Dai Xuan was stunned, he didn't expect that the prince would find such a reason.

Speaking of which, it really makes sense. When the displaced people entered the mountains, it was in the Sui Dynasty or at the end of the Sui Dynasty. Even if the taxes are in arrears, the arrears are the taxes of the Sui Dynasty.

Although the Tang Dynasty was founded, if you think about it this way, it seems that there is really no need to be too serious with the homeless. They are all poor people who are hiding from the war, even if they are in the territory of Datang, but they don't know that the world has been settled, which can be said to be excusable.

Also shocked by the prince's statement were the courtiers. Although this statement is a little tricky, in the current situation, it is enough to deal with Dai Guan.

Sure enough, even the rigid Dai Xuan couldn't help but bow his hand to the prince at this time: "Your Highness is really smart, that's right, the lower officials really shouldn't use the laws of the Tang Dynasty to condemn the people of the previous dynasty." The old man no longer hinders the change of the law. ”

Li Chengqian sent Dai Zhou away with a smile.

Now that the last obstacle has been cleared, the proposal to change the law and pardon the exiles can be passed.

glanced worriedly at Wei Zheng, who had not spoken from beginning to end.

If it weren't for the fact that he turned his head and laughed before, Li Chengqian almost thought that this person had gone mad in the court and his soul was scattered. It is really one of the strangest things this year that the person who should have stood up and seconded the proposal did not come forward.

Clearing his throat, Li Shimin said: "Since everyone has no objections, then, the five people of the Criminal Department, the left and right servants of the Criminal Department, Dali Siqing, and Shaoqing of Dali Temple, will jointly formulate a charter for treating displaced people." Now that it is autumn, if it is delayed any longer, I am afraid that the displaced people in the mountains will have to spend one more winter in the mountains. ”

Li Daozong, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and Dai Guan, the secretary of Dali Temple, took their respective subordinates to lead the class.

"Retreat...."

Before the word "chao" could be exported, Li Shimin simply held back the word.

Now that the matter of collecting the displaced people has been passed, it is almost time to end the court meeting. But at this moment, Wei Zheng, who had been pretending to be dead, stood up, tidied up and walked to the middle.

If he withdraws his retreat from the dynasty, Li Shimin is ready to see which one this old bastard is playing today.

When the word "retreat" appeared, Li Chengqian couldn't help but stand up and prepare to go out.

Fang Xuanling and the others have long been accustomed to kneeling and sitting, and it is not a matter to sit there until they are paralyzed.

But Li Chengqian is not used to this way of kneeling and sitting, and it is already the limit to be able to hold on for such a long time without making a fool of himself.

As soon as he stood up, he saw Wei Zheng coming over, and Li Chengqian's heart suddenly chuckled.

I don't know why, she has a feeling that Wei Zheng at this time seems to be coming for him.

Really....

After saluting the emperor, Wei Zheng turned his head to salute the crown prince, and asked at the same time: "Your Royal Highness the prince, if Weichen is, if you heard it correctly, there is a clause in your seal that doubles the tax on the homeless, but is it true?" ”

That's it.

Li Chengqian nodded: "That's right, there is indeed such a one." Although the displaced people went into the mountains out of desperation to avoid disaster, if they wanted to obtain land, how could they get it for nothing. Therefore, doubling the tax is the best way. ”

"But in this way, Your Highness doesn't think that he is too harsh on the outcasts."

After speaking, Wei Zheng saluted the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen asks Your Majesty to pardon the taxes of the displaced people. They have been living in the mountains for a long time, and if they have just resumed their work, they need to slowly resume production. If the tax is doubled, what is the difference between it and the violent tax in the Sui period? ”

Li Shimin, who had just left the throne slightly, said with a wry smile: "Wei Zheng doesn't want to mess around, although the prince exonerated the exiles and persuaded Dai Xuan with the words of the former dynasty and the current dynasty, but this is still the inevitable fact that the exiles are guilty." I don't know how many people there are in the mountains, but it is precisely because of their departure that there is a shortage of people and land in various parts of the people, and there are barren and grassy worlds. I don't think there's anything wrong with the prince's suggestion, so I don't give it back! "Fastest update... / .. /

can be dismissed by the emperor in a few words, it is not Wei Zheng.

After bowing again, Wei Zheng still insisted: "Your Majesty, this year is a dry year, and many places in Guanzhong have reduced grain production. According to Sinong Temple's estimates, next year will be a drought year, and in such a situation, taxes will be increased, how should the displaced people who have left the mountains to settle down live? Your Majesty puts yourself in the shoes of the homeless, if it were you, would you be willing to go out of the mountain? ”

"At least Lone will be willing."

