Don't be a prince

At this time, the decorations in the side hall were clearly the emperor's, and the empathetic emperor could not stay in the main hall, occupying his nest!

On the spiral staircase, the emperor stood in front of the long-range window to enjoy the beautiful scenery.Seeing Li Chengqian coming, I still don't forget to say:

"It's really unfilial. You can only see a bunch of folk houses in front of the palace in the main hall. Your east side hall is the most comfortable. Anyway, I will reward you with the main hall to live in. It's good for me to live here!"

This is the fault of the matter. Faced with the emperor's behavior which was clearly a bandit, Li Chengqian could only bow down and salute, thanking the emperor's father for the reward.

Looking up again, I saw the emperor was holding Sizi's swaddling baby in a very professional manner.

Chapter 365 Sun Simiao's Revenge

"What do you look at? When you were young, I hugged you like this. Fortunately, your mother and younger sister are fine, otherwise I would have ripped off your skin!"

At this time, a gust of wind blew up, Li Chengqian hurried forward a few steps, and together with the emperor, turned their backs to the wind, shielding Xiao Si from the wind.

With this action, the emperor lost the idea of ​​cursing Li Chengqian, but when he went down the stairs, he still couldn't help thinking about it.At this moment, he is more like a tsundere father than an emperor.

Going down the stairs, probably bumped, the son suddenly burst into tears, the panicked emperor hurriedly handed the child to the eldest grandson, and motioned for Li Chengqian to go to the desk with him.

In the side hall, except for the partitions in the bathroom and bathroom, the rest of the area is divided by screens, so that it is clearly inside the main hall, but it will not be too stuffy.This satisfied the emperor very much, so he occupied it without hesitation.

Sit down according to priority and take the tea handed over by Li Jian. Li Chengqian inadvertently shook his hand and almost spilled the tea.

Naturally, such small actions cannot escape Li Shimin's falcon-like eyes, and with a dark smile, he said: "Okay, I didn't plan to attack your ships, but you also know the pros and cons. If you have enough fun, just hand it over to the court. I urgently call When you come back, you actually want to test and test you.

It has been a year since last year. In this year, although you have not traveled all over the Tang Dynasty, you have passed through many state capitals.In addition, years ago, I left all the business memorials in the world to you, regardless of priority, and you should be able to see the current situation of business. If you have any ideas, just tell me.

Although you escaped from Chang'an under the pretext of appointing a new business law, you are not the only one who has the final say on the new business law. You should be very clear about this. "

Li Chengqian nodded, he was secretly relieved that the emperor didn't intend to settle accounts after autumn.As for the new business law, he is indeed not qualified to formulate it alone.The reason why the law is majestic is because it is established based on the interests of the majority of people. Sometimes, even the things involved in the law will threaten the interests of the emperor.

The feudal system is such a thing. Some emperors can respect the law and respect the interests of the majority, and they can make the world stable; It is inevitable.As for an emperor as powerful as Li Shimin, it is good to be able to trample on the law only occasionally.

No one can represent the interests of the majority, neither the emperor nor the prince, so this new business law can only be formulated by a few bigwigs in the court, and even some business representatives need to be invited to join.

Even if it's just for show.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian replied: "Father, my son said before that the prosperity of commerce can promote the development of the Tang Dynasty, and even finally reach the point where farmers have no taxes. Now it seems that it is completely feasible. However, how to develop It is a very serious issue that China's business is completely controlled by the imperial court, rather than letting it grow freely.

Money is touching!If the commercial development is allowed to develop without control, there is no doubt that in the end, the wealth of the world will slowly gather in the hands of the honorable family.This is absolutely impossible. Although our royal family has now firmly occupied a key position in the commercial torrent, the impact of this kind of thing cannot be ruled out.

Since ancient times, it is generally power that has influenced the regime, but it is no exaggeration to say that money can also be converted into power.Therefore, the new business law must re-add the bridle to the Xungui family. Licking is fine, but biting with open mouth is not enough.In addition, businessmen who do not belong to the Xungui family need support instead.When the business circle is really based on personal ability rather than the influence of status, the development of business can be considered healthy. "

Regarding Li Chengqian's answer, the emperor's expression was very gratified: "You are right, there is nothing more frightening than the wealth of the Xungui family even surpassing the royal family. Don't look at the fact that I am now attaching great importance to military power. , but when someone's property can exceed more than half of Datang, even if that person doesn't want to, the only way to go is to rebel.

