The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Even in summer, it would not be too hot in Da'an Palace. Li Fu even asked the emperor if he wanted to live in the manor.

The answer he got was that Li Fu's house in the manor was too small, and he could not have fun even if he played there. He would not go to the manor for the time being. Da'an Palace was much more comfortable than Taiji Palace, and he did not plan to move for the time being.

In the palace, Li Shimin was in a good mood today.

After dealing with the Pei family, he also got a document from Pei Ji that could save him a lot of trouble.

It would not be possible for the court to recover the salt and iron business rights overnight. If they took the initiative to hand it over, it would be simple.

But the problem is that all the aristocratic families would never take the initiative to hand it over.

How much money they earn in a year, how could they bear to give it up.

At this time, in the main hall of Liangyi Palace, Li Shimin handed the document he had just received in the morning to the ministers in the palace.

"This is what Pei Ji wrote before he left." Li Shimin said: "In this way, the Pei family's salt industry in Puzhou will be more legitimately taken over by the court. There are two mines in other places. These will be handled by the Ministry of Revenue for the time being."

"In addition, the court will also prepare a new department, the Salt and Iron Department, which will specifically manage a series of issues in the court's salt and iron industry. Further, the salt and iron business rights will be taken back by the court." Li Shimin said: "Although this road is difficult, we must go on. For the court and the people of the Tang Dynasty, anyone who resists and blocks it is against the court and the people of the world. No matter what happens in the end, I will never forgive it easily!"

All those present were important officials of the Zhenguan Dynasty, and some of them were people who ran salt businesses at home.

Now, this topic has been put on the table, and today in front of the emperor is also an opportunity to choose.

Another opportunity to choose is at tomorrow's morning court.

Everyone is sure that the document written by Pei Ji will appear in the morning court tomorrow.

Your Majesty also needs to see the reactions of the court officials.

It's just that today's private discussion in Liangyi Hall is also an extra opportunity for Your Majesty. After all, those present have been with Your Majesty since He was the King of Qin.

The degree of closeness is naturally different.

But when I think of handing over my own salt and iron mines, my heart aches and it bleeds.

Therefore, now the entire Liangyi Hall is silent, and you can hear a pin drop.

No one dares to speak first.

Except Changsun Wuji.

I have been caught in the rain, so don't think about holding an umbrella for others.

"I think your majesty's move is feasible." Changsun Wuji said, and then he talked about the court's laws and taxes.

"The return of salt and iron to the court can at least increase the court's income. There is only so much money in the treasury every year. Once a big or small event occurs, money and grain must be allocated from the treasury to help the people. Once a year, it is enough for the court to tighten its belt for a whole year or even two years.

In this way, the court's ability to resist such risks is too weak."

"The court has money to do more things that benefit the people. The return of salt and iron to the court will increase a large amount of income for the court."

Changsun Wuji knelt there and talked freely.

As for Li Shimin's right-hand men, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, they were also silent for the first time.

They naturally knew that this matter would be of great benefit to the court.

But they were in a big family and had no choice.

Fang Xuanling was born in the Qinghe Fang family. His ancestors lived in Linzi. He belonged to a Shandong family. He was the head of the Fang family in Chang'an.

But in the big family of Qinghe Fang, he was not the one who had the final say.

The same was true for Du Ruhui and Jingzhao Du.

The two were also very embarrassed, so they kept silent.

"So, who supports the court?" Li Shimin glanced at everyone.

Still silent.

Li Shimin was unhappy, but he could understand. After all, the matter of the family handing over salt and iron was not something that could be decided by one person present.

Moreover, such a large piece of profit, the court could not just take it and not give any compensation.

These are real money and silver. The court can take it if it wants it, even if it is robbery.

The court cannot do this.

But now, Li Shimin only wants their attitude.

Subsequent things can be done slowly.

Including what compensation the court should give and what benefits it should give to the major families, all can be negotiated.

However, even the attitude is difficult to get.

At this time, it was still Changsun Wuji who stood up and set the stage.

"Your Majesty, I think this is a serious matter. If the court wants to make this decision, it must give people time to consider and accept it." Changsun Wuji bowed and said, "Your Majesty also said,This matter should be taken slowly, no need to rush.

"You Pushe is right."

"Yes, this matter is of great importance."

At this time, the ministers in the palace began to agree.

If you don't give up the opportunity, it's really shameless.

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

In the evening, Li Shimin stayed in the side hall of Liangyi Hall by himself.

"Your Majesty, the letter sent by King Jingyang to the palace, you were discussing matters with the court officials at that time, so you put it in this side hall first." Wang De, the personal eunuch, reminded in a low voice.

"Well? Where is the letter?"

"On the right side of your desk."

Li Shimin looked carefully and found the letter lying on the desk, picked it up, opened it and read it.

"Let King Jingyang come to the palace to see me tomorrow." Li Shimin said: "After the morning court, send someone to King Jingyang's mansion to deliver a letter and ask him to come in the morning. "

"Yes." Wang De responded respectfully.

Li Shimin sat on the chair and sighed.

The matter of salt and iron is really difficult to handle.

Even the close ministers around him, under pressure from the family, dare not make a clear statement.

Could it be that in the end, it will really be like the Pei family, and it will take a fuss like this before it can be taken back?

Does the Hundred Cavalry Division have to go to each family to find fault?

When you promise benefits, you won't listen, so you have to...

Forget it, I won't think about this matter for now, it gives me a headache just thinking about it.

Li Shimin decisively gave up thinking about this matter, and turned to deal with the memorials submitted here, He also asked Wang De to send someone to Lizheng Palace to inform Empress Changsun to let the children get ready, as they would leave for the village in Jingyang County tomorrow.

Hasn't he been looking forward to it for a long time?

On second thought, he sent someone to Concubine Yang again, and this time, he brought the third child with him.

As Li Fu said, it would be good to let the children cultivate their feelings.

Besides, the third child is calm and steady, but he always feels a little dull. It would be great if he could be a little more lively.

The next morning, after Li Fu finished his breakfast and prepared, he went into the palace.