Don't be a prince

Li Shimin nodded and said: "You are too conspicuous in the court, just because you look terrified and you are standing at the top of civil servants, I can see it naturally. Why, do you think I have gone too far this time? Do you think that as you expected, things that are too strong will lead to destruction, will happen?"

Li Chengqian thought about it, and finally nodded.

Li Shimin raised his legs leisurely and said: "I knew you were thinking about this, but, Chengqian, there are some things, the more you are afraid, the more you can't face it. Do you think that our Tang Dynasty is now Are you really afraid of being besieged? Do you think that the policy of Tang Jian and others over the years must be useless?

I also know that gunpowder weapons are not invincible, but ah, with gunpowder weapons, we at least have the qualification to exchange the minimum price for the enemy's maximum price.So what if they attack Datang in groups?Perhaps when the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were almost killed or injured, their army was also almost killed or injured.Do you think they didn't take into account such a situation that hurt both sides?

You are the chief official of Shangshu Province, and you may not be clear about ordinary things, but you should still remember the order I gave to the Ministry of Household and Military Department some time ago! "

Li Chengqian recalled it for a while, and then he was surprised: "You said the census of the state capitals and the pre-recruitment of the Ministry of War? Could it be that you are going to change the military system?"

Mentioning this, Li Chengqian suddenly became excited.As early as the early years of Zhenguan, after the results of personal leadership training, he told the emperor about changing the military system, but was criticized by the emperor as "I don't know the so-called".Now it seems that maybe the emperor is tempted?

Li Shimin shook his head: "There is no problem with the government soldier system, why should I change it? Put away your crooked thoughts, even if you inherit my position in the future, don't make fools of it. The implementation of the government soldier system is what made me Tang Dynasty Recuperate and recuperate while fighting. Since there are no problems with this system, don't think about changing it. As everyone knows, you can't go wrong if you don't do it!

My population check this time is similar to the currency reform you planned, and it is also a manifestation of attacking the aristocratic family.In the early years of Zhenguan, the Ministry of Households conducted a population inventory, and the result was 200 million households. Now, once again, believe me, the result will surprise you.Can't help but you don't believe it, do you know how many big families such as the five surnames and Qiwang have lost their population alone?This time, I want to find out how many people there are in Datang.It is wishful thinking for the aristocratic family to rely on the family to avoid recruiting troops and evade taxes.

As for the pre-recruitment, I want to find out what the combat power of our peak Tang Dynasty is like.Since you have always been afraid of our Great Tang being mobilized and attacked, instead of thinking about how to avoid it, it is better to think about how to face it.The Gunpowder Department has been cultivated with all my strength in the past few years, and has formed a large scale. Even if it really reaches the point of full-scale war, at least there will be no problems with the supply.And recently, I gave them an order, that is, within three years, continue to build, to reach a production speed that can arm 10 people within a month! "

"10 people?"

Li Chengqian was taken aback. How easy was it to make a weapon for 10 people?It seems that the emperor really made up his mind to learn from the success of conquering Xue Yantuo this time.However, there is nothing wrong with doing so. The scale belongs to the scale, and it is always okay to be prepared.

But... three years?

Li Chengqian thought for a while and asked doubtfully, "Father, since you have given them three years to prepare, do you mean that you plan to conquer Goryeo after the funeral of the Supreme Emperor after three years?"

Li Shimin took another sip of tea, turned his head sideways to look at the map of Tang Dynasty on the side of the main hall, and said, "Yes, that's what I plan to do. If it weren't for the rule that you are not allowed to use weapons within three years, I would even do it this year." , Goryeo, it has been dragged on for too long. Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and other old courtiers actually hope to accompany me to conquer Goryeo in their lifetime. When drinking several times, they have asked me about my plan. I also know what Zhang Gongjin thought when he left due to a serious illness. The biggest regret is that he failed to conquer Korea.

Pre-recruitment, the main recruiting areas are Shandong, Qilu, Hebei and other places.If we conquer Goryeo, I don't want to conscript soldiers from all over the world, I just want to bring these people together to conquer the east.Let them see how I led them to wash away the shame of the previous dynasty, how I took back the old land of Kyushu!

Three years, although we had to endure it, it also gave us time to prepare.Three years of preparation, I dare to believe, is definitely not something the Koreans can resist.If people like the Kumoxi tribe and Khitan dare to stop them, I don't mind killing them along the way! "

Li Shimin spoke so proudly, Li Chengqian could only bow his hands and salute.

