Tang Dynasty good father-in-law

Originally, I thought that the imperial court would not blame the public, but I didn't expect it to be serious. At the same time, I was so obsessed with ghosts that I would be greedy for money in this regard.

"That's right. I just felt a little tired a few days ago. I don't know where I feel uncomfortable. I didn't pay attention to the notice."

"General Li, wait a moment, I will go back in person, and I will make up the city tax owed in a cup of tea."

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After the first person spoke, the next few merchants found reasons to justify themselves. If they didn't know, they would think that they had really forgotten.

Even these merchants did not expect His Majesty to care so much about this matter, and the merchants who often stay in Chang'an have heard of Li Junxian's identity.

It's just that what made them smile bitterly was that they never thought that they would have some intersection with this General Li.

When these merchants walked out of the Yamen in Chang'an, their backs were already drenched with sweat, but they glanced at each other with a wry smile on their faces.

So there was such a scene in Chang'an Street, some merchants who had been taken away by the imperial guards had their servants rush to the Yamen with their boxes.

Naturally, these news couldn't be concealed either, but there was a hint of gloating on their faces.

"Let these profiteers not pay city taxes."

"It is said that there are evidences of tax evasion for these people, otherwise they would not admit it."

"Knowing people, knowing their faces, but not their hearts, I didn't expect these people to look dignified and do such deeds behind their backs."

.......

A voice of discussion in Chang'an sounded, and the words were full of resentment towards these businessmen.

After all, the status of a businessman is low, but he has a lot of wealth in his hands, which naturally arouses the jealousy of many people. Now he is happy to see these people's misfortune.

As for the property of the aristocratic family, they also showed a hint of helplessness in the face of paying the city tax.

Because Tang law stipulates in this way, coupled with the teachings from childhood, the aristocratic family regards family style very important.

There is also the issue of reputation. After all, this is something that many scholars are concerned about. If there is such a stain, it is also unacceptable.

Therefore, the properties of these aristocratic families have completed the tax payment early. Of course, there is some aggrievedness in it, but there is really nothing to say on this point.

In addition, many people in the court have inextricable relationships with the powerful families, so they know that His Majesty is not playing around this time.

But no matter what, the city tax of the aristocratic families was still paid, and this was also the reason why Li Shimin was happy, because it was rare for these aristocratic families to bow their heads.

As for these businessmen, Li Shimin was the first to be courteous and then the soldier, and the effect was obviously good. Under Li Junxian's slight threat, these businessmen became honest.

In the Shu residence, when Shu An heard what happened in Chang'an today from Laifu, he couldn't help being slightly taken aback.

"Shimin has matured a lot."

After a long time, Shu An said slowly, this time the method was used well, the current merchants don't need future generations, and there is no choice for future generations to go abroad.

However, this era is doomed to have no way out, and with the loss of reason first, it is doomed to be resigned to fate, even the aristocratic family has resigned, let alone these merchants.

On the other side, Lai Fu lowered his head and did not dare to answer. Not everyone dared to call His Majesty by his name directly. He could only keep silent in his heart when he had some words.

After a long time, seeing that his master seemed to have no thoughts on his face, Lai Fu's voice sounded again.

"Master, His Majesty has decided to open the curfew the night after tomorrow, and at the same time increase the city tax for shops that are open at night."

After the words fell, Shu An had a smile on his face, obviously Li Shimin had tasted the sweetness.

Although Shu An didn't know how much commercial tax he had paid, according to Lai Fu's description, there was still a total of 20 million in Chang'an.

Don't even think about Shu An, he knows that Li Shimin's next step is to spread this scope to the whole world.

In this way, not only are the refugees settled this time, but Li Shimin also has some small ideas.

Nothing escaped Shu An's eyes, after all, Shu An already knew what Li Shimin wanted to do most.

"How is the restaurant ready?"

After thinking of this, Shu An said slowly.

"The matchmaker has been busy with restaurant decoration these days, so it should be almost done."

Lai Fu had some doubts on his face, he didn't know why his master would care about this matter, but he still reported it.

"The restaurant is scheduled to open the night after tomorrow, and I will send invitations to be distributed later."

