I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Li Shimin was relieved when he heard that Wang De said that he had brought more than 5,000 people with him.

He is not Li Shen's prodigal son. He knows the sufferings of the people.

Except for Prince Ji's Mansion, everyone in the world uses Wen as the unit when buying things. Only Prince Ji's Mansion uses Guan as the unit.

Most ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty earned no more than five guan of money a year.

Only the people who worked for Prince Ji's Mansion could earn more than ten guan of money a year.

Therefore, the five thousand coins he brought may not be enough for Li Shen to ruin his family once, but for ordinary people, it is a fortune that ordinary people dare not even think about.

"In this case, then buy more chickens and ducks and tell the people who work to give more money. It will not be easy for the people.

If there is any robbery, you have to deal with it yourself.

I don’t want to see them again, do you understand?

Don't let that traitor see it all. "The person Li Shimin is most afraid of now is Li Shen. The reason is very simple.

To be afraid of being despised by someone worse than yourself is the greatest humiliation.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I understand that I will keep an eye on it personally and it will never affect your Majesty's reputation." Wang De replied, then retreated and got off the carriage.

Normally, the emperor traveled at a marching speed of about thirty miles, or fifteen kilometers, per day.

The main reason was that he was afraid that the emperor would have a bumpy trip.

The emperor had eighty-one chariots when traveling, all of which were used for the rest of the people below. The ceremonial guards and drummers would take breaks.

There are also ministers, eunuchs, maids, etc. who are accompanying them.

But this time it was different. Li Shimin ordered to speed up the march. His carriage had shock absorbers underneath, so it was not afraid of bumps. As long as the pit was not too big, it would be fine.

If there is a big hole, the road clearers in front of it will also fill it up.

So we march fifty to sixty miles a day.

Setting off early in the morning and setting up camp in the evening was also because Li Shimin was in a hurry.

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"Your Majesty, I just received the news that His Majesty has already set off. According to calculations, it is now the tenth day."

The Protectorate of the Great Protectorate, reported by Wang Xuancehui.

Li Shen was lying on a massage bed, enjoying the massage from Su Xiaoxiao and Liu Ruyan.

"Yeah~~ I understand. I estimate that I will be able to get here in less than a month. Please ask the newspapers along the way to pay attention.

Send someone to wait on the official road and report back in time. Ah~~oh~~" Li Shen cried out comfortably.

"It's your lord, according to the news reported, your majesty's team has sped up.

But it will take a month. "Wang Xuance said.

King Ji said it was less than a month, but he thought it was at least a month. His Majesty's team did not march as fast as King Ji's team.

"Whatever, if you are late, I will suffer the consequences.

What I hope most now is that the road will be washed away by floods, and then Your Majesty will not be able to come. Ah~~~”

Su Xiaoxiao was standing on Li Shen's back, holding the pole and stepping on Li Shen's back.

"Your Majesty, there is a pontoon bridge over there in Lanzhou. Why don't we demolish the bridge?" the stone on the side reminded.

"Get out of here, that bridge is the only bridge leading to me, and you let me demolish it.

How will the goods be delivered then? Is it going to go around Liangzhou?

I have already planned to build a bridge, but you still want to demolish it.

Besides, there is a ferry there. If there is no bridge, wouldn’t you be able to take a boat? When your Majesty comes, won't you beat me harder?

You bastard, do you have any brains? "

Li Shen, who was lying on his back, raised his head and glared at Shi Shi.

If you want to get rich, build roads first. Li Shen can't even build roads now. There is only one pontoon bridge on the Yellow River. How can it be demolished? Li Shen is planning to build another bridge.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty's arrival is already unstoppable and cannot be changed. It's better to think about what's going on in the city and how to do it better.

When your Majesty is satisfied and in a happy mood, he may not punish the prince. "

Wang Xuance analyzed the current situation.

Your Majesty's visit has become a foregone conclusion, so you should consider yourself first.

"You are right. I read the exchange's accounts yesterday and they are pretty good so far.

Because Prince Ji's Mansion purchased cattle and sheep and converted the cattle and sheep into money, the transaction volume commission was much higher.

There is a lot of trade in tea, silk, porcelain and cloth.

But this king discovered a doubt. "

"What doubts did the prince find?" Wang Xuance asked.

Li Shen returned his hand and patted Su Xiaoxiao's little feet. Su Xiaoxiao understood and got off Li Shen's back. Li Shen sat up.

There was a large white towel wrapped around his waist.

"I have discovered that in the past few months, the transaction volume has increased, but the transaction volume of grain and salt has been very small."

Li Shen took a sip of tea and said.

"Your Majesty, logically it shouldn't happen. Tubo trades with us, and the focus is on grain, salt and iron.

Nowadays, salt is no longer a prohibited item, and food is not allowed to be sold.

Even if the tax is higher, there will still be merchants doing this business.

The trading volume shouldn't be small." Wang Xuance was a little confused and thought for a while but couldn't come to a conclusion.

Porcelain, silk, etc. are all luxuries that ordinary people are reluctant to part with.

According to Li Shen's estimate, Tubo now has a population of more than two million. Li Shen is very optimistic about the market in Tubo, otherwise he would not agree to the mutual trade.

"Well, I have already sent people to investigate, and you will also send out part of the investigation.

Ask the merchants in Datang if they know who is doing this business.

I guess there must be something unknown here, which I cannot allow.

In this Qinghai fortress, I am the king, and everything here must be under my control.

Everything in this city belongs to me, even an ant must have the surname Li. "

What Li Shen hates the most is that something in his territory is out of his control, and he doesn't even know about it.

He felt it was too dangerous.

All threats to him must be nipped in the bud.

"Yes, I will arrange to send someone to investigate right now." After saying this, Wang Xuance retreated.

Li Shen was about to lie down and continue when the guard outside came over again and said:

"Your Majesty, shopkeeper Liu Suliu is outside the door asking for an audience."

"Wonima, can you let me have a good rest this day? Let him come in."

Li Shen cursed. He just wanted to enjoy the summer afternoon, why was it so difficult?

"I pay my respects to His Highness Prince Ji." Liu Su bowed deeply after entering.

"If you have anything to say, hurry up and tell me." Li Shen said impatiently.

"Go back to your lord, we don't have enough cash." Liu Su quickly replied.

"What are you talking about? We don't have enough money? I have brought so much jewelry and gold, how come there isn't enough?"

Say, are you being corrupted by this king?

Destroy nine tribes, do you know? "Li Shen's expression changed immediately after hearing this. Who in this world dares to be greedy for my money? He doesn't want to live anymore.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. The treasures your Majesty brought are still there, and there is a lot of gold left. What the villain is saying is that the copper coins are running out."

Seeing King Ji's anger, Liu Su quickly explained.