Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

The courtiers looked at the door in confusion as to who Li Shimin wanted to let in. Then Li Shen walked in. The minister didn't know what Li Shen was doing. Everybody looked at him

"I've seen it before."

"Well, do you have anything to do here?" Li Shimin asked

"Aye, I'm here to donate money." Li Shen didn't beat around the bush.

"Donate?" Li Shimin was puzzled.

"Yes, that is, donations. I heard that many prefectures and counties in Guannai Province were affected by locust plagues. Grain production was reduced. My sister Li Mengjiang is kind-hearted. She couldn't see the people suffering. I was heartbroken after hearing about this. I wanted to do something for the people. But because of my sister It is inconvenient for a woman to go to court. So I was asked to come here. In the name of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the 12th daughter Li Mengjiang, I donated [-] guan of money and [-] dan of food to the people affected by the disaster in Guannai Road. And my sister is in the Princess Palace to provide relief for the disaster. The people prayed for three days. May the people affected by the disaster be able to survive the difficulties." Li Shen deliberately amplified his voice.

Wait for Li Shen to finish. The whole hall was silent. No one thought that Li Shen would spend so much money and food. Everyone knew that it was donated by Li Shen. How could Li Mengjiang have so much money and food? Li Shimin above was also shocked. This era was not as accustomed as later generations. Very few are donated. A rich man who builds a bridge or a road is considered a great philanthropist. Li Shen paid so much money and food all at once. He didn't understand why Li Shen was doing this.

"King Ji is so righteous"

"Yes, King Ji Dayi,"

"King Ji is indeed benevolent and righteous, saving the people from fire and water."

It was not easy for the courtiers to praise Li Shen's feats.

"Everyone, everyone, you have misunderstood. These donations have nothing to do with me. They were donated by my sister Li Mengjiang. Although I am also a bit benevolent. But you have also heard that I love money. So this donation is related to It doesn't matter to me." Li Shencong said

"Princess Gaoyi" Changsun Wuji said first. He already somewhat understood Li Shen's thoughts.

"Yes. That princess is so righteous," Fang Xuanling also praised, but Li Mengjiang didn't have a title. He didn't know what his name was for a while.

Then the courtiers all stood up and praised Li Mengjiang for his enthusiasm, benevolence and righteousness.

"There is one more thing I want to say. The household department needs to issue a usage statement for the money donated by my sister. I don't want the money and food to fall into personal pockets. I want to know where it is. I will also send people to investigate secretly. Who took my money? If you enjoy it, I will make it uncomfortable for him." Li Shen added

"Here, how can such a large amount of money and food be detailed?" Tang Jian was in trouble.

"If this is not possible, then the money and grain collected by the Ministry of Household Affairs every year will be very watery." Li Shenzhi said something that made Tang Jian's face change. Isn't this Li Shen giving him eye drops?

"I don't care about anything else. My sister's money and food must be clear. I will send someone to investigate. Anyway, the Ministry of Household Affairs only needs to tell the local officials what I said. Tell them that I am a greedy person." Li Shen did not continue to attack the Ministry of Household Affairs. Just give them a warning about the place.

"Meng Jiang is interested." Li Shimin somewhat understood what Li Shen was going to do.

"Your Majesty, the twelfth princess is kind-hearted, helping the weak and supporting the poor, and is kind-hearted. It is indeed the fortune of the Tang Dynasty and your Majesty's fortune." Fang Xuanling knew what Li Shen meant. It was also seen that Li Shimin also understood what Li Shen meant. Fortunately, I sold Li Shen a favor. Also give Li Shimin a step up.

"What Fang Qing said is absolutely true. Wang De proposed that my twelfth daughter, Li Mengjiang, is smart since she was a child. She is virtuous and virtuous. She has a good heart and a good heart. She helps the poor and those in need. She generously donated money to help me when the country was in crisis. Share the worries, wash the tin with soup, and still have the old seal. You can be granted the title of Princess of Linchuan County. Three thousand households will be granted the title of real seal, and you will be rewarded with ten pieces of brocade, silk, two corals, and three princess robes." After Wang De finished writing, Li Shimin read it. Look and stamp it with a big seal. It is said that the imperial copies of the three provinces were kept. Notify the whole country. Because Li Shimin said it face to face, there was no need for Sanzhou to write an opinion.

