Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 42

Liu Zhenghui, Minister of the Household Department, became the most popular official among the nobles in Chang'an City. Liu Zhenghui was squeezed out by his colleagues when he was in the court, and ridiculed by his colleagues when he was in the court.

I heard that now the back houses of the nobles are villains, cursing Liu Zhenghui to die.This made Liu Zhenghui dumbfounded. It was the crown prince's idea to levy heavy taxes, but he was the one who took the blame.The nobles dare not go against the crown prince, but no one in Liu Zhenghui is used to you, who told you that the tax collectors are people from your household department.

But it's no wonder those nobles, if they didn't have much money before, our colleagues wouldn't be embarrassed by Liu Zheng because of a few copper coins.

But it's different now. Since the development of Li Chengqian's civilian industrial zone, nobles have formed caravans to travel between places. From everyone's attitude towards Liu Zhenghui, it can be seen that the profits inside are evident.

Under Li Chengqian's special care, the prices in Chang'an City finally dropped to normal levels.In fact, there is a reason why Li Chengqian is so concerned about grain prices.

Just after Li Chengqian's reserve warehouse had a large amount of grain shipped in, many dignitaries who ran the grain business in their families found the old master Zhang Xuansu, and wanted to get some grain from the old master.

As for the price difference, it is easy to discuss. Anyway, it is not difficult to get the food out without anyone noticing. Reporting that it is damp or leaking is not very simple.

But who is Zhang Xuansu, the boss's stubborn temper is even worse than that of his younger brother Wei Zheng, the old man scolded those dignitaries who asked him to do business, and went back in disgrace.

Hongwendian

Since Li Chengqian supervised the administration of the country, this has become his office.Right now Li Chengqian is sitting on the chair that originally belonged to the prime minister on duty, listening to the performances of various important ministers.Li Chengqian pouted his head when he saw it, of course Liu Zhenghui knew
Liu Zhenghui suffered for him. Liu Zhenghui is a hero, and he is dedicated to his errands. He must have a degree in everything, and he should be given a sweet date, otherwise Liu Zhenghui's heart will be chilled.

The thing this time is to make him look like a baby, so that those courtiers who have followed Li Shimin for many years know that he is not easy to fool.

"Liu Shangshu, Chen Bengong read the Yicang note you submitted, and it's really embarrassing for you. It's hard for you to be a housekeeper when the court is poor." Li Chengqian's words moved Liu Zhenghui, who had been stared at all these days, and said again and again I just did my best.

Li Chengqian raised his hand to interrupt him: "The grain output in Nanzhao and Linyi is abnormally high. Recently, the reserve warehouse in the industrial zone has purchased a large amount of grain in Nanzhao and Linyi. After Liu Shangshu goes down, go to Master Zhang Xuansu. He will tell you how to get food in the south, so you can relieve your urgent needs,

Prince Ling Liu Xuanyi was in command of the escorting troops, as long as the grain entered Taicang, I would count him as one of his military merits. "

He has long been thinking about the origin of the food in the reserve, but if the crown prince doesn’t say anything, who would dare to ask? This time, it will not only solve part of the food problem, but also give his bastard a military merit. This is simply a gift for nothing. Military merit, Liu Zhenghui suddenly felt that the anger these few days was worth.

In the Tang Dynasty, military merits were exchanged with life, and not everyone could get a cheap opportunity to escort the national stockpile.Look at that person who is not a man with good hands and eyes, let's say to escort the army rations to Yunzhong and Dingxiang. That job is only done by high-performing relatives of the emperor.His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really a good person, and he immediately thanked Li Chengqian without any regard for face.

"As the saying goes, the people depend on food, and the country depends on grain. The Tang Dynasty is an agricultural country, and the farming season is the most important thing. Right now, all parts of Guanzhong are busy planting seeds. The focus of the government's governance must also be tilted towards this aspect.",
"In addition, Niu Shangshu of the Ministry of Integrity, you must speed up the establishment of prefectural and county departments. Not only must they supervise the lower-level officials, but they must also explain the imperial court's laws and regulations to the people."

The next day, Li Chengqian, who was eating breakfast, was caught by the little girl Li Lizhi. The reason was that Li Chengqian had promised her many times to go to Chang'an's market, but she never kept it. This time, the little girl learned the tricks and arrived early. Donggong waited.

The West Market in Chang’an is equivalent to the current large commercial market. Most of them are places where common people gather. There are also a large number of East Asian merchants from Western Regions, Central Asia and other countries, as well as Japanese slaves and Goguryeo. In addition to the businessmen coming and going from all over the world, there are also business travelers from various countries and a large number of "Hu businessmen".

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the basic national policy of opening up has been formulated. In order to attract a large number of Hu people to enrich the culture of the Central Plains and increase trade income,
As early as the reign of Tang Wude, various foreign preferential policies were introduced, such as the "Wu De Order" promulgated in the second year of Wu De: those who are attached to the Hu family, the first household is ten cash, the second household is five cash, and the next household is exempted. .

Since Li Shimin ascended the throne, the folk handicraft industry has developed very rapidly, and the various products produced in the Chang'an Industrial Zone have attracted more Hu merchants.

Pedestrians shuttle through it, and you can see peddlers or business caravans everywhere, which also makes the West Market full of fireworks, such as coat shops, bean stores, furniture stores, folding fan shops, restaurants, etc., can be said to be everywhere in the West Market yes.

After Li Chengqian and his follower Li Lizhi changed into casual clothes, they led Henglian and Zhang Sizheng out of the palace gate in a mighty way, while a lot of guards around them also changed into ordinary clothes to protect them in the dark.

"Brother, I want that monkey lamp!"

"That puppet is so cute, I want it!"

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The little girl was extremely excited, she had never been to West Market, so she was curious about everything.

Li Lizhi, who was holding the Persian cat cub she just bought, ran back and forth between the small stalls on her two legs, as long as she had never seen it before, she would buy it, which was too busy to follow her. Zhang Sizheng and Henglian were afraid that this little ancestor would bump into each other, so they would have to keep paying.

There were too many things to buy, and the clever guards bought the merchant's carriage to load things for His Majesty's favorite little princess.

Li Chengqian's eyes turned into crescent moons with a smile. Firstly, Li Lizhi's innocence and liveliness, and secondly, he was very satisfied with the commercial development of Chang'an City.

"Okay, go drink some herbal tea and rest for a while!" Li Chengqian looked at his sister with a wry smile, while Li Lizhi turned around and walked back contentedly.

When a group of people came to the refreshment stand on the side of the road and were about to drink some herbal tea to quench their thirst, a sound of "little bitch" not far away caught the attention of Li Chengqian and others.

Li Lizhi is a lively person, and she would not miss it when she heard someone fighting. She ran with her short legs like a crowd, and shouted: "Brother, hurry up!"

And Li Chengqian, who was following her, suddenly saw a graceful figure, dressed in a blue and white dress, with blue hair simply rolled up, with a pure and beautiful face, holding a dagger in his hand and confronting several strong men.

Li Chengqian has long passed the age for young people to fall in love with, and it's not that he has never seen beautiful women. In later generations, beauties with advanced plastic surgery technology can almost be mass-produced wholesale, but this girl made him have the urge to be young for the first time. .

"Brother, isn't that cousin!" Li Lizhi's words woke up Li Chengqian who was in a daze.

(End of this chapter)