Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

The marriage of Princess Nanping was not a big news at first, and all the courtiers knew about it. But the matter of worshiping at Wang Gui's house was big news. Wang Gui asked the princess to kneel down and worship her parents-in-law, and Li Xiaogong said politely, but Li Xiaogong was unable to refute. But no one expected that King Ji, a child, would be left speechless and even toast to apologize. The political interests involved were so great that all officials had to pay attention. If Wang Gui succeeds in this matter. The royal family has dropped to a lower level. This brings us closer to the class of civil and military officials. This is the fundamental reason why literati desperately promoted Confucianism. Everyone benefits. Now things didn't work out. He also asked Li Shen to make it clear. It will be difficult to do things in the future.

Li Shimin, who had received the report from Li An in Ganlu Hall, fell into deep thought. Li An reported it word for word. There are even written records. So Li Shimin was considering the meaning of Li Shen's words. Li Chengqian was also studying in Ganlu Hall today and just heard Li An's report. Also very surprised. Unexpectedly, Li Shen made a minister of the Ministry of Rites speechless about etiquette and even apologized.

"Gao Ming, what do you think about this matter?" Li Shimin wanted to test Li Chengqian

"Aye, my tenth brother is too capable. And he is also very courageous. He directly denounced the minister in public."

"Gao Ming, it depends on the nature of the matter. Li Shen's move was to safeguard the status and face of the royal family. I was wrong. In the past, I thought that I should be close to the people and make them feel that I am kind and respect virtuous ministers. But I didn't expect that Li Shen That's right. We are the royal family, and we should have the status that a royal family should have. The king is the king, and the minister is the minister. I can give you the treatment you deserve, but you should also be loyal to me and think about me in everything. Wang Gui It's a bit too much. Does he really want to be on an equal footing with me? Li Shen is right. This gap has been opened. In the future, the royal family will become less and less majestic in the eyes of the courtiers. They will use various reasons to lower my royal prestige in the future. . Hey~~ Why didn’t I think of this? In the long run, will my royal family still have majesty? Do I still have status? How is it different from the common people? I almost missed the future generations." Li Shimin thought about what Li Shen said and understood. own understanding. In fact, he didn't know that Li Shen said it just to protect his prince's nobility.

"It turns out that the tenth brother is so far-sighted. He dares to say it in public. I am not as good as him." Li Chengqian sighed after hearing Li Shimin's analysis.

"You are smart, don't underestimate yourself. Li Shen is greedy for money and has no ambition. I asked him to go to court more than once, but he refused on the excuse that he was too young and didn't understand. Later I asked Concubine Wei, but Concubine Wei told me, Li Shen slept until the sun was shining every day. Concubine Wei said that Li Shen didn't go to court because he didn't want to get up early. Listen, he didn't want to get up early! Hey, this rebellious son is so lazy. I still think about you succeeding to the throne in the future, he I can help you. I'm afraid it will be difficult." Li Shimin was also heartbroken.

Li Chengqian laughed after hearing this. His tenth brother is indeed quite talented. The way of thinking about things is different from ordinary people. But often the mystery can be revealed in one word. Solving things is simple and crude but has miraculous effects. He is just lazy and greedy for money. Determined to be a merchant.

"Okay. Let's not talk about this treacherous son. Today, there is a quick update on Guannai Road. Seven of the 27 states in Guannai Road have experienced large-scale locust plagues. It has caused most of the production to be cut off or reduced. The affected areas are spreading. Especially Huazhou, Tongzhou, Fangzhou and Danzhou are particularly serious, and Huazhou Tongzhou is very close to Jingzhao Mansion and Chang'an. They may also be hit by disasters soon. How do you think we should deal with it?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian

Natural disasters have been an important factor in wiping out populations since ancient times. Locust plague is also a kind of natural disaster. And every time there is a disaster, there will be rumors that local officials or the emperor are immoral.

"Haier thinks that we should first stabilize the people's hearts and then control the disaster. Then we will exempt the prefectures and counties with heavy losses from taxes and distribute food." Li Chengqian thought for a while and said

"Yeah. It's pretty good, but you forgot one thing. It's to prevent the young people from taking advantage of the chaos and instigating the people to rebel."

Li Shimin then taught Li Chengqian how to deal with disasters and other matters. The specific operation will have to be discussed at the court tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Li Shen was woken up by stones. Li Shen looked unhappy.

"Shitou, if there is nothing important, you can go dig out the cesspit for me."

"Your Majesty, I just heard that there is a locust plague in Guannai Road. There are several states. I heard that it is still spreading. It is said that it will come soon. Our tens of thousands acres of land in Huangzhuang should be prepared early. We have food. It’s enough to feed the people of Huangzhuang for several years.”

"What, locust plague. Several states have been affected." Li Shen suddenly became energetic. Li Mengjiang's chance to become a princess has come. I'm just worried that I don't have a chance.

"Let's go to Tai Chi Hall quickly. We haven't gone to court yet." Wash and dress quickly. Put on royal clothes and prepare to go to court

"By the way, Shitou, you can leave the palace now and let Wang Hongfu buy as much grain as possible, the better. Collect it from the merchants who buy wine. Let them help transport it. We will pay for the freight. But tell them that if they want to take the opportunity to raise the price, then our wine Selling to them will also double the growth. Ask Wang Hongfu to establish a list of good partners. There will be a limited supply of new products in the future, so go quickly." Li Shen ordered the stone and rushed to Tai Chi Hall.

At this moment, the Tai Chi courtiers were discussing countermeasures. Tang Jian, the Minister of Household Affairs, was reporting to Li Shimin

"Your Majesty, seven states are affected by this disaster. Many counties have lost their production. More than 30 households are affected. It is estimated that 60 yuan of money and food are needed, but now the locust plague is still spreading. The final amount is unknown. We still need to hurry up first. Controlling the locust plague is the only way to control the locust plague. The Ministry of Household Affairs is currently in a lean period, and there are only about 30 yuan in the national treasury. [-] yuan of which is for the Ministry of War. Should we wait for a while and then give it to the Ministry of War after the disaster is over? "

"No. Now we have been in arrears with military pay for three months. The morale of the army is low. How will we go to the battlefield if there is a war." Hou Junji, the Minister of War, quit. This continues. All the guards would say that he, the Minister of War, was incompetent. Even military pay was announced.

"Well, we can't default on the soldiers' military pay. Is there any other way?" Li Shimin said

"Your Majesty, the treasury only has so much money and food. And if the locust plague intensifies and spreads, 30 yuan will not be enough." Tang Jian returned

"Qing Fang, what can you do?" Li Shimin asked Fang Xuanling,

"Your Majesty, at this time, we still need to solve the spreading locust plague. The people think that the locust plague is a sin from heaven, so they dare not catch it. The court should issue an order to let the people catch the locusts and bury them. I just don't know how many people will do it." Tang During the imperial dynasty, locusts were caught in the sun and buried in the sun.

"Hey, this locust plague is so laborious to control. Someone will starve to death every time. I'm issuing an edict. If anyone dares to embezzle money and food for this disaster relief, no matter how much, he will be killed without mercy. All properties will be confiscated." Li Shimin had no choice.

Wang De came over and said something in Li Shimin's ear. Li Shimin looked up at the door of the palace and said, "Let him come in."