Li Shimin

Chapter 235 Inviting a Banquet in the Hall of Tai Chi
The manager of their family in Chang'an also bought one or two of these woolen clothes for them, although they are not as warm and comfortable as the winter clothes made of silk.

However, these fleeces are cheap and equally comfortable.

It's just that I didn't expect that these woolen padded clothes were all worn by the imperial army!
However, no matter how envious the patriarchs of these aristocratic families were, they couldn't help speeding up their pace and following the flow of people, walking forward.

Half an hour later, in the Tai Chi Hall.

The purple court is full of culture, and the Danji Gunfu is even connected.The entertainment guest song is Zhanlu, and the Guangle is playing Juntian.

In the purple and luxurious Tai Chi Hall, one side is full of courtiers wearing exquisite jade pendants and gorgeous official uniforms;

In front of you, there are plates of exquisite food on the food table, and the clean crystal glass is filled with green wine. dance to tune.

The grandeur is extraordinary, if there are clouds of white mist on the floor of the hall, it will be like a fairyland.

It's a pity that people from all the aristocratic families don't care about these things.

Only Cheng Zhijie and Li Xiaogong, a group of ministers, were enjoying the music and dancing while drinking fine wine, with a leisurely look.

However, this grand banquet was set up for the Road Construction Department and the Housing Construction Department.

Li Shimin was not prepared to let Cheng Zhijie and the old guys just keep eating like this.

After signaling to Li Wei at the side, the dancers and musicians in the hall retreated gently.

Seeing this, everyone automatically stopped their actions. Even though the heads of a group of aristocratic families looked down on Li Er, a brother-killing emperor, at this moment, they had to pretend to be very respectful.

"Dear dears, elders, you all know the purpose of today's banquet, but this is the first case in the history, and the road construction department and the room construction department need to explain clearly to you!"

Li Shimin said a few words loudly, then looked at Pei Ji who was on the side.

In some matters, this Shangshu Zuo Pushe can be bypassed, but on such major matters, Li Shimin also showed great respect for this Zuo Pushe.

"Also ask Pei Xiang to tell you about it."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Hearing this, Pei Ji quickly stood up and saluted Li Shimin respectfully.

Afterwards, he took out a thick notebook from his cuff, bowed his hands to the courtiers and the family, and began to read aloud.

"Your Majesty has got a magic item called cement. It can be used to build houses, build roads, and build bridges. Its usage is the same as that of ordinary yellow clay, but after it is completed, it is as solid as a rock, indestructible, and it is not afraid of wind and rain. destroy.

Your Majesty is generous and benevolent, and wants to use this cement to build all the roads and houses in the Tang Dynasty for the convenience of the people all over the world.Therefore, I invite all the elders of the aristocratic family to conspire with this grand plan. For the purpose of living and working in peace and contentment for the people of the world, we will open the two official offices of the Housing Construction Department and the Road Construction Department.

The Department of Housing Construction is in charge of the construction of houses for the common people in the world, and the Department of Road Construction is in charge of all road and bridge constructions in the world.All the officials are appointed by the imperial court and assessed by the Ministry of Officials.

The aristocratic family invested money, and the imperial court jointly funded the construction of cement roads. The cement roads between states were set up to collect business taxes. The imperial court accounted for [-]% and the aristocratic family accounted for [-]%. A split!

In addition, bridges can also be built between big rivers and steep gorges, and cards can be set up to collect business tax and poll tax...

The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Superintendent distribute housing construction projects, and the Housing Construction Department builds houses and cities, and the final profits are shared equally between the imperial court and the aristocratic family..."

"The Department of Housing Construction and the Department of Road Construction are the hope of the common people in the world. The houses, roads and bridges built are jointly supervised by the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Officials, and the general supervisor.

Anyone who breaks the law will be strictly investigated! "

"This is the charter of the Road Construction Department and the Housing Construction Department. I wonder if you have any doubts?"

