Li Shimin at the beginning, wanted by the whole city

Chapter 18 Let's start with Emperor Sui Yang

Refined salt, at this time in Datang, salt is more precious than anything else.

Not to mention such fine refined salt.

Chu Sheng gave four bags as a gift.

It really surprised Li Shimin and others.

"Master Chu, thank you for the gift."

"Today's gift is too precious, Lao Li will keep it in his heart."

"Since we are friends, why are you still being polite to me? Isn't it just a few bags of salt? As for that?"

"Hurry up and put it away, let's drink and eat."

Seeing Chu Sheng so grand.

Li Shimin is happy, it turns out that immortals also like to make friends.

For a while, the wine table was full of fun and laughter.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Li Shimin lightly touched Prime Minister Fang Xuanling with his foot.

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling was waiting for His Majesty's kick.

So he immediately cleared his throat.

"Mr. Chu, just heard what Mr. Chu said. Every sentence is a great truth. Lao Fang admires it very much."

"I don't know Mr. Chu, what do you think of His Majesty today?"

Fang Xuanling's voice fell to the ground.

Li Shimin became nervous.

It's like a student who didn't pass the test, waiting for the teacher to mark the test paper.

Chu Sheng had confirmed from the two girls last night that it was the seventh year of Zhenguan.

There is no doubt that this current majesty is Li Shimin.

Hear the words of the old house.

Chu Sheng put down the chopsticks in his hand.

He took out his cigarette and continued to light one by himself.

"Old Fang, discussing the present day in private is a crime of disrespect."

"If this word reaches His Majesty's ears, none of us will be able to eat it."

"Mr. Chu is serious. We are just a few businessmen. Now His Majesty is an open-minded person."

"Even if he knows that some of us businessmen are talking about him, at most we just laugh it off."

Li Shimin hurriedly gave Lao Fang a sloppy eye.

"Old Li, it seems that you all want to hear my opinion?"

Chu Sheng took a puff of smoke, and took his time to create an image of himself as an expert.

"Want to hear, want to hear, we want to hear so much."

"Many of what Mr. Chu said just now made me wait for Mao Sai to understand."

"Please tell me your own opinion, Mr. Chu."

Li Shimin cupped his hands and said.

Now Li Shimin is eagerly hoping to get Chu Sheng's evaluation.

If the evaluation is good, I am naturally happy.

If there are any deficiencies, you can correct them immediately.

As long as the Tang Dynasty can be built and the people's lives can be bettered, there is no big deal.

"In this case, let's start with Emperor Sui Yang."

Chu Sheng's words stunned Li Shimin and the others.

It is clear that Fang Xuanling asked about today's world, why did he mention Sui Yang Emperor?

But since it is Mr. Chu, we have to start with Emperor Sui Yang.

Li Shimin and others are also willing to listen for a while.

So Li Shimin stood up and was about to pour wine for Chu Sheng.

Cheng Yaojin is a fool, but he is not really a fool.

Seeing this, he took His Majesty's wine glass and filled it carefully for Chu Sheng.

Chu Sheng thought to himself, is this right? He knows how to get on the road.

I want to hear Lao Tzu tell a story, but I don't pour wine. I really think that Lao Tzu told you guys for nothing.

Chu Sheng took a sip of wine.

Soothe your throat.

"Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was actually a foresighted emperor who made great contributions."

As soon as Chu Sheng opened his mouth, Li Shimin and others were stunned.

How can you still praise that Emperor Sui Yang, who has been dead for more than ten years, is here?

Chu Sheng ignored the shock of the four people at all, and continued to speak according to his own train of thought.

He's in a mood right now, even if you don't let him talk now, it's probably hard to keep his mouth shut.

"It is said that he has vision and has made great contributions. Only from these three things, we can tell the truth."

"First, build the Grand Canal."

"Second, go to Goguryeo."

"Third, implement the imperial examination system."

"Let's talk about the Grand Canal first, Lao Li, you guys are all businessmen."

"This Grand Canal runs from Zhuojun in the north to Yuhang in the south. Among other things, this route is simply a fortune tree for businessmen."

"The materials that are scarce in the south are often flooded in the north. The materials that are scarce in the north are often found in the bad streets of the south."

"I don't need to elaborate on Lao Li's benefits once the north-south navigation opens, right?"

Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling's eyes sparkled when they heard this.

In just a few words, the thorough and detailed analysis of the value of the Grand Canal is really high.

This is not over yet, Chu Sheng continued to speak.

"Don't think that the Grand Canal is just a business route."

"At the same time, it can also be used as a military path."

"As long as the Grand Canal is heavily guarded, no matter how far Jiangnan is from the capital Chang'an, the southern lands will not dare to rebel easily."

"Just imagine, as soon as the news of the rebellion comes out, the army can arrive at Yuhang from Zhuojun."

"Moreover, there is a lot of grain in the south of the Yangtze River. The Grand Canal can quickly transfer the grain from the south of the Yangtze River to Zhuo County."

"Then from Zhuojun to Chang'an, if there is no such a grand canal, it will be pulled by a horse-drawn cart and carried by a load."

"It is estimated that the food has been eaten up by the laborers before it reaches Chang'an City."

"..."

Chu Sheng's words almost caused Li Shimin to complain.

Wonderful, really wonderful.

After I return to the palace, I must arrange this matter immediately.

There must be no delay.

"Although Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty built the Grand Canal for his own entertainment and enjoyment."

"However, this great achievement should still be remembered on his head."

Li Shimin nodded vigorously upon hearing this.

Today is really rewarding.

"After talking about the Grand Canal, let's talk about the expedition to Goguryeo."

"Old Li, you will definitely say, what is there to talk about?"

"Emperor Sui Yang went to Goguryeo three times, and all of them were defeated."

"To be honest, people who say such things are superficial, and they can't speak their minds."

Chu Sheng's words made Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and even Cheng Yaojin blush.

Coincidentally, these four people have all said such words.

Because Emperor Sui Yang was indeed too angry. With so many troops, he couldn't even conquer a small Goguryeo.

And it was three expeditions that cost people and money.

"Why do you say that people who say such things have superficial knowledge and can't speak with their brains?"

"You guys, listen to me slowly."

Chu Sheng threw the cigarette butt in his hand and continued to light a cigarette.

For Lao Li and the other four, Chu Sheng didn't need to give up the smoke at all.

If you let them, they won't smoke, so why waste your spiritual food.

"Master Chu, I would like to hear more about it."

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling is now completely convinced.

For Chu Sheng's opinion, the very unique opinion is full of admiration.

I thought I was already an extremely smart person, but I was far behind the Young Master Chu in front of me.

"Yes, Mr. Chu, I would like to hear the details."

Li Shimin brought up the jug again, and Cheng Yaojin took it over.

(End of this chapter)