Sadly speaking, Datang is known as a country of monarchs, and he is a righteous man and gentleman from top to bottom. As a result, even if the maritime armies of many countries in the Middle East are disguised as pirates to burn, kill and rob, Datang is too lazy to follow suit.

Although violence is a sin, and peace is a beautiful state of mind, it becomes a sorrow to remain peaceful when others use violence to destroy their own people.

In any case, Datang needs its own sea power. Perhaps, this force does not need to be too strong in a short time, but, in any case, it is the minimum requirement to be able to intimidate all countries with ships at sea.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian recalled the general of the Tang Sea - Zhang Liang. This guy is also a prince of the country, and he commands the East China Sea Division. It seems that the Datang Navy is carrying the handle, but in fact, this position is really nothing. Because, Datang does not pay attention to the navy.

People have to be beaten to remember for a long time, when the Japanese go to the seaside of China to burn and rob, it is estimated that they will regret it!

"Call Zhang Yun in!"

There was no need for Fang Sheng to shout, Zhang Yun, who was waiting outside the door, pushed open the door and came in by himself.

"Prepare a gift, and after the year, I plan to visit Zhang Liang and discuss some things."

Zhang Yun nodded and went down to prepare. If the prince pays an official visit, the gifts that should be prepared must not be too cheap. On the side of the bureau, it is also necessary to formulate the scale of travel visits.

The crown prince likes to prepare what he is going to do in advance, and everyone in the East Palace knows this.

After reassembling the dismantled ship model, Li Chengqian's heart couldn't help but become hot. In his reply, Li Yongshu introduced the situation of the port in Lingnan. Feng Ang is still very reliable in doing things, just at the mouth of the Pearl River, the construction of the seaport has been halfway underway. As for the wood needed by the shipyard, it has been prepared, and as long as the wood is dry, then shipbuilding can also begin.

"Ask someone to inform Qiu Yue and Qiu Haiqing, and after the year, Gu will meet the two of them and let them wait for news."

"Summoning Li Dahai, the supply over there in Lingnan must not be in short supply? Even if there is a shortage of money when the bank is being built? There must not be a shortage either. ”

"Decree the auction house, in the shortest possible time? Emptying your inventory? It's time to spend money after the year, and it doesn't matter if you make less money at this time. ”

"Herald Treasury? In addition to the money for daily expenses, there are also things that Lone likes? Where did all the money go to Li Dahai? All the items are sent to the auction house. ”

After giving four orders in a row, Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief. This is already a big gamble, since all his savings since becoming the crown prince, most of them have to be invested in the shipyards and seaports in Lingnan. No exaggeration? Such strength? The treasury may not be able to support it. The power of Datang Water is too scarce, and at this time, instead of sitting on the pile of money and being silly, it is better to use the money in the right place.

Fang Sheng also understood the prince's determination, and after writing it down carefully, he began to arrange for someone to do it.

Remove the incense burner in the center of the study? After changing into a ship model, it really looks a lot better.

After watering the vanilla a little? Li Chengqian realized that he was so looking forward to the early passage of this year.

Time passes slowly, and the chapter of Zhenguan's six years has turned? Li Chengqian, who was already fourteen years old, noticed that his voice began to change.

A few days before the Chinese New Year? Naturally, it is all a New Year's arrangement? Until the sixth day of junior high school? Qiu Yue and Qiu Haiqing's father and son were summoned by the crown prince.

With excitement, the father and son entered the East Palace, the prince's study.

"Grass people Qiu Yue (student Qiu Haiqing), meet His Royal Highness the Prince."

Looking at the father and son who were kneeling on the ground, Li Chengqian behind the desk frowned and said, "Although this is the East Palace, there is no need to kneel and worship, get up and find a chair to sit on." ”

Qiu Yue didn't expect to be treated like this by the prince, sitting on the chair brought by Zhang Yun, he didn't dare to sit down.

Compared with his father, Qiu Haiqing's performance was much better, he didn't sit down, but circled around his proud works, smiling proudly from time to time.

