"Oops..." Li Mu sighed and said, "I have a guess too. Let's talk about it first. Regarding land matters, everything is subject to the announcement of the imperial court. I am just obedient and just thinking about it."
Everyone understood that Li Mu did not want to take responsibility, and they all said: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, we are just chatting."
"That's right, that's right, just chatting, it doesn't count, it doesn't count!" Li Mu agreed and said with a smile: "Speaking of this, it has something to do with the rise in food prices a few days ago."
He glanced at the Shandong businessman and said: "Your Majesty is furious. Although, under my persuasion, this matter did not lead to any bloody disaster and was passed over. But this matter seems to have been brought up to His Majesty.
He seemed to be awake. Later, His Majesty came to me several times and asked me many things. One time, His Majesty asked me how many refugees there were, whether there were any laborers among the refugees, and whether the land could be cultivated. If the Zhenguan plow was used,
, can we plant without cattle, and other things related to land and farming."
"I answered them one by one, but I couldn't help but have a lot of associations. Think about it, why did Your Majesty ask about this matter at this juncture? I'm just guessing, His Majesty is probably angry with the Shandong nobles. Think about it, now
Nowadays, everyone knows what is going on with the land policy of the Tang Dynasty. It is said to be an equalization of land, but in reality? Among various clans and families, especially in densely populated Shandong, whose family does not have much land? "
Li Mu said sadly: "You have a lot of land in your hands! If you follow the rules and you can have one-tenth of the land in your hands, then it will be considered a lot!"
"Your Majesty is merciful, turning a blind eye and never saying anything. But look at what the Shandong gentry did. What did they do? People and gods are outraged! They cultivated land that does not belong to them and got food.
, I came to the capital of the Tang Dynasty to drive up prices! I want to use this as a basis to negotiate with the Ministry of Internal Affairs! I want to use this as a blackmail to mess with me, Mr. Li! I want to make His Majesty look bad! I want to talk to Your Majesty.
Negotiate and get those bullshit scholars who got out of Chang'an to come back!"
"Oh my God..." Li Mu asked the sky speechlessly, "How stupid, friends!"
"Who do you think His Majesty is? A coward? His Majesty is wise and powerful, and he is decisive in killing. He doesn't talk about things far away, but talks about things close by. He..." Li Mu took a big breath and said, "Did the Turks be wiped out this year?"
He said this, and everyone heard it, but that was not the case.
Li Mu's loud gasping, so wonderful that to everyone's ears, it was clear that what he wanted to say was another thing, and the words were temporarily changed to this when he came to his mouth. So what was the thing that he didn't say?
? Let’s not talk about the far side. What we are talking about is not about destroying the Turks, so it can only be about that thing that cannot be mentioned.
Xuanwu Gate!
Only then did everyone suddenly understand what Li Mu meant. His Majesty is decisive in killing. Those who obey will prosper and those who rebel will perish. These words are definitely not just words. In order to become the emperor, he even killed his own brothers! A biological brother can do it.
Will the person who kills care about a mere businessman or a mere family member?
Everyone shuddered, and the two Shandong businessmen sitting in the corner froze even more, as if they were struck by swords and axes, and they did not dare to breathe.
"So, you are stupid and hopeless! These people don't even think about it. Could it be that the land within the four seas is the king's land, and the shore of the land is the king's ministers. Do you dare to rebel? No, can you rebel? Today in the Tang Dynasty
Wearing millions of dollars in armor will definitely not make it happen. Since you can’t make it happen, then you have to be honest. If you play tricks with His Majesty, can you take advantage of it?"
"Your Majesty was angry because of this matter, so naturally he took this breath. How did he take it out? Of course he took it out on the land. Based on some of the words I heard several times when Your Majesty called him over, I judged that Your Majesty might want to
Attacked the land."
"As for the means, there are just a few. Check the land first. The Tang Dynasty has an equalized land system, and each person has a certain amount of land. How to calculate the excess? Of course it will be taken back! There is also the land reclamation by refugees.
Increase the land. I don’t know anything else. Anyway, if Your Majesty really wants to do this, with the Zhenguan plow, it will definitely be possible. By next year, the land will double and the food will double. If there is no shortage of food, naturally no one can
We have driven up food prices."
"Do you see, this is the anger of the emperor! How terrible? Your Majesty did not kill those troublesome businessmen, but in this way, he directly forced them to death... Oh, how pitiful."
After saying that, Li Mu sighed, stood up and said: "What I said is not accurate. After all, this is a matter of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I am just making random guesses based on hearsay. Don't take it to heart. Time passes.
It's early, let's all leave. Thank you for your gifts. I will return them someday."
After everyone heard such breaking news, they didn't have the mood to care about anything and didn't have to pay it back. They all stood up and said goodbye to Li Mu in confusion, and walked out without a trace. Especially the two Shandong businessmen, who relied on selling food for their meals.
, Now I heard that Li Shimin wants to check the land, is this okay? In the Shandong territory, there is no need to check at all, and there is not much land for each family. If Li Shimin uses this matter as a guide, it can be said that he will be right from the beginning!
