For the first time, Li Shi Min had to face this so-called 'strange and obscene skill' that was not tolerated by the Confucians.
Li Ke gave these strange skills a name, science.
The Confucians didn't approve of Li Ke's science, but when the Confucian-born officials were at their wit's end and were about to give up the lives of 300,000 people, it was Li Ke who used science to save them.
Even if the Imperial Court knew about this locust plague, they were too deeply influenced by the Confucian system, so Li Shimin's method was very passive.
In the eyes of the scholarly faction, the Heavenly Dao had its own rules and could not be violated.
However, according to Li Ke's scientific theory, all natural things had laws. He could use science to investigate these laws and make use of them.
After two major events, it was obvious that science was much more practical than Confucianism.
"Ke 'er, I hope that you will not leave Chang' an after the locust plague ends.”
Li Shi Min said with a smile.
"I plan to open Hongwen Hall. You will be the hall master, and the Imperial Court will allocate funds to research and teach science.”
"Do your best. In the future, Imperial Father still has many things to rely on you.”
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui's expressions changed immediately. Although they admired Li Ke's scientific theory, which could help the imperial court resolve the locust plague, they were still shocked.
He didn't mind bringing in officials from the School of Science to help the imperial court.
However, Li Ke was still a vile spawn with the bloodline of the former Sui Dynasty. It was absolutely impossible for him to stay in Chang 'an. There were too many variables.
Moreover, His Majesty's words were very ambiguous. As the head of Hongwen Hall, he would teach science and rely on Li Ke for many things in the future.
This was clearly to put Li Ke in an important position, and there was even a faint intention of passing the throne to Li Ke.
It was still the same sentence. Li Ke had the bloodline of the former Sui Dynasty. No one could accept him being the emperor.
"Your Majesty, you can't…"
"Your Majesty, this is a serious matter. We can't make a decision in a single sentence. Let's wait until the locust plague is over before we discuss it.”
"The King of Shu has already left the vassal state. If something big happens in the future, His Majesty can order him to enter Chang 'an and stay there. It's not in harmony with etiquette and law, and the civil and military officials of the imperial court will definitely not agree.”
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui all expressed their strong opposition.
However, Li Shiming was determined this time. He ignored Zhangsun Wuji and the other two and just looked straight at Li Ke, waiting for him to agree.
Obviously, Li Shimin meant that Li Ke should be the founder of science.
In the future, everyone who studied science would have to worship Li Ke as their ancestor.
After all, Li Ke was his son. He could use scientific talents to stabilize the country and concentrate the power and strength of the country in the hands of the royal family. It would not be bad even if he passed the throne to Li Ke.
This was still Li Tang's territory.
As for how the Confucians would oppose it…
It was none of his business!
Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, why did he abolish all schools of thought and only respect Confucianism?
It was all for the sake of concentrating the imperial power. The political significance of the divine power of a powerful emperor.
The emperors of the past had taken a fancy to this point, allowing the Confucian school to develop.
Confucianism was no longer as useful as it used to be. It had even become a weapon for the aristocratic families to control the government and the imperial power. Li Shimin had been unhappy for a long time.
But there was no other way. If they turned hostile and the officials of the aristocratic families resigned, the entire court would be paralyzed.
He had no choice but to endure it.
But now that he had Li Ke's science, why would Li Shimin care about this useless Confucianism?
He was Li Shi Min, a man who wanted to be the emperor of the ages. Could it be that he didn't even understand these things?
Therefore, Li Shi Min didn't care about anything else. As long as Li Ke agreed, everything would be settled!
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, but there was nothing they could do.
They all knew that Li Shi Min was a man of his word.
Now, he could only hope that the heavens would bless him and that Li Ke would reject His Majesty.
However, this was simply a great temptation for Li Ke. If they were Li Ke, they would definitely not refuse.
Li Ke was not a fool. How could he refuse?
"I refuse."
Li Ke said with a smile. His voice was not loud, but his tone was unusually firm.
Zhangsun Wuji and the other two widened their eyes, their faces filled with disbelief and joy.
Could it be that the heavens had heard his call?
"What did you say?"
Li Shi Min was also stunned and looked at Li Ke in disbelief.
Don't you want to stay in Chang 'an?"
"Your mother and younger brother are here. Zhen will treat you well in the future. It's not impossible to make you the crown prince.”
"You have to think carefully!"
Zhangsun Wuji and the other two felt their hearts bleeding. Their eyes were red, and they wanted nothing more than to fight Li Shiming to the death.
He even said that he would be the crown prince. Wasn't this too much?
Even a prince would not be able to refuse the position of the Crown Prince.
But Li Ke still shook his head.
"I refuse."
These three words infuriated Li Shiming.
"Zhen has already agreed to make you the Crown Prince. What else do you want before you are willing to stay and help Zhen?”
Li Ke was expressionless as he smiled playfully.
"Why should I help you?"
This sentence completely stunned Zhangsun Wuji. These words…
He was speechless.
"Zhen is your Imperial Father!"
Li Shi Min said excitedly.
"Isn't it right for a son to help his father?”
Li Ke smiled disdainfully.
"Father, the royal family has no true feelings."
Li Ke said.
"You and I, father and son, don't have any sincere father-son relationship at all.”
"You need my science to control the royal court for you, so you want me to stay.'”
"Moreover, your words from the beginning were also to tempt me with benefits.”
"I rejected you, but you said that you're family.”
"Hehe, I'm sorry. My kinship doesn't exist with you.”
Li Ke's indifference and calmness hurt Li Shiming.
Frankly speaking, Li Shiming had feelings for Li Ke, but no feelings could compare to power in Li Shiming's eyes, nor could they compare to the evaluation of the eternal emperor.
Li Ke's words made Li Shi Min feel wronged and angry.
"Then how can you stay?"
Li Shiming's fake mask was torn off, and he asked honestly.
"Delightful."
Li Ke looked at Li Shi Min with admiration and smiled.
"This is the Imperial Father in my eyes. He doesn't do childish things and is smart and experienced.”
"Don't worry, I don't want the position of the crown prince, nor do I want the head of Hongwen Hall.”
"I can compile my research into a book and give it to you to publicize. Also…"
"In addition to my current fief, Yizhou, I also want Mianjian, Jialing, Yamei, Mengjian, and Qiongzhou to be my fiefs!”
P.S.: First of all, I'll respond to the matter of the locust plague made of chickens and ducks. Let's not talk about whether the locusts in the Great Tang locust plague more than a thousand years ago were poisonous. It's not even time to write about this. I've also specially checked the information. Even now, there are still people using chickens and ducks to control the locust plague. It shouldn't be a problem, right? Perhaps I am ignorant and ignorant, and I only know a little about it. I welcome your advice, and I will revise it.
In addition, this book was not incomplete.
I've been having a cold these few days, so I'm feeling very uncomfortable. Today, I'll make up for the chapters that I missed a few days ago. Today's update will start with this chapter. There are still four chapters left. Thank you for your support.
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