Datang: My apprentice is Li Chengqian

Chapter 275 Li Chengqian's Change
The court in the early years of Zhenguan was very efficient.

The day after Qin Xiedao and his party left the Weishui Wharf, Li Shimin decided to adopt Qin Xiedao’s suggestion and set up a General Administration of Customs under the Ministry of Households, and then set up customs offices in Chang’an, Dengzhou, Mingzhou, Hangzhou, Yangzhou, Quanzhou, and Guangzhou. Seven places were the first to set up customs.

The customs in these places are directly under the management of the General Administration of Customs of the Ministry of Households, and are not subject to the constraints of local officials.

Except for these state capitals with customs, ships in other places are not allowed to go to sea.

Because trade without paying tariffs is not protected by the court.

Of course, in a short period of time, this regulation is just a regulation, and it must be very difficult to implement.

But at least establish the rules first, and things will be much easier in the future.

"Zheng Yushi, what kind of medicine do you think is sold in Qin Dalang's gourd? He actually proposed to the imperial court to set up a customs, and to impose a [-]% tariff on all imported and exported goods.

Isn't this asking for trouble for yourself and deliberately asking the court to find him to collect taxes? "

In Yushitai, Shangguan Dongfang put down the "Datang Daily" in his hand, and exchanged some of his views with Zheng Jiasheng in a very puzzled manner.

During this period of time, if you want to talk about the most lively things in Chang'an City, none of them has nothing to do with Qin Xiedao.

Whether it was bringing back 1000 million coins from the Wa country, or choosing to go to Nanyang so soon, or now the court has established the General Administration of Customs.

All these things are directly or indirectly related to Qin Xiedao, and it is difficult for everyone not to pay attention to him.

"Qin Dalang's actions are either outrageous, or he is really dedicated to serving the public.

To be honest, I suddenly thought of Wang Mang.If Wang Mang had not usurped the throne, maybe there would be a completely different description in the history books. "

Zheng Jiasheng obviously didn't think that Qin Xiedao was really so impartial.

In his view, everything anyone does has a purpose.

Qin Xiedao is absolutely no exception.

Obviously, you can earn more money comfortably, but now you are actively asking the court to collect taxes. Is it because you dislike too much money?
Who would really dislike too much money?
"Wang Mang... this... Zheng Yushi, you can't talk about this metaphor. If it reaches his ears, we will probably be in trouble."

Shangguan Dongfang reminded him very cautiously.

There is no way, the metaphor of Wang Mang is too terrible.

If Li Shimin really regarded Qin Xiedao as Wang Mang, the consequences would be completely different.

The current Qin Xiedao may not have the strength to fight against the imperial court, but if he wants to trouble Zheng Jiasheng or Shangguan Dongfang, there is no problem at all.

"I just say that, and you just listen to it.

What kind of person Qin Xiedao is, we just need to keep our eyes open. "

Zheng Jiasheng said indifferently.

It's not that he's really not afraid of Qin Xiedao, but based on his research on Qin Xiedao in the past year, he already has a relatively deep understanding of his character.

As long as it violates Qin Xiedao's bottom line, it's actually not a big problem for others to do anything.

Even if it's taking advantage of the Qin family, it's not a big problem.

So Zheng Jiasheng had an idea, he wanted to use Qin Xiedao as a knife, to brush up his reputation in the court.

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"Father, if Lord Qin Lang returns from Nanyang smoothly this time, can I go out to sea with him?"

Li Chengqian, who was already nine years old, gradually had some ideas of his own.

By following Qin Xiedao's side, one can learn many things that cannot be learned from other teachings.

The most important thing is to learn from Qin Xiedao, it seems that his father is also very happy.

In this way, Li Chengqian naturally wished he could be by Qin Xiedao's side every day.

However, in the past few months, Qin Xiedao has either gone to the Wa country or gone to Nanyang.

This made Li Chengqian very depressed.

"A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, Gao Ming, you are the prince of the Tang Dynasty, how can you go out to sea and take risks so easily?"

Naturally, Li Shimin would not easily agree with Li Chengqian's idea.

As the heir apparent of the Tang Dynasty, it is not so easy to leave Chang'an City, let alone go to sea.

"Father, Qin Langjun also said that it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. Every place has its own customs and customs.

If we use the experience of governing the north to manage the barbarians in the south, we will definitely have a lot of discomfort.

Similarly, if we use the climate experience in the north to consider the things in the south, there will definitely be many inappropriate places.

As the prince of the Tang Dynasty, I feel that I have an obligation to understand the various ways of the Tang Dynasty and some basic conditions in various places overseas.

And for these understandings, nothing is more effective than taking a trip in person. "

Naturally, Li Chengqian would not give up so easily.

Today, he is still very popular with Li Shimin.

"Although Xiedao has successfully returned from the Wa country this time, I also hope that he can return from Nanyang smoothly.

But the wind and waves on the sea are merciless. The reason why I arranged for him to go to Mingzhou to take charge of disaster relief was because Mingzhou was hit by a hurricane.

I have heard that in the Nanyang area, there are many hurricanes every year. If you are not careful, the ship will be destroyed and people will die. "

So far, although Li Shimin also likes Li Tai and Princess Gaoyang and other children very much, his love for Li Chengqian is not small at all.

After experiencing the bloody scene of Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin hoped that the succession of the throne to the next generation would be smooth and stable.

Therefore, the importance he attaches to Li Chengqian is also unprecedented.

Not only did Li Gang and other great Confucians be assigned to Li Chengqian as teachers, but he was also allowed to study with Qin Xiedao.

"If you don't experience wind and rain, how can you see a rainbow? Father, you started fighting in the north and south when you were a teenager, and it is only now that the Tang Dynasty has become what it is today.

Although the son-in-law cannot be compared with the father, he also hopes that in the future, we can guard the country of the Tang Dynasty, and even expand the territory.

These all need to be sharpened, and Cheng is willing to take certain risks to sharpen himself. "

After Li Chengqian said this, his childish face was full of determination.

This made Li Shimin quite happy.

For a long time, he felt that Li Chengqian's behavior style was not very similar to his own.

Now that he stood up to argue with him like this, Li Shimin was quite relieved.

To be a qualified emperor, you must have your own opinions and not be led by the nose.

"Since you are so thoughtful, then during this period of time, you should learn all kinds of knowledge well. After Xiedao returns, if he wants to go to sea again, I can consider letting you go to sea with him."

Thinking of having Qin Xiedao by his side, Li Shimin was a little less afraid of the danger of going to sea.

In this world, if even Qin Xiedao couldn't guarantee Li Chengqian's safety, Li Shimin couldn't think of anyone else who could.

(End of this chapter)