Datang: Son-in-law, I beg you to come out of the mountain

Chapter 330

Li Shimin and the others followed Yang Zhuo to the restaurant.

Several people had dinner together, and when they were full, Li Shimin suddenly remembered what happened in Chang'an City, so he thought about it and opened his mouth.

"Son-in-law! Take a walk after dinner and live to 99. How about taking a walk with me?" Li Shimin said with a smile.

Yang Zhuo just had a good meal, nodded and said: "Okay! Let's go then."

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also stood up and followed.

A few people were walking on the bluestone path in the village, and the flowers beside them were in full bloom.

"Let's talk! Old Li, what happened again?" Yang Zhuo guessed rightly that something must have happened to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin smiled and said: "The one who knows me is also the son-in-law! I do have something to ask you!"

When Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui heard this, they immediately remembered that Li Shimin must be asking about that matter!

"It's like this. Recently, the merchants in Chang'an City have been a little restless. They often seek advice from the government. Recently, today, they have stopped trading!"

"I want me to change the law and allow merchants to become officials."

Li Shimin frowned and said slowly.

When Yang Zhuo heard it, it turned out that it was for this!

In ancient times, merchants were always in an embarrassing situation, earning more than farmers, but they were not allowed to be officials, and their status was low.

One of the reasons for this phenomenon is that the ancient land of China was a farming civilization, which mainly focused on farming and did not have a high demand for commerce. Therefore, agriculture was valued rather than commerce.

Another is that businessmen make profits by selling the fruits of farmers' labor, which is shamed by Confucian culture, saying that they are "no business, no evil".

To sum up, in order to weigh the pros and cons, the ruler formulated a policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business, and suppressed merchants.

In the Zhenguan period, although the imperial examination was opened, it still restricted merchants from becoming officials and taking the imperial examination.

Merchants looked more and more unbalanced when they saw that the children from poor families were able to pass the imperial examination to enter the imperial court.

This time, the merchants united and went on strike to oppose the laws formulated by the imperial court!

Demanding a change, they also want to take the imperial examination.

Today, Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling are discussing this matter.

I happened to see Yang Zhuo driving a hot air balloon, now, I just happened to ask Yang Zhuo how to deal with this matter!

"Old Li! What are you going to do?" Yang Zhuo looked at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin scratched his head and said, "Of course I can't agree! Otherwise, it would be a mess!"

"That's right! Prince Consort, this merchant cannot be an official. This has been the case since ancient times and cannot be changed." Fang Xuanling nodded.

"Otherwise, I'm afraid it will cause social unrest."

Du Ruhui also nodded.

After the three of them finished speaking, they looked at Yang Zhuo?

Yang Zhuo smiled, shook his head and said: "What exists is reasonable, this matter needs to be channeled, not blocked!"

"Besides, merchants are not scourges, why can't they be allowed to take the imperial examination?"

Existence is reasonable? ?

It was the first time for Li Shimin and the others to hear such remarks!

"No way! If merchants can take the imperial examination, then who will farm the fields! Aren't they all going to be merchants? At that time, wouldn't society be messed up?" Li Shimin shook his head.

The emperor hoped that it would be better if there were more people farming!Otherwise, if there is no food, the society will be finished!

"Old Li! You worry too much!"

"You don't need to worry about this. The society will balance itself. Besides, business is not so easy!"

You need talent and courage to do business, and most people can't do it, so you can only farm the land obediently!

"Businessmen can promote social and economic prosperity and have a great effect on society. Since they have made contributions, they should naturally enjoy certain treatment."

After Yang Zhuo finished speaking, Li Shimin and the others were stunned.

"I also understand this truth, but since ancient times, merchants have had a low status. If they are allowed to take the imperial examination, I am afraid that the literati will not agree and cause trouble!"

Li Shimin shook his head.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also deeply agreed. These literati have always been very arrogant and fastidious. If they are asked to take the imperial examination together with merchants, they will definitely oppose it fiercely!

"Old Li! Fortunately, you are still the emperor. Before a policy is implemented, you must first build momentum!"

"How could it be implemented suddenly!"

Li Shimin:  …

Well, well, I'm being despised again!

"What do you mean??" Fang Xuanling asked hastily.

"First, engage in publicity in the society, and publicize the benefits of this businessman."

"Then, organize more merchants and donate money to charity, so as to increase the people's goodwill towards merchants!"

"In addition, spread the word among the common people that merchants can become officials. Over time, the common people will be able to accept this fact!"

After Yang Zhuo finished speaking, Li Shimin and the others were all stunned!

After a while, I couldn't help clapping my hands and applauding!

"Son-in-law! You still have a way! It's really great to do this!"

According to what Yang Zhuo said, the people can slowly adapt and accept it. This is also the best way to implement a policy!

Several people were chatting, and someone from the palace came to report to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, the matter has been clarified..."

The man said something, looked at Yang Zhuo and the others, and then at Li Shimin, a little afraid to say.

