My father, Li Shimin, please call me Crown Prince

Chapter 140: Conferring the title of Nongze Shengrui Crown Prince
"Good baby."

"What a good baby."

"Your Highness, this kind of thing that benefits all people should be presented to His Majesty immediately."

"Then he ordered the Ministry of Industry to promote it nationwide."

"Great merit, this is a great merit."

"Even my old bones can plow several rounds without feeling tired."

Zhang Xuansu looked excited and his tone was exaggerated.

Previously he thought the soldier's words were a bit flattering, but now that he had gotten the hang of it himself he realized that the soldier was at a loss for words.

This can already be described as a farming artifact.

Being able to save the energy of humans and cattle means that more farmland can be cultivated on the same day.

Especially for land reclamation, it is a real divine object.

The Tang Dynasty actually had a lot of land, and with the current population size, there was still a lot of land suitable for farming.

But clearing land is a very laborious task.

The so-called intensive farming means that farming the fields is entirely done by manual labor.

"Your Highness, now that spring ploughing is imminent, please report to His Majesty immediately and build this curved plow."

"Your Majesty will use the curved plow during the land reclamation ceremony."

After the excitement, Zhang Xuansu immediately urged.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Then please ask Mr. Zhang to go to the Taiji Palace and bring this curved plow to report to His Majesty."

Zhang Xuansu paused when he heard this, and then bowed deeply to the prince.

"I thank your Highness for your grace."

Zhang Xuansu was trembling all over. He knew very well that the prince's creation of the curved plow would be a significant record in the entire Chinese history.

He will report to Your Majesty, and his contribution will also be recorded in the history books.

For civil servants, nothing is more important than leaving a name in history.

Even if it's just one sum, it can bring honor to the family.

"Quick, take down the curved plow."

"You two carry it and follow me to Taiji Palace to meet the emperor."

Zhang Xuansu gave the command and was anxiously rushing to Taiji Palace.

The two officials of Zhan Shi's mansion looked at each other, then stepped forward, pushed away the soldiers who were about to carry the curved plow, and ran after Zhang Xuansu while carrying it.

The three of them didn't care about the mud on their bodies and their disarray, they just ran as fast as they could, fearing that they were too slow.

He looked crazy, but no one laughed at him. Everyone looked at him with envy.

The other officials in James's mansion beat their chests and stamped their feet, regretting deeply that they had let their colleagues get there first.

Tai Chi Palace, Liang Yi Palace.

Li Shimin was still playing chess with Li Jing.

As the military god of the Tang Dynasty, after losing two games, he quickly adapted to Li Shimin's rhythm.

He even quickly mastered the essence of the mobile warfare system like Li Shimin.

After all, having spent most of his life fighting wars, Li Jing's war experience is higher than Li Shimin's.

After becoming familiar with the tactics, the two sides became evenly matched in the fight.

When the military strategies and tactics of both sides were not much different, the evolution of war games became an arms race between the two sides and small-scale local war confrontations.

Often, a game of war chess would take at least an hour and a half to determine the winner.

This is the critical point.

Li Shimin frowned, thinking about which direction to break through Li Jing's defense line.

Just when I had the idea, there was a sudden roar from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

"Great joy! Great joy!!!"

The hysterical shouting immediately disrupted Li Shimin's thoughts and made him look unhappy.

The eunuch also rushed in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Junior Secretary of the East Palace Zhang Xuansu wants to see you outside the palace."

Li Shimin said helplessly: "You are an old minister after all, how could you lose your manners like this?"

"Let him in."

After receiving the report, Zhang Xuansu rushed in with his men.

Li Shimin looked and saw that Zhang Xuansu's official uniform was covered with mud, he was barefoot, his face was a little red, and his eyes were glowing.

Behind Zhang Xuansu were two officials from the Eastern Palace, also covered in mud, carrying a strange-shaped plow.

"Your Highness, great joy, great joy!"

Zhang Xuansu was so excited that his speech became unclear and he said a lot of incomprehensible things.

Li Shimin waved his hands in annoyance: "You mean, the prince has invented a new plow that will benefit the people, is that right?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Zhang Xuansu nodded repeatedly.

Li Shimin walked forward with some curiosity and looked at the curved plow carefully.

Li Jing next to him also went forward to take a look.

It is basically the same as an ordinary plow, but the long shaft is changed to a curved shaft, and it has many more parts.

Zhang Xuansu excitedly explained: "This is called a plow disc. It can rotate freely and save energy."

"This is the plowshare, the plowshare, the hoe, the ploughshare, the plowshare, the plowshare, the plowshare, the plowshare, and the ploughshare."

