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Text Chapter 682: Changsun WujiĄŻs selfish motives

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    The current domestic situation in Datang can actually be summed up in one sentence, that is, the production relations cannot adapt to the development of productive forces. The old production relations have hindered the development of productive forces. Therefore, Datang is in urgent need of a social change and a new kind of  The new production relations replace the old production relations, thus fully releasing the productive forces.

    Of course, the production relations and productivity mentioned above are all philosophical. Li Shimin and Li Min may not understand these, and even if they do, they will not take them to heart.  However, as emperors, they have keenly felt that Datang has reached a point where it has to change, otherwise there will definitely be big problems in the future.

    It's just that Li Shimin is old and his thinking can't keep up with the development of the times. Therefore, he also knows that he is unable to promote this change, so he has to hand over this arduous task to his successor Li Zhi. However, Li Shimin does not care about Li Zhi.  Don't worry, so I wrote a letter to Li Min, asking him to help Li Zhi to complete this change that was related to the life and death of the Tang Dynasty.

    Li Min has never told anyone about this matter, but today he told Wang An. This is mainly because Wang An is the prime minister of Daqi. If Li Min wants to help Li Zhi in the future, he will definitely need Wang An's strong cooperation.  , so give him a heads up in advance so that he can be mentally prepared to avoid any mistakes.

    However, Wang An considered that this matter was too involved. He had also met Li Zhi, the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, and felt that he did not seem like someone who could take on such a big responsibility. Therefore, he was worried that if anything went wrong during the reform,  It would make Da Qi fall into trouble, but Wang An knew Li Min very well. When he saw the way he spoke and the look on his face, he immediately knew that Li Min had made a decision on this matter and no one could change it, so he had to secretly  be prepared.

    A few months later.  Lu Wan, who had finished his recuperation, returned to Taiwan and was personally received by Li Min. During the interview, Li Min personally announced that Lu Wan would be given the title of Earl. At the same time, he also told gentlemen from various newspapers that he would be in Daqi.  From various industries, a group of people who have made great contributions to the country and society are selected and awarded knighthoods.

    As soon as this news came out, it immediately detonated the entire society, not only DaqiĄŻs domestic reaction to this was strong.  Countless people who thought they were eligible for the title rushed to gain some prestige for themselves.  Even within Datang, there was a strong response, especially in the industrial and commercial circles of Datang. Many people regretted not immigrating to Daqi earlier and at the same time began to arrange their own industries in Datang.  Then shift the focus to Daqi.

    "Your Majesty, Da Qi's move is tantamount to open robbery. Within a few days, several famous businessmen in our Datang Dynasty have begun to transfer assets to Da Qi. If we continue to let it go, I am afraid that it will really destroy the business of our Datang Dynasty.  I canĄŻt get back up!" In the study room of Liangyi Palace, Changsun Wuji stated to Li Shimin with a heartbroken look.

    An official document submitted by Changsun Wuji to Wang An.  He wanted to restrict the settlement of Tang businessmen in Daqi, but was politely rejected by the other party. Then Li Min awarded titles to some civilians who had made great contributions to society, including scribes, teachers, and inventors.  However, the largest number of them are large businessmen, large factory owners, and large plantation owners from all walks of life. Most of these people have considerable prestige in society, and their own morals are not problematic.  Being awarded a knighthood was also highly anticipated.

    Although Li Shimin was just over fifty, he had worked hard on government affairs for many years.  It has made him look older, with a few more wrinkles on his forehead than before, and the hair on his temples has turned gray. If you don't know, you might think that Li Shimin is at least sixty years old.

    After listening to Changsun Wuji's statement, Li Shimin showed a smile and said: "Wuji, I already know about this matter, but Liulang also has his own difficulties. Daqi cannot do anything about the merchant's departure or stay."  The most fundamental reason for imposing restrictions is how can Datang retain businessmen?"

    Hearing Li Shimin's indifferent answer, Changsun Wuji was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward again and said: "Your Majesty, I also know that the root lies in our Tang Dynasty, but our country is based on agriculture, and it is inherently inferior to the Tang Dynasty.  Qi, if you want to retain merchants, you must make some changes to some laws, but this involves the interests of all aspects, and it is really impossible to do anything. Therefore, I can only hope that Da Qi will take into account the help that the Tang Dynasty gave them in the past.  You can make some sacrifices, but"

    "Okay, stop talking!" Before Changsun Wuji could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Li Shimin with a wave of his hand.  Then Li Shimin stood up and turned around and said, "Let's end this matter here. Liu Lang has his own plans. Besides, not all businessmen are willing to leave the Tang Dynasty. For example, traditional industries such as porcelain and silk are in short supply overseas.  You can arrange for people to think of ways to expand some of Datang's advantageous industries, which can also make up for the losses caused by the loss of some businessmen!"

