Fifteen years old, first saw Zhangsun Chong

  "It's about time, sigh! After all, I still have to go to the battlefield and fight for my life. Last time I was lucky and didn't die, but this time, who knows what will happen?

  He closed his browser and fell into deep thought. Actually, he was also a bit excited because over the past few days, he had been checking out information every day, such as the current situation he was in and things that were about to happen, as well as some military books. Su Ning decided to take this opportunity to recharge and learn some things that might be useful, no matter if he understood them or not. After all, he had a photographic memory, so he could just memorize them first and think about them later or ask Li Jing if he didn't understand."

  It was precisely because of this that he surprisingly discovered that the power of the divine machine had always been at one hundred percent, so he came to a conclusion that when crossing over, the divine machine had also been affected. Therefore, this time, the divine machine was truly a divine machine and would not run out of power! How heaven-defying is this?

  Su Ning really didn't want to be a good boy with Apple and Android, nor did he want to go home every day to charge. Besides, this was the Tang Dynasty, in the 7th century, and it would take until the 19th or 20th century to come up with such things. Su Ning asked himself if he had that ability at this time, but if he gained a certain status later on, he could use his divine machine to check and see if it was possible to achieve. However, for now, in this era, when one day's electricity would be used up, he was completely unable to make any practical changes to this era.

  Suning is really half-baked when it comes to industrial aspects...

  Although it seems that the divine machine no longer needs to be charged, it's still not entirely certain. In this situation, it's better to keep a watchful eye and shut down! Putting the divine machine away, Su Ning looked at the piles of documents in front of him and shook his head helplessly. Li Jing was getting lazier and lazier, leaving everything for him to do, including the military supplies and logistics work - he was practically leading the entire army! Although it was only a 3,000-strong force, Su Ning had fully experienced its difficulties.

  No wonder in ancient times, every time a dynasty started a war, they would go through fierce debates and even strip off their clothes to engage in wrestling matches, all for the sake of a war or peace issue. They turned the imperial court into an arena, and one by one, those corrupt Confucian scholars tore off their hypocritical masks, ready to fight with all their might over this issue, not caring about losing their reputation as cultured gentlemen.

  It turns out that the cost of launching a war is really too high, and without enough money and food, as well as a large number of transport workers, it is simply impossible to launch a war.

  So those Confucians who take benevolence and righteousness as their foundation are not only because of the thoughts of Confucianism itself, but also because doing so is truly laborious and costly to the people. Moreover, China has always been self-proclaimed as the celestial dynasty, fundamentally not understanding the benefits that can be gained from defeating other countries. Even when they themselves were the victorious nation, they would give numerous benefits to the defeated country in exchange for an empty "tribute". Don't they know that what one treaty can bring is more than what ten wars can bring? Do they not understand territorial concessions and indemnities?

  For this, Suning felt helpless and wanted to talk to Li Jing about it, but Li Jing was too lazy to see him, letting him make all the decisions on his own. If he were to directly petition Emperor Li, would the emperor listen to someone as insignificant as himself? Forget it, he'd just have to wait until he achieved another great merit and gained some status before bringing it up again.

  But this brings up the next problem, the next war, which is the war that will arrive tomorrow, and it's the time when the grudges between the Tang Dynasty and them will be completely settled. The night raid on Mount Yin was a battle that shook heaven and earth, and Su Ning is very doubtful whether he can survive or not...

  "Alas! I'm in a bad mood today, that's it!" Su Ning muttered to herself, and a dragon-and-phoenix-like "read" character leapt onto the paper.

  Actually, Suning discovered a problem at this time. The paper he used was the official paper of the government office, and it was said to be called hard yellow paper. The quality was really too poor. It was also said that there was another kind of paper called bamboo paper, which was even more inferior. Suning had the good fortune to see it, but what kind of paper was it? Why did it look like glass seaweed? One fold and it broke?! It is said that only the emperor and high-ranking officials can use regular high-quality Xuan paper. Suning couldn't help but feel overjoyed. Paper making! Paper! The significance of affordable and beautiful paper to culture is no less than a cultural revolution!

