The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1173 Give Li Yin a Difficulty
Li Shimin thought that what Dai Zhou was going to say next might not be listened to by Concubine Yang.

Or maybe Li Shimin thought too much.

However, Concubine Yang was asked to do things for her just now, and now she is asked to leave.

In the future, when she begs Concubine Yang again, will she still be willing?
Certainly not willing to do things for him.

Because you don't trust people.

Therefore, Li Shimin said: "Speak, you can say as much as you want, there is no one else here. From now on, when Concubine Yang is here, if there is anything, you can just say it!"

This is to tell Concubine Yang.

To be honest, Concubine Yang felt very comfortable when she heard this.

This is what she deserves.

When Dai Zhou heard this, he agreed.

Now that Li Shimin has said it all, he said he was going to say it.

So, he said: "Your Majesty, should Su Dingfang's salary be increased this year? He hasn't increased his salary for ten consecutive years! If it doesn't increase, it seems unreasonable."

When Li Shimin heard this, he was silent for a moment.

He was caught in a memory.

A memory that makes me a little uncomfortable.

It's also the reason why Su Dingfang hasn't raised his salary for ten years.

Speaking of Su Dingfang, his name is Lie, and he is Su Lie.

When he was young, he was famous for his bravery and fighting spirit. He once accompanied his father to conquer rebels and stabilize the village.At the end of the great cause of the Sui Dynasty, he defected to the Hebei Rebel Army led by Dou Jiande and Liu Heita, and made many military exploits.

It was not until the reign of Emperor Taizong that Su Dingfang began to serve the Tang Dynasty and accompanied Li Jing in the Northern Expedition to the Eastern Turks. In the decisive night attack on Yinshan, Su Dingfang led [-] cavalry to break the battle of Jieli Khan. The tooth tent made great contributions to destroying the Eastern Turks.

And in the crucial battle, he was run away by the Turkic Khan.

After Su Dingfang won the victory, because he failed to manage his soldiers well, he let his soldiers plunder the people's things.

Regarding this matter, it was also used by people.

But this is not his fault.

Actually, in this battle, the main person responsible is Li Jing.

Su Dingfang is just a lieutenant general, so he will not be punished if he commits a crime, right?

But some things are not as expected.

Then Li Shimin rescued Li Jing and rewarded Li Jing heavily, but let Su Dingfang take the blame.

This pot lasts for 10 years.

How many decades are there in life!

Su Dingfang was finally ordered by Li Shimin to be the left guard Zhonglang general.

For the next ten years, he was not promoted.

Friends and colleagues around me have all been promoted and made a fortune.

And he is still in the official position of General Zhonglang, without any change.

What Li Shimin did was obviously wrong.

During the past ten years, every time some officials had their salaries raised, Su Dingfang had never been given a share.

Dai Zhou came to ask again this year.

Li Shimin was thinking deeply.

Until Dai Zhou asked again: "Your Majesty, if there is no increase this year, I'm afraid it will be unreasonable!"

But Li Shimin said: "As for Su Dingfang, if he made a mistake, he should be punished for making a mistake. Let's talk about his matter!"

Dai Zhou wanted to say something else.

But he was blocked by Li Shimin.

"Okay, let's talk about him later!"

In other words, the salaries of other officials will increase this year, but Su Dingfang's will remain the same.

Dai Zhou was silent.

Li Shimin asked again: "Is there anything else?"

"Also, about the sons of General Cheng and Xing Guogong, they said they would support Qingzhou to strengthen their will."

"Well, good! When are they going to leave? Have someone go see them off!"

"They're on their way!"

"Is that so? Cheng Zhijie and Fang Xuanling are my loyal ministers, and I must treat them well." If Li Shimin knew that it was Li Yin who sent the four of them to Qingzhou this time, he must be thinking wildly again.

"Also, the next thing is about Shengtang Group!"

Li Shimin glanced at Concubine Yang.

Ask: "What happened to them?"

"As soon as the news about the construction of the Qingzhou Railway came out, [-] people have already signed up. They said they would participate in the construction of the Qingzhou Railway. The Sixth Prince has also begun to select candidates!"

"That's a good thing!"

"There are bad sides too."

"How to say?"

There are still a few Chang'an tracks to be built, but because the Qingzhou Railway of the Sixth Prince has brought huge attention, everyone is now going there, and it has become very difficult for us to recruit craftsmen! "

One after another, this is also a normal thing.

This is also what Li Shimin did not expect.

"Let me think about it!"

Concubine Yang said: "Your Majesty, can our construction period be extended?"

This is also a way.

But it was denied by Li Shimin.

"No! No! I have already told the common people that there is no possibility of extension. If it is completed within the specified time, it must be completed!"

"How can no one make it? And now the supply of rails has been tilted towards Qingzhou Railway. It is getting more and more difficult for us to buy rails. The delivery time has been three months later, and there may not be goods! Now Shengtang Group's iron is the main source of production, and the quality of private blacksmith shops cannot meet the requirements of the track."

Dai Zhou said again.

From the looks of it, he came today with a lot of questions.

These problems must be solved.

Otherwise, how to build the track?
"This, I'll talk about it later, the big deal is that my army will join in the construction!" Li Shimin said.

This is also his last move.

Also the fastest way.

It just needs to use the power of the army.

But what's wrong?

"Yes! The minister knows!"

"What else?"

Li Shimin really wanted to hear Dai Zhou say no more.

But he was wrong.

Because Dai Zhou said again: "There is one more thing!"

"What's the matter? Tell me!"

Li Shimin listened patiently.

"About the matter of cotton, the Shengtang Group still encourages the common people to invest in planting this year. Moreover, it also agreed to buy the cotton from the common people, and the price is the same as last year. Now tens of thousands of common people have signed up."

That is a channel for the common people to improve their income.

With this channel, no one wants to plant.

As long as you take care of it a little, you can sell it for money during the autumn harvest, and anyone wants to do it.

Li Shimin looked at Concubine Yang.

Expressions mean a lot.

So, that means that what Li Yin will do next must be like cotton.

It was Li Shimin who thought too much.

"Very well, then this year, the tax on cotton should be reduced appropriately, and the common people should be encouraged to plant more!"

Li Shimin added a fire at the last critical moment.

In this way, the income of the people who grow cotton will be higher.

Dai Zhou said, "What about those who grow rice and wheat?"

"That kid's cotton seeds are also limited, right? And, I thought, he would definitely take care of it!"

In this way, Li Shimin posed a problem for Li Yin again.

Concubine Yang didn't say anything after hearing this.

Maybe she has to go and have a good talk with Li Yin.

Let him figure it out.

Dai Zhou said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Okay, it's none of your business, go down quickly!"

Li Shimin, on the other hand, looked out contentedly.

All is well.

Ten days later, a major event happened in Chang'an City!
(End of this chapter)