Li Xiaogong grabbed the wine jar with one hand and said, "It's okay, but His Highness King Wei really needs to drink less. It's not a good thing to drink so much at such a young age."
Because he took a big gulp of wine, Li Tai vented his anger, "Is it right that you have done so many things without telling me? Why are you avoiding me?"
Li Xiaogong plucked out an emerging nose hair and flicked it gracefully.
"You are talking! Why?"
A gust of mountain wind blew by, making Li Tai a little messy. The scene where he thought that the relationship between his brother-in-law and his father was relatively harmonious collapsed. It seemed that his father and Zhang Yang were smiling at each other, but in fact, behind the smiles of the emperor and his ministers, there were many
There is a knife hidden.
Have the monarch and his ministers already had concerns?
In fact, they were all blinded by Zhang Yang's cheerful and handsome appearance. Compared with this man named Zhang, their shitty affair with the prince could not be brought to light at all.
Zhang Yang shook the cattail leaf fan in his hand, "Because King Wei is still a child."
Li Xiaogong also nodded and said: "Yes, you are still young, and you will naturally understand the twists and turns when you grow up."
"I can understand it now!"
Li Tai spoke loudly, and the fat on his face trembled.
Zhang Yang picked up the cattail leaf fan beside him and said, "It's not a good thing for children to be too smart."
Li Xiaogong agreed very much, "Children should behave like children."
Hearing this, Li Tai took a step back and asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhang Yang whispered: "A child who is too smart is easy to be jealous, and may also have a bad fate, such as Cao Chong back then."
"You still want to kill people and silence them?"
"..."
The two people in front of him were smiling, and their eyes were green and cannibalistic. Li Tai took a breath, "Why are you looking at me like that? I won't tell anyone."
"..."
Li Tai tightened his clothes and said in a sharp voice: "If you keep staring at me like this, I will die for you now. Damn it, are there any good people left in Chang'an City?"
These two people are plotting against their father, and even so many people in the army have been plotted against.
Li Tai added: "As long as my brother-in-law cuts off contact with people in the army, my father's fear can be reduced. So, if my brother-in-law does not go to court for half a year, the same is true for his indifference in officialdom?"
Zhang Yang shook his head, "His Royal Highness, King Wei, is wrong."
"Is there anything wrong?"
"Back to His Majesty the King of Wei, I did not go to court just to build a new home." Zhang Yang looked at the beams that had just been built, "This is a big project, and I will try to complete it within the next two years."
"Do you think I believe it?" Li Tai took another sip of wine, calming himself down and trying to keep his expression as calm as possible.
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A month passed peacefully. Zhang Yang finally completed the guest room in his new home, and Niu Jinda and Li Daliang also returned to Chang'an.
Chang'an City also sent more and more officials to Tubo, and even sent several eunuchs. These were all Li Shimin's trusted eunuchs.
They will be responsible for the production of lake salt in Tubo.
Lishan made cloth from wool for the first time, and her aunt brought home a piece of cloth made from one foot of wool.
Li Yue took the silk satin in her hand and felt it, "Well, it's very soft and plush, but the needle and thread are a little thicker."
Aunt Yang said: "The women in the village also say that fabrics made of wool are softer than cotton, and the needlework can be improved."
"Well, let's improve it." Li Yue handed the woolen cloth to Aunt Yang and said, "Auntie, wait a moment."
She walked quickly into the house and rummaged around in her room. When she walked out, she held a book in her hand. After opening the book and confirming it, she continued, "These women will be our Lishan researchers from now on. They
Responsible for improving the knitting technology of wool, and improving our production quality and production quantity."
After saying this, Li Yue smiled and said: "These are all prepared by my husband."
Aunt Yang was surprised and said: "Your Highness, they don't even know the words."
Li Yue said again: "It's not important."
Zhang Yang also returned home carrying a basket of vegetables. How come the price of vinegar in Chang'an City has increased? A pot of vinegar like this costs me 20 yuan.
Aunt Yang told her about the wool.
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "This is what I have explained in advance. I will do it according to my wife's instructions. Anyone who has a technological breakthrough will be rewarded. If he can take the lead in improving production methods, he can join our company."
The Shan Research Institute will be responsible for improving technology and production in the future."
Zhang Yang takes the initiative in production and construction, and Yue'er arranges the accounts and money operations.
The couple is in charge of the money at the rear, while Zhang Yang is in charge of the construction in the front.
Auntie hurried to the village to deliver the message.
