The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Second brother, this is one of the problems of the court. People have worked hard to come up with new things that benefit the country and the people, but they are only given such a small reward. If the reward is not enough, who will be willing to do these things in the future?

It is better to be an official in the court. Anyway, you will get a salary. Researching new things not only consumes your energy, but also costs money. The money invested in the early stage may not be compensated by the rewards given by the court when the new things come out later."

"Humph, the good things for the country and the people are made to smell like money by you." Li Shimin responded dissatisfiedly.

"Brother, people need to eat and support their families. It is good to serve the country and the people, but we cannot let those who serve the country and the people starve to death." Li Fu said: "Those who are selfless are good people, but the court can't let good people suffer, right? Good people are good people, but they are not fools."

"You mean, the court has given less rewards to those who dare to innovate and research new things?" Li Shimin asked: "If the rewards are increased, people will be more enthusiastic about researching these things?"

"Of course." Li Fu nodded Responded: "Most of those who work in technology and crafts don't know the twists and turns in the officialdom. Some people have a single mind, that is, how to do their craft well. It is not easy for them to make a fortune by relying on their own income. But if the second brother promises such people a large sum of money, it is to recognize their innovation, to guarantee their lives, and even to make them famous and let them go down in history. Imagine, if it were you, the second brother, would you be tempted?"

Li Shimin thought about it and nodded.

"Well, what you said makes sense." Li Shimin said: "I will talk to the Zhongshu Ling about this matter. If there is a rule, it will be great."

After Li Fu said this, Li Shimin also realized the importance of this matter.

This is an unavoidable issue for the development of the Tang Dynasty. It is better to raise it now than to study it later.

"That's right." Li Fu smiled and said, "Second brother, look, I've given you such a good suggestion, my this..."

Li Fu stretched out two fingers and shook them, indicating Li Shimin.

"Okay, two thousand strings, that's OK." Li Shimin smiled.

"Second brother, you're stingy, too stingy, so I just said so much in vain, you didn't listen to it at all." Li Fu shook his head helplessly.

"Two thousand strings are still too little?" Li Shimin couldn't help but raise his tone, staring at Li Fu, as if if you don't tell me something, you won't get a penny.

"Is two thousand guan too much? Second brother, think about it. If the curved plow is popularized, how much more land can the people of the world plant in the future? How much more grain can be produced? The benefits brought by it, I don't know how many two thousand guan a year, I can't even calculate it." Li Fu said: "If it continues like this every year, it will accumulate like a snowball for the Tang Dynasty. Will the national strength be improved in the future?"

"Such a good thing, second brother, I want you 20,000 guan, to set an example for you to set rules in the future, isn't it too much? I think these 20,000 guan are too cheap, but this is because you, we are really relatives, cousins, I don't feel embarrassed to ask you for a high price, otherwise, you won't lose 200,000 guan."

"20,000 guan?!!!" Li Shimin's eyes widened.

Damn, fighting and robbing don't make this much money.

"No way, no way, second brother, you are the king of a country, you can't even take out 20,000 strings of cash, right? Or is it that you are reluctant to give away such a good thing that benefits the people, right?"

Li Fu looked so mean that Li Shimin really wanted to throw him into the ground on the spot.

Li Shimin frowned tightly.

Then he sighed and waved his hand.

"Forget it, 20,000 strings of cash is 20,000 strings of cash." Li Shimin agreed.

It can't be like what Li Fu said. If he really can't take out the money, people will say that he, as the emperor, can't even take out 20,000 strings of cash for such a good thing that benefits the country and the people... It will be bad for his reputation if it gets out.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty is kind and generous, which is a blessing for the people of the Tang Dynasty." Li Fu bowed happily and flattered him.

The money has been given, so it's not too much to give a few nice words.

"Your Majesty, with such a sincere attitude, I believe that more talents will emerge in the future and make outstanding contributions to the Tang Dynasty in all aspects."

"I hope other talents will not give me the same headache as dealing with you." Li Shimin sighed helplessly.

It's good to have more people like Li Fu, but it's impossible to support them.

"As for the money, I will let the Ministry of Revenue allocate it to you, but before that, you have to deal with the matter of the emperor." Li Shimin said: "Don't let Pei Ji get in the middleWhat are you trying to stir up? "

"Yes, don't worry, second brother." Li Fu smiled and said, "I'll go to Da'an Palace now."

After that, Li Fu bowed and took his leave, and went straight to Da'an Palace.

Pei Ji, your grandfather is here.

Pei Ji has been to Da'an Palace several times, and he has mentioned the recent events in the court before, but Li Yuan really doesn't want to hear it now.

In the past, Li Yuan often summoned Pei Ji to accompany him, play chess, play mahjong, etc.

But people are having fun, and Pei Ji is mentioning the government affairs in a roundabout way, which makes Li Yuan feel a little unhappy.

Li Yuan thought, what's the point of you telling me these things now? Can I manage things or what? What?

It was supposed to be a happy day, and we could have done something else happily, but you always came to bother us, and we couldn't enjoy ourselves.

Therefore, Li Yuan never summoned Pei Ji again, and it was Pei Ji who rushed to Da'an Palace.

Li Yuan saw him coming, and considering their friendship for many years, it was not easy to drive him away directly. It was not easy to have such an old brother who had been with him all the way.

It would be better if this old brother didn't say those unhappy things.

"Your Majesty mentioned the revision of the criminal law in the court. Has Your Majesty read the draft of the new criminal law?" Pei Ji asked.

"No need to read it. It's useless to read it. It's the Zhenguan Dynasty now, not the Wude Year." Li Yuan said indifferently.

"I have nothing to hide from you. I don't agree with this. What is the law? The law is the code of conduct for the people of the Tang Dynasty. How can it be changed casually? Besides, the old law has no drawbacks, so why must it be changed?

I think that rather than saying that the content of the law is secondary, your majesty’s real purpose is not here, your majesty...”

“Your majesty, the King of Jingyang is here.” The eunuch came in to report.