"For me, Datang, this is also a good thing that benefits the people."
"Guanyin Maid, you are totally wrong if you think so!"
His Majesty Li Er said: "That bastard is just squandering!"
"Because that little bastard can't afford the hardships, he just goes to Jiannan Road to build carriages and build roads!"
"Look at this behavior, am I, the emperor, not as luxurious as him?!"
Empress Changsun smiled and said: "But once the road is repaired, it will be my official road of the Tang Dynasty and it will be your Majesty's property."
"Of course the common people can use it at will. Is it possible that he can also seal this road?"
Before His Majesty Li Er could speak, Xiao Sizi rushed to say: "Auntie, that is not the official way. Brother Su Chen said that after the inner cultivation is completed, it will be called Su Dao."
Upon hearing this, His Majesty Li Er was speechless!
Su Yan, red su, Su Li, Su Zhi, and now here comes Su Dao!
Doesn’t he know how to be low-key?!
Princess Changle said softly: "Dad, brother Su Chen is not a squanderer!"
"Brother Su Chen also said that this road can increase the speed of Datang's development, at least by 50%."
"That boy really said that?"
His Majesty Li Er was stunned and asked: "What else did he say?"
"Brother Su also said that after the road is repaired, he will give Sizi beef to eat every day to replenish his health!" Xiao Sizi said in a troubled manner.
His Majesty Li Er is already tired and does not want to talk any more.
"Sizi, don't make trouble."
Princess Changle pinched her cheek and continued to turn around and said: "Brother Su Chen said that if you want to get rich, you must first build roads!"
"In the future, Jiannan Road may be the area with the highest grain production in the Tang Dynasty."
"And the population will grow more and more, and the states and counties will become more prosperous."
"Only when the road is built can Jiannan Road and Guanzhong be closely connected, which will facilitate the circulation of merchants."
"Jiannan Road is now surrounded by mountains and the terrain is rugged, making it very inconvenient to travel."
"If you want Jiannan Road to develop, this road will have to be built sooner or later. This is for the sake of the future."
Listening to his daughter's eloquent talk, His Majesty Li Er opened his mouth in surprise!
How long had Princess Changle been with that boy before she could teach her father a lesson?!
But thinking about it carefully, what Su Chen said does seem to make sense.
Thinking of this, Li Er's mood calmed down a lot.
It’s well worth the money spent!
However, the two girls, one older and one younger, called Brother Su and Su Chen Gang, gave him a headache!
They are not that close to their prince eldest brother, right?
Thinking of the prince and looking at Princess Changle, His Majesty Li Er fell into a tangle.
When he first ascended the throne, he had already appointed Li Chengqian as the crown prince, and he had always attached great importance to him.
There have been countless teacher changes, such as Kong Yingda, Li Mingde, Yu Zhining, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui...
They are all world-famous literary greats!
However, Li Chengqian's academic progress has never satisfied him...
At this moment, His Majesty Li Er suddenly had a bold idea!
How about letting the prince study with that little bastard for a while?
As long as he can reach half the level of beauty, he can be considered as able to solve his troubles!
The more His Majesty Li Er thinks about it, the more he feels that this is feasible!
So after chatting with his wife and daughter for a few more words, he left to prepare for the matter.
But as soon as he stood up, he was stopped by Princess Changle.
"Abba!"
"Li Zhi, what's wrong?" His Majesty Li Er asked.
"My mother-in-law said you agreed to let me and Brother Su Chen go to Jiannan Road, is that right?"
As she spoke, Princess Changle's face turned red from her snow-white neck to her ears.
Seeing her like this, His Majesty Li Er shook his head helplessly and said, "Yes, I agree!"
After hearing his affirmative reply, her beautiful eyelashes and hands trembled slightly, and her autumn-like eyes became a little brighter.
"Dad, I want to go too!" Xiao Sizi also said softly.
"Let's all go! I'll let Li Junxian take you with me to protect that little bastard Su Chen!" His Majesty Li Er left without looking back, leaving only these words.
An hour later, the imperial study room.
"Your Majesty, why have you summoned me again?" Du Ruhui asked in confusion.
This was the second time today. He had just returned to his home when His Majesty Li Er called him over again.
"Keming, how do you think the prince has learned in his recent lessons?" His Majesty Li Er asked.
"The prince's homework is really not done well. I think his thoughts are not on this!"
Du Ruhui shook his head and asked, "Why did your Majesty suddenly ask about this matter?"
"Eh!"
His Majesty Li Er sighed: "With all kinds of great scholars' caring guidance, why doesn't he make any progress?!"
With that said, His Majesty Li Er repeated what Princess Changle said just now in the Li Zheng Palace.
"Tell me, a daughter like me can learn such great insights. If Cheng Qian is also sent to Su Chen, can he also gain enlightenment?"
"Your Majesty, what you just said are really what Princess Changle said?"
Du Ruhui looked in disbelief.
"really."
His Majesty Li Er nodded and said, "However, Li Zhi probably heard it from that little bastard Su Chen."
"I thought I already knew something about Su Chen, but I didn't expect that I only scratched the surface of it!"
Du Ruhui sighed with emotion: "My knowledge is so shallow!"
"Keming, why did you say this?" His Majesty Li Er asked in surprise.
Although Du Ruhui was full of praise for Su Chen before, it had never reached this level!
"Your Majesty also knows that I have been thinking about the resettlement and development of Jiannan Daozhou and County in the Tang Dynasty these years."
"Because of the terrain, I have never had a clue. Now Su Chen's theory about road construction is like an awakening, and I can think clearly in an instant!"
Du Ruhui continued to sigh: "I have thought wrongly all these years!"
"If we follow what Su Chen said, as long as the road is built... we don't even need to work hard, Jiannan Road can develop on its own!"
"Why is this?" His Majesty Li Er frowned.
He has lowered taxes in the South five times in three years. Except for rent taxes, other taxes are almost close to zero!
Even so, the lives of the people in Jiannan Road are still much poorer than those in Guanzhong!
Now that Su Chen has built a road, will this problem be solved?
His Majesty Li Er felt a little incredible!
"Once this road is opened, the connection between Chang'an and many southern states and counties will be closer, and there will no longer be a situation where instructions are not transmitted smoothly."
"At the same time, it can also make Jiannan Road and Guanzhong no longer independent, but become a whole!"
"In this way, the surplus wealth in Guanzhong will spontaneously transfer to Jiannan Road, because there is more arable land there!"
