Chapter 1145 Muchuan asks Lu San whereabouts, Li Shimin digs the hero and extra money
Chapter 1145 Muchuan asked about Lu San’s whereabouts, Li Shimin dug into the hero’s extra income
"Well, I do believe this, but we don't care about him now. Anyway, now we have occupied the bandit's base camp, and they will definitely not come again in the future. Dou Yihu, I will go to Youzhou to take up a post in the future, and you will be my pioneer officer.
, you have to take the lead in suppressing the bandits when the time comes!"
Muchuan said to Dou Yihu.
"Don't worry, sir, I will definitely follow in your footsteps to the death!"
After Dou Yihu heard this, he said firmly.
"Well, you rest for a while first, and after I finish handling the affairs in Luoyang, we will set off for Youzhou!"
Muchuan looked at Dou Yihu and said seriously.
"The general will obey your orders!"
Dou Yihu also said excitedly after hearing Muchuan's words.
At this time, Li Shimin convened the ministers in the palace to discuss the matter.
"Your Majesty, good news came from Luoyang. When Governor Muchuan attacked the bandits in the North Mountains of Luoyang, he annihilated 40,000 enemies in one fell swoop, captured more than 30,000 people, seized a large amount of wealth, and killed more than 3,000 rebel mountain bandits.
The rest of the bandits have all defected to the Tang army."
"Okay! Yes, Muchuan has made great achievements again this time! I am going to reward him heavily!"
Li Shimin was very satisfied after hearing this and said to the leader of the guards next to him.
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
Cheng Yaojin heard this from below and said with a smile.
"Well, I heard that Yuchi Gongaiqing has been working hard recently. Hehe opened a Liulichang and made a lot of money!"
Li Shimin changed the topic, looked at Yu Chigong and said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, it's not hard for me to be a humble minister. I'm just doing some small business. I can't compare to Changsun Wuji, Cheng Yaojin and others!"
Yuchi Gong smiled and said modestly.
"Haha, you are too low-key, but I have also heard about your deeds. Your Liulichang is doing well, and I appreciate it very much!"
After Li Shimin heard this, he smiled and said.
"Your Majesty is so complimentary!"
Yuchi Gong immediately raised his hands and said.
"Haha, there's no need to be modest. I know all your efforts. You guys did really well this time, but now I'm a little worried."
Li Shimin looked at them and said.
"Your Majesty, please speak!"
Cheng Yaojin saw Li Shimin's face becoming serious, so he said to him.
"I have recently conquered the West and the East, and the national treasury is empty. Now I have 200,000 horses to feed. What do you think I should do now?"
Li Shimin sighed, looked at them and said.
"This. This." After Cheng Yaojin heard this, he was silent for a while and glanced at Yuchi Jingde.
The two people immediately understood that Li Shimin was complaining about his poverty and wanted some political donations from them!
"Your Majesty, if you need money or food, we can deliver it right away as long as there is demand.
After all, we still have a lot of money on hand now."
After Yuchi Gong heard it, he immediately started talking.
"Yes, yes, you are right."
Li Shimin heard what they said and laughed.
"Your Majesty, please stop being polite to us. We are all brothers. If we don't help, who will?"
After Cheng Yaojin heard this, he also said to Li Shimin.
"Okay, your words are enough. Don't worry, I won't treat you badly. Your salary will be doubled, and your family members will also receive rewards!"
Li Shimin said to the two of them.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After they heard it, they all said happily.
After the disbandment of the dynasty, Li Shimin retained his left prime minister Du Rumei.
"Your Majesty, is this Liulichang you mentioned really worth so much money?
I know that Lord Changsun also runs a glaze crafts chamber!"
Du Ruhui looked at Li Shimin and said with some confusion.
"What do you know? This Liulichang is very profitable. Not only is it profitable, but it is also profitable.
This is Muchuan's invention, in fact Muchuan calls it glass! This kind of thing is very beautiful, and it can also prevent fire! It is deeply loved by the public and the sales volume is very good!"
Li Shimin said to the two of them.
"Your Majesty, I have heard about this thing. It is a very magical stone that can prevent fire and is also waterproof. However, it is very expensive and the output is too small! And the output is not stable."
Du Ruhui said in surprise after hearing this.
"I know what you're talking about, but Muchuan is a very powerful guy. Before he left, he gave Yuchi Jingde the technology to mass-produce glass. Now the Liulic Factory he opened produces many glass products that common people can afford.
, and the price is cheap.
So now in Chang'an, Yuchi's glass products are selling very well, and his glass factory earns at least 20,000 taels of silver every month!
Moreover, it can also drive the production of glazed handicrafts throughout the Tang Dynasty, making them more affordable for the common people, so I am going to let Yuchi Jingde continue on this path, what do you think?"
Li Shimin sat on the dragon chair and began to talk.
"Your Majesty, I have no objection! I think this way is feasible!"
Du Rumei heard it and started talking immediately.
"Well, in that case, you are responsible for this matter. Remember, you cannot let Yuchi Jingde and others completely take advantage of you.
Although they have made some money now, I hope they can pay more taxes to fill the national treasury and promote their glass products to a larger market as soon as possible!"
Li Shimin looked at Du Rumei and said.
"Your Majesty, I have an unkind request. I wonder if your Majesty can agree to it?"
Du Rumei asked.
"Oh, tell me, if you have any ideas, just tell me!"
Li Shimin looked at him and said.
"Your Majesty, I would like to turn Liulichang into a place where the royal family specializes in purchasing this kind of colored glaze products. What do you think?"
Du Rumei asked Li Shimin.
"Well, yes, but let's slow down this matter first. We still don't have enough money in the treasury. I'd better take a look at Muchuan's reforms in Youzhou before making a decision!"
Li Shimin nodded and said to them.
"Yes, I will speed up the follow-up!"
Du Rumei nodded and said.
"Well, during this period, I have also thought clearly. This time I conquered Goguryeo and Baekje. I also know that Muchuan put in a lot of effort behind it. I still want to support his reforms!"
"Yes, Your Majesty is wise!"
Du Rumei nodded and said.
"Well, I'll leave this matter to you first. In addition, you two must pay attention to the matter about Liulichang. Don't let those big families know about it. If they know about it, there will definitely be trouble!"
Li Shimin looked at Du Rumei and said warningly.
"Yes, Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely pay attention!"
Du Rumei nodded.
"In addition, now I am planning to recruit a minister in the capital, who will be responsible for dealing with those ministers who are doing business outside. You two have to choose it for me. After the selection is made, I will meet those ministers in person!