"It consists of eleven parts in total."

"With it, the people and the oxen can save half the effort. Even an old man like me can plough a few rounds without feeling tired."

"Your Majesty, look at this curved plow. It can be used not only on plains, but also in mountainous and hilly areas. The curved plow can easily be used to cultivate small terraces and sloping land."

"This will greatly increase the amount of arable land in our Tang Dynasty."

"The plow beam and the plow tip are connected by an adjustable plow level, which can adjust the plowing depth according to different soil conditions and tillage requirements."

"This allows people to control the tillage depth more accurately, improving land utilization and crop yields."

"Your Majesty, please look at this plowboard. It can turn over the soil while plowing the land, burying weeds and crop residues, and creating good soil conditions for sowing and crop growth."

“Turning the soil also helps retain soil fertility and moisture”

Zhang Xuansu talked endlessly about the details, but of course these benefits were not said by him.

The prince asked him to record these words in Tiangong Kaiwu.

At that time, Zhang Xuansu scoffed at these words, feeling that the prince was exaggerating his own achievements.

However, when he tried it himself, he realized that the prince was not exaggerating at all.

So Your Majesty shamelessly used all of them.

“It’s really that magical.”

Li Shimin asked with some suspicion.

"Your Majesty, please give it a try and you will know." Zhang Xuansu was full of confidence.

Li Shimin nodded.

The Taiji Palace also had arable land, so he took the curved plow and went to the arable land of the Taiji Palace.

Bring the oxen for work and let the Taiji Palace guards take charge.

Li Jing, Zhang Xuansu and other officials were watching from the side.

Soon, the guards had plowed the field twice.

"Your Majesty, this curved plow is indeed as Zhang Shao Zhanshi Suo said, it saves a lot of effort and is easy and flexible to operate."

After getting the approval of the guards, Li Shimin hesitated for a moment and then went on stage in person.

Li Shimin also knew how to farm.

Every year in early spring, a certain area would be cultivated during the Jitian Ceremony. Naturally, they were no strangers to the plow.

Holding the brand new curved plow, Li Shimin's eyes were full of curiosity and anticipation.

If it is really as magical as Zhang Xuansu said, it would be extremely important for the Tang Dynasty.

The oxen started to move, and Li Shimin gently pushed the curved plow, feeling its lightness and flexibility. The plow head easily penetrated the soil, and with his movements, the soil was neatly turned over. He could not help but nod slightly, with a burst of admiration in his heart.

"This curved plow is exquisitely designed," Li Shimin said with emotion. "It turns so smoothly and is effortless to operate. It is truly a great tool for farming."

Li Shimin could imagine the scene of people working in the fields using this curved plow.

Pushing the curved plow and feeling the soil turning under the plow, Li Shimin seemed to see the scene of the Tang Dynasty's harvest unfolding before his eyes.

"It is indeed a sacred tool for the benefit of all people."

After farming for a while, Li Shimin stopped and sighed sincerely.

"With this magical weapon, there is no need to worry about the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

Everyone bowed and saluted: "Long live your Majesty, long live the Tang Dynasty."

Li Jing suggested: "Your Majesty, the spring ploughing season is approaching. If we can let the people of the world use this curved plow before the spring ploughing season, it will surely greatly increase the amount of grain produced this year."

"When we fight against Goryeo, we won't have to worry about baggage."

Li Shimin nodded: "Ananda."

"The minister is here."

"Send an order to the Ministry of Works to immediately prepare the details of the curved plow and send it to each state by express mail over a distance of 300 miles."

"Order the provincial governors, governors-general, and county magistrates to immediately start making curved plows for the people to use for farming."

The Tang Dynasty also had its own complete post station system. Government regulations stipulated that a fast horse at the post station could travel 180 miles a day, and at the fastest it could travel 300 miles.

When it comes to urgent military information at the border, we will travel 500 miles a day regardless of the cost.

"I obey your order." After receiving the order, Zhang Ananda immediately went there with his curved plow.

Zhang Xuansu should also go with them, but he hesitated before leaving and said, "Your Majesty, this curved plow was designed and built by the prince, so he must have great merit and contribution."

The last time the prince made bamboo paper, Li Shimin only praised him verbally.

Zhang Xuansu was seeking credit for the prince.

Li Jing said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's actions have benefited the people of the world and increased the national strength of our Tang Dynasty. He should be rewarded."

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

In fact, he also knew that the impact of this curved plow was too great, directly affecting the people of the world and the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.

If you continue to suppress the prince, you will definitely be criticized.

After thinking for a moment, Li Shimin said, "Your Highness's actions are indeed beneficial to the country and the people."