I heard that when you were in Zhengzhou, you promised businessmen that you would fight for the right to be an official for their descendants?Isn't this nonsense, the reason why the ancestors branded the reputation of businessmen as lowly is to prevent the emergence of people who cannibalize the world.To give a simple example, if Tao Zhugong was not indifferent to fame and fortune, but pursued power in the world, I am afraid he could easily create his own regime.You also know how powerful money is. "

Tao Zhugong proclaimed himself emperor?

Li Chengqian's eyes widened, no, how capable is Tao Zhugong?It seems that this guy is like a god of wealth in ancient times, but the same method is left over by the small shop owner in later generations.

First, pay attention to the choice of business environment, seize favorable opportunities, use market rules, be prepared for things, and not blindly.

Second, knowing that there is going to be a war, we must be prepared in all aspects, and only when we know when the goods are needed can we understand the value of the goods.Only when the relationship between time and use is clarified, can the supply and demand and market conditions of various goods be seen clearly.

[-]. Seize the present moment without slack, because when the time does not come, if God does not take it, it will be a disaster.The third is to chase from time to time.In this situation, we must pay attention to a quick word, pointing out the time, it is like putting out fire and chasing the dead.

Fourth, sales theory, expensive out of cheap to get.Expensive like dung, when the commodity price rises to the highest point, you must make a decisive move.The most expensive is the cheapest.Get cheap like pearls and jade, when the price of the commodity drops to the lowest point, buy it like pearls and jade, if the price is extremely cheap, it will become expensive.

Five, the price of [-], the end of the farmer is beneficial.

Sixth, it is necessary to store commodities reasonably, speed up capital turnover, and ensure the quality of goods.

Seven, small profits but quick turnover.

As far as these seven items are concerned, think about the image spokespersons of future generations, the overwhelming advertisements...these are really just the foundation of doing business.

"Wealth can rival a country" has always been a false proposition. The most famous one is Shen Wansan. No matter how much money you have, can you fight against a steel knife?When the emperor was unreasonable, all he needed was a "unnecessary" to eradicate all future troubles. By the way, [-]% of this guy's property was taken away to fill the treasury, and the money was distributed among the people. It is a good thing that everyone is happy.

However, people like Shen Wansan who don't know how to advance and retreat are in the minority after all, or in other words, emperors like Zhu Yuanzhang are also in the minority.For more non-family businessmen, basically as long as the family property has accumulated too much, they will take the initiative to separate the family and avoid suspicion.It goes without saying how difficult it is to get back together after the separation.

Therefore, the emperor's worry was obviously just a temporary vigilance.

However, Li Chengqian thinks it is necessary for the big family and Xungui to be careful.

"What the father said is true, but while the sons and ministers promised them that their children and grandchildren would be officials, they also emphasized the majesty of the law. Let's put it this way, the punishment for tax evasion in the new business law will be strict. To the extreme, the greatest crime may even be beheading. Father, do you think that hanging a sharp sword like this will be effective. Besides, I feel that the enactment of business laws should not be established for a certain number of years like the previous laws , but it can be changed at any time. As long as you make up for it in time and give the businessman a chance, there will be no loss."

Beheading, death penalty.It looks ordinary, but in the Zhenguan period when punishments had been largely abolished, it was already remarkable.Because there are only two types of death penalty in the Tang Dynasty: beheading and hanging.One beheaded without leaving the whole body, and the other could leave the whole body.

"It's hard to say. There are many people who give up their lives for unrealistic pursuits! But for the time being, let's do what you said. But let's make it clear that if there are really rich and powerful people, the courtiers will impeach them for it." You, I won't help you."

Smiling, Li Chengqian had no choice but to agree.

The serious conversation ended here, and the appearance of the eldest grandson was always so accurate.

A pot of hot tea was poured to the emperor, and then the teacup was placed in front of Li Chengqian. Then the eldest grandson sat beside the emperor and said, "It's rare that you traveled all the way down the river and arrived in Dengzhou in a hurry. Sizi, this girl hasn't been named yet. You are the royal father, so give her a nickname and first name."

It stands to reason that taking a nickname should also be a father's right, but when he heard what the eldest grandson said, Li Shimin frowned and said: "The nickname is Sizi, which is very good. I think this girl is thin and less than a month old." I was just born, it would be nice to have a stronger name, as for the name..."

The emperor thought for a long time before saying, "Let's call him Mingda!"

The eldest grandson clapped his hands again and again: "Mingda is good. In Buddhism, Ming refers to Sanming, and Da refers to Sanda. It is called Sanming in Arhats, and it is called Sanda in Buddha. It symbolizes wisdom and understanding of world affairs. Your Majesty chose this name for the princess. I hope this girl is smart and smart. With the protection of the Buddha, this girl can grow up safely."