Shu An's eyes flickered as if he was calculating something, and then his voice sounded slowly.

Chapter 137 Get Rich Overnight, Fear

Although only a few people knew about the cancellation of the curfew, as time went by, the news could not be hidden.

Of course, there is no need to conceal this news, but it is also these merchants who fell into thinking.

Because it has become a problem whether to open or not. If it is open, the court will charge more city taxes, although it is only at night.

This requires re-preparing a ledger, perhaps marking the time, of course, this is not the most important thing.

Before, because of the curfew, they didn't know how much money they could make at night, which naturally made these merchants hesitate, and many people fell into thinking.

Of course, there are still some merchants who have the attitude of giving it a try. If they can make money, they will continue to open at night. If they can't make money, they will not open at night.

There are not a few shops with this idea, but it will take two days.

However, a piece of news suddenly caught the attention of most people in Chang'an. It turned out that a refugee had successfully reported it.

"It is said that a scholar among the refugees reported a restaurant."

"This restaurant has done some tricks on the materials, which makes the cost look much higher."

"In this way, the goal of reducing the city tax has been achieved, but it is said that a down-and-out scholar saw it."

"It is said that the scholar got dozens of coins and directly bought a small house in Chang'an."

.......

One after another voices of discussion sounded, with a hint of envy in the words, why is this person not himself.

Although these merchants were threatened by Li Junxian in a disguised form, it didn't mean that their hands and feet were really clean.

It's just that Li Junxian didn't know much about this trick, but it was still shaken out.

It can be said that this down-and-out scholar became rich overnight, although these dozens of money are nothing to merchants or children of aristocratic families.

However, in the eyes of these common people, they are rich and noble. Under such influence, there are many people staring at each store in Chang'an for a while.

It seems that as soon as they find something wrong, they will report it immediately, imagining that they will get rich overnight, and this naturally makes these merchants complain endlessly.

Just as people stare at you and make mistakes every day, you will naturally feel a little uncomfortable. Of course, you still have a lot of helplessness in your heart. It seems that the city tax cannot be left behind in the future.

Thinking of the city tax that was paid before, many merchants couldn't help but show pain in their faces, but for the sake of their own lives, these money still can't be saved.

It can be said that this report undoubtedly put these merchants in a shackle. It is not difficult to deduce how much tax a shop should pay as long as it is observed frequently.

The merchants in Chang'an were gloomy, which did not prevent Li Shimin in the palace from being in a good mood, because the city tax paid by the merchants in Chang'an was as much as 30 guan.

"Your Majesty, Baiqi sent news just now that the locust plague has almost spread to the Guanzhong area."

The little eunuch Wang De was a little anxious to go to this His Majesty and said respectfully, but at this time Wang De was secretly crying in his heart.

Usually these things are reported by Li Junxian, the commander of Baiqi, but these days Li Junxian is busy with the city tax.

So this General Li asked Baiqi to pass the information to Wang De first, and then Wang De reported it to His Majesty.

However, if there is a choice, Wang De is naturally 1 unwilling, because the news from inside the pass is generally not good.

Sure enough, after the report was over, the face of this Majesty turned dark, apparently not in a good mood.

The city tax these days made Li Shimin temporarily forget about the natural disaster, but this piece of news broke Li Shimin's joy.

But this incident can't be said to be sudden, it should be almost the same according to the time, but Li Shimin chose to forget it.

But when it was time to come back, Li Shimin couldn't help but become serious. Originally, the entire natural disaster was only in the customs area.

If the Guanzhong area is also spread by the locust plague, then this is also a large expenditure, and Li Shimin will still settle this account.

You must know that the people in Guanzhong are not much less than those in Guannei. Of course, what annoys Li Shimin is that this group of ministers is still arguing.

Facing whether to respond to the locust plague is still hesitating, it can be said that they are competing in different courts, and half of them are officials based on Confucianism.

After thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help feeling a little irritable in his heart. Fortunately, Yafu had reminded him earlier, and there was no major disturbance now.

Therefore, the people did not involve him as an emperor, otherwise, if he was used by someone with a heart, even Li Shimin would have some distress.