"In the imperial edict, record the crown prince's achievements in detail and announce them to the world."

"Reward the East Palace with 500,000 coins, 500 rolls of silk and satin, 1,000 hectares of fertile land, and 100 war horses."

"Appoint the crown prince as the general agricultural envoy, in charge of all agricultural affairs in the country."

"Give him the Shennong Sword and confer on him the title of 'Sage Nong Ze'."

Everyone bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise and wise."

Li Jing and Zhang Xuansu were both a little surprised. It was not that the reward was too big this time. The prince made a curved plow, which was worthy of his responsibility.

But Your Majesty is so generous this time.

Not to mention the money, just spreading the news to the world would create a great reputation for the prince.

When the curved plow is popularized, all the people in the world will praise the prince.

Chief Agricultural Affairs Officer is just a title. As the crown prince, it is naturally impossible for him to actually manage agricultural affairs.

The Shennong Sword is more used to highlight the prince's contribution this time.

He was conferred the title of Prince Nongze Shengrui, which is very impressive.

It was very common to confer titles on meritorious officials, but to confer the title of crown prince on them was no longer just a common occurrence. It was the first time since ancient times and could be said to be a precedent in history.

The crown prince is the heir to the throne, and the crown princes of every dynasty are generally in the learning stage.

Moreover, the emperor will impose many restrictions in order to prevent the crown prince from seizing power.

For the prince, the most important thing is to learn how to handle government affairs and govern the country, rather than to make achievements, and it is even more impossible for him to get involved in farming.

The crown prince could only be given a higher title if he had done great deeds that benefited the world, just like the emperor going to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth.

The Fengshan Ceremony at Mount Tai is still of great value today. As for Qin II, Hu Hai, it was directly ignored and no one acknowledged it.

Although Li Shimin had made enough achievements, he still had a stain on his reputation because he had imprisoned his father and killed his brother, so he did not go.

But the current prince invented the curved plow, which is of great benefit to the country and the people.

It seems a bit outrageous to think about it, but it really happened.

This kind of achievement that benefits the present and future generations can indeed be compared to the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai.

In the Eastern Palace, when Li Chengqian received the imperial edict conferring the title, he stood up directly from the prince's carriage.

Although he knew that the curved plow would bring him considerable fame, he was completely surprised by Er Feng's generosity.

Chinese civilization is an agricultural civilization, and the title of Prince Nongze Shengrui is full of value.

"Congratulations to Your Highness, congratulations to Your Highness."

The eunuch Wen Zhong quickly flattered him.

Then Du He, Zhao Jie, Li Yuanchang and Li Dejian also came.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Nongze Shengrui."

The entire East Palace suddenly became extremely lively.

Su Yuer also heard the news and immediately asked people to prepare a banquet, singing and dancing to celebrate.

Of course, the conferment of a title is not something that can be accomplished with just an imperial edict.

Three days later during the morning court session, Li Shimin will hold a ceremony to confer a title on the crown prince in the Taiji Hall.

"I really want to see what King Wei will do when he hears this news."

At the banquet, Li Yuanchang sat on Li Chengqian's right and said with a gloating look.

Among the people, Li Tai had some members of the Wei Wang Party who sang praises to him and he had a good reputation.

The momentum has always been suppressing the prince.

But this time, the prince's merits and virtues will be known to the world, and his fame and reputation will surely be unparalleled, and everyone will praise him.

For the King of Wei, attack and defense are easy to take.

"The Prince of Wei's Palace is going to be in trouble today." Zhao Jie said with a smile.

This means that the King of Wei will definitely be furious and destroy the King of Wei's Palace.

"I heard that all the officials in the court have been impeaching Your Highness and filing complaints with His Majesty today."

"It is said that Your Highness is focused on military affairs and has no interest in state affairs. He seems to be a warmongerer. I am writing this letter to ask Your Majesty for guidance."

"Now that you have such an achievement, these civil servants must be slapped in the face. Let's see how they can slander Your Highness."

Du He drank three bowls of wine in a row and felt very happy.

He was on duty at the Taiji Palace and was well-informed about the news in the court. These things had always made him indignant, but now that there was a reversal, he was immediately very happy.

Li Chengqian picked up the wine glass and said, "Gentlemen, let's drink together."

There is a saying that a tall tree attracts the wind, but Li Chengqian doesn't have to care about that.

No matter how great the honor is, he can bear it.

The only thing that could be aroused was Er Feng's fear.

However, as their power grows, this is inevitable.

It is impossible for Erfeng to depose the crown prince just because her power grows.

It's just another way to suppress it, it's nothing more than countering each move.

(End of this chapter)