Ji Tang

In the Taiji Hall, Li Chengqian was discussing the promotion of new coins with Li Shimin. Changsun Wuji, as the person in charge, was of course also there, but he couldn't say much, and he couldn't take too much credit. Others didn't know, but no one here knew. He was just following Ji Song's plan. Although it was hard work, it was not enough to make him proud.

"Father, the new currency has now been fully used in Guanzhong. According to the response from various places, although there are many problems, they are all within the acceptable range. We will solve them soon."

"The new coins are made of a variety of metals, and their cost is slightly lower than their true value. However, they are exquisitely crafted and not easy to wear. Most people accept them knowingly and even collect them."

"Banks have also opened one after another and started exchange business, but most of them are large households or merchants, and ordinary people rarely come to exchange."

"For this reason, the cabinet discussed that the people can continue to use the old coins without forcing them to exchange them. The court also tried its best to collect the people's old coins through taxation, and then released the new coins to the market. This is achieved by Exchange of old and new coins.”

"Although it took a long time, it saved a lot of trouble and people's resistance."

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Li Chengqian talked eloquently, and Li Shimin listened very carefully. This was because the country's fundamental reform could not tolerate his carelessness. Ji Song once said that any reform must be carried out with caution, and he understood this truth. Therefore, at the beginning of the implementation, the idea of ​​full rollout was rejected. Instead, according to Ji Song's previous practice at Sinong Temple, it was first trialled in Guanzhong and then promoted nationwide.

It turns out he was right and it worked well.

"The bank will be renamed Datang Royal Bank from now on. Relying on the royal reputation, it will spread all over the world. At least every county must have a bank branch. After it has been running for a long time, the account department and another bank will be established to complete the tax collection. integration.”

"From now on, I will issue the last decree in my lifetime!" Li Shimin suddenly stood up and said solemnly.

Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said: "I accept the order!"

Changsun Wuji also hurriedly said: "Wei Chen accepts the order!"

"The Royal Bank of the Tang Dynasty will rely on the royal reputation. Once future emperors abuse their power to make money, it will cause the banking system to collapse, the royal reputation will be destroyed, and the people of the world will suffer heavy losses."

"Therefore, I impose an iron rule that future emperors are not allowed to directly do banking business. Even if they borrow money, they must return it on time. Otherwise, it will be regarded as violating the ancestral system."

After speaking, he looked at the emperor and said, "Emperor, do you understand my painstaking efforts?"

Violate the ancestral system? What's that crime? Once a future emperor commits this crime, he will definitely be exterminated from the world, the reputation of the royal family will be destroyed, and the world will be in chaos.

Of course, Li Chengqian understood the consequences of doing so, but he did not object. To say that he was more aware of his role in the bank and understood his power than his father.

Yes, there is money in the bank, but that money does not belong to you, but to the people of the world, to nobles, soldiers, and wealthy families. The imperial court can manage it and borrow it, but it must not take it unlimitedly. That would be making the world an enemy.

When the time comes, not to mention all the officials, he will be the first person in the world to turn against him, and the aristocratic families will not let him go.

Therefore, he was not surprised that his father issued this order, and he was even happy to see its success. After all, his father's ancestral system was much stronger and more effective than his own.

Even if the father does not issue this order, he will issue it. This is a guarantee for the long-term stability of the Tang Dynasty. As long as he is not a mediocre person, he will not remain indifferent!

"My son, I will obey my father's will. If any descendant of the Tang Dynasty Royal Family dares to reach out to the bank, he will be severely punished. The family tree will be wiped out at the least, and the family tree will be killed at the worst!"

Does Li Chengqian dare to kill a member of the royal family?

Dare, not only dare, if someone really does not know whether to live or die, he doesn't care how many people shock the world!

"Well, the emperor, you can handle this matter!" Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction. After all, he had matured and assumed the responsibilities of the emperor. He was now completely relieved.

Then he looked at Changsun Wuji and said softly: "Auxiliary machine!"

"I'm here!" Changsun Wuji said quickly.

"From now on, the bank will be entrusted to you. This matter is of great importance. You must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and must not be selfish, otherwise"

"Your Majesty, I must do my best to ensure the stable operation of the bank. If there is any favoritism, I will be pierced by thousands of arrows and die!" Changsun Wuji swore loudly before Li Shimin could finish his words.

Because once the Supreme Emperor said it, he had violated a taboo, and no one could save him.