Zhang Yang cut the melon and handed it to Li Yue, "Daughter-in-law, you have to eat fruit even if you are pregnant."
After taking a bite of the melon, Li Yue shook her head and said, "I don't need to be fed by my husband, I can eat it by myself."
"Eat slowly, what kind of food do you want to eat today?"
"My mouth has no taste. I want to eat something salty."
"I can make another cold dish."
Listening to the intimate conversation between the couple, Xiao Wu, who was doing the questions, felt his scalp tightening, and for some reason, his train of thought on the questions was interrupted.
One month has passed, and Lishan's development scale has reached a new level.
Xu Xiaode followed the prince into Lishan Mountain. Not just anyone can enter Lishan Mountain. If he followed the prince to visit the Supreme Emperor, he could also come here to have a look.
These days Li Chengqian personally supervises the establishment of official schools, and the prince personally approves the memorials on the establishment of official schools in various places.
Official schools have been established in all the state capitals from Tongguan Road to Chang'an City, and this is all due to the prince's contribution.
When I arrived at Grandpa Huang's residence, I saw no one. The eunuch who waited on me said that he went fishing with Duke Zou.
Li Chengqian walked towards the Weishui River again and saw Grandpa Huang and Zhang Gongjin sitting in the shade of the riverside fishing.
"His Royal Highness, why don't you go and say hello?" Xu Xiaode whispered.
"No need, I will disturb grandpa's enjoyment."
Li Chengqian turned back and walked back to the village, "I know that in the bookstore in Lishan, children here study for free. This is different from state to state. The cost of the bookstore must be paid by the state, which is not a small sum of money."
burden."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Xu Xiaode nodded and said: "Your Highness, the various state governments also have their own concerns. Although the taxation is better now, they are still stretched in terms of money."
"Yes, I have suggested using food to pay for it, but there are good harvests everywhere and there is no shortage of food at all. Those students and teachers would rather receive cash in cash."
Seeing Shangguan Yi not far away holding a bowl of millet rice, he sat on the edge of the field and ate it.
Li Chengqian walked up behind him and asked, "Shangguanyi?"
With food in his mouth, Shangguan Yi looked up and saw the prince standing up and saluting, "Your Highness."
"I'm disturbing your meal."
"I've finished eating." Shangguan Yi put the empty bowl aside and wiped his mouth, "I didn't know that His Highness the Crown Prince was here, so I was rude."
"I have been thinking about the opening of the official school recently. I know that your official school in Lishan was the first to be opened, so I came to ask you this time."
"I don't know if His Highness the Crown Prince has any doubts. I will tell you everything I know."
Li Chengqian nodded with a look of embarrassment on his face, "Most of the resistance to the establishment of official schools in various prefectures is due to money. However, the masters in various places still accept monks from ordinary people to teach. Some of these monks are given food, some are given silks and cloths, and some are given silks and cloths.
Some gave money because the grain harvest has been bumper in recent years and they stopped harvesting grain."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is worried that the teacher's request for a monk will cause a burden, and these burdens will fall on ordinary people."
Li Chengqian nodded and did not deny it.
"His Royal Highness is still hesitating about where this money will come from?"
"exactly."
Shangguan Yi thought for a long time, "Xia Guan has not considered such a thing. Traditionally, teachers are either students or scholars recommended by various state governments. It doesn't matter if they are old. If they are young people, they can prepare for the imperial examination by teaching themselves.
It can also solve the problem of livelihood. I have a suggestion, but I don’t know if it is suitable.”
"My father opened his mouth and actively accepted advice. You should follow suit. Just say it."
Looking at Li Chengqian's face, Shangguan Yi said: "The imperial examination has been launched. If these scholars and students know that joining the official school to teach can bring benefits to them when they participate in the imperial examination, this situation can naturally be greatly improved."
Li Chengqian thought for a long time and said, "It's a novel idea."
"We at Lishan have always encouraged villagers to think more and solve complex problems in a simpler way. Our factory has improved a lot, and the current output is twice that of last year."
Li Chengqian asked again: "What kind of benefits?"
"Construct a post house in Chang'an City and have dedicated personnel to guard it. All candidates who come to take the imperial examination can live in the post house during the imperial examination. All food and accommodation will be borne by the court, so as to reduce the burden on students and scholars.
Guarantee, I have observed the price of goods in Chang'an City, and from the fourth year of Zhenguan to the present, the population of Chang'an City has more than doubled, and the price of goods and food and accommodation expenses have increased a lot."