After dealing with the folds in his hand, Li Chengqian stood up, walked to Qiu Haiqing's side and said, "Very satisfied with your work?" ”

Qiu Haiqing arched his hand and said: "Don't hide it from Your Highness, don't say that you are students, even the craftsmen of the College of Engineering, they are extremely satisfied with this work. When this ship model was completed, the new major superintendent of ordnance was specially invited to see it, and according to him, the Wuya ship was far inferior to it! ”

Li Chengqian stretched out his hand and patted the back of Qiu Haiqing's head, directly stunned Qiu Haiqing, covering the back of his head and not knowing why the prince hit him.

"But if you integrate the shipbuilding data from all over the world and brainstorm it, you will be complacent? During this period of the Lonely New Year, as long as I was in the study, I would study it, and found out a total of two of the most serious shortcomings. ”

"Two?"

Qiu Haiqing was dumbfounded, this ship model has been fully certified in the College of Engineering, how could it be found out by the prince two shortcomings? Or the most serious?

Without questioning, Qiu Haiqing immediately bowed: "Please advise Your Highness." ”

Li Chengqian was still very satisfied with Qiu Haiqing's attitude. He put his arm around his shoulders and said, "Look at the rudder, why is it that after so many years, the rudder still has someone to control the rudder?" Effortless? Think about it, as long as you use the hooking device to transmit the control to the bow of the ship, wouldn't it solve the problem? At that time, the person in charge of the boat will not need to listen to the orders in front of him, or run before and after, hide in the room, and drive the boat while enjoying the sea view in front of him, how comfortable is this? As for the change of torque, you can go to King Wei or Yan Liben to learn from it, whether it is a gear set or a pulley group, you can do it. When the time comes, even controlling the rudder with one finger will not be a problem. ”

While talking, Li Chengqian demonstrated to him on the ship model.

After hearing this, Qiu Haiqing was almost dumbfounded, and tried to imagine it, only to find that this idea was really feasible.

Delighted, he continued to ask, "What about the second shortcoming?" Please continue your highness's advice. ”

Straightening up, Li Chengqian said helplessly: "Your thoughts are still a bit simple, you know, what you want to build is not only a ship that can sail, but also has combat power." But look at what you've got for the ship, and how powerful is that kind of thing? It's nice to have trebuchets at the stern of the boat, but where do you prepare so many stones in the middle of the ocean? Even if there is, how many times can it be used? Doesn't a cargo ship carrying stones take up space for the cargo? Let you go to sea, and you will pay for your death. ”

"However, now the weapons on the ship, in addition to the ramming angle, are just slapping sticks."

Li Chengqian smiled, picked up an arrow shaft from the table, slapped it twice on Qiu Haiqing's buttocks, and said, "Stupid, the academy didn't teach you to stick to the old rules, yes, the weapons of the riverboat are ramming horns and slapping rods, but why do you have to learn traditions?" Won't you be a little more innovative yourself? ”

Knowing that the prince would not whip himself with an arrow shaft for no reason, Qiu Haiqing simply took the arrow shaft from the prince's hand.

It was a hollow arrow shaft, holding the arrow shaft, Qiu Haiqing didn't know what it meant.

"This is the shaft of a thunderbolt, and although you have never seen a gunpowder weapon, you have heard of it."

"Your Highness means to equip a ship with such a weapon?"

"Nonsense! What a good weapon, the primitive naval war is to approach, collide or jump the gang, but when such a weapon is assembled, the other party still wants to jump the gang to fight, and the next moment it will feed the fish. You can still imagine the range of the bow and arrow and the eight-ox crossbow. ”

Qiu Haiqing immediately smiled: "In this way, isn't it only us who fights others, and others can't beat us?" ”

"At least that's the case a lot of the time, but even if they want to jump the gang at that time, they must be seriously injured, in the face of the remnants of the army, do you think our Datang people are still afraid that they won't succeed in close combat?"

....

Qiu Yue on the chair watched excitedly as the prince and his son discussed, and his eyes were wet unconsciously. It is said that businessmen have big shoulders and round waists, but who knows that businessmen also have various hardships. One generation has been a businessman, and the generations have not been able to get rid of the identity of a businessman. I used to think that my son would be like myself, being pointed at, but who would have thought that his own kid was so competitive that he was appreciated by the prince. No matter what official the prince will give him, as long as he is an official, he, who is a father, can be worthy of his ancestors and ancestors!

