In the early morning of that day, all the civil and military officials gathered under the main hall. First, someone reported the recent major events. Originally, Li Shimin was going to announce his resignation, but someone suddenly stood up from behind.
Li Shimin took a closer look and saw that it was Dai Zhou.
Is this old boy up to something again? He was so angry last time, what does he want to do now?
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
"What's the matter?" Li Shimin asked with a straight face!
"About folk hype!"
Turns out it wasn’t that!
This made Li Shimin wonder. What is the folk hype?
The same is true for all ministers.
What is this Dai Zhou talking about?
"What's the matter, tell me!"
"The public hype about immortality medicine is getting more and more serious. Many people claim that they can get the immortality medicine, and a pill has been sold for as much as 100,000 taels!"
This is what Dai Zhou said, which is different from the news Li Min received.
Of course, it was also because Li Min published the newspaper and lowered the price of the medicine, otherwise it would have been even higher.
But this still cannot cure the root cause. We still have to wait until the drug comes out in the future to completely solve the problem!
Although Li Min responded, he couldn't stop everyone's love for the immortality medicine.
Everyone wants it so much that they can only obtain it through some informal channels.
As soon as Dai Zhou's words came out, everyone started talking.
“Is the immortality medicine coming out soon?”
"So fast?"
"It's great, I have finally waited for this day."
"Not everyone can become younger!"
"It would be great if I could eat one too!"
"The Emperor's complexion is getting better and better after taking the immortality medicine, and he looks more and more like a young man."
"Such a great effect makes people flock to it!"
"Of course, with the Emperor's test, the medicine will naturally stand the test!"
“I just don’t know how much it will sell for? If it’s sold at a high price, we won’t be able to eat it!”
"I heard that Shengtang Group also took action to warn some people who are making hype!"
…
At this time, Li Shimin waved his hand.
"Everyone, be quiet!"
At this time he had some thoughts.
Then he slowly said: "It won't be long before the life span of people in the Tang Dynasty will increase by more than ten years! This is a good thing. I also want to become younger, and the same goes for civil and military officials, especially those who have made special contributions.
Officials, your future immortality medicine will be purchased by the imperial court!"
As soon as Li Shimin's words came out, everyone was shocked.
That's a great thing.
In the future, the imperial court can actually pay for the immortality medicine, but there are prerequisites for this.
The premise is special contribution.
What is the specific contribution?
Li Shimin still has the final say in everything.
Dai Zhou was the first to refuse, which would cost a lot of money.
Now the treasury...
He doesn't have much money now, so is Li Shimin going to squander it again? What a waste of money!
However, before he could raise his doubts, Li Shimin suddenly said: "How old are the officials who followed me to conquer the world?"
Then he added: "The officials who have been with me through life and death will also grow old! Time is not forgiving! I don't want to see something like this happen again!"
So these people should be able to feel the immortality medicine in advance! This should be the standard.
Li Shimin fell into nostalgia.
He never mentioned the people who raise the price of medicines.
Dai Zhou's original intention was not to make him miss him.
It's about getting rid of those who raise the price of medicines. How come the words just change the taste!
It’s really depressing!
"Dai Zhou!"
Li Shimin turned and shouted.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"I order you to sort out the ministers who have made great contributions to my expedition and send them to me in a moment! Do you understand?"
"But Your Majesty!"
"Go! Hurry!"
Li Shimin did everything directly.
This forced Dai Zhou to respond.
Because he knew that Li Shimin would not listen to anything he said now.
"Okay, all of you, please step aside."
Li Shimin got up and ignored the ministers. He was very exhausted from the morning of attending court!
Then, the ministers and others exited the palace.
They discussed it, and they all found it incredible what Li Shimin said, especially about the immortality medicine, because in the beginning, the medicine would definitely not be cheap! It was not something that ordinary people could afford!
At least Dai Zhou sorted out the people who lived and died with Li Shimin from the founding of the People's Republic of China to the present.
Many of these people have passed away.
Even so, their fame remains.
As for Li Shimin, he was depressed again after returning to the imperial study.
He rarely does this.
At first glance, it seems that there is something on his mind.
At the same time, Concubine Yang appeared in front of him.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong? Why are you so depressed?"
Concubine Yang asked.
Li Shimin sighed.
"Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, it has been very difficult. During this period, many capable ministers accompanied them to fight. However, many people have passed away, and others are old. Time is not forgiving!"
"It was not easy in the Tang Dynasty, and it is even more difficult for Your Majesty!"
"So I want to find a way to reward the descendants of these ministers who are still alive, as well as the ministers!"
Concubine Yang said: "Your Majesty, remembering is not a great achievement. The great achievements of the ministers have already been rewarded on the day you ascended the throne. If you reward me again, although no one dares to say anything, it seems to be unjustifiable due to emotion and reason.
"
The implication of Concubine Yang's words is that it is not just because of Li Shimin's exclamation that she would directly issue a review and award. In this case, it is really inappropriate both emotionally and rationally.
Li Shimin was awakened by Concubine Yang's words.
"Even so, my concubine's words made me wake up!"
But the conversation changed and he asked: "What other way is there? I feel that if I don't do something, I feel sorry for these ministers."
Li Shimin couldn't bear not giving them anything.
Concubine Yang said: "Your Majesty's kindness is a great blessing to the world! If you want to express it, I think you can record them in the annals of history and publish a separate book for the people of the world to learn from. On the one hand, you can praise their moral character.
On the other hand, the people of the world can learn the patriotic spirit, and everyone can be like them, and they can gain the respect of His Majesty and be passed on forever! In this way, kill two birds with one stone!"
Li Shimin was overjoyed.
"My dear wife, what you did is very wonderful, but I think it's not enough!"
"Your Majesty, what do you think you need to add?"
"Many of them are no longer here. Although there are books circulating, their appearance cannot withstand the passage of time. As time goes by, I will forget their appearance, so I think..."
"What does Your Majesty want to do?"
"I want to set up a separate pavilion for them and put their portraits in the pavilion."
This meaning is far-reaching.
Concubine Yang said: "Your Majesty is wise. In this way, we can commend the meritorious officials and satisfy your Majesty's wishes. It is really wonderful!"
Then he asked: "What do you think this pavilion is called? Where is it listed?"