It is said that the husband and wife are of one mind, Li Shimin laughed out loud after hearing what the eldest grandson said.His original intention was like this. This kind of caring feeling was not something that young concubines or other concubines could give him.

Across the desk, Li Chengqian curled his lips secretly.Sizi was born at the moment before the moonlight shone on the main hall, Li Mingyue is also better than Mingda, this name sounds like a boy's name.

However, it is Li Shimin's prerogative to name his son, and no one else can get involved.Even if he is an older brother, he is not qualified to point fingers.

Speaking of Sizi, Li Shimin turned his head to look at Li Chengqian again, frowned and said: "Speaking of Sizi, boy, when you left Chang'an, you took the Crown Princess Su, the side concubine Ashina, and that Liangdi I brought them out together. Now that Li Ke has children, you, the prince, don’t even have children. The royal family has no selfish affairs, and a minister has already written a letter to inquire about the East Palace. It’s not that I’m talking about you. If you break your body, you must abide by it?"

"Old... old miscellaneous hair..."

Li Chengqian wanted to laugh, but suddenly felt that it was impolite to laugh, so he could only hold back.Laughing like this, my stomach hurts after a while.

As for the queen on one side, she was already dead of embarrassment.

Because, just when the emperor said these words, Sun Simiao came out of the bathroom and came back to report.

Judging the child's digestion by looking at the feces, the eldest grandson has long been a master.However, with Sun Simiao around, it would be safe to ask more professional people.

Therefore, every three days, Sun Simiao would come to check the condition of his son, especially the feces, which was the most important thing.

At the end of the emperor's conversation with Li Chengqian, he came in quietly under the arrangement of the empress. Who knew that when he came to report, he happened to hear the emperor's words.

Looking at Sun Simiao from the corner of his eye, even Li Shimin, who had a thick skin, couldn't help turning red.

"Oh, I was just thinking about Daoist Sun. I didn't expect you to arrive, Daoist Sun. What a coincidence. I haven't seen Daoist Sun for several months, and Daoist Sun is still in good spirits. It's really gratifying to congratulate."

In a panic, he said the flattering words in a mess, but when he realized what he said, Li Shimin was even more embarrassed.

This is Sun Simiao, if someone else comes over, I'm afraid he will say "miscellaneous hair" again.There is no way, even if he is the emperor, he must be respected for some respected old people, as well as pure benevolent people like Sun Simiao who hang the pot to help the world.The true universal law applies to everyone, including the emperor.

Sun Simiao cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, don't panic, the poor have heard the title of miscellaneous hair not once or twice, it's okay. The little princess is in good health, and because she is less than a month old, she eats very little. The empress may as well feed more." A few times, so that she can grow faster."

The eldest grandson quickly knelt down to thank him.

"in addition...."

Sun Simiao took a few steps forward and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, people from Chang'an are inland and their bodies belong to earth, while Dengzhou is located by the sea and their bodies belong to water. You have come all the way from Chang'an at a gallop, and you may not be acclimatized. If you are dizzy and feverish, or if you are severely bedridden, let Pindao take your pulse!"

Not acclimatized?It was nothing at first, but after being told by Sun Simiao, Li Shimin suddenly felt uncomfortable all over, so he stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Since that's the case, it's time for you to work."

Seeing Sun Simiao walking over with a serious face, Li Chengqian had no choice but to turn his head away, and took the time to laugh twice.It was obvious that Lao Sun wanted to take revenge. Although the time they spent together was not very long, he was very familiar with Sun Simiao's temperament.Unless it is someone really close, he will not take the initiative to see a doctor.Now that he suddenly wants to call the emperor's pulse, he probably wants to take revenge.

But thinking about it, I heard that when Lao Sun was experimenting with several types of sea vegetables, he nearly died after eating a few kinds of sea vegetables. He tried his best, but there was still no effect.Later, he saved his life with the soil from Dengzhou.My own medical skills are not as good as that of Tufang, which is making Sun Simiao depressed. Now that he is called "Old Miscellaneous Hair" by the emperor, he naturally feels very unhappy.

After calling for a while, Sun Simiao said: "Your Majesty may feel pain in the waist and eyes today, drowsiness, lack of energy and difficulty concentrating?"

Hearing what Sun Simiao said, Li Shimin was surprised and said: "That's true. I thought it was caused by the exhaustion of the boat and the car. I thought I would take a nap at noon. Listen to Daoist Sun, but it's a symptom of acclimatization?"

"No, no, your majesty, it's because of poor kidney water, and having sex all night last night. Time is not forgiving, your majesty's yuan yang was broken early, and becoming an empress not only has to worry about state affairs, but also takes care of the concubines in the harem. For a long time, it is inappropriate to attack every once in a while. If you don’t take it as a warning, I’m afraid you won’t have the energy when you’re 50 or [-] years old!”

