Li Chengqian also launched a small-scale moon-viewing activity.
And many people were invited to come.
And those who can come to the moon-viewing activities he holds are naturally close to him.
For example, Hou Junji, Li Tingxue, Li Chongyi, etc.
Of course there is an unexpected character, Lu Qing.
As Lu Wanjie's father and Li Chengqian's prospective father-in-law, Lu Qing's status has always been quite embarrassing.
First of all, Lu Wanjie only received the marriage decree from Li Shimin, but did not marry Li Chengqian.
Secondly, Lu Wanjie went to live in the palace without even deciding on the main concubine and the side concubines.
This also attracted a lot of gossip from others, causing the Lu family's reputation to plummet.
And this is also the reason why Lu Qing would participate in Li Chengqian's performance whenever he found an opportunity.
After all, if you make me lose face, then I will definitely make you lose face too.
This is human nature.
But later, through getting along with Li Chengqian, Lu Qing also deeply realized the essence of Li Chengqian.
If not, with Lu Qing's personality, even if Li Chengqian kidnapped him, he would not come.
And Li Chengqian also gave Lu Qing enough respect.
After Lu Qing arrived, he was treated as a guest of honor by Li Chengqian and served him exactly as he would serve his father-in-law.
Serving tea and water while rubbing shoulders and legs.
This really made Lu Qing feel a little flattered.
Looking at Li Chengqian who was busy, Lu Qing said with embarrassment: "Your Highness, please stop hanging around me. There are still guests outside."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian just chuckled and said, "That's not possible, you are different from them."
"They are all my friends and my peers, and you are my elder."
"I naturally have to take care of you first and then take care of them."
The sound of elders really made Lu Qing's heart warm.
He smiled slightly and said, "I never thought you could send me a greeting note."
" Of course I want to send it to you."
Li Chengqian brought the cooked tea to Lu Qing: "In the future, we will become a family."
Hearing this, Lu Qing raised his eyebrows and his expression changed slightly.
After a long time, he sighed and shook his head and said: "If I say it before, I just thought that you were just like the rumors outside, domineering, uneducated and unskilled..."
"I never would have imagined that you are such a person..."
Rumors outside have always been mixed in their praise and criticism of Li Chengqian.
Some people say that he is a genius and a gift from God to the Tang Dynasty.
Some people say that he is uneducated and unworthy of his status as a prince of the Tang Dynasty.
Anyway, there are all kinds of things, it just depends on which one you believe.
Li Chengqian, on the other hand, was completely indifferent to this. People said that he had already seen through this matter.
If you are too serious, you may not have anything else to do in your life.
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle: "The days will be long, and you will get to know me gradually."
"As I once said, others laugh at me because I am too crazy, but I laugh at others because they cannot see through it."
"Although you think what I do is ridiculous now, you will have a different feeling when you look at these things in the future."
What he said was true.
Ever since he started proposing the ten principles of dismissal of officials and dismissal of counties, there was no telling how many voices of opposition there were in the world.
Some people say that he wants to bring trouble to the world and drive all the ministers who have contributed to the Tang Dynasty to a dead end.
Some people also say that he acted recklessly because of his status and will definitely receive retribution one day.
Lu Qing even cursed a few times.
After all, no one thinks that it is a wise move to lay off officials and dismiss them from the county.
But what about now, two years later?
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By that time, the chaos of countless prefectures and counties across the country had long gone.
Moreover, the number of officials has also been greatly reduced, which has enriched the national treasury and greatly reduced the pressure on the people.
If you want to say that this is a foolish act, then I am afraid there is no wise move in this world.
Besides, Li Chengqian later targeted either aristocratic families or Buddhists.
Didn’t they all bring benefits to the world?
Regarding Buddhism, the temples were withdrawn and returned to the fields, and the people benefited from it, and their children all had books to study.
The same is true for aristocratic families. Aristocratic families control food routes, monopolize knowledge, and manipulate local officials to prey on the common people.
But under the guidance of several of his major policies, this phenomenon has been greatly reduced.
Not to mention that he also advocated the launch of the first people's congress to allow the emperor to talk face-to-face with the people, which was a time-honored move.
As the saying goes, at first you looked at me as if you were watching a joke, but when you look at me again in the future, I am already a god.
Lu Qing pursed her lips, looked at Li Chengqian and said, "I think you also told me that the family has come to an end."
"Then I might as well ask you today, what do you think the Lu family will do in the future?"
Li Chengqian said without thinking: "Doing business."
Hearing this, Lu Qing was a little dazed, and then said: "Among farmers, industry and merchants, merchants are at the bottom."
"That's just for now."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Our country has focused on agricultural production since ancient times. Because businessmen do not engage in farming or production, they are ranked at the bottom."
"But uncle, have you forgotten the eldest grandson's family?"
"A few years ago, the status of the eldest son's family was not as good as yours, the Lu family."
"But now, do you still dare to compare the Lu family with the Changsun family?"
In fact, the transformation of the Changsun family had already begun.
After Li Shimin became the emperor, Empress Changsun made every effort to check and balance the members of the Changsun family who entered the court to serve as officials in order to avoid suspicion.
As for Changsun Wuji, naturally he cannot Able to fight against the Queen's sister.
He simply devoted his energy to doing business.
It can be said that the Changsun family is the first aristocratic family to break out of the aristocratic family system.
And when Changsun Wuji met Li Chengqian, the Changsun family achieved unprecedented development.
From the fireworks at the beginning to the furniture and desserts later, the Changsun family made a lot of money.
The Changsun family also took advantage of this momentum to establish a firm foothold in the business world of the Tang Dynasty.
Later, after receiving Li Shimin's approval and opening book schools across the country, the Changsun family became one of the top richest people in the Tang Dynasty.
Moreover, the wealth accumulation of the Changsun family is still rising at a very rapid rate.
If this trend continues, within four or five years, the Changsun family will surely become the richest family in the Tang Dynasty.
Lu Qing naturally saw all this.
Lu Qing looked at Li Chengqian with some embarrassment and said, "Isn't it too late for the Lu family to go into business now?"
"how can that be possible."
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "As long as I'm here, you can rest assured."
"When the time comes, I will find some ways to make the Lu family make a lot of money."
"Not to mention surpassing the eldest grandson's family, at least it can keep pace with the eldest grandson's family. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Lu Qing was a little moved.
He looked at Li Chengqian with some disbelief.
"Are you really willing to help me?"
Judging from what he did, Li Chengqian really shouldn't help him.
But who said he has a good daughter?
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "I'm helping myself by helping you. After all, we are a family..."
family……
These three words struck deep in Lu Qing's heart like a heavy hammer.
Lu Qing gritted her teeth tightly, unable to calm down for a long time.
After a long time, he slowly stood up and said with a wry smile: "Compared to you, I am more like a child..."