Seeing that Wei Zheng was so resolute that he had to exempt himself from the article of "increasing taxes", Li Chengqian suddenly had an idea.

Arching his hand, Li Chengqian said seriously: "Gong Zheng, you care about the people of the world, and now that the affairs of the displaced people have been exposed and the proposal has been implemented, you will definitely not sit idly by." In addition to preparing the fields and making a book, the imperial court also sent officials into the mountains to find the displaced people and persuade them to go out of the mountains. It is better to select a few soldiers from the prince's own leadership and go into the mountains with your Yushitai officials to persuade the homeless.

Your condition is that the land is distributed free of charge and no taxes are paid, and the rule on the lonely side is that the land can be divided, but the taxes must be increased. This seven-day period of victory and defeat is aimed at the displaced people in the Qinling Mountains. I'll wait to see the results before deciding how exactly I'm going to issue the order to the various state capitals. ”

Seeing the prince's ambition, Wei Zheng was very curious.

It can be said that the conditions of the two parties are not at the same level at all. It is completely free, and the land is distributed only after heavy taxes, even if you are a fool, you know which side to choose. But why is the prince so confident?

Li Shimin was also very confused, but he had 80% trust in his son.

Without hesitation, he took a picture of the dragon case, and Li Shimin said: "In this case, the prince, you and Wei Zheng will make a bet." There are Manchu civil and military testimonies, such a gamble is rare! ”

Seeing that all the ministers were watching the excitement, although Wei Zheng was angry that the prince and the emperor were gambling on the court, he could only choose to agree.

"Wechen agreed, but the prince, what is this bet on?"

Li Chengqian thought for a while and said: "Naturally, it is whether the article of "dividing fields and adding endowments" will be implemented, but on this basis, let's add an article. If you lose, you will draw a turtle on your face and walk around Chang'an? ”

As soon as these words came out, the courtiers couldn't help but laugh out loud.

No matter how witty and intelligent he is, the prince is still a child after all! Draw a turtle on the face? How to come up with it!

For the sake of his own proposition, Wei Zheng could only agree: "Of course you can, even so, Your Highness, a gentleman." ”

Li Chengqian stretched out his hand and high-fived Wei Zhengsan: "It's hard to chase the horse!" ”

Seeing that the prince and Wei Zheng had reached a gambling contract, Li Shimin waved his hand: "Retreat from the dynasty!" ”

....

Unlike the usual free and casual way of retreating from the court, today's courtiers deliberately stayed where they were, waiting for the prince to go first.

As soon as he walked out of the palace gate, a bear's strong and powerful arm appeared in front of Li Chengqian.

It is Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County.

Li Xiaogong tilted his head and laughed: "Cheng Qian, can you experience the essence of the court today?" That's right, the court is a minority obeying the majority, and more or less obeying the emperor. The old man still underestimated your article, but he didn't expect that Fang Xuanling, who was so scheming, stood on your side without thinking. ”

"It's like it's all your work, shameless old thief."

Another voice appeared on the right side, and Li Chengqian looked at it, only to see that it was; Li Daozong also walked side by side with him.

"Thank you Uncle Huang for your help just now."

Because Li Xiaogong woke up in front of him, Li Chengqian simply expressed his gratitude. In terms of position, Li Daozong, who is the secretary of the Criminal Department, should have stood on the opposite side like Dai Guan. But because of him, he chose to support it.

Li Daozong smiled and said, "The small things are mainly because your recitals are really well written. The Hu cakes delivered to the house during the Mid-Autumn Festival were delicious, and your brother Jinghuan was weak since he was a child, so he ate two more. When, make another batch and send it to the house, it will be regarded as a thank you gift this time. ”

Li Chengqian also smiled: "In this case, it is better for me to send the cook over and teach the recipe directly to your cook." ”

It is most pleasant to be able to pay back the favor you owe directly.

The three uncles and nephews talked and laughed all the way and left the palace.

Harem - Liangyi Palace

Li Shimin walked in front with his hands behind his back, and behind him were eunuchs carrying a large number of folds.

Today's recital, because of the Great Dynasty Meeting, received a lot of money, and it may have to be reviewed until late at night before you can rest.

However, this did not affect his good mood.

The emperor and empress are definitely the absolute masters of the cloudy weather in the harem.

Seeing that the emperor was happy, even the palace maids and eunuchs on duty in the Liangyi Hall laughed heartily.

