Datang: Stop pretending, you are a peerless expert

The queen got up with the two princesses and came out after washing.

Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng also got up.

I saw Su Yu talking with Li Shimin and Du Ruhui in the courtyard.

The queen walked over and asked, "What are you talking about, it's so lively?"

Su Yu smiled and said, "Old Li and I are going to Yangzhou, will you go?"

When they heard that they were going to Yangzhou, Changle and Xiao Si jumped up.

"Great, let's go to Yangzhou. I haven't been out of Chang'an City yet."

"I'm going on a long trip, happy."

The two maids circled around Su Yu.

The queen was surprised that Su Yu, a salted fish, was going out?

It seems that the emperor persuaded him.

How did the emperor do it?
Wei Zheng couldn't believe what Su Yu said.

"Master Su, are you really going out?"

Wei Zheng asked.

Su Yu said: "No way, Old Chen's brother may be in Yangzhou, I'm going to help him find it."

"Oh I got it."

Fang Xuanling nodded.

Just to put it bluntly, how could Su Yu, a salted fish, go out on his own initiative? It turned out to be for his brother, Old Chen.

"When are you going out?"

the queen asked.

Li Shimin shook his head and said with a smile, "At least one month, he said that roads need to be built first, special carriages are needed, and large ships must be built at the Grand Canal Wharf."

The Queen smiled and said, "Are you more pompous than Yang Guang?"

Su Yu said seriously: "You should also be considerate and considerate of me. How determined I am to travel far away."

"If it wasn't for Lao Chen, I would hide in Sujiazhuang all my life and wait to die."

Not going out is the most basic quality of salted fish.

Yangzhou, thousands of miles away, is too far away.

Lao Chen rushed in with his things, and said out of breath, "Master, let's go."

Everyone was stunned.

Su Yu stood up and said, "Old Chen, Yangzhou is far away, let's get ready first."

Lao Chen was very anxious and said, "My lord, I'm ready."

"Look, the clothes, the check, the sword, and Jueying are all ready."

Su Yu laughed and said, "Old Chen, let's go and find it for you this time."

"These people are all going together, so we have to prepare for a month."

Old Chen was in a hurry.

Li Shimin and the others were also in a hurry, but Li Shimin was afraid that he would push Su Yu into a hurry. If he didn't go, it would be over.

"Old Chen, be fully prepared."

"The journey of thousands of miles in Yangzhou is no joke."

"There's a huge crowd over there, it's useless to be anxious."

Li Shimin quickly persuaded him.

Du Ruhui also helped persuade.

It finally made sense, wait a month.

Now that he decided to go out, Su Yu started talking.

"Lao Li, it's the slack season now, tell Li Er about it."

"I pay, and he pays people to help me build the road."

Su Yu said.

For such a large project, it would definitely not be possible to rely solely on Su Yu to complete it.

And it is unreasonable for him to recruit millions of civilian husbands.

The only way is to let Li Shimin take action.

"Brother Xian, you will be in trouble for Li Er."

"It takes a month to build this road, and millions of people work. It's a wonder if the ministers of the court and the central government don't fall out."

Li Shimin is not sure.

It's not that simple.

The most basic thing for a good monarch is to be light on corvee and light on taxes.

Such a huge project of road construction, and in a hurry, will be scolded.

Wei Zheng nodded and said, "Master Su, Li Er will be scolded miserably."

"Especially that guy Wei Zheng, he will definitely call him a faint king in the court."

Li Shimin sighed that Wei Zheng's acting skills have improved a lot.

"It says that you only know how to do business, but not the state affairs."

"Let me ask you, things from the south of the Yangtze River are transported by water to Luoyang, and then to Chang'an City."

"Is the cost of traveling by land more expensive than water transportation?"

Su Yu said.

Fang Xuanling nodded and said, "Indeed."

"Then I built this 20-meter avenue from Zhuque Street to Luoyang Wharf. How much is it worth?"

Su Yu said.

Li Shimin understood, and said, "It's immeasurable."

With the construction of such a road, the traffic in Chang'an and Luoyang has become very convenient.

"That's right, I pay the money, Li Er is just recruiting civilian husbands."

"I gave Li Ertian a big deal, and he still hasn't thanked me."

Su Yu said.

Li Shimin was overjoyed: If so, I can repair the road without paying a penny.

Moreover, it is the slack season at this time, and the common people can earn extra money.

"Okay, I'll tell Li Er now."

Li Shimin was overjoyed.

The queen asked: "My dear brother, are you really so generous? You don't want anything from Li Er?"

When the queen said this, Li Shimin immediately became alert.

Yes, this kid never gives me free food.

It is absolutely fraudulent to give me such a big benefit.

"Brother, if you have anything to say, let's talk together so that I can report it to Li Er."

Li Shimin looked at Su Yu suspiciously.

"Tsk, Lao Li, who do you take me for?"

"Am I the kind of person who specifically cheats on Li Er?"

Su Yu shook his head and sighed.

Li Shimin looked into Su Yu's eyes and said, "Isn't it?"

Su Yu smiled slightly: "Don't worry about it, the money will be taken from my base treasury."

"Each civilian husband gives enough money, and the common people cannot suffer."

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

Sure enough, this kid had an ambush.

However, road construction is definitely beneficial.

I'll fix the road and talk about it later.

"Okay, I'll go back and report to Li Er."

Li Shimin said.

"Well, let's go, there is still shipbuilding, and we will get the money from the Luoyang base warehouse."

"I want fireworks to go to Yangzhou in March."

Su Yu said.

Going out is a hassle.

"Okay, that's it."

Li Shimin was afraid that Su Yu would regret it, so he told the truth first.

"Go, I'm sleepy."

Su Yu stretched and began to doze off.

Li Shimin admired Su Yu's sleep, just got up and went back to sleep.

"Then let's go back to Chang'an City first."

Li Shimin, the queen, and three ministers, He Meng waited at the door.

At the door, Lao Chen led Li Shimin's horse.

"Shopkeeper Li, great kindness and great virtue, I will never forget it in this life."

Old Chen paid homage.

"I should thank you, Old Chen."

Li Shimin said.

Old Chen didn't understand, and asked, "Why thank me?"

Du Ruhui explained: "Every time I come to Sujiazhuang, you, Old Chen, entertain me. I didn't say anything about looking for your family, so I dare not say thank you."

Li Shimin said it was coming soon, and hurried back.

"Yes, let's say thank you after we find your family."

Li Shimin said.

Saying goodbye to Lao Chen, Li Shimin returned to Chang'an City.

After entering the Lizheng Hall, Li Shimin changed his clothes.

"Guanyin maidservant, how do you think Su Yu will deceive me?"

Li Shimin asked.

Once the road is repaired, it will definitely not be given in vain.

But there seems to be no trap in this whole thing.

The queen laughed and said: "How can I guess this kid's flamboyant intestines?"

"However, even if he has an ambush, this matter is still in vain."

"Chang'an and Luoyang are connected into one piece, leading directly to the Grand Canal, and everything in the south of the Yangtze River can directly lead to Chang'an City."

Li Shimin nodded.

"I also know that this matter is of great benefit, but how can I persuade the ministers tomorrow?"

How to explain such a huge project.

You can't tell them that there is a big dog who pays for the repair of the highway.

"Neglect, I should have asked Su Yu how to persuade the officials."

said the Queen.

Li Shimin scratched his head.

"Let me think twice."

"You can't rely on Su Yu for everything."