It was obviously a very forbidden word, but when Sun Simiao said it, it was frank and frank.

These words made the emperor's face turn even redder, and the eldest grandson on one side couldn't stop laughing.

When the emperor came out this time, although he was on his way all the way, he was not idle.When she left the palace, she brought a young concubine with her, and now she is pregnant in Dengzhou.Combined with Sun Simiao's diagnosis, hehehe...

Chapter 366 Middle Finger

Li Chengqian looked up at the sky and left the study area. It was obvious that he couldn't participate in the next words.I don't know if Lao Sun will prescribe some aphrodisiac medicine for the emperor?Probably not, after all, Lao Sun has always adhered to the principles of "don't take medicine if you are not sick" and "take as little medicine as possible if you can heal yourself", at most it is just a warning to the emperor.

Coming out of the side hall, in the middle of the side hall to the main hall, a place that belonged to the residence of eunuchs in the palace, Li Chengqian saw Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others.

This time, the bigwigs in the court almost came out in full force, and important officials from the three provinces and six ministries also accompanied them all the way.After all, this is a rare opportunity for the emperor to travel at public expense, and no one will refuse it.Now all the confidential ministers and subordinates of the court have arrived in Dengzhou with the emperor and stationed there, which is no different from moving the imperial palace to Dengzhou.

When they saw Changsun Wuji, they would go up to say hello no matter what.

Different from those officials who live in tents, they are the real Jane in the heart of the emperor.Although the doves occupy the magpie's nest and the room is very crowded, but this is a palace, the emperor made such an arrangement, it will only make them feel honored.

"His Royal Highness!"

After a few people saluted, Li Chengqian returned the salute and said with a smile: "Master Fang, uncle, you guys just arrived, you'd better rest more, why didn't you take a nap?"

Fang Xuanling said helplessly: "I can't help it. Being a Zhongshu Ling means that I have to work hard. I just finished handling the government affairs in Yanzhou before, but now that I have arrived in Dengzhou, the backlog of government affairs along the way has been brought to my eyes. , I won’t be able to sleep until I’m done with it. I’m just waiting here to chat, just to steal a chance.”

Tang Jian was also among them. Seeing Li Chengqian coming, he took a few steps forward regardless of his position and said, "It's just right, Your Highness. We are discussing matters about Tianzhu, and I just want to ask your opinion."

Ask for an opinion?

Li Chengqian hurriedly said: "I have not officially participated in politics yet, but I am assisting my father in handling business-related memorials, and sharing my worries for my father for the time being. Since the few want to talk about political affairs, I just listened to them and said something wrong. , just laugh it off."

Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling looked at each other and nodded secretly. There is no doubt that Li Chengqian's words were what they liked to hear the most.

As the lord of the Eastern Palace, the crown prince is indeed qualified to participate in government affairs, but this must be done after he formally participates in politics.They are the ones who control a lot of power in the court, and they are the ones who really make up their minds.Now the prince did not despise their existence, but held a trace of respect, which is very rare.

After waving his hand to ask Zhang Yun behind him to get some tea, Li Chengqian leaned against the wall "doing as the Romans do" and waited for Tang Jian to explain the situation.

Tang Jian looked at Changsun Wuji and the others, and seeing that no one refused, he explained to Li Chengqian: "Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Honglu Temple has not stopped sending foreign envoys. Among them, the most common means of confrontation. Goryeo, Silla, Baekje, Turks, and even Tubo, who escaped death after going up, and Japan on the other side of the sea, my Tang Dynasty has sent envoys.

Spying on the enemy's situation, promoting the country's prestige, and concluding alliances are what envoys do.Now, I have almost figured out the countries around Datang.As for the countries in the Western Regions, the Far West, and the countries in Nanyang and Tianzhu, we have not yet learned about them in detail.

As the saying goes, if we know ourselves and the enemy, we will be victorious in all battles, and if we cannot figure out the enemy's situation, it will be a loss for us.Therefore, I suggested that envoys should be sent to places like Tianzhu and Nanyang to promote the national prestige of our Tang Dynasty and induce these countries to surrender. In this way, our Tang Dynasty will be the real suzerain country, and all nations will come to court, just around the corner! "

After hearing these words, Li Chengqian suddenly felt that Tang Jian was a little stupid.This is something that can't be helped. In his position, Tang Jian is half wise and half stupid.When encountering such matters involving his political achievements, he will move closer to the corrupt side.