After the sentence "Father is mighty", Li Chengqian thought for a while, and then said with a smile: "Well, father, you are definitely going to conscript yourself this time, why don't you bring your son with you? My son also wants to see Let's see how we regained the last tripod in the Central Plains."

Although the chance is slim, Li Chengqian still wants to test it out.

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Li Shimin laughed loudly and said, "Come on, you, why do you think I dare to march in person? Isn't it because you are already qualified to inherit the throne? Don't think about it, I can go, but you have to sit in Chang'an , maybe, it's possible, while I'm not around, you still have to be wary of some people..."

Thinking of Di Renjie's letter, Li Chengqian was sure that the emperor had obviously received similar news.

Some people are following them. Anyway, there are people in Datang who are making troubles. This is something that can be determined.Thousands of people are certainly many, but they are just a pustule. If they are found somewhere, with the current Tang Dynasty, they can be squeezed out without much effort.However, if it is no longer on the surface of the skin, but hidden under the skin, just like the tenosynovitis of the dog author, it will not be easy to deal with.

Exposing flaws, revealing flaws that make the enemy irresistible, is the best way to lure the snake out of the hole.There is no doubt that the emperor's personal conquest, or even taking away most of the elite imperial conquests, is the best temptation.

Li Chengqian said with a wry smile: "You really think highly of Erchen, don't you be afraid, the main force of these people is not directed at you, but at Erchen?"

Li Shimin laughed loudly and said: "Don't think that I don't know your family background. Personality is great, but it is superficial strength. Geng Buqu is a eunuch with a good status in the previous dynasty. He trained you The dark guard may not be as good as a personal guard in terms of skill, but it is even worse in terms of ruthlessness. I will greet Duan Yunzhi, and after I leave, not only your own dark guard, you also have the right to mobilize Baiqisi , plus Chang He's Jinwu Guard, what else do you have to be afraid of?"

Li Chengqian smiled helplessly, he didn't expect his family's property to be touched so clearly.Still, it feels good to be honest.At least, there will be no unreasonable suspicion between father and son, which is good.

Isn't that the way father and son have been in history, you test me and I test you, testing and testing, just like two idiots.

Standing up, Li Chengqian said: "Since you are prepared, I won't ask any more questions. Later, Wei Zheng and others will help you explain."

Li Shimin nodded, waved his hand, and picked up a memorial from the table.It was him who was extremely arrogant and proud in the front palace, but now that he returned to the harem, he immediately became energetic, serious, and it was him.

If this is the case, even Li Chengqian feels that it is nothing for the emperor to wear the hat of "very happy".After all, who doesn't love this?What can be grasped is excellent.

As soon as he left the Ganlu Hall, he saw Tang Jian. Tang Jian saluted in a hurry, and then entered the Ganlu Hall.

Although I am a little curious, it is not the same thing when I come out and go back.so....

Not long after, Tang Jian came out of the hall again.

Seeing that the prince did not leave, Tang Jian was still very surprised, and saluted, "His Royal Highness is waiting here, but what are your orders?"

Li Chengqian returned a salute, motioned Tang Jian to walk and said, and then said: "Ju Gong, it must be no small matter for you to come to Ganlu Temple. What else can happen to your Honglu Temple at this stall? Tell me, Of course, it’s fine if it’s kept secret.”

Tang Jian said with a smile: "It's not a secret thing, and it's not a big deal. In fact, it's the Kumoxi ethnic group, as well as the Khitan, who chose to submit to the Tang Dynasty."

"Surrender to Datang? Is it simple surrender, or surrender?"

"Xianguo surrendered, what else could it be? Heh, to be honest, it's hard for officials to imagine. Maybe it has something to do with Koryo building the Great Wall and keeping them out. As long as their king is not an idiot, he must know One thing is that when Datang really wants to deal with Goryeo, in order to separate the front lines, he will definitely kill them.

Whether it is Kumoxi or Khitan, in fact they are of grassland people's blood and have nothing to do with Goryeo.When they attacked the Eastern Turks, the reason why they were kept was to control the border between our Tang Dynasty and Koryo.When they are useless, it is a natural thing to be wiped out.Now that they have surrendered, they can also flatter Datang by the way, in exchange for one or two prestigious titles, why not do it? "

Hearing Tang Jian's words, Li Chengqian smiled bitterly and said, "Don't you find it ridiculous when you say this? Don't tell Gu, you believe me."