After all, Li Shimin's most important thing is reputation because of his reputation as a throne.

"Is the plague of locusts really a punishment from heaven?"

Li Shimin's eyes flickered and he couldn't help murmuring, with a hint of fear in his words.

The only ones who can make this emperor feel afraid are the legendary ghosts and gods.

"Your Majesty, why don't you ask An Xuangong for his opinion on this matter, after all, the rumors of An Xuangong are very secretive."

Suddenly Wang De's voice sounded. In fact, the young eunuch is not interested in these ministers, so he will make things difficult for His Majesty, but it is Duke Anxuan instead.

Although the relationship with His Majesty is somewhat delicate, every time he can solve a lot of troubles for His Majesty.

After the words fell, Li Shimin's eyes couldn't help but brighten. How could I forget that there is Yafu? If it is true that the locust god will punish him, then Yafu should have a solution.

This was a moment of confusion, but he had only been to the Shu Mansion not long ago, and he hinted that Yafu had relief for a period of time, even thinking about it now, Li Shimin's face felt a little uncomfortable.

"Wang De, you can ask Yafu on my behalf, remember to be respectful."

In the end, Li Shimin's eyes fell on Wang De and he said, after much deliberation, there was only one way.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Wang De said respectfully, as for being respectful to Duke Anxuan, he had a wry smile in his heart, how dare he disrespect Duke Anxuan, otherwise it would not be so difficult to change a eunuch.

Wang De did not dare to delay this matter, because the plague of locusts was approaching, so he left the palace immediately after resigning.

He arrived at the Shu Mansion in a short period of time, and he was no stranger to Wang De of the Shu Mansion, but at this time Shu An knew the news of Wang De's arrival, and couldn't help being stunned.

What's the matter with Li Shimin, otherwise he wouldn't have sent this little eunuch to Shu's mansion. After all, Shu An wasn't really a fortune teller, so he couldn't know the reason for coming this time.

Of course, there was not much emotion on Shu An's face, and people would naturally say something when they came.

Chapter 138 position, invitation

"Duke Anxuan, the ministers in the court are divided into two factions, each has its own disputes."

"Your Majesty asked the servants to ask for your opinion on how to deal with the locust plague."

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A respectful voice sounded from the courtyard, with a flattering smile on his face.

You must know that Wang De came here on behalf of the Son of Heaven, which is not necessary at all, but who knows that this Duke Anxuan is beyond his reach in terms of status and status.

As for Shu An, he practiced his handwriting in a leisurely manner. Although it was only a few words, every stroke was poured with his heart and soul.

As if he was indifferent to Wang De's words, Shu An had to practice his calligraphy for a while every day.

I don't ask for a lot of writing, but the attitude needs to be attentive, and Wang De on the side also didn't bother.

After finishing speaking, he quietly waited on the side. It was not the first time for him to come. He knew that even if His Majesty was here, he would still choose to wait.

When the character was completely written down, Shu An couldn't help but shook his head. The character was not well written.

After all, he was still distracted. He didn't expect Li Shimin to ask this question. As for the dispute between the ministers of the court and China, he didn't need to think about it.

It's just that I didn't expect it to be so serious. Sure enough, this era has a superstition about the sky, as well as ghosts and gods.

It has nothing to do with a person's identity or status, and of course Li Shimin is no exception.

This couldn't help but make Shu An feel a little funny, but then he fell into thinking. He must be on the side of killing locusts in this matter.

If the people in Guanzhong were robbed again, then the entire Tang Dynasty would be seriously injured. At least Li Shimin would not have the idea of ​​conquering the Turks in the short time.

After all, he came from time travel. Although he knew the direction of history, what if there was a slight deviation.

Although he has not had much influence on the trend of the whole world over the past few years, he still has some influence to some extent.

Because of this, Shu An was afraid that his arrival would cause the butterfly to change, so he naturally had to be cautious about this matter.

It seems that Li Shimin seems to have the intention of using his reputation to suppress all opposition, because of the success of predicting the secret.

It even pushed him to the altar, even some aristocratic family heads sent invitations, but Shu An refused all of them.

After a long time, Shu An's voice sounded slowly, with a kind of calmness in his words.