Reborn Tang Emperor Li Chengqian

Chapter 59 Welcome
"This cotton robe is really warm to wear! Chengqian, tell me the truth, how many cotton clothes can you make out of the silk folds in your hand?" Li Er asked while taking off the cotton robe.

Their father and son are about the same size, but there is still some gap. This padded robe does not fit Li Er's body well.

"My son scavenged a lot of silk from the capital and brought it into the East Palace, but he could only make a few padded clothes. I have asked the Neizhi Bureau to order a padded gown for my father."

"The rest will be made for the two children, the Crown Princess, and Xiao Liangdi, so there will be nothing left."

"If I didn't have more silk stacks in my hand, I would ask the Neizhi Bureau to make cotton clothes for each of Zhinu and Lizhi." Li Chengqian said.

This is mainly because the people of the Tang Dynasty did not pay much attention to cotton, and not all the dignitaries in Chang'an liked cotton. As a result, the amount of cotton was naturally small.

After hearing Li Chengqian's words, Li Er was very moved. Li Chengqian was able to think about his father and brother. Isn't this what Li Er had been looking forward to all along!
Between father and son, father can be kind and son filial!Between brothers, brothers and sisters can be respectful!This is the greatest comfort to his father.

"Father! Silk stacks have this effect, why not promote planting in the Tang Dynasty, and when winter comes, the entire Tang Dynasty can wear cotton clothes." Li Chengqian said.

"Your idea is very good! It's just how is the growth of the silk stack? How much is the cost? Do you know all these?" Li Er asked.

Li Er is worried about whether the cost of cotton will be too high, and whether the growth cycle will be as long as the kapok tree.

These are the problems that Li Er is worried about. If the cost of cotton is too high and the growth cycle is long, it will be impossible to carry out large-scale planting in the entire Tang Dynasty.

With Datang's current economic strength, it is simply impossible to afford such a heavy cost.

"I've figured this out already! Silk Die is an annual herbaceous plant with a large output and low cost, so there's no need to worry about the cost." Li Chengqian said.

Li Er's eyes brightened. If this was the case, it would not be difficult to plant them all over the country. He could issue edicts to all states and counties to plant silk stacks.

With cotton clothes, even if it is cold in winter, as long as it is not ordered to be tens of degrees, rely on the physique of the soldiers and add cotton clothes.

The soldiers of Datang were able to overcome the difficulty of being unable to fight in winter. Just imagine, when the enemy army was shivering in the cold wind, the army of Datang was still alive and well.

What a shocking thing that is, when the time comes, the enemy army will be terrified and dare not confront Datang's army.

"You don't have to worry about planting silk stacks! I will issue an edict to let all the states and counties in the Tang Dynasty plant some silk stacks." Li Er said.

In terms of cotton, Li Er is more concerned than Li Chengqian. Li Er is the most imperialist leader, and sometimes he looks at things longer than Li Chengqian.

"Father, this silk stack should be an important material of the Tang Dynasty, and it must be firmly controlled by the imperial court, and the aristocratic family will never be allowed to touch it." Li Chengqian beckoned for Li Erzhi.

In this way, the imperial court has another way to check and balance the aristocratic family.

As for the technique of picking cotton, even if Li Chengqian didn't mention it, someone would always think of a way. After all, there are many smart people in this world.

Li Chengqian believes that it won't be long before there will be cotton-picking groups among the people, and businessmen who see business opportunities will take advantage of it.

If cotton can be firmly controlled in the hands of the court, it will not only prevent businessmen from making profits, but also prevent aristocratic families from making profits.

For Li Chengqian, this is a means to enhance the strength of the imperial court and prevent the aristocratic family from becoming bigger. It is impossible for Li Er not to agree to such a beneficial thing.

"Leave this matter alone! I will discuss your thoughts with the ministers, so you don't have to worry about anything!" Li Er said.

The twists and turns inside here, Li Er can see clearly and farther than Li Chengqian!
In the end, it is not up to one person to decide whether the imperial court will control the cotton.

"Father, why is this?" Li Chengqian asked doubtfully.

He didn't understand what Li Er was thinking.

"Don't always put your mind on these things, you are the prince of Tang Dynasty, and also someone else's husband and father!"

"If you have time, you should pay more attention to the mother and son of the Crown Princess. I think how much love your mother and I had when your mother was still alive!" Li Er said.

"My son, remember my father's teachings!" Li Chengqian said.

"It's not just about remembering! It's about taking action! How many times have you been there during the time when Xiao Liangdi entered your East Palace? Don't neglect her." Li Er didn't want to say anything more about cotton, so he had to divert topic.

Now is the time for His Majesty Li Er to educate his son, so Li Chengqian had no choice but to listen attentively!
His Majesty Li Er taught the crown prince for an hour, and then let Li Chengqian leave.

His Majesty Li Er originally planned to keep him for dinner, and the relationship between father and son was enhanced, after just an hour of teaching!

The crown prince Li Chengqian dared to stay for dinner, who knows if his father will take the opportunity to eat again and give him advice again.

It is better to go 36 times, Li Chengqian ran back to the East Palace as if fleeing.

As for those memorials that participated in him, Li Chengqian didn't care at all. After Li Er knew the benefits of cotton, how could he let these people do anything wrong.

The prince is concerned about the country and the people!It's not a plaything.

as predicted!

After Li Chengqian went back, it didn't take long for His Majesty Li Er's voice to reprimand these officials, and it's not enough to scold these officials who are indiscriminate and play on rumors.

They were also fined a year's salary, which was used as one of the expenses for growing cotton.

At the same time, His Majesty Li Er quickly passed through the three provinces and directly issued an edict to the prefectures and counties of Datang to plant cotton.

At the same time, His Majesty Li Er also called Changsun Wuji and others to Liangyi Hall to discuss whether cotton should be controlled by the imperial court.

But the discussion came and went, and there was still no result in the end.

None of this has anything to do with Li Chengqian. The New Year is coming soon, and Li Chengqian is busy arranging the East Palace to welcome the New Year.

He Li Chengqian is very busy now, so he has no time to inquire about this matter.

Big red lanterns were hung in the East Palace, and new peach charms were hung on the gateposts.

"Lang Jun! Look, these are enough!" Wang Quan led two servants pushing a cart of fireworks to Li Chengqian and said.

"Enough! You have to take care of it carefully, and you must not get even a little bit of flame." Li Chengqian repeatedly urged.

"Don't worry, my lord! This servant knows what to do!" Wang Quan said, leading the servants to push the cart down.

Seeing that he was no longer needed here, Li Chengqian turned back to his study to write a congratulatory form. During the New Year's Day court meeting, he would present a New Year's Day congratulatory form and presents to Li Erjin.

(End of this chapter)