Although, they also understand that this matter has fundamental implications. If Li Shimin really does this, the various ethnic groups in Shandong who are forced to have no other way out may really rebel. But the matter has two sides, and Li Mu has already given up his words.
Got off.
Can rebellion be possible?
It definitely won’t work!
During the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, heroes from Shandong emerged together. At that time, people were needed, and money and food were needed. Under such circumstances, Li and Tang were able to dominate the country. But now, Li and Tang's millions of heroes have just destroyed the Turks.
, the morale is so high that there is no possibility of winning at all.
Even if they rebel, it will only cause Li Tang some trouble. Once it fails, the Shandong gentry will be annihilated!
It's pitiful to think about it. If you risk your life with someone, the most you will do is give them another bruise, and you have to pay for this bruise with your own life! No fool can tell which one is more and which is less.
Coming out of Fengqiuhuang, the cold wind blew, and my whole body felt chilly.
…
Li Mu couldn't rest when he returned to the backyard. There were still two big guys in the study who hadn't answered the question correctly. As soon as he arrived at the door of the study, he suddenly felt something was wrong. Listening to the voices in the study, it seemed that they were not two people. Li Mu stood at the door and did not move.
Xiaolan called over and whispered: "Bring tea in and see how many people are there?"
Before Xiaolan could respond, Li Shimin's voice came out: "Don't bother, come in, I'm here with the auxiliary machine, the prince and Qingque."
Li Mu's expression froze on his face, he sighed, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, of course I know it's you who are here. Isn't this making tea for you? Xiaolan, go quickly and get the best that I have fried with my own hands.
Here comes the finest tea!”
"There's still tea. Come in. I have something to ask you."
Li Mu had no choice but to go in. The study room was not that big originally, but with so many people crowded in, it became a bit crowded. Li Mu glanced at Li Shimin, with a smile on his face, and said: "What are you doing, your majesty? What are you doing?"
How could you dare to ask your Majesty to come and pay me New Year greetings?"
"Who is here to wish you a happy New Year?" Li Shimin said, dumbfounded, "I left the palace to go to Qingque's Mansion to see if he needed anything. When Qingque came to pay homage to your mentor, I came with him on the way.
I met Cheng Qian, and he came to you to ask for a map, so he came together like this."
Li Mu glanced at Changsun Wuji and said, "That uncle..."
Changsun Wuji took over and said, "I came before Your Majesty and came through the back door."
Li Mu suddenly understood and secretly admired Changsun Wuji. Seeing how he could be the number one person in Conglong, he had a plan in his mind. It would be a shame to come through the front door. He was like a dignified uncle, wishing a junior a happy New Year. I have a request.
Just like others, it's different when you come in from the back door. No one sees you and no one gossips. It's really clever.
Li Mu cursed in his heart, but could not say anything with his mouth. He smiled and said: "Uncle, please don't blame me. You made Changsun Chong a young man. You can't let him accompany you at home during the Chinese New Year. But there is no need to delay. I will go there in the afternoon."
Let him go back."
"Where does this go? When something happens, the disciple must do his duty. He is your disciple, and it is his obligation."
Li Mu looked at Li Tai and said: "I have lost a little weight, but I have to keep working hard, but I am still too fat. You have to learn from Chang Sun Chong. Look at him now, he has transformed from a useless playboy into a
The dandy boy taught me a lesson. As a teacher, I dare not claim my merits, but I am proud enough to have saved a lost boy..."
"Okay!" Li Shimin interrupted Li Mu's boasting, glanced at Hou Junji, coughed slightly, and said: "I came late, I don't know what happened. My uncle and Junji are here because they have something to do with you.
?Tell me what's going on."
Li Mu looked at his words and felt that something was wrong. Judging from the glances, Hou Jun gathered here today, it seems that it was Li Shimin's order?
This possibility could not be ruled out. Li Mu couldn't help but be wary. He still pretended to be stupid and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know either. I'm surprised. Both Wang Shizhong and the general are my elders. It's my turn to go."
I wish you both a happy New Year. How can I bring you two to come to my place? It’s really a shame.”
Wang Xindao, do you think of me as your elder? If you think of me as your elder, you can't give me an eye candy and keep me from seeing people for half a month. If I don't come today, can you come and give me New Year greetings?
Weird! If you don’t find anything to do with me, I will burn incense and worship Buddha.
He couldn't tell Li Shimin what he was looking for in front of Li Shimin. Wang took over the conversation with a smile and said: "Your Majesty, I came here to ask if there is any news about my younger brother. I am old, and it is the New Year.
, I just miss my relatives. My youngest brother and I are forty years apart. It is our first time to go out so far away. How can we not miss it and make His Majesty laugh?"
Li Shimin knew that Wang Pu went to Zhenla Kingdom. Hearing this, he said: "It's human nature, uncle, there is no need to be like this." After a pause, Li Shimin put the words to Hou Junji's lips and asked: "Junji, what are you doing?