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

Although Li Shen's talk was not comprehensive in many places, Li Shimin and Li Chengqian were still surprised that Li Shen's plan was so huge.

If this thing is done, it will indeed be a great thing that benefits the country and the people.

"Old Shi, your idea is good, but it is very difficult to implement. First of all, the nobles like Chang'an will not agree to collect commercial taxes." Li Shimin knew what Li Shen was thinking, so he got to the point.

"Don't worry, Aye. Where there's a will, there's a way. I'll figure it out step by step. This won't be done in a short time. My plan will take at least three years." Li Shenchi He said after taking a bite of grilled fish.

Li Shen hasn't thought about many things yet, but he has a rough plan in his mind.

This life is nothing more than fame and fortune. Nowadays, money is not that important to Li Shen. He wants to leave something to future generations, even if it is a legend.

Afterwards, the three men exchanged cups and cups, which lasted until evening, before Li Shimin and Li Chengqian returned to the palace drunkenly.

But Li Shen did not go back. He was waiting for the printing factory to print the newspaper.

On the fifth day, the latest issue of the newspaper came out, and Li Shen arranged for people to deliver it door to door in the east and west cities. The title of the newspaper headline was "If you are poor, you can save yourself; if you are prosperous, you can help the world."

This topic is not a big one. The entire article is explained in the tone of King Ji himself. The opening line is: I am the tenth son of the Emperor of Tang Dynasty. I was named King of Ji in the 16th year of Zhenguan.

I have been taught by Your Majesty since I was a child, and I am determined to serve the Tang Dynasty till my death. As we all know, I have a small fortune in these years, but I always remember the words of Professor Aye, if you are poor, you will be alone, and if you are rich, you will help the world.

Now is the time to do something for the world.

People in the world say that all the bustle in the world is for benefit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit. Businessmen put profit first and often use unscrupulous means, even unethical.

Businessmen have almost become synonymous with greed, treachery, selfishness, and profit-seeking. But I don’t think so. There are good and bad people in the world. The role of merchants cannot be eliminated just because of the actions of individual merchants. Merchants can circulate goods, improve people’s lives, and transport excess production to places of scarcity.

I want to form a chamber of commerce to restrain the bad behavior of merchants, but I will also provide convenience to the members of the chamber of commerce to ensure that members of the chamber of commerce are not bullied, exploited, or bought and sold by force.

Create a good business environment in Datang so that people can buy products with confidence.

Three days later, I will hold the establishment ceremony of the Chamber of Commerce at the Wine Club in Heaven and Earth. All merchants of the Tang Dynasty and merchants from allied countries are welcome to attend.

The article ends abruptly here, but the news delivered to the outside world is indeed earth-shattering. Since ancient times, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, this King Ji openly wanted to elevate the status of merchants and praise merchants.

This is unacceptable to many people. The household registration of industry and commerce indicates that it is a lowly registration and cannot be held in the imperial examination. Disgraced by the literati. What does King Ji want to do?

What is Li Shen doing at this time? He was studying mahjong with Zhang Wang in the carpentry workshop. There were too few entertainment facilities in Datang, so Li Shen wanted to add some entertainment items to himself.

The mahjong that Li Shen asked Zhang Wang to make this time was carved from red sandalwood, with a layer of jade on the back. Li Shen's requirement was that the workmanship must be fine, and it must be exactly the same when viewed from the back.

Zhang Wang looked at the picture on the paper Li Shen gave him and began to think. He had never seen this thing before.

"Okay, stop reading. You won't understand even after reading it. Just do what I tell you. Remember that four identical cards must be carved exactly the same. If the carving is broken, start over. Make me two pairs. , and make me two more pairs of ivory, and Wang Hongfu will send the ivory over in the afternoon."

Zhang Wang couldn't help but nod after hearing this, and secretly lamented that Li Shen had strong financial resources. How many ivory would it take to carve one of them?

Ivory is very valuable.

Li Shen came out of the carpentry workshop and walked around the village. He went to the school to see the situation. There were now thousands of children studying in the school. They are all the children of workers in Li Shen's restaurants and workshops. They study for free and receive a meal.

These children were very happy to see Li Shen coming. Although they are young, they understand who gave them their current life.

The school not only teaches cultural classes, but also teaches martial arts. The dream of many children in the village is to work as a bodyguard in the royal palace. If they can serve as a personal bodyguard for King Ji, it will be considered a glorious ancestor.

When Li Shen arrived at the school, he first met with the teachers here, chatted cordially with them, and asked if he had any difficulties. The palace could help solve any difficulties at work or at home.

Accompanied by the teachers, Li Shen visited the school's teaching buildings and canteen, and told the canteen cooks not to give broken things to the children just to save money. The student was quite moved.

Li Shen also delivered a speech in front of all the teachers and students of the school. Li Shen emphasized that for Datang, education is the top priority. Reading can open up wisdom, make sense, and change the destiny of children.

We must attach great importance to education, continue to cultivate outstanding talents for Datang, work hard to build Datang, and make people's lives more prosperous.

Li Shen also pointed out that we must attach great importance to school safety issues and improve children's safety awareness. Schools must strengthen management and not allow children to make any mistakes.

In the end, Li Shen praised all the teachings and highly affirmed their good deeds of being able to teach children in the village.

In the future, the palace will increase its investment in the school. Li Shen attaches great importance to the lack of teaching and promises to find someone to find a solution immediately after returning to the palace.

Li Shen finally pointed out that no matter how poor you are, you must not be poor in education, and no matter how hard you are, you must not suffer your children. These children are the saplings that support the Tang Dynasty and will grow into the towering trees that support the Tang Dynasty in the future.

The responsibility of the teaching is to let these saplings grow healthy and strong and not go astray.

King Ji left, but his words still echoed in the minds of teachers and students.

(I’m a little bit crazy now. I just watched the news.)

That night, Li Shimin learned all about Li Shen's experience in the school. It was not reported by Baiqisi, but was publicized by the school's instructor Yu after he returned to the city.

"No matter how poor you are, you can't afford education, and no matter how miserable you are, you can't suffer for your children." Li Shimin took the memorial that was passed down and savored what Li Shen said carefully. And when he saw Li Shen compare the children to the towering trees supporting the Tang Dynasty, he agreed even more.

Population has been a top priority since ancient times. A large population base means a large proportion of talents. How could Li Shimin not understand this?

"Go and send this memorial to the East Palace so that the prince can also see it."