Don't be a prince

While the wounded were transferred, Li Chengqian also disembarked and followed Sun Simiao to the wounded barracks. He had already foreseen what would happen in the harbor next.Although it was a last resort for the court, or in other words, it was necessary to do so, but he still felt very uncomfortable.

After being busy in the wounded barracks until the afternoon, when he returned to the palace, the first thing Li Chengqian did was to take a good bath.

When sailing at sea, fresh water and fuel are the most important supplies. In order for the wounded soldiers to have clean water to wash their wounds, the entire army must cut off fire and reduce drinking water for a day.Even the emperor can only open his arms on the deck every day to diffuse the smell, just like drying salted fish.

At this time, the quality of the emperor was reflected, and he shared joys and sorrows during the march. In this regard, even if he became the emperor, he did not have the idea of ​​specialization.

While taking a bath, a slightly cold little hand touched his shoulder.Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes and exposed his back completely without thinking, it must be Su Yuan who came over.

After rubbing her back for a while, Su Yuan also felt slightly sweaty, so she simply sat by the bath and said, "The empress mother has decided to go back to Chang'an with the emperor father, what you taught the concubine, the concubine also told the empress, but the empress But can't hear it."

Sighing, Li Chengqian said helplessly: "Husband and wife are one. Besides, the country cannot live without a queen. It is impossible for the mother to leave the father for too long. However, after such a trouble, the father probably knows that he is wrong. If you don't say it, it won't be the same as before. Since the mother wants to go back to Chang'an, then go back, but we can't go back so early, we have to wait until all the dust settles."

Su Yuan didn't listen to what Li Chengqian said later, she knew very well that even if she had listened to these things, she was not qualified to speak.

"Will you treat concubines the same way as father did in the future?"

Although Su Yuan's voice was very small, it was still heard by Li Chengqian.

Amidst the sound of rushing water, Li Chengqian stood up and dragged Su Yuan into the bathtub, causing Su Yuan to scream.

"Clothes, clothes, I'm still wearing clothes!"

"Hey, it's better to dress, the temptation of a wet body is better than naked!"

It's a pity that he can only go up and down, but after a lot of tossing, Li Chengqian still got a lot of satisfaction.

Just hugging Su Yuan in the bathtub, Li Chengqian said with a smile: "You know, sometimes, when you hold back your words, it is the most likely to have gaps. I can't guarantee that I won't get angry with you in the future, and I can't guarantee I won't do anything wrong to you in the future, but ah, as long as you scold me a few times, even if you hit me twice, as long as you let me know, won't I change it?"

"Who beats and scolds her husband? That's a shrew. Don't tell me you want my concubine to be a shrew?"

"Forehead...."

Li Chengqian was speechless.

Twirling in Li Chengqian's arms, Su Yuan said in a low voice: "It's just like you. Although you are a prince, you don't want to put on airs with your wives and concubines. You don't know, Qi Shi said when we chatted Don't look at Li Ke looking good, sometimes when he gets angry, he has to attack her, but at any rate, he never really made a move, otherwise, the concubine would really hate Li Ke."

"Tsk tsk, I never thought that Li Ke would still be like this. I used to think that he would be gentle with his wife."

"No way, the Qi family can talk about it. Li Ke is in Wudi, but he has a lot of beauties. Now he has four or five concubines, and they are all carefully selected..."

Gossiping is addictive, and the two of them chattered until they felt sleepy, only to remember that they were still in the bath, their limbs turned white from the soak.

Teasing and laughing at each other and getting out of the bath, Li Chengqian only felt that the exhaustion of this line of work was swept away immediately.

Home, that’s how it is, no matter how tired you are outside, you will have a full-body rest when you come back.

Going to bed early and waking up late, this job is really exhausting physically and mentally, so even though he woke up on time as usual, after struggling for a while, Li Chengqian chose to sleep a little longer.So, when he went out to exercise, it was already high in the sun.

Running on the street outside the palace, to Li Chengqian's surprise, he still ran into the emperor's father who was exercising.Apparently, he couldn't get up either.

However, what was different from last time was that the emperor was not the only one who was running. Li Tai was dragged out for some reason. His head was covered in sweat and his clothes were soaked. It was obvious that he was beaten by his father. devastated.

The team came together again, and Li Shimin grabbed Li Tai's ear and reprimanded him: "You still have the face to sue your brother, look, even if I don't call, wouldn't he come out? Hmph, from my point of view , your flesh is most likely raised because of laziness!"