"Hey, why bother? You are the uncle of the state, and everyone is our own family. Only you and the emperor can truly trust you and hand over such an important institution like the bank to you. I hope you will not let me and the emperor down." .”

"In addition, I also know that you are not very clear about the specific operation of the bank, so the emperor has found a good helper for you."

After saying no more words, Li Chengqian smiled slightly and said to his puzzled uncle: "I don't want your uncle to be too tired. I will issue an order tomorrow to appoint you as the principal of Datang Royal Bank, but a good man You are a gang, after all, you are also responsible for the cabinet."

"You also know this person, it's Ji Qing. What do you think?"

Changsun Wuji was stunned when he heard this. It was actually him? He glanced at his expressionless brother-in-law and smiling nephew, and for the first time, he felt cold in his heart. Are you guarding this place?

Also, how could such an important institution be left to me with confidence?

He smiled bitterly in his heart, but he still had to have the attitude he should have, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Ji Qing? Are you a little too young? After all, should we find a stable veteran to take charge of such an important matter?"

But Li Chengqian never thought about it: "My uncle is overly worried. The veteran is indeed stable, but none of the veterans in the court are proficient in banking matters. Although Ji Qing is young, he is Ziyi's eldest disciple, and he is also good at scheduling and management." It has been tested. When the Tang Dynasty's voyage navy went to sea, although the Duke of Ju was there, Ji Qing was responsible for the specific matters."

"I have trained in the three provinces over the years, and have been praised by many courtiers. As the saying goes, age does not determine the ambition, not to mention the position of Marquis. The status and identity are also suitable."

"What does uncle think?"

Changsun Wuji felt a chill in his heart. This was something he didn't want.

No one knows the bitterness in his heart, what can he say now?

"Old minister, I obey the order!"

Hearing that the old fox finally heaved a sigh of relief, Li Chengqian was overjoyed and said: "My uncle is an old minister and a member of his own family. Zi Yi Neng is not an outsider either. I'll leave this matter to you to rest assured."

"I must manage the bank well and share your Majesty's worries!"

"Well, uncle, let's go and get busy. My father and I still have something to say!" After the things were done, they started to drive people away. Changsun Wuji was helpless. When he met these two generations of emperors, he felt that he was in trouble for the rest of his life. Some ideas began to waver.

Changsun Wuji left, and when only father and son were left in the hall, Li Shimin stretched himself.

"You, you are still impatient. Your uncle is not so easy to deal with. If you force Ji Qing on him, everyone will know that you are mixing the sand. How can he not be clear about it?" Li Chengqian smiled: "Father, you are worrying too much. Well, my uncle is open-minded and won’t care!”

Li Shimin hesitated and said angrily: "I hope so!"

The two of them walked out of the main hall and came to the construction site of Wanmin Palace, which was about to be completed. They looked at the huge building rising from the ground and felt extremely happy.

I asked the craftsman and he said that it can be completed in about half a year at most, and the follow-up order can be clicked. You can move in in more than a year at the latest.

The two of them chatted about Ji Song, and Li Shimin said, "Zi Yi is gone?"

"Well, I'm leaving, except Mrs. Ji!" Li Chengqian said with some regret.

Li Shimin did not ask why Mrs. Ji was not taken away, because everyone knew that Ji Song's status could not be so carefree. Even if he didn't care, so many people in the court were watching.

The old lady has also experienced the world, and of course she knows the secrets involved. She stayed here just to reassure the court. Who in the world doesn't know that Ji Song is the most filial person. As long as the old lady is here, he has to come back obediently even if he goes to the end of the world.

"Do you blame your father for sending Ji Song away?" Li Shimin suddenly asked.

"I don't dare!"

"Don't dare? Haha!"

Li Shimin was noncommittal and just said: "Originally, he was the humerus minister left by your father, and he was also a capable minister who helped you stabilize the world. With him here, you can stabilize the military. As long as the army is stable, you can stab the sky. Come out of a hole and someone will give you a queen."

"But it's a pity that in the two battles in the South China Sea and the Western Region, I had no one to use, so I could only use him to go out. But you have also seen the results. The two battles completely established his prestige in the Tang Dynasty. With such ability and prestige, People whose intelligence is almost demonic are not suitable to stay in the court."