After explaining in detail the regulations of the Housing Construction Department and the Road Construction Department that Shang Shuxing and other ministers studied hard and spent so many days customizing, Pei Ji sat down slowly and took a sip of clear tea to moisten his throat.

After listening, all the aristocratic families quickly looked at each other.

Immediately, an aristocratic family head in front stood up and slightly cupped his hands towards Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, do you dare to ask, above Fang Jiansi and Lu Jiansi, the imperial court has to occupy [-]%?"

"Exactly!"

Li Shimin nodded slightly, "The Department of Housing Construction and the Department of Road Construction are the first government offices of a merchant nature. Those who occupy the most members have the most say. The imperial court occupies more than half, so they can manage the Department of Housing and Road Construction in a legitimate manner."

"Your Majesty, this old man speaks boldly. I heard that all the ministers in the court can also invest in the Housing Construction Department and the Road Construction Department?"

"Naturally, although the ministers are court officials, they are also a family among the people!"

"However, the old man still listens to Prime Minister Pei's idea, and the various government offices in the DPRK can also invest in the Housing Construction Department and the Road Construction Department?"

"Exactly, it's just that the various government agencies in the court do not have their own assets, and you can't invest without money!"

"So, the old man understands, thank you Your Majesty for clarifying the confusion!"

Hearing this, the Patriarch nodded thoughtfully and sat down.

Then, another family head not far away stood up again.

"Your Majesty, since this banquet is to discuss the matter of investing in the Road Construction Department and the Housing Construction Department, please forgive me for speaking bluntly!"

"Patriarch Liu, please speak!"

"Your Majesty, since the Road Construction Department and the Housing Construction Department are jointly funded by our aristocratic family to invest in the construction of houses and roads, I don't know how much the imperial court invested, but they can account for [-]% of the shares?"

"The imperial court does not directly invest any money, but only invests in all materials, officials, and craftsmen. These are enough to account for [-]% of the share!"

Li Shimin chuckled and continued: "However, among the [-]% and a half members, half of the members have to be distributed to King Jin, which is regarded as a reward for King Jin for providing cement. Calculate according to the number invented by King Jin , is a member of [-]!"

"This?"

Hearing this, the Patriarch of the Hedong Liu family's expression changed, and he became anxious.

"Your Majesty's remarks are somewhat inappropriate."

"I don't know what Patriarch Liu thinks is wrong?"

"Your Majesty, it is inappropriate for the imperial court to only provide materials, officials, and craftsmen, which account for more than half of the shares. In addition, it is even more inappropriate for King Jin to provide cement formula, and it can still occupy [-]% of the shares. Old man I think both are unfair!"

"That's right, please tell your majesty that this kind of allocation is very inappropriate!"

Immediately, all the aristocratic families followed suit.

With an extra [-]%, they can get at least more than [-] or even hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.

Li Shimin chuckled lightly and ignored him.

"Patriarchs, don't argue. The imperial court occupies [-]% and a half, and it is impossible to change it. If anyone thinks it is too much, you don't need to invest money. The imperial court will not force you!"

Seeing this, Changsun Wuji and the others below said hastily.

"Your Majesty, when it comes to business, don't be so ruthless!"

Seeing Li Shimin's determined face, the Patriarchs continued to speak.

"This matter has been decided, and it will not be changed. Your Majesty wants you to participate. It is the advice of King Jin. With the participation of your family, the cement road can be paved faster. Otherwise, the court only needs to slow down. , The cement road can also be paved normally!"

Pei Ji also spoke.

At the same time, I was deeply disappointed in the greed and asexuality of these aristocratic families.

"Pei Xiang and the Duke of Qi should not make such an assertion that our aristocratic family has invested so much money, only accounting for [-]% of the shares. The imperial court really uses our aristocratic family as a tool for money! This kind of behavior, our aristocratic family is ten thousand Never agree!"

Saying that, all the aristocratic families also nodded one after another, their eyes full of determination.

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(End of this chapter)