Tang Jian laughed loudly. When passing by Taiji Gate, he deliberately turned a corner and walked east.

"His Royal Highness is really astute. That's right, how can I believe them. Surrender is not as simple as it is said in words. After donating the country, their ethnic group will inevitably move. If they are not willing There must be a problem if you leave your old place, especially if the royal family refuses to enter the court, or just hand over the proton.

Wei Chen is going to try and test them, if they really choose the latter, then when we attack Korea, maybe we really have to kill them along the way! "

In the last sentence, Tang Jian said it firmly, which reminded Li Chengqian that this person was also a person who led the army in battle!

I have to say that the boundaries of civil servants and military generals in the Zhenguan Dynasty are really not so clear. People like Tang Jian and Changsun Wuji are mostly leaders who have fought in battle.

It was not until Tongxunmen that Tang Jian declined Li Chengqian's invitation and went out from the East Palace instead.This time, he changed his course deliberately. On the one hand, he wanted to respect the prince and be with him. On the other hand, it was really because the envoys at the gate of the palace were all waiting for him.

After returning to the East Palace, Li Chengqian confirmed that there was no memorial or letter from Di Renjie, and then went to Guangtian Palace.When there are many women and many houses, it is really hard. The eldest wife and two children are here in Guangtian Temple, and there are two women in Yichun Palace, including a pregnant woman.

But fortunately, Su Yuan won the Queen's true biography, and after her husband and child got bored with her for a while, she simply kicked her out.

—Shangzhou

Because it is located at the junction of Henan Road and Shannan Road, and not far from Chang'an, Shangzhou was able to develop rapidly, and because of the convenient transportation, it made a fortune.Today's bustling Shangzhou is completely different from the dilapidated state of the past.

At the gate of the prefectural city of Shangzhou, there is a small tea stall. Although the land price in Shangzhou has risen, the charge for the tea stall here has not increased much. In addition, the owner of the tea stall is a well-known dutiful son. There is a blind old lady, so no one is interested in this place, and the merchants who come and go will deliberately take care of the business here.

However, apart from the stall owner and his blind old lady, no one in Shangzhou knew that he actually belonged to Baiqisi.

The stall owner had just finished wiping the table when a visitor came in, an old man, two young men and a child, such a strange combination.

The old man seemed to be dying, and the child looked only eight or nine years old, no more than ten years old at most.The two are young and strong, one is thin and the other is as strong as a bear.

These four people are naturally Di Renjie, Geng Buqu, Fang Sheng and Liu Mang.

Glancing at a trace on the flag of the tea stand that seemed to have been smoked, Geng Buqu smiled, and when the stall owner brought the hot tea, he took out a token from his arms and showed it.

Seeing this token, the stall owner got excited instead, cupped his hands and said: "Guests, it's windy outside, and it's not good for dust to blow into the tea bowl, why don't you go inside the shop and have tea!"

Geng Buqu chuckled and went straight into the store without refusing.

The stall owner took down the flag and closed the store.He takes a break at noon every day to take care of his wife, which has become a rule in the eyes of Shangzhou people, and no one suspects it.

It wasn't until he entered the back room of the store that Liu Mang sat down sharply and complained: "Mr. Di, this is Shangzhou. Don't look at me. I don't know how to read, but the direction is right. We don't want to Going to Hanzhong? Why are you coming in the opposite direction?"

Di Renjie took off his hat and said with a smile: "Shangzhou is located on a major traffic road, and it seems that it has nothing to do with Hanzhong, but looking around Hanzhong, the geographical location is the most important, that is, Chang'an, Shangzhou, Yangzhou, Fengzhou, and Yuzhou. , Jingzhou, etc. Because of the proximity, we will not consider places such as Yuzhou. Although it is possible for the ore to go south, that is a later story. Now, we are in Shangzhou. If there is no situation in Shangzhou, Yangzhou will also If we can rule it out, let's go directly to Hezhou and Yuzhou!"

Liu Mang screamed, "We're going to make a detour around Shannan Road!"

Di Renjie laughed loudly and said, "There's no way, who told us to only find these remote places now."

As soon as Di Renjie finished speaking, the stall owner had already appeared in the back room. Without hesitation, he knelt down on one knee and said to Geng Buqu, "Mo Zhengren, a lowly post, pays homage to the Shangguan. I don't know if the Shangguan is here, what is your order?"