Li Tai screamed, and immediately blinked at Li Chengqian.Li Chengqian naturally turned his head to one side, ignoring Li Tai's signal for help.

The running route is obviously wrong, it seems to be running towards the harbor.

It wasn't until he saw the mast of the Prince from a distance that Li Chengqian was sure that his guess was correct.

When there was still some distance from the harbor, the emperor slowed down his speed, still breathing calmly, and even changed into a coat.Not a dragon robe, but gray clothes.You must know that the emperor usually wears yellow dragon robes or black clothes. I have never seen him wearing gray clothes.

Li Chengqian didn't know why the emperor's father changed his clothes until he saw the situation in the harbor at this time.Because, the harbor at this time is different from the hustle and bustle of yesterday, but has become a plain.

No matter what the record is, Datang lost more than 3000 soldiers, but it cannot be changed.In particular, most of these dead are young and strong from Shandong, which is even more serious.We must know that because of the successive battles in the late Sui Dynasty in the land of Shandong, there was a big gap in the young and middle-aged age group.So many people died in this battle, for the local area, it is tantamount to worsening the situation.

However, what is surprising is that even though the funeral was being held, none of the family members of the fallen soldiers who cried and mourned quarreled with the government, and Zhao Yi, the governor who visited various families, would still be thanked.

"You have done a good job in distributing military merit to the fallen soldiers. Although it is against the rules of the army to do so, it is very appropriate to do so here. The young and strong at home join the army, and those who die in battle and have military merit will be distributed by the imperial court. Coupled with tax exemption, how can a family be free from worries for ten years.”

Worry-free within ten years sounds very powerful, but it is still very weak when it is related to the "minimum living standard".

"The regulations are really a bit lax."

Li Shimin turned his head and obviously heard Li Chengqian muttering to himself.

"I have been in the army for many years, and I know that the sacrifices of the soldiers are not proportional to the harvest, but ah, do you think it is easy for the court? If it weren't for the large amount of commercial tax revenue last year, this war would not have been possible, and the three of you spent a huge amount of money to build a ship. You may even be reprimanded!"

Chapter 379 New Business Law

Li Chengqian knew very well that the emperor's words did not excuse him.Taking over the mess at the end of the Sui Dynasty, although Wu De had worked hard, but the internal governance had little effect after repeated internal and external battles. Instead, there was a tendency to expand the scale of the mess.After Zhenguan took over Wude, it has been very difficult to not only fight against foreign enemies, but also withstand the series of tests of Jianghuai flood and Longyou earthquake in ten years.

Of course, this is not to criticize Li Yuan's Wu De Nian. In fact, it is something that all emperors know about recuperating with the people. It is not ordinary people who can give up the chance of gaining a good name and decisively eliminate all internal and external troubles first. Can make a decision.Li Shimin's Zhenguan was able to achieve the "Government of Zhenguan", and Li Yuan's credit also accounted for about [-]%.

It is inappropriate to compare the standards of later generations with the present. Li Chengqian is very clear about this, but the thinking from later generations still makes him feel helpless about the existing system.

In war, whether it is won or lost, there will be losses, but the victor may make up for or even surpass the losses through the gains from victory.

Although Yuangai Suwen's shipyard was wiped out, and the Korean navy was severely damaged, this battle, from a short-term perspective, was still a loss.The only fortunate thing is probably Shandong Baixing's understanding.

It was impossible for Li Shimin to offer incense to the more than 3000 fallen soldiers one by one, so he could only go to the most central altar and offer a stick of incense.It was this action that immediately weakened the crying in the harbor a lot. The emperor personally offered incense, which was already a great honor for the fallen soldiers.

When I returned from the harbor, I stopped running and walked instead.Li Tai, who wanted to take the opportunity to get on his horse and escape, was caught by Li Jian, so he could only continue to follow.

"The new business law has to be formulated anyway. Now merchants all over the world are looking at Dengzhou eagerly. Zhao Yi told me that during this period of time, merchants from all over the world have gathered in Dengzhou. Zhouzhou is regarded as the birthplace of the new business law. Since you used this excuse when you ran away, I will entrust the revision of the business law to you. Officials in the court can be anyone you want."