Pushing the door in, Li Shimin was like an old father who had just returned from a parent-teacher meeting, and said directly: "Guanyin, Guanyin, come on, I will tell you what happened in the court today, it is absolutely interesting." ”

The eldest grandson was embroidering, but because of the emperor's sudden sound, he almost pricked his fingers.

Seeing the emperor coming over excitedly, she smiled bitterly, put the embroidered bandage aside, and got up to pour tea and prepare snacks for the emperor's husband.

After taking a sip of tea, Li Shimin said: "Queen, you don't know, today, the prince can be said to be out of the limelight. Dali Siqing Dai Guan, that is a person who does not lose to Wei Zheng, but, under the persecution of Dai Guan, Cheng Qian not only did not get angry, but temporarily came up with a wonderful excuse...."

When he heard "the people of the previous dynasty, the law of the present dynasty", the eldest grandson couldn't help laughing. This solution is enough to find another way, although it is not invincible, but it is not easy to be able to make wisdom in a hurry in such a scenario, as far as the age of eight years old.

Happiness always has to be shared with other people to make it last a little longer.

In fact, there are some things that Li Shimin did not say.

The prince's recital, in addition to expounding on matters related to the collection of displaced people, also talked about Jieli. Although he didn't want to admit it, he knew that the reason why Jieli took the risk and chose to go south was still related to what he did. Now the prince has successfully changed the reason to "bullying the soft and fearing the hard", which can be regarded as dispelling a little knot in his heart.

"I want to see what it will look like for Wei Zheng to have a turtle painted on his face and wander around Chang'an to show the public, hahaha."

Although I don't know why the prince dared to bet with Wei Zheng, Li Shimin has special confidence in his children.

East Palace - Li Gang's bedroom

Although he was able to walk on the ground, the imperial doctor still did not let the old gentleman out of the house.

Now it is the alternating season of autumn and winter, and normal people are still susceptible to wind and cold, let alone an old man with a weak body.

Regarding the diagnostic results of traditional Chinese medicine on whether there is damage to the vitality and whether it is "void or not", Li Chengqian still believes more.

There was a cold, which made him unable to lift his spirits for a long time, and he took a lot of medicine, but there was no improvement at all. However, even after taking the medicinal diet of the old Chinese medicine doctor and taking it for three days, he could not recover his spirit after taking various Western medicines, so he recovered.

Traditional Chinese medicine is sometimes even more unreasonable than Western medicine. Even in the later generations of advanced science and technology, it has not been squeezed out of the market by Western medicine, which can be seen.

Li Tai and Li Ke served on both sides, and almost never pretended to be a palace eunuch.

When the master is sick, the disciple accompanies him in front of the bed, which is the real way to respect the teacher. Even royalty is no exception to this.

Seeing Li Chengqian cautiously pushing the door sideways, Li Gang smiled: "How is it?" How many percent of your recitals were approved? ”

Taking the teacup that Li Taixian handed over diligently, Li Chengqian took a sip before asking, "You are so confident, the disciple's performance will definitely pass?" ”

Li Gang stroked his beard and said, "If you can be reasonable, and you can still move the heartfelt twists and turns, why won't you pass it?" It's some stubborn ministers in the court, so it's hard for you to do it. ”

If it was a direct pass, it would be absolutely impossible for Li Chengqian to come back now.

Unless there is a big event, the morning dynasty never lasts more than the meal. Although it is not more than now, it is extremely close.

Therefore, it must have been encountered by a stubborn minister, and even if he was at a disadvantage, he had to oppose it with all his might.

Knowing that the old gentleman had guessed it, Li Chengqian sat on the chair helplessly, and sighed: "I should have looked at the yellow calendar before going out today, originally the disciple thought that Wei Zheng would definitely help, but this guy has been fugue." Dai Xuan had a bad temper, and even put his official hat at the feet of his disciples...."

"The most annoying thing is this Wei Zheng, it's just that he doesn't help, he even opposes it, you look at it, this competition, Wei Zheng will definitely lose!"

After instructing the eunuch to go to the kitchen to get food, Li Gangcai said: "Wei Zheng, the old man still understands this person. He followed Li Mi earlier, and then followed Dou Jiande, although after several twists and turns, he finally came to the Tang Dynasty and came to the hands of King Xi, but no matter where he was, he was loyal enough to the Lord. The old man heard that after the Xuanwu Gate, His Majesty personally interrogated Wei Zheng and accused him of sowing discord. Wei Zheng didn't have the slightest intention of currying favor with Gou, but directly said that King Xi listened to him, and it was more than that. Such a courtier is rare. If you look at it, in less than ten years, his fame will go down in history. A person who is single-minded, even if he has a low official position, can achieve great things. ”