Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 72 Soft and Hard

"These two brats, are they taking this long to eat?"

Wang Shouyi paced back and forth in the hall, then suddenly walked to the door and looked around, glaring and cursing.

Li Qiao hurriedly said, "Brother Wang, please calm down. They definitely need to rest for a while."

Laozi waited here while the two of them rested. Wang Shouyi said, "Kaishan, you're spoiling them like this."

Li Qiao exclaimed, "Brother Wang! If I could fight, I would have killed that fat man long ago. I had no choice. If they didn't eat and rest well, and their minds got confused, I would be finished."

To Li Qiao, these weren't just two rebellious sons; they were two living ancestors.

You have to coax her!
"Hi!"

Wang Shouyi stomped his foot angrily and sat back down in his seat. He had originally planned to go on a killing spree today, but he never expected to feel so frustrated.

A full hour passed before Wang Xi and Li Jie finally arrived late.

It's obvious at a glance that these two kids probably took a bath.

Wang Shouyi clenched his fists so tightly they cracked.

This is absolutely unbearable!
Seeing that Wang Shouyi was about to lose his temper, Li Qiao quickly interjected, "Have you all rested enough?"

How kind and friendly she is!
"Father, I've rested well," Li Jieman nodded.

Wang Xi said, "I'm sorry to have kept Father and Uncle waiting."

"You still know? You still know?!"

Wang Shouyi immediately rushed forward.

"Oh dear! Brother Wang, what are you doing? The children have been wronged too."

Li Qiao hurriedly stepped forward and pulled Wang Shouyi back, then, in the manner of a loving father, said to Wang Xi and Li Jieman, "It's good that you've rested, it's good that you've rested."

After a pause, he continued, "I heard from the teacher that the vivid teaching method you are learning is profound and extensive. I am also very curious. Can you tell me exactly how profound and extensive it is?"

Wang Xi asked cautiously, "If we tell you, will we get beaten up?"

A cold smile appeared on Wang Shouyi's lips. It seemed he had truly rested well and thought things through thoroughly.

Li Qiao smiled faintly and said, "That depends on how well you speak. If you speak well, you won't get beaten up."

You must hold the corn and the dates in your hands at the same time.

Wang Xi first exchanged a glance with Li Jieman before saying, "The master did indeed tell us that in the past, civil and military achievements were counted separately. The so-called civil achievements meant that the people in the country lived in peace and prosperity."

Martial arts, on the other hand, are for expanding territory.

However, true civil administration and military prowess complement each other. Making good use of civil administration can make territorial expansion much more efficient.

If we are fortunate enough to serve in the imperial court in the future, and if we can effectively utilize this vivid teaching method, we will surely be able to command the respect of the entire world.

Li Qiao's eyes flashed rapidly upon hearing this. If it was really that powerful, that would be wonderful.

Even Wang Shouyi, who was standing to the side fuming, found it unbelievable, "So powerful?"

Wang Xi deliberately trembled and lowered his head without saying a word.

Li Qiao hurriedly said, "Brother Wang, could you... could you be a little gentler? Don't scare them."

Wang Shouyi said irritably, "This kid can't be scared by me? If he could be scared by me, would he be in this situation today?"

Wang Xi was startled; damn it, he had been seen through.

Li Qiao also got anxious, stomped his foot, and sat back down.

Fight!

Kill them!
Wang Shouyi waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore."

Li Qiao then said to Wang Xi, "Que'er, don't be afraid. Your uncle is here. Keep talking, keep talking. What does this have to do with the vivid teaching method?"

"Oh."

Wang Xi composed himself and said, "The master said that when it comes to the expansion of China's territory, only the Han Dynasty can be compared with our Great Tang Dynasty."

Both the Han and Tang dynasties initially used force to subdue their neighbors. The difference lies in the fact that the people of the surrounding regions did not call Emperor Wu of Han "Heavenly Khan." This is because after his initial forceful rule, the Han continued to intimidate the surrounding areas, resulting in endless wars and widespread suffering. In contrast, Emperor Taizong of Tang adopted a benevolent approach, bringing submission to the entire world.

Hegemony is naturally based on military force, while benevolence is based on civil administration; therefore, the two complement each other.

Li Qiao nodded slightly.

Wang Xi continued, "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. This applies not only to the people of the Central Plains, but also to foreign tribes."

If people from all directions yearn for, admire, and learn from the civilization and culture of my Great Tang, then I fear my Great Tang will have to build city walls on its borders.

Wang Shouyi listened with great curiosity, "Why is that?"

Wang Xi said, "Because they all want to become citizens of our Great Tang, we still need to build city walls to keep them out."

"???"

Li Qiao asked doubtfully, "Sir, that's not what you said, is it?"

The implication is that you are exaggerating.

Li Jieman replied, "Of course that's not what you meant, sir, but that's exactly what you meant."

Li Qiao said, "But even during the reign of Emperor Taizong, such a scene did not occur."

Wang Xi said, "That's because Emperor Taizong's grand strategy lacked a good tool to implement it."

Li Qiao asked uncertainly, "The weapon you're referring to, are you talking about the vivid teaching method?"

"Exactly."

Wang Xi said: "What do you think Huaxia is? It is our Huaxia civilization. But all along, our Huaxia civilization has been hidden in poetry, songs and articles. Not to mention foreign tribes, even the people of our Central Plains may not understand these."

Such a civil administration cannot penetrate the hearts of the people, but vivid teaching methods are different. Everyone loves to watch them and everyone can understand them. At the same time, they can contain the culture of Chinese civilization, such as Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism.

If we use vivid teaching methods to promote the culture of our Great Tang Dynasty, it will surely resonate deeply with the people and win the hearts of foreign peoples. If we can achieve this, then wherever our Tang army goes, the surrounding people will surely welcome the royal army with food and drink.

Li Qiao asked doubtfully, "Is this vivid teaching method really that attractive?"

Li Jieman immediately said, "If Father doesn't believe me, go ask Uncle Han and the others. If it weren't appealing, why would Xiaohu and the others study so hard? We'll see then, His Majesty will definitely like it too."

Li Qiao then said, "Since you are so powerful, why didn't you tell your father sooner?"

Li Jieman immediately said aggrievedly, "I wanted to tell Father, but you weren't interested at all. You were busy chatting with Hongxiu."

Li Qiao immediately glared at her and roared, "Xiao Man, if I hear you say that again, I'll cut out your tongue. Remember, I've always highly praised this vivid teaching method."

"Yes, Xiaoman, I've got it."

Li Jieman covered his mouth, his chubby head swaying up and down like a doll.

Wang Xi said, "Uncle, this is the way our teacher taught us to get promoted and make money. Now that we've told you, can we avoid a beating?"

Li Qiao's lips twitched a few times, then he looked at Wang Shouyi.

The two moved to a corner.

"Will this work? It sounds incredibly unreliable to me; it's way off track," Wang Shouyi said with great concern.

Li Qiao said, "To be honest, I think so too, but since things have come to this, that's all I can say."

Wang Shouyi said in distress, "What should I do?"

Li Jieman said in a low voice, "Brother Que, it seems like our father doesn't believe it."

Wang Xi said, "Whether you believe it or not, he has to say it."

"Can't you think of a better way?"

"Please! I don't know anything about governing a country, I don't talk about the big picture, and I'm talking about details."

"Stop talking, they're here."

The two immediately looked ahead.

Wang Shouyi walked over, took a deep breath, and said, "I'll remember this debt for you. If it's really as you say, then you'll have redeemed yourselves. Otherwise..."

(End of this chapter)