This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

Chapter 668 Volume [-] Li Chengqian’s gaze
After returning to the Western Regions, Xiao Yue immediately began to focus on people's livelihood.

He finally understood what Li Chengqian said.

The Ming Dynasty was already a powerful country, so a powerful country must have the demeanor of a powerful country.

At least the living standards of the common people must be improved, right?

Otherwise, what kind of powerful country would it be?
Xiao Yue also simply said that Ming Dynasty is short of everything now, but it is not short of money. If you want the people to live a good life, just throw money at it!
People in any era are very simple. As long as they can live a prosperous life, they will believe in anyone.

Of course, there is also a degree in this. As long as this degree is grasped, the people will be the best to fool.

On the other side, Li Chengqian started to return home after making a series of arrangements.

He originally decided to go on tour to avoid unnecessary trouble, but obviously, now that the trouble is gone, he has no need to stay.

Now is the time to go back and prepare for Ming Dynasty's take-off.

As he said, Ming Dynasty is already a powerful country in the world and has further capital.

July of the 13th year of Zhenguan.

Li Chengqian, who had been on tour for only half a year, finally returned to the Riyue Mountain he was most familiar with.

It has to be said that today's Riyue Mountain is no longer what it used to be. Even if it has only been on patrol for a few months, the changes are changing with each passing day.

And just half a year after Li Chengqian went on tour, the Ministry of Industry where Yi Yuanxi was stationed also built a city wall several feet high outside Riyue Mountain, which made Riyue Mountain look more like a city-state.

"I respectfully welcome His Highness on his triumphal return."

Just as Li Chengqian arrived outside the city wall, Pu Xiro, Yi Yuanxi and other Ming officials all bowed and said.

Behind them, there were countless people cheering spontaneously. They were too far away, and Li Chengqian couldn't hear clearly what they were cheering for. He turned over and dismounted. Before Li Chengqian could walk over, Pu Xiruo and others had smiles on their faces. came over.

"See Your Highness, this time Your Highness..."

"Okay, compliments are not necessary." Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "It's just to quell the chaos. It's not a big honor. Besides, the biggest contributor to the quelling the chaos is not me."

"That's right." Pu Xiruo also smiled when he heard this, "I think His Highness single-handedly established the Ming Dynasty in the face of all obstacles. Compared with it, pacifying the civil strife is really not worth mentioning."

Miracles happen so often that everyone is no longer surprised.

Especially in recent years, the Ming Dynasty has created many miracles.

Everyone is actually used to it.

"The city wall is well built." Li Chengqian did not answer the question, but looked at the majestic Riyue Mountain City Wall and nodded with satisfaction.

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Yi Yuanxi immediately walked out with a smile on his face and said, "Your Highness is so complimentary. After all, it is all the credit of Your Highness. Wei Chen just did what Wei Chen should do."

His words were not flattering, after all, the original drawings were really given to them by Li Chengqian, and they just followed the drawings.

Li Chengqian smiled and said nothing. He looked at the three-foot-high city wall and felt quite proud of himself.

Just when Li Chengqian was stunned, Changle poked his head out of the carriage behind and asked doubtfully: "Where are you?"

As she said that, she walked up to Li Chengqian.

She was familiar with Riyue Mountain. The entire Riyue Mountain almost developed under her nose, but at this moment, she couldn't recognize it.

Li Chengqian smiled when he heard this and said, "Look again, can you see more clearly?"

Changle was a little confused when she heard this, but when she saw Pu Xiro, Yi Yuanxi and others, she immediately reacted.

"Riyue Mountain? Are we finally back to Riyue Mountain?" Although she was tired of staying in Riyue Mountain before, she missed Riyue Mountain a little after being out for such a long time.

This is just how people are, and it seems normal.

Of course, the fact that she didn't recognize her at first sight was also related to the fatigue of her journey. Even though Li Chengqian improved the carriage, how could the long-distance journey in this era be as comfortable as in future generations?

"Yes, I'm back." Li Chengqian said subconsciously.

A light word, but no one knows what it means.

"Let's go into the city." Li Chengqian said no more.

Soon, everyone returned to the Daming Palace amidst bursts of cheers.

Li Chengqian first let Chang Le and others rest, and then summoned everyone to the Hall of Talents.

"I know that you have all been working hard recently." Li Chengqian said directly, "But although our Ming Dynasty is developing rapidly, it is still not enough."

