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

"Really? But I've been there, and there's nothing special about them?" Li Shimin asked with some confusion.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the raw materials are made in the paper mill, and the medicine added is made in Prince Ji's Mansion.

The craftsmen in the papermaking mill are only responsible for one link, and others are not allowed to inquire or talk to outsiders.

Anyone who innocently approaches the ingredient warehouse will be shot by the guards. More than ten people have died due to accidental entry.

Even Wang Hongfu, the big shopkeeper in charge of the paper mill, couldn't get in and could only check inside the mill. "

Li Shimin knew that the paper mill was a top secret.

This was a great power given by him. It was originally intended to increase the number of students in the Tang Dynasty and destroy the monopoly of scholars by aristocratic families.

The perimeter of the papermaking mill has always been guarded by servants sent by the cooperating dandy families, about 1,500 people.

There are 500 guards of the Royal Palace resident inside. Sometimes Li Shen takes away the guards when he goes on a business trip, and Li Shimin will send 500 Yulin Guards to replace the defense.

But like the guards of Prince Ji's Mansion, they can only guard the outside and are not allowed to enter the room.

It is divided into two layers: inner and outer. Guards can only be found on the outer layer. There are watchtowers and arrow towers, and the guards are very tight.

"That is to say, no one can imitate this thing now." Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.

"Aye, my tenth brother is meticulous in his work. He must have thought of a countermeasure before launching this thing." Li Chengqian said.

“Alas, he is meticulous in what he does, but he never considers the consequences.

That loan has already affected the princes, nobles and the court, causing dissatisfaction among many nobles.

Now that he has opened another bank, this may very well lead to impeachment.

Cabinet workshops have always been made by the imperial court and nobles from various places.

If he does this, his family will be the only one in the end. Prince Ji's Mansion is so rich now, why isn't he satisfied? "

Li Shimin also sighed, every time his son did something, it would have an impact on Datang.

He has never followed the rules. Doesn't he understand that everything beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind?

This is obviously an enemy of the nobles of the world.

"Aye, since my tenth brother established this bank before setting off to Qinghai, he must have a reason.

My analysis should be related to this mutual market. Didn't the bank put up a notice that flying money is only useful between Qinghai Road and Chang'an City. "

Analysis by Li Chengqian.

"Gao Ming, you don't know Li Shen well enough. You have to think too far and think about the worst in everything he does.

Now that he is meddling in the cabinet affairs, I am afraid that he will eventually meddle in the coin matter. "Li Shimin shook his head.

"Aye means that the tenth brother can mint coins privately? But as far as I know, there are no copper mines in Prince Ji's Mansion." Li Chengqian was a little surprised.

Privately minting coins is a serious crime. Although some aristocratic families and feudal royal families below will mint coins privately and quietly,

But they were all within control. The large copper mines were all in the hands of the imperial court, and only some small and barren copper mines in the corners fell into their hands.

"He has many options, don't forget the large iron mines he privately occupied on Liaodong Road.

Also, he discovered many islands overseas, and he didn’t know if there were copper mines on them.

Alas, this careless and rebellious son. "

When Li Shimin thought of this, he lost his appetite and put down his chopsticks.

"Aye, that's probably not the case. The tenth brother once said that if there are too many copper coins on the market, then the copper coins will be worthless.

Call it inflation, prices in Datang will also rise accordingly. At that time, people did not have much money in their hands, which would make people's livelihood difficult.

Er thought that the tenth brother would not do such a stupid thing. "Li Chengqian argued that he still believed in Li Shen's overall view.

"I hope so. Pay attention to the situation in the court these days. Lao Shi established a bank and charged such a low storage fee.

Someone in the court will definitely stand up, and you need to handle this yourself.

Gao Ming, you are the future king, show your majesty and don’t be afraid of them.

I am still alive. If these people are not good enough, then I will give you a new batch. There are many capable people in this world.

Nowadays, more and more people are participating in the imperial examination, and there is no need to worry about not having talented people.

This Tang Dynasty is the Tang Dynasty of my Li family. I want them to know who is the king and who is the minister.

I hope you are stronger than me and can rule the world in the future. "

Li Shimin taught Li Chengqian seriously that he now felt that the semi-retirement method Li Shen mentioned was wonderful.

He is a wise king, and of course he hopes that the Tang Dynasty will last forever.

He sometimes thinks about how much trouble his successor will encounter if he really hands over power after his death. Then he will have to rely on himself and suppress powerful officials.

There is no need for it now. You can let the prince do whatever he wants. If he makes a mistake, just step in and step forward. He is still allowing the prince to make mistakes.

"Thank you Aye for your teaching. I will definitely not disappoint Aye." Li Chengqian stood up and bowed.

"Well, that's good. Tomorrow I will take my mother and the others to Yuhua Palace for a spring outing and hunting.

If anything happens, just send someone there to let me know. "

Li Shimin nodded. He finally lived in a way that he hated. This was what his tenth son was like at the beginning.

Leave the matter to the servants, travel around by yourself, and only come forward when something happens.

"Aye, there is something else to do today." Li Chengqian took the opportunity to talk about it.

"What's the matter?"

"Not long ago, someone appealed in front of the government office, but Cui Renshi, the minister of the Zhongshu, did not submit the appeal and hid it.

Later, someone from Zhongshushe told her about this matter.

The son originally wanted to punish him, but the family asked for too many lovers, especially the officials of the Cui family who said they just forgot for a moment.

And..." Li Chengqian said this.

"And what?" Li Shimin asked.

"Moreover, there are also people from the three provinces interceding, including Duke Zhao."

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he secretly glanced at his mother.

There were no changes for Empress Changsun. She was not allowed to interfere in politics in the harem. She was only responsible for picking up food and pouring tea for Li Shimin and his son while they were chatting, without saying a word.

"Hmph, it seems that the Cui family can't bear to part with the minister of Zhongshu. The deputy of Zhongshu has a high and powerful position.

When Ma Zhou was recuperating, someone suggested that Cui Renshi should temporarily act as the Secretary of the Central Committee.

Wang De, passed on my oral instructions to Cui Renshi, the minister of Zhongshu, who was sitting in the pavilion and suing himself, so he did not play it.

In addition to the position of secretary-general, he was assigned to Lianzhou.

I will ask Dali Temple to investigate this matter strictly. I want to see the cause and effect. "

Li Shimin snorted coldly and immediately made a decree.

These people are forcing themselves to take action. They dare to force the prince. How can they not be punished for such an obvious crime?

Wang De immediately saluted and went to Zhongshu Province to convey the message.

This is just a general decree, so there is no need to draft an imperial edict.

"Gao Ming, remember, if you take a step back, they will take a step forward. They want to keep Zhongshu Shilang, so they begged for mercy.

But you can't encourage this, otherwise you won't be able to hear or see anything in the palace from now on. "