titles, they must be divided between the eldest son and the second son.But he himself only has the title of duke!

Then, regardless of whether the eldest son can earn the title or not, he will still pass on the title of the Duke of the Kingdom to the lineage of the eldest son!
Can give to grandson!
As for the second son and the third son, he can give a little more money!
Anyway, he is not short of money!
In fact, Cheng Yaojin also had an idea, that is, there are actually quite a few daughters of Li Shimin, except for those who offended, there are also a large group of unfavorable ones.

His second son didn't have much talent, but he didn't have any special features either. He was fine in all aspects. As long as he was a few years older, he could definitely try to marry a princess of the same age.

As long as the princess is not a troublesome person, even if she is a little transparent, if she is married by their old Cheng family, it is the marriage between the old Cheng family and Li Shimin!As his son-in-law, as long as he doesn't do anything wrong, at least the rest of his life will be safe!

As for the third son, who is younger now, Cheng Yaojin doesn't have to worry too much.

He thought about this, but there was no need to tell his eldest son.

But he felt that with the head of the eldest son, he would definitely be able to figure it out.

Cheng Chumo naturally knew this, knowing that no matter whether he worked hard or not, there would be at least one duke title.But he himself was stimulated by the development of Youzhou and the talent of King Youzhou, so he wanted to fight again!
Since his father agrees with his thoughts, Cheng Chumo is relieved.

Cheng Yaojin asked him: "Do you think there will be war in Youzhou within five years?"

He said to Cheng Yaojin: "Father, this is inevitable. All the tribes in the grassland have been coveting my Tang Dynasty. This is something that everyone in the court knows well? It's just that everyone pretends to be deaf and dumb. , I just don’t want to admit it. But once Youzhou rises, the grassland will definitely not be able to sit still. In fact, even now, Tubo is still making small moves, otherwise, why would the Cui family of Boling be convicted?”

Cheng Yaojin laughed, and said: "You kid is right!"

He intentionally questioned his son, and asked: "Then what do you think the emperor will do with the Boling Cui family?"

Cheng Chumo replied: "In the past, the emperor might directly punish the entire Cui family of Boling directly, but now the five surnames and six prestige are gradually declining. In this case, the king is probably suppressing the Cui family of Boling. Lord, but will not kill them all.”

This way of handling it may make people a little confused.

But in fact, it is easy to understand. If the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs were really a threat to Li Shimin a few years ago, then, after catching an opportunity, how could Li Shimin not cut off one of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs? ?

This is not only to kill chickens to warn monkeys, but also to completely cut off part of the family's power!

But the problem is that the current situation is different because of the appearance of King Youzhou.

The existence of King Youzhou directly reduced the reputation of the five surnames and Qiwang.

This is secondary, the most important thing is that the things Qin Yang invented before have greatly stabilized Li Shimin's rule.

Li Shimin was the one who conquered the country immediately. Although he was not the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he was better than the founding emperor.In the past dynasties, the founding emperors were all very remarkable. In this case, they suppressed most of the forces, and it was not like the emperors became weaker as they went on.

The emperor who participated in the war is the strongest one!
This is Li Shimin's advantage.

The sweet potatoes and potatoes produced by Qin Yang made Li Shimin not have to worry about the food problem.Although it will take time to fully promote it in Datang, but at least it is getting better and better. Everyone knows it well and is looking forward to it!

Qin Yang's improved waterwheel has greatly prevented the drought!This achievement has reduced the losses in the disaster year!

The cement produced by Qin Yang consolidated various buildings, especially those related to water conservancy and city defense!This is equivalent to covering Datang with a layer of armor!
It gave Datang an extra layer of defense!

The weekly magazine produced by Qin Yang, although there are many imitators, is the first non-governmental newspaper!The power controlling this newspaper is close to Li Shimin, which is equivalent to increasing Li Shimin's power in the people's lips and throats!

This is the power of public opinion!

It is said that water can carry and capsize a boat. Mastering the power of water will naturally make Li Shimin more confident!
And before Qin Yang left Chang'an, he slapped the aristocratic family in the face!

It even drove the Boling Cui family out of Chang'an!
In this situation where Li Shimin's confidence is getting stronger and stronger, Li Shimin naturally doesn't have to wipe out the people who have already been beaten to the ground!

Anyway, even if the Boling Cui family is left behind, the Boling Cui family is still in name only.

And such a decision can still block the mouths of those aristocratic families, why not do it?
Li Shimin's confidence in doing this comes from Qin Yang!
(End of this chapter)