Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

For the people in the printing workshop, it was the first time for them to see His Majesty’s heroic figure up close.

At this moment, my hands and feet were shaking with excitement and I couldn't control it at all.

Li Shimin nodded to Du He and said with some expectation: "Du He, just show it directly."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Du He bowed, he turned around and ordered the people in the printing workshop: "Start printing the Chinese Pinyin."

The person in charge of printing showed Li Shimin the printing process step by step.

"It's a good idea to carve the wooden movable type individually!"

When Li Shimin saw the printers arranging the wooden movable type on the printing plate, he immediately praised them.

When woodblock printing was first invented a few years ago, he also went to observe it in person.

We are well aware that the engraving process is difficult and complicated, and the content of each engraving is fixed and cannot be changed, which has great limitations.

Li Chengqian said, "Father, compared with woodblock printing, movable type printing is easier to make, and the movable type on it can be used flexibly to print books with different contents."

"Ah."

Li Shimin nodded, his eyes always on the printer.

Under Duhe's command, the printers demonstrated the flexibility of movable type printing to the fullest.

Li Shimin was delighted: "Haha, great! The improved movable type printing technique is great!"

“No more printing plates will be needed to print a book.”

"It saves time and effort, and improves printing efficiency."

As he said this, he turned his head to look at Li Chengqian and Du He, and said with a smile: "You two have done a great deed again! You deserve a big reward!"

Today is really a double happiness!

First, Qingque compiled the "Records of Water Conservancy", and now the prince has innovated the movable type printing technology.

Their Li family can produce both great writers and great masters.

Li Shimin was all smiles as he announced the reward: "Your Highness, for your contribution to the innovation of movable type printing, I will reward you with a coin casting furnace. I will also give you a copper mine. You can decide how much silver you want to print."

Boom!

Li Chengqian's heart seemed to be struck by thunder, which made him speechless for a moment.

His heart was completely filled with surprise at this moment.

Because the last time he was rewarded with a coin-casting furnace was when the retired emperor gave it to his father, he didn't expect that he would be able to enjoy this reward today.

Li Chengqian was overjoyed, and he immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, father, for the reward!"

Sent!

With this copper furnace for making money, what other rewards do you need?

This is much better than directly rewarding silver.

Li Shimin nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Du He: "Du He, the prince said that you were the one who proposed movable type printing, so you should be credited with the first merit."

"Since you are also accompanying the Crown Prince to fight against Goguryeo, it would be inappropriate for you to not hold a military officer position. I appoint you as General Yunhui."

General Yunhui was a third-rank military official. He only had the title of a third-rank official but did not have the authority to command troops.

In the Tang Dynasty, officials were divided into scattered officials and functional officials. The scattered officials were assigned official ranks and were just a title to show the favor of His Majesty to his subjects.

Officials in official positions have their own duties. For example, officials in the three provinces, six ministries, nine temples and five academies have specific responsibilities and are powerful officials.

Just let him be a military official, it is better than rewarding him with that little bit of silver.

Du He also said with satisfaction: "I thank your majesty for the reward."

"Ah."

Li Shimin nodded, and the more he looked at Du He, the more he liked him.

This son-in-law has been performing well recently, much better than that bastard Fang Yiai.

Li Shimin smiled and said to Li Chengqian: "Chengqian, for those who participated in the research of movable type printing, the specific reward is up to you to decide."

"Now follow your father to Ganlu Palace. Your father will talk to you about the commander-in-chief."

"Yes, Father."

Li Chengqian nodded excitedly in response.

Before leaving, he secretly gave Du He a thumbs up.

After the Black Armor Army and the Qianniu Guards also withdrew, the craftsmen in the printing workshop all breathed a sigh of relief.

Just now, they were stared at by this group of armored soldiers holding spears, and the hairs on their hands all stood up.

Yan Shigu congratulated Du He and said, "Congratulations, Master Du. Your current rank is the same as mine, also from the third rank."

"What a young man with so much to offer!"

I have to sigh that young people nowadays are more capable than each other.

Several people in their early twenties, such as Chang Sun Chong, Du He, Fang Yiai, Chai Lingwu, Cheng Huailiang and others, all held powerful official positions above the fourth rank.

This group of people have been struggling in the officialdom for so many years, and only those who are lucky enough can become third-rank officials.

Those who are unlucky will waste their time as seventh-rank county magistrates.

Du He waved his hands and said modestly: "Sir Yan, I am a third-rank general of Yunhui, but it is just an honorary position. I cannot compare with you."

After a pause, Du He continued, "Sir Yan, the printing of the Chinese Pinyin and Chinese Dictionary will be handed over to you. I still need to prepare for military affairs and have no time to take care of it."

Yan Shigu knew that Du He would also go on the expedition and serve as the deputy commander-in-chief of the army, so he could understand.

"Master Du, you have already solved the most difficult part. You can leave the rest to me."

"Thank you, Lord Yan."

After Du He saluted him with a fist, he asked the teaching scholars Liao Jun and Zhong Xun to stay and assist, while he left early.

There was a court meeting the next day.

Li Shimin specially announced the achievements of his two eldest sons in front of all the civil and military officials.

"My dear ministers, yesterday the Crown Prince and the King of Wei brought me two pieces of good news."

"The King of Wei led the four beloved ministers Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining, Zhang Xuansu, and Li Baiyao, as well as a group of scholars from the Cultural Center, to compile a book called "Water Control Records."

"You who are interested can borrow it from me."

The doctor of the Water Department and the chief officer of the Capital Water Conservancy Bureau stood up.

They pretended to be very interested and said with anticipation, "Your Majesty, I didn't expect the King of Wei to publish another good book. We two must borrow it and let the people below study it carefully!"

"Haha, okay!" Li Shimin nodded happily.

Du He looked at the two elderly officials and couldn't help but give them a thumbs up in his heart.

This supporting role is really good.

Li Shimin then said in a loud voice: "The Crown Prince and Du He have improved the printing process, changing the woodblock printing to movable type printing. The typesetting and printing are very flexible. I went to see it, and the effect is very good!"

“Whatever book needs to be printed, it can be printed in one or two days of typesetting, which can greatly shorten the preparation time for printing.”

"When you are free, you can ask Yan Shigu to take you to the printing workshop for a look."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he also mentioned the rewards for Li Chengqian, Du He and Li Tai.

There was silence for a moment in the Tai Chi Hall.

The Minister of the Central Secretariat Yang Shidao stood up, his beard shaking with excitement as he said, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei are so virtuous and capable. This is a sign of a great prosperity!"

In the 17 years since the reign title was changed to Zhenguan, under the leadership of Li Shimin, the country enjoyed clear politics, economic recovery, population growth, and cultural prosperity, which can be called a prosperous era.

However, due to years of war, the burden on the court and the people not only did not decrease, but became heavier.

Now the Crown Prince and the King of Wei, two members of the royal family, are taking the lead in doing things that benefit the country and the people, and are not continuing to engage in war.

This is a very positive sign.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Civil and military officials stood up and congratulated Li Shimin in unison.

Li Shimin stood up excitedly and said, "Haha, my dear ministers, let's work together to create the great prosperity of Zhenguan!"