He really couldn't imagine that the first person to jump out was his father-in-law.

Xiao Qian, Minister of Education, said: "Your Majesty, it is rumored on the streets that the Ministry of Household Affairs has imprisoned people involved in the printing of banknote engravings, and among them are not only craftsmen, but also officials of the imperial court. This matter is too unfair to them, and I ask Your Majesty to investigate this matter. ”

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Lord Xiao is right, and the imperial court should not handle this matter like this." A minister said.

"The minister seconded the proposal."

Many civil officials came out and said.

Li Shimin sat on the dragon chair, undeniable, and did not say a word.

Li Chengqian understood the reason for the matter, he said: "This matter is not as rumored to be, for the safety of Kaiyuan Tongbao, the imperial court protected those who participated in the engraving, gave them several times the amount of money, and also allowed them to meet with their families, is there anything wrong with this?" ”

"The minister thinks it's not right, just because they do things for the court, treat them like this, then who will dare to do things for the court in the future?" A minister said.

Wei Chigong said: "On the battlefield, a soldier knows that he will sacrifice in order to complete the task, so why don't he do it?" ”

"That is, for the sake of the court, it is also appropriate to make a little sacrifice." Hou Junji said.

"No, it's too much."

"Yes, that's how it should be."

……

"Buzzing", the court quarreled into a pot of porridge.

Li You couldn't help but say: "I think the imperial court did the right thing, when Xue Rengui went to assassinate Murong Qian, in the face of thousands of enemies, knowing that he would die, he still did not hesitate to complete the task."

On the battlefield, when the soldiers faced the enemy's swords and guns, did they put down their weapons and not fight because there would be casualties? As a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, it is natural to make sacrifices for the imperial court.

The people involved in the engraving are very conscious and willing to make sacrifices for Datang. They and their families signed confidentiality agreements. These confidentiality agreements are on file with the Household Department, and you can check them. ”

Gao Jingming said: "Yes, His Royal Highness King Qi is right, if you have any questions, you can go to the household department to inquire." ”

Li You's prestige is extremely high, and if he says the same thing, the effect will be different after he says it, and there will be no opposition in the main hall immediately.

Cui Zixuan knew that Li You was powerful, but in order to disturb the court, he had to take the risk of speaking out. He said: "His Royal Highness the King of Qi, the ministers still dare not agree with your opinion, the people involved in the engraving are not soldiers, and they should not be treated like this." ”

Li You was dismissive of his ssowing discord. He said, "Master Cui, can I ask you a few questions?" ”

Cui Zixuan said: "Your Highness, please speak, the ministers will listen." ”

Li You said: "Master Cui, do you know martial arts?" ”

Cui Zixuan said: "The minister is a civil official, not good at martial arts. ”

Li You asked, "If you are walking down the street and you meet a vicious gangster who wants to kill an innocent woman and child, what will you do at this time?" Whether to go out and rescue the innocent woman and child, or to turn around and run away. ”

Cui Zixuan said righteously: "Although the minister has no power to restrain the chicken, he also has a righteous spirit in his chest, and he will not stand idly by." ”

Li You applauded and praised: "Master Cui understands righteousness and is worthy of admiration. Those who participated in the engraving had the same consciousness as Master Cui. Lord Cui can sacrifice his life for righteousness, and they sacrifice some personal freedom for the imperial court, can't they?

I don't need to say the importance of paper money anymore, who of you wants to work hard and the money issued to you by the court is fake? ”

Cui Zixuan quibbled: "It's not the same thing. ”

Li You knew that there was no point in debating like this, so he asked, "Master Cui, in this way, what should those who participated in the engraving do according to your opinion?" ”

Cui Zixuan said: "Give them freedom and let them go home and reunite with their families. ”

Li You asked, "Okay, let them go home, can you guarantee that they won't reveal the secret of the banknotes?" If they leak the secret of the banknote, who is responsible? Are you responsible? ”

Cui Zixuan said: "Why should I take this responsibility? I'm not the one in charge of this. ”

Li You said angrily: "Since you can't bear this responsibility, what nonsense are you talking about here?" ”

After saying that, he said to those who had raised objections: "Which of you has a solution? Say it, and you'll be responsible for it. ”

No one dared to take this responsibility, and the hall was silent.

Seeing that no one raised any objections, Li Shimin said: "No one should mention this matter again in the future." ”

The people said together, "Your ministers obey." ”

Liangyi Palace, study.

Li Shimin praised Li You, Li Chengqian and Wei Zheng also expressed their admiration, Li You shook his head and said, "Father, things are not so simple. No one in the court mentioned it anymore, but it has caused a very bad impact among the people.

Those who spread rumors, they don't talk about the issue head-on, they don't talk about the legitimate reasons for the court to do this, they don't talk about the compensation that the court gave to those people, let alone those people who signed a confidentiality agreement for the court. They will only talk about the unreasonable detention of those people by the imperial court, and it is difficult to explain this matter to the people one by one. ”

Wei Zheng nodded and said, "Your Highness is right, the so-called 'three-person city tiger'. A lot of things are spread among the people, and they are all reversed. ”

Li Chengqian had been spread by Li Tai before, and he had suffered a lot, and he said depressedly: "This kind of thing is really difficult to do. ”

Li Shimin knew that once Li You raised a problem, he must have thought of a solution. He said, "Li You, what solution do you have?" ”

Li You said: "The imperial court must attach importance to the role of public opinion guidance, and can issue a large-scale announcement. ”

The solution that Li You thought of was to publish a newspaper. He popularized the relevant knowledge of newspapers to Li Shimin and others.

Li Shimin was overjoyed and said, "Good idea, really a good idea." He immediately thought about how to control the newspaper, and he said: "The publication and distribution of newspapers must be controlled by the imperial court. "He wants to engage in a word, which is also a necessary means in feudal society.

Wei Zheng said: "With newspapers, any policies, regulations, and major initiatives implemented by the imperial court can be widely publicized through newspapers. Compared to putting up notices on the streets, the effect is not the same. Good idea. ”

Li You said: "Father, the emperor suggests that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince be responsible for this matter. "Li Chengqian's salt administration was taken back by Li Shimin, and Li You had to find him another errand.

Li Shimin said: "Okay, let the prince be in charge." ”

Qi Wangfu.

Li You was very depressed, he noticed that not only Xiao Qian made a fuss about the engraving today, but even Cheng Yanjin, who had always supported him, did not say a word in the court today. They all have a common problem, and the lady is all from the Qinghe Cui family.

Li You fell into deep thought.

A wave of unevenness has risen again and again. As Li You worried, the engraving matter continued to ferment among the people, and eventually affected Gu's body.