Chapter 7 He's Still a Child
Li Chengqian went straight to Tai Chi Hall. At this time, there were still ministers in the palace. They were all shocked by Li Chengqian's arrival.
Why?
That's because since Li Chengqian was named the crown prince, except for the year when he was named the crown prince, he basically stayed in the Eastern Palace at other times and did not have too much interaction with the ministers.
What happened today? Why did it appear here?
But everyone still saluted.
"I'm here to pay homage to the Crown Prince!"
"Everyone doesn't have to be too polite, you guys are busy with yours!"
After he said that, he headed towards the Imperial Study Room.
The ministers felt that His Royal Highness today was a little different.
As soon as I arrived outside the study, I heard two people whispering in it.
One of the women's voices were very pleasant and familiar.
"My son pays homage to my father and mother!"
As soon as Li Chengqian arrived, he saluted the two of them.
It turns out that these two people are Li Shimin and Empress Changsun.
Speaking of Empress Changsun, she is Li Chengqian's mother and Li Shimin's favorite woman. She is elegant, dignified, generous and beautiful. She is not comparable to those of Concubine Wang.
At the same time, a picture of the two people being able to confront each other appeared in front of Li Chengqian.
At this time, of course, he chose [No]. He had something to ask for the two of them. If he continued to fight, would he still want the right to mine the nitrate mine?
I don’t have to think about it, and I even have to use the relationship between Empress Changsun.
He wants to be a good child, establish a good image, and be the prince who cares about national affairs.
"Gan'er, why are you here? It's really rare!"
Empress Changsun said as soon as she saw Li Chengqian appear.
What is different from Empress Changsun is that he appears more strict, and he said with a sinister face:
"Qian'er, what are you doing here? Don't you study hard in the Eastern Palace? What are you doing here?"
Empress Changsun explained to him: "Maybe Qian'er came to pay his respects, so the emperor should not undermine his enthusiasm."
Li Chengqian thought to himself: Empress Changsun is still her own mother after all, so she will be on her side. At the same time, it is really difficult for Li Shimin to deal with it! But it doesn’t matter, he naturally has a way!
So he said, "Father, my son always thinks about the deficit in the treasury these days, and he can't sleep at night, and always thinks about how to share some of his worries for his father."
Li Chengqian's words were half false, but they believed it to be true in Li Shimin's ears.
Because he changed his stern expression and his eyes softened.
"Your Majesty, it's rare that Qian'er has this intention. I need to encourage him."
Empress Changsun said that she was on Li Chengqian's side.
"Well, Qian'er is indeed intent, this is worthy of recognition! But the treasury matter cannot be solved in one day or two days. Qian'er, this is not something you can do. You'd better go back!"
What can they do if Li Chengqian is a nine-year-old child? It would be great if he doesn’t make trouble, and he still wants to contribute to the country?
Li Chengqian couldn't give up, so he said:
"Father! Let me share some worries for the Tang Dynasty! My son has many ideas to implement."
Empress Changsun also said, "Yes! Your Majesty! It's rare for Qian'er to make such a request. If he doesn't agree, he may be heartbroken! Strike his enthusiasm!"
Li Shimin couldn't argue with the two of them and said, "Okay, tell me, how do you want to share the burden with me? If you say it well, I will agree to you. If you don't say it well, forget it."
Seeing that the time had come, Li Chengqian said, "I heard that there is a nitride mine on the east side of Chang'an City that has not been mined for a long time. I thought that if I wanted to sell the nitride mining rights, it would definitely reduce the pressure on the Tang Dynasty's treasury for my father."
Nitr ore was not very valuable in this era because it was completely useless. Because there was no buyer willing to buy some useless things, according to market rules, items that no one bought had no value and were dissatisfied with people who would mine, so they were abandoned there.
As for why Li Chengqian did this instead of mining directly, the mineral rights still belong to the Tang Dynasty. If you go rashly, you will be arrested and beheaded.
"Hmm? God, what do you want a useless nitrate mine for?"
Li Shimin asked in confusion.
"Of course I'm selling it!"
Sell? Impossible!
Li Shimin burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! No one wants this thing, how do you sell it? I think you should go back to study in the East Palace! Children should not interfere in the affairs of adults!"
This obviously means that he doesn't believe that Li Chengqian can sell the nitrate mine. He even advised him to give up.
Li Chengqian has come, how could he give up?
"Father, how can you know that I can't do it if you don't let your godfather try? It must be possible!"
The confidence he showed infected Empress Changsun.
"Yes, Master, just let him try it! Nothing is lost anyway."
Empress Changsun persuaded her, and Li Chengqian was also grateful to this mother.
After her persuasion.
Li Shimin's tone softened.
"Okay, you will deal with this nitrate mine. I will give you a one-year mining right. At the same time, I will give you a minimum price. The mining right sold will be charged to the national treasury in a year! You have thought about it, but if you don't do it well, you will be punished!"
A common money is equal to one thousand coins, and a thousand common money is one million coins.
This obviously gives Li Chengqian the threshold.
Empress Changsun tried to say something, but was snatched by Li Chengqian first.
"So, thank you, Father!"
If someone who doesn’t know, he will definitely think that Li Chengqian must be crazy and sells it with a worthless nitrate mine? He will sell it for 1,000 guan!
But if you know that Li Chengqian can make full use of this nitrite and maximize its role, making a million chunk of money a year is not a problem.
"Father, mother, the minister will surrender first!"
After that, Li Chengqian happily left Tai Chi Hall.
When he left, Empress Changsun blamed him a little, "Master, don't you embarrass your godson? It's good that this nitrogen mine can have 100 stagnant of money a year, but you want 1,000?"
"Guanyin Bi, this is testing the gods. You see, this child has not experienced any major obstacles since he was born. He even naively thought that he could help the Tang Dynasty, but this is not simple! It is also a good choice to let him hit the wall."
Guanyin maid is the name of Empress Changsun, and only Li Shimin can call her that in the Tang Dynasty.
"If you say that, it's... OK."
After Li Shimin said this, Empress Changsun had no choice but to recognize her.
But I was still a little nervous.
"Don't worry, I won't be too strict with you. He is still a child!"
Chapter completed!