"The reason why he was allowed to enter Wuying Pavilion was because of my plan, but alas, if you don't tell me, he will hurt the enemy a thousand times, and himself will lose eight hundred, and it will almost chill the hearts of many veterans. Fang Xuanling even criticized me!"

Speaking of this, he felt a lot in his heart. If Ji Song hadn't turned the tide in the end, he really didn't know what trouble would have happened. If the Guanlong nobles were really allowed to go on a killing spree in Guanzhong, I'm afraid that

"Father, you are right, they should be killed!" Li Chengqian absolutely supported his father on this matter. Even if his father didn't do it, he would do it himself.

"So I did it in advance!"

Seeing Li Chengqian's confused look, he sighed: "Because I know you, I can do this much better than you can. Even if something goes wrong, I can suppress it with my presence."

"But just like you, your prestige is not enough to conquer the world, so I did this in advance!"

Li Chengqian was surprised: "Father, you."

"Okay, this is my duty and the last thing my father can do for you."

At this time, Li Shimin was no longer a lofty emperor, but a dutiful father, a loving father who worried about his son!

"Jisong, just leave him alone. He can do whatever he wants. With him wandering outside the court, many people will be wary of him and will not be daring."

"You did a good job in recruiting Ji Qing into the bank. In addition, you should also reuse Wang Xuance and Xue Li. They are both capable and loyal people. I can't make mistakes when I judge people."

"As for Ji Run, he is a relative and will have good prospects in the future. Let him hide behind the scenes. This is better than standing on the front stage. There is also Ji Song's second son, who is also a rare talent, but still I think that boy doesn’t plan to enter the court anymore. He is ambitious and wants to inherit his father’s achievements in literature. Gee, I’m really looking forward to his future.”

"Jue'er is following Ji Song, don't worry. Try not to interfere. As the saying goes, nothing can be made without polishing it. You have to go through some things before you can truly grow up."

Li Chengqian listened carefully. This was his father's teaching to him. Even if it had been taught before, it was relatively obscure. Perhaps now that he is the emperor, his speech becomes much more straightforward now.

After talking for a long time, Li Shimin waved his hand: "I have said everything I want to say, and the rest will be left to you. Go, the Tang Dynasty is rising like the sun, and people from all directions are coming to visit you. This is your era, and it will be the same for you. You are more brilliant"
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Changsun Wuji walked out of the main hall and somehow came to the government offices of the three provinces.

Since the establishment of the cabinet, the status of the three provinces has dropped a lot, but in the eyes of many officials in the Tang Dynasty, the three provinces are still places they want to go to. After all, the status of the three provinces has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people for hundreds of years. It does not mean that you can just reorganize a department.

He wanted to leave, but he walked in by mistake and saw a young figure burying his head in handling documents.

Ji Qing frowned slightly as he looked at the document. This was a memorial for disaster relief. The date was already half a month ago. He didn't know why he only came here now.

"What? What's the difficulty?"

Just when he was thinking about how to deal with it, he suddenly heard a familiar voice. When he looked up, he was shocked. He stood up and said quickly: "I have seen Pu She. I didn't know that Pu She came here to greet me from afar. I apologize for my sins. I'm sorry." crime!"

"Okay, your teacher was never so polite to me when he was young!"

After taking the memorial on the desk, Changsun Wuji didn't take it seriously at first, but when he looked at the date, his expression suddenly changed: "Nonsense, why did such an important document get here now? How do the people below do things?"

"The official was also wondering just now. Logically speaking, this kind of document should be directly listed as a first-class memorial, and even handed to His Majesty as soon as possible, but now"

"It makes no sense that I will handle this matter personally. These are the people the corpses are talking about. I must treat them well. Otherwise, who knows what will happen if things go on like this."

After saying this, he sat down. Ji Qing quickly served tea and stood aside.

"What do you think of banks?" Changsun Wuji suddenly asked.

"Bank?" Ji Qing looked confused.

"Well, His Majesty has just decreed that the bank will be renamed the Royal Bank of the Tang Dynasty, and branches must be established in every county. He has also made it a ancestral system that future emperors cannot interfere in bank affairs at will."

Ji Qing was startled and thought for a moment before saying, "I don't want to hide anything from Pu She. Xiaguan does know a bit about bank matters. They are all taught by Teacher Xiaguan. Apart from me, several of Xiaguan's juniors have also learned some."

Changsun Wuji was stunned for a moment, then said: "Tell me and listen!"

"No!" Ji Qing said.