Seeing that the prince and his son had finished chatting, Qiu Yue quickly stood up and bowed his head.

Raising Qiu Yue's hand, Li Chengqian smiled and said: "It's Lone who has snubbed you, don't worry, Qiu Haiqing's official certificate will be issued soon, although it is only a loose official belonging to the East Palace, and he is not yet in the stream, but in the future, Lone will always give him a better chance." ”

Qiu Yue hurriedly said: "As long as His Royal Highness appreciates it, it is a blessing for the Qiu family to let him do chores." ”

Seeing that his father said so humbly, Qiu Haiqing was a little embarrassed.

Li Chengqian kicked Qiu Haiqing and said, "What, do you think your father is ashamed to do this?" You have to think about what your father did this for. Not for you? Tell you, if you can't do good things for Lonely, the first thing I'm sorry for is your father. ”

Qiu Haiqing hurriedly bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

"Okay, your official certificate and official uniform are all in the head manager Fang Sheng, and after receiving it, you can go back. Before you set off, you can take a big vacation for a while and cherish it. Tomorrow Gu is going to visit Yun Guogong Zhang Liang, you come with Gu. ”

Qiu Haiqing nodded and led his father out. He didn't care about the official uniform or anything, he just wanted his father to see his son's achievements, so he specially asked the prince to call his father together.

After sending Qiu Haiqing and his son away, Li Chengqian returned to his desk and continued to deal with the twists and turns.

It is said that a wild horse that runs off the leash runs fast, and this sentence is the same for Xungui. As soon as the ban on the nobles from doing business was opened, especially after the security period last year, many families couldn't bear to bring the dark industries to the light, and the newly created industries were not hidden. When the family property that everyone tried so hard to hide was revealed, it was really amazing enough!

For example, Fang Xuanling looked sullen, but as a result, the scale of the Fang family's industry was about to catch up with the two ordinary princes. Only a few people really obey the ban!

Pouring gasoline on the flame of commerce will produce a huge flame, and the increasing prosperity of Chang'an during this period is proof that commerce has begun to flourish.

Because of the drawbacks caused by business development, it has gradually arisen. The first thing to bear the brunt of is tax evasion, even if it is now twelve taxes and one tax, there are still many people who are reluctant to hide their incomes by all means, even if it is a big family.

Secondly, there is the issue of exploitation. Obviously, there is a coal mine in the East Palace as a template, but many people just don't like to do it. It would be fine if it was a commoner, but they preferred to use lowly people, even slaves. Spend less, and profits grow. Cheap people and slaves, there are still two levels. People of low origin, at worst, can be regarded as Tang people, and will have a meager income, but slaves, mine owners or workshop owners only need to spend some pig food money.

This is not good, the original intention of liberalizing commercial development is to find a new source of income for some people, and to promote local prosperity. If you can achieve common prosperity, isn't it impossible to turn a blind eye and enjoy it alone, and you are not afraid of dying?

Wei Zheng's letter was very important, so it was highlighted by the emperor and sent to the East Palace.

Seeing that Wei Zheng's last sentence was folded with whip marks and his words were roaring, Li Chengqian could only sigh.

Capital, from the day it was born, drank blood. In the face of interests, no one can resist taking risks. The lowly ones are also the people of the Tang Dynasty, why do they get less money than ordinary peasant workers? Is it because of low status? How can slaves, who are also people, make a profit by driving livestock? The donkeys in the farmer's house need to add a few handfuls of beans and other good things during the winter. I don't know how these people spent this money, which was stained with blood and tears.

"The Holy Decree, the Yi Decree, and the Prince Sect announced to the world at the same time, explaining the original intention of commercial development, and if they do not listen to it for the first time, they will be warned, and they will be re-examined after ten days, and if there is any disobedience and disobedience, they will be punished as the crime of bullying the king!"

After writing this passage on the back of the paper, Li Chengqian threw away his pen and asked Zhang Yun to send it to the emperor immediately. This is the most helpless way, and at the same time, it is also the best way, if these wolves don't pick out a few and knock out their mouths of teeth at the beginning, they will still bare their teeth after the turmoil.

