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

"Haha, you see, I told you, this matter will definitely work after I talk to the prince."

After everyone heard the arrangements, Cheng Chusi immediately burst into laughter.

"If Prince Ji is indeed a genius in the business world, we are inferior to him."

Everyone shook their heads, saying that they were no match for Li Shen.

"Haha, how can I be so good? You are flattering me.

By the way, last time I camped at a campsite next to the Ba River, did you guys help promote it?

Our people can enjoy a 20% discount on all the games.”

Li Shen suddenly thought of the camping base.

“Don’t worry, Your Majesty, we have already spread the news.

I went to see a few days ago and saw quite a few people spending the night there.

There are scholars and merchants.”

Tang Songling said.

"That's good." Li Shen nodded.

"Your Majesty, since there is nothing else to do, we will take our leave."

In fact, he was ready to tell Li Shen, but Li Shen did not try to persuade him to stay. He just asked Shitou to see him off while he lay on the stretcher.

He was pushed back to the rear quarters by servants and guards.

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"Xuan Ce, I am already like this, can't the rule of discussing court affairs once every ten days be changed?"

In Li Shen's study, Li Shen was lying on the couch, raising his head with difficulty to look at Wang Xuance.

"Your Highness, this is what you said. We will talk about it someday in Chang'an."

Wang Xuance didn't care at all.

"Really? This is what I said myself? Is there something wrong with my brain?

OK, keep talking."

Li Shen had no choice but to endure it.

“The last piece of news from your Highness is that not long ago, the leader of the Huihe tribe, Tumidu, was killed by his nephew.

Tumidu's son, Yaoluoge Porun, was promoted from the post of General of the Left Guard to the post of General of the Left Guard, and inherited Tumidu's position.

“The chief was killed by his nephew, so the reason for the chief’s death is really incomprehensible.

Why?

Li Shen liked this kind of gossip in the court.

"The nephew of Prince Tumidu is called Yaoluoge Wuhe. He committed adultery with Tumidu's wife and Tumidu found out.

Yaoluoge Wuhe led the cavalry to kidnap Tumidu at night and killed him.

This Yaoluoge Wuhe was falsely accused by the Deputy Protector of Yanran Yuan Lichen, who wanted to appoint Wuhe as the Governor of Hanhai.

Wuhe went to thank Yuan Lichen in person, and Yuan Lichen captured him, executed him, and reported to Your Majesty.

"Oh~ That's the principle."

After knowing the answer, Li Shen also lost interest.

"Your Majesty, Li Junxian, the Duke of Wulian County, and his son are outside seeking an audience."

Wei Fugui's voice came from outside the door.

"Li Junxian is out?"

Li Shen was surprised. It had only been three days and Li Junxian was already released. Was the Dali Temple so efficient?

“Your Majesty, don’t be surprised. In fact, His Majesty could have pardoned the Duke of Wulian, but since he has already issued the decree, he needs an excuse.

That’s why they ordered the Dali Temple to supervise the case. The Dali Temple official was no fool, so he only detained him for three days and then released him.”

Wang Xuance explained.

"Well, come with me and take a look. I think they should be grateful to me."

Li Shen waved his hand, and the guards immediately pushed the bed where Li Shen was lying out.

When Li Shen was pushed to the front, Li Junxian and Li Yixie were already waiting in the front hall.

"I greet His Royal Highness Prince Ji."

The father and son saluted.

"Well, excuse me. I didn't expect you to come out so soon."

Li Shen Li Shen was very calm.

"Plop."

Li Yixie knelt in front of Li Shen.

"Thank you, Prince Ji, for saving my father. I would like to express my gratitude to His Highness Prince Ji on behalf of my father."

"Boom boom boom..."

Li Yixie kowtowed to Li Shen several times in a row.

"Please get up quickly, this won't work. Stones will make people rich soon."

Li Shen immediately gave the order.

"Thank you, His Highness Prince Ji."

"It's just a small favor for me. You don't have to mind it." Li Shen said to Li Junxian.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, you were punished by His Majesty for saving me and were severely injured. I have learned about this from others.

If it weren't for the rescue by His Royal Highness Prince Ji, I would have lost my head.

Therefore, I am extremely grateful to His Royal Highness Prince Ji."

Li Junxian bowed deeply. He was really grateful to King Ji. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

“This is totally unnecessary. To be honest, I did not only save you, but also did some other things.

It will be beneficial to both the imperial court and the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shen shook his head.

"I know, it's about managing the temple, but I only thought of this because you, Your Majesty, saved me."

Li Junxian is a bit old-fashioned.

"Okay, let's not talk about this. Since you are innocent, what arrangements will His Majesty make for you?"

Li Shen changed the subject.

"Your Majesty, according to His Majesty's order, I will be transferred back to Chang'an this time to continue to serve as the Left Marquis of Wu and the Lieutenant General to guard the Xuanwu Gate for His Majesty."

Li Junxian replied that this was actually a good thing for him. Being able to guard the Xuanwu Gate showed that Li Shimin still trusted him.

"That's good. Being able to return to my post is a good outcome.

This king hopes that you will not bear a grudge against the court or against His Majesty.

Your Majesty has no choice.

If there is a chance in the future, I will compensate you on behalf of Your Majesty.

Li Shen looked at Li Junxian and said.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, your words are too serious. Your Majesty is the king and I am the subject. If the king wants the subject to die, the subject must die."

Li Shen could tell that Li Junxian still had some emotions in his heart, but Li Shen could also understand.

Being wronged to the point of being almost killed would make anyone feel emotional.

It was good enough that Li Junxian did not retire and returned to his hometown.

Li Shen did not continue to explain to Li Junxian. There was no need.

Li Junxian and his son chatted with Li Shen for a while and presented him with a generous gift.

Of course, it was a generous gift for them, so Li Shen did not refuse and accepted it all.

After Prince Ji chatted for a few more words, Li Junxian stood up and said goodbye.

The Ji Palace had been in great condition these days, and Li Shen felt a little exhausted, so he announced to the public that he would be in seclusion for three days and would not see any guests.

Then Li Shen heard that the court had issued an order to manage the temples, reducing the temples' fertile fields and confiscating the excess land into the national treasury.

The money and property must be counted, including personal property, and the part that does not belong to them must be confiscated into the national treasury.

Because the execution was so sudden, the monks in the temples of Chang'an had not yet understood what was going on before all their wealth was confiscated.

So at the beginning, the national treasury reaped a rich harvest.

In addition to money and property, there are also those lay disciples who are in name only and the temple's servants.

From now on, lay disciples must also pay taxes on rent and labor service, and all male servants under the age of 10 and over the age of will be sent home.

The imperial court would distribute dry food and travel expenses to allow servants to return home, and allocate good land so that they could live a normal life, marry and have children.

In the future they will add population to the imperial court and also produce more food.

(I’m really sorry, the upload was a little late, it was only updated at 8:22, and I didn’t sleep all night.

I was so sleepy at the end that my eyelids were drooping and my mind was a bit blank, so what I wrote is a bit rough.

Please bear with me.)