Hearing the plain words of the emperor's father, Li Chengqian smiled wryly: "You are direct, and you put this matter on the head of your ministers, and enact a new law. I don't know how much effort it will take during the process."

The sinister smile just disappeared for a moment, and the next moment Li Shimin said earnestly: "Since you were 12 years old, you have become an adult, and now you are sixteen. When I was 16 years old, I was already leading the army. How many battles have you fought? It’s just the formulation of business laws, not a big deal. According to what you said, after you return to Chang’an, you will serve as Minister of the Book, so how can you not give yourself some credit?”

Li Chengqian didn't expect that his words of sneaking away to Lingnan would turn into stones that he picked up and smashed at his feet.At this time, he had no way to refute. The phrase "one spittle, one nail" had an indescribable influence in Datang. If a person was refuted by what he had said, it would be no different from a public slap in the face.

"Okay, I'm going to make preparations for the formulation of business laws. The 3000 people I personally lead are not enough. Father, you can also hand over the Xuanjia Army to my servants."

Although he didn't know what the crown prince wanted the Xuanjia army to do, Li Shimin agreed casually.

After returning to the palace, regardless of the fact that it was already lunch time, after ordering the kitchen to make a simple lean meat and vegetable porridge, Li Chengqian sat behind the desk and began to write the formulation of planning and business laws.

It is much better to do things rigorously and without omissions, just like calculations, and to write them out on paper is much better than wishful thinking.

After thinking for an afternoon, the plan was successfully formulated.

Instructing Zhang Yun to send the plan to Zhao Yi, Li Chengqian stretched himself, seeing that it was still early, so he decided to visit Fang Xuanling and the others.

Coincidentally, just after entering the door, I saw Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wen Yanbo, Wei Zheng, four people, good guys, this happened to be the lineup of big bosses under Zhongshu's sect.

With the addition of the eldest grandson Wuji who just came out of the room holding a teapot, the lineup was immediately complete.

Seeing Li Chengqian coming to the door, the five of them were very surprised.

Putting down the pen in his hand, Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "What kind of wind is this that brought His Highness here? We are discussing the affairs of the household department. You came just in time, and you can give us some advice."

The room was very small, because it was originally a place for court ladies and eunuchs, so even if there were only six people, it still seemed crowded.However, obviously no one cared about this, each of them poured a cup of tea, and started the conversation while sitting on the kang, which occupied the largest area of ​​the room.

"The Household Department of the Tang Dynasty generally has one Shangshu, the third rank; two servants, the fourth rank. They are in charge of the land, the people, the administration of money and valleys, and the difference between tribute and taxes. There are four of them: one is the household department, and the other is the degree. Branches, the third is the Jinbu, and the fourth is the Cangbu. There are two inspectors in the Household Department, four in charge, two in Duzhi, three in the Jinbu, and three in charge in the Cangbu.

This is the previous system. However, due to the huge commercial tax, when the Ministry of Households counts the tax for a year, the original system is no longer able to do what it wants.In particular, the tax officials under the Ministry of Households only exist in Chang'an, Yangzhou, Luoyang and other upper states. If it is not for the convenience of the bank, I am afraid that taxation will be more troublesome.Even today, there are still commercial taxes in remote areas that have not been sent to the accounts of the Ministry of Households.

In this way, taxation is procrastinated, and sooner or later something will happen.Therefore, how to find an effective method of receiving commercial tax is the most important thing.The second is to change the structure of the household department and set up a few more official positions. "

After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Fang Xuanling and the others immediately fell into deep thought.

It's really the same as Te Niang's!

Although he was expressionless on the surface, in his heart, Li Chengqian had already extended his middle finger to these bastards.

Thinking about it, the change of the structure of the household department is inevitable, and there is no other way to receive commercial tax than the bank?It was directly pointed out in Changsun Wuji's words!

Busy discussing business laws, Li Chengqian gave up his idea of ​​pretending to be stupid and embarrassing them: "Several, if you want to attribute the bank to the Ministry of Households, just say it, Gu said at the beginning that the East Palace, the Imperial Palace, and The Wuzhong family only built a bank for the imperial court. Its ultimate destination is the imperial court. Although the bank is still immature, it is also the result of deliberate suppression. It wants to maintain a bank that has spread throughout the Tang Dynasty. Institutions, except for the imperial court, no one has this ability.