Zhang Yun also saw that His Royal Highness was angry, so he didn't say anything, and rushed out of the door with the fold.

"No wonder there is such a sentence that there are policies and countermeasures!"

Hatefully swept the paperweight inkstone off the table, and before he was about to empty the table, he saw Su Yuan's flower pot.

This can't be smashed!

She stroked the leaf lovingly, picked up a withered flower, and lay down on the brocade.

Being in a high place, for things in a low place, many times I am really powerless. In the past, when I watched the news, when I saw the news of this corrupt official and that bending the law, many people would spill their grievances on the country, but now it seems that it is really not the country's pot. In terms of the territory and number of people in the Tang Dynasty, the scale of later generations is unimaginable. Even a saint can't do it all.

The Hundred Cavalry Division really has the necessity of its existence, and the group of Imperial Historians also has their effects.

Although the regulatory world seems to be too cautious, we don't know that only when supervision is in place can it be effective.

Without waiting for Li Chengqian to think more, Zhang Yun knocked on the door: "Your Highness, Wei Shizhong asks to see you." ”

"Please."

Turning over, Li Chengqian went to the door to greet him.

The weather was still very cold, and it was supposed to be vacation time, but Wei Zheng was wearing an official uniform and was meticulous.

Seeing Wei Zheng's appearance, Li Chengqian could only confess, returned to the curtain and put on his own skin before officially meeting Wei Zheng.

Holding the recital of the emperor's reply in his hand, Wei Zheng said: "Your Highness, although Weichen agrees to supervise and rectify, is the rectification you decided too great?" The crime of deceiving the king will make many people's heads fall to the ground. ”

Li Chengqian originally thought that Wei Zheng was saying that the strength was too small, but he didn't expect this guy to have a day when he felt that the strength was too strong.

After pouring a cup of tea for Wei Zheng, Li Chengqian said: "Wei Shizhong, Gu asked you, if Gu gave you ten taels of gold and asked you to kill a person, would you be willing?" ”

Wei Zheng shook his head.

"What about a hundred taels?"

Still shaking his head.

"One thousand taels."

Wei Zheng shook his head and said, "How much money, Weichen won't kill anyone, why does His Highness ask this?" ”

Li Chengqian's words changed: "What if Lone is not looking for you Wei Zheng, but looking for a random person on the street?" Doctor Wei thinks, is anyone willing to kill someone for a thousand taels of gold? ”

After thinking about it for a while, Wei Zheng's cold hair suddenly rose. One thousand taels of gold, people who are willing to take risks for it may really not be a few!

"You see, you think there will be a lot of people who say yes! This is the meaning of loneliness, and the benefits are the most moving. What is it to kill someone for the sake of the coveted wealth. Now there are many industries like this, and when you see them using untouchables and slaves, you feel angry, but after tasting the sweetness, they use this one for slaves on the untouchables, and the same one for the untouchables on the ordinary people? You must know that every industry needs manpower, and what we lack most in Datang is people! ”

Ma Ksi said it well, if capital has 50 percent profits, it will take risks, if it has 100 percent profits, it will dare to trample on all the laws of the world, and if it has 300 percent profits, it will dare to commit any crime, even at the risk of being hanged. I'm not afraid of death, what else can deter them?

With regard to the pursuit of interests and disregard for the law and even human nature, Li Chengqian did not feel that there was anything wrong with the punishment of the crime of defrauding the monarch, but on the contrary, it was too light.

Wei Zheng's hand holding the teacup trembled, and it was hard for him to imagine what the scene described by the prince would be like, and it was nothing more than the underworld. Guoheng died weakly, but when only the noble landlords became stronger, and the common people were more oppressed, it would also lead to the end of a dynasty.

In the final analysis, like the traditional land aspect, commerce has its class exploitation and oppression.

After thinking about this clearly, Wei Zheng took a sip of tea firmly, arched his hand and said: "The old man will approve this, His Royal Highness is right, the crime of bullying the king is just a crime, it is not strict!" ”