Datang start shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 25 I've Never Been So Comfortable

Because this is not the first time.

The first year of Zhenguan was the first year of Li Shimin's ascension to the throne.

In spring, there was a severe drought in Hebei, and in summer, there was a severe drought in Shandong provinces. In autumn, the Guanzhong area was flooded due to the rain, while the Kandong, Henan, and Longyou border states experienced severe frost damage. Wan surnamed Ao Ran, the hanging chime is already very high.” Some people even have to sell their sons and daughters to make a living.

The treasury is empty, the finances are tight, and the people are struggling.

Li Shimin had no choice but to borrow food from the Guanzhong family, but he hit a wall directly.

The major aristocratic families have refused to lend a helping hand on the grounds that they have been severely affected by the disaster and cannot do anything about it.The dignified emperor spoke in person and only borrowed three thousand stones in total!
Simply humiliating!
Now, after only two years, it has come to this point again.

Li Shimin's face changed, his eyes swept across the faces of several ministers, he hesitated several times, and finally nodded heavily.

"Since all of you Ai Qing think so, then I will borrow it!"

Needles could be heard falling in the imperial study room, not even a single loud gasp, only the emperor's voice could be heard echoing in the room.

"Message to several masters in Guanzhong, saying that I want to raise food and grass to tide over the difficulties together."

Having said this, Li Shimin paused, stood up pressing the imperial case, and added almost word by word.

"Tell them, I will definitely not be negative!"

After he finished speaking, his gaze swept across the faces of several humerus ministers one by one, and finally fell on Changsun Wuji.

"Brother Auxiliary, you have a good relationship with several patriarchs in Guanzhong, so I will leave this matter to you."

Zhangsun Wuji smiled bitterly in his heart, but he had to get up and agree.

"Your Majesty, the sudden heavy snowfall and the sudden drop in temperature have caused the supply of firewood to be tight. The price has risen three times a day. Up to now, it has doubled. Even so, the supply is still in short supply, especially in Chang'an City, many people can't buy enough. firewood. In a few days, I am afraid the situation will be even more serious..."

It is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice, and Tang Jianchou's beard is turning white.

Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng and others couldn't help nodding their heads when they heard the words.

"Can't buy firewood?"

Li Shimin's heart suddenly moved, and he suddenly thought of the small red stove in Wang Zi'an's house, and a rare smile appeared on his face.

"Don't worry, dear gentlemen, this is a plan in my heart-"

"What plan?"

When several ministers heard the words, they couldn't help showing surprise.If this problem can be solved, it will definitely benefit the people of the world.

I love seeing your little shocked expressions.

Li Shimin couldn't help but let out a dry cough, and walked two steps in the imperial study with his hands behind his back. When everyone looked over, he seemed to ask with ease.

"Aiqings, do you know charcoal..."

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible!"

Before Li Shimin finished speaking, Wei Zheng immediately stood up, frowning and choking.

"Your Majesty, that charcoal is certainly cheap, but when it burns, it will emit poisonous smoke, and there is no salvation for those caught in it. Don't take the lives of the people in the world as a trifling matter! Your majesty, please take it back!"

"The minister agrees..."

"The minister agrees..."

……

Hearing the unanimous objections of the humerus ministers, Li Shimin raised the corner of his mouth slightly, feeling better than ever before!

"Aiqings, don't you all think so?"

Li Shimin lifted his robe, sat down leisurely, picked up the teacup, and asked a question without haste.

"Could it be that His Majesty has found a way to get rid of the charcoal poisoning smoke!"

Everyone here, who is not an old fox, who has worked with Li Shimin for so many years, when he saw Li Shimin's behavior, his eyes widened in disbelief, and he asked tentatively.

"Um--"

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

The imperial study room suddenly burst into an uproar.

Coal has been used for a long time, but most of them contain toxins. Therefore, in this era, few people use it for heating.

"Your Majesty, this matter is related to the safety of thousands of people. This minister dares to speak up, and dare to ask Your Majesty if there is an example?"

"nature!"

Looking at this smelly and tough old guy in front of him, Li Shimin couldn't help but twitch his lips.

"Not only have I seen the real thing, but I have also used it to keep warm, warm wine, and eat hot pot..."

Looking at Wei Zheng with an unbelievable expression on his face, and then looking at several humerus ministers who were also stunned, Li Shimin felt more at ease.

"Not only can it be used, but it is also warm and durable, and the cost is low, and the price is less than [-]% of charcoal!"

"Is this true, is this true?"

Wei Zheng's beard was trembling, and he was almost incoherent with excitement.

"From now on, the people of the world will no longer have to suffer from the wind and snow!"

Wei Zheng almost tore off his beard with excitement, stood up, and couldn't help saying that he was giving Li Shimin a deep salute.

"Your Majesty is really far-sighted, thinking of Li Min, and my ministers admire it!"

"Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision and thinks about the people of Li. I am so grateful to you!"

……

Looking at the movements of these ministers in unison, Li Shimin was as satisfied as drinking a cup of herbal tea on a hot summer day.

Since becoming the emperor, this mood has never been so comfortable!
Especially the old guy Wei Zheng, don't tell him to say something nice, one day if he doesn't say something ugly, he has to secretly have fun.

"Your Majesty, without further ado, we must immediately take these coal mines back to the imperial court to prevent them from being controlled by others!"

After solving the heating problem, Fang Xuanling immediately realized the problem, and proposed with a serious face.

"The minister agrees-"

"The minister agrees-"

Several people looked at each other and stood up one after another.

Li Shimin didn't speak, he waved his hand with a smile, and pouted behind them.Fang Xuanling and the others looked back in surprise.

At this time, Tang Jian was already stunned and stunned, and he had not recovered for a long time.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty—you—"

Tang Jian's excited words were at a loss for words.

Li Shimin looked at him and nodded affirmatively.

Tang Jian cupped his fists excitedly.

"Wei Chen is really convinced!"

When everyone asked, they found out that Li Shimin ordered Tang Jian to take back these remote places two days ago.

It turns out that His Majesty already has the Zhizhu in his hand!

Changsun Wuji's long and narrow eyes flickered for a moment, then lowered again.This Majesty is becoming more and more unfathomable.

"I have already made a plan for the matter of coal, and it will be put on the agenda soon. Now that refugees from all over the world are gradually gathering in the imperial capital, let's discuss the issue of resettlement of refugees first. What are your best suggestions?"

Li Shimin, who received a wave of worship, was in a good mood, and even his tone was relieved.

"Report - Your Majesty, Dr. Guozi told Kong Yingda that he had urgent business."

Several bigwigs who were discussing state affairs suddenly stopped and looked over with some doubts.Li Shimin couldn't help but frowned slightly, and his expression became serious.

This Kong Yingda is not from Meng Lang. If there is no major matter, I am afraid that he will not rashly disturb him at this time.

"Invite him in—"

(End of this chapter)