Datang's free and easy concubine

Chapter 128 Idea

"Mother, it's the emperor who came to Liushu Village! My brother and I happened to bump into him when we were going out, and we almost died of fright. The shining crossbow was pointing at us."

"It's all my brother's fault for carrying a bow and knife. If it weren't for the uncle by the emperor's side, I would have been shot into a hornet's nest!" Xue Xiaomei chirped as soon as she entered the door.

Mrs. Xue asked in surprise, "Is the emperor here?"

Xue Xiaomei nodded and said: "Well, the uncle accompanied the emperor, there are many guards, and many high officials. They went to see the corn in the field! But they have left now."

Mrs. Xue suddenly said: "No wonder, the yield of corn planted in Uncle's field is huge, which is very important to the court. If it is popularized, it will save many people from starving to death. what!"

These little sisters Xue didn't understand at all. She rolled her eyes and said excitedly: "Mother, the emperor also recognized my brother. He said that my brother killed the Turkic warrior with one arrow and hit the morale of the enemy army. He is the hero who defended the city!"

Mrs. Xue couldn't help turning her head to look at Xue Rengui and said solemnly: "Your name can be known by the emperor. This is something that many officials in the world can't wait for. How can you let the emperor know your name?"

"It's all because uncle spoke good words for you in front of His Majesty! If one day you become prosperous, you must not forget uncle's great kindness. Our Xue family will never do ungrateful things!"

Xue Rengui hurriedly said: "The child must remember the teachings of the mother!"

"Rengui, you don't have to worry at home, go back to Chang'an quickly! Don't disappoint uncle's kindness of knowing you."

Xue Rengui knelt down and said: "Yes, I will leave for Chang'an right now, and when the imperial court rewards come, I will take my mother and sister to Chang'an."

The news of Jieli's capture spread rapidly throughout Chang'an, and the invincible Eastern Turkic Khan on the Weishui River was about to become a prisoner of the Tang Dynasty.

This is really good news for the whole world to celebrate. Everyone is waiting for the moment when Jieli Khan will be escorted into Chang'an.

At this time, another shocking news came out, the gamble that shocked Quan Chang'an in spring came to fruition!

It turned out that Ankangbo Sucheng won!

It turned out that An Kangbo, who didn't even know how to farm and even cultivated land, won!

Everyone who heard it was stunned. Could it be that all the people who have been farming for so many years have been wrong?In fact, farming does not require farming at all?

In fact, it is not, it is because of a new kind of grain planted by Ankangbo, called corn, which has a huge yield.

What kind of fairy food is that?

I heard that it is called corn, and the rice grains produced are as big as jade pendants. One grain of rice is enough for a person to eat...

Gradually, there were more and more rumors about corn in Chang'an, and the rumors became more and more outrageous. As the saying goes, three people become tigers, and gradually some people went to Liushu Village to see the true face of corn, and the people who came back were all shocked.

Under their embellished descriptions, the rumors became more and more outrageous...

But Su Cheng didn't pay any attention to this at all, because he was very busy. After he came back, Su Cheng stuck himself in the backyard and never came out.

When he thought of the emperor asking him to take charge of road construction, he felt a headache. The ghost would be willing to do such a thing without paying the salary. Things get out.

A few days later, Su Cheng finally stepped into the palace with a memorial.

"Report to Your Majesty, Ankang Bo seeks an audience!"

"Let him come in!" Li Shimin put down the memorial in his hand and rubbed his eyes.

"My minister, Su Cheng, sees Your Majesty." Su Cheng saluted respectfully.

"It's very strange that your kid took the initiative to enter the palace for an audience. Tell me, what's the matter?" Li Shimin asked.

The eldest grandson empress of the apse came out with a cup of tea. She also wondered why it was so rare for Su Cheng to enter the palace on his own initiative.

"Your Majesty didn't say that I asked my minister to take charge of the road construction. After much deliberation, I always feel that it is difficult to take on the important task. I am afraid that it will delay the matter, so I specifically ask your majesty to resign." Su Cheng said respectfully.

Li Shimin was a little surprised when he heard this, and said: "It's rare for you to be so humble, but the bet started because of you, so it's only natural that you take care of the overall situation."

Su Cheng hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I'm too young, it would be bad if I delay the matter, please Your Majesty choose another Gao Ming."

Li Shimin smiled and said: "It is because you are young that you need more experience. Besides, there are officials from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Households to assist you. If there is something you don't understand, you can learn from them. Road construction is actually not complicated. , it’s just right for you to use it for exercise.”

Empress Changsun smiled and said, "Su Cheng, be more confident. You have always been smart and steady. As long as you calm down, you will be able to do things well."

I'm not worried about not doing well, I'm just lazy!Su Cheng complained in his heart, but said seriously on his face: "Your Majesty, empress, I think it's a pity that these hundreds of thousands of guns are only used for road construction!"

Li Shimin was surprised: "What do you mean by that? Do you have a better idea?"

Su Cheng said seriously: "In my opinion, it is better to use this money to establish a state-owned enterprise!"

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun looked puzzled: "State-owned enterprise? What is that?"

Su Cheng explained: "Enterprises are, uh, much larger than workshops, similar to commercial firms, but established by the imperial court and under the supervision of the imperial court. For example, if all the hundreds of thousands of guan are used for road construction, they will naturally disappear after the money is spent. Yes, but how many roads can be built with these hundreds of thousands of guan? How many roads need to be repaired in Datang?"

"How much money can the imperial court spend to build roads? How long will it take to fill the cement roads in Tang Dynasty?"

Li Shimin asked with interest: "Then how do you think the road should be built? Your method can connect the cement road to the world?"

Su Cheng explained: "Your Majesty, how many people in the world do you think need to build houses? You can burn cement, burn red bricks, and then make money by operating cement and red bricks, and then invest the money in road construction, so that there is no need for the court to build houses." Allocate funds, and the roads can continue to be repaired, and the roads in the major cities will be repaired, and travel will be more convenient, save time and effort, and the country will become stronger and stronger!"

Li Shimin frowned slightly and muttered: "This is a fight for profit with the people!"

Su Cheng shook his head and said, "No, Your Majesty, this is called taking from the people and using it for the people! Moreover, the houses built with cement and red bricks are more stable and more beautiful. Your Majesty knows this, and it is also a good thing for the people."

Li Shimin pondered: "What you said makes sense."

Su Cheng presented the memorial with both hands and said: "Your Majesty, this is the charter proposed by the minister, about the organizational structure and functions of the state-owned enterprise, and how to operate it."

Eunuch Yao presented Su Cheng's memorial to the imperial case. Li Shimin ignored Su Cheng's ugly handwriting, and began to read it hungrily, frowning from time to time in thought.

(End of this chapter)