Chapter 342 Li Shimin is very happy

Li Zhi and Wang Ping'an walked to Li Shimin's Longshu case together and saluted Li Shimin. Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Sit down." His expression was full of fatigue, and he seemed to be reluctant to say a word.

Wang Ping'an looked at Li Shimin and saw that the emperor's hair was gray, his temples were dyed like frost, his forehead was full of wrinkles, and he looked old and handsome.

If Li Shimin is not very old, it can be said that he was the prime of the ruler. If it were someone else, it was the best golden years. As the supreme ruler of the Tang Dynasty, the emperor was so old!

It is said that being an emperor is good, but in fact, it may not be necessary!

Li Shimin looked at Wang Ping'an and said, "I'm not sick. How are you doing recently? I've accompanied Zhi'er to review the memorials, but what kind of ways to govern the country have learned?"

This is hard to answer. If the answer is shallow, it means that he has lost his trash and failed the trust of the emperor and the prince. If he says it deeply, he will become a seedling of powerful ministers and will be suppressed by the emperor immediately. Li Shimin cut off other people's heads and never had time to be ruthless!

Wang Ping'an bowed slightly. He did not answer from the front, but instead changed the topic and said, "When I was in the court, I often envy the majesty of the high-ranking officials. I often think of a picture. The ministers surrounded the emperor and pointed at a huge map. I just thought how great it would be if one day I could stand by the emperor!"

Li Shimin smiled, and Li Zhi turned around and smiled at him, thinking in his heart: "He is quite honest and said he wants to be an official, so he doesn't hide it at all!"

Shi Zhongchen also looked at him and thought to himself: "As sooner or later, you will stand in front of the ministers, don't worry!"

Wang Ping'an said again: "But after entering Chongxian Pavilion and staying with the prince, I realized that people say that the heavens are good, and the gods are happy and free, but behind the scenery, how much sweat and how much tears are there!"

After he said that, the hall became quiet and everyone thought of things.

Li Shimin thought to himself: "How much sweat? It's fine if you sweat like light. In order to be able to sit on this dragon throne, I encountered so many dangers and tears behind my back, but I can't let others know..."

Li Zhi thought to himself: "When I first became the crown prince, I was scolded by my father and secretly mocked by the ministers. I sweated and tears, but I really shed a lot!"

Shi Zhongchen thought: "Remember, when I first entered the palace, a fat and old eunuch hungry for two days, not allowed me to eat or drink water, saying that it was for my own good, and then tied me to the case, holding a sharp knife in my hand... I sweated a lot and cried so much!"

Seeing that Wang Ping'an successfully changed the topic, the emperor did not ask him about his experience of accompanying the prince to review the memorials. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, you are worried about major issues in the world all day long. You should take care of your health. You can eat medicinal food or something!"

Li Shimin said a word, came to his senses, reached out to touch his temples, and smiled: "Okay, then you can prescribe a few more medicinal recipes for me without illness, and let the kitchen make it for me!"

Wang Ping'an hurriedly agreed to prescribe medicinal recipes, but one of his best skills.

Li Zhi said: "Father, there are so many major issues in the world. You have to deal with them all by yourself. Wouldn't it be too tiring? My son is growing up and can share his worries for his father." After a pause, he said: "My son is coming up with a way to increase the court's income by a large amount every year."

Li Shimin said: "Is that so? This is what you wrote in this memorial? But it is really a bit too much to increase the amount of land in a year, so how many acres of land will be added!"

As he spoke, he opened the memorial and began to read.

Li Zhi whispered: "One hundred thousand coins a year is the bottom limit, and there may be more!"

Li Shimin said, "What else may be more... No disease, do you want to compete with Long Aotian for medical skills? He is the disciple of the old god Sun Zhenren. I am afraid that you are not his opponent, but I don't want you to lose. What are you good at? Then I will set the topic and choose your best..."

He saw the cause of this incident and started talking casually.

Wang Ping'an felt warm in his heart. It was a pity that the emperor could treat a minister like this. He actually wanted to cheat for me. Who would have done anything else?

"After losing, I have to change my name and take off my clothes and run around Chang'an... This is so nonsense, so childish..." Li Shimin looked at the memorial and couldn't help but smile, slowly shook his head, feeling that Wang Ping'an and Long Aotian were like two children who had not grown up.

Looking further down, Li Shimin said, "Aoyun? This name can be strange..." The more he looked back, the more surprised he saw a method that he had never thought of, which could help the court increase its income, and not harm the people, but instead allow the people and businesses to benefit together!

The rule of feudal dynasties was based on agricultural taxation, and the Tang Dynasty was no exception. The rulers rarely had the idea of ​​making money through business. Even the Southern Song Dynasty, which was the most developed, was the case. The court allowed this aspect at most, and the support was not strong, and basically it was spontaneous among the people!