"Let's talk! They are all my confidantes, it doesn't matter!" Li Shimin said.

Only then did the man dare to say it.

"Your Majesty, we found this from the burnt grain!"

After finishing speaking, the man took out a token from his arms and handed it to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin took a closer look, and instantly widened his eyes!

"This! This is Ke'er's token!"

There is a word Ke printed on it!

It is the token of Prince Li Ke!

Li Shimin looked at the token, couldn't help frowning, and said, "You mean, this matter has something to do with Ke'er?!"

"Subordinates dare not lie!"

How dare that person answer!

Li Ke is Li Shimin's own son, he dare not speak nonsense, lest he get angry!

However, this is Li Ke's token, how could it be in the burned grain, why did he do this? !

"I know! You go down first!"

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at the token, also very puzzled.

"What do you think?" Li Shimin frowned at Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.

"Your Majesty, my minister..."

Fang Xuanling shook his head, not daring to speak.

On the contrary, Du Ruhui frowned and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is in charge of this disaster relief. Although Qin Qiong is in charge of transporting the food, it is not good for the Prince's disaster relief if the food is burned. This may be the reason."

When Li Shimin heard this, his eyes were full of anger!

"Ke'er is staring at the crown prince!!"

Now, every prince, under Yang Zhuo's training, has found his own hobbies, except Li Ke, who has never met Yang Zhuo because he has been staying in Shu.

Li Ke is excellent in all aspects, no worse than Li Chengqian, and because Li Ke's personality is very similar to Li Shimin, Li Shimin also likes him very much.

If it weren't for the fact that Li Ke was born to Concubine Yang, Li Ke could also be the heir apparent!

But now, Li Ke actually did such a thing, which made Li Shimin very disappointed!

"Your Majesty, what Lao Du said is also reasonable. The burning of food is not good for His Highness the Crown Prince's disaster relief. Then, it will easily affect His Majesty's position in the hearts of His Majesty and the people!"

Fang Xuanling also nodded and said, people's hearts are unpredictable!

After saying these words, Li Shimin's face became darker after hearing these words!

"Damn it! Damn it! I've treated him well enough! He's actually eyeing the Chujun position!"

Yang Zhuo couldn't help laughing when he heard them talking to each other.

Li Shimin and the others, hearing Yang Zhuo laughing, couldn't help looking at Yang Zhuo.

"Son-in-law! Why are you laughing? Did we say something wrong?"

Li Shimin was particularly puzzled.

"Of course it's wrong!" Yang Zhuo said with a smile.

"How do you say that?" Li Shimin said speechlessly.

"That's right! Prince Consort, what's your opinion?"

"Tell me now!"

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also looked at Yang Zhuo suspiciously.

"Old Li, let's not talk about this beforehand, I have something important that I need you to explain clearly!" Yang Zhuo suddenly looked at Li Shimin seriously.

"What??" Li Shimin felt hairy when Yang Zhuo suddenly stared at him!

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were also dumbfounded!

"Old Li! Are you playing tricks on my wife Mei Niang??!"

Yang Zhuo said with a heavy tone.

Li Shimin was taken aback. He really thought that Wu Meiniang was beautiful, but she was Yang Zhuo's woman!

How dare he make up his mind! ?

"Son-in-law! Don't talk nonsense! I don't have one!" Li Shimin shook his head in denial!

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were also in a cold sweat from fright!

What's the situation! !

"My son-in-law, you can't talk nonsense!"

"I'm not talking nonsense, I have evidence here!" Yang Zhuo said seriously.

Li Shimin was shocked!

What? !There is evidence!

No!He just has a heart but no guts!How can there be evidence for this? !

Could it be something you did while sleepwalking? ?

However, it is not possible to run so far, right?

Although he hadn't done it, Li Shimin didn't know why, but seeing Yang Zhuo's serious appearance, he felt very guilty!

"Son-in-law! Don't talk nonsense! I don't have one!"

"Still saying no! Look in your pocket, is there Mei Niang's handkerchief?" Yang Zhuo looked at Li Shimin and said.

Li Shimin hastily and panickedly dig out!

It really is!I don't know when, there is a handkerchief inside!

On the handkerchief, the word "Mei" was embroidered!

"This... this...how did this happen! When was this handkerchief in my pocket!" Li Shimin panicked!

It's over!

When was this handkerchief in his pocket? !He was sure that he had never touched the handkerchief!Why is it in your pocket? ?

what's the situation!Li Shimin's mind is buzzing!

"Old Li! You are so unkind! I treat you so well! Why do you miss my woman?!" Yang Zhuo frowned, snatching the handkerchief from Li Shimin's hand!

"No! It's not me! I was wronged! I didn't!" Li Shimin felt that he couldn't clean himself up by jumping into the Yellow River!

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also looked at Li Shimin with strange eyes.

tsk tsk!

dirty!

Dirty!

Pooh!