  The reason why Emperor Li did not abolish the five surnames of the aristocratic families was that culturally, the common people could not compete with the aristocracy. Occasionally, one or two exceptionally talented individuals were not enough to meet the needs of a regime. However, the loyalty of the aristocratic sons to their family had to surpass their loyalty to the country. Therefore, abolishing the aristocratic families was historically inevitable.

  However, Emperor Taizong of Li did not have affordable paper and fast printing techniques to counter the powerful families, so in history, Emperor Taizong only succeeded halfway, demoting the five aristocratic surnames to third-class, while the real achievement had to wait until Wu Zetian, that wicked woman, who swept away the five aristocratic surnames into the dustbin of history. It wasn't until the Northern Song Dynasty when movable-type printing and affordable paper became widespread that the term "aristocratic families" gradually became a non-mainstream concept in history. If they had paper and printing techniques at that time, wouldn't it have been possible to complete this task hundreds of years earlier? Wouldn't he have been able to leave his name in history and live a life of ease?

  Apart from the moral factors, Suning also deeply feels the necessity of toilet paper, because it's really inconvenient now. Every time he goes to the bathroom, he can only use bamboo sticks. That's not wiping his butt, that's scratching his butt! Ah, if he's not careful, there will be blood in the anus area! Suning can't help but be extremely cautious, and every time he finishes going to the bathroom, it feels like he's fought a big battle, almost fainting...

  Glass seaweed paper is not considered, it's expensive and fragile, one touch will break, can't stand it. As for hard yellow paper, the quality is slightly better, but it still can't fulfill the function of wiping buttocks. Under helplessness, Suning once thought of using Xuan paper to wipe buttocks, but after searching the entire Dingxiang City, he couldn't find a few dozen sheets of Xuan paper!

  So Suning understood that this Xuan paper was indeed very precious, completely unlike the previous one that cost only one yuan per sheet. So, Suning decided to carry forward the fine tradition of diligence and thriftiness - cut the Xuan paper into hundreds of small pieces, use them sparingly, so as not to worry about the Huabei region running out of blood.

  "Chang Sun-chong, although you were recommended by General Chang Sun and are his eldest son, you must understand that in the military, there is no nobility or baseness. Once you enter the military, you are just a soldier and must follow military rules and orders! If there is any negligence, I will not show leniency!" Li Jing looked at the letter written by Chang Sun Wuji to himself, and also at Chang Sun-chong standing respectfully in front of him, feeling somewhat depressed. Another young nobleman had come, another one who came to the military to gain experience.

  Punishment is possible, but if this guy really committed an unforgivable crime in the military, would he have to be killed? At that time, wouldn't it mean making a deadly enemy of the Longsun family? I heard that Your Majesty likes this young man very much, and if something happens, it won't be easy for me. Don't look at what Longsun Wuji said so eloquently, about punishing him no matter what, but if it really comes to that, wouldn't Longsun Wuji hold a grudge against me? Alas! What task should I assign to him? Should he really be sent to the battlefield?

  Li Jing was at his wit's end, thinking back and forth, but suddenly thought of a good solution!

  "I understand! I will definitely follow the military rules and obey General Li Jing's orders! May I ask, General, where should I go? What is my task?" Long Sun felt a chill in his heart. This General Li Jing was the number one person in the Tang Dynasty's military, even his father had to show him respect. Whatever he said, it would definitely be done. Before coming, his father had repeatedly warned him that under no circumstances could he violate military rules and laws, otherwise not even his father could save him. In this situation, how dare Long Sun make a mistake?

  Li Jing revealed a somewhat playful smile: "You're new to the military and still young, directly going onto the battlefield isn't very realistic, you need more experience before that can happen. Since that's the case, go serve under General Su Ning as his aide-de-camp and follow his arrangements."