His words left everyone stunned.

Isn’t this momentum of development enough?
Today's Ming Dynasty, let alone comparable to the Tang Dynasty, can still be regarded as a powerful country in the world.

Is this not enough?

Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, Li Chengqian had a serious look on his face: "I know that you think that the Ming Dynasty is no longer what it used to be. Yes, compared to when we were in rags, the Ming Dynasty today is indeed a small achievement. .

But if I say that this is far from meeting my expectations, do you believe me? "

After hearing what Li Chengqian said, everyone was silent. They didn't know what Li Chengqian wanted to do and what the purpose of saying this was. At this moment, everyone looked solemn.

They knew Li Chengqian very well. Although he seemed to be easy to talk to at ordinary times, when it came to serious matters, it was not as simple as being hard to talk to.

"I am incompetent." Not knowing what Li Chengqian was thinking, everyone could only take the responsibility on themselves first.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "I don't mean to blame anyone, but since I'm back today, I still have to face some problems.

You must also know that this king is not only the king of the Ming Dynasty, but also the prince of the Tang Dynasty.As much convenience as this identity has given us in the past, it will create as much trouble for us in the future.

If you take someone else's dividends, you will eventually have to pay them back. "

Once they heard what Li Chengqian said, everyone understood.

Yes, Li Chengqian did gain a lot of tangible benefits for the Ming Dynasty through his status as the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, they were indeed glad that Li Chengqian was the prince of the Tang Dynasty.

This was also the basis for why Qibi Heli, Pu Xiro and others firmly supported Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness, you mean there is someone moving in Chang'an?" Pu Xiro said immediately.

This is unacceptable to them.

In their opinion, the great treasure of the Tang Dynasty can only be inherited by His Highness!

This is in their respective interests.

"Your Highness, would you like me to arrange for a few close associates to go far away..."

"Stop!" Before Qibi Heli could finish what he said, Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "I don't know if there is any movement in Chang'an, so I'll try my best to contain the little thoughts of you guys. stand up.

I am not saying that I am attached to that position in the Tang Dynasty. I should not say that. Even if that position does not belong to me in the future, what will I lose?
If it is for the throne, when will I not be able to proclaim myself emperor? "

What he said was quite domineering.

In fact, as of now, if he wanted to become emperor, he could ascend the throne at any time, but he didn't.Of course, the main reason why he didn't do this was that Li Er was still alive.

Throughout the ages, where has there been any precedent of a father and son claiming the title of emperor at the same time?
If he really does this, those bitter scholars in Chang'an will really be able to inundate him with verbal and written criticism.

"Your Highness's words are true." Speaking of this, Yi Yuanxi and others also laughed.

Indeed, Li Chengqian could ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor at any time. Although no one has mentioned this for so many years, it is the fact.

As for why everyone didn’t mention this, it was actually to inherit the Tang Dynasty.

From their standpoint, they also longed for the complete integration of the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty.

As the saying goes, one emperor has one courtier. If one day Li Chengqian inherits the Tang Dynasty and the Tang and Ming Dynasties merge into one, Li Chengqian will definitely reuse his own people, and these so-called own people, aren't they?

This is also their greed.

"Is Your Highness worried about Datang's attitude?" Qibi Heli asked.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "Datang's attitude is actually not important. To put it narcissistically, Datang today has no choice.

As long as this king is still alive, who dares to get involved in that position?Who can get involved in that position?
Didn’t I say that I am so outstanding, the Tang Dynasty, but I am willing to give up the Ming Dynasty? "

On this issue, Li Chengqian really had no doubt that it was impossible for the Tang Dynasty to give up on the Ming Dynasty.

Today, the development of Datang has reached a bottleneck. Only after it merges with Tang Ming, Datang will have new opportunities for development. Therefore, his position is relatively stable.

"That's what I said." Pu Xiruo said after hearing this, "But I am afraid that many noble families in the Tang Dynasty will not let His Highness easily..."

"Of course those guys don't want to." Li Chengqian said with a smile, "Don't you understand what the situation in Taohe County is like now?
Moreover, it’s not just them, the people in Chang’an, do you think they all hope for such a fusion of Ming Dynasty and Tang Dynasty?

It's impossible. Just as you want to have a place in the unified Tang and Ming Dynasties in the future, so do they.