Promote national prestige?is it necessary?Forcibly pretending to be a b is easy to be struck by lightning, and pretending to be invisible is the most deadly.Only the real, clear, and aboveboard b is the most shocking.Of course, the outfit at this time is also synonymous with strength.

Being strong doesn't have to be publicized by everyone. The ancestral motto that people don't offend me and I don't offend others is still very valuable.However, if someone offends me, I will offend him. This is very inappropriate. It should be that if someone offends me, I will kill him!

The venomous snake like the puff-bellied cypress has always been a good camouflage. If it does not move, it will be deadly. Because of this, it is more deadly than the cobra and other ostentatious poisonous snakes.

When facing a country far away from the Tang Dynasty, it should be the same. The strength he preaches is a bit pretentious, and the story of Yelang's arrogance is like this.However, the strength advertised by others is different.Just imagine, if the Tibetans and Turkic people all recognize the power of Datang, which of the countries around them will underestimate Datang?

Therefore, it is useless to promote national prestige.However, spying on the enemy is more important.

Thinking of this, seeing everyone looking at him, Li Chengqian said awkwardly: "Why do you all look at Gu so much?"

Fang Xuanling cupped his hands and said, "Just now I saw His Highness seems to be thinking, but what do you think? If there is, His Highness might as well just say it."

Seeing Tang Jian staring at him, Li Chengqian had no choice but to say: "How can I have any opinion? In fact, I think that it is unnecessary to promote the country's prestige, and it is unnecessary to conclude an alliance. To put it bluntly, the alliance Although the strong have the right to tear up this thing at will, but one day we, Datang, take the initiative to tear it up, it won't look good at all.

Now my Tang Dynasty's national strength is booming, and there is no end in sight at a glance. There is no need to attract the respect of a group of small countries for the sake of momentary glory.To be honest, it is very unnecessary. When we can pose an effective threat to them, we don't need to take the initiative to solicit them, and they will succumb.But now we can't help these countries. Even if they surrender, I am afraid that even the children on the corner understand how fragile such surrender is.

This is actually the same as hooligans in the market recruiting younger brothers. If the leader of the gangster has no strength himself, will those younger brothers still follow?I am afraid that apart from the falling of the tree and the scattering of the monkeys, these two options are to replace them.

It's fine to promote national prestige and conclude alliances, one is boring, and the other is self-binding.But it is still necessary to investigate the situation.In the past few years, it has been the Western Turks first, then Gaochang and Tuyuhun, and after that, there is no telling who will be next.When the strength of my Tang Dynasty is enough to deter all countries, I can get whatever I want. It is still necessary to investigate and investigate these tasteless countries that are useless to take and go away. "

After saying these words, Li Chengqian blinked at Tang Jian, as if he didn't say these words.

Fang Xuanling and the others couldn't stop laughing. They had been advising Tang Jian to give up such thoughts some time ago, and they were making side-effects. It seemed that the effect was far less effective than the prince's talking about the gangster.No, Tang Jian has bowed his head in thought?

After a long while, Tang Jian gave a wry smile, cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness's words are not rough, it is true. If so, I will write the memorial now!"

Tang Jian left after bowing his hands again.Although he is also a Duke, he is not as good as Changsun Wuji and others who can live in a palace house, but he is better than those who live in tents, because the emperor did not stop them from finding a place to live outside.Many houses near the palace are now rented by officials.

Tang Jian left, Fang Xuanling obviously didn't intend to go back to work, instead he lamented and said: "Tang Jian is so lucky, the fief is in Shandong, unlike my old man, the fief is close to the Liao land, and it is located in the wilderness. If one day Going to that place to be the governor, I don’t know if I can handle it.”

Du Ruhui smiled and said: "If you can't bear it, you have to bear it. Who made Liangzhou your fief?"

Changsun Wuji also said on the side: "Old Du, don't run on the old house. Out of the three of us, your fief is the best. Laizhou is next to Dengzhou. Although there is saline land, it is not too serious. Wait for you I'm bored at home, but I can come here after a short walk, look at the sea, and go fishing, isn't it more comfortable than us?"

The three of them seemed to be discussing, but they all glanced at Li Chengqian intentionally or unintentionally.

If he didn't understand what they meant after hearing this, Li Chengqian would have lived two lifetimes in vain.

Obviously, the emperor has made new progress in the matter of entrusting the governor.Presumably, the governor of a certain state has already been installed in their titles.

It is completely impossible to return to Anshang and take office.Who is not a beautiful wife and concubines who have to support a large group?What is the difference between taking office and being relegated?Now that everyone regards the entrustment of the emperor as air, whoever takes it seriously will really offend everyone.