Geng Buqu glanced at Di Renjie, thought about what Di Renjie asked him to ask on the way, and said, "Mo Zhengren, let me ask you, has anything happened in Shangzhou recently? Pick a few key points and talk about it."

Mo Zhengren thought for a while, and then said: "The most famous one is Cai Haoyu, a wealthy businessman. Because he treated the miners poorly, his subordinates went to the state capital to protest. This Cai Haoyu is really not human, he not only ignored the miners He also incited his subordinates, such as Liu Wei and Luo Yuhao, to fabricate rumors that these miners were causing trouble for nothing. In the end, the miners buried the mines collectively, and the state government protested. It has to be said that these three people are not dead, which is not enough for the people to be angry. .”

Geng Buqu was stunned and said: "No, the imperial court issued a decree that no businessman, mine manager, etc., should be in arrears with the wages of the common people. How dare this person resist the decree?"

Mo Zhengren said helplessly: "It's because of the interests. For the sake of money, what else is there not to dare to do? The businessman wants to invest in caravans and switch to foreign business such as grasslands or the Western Regions. Given the lack of money, he is naturally How come the money is coming soon."

Di Renjie asked curiously, "What happened in the end?"

Mo Zhengren said with a smile: "At the beginning, the imperial court ordered that such incidents only need the approval of the three parties, the county government, the state capital, and the governor of the nearby state capital. The canon can be declared first, and the people are angry, and then they can be reported to the imperial court. Therefore, After being sentenced, the three were immediately beheaded in the downtown area."

Geng Buqu nodded, yes, although this matter is about the mine, it should have nothing to do with the iron mine.

Thinking of this, he asked again: "Then, is the beheaded businessman operating an iron mine?"

Mo Zhengren shook his head: "No, they run the Baishi Mine, but if you want to talk about the iron mine, there is one small thing..."

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Chapter 448 I'm Not Here

"Small things? Let's talk about it!"

Hearing this news, Di Renjie's eyes lit up.No matter what it is, even if it is a small matter, don't let it go.

Mo Zhengren cupped his hands and said, "Actually, it happened a year ago. A farmer with a bamboo basket on his back fell down at the gate of the city. When the city defense yamen helped him up, he found that his basket was full of iron ore. This The farmer said that he couldn't afford farm tools, so he had to find some iron ore and go to the blacksmith, so that he could pay less money."

farmer?

Di Renjie's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Is this farmer from Shangzhou?"

Mo Zhengren shook his head: "Although he claims to be from Shangzhou and has a very similar accent, he can still hear the traces of Taiyuan after careful attention. If there is something wrong with this farmer, then he may, is People from Taiyuan."

"Taiyuan..."

"Taiyuan..."

Geng Buqu and Di Renjie looked at each other, and both sighed helplessly.

In fact, when it was known, it was already obvious who did it.To deceive others, in Di Renjie's view, it is nothing more than breaking the whole into parts and simplifying into complex.Although the ore is heavy, one person can still carry a lot.If vehicle transportation is abandoned and manpower is used, then no matter how many things there are, as long as there are enough people, they can be transported.Moreover, manpower does not cost much money.

Those who have the ability to use so much manpower, other than the imperial court, are the aristocratic families.But the problem is, with so many aristocratic families, who did it, or if they were all involved, it would be very difficult to find evidence.Moreover, even if evidence is found, it will not explain anything. Without stolen goods, there is no way to convict.

As for Taiyuan, Di Renjie was born in the Taiyuan Di family, and he knew very well how powerful the Taiyuan Wang family was.It is no exaggeration to say that even though the royal family has been suppressed several times by the court, its foundation is still so strong that it is almost unshakable.

As an aristocratic family, if there is no solid rear, how can it be passed down to the world?Therefore, Taiyuan is basically the territory of the Wang family, even if they retreat behind the scenes now, it is still the case.

Geng Buqu is also very clear about the same problem.If you start from Shangzhou and move towards Taiyuan, you will be able to find similar information one after another.However, after a long time, this kind of thing can't be used as evidence!

Thinking of this, Geng Buqu waved his hand to make Mo Zhengren retreat, and said to Di Renjie, "Young Master Di's choice is indeed correct, but, should we still go north, in the direction of Taiyuan?"

Di Renjie nodded after thinking for a while and said: "Go, why not go, this piece of news only slightly confirms the kid's conjecture, it is still too early to make a conclusion. If you want to make sure it is the Wang family, a Cases are not enough, there must be more than three.”