Even though they usually have quarrels with those guys from the noble clan, when they really want to face you, they are a family. "

As he said that, Li Chengqian also looked at everyone with amusement.

These guys have actually not been idle these years. Since they are thinking about the future, it is naturally impossible for them to cut off contact with Datang.

As far as Li Chengqian knew, none of the guys present had any contact with Datang.

Of course, Li Chengqian didn't care either.

Under his subordinates, Li Chengqian does not need their absolute loyalty, and this thing does not exist. As long as their abilities are in place, Li Chengqian can accept their slight flaws.

It's just today, Li Chengqian needs to give them a few blows, at least to make them understand the situation.

When everyone heard this, they weren't actually embarrassed. When they did those things, they didn't hide it intentionally, they were all generous and generous.

So even if Li Chengqian spoke now, they could remain calm.

"Your Highness, you mean that our next enemy will be Datang?"

Finally someone got to the point.

Li Chengqian stopped beating around the bush and said directly: "We can't talk about enemies, but our future opponent will definitely be Datang.

As for those like Tianzhu, they are no longer worthy of being our opponents.

And with the strong rise of the Ming Dynasty, competition with the Tang Dynasty has long been inevitable.

Just before, the new Prime Minister Wang Renyou of Taohe County of the Tang Dynasty sent an envoy to obtain some technology from the Ming Dynasty. What do you think the Tang Dynasty is going to do? "

"Does the Tang Dynasty want to steal the core technology of the Ming Dynasty?" Yi Yuanfeng didn't understand this.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "You are not suitable to get involved in this. Stealing technology is not a problem, but this also illustrates a problem. Datang is aware of its shortcomings.

And how proud was Datang?What do you think they will do when they realize their shortcomings?
This is where the competition begins!
Maybe you are not aware of the importance of this competition, but I would like to ask, from now on when Tang and Ming merge into one, will Tang be the main one or Ming be the main one? "

If we talk about what Li Chengqian said before, everyone was still a little confused, but now they really understand what Li Chengqian said.

First and second!

In other words, should the Tang Dynasty annex the Ming Dynasty, or the Ming Dynasty annex the Tang Dynasty?

This is the core of competition.

Obviously, some people in the Tang Dynasty have already figured this out and are already preparing for the upcoming distinction between primary and secondary.

And they didn't even realize the problem.

The most important thing, the so-called distinction between primary and secondary, is precisely them, not Li Chengqian, who has the greatest influence.

Li Chengqian has always been a monarch, and his interests will not fluctuate too much, but they are different. They can follow Li Chengqian and replace others. In the same way, others can replace them.

"Then did His Highness agree to them?" Pu Xiro asked.

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "Of course I agreed. I also want to see how far Datang can develop if it lets go."

He answered matter-of-factly.

The reason why he agreed to Wang Renyou in the first place was not only to deal with those guys with the fifth surname and Qi Wang, but also to create pressure on these guys.

In recent years, Ming Dynasty has been so smooth. No matter what problems it encounters, it is always smooth sailing, as if it has never encountered setbacks. And because of Ming Dynasty's unstoppable momentum, these guys have become a little distracted. What Li Chengqian has to do is to let them Be alert at all times.

You are not irreplaceable.

At this moment, everyone gradually realized what Li Chengqian meant and were speechless for a while.

They could feel Li Chengqian's dissatisfaction.

But for a while, they were helpless.

But at this moment, Li Chengqian said again: "Don't think it's over. This is all based on normal development. If an accident occurs, the result may be worse.

My father, my king, is not a person who sticks to the rules. Don’t think that since this king is his eldest son, he will not have any thoughts about the Ming Dynasty. If one day, he wants to achieve the eternal hegemony of Tang and Ming Dynasty, between Tang and Ming Dynasty, There may not be peaceful reunification.

Of course, even if he is willing, the king's brothers are not fuel-efficient lamps.

Generally speaking, today's Ming Dynasty is not stable.

And today's Ming Dynasty is far from enough to resist any crisis.

In other words, it’s not time for Ming Dynasty to enjoy happiness yet!
Do you understand? "

"I know you are guilty!" When everyone heard this, they also hurriedly bowed.

At this moment, everyone was thinking a lot.

They didn't know what was happening to Li Chengqian.

But Li Chengqian didn't want to explain too much, so he walked out of Daming Palace and looked eastward.

Over there, it must be exciting right now!
(End of this chapter)