The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"I just set up a school on the farm. How come, in this day and age, I, a prince, can't even open a school? What kind of world is this?" Li Fu began his sarcasm: "I am at least the cousin of the current emperor, the great nephew of the emperor, and the prince's tutor! The important thing is the prince's tutor!! I am the prince's teacher, so what's wrong with opening a school?

The prince hasn't said anything yet."

Li Shimin looked at Li Fu with disgust.

Cheng Qian is so young, but he used him as a shield.

The prince hasn't said anything yet, right?

What can the prince say? You are his uncle, what can he say?

The prince has been fooled into going to school, and he is a classmate of those children in the school, what can he say?

"Anyway, other ministers don't care about this matter. You can handle any movement in the court. Those who agree are definitely loyal and good ministers. For example, Mr. Xiao, look at his thoughts, awareness, and height. Ordinary people can't compare to him." Li Fu said proudly: "Mr. Xiao, he is simply a model for ministers!"

Li Shimin's face was not very good.

Xiao Yu was dismissed from his position twice...

It was because of his bad temper and too hard.

Now Li Fu actually said that Xiao Yu is a model for ministers?

Whose face is he hitting?

Well, I also think that although Xiao Yu has a bad temper and a straightforward personality, he has no faults as a minister in the court.

It's just because he is too straightforward and offended many people. Therefore, when he has something, many people come up to "step on him", making it difficult for me to deal with it myself, and it's also difficult not to do anything.

It's difficult on both ends.

No matter how capable Xiao Yu is, the entire court cannot rely on Xiao Yu alone to do things.

It is better to appease the majority of people while finding another way to deal with Xiao Yu.

This is how Xiao Yu was dismissed from his position as prime minister last time.

Fortunately, although this old man has a stubborn temper, he is easy to coax. Just say a few nice words to him and tell him that the court and the country cannot do without upright ministers like him, and he will be coaxed back.

Li Shimin thought secretly in his heart.

Fortunately, as an emperor, he is not such a face-saving person.

Otherwise, both sides would be stubborn and angry, which is childish and laughable.

"Prime Minister Xiao supports you." Li Shimin stated the facts in a calm tone.

"It's not just Mr. Xiao, there's also Lu Deming." Li Fu said, "With the two of them here, they have a great reputation. As long as people who have a good relationship with them are asked to lobby, they will probably support it. With more people supporting it, the voices of opposition can always be suppressed."

"What is the purpose of the academy? It is to teach and enlighten people and to cultivate scholars. Scholars should be happy to have such a place.

I have never seen a scholar oppose the establishment of an academy. Is he still a serious scholar?"

Li Shimin nodded.

This makes sense.

"Okay, if there are objections to the academy in the court, I will suppress it. It's just right. I also want to see what reasons and excuses those people will use to attack the academy." Li Shimin smiled and said, "This is an opportunity."

Let him see clearly who can be used with confidence, who can be trusted in the most important stage of the Tang Dynasty, and who will stand up and stab him halfway.

Identify people clearly, and avoid those who are in trouble when doing important things in the future.

Li Shimin talked a lot with Li Fu.

Before leaving, Li Fu reminded him.

"Second brother, don't give away the salt and iron business rights of the Tang Dynasty at all. If you have given away some in the past, find a way to take it back. This is the top priority." Li Fu said, "Salt and iron are national strategic materials. Do you understand what I mean?"

Li Shimin's face was stern.

Then he nodded silently.

It would be great if I had reminded myself earlier.

Now it's good. After returning, my queen will have something to do again.

Last year, he was so happy that he gave Changsun Wuji a mine. The Changsun family has some salt and iron business rights.

It's not long since the reward was given, and it's time to take it back.

Li Shimin felt his face getting hot.

Can I not take it back?

Changsun Wuji is not an outsider, he is his brother-in-law...

However, after listening to Li Fu's talk, he also knows the importance of salt and iron. This thing cannot fall into private hands.

Changsun Wuji is just an example.

I know that the Changsun family will not betray the court, but what about other families?

If we take back the other families' property but not the Changsun family's, it will be unfair.It's hard to say.

So, if they really want to take it back, the first to take it back is the Changsun family.

Set an example, and show the emperor's selflessness, and tell everyone clearly that I am not partial, but treat everyone equally...

Li Shimin felt his head buzzing on the way back to Chang'an on horseback.

There were many things to deal with.

After a trip to the village in Jingyang County, there were more things to do.

I believed the evil of that dog Shitou, saying that the palace was too hot to dissipate, so I went to the village to take a walk to relax.

This was not to relax, but to find trouble for myself.

And the things I found were all important things, things that had to be done!

Tui!

Li Shimin even wanted to spit without caring about his image.

It would be better if he could spit in front of Shitou.

Li Shimin, who returned to the palace, looked worried and sat in the Liangyi Hall in a daze.

First of all, he had to think carefully about the matter of returning the tea mountain to the court. After sorting it out, he would summon the ministers to issue an imperial decree.

Secondly, it was about the right to operate the salt and iron business.

This matter still needed to be discussed with Changsun Wuji and others.

While discussing, he was testing Changsun Wuji's attitude...

The eunuch quietly walked into the palace and came to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, Li Wu is here."

"Let him in." Li Shimin looked up and said.

Li Wu walked in from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty, I see you."

"Speak." Li Shimin went straight to the point, simple and clear.

If you have something to say, just say it.

"The palace has caught several restless people and has locked them up in the dungeon." Li Wu said.

"What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty left the palace as soon as they spread the news outside the palace."

Li Shimin frowned.

These people who are disloyal in the palace can never be cleaned up.

Yes, there are always people who take risks for various interests, which is inevitable.

Li Shimin wanted to kill them, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was too cruel.