Speaking of this, Di Renjie said with a smile: "We are not responsible for catching the real culprit behind the scenes, we just need to tell His Royal Highness who the real murderer is behind the scenes. The rest of the matter will naturally be arranged by His Royal Highness."

Nodding his head, Geng Buqu said: "Since that's the case, then let's go in the direction of Taiyuan, where should we go next?"

"Guozhou, the next one is Puzhou."

Speaking of this, Di Renjie smiled: "Actually, it's nothing to go to Taiyuan. Anyway, my grandfather probably has finished worshiping the ancestral temple, so I just went to meet his old man. Taiyuan is also my hometown, why can't I go?"

Looking in the direction of Taiyuan, Di Renjie showed a treacherous smile.

...

The letter from Shangzhou was sent back to Chang'an in only two days.There were two copies, one was sent to the East Palace, and the other was sent to the emperor.

After reading the letter, Li Chengqian rubbed his forehead and immediately went to see the emperor.

Today the emperor was not in Ganlu Hall, but successfully stayed in Liangyi Hall.When Li Chengqian came to visit, he happened to see the scene where his father was being massaged by his mother.

After saluting, Li Chengqian got up and said: "Father, I believe that you have received the letter from Baiqisi!"

The emperor who closed his eyes and enjoyed it hummed, turned around, opened his eyes and said, "Tell me what you think?"

Li Chengqian was not restrained, pulled a chair closer, sat down and said: "The Taiyuan Wang family does not have such great ability, this little fellow Di Renjie is indeed spiritual enough, but he still does not have a good grasp of the overall situation and people's hearts. Mrs. Wang did have the guts to do such a thing, but she definitely didn't dare to do it with great fanfare. So, maybe he came out directly, but there was definitely someone else's help.

In addition, most of these iron ores are not in Taiyuan. Di Renjie's trip to Taiyuan is probably in vain.No matter how courageous Mrs. Wang is, she would not dare to transport this thing to her hometown.Therefore, Erchen speculated that most of the ore was transported to other places, the farewell state capital of Hedong.only...."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Just what?"

Li Chengqian said with a wry smile: "It is not ruled out that they have a bold idea of ​​reverse thinking. The possibility of iron ore in Taiyuan is not, no. Although you must have made a lot of deployments in Taiyuan, it is the Wang family's place there." Old lair."

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's right. Never underestimate your opponent. It takes a lot of strength for the lion to bind the rabbit, let alone our father and son. You go to the Shangshu Province and tell your uncle, just say that this time our court To save face for the Wang family, I will specially organize household officials to go to Taiyuan to organize the exchange of new-style coins, and when the time comes, hehe."

Li Chengqian's eyes lit up, this is a good way.As for the officials of the household department, it is estimated that the leader is, how can the rest of the people arrange the small officials of the household department?As for exchanging coins, it was tantamount to running to Taiyuan and ridiculing the Wang family. Moreover, exchanging coins required walking through the streets, which was equivalent to going to the Wang family to "search the house" in a legitimate way.

Nodding his head, Li Chengqian said: "I know, I will issue an order to the household department."

Turning around to leave, after walking a few steps, Li Chengqian turned back and added: "Father, Di Renjie is someone I value. He is only nine years old this year, and I am preparing to cultivate him. You can't let him go too early." Let's do it!"

Li Shimin waved his hands irritably: "I know, get out!"

Li Chengqian chuckled, turned around and ran away.

Looking at Li Chengqian's back, the eldest grandson said with a smile: "Now Chengqian is more and more like you, and he knows that he has cultivated talents."

Li Shimin turned his head, found a comfortable position and said with a smile: "Since those two children of the Su family were born, the crown prince seemed to have matured overnight. I understand now that before, even if he was married, This kid has a mentality of treating himself as a child. Now that he has a child, he has become mature on his own initiative."

Speaking of this, Li Shimin said again: "That Wu family is very beautiful. I am still curious why the prince blocked me in the first place. It turned out that he was going to enter the harem. Hmph, you little bastard."

The eldest grandson smiled helplessly: "Father and son, why are you angry because of a woman?"

"I'm not angry. I just feel that there are still fewer concubines in the East Palace. Although there are four now, that Ashina is a Turkic woman after all. Even if she gives birth to offspring, she will not be taken seriously. Our Li The lineage of the family has been criticized until now, and it is too late to purify it. But fortunately, the Su family is a Han family girl whose roots are straight and red. Don't be in the family, how many concubines will you give him?"