"Fang Zhouzun, this is a fine salt contract. Can you see if there is anything wrong with it?"
Li Shimin took out a contract from his arms and handed it to Fang Yuan.
It was a profit distribution contract negotiated with Fang Yuan before, signed by the emperor and stamped with a jade seal.
"So fast?!"
Fang Yuan was slightly surprised.
He took a deep look at Li Shimin before accepting the contract.
But without even looking at it, he handed it over to Hong Xu, who was making tea, to put it away.
Then ask Hongxu to fetch a large number of fine salt manufacturing plans that have been prepared.
Before that, Fang Yuan had already written down the process, so that the other party would not forget after listening to it orally.
"Don't look at it?"
Li Shimin asked in surprise.
"No need."
"Believe in Boss Li."
Fang Yuan shook his head and drank tea.
"Fang Zhouzun, I'm ready to leave."
"Before I leave, can I know how cement is made?"
Li Shimin smiled and said.
He has been in Liaozhou for several days, and there are still matters waiting for him to deal with at the court.
After reading Du Ruhui's message, Pei Ji jumped very high after he left, and frequently walked around with the Supreme Emperor.
"Can't."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, shook his head and said.
Cement is so important. In addition to building roads, it can also be used to build houses in the future.
It can be said to be an economic sword that can drive a massive economy. Fang Yuan doesn’t want people to know about it now.
"I can cooperate like fine salt!"
Li Shimin frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
Although I considered that Fang Yuan would refuse, I was still very unhappy when I was actually rejected.
"No."
"This is non-negotiable!"
Fang Yuan shook his head and said firmly.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little bad. Princess Xiangcheng and Du Miaoyan, who were drinking tea, lowered their heads even lower.
"What if we just use cement to build Yellow River dams?"
Li Shimin frowned deeper and said in a deep voice.
"It is my duty!"
"Provide cement and technical support!"
Fang Yuan sat upright and said seriously.
It is not possible to hand over the cement formula, but it is possible to provide cement.
The cement process is complex, and no one in the market can imitate it within a short period of time after the finished cement is released.
"Okay!"
"After your cement plant is completed, an official should contact you."
Li Shimin nodded and was quite satisfied with the answer.
Although he was curious about how cement was made, he was more interested in managing the Yellow River dams.
He also wanted to build a cement road, but the court had no spare money on site, so he didn't necessarily know how to make it.
As for the current method of making money from fine salt, priority must be given to attacking the Eastern Turks. There is also no money to build roads.
"No problem."
Fang Yuan nodded.
"Then I won't bother you tonight."
"Go back to the trading house and pack your luggage. We'll be back tomorrow morning."
Li Shimin got what he wanted and stood up to leave.
Upon seeing this, Princess Xiangcheng and Du Miaoyan quickly put down their teacups and stood up.
"I'll give it to you."
Fang Yuan stood up.
"No need."
"I know the way."
Li Shimin smiled and said.
Seeing this, Fang Yuan did not force it.
Princess Xiangcheng and Du Miaoyan saluted Fang Yuan and followed Li Shimin.
"Master, why do you feel like Li Daye is scorning you?"
After they left, Qinggao said dissatisfied.
Fang Yuan didn't answer and sipped the tea carefully.
Outside Fang Mansion.
"Father, why do you want Fang Yuan to hide his identity?"
Princess Xiangcheng said quite puzzled.
Like tonight's cement matter, if you reveal your identity directly, can't you ask for it directly?
Du Miaoyan on the side immediately pricked up her ears and was curious as to why her identity was concealed.
"At the beginning, I was worried that Fang Yuan was afraid of me, maliciously deceived me, and would not be able to see the changes in Wuling County more clearly."
"Now I feel like the time is not right."
Li Shimin thought for a moment and chuckled.
"Wrong timing?"
Princess Xiangcheng doesn’t understand.
Does this kind of thing still have to do with timing?
Du Miaoyan looked thoughtful and seemed to understand.
"Don't you think it would be more interesting to show off that I am the emperor after I get to know him better?"
"I'm wondering what his expression will be like then? It will be quite interesting, right?"
Li Shimin chuckled.
There is expectation in the eyes.
In fact, he still has something to say, that is, Fang Yuan does not have the flattery and hypocrisy of other courtiers.
"Um..."
Princess Xiangcheng was stunned.
I can't understand the fun in this.
She found it quite boring, but she didn't continue to ask.
I wanted to complain to Du Miaoyan, but I saw that Du Miaoyan had already followed in the footsteps of her father.
A few days later.
Li Shimin returned to Chang'an City.
Someone notified Li Jing before anyone entered the palace.
Soon, Li Jing appeared in the imperial study room to meet Li Shimin.
"Meet Your Majesty!"
Li Jing saluted respectfully.
At nearly sixty years old, he doesn't look old at all.
His appearance is tall and imposing, but he does not show any sharpness. Instead, he looks like a Confucian scholar.
At this time, Li Jing was still just a famous general, holding the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of War and the title of Duke of Yongkang County.
"I decided to contact Liang Luoren and order him to kill Master Liang and surrender to the city!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, aren't you worried about him pretending to surrender?"
Li Jing was stunned for a moment, then asked.
It was his idea to contact Liang Luoren to kill Liang Shidu and surrender to the city.
However, some generals in the DPRK were worried that the other side would pretend to surrender, so the idea was temporarily shelved.
"I have confidence that this plan will work!"
Li Shimin smiled confidently.
He thinks this plan is feasible, Li Jing thinks this plan is feasible, and Fang Yuan also thinks this plan can work.
They are all very far-sighted people. They all think that this plan is feasible, so the success rate of this plan will be very high and it is worth trying.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Jing saluted immediately.
It is a joyful thing to have your strategy adopted.
"Get ready again. After taking Shuofang, attack the Eastern Turks from the north!"
Li Shimin continued.
When he mentioned the Eastern Turks, anger welled up in his eyes.
The shame of the Weishui River burned his dignity day and night, and it was time to wash it away.
"Your Majesty, what's the problem with food and grass?"
Li Jing was happy, but quickly raised concerns.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to attack the Turks in the north, but the conditions don’t allow it.
The imperial court now has no food to support the Northern Expedition, so there is no way to fight this war.
"No need to worry, I will take care of it."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said energetically.
Once fine salt is launched, there will be a steady stream of income.
Not to mention supporting the Northern Expedition, even filling the treasury is just around the corner.
Even if we face natural or man-made disasters in the future, we will not be as passive as this drought and locust plague.
"This..."
"Your Majesty, can you clarify my doubts?"
Li Jing hesitated for a moment and asked.
This is a matter of national war, and there is no room for carelessness.
Just because the emperor said there's no need to worry doesn't mean you really don't have to worry.
"I am going to Liaozhou to find out how to refine fine salt."
"In the future, there will be a steady stream of income, and food and grass will no longer be a problem."
Li Shimin said proudly.
"Fine salt?!"
"Your Majesty will unify the world, eliminate the Eastern Turks, and become a powerful force in the world. It is just around the corner!"
Li Jing was shocked and shocked.
Looking at Li Shimin's proud look again, I think it's true.
He immediately pretended to be very excited and saluted Li Shimin.
"Dominate the world, be powerful in the world, hahaha..."
Li Shimin laughed proudly.
It’s as if I can see myself shaking all the countries.
Soon, Li Jing left the imperial study, returned to the mansion, and called his son.
"De Jian, please check for yourself what happened in Liaozhou and don't let anyone know."