Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 666 Too much money, inflated?
While Li Jinghuan started the killing campaign in Beisha City, the fleets led by Li Chongyi and Li Jijun were also launching their offensive plans in an orderly manner. The Fengjun intelligence pond report was submitted to Chang'an and Luoyang.

At the same time, Li Chengqian, who was far away in Luoyang Palace, was scratching his head. He didn't know what the emperor was thinking. He wanted to put this year's birthday banquet in Luoyang, and he wanted to see the lanterns. , let him do it more vividly.

The emperor's eyesight was extremely high, what he said was impressive, it must be extravagant and unnecessary, so Li Chengqian had to postpone this year's Lantern Festival, it couldn't be held twice a year, how much would it cost!
In Luoyang Palace, in order to avoid subjectively ruining the errands because of saving money, Li Chengqian specially asked grandson Jiaqing and Liu Shuyi to handle specific matters. They were both from rich families and had a thorough understanding of etiquette. It couldn't be better.

But what he didn't expect was that the cost was so huge. Looking at the chapter presented by the two of them, Li Chengqian's nose is not a nose, and his face is not a face. Isn't this just looking for trouble?We haven't finished playing that big move yet, so it's starting to be extravagant and wasteful. It's too early to be happy!

What do the ministers in the court do, do they eat rice?The emperor Luan drove to Luoyang, riding thousands of rides along the way, what a waste.Since you can't do anything, you should go home as soon as possible to take care of your children. It would be wrong to occupy the latrine and block the way for future generations.

Seeing the prince's face turned pale, Liu Shuyi put down the teacup in his hand after he exchanged a glance with his grandson Jiaqing, and said slowly: "His Royal Highness, it is already a mighty grace to give you a few months to prepare. In the sixth year of Zhenguan, the leader of Zhao Guogong I've only been given this job for a month, so I can't complain.

This budget is already the most economical plan that Chenhe Jiaqing and the officials of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion have repeatedly calculated.His Majesty made it very clear in the imperial decree that this year's state affairs are stable, and the whole world must celebrate, so it is appropriate to spend more. "

"What's more, since His Majesty took the throne, he has worked hard for the country and society of the Tang Dynasty. He has never made a big deal. As a son of man, His Highness should do more filial piety for his father. This will let His Majesty know Your filial piety can relieve the pressure on the Luoyang government, so that the treasury will not be empty and the people will not be resentful."

What Liu Shuyi said is very clear, that is, the East Palace will take the lead, and the Luoyang Mansion will bear a small part. The emperor is not someone who speaks easily. If it is replaced by other princes, then they will have to block this hole even if they sell everything. Still so sad.

Liu Shuyi has been on duty in the East Palace for many years, of course he knows the prince's temper, in terms of national economy, people's livelihood and military expenses, he has always spent a lot of money and is not stingy.But when it comes to these vain things, food and clothing, they are strict and strict, and those that can be used will never be returned. This is in sharp contrast to other princes and princes.

Taking the king of Zhongshan as an example, the crown prince refused Dianzhong province to prepare the county king's clothes for him on the grounds that he was young and growing fast. From the actual effect, this is indeed the case. Children grow up fast, and they look different every day, and they don't need to attend For an important occasion, what's the use of getting so many sets of county royal uniforms? It's better to use the money left over to do something else.

But the emperor's birthday banquet is different. It is a symbol of national power and prestige. Once it is held, it will be celebrated by the whole world. Envoys from surrounding countries will come one after another.
Well, sighed in my heart, Li Chengqian nodded, the Great Tang ruled the world with filial piety, although Li Yuan and the emperor did not do very well, they just talked about playing tricks, but if people in his generation don't pay attention to it, That would be a joke for the people of the world to see the clan.

In fact, Li Chengqian was not reluctant to spend money on him and his eldest grandson. From Cuiwei Palace to Lishan Palace, so many palaces, large and small, were exclusively sponsored by the East Palace, and the money was not much more than this.It made him feel that it was so expensive for the extra, and most of the things were cheaper than those missions from other countries, who even took food and money, like fighting local tyrants, and it's better not to lose a little bit later.It's superfluous, isn't it money that has no place to spend it!

"In this way, the East Palace will bear [-]% of the overall cost of the birthday banquet, and the Luoyang Metropolitan Governor's Mansion will bear [-]%, and Luoyang is not allowed to collect money and grain for this. Luanjia will pass through the counties along the way, exempt from taxation for one year, and the solitary committee will draft it in person. A playbook was submitted together with this fundraising book.

Jiaqing, you are in charge of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and you should not add to the burden of the common people.Shuyi, you should immediately send someone to know Xiao Rui, Minister of Honglu Temple, and ask him to pay attention to his wording when notifying the kingdoms. He must let them know about my emperor's birthday. But it's hard to say. "

In the past, envoys from various countries came to worship with their poor specialties in exchange for several times the gifts and business conditions.Yes, on the surface it seems that the kingdoms of all nations have come to court, but in fact they take Datang as a fool.

Your small country with few people, poverty and backwardness have nothing to do with Datang. Why do you say a few pitiful words and kowtow two worthless heads, and Datang has to help you. Isn’t this a moral kidnapping?
Since the emperor entrusted himself with the errands this year, he has to follow his rules, otherwise, I will send you a bag of hickory nuts in one country, and you will go back to replenish your brains first, and then come to Datang to talk.

After Liu Shuyi and Changsun Jiaqing agreed, Li Chengqian continued: "It's not that they are stingy, but that these bastards are too ignorant, and their skin is thicker than the city walls of Chang'an. The policy for them is here, and the treatment of those who come to ask for an official Same.

Before entering the gate of the Eastern Palace, first consider whether you can do something for the Tang Dynasty. If you want to take advantage of yourself and not lose money, I will advise them not to come, and you can't do it for them when you come.

The word "fairness" is very important. Datang can't pay for no reason. The money and food are bought by the common people with a drop of sweat and eight petals. You can't sell your father and don't feel sorry for your own people. Come to cheap those white-eyed wolves. "

Although Li Chengqian is vulgar and uses the word profit everywhere, he has to say that this is an expression of caring for the common people and their power. No matter whether they are officials or ordinary people, anyone who hears it will be warm-hearted, and Changsun Jiaqing and Liu Shuyi are all grateful. Such a lord is happy.

If a monarch can let go of the so-called face and serve the people wholeheartedly, then even a middle-class man will become a generation of Mingjun.Although Li Chengqian is not yet the emperor, the courtiers of the East Palace have no doubt that he can ascend the throne smoothly.At the same time, they also believed that Datang would become the most powerful country in Chinese history after passing through the hands of the father and son.Their fathers and they will also be famous for following such a holy master and become famous officials in the area. .
(End of this chapter)