Songtsen Gampo was very excited when he returned home.
"What are you so happy about?" Since Songtsen Gampo was not around, Jie Li was a little bored.
One old and one young, they feel like friends regardless of age difference, and it’s a pity that they met too late!
"It was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who asked me to go to the Royal Academy!"
"How does it feel?" Jie Li asked with a smile.
"The knowledge contained in this academy in the Great Tang Dynasty is unprecedented. It is truly exquisite and beyond my imagination. It is truly a treasure trove of knowledge in the world."
"The wonders of physics and chemistry, the practical applications of military industry, agriculture, and medicine, are all gathered here. Such a comprehensive institution will surely cultivate countless talents for the Tang Dynasty."
"If Tubo had such an academy, there would be no worries about its prosperity. I hope the Tang Dynasty will be generous in providing guidance and help Tubo establish schools to enlighten the people."
Songtsen Gampo became more and more excited as he spoke, "Perhaps, the annexation of Tibet into the Tang Dynasty wouldn't be such a bad thing!"
Shocked by the wide range of disciplines and advanced knowledge covered by the college, I realized the gaps that Tubo had in many aspects, which in turn stimulated my strong desire to learn and draw lessons from it.
They were deeply impressed by the cultural education and scientific and technological level of the Tang Dynasty, and were more determined to have friendly exchanges with the Tang Dynasty and learn advanced culture to develop Tubo.
It seems as if I can see the hope of Tubo achieving rapid development with the help of Tang Dynasty culture and technology. I am full of expectations for the future of Tubo and I am excited for the opportunity to participate in it.
Songtsen Gampo excitedly told Jie Li about what he saw in the academy and his own insights.
It is hard to imagine that this is what a king of a fallen country should look like.
The Tang Dynasty has not yet reached its heyday, but it is a pride to be a Tang citizen.
The people of the Tang Dynasty more or less felt superior when facing foreigners.
This is the confidence of being a citizen of the Tang Dynasty.
Therefore, Songtsen Gampo did not reject the idea of Tubo becoming a part of the Tang Dynasty.
At least in Xiao Ran's opinion, the annexation of Tubo is an inevitable trend.
"I'm happy that you think so." Jie Li picked up the wine glass.
"I do have some resentment, but it doesn't affect my admiration for the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty has many soldiers and generals, with sharp swords in hand and excellent equipment. They can't just keep them around for show if they don't start a war! What powerful country doesn't use force against weaker ones? What beautiful woman isn't coveted by men?"
Songtsen Gampo shook his head and said, "I really like what Lord Xiao Ran said at the Military Academy!"
"What did he say?"
"Those who fall behind will be beaten. You weren't beaten today because I didn't want to!" The Marquis also said, "Strength is always the foundation for upholding justice, national defense is the backing of diplomacy, dignity lies only on the edge of the sword, truth is only within the range of the cannon, and cannons are used to measure the area of the country."
"Such a powerful dynasty, its people can also stand up straight and behave themselves outside!"
Jie Li nodded, "I've heard this before, and it's true. Only when you're powerful can your words carry weight."
Songtsen Gampo continued, "The poetry and songs in it, the cultural heritage of this college is truly beyond imagination, especially the school motto. Every time I think of it, I am overwhelmed with emotion and cannot calm down for a long time."
"It's not just for myself, nor just for the Tang Dynasty, it's for the people of the world. That kind of vision, that kind of mind..." Songtsen Gampo became more and more excited as he spoke: "It has made me feel less resentful. I think I should do the same. I should take the school motto as my life goal and work hard!"
Jie Li poured a glass of wine for Songtsen Gampo and said, "It's a pity that I'm old, otherwise I would accompany you."
"Khan, it's not too late!"
Jie Li shook his head. "At my age, I'm lucky to be alive. I really don't have any great ambitions. But you're different. You're still young. The Tang Dynasty is thriving. His Majesty and the Crown Prince are optimistic about you. Your potential as a general is limitless!"
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The school motto has spread throughout the country in the past two years, and every educated person knows it.
Many people want to come to the Royal College to see the school motto and want to study here.
But the number of students admitted here is also very limited.
Both Li Shimin and Li Chengqian deliberately suppressed people from aristocratic families, and every time they admitted students, they admitted as many ordinary people as possible.
Give ordinary people a chance.
But overall, there are more people from aristocratic families.
There is no way. Scholars basically come from aristocratic families, and it is difficult for ordinary people to meet the admission requirements of the college.
Even if Li Chengqian and Li Shimin lowered their requirements, it was still not much.
The little princess won a lot of money and bought a lot of things to donate to the Royal Academy.
Paper and pen, there are many teaching tools.
The little princess is the person who has donated the most to the college, no one else.
All funding is public, and in order to encourage wealthy people to donate, Li Chengqian also created a funding ranking list.
The two little princesses were counted as one person, and the amount of funding and supplies they received was far ahead of those behind them.
When they see the two little princesses, the students of the academy will greet them respectfully and warmly, not calling them "Your Highness" but "Little Dean!"
The little princess also likes to be called that.
Thanks to Li Ke's efforts, Datang's gas station was also built in Chang'an City.
Xiao Ran gave Cheng Yaojin a van.
Many people also bought small trucks.
It’s just that other people are reluctant to transport things in the van.
Li Chengqian took Li Ke to the manor to find Li Shimin.
"Da Lang, San Lang, is there something wrong?" Li Shimin hugged Dou Dou.
"Grandpa, it's about the gas station." Li Chengqian said.
"Didn't I say before that it was fine?"
"The profits from the gas station were previously given to Sanlang's comprehensive college. Will it be the same in the future?" Li Chengqian asked Li Shimin.
"Regarding these things, I remember my brother said before that this kind of industry should be controlled by the court." Li Ke looked at Xiao Ran.
"There's actually no need to do this for Datang. Datang's oil production is not high right now, and the revenue is not much either. Just give it to the comprehensive college." Xiao Ran expressed his opinion.
Li Shimin nodded and said, "Just do as Xiao Ran said."
"Wu Lang has been too busy lately, and the car keeps having problems." Li Ke said helplessly: "Our oil is still not very good. Wu Lang said it was caused by the poor quality of the oil."
"There's nothing we can do about it. Our technology is just like that." Xiao Ran continued, "The only way to solve this problem is to improve our oil refining technology as much as possible."
"Xiao Ran, did you ask me to help Sanlang refine the oil before?" Li Shimin remembered.
"Everyone fill up, this oil is really bad for the car!"
"Lizhi also uses Tang Dynasty oil?"
Xiao Ran shook his head, "No, we two are cheering over there."
Li Shimin was speechless for a while, but he couldn't say anything.
Fortunately, Li You has learned some skills now. He may not be able to repair it, but replacing a spare part is no problem.
The salary for car repair is good, and there are more and more people joining the auto repair college.
It’s just that there are not many people who know a little bit about it, and Li You is also a half-baked person!
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