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 understand, they will not take it to heart. However, as emperors, they have keenly felt it.

, 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 it, 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 already 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 returned to Taiwan after recuperating, 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 expressed his views to gentlemen from various newspapers.

, a group of people who have made great contributions to the country and society will be selected from various industries in Daqi and awarded knighthoods.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately detonated the entire society. Not only the country in Da Qi had a strong reaction to it. Countless people who thought they were qualified to obtain the title rushed to add some prestige to themselves. Even the country in the Tang Dynasty had a strong reaction, especially

Many people in the industrial and commercial circles of Datang regretted not immigrating to Daqi earlier, and at the same time began to arrange their own industries in Datang. Then they shifted their 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 can’t get back up!" In the study room of Liangyi Palace, Changsun Wuji stated to Li Shimin with a heartbroken look.

Changsun Wuji submitted an official document to Wang An. He wanted to restrict the settlement of Tang merchants 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.

, there are teachers, there are inventions

However, the largest number of them are the big businessmen, big factory owners and big plantation owners from all walks of life. Most of these people have considerable prestige in society and their own morals are not problematic. They have been awarded knighthoods.

It is also what everyone expects.

Although Li Shimin has just passed fifty, years of hard work in government affairs have made him look older. There are a few more wrinkles on his forehead than before, and the hair on his temples has turned gray. For those who don’t know,

I am afraid 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 difficult to change. 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 his words, 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.

Moreover, 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 the advantageous industries of the Tang Dynasty, which can also make up for some losses.

The losses caused by the loss of 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 could only sigh helplessly, salute and then turned around 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. He walked behind Li Shimin.

, Shi Yili said: "My son, please see your father!"

"Zhi'er, have you heard what your uncle said?" Li Shimin turned around at this time, looked at Li Zhi calmly and asked. He knew that Changsun Wuji would come to him today to report this matter, so he told Li Zhi in advance

Zhi called over and asked him to hide behind the screen, listen to what Changsun Wuji was saying, and think about the deep meaning of the other person's words.

"I am reporting this 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, many textile factories have to look at 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, these behaviors

If it is placed with Sixth Brother, he will definitely be charged with disrupting business order, and the illegal gains will be confiscated at the least, and he may be imprisoned and sentenced at the worst. However, we in the Tang Dynasty do not have laws in this regard, and not only are there no protection for the victimized businessmen.

rights, and at the same time, it is impossible 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 Tang Dynasty went to Daqi one after another was because only there could they

Get a relatively fair environment. So if you want Datang to retain businessmen, there must be an action similar to Shang Yang's reform. However, this reform will definitely damage the interests of powerful people like the Changsun family. Your uncle knows it very well.

This, 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 worried...worried..."

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?"

It’s trite, can’t you see what’s wrong with my Datang?”

"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 emperor, 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 be implemented by some capable people. If it goes well, in a few decades, our Datang will definitely be as big as Sixth Brother's.

They are all the same and have unlimited development potential!”

"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
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