Chapter 1493 This, father, this is the year of Han and Tang firms
Chapter 1493…This, father, is this year’s dividend from Han and Tang Commercial Banks? (Please subscribe and vote)
Li Shimin looked at the memorial in front of him. Most of the taxes received this year have been recorded in the book.
This year, there have been many disasters in various places, especially in Guanzhong, which has caused me to have to live in Luoyang, the eastern capital.
Fortunately, this year's tax revenue is nearly 20% higher than last year. This is excellent news and gratifying.
Although there is a lot of money on the books, Datang's expenditures also require money everywhere.
It can be said that I can save some money every year, but I dare not use this money at will.
Once there is a war or a major disaster, these old capital will have to be used.
Queen Changsun, who was sorting out the scattered memorials for Li Shimin, heard her husband sigh and couldn't help but look at her sideways.
Seeing the look from Queen Changsun, Li Shimin smiled and patted the memorial on the table.
"Originally, my husband thought that he would have to use the national treasury to maintain supplies this year, but unexpectedly, although disasters continued in various places, things were generally improving. I think we should be able to save some money this year."
"This is really a good thing. Since my husband came to the throne, the tax revenue of the court has increased very gratifyingly. The Tang Dynasty is also peaceful and peaceful, and all industries are prosperous."
After hearing what Empress Changsun said, Li Shimin nodded and patted the table a few times.
"Yes, but having said that, the expenses in various parts of the country are also increasing, and the money saved... is really not much."
"But fortunately, Gaochang has been settled, and Tubo has returned after being frustrated. Next year, there should be no major wars, and the people can rest and recuperate..."
While he was talking, Li Shimin turned over a memorial from Li Ji, Minister of the Ministry of War, to the effect that the Xun army had already reached Chang'an.
I don’t know when your majesty will be free to go and review it.
Another question is, does the military training manual compiled by Cheng Sanlang need to be revised and distributed in the army?
When he saw the name of Cheng Sanlang, Li Shimin couldn't help but groaned, picked up the ink pen, and wanted to stamp that name.
Seeing her husband's gnashing of teeth, Empress Changsun couldn't help but poke her head over.
Then I saw that my husband did not give any instructions on the memorial but simply put it aside.
Seeing this scene, Empress Changsun couldn't help but said in a low voice, "Husband is still angry with that boy?"
"Hmph, can I not be angry? This kid used to play cards all day long in the Imperial Medical Office.
When I arrived in Luzhou, I misled both Ke'er and Fang Jun, and actually stayed up all night playing cards in the Governor's Mansion. Is this like a Governor-General doing serious business?..."
Seeing that her husband was so angry when he mentioned Cheng Sanlang, Empress Changsun shook her head helplessly.
"Well, husband, that boy is good at playing cards. I'm afraid everyone in Chang'an knows this, but he still made great achievements in Luzhou."
"Hmph, merit is merit, fault is fault, merit is rewarded, fault must be punished, I thought about it and looked back... Well, isn't he quite proficient in military training?"
"I will find a place for him later, let him stay well in the military camp, and train me to become an elite soldier."
"If he dares to act recklessly again in the military camp, it's up to me whether I will spare him or not."
"..." Empress Changsun rolled her eyes secretly. It seems that her husband's anger will not go away for a while.
"That's okay, our daughter is still young anyway."
As soon as Empress Changsun said this, Li Shimin immediately became unhappy.
"Humph, I have the final say as to who my daughter wants to marry, no one else has any say."
"Yes, yes, of course it is your husband who has the final say... Come and drink some tea to relieve your anger, but you'd better not say these words in front of little Sizi."
Empress Changsun still spoke with a calm expression.
"..." When he heard his daughter's name, Li Shimin couldn't even utter a cold snort. He could only pick up the tea soup and drink it while feeling angry secretly.
He was thinking about what kind of excuse he could find to punish Cheng Sanlang, otherwise, the hatred in his heart would be difficult to eliminate.
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While the couple was talking, they heard voices coming from outside. Soon, Li Yuan's voice was heard.
A corner of the thick curtain that protected against the wind, snow and cold was lifted, and I saw my father walking towards me wearing a thick fur coat.
"My child meets your father, father, why are you here?" Li Shimin stood up and saluted quickly with a look of astonishment on his face.
Queen Changsun on the side also bowed to Li Yuan, took the fur coat from Li Yuan's body and spoke softly.
"The weather is so cold, why did father come out? If anything happens, just call someone over here and let them know."
"Haha, it doesn't matter. I'm wearing thick clothes and have nothing to do, so I came here to walk around."
Li Yuan rubbed his nose, which was slightly red from the cold, and smiled so brightly and energetically that Li Shimin and Empress Changsun couldn't help but feel suspicious.
Li Shimin personally poured a cup of black tea for Li Yuan and joked with a smile.
"Father, looking at your radiant face, maybe something good has happened to you again."
Li Yuan stroked his long beard and relaxed his eyes and took a sip of the warm tea soup. He felt the warmth in the room and said with a smile.
"Haha, it's not a good thing, it's just that I made a small fortune today.
No, I thought that at such an old age, my daily expenses are quite sufficient, and there is no place to spend money, so it is better to leave it to the emperor to use it at his disposal."
"What does father mean by this?" Li Shimin and Empress Changsun looked at each other in confusion, both unsure of what the old man wanted to do.
Besides, you old man stays in the palace all day long, where can you make a fortune?
"What, you don't believe it? Zhongbao, bring over the account book."
Seeing the surprised expressions of Erlang and his daughter-in-law, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel happy, and raised his fingers at Zhongbao, who was loyal but always had no expression on his face.
Zhongbao took out an account book from his sleeve, took two steps forward, and handed it to Li Yuan respectfully.
Li Yuan graciously placed the account book on Li Shimin's desk.
"Erlang, if you look at it, you will know that what my father said is true."
"Okay, since it's a gift from my father, the child should have a good look at it."
Li Shimin picked up the account book with a smile, opened it and glanced at it, the smile on his face disappeared instantly.
Instead, there was a look of indescribable shock, and the hand that flipped through this thin account book could not help but move a little faster.
Seeing the change in her husband's expression, Empress Changsun couldn't help but feel suspicious.
But I couldn't get close enough, so I still sat down on my knees virtuously and filled my father-in-law's cup with tea.
After Li Shimin looked at it, he took a deep breath to calm down, and then said to Li Yuan.
"...This, father, is this year's dividend from Han and Tang Commercial Banks?!"