Chapter 40 I heard what an expert said
Li Shimin didn't speak for a long time.
Looking at Zhao Chen's face, it was like seeing him for the first time.
Queen Changsun also looked at Zhao Chen with a shocked expression.
The forces of the Five Surnames and Qiwang are intertwined, and the Imperial Family of the Tang Dynasty is also a branch of the Five Surnames and Qiwang, so they are definitely not willing to be completely hostile to them.
In other words, under the current situation, the Tang royal family did not have the confidence to do so.
Empress Changsun knew very well that Li Shimin himself was extremely eager to seize greater power from the five surnames and Qiwang.
But things are not that easy.
The five surnames Qiwang controlled the imperial examination, and it was difficult for even the emperor himself to get involved.
But when Zhao Chen just said that, she realized that this would be a huge opportunity.
Who would have thought that the difficult issues that had troubled the two emperors of the Tang Dynasty would be solved so easily by Zhao Chen today?
Before, she had only heard from Li Shimin that Zhao Chen was knowledgeable about political affairs, but today she truly realized it.
Hong Fu Nu silently put down her bowls and chopsticks. Only now did she know why His Majesty the Emperor wanted to conceal his identity and get close to Zhao Chen.
Who would have thought that Zhao Chen, at such an age, would have so many hidden secrets.
How did this kid do it?
Li Ruoshuang was also looking at Zhao Chen in disbelief at this moment.
Although she doesn't care about political affairs, she also knows how powerful the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes are.
His Majesty the Emperor even dared to ask Zhao Chen such a question.
The key is that Zhao Chen actually answered everything correctly.
It's incredible.
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That afternoon, Zhao Chen and his party got on the carriage and returned to Chang'an City.
It wasn't until night fell that everyone entered the city.
Old Li Tou seemed very anxious. Queen Changsun also wanted to make an appointment with Zhao Chen to come back for dinner some time later.
Then he was urged to leave by Lao Litou.
The next morning, the eldest grandson Wuji, who had not seen His Majesty the Emperor all day yesterday, finally met at the Great Court.
I met Li Shimin.
However, His Majesty the Emperor seems to be a little different today.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Changsun Wuji stood up and spoke to Li Shimin.
"Tell me the auxiliary machine." Li Shimin had a smile on his face and seemed to be in a good mood.
Changsun Wuji felt happy.
He secretly thought that he was lucky, and if he thought about what happened next, His Majesty the Emperor should be able to agree.
"Your Majesty, it has been a while since the last time your Majesty agreed to the Salt and Iron Official Camp."
"The Yantie Official Camp is a matter that will benefit the present and benefit the future. Your Majesty should make a decision as soon as possible." Changsun Wuji said to Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, what Changsun Pushe said makes sense. For such a major matter, it is better to do it sooner rather than later."
"The front line is asking for food and wages again. If we can't get the money and food, I'm afraid something will happen to the front line."
As soon as Changsun Wuji opened his mouth, people followed him.
"Father, I agree with the opinion of eldest grandson Pushe. The sooner the salt and iron official camp is implemented, the sooner the national treasury can be replenished."
"The war on the frontline is tense now, and money and food are extremely important." Prince Li Chengqian said.
He is now somewhat eager to get the position of partial salt and iron transfer envoy.
In this way, he would have enough money to win over some officials in the court.
Li Tai glanced at Li Chengqian, frowned slightly, then suddenly relaxed, walked forward, and said to Li Shimin, "Father, I think this is inappropriate. The salt and iron franchise is to compete with the people for profit. Right and wrong shake the foundation of the country."
Li Tai's ideas were all agreed upon by Li Chengqian, but he opposed them all.
If Li Chengqian disagrees, he will strongly support it.
In short, he would confront Li Chengqian.
Wasn't it just that he was born a year earlier than himself?
Why can you be the prince, while he, Li Tai, can only be a prince?
Li Chengqian looked a little ugly, glared at Li Tai fiercely, and said nothing.
Although Li Chengqian has been very annoyed with Li Tai these days.
The concept of brotherhood and brotherhood has become history since Li Shimin tentatively wanted to depose him as the crown prince.
But on the surface, he would not blame Li Tai.
Li Shimin prefers Li Tai, and there is no need for him, Li Chengqian, to continue to hate Li Shimin.
However, this salt and iron official camp can replenish the national treasury very well.
The emperor absolutely could not refuse.
Li Chengqian's lips curved into a disdainful smile, waiting for the emperor to speak.
When Li Shimin saw Li Chengqian and Li Tai arguing in the court, he secretly shook his head.
This position of crown prince is neither yours, Li Chengqian's, nor yours, Li Tai's.
Zhao Chen will be my future crown prince of the Tang Dynasty.
What's the point of you arguing here?
"I have already considered the matter of the Yantie Official Camp. This matter has caused too much harm to the people, so I will stop it here." Li Shimin glanced at the ministers in the palace and said.
Everyone was stunned.
Everyone looked at Li Shimin in disbelief.
His Majesty the Emperor was very thoughtful that day, so how could he suddenly not want to do it again?
Do you really think of a saint?
When Li Chengqian heard Li Shimin's words, he was stunned for a moment.
He still wants to get some positions, arrange for his own people, and then make some money.
But now...
Li Chengqian's whole body suddenly felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
Even Changsun Wuji was stunned on the spot, unable to believe his ears.
“Your Majesty, if we don’t use the salt and iron official camp, where will the treasury have the money, and how can the frontline army defend itself against the enemy?
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"Your Majesty, should you think twice?" Fang Xuanling came out and said to Li Shimin.
He had come up with this method, but now it was directly rejected by Li Shimin. Fang Xuanling felt very strange.
There is even the slightest suspicion, did someone say something?
Li Tai was extremely happy.
Unexpectedly, he guessed his father's thoughts with his casual words.
It's really a blind cat that meets a dead mouse.
"Prime Minister, my father only said to consider it last time. The treasury is empty, but we cannot ignore the life and death of the people."
"No matter how difficult it is, we can't compete with the people for profit." Li Tai said righteously.
Fang Xuanling is from the East Palace, and Li Tai will not care about his face.
"What Qingque said makes sense. I talked about this matter with a senior official a few days ago. He told me about Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's edict of sin."
"Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went on a military rampage and defeated the Xiongnu, but because of the salt and iron monopoly, the people were in dire straits. As a result, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had no choice but to issue this edict."
"I have thought about it again and again, and decided to let it go. The people should not be lenient, otherwise there will be endless disasters." Li Shimin said.
"What my father said is absolutely true, and my son thinks so too." Li Tai flattered him silently.
Li Chengqian felt angry.
"Father, I don't know where my father is, the master he calls me, is able to attract so much attention from me. I also want to meet this person."
"Perhaps I can also learn a lot from this master." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin with a sincere expression.
But Li Chengqian didn't quite believe in what Li Shimin called an expert.
He was thinking that Li Shimin must have made up his mind to depose him as the crown prince, so he created a so-called master to block his way of making money.
But what he didn't expect was that the emperor nodded to him and said, "The master is not here, but I have brought some things made by the master to open your eyes."
