Li Shimin had realized the importance of science when he was dealing with the locust plague. That was why he dared to go against the world's will and made an exception for Li Ke to be the head of Hongwen Hall at the young age of eleven to promote science.
Li Shiming knew that science would be of great use in the future. It could help him regain power from the aristocratic families and become a true emperor.
Li Shiming was indeed an emperor of the Tang Empire. He was the first of his kind to create the foundation of the Great Tang.
However, a large part of the reason for this was because of the capital he had obtained from compromising with the aristocratic families.
Otherwise, how could Li Shimin have been forced to sign an alliance at the Wei River in the first year of Zhenguan, and then start a large-scale counterattack against the Jie Li Khan in the second year of Zhenguan?
This was inseparable from the support of the aristocratic families.
Armaments, weapons, food, horses, fodder, all kinds of expenses were huge. Without enough money, food, and resources, it was impossible to fight a war.
Li Ke was able to take out millions of catties of grain to help the disaster victims in Guanzhong, and there was obviously more.
Li Shiming knew that Li Ke would not tell him the truth, and he was too lazy to ask. However, Li Shiming was sure that the answer was in Li Ke's science.
The most important thing was that he was not liked by the aristocratic families, and Li Ke was even less liked by the aristocratic families. Because of the bloodline of the former Sui Dynasty, they wanted to kill Li Ke and kill the rest.
The enemy of his enemy was his comrade, which was why Li Shimin had made up his mind.
Moreover, because they were father and son, regardless of whether Li Ke won or lost, the country belonged to Li Tang. This could not be changed, and it was enough.
He knew that he would have to stand on the opposite side of Li Ke one day, but he didn't expect Li Ke to push him so hard that he had already started to form cliques.
He had given him the authority to appoint more than ten officials of the Ministry of Rites, which was already considered to allow him to have his own power. However, Li Ke clearly felt that it was not enough. He had directly reached the point in one step, and the people he had roped in could completely compete with him.
The situation was getting out of control.
Li Shi Min even wanted to kill Li Ke, but when he saw the Encyclopedia on the Dragon Book, he held it in.
No matter what, with Li Ke here, he could help deal with the aristocratic families. The benefits outweighed the disadvantages, so he endured it.
"Chang Tu."
Li Shi Min said softly.
"This old servant is here."
Chang Tu agreed.
"Order the Crown Prince, the King of Yue, and the other princes to personally go to the King of Shu's Residence to congratulate the King of Shu, Li Ke, for opening a scientific sect and accepting more than ten direct disciples.”
Li Shi Min said with a smile.
"Also, send my congratulations."
Chang Tu nodded in agreement and immediately went down to deliver the decree.
Li Shiming flipped open the Encyclopedia and continued reading. He didn't seem angry at all as he focused on his studies.
……
That night in the King Shu Residence was very lively.
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, Du Ruhui, Li Ji, Yuchi Gong, Li Jing, and the other dukes of the imperial court were all present.
Jointly organizing a Teacher Appreciation Banquet to celebrate the King of Shu accepting his son as his direct disciple.
"I wish the King of Shu's orthodoxy will last forever and that science will be promoted to the world!”
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and everyone else respectfully said.
"Thank you."
Li Ke said with a smile.
Today, he was in a good mood. He had finally taken the most stable step. He could be considered to have a firm foothold in Guanzhong and began his emperor plan.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, the King of Yue, and the other princes have come to congratulate you.”
The guard of the King of Shu reported.
Everyone was shocked, and their expressions were a little strange.
They didn't know why Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and the other princes had come here.
They were definitely the Emperor's intentions, but whether it was good or bad, it was really hard to say.
After all, although they didn't directly leave Li Shiming, they had clearly joined Li Ke's camp. They wanted their son to become Li Ke's disciple, which was more like a sign of loyalty to the mountain.
"Greetings, Mr. Li."
The moment Li Chengqian entered, he gave a deep bow to Li Ke. He was not treating him as a brother at all, but as a respected elder.
"Greetings, Mr. Li."
Li Tai, Li You, and the other princes also bowed.
Li Ke nodded and asked with a smile.
"Is there anything the Crown Prince and the other Princes need?”
Li Chengqian smiled and said.
"Today, Mr. Li has accepted a direct disciple, which is a major event in the scientific world. I am also a disciple of Mr. Li. Although I am not a direct disciple, I am still a member of the scientific world.”
"In addition, Imperial Father also ordered me to send a congratulatory gift to congratulate Mr. Li.”
Li Chengqian sent a gift list, representing Li Shimin, Empress Zhangsun, and all the princes and concubines in the harem.
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and the other dukes were relieved.
It seemed that the Emperor had not fallen out with the King of Shu. They had made the right bet.
Moreover, the Emperor had even asked Li Chengqian, the Crown Prince, to personally congratulate him. His intention was also very obvious. He supported Li Ke in promoting science and had no intention of falling out with Li Ke.
This proved that they had done the right thing by letting their son take Li Ke as his master and two-timing him.
No!
Not enough!
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui exchanged glances.
His Majesty was not only tacitly allowing them to befriend Li Ke, but also hinting at them to strengthen their science, so that Li Ke had the capital to compete with the aristocratic families and build momentum for the King of Shu.
How did he know?
His Majesty had sent the Crown Prince to support Li Ke, so was there a need to state his intentions?
If they couldn't even see through such a small matter, then their status today would be in vain.
That night, the host and guest had a good time and left.
The next morning, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui jointly reported.
"The King of Shu, Li Ke, has established science to benefit the country and the people. We have read the encyclopedia and have benefited greatly. We deeply agree that it is of great use to the Ministry of the People, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Justice. We invite the officials of the various departments to enter the Hongwen Hall in batches to listen to the King of Shu's science and study business to improve efficiency.”
The entire court was shocked. They didn't expect Zhangsun Wuji and the other two to push Li Ke to such a high position.
All the officials of the six departments had to enter Hongwen Hall to study and become Li Ke's disciple. This meant that Li Ke would become the Great Grandmaster of all the officials.
Such a position was even higher than the emperor's position in some aspects. Would His Majesty agree to it?
However, when they looked at Li Shiming, they saw him smiling as if he had already known about this matter.
"What do you think, dear ministers?"
Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, Yuchi Gong, and a dozen other High Dukes stood out and bowed.
"I agree!"
Li Shi Min smiled and announced.
"In that case, I…"
"Agreed!"
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