Chapter 1223 This flattery is too shameless (please
Chapter 1223 This flattery is too shameless (please subscribe and vote)
It has only been two days since His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty left Jiucheng Palace and returned to Chang'an.
News about the sale of land in Jiaozhou to Han and Tang merchants finally spread throughout Chang'an.
At this moment, the city of Chang'an, which was originally calm when the prince was supervising the country, suddenly became turbulent.
Many censors began to rack their brains to write impeachment memorials as if they had been given blood.
Many ministers and servants of aristocratic families are also unhappy, and we haven't even taken action yet.
You little brats are actually going to start some kind of pepper plantation.
Privately, he went to Jiaozhou to purchase wasteland on a large scale. What did he want to do?
The impeachment memorials were piled up like a snowflake on Li Shimin's case, and they were piled up to a height of several feet in just a few days.
The words were so intense and the public sentiment was so violent, it seemed as if the Han and Tang Dynasty merchants had done something big that was harmful to nature and wasted money and people.
Wei Zheng, Ma Zhou, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji were all sitting under the Royal Highness Ganlu, looking at the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty who was taking his time and seemed relaxed and happy.
Fang Xuanling looked a little nervous, but Wei Zheng and Ma Zhou looked quite indignant.
Changsun Wuji's expression was as calm as water, stroking his beard and saying nothing.
Ma Zhou was very excited and complained bitterly to the Emperor of Tang Dynasty.
Of course, it was not aimed at the Han and Tang dynasties, but at those aristocratic families.
Commercial houses of the Han and Tang dynasties went to Jiaozhou to purchase wasteland, as long as they bought the wasteland for reclamation and sowing.
For the court, this was a good thing, but unfortunately, the imperial censors impeached him one after another, and these censors were behind the scenes.
There are more or less the shadows of those aristocratic families. What does this mean? It means that they are clearly angry from shame.
They haven't even taken action yet, but someone dares to drink the soup before them. This is simply a provocation.
"...So I think that your Majesty should suppress this trend. If the people are restricted from purchasing wasteland from the court to cultivate fields, then how can we greatly develop Jiaozhou and benefit the people?"
Li Shimin nodded slightly towards Ma Zhou, glanced at the others, and spoke slowly.
"Can you tell me what you think, sir?"
Fang Xuanling saluted Li Shimin and said.
"Your Majesty, my son Fang Jun is the shareholder of Han and Tang Commercial Bank. Please avoid suspicion..."
Li Shimin nodded noncommittally, his eyes falling on Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji saw the look Li Shimin cast, sighed softly in his heart, and saluted Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, I think that at this time, we should discuss the matter."
Ma Zhou was about to speak, but when he saw His Majesty raising his hand, he could only shut his mouth angrily.
"In addition, I feel that since this matter is beneficial to the court and the people, it is a good thing."
"Since the Han and Tang dynasties did not violate the laws of the imperial court, it is in compliance with the rules."
"In this case, the impeachment of those censors naturally does not need to be taken too seriously."
"Although the censor has the power and responsibility to report the matter after hearing the news, if His Majesty is not happy..."
Fang Xuanling on the side listened to Changsun Wuji's words and couldn't understand the Changsun Shibu's plan.
Even He Xini, please ask Your Majesty to judge it yourself. However, Fang Xuanling had to admit that this move was indeed brilliant.
After all, the power and responsibility of the censor allows them to jump up and down.
They can suspect that there is something shady, and if His Majesty is not happy, they will not lose anything.
If His Majesty wants to take care of the overall situation of the court, if he sends some people to check or something, haha...
Those aristocratic families are encouraging me from behind, fearing that something will happen if nothing happens.
All of this naturally depends on the attitude of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and what he wants to do.
Li Shimin stroked his long beard and waited quietly for Changsun Wuji to finish stating his point of view, and then spoke unhurriedly.
"There is some truth in what Changsun Qing said."
"By the way, I originally wanted to build an imperial palace in Jiaozhou and reward Princess Jinyang."
"Unexpectedly, my daughter was also a shareholder of the Han and Tang Dynasty Commercial Bank, and she spent money like ordinary people.
Through the Jiaozhou Governor's Office, we purchased 100,000 acres of wasteland on the border of Jiaozhou and prepared to cultivate it and plant three crops of rice."
"???" Wei Zheng and Ma Zhou, who didn't know the inside story, looked at His Majesty in confusion.
Fang Xuanling, who knew the inside story, continued to remain silent.
Changsun Wuji, who also had great eyes and hands and already knew what was going on in the Han and Tang Dynasty trading houses, saluted Li Shimin.
"It is truly a blessing for Your Majesty to have such a filial and loving heart at such a young age...
His Highness knew that His Majesty had gone to great lengths to develop the Governor's Mansion in Jiaozhou, so he sent people to Jiaozhou thousands of miles away to purchase wasteland for cultivation.
Adding more gifts to the imperial court can be regarded as setting an example for the people of the world."
After hearing this, Li Shimin immediately became happy. He raised his finger and pointed at Changsun Wuji. He liked what you said very much.
The other three courtiers glanced at Changsun Wuji covertly and contemptuously. This flattery was really too shameless.
Only then did he proudly show off his loving, smart and beautiful daughter in front of all the ministers.
"That's natural. Jinyang is my beloved daughter. She is gentle, witty, and intelligent. I love her very much."
"I bet you all don't know that that day, when I was in danger outside Jiucheng Palace, Jinyang she..."
Li Shimin began to spit and exaggerate how calm and alert his daughter was when facing those East Turkic thieves.
All the important officials in the imperial court could only try their best to make their expressions become very vivid with the wonderful description of His Majesty the Emperor.
He even had to praise the lovely Princess Jinyang in cooperation to satisfy His Majesty's sense of accomplishment.
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From the moment the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty mentioned his beloved daughter, several important officials of the imperial court stayed there for half an hour.
Or because it was getting late, this doting concubine angrily let these servants go and let them say goodbye.
Changsun Wuji walked quickly away, while Fang Xuanling, Ma Zhou and Wei Zheng walked slowly.
We are all not from the same place, so there is no need to be overly pretentious and hypocritical.
Ma Zhou, who had listened to His Majesty praising his daughter for so long, couldn't help but muttered.
"Your Majesty's love for Princess Jinyang is indeed greater than that of other girls."
Wei Zheng also helplessly spread his hands and said.
"It's natural. Among all the princesses under your Majesty's knees, only Princess Jinyang has a real title before she gets married. This is proof."
The imperial court had previously complained about His Majesty's behavior that was inconsistent with rules and routines.
However, His Majesty insists on going his own way and finds many reasons to justify his actions. What can everyone do except roll their eyes?
After walking a few more steps, Ma Zhou couldn't help but vomit again.
"It seems that Your Majesty's intention to suppress the family is not strong enough. Your Majesty can use this as an excuse to get angry."
Fang Xuanling stroked her long beard and slowly shook her head and analyzed.
"Master Ma, you can't say that. Nowadays, the aristocratic family is very powerful in the court. To use this as a reason to control the aristocratic family is really making a fuss out of a molehill."
"Next year your Majesty will conquer Gaochang, which has invaded our territory of the Tang Dynasty several times. It is at the critical moment of military and state affairs. If there is chaos in the court, it will be detrimental to the country."
"What's more, the merchant houses of the Han and Tang Dynasties have already established themselves in Jiaozhou and have set an example. It won't take long before people who see benefits will naturally come to join them."