Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

When Tang Jian said the amount of 11,783,406 strings of cash again, all the important officials present in the court looked incredulous.

Li Zhi even raised the question with a look of shock on his face.

Li Tai beside him also became uneasy.

The three ministers, the prime minister, and even Li Shimin were all extremely shocked.

"My Lord, I think Secretary Tang Shang is wrong. How can a Chamber of Commerce make so much money?"

Li Zhi bowed and said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin also thought it was impossible because the money was already as much as the tax revenue of the national treasury.

"Lord Tang, are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

Li Shimin asked uncertainly.

“Your Majesty, the money sent by the Great Tang No. 1 Chamber of Commerce is special, so I count it myself every time.

After counting, the number must be compared with that of Wang Hongfu, the chief treasurer of Prince Ji's Mansion. If there is any discrepancy, it must be counted again.

Youchen and Wang Hongfu counted the items together.

If Your Majesty does not believe me, I am willing to guarantee with my life that the amount of money I mentioned will not be more than ten strings of coins."

When Tang Jian heard the Prince of Jin questioning him, he immediately got angry, because he was the Minister of Civil Affairs, a third-rank official.

Being in charge of the national treasury, isn't this tantamount to questioning one's own character and ability?

When Li Shimin heard Tang Jian's angry words, he quickly comforted him:

"Lord Tang, I naturally trust you. I am confident that you will be able to hand over the Ministry of Civil Affairs to you because you have the ability to do so.

It’s just that I’m too happy. Why do I have so much money this year?

If I remember correctly, last year I only made over 8 million guan.”

More than 11 million strings of cash, and in just ten months. This is really hard to believe.

The increase in value was more than three million strings of coins in one year, which is not three hundred thousand strings of coins.

“Your Majesty, there is indeed a lot of money. As for why there is so much more this year…I am only the Minister of Civil Affairs.

I don't know the specific reasons, I only know that our treasury is sufficient this year and we can do a lot of things next year.

Repair roads, dredge rivers, build water conservancy projects, and repair dams.

Your Majesty!! What Prince Ji has done is a great deed that benefits the country and the people. It is a great achievement for both the country and the people."

Tang Jian bowed deeply and spoke loudly.

After saying this, he bowed to Li Shen to express his gratitude.

This statement moved many ministers. It is a good thing to have money in the treasury. National construction and border defense both require money.

At this moment, Li Shen shook his head modestly:

"Hey~~~? Minister Tang, thank you for your praise. This is what I should do.

If we want to talk about the great achievements, we should also give credit to Your Majesty.

Since I was young, I have often listened to your Majesty's teachings. Your Majesty often taught me that as a member of the royal family, especially as a prince,

We should serve the king and treat the people well.

Although the world belongs to my Li family, it also belongs to the people of the world. They are the people of my Li family, and I should treat the people like my family.

We must always remember our identity, serve the court, do more for the people, and not talk nonsense.

It is because of your majesty's teachings that I am where I am today.

But I am ashamed to say that I have been mediocre and have achieved little so far. I can only do some insignificant things, which has failed your majesty's teachings.

I am ashamed of your majesty~~"

Li Shen looked ashamed when he said this, and he bowed to Li Shimin.

His face was full of guilt, reluctance, and apology.

There was silence in the hall, and you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone couldn't help but applaud in their hearts, bah, shameless.

This is too pretentious. This is not modesty at all, this is clearly showing off.

It’s a pity that they didn’t understand that there was a word in later generations called Versailles.

Li Shen has expressed this word vividly.

Li Chengqian, who was sitting next to the dragon throne, was speechless. Although he had long known that his brother was not in tune with reality,

But after what he said today, even he, the crown prince, felt that Li Shen was shameless, very shameless.

After listening to Li Shen's humble speech, he felt a little guilty, as if he had not made as much contribution as Li Shen.

Li Zhi below was so angry that he was shaking all over.

What Li Shen meant by this was that he listened to your majesty's teachings and did a lot for the court, both financially and physically.

But these princes did nothing, which disgraced His Majesty's teachings.

"Li Shen!!!"

Li Zhi roared in his heart.

Li Tai beside him didn't look very good either.

Li Shen's words just now not only elevated himself, but also belittled all the princes.

It wouldn't be a big deal if the other princes weren't present, but with him and Li Zhi present, it sounded like he was targeting them.

He looked back at Li Shen and saw Li Shen and Li Zhi staring at each other. After seeing his gaze,

Li Shen smiled at him victoriously.

Li Shimin, who was sitting on the stage, had a red face at this moment, although he enjoyed Li Shen's flattering words very much.

But in front of so many people, can't you be more low-key? Do you have to say the last two sentences?

He didn't know how to respond. If he was more humble, the ministers would think that he was conspiring with his son.

Deliberately showing off in front of the ministers.

But if it was a scolding, there was nothing wrong with what Li Shen said, it was just that he was a little too humble at the end.

When Li Shimin was in danger, Tang Jian suddenly said loudly:

"Your Majesty has taught his son well. Your Majesty is wise."

This praise broke the silence, and the other ministers quickly followed suit and saluted and said in unison:

"Your Majesty has taught his son well. Your Majesty is wise."

There is no way. The atmosphere has reached this point. If you don't say anything, then you are saying that His Majesty is not wise.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Li Shimin burst into laughter after hearing this.

"My dear ministers, please do not listen to the nonsense of Prince Ji.

As my son, it is only natural for him to do something for the court.

I can't say that I have taught my son well. You all know what this rebellious son does every day.

It's all my fault for being too indulgent towards him, which is why he behaved so recklessly.

Fortunately, this rebellious son has never done anything wrong in major matters.

Alas~~~~ I am also a father, and having such a naughty son often gives me a headache. "

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, he immediately resonated with the ministers and they all laughed.

Who doesn't have a prodigal child? Especially these people are in high positions and many of them have titles.

Every family has one or two disobedient children who give them a headache.

"Haha, Your Majesty is right. Your Majesty is the only one who is disobedient. I, Old Cheng, have six children at home. If it were me, I would beat this disobedient child.

If they don’t fight for three days, they won’t know who they are.”

Cheng Yaojin deeply felt the same way. There were six boys in his family, and none of them was worry-free. He was exhausted from beating the children all day.

"Yes, it is indeed a headache to have a disobedient one."

"This is the case with my second son, otherwise he wouldn't have been sent to Yucai College."

"You are lucky enough to be able to go to Yucai. Our son hangs out in the pleasure boats every day, and it's useless no matter how many times I say it to him."

All of a sudden, all the officials in the court began to talk about their own naughty children.