Li Shen quickly thanked Li Mengjiang. In the afternoon, the eunuch will naturally deliver the order. But Li Shen thought in his heart. This dad is too stingy to reward you with just this little thing. Salaries also come according to rules. But I am content. At least there is a ban. Not short of the money.

The ministers were all shocked. Only then did I understand. Li Shen paid so much money just to buy Li Mengjiang a princess title. What a wealthy King Ji. There are also many people who don't understand. Why did Li Shen invest so much for Li Mengjiang? What's in it for him. In this era, men are superior to women, so I don't quite understand Li Shen's actions.

Li Shimin knew that Li Shen was resentful of him. I blame him for not blocking his sister's account so late. So I tried to find a way to pay for a princess. This was very embarrassing for Li Shimin. It seems that the only way to eliminate his resentment is to treat his sister better in the future. Li Shimin has discovered over time that Li Shen pays special attention to family ties. He is also very close to his other brothers and sisters. Ask for money, give money. If you want to help, help. Especially his biological mothers Wei Guifei and Li Mengjiang. He doesn't even care if you are cold to Li Shen. But you can't bully Concubine Wei Guifei and Li Mengjiang. All the money Li Shen made was in the hands of Concubine Wei. Several times more than the internal money. Because he and Li Shen were not very close in the past, he tried to invest in the wine business several times but was unable to do so. Nowadays, the number of times he goes to Daji Hall to spend the night has obviously increased. First of all, Queen Changsun's health is really not good. Not easily tired. Secondly, I also want to ease the relationship.

Li Shen saw that the matter was done and was ready to leave. Unexpectedly, Li Shimin asked him, "Prince Ji. Just now the court officials were discussing how to deal with the disaster. I wonder what you think."

The ministers wondered why Li Shimin asked a nine-year-old child. There's nothing they can do

"Aye, do you still need to discuss such a simple matter? Distributing grain to provide disaster relief, using work as a stimulus, reducing taxes, and catching locusts," Li Shen said nonchalantly.

"Haha, that's easy to say. These ministers have already said it. Please tell me how to use work as a substitute for economic development and how to catch locusts." Li Shimin heard what Li Shen said was the same as them. Also a little disappointed

"Okay. Then let me talk about it. There is no need to talk about food distribution and disaster relief. But I will just say one thing. How to distribute food. The old, young, sick and disabled will be given food through registration. The young and strong will not be given food, but will be paid through work. "Zhen, whether it's digging canals, building roads, or building city walls. In short, just work. If you work, you'll be given food, and more for digging. Do you understand this?" Li Shen paused and asked.

The ministers all nodded and understood

"I won't talk about tax reduction or exemption. I will talk about catching locusts. I know that the people are unwilling to catch locusts, and some don't dare to catch them. They think it is a natural disaster and will be punished by God. Is that right?" Li Shen asked again

"His Royal Highness Prince Ji is indeed like this. Every time he issues an edict, it is not ideal. Local officials have no choice." Fang Xuanling said

"Huh, nothing can be done without money. If you can't do it, it's because you don't have enough money. By the way, when the three provinces issued the edict, Jingjing Pavilion will send people to each county to buy locusts for two cents a pound. If the people send them to Chang'an, Boutique Pavilion buys it for five cents a pound. I will write a production and storage method and distribute it together later. To counteract the locust plague, we will catch him to extinction. By then, the people will feel that the scale of this locust plague is bigger. "

Li Shen said disdainfully. What's so difficult about this? The only thing that Chinese people don't want to do is that the benefits are not enough. In future generations, as long as they are edible, they will be protected animals.

"Simple and crude" Li Chengqian summarizes Li Shen's approach

The ministers were dumbfounded. You can still do this. Then it may really be like what Li Shen said. In order to make money. The people all felt that the scale of the locust plague was small this time. This King Ji is still so straightforward. He has no technical content at all in doing things and solves the problems simply and crudely. They all thought Li Shen filled in the money himself. How do they know? In Li Shen's previous life, as a rural boy, he ate locusts roasted or fried. Protein is awesome.