Last year's tax, even if it is spent, I am afraid there will be 200 million left, 200 million, enough to take over and maintain the bank.After the officials of the household department adapt to the bank's model, let's expand it further.But let's make it clear that the profits should belong to the Wuzhong family, the East Palace, and the Imperial Palace, so don't worry about it.Although we have made a lot of money because of the bank, we deserve it. The Ministry of Household Affairs is lucky enough to pick up a huge bargain for nothing, so don't try to take advantage of it any more. "

Changsun Wuji, who didn't expect the prince to show his attitude, couldn't help but be overjoyed. , even Fang Xuanling and the others were all smiling.

Arching his hands, Changsun Wuji said solemnly: "Don't worry, Your Highness, unlike shipyards, the Ministry of Accounts will not discount anything about banking matters. The profits that should belong to you will be handed over to you absolutely every penny!"

The ownership of the bank by the imperial court is not only convenient in terms of taxation, but under the influence of many aspects, the ownership of the bank is even more important than the defeat of Tuyuhun.

"About the bank, after you return to Chang'an, uncle, you can just hand over to Zhang Wei, the general manager. It is estimated that this person will also become a new official of the Ministry of Households. Let's not talk about the bank. Uncle, Fang Xiang, Du Xiang, Mr. Zheng, Mr. Wen, my father entrusted me with the formulation of business laws, you guys need to help me!"

It was the first time Wen Yanbo had a conversation with Li Chengqian since he became a minister, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but clasped his hands and asked, "Your Highness asked me to wait for help, but because of the enactment of the law?"

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other and smiled.They had already guessed that the prince would ask for help. It is easy to say that it is easy to formulate business laws, but it cannot be done by one person. What's more, for its authority, there must be enough people involved and their status must be sufficient.Don't look at the prince as noble, but he alone can't stand up to a law.

But to their surprise, Li Chengqian shook his head.

"It's not the content, but your judgment is required. The content of the law does not need to be formulated. You only need to participate in the review."

"Your Highness, although your genius is recognized by all civil and military officials in the court, it is an exaggeration to be responsible for the enactment of the law alone!"

When it comes to business, Wei Zheng suddenly becomes extremely serious. Of course, he is very serious even in normal times.The business law is to be implemented as a law throughout the Tang Dynasty, and he doesn't want the law to be flawed because of the prince's willful nonsense.

Not only Wei Zheng, Changsun Wuji was also anxious: "Although I still have to deal with official business now, there is still time to formulate laws and regulations. Don't worry, Your Highness!"

It is not a trivial matter to make mistakes in the formulation of business laws. Even if the orders issued by the emperor are wrong to face the whole world, they will have to punish themselves, let alone the prince.As an uncle, he and his descendants will still rely on Li Chengqian, the future emperor, and they don't want him to make any mistakes.

"Uncle, Zheng Gong, don't worry, I also know that I don't have the ability to specify the legal provisions, and I won't be stupid enough to bear them all. The reason why I say there is no need to formulate it is because I want to create a law with unprecedented credibility! "

Seeing the prince's full confidence, even Du Ruhui was taken aback.Credibility unprecedented?This, this, how is this possible?

He still knows the prince very well. Unlike his sons and brothers of the same age, he has a great deal of confidence in every speech he makes.Could it be that such a law can really be enacted?

Fang Xuanling was not shocked, having seen too many miracles made by the prince, although he would not blindly believe it, he was still willing to give him trust.

Arching his hands, Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "I don't know what your Highness plans to do?"

Li Chengqian smiled mysteriously: "When the day comes, you will know. In these two days, you might as well hurry up and deal with official duties, and it is best to prepare for one day."

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian got off the kang and walked out.

Looking at the prince's confident back, Du Ruhui finally recovered from the shock, poked Wen Yanbo on the side and said, "Do you believe it?"

Wen Yanbo had also heard a lot about the prince's deeds, but he didn't want to use what he heard as the basis for his judgment, so he could only look at Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling didn't intend to answer, but got up and stretched: "Our goal today has been achieved, the bank is about to be acquired, we should listen to His Highness, hurry up and deal with government affairs, and prepare for a day!"

Looking at each other, several people got up one after another, walked to their desks and sat down.When they were in Chang'an, they all had a lobby. Unlike now, they crowded into one room to work. Except for the resting place, they were basically full of memorials.However, in this way, many things are handled more conveniently. The chief officials are all together, and there is no need to exchange opinions with each other through letters or messages.