    After Li Shimin finished speaking, he turned his back to Changsun Wuji and waved his hand, signaling for him to leave.  As a result, Changsun Wuji had no choice but toHe sighed, saluted, turned and left the study.

    After Changsun Wuji left, Li Shimin stood there motionless.  At this time, a man turned around from behind the screen next to him. He was tall and handsome, and it was Li Zhi, the prince of the Tang Dynasty.  I saw him walking behind Li Shimin, saluting and saying: "My son, please see your father!"

    "Zhi'er, have you heard what your uncle said?" Li Shimin turned around at this time and looked at Li Zhi calmly and asked.  He knew that Changsun Wuji would come to him to report this matter today, so he called Li Zhi in advance and asked him to hide behind the screen to listen to what Changsun Wuji was saying and think about the deep meaning of the other party's words.

    "I am reporting to my father, and all my sons and ministers have heard it." Li Zhi also replied with a calm expression.

    "What do you think?" Li Shimin suddenly looked at Li Zhi with a thoughtful look.

    I saw Li Zhi stop and think for a moment, with a bit of hesitation on his face, but in the end he replied with a firm look: "I would like to report to my father, I think my uncle has selfish motives!"

    Hearing Li Zhi point out that Changsun Wuji had selfish motives, Li Shimin showed an expression of appreciation, and looked at Li Zhi with a little more satisfaction, and then said softly: "Oh? Zhi'er, you are  Why do you think your uncle has selfish motives?"

    Li Zhi showed a firm expression at this time and said: "Father, as far as I know, my uncle and his eldest son control nearly one-third of the cotton production in the Western Regions through annexation over the years. Every year they rely on hoarding cotton.  , driving up the price of cotton, has caused many textile factories to act based on Changsun's face. Moreover, in recent years, Changsun has slowly entered the textile industry and opened many textile factories. I believe that in a few years,  The Changsun family will become a giant in the textile industry."

    When Li Zhi said this, he raised his head and glanced at his father's expression, and found that Li Shimin's face was soft. He then boldly continued: "Whether it was the previous annexation of land or the current large-scale entry into the textile industry, the Changsun family has used some  Either overt or covert means of power. If these behaviors were placed on Sixth Brother, he would definitely be charged with disrupting business order. The illegal gains would be confiscated at the least, and he might be jailed and sentenced at the worst. However, we in Datang do not have this aspect.  Not only is the law unable to protect the rights and interests of the victimized merchants, it is also unable to convict the Changsun family"

    Before Li Zhi got to the last key point, he was interrupted by Li Shimin: "Yes, Zhi'er, you can see clearly that there are many more behaviors similar to the Changsun family in the country, and most of them are related to the powerful and powerful. This is also  The reason why merchants from the Tang Dynasty went to Daqi one after another was because only there they could get a relatively fair environment. Therefore, if you want to keep merchants in the Tang Dynasty, there must be an action similar to Shang Yang's reform, but this time  The reform will definitely harm the interests of powerful people like the Changsun family. Your uncle knows this very well, and unfortunately, he chose to side with the family!"

    After hearing this, Li Zhi had a look of joy on his face. He took a step forward and bowed: "So, Father, you have understood it a long time ago. My son, I was originally worriedworried"

    Li Zhi was a little too excited at the end and almost spoke out his deepest thoughts. Then he suddenly woke up, but he did not dare to say any more. Instead, Li Shimin chuckled and said, "Are you worried about your father's thoughts?"  ItĄŻs trite, canĄŻt you see the problem with my Datang?Ą±

    "I don't dare!" Li Zhi looked a little embarrassed, thinking that he had really underestimated his father. He thought that he had followed his sixth brother since he was a child, and later went to Taiwan to live for more than a year. He asked himself whether he would be the leader of the Tang Dynasty and the Qi Dynasty.  He saw the differences between the two countries very clearly, and he also understood what the problems of the Tang Dynasty were. Unexpectedly, his father, the old man, saw it more clearly than he did.

    "Okay, there's nothing you dare to do. Today there are only two of us, father and son. Just talk to your father about what's on your mind. Tell him what you think and what you plan to do in the future!" Li Shimin said with a smile.  .

    In fact, Li Zhi had long wanted to talk to Li Shimin about the current situation of the Tang Dynasty, so after hearing this, he took a deep breath and said resolutely: "Father, as you just said, I also think that the Tang Dynasty  Tang is in urgent need of a reform. In the words of Sixth Brother, it is actually a social change. If you want to promote this change, you must have the support of your father, and then it will be implemented by some capable people. If it goes well, dozens of  Years from now, our Datang will definitely be like Sixth BrotherĄŻs Daqi, with unlimited potential for development!Ą±

    "Decades?" Li Shimin repeated it softly, and then said helplessly, "Zhi'er, you can see that this change takes such a long time, which makes my father very happy, but my father's  As I get older, I really donĄŻt have the time or energy to promote this change, so this important task can only fall on you!Ą±
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