But the good thing about this method proposed by Wang Ping'an is that it is not intended to improve the status of merchants. For feudal rulers, although they do the same thing, it is easy for them to accept it in another way. Otherwise, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, who want to develop business and shake the foundation of agriculture, will not work if anyone proposes it. The resistance will be too great. The court and the public scold them and do not bring down the person who proposes it, that is absolutely no stop!

Why does reform always fail? Isn’t it because it hurts the interests of some conservatives? The benefits of gain determine everything!

The method proposed by Wang Ping'an will not make people feel resistant. The method is based on a bet, and it is necessary to find a way to pay for the debt. On the surface, it is to think of a way to pay money from the pockets of merchants. This method does not harm the interests of the big landlords. On the contrary, if the country's income increases and the people's rest and recuperation is the goal, some agricultural taxes may be reduced. In this way, the big landlords will become immediate interests, and they will naturally not object!

The court did not increase the tax on merchants. If you are willing to pay, you will pay it. If you don’t want it, you will pull it away. If you don’t want it, some people are willing. If you give it less, I won’t want it! In order to do a big business, make more money, merchants will voluntarily buy advertisements. They will not object, and there is no reason to object!

The interests of all classes have not been damaged, and they can be beneficial. To unite all those who can be united, everything will be easier to do!

Halfway through Li Shimin saw it, the smile on his face became more and his spirit began to grow. He thought to himself: "This idea is good. You can let the merchants and foreign countries rush to give money to the court. This is the best thing in the world!"

Seeing that his father smiled, Li Zhi knew that this was going to be done. He turned his head and smiled at Wang Ping'an. Wang Ping'an also smiled back. The two of them had an idea in their minds. This matter was not unsuccessful. New ways to make money could greatly increase the income of the court. If done well, the income would be more. Who would be unhappy? Who would be happy when they looked at it!

After reading the memorial, Li Shimin raised his head and said, "This method is good. If this method can be used to increase the court's input, I'm afraid no one can say it well! Zhier, did you think of this method?"

Li Zhi nodded immediately and said, "Yes, it was my son who thought it out." This sentence is justified. The whole thing is indeed related to him. It can be said that without his instigation, this idea would not have been created.

Who took people to Wuyou Hall to inspect? He is Li Zhi! When Long Aotian challenged Wang Ping'an, Wang Ping'an didn't want to fight. Who instigated Wang Ping'an to agree? He is Li Zhi! Who is afraid that Wang Ping'an would embarrass him to lose, and worried about Wang Ping'an, which led to Wang Ping'an starting to find a way to refusal? He is Li Zhi! Who copied... Who wrote this memorial by himself and sent it to the father's case? Or was he Li Zhi!

Without him, Li Zhi, there would be no Aoyun. He made great contributions and no one could deny this!

Seeing that he was not a fake, Li Shimin seemed to have thought of it, but he still looked at Wang Ping'an and said, "Not sick, have you ever come up with an idea?"

Wang Ping'an hurriedly said, "I am not trying to flatter His Highness the Crown Prince. This idea was indeed what His Highness thought of. His Highness was afraid that he would make a fool of himself if he loses, so he discussed with me how to make a decision to pay for his debts. As he spoke, he said this idea, which was definitely not the idea of ​​me!"

Li Shimin breathed a long sigh. He was not afraid of his ministers being too strong. Some of his strong ministers were afraid that his son would be too weak and could not suppress his strong ministers. When discussing matters between the monarch and the ministers, they did not focus on one person's opinions, but inspire each other and improve them together. This is the best way for the monarch and ministers to get along with each other. Only when the monarch and ministers can they be able to be good for a long time and start well!

Judging from Li Zhi's expression and what Wang Ping'an said, I guess they did inspire each other and came up with this method!

Li Shimin was satisfied. It was indeed good that the court could increase its income, but the ability of his son increased, which was even more good. As a father, he could see his son have great prospects in his lifetime. Nothing could make him happier than this!

After slowly closing the memorial, Li Shimin shouted: "Issue the order, officials above the third rank, and officials above the fourth rank of the Ministry of Revenue, immediately enter the palace to discuss matters and do not delay!"

Shi Zhongchen immediately agreed and ran out of the hall. He didn't see anything written on the memorial, but looking at the expressions of the three people inside, there must be a big happy event. He smiled on his face and went out to pass the order happily!

Li Shimin tapped the table with his finger and said, "Aoyunhui, this name is a bit ugly and a bit ridiculous. If it can be done for a long time in the future, as you said, if there are many projects, everyone may not be screaming first."

Li Zhi said: "My son thinks this name..." He first glanced out of the corner of his eyes, glanced at Wang Ping'an, saw Wang Ping'an shook his head, and then said: "It's really not very nice, so please give him a new name!"
Chapter completed!