Li Chengqian frowned and said: "This method of yours will not destroy the fairness of the imperial examination. It can also encourage students to enter official schools and give them a guarantee. It is indeed a good idea. After I return alone, I will let everyone in the province discuss it."
Shangguan Yi saluted again, "I believe that the practice of the six rites was originally a student's respect for the master. The practice of the six rites was etiquette in ancient times and should not be the threshold for children to learn."
Seeing that Li Chengqian was silent, Shangguan Yi said again: "I made a mistake."
"There are not many people in the world who dare to talk about the Six Rites. It is rare to hear such remarks. I understand your concerns. You are worried that the nobles and the official school will jointly raise the price of repairs and enrich their own pockets. With this threshold, it has become common
It is a burden on others, and more children cannot enter the bookstore to study."
Shangguan Yi nodded, "The methods used by the noble family are mediocre, as long as they understand the reason, they can be defeated."
"Some people say that Zhang Yang is a complete madman in the court, and he is worthy of being the person he likes. You all have a bloody spirit in your hearts that refuses to accept etiquette and asks questions to the end."
"Xiaguan is not Zhang Yang's subordinate, Xiaguan and he are friends."
"What a good friend." Li Chengqian nodded and left.
"Your Highness, walk slowly." Shangguan Yi stood on the spot and saluted.
Li Chengqian walked in the village, heading towards the factory. There were several large factories in the southeast of Lishan Mountain, which also produced soap and cotton cloth.
"When I look at this place, I can't help but think of the word production."
Xu Xiaode, who was accompanying the prince, replied: "For Lishan and Zhang Yang, production is their source of wealth."
"He controls production, not sales. This is probably why my father is at ease with him."
"I just listened to Shangguan Yi's discussion. If he dares to talk about the Six Rites, if others find out, I'm afraid he will be lost to everyone."
Li Chengqian frowned and whispered: "Why don't you know that these ancient rituals are slowly being used by some people. They use the ancestral rules to establish their own status. This kind of practice is scornful."
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Xu Xiaode advised: "It is better not to inform the court about this matter. If this is known to others, Shangguan Yi's career will be ruined."
Li Chengqian nodded, "Shangguanyi is indeed capable of managing this place well. He will not stay in Lishan forever in the future. Such talents are bound to be used by the father. Just tell me. I will pretend not to have heard. I hope
From now on, he will be able to be careful about his words and actions."
There are more and more houses in this village, and the development of Lishan is always under construction.
This kind of construction has not stopped since Zhang Yang obtained the land. The number of houses here has more than tripled from last year to now.
There are dozens of warehouses in a row, filled to the brim with food and goods.
This is the wealth of the whole village.
Just as he was about to leave the village, Li Chengqian saw Li Tai.
Li Tai and his guards were herding horses. After pulling wool from the horses on the grassland, they landed here.
"Qingque, where do these horses come from?"
"It was given by the Turks." Seeing the prince, Li Tai suddenly had an idea, "I wonder if my brother can give my father a message."
"What do you need me to take home with you?"
"Just tell my father that there are a hundred war horses in Lishan. I wonder if there is a shortage of war horses in the army. My father can ask someone to come and buy them. We have business relations with the Turks in Lishan, and more war horses will be sent in the future."
Li Chengqian said in a deep voice: "Qingque, you are getting more and more outrageous. How can you start a business with your father?"
Seeing Li Chengqian's serious look, Li Tai snorted, "Isn't there a lot of business between his father and his brother-in-law? He must not be aware of the deal his brother-in-law secretly made with his father. He added: "These horses are not mine, they are all
As a brother-in-law, you can’t take it upon yourself to offer it to your father.”
"I know." Li Chengqian left with a straight face.
Li Tai stood there and raised his middle finger towards Li Chengqian's back.
"Your Highness, King Wei, what is the meaning of this?" The guard on the side asked curiously when he saw this action.
"My brother-in-law taught me that if you meet someone you hate, you have to raise your middle finger to him, do you understand?" Li Tai put away his middle finger and lay on the haystack again, and then looked at his guards gesturing to each other with their middle fingers.
You are ignorant people. You have no idea how high your brother-in-law is, let alone his situation. Li Chengqian will not know these things.
Lying on the haystack, Li Tai looked at the white clouds in the blue sky, feeling a sense of loneliness in his heart. There is no one who knows me well in this world.
Looking around, everyone sees ignorant people.
Looking back, it was just a bunch of trivial matters.