After Zhao Yi received Li Chengqian's plan, he tore off his own tasks on the paper, and handed over the rest to Zhao Qi.

In Zhengzhou, Zhao Qi gained great prestige among the merchants because he organized a banquet to talk to the prince.Not only the prince, but even the court officials and the emperor appeared in Dengzhou, which immediately let him catch the news that Shang Lu was about to be born.Now, after receiving the order from the crown prince, a feeling of happiness that his dream has come true suddenly made him feel like he was floating.

After seeing clearly the prince's request, Zhao Qi called for the butler, almost gnashing his teeth and said: "Order, as long as His Royal Highness requests, don't care how much it costs, do everything carefully, if there is any mistake in this grand meeting, hum! "

The butler wiped off his cold sweat, took the letter paper tremblingly, and immediately went down to prepare.

When a group of merchants work together to do one thing, their action power can definitely match that of the imperial court.What Li Chengqian asked for was within five days, but Zhao Qi reported that he had completed the task within three days.

Although he prepared early enough, the plan will not be changed because of this. Five days have passed, and the sixth day is the agreed day.

Early in the morning, before dawn, many businessmen gathered under the Four Seas Restaurant.

Although Zhang Changfu is the shopkeeper of the Four Seas Restaurant, he is not qualified to enter the restaurant today. As an insider, he is facing inquiries from many merchants.

"Okay, okay, I've said it all and I don't know so much, everyone should just wait quietly!"

Just after Zhang Changfu finished speaking, a brigade of soldiers appeared on the corner of the street, keeping people at every step, and quickly occupied the street of Sihai Restaurant. On both sides of the road, there were even barricades with antlers. What do you think? How terrible.

Immediately afterwards, teams of soldiers drove over and began to check the premises, clothes, and weapons of each businessman.

In the face of such a battle, although there are some who don't change their faces, most businessmen feel their hearts beat up.

However, when they saw that there were still merchants who could walk in, they were much less worried.

The sun just came out, and Zhao Qi finally brought the servants of the brigade to the stage. One by one chairs were arranged on the street, and there was a small table between each two chairs. After the arrangement was completed, the servants put teapots on the table. cup.

It can be seen that these tables and chairs are all newly made, and some of them have not even removed the bark, which is obviously rushed out.

After bowing in all directions, Zhao Qi smiled and said: "Everyone, you can take your seat now. Everyone who participates has a seat. The one near the restaurant is undoubtedly the most important seat. However, you should also Consciously, only people with sufficient status can sit here. Don’t try to buy a seat with money, even if you dare to give it, I don’t dare to take it. This is something His Royal Highness ordered, and you’d better obey it.”

Just as Zhao Qi finished speaking, a man in black chose the best seat in the middle and sat down.The chair here was moved by Zhao Qi from his own house, and it was also a seat reserved for himself, besides, this person looks very unfamiliar.He was about to shout and curse, but when he saw the huge jade pendant hanging on the man in black, Zhao Qi's legs bent immediately, and he hurried away to arrange other things.

After the sun had completely risen, servants began to add hot water to the teapot on the table, but no one was in the mood to drink tea, and they all quietly looked at the second floor of the Four Seas Restaurant.Before, there were railings here, and there was no such extended platform. Obviously, the prince who presided over the revision of the business law today will appear here.

The merchants were not made to wait for too long. After the teapot on the last table was filled with hot water, Li Chengqian's figure appeared on the second floor of the Four Seas Restaurant. Behind him were Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui.Wei Zheng, Wen Yanbo, Dai Zhou.

The six people found their own seats and sat down. They were not surprised by the scene, but started talking in low voices.

Looking down, Li Chengqian couldn't help crying and laughing secretly when he saw the emperor's father in black.When I invited him, I was still stubbornly unwilling to come, but I didn't expect to get mixed into the group of businessmen today.

Just a light cough, and suddenly there was no other sound except the wind.Thanks to the joint efforts of businessmen (paying out money), most of the people in Dengzhou today even promised not to go out.

"Everyone, the revision of the business law is waiting for you. However, today, we are going to formulate a new business law. Yes, you heard it right. The new business law is not unilaterally adopted by the court. I want you to abide by it, but count you and formulate it together. Such a business law, I prefer to call it a contract. As businessmen, you all regard the contract as more important than your life. Therefore, the new business law You will abide by this contract without error!"