  Youngster, thinking of slacking off? The position of a long march is not to be taken lightly, and it's really not good to let you go onto the battlefield for direct combat unless absolutely necessary. But you think you can slack off, observe from the sidelines, and that's just not acceptable. I'll have to find something for you to do, this spoiled brat, and put him by your side, let's see what you're capable of doing.

  Li Jing still trusted Su Ning, who was wise and cunning as a mud eel. He was willing to believe that Su Ning could handle Longsun Chong well and would not have any conflicts with the future head of the Longsun family. His own successor also needed some political power in the court to assist him. Longsun Wuji was an old fox who couldn't be trusted, but young Longsun didn't seem like a deep-minded person. This opportunity is given to you by me, but whether you can grasp it depends on yourself.

  Suning?

  Is it that San'yū County child who made Father full of praise? And the army commander-in-chief who is as old as I am?

  Changsun Wu suddenly became interested, didn't his father also say that he wanted to get closer to him? He really wanted to see what kind of person this young man was, who had achieved such remarkable accomplishments at the same age as himself. What extraordinary abilities did he possess? Changsun Wu's face revealed his excitement as he bowed to Li Jing: "I understand!"

  Changsun Chong had forgotten that he actually wanted to be a military officer, but even if he said so, Li Jing would not agree. How could someone who had never achieved anything in the military serve as an officer? That's no different from playing with people's lives! As for other positions, the Military Advisor has more power and is very important, Changsun Chong can't do it, thinking about it repeatedly, only being a Military Consultant is suitable for this rookie.

  Li Jing was taken aback, why was this kid so excited? Did he know Suning? Li Jing couldn't figure out the connection and could only wave his hand to let the guards take Longsun to see Suning.

  At this time, Suning still did not know that the famous figure Zhangsun Long was getting closer and closer to becoming his subordinate. He was expressing his extreme dissatisfaction to Niu Ge, who was holding a large stack of documents: "I'm telling you, Niu Ge! Are you my personal soldier or that old man's personal soldier? Do you know that these things will make me extremely exhausted physically and mentally? This is illegal use of child labor, do you understand? This is illegal exploitation of the poor masses, do you understand? That old man just knows how to slack off and order me around, doesn't he care about the flowers of our motherland?! Screw him!"

  Niu Ge has already become immune to such scolding, Suning's ordinary verbal abuse is like a vaccine. As Li Jing said, just let him scold, after he finishes scolding, he still has to behave and do things properly. This kid is too lazy, if you don't push him hard, he won't diligently show off his abilities. You also don't need to worry that he will treat you badly, he's a good kid, just too lazy.

  After silently moving the stacks of documents as high as a mountain, Niu Geng said respectfully: "The general has ordered that if the long historian needs anything, just say it. As long as all these government affairs are handled, that's all. Of course, I am your personal soldier, but I must also follow the general's military orders!"

  Su Ning was furious, scolding loudly, and almost expressed concern for Li Jing's ancestors, female family members, and children. One sentence after another, without any pause or discord, the magnitude of his lung capacity and richness of vocabulary left Niu Geng stunned, as well as Chang Sun Chong who was standing outside preparing to report entering...

  This Suning is indeed a character, with this talent for scolding people, it's enough to scold the dead back to life... What are child laborers? What are the flowers of the motherland? Are they illegal? Oppressing and exploiting the masses? What do these words mean? Why does General Li Jing sound like a big bad guy who has committed ten evils that cannot be forgiven?

  Just as Su Ning was about to take a sip of water to soothe his throat and continue scolding, Changsun Deok seized the opportunity and shouted: "Your subordinate, General Sun Deok, requests an audience with Director Soo!" Su Ning, who was about to continue scolding, suddenly heard this sentence, hesitated for a moment, turned his gaze towards the source of the sound at the door, and so did Niu Ge, with gratitude in his eyes, wanting to see who this brave warrior was who had rescued him from Su Ning's verbal abuse.

  Two people saw a boy with clear eyebrows and slender figure, about the same age as Su Ning, standing respectfully outside the door.